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Academic Course Selections2016-2017

Homewood-Flossmoor High School Course Catalog 2016/2017 1

Community High School District 233 Information

Introduction Letter and 2015 AP Award Recipients .................................................2-3H-F High School Curriculum Framework ..................................................................4National Merit Scholarship Program Awards............................................................5Service/Honor Societies & Sports ................................................................................5School Leadership, Department Chairs & Counselors..............................................6Graduation Requirement Summary ...........................................................................7Post-Secondary Requirements .....................................................................................8NCAA Eligibility Requirements ..................................................................................9School District 233 Policies ..........................................................................................10-11Homewood-Flossmoor High School Push-Pull Philosophy........................................12-13H-F Gifted Academy .....................................................................................................14Schedule or Level Changes ..........................................................................................15Course Selection Information ......................................................................................16What’s New for 2015-2016 ..........................................................................................17Preparing for Your Education AFTER High School ..................................................18College Admission Check List......................................................................................19Standardized College Entrance Examinations ..........................................................20

Deans.............................................................................................................................21Guidance ......................................................................................................................22-23

Academic Departments

Applied Academics ........................................................................................................25-36English ...........................................................................................................................37-49Fine Arts ........................................................................................................................51-63Mathematics ..................................................................................................................65-71Physical Education/Health/Driver Education ............................................................73-79Reading ..........................................................................................................................81-85School Library ...............................................................................................................85Science............................................................................................................................87-93Social Science.................................................................................................................95-101Special Education .........................................................................................................103-111World Language ............................................................................................................113-118

Summer Learning Opportunities

Summer School..............................................................................................................119-125HF Summer Academy 2016 .........................................................................................126-128

H-F Academic Letter represents H-F’s highest academic honor. Much like an Athletic Letter, theAcademic Letter is awarded to students who have displayed exemplary dedication, commitment andperseverance in the endeavor of learning. The Academic Awards Ceremony, where the AcademicLetter is awarded, is hosted every May and is one of H-F’s most esteemed evenings. Please take amoment to visit the names within the front and back covers of this book to find friends and familywho are recipients of this prestigious award.

TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S

Vision StatementLet here prevail the greatest expectations

in academics, civil responsibility, and personal growth within a diverse

community.

Mission StatementThe quality of each student’s life improvesthrough the educational experience atHomewood-Flossmoor High School. The institution upholds the highest

standards of intellectual growth, and ethical, aesthetic, occupational, emotional, social, and physical

development in an expanding global society. With belief in the fundamentalworth and dignity of all individuals andrecognition of diversity of backgrounds,

abilities, interest, and aspirations, individuals will learn to respect the rights

of others.

HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR HIGH SCHOOL999 Kedzie AvenueFlossmoor, IL 60422

(708) 799-3000www.hfhighschool.org

BOARD OF EDUCATION (2015-2016)Richard Lites, President

Dr. David Mayer, Vice President/SecretaryDebbie L. BermanDr. John Farrell

Gerald Pauling, II, Esq.Jody ScarianoTim Wenckus

Dr. Von Mansfield, SuperintendentDr. Ryan Pitcock, Principal

Dr. Nancy Spaniak, Director ofCurriculum, Instruction & Professional

Development

December 2015

Dear H-F Parents and Students:

Rigor, relevance, and relationships form the foundation of Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School’scurricular philosophy. We know that you have chosen H-F because of its tradition of academic excellence aswell as its strong ties to the community it serves.

Our rigorous graduation requirements go well beyond the standards set by the state of Illinois, providing achallenge for even our most advanced upperclassmen, yet we offer multiple pathways for all students to meetand exceed H-F’s high academic bar. Designed to service the needs of all enrollees, our core graduation classeshave been carefully constructed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary for their currentand future academic success.

As you peruse this course book, you will note the depth and breadth of our curricular offerings beyond the corerequirements. H-F offers a wide array of electives throughout the content areas that allow students to developtheir talents, discover new passions, and become well-rounded young adults ready for the 21st century demandsof college and post-high school training.

We encourage parents and students to plan for the 2016-2017 school year together. Here are a few tips for bol-stering students’ educational achievement:

• Choose courses that will stretch students intellectually, socially, and emotionally. Research shows that students who accept the challenges of more rigorous courses earn higher scores on standardized tests and are better prepared for college-level work.

• Enroll in summer classes to prepare for the expectations and skills required in academic year core courses.

• Take a class during 1st period to expand opportunities for academic enrichment through H-F’s extensiveelective program.

Regardless of the content area, course, or course level, our teachers and department chairs work diligently toensure that all classes are both challenging and relevant to students’ current and future lives. Overall, by forgingsolid relationships between parents, students, staff, and community members, H-F is entering its 56th yearwith confidence that we are providing an outstanding educational experience for each of our students.

We thank you for your continued support, parents, and welcome your input and active participation in sup-porting our students’ educational needs.

Best regards,

Dr. Von Mansfield Dr. Ryan Pitcock Dr. Nancy SpaniakSuperintendent Principal Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and

Professional Development

2 Homewood-Flossmoor High School Course Catalog 2016/2017

We l c o m e L e t t e r


Margaret Colton Jacob Fontana Michael Gislason Evan Runburg

H-F AP Award Recipients 2015

Lauren AgrigentoKwame AmuhJessica BarryRyan Bergal

Morgan BohlmanMae Carroll

Juliana CastagnaBernie CoderreMargaret ColtonGita ConnollyLadye Cook

Heather CulbertsonSamuel CutraraTristan DonohoeJoseph Eagle

Jacob FontanaWhitney GeorgeMichael Gislason

Nora GrasseMia Guzynski

Michael HavighorstTerez Hobson

Victor IbeMariah Jiles

Rosemary JoyceRaina Kalas

Allison KoszykAleksander Laturner

Branden LevineHannah Levy

Vivien MakosMarcus MangelFiona Moran

Jackson MulliganMaya NakamuraKasey Nemitz

Mary Paetow-FanningMelissa Pizza

Thomas PlaneraKayla Reiser

Evan RunburgJohn Schloen

Johnathon SchmidtJulia Schwieterman

Darius Slatton

Katharine TeyklMadison Thiros

Nicholas ThompsonWesley ThrallLauren Torian

Johnathan TruexKira VanVoorheesChristine VoelkerMylon Walker IV

Isabel WeberShaleahk WilsonNoah Wojcikowski

Melinda BermanMichael BonthronNathaniel Bouchie

Zoe BranchPeter CiprianoMichael Crecco

Olivia DauMicaela DavisMichael GavinLillian HamerHenry HeligasBlessing Ibe

Joshua IzenbartMilana JeuneLauren MingaLinda Nwumeh

Cobi SaboNatalie Shute

Thomas SimonJuno Suzuki

Briana ThompsonKatia TingueZakiya Walker

Wesley Woodson

Sobechukwu AnidobuAnthony Babinec

Taiylar BallJacob BodineKayla Butler

Kayla CallahanRaquel CarrilloHannah CaseyShiloah Coley

Courtney CommodoreTyler ConnorsAdira Dangoy

Cheyenne DannerBrian Davis

Kennedy DavisJazeth Diaz

Kathryn Donermeyer

Meagan DonermeyerShannon DunneDaniel EstelleApril FaulknerPayton GalleryPreston Genett

Austin GrandisonLila GrantJade Greear

Kumiwa-Pili GyasiAmber HaywoodHailey HeiningBrittany HenrySabrina Howard

Elizabeth HrymakAileen HumphreyShannon Jordan

Matea LarrieuHannah Lichtenberg

Luke LoganLonzo LynnJillian MajorJames Manes

Robert MeagherPeter MitchellJared MooreMax MoralesCedric Nartey

Christopher NorlingChiedozie NwaruMichael OjedaJeremy Osei

Reginald PeacockDaniela Pena

Demetrio ReedAnn Reilly

Jeremy RhodesJacob RothchildHaden Santefort

Matthew ScholefieldMegan ShockleyMandy SigaleKeani StatonCiara ThomasMalika ToguemKristyn Tully

Robert VenegasSarah WeinerPayton WhiteRachel Wilson

National AP Scholars

AP Scholars with Distinction

AP Scholars with Honor

AP Scholars

The Homewood-Flossmoor High School (H-F) Curriculum Framework provides a structure for both developing new courses and revisingexisting ones as well. Based largely on the work of Drs. Jerry J. Bellon and Elner C. Bellon in Curriculum Development and Renewal:A Frame of Reference (2001), the H-F Curriculum Framework strives to provide all H-F instructors with a uniform written curriculumthat “is teacher friendly in format and organization.”

The curriculum framework below was first constructed from the discussions of H-F administrators and department chairs in 2008. Col-lege Readiness and College Board Standards were added to the framework in 2010. Definitions (printed in italics) come from CurriculumDevelopment and Renewal: A Frame of Reference (Bellon & Bellon, 2001).

THE HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM FRAMEWORK(Curriculum is the organized intentions, plans, and programs for what students are expected to learn.)

District 233 Mission Statement and Board of Education Goals

Program Rationale(An explanation or exposition of the reasons, principles, or underlying beliefs presented to justify the establishment of the

existence of a program)

Program Goals(Directly related to the district’s education goals; give direction to the expectations and activities of a course or

group of courses)

Course Goals(Derived from program goals; are timeless and non-measurable, yet are specific to course learning experiences)

Course Objectives(Aligned to the ACT College Readiness Standards, or College Board Standards in the case of Advanced Placement

classes: measurable learning outcomes of what students will know and/or be able to do to exhibit that they have achievedcourse or grade-level goals)


C u r r i c u l u m F r a m e w o r k

Scope & Sequence(Range and breadth of course content;

arrangement of intended learning outcomes)

AssessmentsFormative evaluation (Designed to improve student learn-

ing during the course of instruction)

Summative evaluation (Designed to determine student suc-cess with meeting course objectives, data gathered from theresults of course final exams, cumulative projects, and

standardized testing drive future curriculardecision-making.)

National Merit Scholarship Program Awards

Semi-Finalists in the 2016 Merit Scholarship Competition

Margaret ColtonHeather Culbertson

Commended Students in the 2016 National Merit Program

Tristan DonohoeMichael GislasonRosemary JoyceLinda Nwumeh

Johnathon SchmidtLauren TorianIsabel Weber

Viking Service & Honor Societies

French National Honor Society

Key Club

National Honor Society

National Art Honor Society

Spanish National Honor Society

Student Government

Thespians

Tri-M Music Honor Society

For more information, please contact the Activities Director, at708-335-5525.

S t u d e n t I n v o l v e m e n t


Fall:Boys Cross CountryGirls Cross Country

Field HockeyCheerleading

DanceFootballBoys GolfGirls Golf

Boys SoccerGirls Swimming

Girls TennisGirls Volleyball

Winter:Boys BasketballCheerleading

DanceGirls BasketballGirls Gymnastics

Ice HockeyBoys Swimming

Wrestling

Spring:BadmintonBaseball

Boys GymnasticsGirls Soccer

SoftballBoys Tennis

Boys Track & FieldGirls Track & Field

Boys VolleyballBoys Water PoloGirls Water Polo

For more information, please contact the Athletic Director at 708-799-3000, ext. 5003.

Viking Athlet ic Programs

School Leadership

Name Title ExtensionDr. Von Mansfield Superintendent 5500

Dr. Ryan Pitcock Principal 5540

Dr. Nancy Spaniak Director, Curriculum, Instruction & Prof. Dev. 5330

Kathleen Dreger Director, Special Education 5690

Ken Parchem Business Manager 5505

Jodi Bryant Director, Human Resources & Public Relations 5550

Craig Fantin Assistant Principal – South Building 5593

Lawrence Cook Assistant Principal – North Building 5604

Dan Vosnos Director, Athletics 5003

Gail Smith Director, Activities 5225

Gary Posing Director, Information Services 5740

Thomas Wagner Director, Operations & Maintenance 5521

Ann Cherry Director, Alumni Relations & Development 5530

Department Chairs

Name Department ExtensionKevin Thomas Applied Academics 5660

David Kush Assessment 5585

Jacob Vallicelli English 5575

Matthew Holdren Fine Arts 5640

Lynn Scanlon Mathematics 5710

Paula Crawford Physical Education/Health/Driver Safety Ed. 5340

Lauren Freeman Reading 5009

James Schmidt School Counseling 5650

Matthew Gibson Science 5590

Carl Coates Social Science 5655

Kathleen Dreger Special Education 5690

Donna Sayler World Language 5360

Guidance Counselors

Name Alpha ExtensionJim Schmidt Department Chair 5650

Tiphnee Staples A – Bz 5619

Kathy Fleming Ca – Eg 5623

Jeremiah Harris Eh - Ha 5621

Dawn Edwards Hb - Lanf 5616

Alicia Rodriguez Lang - Mu 5606

Lorrie Maul Mv - Ron 5618

Dr. Karen Olson Roo – Te 5620

Roberto Suarez Tf - Z 5617

Angela Taylor, School Psychologist A - Li 5328

Marina Brennan, School Psychologist Lj - Z 5681

Kofi Shuck, RtI Counselor A - Z 5622

Ashley Keca A – Z Sp. Ed . 5624(S)/5136(N)

College Consultants

Brad Kain A-K 5615

Kevin Coy L-Z 5614


A d m i n i s t r a t i o n & F a c u l t y


Total CreditsA minimum of 22 units of credit is required for graduation fromHomewood-Flossmoor Community High School District 233. One-half unit of credit is earned upon completion of a subject thatmeets each day scheduled for one semester. The successful com-pletion of a course that meets each day for an entire year is worthone unit of credit. Students are expected to take an average of 5.5credits per year. At the end of four years, students will haveearned the minimum of 22 units required for graduation. Of the22 units of credit required for graduation, 17 credits must comefrom the areas listed below.

EnglishFour units of credit in English, specifically: one unit of English I,one unit of English II, one unit of English III, and one unit of Eng-lish IV. Freshmen and sophomores scoring at or below the 41stnational percentile on a standardized test, and juniors and seniorsscoring at or below the 23rd percentile are required to take a read-ing class.

MathematicsThree units of credit in Mathematics is required to be taken inhich school. This requirement is met by earning credit in at leastAlgebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II/Trigonometry.

ScienceThree units of credit must be earned through successful comple-tion of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, but may be more basedon circumstances.

Social ScienceThree units of credit in Social Science: one unit of World History,one unit of United States History, and one unit of Economics. TheState’s consumer education requirement is fulfilled by successfullycompleting Economics. State law requires that in order to gradu-ate a student must pass a test on the U.S. and Illinois Constitu-tions, Declaration of Independence, and the proper use and displayof the American flag.

Physical Education, Health, Driver/SafetyEducationFour unitsPhysical Education:A student must be enrolled in Physical Ed-ucation each semester that he or she is enrolled in school. Enroll-ment in Health and Driver/Safety Education is consideredenrollment in Physical Education.

Health: The required Health course fulfills .5 units of the 4 unitPhysical Education requirement. The Health course must betaken during the freshman or sophomore year and includes alltopics mandated by the School Code of Illinois.

Driver/Safety Education: The classroom phase of Driver Edu-cation is required of all students. Safety education is a part of theinstruction. Driver Education fulfills .5 units of the 4 unit Physical

Education requirement. The State of Illinois requires thatstudents have passed eight (8) courses (four units of credit) duringthe previous two semesters prior to taking Driver Education.

Performance RequirementsState law requires that one unit of course work be chosen fromone of the following:

A. Applied AcademicsB. Fine ArtsC. World LanguageD. Performing Arts

On Track For GraduationStudents are making adequate yearly progress and are ONTRACK FOR GRADUATION if they meet the following require-ments. These may not apply to students with an IEP (Individu-alized Education Plan):

1. At the completion of freshman year: Algebra 1, Biology, English1, Health/PE and at least 5.5 credits.2. At the completion of sophomore year: all freshman require-ments in addition to Chemistry, Geometry, English 2, SophPE/Driver’s Ed., World History and at least 11 total credits.3. At the completion of junior year: all freshman and sophomorerequirements in addition to English 3, U.S. History, Illinois andU.S. Constitution Exams, Junior PE, and at least 16.5 total cred-its. It is strongly recommended that a student have also completedAlgebra 2/Trig and Physics by this time.4. At the completion of senior year: all freshman, sophomore andjunior requirements in additions to English 4, Economics, SeniorPE and at least 22 credits.

Any exceptions to these procedures must be approved by thesuperintendent or his designee.

Transfer StudentsWhen a student transfers to District 233, a request will be madefor an official transcript of all previously earned units of credit.The superintendent or designee shall evaluate the units of creditwith respect to District 233 graduation requirements. The super-intendent or designee shall approve any exceptions to District 233requirements. H-F Board Procedure 6721-A

Definition of Terms and Symbols:Prerequisite: Credit has been earned in a course to enter anothercourse.Departmental Consent: Written approval from Department ChairCredit: Units of Credit

Graduation Requirements Classes of 2017-2020

General College RequirementsColleges prefer a traditional preparatory curriculum that includesthe following areas:

• 4 years English, including composition and literature• 3 years Social Science• 3 years Mathematics• 3 years Natural Science (with labs)• 2 years (minimum) of one World Language

Colleges also look favorably on enrichment courses that supple-ment a strong academic program. These areas provide importantelectives for students who wish to enhance their course of study:

• Business• Family and Consumer Science• Fine and Performing Arts• Technical and Applied Academics

Check the college catalogues for specific requirements for admis-sion.Different types of institutions of higher education have var-ied general requirements. Although specific prerequisitesmay change from year to year, the following minimumguidelines exist:

Public UniversitiesEnglish – 4 yearsSocial Science – 3 yearsMathematics – 3 to 4 yearsScience – 3 yearsWorld Language – 2 to 3 years (some will accept Fine Arts in lieuof World Language)

Private 4-Year CollegesEnglish – 4 yearsSocial Science – 2 to 3 yearsMathematics – 3 to 4 yearsScience – 3 yearsWorld Language – 3 to 4 yearsAcademic Electives – 2 years

Highly Selective CollegesEnglish – 4 yearsSocial Science – 4 yearsMathematics – 4 yearsScience (Lab courses) – 4 yearsWorld Language – 4 yearsAcademic Electives – 2 years

H-F strongly recommends that students take advantage of both 1st period (7:30 a.m.) and Summer Learning Opportunities in order to create a strong high school

resume of academic experiences.


Pos t - Seconda ry Requ i remen t s


DIVISION 1 If you enroll in a Division 1 college and want to participate in ath-letics or receive an athletics scholarship, you must meet all NCAArequirements and have completed two additional core courses(new total of 16) as shown below:

16 Required Core Courses• 4 years of English• 3 years of Math (Algebra 1 or higher level)• 2 years of Natural or Physical Science (including 1 year of labscience)• 1 extra year of English, Math or Natural/Physical Science• 2 years of social science• 4 years of extra courses (from any category above, or World

Language, Nondoctrinal Religion or Philosophy)

Grade Point AverageOnly core courses are used in the calculation of the grade pointaverage.

Be sure to look at your high school’s list of NCAA approved corecourses on the Eligibility Center’s website to make certain thatcourses being taken have been approved: ncaaclearinghouse.net.

DIVISION II If you enroll in a Division II college and want to participate in ath-letics or receive an athletics scholarship, you must meet the fol-lowing academic standards:• Graduate from high school• Complete the 14 core courses listed below• Present a 2.00 grade-point average in your core courses• Achieve a combined SAT score of 820 or a sum score of 68 on

the ACT

14 Required Core Courses• 3 years of English• 2 years of Math (Algebra 1 or higher level)• 2 years of Natural or Physical Science (including one year of lab

science)• 2 extra years of English, Math or Natural/Physical Science• 2 years of Social Science• 3 years of additional courses (from any category above, or World

Language, Nondoctrinal Religion or Philosophy)

What are Core Courses? See H-F’s core-course list atncaaclearinghouse.net

DIVISION IIIContact your Division III college regarding its policies on financialaid, practice and competition.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT NCAA ELIGIBILITY,PLEASE CALL THE NCAA INITIAL-ELIGIBILITY CLEAR-INGHOUSE AT 319-337-1492 OR 877-262-1492. YOU MAYALSO CALL THE NCAA AT 877-262-1492.

Qualifier Index

CORE GPA SAT ACT (COMBINED SUBSCORES)3.550 & above 400 373.525 410 383.500 420 393.475 430 403.450 440 413.425 450 413.400 460 423.375 470 423.350 480 433.325 490 443.300 500 443.275 510 453.250 520 463.225 530 463.200 540 473.175 550 473.150 560 483.125 670 493.100 580 493.075 590 503.050 600 503.025 610 513.000 620 522.975 630 522.950 640 532.925 650 532.900 660 542.875 670 552.850 680 562.825 690 562.800 700 572.775 710 582.750 720 592.725 730 592.700 730 602.675 740-750 612.650 760 622.625 770 632.600 780 642.575 790 652.550 800 662.525 810 672.500 820 682.475 830 692.450 840-850 702.425 860 702.400 860 712.375 870 722.350 880 732.325 890 742.300 900 752.275 910 762.250 920 772.225 930 782.200 940 792.175 950 802.150 960 802.125 960 812.100 970 822.075 980 832.050 990 842.025 1000 852.000 1010 86

NCAA E l i g ib i l i t y Requ i remen t s

Grade Weighting and Class RankBoard of Education Policy #6730A grade weighting system recognizes and reports differences incourse rigor, encouraging students to take classes that challengethem to their highest potential. The following table representsthe four-tier weighting system, with students earning a greaterweight for completing Advanced Placement (AP) and Interna-tional Baccalaureate (IB) coursework with a C or better.

4-TIER WEIGHTING SYSTEMA B C D F

AP/IB 7 6 5 2 0Honors 6 5 4 2 0College Prep 5 4 3 2 0Academic Core 4 3 2 1 0

These values are used to calculate a weighted grade average.Rank in class is determined from the rank-order list of these av-erages with the highest average ranking first in the class. In theevent of a tie, the student with the highest number of successfullycompleted semester units of credit will rank ahead of the otherstudent(s). The superintendent will make appropriate adjust-ments in this policy for the handling of transfer students.

UNWEIGHTED GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)A student’s unweighted GPA is determined by adding each gradeearned in a course for the grading period (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1,F=0) and dividing the sum by the total number of courses in whicha grade was given, regardless of the courses designation (i.e. Aca-demic Core, College Prep, Honors or Advanced Placement).

TRADITIONAL 4-POINT UNWEIGHTED GPA SCALEGRADE POINT AVERAGE GRADE EQUIVALENT RATING4.0 A Excellent

(4.0-3.67)3.67 A-3.33 B+ Good

(3.66-2.68)3.0 B2.67 B- Fair

(2.67-1.68)2.33 C+2.0 C1.67 C- Poor

(1.67-.67)1.33 D+1.0 D.67 D-0 F Failing (.66 – 0)

Pass/No PassPass/No Pass is an option that allows a student to receive creditin a course without a grade affecting his/her grade point average.This option has the following restrictions and requirements:

1. There is a limit of one unit per school year (including summerschool). No more than two units can be taken in a general subjectarea, and no more than four total units can be taken pass/no pass.2. Driver Education can be taken pass/no pass.3. Pass/no pass can only be used for College Prep level classes thatare not a graduation requirement.4. THE DEADLINE FOR SELECTING THIS OPTION IS THETENTH DAY OF THE SEMESTER (FOURTH DAY OF SUM-MER SCHOOL). THE OPTION CANNOT BE REVERSED.5. If the pass/no pass course is dropped or a student withdrawsafter 20 school days, a grade of WF or W will be recorded on thetranscript. The student may not register for another course to re-place it. The student will be placed in study hall.6. Teachers know which students are registered pass/no pass andgrade the student’s work as though it were not on a pass/no passbasis, but report only P (pass) or F (fail) on the semester grade re-port.7. The forms for electing pass/no pass are obtained from theGuidance Department.


Schoo l D i s t r i c t 2 33 Po l i c i e s


Homewood-Flossmoor Curriculum RationaleBoard Policy #7200At Homewood-Flossmoor High School, we view curriculum as aplan for providing learning opportunities for all students. Our cur-riculum is aligned with, but not restricted by, state standards, pro-fessional organization standards, and national goals. In additionto these alignments, our curriculum is based on credible research,local professional expertise, and the needs of our students andcommunity.

Our curriculum is designed to facilitate and support:• Higher level thinking, critical thinking and problem solving• Multiple paths to learning• Challenges that foster and stimulate a desire for learning• The construction of knowledge• An optimal scope of learning• A sequence of learning within and across courses• Multiple forms of assessment• A range of learning styles• Self-motivated, independent learning• Integrated and interdisciplinary learning• Programs that meet the needs of diverse and changing

populations

We believe that curriculum planning is a vigorous process thatcan respond to the rapid rate of change in the greater society. Thecollaborative efforts of the professional staff are needed to make adynamic curriculum a reality.

Board Procedure #6721-CLITERACY REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION1. All students entering Homewood-Flossmoor High School musttake a placement exam.

2. All students attending Homewood-Flossmoor High School willtake a yearly reading exam.

3. Any student earning a reading composite score below the 41stnational percentile has the opportunity for a retest.

4. All freshmen students earning a reading composite score belowthe 41st national percentile are required to complete one of thetwo courses listed below.a. Students earning a reading composite score between the 24th and 40th national percentile must pass a one year course entitled Strategic Secondary Reading AC, for 1.0 units of credit, or have an IEP to remedy.b. Students earning a reading composite score between the 1st and 23rd national percentile must pass a one year course entitled Strategic Secondary Reading CP, for 1.0 units of credit, or have an IEP to remedy.

5. All students entering their second year of high school who earna reading composite score below the 41st national percentile arerequired to complete one of the two courses listed below.a. Students earning a reading composite score between the 24th and 40th national percentile must pass a one-year course entitled Introduction to Strategic College Reading AC, for 1.0 units of credit, or have an IEP to remedy.b. Students earning a reading composite score between the 1st and 23rd national percentile must pass a one year course entitled Instruction to Strategic College Reading CP, for 1.0 units of credit, or have an IEP to remedy.

5. All students entering their third year of high school who earna reading composite score between the 1st and 23rd national per-centile must pass a one-year course entitled Strategic CollegeReading AC, for 1.0 units of credit, or have an IEP to remedy.

6. All students entering their fourth year of high school who earna reading composite score between the 1st and 23rd national per-centile, even if they have completed one year of Strategic CollegeReading AC, must pass an additional year of Strategic CollegeReading AC for 1.0 units of credit or have an IEP to remedy.

7. Transfer students will be required to meet the above criteria.

8. Based on the principal’s analysis of individual student needs,additional students may be required to complete the abovecourses.

Schoo l D i s t r i c t 2 33 Po l i c i e s

The teachers and administrators of Homewood-Flossmoor HighSchool believe the greatest service we can provide our students isan education that provides them with the intellectual, emotional,and social skills necessary to succeed in their post-secondary life.To this end, Homewood-Flossmoor High School has adopted anopen enrollment policy for course selection, which permits stu-dents and their families to select all of their courses under the pro-fessional advisement of their guidance counselors.

Open Enrollment and the Push-Pull PhilosophyThe goal to opening up enrollment to Advanced Placement, Hon-ors, and College Prep courses is to “push” students into the mostrigorous courses in which they can be successful as we utilize sup-port systems to “pull” them through these courses with the bestexperience and grades possible. Numerous studies have shownthat students who successfully complete a rigorous high schoolcurriculum are more prepared for the challenges of post-secondarywork and perform at a higher level than their peers who do notenroll in such rigorous courses. Thus, our aim is for all H-F stu-dents to select courses that will challenge them academically whileproviding them with the optimum opportunity for success. Thereare four different levels of courses in which students may enroll:

• Academic CoreThese courses provide a systematic approach to acquiring knowl-edge and skills necessary for more advanced study. Students en-gage in guided analysis and structured discussion, as well as theapplication of specialized knowledge. Students participate in se-quential reasoning activities to solve problems and make deci-sions. While the Academic Core is currently an appropriateplacement for some, we encourage students to strive to-ward future enrollment in College Prep-level courses.

• College PrepThis intense curriculum engages students in extensive reading,writing, research, problem solving and critical thinking assign-ments in preparation for advanced study at the post-secondarylevel. These courses feature analysis and discussion, guided in-quiry, cause and effect reasoning, requiring students to think ab-stractly and to apply knowledge to new situations. While theCollege Prep is currently an appropriate placement forsome, we encourage students to strive toward enrollmentin Honors-level courses.

• Honors LevelStudents with high academic goals, a history of academic achieve-ment, and heightened personal motivation are encouraged to en-roll in honors classes. As a general rule, students in honors classesstudy additional materials beyond the college prep in greaterdepth and at an accelerated pace. Additionally, they develop in-depth projects and reports. In order to maximize the acquisitionof course content, honors classes challenge students to engage ininferential reasoning as they further develop their analyticalskills. While the Honors level is currently an appropriateplacement for some, we encourage students to strive to-ward enrollment in Advanced Placement level courses.

• Advanced Placement®Using a curriculum specified by the College Board, AP classesreplicate entry-level university courses. Students possessing keenanalytical ability and a desire for self-motivated inquiry are en-couraged to enroll. Each course culminates with a College BoardAdvanced Placement exam in which students may earn collegecredit and/or advanced placement in college programs. We en-courage students to accept the challenge of enrolling in in-troductory university-level Advanced Placement courses.

• International Baccalaureate®

International BaccalaureateDiploma Programme® coursesare open to juniors and seniorsenrolled in the 4-year H-FGifted Academy. IB® coursesprovide upper-level highschool students with anacademically challenging andbalanced program of studythat replicates college-levelwork. Students who success-fully complete IB® courses inEnglish, World Language,Social Science, Science, Math,Art or Music, and Theory ofKnowledge – and who alsomeet the Extended Essay and

Creativity, Action, and Service requirements – may earn an IB®

Diploma in addition to their H-F diploma.

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Course GradesThe grade a student receives in a course is based upon several fac-tors, including, but not limited to, performance on tests/quizzes,homework assignments, projects, and classroom participation.The faculty and administration of Homewood-Flossmoor HighSchool believe that a grade should reflect a combination of bothaptitude and work ethic, and that students who receive a highgrade display both of these characteristics. In addition, a grade ina course with one teacher should reflect roughly the same aptitudeand work ethic as an identical grade in the same course with an-other teacher, keeping in mind that no two classroom teachersjudge proficiency in exactly the same manner.

Skills and Sequences of CoursesAs part of the Push-Pull philosophy, H-F is cognizant of the needto provide students who are reaching academically with as muchsupport as possible to help ensure their success. One of the mech-anisms used to provide this support is to schedule students intoclasses that are appropriate for their skill level and motivation.To determine the appropriateness of placement in various courses,the school has established guidelines to distinguish a “traditional”from a “non-traditional” student. A “traditional” student is onewho has taken upper-level courses before and been successful inthose courses. A “non-traditional” student is one who has had suc-cess in a lower-level course and would like to try a more challeng-ing level (e.g., the student received an A in a College Prep courseand wants to take an Honors course). A “non-traditional” studentcould also be one who has struggled academically in an upper-level course but would like to continue in an upper-level course.

By maintaining class balances of 70% “traditional” students to30% “non-traditional” students, teachers can deliver a challengingcurriculum to all of their students while continuing to offer suffi-cient individualized attention to their “non-traditional” students.

Selecting CoursesAs they consider courses that will stretch them academically, stu-dents should be aware of the realities of the college admissionprocess. College admissions directors emphasize that a variety offactors are considered when admitting students, including classrank, grade point average, rigor of high school courses, perform-ance within the courses completed, and the quality of the highschool. While taking challenging courses is important, it is equallyimportant to perform well in one’s courses. For the purposes ofcourse selection, academic success is defined as receivinga C or better. For highly selective schools, students should striveto receive As or Bs in their coursework. The goal is for students totake the most demanding courses possible while still achievingacademic success (a C or better). Guidance counselors, as well asdepartment chairs and/or teachers, are well-qualified to answeradditional questions regarding appropriate course selection.Guidance counselors will work with families to make enrollmentdecisions that best fit the needs of each individual student.

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In alignment with its mission to uphold the highest standards ofintellectual growth, Homewood-Flossmoor High School has estab-lished the H-F Gifted Academy to prepare selected students forthe academic challenges of Advanced Placement (AP)® and the In-ternational Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme®. Followinga multi-year process, Homewood-Flossmoor High School gainedIB® World School status in the spring of 2013.

The H-F Gifted Academy is a four-year program designed forstudents whose mathematics achievement and composite scoreson Homewood-Flossmoor High School’s 8th grade entrance examrank them at the top of their class. Via an application process, acohort of academically talented students enrolls each year in theH-F Gifted Academy.

In addition to taking a number of honors-level courses, H-FGifted Academy freshmen and sophomores experience an accel-erated Advanced Placement® program. AP®,which is regardedaround the world for its rigorous preparation of students for high-level university work, is a pillar of Homewood-Flossmoor HighSchool’s nationally recognized curricular framework.

In the fall of 2013, the first cohort of H-F Gifted Academy jun-iors began their IB Diploma Programme® coursework. A non-profitorganization, IB® was founded in 1968 in response to the demandsof European diplomats who were seeking a rigorous, relevant, con-sistent academic program for their children as they traveled fromcountry to country. The IB Diploma Programme® provides upper-level high school students with an academically challenging and

balanced program ofstudy to develop stu-dents’ content knowl-edge in a systematicfashion as it fosterstheir maturity. IB®

graduates are recog-nized internationallyas well-rounded, topstudents who possessstrong critical think-ing, research, writing,and oral communica-tion skills.

H-F Gifted Academystudents take three 2-year Higher Level (HL)IB courses their juniorand senior years: HLEnglish & Composi-tion, HL Math, and HLPhysics They are alsorequired to take two 1-year Standard Level(SL) IB courses: SLEconomics and SL

Music or SL Art, as well as the 2-year Theory of Knowledge (TOK)course. Along with taking the required IB assessments, H-FGifted Academy students are also prepared to take AP examsin their core content classes. Students who successfully completeall seven IB end-of-course assessments, and who meet the require-ments of the Extended Essay (EE) and Creativity, Action, Service(CAS) components, may earn an IB Diploma in addition to theirH-F diploma.

In short, the H-F Gifted Academy immerses its members in thetwo most challenging and internationally recognized high schoolcurricula: AP® and IB®. To find out more about the H-F GiftedAcademy, contact Dr. Nancy Spaniak at [email protected] 708-335-5330.


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Schedule or Level ChangesAll students carry a minimum of six classes per semester. In theevent that students wish to change a course or level, the followingprocedure will be used. (All changes are dependent upon availableseats in the class.) All schedule changes are made by the coun-selors. Until the counselor makes the change, students must at-tend all classes on their schedules.

1. For a class change – Students must complete the requiredform available in the Guidance Office. The parent/guardian mustsign the form. Course changes should be made PRIOR to the firstday of class in each semester. NO course changes will be madeafter the 10th day of class. Students changing courses are respon-sible for making up ALL assignments, tests and quizzes.

2. For a level change – Students requesting to move down alevel must remain in the course for the first 10 school days. Stu-dents requesting a level change should pick up a form in the Guid-ance Office and obtain all necessary signatures. Students shouldremain in the course until they are contacted by their counselor.Level changes are always contingent upon availability in classes.Overloading classes to accommodate a change will not be ap-proved.

Level changes may be made through the 30th school day of thefirst semester. Second semester level changes may be madethrough the 10th school day of year-long courses and through the30th school day of semester-long courses.

3. Withdrawing from a class – To initiate a withdrawal from aclass, students must make an appointment with their counselor.When students withdraw from a course, the following conditionsprevail:a. Students may withdraw from a semester course through the 30th day of the semester.b. Students who withdraw from a course after the deadline will be given a WF or W depending on the student performance at the time the class is removed from the schedule. This includes pass/no pass courses. Students will then be assigned to study hall.c. Students who withdraw from the course after the deadline may not enter another credit course until the beginning of the next semester.d. Students must remain in the class until the change process is completed by the counselor.

Change in LevelsLevel changes can occur after students’ schedules aremade only if there is room in the other level course.Changes will not always be possible due to this restriction. Due tolimited class size, it is important to choose levels appropriate foreach student. No level changes can be made during the first fivedays of the semester.

Auditing ClassesStudents may audit a class by attending on a regular basis, butnot receiving grade or credit. Students may not later apply forcredit by examination in the course, nor may they change theirstatus during the time they are attending the class (from auditingto earning credit, and vice versa). If students are dropped from anaudited class, study hall is assigned and the audit option is notavailable.

To audit a class, students must pick up the audit form in Guidanceprior to the first day of the class and must secure the permissionof the appropriate department chair and counselor. This writtenpermission must be presented to the student’s counselor no laterthan the first day of the class. In summer school, students mayobtain permission from the Summer School Principal. Studentsauditing a class in summer school must pay the regular tuitionrate.

No student is permitted to audit a class during the regular schoolyear if he/she is carrying less than 2.5 credits in a semester. Stu-dents taking a course for credit will be given priority over thosestudents auditing the course when limited seats are available.

Schedu le o r Leve l Changes


Cou r se Se lec t i on I n fo rmat ion

o Students are given course selection in-

formation and forms along with this course

description book. Parents are asked to re-

view the courses selected by their student

and sign the worksheet form as their ap-

proval of the selection.

o The selection worksheet must be re-

turned on or before Jan. 29, 2016, to stu-

dents’ Math teachers.

o Students will meet individually with

their counselor during the month of Febru-

ary to discuss their course and level selec-

tions for the following year.

o All course selections will be completed by Feb. 26, 2016. Courses and levels will be selected by the counselor for students who do not

submit their course registration forms.

o Students must choose courses carefully. These selections will comprise their schedule for the 2016-2017 school year.

o Changes may occur to these selections for several reasons, including but not limited to the following:

o A course is cancelled due to low enrollment.

o There is a conflict between two or more course selections.

o Changes in programming are necessary due to a second semester or summer school failure.

o Questions should be directed to the Guidance Department.

Class of 2020o Course and level registration will be held on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2016.

o The entrance placement test must be completed prior to this date.

o Please follow the instructions received at the Freshman Parent Orientation on Feb. 8, 2016.

Opportunities to NoteA growing number of students are entering college with college credits gained through Advanced Placement (AP), and the College Level

Examination Program (CLEP), as well as through taking college courses during high school. This is something you may want to consider

as you plan your academic program.


Fine Arts

Viking Guitar Ensemble #6322Prerequisite: Audition w/Director & Dept.Concent Viking Guitar Ensemble continues theobjectives of Guitar Ensemble by furtherdeveloping students’ musicianship bothindividually and in a group setting. Classwork includes training in both technicalskills and overall musicianship on theinstrument. The musical literature for theclass will emphasize music from theRenaissance, Romantic, and Baroqueperiods, and Classical, Jazz Idioms andModern Guitar styles. Viking GuitarEnsemble performs several concerts eachyear, including String Orchestra Concerts,Winter Concerts, Spring Concert, andGuitar Showcase. All these performances,while outside of school hours, areconsidered course requirements andparticipation is expected. Students havethe opportunity to perform in smallensembles, as soloists, as members of themusical pit orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, andas a representative of the school in districtand state activities. String students mustaudition to be placed in Viking GuitarEnsemble; entering freshmen and upperclass string players not auditioning for themusic director will be placed in GuitarEnsemble. Upon completion of this course,students may audition for Viking GuitarEnsemble.LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDIT

H Fr, So, Jr, Sr Year 1

Physical Education

Intermediate Dance #7169Prerequisite: Sophomore PE; Audition &Dept. ConsentThis class is designed to refine and en-hance student’s knowledge and techniquesin various dance styles including, but notlimited to, Ballet, Jazz, Broadway, Mod-ern, and Tap. Students will gain a deeperunderstanding of body and spatialawareness while being introduced tointermediate level turns, jumps, and leaps.Students will acquire organizational andleadership skills through group projects ascharacterization performance andchoreography elements are introduced.These skills will be used to construct classpieces that will be performed at the recitalpresented by the advanced level students.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDIT

CP Jr, Sr Year 1

World Language

Mandarin Chinese 2 #2867Prerequisite: Mandarin Chinese 1Mandarin Chinese 2 students continue todevelop their competence in the fourlanguage skills of listening, speaking,reading and writing. Familiar contextsand authentic materials assist thestudents in acquiring the language as theyexpand their Mandarin vocabularies, usemore sentence structures, and develop awider understanding of the Chineseculture. Students are expected to employMandarin more in classroom activities andfeel more at ease with the language whenworking independently, as well as whenparticipating in the classroom languagelearning community. Performance-basedassessments provide students theopportunity to use Mandarin in real-lifesituations.

LEVEL OPEN TO: LENGTH CREDIT


Wha t ’ s New fo r 2016 - 17

Physical Education Unified Physical Education #7610Prerequisites:SE Students: IEP Team decision on whether or not this course is appropriate for the studentPeer Leaders: Sophomore PE; B average in all physical education classes; application and selection committee interviewStudents with and without disabilities work together in this inclusive physical educationclass. As a result, the student partners gain knowledge about the field of special educationas they acquire direct experience working with students with special needs on a day-to-day basis. Students will participate in a variety of units, including individualized fitness,personal and group recreation and leisure, team games and swimming.


CP Jr, Sr Year 1


Preparing for Your Education after High School

The New WorkplaceStudents, you will devote much time, energy and effort ponderingthe many choices you will face upon entering high school. Askedto make course selections that correlate to your education and ca-reer plans, you will find yourself thinking more and more aboutlife after graduation. In thinking about life after high school grad-uation, you should keep foremost in your mind that no matterwhich post-high school education you pursue, you will ultimatelyenter the workforce in some capacity. You may choose to work athome via computer technology, which will link your home toalmost any place on the globe. You may elect to go to work in amore traditional environment, where you might work in an officeor industrial setting, or you may ultimately work in an environ-ment that is constantly changing. Whatever the place, whateverthe career, you should be continually thinking about entering theworkforce and finding success and fulfillment in the career orcareers you choose.

One way to prepare for success in the workplace is to gain a betterunderstanding of what business and industry expect of a produc-tive worker. Local businesses and industries completed a detailedsurvey which asked them to list the 10 most-important skills cur-rent and future employees must possess in order to be successfulat work. Those 10 skills are:

1. Positive work attitude2. Strong reading ability3. Customer-focused attitude4. Good team member5. Continuous learner6. Strong communication skills7. Good listening skills8. Flexibility and quick adaptation to change9. Positive interpersonal skills10. Self-directed worker

Students, you can begin acquiring, developing and practicingthese skills now. Through your classes, after-school activities,sports endeavors and other school related opportunities, you cangain experience in these 10 critical areas — experience that willcombine, with your education after high school graduation, to pro-vide you the best chances at success in the workplace.

Use your high school years as a time to continue learning aboutthe world of work by visiting area businesses and industries,volunteering to work in the community, researching differentcareers, and asking questions of significant adults who operate inthe business world. Remember, whatever educational path youtake when you graduate, whether it be community college, a four-year university, or on-the-job training, that path can lead you toa productive, satisfying career. Start now getting ready for thenew workplace.

Where to Get HelpStudents and parents are encouraged to use the Guidance Officeand the College Resource Room during and after school hours.

The Guidance Office and the College Resource Room have:• Extensive college resource books• Listings of the majors offered at four-year, two-year and

technical schools (e.g. business, liberal arts, engineering, marine biology)

• Information about scholarships and financial aid• A collection of college catalogs and applications• DVDs campuses which provide an introduction to a school and

a campus tour• Information on summer programs• Further college planning information is available at

hfhighschool.org/academics/departments/guidance.

NAVIANCEAll students and parents have access to this high school and post-high school web-based planning tool. All freshman students reg-ister for the program within the first semester and are able toaccess it throughout high school. Parents can obtain their regis-tration code from their child’s counselor.

Naviance can be used for college planning, scholarship searches,learning styles identification, exploring career interests, and muchmore. Log on to https://succeed.naviance.com/hfhs

Viking Voyage to Success• Select courses carefully. Challenge yourself. Seek the advice of

teachers and counselors.• Take math through your senior year.• Take foreign languages through your senior year if you plan to

attend a four-year college or university.• Take electives that relate to your possible college major or

career choice.• Become computer literate.• Take an ACT/SAT Reasoning Test prep workshop.• Take the PSAT in October of your junior year. • Take the ACT and SAT Reasoning Test in the spring of your

junior year. Retake the ACT no later than September of senior year for college admission and December of senior year for scholarship consideration.

• Lay the groundwork for college recommendation letters early.• Become involved in school and community activities beginning

in the 9th Grade.• Get to know your teachers, counselors, school administrators

and community members.• Investigate colleges, universities and technical/community

colleges during your freshman, sophomore and junior years.

Freshman Year• Get to know your counselor.• Take the EXPLORE test (pre- ACT) in the fall and take the

PLAN (pre-ACT ) exam in the spring.• Register on Naviance with your counselor. Use Naviance to

check college admissions requirements. Plan a college prepcourse schedule for all four years of high school.

• Plan ahead for courses that require prerequisites.• Recognize that class rank and grade point average (GPA) are

calculated beginning in Grade 9. These are based on final grades in all courses attempted.

• Participate in extracurricular and community activities.Colleges are looking for students who have achieved in areas beyond academics.

• Enroll in 1st period courses.• Enroll in Summer School or Summer Academy.

Sophomore Year• Take the Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude Test/National Merit

Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) for practice.• Take the hardest courses in areas where you excel. Investigate

honors and Advanced Placement courses.• Visit your counselor.• Investigate college course requirements.• Plan an interesting summer, possibly participating in a

challenging summer-enrichment program or a community activity. Check out college-based experience programs in the Guidance Office or College Resource Room.

• Enroll in 1st period courses.• Enroll in Summer School or Summer Academy.

Junior Year• Continue taking courses which will sharpen your skills for

college and enhance admission prospects.• Visit your counselor and your college consultant.• Attend College Night in October.• Take the PSAT/NMSQT in October. National Merit

semifinalists are selected from students who take this test in the 11th Grade.

• Ask your parents to check on scholarship programs that may be offered through their employers.

• At mid-year, begin to investigate specific college possibilities: 1) Meet with your counselor2) Research colleges using Naviance3) Sign up to talk with visiting college representatives using Naviance

• Write or call colleges requesting information.• Check catalogs for specific entrance requirements (courses,

tests, and dates).• Enroll in the ACT/SAT Reasoning Test workshops. This test

preparation program is designed for college-bound juniors.• Take the ACT in April or June. Registration materials are

available in the School Counseling Office.• Take the SAT Reasoning Test in May or June. Register online

at www.collegeboard.com.

• Take the SAT Subject Tests in June if required by colleges. Register at www.collegeboard.com

• Spring and summer are the times to visit college admissions offices. Write or call ahead for an appointment. Ask about financial aid and scholarships.

• Consider attending a summer program on a college campus.• Enroll in 1st period courses.• Enroll in Summer School or Summer Academy.

Senior Year• Enroll in 1st period courses.• Using Naviance, continue investigating various post secondary

school options in the fall. Become familiar with college deadlines. Request applications, catalogs, and financial aid information.

• Register on Parchment in order to send transcripts to colleges/scholarship opportunities.

• Retake the ACT/SAT Reasoning Test if necessary (ACT.org, collegeboard.com).

• Take SAT Subject Tests as required; register at collegeboard.com

• See your counselor and college consultant.• Try to arrange college visits on teacher institute days or

holidays.• Attend College Night in October. Talk with college reps.• Narrow your choices of colleges and try to categorize them:

1) A “reach” school2) A school for which you are reasonably confident about meeting admission standards3) A school for which you may exceed the admissions standards

• Pay close attention to application deadlines.• Send test scores directly from testing agencies to colleges to

which you are applying.• Send mid-year grades if requested.• Complete the Federal Financial Aid Student Application

(FAFSA) no later than Feb. 15.• If you are accepted at more than one school, make the final

decision on the college you will attend, and send your acceptance by May 1.

• Notify the other schools that you will be going elsewhere.• Request that your final transcript is sent to the college of your

choice.


Co l l ege Adm i s s i on Check l i s t


Most students take college entrance exams in their junior yearand repeat exams as seniors. Frequently, students improve theirSAT Reasoning Test and ACT scores on the second attempt. It isstrongly recommended that you plan to take both the SAT Rea-soning Test and the ACT. This will allow you to present your besttesting profile. Although it is most likely that your performanceon these two exams will be similar, experience tells us that somestudents test significantly higher on an SAT Reasoning Test andothers higher on an ACT. Attempting both testing formats willallow you to see where your best result is likely to occur. Virtuallyall colleges and universities will now accept the ACT as an alter-native to the SAT Reasoning Test or as a replacement for both theSAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject Tests. (One exception is theentire University of California system that currently requires theSAT Reasoning Test and two SAT Subject Tests.) SAT SubjectTests should be taken as you advance in factual knowledge in anarea. If you feel that repeating the SAT Reasoning Test, ACT, orSAT Subject Tests will improve your scores, you may do so duringthe fall or winter of your senior year.

PSAT/NMSQTThis test serves as 1) practice for the SAT Reasoning Test, 2) arough indicator of how a student will score on the SAT ReasoningTest, and 3) the qualifying test to be a National Merit ScholarshipSemi-Finalist (for juniors only), and 4) as a qualifying test for someemployee scholarship programs. College-bound sophomores andjuniors will take this test both years. The test is given in October.

SAT Reasoning TestThis 3.75-hour test is given by the College Board and includes acritical reading, a mathematics and a writing section. Criticalreading questions test your ability to understand what you read,to recognize relationships between parts of a sentence and be-tween parts of words, and to use vocabulary. Mathematics ques-tions test your ability to solve problems involving arithmetic,algebra and geometry. Most math questions assume you had ayear of algebra, geometry and some third year college preparatorymath. The writing section asks students to write an extempora-neous essay that requires taking a position on an issue and usingreasoning and examples to support their position. The writing sec-tion will also include multiple-choice questions on grammar, usageand word choice. It is recommended that students first take theSAT Reasoning Test in the spring of their junior year.

SAT Subject TestsThe SAT Subject Tests are one-hour, primarily multiple-choicetests in specific subjects. The Subject Tests measure knowledgeor skills in a particular subject and your ability to apply thatknowledge. Many selective colleges require or recommend one ormore of the Subject Tests for admission or placement. Used incombination with other background information (your high schoolrecord, scores from other tests like the SAT Reasoning Test,teacher recommendations, etc.), Subject Tests provide a depend-able measure of your academic achievement and are a goodpredictor of future performance. Subject Tests scores can help you

demonstrate your achievements. Many colleges that do not re-quire Subject Tests will look at these scores to learn more aboutyour academic background. It is advisable to take the SubjectTests after completion of your last course in the subject area. Forexample, finishing a physics course in which you want to demon-strate competence, you will want to test in May or June.

ACTInterchangeable at most colleges and universities with the SATReasoning Test, the ACT includes tests in English, mathematics,reading and science reasoning. The composite score referred to bycolleges is the average of these scores (between 1-36). The ACT in-cludes an optional writing test. Students should check the require-ments of the institutions to which they are applying. Studentsapplying to highly selective colleges/universities should assumethe writing test will be required. Students may take the exam asmany times as they wish and decide which scores will be reportedto colleges. It is recommended that students take the ACT in thespring of their junior year and if needed, in the fall of senior year.The ACT is also part of the Prairie State Achievement Exam, thestate assessment given to all juniors in Illinois.

2016-2017 SAT Program Test Dates2016-2017 SAT dates were not available at the time of printing.These dates will be made available by College Board in Spring of2016 and can be found at collegeboard.com. Note: Sunday testdates are scheduled following each Saturday test date for studentswho cannot test on Saturday because of a religious observance.

2016-2017 ACT Program Test DatesSept. 10, 2016 Feb. 11, 2017Oct. 22, 2016 April 8, 2017Dec. 10, 2016 June 10, 2017

IMPORTANT — Test scores can be sent to four colleges or schol-arship sources FREE each time the test is taken. It is necessaryfor you to send scores officially, either at the time you register forthe test or later through use of the card form and payment of theappropriate fee. Please visit the ACT website at act.org for regis-tration deadlines as well as other helpful information regardingthe ACT. Forms for sending additional score reports are availablein the Guidance Office.

Illinois State Scholars Designation: In order to be consideredfor the honorary designation of Illinois State Scholar, you musttake either the SAT I or ACT by June 2017.

Registration for the ACT and SAT is completed online at ACT.organd collegeboard.com respectively. Students must take the re-sponsibility for registering on time, and for reporting to the testson time with their admission ticket.

The Homewood-Flossmoor High School code numberrequired on all forms is 142-307.

Standardized College Entrance Examinations


D E A N S ’ O F F I C E

The Deans’ Office works to create an optimal learning environ-ment by building relationships with students, staff, and parentsthrough supportive interventions. In order to ensure a safe andproductive learning environment, the Deans’ Office:

• Provides assistance and support in maintaining a positive school climate;

• Provides a safe and secure school/community environment;

• Enforces the student conduct code as described in theParent-Student Handbook;

• Oversees all aspects of student attendance and serve as a liaison among teachers, parents, and students; and

• Provides supervision on campus during the school day andat selected after-school activities.

P R O G R A M R A T I O N A L E & G O A L S STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES:All students have the responsibility to:

• Obey school rules and policies

• Respect the rights of all students so they may learn

in a quiet and safe environment

• Develop tolerance for the viewpoints and opinions

of others and to recognize the right of other

individuals to form different points of view

• Utilize the learning process effectively and take

maximum advantage of educational opportunities

• Respect teachers and staff

• Attend school daily, except when ill, and to be on

time and prepared for all classes

• Dress so as to meet recognized standards of

decency, health, safety, and good taste

D E P A R T M E N T S T A F F

Lawrence CookAssistant [email protected]

Craig FantinAssistant [email protected]

Jen RudanDean — Students [email protected]

Dave KlawitterDean — Students [email protected]

Danielle PennDean —

Students Co-Haw [email protected]

Brent GeijerDean —

Students Sh-Z [email protected]

Brian McLaughlinDean —Students [email protected]

The Guidance & Counseling Department works collaborativelyto provide a comprehensive developmental counseling programto all H-F students. The goals are:

• To assist students in successfully navigating the high school process while helping to prepare them for post-secondary options

• To advocate for students by acting as a liaison to all academic departments, school services, and the community

• To provide academic advising, career and post-secondary guidance, and personal/social support to all students

INDIVIDUAL PLANNING• To meet with students on an

individual basis to create and monitor a four-year academic plan for high school

• To meet with students individually to explore post-secondary options

• To meet with students individually for personal and social issues

GUIDANCE CURRICULUM• To meet with students and

parents in small and large groups on a variety of topics, including:– Career exploration– College exploration– Study skills– Learning styles– The college application

process– Financial aid planning

RESPONSIVE SERVICE• To work with students —

both individually and in small groups — in response to a variety of academic, emotional and personal/social needs, thus providing opportunities for students to develop coping skills and compensatory strategies

• The department is an integral part of H-F’s Crisis Team for trauma response.

SYSTEM SUPPORTTo support the H-F learningcommunity through:• Continuing professional

development• Serving on local, state and

national committees• Attending conferences on

issues relevant to the department

• Articulating with colleges and universities

P R O G R A M R A T I O N A L E

P R O G R A M L E A R N I N G O B J E C T I V E S

The Guidance Department supportsHomewood-Flossmoor High School’s

Push-Pull Philosophy by advising students to enroll in the most rigorous

courses where success can beachieved.

The Guidance & Counseling Department works with students in the following four domains:


GUIDANCE OFFICEDepartment Chair : J im Schmidt, 708-335-5650, j j [email protected]


D E P A R T M E N T S T A F F

Jim SchmidtDepartment [email protected]

Linda McConnaughayDepartment [email protected]

Maria DavisCounselor [email protected]

Betsy [email protected]

Tiphnee StaplesGuidance CounselorStudents [email protected]

Kathy FlemingGuidance CounselorStudents [email protected]

Jeremiah HarrisGuidance [email protected]

Dawn EdwardsGuidance CounselorStudents [email protected]

Alicia RodriguezGuidance [email protected]

Lorrie MaulGuidance CounselorStudents [email protected]

Dr. Karen OlsonGuidance CounselorStudents [email protected]

Roberto SuarezGuidance CounselorStudents [email protected]

Kevin CoyCollege ConsultantStudents [email protected]

Brad KainCollege ConsultantStudents [email protected]

Andrea Ball-RyanSocial WorkerStudents [email protected]

Phillip BarkerSocial WorkerStudents [email protected]


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The Applied Academics Department iscommitted to offering all students oppor-tunities for meaningful, career-basedlearning experiences within the confines ofa comprehensive high school setting. H-F’scurrent Applied Academics course offer-ings reflect the economic and educationallandscape of the 21st century, encompass-ing the study of technologies and relatedsciences, as well as the acquisition ofpractical skills, attitudes, and knowledgerelating to occupations in various sectorsof economic and social life. As an integralpart of H-F’s comprehensive educationprogram, Applied Academics constitutes:

• Academic subject matter taught with relevance to the real world

• Employability skills related to the workplace

• Education pathways that help students explore career interests

As you review the Applied Academicscourse offerings, please note that ourcurriculum is classified in three separatedisciplines: Business & TechnologyEducation, Career & Technical Education,and Family & Consumer Sciences. OurCareer Internship Program providesemployment opportunities and earlyrelease options for seniors. This opportu-nity is the capstone course for all three ofour disciplines and links the classroomwith the workplace, completing the train-ing sequence for each of our programs.

BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY Students will...

• Expand their knowledge of essential business-related computer applications

• Become familiar with the basics of accounting, finance, marketing, and business and personal law

• Develop interpersonal skills necessary to building successful business-related careers

CAREER & TECHNICALStudents will...

• Create designs, sketches and schematics in preparation for careers in architecture and engineering

• Get training in the use of proper operation of various power machines and tools

• Gain skills necessary to work with engines, automotive chassis, suspensions, and electrical systems

FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCESStudents will...

• Increase their knowledge of nutritional science and develop their culinary skills

• Learn the essentials of clothingconstruction and interior design

• Gain knowledge about the development of young children and apply their learning in a preschool setting

APPLIED ACADEMICSBusiness & Technology / Career & Technical / Family & Consumer Science

Chair : Kevin Thomas, 708-335-5660, [email protected]

P R O G R A M G O A L S



BUSINESS & TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION — Suggested course sequence

CAREER INTERNSHIP & EMPLOYMENT

Introduction to BusinessCollege Prep (one semester)

Entrepreneurship & Management College Prep

(one semester)

Sports & EntertainmentMarketing

College Prep (one semester)

AccountingCollege Prep and

Honors(one year)

Computer ApplicationsCollege Prep (one semester)

Business & Personal Law

Honors (one semester)

Personal & Financial Investment

Honors(one semester)

AdvancedComputerApplicationsCollege Prep

(one semester)

TechnicalSupport Internship

College Prep (one year)

Personal & Business Webpage DesignHonors

(one year)

Code Title-Level Year Credit Prerequisite Grade

5382 Introduction to Business – CP .5 .5 No 9-12

5544 Entrepreneurship & Management – CP .5 .5 Yes 9-12

5416 Sports & Entertainment Marketing - CP .5 .5 No 9-12

5316 Computer Applications – CP .5 .5 No 9-12

5325 Advanced Computer Applications – CP .5 .5 Yes 9-12

5422 Accounting - H 1 1 No 10-12

5432 Accounting – CP 1 1 No 10-12

5534 Business & Personal Law - H .5 .5 No 10-12

5437 Personal & Financial Investment - H .5 .5 No 10-12

5330 Personal & Business Web Design – H 1 1 No 10-12

5641 Technology Support Internship - CP 1 1 No 10-12

5556 Career Internship Class – CP 1 1 Yes 12

5567 Career Internship Employment – CP 1 1 No 12


A P P L I E D A C A D E M I C S

Introduction to Business #5382If you’d like to major in business and/orsomeday run your own company, then thiscourse is for you. Introduction to Businessfocuses on the varied activities of the busi-ness world and the economic system inwhich it operates. Many business conceptsare covered including: types of businessownership, advertising, marketing, prod-uct development, the economy and differ-ent types of economic s ystems. Studentswill learn the essentials for starting a busi-ness and how the different facets of busi-ness operations work together to create asuccessful business. Interpersonal skillsneeded for success in all areas of life — in-cluding business — are developed. Theseinclude communication, leadership, prob-lem solving and presentation skills.


CP Fr, So, Jr, Sr Semester .5

Entrepreneurship & Management #5544(Formerly Applied Business #5543)

Prerequisite: Intro to BusinessThis course provides opportunities for stu-dents to expand their knowledge in theprinciples of management, marketing, pro-duction, finance and distribution. In thiscourse, students will discover the rewardsand risks of starting a business. Studentswill have the opportunity to create theirown business and develop a business planfor it. They will also have the opportunityto hear first-hand testimonies of local en-trepreneurs as they establish and evolvetheir current business practices. This is anessential course for students interested inpursuing a business degree and startingtheir own business.



Sports & Entertainment Marketing #5416This course is for students with an interestin sports, entertainment and event mar-keting with an emphasis placed on thefollowing principles: endorsements; brand-ing, licensing and naming rights; businessfoundations; concessions; onsite merchan-dising; and human relations. Students willtake an in-depth look at how young adultsare targeted by big marketing establish-ments. Learn what it takes to create andtrademark a successful brand or product,as well as how to establish target markets.Project-based learning strategies includemarketing simulations and teamwork.



Computer Applications #5316Learn the basic computer skills necessaryto succeed at H-F and beyond. It will pre-pare students for initial employment bydeveloping a working knowledge of officesoftware applications to accomplish taskstypically performed in business. Coursecontent will focus upon word-processingand presentation skills using Microsoft Of-fice. You will have the opportunity to takethe Microsoft Office Certification Exam(s).This course is an excellent one to developskills for personal and business use and ishighly recommended for all students.



Advanced Computer Applications #5325

Prerequisite: Computer ApplicationsThis course is designed to prepare you tobecome a Microsoft Office specialist and toprovide opportunities for you to expandupon the skills and concepts from Com-puter Applications. Learn the additionalcomponents of Microsoft Office Suite, in-cluding Advanced Word (special documentcreation), Excel (spreadsheets & formulacreation), Publisher (desktop publishing)operations, as well as Prezi (advanced pre-sentations). The environment and struc-ture of this class is set up for real-worldsimulation. Students will be working on aproject-to-project basis with deadlines andbasic expectations. Emphasis on qualityand creativity will be continued.



Accounting #5422This course provides the instruction ofprinciples and concepts similar to thosefound in Accounting (CP). However, it ismuch more rigorous in its expectationsand grading; requiring even more dedica-tion than does Accounting (CP). Thiscourse is ideal for students intending topursue a college degree specifically inAccounting, but also in Business Manage-ment, Marketing or Advertising, Finance,and/or Economics


H So, Jr, Sr Year 1

Accounting #5432This course is devoted to acquainting stu-dents with general accounting principles.Time is devoted to analyzing and applyingthe effects of day-to-day business transac-tions of the corporate world. The aspectsof generally accepted accounting practicesare examined including the accountingcycle, utilizing the accounting process (i.e.determination of assets, liabilities and eq-uity), creation and analysis of financialstatements, and special applications (i.e.computer-based business simulations).During the year, we will use computerizedaccounting systems for data entry. Thiswill provide the students with a more up-to-date look at what it takes to functionand succeed in the exciting and challeng-ing world of accounting.


CP So, Jr, Sr Year 1

Business & Personal Law #5534This course is an orientation to law in oursociety with an emphasis on business, con-sumer applications and a citizen’s role inthe legal system. Some of the topics cov-ered are the history of today’s legal sys-tem, sources of today’s laws, definitions ofparticular crimes, the study of contracts,personal property laws, and a variety ofother legal topics having to do with ourjudicial system.


H So, Jr, Sr Semester .5

Note: Membership in D.E.C.A. (Distributive Education Clubs of America), a club at H-F, is highly recommended for all students interested in Business. D.E.C.A. pro-vides leadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions which provide many opportunities for application of instructional competencies. See Mr. Pat-terson if interested.

— Indicates Prairie State College credit can be earned by Juniors and Seniors that have successfully completed each designated course.


Personal & Financial Investment#5437Learning to manage your personal fi-nances, including acquiring the skills nec-essary to become financially secure, is anextremely valuable tool for young adults topossess. This course will give students afirm grasp of money management and var-ious investing techniques, as well as pro-vide the college or real world boundstudent alike, with an excellent foundationfor success in post-high school business ex-periences. The process of taking re-searched risks and taking charge of one’sfinancial future will be discussed in depth.Students will develop their own personalinvestment portfolios utilizing a combina-tion of traditional banking investments,stocks, bonds, mutual funds and variousretirement plan options. Fantasy StockMarket participation will allow studentsto experience real-world application oflearned materials.



Personal & Business Web Design#5330Students enrolled in Personal & BusinessWeb Design develop the skills necessary tocreate their own web pages, utilizing htmlcoding, Javascript for interactivity, audioand video media, and flash animation.Students also learn how to design a web-site to generate sales on the internet.Course topics include internet security,product marketing, legal issues, databasesand site management.


H So, Jr, Sr Year 1

Technology Support Internship#5641Tech Support class prepares students tointeract with users providing first-linetechnical support resolving general deviceproblems. Student are trained to supportend users to ensure that all calls and prob-lems are dealt with quickly and effectively.Troubleshooting hardware, basic networkconcepts, supporting new technologies andrepairing devices are taught in a hands-onatmosphere. Students gain an under-standing of how a help desk functions andthe role of customer service in today’sworld of technology. Class will help pre-pare students for one of three certifica-tions: CompTIAA+, MOS (Microsoft OfficeSpecialist), and PC repair Certification.



Career Internship (Class) #5556(must be taken simultaneously w/5567)

Prerequisite: One Applied Academic ClassThe Career Internship program at H-F islike no other. Throughout the academicterm, students are exploring career op-tions while devising their educationalplans at the college level. In this course,students define their career interest bytaking an interest inventory. The inven-tory assists students in determining theirprofessional strengths and career ambi-tions. When the inventory is complete, stu-dents match their interest to their careerchoice. When their career has been identi-fied, students then search for academic in-stitutions that support their interest andcareer ambitions. This course affords stu-dents the following opportunities: jobshadowing, college tours, and experiencesin etiquette in both casual and profes-sional settings.


CP Seniors Year 1

Career Internship (Employment)#5567 (must be taken simultaneously w/5556)The employment portion of the Career In-ternship program provides students withthe opportunity to gain valuable work ex-periences at businesses within the localcommunity. This is an opportunity for stu-dents to earn one full credit and gainknowledge of essential workplace compe-tencies. Networking opportunities are ex-tended to students as they begin to buildtheir employment portfolios. Career ad-vancement is the focus of this course,where students progress from entry-levelplacements to positions of distinction.This course must be taken in conjunctionwith the Career Internship class. Eachquarter, the work coordinator and the em-ployer will evaluate the performance of thestudent intern. The student will receive agrade from the employer. Before the clos-ing of the academic term, all students arerequired to participate in an employer ap-preciation luncheon.


CP Seniors Year 1




FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES — Suggested course sequence

Clothing Construction IICollege Prep

(one semester)

Clothing Construction ICollege Prep

(one semester)

Interior DesignCollege Prep

(one year)

Culinary 1College Prep

(one semester)

Child Development Theory & LabCollege Prep

(one year)

Culinary IICollege Prep

(one semester)

Special ProjectsHonors

(one semester)

Preschool PracticumCollege Prep

(one semester)

Advanced Culinary

College Prep(one year)


5022 Culinary I – CP .5 .5 No 9-12

5025 Culinary II - CP .5 .5 Yes 9-12

5040 Advanced Culinary – CP 1 1 Yes 10-12

5072 Clothing Construction I – CP .5 .5 No 9-12

5074 Clothing Construction II – CP .5 .5 Yes 9-12

5153 Interior Design – CP 1 1 No 9-12

5175 Child Development Theory & Lab – CP 1 1 No 10-12

5192 Preschool Practicum – CP .5 .5 Yes 11-12

5990 Special Projects Family & Consumer Sciences – H .5 .5 Yes 11-12

— Indicates Prairie State College credit can be earned by Juniors and Seniors that have successfully completed this course.

Board Approved Supplementary Fees May Be Charged

Special ProjectsHonors

(one semester)



Culinary I #5022Culinary I has been developed for studentswho are interested in acquiring food-preparation skills. Laboratory work in-cludes preparing, serving and sampling avariety of foods. Menus are developed, pre-pared and served for easy, nutritious andsatisfying meals. In addition to acquiringbasic food-preparation skills, studentslearn the importance of good nutrition infood choices. The management of time, en-ergy, finances and resources as they relateto food preparation are also covered. San-itation standards and the prevention offood-borne illness are also stressed. Com-puters are used to analyze individual nu-tritional needs and for recipe selection.



Culinary II #5025Prerequisite: Culinary IIn Culinary II, students expand upon theskills gained in Culinary I. Laboratorywork focuses in sanitation, the proper useof equipment, knife skills, preparation offood, and the ability to work in a group.Classroom work focuses on nutrition,recipe comprehension, food cost, and time-management skills through demonstra-tion and content study. The study of basicproteins, starches, meats, fish, dairy anddesserts are the focus.



Advanced Culinary #5040Prerequisite: Culinary I and IIAdvanced Culinary builds on the skillsstudents obtain in their Culinary I andCulinary II classes. Major topics in thecourse include the foodservice industry,culinary safety, quality foodservice prac-tices and the professional kitchen. Empha-sis on culinary sanitation, food trends,nutrition and menu development are allintegral parts of each lesson. Time-man-agement skills are taught both in theclassroom and in the kitchen. Labs focuson the fundamentals of professional culi-nary techniques and the modern trends ofthe culinary world.



Clothing Construction I #5072Students will learn techniques and de-velop skills that are used in garment con-struction. They will have the opportunityto learn how to use small sewing equip-ment, sewing machines and sergers. Stu-dents will also be trained on how to use anembroidery machine. Units will be studiedrelated to what clothing says about the in-dividual, color and design of the garment.Students will also learn about differentfibers and fabrics, and how to select theproper fabric for their projects. Through-out the semester students will make sev-eral projects: the first being a pillowcase;the second project is a pair of pajamapants or boxers. The third and final projectwill be of the student’s choice, but must in-clude certain challenges such as button-holes, zippers, etc.



Clothing Construction II #5074Prerequisite: Clothing Construction IThis course is designed for students whohave an interest in fashion design. Cloth-ing II will give a deeper emphasis on de-veloping further skills and techniques inclothing construction. Time is spent onwardrobe planning, working with specialand unique fabrics, and studying specificfitting problems. Careers in the fashionand textile industry will be expanded uponusing field trips, guest speakers and visualaids.



Interior Design #5153Interior Design students will acquireknowledge of design elements and princi-ples, color, backgrounds, fabric selection,and the selection and arrangement of fur-niture and accessories. Students will applythese principles in a series of projects toproduce functional backgrounds fortoday’s living. Speakers and field trips willfocus on careers and resources related tointerior design and housing.

LEVEL OPEN TO SEMESTER .5CP Fr, So, Jr, Sr Year 1

Child Development Theory &Lab #5175

Child Development encompasses the studyof the maturation of children from birth toage six. This course focuses on the physi-cal, social, emotional and intellectual de-velopment of children. Students study thetheoretical basis of child development andanalyze current research in this field. Stu-dents also work with 3- and 4-year olds ina laboratory preschool. Here the studentsobserve, supervise and conduct classes forthe preschoolers. Students compile casestudies of the children, charting eachchild’s progress in the areas of physical, so-cial, emotional and intellectual develop-ment.



Preschool Practicum #5192Prerequisite: Course 5182 & Dept. ConsentThis one-semester course involving earlychildhood education provides additionalopportunity for students to prepare forpossible careers working with young chil-dren. Students individually plan, presentand evaluate developmentally appropriatelessons and activities for preschoolthrough 2nd Grade children. Further de-velopment of personal skills in relation tointeracting with young children is also fos-tered through observations and evalua-tions developed from visits to a localpreschool through 2nd Grade school cen-ter. The compilation of a portfolio is alsorequired.


CP Jr, Sr Semester .5

Special Projects Family &Consumer Sciences #5990Prerequisite: Dept. ConsentThe Special Projects class provides an op-portunity for a student to pursue advancedstudy in the area of clothing constructionor culinary arts. Work in the clothing areais on an individual basis. The student se-lects projects that build on their skills.Students will be provided with leadershipopportunities as well as working on theirown projects.


H Jr, Sr Semester .5



CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION — Suggested course sequenceThe levels below describe a student’s developmental progression through the CTE curriculum.

DraftingCollege Prep /

Honors (one year)

PLTWIntroduction toEngineering DesignHonors

(one year)

WoodsTechnology &

ProcessCollege Prep

(one year)

Woods & MetalsCollege Prep

(one year)

Welding Technology 1College Prep

(one semester)

Introduction toSmall EnginesCollege Prep

(one semester)

PLTWPrinciples of Engineering

Honors(one year)

Machine ToolTechnologyCollege Prep

(one year)

Welding Technology 2College Prep

(one semester)

Small EngineRepair

College Prep(one semester)

Special Projects Honors

(one semester)

PLTW Digital

ElectronicsHonors

(one year)

PLTW Civil Engineering &Architecture

Honors(one year)

Advanced Machine ToolCollege Prep

(one year)

Welding Fabrication AdvancedProcesses

College Prep (one year)

Engine RepairCollege Prep

(one year)

Special Projects MetalsHonors

(one semester)

Brakes, Steering & SuspensionCollege Prep

(one year)

Electrical &ElectronicSystems


Engine Performance,AutomotiveManagementCollege Prep

(one semester)

Special ProjectsAuto or SmallEngine Repair


OR




5604 Drafting – CP 1 1 No 9-12

5584 Drafting – H 1 1 No 9-12

5681 Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW) – H 1 1 No 9-12

5683 Principles of Engineering (PLTW) – H 1 1 Yes 10-12

5685 Digital Electronics (PLTW) – H 1 1 Yes 10-12

5686 Civil Engineering and Architecture (PLTW) – H 1 1 Yes 11-12

5734 Woods & Metal– CP 1 1 No 9-12

5744 Woods Technology and Process –CP 1 1 No 9-12

5753 Machine Tool Technology – CP 1 1 Yes 10-12

5792 Advanced Machine Tools – CP 1 1 Yes 11-12

5775 Welding Technology 1– CP .5 .5 No 9-12

5785 Welding Technology 2 – CP .5 .5 Yes 9-12

5777 Welding Fabrication & Advanced Processes - CP 1 1 Yes 10-12

5802 Introduction to Small Engines – CP .5 .5 No 9-12

5812 Small Engine Repair – CP .5 .5 Yes 9-12

5823 Engine Repair – CP 1 1 Yes 10-12

5853 Brakes, Steering & Suspension – CP 1 1 Yes 11-12

5863 Electrical & Electrical Systems – CP 1 1 Yes 11-12

5986 Engine Performance Management – H 1 1 Yes 12

5984 Special Projects in Engineering – H .5 .5 Yes 11-12

5985 Special Projects in Metals – H .5 .5 Yes 11-12

5991 Special Projects in Auto – H .5 .5 Yes 11-12

5992 Special Projects in Small Engines – H .5 .5 Yes 11-12

Drafting #5604This course is an introduction to thegraphic skills used in communicatingideas and plans related to the areas ofarchitecture, engineering and manufac-turing. Drafting introduces students tomodern drafting theory and practice andto career possibilities. Students will be ex-posed to both classroom theory and labo-ratory projects. Students will use freehandsketching and the latest editions of CAD(computer aided design) software to com-plete a variety of technical drawings. Stu-dents will have the opportunity tocompete in state and area competitions.


CP Fr, So, Jr,Sr Year 1+PSC

Drafting #5584This course is an introduction to thegraphic skills used in communicatingideas and plans related to the areas of ar-chitecture, engineering, and manufactur-ing. Drafting introduces students tomodern drafting theory and practice andto career possibilities. Students will be ex-posed to both classroom theory and labo-ratory projects. Students will be requiredto use freehand sketching and the latesteditions of CAD (computer aided design)

software to complete a variety of technicaldrawings. Students at the honors level willbe expected to exhibit a greater under-standing of the course content and to workat a higher level of independence. Studentswill have the opportunity to compete instate and area competitions.


H Fr, So, Jr, Sr Year 1+PSC

Introduction to EngineeringDesign #5681Prerequisite: Algebra 1 CP or H, orconcurrent enrollmentThis course provides students with oppor-tunities to be creative and apply decision-making skills to the design process.Powerful computer hardware and soft-ware (Inventor) are used by the studentsto develop 3-D models. The course intro-duces students to the scope, rigor and dis-cipline of engineering prior to entering apost-secondary institution. Students useproblem solving to improve existing prod-ucts and invent new ones. This is the firstcourse in the Project Lead the Way pro-gram, which is a sequence of courses de-signed to prepare students to be successfulin science, engineering and engineeringtechnology. Project Lead the Way has

agreements with many colleges and uni-versities, such as Purdue and Universityof Iowa, in which credits earned in thiscourse can be transferred and counted ascollege credit.



Principles of Engineering #5683Prerequisite: Algebra 1 CP or HThis survey course of engineering exposesstudents to major concepts they’llencounter in a postsecondary engineeringcourse of study. Students employ engi-neering and scientific concepts in the solu-tion of engineering design problems. Theydevelop problem-solving skills and applytheir knowledge to research and design tocreate solutions to various challenges, doc-umenting their work and communicatingsolutions to peers and members of the pro-fessional community. Project Lead theWay has agreements with many collegesand universities, such as Purdue andUniversity of Iowa, in which creditsearned in this course can be transferredand counted as college credit.


H So, Jr, Sr Year 1

Students selecting technical courses (double period classes) must set aside two periods a day during their Junior and/or Senior year.

— Indicates Prairie State College credit can be earned by Juniors and Seniors that have successfully completed this course.

Digital Electronics #5685Prerequisite: Intro to Engineering DesignOR Principles of EngineeringDigital Electronics is the foundation of allmodern electronic devices, including cellphones, MP3 players, laptops, digital cam-eras and high-definition televisions. Themajor focus of this course is to expose stu-dents to the process of combinational andsequential logic design, teamwork, com-munication methods, engineering stan-dards and technical documentation. Thiscourse is part of Project Lead the Way,which is a sequence of courses designed toprepare students to be successful in sci-ence, engineering and engineering tech-nology. Project Lead the Way has dualcredit agreements with many colleges anduniversities.


H So, Jr, Sr Year 1

Civil Engineering & Architecture#56863Prerequisite: Intro to Engineering Design,Principles of Engineering, and DigitalElectronicsThis course provides an overview of thefields of Civil Engineering & Architecture,while emphasizing the interrelationshipand dependence of both fields on one an-other. Student use state-of-the-art soft-ware to solve real-world problems andcommunicate solutions through hands-onprojects and activities. Civil Engineering& Architecture is the capstone course forProject Lead the Way, a pre-engineer-ing program that has negotiated dualcredit agreements with numerous collegesand universities.


H Jr, Sr Year 1

Woods & Metal 1 (Manufacturing) #5734This is the introductory course for ourmanufacturing program which providesthe student with the essential principalsof the manufacturing process for bothwoods and metals. Topics included will beshop safety; use of hand and portablepower tools; and use of shop tools: saws,planers, lathes, and mills. Manufacturingprocesses, system and tools — includingCNC machines — will be introduced. Stu-dents will have the opportunity to createprojects that they can take home and use.


CP Fr, So, Jr, Sr Year 1

Woods Technology & Process#5744Woodworking Technology is a full-year,comprehensive course designed to developstudents’ skills in woodworking as itrelates to the technological world.Students use all major woodworking ma-chinery to produce individual projects cre-ated by following detailed plans. The skillsstudents develop include the ability to fol-low sequential plans of procedure, ma-chine operations, measurement andcomputation, cooperative work, project de-sign and joinery, finish techniques, safework practice and self-direction. Follow-ing the construction of required individualprojects, students produce additionalprojects from available project plans orfrom plans which they develop themselves.



Machine Tool Technology#5753Course content is focused on introducingstudents to basic technologies, equipmentand machining processes that are widelyused in the machine tool industry. Empha-sis is placed on lab and project-based stu-dent activities highlighting the processesof using hand tools and machine tools suchas the power hack saw, drill presses, en-gine lathes and vertical milling machines.Students will make products that they canthen take home and use. This course alsorequires a metalworking competition proj-ect to be created and kept by each student.



Advanced Machine Tools #5792Prerequisite: Manufacturing, MachineShop 1 & 2This course is designed to give studentsexperiences in advanced precision machin-ing operations as required by local indus-try. Included in the course content arebasic concepts in CNC (computer numericcontrol) manufacturing, jig and fixture de-sign, and advanced cutting tool technol-ogy. Work-based strategies will beemphasized to prepare the student for acareer, apprenticeship or advanced collegestudy. Students will have the opportunityto make more advanced projects that theymay take home and use.


CP Jr, Sr Year 1

Welding Technology 1 #5775This is the first course in the weldingtechnology sequence. Students will be in-troduced to basic welding technology,safety, equipment and welding practices.Emphasis is placed on lab activities thatinclude: oxy-fuel welding and cutting, arcwelding, and gas metal arc welding. Theflat welding position is taught. Studentswill utilize welding skills to make a re-quired project(s) that they may take homeand use.



Welding Technology 2 #5785Prerequisite: Welding Tech 1Welding Technology 2 will provide the stu-dents with advanced skills in weldingtechnology. Emphasis is placed on “out-of-position” welding. This type of welding willinclude horizontal, vertical and overheadwelding positions. Skills and techniquesfor these positions will be taught for shieldmetal arc welding, gas metal arc weldingand oxy-fuel welding. Students also will beintroduced to Gas Tungsten Arc Weldingand advanced flame cutting techniques.This course provides essential training forboth college and career bound students.



Welding Fabrication &Advanced Processes #5777

Prerequisite: Welding Tech 1This course deals with the fundamentalsof welding fabrication, welding repair andadvanced welding processes. Emphasiswill be on structural metal materials andhow they are employed to build objects.Students will be working on a variety ofwelding projects including computer oper-ated plasma cutter, metal art sculpture,pipe welding, and brazing. Students willgain experience with all major fabricationareas including design and development,estimating, layout, cutting, forming, fit up,tack welding and product assessment.Practical application and creative expres-sion will allow the student to develop theirabilities.





Introduction to Small Engines#5802This course familiarizes students with theuse of hand tools and small engines. Unitsof study include engine parts, systems andthe operation of the small engine. Lab ori-entation emphasizes safety, maintenance,and organization while allowing the stu-dent to disassemble and reassemble smallengines. Students learn how to communi-cate on a technical level. Proper tech-niques and procedures in using tools,gauges, and precision measuring devicesare followed. This course provides theentry-level skills required for more ad-vanced study of engine and automotivetechnology.



Small Engine Repair #5812Prerequisite: Intro to Small EnginesMotorcycles, chainsaws, and lawnmowersare just a few of the many types of recre-ational vehicles that students will work onin the course. In lab, the students willhave hands-on experiences in disassem-bly, assembly, and analysis of his or herprojects. Emphasis is placed on the use ofspecialized and common tools and equip-ment used by the service industry. Infor-mation from the computer, and parts andservice manuals are applied in trouble-shooting and reconditioning engines. Partand full time employment opportunitiesare discussed. Students are invited tobring in their own projects to work on afterschool.



Engine Repair #5823(Formerly Automotive Technology, #5822Prerequisite: Intro to Small EnginesEngine Repair gives the student an oppor-tunity to disassemble and reassemble anautomotive engine. While doing this, thestudents learn how all the systems operateand communicate knowledgeably aboutthem. The student is given informationand lab experiences pertaining to the chas-sis, suspension, electrical, and computer-ized components used on modernautomobiles. Computer and DVD informa-tion systems are used in lab. This is a basicautomotive-orientation course. Labengines are supplied by the school. Onoccasion, students may bring in their owncars for servicing. This is a credit coursewith Prairie State College.



Brakes, Steering & Suspension#5853(Formerly Automotive Service Chassis &Suspension, #5852)Prerequisite: Intro to Small EnginesBrakes, Steering & Suspension is a hightechnology, advanced skill course that willprovide each student with the backgroundnecessary to pursue a career in the auto-motive field. This particular course is con-cerned primarily with the in-depthservicing of the parts and systems of theautomobile: tires, wheels, cooling, brakes,steering, suspension, exhaust, and align-ment. Different types of drive trains andrear axle assemblies are covered including:universal joint, axle bearing, differential,and service. The student learns aboutcomputerized ABS brakes, computerizedwheel balancing and how computerizedsuspension systems operate. Computerand DVD information systems are used inthe lab.


CP Jr, Sr Year 1

Electrical & Electronic Systems#5863(Formerly Automotive Service Tune Up &Electrical Systems, #5862)Prerequisite: Intro to Small EnginesElectrical & Electronic Systems is a hightechnology, advanced skill course that willprovide each student with the backgroundnecessary to pursue a career in the auto-motive field. This particular course willprovide students with hands-on experi-ence in the specialty areas of engine tune-up, emission control systems, chassiselectrical systems, starting and chargingsystems, and computerized engine sys-tems. Students will learn to diagnose prob-lems with computerized test equipment.Industry standard computerized systemswill be used in the diagnosis and repair ofthe automobile. Students will perform jobestimating and billing of repairs completedin the lab. Computer and DVD informa-tion systems are used in the lab.


CP Jr, Sr Year 1

Engine Performance & Management #5986(Formerly Automotive Mgmt., #5987)Prerequisite: Dept. ConsentThis course is intended for the fourth yearautomotive student that is seriously think-ing about continuing their education in theautomotive field after graduation. Thecourse is designed to train students in theaspects of service management. Thestudents assist the instructor in the areasof diagnosis and repair of vehicles, billingand inventory, set-up of computerizedequipment and interpretation of technicalprocedures. The class runs concurrentlywith the Brakes, Steering & Suspensionand Electrical & Electronic Systemsclasses. The enrollment is limited to sixstudents. May be repeated for credit.


H Seniors Semester 1Double Periods

Special Projects in Career &Technical Education• Engineering #5984• Metals #5985• Auto #5991• Small Engines #5992Prerequisite: Dept. ConsentEach student will design and complete amajor project in his/her particular area ofinterest. This research project must meetwith the approval of the area instructor forconsent to enroll in the course. Studentsenrolled in this course are expected tohave completed the advanced level coursesin their areas and have proven compe-tence. Special Projects students will pres-ent his/her project to department facultyduring year-end seminar.


H Seniors Semester .5



College Credit for High School CTE Coursework

The following information (College Credit for High School CTE Coursework) depicts the match-up betweenHomewood-Flossmoor High School courses currently articulated with Prairie State College. Please note thatthe articulation process is ongoing with review and revision of course curricula occurring regularly. Dual

Credit through Prairie State College has been approved through May 2015. The most up-to-date information isavailable through the Applied Academics Department or the Guidance Office.

Homewood-Flossmoor High School Courses Prairie State Community College Courses College Credit

Business Education5316 Computer Applications AND.........................................ITOFS 100 Keyboarding I ..............................................15325 Advanced Computer Applications .............................ITOFS 111 Business Document Formatting ................2

5432 Accounting OR 5422 Accounting Honors .........................................................Bus 107 Bookkeeping & Procedural Accounting .3

Family and Consumer Sciences5175 Child Development Theory & Lab ................................ECED 105 Creative Activities for Children.................3

Career and Technical Education5604 Drafting OR5584 Drafting Honors ................................................................CADMD 243 Intro to AutoCAD.....................................3

5645 Microcomputer Hardware ............................................ITNET 160 Computer Repair & Intro to Networking..4

5775 Welding Technology I......................................................WELD 102 Principles of Flat Welding ..........................2

5777 Welding Fabrication & Advanced Processes (year) .MILL 101 Industrial Maintenance Techniques I.........2............................................................................MILL 102 Industrial Maintenance Techniques II........2

5785 Welding Technology II.....................................................WELD 102 Horizontal Welding & Brazing .....................2

5823 Engine Repair ...................................................................AUTO 102 Automotive Engines ....................................4

5853 Steering/Brakes/Suspension...........................................AUTO 202 Automotive Brake Systems .........................4

5863 Electrical & Electronic Systems ......................................AUTO 107 Automobile Electricity & Electrical ............3




H - F H I G H S C H O O LE N G L I S H

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Throughout their four years of Englishstudies, Homewood-Flossmoor studentsdevelop their reading, writing, oral com-munication, and critical thinking skills.As they study a variety of literary genres,students gain insight into the archetypalexperiences of people of different culturesand eras, and they ponder critical ques-tions of the human experience. Throughresearching, writing, and speaking for avariety of purposes, students furthertheir abilities to form and support opin-ions in a clear, coherent manner. Thus,the English program at Homewood-Flossmoor develops students’ transfer-able academic skills while also preparingthem to be thoughtful, productive citi-zens of the world.

READING & LITERATUREStudents will...

• Understand the role of prior knowledge in comprehension

• Develop a hierarchy of questions to aid comprehension

• Increase their vocabularies

• Engage in literary and rhetorical analysis

WRITING & LANGUAGEStudents will...

• Write for a purpose

• Develop cogency and coherency of thought

• Expand their use of rhetorical strategies

• Improve their sentence structure and styling

• Employ correct grammar, punctuation, idioms, and spelling

RESEARCHStudents will...

• Conceptualize a topic for research

• Identify and access databases

• Evaluate the authority and quality of resources

• Construct an annotated bibliography

• Take notes and synthesize information

• Cite sources properly

• Compose a Works Cited page

E N G L I S HChair : Jacob Val l icel l i , 708-335-5575, jval l icel l [email protected]



ENGLISH REQUIRED COURSE OFFERINGSThis chart conveys the sequence of required course offerings in the English Department. All students are

required to take a core course in English in their freshmen, sophomore, junior & senior years.

FRESHMANRequired

English 1Honors

English 2Honors

IB HL Language & Literature1

IB HL Language & Literature2

English 1College Prep

English 2College Prep

AP Language & Composition

AP Literature & Composition

English 1Academic Core

English 2Academic Core

American LiteratureHonors

Contemporary Literature& Our Heritage

Honors

American LiteratureCollege Prep

Contemporary Literature& Our HeritageCollege Prep

American LiteratureAcademic Core

Contemporary IssuesAcademic Core

SOPHOMORERequired

SENIORRequired

JUNIORRequired


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English 1 — Every H-F freshman is re-quired to take a full year of English.The study of literature, composition,and related skills will be the majoremphasis. On your registration sign-up sheet, you must include one of thefollowing English 1 levels; you mayalso enroll in the English electivesavailable to freshmen.

English 1 #0012This class focuses on fundamental read-ing, writing (including grammar), andthinking skills. Students learn how toformulate insightful questions and toreason thoughtfully about characteriza-tion, plot structure, the significance ofsetting, metaphor, main ideas andthemes. Writing experiences include per-sonal narratives, comparison and con-trast essays, and paraphrasing andsummarizing. Students become familiarwith the school library online catalog,and several online databases.


AC Freshman Year 1

English 1 #0022CP English 1 focuses on fundamentalreading, writing (including grammar), andthinking skills. Students learn how to for-mulate insightful questions and to reasonthoughtfully about characterization, plotstructure, the significance of setting, com-mon archetypes, metaphor, main ideasand themes. Writing experiences includepersonal narratives, inductive and deduc-tive reasoning, comparison and contrastessays, and paraphrasing and summariz-ing. experiences focus on basic literaryanalysis and an introduction to genre.Students become familiar with the schoollibrary online catalog and several onlinedatabases.


CP Freshman Year 1

English 1 #0032Reading, writing, and thinking skills arehoned at a more sophisticated level inHonors English 1. Students learn how toformulate insightful questions and to rea-son thoughtfully about characterization,plot structure, the significance of setting,common archetypes, metaphor, main

ideas and themes, and rhetorical ele-ments. Writing experiences include per-sonal narratives, inductive and deductivereasoning, comparison and contract es-says, literary analysis, and paraphrasingand summarizing. Experiences focus onliterary analysis and an introduction togenre. Students become familiar with theschool library online catalog and severalonline databases.


H Freshman Year 1

English as a Second Language 1#0600Prerequisite: Enrollment based on screen-ing testThis course, designed for freshmen whohave been identified as Limited EnglishProficient via the state-mandated screen-ing process, fulfills the 9th Grade Englishrequirement for both H-F and the state ofIllinois. The focus of this class is on learn-ing or reinforcing the fundamentals ofstandard English while preserving stu-dents’ first-language literacy.


AC Freshman Year 1


0012 English 1 – AC 1 1 No 9

0022 English 1 – CP 1 1 No 9

0032 English 1 – H 1 1 No 9

0600 English as a Second Language 1 – AC 1 1 Yes 9

0056 English 2 – AC 1 1 Yes 10

0076 English 2 – CP 1 1 Yes 10

0086 English 2 – H 1 1 Yes 10


0454 American Literature & Composition – AC 1 1 Yes 11

0319 American Literature & Composition – CP 1 1 Yes 11

0262 American Literature & Composition – H 1 1 Yes 11

0213 AP English Language & Composition– AP 1 1 Yes 11

1902 IB English Language & Literature 1 (HL) - IB 1 1 Yes 11


0120 Contemporary Issues: Reading & Comp – AC 1 1 Yes 12

0265 Contemporary Literature & Our Heritage – CP 1 1 Yes 12

0266 Contemporary Literature & Our Heritage – H 1 1 Yes 12

0210 AP English Literature & Composition – AP 1 1 Yes 12

1903 IB English Language & Literature 2 (HL) - IB 1 1 Yes 12



English 2 — Sophomores will chooseone of the following core courses.

English 2 #0056Prerequisite: English 1AC English 2 refines the fundamentalreading, writing (including grammar), andthinking skills worked with at the fresh-man level. A variety of public speakingskills and experiences are an added focusin this class. In their reading of fiction, po-etry, and non-fiction, students sharpentheir ability to formulate insightful ques-tions to aid their comprehension. Definingtone and point-of-view and identifying therhetorical elements of logos and pathos inan argument are new skills applied to bothwritten and verbal communications. Theythen address these same rhetorical issuesin preparing speeches to serve differentpurposes and audiences. Informativespeeches involve research, during whichstudents learn how to locate, evaluate, andproperly cite primary sources. Writing ex-periences include analyzing literature,structuring comparison and contrast es-says, and paraphrasing and summarizing.


AC Soph Year 1

English 2 #0076Prerequisite: English 1CP English 2 refines the fundamentalreading, writing (including grammar), andthinking skills worked with at the fresh-man level. A variety of public speakingskills and experiences are an added focus.In their reading of fiction, poetry, and non-fiction, students sharpen their ability toformulate insightful questions to aid com-prehension. Defining tone and point-of-view, identifying the rhetorical elements oflogos and pathos, and identifying commonlogical fallacies are new skills applied towritten and verbal communications. Theyaddress these same rhetorical issues inpreparing speeches to serve different pur-poses and audiences. Informative and ar-gumentative speeches involve research,during which students learn how to locate,evaluate, and properly cite primary andsecondary sources. Writing experiences in-clude writing poetry, analyzing literature,structuring comparison and contrast es-says, and paraphrasing and summarizing.Many of these reading, writing, speaking,and thinking skills anticipate the researchpaper to be completed second semester inWorld History. Library orientation first se-mester acquaints students with databasesand trains students in evaluating websites.


CP Soph Year 1

English 2 #0086Prerequisite: English 1Honors English 2 refines the fundamentalreading, writing (including grammar), andthinking skills worked with at the fresh-man level. A variety of public speakingskills and experiences are an added focusin this class. In their reading of fiction, po-etry, and non-fiction, students sharpentheir ability to formulate insightful ques-tions to aid their comprehension. Definingtone and point-of-view, identifying therhetorical elements of logos, pathos, andethos in an argument, and identifyingcommon logical fallacies are new skills ap-plied to both written and verbal communi-cations. They then address these samerhetorical issues in preparing speeches toserve different purposes and audiences.Informative and argumentative speechesinvolve research, during which studentslearn how to locate, evaluate, and properlycite both primary and secondary sources.Writing experiences include writing po-etry, analyzing literature, structuringcomparison and contrast essays, inductiveand deductive reasoning, and paraphras-ing and summarizing. Many of these read-ing, writing, speaking, and thinking skillsanticipate the research paper to be com-pleted second semester in World History.Library orientation first semester ac-quaints students with more databases andtrains students in evaluating websites.


H Soph Year 1

English as a Second Language 2#0602Prerequisite: Enrollment based on screen-ing testThis course, designed for sophomores whohave been identified as Limited EnglishProficient via the state-mandated screen-ing process, fulfills the 10th Grade Englishrequirement for both H-F and the state ofIllinois. The focus of this class is on learn-ing or reinforcing the fundamentals ofstandard English while preserving stu-dents’ first-language literacy.


AC Soph Year 1

English 3: Juniors will choose one ofthe following core courses.

American Literature & Composition #0454Prerequisite: English 1 & 2AC American Literature & Compositionhones the reading, writing, and thinkingskills introduced freshman and sophomoreyears. The attention to literature in thebroader context of American culture callsfor considerable work with theme and ar-gumentative thinking in both reading andwriting. Students are expected to take intoaccount several rhetorical elements in theanalysis of fiction and poetry, and in thecase of argumentative writing, to considerlogos, pathos, and ethos.


AC Junior Year 1

American Literature & Composition #0319Prerequisite: English 1 & 2CP American Literature & Compositionhones the reading, writing, and thinkingskills introduced freshman and sophomoreyears. The attention to literature in thebroader context of American culture callsfor considerable work with theme and ar-gumentative thinking in both reading andwriting. Students are expected to take intoaccount several rhetorical elements in theanalysis of fiction and poetry, and in thecase of argumentative writing, to considerlogos, pathos, and ethos.


CP Junior Year 1

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American Literature & Composition #0262Prerequisite: English 1 & 2Class assumes dexterity in the reading,writing and thinking skills honed fresh-man and sophomore years. Attention to lit-erature in the broader context of Americanculture calls for sophisticated reflection onthe inquiry concerning what is peculiarlyAmerican. Students delve into the defini-tion and development of philosophicalideas, moral propositions, historical theo-ries, and sociological and psychological con-cepts explicit in the writings of essayistsand implicit in writers of imaginative liter-ature. Writing assignments are concomi-tant to these explorations.


H Junior Year 1

Advanced Placement EnglishLanguage & Composition #0213Prerequisite: English 1 & 2Class focuses on reading and writing skillsin analyzing and generating texts. Rheto-ric, style and argument are central to thecourse. Texts examined will be primarilynon-fiction, although students will alsostudy rhetoric, style and argument as theyapply to texts of imaginative literature.Class will feature frequent work with im-promptu essays. Major take-home essayswill be part of the work as well. In devel-oping their composition skills, studentswill work with modes of discourse, such asdefinition, cause and effect, and compare/contrast. They will work on additionalcomposition skills such as sentence com-bining, sentence variety, syntactic manip-ulation and paragraph development.Students will be well prepared to take theCollege Board AP English Language &Composition exam in May.


AP Junior Year 1

IB HL English Lang/Lit 1 #1902Prerequisite: Eng. 1H, AP Lang/Comp,H-F Gifted Academy EnrollmentIB English Literature & Language 1 is thefirst-year class of the two-year higher level(HL) International Baccalaureate (IB)Language A: Language and Literaturecourse, a Group 1 requisite for the IBDiploma Programme. With a primaryfocus on deep reading and extended writ-ing, this course is designed to develop stu-dents’ college-level literacy skills. Per IBrequirements, the literature studied inthis course represents a variety of time pe-riods, geographical regions, and diverseviewpoints. The class content is roughlyequal parts literary study and rhetorical(non-fiction) study. Students who completethis course are prepared to take the APLiterature & Composition exam as well asthe IB HL Language & Literature exam.


IB Junior Year 1

English as a Second Language 3#0604Prerequisite: Enrollment based on screen-ing testThis course, designed for juniors who havebeen identified as Limited English Profi-cient via the state-mandated screeningprocess, fulfills the 10th grade English re-quirement for both H-F and the state ofIllinois. The focus of this class is on learn-ing or reinforcing the fundamentals ofstandard English while preserving stu-dents’ first-language literacy.


AC Junior Year 1

English 4: Seniors will choose one ofthe following courses to complete theirfourth year required English credit.

Contemporary Issues #0120Prerequisite: English 1 & 2 and AmericanLiteratureIn Contemporary Issues, students read,annotate, and analyze fiction and non-fic-tion as they hone the reading, writing, andthinking skills that seniors have workedwith as underclassmen. Students also con-tinue the development of their researchand inquiry skills through the completionof a major research project or paper.Grammar and vocabulary developmentalso continue in more sophisticated fash-ion than prior classes, and writing experi-ences ask students to examine the modernworld and make observations, draw con-clusions, and build arguments.


AC Senior Year 1

Contemporary Literature &Our Heritage #0265Prerequisite: English 1 & 2 and 0213 orAmerican LiteratureCP Contemporary Literature & Our Her-itage hones the reading, writing, andthinking skills that seniors have workedwith as underclassmen. The literatureprogram draws upon fiction and non-fic-tion written by a wide range of voicesamong English-speaking authors (but notlimited to U.S. authors), defining anddramatizing the social, political, and ethi-cal issues of the late 20th and early 21stcenturies. Students will also read selec-tions from earlier literary periods thatcomplement or inform the thinking orstyle of the contemporary literature. Stu-dents will reflect upon and dialogue withthese contemporary voices in a variety ofwriting modes: narrative, expository, andargumentative. The first three weeks ofthe course will include intensive work withthe personal essay required for many col-lege applications. Students will completea formal research paper related to thefocus of the course.


CP Senior Year 1


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Contemporary Literature &Our Heritage #0266Prerequisite: English 1 & 2 and 0213 orAmerican LiteratureHonors Contemporary Literature & OurHeritage hones the more sophisticatedreading, writing, and thinking skills thathave been worked with at the honors levelfreshman, sophomore, and junior years.The literature program draws upon fictionand non-fiction written by a wide range ofvoices among English-speaking authors(but not limited to U.S. authors), definingand dramatizing the social, political, andethical issues of the late 20th and early21st centuries. Students will also read se-lections from earlier literary periods thatcomplement or inform the thinking orstyle of the contemporary literature. Stu-dents will reflect upon and dialogue withthese contemporary voices in a variety ofwriting modes: narrative, expository, andargumentative. Both the choice of textsand writing assignments will reflect thegreater sophistication of skills expected ofhonors students. The first three weeks ofthe course will include intensive work withthe personal essay required for many col-lege applications. Students will completea formal research paper related to thefocus of the course.


H Senior Year 1

Advanced Placement EnglishLiterature & Composition #0210Prerequisite: English 1 & 2 and 0213 orAmerican LiteratureStudents taking Advanced PlacementEnglish Literature & Composition studynovels, drama, and poetry from world lit-erature. The pace of the course is rapidand presumes students have well-devel-oped inferential reading skills and under-standing of important literary devices.They also experiment with different meth-ods of literary interpretation. In conjunc-tion with the development of theirinterpretive skills, students work to im-prove their individual writing styles. Stu-dents write timed essays in class inpreparation for the College Board Ad-vanced Placement Test. Longer out-of-class papers, including a formal researchpaper, are required.


AP Senior Year 1

IB HL English Language &Literature 2 #1903Prerequisite: IB English Language & Lit-erature 1, H-F Gifted Academy Enrollment IB English Literature & Language 2 is thesecond-year class of the two-year class ofthe two-year higher level (HL) Interna-tional Baccalaureate (IB) Language A:Language and Literature course, a Group1 requisite for the IB Diploma Programme.Witha primary focus on deep reading andextended writing, this course is designedto develop students’ college-level literacyskills. Per IB requirements, the literaturestudied in this course represents a varietyof time periods, geographical regions, anddiverse viewpoints. The class content isroughly equal parts literary study andrhetorical (non-fiction) study. Studentswho complete this course are prepared totake the AP Literature & Compositionexam as well as the IB HL Language &Literature exam.


IB Senior Year 1

English as a Second Language 4#0606Prerequisite: Enrollment based on screen-ing testThis course, designed for seniors who havebeen identified as Limited English Profi-cient via the state-mandated screeningprocess, fulfills the 12th grade English re-quirement for both H-F and the state ofIllinois. The focus of this class is on learn-ing or reinforcing the fundamentals ofstandard English while preserving stu-dents’ first-language literacy.


AC Senior Year 1


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English Elective: BROADCASTINGSuggested course sequence

Broadcast Production IIHonors

(one year)

Intro to Broadcast Production, Ethics &

HistoryCollege Prep

(one year)

Journalism ICollege Prep

(one year)

Journalism 1Honors

(one year)

Journalism Seminar IHonors

(one semester)

Broadcast SeminarHonors

(one year) #0128

Journalism Seminar IIHonors

(one semester)

English Elective: JOURNALISMSuggested course sequence

or

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English Elective: DEBATESuggested course sequence

Debate SeminarHonors

(one year)

Introduction to DebateHonors

(one year)

English Elective: ASSORTED OPTIONS

SpeechHonors

(one year)

Film Study & theArt of DigitalFilmmaking

Honors(one year)

Writer’s Workshop:

Creative WritingSeminar


Writer’s Workshop:

Creative WritingSeminar

Honors(one year)

English Throughthe Humanities

Honors(one year)

Levels:FrSoJrSr

Levels:SoJrSr

Levels:JrSr


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English Elective: THEATRE — Suggested course sequence

Introduction to TheatreCollege Prep (one year)

Tech TheatreHonors

(one semester)

Play ProductionHonors

(one semester)

Advanced Acting & PerformanceHonors (one year)

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Playwriting & Directing SeminarHonors (one year)

Theatre Arts SeminarHonors (one year)

or

English Elective Courses:English elective courses are designedto assist students in developing spe-cialized talents and areas of interest.

Broadcast Production, Ethics &History #0130This course is for those who are interestedin an overview of telecommunications, aswell as those who plan to study broadcast-ing in depth. The course begins with the de-velopment and (self/governmental)regulation of broadcasting. Students learnabout the history of mass media, legal rulesand regulations, programming trends andstation formats, media ethics, and advertis-ing. The second semester of the course isdesigned to familiarize students withbroadcast production, including storytellingtechniques, crew operation, equipment op-eration, script preparation, producing, di-recting, and basic production. Laboratorypractice in radio and TV is provided. Thiscourse emphasizes the development ofradio and TV production skills, includingprograms for both radio and TV. Studentsare expected to work after school producingseveral newscasts throughout the year.Students also gain practical experience inactual new writing and editing skills duringclass and after school at our radio station,WHFH, and TV facility, VTV. Satisfactorycompletion of the first semester of course-work is strongly recommended before at-tempting the second semester.



Broadcast Production 2#0126Prerequisite: 0130 and TeacherConsentBroadcast Production 2 is an ad-vanced course dealing strictlywith the production elements ofRadio and Television. Studentsenrolled in this course willspend one semester in RadioProduction and the other in Tel-evision Production. In Radio,each student is responsible for creating a30 minute Radio Documentary that airslive on the school’s radio station. The proj-ect centers around documentary stylewriting, research, interviewing, and pro-ducing a LIVE radio event. Smaller radioprojects will also be completed during thissemester. In the Television semester, stu-dents will learn the advanced techniquesof directing, shooting, and editing in a se-ries of video projects, including commer-cials, news and feature stories, and a shortfilm. The semester culminates with theproduction of a full length music video thatis directed and edited by the students. Stu-dents in Production 2 participate in afterschool newscasts and have numerous out-of-class activities that require lab timeafter school hours. Students must passeach semester’s master project in order tobe eligible to move on in the program.


H So, Jr, Sr Year 1

Broadcast Seminar #0128Prerequisite: 0130, 0126, & TeacherConsentStudents must apply to be part of thisclass and undergo an interview process inwhich the student applies for a certain roleon the staff. Each Broadcast Seminar stu-dent is appointed a staff position on eitherthe VTV or WHFH Radio staff. Studentsare expected to function as a member ofthe station’s operating staff and are re-sponsible for directing their own workloadand for assisting in the evaluation for theirefforts. The class requires condiserableafter-school work which includes beingpart of a live sports crew, filming events,and other duties. Students must be self-sufficient in time management as well asself direction and motivation. Studentsenrolled in this course are expected tohave a thorough understanding of broad-cast regulation and operating practices.


H Jr, Sr Year 1


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0130 Broadcast Production, Ethics and History – CP 1 1 No 9-12

0126 Broadcast Production 2 – H 1 1 Yes 10-12

0128 Broadcast Seminar – H 1 1 Yes 11-12

0137 Introduction to Debate – H 1 1 No 9-12

0141 Debate Seminar – H 1 1 Yes 10-12

0094 Speech – H 1 1 No 9-12

0165 Introduction to Theatre – CP 1 1 No 9-12

0176 Technical Theatre – H .5 .5 Yes 10-12

0190 Play Production – H .5 .5 Yes 10-12

0196 Advanced Acting and Performance – H 1 1 Yes 10-12

01743 Playwriting and Directing Seminar – H 1 1 Yes 11-12

01673 Theatre Arts Seminar -H 1 1 Yes 12

0203 Journalism 1 – CP 1 1 No 9-12

0574 Journalism 1 – H 1 1 No 9-12

0562 Journalism Seminar 1 – H .5 .5 Yes 10-12

0572 Journalism Seminar 2 – H .5 .5 Yes 10-12

0932 Film Study and the Art of Digital Filmmaking –H 1 1 No 9-12

0326 Writer’s Workshop: Creative Writing Seminar - CP 1 1 Yes 10-12

0327 Writer’s Workshop: Creative Writing Seminar - H 1 1 Yes 10-12

0254 Humanities 1 – H 1 1 Yes 11-12

In addition to required courses, students may enroll in English elective offerings or in an additional required course for elective credit. Should students enroll in an ad-ditional English course from the three areas of study at the junior and senior level, they must begin with the first course in the sequence.


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Introduction to Debate #0143This course is designed for the beginningstudent who wishes to gain a solid founda-tion in academic debating. This course willinvolve both lecture/discussion of the skillsnecessary for debate and student partici-pation in practice debates. These skills in-clude how to analyze propositions,improve one’s research techniques, evalu-ate evidence, attack others’ argumentsand defend one’s own, the use of elementsof logic, and work on improving one’s de-bating style. Students are required to reada considerable amount of literature relatedto topics being debated and to participatein several debates during the course ofeach quarter.



Debate Seminar #0141Prerequisite: Intro to DebateDebate Seminar is a full-year co-curricularcourse primarily intended for studentscurrently involved in extra-curricular De-bate Team competition. In this course,students will complete a series of inde-pendent and group-oriented research proj-ects based largely on the current academicyear’s National Forensics League PolicyDebate topic. Students will also partici-pate in in-class debates and receive oraland written criticism from both teachersand fellow students. Explicit instruction indebate and its relationship to rhetoric,writing, and reading will be regularly em-phasized and evaluated.


H So, Jr, Sr Year 1

Speech #0095This course is designed to acquaint thestudent with the principals of the commu-nication process through several unitsincluding competitive forensics, interper-sonal communication (including interview-ing), small group process and publicspeaking (including special occasion). It isa broad-based approach to aid the studentin becoming a more effective communica-tory by applying these principles to real-world situations. Each student will beentered in forensic competition, presentformal speeches in each of the describedunits and be expected to participate inclass evaluations and discussions.



Introduction to Theatre #0165Introduction to Theatre explores the ele-ments of drama through improvisation,theatre games, and introductory theatrevocabulary. In this course, students de-velop the means to express themselvescreatively while building self-confidence,performance skills, and technical theatreknowledge. Beginning with group and in-dividual exercises, students receive a fun-damental understanding of dramaticprinciples. Students will develop skills inacting and scene analysis, as well as beexposed to design and technical theatreelements. Emphasis is placed on the the-atre practitioner’s role in a cooperative en-semble.



Technical Theatre #0176Prerequisite: Intro to TheatreThis is a project-based course in which theskills for producing the technical elementsof a play will be taught. Students areworking on the stage, in the auditoriumand in its shop, and are involved in setconstruction, sound design, lighting, cos-tuming, stage make up and special effects.There are reading assignments in a text-book and some writing assignments. Labhours are recommended outside the class-room each quarter.



Play Production #0190Prerequisite: Intro to TheatreStudents in the second semester continuethe work done during the first semester inTechnical Theatre, at an advanced level inset design and construction, sound design,lighting, costuming, stage make up andspecial effects. This course culminates inthe production of a play. Lab hours are rec-ommended outside the classroom eachquarter.


H So. Jr, Sr Semester .5

Advanced Acting &Performance #0196Prerequisite: Intro to TheatreAdvanced Acting & Performancewill buildon the background established in Intro-duction to Theatre, focusing on creatinghonest, believable characters and situa-tions. Actors will work with scripts of vary-ing lengths to expand their abilities tounderstand and bring to life scenes fromsignificant dramatic literature. In thiscourse, students develop the means to ex-press themselves creatively while buildingself-confidence, acting skills, and analyti-cal skills. Performances require under-standing of aesthetic, physical, and vocalprinciples. Major assignments requirememorization skills. Students in thiscourse discover the interpretive and per-formance skills necessary to coordinate agroup performance. Within the class per-formances, each member of the class par-ticipates in the theatre art process,including auditions, memorization tech-niques, blocking, production concept,script analysis, interpretation and per-formance. This course culminates in a re-quired production outside of school hours.


H So, Jr, Sr Year 1

Playwriting & Directing Seminar#01743Prerequisite: Level 1 and Level 2 TheatreclassesThrough the study and analysis of majordramatic writing, students discover the“thinking” process involved in playwritingand the great ideas and emotions revealedin significant dramatic authors. Studentswill study Historical, ContemporaryAmerican, and World Drama. Composi-tional skills emphasize writing of the ten-minute play, formal analysis, and essaysinvestigating authors’ dramatic tech-niques. Students will study severalmethodologies for play analysis and dis-cuss play conceptualization and directorvision for a production. Students will learnhow to plan for and rehearse a production.Students also will study the effectivenessof an ensemble and other leadership activ-ities and roles in the theatre. The culmi-nating project of the course will be to directa short play written by classmates.


H Jr, Sr Year 1

Theatre Arts Seminar #01673Prerequisite: Level 1, 2, and 3 TheatreclassesTheatre Arts Seminar is the capstonecourse for theatre students who plan topursue undergraduate degrees in theatre.Through an independent study format,under the guidance of an instructor, stu-dents prepare for the application processof auditions and interviews to top theatreprograms across the country. In addition,students develop a plan of study to furtherenhance their theatrical skills through thestudy of such topics as acting theories andstyles, movement techniques, advancedvocal training, playwriting, directing, com-edy, improvisation, and script analysis.The course culminates with a cabaret-style showcase of individual and collabo-rative performances of scenes,monologues, songs, writing, and dance.


H Senior Year 1

Journalism 1 #0203Journalism 1, college prep level, is a year-long course divided into the study of thefundamentals of news, feature, editorial,and sports writing. Students learn theprocess of gathering information, sortingand organizing it, then writing an accu-rate account of the event appropriate forthe story type. Emphasis is placed ondeveloping a clear, precise writing style.Additionally, students learn to developcreative feature articles and explore vari-ous techniques for writing these stories.Editorial writing develops a student’s abil-ity to write editorials in an ethical and re-sponsible manner. Students also learnhow to prepare a dummy (preliminarypage layout) and fit headlines, by-linesand subheads, as well as learn to designnewspaper pages on the computer. Jour-nalsim 1 also provides a basic introductionto photojournalism, social media in jour-nalis and online journalism.



Journalism 1 #0574Journalism 1, honors level, is a course de-signed for students interested in newspa-per journalism and developing their skillsas a writer. The course takes a look at thecontemporary media and explores the eth-ical and responsibility issues inherent inthe press today. Additionally, studentslearn the fundamentals of news, feature,editorial, and sports writing. Copy read-ing, news style and editing will bestressed. Students will create numerousoriginal stories utilizing varied structuresand writing techniques. They researchtopics, interview primary sources anddevelop stories appropriate for the partic-ular story assignment. In addition, stu-dents learn to layout and design pages;they learn to write headlines, captions andcutlines, as well as create graphics for orig-inal page layouts. Students also learn todesign page layouts on the computer.Journalsim 1 also provides a basic intro-duction to photojournalism, social mediain journalis and online journalism.




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Journalism Seminar 1 #0562Prerequisite: Journalism 1 and TeacherConsentJournalism Seminar 1 is designed to be anin-depth application of the theory andskills mastered in the first-year journal-ism course. Students generate, write andedit stories necessary to produce The Voy-ager. In addition to writing articles, stu-dents will design and layout pages for eachedition, as well as meet all production andeditorial deadlines. Motivation, responsi-bility, independence and self-direction areessential characteristics for the studentwho enrolls in this course. Students maybe required to write an in-depth, multiplesource story in which they probe an issueor topic each quarter. In addition to creat-ing the print version of The Voyager, stu-dents are responsible for managingcontent for The Voyager website, shootingand editing video, and selling advertise-ments.



Journalism Seminar 2 #0572Prerequisite: Journalism 1 and TeacherConsentSecond semester journalism seminar is acontinuation of the in-depth study of news-paper writing and design. Students shouldbe proficient in the journalistic skillslearned in the first-year course and refinedin the first semester seminar course. Theemphasis continues to be on self-directionand self-motivation, and students will beexpected to take on more responsibility asthey increase their use of skills. In addi-tion to writing for The Voyager, studentsare required to write one in-depth, multi-ple source story in which they “probe” anissue or topic each quarter. The article isa minimum of 25 column inches and is in-tended to showcase a student’s best cre-ative and journalistic talent. In addition tocreating the print version of The Voyager,students are responsible for managingcontent for The Voyager website, shootingand editing video, and selling advertise-ments.



Film Study & the Art of DigitalFilmmaking #0932Students will study vocabulary, techniqueand history to give them the tools to un-derstand and evaluate films. Essay writ-ing focuses on the analysis of existingfilms. Students complement their under-standing of film with hands-on experi-ences in the production of several films,including scripting, organizing crews,scheduling locations, procuring talent, co-ordinating schedules with equipmentavailability, directing talent, lighting,moving props, instructing technical crewand editing. Students will have the oppor-tunity to use equipment of the industry,take on a variety of roles (director, actor,and editor), and create several profes-sional short films that include audio andvisual effects.



Writer’s Workshop: Creative Writing Seminar #0326Prerequisite: English 1Students in this course will read and cri-tique a variety of literary works andmedia, examining what published authorsaccomplish through particular languagechoices. Students will also compose theirown creative pieces in a variety of genres,including short fiction, poetry, personalmemior, graphic novels and audio/visualdocuments. This course follows a work-shop approach in which students generatematerial and receive teacher and peerfeedback, then revise original work. Aportfolio of student work during the yearwill culminate in selected pieces publishedin EDDA, H-F’s art & literary magazine,as well as other young adult publications.Throughout this process, students willlearn the fundamentals of publishing orig-inal works. In addition to focused writing,students will engage in other activitiesthat enhance creative thinking and honecritical perspectives on their worldthrough contemplation of written, visualand auditory art. Guest speakers and fa-cilitators from the writing and perform-ance community will also inspire studentsto produce meaningful work. This coursediffers from the honors level by the num-ber, length and difficulty of writing assign-ments. Due to the seminar nature of thiscourse, it may be repeated for general elec-tive credit.



Writer’s Workshop:Creative Writing Seminar #0327Prerequisite: English 1Students will read and critique a varietyof literary works and media, examiningwhat published authors accomplishthrough particular language choices. Stu-dents will also compose their own creativepieces in a variety of genres, includingshort fiction, poetry, personal memoir,graphic novels and audio/visual docu-ments. This course follows a workshop ap-proach in which students generatematerial and receive teacher and peerfeedback, then revise their work. A portfo-lio of student work during the year willculminate in selected pieces published inEDDA, H-F’s art & literary magazine, aswell as other young adult publications.Throughout this process, students willlearn the fundamentals of publishing orig-inal works. In addition to focused writing,students will engage in other activitiesthat enhance creative thinking and honecritical perspectives on their worldthrough contemplation of written, visualand auditory art. Guest speakers andfacilitators from the writing and perform-ance community will also inspire students.This course differs from the college preplevel by the number, length and difficultyof writing assignments. Due to the seminarnature of this course, it may be repeated forgeneral elective credit.


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English through the Humanities 1#0254Prerequisite: English 1 & 2This reading and writing course focuses onliterature and culture throughout theworld and their relationship to modernthought. Students will read, learn and an-alyze the history, culture, philosophy, re-ligion, philology, architecture, art, legalsystems, music, drama and mythology ofpeople from the start of civilizationthrough the Renaissance. Art criticism,law codes, scientific data and philosophicalargument account for a significant portionof the non-fiction material presented. Stu-dents are expected to be able to identifyand write about common strands ofthought and universal motifs that bind an-cient civilizations to the present. Assign-ments will require research and includecritical essays, interdisciplinary compar-isons, personal reflections, parody, a vari-ety of creative pieces and a research paper.


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The Homewood-Flossmoor High School FineArts Department believes that the quality ofa student’s life is uniquely enriched by thedevelopment of skills and values learned inthe creation and/or performance of the FineArts. Study of the Fine Arts encourages stu-dents to function on multiple intellectual, an-alytical, thoughtful, and expressive levels.

National Coalition for Core ArtsStandards

Core Visual Art Standards

CREATINGGenerate and conceptualize artistic ideas

and workOrganize and develop artistic ideas andwork

Refine and complete artistic work

PRESENTINGSelect, analyze and interpret artisticwork for

presentationDevelop and refine artistic techniquesand

work for presentationConvey meaning through the presentation of

artistic work

RESPONDINGPerceive and analyze artistic work

Interpret intent and meaning in artistic workApply criteria to evaluate artistic work

CONNECTINGSynthesize and relate knowledge and personal

experiences to make artRelate artistic ideas and works with societal,cultural, and historical context to deepen

understanding

National Coalition for Core ArtsStandards

Core Music Standards

CREATINGImagine: Generate musical ideas for variouspurposes and contextsPlan and Make: Select and develop musicalideas for defined purposes and contextsEvaluate and Refine: Evaluate and refine se-lected musical ideas to create musical work thatmeets appropriate criteriaPresent: Share creative musical work that con-veys intent, demonstrates craftsmanship, andexhibits originality

PERFORMINGSelect: Select varied and musical works to pres-ent based on interest, knowledge, technicalskill, and contextAnalyze: Analyze the structure and context ofvaried musical works and their implications forperformanceInterpret: Develop person interpretations thatconsider creators’ intentRehearse, Evaluate and Refine: Evaluate andrefine personal and ensemble performances,individually or in collaboration with othersPresent: Perform expressively, with appropriateinterpretation and technical accuracy, and in amanner appropriate to the audience andcontext

RESPONDINGSelect: Choose music appropriate for sepcificpurposes and contextsAnalyze: Analyze how the structure and contextof varied musical works informs the responseInterpret: support an interpretation of a musicalwork that reflects the creators’/performers’expressive intentEvaluate: Support personal evaluation of musi-cal works and performances based on analysis,interpretation, and established criteria

CONNECTINGConnect: Synthesize and relate knowledge andpersonal experiences to make music.Connect: Relate musical ideas and works withvaried context to deepen understanding

F I N E A R T SVisual Art , Music & Concerts

Chair : Matt Holdren, 708-335-5640, [email protected]



Fine Arts: VISUAL ART — Suggested course sequence


Fundamentalsof Art & DesignCollege Prep

Yearbook*College Prep(may berepeated)

AP History of ArtAP

Photography ICollege Prep

Graphic Design ICollege Prep

Ceramics &Sculpture 1College Prep /

Honors

Yearbook*College Prep/Honors(may berepeated)

Interactive WebDesignHonors

Photography IICollege Prep /

Honors

Graphic DesignII

College Prep /Honors

Drawing &Painting 1College Prep/Honors

Drawing &Painting 2Honors

Art Concentration*

(for Photo & Design)Honors(may berepeated)

Art Concentration*(for Painting,Drawing & 3D)

Honors(may berepeated)

AP Studio Art*AP

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*Instructor consent is required

Visual communication is part of daily life. A familiarity with the arts is an integral and essential communicative skill that links the human experi-

ence. A comprehensive Visual Arts experience engages the student in meaningful art criticism, aesthetics, history and production.

Process, craftsmanship, exposure and connection to a worldview of art-making promote a standard of quality that enhances the individual’s life.

IB SL Art IB




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Fundamentals of Art & Design#6103Fundamentals of Art & Design is a begin-ning level art course introducing studentsto the basic elements and principles of art.Technical skills are taught through the in-troduction of a variety of media. Studentswill learn to create art pieces such as real-istic drawings, abstract paintings, self por-traits, and three-dimensional sculpture.Art history, the process of critique, and thepresentation of aesthetic issues are alsotaught. All necessary supplies will be is-sued at the beginning of the year. Stu-dents will be held responsible for thesesupplies.



Drawing & Painting 1 #6210Prerequisite: Passing grade in Fundamentals of Art & DesignThis is a second level course. Students arepresented figure, object and spatial draw-ing problems. These challenges are de-signed to expand the student’s knowledgeof the application of the elements and prin-ciples of design. Foundational drawingand painting techniques are introducedand developed. Technical skills learned inthe Fundamentals of Art & Design are re-inforced and expanded by material andtheme development in a sequentialmethod. Focus is on creating a quality artobject and mastering basic drawing andpainting skills. The influence of basic arthistory, critical and aesthetic issues arepresented to the student. Student createdwork from the class may be selected forpublic display. Some additional out of classwork related to research and production isexpected. It is expected that any studiotime missed during the course of the weekwill be made up before or after school dur-ing lab time. Some additional supplies areneeded at the student’s expense.



Drawing & Painting 1 #6212Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or higher inFundamentals of Art & DesignThis is a second level course. Students arepresented figure, object and spatial draw-ing problems. These challenges are de-signed to expand the student’s knowledgeof the application of the elements and prin-ciples of design. Foundational drawingand painting techniques are introducedand developed. Technical skills learned inFundamentals of Art & Design are rein-forced and expanded by material andtheme development in a sequentialmethod. Focus is on creating a quality artobject and mastering basic drawing andpainting skills. The influence of basic arthistory, critical and aesthetic issues arepresented to the student. Student createdwork from the class may be selected forpublic display. Some additional out of classwork related to research and production isexpected. It is expected that any studiotime missed during the course of the weekwill be made up before or after school dur-ing lab time. Some additional supplies areneeded at the student’s expense. Studentswill be required to complete additional re-search, writing, and artwork, beyond thatof Drawing & Painting 1 CP students.Students taking the honors level musthave earned a B or better in Fundamen-tals of Art & Design.


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6103 Fundamentals of Art & Design – CP 1 1 No 9-12

6210 Drawing & Painting 1 – CP 1 1 Yes 10-12

6212 Drawing & Painting 1 – H 1 1 Yes 10-12

6220 Ceramics & Sculpture – CP 1 1 Yes 10-12

6222 Ceramics & Sculpture – H 1 1 Yes 10-12

6232 Drawing & Painting 2 – H 1 1 Yes 11-12

6116 Graphic Design 1 – CP 1 1 No 9-12

6118 Graphic Design 2 – CP 1 1 Yes 10-12

6122 Graphic Design 2 – H 1 1 Yes 10-12

6201 Interactive Web Design – H 1 1 No 9-12

6042 Photography 1 – CP 1 1 No 9-12

6043 Photography 2 – CP 1 1 Yes 10-12

6045 Photography 2 – H 1 1 Yes 10-12

6073 Art Concentration – H 1 1 Yes 11-12

6074 Advanced Placement History of Art – AP 1 1 No 9-12

6081 Advanced Placement Studio Art – AP 1 1 Yes 12

6302 Yearbook – CP 1 1 Yes 10-12

6304 Yearbook – H 1 1 Yes 10-12

1961 IB Ar SLt - IB 1 1 Yes 11-12


Ceramics & Sculpture #6220Prerequisite: Passing grade in Fundamentals of Art & DesignCeramics and Sculpture is an advanced,second-level course. Students learn thebasic terminology of sculpture and apply itthrough a series of hands-on projects inorder to translate compositional problemsthree-dimensionally. Media may includepaper, wire, natural objects, plaster, ce-ramics, metals and jewelry. Students mayalso participate in a student-generated col-laborative project based on the concept ofpublic sculpture. Although the majority ofthe class revolves around art production,history, aesthetic issues and criticism arealso visited regularly.



Ceramics & Sculpture #6222Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or higher inFundamentals of Art & DesignCeramics & Scullpture is an advanced, sec-ond-level course. Students learn the basicterminology of sculpture and apply itthrough a series of hands-on projects totranslate compositional problems three-dimensionally. Media may include paper,wire, natural objects, plaster, ceramics,metals and jewelry. Students may also par-ticipate in a student-generated collabora-tive project based on the concept of publicsculpture. Although the majority of theclass revolves around art production, his-tory, aesthetic issues and criticism are alsovisited regularly. Students will be requiredto complete additional research, writingand artwork, beyond that of Ceramics &Sculpture CP students. Students takingthe honors level must have earned a “B” orbetter in Fundamentals of Art & Design.


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Drawing & Painting 2 #6232Prerequisite: Passing grade in Drawing &Painting 1Drawing & Painting 2 is an advanced,third-level course. Students continue thedrawing/painting skills mastered in Draw-ing & Painting 1. Emphasis is placed onthe use of imagination and on developingoriginal compositions, as well as masteringtechnical skills. Media may include the useof watercolor, acrylic paint, pastel and oilpaint. Although the majority of the classrevolves around art production, history,aesthetic issues and criticism are also vis-ited regularly.


H Jr, Sr Year 1

Graphic Design 1 #6116This is a beginning-level art course intro-ducing students to basic image manipula-tion on the computer, includingillustrations and collage. Students will cre-ate projects such as logos, posters, flyers,magazine layouts, and animations. Soft-ware used will include Adobe Photoshopand, Illustrator. Student work from theclass may be selected for public display.Some additional out of class work relatedto research and production is expected.Any studio time missed during the courseof the week will be expected to be made upbefore or after school during lab time. Stu-dents are required to have an 8GB USBflash drive for class.



Graphic Design 2 #6118Prerequisite: Passing grade in Graphic De-sign 1This is a second-level course, and a contin-uation and expansion upon the skills andsoftware learned in Graphic Design I. Stu-dents are presented with and exposed toreal-life situations typical of those encoun-tered by a professional designer. Studentsuse the elements and principles of art,basic drawing skills, as well as simple dig-ital photography to explore and solve prob-lems and situations presented. Emphasisis placed on the use of imagination and ondeveloping original concepts as well astechnical skills to create professional andsophisticated works of art. Student workfrom the class may be selected for publicdisplay. Some additional out of class workrelated to research and production is ex-pected. It is expected that any studio timemissed during the week will be made upbefore or after school during lab time. Stu-dents are required to have an 8GB USBflash drive for class.



Graphic Design 2 #6122Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or higher inGraphic Design 1This is a second-level course, and a contin-uation and expansion upon the skills andsoftware learned in Graphic Design I. Stu-dents are presented with and exposed toreal-life situations typical of those encoun-tered by a professional graphic designer.Students are to utilize the elements andprinciples of art, basic drawing skills, aswell as simple digital photography to ex-plore and solve problems and situationspresented to them. Emphasis is placed onthe use of imagination and on developingoriginal concepts as well as technical skillsto create professional and sophisticatedworks of graphic art. Student created workfrom the class may be selected for publicdisplay. Some additional out of class workrelated to research and production is ex-pected. It is expected that any studio timemissed during the course of the week willbe made up before or after school duringlab time. Students are required to have an8GB USB flash drive for class. Studentswill be required to complete additional re-search, writing, and artwork beyond thatof Graphic Design II CP students. Stu-dents taking the honors level must haveearned a B or better in Graphic Design 1.


H So, Jr, Sr Year 1

Interactive Web Design #6201Interactive Web Design introduces stu-dents to the basics of web page develop-ment using Html and CSS through AdobeDreamweaver. Students will create multi-ple websites and develop a knowledge baseto construct a personal web page. The ob-jective is for each student to leave with afully functioning personal website. Thiscan be an artist website, or another well-developed, approved website. Studying theprocess of popular social media sites, com-mercial sites, and other modern web pageshelps students discover the full potentialof web design in their future. Tying to-gether the fundamentals of art and designand strategies used by professional design-ers to create successful pages takes theirwebsites beyond coding. As technology ad-vances, having a personal website is greatfor the application process to colleges andcareers. Any makeup work requires afterschool lab attendance. All students musthave a jump drive for this class.



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Photography 1 #6042Photography I acquaints student withbasic camera operations, darkroom proce-dures, processing, and printing techniquesfor black and white film and digital imag-ing. The course introduces student to theaesthetics of photographic image as an artform. The history of photography will alsobe explored in the course. Note: The stu-dent is required to obtain a digitalcamera. Additional supplies areneeded at the student’s expense.



Photography 2 #6043Prerequisite: Passing Grade in Photogra-phy 1This class expands upon the techniquesand processes learned in Photography 1.Students use their prior knowledge of howa camera works as well as darkroom pro-cedures.The course teaches alternativemethods both in and out of the darkroom.Through the photographic print, studentsdevelop compositional skills, presentationskills, and creativity. The ongoing goal foreach student is to work towards the mas-tery of camera and darkroom techniques.Students explore career opportunities inthe field of photography.Computers andPhotoshop are used to develop further theelectronic imaging introduced in Photog-raphy 1. Note: The student is requiredto obtain a digital camera. Additionalsupplies are needed at the student’sexpense.



Photography 2 #6045Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or higher inPhotography 1This is an advanced, second-level coursewhich expands upon the techniques andprocesses learned in Photography 1. Stu-dents use their prior knowledge of how acamera works as well as darkroom proce-dures. The course teaches alternativemethods both in and out of the darkroom.Through the photographic print, studentsdevelop compositional skills, presenta-tional skills, and creativity. The ongoinggoal for each student is to work towardsthe mastery of camera and darkroom tech-niques. Students explore career opportu-nities in the field of photography.Computers and Photoshop software areused to develop further the electronic im-aging introduced in Photography 1. Stu-dent created work from the class may beselected for public display. Some addi-tional out of class work related to researchand production is expected. It is expectedthat any studio time missed during thecourse of the week will be made up beforeor after school during lab time, which isavailable only on a limited basis. For thisreason, absences greatly hinder success inthis class. Students will be required tocomplete additional research, writing, andartwork, beyond that of Photography 2 CPstudents. Students taking the honors levelmust have earned a B or better in Photog-raphy 1. Note: The student is requiredto obtain a digital camera. Additionalsupplies are needed at the student’sexpense.


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Art Concentration #6073Prerequisite: ConsentArt Concentration is an advanced artcourse open to any student who has suc-cessfully earned a letter grade of C orhigher in two sequential courses in the H-F art tract (Fundamentals and Drawing &Painting 1, Graphic Design 1 and GraphicDesign 2, or Photography 1 and Photogra-phy 2), plus Interactive Web Design. Thiscourse is designed to allow the self directedserious art student the ability to explorevarious visual topics and media while cre-ating a body or grouping of related work.Students will be required to produce aminimum of five quality pieces per semes-ter. The influence of basic art history,research, critical and aesthetic issues arepresented to students on a weekly basis.Students are required to meet all projectdeadlines, to participate in class critiques,and to develop an electronic exit portfolio.


H Jr, Sr Year 1

Advanced Placement History of Art #6074The Advanced Placement Art History pro-gram enables highly motivated students todo college level work while still in highschool. This course is designed to preparestudents for the College Board AP Historyof Art examination. In the course, studentsexamine major forms of artistic expressionfrom a variety of cultures beginning withthe prehistoric era and continuing to thepresent. Course activities include viewingof artwork, lecture, independent research,on-site visits of artwork, and critical analy-sis of the topics studied. This courserequires a high level of commitment by thestudent and can result in up to six collegecredit hours for those who performsuccessfully on the Advanced PlacementHistory of Art examination. No prior expe-rience in the history of art or studio art isnecessary for those students who take thecourse. Students who have done well inother courses in the humanities, such ashistory and literature, or in any of the stu-dio arts are especially encouraged to en-roll.


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Advanced Placement StudioArt #6081Prerequisite: Consent & Portfolio PresentationThe Advanced Placement Studio Art pro-gram enables highly motivated students todo college level work in studio art whilestill in high school. Advanced PlacementStudio Art is not based on a written exam-ination: if you participate in the program,you are required to submit a portfolio ofwork for evaluation at the end of theschool year, which may earn you collegecredit. Advanced Placement work does in-volve significantly more time and commit-ment than most high school courses;therefore, the program is intended for stu-dents seriously committed to studying art.Work out of class is assigned each night.Students will need to supply additionalmaterials for their concentration at theirown expense.


AP Seniors Year 1

Yearbook #6302Prerequisite: C” or higher in English, In-structor ConsentStudents learn aspects of yearbook designand production by creating H-F’s year-book. These aspects include but are notlimited to publication design, photojour-nalism, journalistic writing, organiza-tional skills, and teamwork. Students areresponsible for the creation and productionof several two-page layouts. Assignmentsinclude: collecting and taking photo-graphs; conducting interviews; writingcaptions and stories; organizing informa-tion into well-designed layouts; meetingdeadlines; and editing the pages for errorsand misinformation. The class goal is toyield high-quality yearbook pages. Stu-dents learn skills that range from usingcomputer software programs, such asAdobe Photoshop, to using equipmentsuch as both manual and digital cameras.Leadership opportunities are available.This course may be repeated.



Yearbook #6304Prerequisite: “B” or higher in English, 1Year of Yearbook with “B” or higher, In-structor ConsentStudents learn aspects of yearbook designand production by creating H-F’s year-book. These aspects include but are notlimited to publication design, photojour-nalism, journalistic writing, organiza-tional skills, and teamwork. Students areresponsible for the creation and productionof several two-page layouts. Page layoutassignments include: collecting and takingphotographs; conducting interviews; writ-ing captions and stories; organizing infor-mation into well-designed page layouts;meeting deadlines, and editing the pagesfor errors and misinformation. The classgoal is to yield high-quality yearbookpages. Students learn skills that rangefrom using computer software programs,such as Adobe Photoshop, to using equip-ment such as both manual and digitalcameras. Leadership opportunities areavailable. This course may be repeated.


H Jr, Sr Year 1

IB Art SL #1961Prerequisite: H-F Gifted Academy enroll-mentVisual arts continually open up newpossibilities and challenge traditionalboundaries. This is evident both in theway we make art and in the way weunderstand what artists from around theworld do. Theory and practice in visualarts are dynamic and ever-changing, andconnect many areas of study and humanexperience through individual and collab-orative production and interpretation. TheIB Diploma Programme visual arts courseenables students to engage in both practi-cal exploration and artistic production,and in independent contextual, visual andcritical investigation. The course isdesigned to enable students to studyvisual arts in higher education and alsowelcomes those students who seek lifeenrichment through visual arts. Througha variety of teaching approaches, allstudents are encouraged to develop theircreative and critical abilities and toenhance their knowledge, appreciationand enjoyment of visual arts.


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Fine Arts: MUSIC — Course Overview

Viking Male Chorus, Bel Canto ChoirCollege Prep

Woodwind ChoirBrass Choir

Percussion EnsembleCollege Prep

AP Music Theory & CompositionAP

Chamber OrchestraCollege Prep

Concert ChoirCollege Prep / Honors

Wind Ensemble*Honors

Sinfonia Ensemble*Honors

Viking Choir*Honors

Symphonic Band*Honors

Viking Orchestra*Honors

C o - C u r r i c u l a r & E x t r a c u r r i c u l a r E n s e m b l e s

Through Viking Choir:• Barber Shop

Quartet• Beauty Shop

Quartet• Viking Ensemble

Through Band:• Marching

Vikings• Pep Band

• Jazz Ensemble• Pit Orchestra

Through Orchestra:• Jazz Improvisa-

tion• Fiddle & Folk • Symphonic

Strings• Pit Orchestra

IB SL MusicIB


Wind EnsemblePercussion

Percussion EnsembleHonors

The Industry of MusicCollege Prep

Guitar EnsembleCollege Prep

Viking Guitar EnsembleHonors

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Fine Arts: CHORAL

Concert ChoirCollege Prep / Honors

Viking Male ChorusCollege Prep

Viking Choir*Honors

(by audition)

Fine Arts: BAND

Fine Arts: ORCHESTRA

Chamber OrchestraConcert Orchestra

College Prep

Bel Canto ChoirCollege Prep

E x t r a c u r r i c u l a r E n s e m b l e s

Barber Shop Ensemble(by audition)

VikingEnsemble

(by audition & contract)

Beauty Shop Ensemble(by audition)

WoodwindChoir

Concert BandCollege Prep

Brass ChoirConcert BandCollege Prep

Wind Ensemble*Concert Orches-tra Winds &PercussionHonors

Symphonic Band*H-F Symphony

Orchestra Winds &PercussionHonors

Percussion EnsembleConcert BandCollege Prep

Wind EnsembleHonors

Symphonic BandHonors

C o - C u r r i c u l a r & E x t r a c u r r i c u l a r E n s e m b l e s

Pep Band(Required for all Band

students)

Marching Vikings(Required for all Band

students)

Jazz Ensemble(by audition)

Sinfonia EnsemblePhilharmonic Orchestra

Honors(1st-4th year strings by audition)

Viking OrchestraSymphony Orchestra

Honors(2nd-4th year strings by audition)

E x t r a c u r r i c u l a r E n s e m b l e s

Jazz ImprovEnsemble(by interest)

SymphonicStrings

from Viking Orchestra

(by audition &contract)

Pit Orchestraincl. Band &Orchestra

(by invitation &interest)

Fiddle FolkEnsemble(by interest)



Guitar Ensemble#6320Prerequisite: None. Guitar Ensemble is alab class for studentsof all levels of playingability who are inter-ested in developingskills on the guitar.

Students learn the fundamentals of clas-sical guitar playing, including technicaldevelopment, aural skills, music and tab-lature reading, and rudimentary theory.These fundamentals may be applied to ad-ditional musical styles, including rock,jazz, blues, and folk. Instruction empha-sizes beginning guitar technique, with op-portunities to challenge those studentshaving higher skill levels. Opportunity isgiven for students to perform in small en-sembles and as soloists. Performanceseach semester outside of class time are arequired part of the class, and attendanceat these performances is required. Anacoustic guitar is required for class andhome practice. Students not having accessto an acoustic guitar will have the optionof renting an instrument. In the event ofover-enrollment, upper-class studentswithout any prior H-F music class enroll-ment will be given preference.



Viking Guitar Ensemble #6322Prerequisite: Audition w/Director & Dept.Concent Viking Guitar Ensemble continues theobjectives of Guitar Ensemble by furtherdeveloping students’ musicianship, bothindividually and in a group setting. Class-work includes training in both technicalskills and overall musicianship on theinstrument. The musical literature for theclass will emphasize music from theRenaissance, Romantic and Baroque peri-ods, and Classical, Jazz Idioms and Mod-ern Guitar styles. The ensemble willperform several concerts each year, includ-ing String Orchestra Concerts, WinterConcerts, Spring Concert and GuitarShowcase. All these performances — whileoutside of school hours — are consideredcourse requirements and participation isexpected. Students will also have the op-portunity to perform in small ensembles,as soloists, as members of the musical pitorchestra, Jazz Ensemble, and as a repre-sentative of the school in district and stateactivities. String students must auditionto be placed in Viking Guitar Ensemble;entering freshmen and upper class stringplayers not auditioning for the music di-rector will be placed in Guitar Ensemble.Upon completion of this course, studentsmay audition for Viking Guitar Ensemble.



The Industry of Music #6324Prerequisite: Interest in Music/MusicBusinessThe Industry of Music is a project-basedclass that focuses on the recorded musicindustry. Students create their own inde-pendent music labels and are in charge ofmanaging the career of a recording artist.Students learn how to use digital audioworkstations (DAWs), sound boards, Pho-toshop, Final Cut Pro, basic camera func-tions and, most importantly, the art ofrecording live sound. With this knowledge,students take different roles within the in-dependent labels. From A&R, creativeservices, promotion and sound engineer,these student-created student-led labelsproduce content that one would find in theprofessional world. Cover songs, originalsongs, social media management, radioplay, live events, music videos and moreare created/managed by students. Stu-dents also study copyright law and musicbusiness fundamentals: royalties, licens-ing and distribution. Students need nothave a musical background, but musthave a strong interest in learning aboutrecorded sound. Students will have astronger understanding of what it takes tobe successful in the music business, whilealso learning that you don’t need to be amusician in order to have a career inmusic.LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDIT



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6320 Guitar Ensemble – CP 1 1 No 9-12

6322 Viking Guitar Ensemble - H 1 1 Yes 9-12

6324 The Industry of Music – CP 1 1 No 9-12

6334 Woodwind Choir – CP 1 1 Yes 9-12

6333 Brass Choir – CP 1 1 Yes 9-12

6341 Percussion Ensemble – CP 1 1 Yes 9-12

6343 Wind Ensemble – H 1 1 Yes 9-12

6352 Symphonic Band – H 1 1 Yes 10-12

6372 Viking Male Chorus – CP 1 1 No 9-12

6382 Bel Canto Choir – CP 1 1 No 9-12

6392 Concert Choir – CP 1 1 Yes 10-12

6394 Concert Choir – H 1 1 Yes 10-12

6412 Viking Choir – H 1 1 Yes 10-12

6442 Chamber Orchestra – CP 1 1 Yes 9-12

6446 Sinfonia Ensemble – H 1 1 Yes 9-12

6452 Viking Orchestra – H 1 1 Yes 10-12

6512 AP Music Theory and Composition – AP 1 1 Yes 10-12

1960 IB Music SL - IB 1 1 Yes 11-12

Music expresses feelings in ways unique to music among all of the arts and between all other forms of knowing. Aestheticians say that music is analogous with life -the feelings it expresses are those of life experiences. We believe that students engaged in studying, listening to and making music have unique and essential op-portunities for enriching their lives through the development of skills and values used in creating, performing and listening to music.

Music is a performing art. A performance before an audience provides a very tangible goal for rehearsal instruction. The challenge and discipline of creating andrefining music is more keenly felt when the culmination is a public performance. Not only is the performance a means of both individual and group evaluation, it isalso a maturing educational experience for each performer.


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Woodwind Choir #6334Prerequisite: Instrumental training onwoodwind instrumentWoodwind Choir is an instrumental en-semble for musicians who have had previ-ous band experience and are interested infurther developing their technical and mu-sical ability on a woodwind instrument.Emphasis is placed on woodwind funda-mentals for chamber and large ensemblemusic performance, including total con-cepts, technical skills, aural skills, re-hearsal skills and rudimentary musictheory. In addition to several formal con-certs, members are required to perform aspart of the Marching Band, school/commu-nity performances and sectional re-hearsals. Attendance at these functionswhen scheduled outside of school hours isa course requirement. Members of theWoodwind Choir combine with musiciansfrom the Brass Choir and Percussion En-semble to form the Concert Band for largeensemble performances. Members of theConcert Band combine with the ChamberOrchestra string players to form the Con-cert Orchestra. Members of the WoodwindChoir have the opportunity to participatein a variety of district-, state-, and college-sponsored music festivals, concerts andworkshops. Freshmen/transfer woodwindplayers not auditioning for the directorwill be placed in this course. Upon comple-tion of the course, students may auditionfor Wind Ensemble or Symphonic Band.



Brass Choir #6333Prerequisite: Instrumental training onbrass instrumentBrass Choir is an instrumental ensemblefor musicians who have had previous bandexperience and are interested in furtherdeveloping their ability on a brass instru-ment. Emphasis is placed on brass instru-ment fundamentals for chamber and largeensemble music performance, includingtonal concepts, technical skills, auralskills, rehearsal skills and rudimentarymusic theory. In addition to several formalconcerts, members are required to performas part of the Marching Band, variousschool/community performances, and sec-tional rehearsals. Attendance at thesefunctions when scheduled outside of schoolhours is a course requirement. Members ofBrass Choir combine with musicians fromthe Woodwind Choir and Percussion En-semble to form the Concert Band for largeensemble performances and combine withthe Chamber Orchestra string players toform the Concert Orchestra. Members ofBrass Choir have the opportunity to par-ticipate in a variety of district, state, andcollege sponsored music festivals, concerts,and workshops. All freshman/transferbrass players not auditioning for the direc-tor will be placed in this course. Upon com-pletion of the course, students mayaudition for Wind Ensemble or SymphonicBand.



Percussion Ensemble #6341,6343, 6353Prerequisite: Instrumental training on per-cussion instrumentsPercussion Ensemble is an instrumentalensemble for percussionists who have hadprevious band experience and are inter-ested in further developing their technicaland musical ability in the percussive arts.Emphasis is placed on the fundamentalsof comprehensive percussion performance(snare drum, timpani, keyboards anddrum set), including tonal concepts, tech-nical skills, aural skills, rehearsal skillsand rudimentary music theory. In addi-tion to several formal concerts, membersare required to perform as part of theMarching Band, various school/commu-nity performances, and sectional re-hearsals. Attendance at these functionswhen scheduled outside of school hours isa course requirement. Members of Percus-sion Ensemble combine with musiciansfrom the Woodwind and Brass Choirs(Concert Band), Wind Ensemble and Sym-

phonic Band, and with string ensemblesto form the Concert Orchestra, Philhar-monic Orchestra and H-F Symphony Or-chestra for large ensemble performances.In addition, members of Percussion En-semble have the opportunity to participatein a variety of co-curricular music ensem-bles and activities. All levels of percussionensemble do meet simultaneously. By au-dition, members are divided into ConcertBand (CP), Wind Ensemble (Honors), andSymphonic Band (Honors). Allfreshman/transfer percussionists not au-ditioning for the director will be placed inthe CP level of Percussion Ensemble Con-cert Band (CP). Upon completion of thecourse, students may audition for WindEnsemble or Symphonic Band (Honors).


CP, H Fr, So, Jr, Sr Year 1

Wind Ensemble#6344Prerequisite: Audi-tion w/DirectorWind Ensemble con-tinues the objectivesof Woodwind Choirand Brass Choir(Concert Band), byfurther developing

the student’s technical, musical and en-semble skills. Selection of woodwind,brass, and percussion players is by audi-tion only. Wind Ensemble is an Honorslevel course. Emphasis is on training mu-sicians to meet advanced standards of ex-cellence in performing wing bandliterature. In addition to several formalconcerts, members are required to performas part of the Viking Marching Band, var-ious school/community performances andsectional rehearsals. Attendance at thesefunctions when scheduled outside of schoolhours is a course requirement. Members ofWind Ensemble combine with the SinfoniaEnsemble string players to form the Phil-harmonic Orchestra. In addition, membersof Wind Ensemble have the opportunity toparticipate in a variety of district, state,and college sponsored music festivals, con-certs and workshops. Band students mustaudition to be placed in Wind Ensemble;entering freshmen and upper class playersnot auditioning for the music director willbe placed in Woodwind Choir and BrassChoir (Concert Band). Upon completion ofthe course, students may audition forSymphonic Band.



Symphonic Band #6352Prerequisite: Audition w/Director & Dept.ConsentSymphonic Band is an honors level instru-mental ensemble, which concentrates onthe analysis and performance of the high-est quality musical repertoire for windsand percussion. This is the top-rated bandclass in the school. Admission is by audi-tion only. To be eligible to audition forSymphonic Band, a student must fulfillthe following: 1) a minimum of one year inan H-F band class; or 2) transfer from an-other high school where the student wasin the top-rated band class or was sched-uled for the top-rated band class. Instruc-tion includes advanced perceptual, auraland technical skills for woodwind, brassand percussion instrumentalists; musictheory; historical concepts; research; andconducting. The pace is rapid, and the de-gree of difficulty is greater for SymphonicBand than for other bland classes. Sym-phonic Band performs concerts, and mem-bers are required to perform as part of theMarching Band, various school/commu-nity performances and sectional re-hearsals. In addition to formal concerts,Symphonic Band makes special record-ings, television appearances, and upon oc-casion performs with internationalclinicians and stars. Attendance at thesefunctions when scheduled outside of schoolhours is a course requirement. Members ofSymphonic Band combine with the VikingOrchestra string players to form the H-FSymphony Orchestra. In addition, mem-bers of Symphonic Band have the oppor-tunity to participate in a variety ofdistrict-, state- and college-sponsored hon-ors-level music festivals, concerts andworkshops.


H So, Jr, Sr Year 1

Viking Male Chorus #6372This chorus is open to any male in highschool who wishes to sing the traditionalmale chorus literature. All freshmanmales who enroll in vocal music are placedin this chorus. Performances are given atleast three times a year in association withother choral groups. Performances, whileoutside of class hours, are considered apart of course requirements and atten-dance is expected. Educational emphasisis on vocal development, musicianship,musicality and self-direction. The VikingMale Chorus performs literature of all mu-sical styles, periods and levels of difficulty,in unison, two, three and four parts. Themusic for all occasions is performed frommemory. Ensembles, solos and other spe-cial opportunities may be given to espe-cially talented members of the chorus.



Bel Canto Choir #6382This choral group is open to any highschool female who has no previous experi-ence in a high school choral group. Allfreshman females who enroll in vocalmusic are placed in this chorus. Bel CantoChoir may be elected as many times as astudent wishes to take it. At least threeperformances are presented each year anda wide variety of music of all styles and pe-riods is presented. Performances, whileoutside of class hours, are considered apart of course requirements and atten-dance is expected. Two, three and fourpart music is performed from memory atconcerts. Educational emphasis is placedon vocal development, musicianship, mu-sicality and self-direction.



Concert Choir #6392Prerequisite: Ability to match pitch & carrytune; 1 yr. choral or instrumental, or 1 yr.private voice lessons recommended but notmandatoryConcert Choir continues the objectives ofViking Male Chorus and Bel Canto Choirby further developing the student’s musi-cianship both individually and in a group.This choir prepares students for entranceinto Viking Choir. Three major perform-ances per year include Music Departmenton Parade Concert and Winter ChoralConcert, which are in combination withother choral groups, and a spring concertSongtime with Viking Male Chorus andBel Canto Choir. Performances, while out-side of class hours, are considered a partof course requirements and attendance isexpected. Emphasis is on training singersto meet advanced standards of excellencein singing choral literature. Ensembles,solos and other special opportunities maybe given to especially talented members ofthe chorus.



Concert Choir #6394Prerequisite: Same as CP, plus Auditionw/Director & Dept. ConsentConcert Choir continues the objectives ofViking Male Chorus and Bel Canto by fur-ther developing the student’s musician-ship both individually and in a group.Three major performances per year in-clude Music Department on Parade andWinter Choral Concert, which are in com-bination with other choral groups, and aspring concert with Viking Male Chorusand Bel Canto Choir. Performances, whileoutside of class hours, are considered apart of course requirements; attendance isexpected. Emphasis is on training singersto meet advanced standards of excellencein singing choral literature. Ensembles,solos, and other special opportunities maybe given to especially talented members.Students enrolled at the honors level willbe working toward passing an audition forViking Choir by the end of the year. Thesestudents will be expected to do written cri-tiques of self performances and perform-ances of others. Students will be expectedto know, be able to perform, and write allmajor and minor scales, as well as primaryharmony structures. Students are ex-pected to prepare ensemble performancesfor Solo/Ensemble Festivals, showing ahigh degree of independent musical judg-ment and sensitivity.


H So, Jr, Sr Year 1


F I N E A R T S

Viking Choir #6412Prerequisite: Audition w/Director & Dept.ConsentThis is the top-rated choral group in theschool, numbering up to 100 voices. Ad-mission is by audition. To be eligible to au-dition for Viking Choir, students mustfulfill the following requirements: 1) atleast one year in an H-F choral group; or2) one year in orchestra or band; or 3)transfer from another high school wherethe student was enrolled in the top-ratedmixed chorus, or was scheduled for the toprated choir. Viking Choir performs litera-ture of all musical styles, periods and lev-els of difficulty. Viking Choir performspublicly, makes special recordings, televi-sion appearances, and, upon occasion, per-forms with international recording stars.Performances, while outside of class hours,are considered a part of course require-ments and attendance is expected. Thepace is rapid and the degree of difficulty isgreater for Viking Choir than for otherchoral groups.


H So, Jr, Sr Year 1

Chamber Orchestra #6442Prerequisite: Previous training on stringinstrumentStudents in Chamber Orchestra developindividual and ensemble musicianshipskills A continued study of historical andtheoretical concepts applies. The orchestraperforms sever times per year and oftenplays combined concerts with membersfrom the H-F Band program. All perform-ances outside school hours are consideredpart of the course requirement. Opportu-nities are available for students to performin small ensembles or as members of thepit orchestra.



Sinfonia Ensemble #6446Prerequisite: Audition w/Director & Dept.ConsentSinfonia Ensemble continues the objec-tives of Chamber Orchestra by expandingstudents’ individual and ensemble musi-cianship skills. Classwork includes train-ing in both technical skills and overallmusicianship. Sinfonia Ensemble com-bines at various times for performanceswith the Chamber and Viking Orchestras,and combines with musicians in WindEnsemble to form the PhilharmonicOrchestra. Musical literature studied em-phasizes music from the Baroque, Classi-cal and Jazz idioms. Sinfonia Ensembleperforms several concerts each year, in-cluding string orchestra concerts and fullorchestra concerts. All of these perform-ances, while outside of the school hours,are considered part of the course require-ments and attendance is expected.Students have the opportunity to performin small ensembles, as soloists, as mem-bers of the musical pit orchestra, and as arepresentative of the school in district andstate activities. String students mustaudition to be placed in Sinfonia Ensem-ble: entering freshmen and upper classstring players not auditioning for themusic director will be placed in ChamberOrchestra. Upon completion of this course,students may audition for Viking Orches-tra.



Viking Orchestra #6452Prerequisite: Audition w/Director & Dept.ConsentViking Orchestra is the most advanced or-chestral ensemble offered at H-F. Stu-dents develop their technical skills as wellas the tools necessary for musical leader-ship. A continued study of advanced his-torical and theoretical concepts applies.College-level repertoire is studied at a rig-orous and fast pace. The orchestra per-forms several times per year and oftenplays combined concerts with membersfrom the H-F Band program. All perform-ances outside of school hours are consid-ered part of the course requirement.Opportunities are available for students toperform in small ensembles or as membersof the pit orchestra. Members of the extra-curricular group, Symphonic Strings, areselected from this particular ensemble.


H So, Jr, Sr Year 1

AP Music Theory & Composition#6512Prerequisite: Some musical experienceThis course is designed for students withprior experience in choral, instrumental,guitar or piano music. This course is de-signed to prepare students for the admin-istration of the Advanced Placement MusicTheory exam. Beginning with a review ofthe fundamentals of music theory, thecourse then includes units on the construc-tion and function of scales and chords,major and minor modes, the application ofrhythms, the creation of melodic lines, useof cadences, and the essentials of partwriting in both instrumental and choralmusic. Course activities include computer-assisted projects in arranging and originalcomposition, as well as computer and classtutorials in ear training and sight-singing.This course also offers a foundation forthose seriously considering further musi-cal pursuits at the college or semi-profes-sional level.


AP So, Jr, Sr Year 1

IB Music SL #1960Prerequisite: Enrollment in H-F GiftedAcademyThe IB Diploma Programme standardlevel music course seeks to develop stu-dents’ knowledge and potential as musi-cians, both personally and collaboratively.IB Diploma Programme music studentsare required to study musical perceptionand actively listen to a wide range of musicfrom different parts of the world, musicalcultures and time periods. They also de-velop aural perception and understandingof music by learning about musical ele-ments, including form and structure, no-tations, musical terminology and context.Through the course of study, students be-come aware of how musicians work andcommunicate. The course also seeks to en-courage students to enjoy lifelong engage-ment with the arts, explore and value thediversity of the arts across time, place andcultures, express ideas with confidenceand competence, develop perceptial andanalytical skills, and develop their knowl-edge and potential as musicians.


IB Seniors Year 1

F I N E A R T S



N O T E S


H - F H I G H S C H O O LM A T H E M A T I C S

D E P A R T M E N T2 0 1 6 - 2 0 1 7


The Mathematics Department of Home-wood-Flossmoor High School strongly be-lieves that all students should have theopportunity to learn mathematical con-cepts and skills necessary to preparethem for any post secondary experience.It is our expectation that students willreach their highest level of mathematicsby utilizing critical thinking skills,engaging in exploration and discoveryactivites, and solving complex problems.To accomplish this, teachers will imple-ment various learning strategies andtechniques, employ technology, and eval-uate student progress using multipleforms of assessment.

PROGRAM GOALSStudents will...

• Increase their ability to visualize, describe, and analyze situations inmathematical terms

• Utilize a variety of learning strategies

• Employ technology to increase their ability to solve mathematical challenges

• Demonstrate their learning through multiple forms of assessment

COURSE GOALS - Standards forMathematical PracticeStudents will...

• Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them

• Reason abstractly and quantitatively

• Construct viable arguments and critque the reasoning of others

• Model with mathematics

• Use appropriate tools strategically

• Attend to precision

• Look for and make use of structure

• Look for and express regularity in repeated reasoning

M A T H E M A T I C SChair : Lynn Scanlon, 708-335-5710, l [email protected]



MATHEMATICS — Course sequence

Core Courses


Algebra I

HonorsCollege PrepDouble BlockAcademic CoreExtended CP

Calculus

IB HL Math 1 ABAP-AB

IB HL Math 1 BCAP-BC

Geometry

HonorsCollege PrepDouble BlockAcademic Core

Algebra II /Trigonometry

HonorsCollege PrepDouble BlockAcademic Core

Pre-Calculus

HonorsCollege PrepPrinciples CP

NOTE : Based on c la s s pe r fo rmance , sequences may be a l t e red .

AP StatisticsAP

AdvancedMath Topics

IB HL Math 2AP-weighted

Introduction toComputer ScienceHonors

AP ComputerScienceAP

AdvancedComputer ScienceHonors

Electives


M A T H E M A T I C S

Algebra 1 #3141Prerequisite: Recommendation.The course focuses on the fundamentalproperties of real numbers, linear equa-tions and inequalities, functions andgraphs, systems of linear equations, expo-nents, operations with polynomials, quad-ratic equations, and radical expressionsand equations. Elementary probabilityand statistics are also introduced. Thecourse concentrates on developing skills innote-making, reading of the text, andusing the graphing calculator. A graphing calculator is required: TI-83,TI-83+, TI-84, or TI-84+.


AC Freshmen Year 1

Algebra 1 Double Block #3201Prerequisite: RecommendationThis class follows the same curriculum asAlgebra I CP. Students receive two periodsof instruction. The course focuses on thefundamental properties of real numbers,linear equations and inequalities, functionsand graphs (linear, absolute value, expo-nential and quadratic), linear regression,systems of linear equations, exponents, op-erations with polynomials, quadratic equa-tions, and radical expressions andequations. Elementary probability and sta-tistics are introduced. The course concen-trates on developing skills in note-making,text reading, and using graphing calcula-tors. A graphing calculator is required: TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84, or TI-84+.


CP Freshmen Year 2 (Algebra 1 and Math Elective)

Extended Algebra 1 #3208Prerequisite: RecommendationStudents lacking 2nd semester Algebra ICP credit are required to enroll in thiscourse. The course focuses on the funda-mental properties of real numbers, linearequations and inequalities, with a specialemphasis on functions and graphs, sys-tems of linear equations, operations withpolynomials, exponents, rational algebraicexpressions, and radical expressions and equations. This course concentrates onstrengthening pre-algebra skills, note-tak-ing, reading of the text and using thegraphing calculator. A graphing calculatoris required: TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84, or TI-84+.


CP So, Jr, Sr Year 1(.5 Algebra 1.5 Math Elective)


3141 Algebra I – AC 1 1 Yes 9 - 10

3161 Geometry – AC 1 1 Yes 10 – 12

3201 Algebra I Double Block - CP 1 2 Yes 9

3208 Extended Algebra –CP 1 1 Yes 10 – 12

3210 Algebra 1 – CP 1 1 Yes 9 – 12

3220 Geometry – CP 1 1 Yes 9 – 12

3225 Geometry Double Block – CP 1 2 Yes 10 – 11

3226 Algebra II/Trigonometry – AC 1 1 Yes 11 – 12

3230 Algebra II/Trigonometry Double Block - CP 1 2 Yes 11 – 12

3231 Algebra II/Trigonometry – CP 1 1 Yes 9 – 12

3235 Principles of Pre-Calculus – CP 1 1 Yes 11 – 12

3241 Pre-Calculus – CP 1 1 Yes 9 – 12

3300 Algebra 1 – H 1 1 Yes 9

3310 Geometry – H 1 1 Yes 9 – 10

3321 Algebra II/Trigonometry – H 1 1 Yes 9 – 11

3331 Pre-Calculus – H 1 1 Yes 9 – 12

3334 AP Statistics - AP 1 1 Yes 10 – 12

3336 AP Calculus AB – AP 1 1 Yes 10 – 12

3341 AP Calculus BC - AP 1 1 Yes 10 – 12

1934 IB HL Math 1 Calculus AB - IB 1 1 Yes 11

1932 IB HL Math 1 Calculus BC – IB 1 1 Yes 11

3352 Advanced Math Topics - AP-weighted 1 1 Yes 11 – 12

1933 IB HL Math 2 - IB 1 1 Yes 12

3391 Introduction to Computer Science – H 1 1 Yes 9 – 12

3499 AP Computer Science Using JAVA – AP 1 1 Yes 9 – 12

3500 Advanced Computer Science – H 1 1 Yes 10 – 12

NOTES:1. The study of mathematics is cumulative. Therefore, success in mathematics depends on commitment to regular and consistent study.2. Credit must be earned in both semesters of a full-year course before taking the next course in the series. 3. Due to increased use of technology in mathematics, all students must have a graphing calculator. A TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84, or TI-84+ is required.4. Only after careful consideration by the student, parent, teacher and counselor, should a change be made to a different level.

Also, once a student has enrolled in a particular level, there is no guarantee that the student will be able to change levels at a later date.5. The minimum requirement for graduation is successful completion of Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2/Trigonometry.6. Prerequisites can be met with department chair consent in some cases.7. Honors math at H-F is rigorous and fast-paced. Students at this level should be highly motivated, be able to work independently, and

complete all assignments on time.8. Students must be enrolled in a mathematics class through their junior year.


Algebra 1 #3210Prerequisite: RecommendationThe course focuses on the fundamentalproperties of real numbers, linear equa-tions and inequalities, functions andgraphs (linear, absolute value, exponentialand quadratic), linear regression, systemsof linear equations, exponents, operationswith polynomials, quadratic equations,and radical expressions and equations. El-ementary probability and statistics arealso introduced. The course concentrateson developing skills in note-making, read-ing of the text, and using the graphing cal-culator. A graphing calculator is required:TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84, or TI-84+.


CP Freshmen Year 1

Algebra 1 #3300Prerequisite: RecommendationAlgebra I Honors is extremely rigorousand fast-paced. Students will study, indepth, intermediate algebra and shouldhave a strong algebra background. Thiscourse covers all the topics covered inAlgebra 1 CP, but in greater depth. Addi-tional topics consist of rational expressionsand equations . A graphing calculator isrequired: TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84, or TI-84+.


H Freshmen Year 1

Geometry #3161Prerequisite: 2 semesters of Algebra 1 AC;RecommendationGeometry focuses on fundamental conceptsof Euclidean geometry and the develop-ment of an axiomatic system using deduc-tive reasoning. Special attention is givento the concepts of congruence, similarity,area, volume, perpendicularity, paral-lelism, and coordinate geometry. Proper-ties of lines, angles, triangles,quadrilaterals, circles and right triangletrigonometry are also studied. The courseconcentrates on continuing the develop-ment of skills in note-making, reading ofthe text, and using the graphing calcula-tor. A graphing calculator is required: TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84, or TI-84+.


AC So, Jr, Sr Year 1

Geometry Double Block #3225Prerequisite: 2 semesters of Algebra 1 CPThis class follows the same curriculum asGeometry CP. Students receive two peri-ods of instruction. The course focuses onfundamental concepts of Euclidean geom-etry and the development of an axiomaticsystem using deductive reasoning. Specialattention is given to the concepts of con-gruence, similarity, area, volume, perpen-dicularity, parallelism, and coordinategeometry. Properties of lines, angles, tri-angles, quadrilaterals, circles and righttriangle trigonometry are also studied.The course concentrates on continuing thedevelopment of skills in note-making, textreading, and using graphing calculators. Agraphing calculator is required, preferableTI-83, TI-83+, TI-84, or TI-84+.


CP So, Jr Year 2(Geometry and Math Elective)

Geometry #3220Prerequisite: 2 semesters of Algebra 1 CPThis course focuses on fundamental con-cepts of Euclidean geometry and the devel-opment of an axiomatic system usingdeductive reasoning. Special attentions isgiven to the concepts of congruence, simi-larity, area, volume, perpendicularity, par-allelism, and coordinate geometry.Properties of lines, angles, triangles,quadrilaterals, circles and right triangletrigonometry are also studied. The courseconcentrates on continuing the develop-ment of skills in note-making, reading ofthe text, and using the graphing calcula-tor. A graphing calculator is required,preferable TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84, or TI-84+.



Geometry #3310Prerequisite: 2 semesters of Algebra 1 H orTeacher RecommendationThis course is extremely rigorous and fast-paced. Students should have a very strongalgebra background. Also, students shouldbe highly motivated and be able to workindependently. This course covers all thetopics of Geometry CP, but in greaterdepth. More emphasis is placed upon pre-cision in language, proofs by direct and in-direct methods and algebraic techniques.Additional topics include three-dimen-sional geometry and three-dimensional co-ordinate systems. A graphing calculator isrequired: TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84, or TI-84+.


H Fr, So Year 1

Algebra II/Trigonometry #3226Prerequisite: Algebra 1 AC, Geometry AC,or RecommendationEmphasizing real-world applications andassociated graphical analysis, topics in-clude operations on real numbers andvariables, solving equations, graphing,polynomials, functions, complex numberssystems of equations, rational expressions,exponential and logarithmic functions,probability and statistics, and trigonome-try. The course concentrates on continuingthe development of skills in note-making,reading of the text, and using the graphingcalculator. A graphing calculator is re-quired: TI-83+, TI-84, or TI-84+.


AC Jr, Sr Year 1

Algebra II/Trigonometry DoubleBlock #3230Prerequisite: 2 semesters of Geometry CPThis class follows the same curriculum asAlgebra II/Trigonometry CP. Students re-ceive two periods of instruction. Thiscourse expands the material studied inAlgebra 1 CP and Geometry CP, emphasiz-ing real world applications and associatedgraphical analysis. Topics studied includeoperations on real numbers and variables,solving equations, graphing, polynomials,functions, complex numbers, matrices,systems of equations, rational expressions,exponential and logarithmic functions,probability and statistics, and trigonome-try. A graphing calculator is required: TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84, or TI-84+.


CP Jr, Sr Year 2

Algebra II/Trigonometry #3231Prerequisite: 2 semesters of Geometry CPThis course expands the material studiedin Algebra 1 CP and Geometry CP, empha-sizing real world applications and associ-ated graphical analysis. Topics studiedinclude operations on real numbers andvariables, solving equations, graphing,polynomials, functions, complex numbers,matrices, systems of equations, rationalexpressions, exponential and logarithmicfunctions, probability and statistics, andtrigonometry. A graphing calculator is re-quired: TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84, or TI-84+.




Algebra II/Trigonometry #3321Prerequisite: 2 semesters of Geometry H orTeacher RecommendationThis course is extremely rigorous and fast-paced. Students should have a very strongalgebra and geometry background. Also,students should be highly motivated andbe able to work independently. This coursecovers all the topics of AlgebraII/Trigonometry CP, but in greater depth.Additional topics include trigonometry, ra-tional functions, theory of equations,counting techniques and probability. Agraphing calculator is required: TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84, or TI-84+.


H Fr, So, Jr Year 1

Principles of Pre-Calculus #3235Prerequisite: 2 semesters of AlgebraII/Trig CPThis course is designed for students whowould like to strengthen their Algebra II/Trigonometry knowledge base before en-rolling in a college course. Topics includefunctions (linear, quadratic, absolutevalue, square root, and cubic) and theirgraphs, trigonometric functions, polyno-mial functions, rational functions, mathe-matical inductions, arithmetic sequencesand series, and geometric sequences andseries. A graphing calculator is required:TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84, TI-84+.


CP Jr, Sr Year 1

Pre-Calculus #3241Prerequisite: 2 semesters of AlgebraII/Trig CP.This course is intended for students whohave a strong algebra and trigonometrybackground. Topics include trigonometricfunctions and their inverses, trigonometricidentities, graphs of trigonometric func-tions, polar coordinates, polynomial func-tions, rational functions, combinations andpermutation, theory of equations, arith-metic and geometric progressions, mathe-matical induction, and parametricequations. This course prepares studentsto take AP Calculus AB or a college calcu-lus course. A graphing calculator is re-quired: TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84, TI-84+.



Pre-Calculus #3331Prerequisite: 2 semesters of AlgebraII/Trig H, Teacher RecommendationThis course is extremely rigorous and fast-paced. Students should have a very strongalgebra and trigonometry background.Also, students should be highly motivatedand be able to work independently. Topicsinclude: vectors, functions, exponentialand logarithmic functions, trigonometry,analytic geometry, polar coordinates,mathematical induction, sequences andseries, parametric equations, probability,limits and derivatives. This course pre-pares student to take AP Calculus BC. Agraphing calculator is required: TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84, or TI-84+.



AP Statistics #3334Prerequisite: Algebra II/Trig CP with anA/B or concurrent enrollment in AlgebraII/Trig HThis course is equivalent to a three-semes-ter hour college statistics course. Studentswill analyze and summarize data bothgraphically and numerically. They learnhow to collect data, make conjectures, andpresent findings using statistical methods.The class will closely follow the syllabussuggested by the College Board. Studentsare encouraged to take the College BoardAP Statistics exam. A graphing calculatoris required: TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84, or TI-84+.



AP Calculus AB #3336Prerequisite: 2 semesters of Pre-Calculusand Teacher Recommendation Calculus unifies the geometry, algebraand trigonometry of earlier courses, offersa general preparation for further study ofmathematics, and is a powerful and flexi-ble instrument for obtaining useful solu-tions to a variety of problems in science,technology, and business. This course is astudy of limits and the applications to de-rivatives and integrals. Emphasis isplaced on symbolic, numerical, and graph-ical approaches to theory and problemsolving. This course is at the same level ofrigor as AP Calculus BC, but covers onlytwo-thirds of the content. Students will beprepared for the AB level College BoardAP exam. A graphing calculator is re-quired: TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84, or TI-84+.



IB HL Math 1 Calculus AB #1934Prerequisite: H-F Gifted Academy enroll-ment,Pre-Calculus H, and Teacher Recom-mendationIB Math 1: Calculus AB is a first-yearclass of the two-year higher level (HL) In-ternational Baccalaureate (IB) Mathemat-ics course, a Group 5 Mathematics andComputer Science requisite for the IBDiploma Programme. IB Math 1: CalculusAB focuses on developing important math-ematical concepts in a comprehensible, co-herent, and rigorous way by means of acarefully balanced approach. Students areencouraged to apply their mathematicalknowledge to solve problems set in a vari-ety of meaningful contexts. Through theirstudy of Calculus and its relationship toGeometry, Algebra and Trigonometry, stu-dents enrolled in this class are preparedfor the junior year AB level College BoardAP exam and the senior year IB Math HLexam. A graphing calculator is required:TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84, or TI-84+.


IB So, Jr Year 1

AP Calculus BC #3341Prerequisite: 2 semesters of Pre-Calculus Hand Teacher RecommendationCalculus unifies the geometry, algebraand trigonometry of earlier courses, offersa general preparation for further study ofmathematics, and is a powerful and flexi-ble instrument for obtaining useful solu-tions to a variety of problems in science,technology, and business. This course is astudy of limits and the applications to de-rivatives and integrals. Emphasis isplaced on symbolic, numerical, and graph-ical approaches to theory and problemsolving. Students enrolled in this coursewill be prepared for the BC level CollegeBoard AP exam. A graphing calculator isrequired: TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84, or TI-84+.







IB HL Math 1 Calculus BC #1932Prerequisite: H-F Gifted Academy enroll-ment,Pre-Calculus H, and Teacher Recom-mendationIB Math 1: Calculus BC is a first-yearclass of the two-year higher level (HL) In-ternational Baccalaureate (IB) Mathemat-ics course, a Group 5 Mathematics andComputer Science requisite for the IBDiploma Programme. IB Math 1: CalculusBC focuses on developing important math-ematical concepts in a comprehensible, co-herent, and rigorous way by means of acarefully balanced approach. Students areencouraged to apply their mathematicalknowledge to solve problems set in a vari-ety of meaningful contexts. Through theirstudy of Calculus and its relationship toGeometry, Algebra and Trigonometry, stu-dents enrolled in this class are preparedfor the junior year BC level College BoardAP exam and the senior year IB Math HLexam. A graphing calculator is required:TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84, or TI-84+.


IB So, Jr Year 1

Advanced Math Topics #3352Prerequisite: AP Calculus BCThis course is designed for students whohave completed AP Calculus BC and wantto continue the study of mathematics withemphasis on developing mathematicalskills and independent study/learningtechniques to be prepared for STEMclasses at the university level. The topicscovered are Discrete Mathematics (Sets,Logic Puzzles/Patterns, Formal Logic),Linear Algebra (Matrices & Vectors),Multivariable Calculus, History of Mathe-matics, College Physics/Engineering(Quantum, E&M, Aero/Fluid dynamics,Waves/Vibrations, Lagrange). A graphingcalculator is required: TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84, or TI-84+.


AP Jr, Sr Year 1

IB HL Math 2 Advanced MathTopics #1933Prerequisite: H-F Gifted Academy enroll-ment, IB Math 1, and Teacher Recommen-dationIB Math 2: Advanced Math Topics is thesecond-year class of the two-year higherlevel (HL) International Baccalaureate(IB) Mathematics course, a Group 5 Math-ematics and Computer Science requisitefor the IB Diploma Programme. IB Math2: Advanced Math Topics focuses on devel-oping important mathematical concepts ina comprehensible, coherent, and rigorousway by means of a carefully balanced ap-proach. Students are encouraged to applytheir mathematical knowledge to solveproblems set in a variety of meaningfulcontexts. Through their study of probabil-ity, statistics, and further math topics, stu-dents enrolled in this class are preparedfor the senior year IB Math HL exam.A graphing calculator is required: TI-83,TI-83+, TI-84, or TI-84+.


IB Seniors Year 1

Introduction to Computer Science #3391Prerequisite: AlgebraStudents learn how to create their owncomputer programs. Through the use ofcutting-edge programming environmentsand languages, students discover whatgoes into making a piece of computer soft-ware. A portion of the class will be spenton computer game development. Topics in-clude programming basics, coding con-structs and graphics.



AP Computer Science UsingJAVA #3499Prerequisite: Geometry, Intro to Comp.Science or consent of instructorThis course is comparable to a first semes-ter course in a university computer sciencedepartment. The JAVA language is the ve-hicle for implementing computer-based so-lutions to problems. Topics include:introduction to JAVA Applets and Appli-cations, introduction to objects and datatypes, text files, control structures, GUI’s,looping, recursion, 1 and 2 dimensional ar-rays, sorting and searching algorithms, de-signing classes, interfaces andpolymorphism, inheritance, the GridWorld Case Study, and a post CollegeBoard AP Exam topic on linked lists. Stu-dents enrolled in this course are preparedto take the Advanced Placement Com-puter Science “A” Exam.



Advanced Computer Science#3500Prerequisite: AP Computer ScienceAdvanced Computer Science is a course de-signed for students who have completedAP Computer Science and would like tocontinue programming. Major areas ofstudies will include: Java Applets, linkedlists, binary search trees, stacks, queues,has tables, priority queues, sets and maps,and Gridworld.


H So, Jr, Sr Year 1


N O T E S


H - F H I G H S C H O O LPHYSICAL EDUCATION,

HEALTH & DRIVER EDUCATION

D E P A R T M E N T2 0 1 6 - 2 0 1 7


Physical Education & HealthEffective human productivity depends upon optimum physicalwell-being and healthy living. With the belief in the fundamen-tal worth and dignity of individuals and recognition of diversityof backgrounds, abilities, interests, and aspirations, studentshave the opportunity to develop lifelong healthy habits.

Driver EducationStudents cultivate a healthy attitude of defensive driving, andlearn to responsibly and cooperatively use of the highway trans-portation system.

PHYSICAL EDUCATIONStudents will...

• Understand how to develop a strong, healthy body

• Develop good health habits

• Develop athletic and fitness skills for use as teens and in adult life

• Understand the social values inherent in competitive activities

• Identify the need to maintain an active lifestyle and develop a wholesome attitude towards their physical selves

• Participate in leisure time activities that will allow them to benefit from the social growth these activities provide

• Understand fitness assessments and how to develop an individual fitness plan for maintenance or improvement of personal fitness

HEALTHStudents will...

• Understand body systems and factors that influence growth and development

• Promote and enhance health and well-being through the use of effective communication and decision-making skills

• Analyze how stress can affect physical, mental, emotional, and social health and evaluate strategies to reduce stress

• Identify warning signs of various emotional and physical disorders that should prompt individuals to seek professional help

• Evaluate the benefits of a drug-free, alcohol-free, and tobacco-free lifestyle

• Develop strategies for preventing, identifying, and treating communicable diseases including STDs

• Analyze how environmental conditions can affect health

DRIVER EDUCATIONStudents will...

• Evaluate traffic scenes in order to make safe and effective decisions while driving

• Understand the risks and consequences involved with operating a vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs

• Know and apply the Illinois Rules of theRoad

• Know how to adapt to a variety of driving conditions

• Understand the financial and practical aspects of owning a vehicle

• Know the basic techniques of operating a vehicle

• Explain how overall attitude can affectsafe driving

PHYSICAL EDUCATION Chair : Paula Crawford, 708-335-5340, [email protected]

P R O G R A M L E A R N I N G O B J E C T I V E S


Physical EducationThe PE Program at H-F provides learning experiences designedto fulfill developmental and behavioral needs of each student.The program emphasizes skill development, knowledge of activ-ities, fitness, and sportsmanship Additionally, it fosters positiveattitudes through a variety of instructional activities, including:sports skills, dance, team-building exercises, recreationalgames, leisure activities, strength training, personal fitness as-sessment, individual program development, and an appreciationof total body fitness.

Health EducationThe goal of the Health Education program is to promote theknowledge and skills essential to the development of the opti-mum level of emotional, mental, social, and physical health inan expanding global society.

Driver EducationThe Driver Education program at H-F aims to provide studentswith the information necessary to develop a thorough under-standing of the safe and efficient operation of motor vehicles.


Physical Education, Health & Driver Education Courses

HEALTH & DRIVER EDUCATION

Health

HonorsCollege Prep

Academic Core(one semester)

Physical Education


Physical Education


Team Games &Sports


Personal FitnessCollege Prep

(one semester)

Outdoor Education Skills


Individual & LifetimeActivities


JUNIOR / SENIORSOPHOMOREFRESHMEN

Driver/Safety Education


Physical Education


Physical Education


One Semester Classes Year-Long Classes Consent Required(select 2 each year)

IntermediateDance



H-F HIITCollege Prep

(one semester)

Introduction toSports Medicine

Honors(one year)(elective)

Beginning Dance


AdvancedDance


Leaders in Training

Honors (one year)Juniors

Senior LeadersHonors

(one year)Seniors

Unified P.E.College Prep

(one year)

LifesavingCollege Prep

(one semester)Juniors

LifeguardsCollege Prep


Seniors

Fitness &PerformanceCollege Prep

Honors


P E / H E A L T H / D R I V E R E D

Freshman Physical Education#7401 / #7402This class is open to all 9th Grade studentsand may include one semester of Health.The student becomes acquainted with thetotal program through short exposures toindividual and team activities and is intro-duced to the health related fitness compo-nents. Students will participate in Tennis,Swimming, Softball, Basketball, WeightTraining, Line Dance and Field Games.


CP Fr Semester .5

Health #7594 This course provides the student withopportunities to acquire knowledge andinformation concerning the relationship ofhealth to oneself, family and community.Health is concerned with the ways andmeans of influencing positive changes inhealth-related behaviors enabling the stu-dent to act in ways which will provide op-timum health. Students in the course atthis level will engage in guided analysisand structured discussion involving healthissues.


AC Fr, So Semester .5

Health #7595 This course provides the student with op-portunities to acquire knowledge and in-formation concerning the relationship ofhealth to oneself, family and community.Health is concerned with the ways andmeans of influencing positive changes inhealth-related behaviors enabling the stu-dent to act in ways which will provide op-timum health. Students at this levelshould have reading and comprehensionskills appropriate to their grade level.


CP Fr, So Semester .5

Health #7593This course provides the student with op-portunities to acquire knowledge and in-formation concerning the relationship ofhealth to oneself, family and community.Health is concerned with the ways andmeans of influencing positive changes inhealth-related behaviors enabling the stu-dent to act in ways which will provide op-timum health.The course, at this level,requires mastery of entry-level skills. Thepace of the course is rapid and emphasizesin-depth analysis of the material. Self-di-rected study and/or research is required.


H Fr, So Semester .5

SophomorePhysical Education#7301/7302Prerequisite: Fresh-man PESophomore PhysicalEducation is open toall 10th Grade stu-dents and will in-clude a semester ofDriver/Safety Edu-cation. The studentgains knowledgeand understanding

of specific activities and develops skills inthose areas. Students will be taught howto establish and monitor their target heartrate. They will also be assessed on theirknowledge and use of the Polar Heart RateMonitors. First-semester students willparticipate in Touch Football, Badminton,Basketball, Floor Hockey, Pickleball andWater Games. Second semester studentswill participate in Ice Skating, TeamHandball, Weight Training and Fitness,Softball, Volleyball and Soccer.


CP So Semester .5

Code Title-Level Year Credit Prerequisite Consent Needed Grade

7401 Freshman Physical Education – CP .5 .5 No 9

7594 Health – AC .5 .5 No 9-10

7595 Health – CP .5 .5 No 9-10

7593 Health – H .5 .5 No 9-10

7301/02 Sophomore Physical Education – CP .5 .5 Yes 10

7305/06 Driver/Safety Education – CP .5 .5 Yes 10-12

7205/06 Outdoor Education Skills – CP .5 .5 Yes 11-12

7210/11 Team Games and Sports – CP .5 .5 Yes 11-12

7168 Beginning Dance – CP 1 1 Yes 11-12

7169 Intermediate Dance - CP 1 1 Yes Yes 11-12

7170 Advanced Dance – CP 1 1 Yes Yes 11-12

7227/28 Individual & Lifetime Activities – CP .5 .5 Yes 11-12

7240/41 Personal Fitness – CP .5 .5 Yes 11-12

7575/76 H-F HIIT - CP .5 .5 Yes 11-12

7220/21 Fitness & Performance - CP .5 .5 Yes Yes 11-12

7218/19 Fitness & Performance Theoretical Development - H .5 .5 Yes Yes 11-12

7610 Unified Physical Education 1 1 Yes Yes 11-12

7250/51 Leaders in Training – H 1 1 Yes Yes 11

7260/61 Senior Leaders – H 1 1 Yes Yes 12

7597 Introduction to Sports Medicine – H 1 1 No 11-12

7600/01 Adapted Physical Education .5 .5 Yes 9-12

7160 Lifesaving – CP .5 .5 Yes Yes 11-12

7180 Lifeguards – CP .5 .5 Yes Yes 11-12

7181 Lifeguards - H .5 .5 Yes Yes 11-12

NOTES: H-F Uniform required for all P.E. classes. All freshmen typically will take one semester of PE and one semester of Health.All sophomores typically will take one semester of PE and one semester of Driver/Safety Education.All juniors and seniors typically will take two semesters of PE each year.


Driver/Safety Education#7305/7306Prerequisites: 15 years of age; Passed 8high school courses during the 2 pre-vious semestersThis course is designed to include an em-phasis on the development of knowledge,attitudes, habits, and skills necessary forthe safe operation of motor vehicles includ-ing motorcycle safety. The course shall in-clude additional instruction on publicsafety, vehicle dynamics, railroad safety,and basic CPR techniques. Students willbe enrolled by birth dates with a pre-es-tablished cut off date based upon older stu-dents receiving first semester classes andyounger students receiving second semes-ter classes. [In addition, a small por-tion of the students will have anopportunity to concurrently receivebehind-the-wheel instruction.Stu-dents are selected for driving by a“lottery” type system.] There is a fee forthe behind-the-wheel phase of the pro-gram. BTW is not a required class at H-F,but is required to qualify for a driver’s li-cense. Students not chosen in the lotterymay sign-up to take behind-the-wheel insummer school or go to a private drivingschool.

LEVEL LENGTH CREDIT

CP Semester .5

Outdoor Education Skills#7205/7206Prerequisite: Sophomore PEOutdoor Education provides challenges forstudents interested in a different type ofphysical education experience. Studentswill learn a variety of outdoor skills neces-sary to enjoy and be successful and safe invarious outdoor activities. Students willhave the opportunity to visit forest pre-serves and a state park to apply all of theskills they have learned in a culminatingexperience each quarter. This class is opento all juniors and seniors and may onlybe taken one semester during thoseyears. Students will be safety checked inthe deep end of the pool in their use of lifejackets prior to canoeing and kayaking.Each semester students will participate inCamping & Fitness, Archery, and Orien-teering & Survival. Students will be in-volved in CPR, Wilderness First Aid,Canoeing, Kayaking, Fishing and Fitness.



Team Games & Sports Skills#7210/7211Prerequisite: Sophomore PETeam Games & Sports Skills provide anopportunity for students to participate ina variety of games within a team setting.Students will improve their individualskills specific to each activity and will bepresented with new strategies that will en-hance their game and tournament play.This class is open to all juniors and seniorsand may be repeated during those years.First semester students will participate inTouch Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Soccer,Volleyball, Basketball and Ice Games. Sec-ond semester students will participate inBasketball, Team Handball, Floor Hockey,Softball, Lacrosse and Ultimate Frisbee.



Beginning Dance #7168Prerequisite: Sophomore PEBeginning Dance is a beginning-level classthat will take students through the historyand performance of various dance styles.The class offers beginning-level instruc-tion and technique in Ballet, Jazz andModern Dance. Other styles will include— but are not limited to — Contemporary,Latin, Hip Hop and cultural dances fromaround the world. Through fitness exer-cises and nutritional lectures, studentswill learn how to properly take care oftheir bodies. Students will be evaluatedmainly on their technique and comprehen-sion of the various elements within thestudied styles.


CP Jr, Sr Year 1

Individual & Lifetime Activities#7227/7228Prerequisite: Sophomore PEIndividual & Lifetime Activities is open toall juniors and seniors who enjoy the chal-lenge of improving their fitness levelswhile participating in enjoyable activities.Teambuilding activities included in thiscourse help to build the confidence oneneeds to succeed in today’s world. First se-mester students will participate in Tennis,Social Dance, In-Line Skating, FigureSkating, Fencing and Self Defense. Secondsemester students will participate inBowling, Badminton, Archery and Golf.This course may be repeated.



Personal Fitness #7240/7241Prerequisite: Sophomore PEPersonal Fitness activities provide juniorsand seniors with the opportunity to partic-ipate in activities such as nutrition,stretching, toning, meditation and cardio-vascular activities. This course may be re-peated during junior and senior years.Each semester students will participate inYoga, Step Aerobics, Pilates, Kickboxing,Weight Training, Nutrition, Assessmentand Program Development.



H-F H.I.I.T #7575/7576Prerequisite: Sophomore PEHigh Intensity Interval Training (HFHIIT) is a combination of muscular en-durance, muscular strength, cardiovascu-lar exercise and functional fitness done inboth outdoor and indoor settings. The classwill include a 10-minute warm up, a full-body cardio workout — including alternat-ing intervals of short bursts of work witha low-intensity recovery — then a 10-minute cool down at the conclusion of theworkout. A combination of weight train-ing, TRX training, traditional team sportsgames and team-building activities willalso be included. Modifications will begiven to ensure that exercises fit eachstudent’s fitness level.




The following courses requirespecial consent:

Intermediate Dance #7169Prerequisite: Sophomore PE; Audition &Department ConsentThis class is designed to refine and en-hance student’s knowledge and techniquesin various dance styles including — butnot limited to — Ballet, Jazz, Broadway,Modern and Tap. Students will gain adeeper understanding of body and spatialawareness while being introduced tointermediate level turns, jumps and leaps.Students will acquire organizational andleadership skills through group projects ascharacterization performance andchoreography elements are introduced.These skills will be used to construct classpieces that will be performed at the recitalpresented by the advanced-level students.


CP Jr, Sr Year 1

Advanced Dance #7170Prerequisite: Sophomore PE, Audition,and Department ConsentThis class will delve deeper into thetechniques of different dance genresincluding — but not limited to — Ballet,Jazz, Modern and Hip Hop. Students willrefine dance elements of each style as theyexpand their skill base to include ad-vanced level turns, jumps, leaps and acro-batic tricks. Choreography and stageperformance will be main focal points ofsecond semester. Students will learn cho-reography components, as well as how toapply theatrical elements to fully composedance pieces that will be presented in theform of a recital at the end of the year. Stu-dents will also gain insight into how fit-ness and healthy lifestyle choices relate todance and a dancer’s ability to perform.


CP Jr, Sr Year 1

Fitness & Performance#7220/7221Prerequisites: Sophomore PE, Depart-ment Consent; Signature of sopho-more, JV, or a varsity head coach, ora Fitness & Performance instructorIntroduction to Fitness and Performanceprovides a philosophical and technical in-troduction to the lifetime activity of resist-ance training. Students will be instructedin such domains as anatomy, basic physi-ology, biomechanics of exerciseand weight-training facility safety and layout.Through strength training and fitness con-ditioning, students will understand howthe merits of proper exercise can improvetheir quality of life.



Fitness & Performance Theoretical Development#7218/7219Prerequisites: Sophomore PE, Depart-ment Consent; Signature of sopho-more, JV, or a varsity head coach or aFitness & Performance instructorFitness & Performance Theoretical Devel-opment provides a philosophical and tech-nical introduction to the lifetime activityof resistance training. Students will be in-structed in anatomy, basic physiology, bio-mechanics of exercise, and weight-trainingfacility safety and layout. Throughstrength training and fitness conditioning,students will understand how the meritsof proper exercise can improve their qual-ity of life. Additionally, students willcreate a portfolio of reflective analysis.


H Jr, Sr Semester .5

Leaders-In-Training #7250/7251Prerequisite: Department Consent, Com-pleted and Signed Application FormLeaders-in-Training provides an opportu-nity for students to develop their individ-ual leadership skills, and will challengethem to excel above and beyond the expec-tations of the regular physical educationprogram. Requirements within the courseinclude major papers with oral presenta-tions, observations and written critiques.Enrollment is limited and on a first-come,first-served basis for those meeting con-sent requirements. Students sign up forboth numbers to be enrolled for the year.Students in this program must maintaina C or higher grade for the quarter and aB average for the semester.


H Jr Year 1

Senior Leaders #7260/7261Prerequisite: Leaders-in-Training, Depart-ment Consent. Must have attained a B av-erage or higher in Leaders-in-TrainingSenior Leaders provides the opportunityfor students to incorporate and practiceskills learned in Leaders-In-Training byactively assisting Physical Educationteachers in class. Requirements includedemonstration of skills, small group andindividual assistance, skill analysis, offici-ating, organizational skills, care and set-up of equipment, and student observationswith written critiques. Students sign upfor both numbers to be enrolled for theyear.


H Sr Year 1





Health #7597Introduction to Sports Medicine This is an elective course designed to pro-vide an academically rigorous curriculumto students interested in sports medicine,athletic training, physical therapy, exer-cise science or any other allied health pro-fession. The course will require intensivereading and writing to examine various ki-nesiological, anatomical, physiological andbiomechanical factors that greatly impacthuman performance. Each student willalso be exposed to the recognition, evalua-tion, treatment and rehabilitation of ath-letic injuries.


H Jr, Sr Year 1

Adapted Physical Education#7600/7601Prerequisite: Physician’s RecommendationThe course is open to those students whorequire adaptations or modifications intheir Physical Education program. Physi-cal Education activity pertinent to each in-dividual’s needs is planned and followed.Students may join regular Physical Edu-cation classes as needs and activities dic-tate. This is also based upon availability ofspace for the student. The program is com-posed of diversified activities, games andsports suited to the interest and capabili-ties of the participant. Assignment toAdapted P.E. nullifies any athleticsports/teams participation. Students signup for both numbers to be enrolled for theyear.



Unified Physical Education#7610Prerequisites:SE Students: IEP Team decision on theappropriateness of this course for thestudentPeer Leaders:Sophomore PE; B avereage inall physical education classes; applicationand selection committee interviewStudents with and without disabilitieswork together in this inclusive physicaleducation class. As a result, the studentpartners gain knowledge about the field ofspecial education as they acquire directexperience working with special needs ona day-to-day basis. Students will partici-pate in a variety of units, including indi-vidualized fitness, personal and grouprecreation and leisure, team games andswimming.


CP Jr, Sr Year 1

Lifesaving #7160Prerequisite: Pre-Assessment swim testwith Mr. Caldwell in April or May; mustbe at least 15 years old. Swim 500 yardscontinuously, using these strokes in thefollowing order: 200 yards of front crawlusing rhythmic breathing and a stabiliz-ing, propellant kick; 100 yards of breast-stroke; 200 yards of either front crawlusing rhythmic breathing or breaststroke.These 200 yards may be a mixture of frontcrawl and breaststroke. Swim 20 yardsusing front crawl or breaststroke, surfacedive to a depth of 7-10 feet, retrieve a 10-pound object, return to surface, and swim20 yards back to the starting point with theobject. When returning to the starting

point, the candidate must hold the 10-pound object with both hands and mustkeep his or her face above the water. Mustpass pre-test as well as all skills tests to be-come a Certified Lifeguard.This class is a precursor to Lifeguard Cer-tification and meets the American RedCross Lifesaving Certification, CPR Certi-fication and Standard First-Aid Certifica-tion.



Lifeguards #7180Prerequisite: Current Lifeguard Certifica-tion and Department Consent: Mr.CaldwellStudents in this course will serve as thelifeguards for all swim classes. Dutiesinclude life-guarding, assisting in smallgroup instruction, as well as a final proj-ect. This course may be repeated duringjunior and senior years.


CP Cert. Jr, Sr Semester .5

Lifeguards #7181Prerequisite: Current Lifeguard Certifica-tion and Department Consent: Mr.CaldwellStudents in this course will serve as thelifeguards for all swim classes. In additionto life-guarding, assisting in small groupinstruction, and completing a final project,students will engage in additional swim-ming outside of class and build a portfolioof reflective aquatic situational analysis inrelation to the course’s major topics.


H Cert. Jr, Sr Semester .5


N O T E S


H - F H I G H S C H O O LR E A D I N G

D E P A R T M E N T2 0 1 6 - 2 0 1 7


READING INSTRUCTIONBy the tume they reach high school, stu-dents have learned to read; however,many are not yet proficient at reading tolearn. A recent issue of EducationalLeadership states, “Too often, studentshave an incomplete notion of what read-ing actually means. They do not realizethe complexities of reading to learn.” Instep with the latest in educational re-search, the Reading Department of H-Fprovides crucial pathways to academicsuccess for students from Grades 9-12. Program Goal: As they expand theirreading comprehension, vocabularies,writing and study skills, students en-rolled in reading classes at H-F will im-prove their academic performancesacross the content areas and build life-long literacy skills.

SEMINAR IN TEACHING & LEARNING Research demonstrates time and againthat the most successful students feelsafe and connected to those around them.Designed for both transfer and currentH-F students, Seminar in Teaching &Learning is a community of learners –students, peer leaders and teacher facil-itators — working together in an atmos-phere of high expectations and mutualrespect to achieve academic success forall. Program Goal: Students will improveacademic performance, develop a sense ofcognitive self-awareness, hone critical-thinking skills, develop a sense of per-sonal self-awareness and, ultimately,become active participants at Home-wood-Flossmoor High School.

READING INSTRUCTION Students will hone the followingskills crucial to reading to learncomplex, thought-provoking texts inhigh school and beyond:

• Increase comprehension and reading rate

• Expand vocabulary knowledge

• Improve information processing skills

• Enhance organizational skills

• Construct effective written and oral communications

SEMINAR IN TEACHING & LEARNING Students will develop academically,socially and emotionally, as they...

• Develop realistic personal achievement goals and outline steps to attain those goals

• Hone study skills

• Create a time-management plan by setting short-term and long-term goals and priorities

• Utilize available tutoring assistance within the school

• Become involved in at least one of H-F’s academic, athletic or extracurricular offerings

• Identify individual preferred learning styles

• Expand strategic test taking skills

• Utilize multiple intelligences

• Engage in problem-solving activities

• Engage in multiple levels of inductive inquiry

• Identify intrapersonal and interpersonal qualities

• Develop leadership abilities and learning strategies

• Demonstrate an awareness of personal responsibility to oneself and society

• Develop self-esteem

R E A D I N GReading Instruct ion / Seminar in Teaching & Learning

Chair : Lauren Freeman, 708-335-5009, l f [email protected]

C O U R S E G O A L S



freshmen sophomores juniors seniors

Reading Instruction

Seminar in Teaching & Learning

Strategic SecondaryReading AC*

Introduction to StrategicCollege Reading AC*

Strategic College Reading AC*

Strategic College Reading AC*

Strategic SecondaryReading CP*

Introduction to Strategic College Reading CP*

Strategic College Reading CP*

Strategic College Reading CP*

Seminar in Teaching &Learning




Strategic SecondaryReading H*

Strategic CollegeReading H*

Strategic CollegeReading H*


LeadershipH


LeadershipH


LeadershipH


LeadershipH


R E A D I N G


9201 Seminar in Teaching & Learning – CP 1 1 No 9

9202 Seminar in Teaching & Learning – CP 1 1 No 11 - 12

9203 Seminar in Teaching & Learning – CP 1 1 No 10

9205 Seminar in Teaching & Learning Leadership – H 1 1 Consent 11 - 12

9215 Strategic Secondary Reading – AC 1 1 No 9

9216 Strategic Secondary Reading – CP 1 1 No 9

9217 Strategic Secondary Reading – H 1 1 No 9

9218 Introduction to Strategic College Reading – AC 1 1 No 10

9219 Introduction to Strategic College Reading – CP 1 1 No 10

9221 Strategic College Reading – AC 1 1 No 11 – 12

9222 Strategic College Reading – CP 1 1 No 11 – 12

9223 Strategic College Reading – H 1 1 No 10 – 11

Strategic Secondary Reading #9215In addition to bolstering your reading com-prehension and information-processingskills, this course will help you improveyour vocabulary, strengthen your studyskills, enhance your enjoyment of reading,and increase your reading speed and flu-ency. Additionally, the course will assistyou in developing written and oral com-munication skills. According to SchoolBoard Procedure 6721-C, this course is re-quired for students whose placement examreading scores fall at or below the 23rd per-centile.


AC F Year 1

Strategic Secondary Reading#9216This course is designed to help you im-prove your critical thinking, expand yourvocabulary, enhance your enjoyment ofreading, and advance your reading speed,fluency and comprehension. Additionally,the course assists you in developing yourwritten and oral communications abilitiesand enhancing your organization andstudy skills. According to School BoardProcedure 6721-C, this course is requiredfor students whose placement exam read-ing scores fall between the 24th-40th per-centiles.


CP F Year 1

Strategic Secondary Reading #9217This course will help you advance your lit-eracy skills to prepare for the rigors of hon-ors and Advanced Placement courses. Asyou engage in intensive reading and writ-ing activities, you will use a variety of com-prehension strategies and note-makingtechniques, expand your vocabularies andhone your information-processing skills.This course is recommended for studentswhose placement exam reading scores fallat or above the 41st percentile.


H F Year 1

Introduction to Strategic College Reading #9218Improve your reading comprehension andinformation-processing skills with thiscourse. The course focuses on bolsteringvocabulary, strengthening study skills, en-hancing the enjoyment of reading, and in-creasing reading speed and fluency.Additionally, the course will assist you indeveloping your written and oral commu-nications abilities. According to SchoolBoard Procedure 6721-C, this course is re-quired for students whose placement examreading scores fall at or below the 23rd per-centile.


AC S Year 1

Introduction to Strategic College Reading #9219Develop your reading comprehension andinformation processing skills and readingcomprehension with this course. Addition-ally, students enrolled in this readingcourse improve their reading speed andfluency, expand their vocabularies, honetheir written and oral communicationskills, and enhance their study skills. Ac-cording to School Board Procedure 6721-C, this course is required for studentswhose placement exam reading scores fallbetween the 24th-40th percentiles.


CP S Year 1

Strategic College Reading #9221Improve all aspects of your literacy skillsto prepare for the rigors of college and theworkplace. You will expand your readingcomprehension, rate and fluency; developyour information processing capacity,writing, study and test-taking skills; andenhance your vocabulary knowledge. Thiscourse may be repeated once for electivecredit. According to School Board Proce-dure 6721-C, this course is required for stu-dents whose placement exam readingscores fall at or below the 23rd percentile.


AC Jr, Sr Year 1


Strategic College Reading#9222Get prepared for the rigors of college-levelreading, writing and critical thinking. Inaddition to increasing your reading speed,fluency and comprehension, you willdevelop vocabulary, writing, informationprocessing, and test-taking skills that arecrucial for college success. This course isrecommended for students whose place-ment exam reading scores fall between the24th-40th percentiles.


CP Jr, Sr Year 1

Strategic College Reading #9223Enhance your success in rigorous honorsand Advanced Placement courses by com-pleting this class. Through intensive read-ing, writing and direct strategy instructionwith SAT and ACT resources, you will im-prove your ability to process informationand problem solve through the applicationof research, note-taking and test-takingskills. This course is recommended for stu-dents whose placement exam readingscores fall at or above the 41st percentile.


H So, Jr Year 1

Seminar in Teaching &LearningDesigned to challenge incomingand current students to achieveto their fullest academic poten-tial, this course provides aca-demic, personal and socialsupport to develop skills that willhelp acclimate students into theHomewood-Flossmoor HighSchool culture. In addition to theclassroom instruction you will re-ceive in organizational, studyand test-taking skills, you willalso benefit from one-on-one and smallgroup tutoring and daily homework assis-tance. This course is required for all trans-fer students. It is recommended forentering freshmen whose standardizedreading scores fall between the 24th-59th

percentiles and for current H-F studentswhose grade point averages are below 3.0on a 4.0 scale.


CP F - #9201 Year 1CP S - #9203 Year 1CP J - #9202 Year 1CP Sr - #9202 Year 1

Seminar in Teaching & LearningLeadership #9205Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Students enrolled in this course — a com-panion course to Seminar in Teaching &Learning — serve as peer leaders whowork with small groups and individuals inclass each day, assisting students withtheir work in the core subject areas of Eng-lish, math, science and social science. Ad-ditionally, peer leaders collaborate withSeminar in Teaching & Learning teachersto plan and implement whole class activi-ties and lessons. This is an excellentcourse for students considering a career inthe field of education.


H Jr, Sr Year 1

R E A D I N G

S C H O O L L I B R A R YChair : Lauren Freeman 708-335-5009, l f [email protected]

The Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School Librarysupports the mission and the instructional program of the schoolwhile ensuring that students and faculty are effective users ofideas and information. The library assists in preparing studentsto acquire the knowledge and skills needed to function as 21stcentury learners and provides a positive learning environmentin which all students can become independent, lifelong learners.The library also promotes literacy and reading for enjoyment byproviding a variety of materials and programs.

Information Literacy Standards for Grades 9-12The Homewood-Flossmoor High School Library strives to be a crit-ical component of the school’s total educational program. Libraryinstruction and programming are guided by the Illinois Stan-dards-Aligned Instruction for Libraries (I-SAIL), aligned with theIllinois Common Core Standards.The Grade 9-12 student:• Accesses information efficiently and effectively to inquire, think critically, and gain knowledge

• Evaluates information critically and completely• Uses information accurately, creatively, and ethically to share knowledge and to participate collaboratively and productively as a member of a democratic society

• Appreciates literature and other creative expressions of thoughts and ideas and pursues knowledge related to personal interest and aesthetic growth

• Understands and practices Internet safety when using any electronic media for educational, social, or recreational purposes




N O T E S


H - F H I G H S C H O O LS C I E N C E

D E P A R T M E N T2 0 1 6 - 2 0 1 7


The science curriculum at H-F is designed to facilitate the transfor-mation of all students into life-long problem solvers.

Program Goal: Through experimentation, inquiry, critical think-ing, and teamwork, all students are provided with the experiencesnecessary to become responsible decision-makers within our increas-ingly technological world.

Course Goals: The individual courses offered in the study of scienceare designed so that all students are provided opportunities to• Gather and analyze data in an effective, accurate and safe man-ner• Gain the knowledge base needed to be scientifically literate• Develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills• Develop work habits and skills needed to be a useful member of a problem-solving team

BIOLOGYStudents will...

• Know and apply concepts that explain how living things function, adapt, and change

• Describe the structures and organization of cells and tissues that underlie basic life functions including nutrition, respiration, cellular transport, biosynthesis, and reproduction

• Explain how genetic combinations produce visible effects and variations among physical features and cellular functions of organisms

• Explain changes within cells and organisms in response to stimuli and changing environmental conditions (e.g., homeostasis, dormancy)

• Know and apply concepts that describe how living things interact with each other and with their environment

CHEMISTRYStudents will...

• Know and apply concepts that describe properties of matter and energy and the interactions between them

• Explain interactions of energy with matter including changes of state and conservation of mass and energy

• Use kinetic theory, wave theory, quantum theory, and the laws of thermodynamics to explain energy transformations

• Analyze solutions and reactions in natural and man-made energy systems

• Model and describe the chemical and physical characteristics of matter (e.g., atoms, molecules, elements, compounds, mixtures)

• Analyze and explain the atomic structure of matter

• Describe different types of bonds and name the chemicals they form

PHYSICSStudents will...

• Know and apply concepts that describe force and motion and the principles that explain them

• Explain and demonstrate how forces affect motion (e.g., action/reaction, equilibrium conditions, free-falling objects)

• Explain and predict motions in inertialand accelerated frames of reference

• Analyze factors that influence the relative motions of an object (e.g., friction, wind shear, cross currents, potential differences)

• Describe the effects of electromagnetic forces and wave interaction

S C I E N C EChair : Matt Gibson, 708-335-5590, [email protected]


P R O G R A M L E A R N I N G O B J E C T I V E S B Y C O R E C O U R S E S

SCIENCE — Course sequence

Required Courses

Biology

HonorsCollege Prep

Chemistry

HonorsCollege Prep

Physics

AP Physics 1AP Physics 2

HonorsCollege Prep

PrinciplesIB Physics 1 HLIB Physics 2 HL

AP BiologyAP

AP ChemistryAP

Zoology &BotanyHonors

College Prep

Electives

College Engineering

Honors

Forensic Science

Honors

AP Physics 1AP

MicrobiologyHonors

Geology & Astronomy

Honors

AP Physics 2AP

AP Physics CAP

APEnvironmental

ScienceAP



S C I E N C E

Biology #4012Prerequisite: None. This class offers an ac-tive learning approach to discovering bio-logical themes. Topics investigated willinclude cell structure, cellular processes,DNA, genetics, biotechnology, evolution,animal systems, and ecology. Instructionalmethods include laboratory investigations,lectures, group activities, computer simu-lations, the Internet, and textbook read-ings. Student evaluation is based on unitexaminations, quizzes, daily work, lab re-ports, and individual and group projects.Students who register for this class will beintegrated into 4122 Biology CP.


AC Freshman Year 1

Biology #4122College Prep Biology offers an active learn-ing approach to discovering biologicalthemes. Topics investigated will includecell structure, cellular processes, DNA, ge-netics, biotechnology, evolution, animalsystems, ecology, and photosynthesis. In-structional methods include textbook

readings, lectures, laboratory investiga-tions, computer simulations, individualand group projects. Student evaluation isbased on unit examinations, quizzes, dailywork, lab reports, and individual andgroup projects.


CP Freshman Year 1

Biology #4152Honors Biology offers an active learningapproach to discovering biological themes.Topics investigated will include cell struc-ture, cellular processes, DNA, genetics,biotechnology, evolution, animal systems,and ecology. A variety of instructionalmethods are used. Student evaluation isbased on unit examinations, daily work,lab reports and projects. Students are ex-pected to do a significant amount of inde-pendent reading each night. The rigor andrequirements of this course are signifi-cantly higher than at other levels.


H Freshman Year 1


4012 Biology – AC 1 1 No 9

4122 Biology – CP 1 1 No 9

4152 Biology – H 1 1 No 9

4220 Chemistry – AC 1 1 Yes 10

4222 Chemistry – CP 1 1 Yes 9-10

4232 Chemistry – H 1 1 Yes 9-10

4320 Principles of Physics – CP 1 1 Yes 11

4322 Physics – CP 1 1 Yes 10-12

4332 Physics – H 1 1 Yes 10-12

4183 Zoology and Botany (ZooBot) - CP 1 1 Yes 12

4187 Zoology & Botany (Zoobot) - H 1 1 Yes 12

4312 Geology and Astronomy – H 1 1 Yes 11-12

4172 Microbiology – H 1 1 Yes 11-12

4363 College Engineering – H 1 1 Yes 11-12

4701 Forensic Science – H 1 1 Yes 11-12

4501 Advanced Placement Biology – AP 1 1 Yes 10-12

4511 Advanced Placement Chemistry – AP 1 1 Yes 10-12

4527 Advanced Placement Physics 1 – AP 1 1 Yes 10-12

4528 Advanced Placement Physics 2 - AP 1 1 Yes 11-12

4526 Advanced Placement Physics C – AP 1 1 Yes 10-12

4531 Advanced Placement Environmental Science – AP 1 1 Yes 11-1

1940 IB HL Physics 1 – IB 1 1 Yes 11

1941 IB HL Physics 2 – IB 1 1 Yes 12

DEPARTMENT GOALS:To be appropriately prepared for standardized tests such as the ACT, SAT, and PSAE, students should complete Biology, Chemistry and Physicswith a minimum grade of “C” in each semester.Students are required to take 3 units of science in order to fulfill graduation requirements. This must be met by earning credit in Biology, Chem-istry, and Physics. Students must meet both semesters of math and science prerequisites to ensure that students have the appropriate background for a course. Insome cases, prerequisites can be met with department chair consent.


Chemistry #4220Prerequisite: Algebra 1Chemistry is an inquiry-based course.Since mathematics is an integral part ofthe course, students should be able to solvefirst-degree equations and be able to con-struct and interpret graphs. Topics devel-oped include measurement, the natureand characteristics of matter, atomicstructure, the Periodic Table, chemicalbonding, nomenclature, chemical reac-tions, chemical quantities and stoichiome-try, states of matter and thermodynamics,gas laws, acid/base chemistry, and organicchemistry. Student evaluation is based ontests, quizzes, lab reports, class work,homework, and other special projects. Stu-dents registering for this course will be in-tegrated into 4222.


AC Soph Year 1

Chemistry #4222Prerequisite: Algebra 1Chemistry is an inquiry-based course.Since mathematics is an integral part ofthe course, students should be able to solvefirst-degree equations and be able to con-struct and interpret graphs. Topics devel-oped include measurement, the natureand characteristics of matter, atomicstructure, the Periodic Table, chemicalbonding, nomenclature, chemical reac-tions, chemical quantities and stoichiome-try, states of matter and thermodynamics,gas laws, acid/base chemistry, and organicchemistry. Instructional methods includelectures, readings from the textbook andother sources, laboratory demonstrationsand investigations, individual and groupactivities, discussion, and computer-as-sisted activities. Student evaluation isbased on tests, quizzes, lab reports, classwork, homework, and other special proj-ects.


CP Soph Year 1

Chemistry #4232Prerequisite: C or better in Algebra 1H orA in Algebra 1CPHonors Chemistry is recommended for stu-dents with an interest in careers such asscience, engineering, or medicine. Stu-dents will investigate concepts in greaterdepth and at a faster pace than the stu-dents in the CP level. Students must havemore advanced mathematical skills to besuccessful. Topics include energy changes,atomic structure, the Periodic Table, stoi-chiometry, chemical bonding, equilibrium,acids and bases, gas laws, and thermody-namics. Instructional strategies includelectures, demonstrations, laboratory work,readings, and computer work. Studentevaluation is based on tests, quizzes, labo-ratory reports, class work, homework, andprojects. The rigor of this course is signifi-cantly higher than in other levels.


H Soph Year 1

Principles of Physics #4320Prerequisite: Physical Science & ChemistryThis course is designed to provide studentswith the skills necessary to become life-long problem solvers, as well as succeed infurther science courses. This will be ac-complished through the study of the clas-sical physics concepts of motion, energy,momentum, waves, light, electricity, mag-netism, sound. The concepts will be pre-sented using a variety of techniquesincluding: class discussion, lecture, prob-lem-solving activities, laboratory experi-ments, research projects, and audio-visualpresentations. The emphasis on thiscourse is on using physics concepts forproblem solving – both mathematical andreal-world problems. May be required forsome students.


CP Junior Year 1

Physics #4322Prerequisite: Algebra CPPhysics is designed to provide studentswith the skills necessary to become life-long problem solvers as well as succeed infurther science courses at the collegiatelevel. This will be accomplished throughthe study of the classical physics conceptsof motion, energy, momentum, waves,light, electricity, magnetism and modernphysics. The principles and concepts arestudied using graphical, algebraic, geo-metric and trigonometric methods ofanalysis, as well as laboratory experi-ments and demonstrations. Informationwill be presented using a variety of tech-niques including: class discussion, lecture,problem-solving activities, laboratory ex-periments, research projects, and audio-vi-sual presentations. The emphasis on thiscourse is on using Physics concepts forproblem solving – both mathematical andreal world problems.



Physics #4332Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent enroll-ment in 3321 Algebra 2/Trig H or 3241Pre-Calculus CPThis course is designed for the self-moti-vated student that is looking for a chal-lenging science course, and who willpursue further study of Physics, other sci-ences, medicine, or engineering. The stu-dent in this class has a complete grasp ofalgebra and can use geometry andtrigonometry with little review. Thiscourse is a study of the traditional subjectmatter of classical physics: motion, energy,sound, wave motion, optics, electricity andmagnetism. The emphasis in this course ison the mathematical and theoretical de-velopment of physical principles. Problem-solving and critical thinking are essentialparts of this course. The principles andconcepts are studied using graphical, alge-braic, geometric and trigonometric meth-ods of analysis, as well as laboratoryexperiments and demonstrations. Thiscourse is presented at a level comparableto many first year introductory collegecourses and uses a college textbook. Therigor of this course is significantly higherthan in other levels.


H So, Jr, Sr Year 1

S C I E N C E

Zoology & Botany (Zoobot)#4183Prerequisite: 3 Science creditsZoology and Botany offers students an in-tensive study of the interrelationships, be-haviors, and adaptations that allow for thebiological success of animals and plants.The course encompasses an integrativeapproach to the study of innate animal be-haviors and plant biology from organismalto community levels. Connections aremade between animals and plants andtheir natural environment through class-room and fieldwork experiences. Effects ofhuman influence and disturbance on thesuccess of animal and plant species are an-alyzed. Students will become familiar withaspects of animal and plant care andmaintenance, as well as behavioral re-search methods. Students taking thiscourse are required to spend time outsideof school hours assisting with the care ofour resident animals as well as campusand greenhouse plants.


CP Senior Year 1

Zoology & Botany (Zoobot)#4187Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry & PhysicsThis course offers students an intensivestudy of the interrelationship, behaviors,and adaptation that allow for the biologi-cal success of animals and plants. Thecourse requires independent reading, port-folio creation, lab activity reports, and fieldwork experiences. The course encom-passes an integrated approach to thestudy of innate animal behaviors andplant biology from organism to communitylevels. Connections are made between an-imals, plants, people, and their natural en-vironment through lab investigations andfield work experiences. Students will be-come very familiar with aspects of animaland plant physiology, care, and mainte-nance, as well as behavioral researchmethodologies. Students are required tospend time outside of school hours assist-ing with the care of our resident animalsin the animal room and plants in thegreenhouse.


H Senior Year 1

Geology & Astronomy #4312Prerequisite: 2 Science creditsThe fall geology portion of this course isconcerned with the chemical and physicalchanges of the earth, considers the history,origin and characteristics of landforms,surficial and internal geological processes.The major premise of this study is to havestudents understand the constant physicalchanges the earth undergoes. The springastronomy portion includes the study ofthe relationships of earth as a body inspace, the scientific laws that govern theuniverse, our solar system and its origin,the structure and evolution of stars, thepast and future of the universe, life in theuniverse and extraordinary celestial bod-ies. Activities include lectures, demonstra-tions, lab work, and written projects.


H Jr, Sr Year 1

Microbiology #4172Prerequisite: Biology & ChemistryThis course allows students to experiencea life-like laboratory experience. It is an in-troduction to the study of microscopic or-ganisms, biogeochemical recycling, andmicrobial environmental factors. Historicand clinical lab techniques are used toclassify and identify microbes. Studentslearn practical application of this knowl-edge to assess the danger of food poisoningand disease. The second semester involvesthe basics of epidemiology, virology, andimmunology in the study of disease trans-mission, prevention, and the social re-sponse to epidemics. This course islaboratory and writing intensive. Evalua-tion is based on written exams, a lab note-book, lab participation and responsibility,article reviews, and research projects. Stu-dents interested in careers in the medicalprofession or other biological fields willfind this course beneficial.


H Jr, Sr Year 1

College Engineering #4363Prerequisite: Physics CP or H Grade of “B”or better, or consent of instructor; Grade of“C” or better in AP Physics 1, or C, or IBPhysics 1, and consent of instructorCollege Engineering is a unique and vigor-ous hands-on course with the goal ofpreparing students for the college engi-neering experience. A student will developa strong skill set in understanding and ap-plying the engineering design process, var-ious problem-solving strategies, technicalcommunication, teamwork and computer-based modeling. A student will be pre-sented with a given problem based on areal-life situation, design a solution thatincorporates both scientific and engineer-ing principles, along with the constructionof a corresponding project. This is a dualcredit course. Upon successful completion(C or better), 3 semester hours of collegecredit will be awarded by the Illinois Insti-tute of Technology. Course is equivalent toENGR 111 - Introduction to Engineeringand Design. This credit can be transferredto other post-secondary schools under in-dividual institutional guidelines. Coursemay also apply to many non-engineeringprograms as a free, technical or elective.Selected seniors also have the opportunityto participate in IIT’s on-campus Interpro-fessional Projects Program (IPRO). Stu-dents leave their 6th hour class early oncea week to travel to IIT. The semester-longIPRO program joins toghether H-F stu-dents and IIT undergraduates from vari-ous academic disciplines to work as a teamto tackle a real-world problem. Upon suc-cessful completion, students receive an ad-ditional 3 semester hours of college credit.


H Jr, Sr Year 1

Forensic Science #4701Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry & PhysicsCourse offers extensive lab experience thatintegrates the concepts learned in biology,chemistry and physics to strengthen indi-vidual skills in scientific reasoning and ob-servation. Using inquiry-based settings;students learn basic scientific and mathe-matical methods and models required inforensic science. Representative skills arethe determination of the force and motionof a vehicular crash, or the logical se-quence of events through blood-splatteranalysis. Course also includes examina-tion of physical evidence, correct crimescene protection and investigation, foren-sic entomology and forensic anthropology.


H Jr, Sr Year 1


S C I E N C E

S C I E N C E


AP Biology #4501Prerequisite: Biology H and ChemistryThis course is taught at the college leveland designed to prepare students to takethe Advanced Placement Examinationand score high enough to earn collegecredit in those colleges that recognize theexamination. College level textbooks areused. The course will follow the CollegeBoard’s syllabus: chemistry of life cells,cellular energetics, heredity, molecular ge-netics, and evolutionary biology, diversityof organisms, structure and function ofplants and animals, and ecology. Since theCollege Board AP exam includes fouressay questions, this course will requireessay practice.



AP Chemistry #4511Prerequisite: Chemistry HThis is a college level course designed toprepare students to take the AdvancedPlacement Examination and score highenough to earn college credit in those col-leges that recognize the examination. Col-lege level textbooks are used. The coursecovers such topics as kinetics, equilibrium,thermo chemistry, gases, acids, and basis.Laboratory work is included. Success inCollege Board Advanced PlacementChemistry is contingent upon a significantbackground in mathematics.



AP Physics 1 #4527Prerequisite: CP or Honors Physics andconcurrent enrollment in Algebra 2/Trigor higherAdvanced Placement Physics 1 is a collegelevel course designed for students takingthe College Board Advanced Placement 1Examination. This is an algebra-basedphysics course that covers a wide range oftopics including Newtonian mechanics,work, energy, power, mechanical waves,sound, and an introduction to electric cir-cuits. Laboratory work is included in thiscourse and a university level textbook isused.


AP Jr, Sr Year 1

AP Physics 2 #4528Prerequisite: AP Physics 1Advanced Placement Physics 2 builds onthe esperience of AP Physics 1 and is a col-lege-level course designed for studentstaking the College Board A.P. Physics 2exam. This is an algebra-based course thatcovers a wide range of topics includingfluid mechanics, thermodynamics, elec-tricity and magnetism, optics, and atomicand nuclear physics. Lab work is includedand a university-level book is used.


AP Jr, Sr Year 1

AP Physics C #4526Prerequisite: CP or Honors Physics andHonors Algebra 2/Trig or CP Pre-Calcu-lusAdvanced Placement Physics C is a col-lege-level course designed for studentstaking the College Board Advanced Place-ment C exam. This is a calculus-basedcourse that emphasizes the developmentof advanced physics concepts in mechan-ics, electricity, and magnetism and theirapplications in solving advanced physicsproblems. Students who plan to major inphysics, astronomy, mathematics, or anytype of engineering are strongly encour-aged to take this course. Lab work is in-cluded and a university-level book is used.



AP Environmental Science#4531Prerequisite: 3 years of Science (Bio, Chem,Physics) or Bio, Chem, and concurrent en-rollment in PhysicsA.P. Environmental Science is an acceler-ated, college level course designed to pro-vide students with the scientific principles,concepts, and methodologies required tounderstand the interrelationships of thenatural world, to identify and analyze en-vironmental problems, to evaluate therisks associated with these problems, andto examine alternative solutions for resolv-ing and/or preventing environmental prob-lems. There is an extensive field researchcomponent to teach students the skills andprocesses of experimental design, instru-mentation, and data collection methodsused in environmental science. Studentscan take the College Board A.P. exam.Scoring on this test may enable the stu-dent to receive college credit for the course.


AP Jr, Sr Year 1

IB Physics 1 HL #1940Prerequisite: Biology H and Chemistry H,and H-F Gifted Academy enrollmentHL Physics 1 is the first course in a twoyear sequence which allows students to ex-perience the challenges which are nor-mally felt at the undergraduate level. Thecourse introduces the students to scientificmethods and techniques which are neededfor scientific investigations. Students areencouraged to understand the relationshipbetween the various scientific disciplinesand carry out an interdisciplinary project.Being a subject of universal application,students are encouraged to collaboratewith students of other IB-schools nation-ally or internationally through the use ofemail and internet. Students should ap-preciate the extent to which the subject isapplicable in various cultures and regions.Practical investigations are an integralpart of the curriculum. Student assess-ment is conducted both externally throughwritten examination and internally bymeans of practical investigations and aninterdisciplinary project.


IB Junior Year 1

IB Physics 2 HL #1941Prerequisite: IB HL Physics 1, and H-FGifted Academy enrollmentHL Physics 2 is the second course in a twoyear sequence which allows students to ex-perience the challenges which are nor-mally felt at the undergraduate level.Students continue to apply scientific meth-ods and techniques which are needed forscientific investigations. Students are en-couraged to understand the relationshipbetween the various scientific disciplinesand complete an interdisciplinary project.Being a subject of universal application,students are encouraged to collaboratewith students of other IB-schools nation-ally or internationally through the use ofemail and internet. Students should ap-preciate the extent to which the subject isapplicable in various cultures and regions.Practical investigations are an integralpart of the curriculum. Student assess-ment is conducted both externally throughwritten examination and internally bymeans of practical investigations and aninterdisciplinary project.


IB Senior Year 1


N O T E S


H - F H I G H S C H O O LS O C I A L

S C I E N C ED E P A R T M E N T

2 0 1 6 - 2 0 1 7


Courses in Social Science are critical to the balanced development of high schoolstudents. History, economics, psychology, sociology, geography and political scienceeach provide a unique window to a deeper understanding of oneself and the world.Through these studies, students prepare themselves more fully to become educatedand active citizens in a democratic society. Social Science courses also sharpen skillsnecessary for success in school and in life. As they study the challenging content ofSocial Science courses, students develop their ability to think, read, write and speakin more effective and complex ways.

S O C I A L S C I E N C EChair : Car l Coates, 708-335-5655, [email protected]


WORLD HISTORYStudents will...

• Understand forces, events and people that have shaped the world we live intoday

• Develop the analytical reading, writing, thinking, and speaking skills necessary for an educated citizenry and for historians

• Understand the history of countries and cultures around the world to more fullyappreciate the human experience

• Understand the significance of interaction among civilizations throughout history

• Develop historical empathy• Develop geographic literacy

U.S. HISTORYStudents will...

• Understand the narrative of U.S. History and how studying history helps explain the world we live in today

• Understand that the U.S. has always been a diverse society and that the struggle for equal rights was and continues to be central to the American story

• Gain a wider perspective on what it has meant and what it means to be an American and a human being

• Develop critical-thinking skills necessary for historians and for citizens in a democracy

• Develop proficiency in reading for pri-mary and secondary sources and for identifying points of view

• Improve the ability to create a thesis and support the thesis with evidence from primary and secondary sources

• Develop historical empathy• Develop geographic literacy• Develop historical research skills that culminate in the production of a paper

ECONOMICSStudents will...

• Interpret how the price system determines the production and consumption of goods and services and the allocation of resources

• Make well-informed choices as an educated consumer in our market economy

• Describe the vital role the government plays in the interaction of the international sector, businesses, and households

• Apply economic reasoning to their daily lives as citizens

• Utilize analytical tools as a responsible participant in the political process in order to anticipate effects of major economic policy changes

P R O G R A M L E A R N I N G O B J E C T I V E S B Y C O R E C O U R S E S

The Social Science Department offers a rich variety of required courses and electives that open windows of understand-ing to human behavior. As a result of participation in these courses, students will...• Deepen self-understanding and empathy• Acquire knowledge that will strengthen their ability to make good decisions for themselves• Strengthen their reading skills, particularly their ability to identify main ideas and supporting evidence• Expand their writing skills, particularly their ability to create a thesis, organize ideas, and support arguments with evidence• Develop their ability to think critically about human beliefs, behaviors, and institutions• Hone their speaking skills so that they are able to articulate and defend their views clearly and civilly while maintaining an openness to listen to others

• Advance their research skills


REQUIRED

SOCIAL SCIENCE COURSE OFFERINGS

FRESHMAN

World HistoryAP, Honors, College Prep

or Academic CoreOR

European HistoryAP

SOPHOMORE SENIORJUNIOR


U.S. HistoryAP, Honors, College Prep

or Academic CoreOR

IB Economics SLANDTOK 1 IB

EconomicsAP, Honors, College Prep

or Academic CoreOR

TOK 2 IB

E LECT IVE COURSES BY GRADE L EVE L ( Courses last a full year, unless otherwide indicated. Courses may not be repeated for credit)

GeographyCollege Prep

AP Human Geography

AP

Government &Politics


AP U.S. Government &

PoliticsAP

GeographyCollege Prep

AP Human Geography

AP

Government &Politics


AP U.S. Government &

PoliticsAP

SociologyCollege Prep / Honors

(one semester)

PsychologyCollege Prep

(one semester)

AP PsychologyAP

African American HistoryCollege Prep / Honors

(one semester)

International Relations

College Prep / Honors(one semester)

Introduction toLaw


SociologyCollege Prep / Honors

(one semester)

PsychologyCollege Prep

(one semester)

AP PsychologyAP

African American HistoryCollege Prep / Honors

(one semester)

International Relations


Introduction toLaw



S O C I A L S C I E N C E

Geography #1123This course is designed as an introductionto geography. During the first semester,physical geography and basic geographicalskills are emphasized. Regional studies ofAnglo and Latin America are also con-ducted. The second semester covers thephysical, historical and cultural aspects ofEurope, Africa and Asia. Reading andstudy skills are emphasized through theregular assignment of chapter readingsand supplemental handouts. Library andcomputer projects emphasize research andwriting skills. Students who obtain creditin this course may not enroll in AP HumanGeography.


CP Fr, So Year 1

AdvancedPlacement HumanGeography#1124This course is designedto be the equivalent ofa college survey. It in-troduces students tothe basic concepts ofhuman geography andprovide a geographicframework for the

analysis of current world problemsthrough the use of case studies. The courseoffers students the opportunity to under-stand the tools, themes, and concepts ofgeography; to think critically about geo-graphic problems on the global, nationaland local scales; to appreciate the diversityof global cultures, including their culturaland economic characteristics; to under-stand how cultural landscapes are createdand how they change over time; and toprepare for the Advanced PlacementHuman Geography examination. Studentswho obtain credit in Geography #1123 maynot enroll in this course.


AP Fr, So Year 1

U.S. Government & Politics#1346This course examines the American polit-ical system, particularly at the nationallevel. Topics include Congress, interestgroups and lobbyists, elections, the presi-dency, politics and the news media, thecourt system, civil liberties and money inpolitics. The course also provides an un-derstanding of the historical roots of theAmerican political system and comparesthe system to others. Students who obtaincredit in this course may not enroll inAdvanced Placement U.S. Government &Politics.LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDIT

CP Fr, So Semester .5


1123 Geography – CP 1 1 No 9-10

1124 Advanced Placement Human Geography – AP 1 1 No 9-10

1346 U.S. Government & Politics — CP .5 .5 No 9-10

1347 Advanced Placement U.S. Government & Politics 1 1 No 9-10

1213 World History – AC 1 1 No 10

1223 World History – CP 1 1 No 10

1233 World History – H 1 1 No 10

1232 Advanced Placement World History – AP 1 1 No 10

1244 Advanced Placement European History – AP 1 1 No 10

1302/12 Sociology – CP & H .5 .5 No 11-12

1322 Psychology – CP .5 .5 No 11-12

1446 Advanced Placement Psychology – AP 1 1 No 11-12

1471/72 Introduction to Law – CP & H .5 .5 No 11-12

1512 United States History – AC 1 1 Yes 11

1522 United States History – CP 1 1 Yes 11

1532 United States History – H 1 1 Yes 11

1541 Advanced Placement U.S. History – AP 1 1 Yes 11

1526/36 International Relations - CP & H .5 .5 Yes 11-12

1622/32 African American History – CP & H .5 .5 No 11-12

1712 Economics – AC 1 1 Yes 12

1722 Economics – CP 1 1 Yes 12

1732 Economics – H 1 1 Yes 12

1741 Advanced Placement Economics – AP 1 1 Yes 12

1917 IB Economics SL – IB 1 1 Yes 11

1914 Theory of Knowledge 1 – IB 1 1 Yes 11

1915 Theory of Knowledge 2 - IB 1 1 Yes 12


Advanced Placement U.S. Government & Politics#1347This course is designed to be the equiva-lent of a college survey. It offers studentsthe opportunity to examine deeply theConstitution, civil liberties, civil rights, po-litical ideologies, political parties, interestgroups, news media, political campaigns,Congress, the presidency, federal courts,and federal bureaucracy. Students willcome to understand how the American po-litical system operates today and how thatThis course prepares students for the A.P.U.S. Government & Politics. Students whoobtain credit in U.S. Government & Poli-tics #1346 may not enroll in this course.


AP Fr, So Year 1

World History #1213This course is a survey of world historyfrom the beginning of civilization in Africa,Asia, and Europe through the Cold War ofthe late 20th Century. The course helpsstudents form connections among diverseareas of the world, using the themes oftrade, migration and centers of worldpower. The course concentrates on devel-oping skills in reading, listening, note-tak-ing and geography. Students are requiredto complete an extensive writing assign-ment. The course is open to only those stu-dents whose reading is well below gradelevel.


AC Soph Year 1

World History #1223This course is a survey of world historyfrom the beginning of civilization in Africa,Asia, and Europe through the Cold War ofthe late 20th Century. The course helpsstudents form connections among diverseareas of the world using the themes oftrade, migration, and centers of worldpower. The course emphasizes the devel-opment of reading, writing, thinking andresearch skills. Students will encounter avariety of learning activities and materi-als, including maps, films, historical docu-ments and library sources. Students arerequired to complete a research paper.


CP Soph Year 1

World History #1233This course is a survey of world historyfrom the beginning of civilization in Africa,Asia, and Europe through the Cold War ofthe late 20th Century. The course helpsstudents form connections among diverseareas of the world, using the themes oftrade, migration, and centers of worldpower. Students enrolling in the course atthis level should have reading and writingskills above grade level. Students workwith primary and secondary historicalsources, analyze the multi-causation ofhistorical events, and study conflicting in-terpretations of historical trends. Thecourse also emphasizes developing the rea-soning skills of the historian. Students arerequired to write a research paper ofgreater complexity than what is requiredat the college-prep level.


H Soph Year 1

Advanced Placement World History #1232This course is the equivalent of a collegesurvey and will prepare students for theA.P. World History exam. Students will ex-amine major developments in five eras, be-ginning with the dawn of history andending with modern times. These develop-ments will be analyzed through the lenseof five themes: 1) interaction between hu-mans and the environment; 2) the devel-opment and interaction of cultures; 3)state-building, expansion, and conflict; 4)creation, expansion, and interaction of eco-nomic systems; and 5) the developmentand transformation of social structures.Reading assignments will be substantialand writing assignments will require mas-tery of divergent primary and secondarysources. Students are expected to displaystrong reading and composition skills andare required to complete a research paper.


AP Soph Year 1

Advanced Placement European History #1244This course is designed to be the equiva-lent of a college survey. It offers motivatedstudents the opportunity to experience thehistorical development of Western civiliza-tion in greater depth than possible at thehonors level in World History. This courseis also intended to prepare students for theAP European History exam in May. Read-ing assignments are lengthy. Writing as-signments require mastery of divergentprimary and secondary sources. The APEuropean History course is a survey ofWestern development beginning with theGreeks, but the course emphasizes the pe-riod since 1450. Students are expected todisplay strong reading and compositionskills. Students are required to complete aresearch paper. This course fulfills thegraduation requirement in World History.


AP Soph Year 1

Sociology #1302/1312This course introduces students to socio-logical theories and terminology necessaryto explain and analyze human social be-havior. Students learn how to think witha sociological perspective through discov-ery, questioning, and analysis of social is-sues. Culture, social interaction, deviantbehavior, social inequality, gender andrace are among the topics studied. Stu-dents will apply their knowledge throughpapers, projects, journals and research.Students will analyze sociology throughmovies, television, and print media. Stu-dents enrolled at the Honors level are re-quired to complete additional projects.


CP & H Jr, Sr Semester .5

Psychology #1322Psychology is the study of behavior, men-tal processes and the variables that influ-ence them. This class prepares students tostudy psychology at the college level.Reading and writing assignments are re-quired. Topics include early development,cognition, personality theory, learning, thebrain, sensory processes, perceptual abili-ties, social psychology, abnormal behaviorand careers in psychology. Students whoobtain credit in this course may not enrollin Advanced Placement Psychology.




Advanced Placement Psychology #1446This course is equivalent to Intro to Psy-chology courses at most colleges. It is de-signed to prepare students for theAdvanced Placement Psychology examina-tion. Topics include research methodologyand statistics, brain anatomy and func-tion, sensory processes, perceptual abili-ties, consciousness, learning, development,motivation, emotion, personality theory,testing, abnormal behavior and its treat-ment, and social psychology. Students whoobtain credit in Psychology #1322 may notenroll in this course.


AP Jr, Sr Year 1

Introduction to Law #1471/1472This course is designed as an introductionto law and the American judicial system.Topics include the court system, humanrights, criminal law, consumer law, familylaw, and individual rights and civil liber-ties. The course deals with practical legalproblems and applications through in-class discussions and analysis. Prepara-tion and participation in a mock trialrequire students to demonstrate theirknowledge of law and oral advocacy skills.Students taking this course at the Honorslevel will be required to conduct researchbeyond the textbook, encounter more com-plex reading assignments and demon-strate understanding of legal problemsthrough additional written work.



United States History #1512Prerequisite: World HistoryThis course is a chronological study of thehistory of the United States. Learning ac-tivities include in-class reading, writing,question-and-answer sessions, simula-tions and work based on audio-visual ma-terials. The course develops skills inreading, writing, speaking, and listening.Students are required to complete an ex-tensive writing assignment. The course isopen to only those students whose readingskills are well below grade level.


AC Juniors Year 1

United States History #1522Prerequisite: World HistoryThis course is a chronological survey ofUnited States history. Reading and writ-ing assignments emphasize comprehen-

sion of main themes, trends and concepts,and analysis of some primary sources nec-essary for an understanding of the Amer-ican historical experience. Exams includemultiple-choice and essay questions. Thecourse emphasizes the development ofreading, writing, analytical, and researchskills necessary for understanding histor-ical materials. Students will encounter avariety of learning activities and materi-als, including maps, films, historical docu-ments, and library sources. Students arerequired to complete a research paper.


CP Juniors Year 1

United States History #1532Prerequisite: World HistoryThis course is a chronological survey ofUnited States history. In addition to thetext, reading assignments in challengingsupplementary books are required. Stu-dents are expected to read and write abovegrade level. Written assignments requiremastery of both primary and secondarysources. Exams include multiple-choicequestions and essays. The course empha-sizes the development of reading, writing,analytical, and research skills necessaryfor understanding historical materials.Students will encounter a variety of learn-ing activities and materials, includingmaps, films, historical documents and li-brary sources. A research paper of greatercomplexity than the CP paper is required.


H Juniors Year 1

Advanced Placement U.S. History #1541Prerequisite: World HistoryThis course is intended to be the equiva-lent of a college survey course. Writing as-signments require mastery of diverseprimary and secondary sources related toissues of historical interpretation. Thecourse is also designed to prepare studentsfor the Advanced Placement U.S. Historyexamination. Students will write papers inwhich they form an interpretation of anhistorical issue and organize evidencefrom various sources to substantiate theirpoint of view. Students are required tocomplete a research paper. Students willbe expected to display strong reading andcomposition skills. This course fulfills theU.S. History requirement.


AP Juniors Year 1

International Relations#1526/1536Prerequisite: World History or AP Euro-pean History & U.S. History or concurrentenrollment in U.S. HistoryThis course focuses on international issuessince the end of World War II. Studentsanalyze major global themes, such as con-flict, the environment, immigration, andtrade, and evaluate the role of the UnitedStates in world affairs. In examiningAmerican foreign policy, students willevaluate different perspectives on whatconstitutes “the national interest.” Stu-dents will use a textbook but will also con-sider other sources of information, such asnews articles and perspective pieces. Stu-dents at the honors level should expect ad-ditional and more complex readings, aswell as additional written work.



African-American History#1622/1632This course provides a broad historicalsurvey of the African-American experiencein the Unites States. The course beginswith an introduction to the history andculture of West Africa before 1600 andcontinues from the colonial period ofAmerican history through the civil rightsmovement and issues concerning racetoday. Students taking this course forHonors credit are required to read morecomplex primary and secondary sourcesand complete additional projects that de-mand complex analysis of various aspectsof the Africa-American experience.







Economics #1712Prerequisite: U.S. HistoryThe three general areas of concentration inthis course are: 1) microeconomics, cover-ing scarcity, factors that influence pricesand wages, and the organization and oper-ation of business; 2) consumer economics,including housing, buying a car, insurance,savings and investing, credit, budgeting,consumer protection legislation, and fed-eral, state and local taxes; and 3) macro-economics, covering government taxingand spending, business cycles, fiscal policy,monetary policy, inflation, unemployment,economic growth, globalization and inter-national trade. Emphasis at this level isplaced on individual instruction and appli-cation of practical economic skills neededto become an effective consumer. Thecourse is open only to those students whosemath skills are well below grade level.


AC Seniors Year 1

Economics #1722Prerequisite: U.S. HistoryThe three general areas of concentration inthe course are: 1) microeconomics, coveringscarcity, how prices and wages are deter-mined, and the organization and operationof business; 2) consumer economics, includ-ing housing, buying a car, insurance, sav-ings and investing, credit budgeting,consumer protection legislation, purchas-ing, and federal, state, and local taxes; and3) macroeconomics, covering governmenttaxing and spending, business cycles, fiscalpolicy, monetary policy, inflation, unem-ployment, economic growth, globalizationand international trade. The course helpsstudents master the application of practi-cal skills in consumer economics, compre-hend economic theories and analyzeeconomic problems. The student will be ex-pected to demonstrate: 1) mathematicalskills, including the ability to add, subtract,multiply, divide and calculate percentages;and 2) the ability to read and use simplifiedstatistical and graphical information.


CP Seniors Year 1

Economics #1732Prerequisite: U.S. HistoryThe three areas of concentration in thecourse are: 1) microeconomics, coveringscarcity, how prices and wages are deter-mined, and the organization and operationof business; 2) consumer economics, includ-ing car buying, insurance, savings and in-vesting, credit budgeting, consumer

protection legislation, purchasing and fed-eral, state, and local taxes; and 3) macro-economics, covering government taxingand spending, business cycles, fiscal policy,monetary policy, inflation, unemployment,economic growth, globalization and inter-national trade. The student will be ex-pected to demonstrate: 1) above-averagemathematical skills including the ability tocalculate percentages and use simple alge-bra; 2) the ability to read and use simpli-fied statistical and graphical information;and 3) reading skills at least at grade level.


H Seniors Year 1

Advanced PlacementEconomics #1741Prerequisite: U.S. HistoryThis course is designed to be the equiva-lent of a college survey and prepares stu-dents for both the Advanced PlacementMicroeconomics and Advanced PlacementMacroeconomics exams. The course willtherefore operate at a more rigorous levelthan the honors class. The course is di-vided into three distinct parts: microeco-nomics, macroeconomics and consumereconomics. Emphasis is placed on strongcritical-thinking skills through the under-standing, application and analysis of fun-damental economic concepts. This coursefulfills the Economics requirement.


AP Seniors Year 1

IB Economics SL #1917Prerequisite: AP World History, AP U.S.History, enrollment in H-F GiftedAcademyIB Economics SL is Group 3 Individualsand Societies requisite for the IB DiplomaProgramme. Through their study of micro-economics macroeconomics, internationaland development economics, students willutilize quantitative and qualitative scien-tific methodologies to understand the uni-versal realities of scarcity and resourceallocation. Throughout the course, stu-dents will apply economic theories to real-world issues, consider national and globalconcerns, and reflect on the ethical dimen-sions of economic decisions. Students whocomplete this course will be prepared totake the Advanced Placement Microeco-nomics and Advanced Placement Macro-economics exams, as well as the IB SLEconomics assessments.


IB Juniors Year 1

Theory of Knowledge 1 #1914Prerequisite: Enrollment in H-F GiftedAcademyThis is the first-year class of the two-yearIB Diploma Programme keystone course.Located at the center of the IB DiplomaProgramme Hexagon, TOK encouragescritical thinking about knowledge acrossthe content areas to help student makesense of both new learning and priorknowledge. TOK addresses the strengthsand limitations of each Area of Knowledge(AOK), provides an understanding of howeach knowledge system developed, and in-vestigates the Ways of Knowing (WOK)that predominate the various knowledgeareas. Through their studies, students con-sider such questions as “What counts asknowledge?” “How does it grow?” “Whatare its limits?” “Who owns knowledge?” Asthey seek to develop understanding of suchquestions, students inquire, reflect, cri-tique, and analyze knowledge through theages, from Greek philosophers to modernpop culture. Through this course, studentsreceive oversight of the Creativity, Action& Service requirements and ExtendedEssay, which are both IB Diploma Pro-gramme requirements.


IB Juniors Year 1

Theory of Knowledge 2 #1915Prerequisite: Theory of Knowledge 1,enrollment in H-F Gifted AcademyThis is the second-year class of the two-year IB Diploma Programme keystonecourse. Located at the center of the IBDiploma Programme Hexagon, TOK en-courages critical thinking about knowl-edge across the content areas to helpstudents make sense of both new learningand prior knowledge. The focus of the sec-ond year will be on the investigation of theAreas of Knowledge relating to History,Ethics, Religious Knowledge Systems andIndigenous Knowledge Systems. While in-vestigating these areas of knowledge, de-velopment of the Knowledge Frameworkwill occur as it relates to the scope and ap-plication, concepts and language, method-ology, historical development and links topersonal knowledge of each Area ofKnowledge. Also, significant class timewill be dedicated to the TOK Essay, anessay on one of six prescribed titles that isassessed externally. Students will receiveoversight of their Creativity, Action &Service requirements, and ExtendedEssay, which are both IB Diploma Pro-gramme requirements.


IB Seniors Year 1


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Courses in the Special Education Department are for students who are eligible for Special Education and/or specialeducation services under IDEA.

SPECIAL EDUCATIONChair : Kathleen Dreger, 708-335-5690, [email protected]


LIFE SKILLS

The goal of this program is forstudents to become as inde-pendent as possible in theareas of academics, communi-cation, social skills, self-re-liance, and vocational skills.Courses meet Homewood-Flossmoor Board of Educationrequirements for graduationand are aligned with CommonCore Standards.

CROSS CATEGORICAL

The goal of this program is toassist students in becomingacademically independent bylearning strategies in theareas of organizational skills,time management, and notetaking. Classes reflect aca-demic core instruction buttake into account students’needs for accommodations andmodifications that reflect theirIEP needs. Courses meet theHomewood-Flossmoor Boardof Education requirements forgraduation and are alignedwith Common Core Stan-dards.

ANCHOR PROGRAM

This program is designed forstudents who have behavioraland/or emotional challenges.It is the goal of this program toteach self-worth, resiliency,and coping strategies withinan academic framework ofinstruction. Courses meet theHomewood-Flossmoor Boardof Education requirements forgraduation and are alignedwith the Common Core andSocial Emotional Standards.

VAST: VocationalAchievement for

Successful Transition

This program meets the needsof students that range in agefrom 18 until the day beforetheir 22nd birthday. All stu-dents would have met theirgraduation requirements andare in need of transitionalservices. Students will haveclasses that reflect a life-skillsbased instruction that will as-sist with post-high school tran-sitional needs in the areas ofcommunication, technology,budgeting, transportation, andsocial awareness.

Programming and courses offered within the Special Education Department include academic classes designed to address the specificgoals and objectives of students with disabilities.

Homewood-Flossmoor High School offers Special Education services to meet the varied needs of its students. The degree of contact bydepartment staff may range from minimal service on a consultaton basis to a full instructional program.

The Special Education Program works to...• Implement the mandates of NCLB and IDEA• Analyze testing data to target areas of curriculum strengths and weaknesses• Develop and implement an articulated curriculum• Parallel the general education curriculum and graduation requirements; the IEP team will address any exceptions.

The Special Education Department supports the general education curriculum:


Homewood-Flossmoor High School offers special education services to meet the varied needs of its students. The degree of contact bydepartment staff may range from minimal service on a consultation basis to a full instructional program. Students entering at the fresh-man level who have previously been determined to be eligible under the Individuals With Disabilities Act will be scheduled at their 8thgrade annual review conference before entering the high school. Students currently at the high school are encouraged to attend theirannual review conferences and be active participants in the process. Students’ classes are determined for the following year through theIEP process or staff recommendations. Programming and courses offered with the Special Education Department include both academicand elective classes designed to address the specific goals and objectives of students with disabilities. An IEP (Individual EducationProgram) is required for enrollment in any special education course.


LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMSThese courses are designed for

students who require instruction to function inde-pendently and productively asfamily members, citizens, and

workers, and to enjoy fulfilling personal lives.

Courses meet the Homewood-Flossmoor Community HighSchool Board of Education’srequirements for graduationand are aligned with the Common Core Standards.

English 1 #9250; English 2 #9251English 3 #9252; English 4 #9253The essentials of reading and writing re-quired for effective “life skills” are empha-sized in these courses. Instruction willinclude functional vocabulary andphrases, as well as universal expressionsneeded for independent living.


AC Fr, So, Jr, Sr Year 1

Reading 1 #9254Reading 2 #9255These courses emphasize fundamentalskills, including basic sight vocabulary, vo-cabulary building and comprehensionskills needed for life-long functioning.


AC Fr, So Year 1

Biology* #9256The focus of this course is based uponpragmatic knowledge necessary to developawareness and a general understanding ofbiology. Students will apply acquired skillsto demonstrate an understanding of thescientific method, jobs and safety in a Bi-ology lab. It will also focus on ecology andthe human body.



Physical Science* #9257This course is a hands-on approach toPhysical Science. The course will includeunits on chemistry and physics. First se-mester labs are designed to teach chem-istry through the scientific method.Second semester labs are designed toteach physics through hands on projectsincluding simple machines, electricity,speed, motion and acceleration. Classroomdiscussion and selected reading will sup-plement hands on classroom activities.



Earth Science* #9258This course focuses on the understandingof the physical world and how it relates tostudents’ lives. The core content of thiscourse includes the following areas: mete-orology, astronomy, geology and oceanog-raphy.



* Graduation requirements are ful-filled in the area of Science throughsuccessful completion of the followingcourses: Biology, Physical Scienceand Earth Science.

Pre-Algebra Applications **#9259This course focuses on basic math skills foreveryday living. The emphasis will be onnumber recognition, rote counting, aware-ness of basic mathematical terms, identi-fication of number values, and equations.Content will also include an introductionto money and time. All math courses in theLife Skills program are student centeredand student directed. The concepts thatare taught are based upon student needand ongoing evaluation.



Algebra Applications ** #9260The content of this course will include sim-ple equations, inequalities, coordinategraphing, formulas, area, perimeter andstatistical graphs. All math courses in theLife Skills program are student centeredand student directed. The concepts thatare taught are based upon student needand ongoing evaluation.



Geometric Applications** #9261This course is designed to give students abasic understanding of geometry and howit will apply to their lives. Throughout theyear, students will work on mastery of thefollowing concepts: graphing, measure-ment and an understanding of basic geo-metric shapes. All math courses in the LifeSkills program are student centered andstudent directed. The concepts that aretaught are based upon student need andongoing evaluation.



** Graduation requirements arefulfilled in the area of Mathematicsthrough successful completion of thefollowing courses: Pre-Algebra Appli-cations, Algebra Applications andGeometric Applications.

World History #9263This course includes a study of past andpresent world cultures and the ways inwhich they have shaped our own culture.




S P E C I A L E D U C A T I O N

U.S. History #9264This course is designed to help studentsunderstand the nature and experience ofthe growth of our nation, and to realize theimportance of the democratic process in re-solving individual and sectional differ-ences. The course encourages students totake pride in our American heritage, to beaware of our rights and responsibilities,and to become more informed and activecitizens. U.S. and Illinois Constitutiontests are given.



Economics #9265This course is designed to help preparestudents to manage their total resourcesin order to develop a satisfying lifestylewithin the framework of personal andgroup values. Instruction focuses on deci-sion-making that will maximize students’personal satisfaction and needs. The areasto be emphasized include consumer budg-eting, operation of the American economy,credit and comparative shopping skills,and consumer protection.



Health #9266This course covers a wide area of topics in-cluding communication, social skills, self-help skills, critical thinking, cause andeffect behaviors, awareness of surround-ings, nutrition and self-care information.


AC Freshmen Semester .5

Pedestrian TransportationEducation #9267This course is designed to include an em-phasis on the use of public transportationincluding the use of buses and trains. Italso includes instruction on public safety,railroad safety, first-aid instruction andbasic CPR techniques. This class is an al-ternative to Driver/Safety Education. Stu-dents will not be able to obtain a licensebased upon completion of this course.


AC Fr, So Semester .5

Vocational Skills Development#9268This course is designed to help the studentidentify areas of vocational intereststhrough hands-on experience at trainingsites both on and off campus. Work tasksmay range from clerical to custodial and,if possible, are targeted to student or class-room interests. Emphasis will be upon de-veloping and strengthening positive workattitudes, self-esteem, personal interac-tions, and job acquisition skills, while pro-viding the student with a work experienceopportunity in the school setting. In addi-tion, students develop entrepreneurshipprojects throughout the school year to de-velop independent leadership skills.These projects can change depending onthe needs of the program.


AC Jr, Sr Year 1

Applied Living Skills #9269This course is designed to give studentswithin the Life Skills program instructionon how to live as independent a life as pos-sible. It will give students groundwork forlife after school as well as a base of knowl-edge for those entering the VAST pro-gram. The course runs in conjunction withVocational Skills Development in order forstudents to have adequate time to visitvarious service organizations and have jobexperiences in the community. Studentswill learn how to access SSI, ORS, recre-ation, medical care, and various otherservice agencies. In addition, students willcreate a working portfolio of resourcesthey can use after exiting the highschool/VAST program.


AC Jr, Sr Year 1

Applied Vocational Skills #9270This is a coop job related skills class. Thestudent acquires job acquisition and main-tenance skills. It can be taken with a com-munity work experience course.


AC Seniors Year 1

Manufacturing and Sales #9271This course will offer students an opportu-nity to begin to understand the basic con-ceptual nature of the world of businesswith specific emphasis on manufacturing,marketing, sales, distribution, and promo-tion. The class will select what to manu-facture from a menu of production items.Students will experience various aspectsof manufacturing and sales includingplanning, production, ordering compo-nents, assembly, packaging, shippingand/or sales.



VAST Program #9272Vocational Achievement forSuccessful TransitionThe VAST Program promotes student in-dependence, decision-making, self-advo-cacy, vocational competencies, anddevelopment of life skills by providing alife/work experience for 18-21 year old stu-dents in both school and community basedjob sites. Instructional activities focus onenabling students to adjust to situationsthat they may encounter in their post sec-ondary life experience. Guest speakersand field trips enhance instructional unitsby providing real life settings for practicalapplication of skills. In addition, studentsdevelop entrepreneurship project through-out the school year to develop independentleadership skills. These projects canchange depending on the needs of the pro-gram. Students must have departmentchair’s consent to participate in this pro-gram.

LEVEL LENGTH CREDIT

AC Year 0


Special Education Peer Leaders#9950Students enrolled in Special EducationPeer Leaders will work with small groupsand individuals in class each day. Thesestudents will assist students with theirwork in the core subject areas of English,Math, Science and Social Sciences. Addi-tionally, peer leaders will collaborate withSpecial Education teachers to plan andimplement whole class activities andlessons. This is an excellent course forstudents considering a career in the fieldof Education.


H Jr, Sr Year 1

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CROSS CATEGORICALPROGRAM

These courses are designed tocreate opportunities for students who require

instruction in compensatoryskills to gain access to the

general education curriculum. Courses meet the

Homewood-Flossmoor Community High SchoolBoard of Education’s

requirements for graduationand are aligned with the Common Core Standards.

English 1 #9350In this course, students learn essentiallanguage arts skills. Composition work fo-cuses on mechanics and usage, sentenceconstruction, parts of speech, and para-graph writing. Vocabulary developmentand reading comprehension are strength-ened through the study of the followinggenres: short story, mythology, novel,drama, non-fiction, and poetry. Those stu-dents who enroll in English 1 (9350)should enroll in Reading (9355).


AC Freshmen Year 1

English 2 #9378Students enrolled in this course continueto work with basic skills in writing andspeech. Students will learn strategies forvocabulary and reading comprehension,while working with grammar and usageparagraph definition, and paragraphdevelopment with movement towardmulti-paragraph essays. Students preparespeeches to serve different purposes andaudiences. In preparing several reportsand executing research, students learnhow to identify, evaluate, and properly citeprimary and secondary sources. Studentspractice analyzing these sources andparaphrasing the main ideas therein.Those students who enroll in English 2(9378) should enroll in Reading (9356).


AC Soph Year 1

English 3 #9353Students in this course receive anoverview of American literature by read-ing and analyzing through the 20th cen-tury. Special attention is given todeveloping composition, listening, andreading skills. Out-of-class and in-class es-says are required. A research project orpaper is required to earn credit.


AC Juniors Year 1

English 4 #9354Students in this course read fiction andnon-fiction, focus on vocabulary, importantdetails, and main ideas to better under-stand the author’s intent and/or purposeof the readings. Students study the lives offamous personalities and major contempo-rary issues to help them gain a better un-derstanding of the world of work andprofessionalism. Daily reading and writingassignments are required. A research proj-ect or paper is required to earn credit.


AC Seniors Year 1

Reading Improvement I #9355Reading Improvement 1 is a program de-signed for students who want to improveall aspects of their reading performance. Itintegrates materials and skills from allhigh school subjects. The students receiveindividualized instruction and progressthrough the program at their own rate.Students will use resources for instructionsuch as computer technology, newspapers,individualized materials and audiovisual

materials. Students are required to enrollin this reading course as per H-F BoardPolicy Procedure 6721-C. Those studentswho enroll in Reading (9355) should alsoenroll in English 1 (9350).


AC Freshmen Year 1

Reading Improvement II #9356Reading Improvement II is designed forsophomores wishing to improve their read-ing comprehension. High interest materi-als are utilized to improve reading rateand fluency. Large group, small group andindividualized instruction are used to ac-company an integrated studies approach.Students will use resources such as com-puter technology, newspapers, individual-ized materials and audiovisual materials.materials. Students are required to enrollin this reading course as per H-F BoardPolicy Procedure 6721-C. Those studentswho enroll in Reading #9356 should alsoenroll in English 2 #9378.


AC Soph Year 1

Reading Improvement Seminar#9399Reading Improvement Seminar is a de-signed for juniors and seniors requiringimprovement of reading through the IEPprocess. Students will improve their read-ing rate, fluency, and comprehension ofboth narrative and non-narrative textsfrom a variety of content areas. Studentsmay take this course during both 11th and12th Grade. materials. Students arerequired to enroll in this reading course asper H-F Board Policy Procedure 6721-C.


AC Jr, Sr Year 1

Biology #9357This course offers an inquiry based ap-proach to discovering biological themes.Topics investigated will include cell struc-ture, cellular processes, DNA, reproduc-tion, genetics, biotechnology, evolution,animal systems, and ecology. Instructionalmethods include laboratory investigations,lectures, group activities, computer simu-lation, the Internet, and textbook reading.Student evaluation is based on unit exam-inations, quizzes, daily work, lab reports,and individual and group projects.


AC Freshmen Year 1


Chemistry #9358This course in Chemistry is inquiry-based.Mathematic skills are necessary to under-stand chemistry. In addition, studentsshould be able to construct and interpretgraphs. Topics developed include measure-ment, the nature and characteristics ofmatter, atomic structure, the PeriodicTable, chemical bonding, nomenclature,chemical reactions, acid/base chemistry,organic chemistry and dietary chemistry.Instructional methods include direct in-struction, readings from the textbook andother sources, investigations, individualand group activities, discussion and com-puter-assisted activities. Student evalua-tion is based on tests, quizzes, daily work,and special projects. A graphing calculatoris required.


AC Soph Year 1

Physics #9359This course inquiry-based course inPhysics is, designed to develop problemsolving skills necessary to become life-longlearners. This will be accomplished by pro-viding learning situations that requirestudents to think and solve problems.Topics include the study of motion, vec-tors, work and energy, mechanics, circuits,and electricity. Instructional methods in-clude direct instruction, readings from thetextbook, and other sources, individualand group activities, discussion and com-puter-assisted activities. Student evalua-tion is based on tests, quizzes, daily work,and special projects. A graphing calculatoris required.


AC Jr, Sr Year 1

Pre-Algebra #9360This course consists of a review of compu-tational skills and general arithmetic lan-guage and introduces selected topics fromalgebra and geometry including: solvingsimple equations and inequalities, coordi-nate graphing, formulas, area, perimeterand statistical graphs. A graphing calcu-lator is required.


AC Freshmen Year 1

Algebra 1 #9361This course focuses on fundamental prop-erties of real numbers. Polynomials, ra-tional algebraic expressions, linearequations, quadratic equations, expo-nents, inequalities, functions, and equa-tions are studied and related to real worldapplications. A graphing calculator is re-quired.


AC Fr, So Year 1

Geometry #9362This course focuses on fundamental con-cepts of Euclidean geometry. Special at-tention is given to the concepts ofcongruence, similarity, area, volume, per-pendicularity, parallelism, coordinategeometry, properties of lines, angles, tri-angles, quadrilaterals and circles. Agraphing calculator is required.


AC So, Jr Year 1

Algebra 2 #9363This course expands the material studiedin Algebra I and Geometry, emphasizingreal world applications and associatedgraphical analysis. Topics studied includeoperations on real numbers and variables,solving and graphing equations, polynomi-als, functions, systems of equations, ra-tional expressions, quadratic equationsand elementary probability and statistics.A graphing calculator is required.


AC Jr, Sr Year 1

Consumer Math #9364This course is intended to teach studentsapplications of mathematics which occurin day to day living, personal money man-agement, wise credit, rational purchasesof goods and services, income taxes, anduse of banking services. A graphing calcu-lator is required.


AC Jr, Sr Year 1

World History #9365This course is a survey of world historyfrom the beginning of civilization in Africa,Asia, and Europe through the Cold War ofthe late 20th century. The course helpsstudents form connections between di-verse areas of the world, using the themesof trade, migration, and centers of worldpower. The course concentrates on devel-oping skills in reading, listening, note-tak-ing, geography and writing. Students arerequired to complete a research paper.


AC Soph Year 1

U.S. History #9366This course is a chronological study of thehistory of the United States. It includesstudy of the US and IL Constitutions.Learning activities include in-class read-ing, writing, question-and-answer ses-sions, simulations, and work based onaudio-visual materials. The course devel-ops skills in reading, writing, speaking,and listening. Students are required tocomplete a research paper.


AC Juniors Year 1

Economics #9367This course concentrates on the areas of:1) microeconomics, covering scarcity, pricedetermination, and the organization andoperation of business, 2) consumer eco-nomics, including housing, buying a car,insurance, savings and investing, credit,budgeting, consumer protections legisla-tion, and federal, state, and local taxes,and 3) macroeconomics, covering govern-ment taxing and spending, business cy-cles, fiscal policy, monetary policy,inflation, unemployment, economic growthand international trade. Emphasis at thislevel is placed on individual instructionand application of practical economic skillsneeded to become an effective consumer.


AC Seniors Year 1

Health #9368Students in this course concentrate onknowledge and information concerning therelationship of health to oneself, familyand community. Students in this coursewill engage in guided analysis and struc-tured discussion involving health issues.







Computer Applications #9369This course is designed to help studentslearn and increase existing touch key-boarding skills for the alpha-numeric key-board on computers. Correct keyboardingfingering response, techniques and proof-reading are stressed. Microsoft Word,PowerPoint and Publisher software pro-grams are taught, their uses, features, andshortcuts as well as basic computer termi-nology will be emphasized.


AC Fr, So, Jr, Sr Semester .5

Foods #9370This course includes preparing, servingand sampling a variety of foods. Menus aredeveloped, prepared and served for easy,nutritious, and satisfying meals. In addi-tion to acquiring basic food preparationskills, students learn the importance ofgood nutrition in food choices. The man-agement of time, energy, finances, and re-sources as they relate to food preparationare also covered. Sanitation standards andthe prevention of food borne illness arealso stressed.



Art 1 #9371This course is designed to create an atmos-phere where visual problem-solving andcreative thinking can be developed. Art Iintroduces fundamental techniques forbasic elements and principles of drawing,painting, and three-dimensional crafts.Technical skills are incorporated into proj-ects using a variety of mediums.



Art 2 #9372This course is designed to develop visualproblem-solving skills and creative think-ing. Students are encouraged to unlocktheir creative potential by developingartistic techniques and personal expres-sion into visual art. Technical skills aretaught in a variety of experiences usingvarious materials. Art history and cultureare taught to highlight lessons and proj-ects.



Music Appreciation #9373This course will introduce students to a va-riety of activities focused on developingtheir understanding and appreciation ofmusic’s many styles within our culture.Students will listen and observe musiciansand other musical performances viarecordings, video presentations, andwhenever possible, live performanceswithin the school and the community. Stu-dents will have the opportunity to sing anddevelop their vocal abilities through activ-ities using music from various periods inhistory as well as more contemporaryworks. Basic guitar and piano skills aretaught. This course is not designed for stu-dents who wish to study theory and com-position.



Resource #9374The student may participate in resourceone to three times per week or more fre-quently if deemed necessary. Appoint-ments are scheduled from mainstreamclasses during the week. In addition, thisservice is utilized for testing when the stu-dent’s disability warrants environmentalmodifications, oral test delivery, extendedtime for testing, reader, writing accommo-dations, and/or other modifications.



Study Skills #9375This class provides instruction in the areasof academic, personal, and social skills.Students will identify and implement theirlearning styles and learn about multipleintelligences. Students will learn aboutstrategies to improve their core curricularcourse work. This course emphasizes thedevelopment of study habits, criticalthinking, goal setting, time management,note-taking, and personal awareness.Regular parental/guardian contact will beencouraged.


AC Freshmen Year 1

Study Skills #9376The Study Skills curriculum provides acomprehensive experience in test takingstrategies with an emphasis placed uponindividual needs and goals. This course isdesigned to develop the fundamental skillsof reading, writing, math, science reason-ing, test taking skills and study skills.This course will guide students throughexperiences which promote critical think-ing, intellectual curiosity, independentthought, creative expression and aestheticappreciation.



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ANCHOR PROGRAMThis program is designed forstudents who have behavioraland/or emotional deficits.

Student goals are focused onsuccessful management oftheir emotions and behaviorso the student can reintegrateback into the mainstream.

These courses are designed tocreate opportunities for

students to maintain access tothe general education

curriculum. Courses meet theHomewood-Flossmoor Boardof Education’s requirementsfor graduation and arealigned with the Common

Core Standards

English 1 #9450In this course, students learn essentiallanguage arts skills. Composition work fo-cuses on mechanics and usage, sentenceconstruction, parts of speech, and para-graph writing. Vocabulary developmentand reading comprehension are strength-ened through the study of the followinggenres: short story, novel, drama, non-fic-tion, and poetry. Those students who enrollin English 1 (9450) should enroll in Read-ing (9455).


AC Freshmen Year 1

English 2 #9472Students enrolled in this course continueto work with basic skills in writing andspeech. Students will learn strategies forvocabulary and reading comprehension,while working with grammar and usageskills, sentence structure, paragraphdefinition, and paragraph developmentwith movement toward multi-paragraphessays. Students prepare speeches to servedifferent purposes and audiences. Inpreparing speeches and executingresearch, students learn how to identify,evaluate, and properly cite primary andsecondary sources. Students practice ana-lyzing these sources and paraphrasing themain ideas therein. Those students whoenroll in English 2 (9472) should enroll inReading (9456).


AC Soph Year 1

English 3 #9453Students in this course receive anoverview of American literature by read-ing and analyzing works in chronologicalsequence through the 20th century. In ad-dition, special attention is given to devel-oping composition, listening, and readingskills. Out-of-class essays and in-class es-says are required. A research project orpaper is required to earn credit in thecourse.


AC Juniors Year 1

English 4 #9454Students in this course read fiction andnon-fiction, focus on vocabulary, importantdetails, and main ideas in order to betterunderstand the author’s intent and/or pur-pose of the readings. Students study theloves of famous personalities and majorcontemporary issues to help them gain abetter understanding of the world of workand professionalism. Daily reading assign-ments and writing assignments are re-quired. A research paper is required toearn credit in the course.


AC Seniors Year 1

Reading Improvement I #9455Reading Improvement I is a year-longreading program designed for studentswho want to improve all aspects of theirreading performance. It integrates mate-rials and skills from all high school sub-jects. The students receive individualizedinstruction and progress through the pro-

gram at their own rate. Students will useresources for instruction such as computertechnology, newspapers, individualizedmaterials and audiovisual materials. Stu-dents are required to enroll in this readingcourse as per H-F Board Policy Procedure6721-C. Those students who enroll inReading (9455) should also enroll in Eng-lish 1 (9450).


AC Freshmen Year 1

Reading Improvement II #9456Reading Improvement II is a year-longcourse designed for sophomores wishing toimprove their reading comprehension.High interest materials are utilized to im-prove reading rate and fluency. Largegroup, small group and individualized in-struction is used to accompany an inte-grated studies approach. Students will useresources for instruction such as computertechnology, newspapers, individualizedmaterials and audiovisual materials. Stu-dents are required to enroll in this readingcourse as per H-F Board Policy Procedure6721-C. Those students who enroll inReading (9456) should also enroll in Eng-lish 2 (9478).


AC Soph Year 1

Biology #9457This course offers an inquiry based ap-proach to discovering biological themes.Topics investigated will include cell struc-ture, cellular processes, DNA, reproduc-tion, genetics, biotechnology, evolution,animal systems, and ecology. Instructionalmethods include laboratory investigations,lectures, group activities, computer simu-lation, the Internet, and textbook reading.Student evaluation is based on unit exam-inations, quizzes, daily work, and individ-ual and group projects.


AC Freshmen Year 1

Chemistry #9458This course in Chemistry is an inquiry-based course. Basic mathematic skills arenecessary to understand chemistry. In ad-dition, students should be able to constructand interpret graphs. Topics developed in-clude measurement, the nature and char-acteristics of matter, atomic structure, thePeriodic Table, chemical bonding, nomen-clature, chemical reactions, acid/basechemistry, organic chemistry and dietary

chemistry. Instructional method includedirect instruction, readings from the text-book and other sources, laboratory demon-strations and investigations, individualand group activities, discussion andcomputer-assisted activities. Student eval-uation is based in tests, quizzes, lab par-ticipation, daily work, and specialprojects.


AC Soph Year 1

Physics #9459This inquiry-based course in Physics is de-signed to develop problem solving neces-sary to become a life-long learner. This willbe accomplished by providing learning sit-uations that require students to think andsolve problems. Topics include the study ofmotion, vectors, work and energy, me-chanics, circuits, and electricity. Instruc-tional methods include direct instruction,readings from the textbook and othersources, laboratory demonstrations andinvestigations, individual and group activ-ities, discussion and computer-assisted ac-tivities. Student evaluation is based ontests, quizzes, daily work, and special proj-ects. A graphing calculator is required.


AC Juniors Year 1

Pre-Algebra #9460This course consists of a review of compu-tational skills and general arithmetic lan-guage and introduces selected topics fromalgebra and geometry including: solvingsimple equations and inequalities, coordi-nate graphing, formulas, area, perimeterand statistical graphs. A graphing calcu-lator is required.


AC Freshmen Year 1

Algebra 1 #9461This course focuses on fundamental prop-erties of real numbers. Polynomials, ra-tional algebraic expressions, linearequations, quadratic equations, expo-nents, inequalities, functions, radical ex-pressions and equations, and exponentsare studied and related to real world ap-plications. A graphing calculator is re-quired.


AC Fr, So Year 1





Geometry #9462This course focuses on fundamental con-cepts of Euclidean geometry and the devel-opment of an axiomatic system usingdeductive reasoning. Special attention isgiven to the concepts of congruence, simi-larity, area, volume, perpendicularity, par-allelism, coordinate geometry, propertiesof lines, angles, triangles, quadrilateralsand circles. A graphing calculator is re-quired.


AC So, Jr Year 1

Algebra 2 #9463This course expands the material studiedin Algebra I and Geometry, emphasizingreal world applications and associatedgraphical analysis. Topics studied includeoperations on real numbers and variables,equations solving, graphing, polynomials,functions, systems of equations, rationalexpressions, and elementary probabilityand statistics. A graphing calculator is re-quired.


AC Jr, Sr Year 1

Consumer Math #9464This course is intended to teach studentsapplications of mathematics which occurin day to day living, personal money man-agement, wise credit, rational purchasesof goods and services, income taxes anduse of banking services. A graphing calcu-lator is required.


AC Jr, Sr Year 1

World Geography #9473This course blends the elements of bothphysical and human geography. Studentswill explore the physical characteristics ofeach region of the world, including physi-cal features and climate. Many aspects ofculture will also be studied, including lan-guage, religion, customs and problems.



World History #9465This course is a survey of world historyfrom the beginning of civilization in Africa,Asia, and Europe through the Cold War ofthe late 20th Century. The course helpsstudents form connections between di-verse areas of the world, using the themesof trade, migration, and centers of worldpower. The course concentrates on devel-oping skills in reading, listening, note-tak-ing, geography, and writing. Students arerequired to complete a research paper.


AC Soph Year 1

U.S. History #9466This course is a chronological study of thehistory of the United States. It includesstudy of the U.S. and IL Constitutions.Learning activities include in-class read-ing, writing, question-and-answer ses-sions, simulations, and work based onaudio-visual materials. The course devel-ops skills in reading, writing, speakingand listening. Students are required tocomplete a research paper.


AC Juniors Year 1

Economics #9467This course concentrates on the areas of:1) microeconomics, covering scarcity, pricedetermination, and the organization andoperation of business, 2) consumer eco-nomics, including housing, buying a car,insurance, savings and investing, credit,budgeting, consumer protections legisla-tion, and federal, state, and local taxes,and 3) macroeconomics, covering govern-ment taxing and spending, business cy-cles, fiscal policy, monetary policy,inflation, unemployment, economicgrowth, and international trade. Empha-sis at this level is placed on individual in-struction and application of practicaleconomic skills needed to become an effec-tive consumer.


AC Seniors Year 1

Health #9468Students in this course concentrate onknowledge and information concerning therelationship of health to oneself, family,and community. Students in this coursewill engage in guided analysis and struc-tured discussion involving health issues.



Physical Education #9469This course offers a highly structured en-vironment. Students are provided with ac-tivities that will improve their levels ofperformance, strength building, self-confi-dence and poise. Skill improvement andfitness for life are the primary componentsof this course.



Computer Applications #9470This course is designed to help studentslearn and increase existing touch key-boarding skills for the alpha-numeric key-board on computers. Correct keyboardingfingering response, techniques and proof-reading are stressed. Microsoft Word soft-ware program, its uses, features, andshortcuts as well as basic computer termi-nology will be emphasized. Students learnto format reports, term papers, memos andletters.



Life Skills #9471This course is tailored for the needs of stu-dents in a functionally based program. Awide range of topics is covered, includingcommunications, social skills, self-helpskills, critical thinking, cause and effectbehaviors, and awareness of surroundings,nutrition, and self-care information. Stu-dents are expected to communicate andparticipate on a level commensurate withtheir ability.



Study Skills #9176The Study Skills curriculum provides acomprehensive experience in test takingstrategies with an emphasis placed uponindividual needs and goals. This course isdesigned to develop the fundamental skillsof reading, writing, math, science reason-ing, test taking skills and study skills.This Study Skills course will guide stu-dents through experiences which promotecritical thinking, intellectual curiosity, in-dependent thought, creative expressionand aesthetic appreciation.




N O T E S


H - F H I G H S C H O O LW O R L D

L A N G U A G ED E P A R T M E N T

2 0 1 6 - 2 0 1 7


The philosophy of the World Language Department at H-F isbased upon the premise that language and communication areessential to the cultural understanding needed to function intoday’s global society. Our classrooms focus on communicationin another language, using the second language to learn, to com-municate, and to enter another culture. The following 5 C’s ofWorld Language Education encompass this philosophy:

1. Communication is at the heart of second language study,whether the communication takes place face-to-face, in writing, or across centuries through the reading of literature.

2. Through the study of other languages, students gain knowl-edge and understanding of cultures that use the language. Infact, they cannot truly master the language until they have alsomastered the cultural contexts in which the language occurs.

3. Learning a second language provides connections to addi-tional bodies of knowledge that may be unavailable to the mono-ligual English speaker.

4. Through comparisons and contrasts with the languagebeing studied, students develop insight into the nature oflanguage and the concept of culture and realize there aremultiple ways of viewing the world.

5. Together these elements enable the student of language toparticipate in multilingual communities at home and aroundthe world in a variety of contexts and in culturally appropiateways. -- ACTFL and National Standards in Foreign Language Learning, 1999

• Opportunities are provided for creating with language, (both oral and written).

• In cultural contexts, students use language that is appropriate in form and manner so that they know how, when, and why to say what to whom.

• Students develop a sense of cultural identity through comparing and contrasting their own perspectives and practices with those of the targe culture.

• Students negotiate meaning in the target language.

• Students use prior knowledge of English to build language skills in the target language.

W O R L D L A N G U A G EChair : Donna Sayler, NBCT, 708-335-5360, [email protected]


C O U R S E G O A L S

WORLD LANGUAGE — Course sequence

French


French 1

HonorsCollege Prep

French 5AP

IB French SLIB

French 2

HonorsCollege Prep

French 3

HonorsCollege Prep

French 4

HonorsCollege Prep

Spanish

Spanish 1

HonorsCollege Prep

Spanish 5AP

IB Spanish SLIB

Spanish 2

HonorsCollege Prep

Spanish 3

HonorsCollege Prep

Spanish 4

HonorsCollege Prep

Mandarin Chinese1

Honors

Mandarin Chinese

Mandarin Chinese 2

Honors


W O R L D L A N G U A G E

French 1 #2202 This course approaches the study ofFrench through four skills: listening,speaking, reading and writing. Content in-cludes dialogues, supplementary vocabu-lary, pronunciation and grammarexercises, with the culture of French-speaking countries being central to all ac-tivities. Students are expected tocomprehend and produce French withinthe range of vocabulary and constructioncovered during the year. The cumulativenature of studying French requires dailypreparation and consistent study and is,therefore, essential to success in thiscourse.



French 1 #2212 This course is similar to French 1 CP, butprocesses at a faster pace and requires stu-dents to do supplementary reading. Stu-dents who elect French 1 Honors will beexpected to display above-average abilityin language skills or have previously stud-ied a world language.



French 2 #2222Prerequisite: French 1 CP/HFrench 2 CP reviews and reinforces allfour language skills developed in French 1CP. Additional vocabulary and more ad-vanced grammar are presented. Thiscourse contains several culture units,many of which are presented exclusivelyin French.



French 2 #2232Prerequisite: French 1 CP/H or consent ofinstructorThe subject matter is basically the sameas that of French 2 CP, but material is cov-ered at a faster rate of speed. The lessonsinclude dialogues, speaking, listening,reading and writing exercises. Studentsare also expected to express themselves inFrench with more ease in speaking andwriting. By the third quarter, most of theinteraction in the classroom is in French.



French 3 #2242Prerequisite: French 2 CP/HThe skills of speaking, understanding,reading, and writing continue to be em-phasized; however there is greater stress

on free expression, both oral and writtenbecause the vocabulary, grammaticalforms, and syntax are less controlled thanformerly. Students broaden their culturalawareness and study of various francoph-one countries through narratives andunits of study in French. An introductionto French art and literature is an impor-tant component of the course.



French 3 #2252Prerequisite: French 2 CP/H or consent ofinstructorText and materials are basically the sameas those in French 3 CP. The skills of speak-ing and writing are further developed. Stu-dents are expected to answer questions,and give oral and written reports withoutusing a teacher-provided model. Answersbecome more intuitive than mechanical,and reflect the ability to synthesize previ-ously learned grammatical and culturalconcepts. Grammar is covered morequickly, allowing time for the introductionof more advanced structures. A majority ofthe classwork takes place in French. An in-troduction to French art and literature isan important component of the course.


H So, Jr, Sr Year 1


2202 French 1 – CP 1 1 No 9-12

2212 French 1 – H 1 1 No 9-12

2222 French 2 – CP 1 1 Yes 9-12

2232 French 2 – H 1 1 Yes 9-12

2242 French 3 – CP 1 1 Yes 10-12

2252 French 3 – H 1 1 Yes 10-12

2262 French 4 – CP 1 1 Yes 11-12

2272 French 4 – H 1 1 Yes 11-12

2281 Advanced Placement French 5 – AP 1 1 Yes 11-12

1921 IB French SL - IB 1 1 Yes 11-12

2702 Spanish 1 – CP 1 1 No 9-12

2712 Spanish 1 – H 1 1 No 9-12

2722 Spanish 2 – CP 1 1 Yes 9-12

2732 Spanish 2 – H 1 1 Yes 9-12

2742 Spanish 3 – CP 1 1 Yes 10-12

2752 Spanish 3 – H 1 1 Yes 10-12

2762 Spanish 4 – CP 1 1 Yes 11-12

2772 Spanish 4 – H 1 1 Yes 11-12

2780 Spanish 5 – CP 1 1 Yes 11-12

2781 Advanced Placement Spanish 5 – AP 1 1 Yes 11-12

1920 IB Spanish SL - IB 1 1 Yes 11-12

2866 Mandarin Chinese 1 - H 1 1 No 9-12

2867 Mandarin Chinese 2 - H 1 1 Yes 10-12


French 4 #2262Prerequisite: French 3 CP/H or consent ofinstructorFrench 4 CP continues the development offour basic linguistic skills: understanding,speaking, reading, and writing. Studentsare required to give oral reports anddemonstrations in French on topics oftheir interest. The course includes a re-view and continued study of grammar, vo-cabulary and geography of francophonecountries. A major component of 4th quar-ter is a substantial written and oral projectin French


CP Jr, Sr Year 1

French 4 #2272Prerequisite: French 3 CP/H or consent ofinstructorStudents should have well-establishedskills in listening, speaking, reading, andwriting. Materials for reading, writing anddiscussion in the target language arebased upon geography, education, cuisine,music, art, history, social structure, andfilms of the francophone world. Activitiesin this course are often structured to par-allel those in the AP French Languageexam. Shortly after the beginning of theyear all interaction in this class will be inFrench.


H Jr, Sr Year 1

AP French 5 #2281Prerequisite: French 4 CP/H or consent ofinstructorThe course is conducted entirely inFrench. Students should come to thiscourse with a solid command of vocabularyand structures presented in French 1, 2 &3. Students are exposed to a wide varietyof authentic readings, listening passages,dialogues, narrations and interviews. Proj-ects include several oral and written pre-sentations in French on topics such ascareers, current events, French films, etc.The major goal of all these activities is toprepare students to take the AP FrenchLanguage & Culture exam.


AP Seniors Year 1

IB French Language B SL #1921Prerequisite: French 4 H, H-F GiftedAcademy enrollmentFrench Language B is a language acquisi-tion course developed at the StandardLevel for students with some backgroundin the target language. While acquiring alanguage, students will explore the cul-ture(s) connected to it with a focus on lan-guage acquisition and interculturalunderstanding. The Language B syllabusapproaches the learning of languagethrough meaning. Students build the nec-essary skills to reach the assessment objec-tives of the Language B course throughexpansion of their receptive, productive,and interactive skills. Topics such as com-munication and media, global issues, andsocial relationships will be explored.

LEVEL OPEN TO: LENGTH CREDIT

IB Jr, Sr Year 1

Spanish 1 #2702This course is intended to develop the lan-guage skills of listening, speaking, read-ing, and writing. At the completion of thiscourse, students are expected to compre-hend and produce Spanish within therange of vocabulary and constructions cov-ered during the year; to speak with rea-sonable control of the sounds of Spanish;and to put into writing with appropriateaccuracy the sentences and ideas that thestudent is able to express orally. Studentswill become familiar with the various as-pects of Hispanic cultures.



Spanish 1 #2712The sequential core material for this classis the same as the college prep level. Thepace is accelerated to allow for supplemen-tary reading and conversational work.This material is added to challenge the ca-pabilities of the more able students.



Spanish 2 #2722Prerequisite: Spanish 1 CP/H or consentof instructorSpanish 2 reviews and strongly reinforceslistening and speaking skills learned inSpanish 1. A continued emphasis is placedon the development of the four skills of lis-tening, speaking, reading and writingwithin cultural contexts. More formalgrammar is presented and is practicedthrough both oral and written communica-

tion. In addition, emphasis is on develop-ment of sequential composition skills.


CP Fr, so, Jr, Sr Year 1

Spanish 2 #2732Prerequisite: Spanish 1 CP/H or consentof instructorThe sequential core material for this classis the same as the college prep level. Thepace is accelerated to allow for additionalreadings, and more emphasis is placed onoral participation in Spanish by the stu-dents. Students are encouraged and ex-pected to speak Spanish in classroomsituations, and there is continued develop-ment of composition skills.


H Fr, so, Jr, Sr Year 1

Spanish 3 #2742Prerequisite: Spanish 2 CP/H or consentof instructorIn Spanish 3, listening and speaking skillsare emphasized while the student main-tains and develops his or her reading andwriting skills, including the study and useof more advanced grammar and additionalvocabulary. The reading material includesshort stories from the text. Basic gram-matical and structural knowledge shouldbe sound when beginning this level inorder to advance linguistic skills, althougha grammar review is part of the course.The writing assignments and class discus-sions are guided and structured. Projectsand oral presentations are also an integralpart of the course. The aim of the course isnot only to develop skills, but also to learnthe cultural aspects of the language.



Spanish 3 #2752Prerequisite: Spanish 2 CP/H or consentof instructorThe sequential core material for this classis the same as the college prep level. Thepace is accelerated to allow for the follow-ing additions: Students are expected towrite more often and do individual proj-ects that integrate reading, writing, andspeaking. Additional reading selectionsfrom authentic literature are presented.Much of the class will be conducted inSpanish and students are expected tospeak Spanish in most class situations.


H So, Jr, Sr Year 1


Spanish 4 #2762Prerequisite: Spanish 3 CP/H or consentof instructorAt the fourth year level, the listening,speaking, reading and writing skills arefurther developed through the continuousreading of excerpts of Hispanic pieces,along with a study of the main culturaland political events of the historical periodto which they belong. In this course, dis-cussions and writing assignments areoften based on readings; however, topicsinitiated by students and dealing with con-temporary issues are freely discussed. Thecourse places emphasis on oral communi-cation.


CP Jr, Sr Year 1

Spanish 4 #2772Prerequisite: Spanish 3 CP/H or consentof instructorThis course is designed for the studentwho wants to become proficient in theSpanish language. Spanish 4 Honors willbe conducted primarily in Spanish andprovides a strong focus on linguistic accu-racy and fluency. The first semester pres-ents mainly a review of all grammaticalconcepts presented from Spanish 1 toSpanish 3, while new vocabulary is pre-sented with each chapter. Discussions,writing assignments and vocabulary ac-quisition are derived from authentic lan-guage resources such as literature,listening excerpts and film.


H Jr, Sr Year 1

Spanish 5 #2780Prerequisite: Spanish 4 CP/H or consentof instructorThe focus of this course is communicationand cultural awareness. Spanish will beused to learn, communicate, and enterother cultures through the use of film, theInternet, and authentic readings centeredaround thematically based units of inter-est. Students will give oral presentationsand participate in discussions and de-bates, all in the target language. Gram-mar will be reviewed periodically tostrengthen the students’ basic skills,which will prepare them for college place-ment exams.


CP Jr, Sr Year 1

AP Spanish 5 #2781Prerequisite: Spanish 4 H or consent of in-structorStudents should come to this course witha solid command of vocabulary and struc-tures presented in Spanish 1, 2, 3 & 4.Students are exposed to a wide variety ofauthentic readings, literature and cultur-ally appropriate listening exercises. Proj-ects include oral presentations based oncultural topics and essay writing. Studentsparticipate in debates/discussions on vari-ous contemporary social issues, all in thetarget language. Students are encouragedto practice their language skills outside ofthe classroom, through sources such asmusic, television, movies, and the Inter-net. The class will be conducted primarilyin Spanish, as the major goal of all theseactivities is to prepare students to take theAP Spanish Language & Culture exam.


AP Jr, Sr Year 1

IB Spanish Language B SL #1920Prerequisite: Spanish 4 H, H-F GiftedAcademy enrollmentSpanish Language B is a language acqui-sition course development at the StandardLevel for students with some backgroundin the target language. While acquiring alanguage, students will explore the cul-ture(s) connected to it with a focus on lan-guage acquisition and interculturalunderstanding. The Language B syllabusapproaches the learning of languagethrough meaning. Students build the nec-essary skills to reach the assessment ob-jectives of the Language B course throughthe expansion of their reception, produc-tive and interactive skills. Topics such ascommunication and media, global issuesand social relationships will be explored.


IB Jr, Sr Year 1

Mandarin Chinese 1 #2866Mandarin Chinese 1 is an introduction tothe Mandarin Chinese language andculture. The four language skills of listen-ing, speaking, reading and writing aredeveloped. Students will participateactively and cooperatively in classroomactivities, engage in guided conversations,and write utilizing familiar vocabularyand structures. Cultural informationabout daily life and social customs isintegrated into the curriculum throughoutthe year, and students will also begin tolearn about the geography of China. Stu-dents will be evaluated primarily on theirknowledge of the Mandarin Chinese lan-guage and culture and on their ability tounderstand and communicate in Man-darin Chinese.



Mandarin Chinese 2 #2867Prerequisite: Mandarin Chinese 1Mandarin Chinese 2 students continue todevelop their competence in the fourlanguage skills of listening, speaking,reading and writing. Familiar contextsand authentic materials assist thestudents in acquiring the language as theyexpand their Mandarin vocabularies, usemore sentence structures, and develop awider understanding of Chinese culture.Students are expected to employ Man-darin more in classroom activities and feelmore at ease with the language whenworking independently, as well as whenparticipating in the classroom languagelearning community. Performance-basedassessments will provide students withthe opportunity to use Mandarin in real-life situations.






H - F H I G H S C H O O LSUMMER SCHOOL,

DRIVER EDUCATION & SUMMER ACADEMY

2 0 1 6 - 2 0 1 7


REGISTRATION begins Saturday,Jan. 30 8 a.m.-2 p.m. in North Building Cafeteria.

Registration continues through Thursday,April 15, 2016 for 1st Semester. Pleasenote that Driver Education registrationtakes place in March.

COURSE REGISTRATIONCourse registration for Summer School2016 will be facilitated according to the fol-lowing procedures:

1. Students and parents should reviewthe course offerings, and complete thesummer school enrollment form includedin the 2016-2017 registration packet.

2. It is the student’s responsibility to com-plete the process by attending SummerSchool Registration on Saturday, Jan. 30,2016, in order to register and pay for theclass selected.

3. Payment must be made at time of reg-istration.

4. Most sections are limited and will befilled on a first-come, first served basis.

5. Payment establishes a seat in the class;sections will be filled as payments are re-ceived. There is no guarantee that all stu-dents who express interest in SummerSchool will be enrolled.

6. Course level changes will not be madeonce a student has finalized enrollment ina class. Requests for selected teachers can-not be honored.

7. Final exams are administered on spe-cific, pre-determined dates that coincidewith the last day of each semester. Indi-vidual arrangements cannot be made.

TuitionTuition is $175 for each semester (.5credit). For a course equivalent to oneyear’s credit (both semesters, 1 credit) tu-ition is $350, of which $40 is a non-refund-able registration fee. In addition, thefollowing course fees apply: Biology $20;Chemistry $20; and English $10.

Bus TransportationBus transportation will be available to dis-trict residents at an additional charge of$47.50 per semester, or $95 for the six-week term. Arrangements can be made atregistration, or any time before May 6,2016. Bus schedules will be mailed homeprior to the first day of class. Bus pass IDpictures will be taken the first week ofsummer school. No refunds will be madeafter May 6, 2016.

Refund PolicyRefunds or partial refunds may NOT beissued after May 6, 2016 unless a sum-mer course is cancelled. Requests for re-funds for either summer semester shouldbe made prior to May 6, 2016, and sentin writing to the Summer School Princi-pal Lawrence Cook. If approved, the re-quested refund, less the $40 registrationfee, will be sent to the Business Office forprocessing.

AttendanceSummer school is provided for studentswho seek additional learning opportuni-ties. Since summer courses are a concen-trated version of courses offered during theyear, regular attendance is mandatory.Also, please note: special arrangements tomake up final exams for students whomiss the last day of the semester mayNOT be made. Final exams will be givenon the assigned date only.A student who is absent the equivalent

of two full days in a semester, regardlessof the reason, will be dropped from thatcourse. Students who are tardy more thanthree times per a semester will be droppedfrom that course. Students, who arriveafter 8:30 a.m., but before 10:30 a.m., willaccrue ½ day absent. Students, who arriveafter 10:30 a.m. (missing more than 2.5hours of instructions), will accrue a full ab-sence. Students who arrive after 8 a.m.,but before 8:30 a.m., will accrue one tardy.There will be no refund for removal due toattendance reasons.

DisciplineThere are no suspensions or other disci-pline interventions during SummerSchool. Any act of gross misconduct orgross insubordination will result in re-moval from the Summer School program.Repeated acts of insubordination or dis-ruption will also result in removal fromthe Summer School program. There willbe no refund for removal due to discipli-nary reasons.

S U M M E R S C H O O LSummer School Pr incipal: Lawrence Cook, 708-335-5604, [email protected]

S e m e s t e r 1 : J U N E 6 - 2 4 • S e m e s t e r 2 : J U N E 2 7 - J U L Y 1 5H o u r s : 8 a . m . - 1 2 : 5 0 p . m .


S U M M E R S C H O O L

Applied Academics

Word Processing & MicrosoftSuite Applications #5337Word processing is an essential skill foranyone planning to use a computer for anyreason. This course is designed to developboth personal and vocational skills. It in-volves mastery of the keyboard and com-puter commands; development of correcttechniques; building speed and accuracyon the keyboard; developing proofreadingskills; and formatting of letters, memoran-dums, reports, outlines, and tables. Thecourse will help anyone that already hasbasic skills to improve both their speedand accuracy which relates directly totheir success in using a computer. Eachstudent will have the opportunity to workwith computer keyboarding techniques foruse in high school, college, personal use,and in a future career.



English

English 1 #0023This course is intended for students whomust repeat English I. It focuses on fun-damental reading, writing (includinggrammar), and thinking skills. Readingexperiences focus on an introduction to anumber of literary elements. Writing ex-periences include personal narratives, in-ductive and deductive reasoning,comparison and contrast essays, andparaphrasing and summarizing. Lab Fee:$10.


CP Repeat Year .5/Semesteronly

English II Literature & Composition #0065This course is intended for students whoare entering their third or fourth year ofhigh school but have not yet earned creditin English II. It refines the fundamentalreading, writing (including grammar), andthinking skills worked with at the fresh-man level. In their reading of fiction, po-etry, and non-fiction, students sharpentheir ability to formulate insightful ques-tions to aid their comprehension. Writingexperiences include writing poetry, liter-ary analysis, structuring comparison andcontrast essays, and paraphrasing andsummarizing. Students identify rhetoricalelements in their reading of expository andargumentative essays and then addressthese same rhetorical issues in preparing

speeches to serve different purposes andaudiences. Informative and argumenta-tive speeches involve research, duringwhich students learn how to locate, evalu-ate, and properly cite both primary andsecondary sources. Lab Fee: $10.



English III American Lit & Composition #0320This course is intended for students whoare entering their fourth year of highschool but have not yet earned credit in ajunior level English course. It hones thereading, writing and thinking skills intro-duced freshman and sophomore years. At-tention to literature in the broader contextof American culture calls for considerablework with theme and argumentativethinking in reading and writing. Studentstake into account a variety of rhetorical el-ements in the analysis of fiction, poetryand argumentative writing. Lab fee: $10.



Radio Practicum #0994Prerequisite: Intro to Broadcasting; Teacher ConsentRadio Practicum is designed to familiarizestudents with the operations of WHFH.Students will complete special projects forthe Viking Broadcast Company and at-tend to the daily responsibilities of run-ning a radio station. Lab Fee: $10.


CP So, Jr, Sr Year .5/Semester

Mathematics

Algebra 1 #3213Algebra 1 focuses on the fundamentalproperties of real numbers, linear equa-tions and inequalities, functions andgraphs, systems of linear equations, oper-ations with polynomials, rational algebraicexpressions, quadratic equations, radicalexpressions and equations, and exponents.Elementary probability and statistics arealso introduced. The course concentrateson developing skills in note-making, read-ing of the text, and using the graphing cal-culator. Graphing calculator is required.



Algebra 2/Trig #3232Prerequisite: 2 semesters of GeometryThis course expands the material studiedin Algebra 1 and Geometry, emphasizingreal world applications and associatedgraphical analysis. Topics studied includeoperations on real numbers and variables,solving equations, graphing, polynomials,functions, complex numbers, matrices,systems of equations, rational expressions,conics, exponential and logarithmic func-tions, probability, statistics and trigonom-etry. Graphing calculator is required.



Geometry #3223Prerequisite: 2 semesters of Algebra 1This course focuses on fundamental con-cepts of Euclidean geometry and the devel-opment of an axiomatic system usingdeductive reasoning. Special attention isgiven to the concepts of congruence, simi-larity, area, volume, perpendicularity, par-allelism, and coordinate geometry.Properties of lines, angles, triangles,quadrilaterals, circles and right triangletrigonometry are also studied. Graphingcalculator is required.



Mathematics Full-DayEnrichment Courses

Algebra 1 CP Prep #30134Prerequisite: Math EXPLORE 17 or BelowThis course is designed to for students whohave been recommended to take Algebra 1AC, Double Block CP or CP as freshmen.The purpose of to improve their basic mathskills and problem-solving ability, in addi-tion to introducing them to the topics of Al-gebra 1 CP: the fundamental properties ofreal numbers, linear equations and in-equalities, functions and graphs (linear,absolute value, exponential and quad-ratic), linear regression, systems of linearequations, exponents, operations withpolynomials, quadratic equations, andradical expressions and equations. Thiscourse concentrates on developing skills innote-making, reading and using thegraphing calculator. Graphing calculatoris required.


CP incoming Year 1 (non-Freshmen weighted

recommended to take: Math

#3140, #3201, or #3220 elective)


Algebra 1 H Prep #30144Prerequisite: Math EXPLORE 18 or aboveThis course is designed to for students whohave been recommended to take Algebra 1Honors as freshmen. The purpose is to im-prove students’ algebraic and problem-solving ability, in addition to introducingthem to the topics they will learn in Alge-bra 1 H: fundamental properties of realnumbers, linear equations and inequali-ties, functions and graphs (linear, absolutevalue, exponential and quadratic), linearregression, systems of linear equations, ex-ponents, operations with polynomials,quadratic equations, and radical expres-sions and equations. Additional topics in-clude rational expressions and equations,and linear equations related to triangles.Graphing calculator is required.


CP Freshmen Year 1 (non-recommended weighted

to take #3300 Math

elective)

Algebra 1 CP #32144Prerequisite: Math EXPLORE score 15-17This course is designed for students whohave been recommended to take Algebra ICP as freshman but would like the oppor-tunity to take more advanced mathcourses. This course focuses on the funda-mental properties of real numbers, linearequations and inequalities, functions andgraphs (linear, absolute value, exponentialand quadratic), linear regression, systemsof linear equations, exponents, operationswith polynomials, quadratic equations,and radical expressions and equations. El-ementary probability and statistics arealso introduced. This course concentrateson developing skills in note-making, read-ing and using the graphing calculator. Be-cause of the fast pace of the class, studentsmust maintain a B average for each se-mester to earn credit. Students who do notearn an 80% for the 1st semester will bedropped for the 2nd semester. Studentswho receive less than an 80% for each se-mester will receive a “Pass” grade for Al-gebra 1 CP Prep #30134 and will berequired to retake Algebra 1 CP as fresh-man. Graphing calculator is required.


CP Freshmen Year 1recommendedto take #3220

Algebra 1 Honors #33034Prerequisite: Math EXPLORE 18 or aboveThis course is designed for students whohave been recommended to take Algebra IHonors as freshman but would like the op-portunity to take more advanced mathcourses. This extremely rigorous summercourse, which provides in-depth study ofintermediate algebra, is designed for stu-dents with a strong algebra background.Algebra 1 Honors covers in greater depthall topics studied in college prep-level al-gebra. Additional topics include rationalexpressions and equations, and linearequations related to triangles. Because ofthe fast pace of the class, students mustmaintain a B average (at least 80%) foreach semester to earn credit. Studentswho do not earn an 80% for the 1st semes-ter will be dropped for the 2nd semester.Students who receive less than an 80% foreach semester will receive a “Pass” gradein Algebra 1 H Preparation #30144 and berequired to retake Algebra 1 Honors asfreshmen. A graphing calculator is re-quired: TI-83, TI-83+, TI-84, or TI 84+


H Freshmen Year 1recommendedto take #3300

Geometry Honors #3313Prerequisite: 2 semesters of Algebra 1 H orTeacher recommendationThis course is extremely rigorous and fast-paced. Students should have a very strongalgebra background. Also, students shouldbe highly motivated and be able to workindependently. This course covers all thetopics of Geometry College Prep, but ingreater depth. More emphasis is placedupon precision in language, proofs bydirect and indirect methods of algebraictechniques. Additional topics includethree-dimensional geometry and three-dimensional coordinate systems. Studentsmust earn a C average for both semestersfor credit to be given. A graphing calcula-tor is required, preferable TI-83, TI-83+,TI-84, or TI-84+.


H Appli- Year 1cationOnly

Reading

Strategic Secondary ReadingPreparation #01214Prerequisite: ECRA EIS Below 215During this six-week course, studentslearn to apply all of the literacy strategiesand skills covered in the full-year StrategicSecondary Reading College Prep #9216course. At the end of the course, studentstake an Explore reading exam. Studentswho pass the exam with a scale score of 15or higher earn a Strategic SecondaryReading Honors #9217 graduation credit.Students who pass the exam with a scalescore of 13 or 14 earn a Reading electivegraduation credit (“Pass”) and take Strate-gic Secondary Reading Honors #9217 asfreshmen. Students who score less than 13on the exam earn a Reading elective grad-uation credit (“Pass”) and take StrategicSecondary Reading College Prep #9216 asfreshmen.


CP Freshmen Year 1 (non-required weightedto take #9215 Readingor #9216 elective)

Strategic Secondary ReadingPreparation #01234Prerequisite: ECRA EIS 215 - 258During this six-week course, studentslearn to apply all of the literacy strategiesand skills covered in the full-year StrategicSecondary Reading Honors #9217 course.At the end of the course, students take anExplore reading exam. Students who passthe exam with a scale score of 15 or higherearn a Strategic Secondary Reading Hon-ors #9217 graduation credit. Students whopass the exam with a scale score of lessthan 15 earn a Reading elective gradua-tion credit (“Pass”) and take Strategic Sec-ondary Reading Honors #9217 asfreshmen.


H Freshmen Year 1 (non-recommended weightedto take #9217 Reading

elective)


Science

Biology #4123CP Biology offers an active learning ap-proach to discovering biological themes.Topics investigated will include cell struc-ture, cellular processes, DNA, genetics,biotechnology, evolution, animal systems,ecology, and photosynthesis. Instructionalmethods include textbook readings, lec-tures, laboratory investigations, computersimulations, individual and group projects.Student evaluation is based on unit exam-inations, quizzes, daily work, lab reports,and individual and group projects. CP Bi-ology is designed to motivate students totake an active role in their learning. LabFee: $20.



Biology #4153Registration for this class must bedone through the Science office. Donot attempt to sign up for this classon at Summer School Registration.Honors Biology offers an active learningapproach to discovering biological themes.Topics include cell structure, cellularprocesses, DNA, genetics, biotechnology,evolution, animal systems, and ecology.Instructional methods include readings,lectures, inquiry-based laboratory investi-gations, computer simulations, individualand group projects. Evaluation is based onunit exams, daily work, lab reports andprojects. Students are expected to do a sig-nificant amount of independent readingnightly. The rigor and requirements of thiscourse are significantly higher than otherlevels. Honors Biology is designed for theself-motivated student. Lab Fee: $20.


H Appli- Year .5/Semestercationonly

Applications are required for entryinto this course. Applications will bemailed directly to 8th Grade studentscurrently enrolled in high schoolcredit bearing math classes (honorsAlgebra or above). Completed appli-cations must be submitted to the Sci-ence Department Chair for approvaland enrollment in the course. ContactMatt Gibson, Science DepartmentChair, 708-335-5589.

Chemistry #4223Prerequisite: Algebra 1Chemistry is an inquiry-based course.Since mathematics is an integral part ofthe course, students should be able to solvefirst-degree equations and be able to con-struct and interpret graphs. Topics includemeasurement, the nature and character-istics of matter, atomic structure, the Pe-riodic Table, chemical bonding,nomenclature, chemical reactions, chemi-cal quantities and stoichiometry, states ofmatter and thermodynamics, gas laws,acid/base chemistry, and organic chem-istry. Instructional methods include lec-tures, readings, laboratory demos andinvestigations, individual and group activ-ities, discussion, and computer-assistedactivities. Evaluation is based on tests,quizzes, lab reports, classwork, homework,and other special projects. Lab Fee: $20.



Chemistry #4233Registration for this class will bedone through the Science office. Donot attempt to sign up for this classon Feb. 1 at Summer School Registra-tion. Prerequisite: Algebra 1 HonorsHonors Chemistry is recommended for stu-dents with an interest in careers such asscience, engineering, or medicine. Stu-dents will investigate concepts in greaterdepth and at a faster pace than the stu-dents in the CP level. Students must havemore advanced mathematical skills to besuccessful. Topics include energy changes,atomic structure, the Periodic Table, stoi-chiometry, chemical bonding, equilibrium,acids and bases, gas laws, and thermody-namics. Instructional strategies includelectures, demonstrations, laboratory work,readings, and computer work. Studentevaluation is based on tests, quizzes, labo-ratory reports, class work, homework, andprojects. The rigor of this course is signifi-cantly higher than in other levels. Thiscourse satisfies the prerequisite for Ad-vanced Placement Chemistry. Lab Fee: $20.


H Appli- Year .5/Semestercationonly

Applications are required, and maybe acquired through the ScienceDepartment website (www.hfhigh-school.org) or you may contact MattGibson, Department Chair, at 708-335-5589.

Physics #4323Prerequisite: Geometry CPPhysics is designed to provide studentswith the skills necessary to become life-long problem solvers as well as succeed infurther science courses at the collegiatelevel. This will be accomplished throughthe study of the classical physics conceptsof motion, energy, momentum, waves,light, electricity, magnetism, and modernphysics. The principles and concepts arestudied using graphical, algebraic, geo-metric, and trigonometric methods ofanalysis as well as lab experiments anddemonstrations. Information will be pre-sented using techniques such as: discus-sion, lecture, problem-solving activities,laboratory experiments, research projects,and audio-visual presentations. The em-phasis is on using physics concepts forproblem solving: both mathematical andreal-world problems. Lab Fee: $20.


CP Repeat Year .5/Semestertonly

Social Science

World History #1224This course is a survey of world historyfrom the beginning of civilization in Africa,Asia, and through the Cold War of the latetwentieth century. The course helps stu-dents form connections among diverseareas of the world using the themes oftrade, migration, and centers of worldpower. The course emphasizes the devel-opment of reading, writing, analytical, andresearch skills necessary for understand-ing historical materials. Students will en-counter a variety of learning activities andmaterials, including maps, films, historicaldocuments, and library sources. Studentsare required to complete a research paper.


CP Soph Year .5/Semester





World History #1234This course is a survey of world historyfrom the beginning of civilization in Africa,Asia, and through the Cold War of the latetwentieth century. The course helps stu-dents form connections among diverseareas of the world, using the themes oftrade, migration, and centers of worldpower. Students enrolling in the course atthis level should have reading and writingskills above grade level. Students workwith primary and secondary historicalsources, analyze the multi-causation ofhistorical events, and study conflicting in-terpretations of historical trends. Thecourse also emphasizes developing the rea-soning skills of the historian. Students arerequired to write a research paper ofgreater complexity than what is requiredat the college-prep level.


H Soph Year .5/Semester

U.S. History #1523Prerequisite: World HistoryThis course is a chronological survey ofhistory. Reading and writing assignmentsemphasize comprehension of mainthemes, trends and concepts, and analysisof some primary sources necessary for anunderstanding of the American historicalexperience. Exams include multiple-choiceand essay questions. The course empha-sizes the development of reading, writing,analytical, and research skills necessaryfor understanding historical materials.Students will encounter a variety of learn-ing activities and materials, includingmaps, films, historical documents, and li-brary sources. Students are required tocomplete a research paper.


CP Juniors Year .5/Semester

U.S. History #1533Prerequisite: World HistoryThis course is a chronological survey ofhistory. In addition to the text, reading as-signments in challenging supplementarybooks are required. Students are expectedto read and write above grade level. Stu-dents will formulate and defend originalinterpretations of major historical prob-lems. Written assignments require mas-tery of both primary and secondarysources. Exams include multiple-choicequestions and essays. The course empha-sizes the development of reading, writing,analytical, and research skills necessaryfor understanding historical materials.Students will encounter a variety of learn-ing activities and materials, includingmaps, films, historical documents, and li-brary sources. A research paper of greatercomplexity than the college-prep paper isrequired.


H Juniors Year .5/Semester

Economics #1723Prerequisite: U.S. HistoryThe three areas of concentration in thecourse are: 1) microeconomics, coveringscarcity, how prices and wages are deter-mined, and the operation of business; 2)macroeconomics, covering government tax-ing and spending, business cycles, fiscalpolicy, monetary policy, inflation, unem-ployment, economic growth, globalizationand international trade; and 3) consumereconomics, including car buying, insur-ance, savings and investing, credit budg-eting, consumer protection legislation,and federal, state, and local taxes. Thestudent will be expected to demonstrate:1) mathematical skills including the abil-ity to add, subtract, multiply, divide andcalculate percentages; 2) the ability to readand use simplified statistical and graphi-cal information; and 3) reading skills atleast at the 10th Grade level.


CP Seniors Year .5/semester

Economics #1733Prerequisite: U.S. HistoryThe three areas of concentration in thecourse are: 1) microeconomics, coveringscarcity, how prices and wages are deter-mined, and the organization and operationof business; 2) macroeconomics, coveringgovernment taxing and spending, businesscycles, fiscal policy, monetary policy, infla-tion, unemployment, economic growth,globalization and international trade; and

3) consumer economics, including car buy-ing, insurance, savings and investing,credit budgeting, consumer protection leg-islation, and federal, state, and local taxes.The student will be expected to demon-strate: 1) above-average mathematicalskills including the ability to calculate per-centages and use algebra and geometry; 2)the ability to read and apply statisticaland graphical information; and 3) readingskills at least at grade level.


H Seniors Year .5/Semester

Specialized SummerCourses

Summer Theatre #01494Meets: M-Th: 1:15 – 4 p.m.Location: Mall AuditoriumInstructor: Jill Bonavia-GalliganiSummer Theatre gives students fromGrades 2-12 acting and play productionexperience. The students will learntheatre games, warm-ups, blocking, songs,and dances to prepare them for futuretheatre experiences and for the program’sculminating performance. The cost is $250for H-F students and $375 for in-districtstudents not currently enrolled at H-F. A$40 costume fee also is due at registration.Matinee and evening performances of theculminating production will be held onThursday, July 14, and Friday, July 15.(All students will be involved with at leasttwo of the performances.) *The final weekof class, we extend the hours to approxi-mately 1:15-5 pm. Class may meet Friday,July 8, as well in preparation for produc-tion week. Please register at the CampusStore for this program. No bustransportation is provided.


H All June 6 - .5July 15


Leaders in Theatre Ensemble(L.I.T.E.) #01514Prerequisite: Audition/InterviewMeets: times vary depending on the dateLocation: J4/TheatreInstructor: J. R. RoseThis intensive, condensed course providestheater students with an ensemble experi-ence similar to that of a professional the-ater. Within the three weeks before theschool year begins, students work collabo-ratively as actors, designers, and techni-cians to plan, rehearse, and perform aproduction. Through their L.I.T.E. experi-ence, students develop their leadershipskills and theatrical artistry. The cost is$250, due at registration. Please register atthe Campus Store for this program. No bustransportation is provided.


H So, Jr, Sr July 25 -Aug. 13 .5


REGISTRATION:March 15 & 163:30 -5 p.m.

South BuildingCafeteria

Classes will be heldJune 1-27. The SummerDriver Education Pro-gram will be facilitatedby the DepartmentChair for Driver Educa-tion.

BEHIND-THE-WHEEL INSTRUCTION REGISTRATIONRegistration and fee payment will be held in the South BuildingCafeteria on Tuesday, March 15, from 3:30 - 5 p.m. This registra-tion is separate from the regular Summer School course registra-tion process, and takes place on a first-come, first serve basis. Allstudents may NOT be accommodated. Registration is intendedonly for students who have previously completed the classroomphase of Driver Education.

CLASSROOM & BEHIND-THE-WHEEL INSTRUCTIONREGISTRATIONRegistration for students who need both phases of Driver Educa-tion, have sophomore status, and will be age 16 by Nov. 1, 2016,is Wednesday, March 16, from 3:30-5 p.m. This registration is alsoon a first come, first serve basis. All students may NOT be accom-modated.

Payment is due at the time of Driver Education registration, ofwhich $40 is a non-refundable fee. Payment for Driver Educationcourses is separate, and should not be sent at the time of tuitionand fee payment for other courses. All past due fees will be paidbefore a refund is issued. NO REFUNDS will be issued after May6, 2016.

Attendance is MANDATORY. On a third absence, for any reason,the student will be dropped from the course with NO REFUNDand their permit will be revoked.

Driver Education Classroom #7305The classroom course provides learning focused upon the safe andresponsible operation of a motor vehicle. FEE: $75.

Behind the Wheel #7310Behind-the-Wheel driver instruction provides hands-on experi-ence directly from the classroom course. There is a fee for the be-hind-the-wheel phase of the program. FEE: $100.

QuestionsFor Driver Education information, contact Julie Gaham at708-335-5335. For further information regarding Summer School,please call the office of Lawrence Cook, Assistant Principal andSummer School Principal, at 708-335-5604. You may speak withMr. Cook or Paula Lueder at 708-335-5605.

C L A S S E S W I L L B E H E L D J U N E 1 - 2 7

DRIVER EDUCATIONSummer School Pr incipal: Lawrence Cook, 708-335-5604, [email protected] Chair : Paula Crawford, 708-335-5340, [email protected]


S U M M E R A C A D E M YSummer School Pr incipal: Lawrence Cook, 708-335-5604, [email protected]

ACADEMY REGISTRATION• Students and parents should review the course offerings and then complete the Summer Academy registration form included in the 2016-2017 registration packet.

• The completed Academy registration form and payment must be returned to the North Building Assistant Principal’s office or the South Building Campus Store. Eighth-grade students may also turn in the completed registration form and payment at registration on Saturday, Feb. 13.

• Academy courses are $150 per course unless otherwise noted.

• Summer Academy does not operate on a semester system. All classes are six weeks in length unless otherwise noted.

• Summer Academy registration will be accepted until the classes are filled or the first day of class.

About the AcademySummer Academy is a wonderful opportu-nity to prepare for the upcoming highschool year. The Academy is a summerprogram that meets for six weeks from themiddle of June to the end of July. Academystudents have the opportunity to take upto three classes to earn H-F credit.

PurposeThe purpose of the Summer Academy isto develop those skills necessary to pro-mote academic success in high school. Thecourse content of Academy Program offer-ings includes higher order thinking skills,analytical discussions and writing, andreading at levels expected in upcomingcourses. The course content does not du-plicate nor does it include materials fromthe regular school year. This is a wonder-ful opportunity for students who want tostretch academically and to further theirproficiency in up to three content areas.

Refund PolicyRefunds will not be issued after May 6,2016 unless a course is cancelled. Requestsfor refunds should be made in writing tothe Summer Academy Principal LawrenceCook prior to May 6, 2016. The $40 pro-cessing fee is per class non-refundable.

Bus TransportationBus transportation will be available to dis-trict residents at an additional charge of$95 for the six-week term. Bus scheduleswill be mailed home prior to the first dayof class. Bus pass ID pictures will be takenthe first week of school. No refunds will bemade after May 6, 2016. Students whowish to request bus service may do so bycompleting the appropriate line on the reg-istration form. Please note: Academycourses meet for varying lengths of time.Students electing less than a full day ofcourses must provide their own trans-portation to and from H-F as buses onlyrun at the start and end of the school day.

AttendanceAcademy courses earn H-F credit. There-fore, attendance is mandatory. A studentwho is absent the equivalent of two dayswill be dropped from that course. Studentswho arrive or miss more than 15 minutesof class, but less than 45 minutes of classwill accrue a ½ day absence. Students whomiss more than 45 minutes of class will ac-crue one full day absence. Students whoaccumulate three tardies will be droppedfrom the course. Students who are not inclass when the bell sounds will be markedtardy. No refund will be given if a studentis dropped for any of the above reasons.The following courses are designed to in-troduce students to the skills needed to dowell in high school. The courses generallymeet for 1-1/2 hours for the six-week term.All classes fulfill the state of requirementfor receiving high school credit.

DisciplineThere are no suspensions or other disci-pline interventions during Summer Acad-emy. Any act of gross misconduct or grossinsubordination will result in removalfrom the program. Repeated acts of insub-

ordination or disruption will also result inremoval from the program. There will beno refund for removal due to disciplinaryreasons.

Grading PolicySummer Academy is a program basedupon the concept of success for all. Acad-emy courses receive grades of A, B, orPass. This system insures no student is pe-nalized for seeking improvement or en-richment. If a passing grade is not earned,no grade or credit will be reflected on thestudent’s transcript. Final exams are ad-ministered on the last day. Individualarrangements will not be made.

Preparation for College Prep CoursesStudents may sign up for one, two or threecourses. Each session will meet for onethird of the assigned summer school dayand will allow the student to earn .333credit.• Prep for College Prep English 1 #0007• Prep for College Prep Biology #4007• Prep for College Prep Algebra 1 #3007

Preparation for Honors CoursesStudents may register for one, two or threecourses. Each session will meet for onethird of the assigned summer school dayand will allow the student to earn .333credit.• Prep for Honors English 1 #0008• Prep for Honors Biology #4008• Prep for Honors Algebra 1 #3008• Prep for Honors Geometry #3006

Summer TheatrePlease see course description at the end ofthe listings.

J U N E 6 - J U L Y 1 5Me e t i n g t i m e s v a r y b e t w e e n 8 a .m . - 1 2 : 5 0 p .m . u n l e s s o t h e r w i s e n o t e d .

S U M M E R A C A D E M Y

English

Prep for CP English 1 #0007Meets: M-F, 90 minutesThe primary objective of this course is toorient students to the expectations of Eng-lish 1 CP (0022). Students learn how toformulate insightful questions about a textand to reason thoughtfully through a re-sponse. Writing experiences concentrateon personal narratives, well-reasoned re-sponses to questions about a text, and par-aphrasing and summarizing. Attention ispaid to sentence structure and vocabularybuilding skills.


CP Freshmen 5 weeks .333

Prep for Honors English 1 #0008Meets: M-F, 90 minutesThe primary objective of this course is toorient students to the higher expectationsof English 1 Honors (0032). Students areinstructed in “shared inquiry,” a procedurefor formulating insightful questions aboutany number of elements in a text and ex-amining those questions in thoughtful di-alogue with one’s classmates. Writingexperiences include personal narratives aswell as reflections on the literature. Stu-dents are introduced to the language of lit-erary analysis. Students are expected todevelop their ideas more fully and struc-ture them with greater sophistication.Sentence structure is worked with toachieve greater sophistication, as well.


H Freshmen 6 weeks .333

Science

Prep for CP Biology #4007Meets: M-F, 90 minutesThis course is designed for incoming fresh-men who would like to develop problem-solving skills through experimentation, in-quiry, critical thinking, and teamwork.Skills that are worked on specifically areorganization, observation and assessment,and formal lab-writing skills using pro-grams such as Microsoft Word, Excel, andInspiration. Topics investigated in CP Bi-ology during the school year are not cov-ered in this course.


CP Freshmen 6 weeks .333

Prep for Honors Biology #4008Meets: M-F, 90 minutesThis course is designed for incoming fresh-men who would like to prepare for therigor of Honors Biology. Students will de-velop problem-solving skills through ex-perimentation, inquiry, critical thinking,and teamwork. They will work on organi-zational skills, observation and assess-ment skills, and formal laboratory writingskills at a rapid pace. Topics investigatedin Honors Biology during the school yearare not covered in this course.



Mathematics

Prep for Algebra 1 CP #3007Meets: M-F, 90 minutesThis course is intended for any student en-rolled in Algebra I CP (3201 or 3210). Thecurriculum is designed to strengthen stu-dents’ computational, algebraic and prob-lem solving skills. Students willpreview/review the following topics: sim-plifying variable expressions, applying thedistributive property, applying operationson integers, solving linear equations, solv-ing linear inequalities, adding and sub-tracting fractions, and solving fractionalequations. Topics covered in this coursewill be taught during the regular schoolyear, but in greater depth. Refer to CollegePrep Algebra One (3210) for additional top-ics covered during the regular school year.


CP Fr, So 6 weeks .333

Prep for Algebra 1 H #3008Meets: M-F, 90 minutesThis course is intended for any student en-rolled in Algebra H (3300). The curriculumintroduces students to Algebra 1 topics, in-cluding the manipulation and simplifica-tion of fractions, adding and subtractingpositive and negative numbers, evaluatingexpressions, using input/output tables torelate two variables, algebraically repre-senting real-life situations, solving linearequations, and introduction to linear equa-tions and graphs.



Prep for Geometry H #3006Meets: M-F, 90 minutesThis course is intended for any student en-rolled in Geometry H (3310). The curricu-lum is designed to strengthen students’algebraic skills and introduce them tosome geometry concepts and procedures.Students will preview/review the followingtopics: solving linear equations, solvinglinear systems by substitution and linearcombination, simplifying radicals, factor-ing and solving quadratic equations, ex-ploring angles, discussing anglerelationships, verifying angle relation-ships, measuring angles in triangles, ex-ploring congruent triangles, provingtriangles congruent and correspondingparts of congruent triangles, exploringspecial segments in triangles. Topics cov-ered in this course will be taught/used/re-viewed during the regular school year, butin greater depth.


H Fr, So 6 weeks .333



COURSE REGISTRATION• Students and parents should reviewthe course offerings and then complete theSummer Gateway to Math Reviewregistration form included in the 2015-2016 registration packet.• The completed Gateway to Math Re-view form and payment must be returnedto the North Building Assistant Principal’soffice or the South Building Campus Store.Eighth-grade students may also turn incompleted registration form and paymentat registration on Saturday, Feb. 14.• Gateway to Math Review courses are$50 per course.• All Summer Gateway to Math Reviewsessions are three days in length, andstudents will choose one of the two ses-sions at registration.• Gateway to Math Review registrationwill be accepted until the classes are filledor the first day of class.

Gateway to Geometry College Prep #32205Prerequisite: Enrollment in #3225/3220/3161This course is intended for any student en-rolled in Geometry College Prep (#3225/3220/3161). The curriculum is designed tostrengthen students’ algebraic skills. Stu-dents will review the following topics: lin-ear equations and function, systems ofequations, polynomials, radicals, factoring,and quadratic equations.

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CP Fr, So 3 days

Gateway to Geometry Honors #33105Prerequisite: Enrollment in #3310 This course is intendedfor any student en-rolled in GeometryHonors (#3310). Thecurriculum is designedto strengthen stu-dents’ algebraic skills.Students will reviewthe following topics:linear equations andfunctions, systems of

equations, polynomials, radicals, factoring,and quadratic equations.


H Fr, So 3 days

Gateway to Algebra II/Trigonom-etry College Prep #32315Prerequisite: Enrollment in #3230/3231/3226 This course is intended for any studentenrolled in Algebra II/Trigonometry Col-lege Prep (#3230/3231/3226). The curricu-lum is designed to strengthen students’algebraic and problem-solving skills.Students will review the following topics:linear equations, linear functions, polyno-mials, radicals, factoring, and quadraticequations.


CP So, Jr, Sr 3 days

Gateway to Algebra II/Trigonom-etry Honors #33215Prerequisite: Enrollment in #3321This course is intended for any student en-rolled in Algebra II/Trigonometry Honors(#3321). The curriculum is designed tostrengthen students’ algebraic and prob-lem-solving skills. students will review thefollowing topics: linear equations, linearfunctions, polynomials, radicals, factoring,and quadratic equations.


H So, Jr, Sr 3 days

Gateway to Pre-Calculus College Prep & Principles of Pre-Calculus College Prep #32415Prerequisite: Enrollment in #3241/3235This course is intended for any student en-rolled in Pre-Calculus College Prep (#3241)and Principles of Pre-Calculus Prep(#3235). The curriculum is designed tostrengthen students’ algebraic and prob-lem-solving skills. Students will reviewthe following topics: polynomial expres-sions, functions and equations, exponen-tial and logarithmic expressions, functionsand equations, and trigonometric expres-sions, functions and equations.


CP So, Jr, Sr 3 days

Gateway to Pre-Calculus Honors #33315Prerequisite: Enrollment in #3331This course is intended for any studentenrolled in Pre-Calculus Honors (#3331).The curriculum is designed to strengthenstudents’ algebraic and problem-solvingskills. Students will review the followingtopics: polynomial expressions, functionsand equations, exponential and logarith-mic expressions, functions and equations,and trigonometric expressions, functionsand equations.


H So, Jr, Sr 3 days

Gateway to AP Calculus #33345Prerequisite: Enrollment in #1932/1933/3336/3341This course is intended for any student en-rolled in AP Calculus AB or AP CalculusBC (#1932, 1933, 3336 or 3341). Thecurriculum is designed to strengthenstudents’ algebraic and problem-solvingskills. Students will review the followingtopics: polynomial expressions, functionand equations, exponential and logarith-mic expressions, functions and equations,and trignometric expressions, functionsand equations.


AP So, Jr, Sr 3 days

SUMMER GATEWAY MATH REVIEWMathematics Department Chair : Lynn Scanlon, 708-335-5710, [email protected]

Summer Gateway Math Review Sessions offer students an opportunity to engage in intensive three-day,five-hours-a-day preparation for their first semsester math courses. Students choose from one of two sessions

being offered: July 25-27 or Aug. 1-3.

S e s s i o n 1 : J u l y 2 5 - 2 7 • S e s s i o n 2 : A u g u s t 1 - 3H o u r s : 8 a . m . - 1 2 : 5 0 p . m .

2014-2015 Scholastic PinStudents who have earned Honor Roll status 12 or more times during their H-F High School career receive a Scholastic Pin.

2014-2015 Academic LetterStudents who have earned Honor Roll status eight or more times during their

H-F High School career receive an Academic Letter.

2014-2015 Straight A CertificateStudents who have earned “Straight A” Honor Roll status receive a Straight A Certificate.

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