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CURRICULUM GUIDE 2016-2017Midland CUSD #7

Midland Mission Statement

Midland High School recognizes that its mission is to provide a well-articulated comprehensive program that has high expectation of students. We believe that, in addition to basic skills, we need to provide a safe atmosphere where students can develop academically, socially, emotionally, and physically.

We believe we must encourage students to be life-long learners who can adjust to the new and different work-based skills that are found in an ever-changing technological society. We share responsibility with parents and the community to help students in developing a sense of respect for themselves and others, and an understanding of the differences between rights, privileges, and responsibilities inherent in a free society.

Midland High School 2016-2017 Curriculum Guide

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Dear Parents and Students:

We recognize how important the process of course selection is. To assist you with this, we have prepared this guide to help you understand your many options within the Midland District #7 curriculum. This guide is meant to be a useful tool as you discuss the wide variety of courses that are offered to lead you through a successful high school career.

Please take time to review the introductory portions of the booklet for an overview of the information. Pay particular attention to our minimum graduation requirements as well as guidelines and requirements for college-bound students.

Each year we encourage families to develop an updated four-year plan with their students.

We realize this plan may change as the student changes interests and goals. However, this annual planning is an excellent way to focus on the future through your discussions. Please call on our counselors, teachers and administrators to assist you in the process of making course selections. You will find their experience with other students and familiarity with the curriculum provides them with additional information that you will find helpful.

We look forward to working with you as you plan for a successful academic year.

Midland High School Administration


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College Entrance RequirementsStudents who plan to attend college should carefully select their high school courses. Admissions requirements vary greatly among two-year community colleges, state universities, and private four-year colleges. Families are urged to carefully consider course selections for the remainder of the students’ high school career.

Check the entrance requirements of all possible colleges a student is considering. Maximize options by taking more courses than just minimum requirements. Students should

carry as rigorous a course load as possible, both in terms of the number of courses taken and the ability level offered.

Be aware that some colleges and universities will NOT accept courses that have “Fundamental,” “Basic,” “Refresher” and “Emphasis” in the title for admission. These courses are primarily designed to help students improve basic skills. The content of these courses vary greatly among high schools and some colleges generally do not believe the content of these courses is substantial enough to be considered “college prep.”

Listed on the following page are the high school subjects that are required of freshman entering community college transfer programs and public universities. At some universities, specific departmental requirements may vary.

Minimum Public College/University Requirements

UnitsSubject4English3Social Studies3Mathematics3Science3Foreign Language, Music, Art or Vocational Education

4 Year University Requirements

SubjectU of IIowaIvyEnglish444Soc. Studies333Math3.534Science332 Lab2 Non LabForeign Lan.3 yrs2 yrs4 yrsArt/Music/Voc22

Class Rank, ACT and GPA Requirements for State Universities

SchoolACTGPAHSPR

State Universities in Illinois – At a Glance – 2011

CSU193.0171.5EIU213.0Top 40%GSUN/AN/AN/A

ISU22-273.13-3.8N/ANEIU19 or higherN/ATop 50%

NIU20-252.85-3.4750-78%SIUC21-25N/A47-84%SIUE20-25N/A47-83%

UIC21-272.9-3.670-91%UIS20-252.9-3.855-86%UIUC26-31N/A87-96%

WIU212.6-3.4N/A


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PLAN and Predicting ACT Scores as a 9th or 10th Grade Student

The following formulas can be used to estimate and predict your PLAN and ACT scores:

EXPLORE Score + 2 = Predicted PLAN ScorePLAN Score + 4 = Predicted ACT Score

It is estimated that a score of 20 on the ACT portion of the 11th grade PSAE test equates to a score of “Meets” on the state test. If you’re predicted ACT score is less than 20, or not what you will need for college entrance, consider the following to improve your scores:

Enroll in more challenging courses – particularly in Math and English or other courses requiring a good deal of reading.Take advantage of practice materials and opportunities using time restrictions similar to test situations.Take a serious interest in all coursework. Take advantage of summer opportunities to get ahead or strengthen your skills.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Midland Graduation Requirements.........................................................................................................7

Midland Grading Scale..............................................................................................................................8

Semester Grading.......................................................................................................................................9

English Department.................................................................................................................................10

Mathematics Department........................................................................................................................12

Science Department.................................................................................................................................16

Social Studies Department......................................................................................................................20

Foreign Language Department...............................................................................................................22

STEM…………………………………………………………………………………………………….23

Art Department........................................................................................................................................24

Business Department...............................................................................................................................26

Music Department...................................................................................................................................28

Health Education……………………………………………………………………………………......28

Driver Education......................................................................................................................................29

Physical Education...................................................................................................................................29

Family and Consumer Sciences..............................................................................................................30

Agricultural Department.........................................................................................................................33

Enrichment………………………………………………………………………………………………36

Cooperative Education............................................................................................................................41

Special Education Department...............................................................................................................42

Dual Credit Classes/Guidelines..............................................................................................................43

ICC Fast Start Program………………………………………………………………………………...43

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MHS Tentative Four Year Plan Guide and Yearly Registration Forms……………………............44

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

As a prerequisite to receiving a high school diploma, each student must successfully complete the following courses and acquire the following required number of credits.

Required courses:English - 4 creditsMathematics - 3 credits (3 years at H.S.)Science - 3 credits Social Studies - 2 credits (one unit of United States History, ½ unit of

Civics, and another ½ unit is required)Consumer Education - ½ credit Health Education - ½ creditPhysical Education - 3 ½ credits Vocation, Fine Arts, F. Lan - 3 creditsEnrichment - 4 creditsElective - 4 ½ credits--chosen from Music, Art, Foreign Language, and

__________ Vocational Education 28 credits required

*A total of 24 credits are required for classes 2016 and 2017.

Generally, classes which meet for 2 semesters earn 1 unit of credit. Classes that meet for 1 semester earn ½ unit of credit. Classes that meet for a quarter, receive ¼ credit.

Required Credits21 credits – required courses07 credits – additional elective courses28 credits – total (starting for class of 2018)

All students must take 4 academic credits plus P.E. each year.

In addition, all students must complete community service hours before graduating. All graduates must have 24 hours of community service total – earning 6 service hours a year. Transfer student’s service hours will be accumulated by the number of years in attendance – equaling 6

service hours per year of attendance or 3 service hours per semester. Guidelines:

No student may be paid monetarily or by any other means for their community service hours. Students may volunteer for any community service organization such as but not limited to: the food

pantry, shelter, library, church, etc. All community service must be pre-approved by the School Counselor. A volunteer form must be turned in on completion of the service. If a service form is unavailable, the following information must be presented to the service provider and

the School Counselor: Student name, grade, name of supervising adult, contact phone and address, number of hours completed, description of objective/activity, supervisor signature and date, and overall student performance.

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All community service is subject to explanation or verification by the School Counselor. It is the School Counselor’s final decision to accept or not accept community service hours. The School Counselor will keep a running total of service hours for each student in the Guidance Office.

Recommended For College by the Board of Higher Education and the Illinois Community College Board

1. Four credits of Language Arts2. Three credits of mathematics (Algebra 1 and higher levels of mathematics)3. Three credits of laboratory science4. Three credits of social studies (emphasizing history and government)5. Two credits of electives in foreign language, music, art, or career and technical education

Midland Grading ScaleA+ 100A 93-99A- 90-92B + 87-89B 83-86B- 80-82C + 77-79C 73-76C- 70-72D + 69D 66-68D- 65F 64 and below

Grade Point Average Weighting

Each student’s G.P.A. will be calculated on the following scale:A = 5B = 4C = 3D = 2F = 0

Honors courses will be weighted as follows:A B C D F

Advanced Mathematics 7 6 5 4 0AP European History 7 6 5 4 0AP Calculus 7 6 5 4 0Physics 7 6 5 4 0Anatomy & Physiology 7 6 5 4 0AP Biology 7 6 5 4 0AP English 4 7 6 5 4 0English 3 CP, 4 CP 6 5 4 3 0Algebra 2 CP 6 5 4 3 0Chemistry 6 5 4 3 0

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Spanish 3 & 4 6 5 4 3 0Jr. College 4-yr. transferable credit classes are double weighted (numbers 110 and above). All other classes will be weighted as normal.

Semester Grading

A semester grade is composed of two 9-week grades and a final exam grade. Each 9-week grade will count for 40% of the semester grade, while the semester exam will count for 20% of the semester grade. Thus, the computation will be as followed:

40% + 40% + 20% = 100%

If any two of the three grades, which comprise the semester grade, are F’s, the student will automatically fail the semester. If a student has a B+ for one 9 weeks grade, an F for the next 9 weeks grade, and an F for the semester exam, the student will fail the semester. A semester grade is the only grade entered onto a student’s permanent record.

The following scale is used to compute honor roll status:

A+ …………………………………………………. 5.25A …………………………………………………. 5.00A - …………………………………………………. 4.75

B+ …………………………………………………. 4.25B …………………………………………………. 4.00B - …………………………………………………. 3.75

C+ …………………………………………………. 3.25C …………………………………………………. 3.00C - …………………………………………………. 2.75

D + …………………………………………………. 2.25D …………………………………………………. 2.00D - …………………………………………………. 1.75

F 0.99 and below ………………………………. 0.00

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ENGLISH DEPARTMENT(Four (4) credits/years of English are required for graduation)

If a student fails first semester of an English course, they will be allowed to continue on to second semester. However, they will then be required to “recover” first semester through credit recovery options. If they pass first semester and fail second semester, again they will be required to “recover” second semester before moving on to the next level English. If a student fails an entire year, they must recover the year before moving on. “Doubling up” on English courses is not allowed.

English 1Duration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen To: Grade 9Prerequisite: NoneDescription: This course begins your expedition into English. The class begins with short stories and literary terms and progresses to full length novels Of Mice and Men and To Kill a Mockingbird. Second semester is an exploration into Romeo and Juliet, The Odyssey, poetry, and the Business project, as well as a focus on grammar. Various writing types are examined and practiced as well as speaking skills.

Language Arts 1Duration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen To: Grade 9Prerequisite: NoneDescription: Freshmen scoring at or below the 30th percentile on MAP test and/or recommended by a teacher will be considered for this course. This grade 9 English course is designed to develop reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and basic writing skills necessary to be successful in reading and writing.

English 2Duration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen To: Grade 10Prerequisite: English 1Description: Your expedition into English continues with more short stories, plus novels like Lord of the Flies and Fahrenheit 451. Second semester will explore Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar, novels such as Things Fall Apart and The Chocolate War, and the visual text of The Prisoner television show. Writing is required every week - thesis research-based writing of your own topics prepares for the junior-level research paper.

Language Arts 2Duration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen To: Grade 10Prerequisite: English 1 or Language Arts 1Description: Sophomores scoring at or below the 30th percentile on MAP test and/or recommended by a teacher will be considered for this course. This grade 10 English course is a continuation of Language Arts 1 focusing on basic reading and writing skills.

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English 3Duration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen To: Grade 11Prerequisite: English 2Description: This class focuses on writing skills. Throughout the semester students will be asked to complete a weekly writing assignment. Throughout the year, students will be asked to write two essays in which the primary focuses will include paying special attention to voice, audience, organization, sentence fluency, word choice, and format. Likewise, during second semester students will write a research paper that focuses on research skills, citations, and MLA guidelines. Aside from writing, students will be reading, analyzing, and interpreting texts from American Literature to The Great Gatsby.

English 4Duration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen to: Grade 12Prerequisite: English 3Description: English 4 focuses on college level literary analysis. First semester students will be reading and interpreting British literature. Second semester focuses on dystopian literature. Students will be reading and analyzing essential themes in 1984, The Handmaids Tale, and The Hunger Games. Students will then write an analysis paper comparing similar themes between two of the novels.

Advanced CompositionDuration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen to: Grade 11Prerequisite: Must score in the 80th percentile or above on most recent MAP reading scores and have earned a “B” or above in the last four semesters of English.Description: This course is designed to expose advanced students to a wide array of writing styles. There will be a strong emphasis on writing structured and well-supported essays, along with more creative-based composition. Students will expected to create work of their own, and analyze, respond to, and edit the work of others. Both formal and informal writing will occur, and students will be exposed to a number of pre-writing and post-writing strategies. The goal is for students to learn how to write and edit several forms of composition and then use this knowledge and apply it to text in Advanced Literature.

Advanced LiteratureDuration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen to: Grade 12Prerequisite: Must score in the 80th percentile or above on most recent MAP reading scores and have earned a “B” or above in the last four semesters of English.Description: Advanced Literature is an accelerated class that reads and absorbs more fiction and non-fiction than other classes and engages in writing over the subject matter on a consistent and regular basis. With a focus on interpretation and analysis, this class utilizes higher learning skills. Many different types of readings will be analyzed, and writing about the reading is a central requirement.

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MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT(Three (3) credits/years of math at the high school are required for graduation)

Once a student is placed into a math class, changes will only occur if: 1. They have an F after the 1st or 3rd nine weeks and a meeting takes place with the math teachers, administration, student, and parents, 2. They have a D as their 1st semester grade and approval from teachers, administration, and parents. Once you move from a CP class to the regular track, you cannot move back to the CP track. Switching teachers within the same class will only be allowed at semester if seats are available and after a meeting with math teachers, administration, student, and parents. No meeting is required for changes made due to a scheduling necessity (ex. A class is failed first semester and the schedule must be re-worked to fit in a different class).

Algebra 1 CPDuration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen to: Grade 9Prerequisite: NoneDescription: Algebra 1 CP is a two semester college preparatory course intended to introduce students to such areas as: operations with real numbers, writing and solving equations, operations with polynomials, factoring polynomials, using fractions in percent and ratio problems, rules of exponents, solving systems of equations, working with lines, working with rational and irrational numbers and graphing. Students should have a strong understanding of basic math skills since a calculator is used minimally throughout the course. Upon completion it is expected the student will enroll in Geometry CP.

Algebra 1 Duration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen to: Grade 9Prerequisite: NoneDescription: Algebra 1 is a two-semester course intended to introduce students to the same content covered in Algebra 1 CP, but at a slower rate. Upon completion it is expected the student will enroll in Geometry.

Geometry CPDuration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen to: Grade 9, 10Prerequisite: Algebra 1 CP or 8th Grade Algebra 1Description: Geometry is a two-semester college preparatory course geared to help students think deductively and apply thought processes to solving problems. Topics covered are: points, lines, planes, angels, parallel lines and planes, if-then statements, basic logic, congruent triangles, geometric inequalities, ratios, proportions, similarities, the Pythagorean Theorem, right triangles, basic trigonometry, tangents, arcs and chords of circles, constructions, areas, solids, distance and midpoint formulas and proofs. Algebraic principles are used throughout the book. Upon completion, it is expected the student will enroll in Algebra 2 CP.

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GeometryDuration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen to: Grade 10Prerequisite: Algebra 1 or students who have failed Geometry CPDescription: Geometry is a two-semester course intended to introduce students to the same content covered in Geometry CP, but at a slower rate. Upon completion, it is expected the student will enroll in Algebra 2.

Algebra 2 CPDuration: 1 yearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen to: Grade 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Geometry CPDescription: Algebra 2 CP is a two-semester college preparatory course, which extends the topics studied in Algebra 1. Content includes: Linear functions, systems of linear functions, linear inequalities and systems of linear inequalities; Quadratic functions, Conic sections, Quadratic systems; Exponential and logarithmic functions; Irrational algebraic functions; Higher degree functions; Series and sequences; Probability; and Intro to Trigonometry. Grades in this class are weighted as an Honors course—(single weighted). Upon completion, it is expected the student will take Advanced Mathematics.

Algebra 2Duration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen to: Grade 11, 12Prerequisite: Geometry Description: Algebra 2 is a two-semester course intended to introduce students to the same content covered in the Algebra 2 CP, but at a slower rate. Students will not be permitted to take Advanced Math or Calculus after this course. Upon completion, the student is expected to enroll in Algebra 3or Stats and Trig. This course is not weighted.

Advanced MathematicsDuration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen to: Grade 11, 12Prerequisite: Algebra 2 CPDescription: Advanced Mathematics is a two-semester college preparatory course in Pre-Calculus mathematics. Content includes: Review of linear, quadratic and higher degree functions, their solutions and graphs; complete course of Trigonometry; Vectors; Polar coordinates and complex numbers; Exponential and logarithmic functions; and Statistics and probability. Grades in this class are weighted as an Honors course—(double weighted). Upon completion of this course, it is expected the student will take AP Calculus. This course can be taken concurrently with AP Calculus.

Advanced Placement Calculus AB Duration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen To: Grade 11, 12Prerequisite: Advanced Math or take Advanced Math concurrently with AP Calculus.

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Description: AP Calculus is a yearlong course which consists of the equivalent of a first semester calculus course at the university level. The course allows students to receive high school credit and, upon the successful completion of the AP exam, college credit at most higher learning institutions. Students taking AP Calculus must be strongly motivated and have a thorough knowledge of Algebra and Geometry. Course topics include: Properties of Functions, Limits, Derivatives, Applications of Derivatives, Integration, and Application of Integrals. Grades in this course are weighted as an Honors course—(double weighted) class. All students must have taken Advanced Math or must take Advanced Math concurrently with AP Calculus.

Algebra 3Duration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen to: Grade 12Prerequisite: Algebra 2Description: Algebra 3 is a two-semester course intended to review and extend algebraic concepts already learned in Algebra 2. Course topics include operations with rational and irrational expressions, factoring, linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, systems of linear and quadratic equations, and operations with rational and irrational exponents. This course will also introduce topics such as basic statistics, basic probability, matrices, and determinants.

StatisticsDuration: 1 SemesterCredits Earned: 1/2 CreditOpen to: Grade 12Prerequisite: Algebra 2 CPDescription: Statistics is a one-semester course intended to introduce students to the study of likely events and the analysis, interpretation, and presentation of quantitative data. Course topics will include basic probability and statistics such as discrete probability theory, odds and probabilities, probability trees, populations and samples, frequency tables, measures of central tendency, and presentation of data including graphs. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to enroll in Trigonometry.

TrigonometryDuration: 1 SemesterCredits Earned: 1/2 CreditOpen to: Grade 12Prerequisite: Algebra 2 CPDescription: Trigonometry is a one-semester course intended to prepare students for eventual work in calculus. Topics included include trigonometric and circular functions; their inverses and graphs; relations among the parts of a triangle; trigonometric identities and equations; solutions of right and oblique triangles; and complex numbers. Upon completion of this course, students are expected to enroll in Statistics.

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Math Flow Chart

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT(Three (3) credits/years of science are required for graduation)

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Earth ScienceDuration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen to: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: Earth Science is the study of the Earth and the processes that form Earth. Students will be introduced to the four categories of Earth science; geology, meteorology, astronomy, and oceanography. Within each major study, students will conduct labs or projects associated with the processes of Earth formation. An emphasis of the environment and how human interactions have affected the environment will be included in this class.

BiologyDuration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen to: Grade 9, 10, 11Prerequisite: NoneDescription: Students are introduced to the characteristics and classifications of animals and plants. Basic life structure including physiology, reproduction and chemical nature of life is presented. It will cover a wide variety of living organisms beginning with biological lab techniques and the cell and working up to the interaction of life forms in the area of ecology. Major unit areas include … biological principles, cells, genetics, evolution, microorganisms, plants, invertebrates, human biology, and ecology. The class will include dissections of small vertebrates and a lab to be performed in each chapter area.

Physical ScienceDuration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen to: Grade 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: This course is an introduction to the physical sciences including basic concepts of chemistry and physics. The purpose of this class is to acquaint the student with the scientific method of discovery, research, and laboratory procedures. The goal is to capture the student’s interest in science through engaging experiences, and to allow them the opportunity to explore physical science concepts from hands-on observation and experiences. The content will consist of the study of matter, chemistry, motion, forces, and the forms of energy including heat, light, sound, and electricity.

Environmental ScienceDuration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen to: Grades 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: Environmental Science studies the interrelationships of the natural world, including analyzing environmental problems and examining alternative solutions. The coursework will include the following concepts… Ecology, Population dynamics, Biodiversity, Biomes, and aquatic ecosystems. Other environmental topics are: resource depletion, pollution, and loss of biodiversity.

Dynamic Earth Systems

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Duration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen to: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: 8th grade Math and Science with an A or B; HS Biology with an A or B; HS

Math with an A or BDescription: Dynamic Earth Systems is an inquiry-based system approach that integrates physics, and earth science. Problem solving and critical thinking skills will be developed while gaining an understanding of the real world. Laboratory activities will use real world data to examine how forces, waves and energy are applied to the study of geology, meteorology, astronomy and oceanography. This laboratory oriented course prepares students for further coursework in chemistry, biology, and physics.

ChemistryDuration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen to: Grade 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: A or B in Biology and AlgebraDescription: In this class, emphasis is placed on how elements combine to form compounds, atomic structure, equation writing, and problem solving. Areas of study will also include metric measurement techniques, properties of matter, energy transformations and conservation, reaction types, gas laws, electron dot configurations, acids and bases, and solutions. Coursework will include laboratory work, projects, and reports.

Anatomy & PhysiologyDuration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen to: Grade 11, 12Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry with a C or betterDescription: This is a weighted college prep course for any students wishing to enrich their science background during their Junior or Senior year or is thinking about continuing in any of the Science or Medical fields. The class will cover areas such as Anatomical terminology, Body areas and overviews of life functions. Chemistry, cells, tissues, and biochemistry will be covered. Subsequent chapters include the 11 organ systems requiring a good deal of anatomical terminology (for example, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems). Each organ system is approached from simple to increasingly complex levels. Second semester will include the dissection of a feline or other vertebrate animal. Lab Practical will be used often to evaluate organ/terminology mastery. The dissections will be completed with a major lab write-up paper. Grades in this class are weighted as an Honors course.—(double weighted)

Advanced Placement BiologyDuration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen to: Grade 12 Prerequisite: Grade of A or B in Biology; Grade of A or B in

ChemistryDescription: Advanced Placement Biology is a yearlong course designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory biology course usually taken by biology majors during their first year. After showing themselves to be qualified on the AP Examination, some students, as college freshmen, are given college credit on their transcript and permitted to undertake upper level courses in biology or register for course for which biology is a prerequisite. The course will involve 12 laboratory exercises that will include the following: Biological chemistry, cell structure and function, energy transformation, molecular genetics, heredity, plants structure and

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physiology, animal structure and physiology, behavior and ecology. Students are not required to take the AP Exam at the conclusion of the course but the teaching level and speed of the material covered will be geared to those that will take the exam. Students will receive high school credit upon completion of the course. Grades in this class are weighted as an Honors course.—(double weighted)

PhysicsDuration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen to: Grade 12Prerequisite: Algebra 2Description: The over-all aim is to provide basic understanding of the concepts, theories, and principles of modern physics. The concepts covered include motion, energy, momentum, collisions, magnetism, Newton’s Laws, simple machines, gravity, solar system mechanics, electrostatics and electricity. Grades in this class are weighted as an Honors course.—(double weighted)

SCIENCE FLOW CHART

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Freshmen

Sophomore

Junior

Senior

Dynamic Earth Biology Biology

ChemistryDynamic EarthBiology

Chemistry Chemistry A&P

A&P-OR-

Physics

A&P-OR-

Physics AP Biology

8th Grade Life Science8th Grade Biology8th Grade Life Science

Earth Science

Physical Science

Biology

BSSA/ PSSA -OR-

Chemistry-OR-

Dynamic Earth

Chemistry

A&P

AP Biology

Dynamic Earth


SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT(Two (2) credits/years are required for graduation.)

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World GeographyDuration: 1 SemesterCredits Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 (recommended during 9th grade)Prerequisite: NoneDescription: In World Geography, students will concentrate on developing geographic skills and concepts so that they then can ask questions about the world and then gather, organize, analyze and apply the geographic information. Students will look at both the physical and political geographies of countries around the world learning about both the histories and culture of these places.

World History 1Duration: 1 SemesterCredits Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grades Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: In World History I, students will explore the History of the world from pre-history (first civilizations of the Nile, Mesopotamia, Indus Valley, and Yellow River) through the Middle Ages. Students will study the geography, humanities, religion, government, economy, culture, science, technology, military accomplishments and other themes and perspectives throughout this time.

World History 2Duration: 1 SemesterCredits Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: In World History II, students will pick up where World History I stopped. Students will explore The Renaissance and its effects on the world including exploration and expansion of new lands. The course will work through issues in more contemporary histories including WWII and current conflicts in the Middle East. Students will study the geography, humanities, religion, government, economy, culture, science, technology, military accomplishments and other themes and perspectives throughout this time. While it is not required, students are strongly urged to take World History I before taking this class.

U.S. HistoryDuration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen to: Grade 11Prerequisite: NoneDescription: This yearlong course is required for graduation by the state of Illinois. In this course students will also study the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions, and they must pass a test on each of these two documents for graduation. Additional topics to be covered include: the impact of the early explorers on North America, the rise of the thirteen original colonies, the causes and effects of the Revolutionary War, the westward expansion of the U.S. and sectional rivalry between the states, the U.S. Civil War and the problems of Reconstruction after the War, the Indian Wars of the 1800’s, the beginning of the Industrial Age in the 1800’s, the causes of World Wars I and II, the creation of the United Nations, the post World War II Cold War era, the Holocaust of the 1930’s and ‘40’s in Europe, the Viet Nam era of the 1960’s, and the historical events of the 1970’s to the present time. Information on women, Blacks, Native Americans, and other minorities in U.S. history will also be presented throughout the course of the year.

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American GovernmentDuration: 1 SemesterCredits Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: This course is founded on the belief that to become an informed and active citizen, an understanding of government is essential. This course will feature both the structure of government and the function of politics. It will include both theory and practical application of the following: foundations of U.S. government, institutions and policy making, principles of the U.S. constitution, roles and responsibilities of the citizen, and political culture. Student must be a Junior or Senior to take this class.

SociologyDuration: 1 SemesterCredit Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: This semester course will help those students who plan to attend any college. Many college students take Sociology as social studies elective to meet college graduation requirements, and this semester course will help prepare a student for the future college course. Students will study the behavior of groups of people in the world. Different types of cultural institutions, different types of Religions, different types of cultural norms and laws, different cultural expectations for children, etc. will be studied. The rise of urbanization throughout the world will also be studied. Oral presentations and class projects are also required for grades.

CivicsDuration: 1 SemesterCredit Earned: ½ CreditOpen to: Grade 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: Civics is a required course for 10th-12th grade offered both semesters of the year. The subject matter of the course includes the history and theory of government as well as the organization and functions of the national, state, and local governments. Current issues related to the government will also be discussed.

* To be added if necessary: The course also includes preparation for the tests on the U.S. Constitution, and Illinois State Constitution test. In order to graduate, students are required to pass the class as well as both constitution tests.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

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Spanish 1Duration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen To: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: Spanish 1 is an introduction to the Spanish language and culture. The student is expected to acquire an intermediate level proficiency in listening and reading. The student will be expected to acquire a novice level in writing. Stories (both auditory and written), songs, videos and textbooks aid in learning grammar, vocabulary, writing, culture, and listening skills.

Spanish 2Duration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen To: Grade 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Spanish 1 – with a C or better each semesterDescription: Spanish 2 is a continuation of the study of the Spanish language and culture. The student is expected to acquire a high - intermediate level of proficiency in listening and reading. The student is expected to acquire an intermediate level of proficiency in writing. Stories (both auditory and written), songs, videos, and textbooks aid in learning grammar, vocabulary, writing skills, culture, and listening skills.

Spanish 3Duration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen To: Grade 11, 12Prerequisite: Spanish 2 – with a C or better each semesterDescription: Spanish 3 continues the study of the Spanish language, giving the student the opportunity to strengthen command of the written and spoken language. The student is expected to acquire an advanced level of proficiency in listening and reading. The student is expected to acquire a high - intermediate proficiency in writing. The student is expected to acquire a beginner level of oral proficiency. The student will also be required to read Spanish novels outside of class. Grades in this class are weighted as an Honors course.

Spanish 4Duration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen To: Grade 12 Prerequisite: Spanish 3 – with a C or better each semesterDescription: Spanish 4 continues the study of the Spanish language with special emphasis on literature and oral proficiency. The student is expected to acquire an advanced proficiency in writing. The student is expected to acquire an intermediate level of oral proficiency. The student will also be required to read Spanish novels outside of class. Grades in this class are weighted as an Honors course.

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STEMAll STEM classes will count as elective credit

Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)Duration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen to:Prerequisite:Description: Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) is a high school level course that is appropriate for students who are interested in design and engineering. The major focus of the IED course is to expose students to design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and human impacts, engineering standards, and technical documentation. IED gives students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of course concepts through activity-, project-, and problem-based (APPB) learning. Used in combination with a teaming approach, APPB-learning challenges students to continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities and understanding of the design process. It also allows students to develop strategies to enable and direct their own learning, which is the ultimate goal of education. Students will employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. In addition, students use the most current issued 3D solid modeling design software package to help them design solutions to solve proposed problems. Students will develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges that increase in difficulty throughout the course. Students will also learn how to document their work, and communicate their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community.

Principles of the Biomedical ScienceDuration: 1 yearCredits: 1 CreditOpen to:Prerequisites:Description: This course provides an introduction to the biomedical sciences through exciting hands on projects and problems. Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. They determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional person, and investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. The activities and projects introduce students to human physiology, medicine, research processes and bioinformatics. Key biological concepts including homeostasis, metabolism, inheritance of traits, and defense against disease are embedded in the curriculum. Engineering principles including the design process, feedback loops, and the relationship of structure to function are also incorporated. This course is designed to provide an overview of all the courses in the Biomedical Sciences program and lay the scientific foundation for subsequent courses.

Computer Science & Software Engineering (CSE)Duration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen to: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: Open doors in any career with computer science! Students create apps for mobile devices, automate tasks in a variety of languages, find patterns in data, and interpret simulations. Students collaborate to create and present solutions that can improve people’s lives. How will computing and connectivity transform

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your world? Computer Science and Software Engineering (CSE) is a new Project Lead the Way course being offered for the 2016-2017 school year. Students work in teams to develop computational thinking and problem solving skills. The course covers the College Board’s new CS Principles framework. The course does not aim to teach mastery of a single programming language but aims instead to develop computational thinking, to generate excitement about the field of computing, and to introduce computational tools that foster creativity. The course also aims to build students’ awareness of the tremendous demand for computer specialists and for professionals in all fields and related STEM fields who have computational skills. Each unit focuses on one or more computationally intensive career paths. The course also aims to engage students to consider issues raised by the present and future societal impact of computing. Students practice problem solving with structured activities and progress to open-ended projects and problems that require them to develop planning, documentation, communication, and other professional skills. Problems aim for ground-level entry with no ceiling so that all students can successfully engage the problems. Students with greater motivation, ability, or background knowledge will be challenged to work further.

ART DEPARTMENT

Art: Introduction to FundamentalsDuration: 1 SemesterCredits Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: This is the entry level course; it provides a good background in basic skills, vocabulary, and understanding for other art classes. Students who have either little art experience or are unsure of their art skills will enjoy this class. This course is an introduction to several art mediums, techniques, artists, and ideas. Within this class we work in several mediums including; graphite pencils, paint, printmaking, and pen & ink. We explore the elements and principles of art and design and the various media by which they are explored. You will learn to draw, appreciate art, speak the art language, and have fun.

Art: Studio – Illustration and DesignDuration: 1 SemesterCredits Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in Intro to Fundamentals and teacher approval.Description: This course will continue to build upon the “Illustration and Design” skills and techniques learned in the Intro to Fundamentals class. This course will introduce students to commercial applications of drawing and design. Package design, cartooning, illustration, graphic design and typography projects allow students to develop conceptualization, layout and visual communication skills. Students will have opportunities to work both traditionally and with computers.

Art: Studio – Sculpture and 3-D DesignDuration: 1 SemesterCredits Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in Intro to Fundamentals and teacher approvalDescription: This course will continue to build upon the “Sculpture and 3-D design” skills and techniques learned in the Intro to Fundamentals class. This class will continue to use basic design concepts in creating 3-D sculpture and other non-traditional artwork. The various media used in the course will include paper and

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cardboard sculpture, wire, plaster, found object, clay, and other 3-D mediums. This class will challenge your perception and drawing skills as well.

Art: Studio – Drawing and PaintingDuration: 1 Semester Credits Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better in Intro to Fundamentals and teacher approvalDescription: This course will continue to build upon the “Drawing and Painting” skills and techniques learned in the Intro to Fundamentals class. The application of good drawing and painting techniques are the basic concerns of this course. Using media such as graphite pencil, pen, pastel and colored pencil, students will explore portraits, landscapes and perspective drawings. This course will also discover the skills and techniques of acrylics and oil painting.

Art: Advanced Independent StudyDuration: 1 SemesterCredits Earned: ½ CreditOpen to: Grade 11, 12Prerequisite: Intro to Fundamentals, 2 Completed Art: Studio Classes and Teacher

Approval of Portfolio.Description: This course will continue to build upon the skills and techniques used in all the previous classes taken within the art department. The art history, language of art and production will be of the highest quality. The student will create projects focused on conceptual ideas and medium of choice. The emphasis is the production of a professional portfolio for possible college placement and acceptance. This class is for the serious art student.

Photography Duration: 1 Semester Credits Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: None - (Limited to 10 students.)Description: Photography is both an artistic and a technical occupation. This class is designed to develop the student's aesthetic and technical abilities by working with design, composition, lighting situations, and various types of imagery, photographic processes, presentation methods, and image variation. Students start with a brief history of photography, and then learn the basics of the camera, this includes taking and processing photographs taken with a camera they build themselves. The purpose of this project is to show students that it's the image that makes the picture not the quality of the camera, which took it. Next the students learn the chemistry of black and white photography and the procedures needed to expose, and process photographic films and papers.

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BUSINESS DEPARTMENT

Software Applications Duration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen To: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: Software Applications is an orientation-level course designed to develop awareness and understanding of application software and equipment used by employees to perform tasks in business, marketing and management. Students will apply problem-solving skills to hands-on, real-life situations using Adobe In-Design and Microsoft Word. Students will explore topics related to computer concepts, telecommunications and other emerging technologies. Students will also produce newsletters, brochures, pamphlets and other publications using the desktop publishing and word processing software.

Accounting 1Duration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen To: Grade 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: Accounting is a skill level course that is of value to all students pursuing a strong background in business, marketing, and management. This course includes planned learning experiences that develop initial and basic skills used in systematically computing, classifying, recording, verifying and maintaining numerical data involved in financial and product control records, keeping financial records, summarizing them for convenient interpretation, and analyzing them to provide assistance to management for decision-making. Accounting computer applications should be integrated throughout the course where applicable. This course stresses basic initial understanding of the preparation of budgets and financial reports. Also the operation of related business machines and career opportunities in the accounting field will be studied. Processing employee benefits may also be included. Practice sets with business papers may be used to emphasize actual business records management.

Business Technology Concepts (Replaces Microsoft Office 2007)Duration: 1 SemesterCredits Earned: 1/2 CreditOpen To: Grade 9 (required), 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: Business Technology Concepts is an orientation-level course designed to develop awareness and understanding of operating systems, application software, and equipment used at the basic level at home and in business. Students will explore topics related to computer concepts, telecommunication, and emerging technologies via the Internet. They will also be able to develop employability skills and transition skills by increasing their use and application of a variety of software packages such as word processing, spreadsheets, desktop publishing, and presentations.

In addition, this course will provide an overview of all aspects of business marketing and management, including the concepts, functions, and skills required for meeting the challenges of operating a business in a global economy. Topics covered will include the various forms of business ownership, including entrepreneurship, as well as the basic functional areas of business (finance, management, marketing,

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administration and production).Students will be introduced to a wide range of careers in fields such as accounting, financial services, information technology, marketing, and management.

Information ProcessingDuration: 1 SemesterCredits Earned: ½ CreditOpen to: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Business Technology Concepts Description: Information Processing is a skill-level course that includes the concepts and terminology related to the people, equipment, and procedures for processing information in the business world. Students will use common office application packages and conduct research on the internet to complete business simulations that will integrate the use of word processors, databases, spreadsheets, publishing, and presentations. Students will create projects from scratch and also edit and improve existing files so that problem solving skills as well as accuracy will be stressed. Workplace skills as well as accuracy will be stressed.

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MUSIC DEPARTMENT

Concert ChoirDuration: 1 YearCredits Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: Concert Choir meets every day during period 4C. A performance schedule is given to students at the beginning of each semester. All performances are required in order to receive credit for participation in Concert Choir.

Chamber ChoirDuration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 CreditOpen To: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: Chamber Choir is offered to those students who wish to explore the study of choral music. The course will be centered on quality music literature. No audition is necessary for this course. A performance schedule is given to students at the beginning of each semester. All performances are required in order to receive credit for participation in Chamber Choir. BandDuration: 1 YearCredits Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Prior Experience or permission of instructorDescription: Full instrumental band meets every day during 1st period. Students are required to participate in three parades, all fall football marching shows (unless otherwise excused), all varsity boy’s basketball games, two concerts and one contest performance per school year in order to receive credit for participation in band.

HEALTH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT(1/2 credit is required for graduation)

Health EducationDuration: 1 SemesterCredits Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 9, 10 Prerequisite: NoneDescription: Health education is a very important part of any student’s curriculum. Health is a one-semester class that is required for all students to graduate. In this class, students will cover topics such as: body systems, growth and development, personal fitness and nutrition, mental and emotional health, tobacco, alcohol, and drugs. Health education gives students the knowledge required to care for their bodies and live a healthful life.

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DRIVER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT(This course is required for graduation)

Driver EducationDuration: 9 weeksCredits Earned: ¼ for the semesterOpen To: Sophomores or older FreshmenPrerequisite: Must turn 15 by Oct. 15 for fall class and by March 15 for spring classDescription: The first nine weeks of this course is devoted to classroom education. Students must have 30 clock hours of classroom instruction. Therefore, students may only miss five days. More than three days will result in removal and dropped from the class. This includes both excused and unexcused absences. The second nine weeks of the course students complete 6 clock hours of behind-the-wheel instruction during PE class.

Students who do not pass the classroom portion are not allowed to take the behind –the-wheel portion. Note: State laws require that a student have passed 8 courses in the preceding two semesters in order to take driver education. For older freshmen, we will look at classes passed in 8th grade to determine eligibility for driver education.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT(Three and a half (3-½) credits required for graduation)

Physical Education Duration: 1 YearCredits Earned: ½ Credit per semesterOpen to: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: None Description: Curriculum will include team sports, lifetime activities and fitness. Basic skills, rules, and good sportsmanship are emphasized. All students will be fitness tested. Midland PE uniforms are required. Students are graded on: 1) daily dress & participation 2) cooperation and attitude 3) basic skills 4) written work. 3 ½ credits of PE are required for graduation.

Fitness for Life PEDuration: 1 SemesterCredits Earned: ½ CreditOpen to: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: Fitness for Life PE is designed to encourage positive changes in exercise, nutrition, weight lifting and cardio-training. Midland PE uniforms are required and may be purchased in the office. 3 ½ credits of PE are required for graduation. Students are graded on: 1) daily dress & participation 2) cooperation and attitude 3) skills testing 4) written testing 5) improvement in performance.

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FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

Intro to Family and Consumer SciencesDuration: 1st SemesterCredit earned: ½ CreditOpen to: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: None- Money for sewing projects needs to be furnished by the studentDescription: The course is designed to introduce students to the experiences and opportunities open in the field of family and consumer sciences. Students are given the opportunity to learn about areas such as food preparation, nutrition, and clothing construction. In addition, career opportunities in each of the above areas will be explored. This course serves as a brief overview of some of the courses in the family consumer science program.

Fashion Merchandising:Duration: 2nd Semester (Offered every even # years)Credit earned: ½ Credit Open to: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: None- Money for sewing projects needs to be furnished by the studentDescription: Fashion Merchandising combines the study of fashion and careers related to fashion with development of skills and construction techniques. The course prepares students to make good, informed decisions when buying and caring for clothes. Students will explore basic sewing construction skills along with buying and selling skills. The students will learn how to advertise and promote their products.

Commercial Clothing:Duration: 1st Semester (Offered every odd # years)Credit Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: None- Money for sewing projects needs to be furnished by the studentDescription: This course is designed to introduce students to the various types of techniques and equipment used is designing and constructing apparel. Some skills students will learn include: how to operate a sewing machine, basic stitching techniques, how to apply buttons, zippers, and explore the area of designing an article of clothing.

Child Development: Duration: 2nd SemesterCredit Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: This course is designed to introduce student to the understanding of the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional development of children from conception through 4-6 years old. The students will learn the basic information on child development, safety and nutrition for children. The students will also explore related careers that deal with children.

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Foods 1Duration: 1st SemesterCredit Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: None (must pay $1 for a project done in class)Description: This course includes classroom and laboratory experiences needed to develop knowledge and understanding of food principles and nutrition as they apply to people of all ages. Emphasis will be given to basic food preparation principles and techniques, an understanding of the food selection process, consumer decision making including various shopping skills as well as a study of various careers in food services.Students will develop skills in using equipment to produce nutritious and attractively served meals and snacks. Food buying, safety, and sanitation will be stressed. The course will include a study of the nutrients and their relationship to health, energy, and appearance, and management is stressed throughout the course.

Foods 2: Duration: 2nd SemesterCredit Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 11, 12Prerequisite: Foods 1Description: This course is designed for those students interested in pursuing career opportunities in the food service industry. Experience provided will improve job-related competencies including experiences with commercial equipment, preparing food quantity and serving food items. Sanitation and safety are emphasized throughout the course.

Consumer Education:Duration: 1 SemesterCredits Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: Students learn how to get the most of their money purchases and how to avoid the pitfalls of consumer contracts and frauds. Real- life projects are offered during the course with problem –solving techniques concerning money matters and purchasing goods and services. Students will study how the American economic system works and the problems involved with the U.S. system.

Parenting:Duration: 1st SemesterCredits Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: This course helps students understand the responsibilities, satisfactions, and stresses of parenthood. Students will examine several types of parenting situations. Students will learn why it is important to be ready for parenthood by looking at the following areas of parenthood; managing and organizing parenting by applying decision- making and goal setting skills. The students will learn all the changes that come with parenthood from conception through the first few years.

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Adult Living:Duration: 2nd Semester (Offered every even # years)Credits Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: This course is designed to provide learning experiences which shows the students the responsibility that they will have to face in every day situations from home, community, and place of employment. The students will focus on the following topics: values, goals, decision making, dating and relationships, management of money and resources, living own their own, basic cooking skills, basic sewing skills, and basic parenting skills. The students will look at different careers to help them find out what is right career for their skills.

Interior Design:Duration: 2nd Semester (Offered every odd # years)Credits Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: This course is designed for the students to study the principles and elements of design. The students will learn the steps of design their own room in a model doll house. It provides students the opportunity to practice design skills and teaches essential construction information. The students will examine Interior Furnishing from couches to curtains. The students will look at different careers that deal with Interior Design.

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AGRICULTURE

Introduction to the Agriculture Industry (offered in the fall)Duration: 1 SemesterCredits Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: None – This class must be taken in the Fall in order to join FFADescription: This introductory course provides an opportunity for students to learn how the agriculture industry is organized; its major components; the economic influence of agriculture at state, national, and international levels; and the scope and types of job opportunities in the agriculture industry. Basic concepts in agribusiness management, youth leadership, communications, agriculture technology, and agriculture science are included. Leadership and evaluation skills will be developed through hands-on learning in this class. FFA membership and participation in FFA activities will be encouraged.

Introduction to Agriculture Mechanics (offered in the spring)Duration: 1 SemesterCredits Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Intro to Ag Industry recommendedDescription: This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of agriculture mechanics areas useful in production agriculture and agribusiness equipment and facilities. Units covered include electricity, service and repair of small engines, stick and MIG welding, gas metal work, and carpentry. FFA activities will be encouraged.

Introduction to Horticulture (offered in the spring)Duration: 1 SemesterCredits Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Intro to Ag Industry recommendedDescription: This course is designed to develop knowledge and skills in the following areas: using soil and other plant growing media, identifying horticultural plants, propagating plants, basics of growing horticultural plants, and maintaining horticultural equipment and machinery. Improving workplace skills will be a focus.

Biological Science Applications in Agriculture BSAA - Plant Science (offered in the fall)Duration: 1 SemesterCredits Earned: ½ Credit (May be used for science credit)Open To: Grade 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Biology, Intro to Ag Industry, or Intro to Horticulture – Preference given to those who have taken Intro to Ag or HorticultureDescription: BSAA - Plant Science is a course designed to reinforce and extend student’s understanding of science by associating basic scientific principles and concepts with relevant applications in agriculture. Students will examine major phases in plant growth and management in agriculture and the specific biological concepts that will govern management decisions. The course will deepen student’s understanding of science as content and as a process through the use of numerous laboratory exercises and experiments. Sample topics include: initiating plant growth, photosynthesis, plant respiration, growth and development of plants, and plant growth regulation.

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Biological Science Applications in Agriculture BSAA - Animal Science (offered in the spring)Duration: 1 SemesterCredits Earned: ½ Credit (May be used for science credit)Open To: Grade 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Biology, Intro to Ag Industry, or Animal Science – Preference given to those who have taken BSAA Plants, then to those who have taken Intro to Ag or Animal Science.Description: BSAA - Animal Science is designed the same as BSAA - Plant Science, but with animal units in place of plant units. Sample topics included: (1) growth and development of animals – embryology, nutrition, and immunity systems, (2) processing animal products – preservation, fermentation, and pasteurization, (3) animal reproduction – embryo technology.

Animal Science (offered in the fall)Duration: 1 SemesterCredits Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: This course is designed to help students understand the basic concepts of animal science and learn about the animal science industry. Animal science units covered include swine, beef, sheep, horse, dairy, and poultry industries. Units in genetics, anatomy, and animal physiology are also included. Livestock, poultry, and meats judging concepts will also be learned.

Agribusiness Management (offered in the fall – even years)Duration: 1 SemesterCredits Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 11, 12Prerequisite: 4 semesters of Ag. CreditDescription: This course will develop students’ understanding of the agricultural industry relating to the United States and World marketplace. Instructional units include: marketing and trading of agricultural products, international agriculture, imports and exports, agricultural law, taxes, governmental regulations and policies, and advanced computerized record keeping. Student skills will be enhanced in math, reading comprehension, and writing through agribusiness applications. Post-secondary education will be explored at agricultural colleges and universities. Improving computer and workplace skills will be a focus. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects are an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts. Successful completion of this course will satisfy the Consumer Education course requirement.

Advanced Agriculture Mechanics (offered in the spring)Duration: 1 SemesterCredits Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Intro to Ag MechanicsDescription: This course will offer students advanced instruction involving the service and maintenance of agribusiness equipment and facilities. Units of instruction will include advanced welding and metal work, maintaining buildings, equipment design and fabrication, equipment restoration, surveying, and advanced concepts in electricity. A main focus in the course will be a major equipment repair or restoration project.

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Physical Science Applications in Agriculture (PSAA) 1 – Environmental Systems (offered in the Fall – even years)2 – Ag. Power Systems (offered in the Spring – even years)

Duration: 1 SemesterCredits Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: 1 year of high school science & mathDescription: This course reinforces and extends student’s understanding of science and the scientific process by associating science principles and concepts with relevant applications to agriculture. Numerous laboratory exercises and experiments will be conducted throughout the course. Sample units of study include: (1) environmental systems – infiltration, percolation, turbidity, universal soil loss, (2) agriculture power systems – energy, force, work, torque.

Horticulture Production & Management (offered in the spring)Duration: 1 SemesterCredits Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Intro to Horticulture Description: This course offers instruction in producing and marketing horticulture plants and services. Units of study include plant identification, culture of greenhouse crops, nursery production & management, care & handling of cut flowers, and fruit & vegetable production. Agribusiness units covered include horticulture product pricing, advertising, and sales of horticulture products.

Landscaping & Turf Management I (offered in the fall – odd years)Duration: 1 SemesterCredits Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: This course focuses on the landscape, nursery, and turf segments of the horticulture industry. Units of study include identifying landscape plants, introduction to the nursery industry, turf grass production, managing a nursery business, and principles of landscape design. This course is required for advanced study in designing landscapes in Landscaping & Turf Management II.

Landscaping & Turf Management II (offered in the spring – odd years)Duration: 1 SemesterCredits Earned: ½ CreditOpen To: Grade 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Landscaping & Turf Management 1Description: This advanced course focuses on landscape design techniques and construction. Units of instruction include advanced landscaped design, installation of landscape plants & structures, and maintenance of existing landscapes. Improvement of workplace skills will also be a focus.

Agricultural CommunicationsDuration: 1 SemesterCredits Earned: ½ Credit

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Open to: Grade 11, 12Prerequisite: Intro to AgDescription: Students will analyze current agricultural issues and determine how they affect people on all sides of the issue. The students then learn and enhance their written and oral communication skills by presenting their views and opinions to the class. Students learn how to arrange and present debates, speeches, and interviews to be effective leaders in today’s society. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts.

ENRICHMENT

Students must take 4 different enrichment classes within a given year.

ShakespeareDuration: 9 weeks (1st and 2nd quarter)Credits Earned: ¼ CreditOpen to: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: This course focuses on the structure and interpretation of Shakespearean sonnets as well as an in-depth reading of the comedy The Taming of the Shrew, which was adapted into the recent movie 10 Things I Hate About You. Writing will be required to analyze and compare sonnets on a weekly basis.

Reading LabDuration: 9 weeks (offered all 4 quarters)Credits Earned: ¼ CreditOpen to: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Must meet eligibility requirementsDescription: This course is included as part of our Response to Intervention (RtI) initiative. Students will become more proficient in their basic reading and writing skills. In addition, they will be provided with extra interventions, remediation, and support to help them in their current English class.

Math LabDuration: 9 weeks (offered all 4 quarters)Credits Earned: ¼ Elective Credit Open to: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Must meet eligibility requirementsDescription: This course is included as part of our Response to Intervention (RtI) initiative. Students will become more proficient in their basic math skills. In addition, they will be provided with extra interventions, remediation, and support to help them in their current math class.

Information LiteracyDuration: 9 weeks (offered all 4 quarters)Credits Earned: ¼ Credit

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Open to: Grade 9 (required), 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: This course introduces students to the basics of 21st century information literacy skills, with an emphasis on effective communication through writing. The course will cover the following: creating emails, researching challenges unique to being a freshman and how to be successful in high school, writing effectively, Six Traits writing, study skills and note taking, evaluating resources, Boolean searching, and exploring various resources available through the Media Center. This course will be required for all incoming freshmen.

ACT Standardized Test PreparationDuration: 9 weeks (3rd and 4th quarters)Credits Earned: ¼ CreditOpen to: Grade 10, 11Prerequisite: NoneDescription: During the 9 week period, students will rotate between math, science, and English (both reading and language usage). In each discipline students will be practicing with sample problems and learning good test-taking strategies. The goal is for students to become familiar with the test and be prepared for several questions on the actual ACT in April. Juniors are required to take this course during 3rd quarter and sophomores are required to take this course during 4th quarter.

Engineering and DesignDuration: 9 weeks Credits Earned: ¼ CreditOpen to: Grade 11, 12Prerequisites: NoneDescription: This course is designed to take high school students through the design and engineering process. Engineering and design introduces students to engineering design principles and practices as well as to emerging and current challenges within the field. The course also provides students with a perspective on the various engineering disciplines. Students will design and build a major design project: Solar Ovens or trebuchets. In addition to hands-on projects and design, students will be given the opportunity to visit an engineering campus during the academic school year. The visit offers a private tour of engineering labs and facilities.

Spanish Language and Culture Through FilmDuration: 9 weeksCredits Earned: ¼ CreditOpen to: Grade 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Spanish 2 with a B or higherDescription: Focuses on developing intermediate conversation skills - listening and speaking - and increasing vocabulary in varying situations. Discussions are based on contemporary Spanish films and videos. Students will be required to discuss scenes, character development, and predict outcomes all in Spanish.

CreAte It!Duration: 9 weeks (offered 1st and 3rd quarters)Credits Earned: ¼ CreditOpen To: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: This course addresses the multifaceted needs of beginning family and consumer science and beginning Microsoft Office by introducing students to all phases of a cookbook construction. Students in this

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course will learn the skills of measuring, following a recipe directions, formatting recipes on the computer and creating colorful dividers for the cookbook. Classroom lessons and activities are closely related to the real world of food preparation, meeting deadlines and producing a multi-functional cookbook for the students.

SAE – Supervised Agriculture Experience & Career Development Duration: 9 Weeks (offered all 4 quarters)Credits Earned: ¼ CreditOpen to: Grade 9 (spring only), 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Intro to Ag, FFA membership, SAE ProgramDescription: This course is based on student abilities and home/work opportunities. Records will be kept in official SAE record books. The student must show the product of the work experience program and the record book at the Section Fair in the summer or fall. The student must also be visited by the agricultural instructor during the time period for which the credit is earned and an electronic record book must be kept up to date each week for evaluation before credit is given. In addition, Career Development Activities will be covered and each student shall participate in a minimum number of career development activates related to the Agriculture Industry. Students may earn up to 3 credits for this course during high school.

Modern HistoryDuration: 9 weeks (offered in fall)Credits Earned: ¼ CreditOpen to: Grade 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: This nine week course focuses on modern events and movements within the last 15 years. This course will follow current topics such as globalization, the Information Age, and War on Terror. This course will not be limited to American events alone, but study a variety of topics influencing the modern world.

World War IIDuration: 9 weeks (offered in spring)Credits Earned: ¼ CreditOpen to: Grade 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: This nine week course takes an in depth look at the most destructive and influential conflict in human history. Students will look into why the war happened, how it happened, and what the war meant for the future. Students will be engaged in a variety of topics regarding the conflict and interact with a variety of sources. Theatre Workshop Duration: 9 weeks (offered in fall)Credits Earned: ¼ CreditOpen to: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Description: Students will participate in a drama unit that culminates in the production of a play. Each member of the class will have a part in the play and will learn about staging and character development. Drama is useful in developing student creativity, public speaking skills and learning to work in a collaborative environment.

The Art of PerformanceDuration: 9 weeks (offered in spring)Credits Earned: ¼ CreditOpen to: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

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Description: This class will focus on the competitive aspects of music performance. Students will evaluate various professional and amateur performances as we compare and contrast different musical styles. Students will also prepare performances of their own with the option to compete in the IHSA Spring Solo/Ensemble Contest.

NutriFitDuration: 9 weeks (2nd and 4th quarters)Credits Earned: 1/4 CreditOpen to: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: This course is designed to introduce students to nutrition along with fitness. Students will learn how nutrition and fitness are needed for a healthy lifestyle. Students will be alternating making nutritional foods along with basic exercise techniques. Students will be able to demonstrate fun ways to incorporate nutrition and fitness in daily routines. In addition career opportunities will be explored in both areas.

Video YearbookDuration: 9 weeks (2nd and 4th quarters)Credits Earned: 1/4 CreditOpen To: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: This course addresses the multifaceted needs of beginning journalism by introducing students to all phases of video yearbook production. Students in this course will learn the skills of journalism, layout & design, photography, video & audio editing, and graphic design. Classroom lessons and activities are closely related to the real world of interviewing, reporting, meeting deadlines and producing a video yearbook for our school that reflects the pictorial history of the school activities for the present school year.

Art: Ceramics and 3-D DesignDuration: 9 weeksCredits Earned: ¼ CreditOpen To: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 (8-10 students per section)Prerequisite: Any art class, photography, or teacher approvalDescription: This course will focus on ceramics (clay) and 3-D design skills and techniques. This class will use basic design concepts in creating ceramics and 3-D sculpture. Hand building techniques will be the focus, pinch, slab and coil projects. This class will challenge your perception and creativity skills as well. (Messy but FUN)

Recreational ActivitiesDuration: 9 weeks (1st and 3rd quarters)Credits Earned: ¼ CreditOpen to: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: Curriculum will include recreational games and activities for leisure time. Students will be graded on: 1) participation 2) rules and strategies for games and activities 3) cooperation and attitude.

Scientific Experimentation PrinciplesDuration: 9 weeks (1 semester only)Credits Earned: ¼ Credit

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Open to: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Instructor ApprovalDescription: This is an inquiry based course that demonstrates the interconnections of Biology and Chemistry. Major focuses will center on interactive laboratory experiences with an emphasis on proper laboratory techniques, science process skills, and problem solving. Principles of Biology and Chemistry will prepare students for further coursework in biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science.

ChessDuration: 9 weeksCredits Earned: ¼ creditOpen to: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: This course is designed to teach chess to students who have no knowledge or a rudimentary understanding of the game, and create an IHSA-sponsored Chess Team. Students will learn pawn and piece movements as well as the fundamentals of the beginning, the middle and the end game. Part of the class will be board demonstrations and part practical interaction. Chess enhances higher order thinking in the rest of a student's life, whatever endeavors he or she will undertake. This class is not required to be part of the new Midland Chess Team.

Personal TrainingDuration: 9 weeksCredits Earned: ¼ creditOpen to: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: This course is designed to prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and competence to conduct fitness assessments and to design individual exercise programs for various populations. Students will gain practical experience related to healthy fitness management programs, basic exercise physiology, and sports nutrition. The students will also learn basic care and prevention of athletic injuries.

ForensicsDuration: 9 weeksCredits Earned: ¼ creditOpen to: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: The Forensic Science course is designed to introduce the student to practical application of Earth science, life science, and physical science in the study of forensics. This course will provide students with an introduction to the theoretical understanding and practical application of forensic science techniques including forensic DNA typing, bloodstain pattern analysis, forensic entomology, forensic toxicology, forensic anthropology, crime scene investigations, evidence collection and examination, ballistics, understanding of the relationship between forensic science and legal studies, and career opportunities in forensics.

Basic Survival ArtsDuration: 9 weeksCredits Earned: ¼ creditOpen to: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: None

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Description: In this class you will get your hands dirty outside by practicing awareness skills, shelter construction, water purification, fire building, making cordage using natural materials, and identifying and preparing native foods. Other skills which may be covered include constructing primitive traps and snares for catching small game, hunting and tracking, making wooden bowls and knife safety. The class will incorporate academic research, writing, photography and blogging to document the skills learned and practiced, and will also incorporate biology, physics, ecology, sociology, zoology, botany and American history.

Math LogicDuration: 9 weeksCredits Earned: ¼ creditOpen to: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: This course will focus on the use of mathematical logic in the real world. We will discuss the use of logic in decision making on topics ranging from board games to making real-world decisions.

DebateDuration: 9 weeksOpen to: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: Students will learn about and practice structured speeches with emphasis on verbal and nonverbal delivery skills. Students will then build a foundation for effective argumentation and advocacy (claim/warrant/evidence) by participating in a combination of random topic debates and chosen research topics. Special emphasis will be placed on critical thinking and listening skills as well as argument resolution. This class is ultimately for students who want to explore debate in a noncompetitive, positive, and exciting environment.

INTERRELATED COOPERATIVE EDUCATION (Co-Op)

Duration: 1 YearCredits Earned: 1 Credit / SemesterOpen To: Grade 12Prerequisite: NoneDescription: Interrelated Cooperative Education is a capstone course designed to assist students in the development of effective workplace skills and attitudes through practical, advanced instruction in school and on the job through cooperative education. Approximately half of the school day is spent in the classroom and the other half is spent on-the-job training. This training is supervised by a designated training sponsor and coordinated by the teacher.

Classroom instruction focuses on providing students with career planning and job survival skills. Units of instruction will involve employability skills, job-seeking skills, personal development, human relationships, consumer awareness skills, and other job-related instruction.

If a student would like to take the class Junior year, he/she must have at least a C average to become eligible for the Co-Op program. Senior students will be given priority if class enrollment exceeds the preset limit.

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A student may establish an Independent Supervised Cooperative Vocational Classroom experience if all other scheduling avenues have been exhausted and he/she meets the academic requirements. There is a limit to two students per academic school year and it is left to the discretion of the Co-Op director whether final acceptance into the program is granted.*

*In order to be accepted into the Independent Supervised Cooperative Vocational Classroom experience, a student must have an overall GPA of 3.0, meet with the Co-Op director and the guidance counselor to establish necessity, and have parental permission. The student must sign a contract along with signatures of the parent, the Co-Op director and the school principal. Students must maintain passing grades or may be dropped from the program and placed in study hall. If this occurs, all credit will be lost. Evaluation of eligibility will be on a bi-quarterly (every four weeks) basis.

PROJECT LEAD THE WAYProject Lead the Way is a nationally recognized pre-engineering curriculum designed to introduce students to engineering principles, concepts, and real-world problems through classroom instruction, project-based activities, presentations, tours, and job shadowing. PLTW courses help prepare students for the scope, rigor, and discipline of engineering and engineering technology prior to entering a four year college program.Students may participate up to two years, earning 1-4 credit hours per semester.

Caterpillar Student Trainee Program – To be eligible for this program, a student must have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher out of 5.0. Students in this program usually are seniors at Midland High School. (On rare occasions a junior is chosen for this program.) The students must agree to work full-time for Caterpillar in the summer between the junior and senior years of high school and then 15-20 hours per week during the school year. Students may work in the morning or afternoons, depending on their assignment at Caterpillar. Assignments are usually at the Caterpillar Mossville business unit, but students could be placed in East Peoria or downtown Peoria. This is a paid program, and if employer evaluations are good, it may be continued if the student goes to Illinois Central College for higher education. Caterpillar is looking for students interested in computer software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) or computer-aided drafting and design (Auto-CAD) or accounting. Applicants will be given a basic keyboarding test because all employees are expected to know basic computer applications and keyboarding. Students will receive 2 high school credits for co-operative education for this program.

SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

(Specific courses are available to students with Individualized Education Plans)

Students with Individual Education Plans are responsible for meeting the same requirements for graduation as all other students unless otherwise stated in their IEP plan.

Special Education ClassesDuration: 1 Semester/ 1 Year (determined by IEP team)Credits Earned: 1/2 Credit/ 1 CreditOpen to: Grade 9, 10, 11, 12

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Prerequisite: NoneDescription: These classes are chosen by the team in an Individualized Education Plan meeting. These classes will help prepare students for a successful independent life.

DUAL CREDIT CLASSES/GUIDELINES

Midland High School in partnership with Illinois Valley Community College provides a rigorous program of dual credit opportunities for students. These credits may be earned as a junior and/or senior in high school and will enhance the college-preparatory experience.

IVCC/MHS Dual Credit Class Criteria: Students must be 16 years or older to enroll in courses. Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on the 5.0 scale. Only seniors may take ENG 1001/1002 IVCC dual credit courses after successfully completing English

1, 2, and 3 as well as passing the IVCC English placement test. Cost for tuition/books may be the responsibility of the parent, student, and/or MHS. Courses offered are determined by IVCC and the Dual Credit Coordinator and are subject to change due

to instructor availability.

Facts about the dual credit classes at Midland High School: Most classes are offered on-site at the high school during the school day. Students earn both high school credit and college credit. All instructors are highly qualified in their subject area and meet guidelines to teach college level

courses. All instructors are the responsibility of IVCC. Any concerns should be directed to the individual

instructor and the IVCC Dual Credit Coordinator on the IVCC campus. Dual credit students begin their official college transcript while still in high school. Grades will be a part of the student’s records throughout their college career. Tuition is half the cost of the standard IVCC tuition. Dual Credit Courses are accepted by most four year state institutions. See transferability information at:

www.ivcc.edu/earlyentrycollege. Placement testing will be required before enrollment in English and Math courses.

ICC FAST START PROGRAM

Duration: 1 YearCredits Earned: Dual Credit HS and College (ICC)Open To: Grade 12Prerequisite: HS credits on target for graduationDescription: Fast Start is a partnership between Midland High School and Illinois Central College that provides an opportunity for academically qualified seniors to enroll in college classes through ICC as part of their high school coursework. This unique partnership allows students to attend college classes during the fall, spring, and summer while earning both high school and college credits. An application process must be completed and evaluated by MHS staff. Tuition, books, and all fees are to be paid by the student. See the Guidance Counselor.

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http://www.ivcc.edu/earlyentrycollege


Name __________________________________________________________________DOB ___________________________________________________________________

9th grade 10th gradePE-Dr.Ed/Health PE-Dr.Ed/HealthEnglish 1/Reading Lab______________ English 2 ___________________________ Math/Math Lab____________________ Math _______________________________Science__________________________ Science_____________________________Social Science ____________________ Social Science________________________Electives_________________________ Electives ____________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________Credits: ______/6 Credits: _____/12Community Service: _____/6 Community Service: _____/12High Honor Roll/Honor Roll High Honor Roll/Honor Roll

11th grade 12th gradePE-Dr.Ed/Health PE-Dr.EdConsumer Education Consumer EducationEnglish 3 English 4/IVCC_______________________ Math ____________________________ Math_______________________________Science___________________________ Science_____________________________US History/Social Science ___________ Social Science________________________IVCC Classes______________________ IVCC Classes_________________________________________________________ ____________________________________Electives: _________________________ Fast Start/ICC_________________________________________________________ Electives: ____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________Credits: _____/18 Credits: _____/28Community Service: _____/18 Community Service: _____/24High Honor Roll/Honor Roll High Honor Roll/Honor RollConstitution Pass Date______________ Constitution Pass Date_________________College Days: _____/3 College Days: _____/3

Tentative Career/Educational Goals: _______________________________________

Extracurricular Activities: ________________________________________________

Revised: 12/12

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MIDLAND HIGH SCHOOL FRESHMAN REGISTRATION

Student Name __________________________________________________

F = Fall Semester Course S = Spring Semester Course* = Prerequisite or special permission is required – refer to MHS Curriculum Guide

Required Courses

__X__ English 1 _____*Reading Lab

_____ Algebra 1_____ Algebra 1 CP_____ *Geometry CP _____*Math Lab

_____ Geography (F/S)_____ World History (F)_____ *World History 2 (S)_____ Sociology_____ Government

_____ Earth Science_____ Environmental Science_____ Biology_____ *Dynamic Earth Systems_____ Chemistry _____ Health (F/S)_____ Physical Education _____ Fitness Physical Education_____ Dr. Ed (Must be 15 yrs old)

_____Business Tech Concepts (required as a freshman or sophomore)

Elective Courses_____ Spanish 1

_____ Band_____ Concert Choir_____ Chamber Choir (females only)

_____ Intro to Agriculture (F – FFA)

_____ Intro to Horticulture (S)_____ Intro to Ag Mechanics (S)

_____ Intro to Family & Cons Science (F)_____ Fashion Merchandising (S – even yrs)_____ Commercial Clothing (F – odd yrs)_____ Child Development (S)

_____ Art: Intro to Fundamentals_____ *Art Studio: Illustration & Design_____ *Art Studio: Sculpture & 3D Design_____ *Art Studio: Drawing & Painting

_____ Photography

_____ Software Applications_____ *Information Processing (S)

5th Hour Enrichment (Rank your top 5 picks –must take 4 different classes)_____Shakespeare (F)__X__Info Literacy (required)_____CreAte It! (1st & 3rd quarters)______Supervised Ag (S - after Intro to Ag)_____Theater Workshop (F)_____Art of Performance (S)_____NutriFit (2nd & 4th quarters)_____Video Yearbook (2nd & 4th quarters)_____Art: Ceramics and 3D Design_____Recreational Activities (1st & 3rd

quarters)_____Modern History (F)_____World War II (S)_____Experimental Foundations of

Science(F)_____Crossfit

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Parent Signature _________________________________________________________Student Signature________________________________________________________

MIDLAND HIGH SCHOOLSOPHOMORE REGISTRATION

Student Name __________________________________________________

F = Fall Semester Course S = Spring Semester Course* = Prerequisite or special permission is required – refer to MHS Curriculum Guide

Required Courses__X _ English 2

_____ Geometry_____ *Geometry CP _____ *Algebra 2 CP

_____ Geography (F/S)_____ World History (F)_____World History 2 (S)_____ Government (S)_____ Sociology

_____ Earth Science_____Environmental Science_____ Biology_____ *Dynamic Earth Systems_____ Physical Science_____ *Chemistry _____ Health (F/S)_____ Physical Education _____Fitness PE_____ Dr. Ed (Must be 15)

Elective Courses_____ Spanish 1 _____ Spanish 2


_____ Intro to Agriculture (F – FFA)_____ Intro to Horticulture (S)_____ *Horticulture Prod & Mgt (S)_____ Intro to Ag Mechanics (S)_____ *Adv. Ag Mechanics (S)_____ Animal Science (F)_____ Ag Sales and Marketing (F)

_____ Landscape & Turf Mgt (F)_____ *Landscape & Turf Mgt 2 (S)_____ BSAA – Plants (F)_____ *BSAA – Animals (S)_____ *PSAA – Environmental (F)_____ *PSAA – Ag Power (S)

_____ Intro to Family & Cons Science (F)_____Fashion Merchandising (S- even

years)_____ Interior Design (S)_____ Commercial Clothing (F)_____ Child Development (S)_____ Foods 1

_____ Art: Intro to Fundamentals_____ *Art Studio: Illustration & Design_____ *Art Studio: Sculpture & 3D Design_____ *Art Studio: Drawing & Painting

_____ Photography

_____ Software Applications_____ *Information Processing (S)_____Business Tech Concepts

5th Hour Enrichment (Rank your top 5 picks-must take 4 different classes)_____Shakepeare (F)___X__ACT Prep (4th quarter) (required)_____CreAte It! (1st & 3rd quarters)______*Supervised Ag (SAE)_____Modern History (F)_____WWII (S)_____Theater Workshop (F)_____Art of Performance (S)_____NutriFit (2nd & 4th quarters)_____Video Yearbook (2nd & 4th quarters)_____*Art: Ceramics and 3D Design_____Recreational Activities (1st & 3rd

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quarters)_____Experimental Foundations of

Science(F)

_____Spanish Cultures_____Crossfit

Parent Signature ________________________________________________________________Student Signature _______________________________________________________________

MIDLAND HIGH SCHOOL JUNIOR REGISTRATIONStudent Name __________________________________________________F = Fall Semester CourseS = Spring Semester Course* = Prerequisite or special permission is required – refer to MHS Curriculum Guide

Required Courses_____ English 3 _____ *Advanced Composition

_____ *Algebra 2 CP_____Algebra 2_____ *Advanced Math_____ *AP Calculus_____Geometry

_____ Geography (F/S)_____ World History (F)_____ *World History 2 (S)_____ Government (S)___X_US History_____ Sociology (F)

_____ Earth Science_____Environmental Science_____ Biology_____ *Dynamic Earth Systems_____ Physical Science_____ *Chemistry_____ *Anatomy & Physiology_____Physics _____ Health (F/S)_____ Physical Education _____ Fitness Physical Education_____ Consumer Education (F/S)

Elective Courses_____ Spanish 1 – 2 – 3


_____ Intro to Agriculture (F – FFA)_____ Intro to Horticulture (S)_____ *Horticulture Prod & Mgt (S)_____ Intro to Ag Mechanics (S)_____ *Adv. Ag Mechanics (S)_____ Animal Science (F)

_____ Ag Sales and Marketing (F – odd years)_____ Landscape & Turf Mgt (F – odd years)_____ *Landscape & Turf Mgt 2 (S – odd yrs)_____ *BSAA – Plants (F)_____ *BSAA – Animals (S)_____ *PSAA – Environmental (F – even yrs)_____ *PSAA – Ag Power (S – even yrs)_____ *Agribusiness Management(F – even yrs)

_____ Intro to Family & Cons Science (F)_____ Fashion Merchandising (S – even yrs)_____ Commercial Clothing (F – odd yrs)_____ Child Development (S)_____ Foods 1_____ *Foods 2 (S)_____ Parenting (F)_____ Adult Living (S – even yrs)_____ Interior Design (S – odd yrs)

_____ Art: Intro to Fundamentals_____ *Art Studio: Illustration & Design_____ *Art Studio: Sculpture & 3D Design_____ *Art Studio: Drawing & Painting_____ *Art: Advanced Independent Study _____ Photography

_____ Software Applications_____ *Information Processing (S)_____ Accounting 1 _____Business Tech Concepts

_____ *IVCC Dual Credit Course Psychology_____*IVCC Dual Credit Course Speech

5th Hour Enrichment (Rank your top 5 picks – must take 4 different classes)_____Shakepeare (F)_____Info Literacy___X _ACT Test Prep (3rd quarter) (required)_____CreAte It! (1st & 3rd quarters)______Supervised Ag (SAE)_____Theater Workshop (F)_____Art of Performance (S)_____NutriFit (2nd & 4th quarters)

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_____Video Yearbook (2nd & 4th quarters)_____Art: Ceramics and 3D Design_____Recreational Activities (1st & 3rd

quarters)_____Experimental Foundations of Science (F)_____Engineering and Design_____Modern History (F)

_____WWII (S)_____Spanish Culture through Film _____Crossfit

Student/Parent Signature _________________________________________________________MIDLAND HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR REGISTRATION

Student Name __________________________________________________F = Fall Semester CourseS = Spring Semester Course* = Prerequisite or special permission is required – refer to MHS Curriculum Guide

Required Courses_____ English 4_____ *Advanced Literature

_____ *Algebra 2 CP_____ Algebra 2_____ *Advanced Math_____ *AP Calculus_____ *Integrated Math_____*Algebra 3_____*Stats/Trig

_____ Geography (F/S)_____ World History (F)_____World History 2 (S)_____ Government (S)_____ Sociology (F)

_____ Earth Science_____Environmental Science_____ *Dynamic Earth Systems_____ Physical Science_____ *Chemistry_____ *Anatomy & Physiology_____ *Physics_____ *AP Biology _____ Physical Education _____Fitness PE_____ Consumer Education (F/S)

Elective Courses_____ Spanish 2_____ Spanish 3_____ Spanish 4


_____ Intro to Agriculture (F – FFA)_____ Intro to Horticulture (S)

_____ *Horticulture Prod & Mgt (S)_____ Intro to Ag Mechanics (S)_____ *Adv. Ag Mechanics (S)_____ Animal Science (F)_____ Ag Sales and Marketing (F)_____ Landscape & Turf Mgt (F)_____ *Landscape & Turf Mgt 2 (S)_____ BSAA – Plants (F)_____ *BSAA – Animals (S)_____ *PSAA – Environmental (F)_____ *PSAA – Ag Power (S)_____ *Ag Business Management

_____ Intro to Family & Cons Science (F)_____Fashion Merchandising (S-even years)_____ Commercial Clothing (F – odd years)_____ Child Development (S)_____ Foods 1_____ *Foods 2_____ Parenting (F)_____ Adult Living (S – even years)_____Interior Design (S - odd Years)

_____ Art: Intro to Fundamentals_____ *Art Studio: Illustration & Design_____ *Art Studio: Sculpture & 3D Design_____ *Art Studio: Drawing & Painting_____ Photography

_____ Software Applications_____ *Information Processing (S)_____ Accounting 1 _____ *Co-op WSP_____ *Work Based Learning WSP_____Business Tech Concepts

_____ *IVCC Dual Credit Course Psychology_____*IVCC Dual Credit Course Speech_____ *ICC Fast Start Program

5th Hour Enrichment (Rank your top 5 picks-must take 4 different classes)

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_____Shakepeare (F)_____CreAte It! (1st & 3rd quarters)______Supervised Ag (SAE)_____Theater Workshop (F)_____Art of Performance (S)_____NutriFit (2nd & 4th quarters)_____Video Yearbook (2nd & 4th quarters)_____Art: Ceramics and 3D Design

_____Recreational Activities (1st & 3rd quarters)

_____Experimental Foundations of Science (F)_____Engineering and Design_____WWII (S)_____Modern History (F)_____Spanish Culture through film_____Crossfit

Parent Signature ________________________________________________________________

Student Signature _______________________________________________________________

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