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Academic Course Selections2017-2018

2015-2016 Scholastic PinStudents who have earned Honor Roll status 12 or more times during their H-F High School career receive a Scholastic Pin.

2015-2016 Academic LetterStudents who have earned Honor Roll status eight or more times during their

H-F High School career receive an Academic Letter.

2015-2016 Straight A CertificateStudents who have earned “Straight A” Honor Roll status receive a Straight A Certificate.

Alexis AndersonJomarie Arban

Christine AugustineMeg AustinTia BaldwinZion BanksJessica BarryCarli Bell

Ryan BergalRashelle Brownfield

Mae CarrollJuliana CastagnaBernie CoderreSarah CoghlanShiloah Coley

Luke ColinMargaret ColtonTyler Connors

Heather CulbertsonSamuel CutraraAnthony Davis

Meagan DonermeyerTristan DonohoeJack DunlavyShannon DunneDaniel EstelleMichael GavinMichael Gislason

Lila GrantNora Grasse

Michael Havighorst

Hailey HeiningAileen HumphreyRosemary JoyceMadison Larocca

Hannah LichtenbergGrace LipscombKyle Loudon

Michelle MaassJacqueline Mazique

Paris NapueLinda NwumehIanna Oatis

Sophia O’ConnorKayla ReiserCobi Sabo

Johnathon Schmidt

Mia SchumannJulia SchwietermanMarcia Schwieterman

Ethan SenesacCassidy SpuhlerKeani Staton

Nicholas ThompsonAubria ThornhillCassie Toolan

Kira Van VoorheesBlake VanNiel

Elizabeth VoelkerIsabel WeberPayton WhiteShaleahk Wilson

Hyacinth AgtringShelby AkridgeSarah AlbersMaya Alborn

Emma AndersonKaitlyn Andreatta

Sopuluchukwu AnidobuJomarie ArbanMeg Austin

Oyindasola AyorindeJosephine BachusJessica Barry

Clayvon BedenfieldAnthony Bello

Rachel Berey WingateRyan Bergal

Olivia BergeronRamon Blanco

Michael BonthronNathaniel BouchieVanessa BowersKaila Brack

Joshua BridgesEmma Brown

Rashelle BrownfieldViolet Buchtel Devine

Arianna BunchBarbara BurnsLily CallenMae Carroll

Lauryn CastagnaJuliana CastagnaJoshua ChambersJoseph CiprianoRebecca CockrellJoan CoderreShiloah ColeyNoah Colon

Margaret ColtonBenjamin ConfortiTyler Connors

Meagan ConnorsHeather CulbertsonKennedy CurtisSamuel CutraraElaina DagueCooper DagueVictoria D’AsticiLauren DavidsonKyndall DavisAislinn DeButchAlexander Derose

Bailey DidierLevi Dobben

Meagan DonermeyerTristan DonohoeSandra DriscollJasmyne DuffieMax DunlavyMaggie DunneAliaa Eldabli

Evgenia ErmasovaAlexandra FieramoscaJessenia FigueroaClaire FortmanJaida FourtePayton GalleryArlaina GardnerSydney Gear

Michael GislasonKaren Gonzalez

Joseph GreenebaumAbigail GuerreroLillian Hamer

Nathaniel HardySydney Hayes

Amber HaywoodHenry HeligasBrittany HenryAlannah HillDavid Hill

Perry Hoag IIIAileen Humphrey

Blessing IbeDan IbrahimAisha IbrahimJoshua IzenbartAngelina IzguerraDestiny IzguerraMorgan JacksonCameron JohnsonSophia JohnsonMorgan JordanShannon JordanRosemary JoyceEthan KaiserBrennan KaiserReese KaiserMelvin KeelerCierra King

Samantha KlupchakCaroline KorandaAalyah KorkoyahLauren Kuchta

Caitlin LambWinston Langston

Mia LanierCaroline LaroccaLaura LaroccaBrianna Lewis

Jeremy Libretti-RiverHannah LichtenbergGrace LipscombLuke Logan

Jonathan LuongMackenzie LysengMichelle MaassCaroline Madden

Jeremiah Mailey-DurodolaLaila Malak

Shallon MalfeoAllie Mangel

Jacqueline MaziqueNicholas McAlisterAudrey McKillipEmma McKillipDerra McWilliamsNacyla Mitchell

Jada MontgomeryJackLayden MottMadeline MoxleyEnrique MunozMorgan Murphy

Kensuke NakamuraTaylor NashLaurin Neal

Ikepluwapo NelsonEmma Novak

Chiedozie NwaruLinda NwumehSophia O’Connor

Sally PaussGianmarco PetrelliMatthew PiotrowskiGabrielle Pizza

Thomas Planera IIICamm PollmacherLior RafalovitzBrianna RauchAlex RechsteinerMichaela ReidKayla ReiserJoy RhodesSierra Ross

Jacob RothchildJonathan Rusek

Dilan RutlandNoor RyanCobi Sabo

Johnathon SchmidtJulia Schweiterman

Mandy SigaleThomas SimonLucy Sloan

Macaiah SmallKimani SmithDestiny SmithJalen Spain

Cassidy SpuhlerKoryn St. ClairAutumn StaplesKeani StatonJeffrey SteeleJames SteinerEliza SykesAira TantocoEmma TempleHenry Thiros

Nicholas ThompsonAubria ThornhillTara Thrall

Malika ToguemCassie ToolanGia Troche

Kira Van VoorheesBridget VanEttenMaeve VanEttenRobert VenegasElizabeth VoelkerChloe Walls

Catherine WassilakCole WeberIsabel WeberSarah WeinerHailey WeishaarBrittany WhiteSimone WilliamsKatherine WillisShaleahk WilsonKayla WinfreyMara Winfrey

Mariah WordlawKaylin WrightTsai-Yun YangKatelyn Zalewski

Nicholas AdamsMatthew Anderson

Sopuluchukwu AnidobuTaiylar Ball

Lauren BarnettIsolde BelisleDempsey

Anthony BelloOlivia BergeronMiles Bohlman

Michael BonthronNathaniel BouchieVanessa BowersEmma Brown

Violet Buchtel-DevineCamille CampbellJoshua Chambers

Kristen ClarkHailey Coghlan

Courtney CommodoreErin Cook

Elaina DagueAislinn DeButch

Ashley DeckelmanBailey DidierAliaa EldabkiZion Epperson

Matt Aris FernandezJessenia Figueroa

Sydney FloydClaire FortmanJordan Fox

Payton GallerySydney Gear

Gabrielle GlombLillian GoshaBryce Gray

Joseph GreenebaumLillian HamerSydney Hayes

Amber HaywoodHenry HeligasBrittany HenryMary HuffmanAlexis HunterAshley HunterBlessing Ibe

Joshua IzenbartTiara JacksonSophia JohnsonJaylah JonesMorgan JordanShannon Jordan

Max JungBrennan KaiserEthan KaiserReese Kaiser

Cierra KingStephen KirschlagerSamantha Klupchak

William KnoxKatya KolimasLauren KuchtaLaura LaroccaJonathon LeeJayln LockettLuke LoganLeah LondonTamra LoveAlexis MaloneAaron McGhee

Glynnis McManamyDavid Meehan

Alexander MendozaBrianna MeyerMorgan MylesNana OseiVincent Peo

Emma PiotrowskiGabrielle Pizza

Thomas Planera IIIBrianna RauchShelly RayAnne ReillyJames Rhyne

Dilan RutlandKyra Schaffer

Matthew ScholefieldAminat Shittu

Kennedi SidberryMandy SigaleThomas SimonLucy Sloan

Clayton SmailesLuke SmailesTess SobolewskiCamryn StasulasJuno SuzukiEliza SykesKatia Tingue

Makila ToguemSebastian ValentinRobert VenegasZakiya Walker

Cheya WashingtonTasha WashingtonCatherine Wassilak

Sarah WeinerJane WenckusEunice WhangBrittany WhiteDeja Wilkins

Katherine Willis

Homewood-Flossmoor High School Course Catalog 2017/2018 1

Community High School District 233 Information

Introduction Letter and 2016 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........................................................................... 7Course Selection Information...................................................................................... 8Schedule or Level Changes.......................................................................................... 9School District 233 Policies.......................................................................................... 10-11Homewood-Flossmoor High School Push-Pull Philosophy........................................12-13Advanced Placement.....................................................................................................14H-F IB Prep Academy & IB Diploma Program..........................................................15H-F MVP Academy....................................................................................................... 16Preparing for Your Education AFTER High School.................................................. 17What’s New for 2017-2018 .......................................................................................... 18-19Post-Secondary & NCAA Requirements.....................................................................20College Admission Check List......................................................................................21Standardized College Entrance Examinations.......................................................... 22Guidance & Dean Departments...................................................................................23-24

Academic Departments

Applied Academics........................................................................................................ 25-36English........................................................................................................................... 37-46Fine Arts........................................................................................................................ 47-64Mathematics.................................................................................................................. 65-72Physical Education/Health/Driver Education............................................................ 73-80Reading.......................................................................................................................... 81-86School Library............................................................................................................... 85Science............................................................................................................................87-94Social Science.................................................................................................................95-102Special Education .........................................................................................................103-112World Language............................................................................................................ 113-118

Summer Learning Opportunities

Summer School..............................................................................................................119-124Summer Driver Education........................................................................................... 124Summer Academy 2017................................................................................................125-126Summer Gateway Math............................................................................................... 127Summer Gateway Science............................................................................................128

H-F Academic Letter represents H-F’s highest academic honor. Much like an Athletic Letter, the Ac-ademic Letter is awarded to students who have displayed exemplary dedication, commitment andperseverance in the endeavor of learning. The Academic Awards Ceremony, where the Academic Letteris awarded, is hosted every May and is one of H-F’s most esteemed evenings. Please take a moment tovisit the names within the front and back covers of this book to find friends and family who are recip-ients of this prestigious award.

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

Vision StatementLet here prevail the greatest expectationsin academics, civil responsibility, and per-sonal growth within a diverse community.

Mission StatementThe quality of each student’s life improvesthrough the educational experience atHomewood-Flossmoor High School. The in-stitution upholds the highest standards ofintellectual growth, and ethical, aesthetic,occupational, emotional, social, and phys-ical development in an expanding globalsociety. With belief in the fundamentalworth and dignity of all individuals andrecognition of diversity of backgrounds,abilities, interest, and aspirations, individu-als will learn to respect the rights of others.

HOMEWOOD-FLOSSMOOR HIGH SCHOOLwww.hfhighschool.org 999 Kedzie AvenueFlossmoor, IL 60422(708) 799-3000

BOARD OF EDUCATION (2016-2017)Richard Lites, President

Andrew Lindstrom, Vice President/Secretary

Debbie L. BermanDr. John Farrell

Gerald Pauling, II, Esq.Jody ScarianoTim Wenckus

Dr. Von Mansfield, SuperintendentDr. Nancy Spaniak, Director of

Curriculum, Instruction & ProfessionalDevelopment

December 2016

Dear H-F Parents and Students:

Rigor, relevance, and relationships form the foundation of Homewood-Flossmoor Community High School’s cur-ricular philosophy. We know that you have chosen H-F because of its tradition of academic excellence as wellas 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 2017-2018 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 throughH-F’s extensive elective 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 57th 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. Nancy SpaniakSuperintendent Director of Curriculum, Instruction,

and Professional Development

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


Mae CarrollMichael Gislason

Nora Grasse Rosemary JoyceLauren Torian

H-F AP Award Recipients 2016

Melinda BermanMichael BonthronNathaniel BouchieZoe Branch

Juliana CastagnaHeather CulbertsonSamuel CutraraTristan DonohoeJoseph Eagle

Payton GalleryJoseph GreenebaumEric HagermanLillian HamerHenry HeligasBlessing Ibe

Carter LevinsonLuke LoganMichelle Maass

Linda NwumehKayla ReiserJacob RothchildCobi Sabo

Johnathon SchmidtMatthew ScholefieldJulia SchwietermanThomas SimonDarius Slatton

Lucy SloanKeani Staton

Hayley SutherlandEliza Sykes

Malika ToguemJohnathan TruexKira VanVoorheesRobert Venegas

Emma AndersonSopuluchukwu AnidobuRashelle BrownfieldMichael Colton

Kathryn DonermeyerWilliam Doran

Shannon DunneDaniel EstelleMichael GavinBrittany HenryJoshua IzenbartEnrique Johnson

Shannon JordanBrianna MeyerMadeline MoxleyJackson MulliganThomas PlaneraShelly Ray

Myah RhodesJosha ThomasKatia TingueSarah WeinerJohn Wootton

Boluwatife AjanakuSarah AlbersAlexis AndersonJomarie ArbanAndrew AsunmoJordan AvilesMekhi BacligGrace BinghamJacob BodineEthan BoschVanessa BowersKai Brady

Declan CawleyJoseph CiprianoShiloah Coley

Courtney CommodoreTyler ConnorsErin Cook

Nicolas CuellerMargaret DanielianCheyenne DannerLance DavisBailey Didier

Meagan Donermeyer

Mary DonkelAnthony Dowd

Krystal-Flor DurekeNnaeto EmechebeRyan FitzgeraldClaire FortmanKendra FourteJaden GladdenJade Greear

Nathaniel HardyMorgan HarveyAmber HaywoodHailey HeiningJasen HelselMary HuffmanJoseph HumphreyAngelina IzguerraEthan KaiserAnna LaneLaura Larocca

Hannah LichtenbergGrace LipscombMia LuckettLonzo Lynn

Leslie MalleyAllie Mangel

Jacqueline MaziqueNyduta MbogoDavid MeehanMax MoralesAnna Moran

Chiedozie NwaruEmmanuela Nwumeh

Ianna OatisMichael OjedaJoylynn OseiNana Osei

Mary Paetow FanningDaniela PenaJordan PenmanGianmarco PetrelliCourtney PughDemetrio ReedAnn Reilly

Jeremy RhodesSamantha RobersonEthan RunburgAlexis Sanders

Kelda SandstromTaylor SaucierMarie SherlockMandy SigaleKimani Smit

Alexandria StatonLuca StrohmeierJuno SuzukiTara ThrallCassie Toolan

Sebastian ValentinTyler Van KleyBlake Vanniel

Alessandro VazquezZakiya WalkerZi’Onay Walker

Catherine WassilakCole WeberPayton WhiteChloe WilliamsSimone WilliamsArthur WillisAmire Woolfolk

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 achieved course 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 learning

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 stan-dardized testing drive future curricular decision-making.)

National Merit Scholarship Program Awards

Semi-Finalist in the 2017 Merit Scholarship Competition

Kathryn DonermeyerLillian Hamer

Commended Students in the 2017 National Merit Program

Michael BonthronNathaniel BouchieEmma BrownHenry HeligasBlessing IbeThomas Simon

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 CountryField HockeyCheerleadingDanceFootballBoys GolfGirls GolfBoys Soccer

Girls SwimmingGirls TennisGirls Volleyball

Winter:Boys BasketballCheerleadingDance

Girls BasketballGirls GymnasticsIce Hockey

Boys SwimmingWrestling

Spring:BadmintonBaseball

Boys GymnasticsGirls SoccerSoftball

Boys TennisBoys Track & FieldGirls Track & FieldBoys VolleyballBoys Water PoloGirls Water Polo

For more information, please contact the Athletic Director at 708-335-5003.

Viking Athlet ic Programs

School Leadership

Name Title ExtensionDr. Von Mansfield Superintendent 5500Dr. Nancy Spaniak Director, Curriculum, Instruction & Prof. Dev. 5330Kathleen Dreger Director, Special Education 5690Ken Parchem Business Manager 5505Jodi Bryant Director, Human Resources & Public Relations 5550Craig Fantin Assistant Principal – South Building 5593Dr. Lawrence Cook Assistant Principal – North Building 5604Dan Vosnos Director, Athletics 5003Gail Smith Director, Activities 5225Gary Posing Director, Information Services 5740Thomas Wagner Director, Operations & Maintenance 5521Ann Cherry Director, Alumni Relations & Development 5530

Department Chairs

Name Department ExtensionKevin Thomas Applied Academics 5660David Kush Assessment 5585Janet Daniels English 5575Matthew Holdren Fine Arts 5640Lynn Scanlon Mathematics 5710Paula Crawford Physical Education/Health/Driver Safety Ed. 5340Lauren Freeman Reading 5009James Schmidt School Counseling 5650Matthew Gibson Science 5590Carl Coates Social Science 5655Kathleen Dreger Special Education 5690Jenna DeFazio World Language 5360

School Counselors

Name Alpha ExtensionJim Schmidt Department Chair 5650Tiphnee Staples A – Brown 5619Lindsay Brown Browna-Dr 5623Jeremiah Harris Ds-Hel 5621Dawn Edwards Hem-Lam 5616Melissa Sauder Lan-Moo 5606Lorrie Maul Mop-Robe 5618Dr. Karen Olson Robi-Thom 5620Roberto Suarez Thon-Z 5617Dr. Angela Taylor, School Psychologist A-K 5328Marina Brennan, School Psychologist L-Z 5681Kofi Shuck, Anchor A - Z 5622Ashley Keca A – Z Sp. Ed . 5624(S)/5136(N)

College Consultants

Brad Kain A-K 5615Kevin 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 Credits — A minimum of 22 units of credit is requiredfor graduation from Homewood-Flossmoor Community HighSchool District 233. One-half unit of credit is earned upon com-pletion of a subject that meets each day scheduled for one semes-ter. The successful completion of a course that meets each day foran entire year is worth one unit of credit. Students are expectedto take an average of 5.5 credits per year. At the end of four years,students will have earned the minimum of 22 units required forgraduation. Of the 22 units of credit required for graduation, 17.5credits must come from the areas listed below.

English — Four units of credit in English, specifically: one unitof English I, one unit of English II, one unit of English III, andone unit of English IV. Freshmen and sophomores scoring at orbelow the 41st national percentile on a standardized test, and jun-iors and seniors scoring at or below the 23rd percentile are re-quired to take a reading class.

Mathematics — Students must be enrolled in math coursesduring freshman, sophomore, and junior year. Students must earncredit in three math courses while enrolled as high school stu-dents. Those courses must include Algebra I, Geometry, andAlgebra II/Trigonometry, or courses whose prerequisites includethese courses.

Science — Three units of credit must be earned through suc-cessful completion of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics, but may bemore based on circumstances.

Social Science — This requirement includes one unit ofWorld History, one unit of United States History, one unit ofEconomics, and .5 unit of U.S. Government & Politics (for theClass of 2020 and beyond). The state’s consumer education re-quirement is fulfilled by successfully completing Economics. Statelaw additionally requires that in order to graduate, a student mustpass a test on the U.S. and Illinois Constitutions, the Declarationof Independence, and the proper use and display of the Americanflag.

Physical Education, Health, Driver/Safety EducationFour 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 that stu-dents 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 (Individual-ized 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, U.S. Government & Politics (for the Class of 2020 and beyond),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 Depart-ment Chair. Credit: Units of Credit

Graduation Requirements Classes of 2018-2021

o Students are given course selection information and forms

along with this course description book. Parents are asked to re-

view the courses selected by their student and sign the work-

sheet form as their approval of the selection.

o The selection worksheet must be returned on or before Jan.

23, 2017, to students’ Math teachers.

o Students will meet individually with their counselor during

the month of February to discuss their course and level selec-

tions for the following year.

o All course selections will be completed by Feb. 24, 2017.

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 2017-2018 school year.

o Changes may occur to these selections for several reasons,

including but not limited to the following:

• A course is cancelled due to low enrollment.

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

• 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 2021o Course and level registration for incoming freshmen will be

held on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2017.

o The entrance placement test must be completed prior to this

date.

o Please follow the instructions received at the Freshman Par-

ent Orientation on Feb. 13, 2017.

Opportunities to NoteA growing number of students are entering college with college

credits gained through Advanced Placement (AP), and the Col-

lege 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.


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


Making Changes to a Schedule

A ll students carry a minimum of six classes per semester.In the event that students wish to change a course orlevel, the following procedure will be used. All changes

are dependent upon available seats in the class. All schedulechanges are made by the counselors, and all forms are availablein the Guidance Office. Until the counselor makes the change, stu-dents must attend all classes on their schedules.

1. Changing classesThe class change form is available in the Guidance Office andmust be filled out and signed by the student, parent, teacher andcounselor. Course changes should be made PRIOR to the first dayof class in each semester, but can be made through the 10th dayof class. Students changing courses are responsible for making upALL assignments, tests and quizzes. Class changes are allowedfor the following reasons:

• The student receives a “D” or “F” in a class after selecting the next course in the sequence and does not wish to continue in the course sequence.

• The students visits a college and in order to be accepted, the college requires a course that was not originally selected.

• The student requests a class in summer school, but the course was not offered or the student did not enroll or was not successful in it.

2. Level changeLevel changes are contingent upon availability ofseats in the other level, and overloading a class toaccommodate a change will not be approved. Dueto limited class size, it is important to choosethe appropriate level when selecting courses.Before requesting a level change, a student must bein the class for at least the first five days of the se-mester, unless they are moving up a level. The re-quired level change form is available in theGuidance Office, and must be completed by the stu-dent, parent, teacher, Department Chair and coun-selor. The timeline for a level change is as follows:

• For year-long classes: level changes may be made through the Friday following the mailing of 1st quarter grades in the 1st semester and the first 10 days of school in the 2nd semester.

• For semester-long classes, level changes may be made through Friday following the mailing of the 1st quarter grades in the 1st semester and the Friday following the mailing of the 3rd quarter grades in the 2nd semester.

3. Withdrawing from a classTo initiate a withdrawal from a class, students must make an ap-pointment with their counselor. When students withdraw from acourse, the following conditions prevail:

• The first 10 days of the semester a student can drop a class and add another class if seats are available and the change doesn’t require a change in other classes.

• Days 11 - 20 of each semester, a student can drop a class and go into study hall.

• Day 21 through the end of 1st quarter (for 1st semester) orDay 21 through the end of 3rd quarter (for 2nd semester) a student can drop a class and go to study hall. The student will receive a “W” (Withdrawal) or a “WF” (Withdrawal-Failure) on their transcript for this class. After the end of the first or third quarter, the student must remain in the class until the currentsemester ends.

• Students must remain in the class until the changeprocess is completed by the counselor.

Schedu le o r Leve l Changes

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 represents thefour-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. Rankin class is determined from the rank-order list of these averageswith the highest average ranking first in the class. In the event ofa tie, the student with the highest number of successfully com-pleted semester units of credit will rank ahead of the other stu-dent(s). The superintendent will make appropriate adjustmentsin 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/Fail and Audit OptionsThe Pass/Fail and Audit Options permit and encourage studentsto explore elective course offerings more widely without jeopard-izing their grade point average and class ranking. All studentsmay elect to take the equivalent of one (1.0) elective credit on apass/fail basis or audit one (1.0) elective course for no credit percalendar year. A maximum of 4.0 credits can be obtained on apass/fail or audit option. Prerequisites for courses taken eitherpass/fail or audit must be completed. Due to the special nature ofour leveling program, only regular level (i.e. college prep) electivecourses may be taken pass/fail. Any regular level elective courselisted as available to students may be chosen for the pass/fail oraudit option. However, in order to aid in reaching the objective ofdiversification and exploration, no more than 2.0 courses withinone subject area may be taken pass/fail or audit, nor may anyBoard of Education graduation requirement be selected. Generalsubject areas are Applied Academic, Driver Education, English,Fine Arts, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science, Social Sci-ence, and World Language. Students taking a course pass/fail oraudit are expected to complete all of the course assignments andassessments. Failure to do so may result in the student beingdropped from the course.

Pass/Fail Option: The deadline for electing the pass/fail optionis the tenth day of the semester (fourth day of summer school).The option cannot be reversed.If a student drops or withdrawsfrom a pass/fail course after twenty school days, a grade of WF orW will be recorded on the transcript. The student may not registerfor another course to replace it. The student will be placed in astudy hall. Teachers know which students are registered pass/failand grade the student’s work as though it were not on a pass/failbasis, but they will only report P (pass) or F (fail) on the semestergrade report. The forms for electing pass/fail or audit are obtainedfrom the Guidance Department.

Audit Option: Students may audit a class by attending on a reg-ular basis, but not receiving grade or credit. Students may notlater apply for credit by examination in the course, nor may theychange their status during the time they are attending the class(from auditing to earning credit, and vice versa). If students aredropped from an audited class, study hall is assigned and theaudit option is not available.To audit a class, students must pick up the audit form in Guid-

ance prior to the first day of the class and must secure the per-mission of the appropriate department chair and counselor. Thiswritten permission must be presented to the student’s counselorno later than the first day of the class. In summer school, studentsmay obtain permission from the Summer School principal. Stu-dents auditing a class in summer school must pay the regular tu-ition rate.No student is permitted to audit a class during the regular

school year if he/she is carrying less than 2.5 credits in a semester.Students taking a course for credit will be given priority over thosestudents auditing the course when limited seats are available.


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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 Schoolmust take a placement exam.

2. All students attending Homewood-Flossmoor High Schoolwill take a yearly reading exam.

3. Any student earning a reading composite score below the41st national percentile has the opportunity to retest.

4. All freshmen students earning a reading composite scorebelow the 41st national percentile are required to complete oneof the two courses listed below.a. Students earning a reading composite score between the24th and 40th national percentile must pass a one year courseentitled 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 1stand 23rd national percentile must pass a one year course enti-tled Strategic Secondary Reading CP, for 1.0 units of credit, orhave an IEP to remedy.

5. All students entering their second year of high school whoearn a reading composite score below the 41st national per-centile are required to complete one of the two courses listedbelow.a. Students earning a reading composite score between the24th and 40th national percentile must pass a one-year courseentitled Introduction to Strategic College Reading AC, for 1.0units of credit, or have an IEP to remedy.b. Students earning a reading composite score between the 1stand 23rd national percentile must pass a one year course enti-tled Instruction to Strategic College Reading CP, for 1.0 units ofcredit, 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 nationalpercentile must pass a one-year course entitled Strategic Col-lege Reading AC, for 1.0 units of credit, or have an IEP to rem-edy.

6. All students entering their fourth year of high school whoearn a reading composite score between the 1st and 23rd na-tional percentile, even if they have completed one year of Strate-gic College Reading AC, must pass an additional year ofStrategic College Reading AC for 1.0 units of credit or have anIEP to remedy.

7. Transfer students must meet the above criteria.

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

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T he teachers and administrators of Homewood-FlossmoorHigh School believe the greatest service we can provide ourstudents is an education that provides them with the intel-

lectual, emotional, and social skills necessary to succeed in theirpost-secondary life. To this end, Homewood-Flossmoor HighSchool has adopted an open enrollment policy for course selec-tion, which permits students and their families to select all oftheir courses under the professional advisement of their schoolcounselors.

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 five 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 Baccalaureate DiplomaProgramme® courses are open to jun-iors and seniors who have successfullycompleted the two-year H-F IB PrepAcademy as freshmen and sopho-mores. IB® courses provide upper-levelhigh school students with an academ-ically challenging and balanced pro-gram of study that replicatescollege-level work. Students who suc-cessfully complete IB courses in Eng-lish, World Language, Social Science,Science, Math, Art or Music, and theTheory of Knowledge – and who alsomeet the Extended Essay and Creativ-ity, Action, and Service requirements– may earn an IB Diploma in additionto their H-F diploma.

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Course GradesThe grade a student receives in a course is based upon severalfactors, including, but not limited to, performance ontests/quizzes, homework assignments, projects, and classroomparticipation. The faculty and administration of Homewood-Flossmoor High School believe that a grade should reflect a com-bination of both aptitude and work ethic, and that students whoreceive a high grade display both of these characteristics. In ad-dition, a grade in a course with one teacher should reflectroughly the same aptitude and work ethic as an identical gradein the same course with another teacher, keeping in mind thatno two classroom teachers judge proficiency in exactly the samemanner.

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 asmuch support as possible to help ensure their success. One ofthe mechanisms used to provide this support is to schedule stu-dents into classes that are appropriate for their skill level andmotivation. To determine the appropriateness of placement invarious courses, the school has established guidelines to distin-guish a “traditional” from a “non-traditional” student. A “tradi-tional” student is one who has taken upper-level courses beforeand been successful in those courses. A “non-traditional” stu-dent is one who has had success in a lower-level course andwould like to try a more challenging level (e.g., the student re-ceived an A in a College Prep course and wants to take an Hon-

ors course). A “non-traditional” student could also be one whohas struggled academically in an upper-level course but wouldlike to continue in an upper-level course. By maintaining classbalances of 70% “traditional” students to 30% “non-traditional”students, teachers can deliver a challenging curriculum to all oftheir students while continuing to offer sufficient individualizedattention to their “non-traditional” students.

Selecting CoursesAs they consider courses that will stretch them academically,students should be aware of the realities of the college admis-sion process. College admissions directors emphasize that a va-riety of factors are considered when admitting students,including class rank, grade point average, rigor of high schoolcourses, performance within the courses completed, and thequality of the high school. While taking challenging courses isimportant, it is equally important to perform well in one’scourses. For the purposes of course selection, academicsuccess is defined as receiving a C or better. For highly se-lective schools, students should strive to receive As or Bs in theircoursework. The goal is for students to take the most demandingcourses possible while still achieving academic success (a C orbetter). School counselors — as well as department chairs and/orteachers — are well-qualified to answer additional questions re-garding appropriate course selection. School counselors willwork with families to make enrollment decisions that best fitthe needs of each individual student.

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H omewood-Flossmoor High School’s robust Advanced Placement® program offers students 25 AP® courses in six content areas.Employing a curriculum specified by the College Board, AP courses replicate entry-level university courses. Students possessinga love of learning, academic curiosity and — most importantly — an intrinsic determination to succeed are encouraged to enroll

in at least one AP course before graduation.H-F’s “push-pull philosophy” opens enrollment to AP courses for H-F students motivated to take the AP challenge. The goal is to

“push” students into the most rigorous courses in which they can be successful, while providing support systems to “pull” them throughwith the best experiences and grades possible. Numerous studies have shown that students who successfully complete a challenging high school curriculum are more prepared for

the demands of post-secondary work and perform at a higher level than their peers who do not enroll in such rigorous courses. Home-wood-Flossmoor High School aims for students to select courses that will challenge them academically while providing them with theoptimum opportunity for success.


Advanced P lacement

ENGLISH• English Language & Composition*

• English Literature & Composition*

FINE ARTS• Art History+• Studio Art• Music Theory+

MATH• Calculus AB• Calculus BC• Computer Science Principles^

• Computer Science A• Statistics

SCIENCE• Biology• Chemistry• Environmental Science• Physics 1• Physics 2• Physics C

SOCIAL SCIENCE• European History+• Human Geography• Economics*• Psychology+• U.S. Government& Politics*+

• U.S. History*• World History*+

WORLD LANGUAGE• French Language & Culture

• Spanish Language & Culture

*Fulfills a graduation requirement+No course prerequisites^ New for 2017-2018


I n alignment with its mission to uphold the highest standardsof intellectual growth, Homewood-Flossmoor High School offersthe H-F IB Prep Academy (formerly the H-F Gifted Acad-

emy) to selected 9th and 10th Grade students in order to preparethem for the rigors of H-F’s 11th and 12th Grade InternationalBaccalaureate (IB) Diploma Programme®.

The H-F IB Prep Academy is a two-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 IB Prep Academy.

In addition to taking a number of honors-level courses, IB PrepAcademy freshmen and sophomores experience an acceleratedAdvanced Placement® program. AP®— which is regarded aroundthe world for its rigorous preparation of students for high-leveluniversity work — is a pillar of Homewood-Flossmoor’s nationallyrecognized curricular framework.

Following a multi-year process, Homewood-Flossmoor HighSchool gained IB World School status in spring 2013. That August,the first cohort of H-F IB Prep Academy students began theirjunior year IB Diploma Programme coursework. A non-profit or-ganization, 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 ourupper-level high school students with an academically challengingand balanced program of study to develop students’ content areaknowledge in a systematic fashion as it fosters their maturity. IBgraduates are recognized internationally as well-rounded, top stu-dents who possess strong critical thinking, research, writing andoral communication skills.

The H-F IB Diploma Programme students take three two-yearHigher Level (HL) IB courses their junior and senior years: HLEnglish & Composition, HL Math, and HL Physics They are alsorequired to take two one-year Standard Level (SL) IB courses: SLEconomics and SL Music or SL Art, as well as the two-year Theoryof Knowledge (TOK) course. Along with sitting for the required IBexams, IB Diploma Programme students are prepared to takeAP exams in their core content classes. Students who successfullycomplete all seven IB end-of-course assessments — and who meetthe requirements of the Extended Essay (EE) and Creativity, Ac-tion, Service (CAS) components — earn an IB Diploma in additionto their H-F diploma.

In short, the H-F IB Prep Academy and IB DiplomaProgramme immerse our students in the two most challengingand internationally recognized high school curricula: AP and IB.To find out more about the H-F IB Prep Academy and IBDiploma Programme, please contact Dr. Nancy Spaniak [email protected] or 708-335-5330.

IB Prep Academy & IB Diploma Programme


H- F MVP Academy

T he H-F Media, Visual & Performing Arts (MVP) Acad-emy is a two-year program where students have the oppor-tunity to develop their talents in an art-focused field. The

MVP Academy is designed to afford students who are passionateabout their art a unique experience where art is the focal point oftheir education — the culmination of which is a collaborative proj-ect working with other creative thinkers to solve a real-world prob-lem.

Each MVP Academy student focuses on a specific art concentra-tion, refining his or her craft through rigorous courses and partic-ipation in unique and collaborative experiences throughout theprogram. There are four pathways in MVP Academy: Media, Vi-sual Arts, Theatre and Music. Within each pathway, studentsexperience the following three strands of art study:

• Strand 1: Performance, Production, Presentation & Creation

Students develop the ability to express ideas by creating originalartworks in media, visual arts, theatre or music. Through theirartistic experience, they enhance their power of imagination, cre-ative thinking, and presentation skills. Additionally, they developa respect for continual exploration and experimentation.

• Strand 2: Reflection, Response & AnalysisIn the roles of both artist and audience, students explore, respondto, analyze and interpret the artistic works they experience. Stu-dents develop their understanding of the variable meanings thatart can convey as they develop a deeper understanding of theirown works and the works of others.

• Strand 3: Exploration of History& Cultural Context

Students develop their understanding of themeaning and value of artists’ work as relatedto the artists’ own communities, cultures andhistory. Students are provided with diverse op-portunities to contribute, reflect upon, and re-spond to the arts within their own community,as well as within other historical, personal, so-cial and cultural contexts.

In addition to the regular Fine Arts educationpathways, MVP Academy students have theirarts experience enriched with two additionalcourses: Aesthetics and the Creative ProcessAcross the Arts and Comparative and Collabo-rative Arts Seminar. These two classes enhancestudents’ ability to work both creatively and col-laboratively as they challenge them to think ata deeper level while they create at a higherlevel.

Students who are interested in joining the MVPAcademy need only to enroll in first-level FineArts courses their freshman year, followed bysecond-level courses their sophomore year. As

sophomores, students begin the MVP Academy applicationprocess by submitting a portfolio and three letters of recommen-dation. The application process further includes interviews for allpathways, as well as auditions for the performance-based path-ways of music and theatre.

The H-F Media, Visual & Performing Arts Academy is committedto fostering students’ passions and cultivating their creativity andpersonal talents as it develops them into future leaders and nur-tures their lifelong engagement with and appreciation for the arts.


Preparing for Your Education after High School

The New Workplace

S tudents, you will devote much time, energy and effort pon-dering the many choices you will face upon entering highschool. Asked to make course selections which correlate to

your education and career plans, you will find yourself thinkingmore and more about life after graduation. In thinking aboutlife after high school graduation, you should keep foremost inyour mind that no matter which post-high school education youpursue, you will ultimately enter the workforce in some capac-ity. You may choose to work at home via computer technology,which will link your home to almost any place on the globe. Youmay elect to go to work in a more traditional environment,where you might work in an office or industrial setting, or youmay ultimately work in an environment that is constantlychanging. Whatever the place, whatever the career, you shouldbe continually thinking about entering the workforce and find-ing success and fulfillment in the career or careers you choose.

One way to prepare for success in the workplace is to gain a bet-ter understanding of what business and industry expect of a pro-ductive worker. Local businesses and industries completed adetailed survey which asked them to list the ten most importantskills current and future employees must possess in order to besuccessful at 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, youcan gain experience in these 10 critical areas — experiencewhich will combine with your education after high school grad-uation to provide you the best chances at success in the work-place.

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 operatein the business world. Remember, whatever educational pathyou take when you graduate, whether it be community college,a four-year university or on-the-job training, that path can leadyou to a productive, satisfying career. Start now getting readyfor the new 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 andtechnical schools (e.g. business, liberal arts, engineering, marine biology)

• Information about scholarships and financial aid• A collection of college catalogs and applications• DVDs of campuses that 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 andpost-high school web-based planning tool. All freshman studentsregister for the program within the first semester and are ableto access it throughout high school. Parents can obtain their reg-istration code from their child’s counselor. Naviance can be usedfor college planning, scholarship searches, learning styles iden-tification, exploring career interests and much more. Log on tohttps://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 the 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.


Applied Academics

Engineering Design & Development #5670Prerequisites: Principles of Engineering #5683and Civil Engineering & Architecture #5686and/or Digital Electronics #5685

This is the capstone course of Project Leadthe Way (PLTW). The knowledge andskills students acquire throughout PLTWcome together in EDD as they identify anissue and then research, design and test asolution, ultimately presenting their solu-tion to a panel of engineers. Studentsapply the professional skills they have de-veloped to document a design process tostandards, ready to take on any postsec-ondary program or career.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAP/IB Sr Year 1

Fine Arts

Digital Art Concentration #6715Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher in Photog-raphy 1 & 2 or Graphic Design 1 & 2

This an advanced art course open to ad-vanced Photography or Graphic Designstudents who have successfully completedthe two sequential Photography / GraphicDesign courses in the H-F visual art track.This course is designed to allow the self-di-rected serious Graphic Art / Photographystudent the ability to explore various vi-sual topics and media while creating abody or group of related work. Studentswill be required to produce a minimum ofseven quality pieces per semester. The in-fluence of basic art history, research, crit-ical and aesthetic issues will be presentedto students on a weekly basis. Student willbe required to meet all project deadlines,to participate in class critiques and to de-velop an electronic exit portfolio. Student-created work from the class may beselected for public display. Some addi-tional out-of-class work related to researchand production is expected. Any studiotime missed during the course of the weekwill be expected to be made up before orafter school during lab time. Some addi-tional supplies will be needed at the stu-dent’s expense. Course may be repeated.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH Jr, Sr Year 1

Digital Film Study 2 #6722Prerequisite: Digital Film Study #0932 andTeacher Consent.

Building on the skills developed in DigitalFilm Studies, Digital Film Studies 2allows the class to work as one productioncrew. The year will be spent serving indifferent roles of a film crew. Students willwrite scripts, create storyboards, scoutlocations, serve as photography directorand be editors of student-created films.Throughout the year, each student willhave the opportunity to create an episodeof a film series, as well as to create a shortfilm of their own. This course will also offerstudents an in-depth analysis of thehistory of film theory and criticism. Begin-ning with early debates about the cinema(in the light of wider debates about thesignificance of an emerging mass culture),we will survey cognitive, formal and ideol-ogy-focused theories of film in order to bet-ter comprehend the nature of the mediumand its relationship to the other arts, soci-ety and spectatorship.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH So, Jr, Sr Year 1

Aesthetics & the CreativeProcess Across the Arts #6701Prerequisite: Acceptance into the MVP Academy

What makes something art? What ac-counts for “good taste?” How do creativepeople develop ideas? Can creativity belearned? These are all essential questionsthat will be discussed and investigatedthroughout this course. Students willexplore the fundamentals of the aestheticexperience through observation, discus-sion and analysis of the arts: Visual Art,Music, Theatre and Media. Topics includethe creative process, structure, culturalapplication and diversity, the role of theartist in society, popular movements andtrends (both historical and contemporary),and arts integration. Upon completion ofthis course, students will acquire a criticalperspective on the relationship betweenthe arts and society, and broaden theirpersonal criteria for understanding andappreciating art and the role as an artistin a changing society.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH Juniors Year 1

Wha t ’ s New fo r 2017 - 18


Collaborative Arts Seminar#6708Prerequisite: Must be a current member of theMVP Academy and have taken Aesthetics andthe Creative Process Across the Arts along withthe previous courses in the concentration

How can artists create meaningful per-sonal statements in their art? In whatways can artists facilitate change in soci-ety? How can artists come together, bringexpertise in their discipline and create ho-listic work in collaboration with theirpeers? In this course students will studythe art of collaboration while honing theirindividual craft. Students will also preparefor the college arts admissions process bypreparing applications, essays, artiststatements, portfolios, audition materials,practice interviews and mock panel audi-tions. The course will culminate in theMVP Capstone Arts Project, where stu-dents will work both independently andcollaboratively with students in other artfields to produce an original piece of com-parative art that strives to provide anartistic response to an essential questionfacing society.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH Seniors Year 1

Mathematics

Calculus #3355Prerequisite: Precalculus

Calculus unifies the geometry, algebraand trigonometry of earlier courses and of-fers a general preparation for further stud-ies in mathematics. This course isintended for students who wish to con-tinue their study of mathematics, but arenot prepared for AP Calculus AB. Thiscourse is the study of limits and the appli-cations to derivatives and integrals. Lin-ear, polynomial, logarithmic andexponential functions will be reviewed.


Physical Education

Beginning Dance #7176Prerequisite: Sophomore PE

Beginning 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 fitnessexercises and lectures, students will learnhow to properly take care of their bodies.Students will be evaluated mainly on theircomprehension and demonstration of thevarious elements within the studied styles.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP Jr, Sr Semester .5

Social Science

U.S Government & Politics#1351/1346/1362Prerequisite: World History

Civics is a required course for graduationfor the Class of 2020 and beyond andcovers several aspects of government andpolitics. Emphasis is placed on the Con-stitution, civil rights and civil liberties.Students will explore the interactionbetween state and national government,in addition to examining the structureand duties of the three branches of gov-ernment. The roles of political parties, in-terest groups and impact campaigns,elections and voter behavior will also beconsidered. Finally, students will reviewhow Illinois state and local governmenthandle current issues that impact citi-zens. Throughout the course, we willfocus on how people play an active role ingovernment while investigating currentand controversial issues.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDIT

AC/CP/H Jr, Sr Semester .5

U. S. Government & Politics(Virtual) #1364/1365Prerequisite: World History

Civics is a required course for graduationfor the Class of 2020 and beyond andexamines various institution, groups,beliefs and ideas that constitute the U.S.political environment. Throughout thecourse, students will examine and evalu-ate our institutions of government, thosewho run those institutions, the role of cit-izens in a democratic society, the publicpolicies made by governmental institu-tions and the influences of the electorateon those policies. A virtual option allowsstudents to maintain their specific courseenrollment goals while meeting all staterequirements. This option also requiresa service learning component and paper.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP/H Jr, Sr Semester .5

World Language

Mandarin Chinese 3 #2868Prerequisite: Mandarin Chinese 1 & 2 or con-

sent from instructor

Mandarin Chinese 3 expands proficiencyin the four language skills of listening,speaking, reading and writing. Throughthe study of thematic units, studentscontinue to develop their abilities andcultural understanding in Mandarin.Students will interpret authentic textsand complete performance tasks thatmimic real-life situations in a structuredenvironment at more advanced profi-ciency levels. Students are expected touse Mandarin in the majority of class-room activities, begin to write using con-nected sentences and paragraphs, andwork independently outside the class-room. The objectives of this course are tolearn the cultural aspects of the languageand develop linguistic competency.



General College RequirementsColleges prefer a traditional preparatorycurriculum that includes the following:• 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 enrichmentcourses that supplement a strong aca-demic program. These areas provide im-portant electives for students who wish toenhance their course of study:• Business• Family and Consumer Science• Fine and Performing Arts• Technical and Applied Academics

Check the college catalogues for specificrequirements for admission. Differenttypes of institutions of higher educa-tion have varied general require-ments. Although specific prerequisitesmay change from year to year, the fol-lowing minimum guidelines exist:

Public UniversitiesEnglish: 4 years • Social Science: 3 yearsMath: 3-4 years • Science: 3-4 yearsWorld Language: 2-3 years (some will ac-cept Fine Arts in lieu of World Language)

Private 4-Year CollegesEnglish: 4 years • Social Science: 3 yearsMath: 3-4 years • Science: 3-4 yearsWorld Language: 3-4 yearsAcademic Electives: 2 years

Highly Selective CollegesEnglish: 4 years • Social Science: 4 yearsMath: 4 years • Science: 4 years (labs)World Language: 4 years Academic Electives: 2 years

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

resume of academic experiences.

DIVISION 1 — If you enroll in a Division1 college and want to participate in athlet-ics or receive an athletics scholarship, youmust meet all NCAA requirements andhave completed two additional corecourses (new total of 16) as shown below:

• 16 Required Core CoursesEnglish: 4 yearsMath: 3 years (Algebra 1 or higher level)Natural/Physical Science: 2 years (includ-ing 1 year of lab science)Social Science: 2 yearsPlus, 1 extra year of English, Math or Nat-ural/Physical Science, and 4 years of extracourses (from any category above, orWorld Language, Nondoctrinal Religion orPhilosophy)• Grade Point AverageOnly core courses are used in the calcula-tion of the grade point average. Be sure tolook at your high school’s list of NCAA ap-proved core courses on the Eligibility Cen-ter’s website to make certain that coursesbeing taken have been approved: ncaa-clearinghouse.net.

DIVISION II — If you enroll in a DivisionII college and want to participate in ath-letics or receive an athletics scholarship,you must meet the following academicstandards:• Graduate from high school• Complete the 14 core courses listedbelow• Present a 2.00 grade-point average inyour core courses• Achieve a combined SAT score of 820 ora sum score of 68 on the ACT

14 Required Core CoursesEnglish: 3 yearsMath: 2 years (Algebra 1 or higher level)Natural/Physical Science: 2 years (includ-ing 1 year of lab science)Social Science: 2 yearsPlus, 3 extra years of English, Math orNatural/Physical Science, and 4 years ofextra courses (from any category above, orWorld Language, Nondoctrinal Religion orPhilosophy)

DIVISION III — Contact your DivisionIII college regarding its policies on finan-cial aid, practice and competition.

Qualifier IndexCORE GPA SAT ACT

(COMBINED SUBSCORES)3.550 & above 400 373.525 410 383.500 420 393.475 430 403.450 440 413.425 450 413.400 460 423.375 470 423.350 480 433.325 490 443.300 500 443.275 510 453.250 520 463.225 530 463.200 540 473.175 550 473.150 560 483.125 570 493.100 580 493.075 590 503.050 600 503.025 610 513.000 620 522.975 630 522.950 640 532.925 650 532.900 660 542.875 670 552.850 680 562.825 690 562.800 700 572.775 710 582.750 720 592.725 730 602.700 740 612.675 750 612.650 760 622.625 770 632.600 780 642.575 790 652.550 800 662.525 810 672.500 820 682.475 830 692.450 840 702.425 850 702.400 860 712.375 870 722.350 880 732.325 890 742.300 900 752.299 910 762.275 910 762.250 920 772.225 930 782.200 940 792.175 950 802.150 960 812.125 970 822.100 980 832.075 990 842.050 1000 852.025 1010 862.000 1020 86

If you have any questions aboutNCAA eligibility, please call319-337-1492 or 877-262-1492.

Pos t - Seconda ry Requ i remen t sN C A A E l i g i b i l i t y R e q u i r e m e n t s


Freshman Year• Get to know your counselor.• Take the PSAT given by Homewood-Flossmoor High School.• 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 SAT/ACT Test workshops. This test preparation program is designed for college-bound juniors.

• Take the SAT in the Spring on All-School Test Day.• Consider taking another SAT or ACT in June. Register at www.collegeboard.com, www.ACT.org.

• 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), which is available October 1.

• 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


M ost students take college entrance exams in their junioryear and repeat exams as seniors. Frequently, studentsimprove their SAT Reasoning Test and ACT scores on

the second attempt. It is strongly recommended that you plan totake both the SAT Reasoning Test and the ACT. This will allowyou to present your best testing profile. Although it is most likelythat your performance on these two exams will be similar, expe-rience tells us that some students test significantly higher on anSAT Reasoning Test and others higher on an ACT. Attemptingboth testing formats will allow you to see where your best resultis likely to occur. Virtually all colleges and universities will nowaccept the ACT as an alternative to the SAT Reasoning Test or asa replacement for both the SAT Reasoning Test and SAT SubjectTests. (One exception is the entire University of California systemthat currently requires the SAT Reasoning Test and two SAT Sub-ject Tests.) SAT Subject Tests should be taken as you advance infactual knowledge in an area. If you feel that repeating the SATReasoning Test, ACT or SAT Subject Tests will improve yourscores, you may do so during the 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.

2017-2018 SAT Program Test Dates2017-2018 SAT dates were not available at the time of printing.These dates will be made available by College Board in Spring of2017 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.

2017-2018 ACT Program Test DatesSeptember 9, 2017 February 10, 2018October 28, 2017 April 14, 2018December 9, 2017 June 9, 2018

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 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

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 applicationprocess

– 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 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’sPush-Pull Philosophy by advising

students to enroll in the most rigorouscourses where success can be achieved.

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]

DEANS’ OFFICEThe 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


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


GUIDANCE OFFICE STAFF

Dr. 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 GeijerDeanStudents Sh-Z [email protected]

Broderick BoothDeanStudents [email protected]

DEANS’ OFFICE STAFF

Jim SchmidtDepartment [email protected]

LindaMcConnaughayDepartmentSecretarylmcconnaughay@hf233.org708-335-5651

Maria [email protected]

Ruth [email protected]

Tiphnee StaplesSchool CounselorStudents [email protected]

Lindsay BrownSchoolCounselorStudentsBrowna-Drlbrown@hf233.org708-335-5623

Jeremiah HarrisSchoolCounselorStudents [email protected]

Dawn EdwardsSchoolCounselorStudents [email protected]

Melissa SauderSchool CounselorStudents [email protected]

Lorrie [email protected]

Dr. Karen OlsonSchoolCounselorStudents [email protected]

Roberto SuarezSchool CounselorStudents [email protected]

Kevin CoyCollegeConsultantStudents [email protected]

Brad KainCollegeConsultantStudents [email protected]

AndreaBall-RyanSocial WorkerStudents [email protected]

Phillip BarkerSocial WorkerStudents [email protected]


H - F H I G H S C H O O LA P P L I E D

A C A D E M I C SD E P A R T M E N T

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The Applied Academics Department is committed to offering all students opportunitiesfor meaningful, career-based learning experiences within the confines of a comprehensivehigh school setting. H-F’s current Applied Academics course offerings reflect the eco-nomic and educational landscape of the 21st century, encompassing the study of tech-nologies and related sciences, as well as the acquisition of practical skills, attitudes, andknowledge relating to occupations in various sectors of economic and social life. As anintegral part of H-F’s comprehensive education program, 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 Academics course offerings, please note that our curriculum isclassified in three separate disciplines: Business & Technology Education, Career &Technical Education, and Family & Consumer Sciences. Our Career InternshipProgram provides employment opportunities and early-release options for seniors. Thisopportunity is the capstone course for all three of our disciplines and links the classroomwith the workplace, completing the training 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

InvestmentHonors

(one semester)

AdvancedComputer

ApplicationsCollege Prep

(one semester)

TechnicalSupport

InternshipCollege Prep

(one year)

Personal & Business

Webpage DesignHonors

(one year)

Code Title-Level Year Credit Prerequisite Grade5382 Introduction to Business – CP .5 .5 No 9-125544 Entrepreneurship & Management – CP .5 .5 Yes 9-125416 Sports & Entertainment Marketing - CP .5 .5 No 9-125316 Computer Applications – CP .5 .5 No 9-125325 Advanced Computer Applications – CP .5 .5 Yes 9-125422 Accounting - H 1 1 No 10-125432 Accounting – CP 1 1 No 10-125534 Business & Personal Law - H .5 .5 No 10-125437 Personal & Financial Investment - H .5 .5 No 10-125330 Personal & Business Web Design – H 1 1 No 10-125641 Technology Support Internship - CP 1 1 No 10-125556 Career Internship Class – CP 1 1 Yes 125567 Career Internship Employment – CP 1 1 Yes 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP 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; on-site 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


Accounting #5432This course is devoted to acquainting stu-dents with general accounting principles.Time is devoted to analyzing and apply-ing the effects of day-to-day businesstransactions of the corporate world. Theaspects of generally accepted accountingpractices are examined including the ac-counting cycle, utilizing the accountingprocess (i.e. determination of assets, lia-bilities and equity), creation and analysisof financial statements, and special ap-plications (i.e. computer-based businesssimulations). During the year, we willuse computerized accounting systems fordata entry. This will provide the studentswith a more up-to-date look at what ittakes to function and succeed in the ex-citing and challenging world of account-ing.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP So, Jr, Sr Year 1

Business & Personal Law #5534This course is an orientation to law in oursociety with an emphasis on business,consumer applications and a citizen’srole in the legal system. Some of the top-ics covered are the history of today’s legalsystem, sources of today’s laws, defini-tions of particular crimes, the study ofcontracts, personal property laws, and avariety of other legal topics having to dowith our judicial system.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH 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. providesleadership activities, meetings, conferences, and competitions which provide many opportunities for application of instructional competencies. See Mr. O’Neill if in-terested.

— 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.


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 AcademicClassThe 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 determiningtheir professional strengths and careerambitions. When the inventory is com-plete, students match their interest totheir career choice. When their careerhas been identified, students then searchfor academic institutions that supporttheir interest and career ambitions. Thiscourse affords students the following op-portunities: job shadowing, college tours,and experiences in etiquette in both ca-sual and professional settings.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP Seniors Year 1

Career Internship (Employment)#5567 (must be taken simultaneouslyw/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 forstudents 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 theemployer will evaluate the performanceof the student intern. The student will re-ceive a grade from the employer. Beforethe closing of the academic term, all stu-dents are required to participate in anemployer appreciation luncheon.





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)

Code Title-Level Year Credit Prerequisite Grade5022 Culinary I – CP .5 .5 No 9-125025 Culinary II - CP .5 .5 Yes 9-125040 Advanced Culinary – CP 1 1 Yes 10-125072 Clothing Construction I – CP .5 .5 No 9-125074 Clothing Construction II – CP .5 .5 Yes 9-125153 Interior Design – CP 1 1 No 9-125175 Child Development Theory & Lab – CP 1 1 No 10-125192 Preschool Practicum – CP .5 .5 Yes 11-125990 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 stu-dents who are interested in acquiringfood-preparation skills. Laboratory workincludes preparing, serving and sam-pling a variety of foods. Menus are devel-oped, 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 standardsand the prevention of food-borne illnessare also stressed. Computers are used toanalyze individual nutritional needs andfor recipe selection.


Culinary II #5025Prerequisite: Culinary IIn Culinary II, students expand upon theskills gained in Culinary I. Laboratorywork focuses in sanitation, the properuse of equipment, knife skills, prepara-tion of food and the ability to work in agroup. Classroom work focuses on nutri-tion, recipe comprehension, food cost, andtime-management skills through demon-stration and content study. The study ofbasic proteins, starches, meats, fish,dairy and desserts 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. Em-phasis on culinary sanitation, foodtrends, nutrition and menu developmentare all integral parts of each lesson.Time-management skills are taught bothin the classroom and in the kitchen. Labsfocus on the fundamentals of professionalculinary techniques and the moderntrends of the 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 usean embroidery machine. Units will bestudied related to what clothing saysabout the individual, color and design ofthe garment. Students will also learnabout different fibers and fabrics, andhow to select the proper fabric for theirprojects. Throughout the semester, stu-dents will make several projects: the firstbeing a pillowcase; the second project isa pair of pajama pants or boxers. Thethird and final project will be of the stu-dent’s choice, but must include certainchallenges, such as buttonholes, 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 expandedupon using field trips, guest speakersand visual aids.


Interior Design #5153Interior Design students will acquireknowledge of design elements and prin-ciples, color, backgrounds, fabric selec-tion, and the selection and arrangementof furniture and accessories. Studentswill apply these principles in a series ofprojects to produce functional back-grounds for today’s living. Speakers andfield trips will focus on careers and re-sources related to interior design andhousing.

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

Child Development Theory &Lab #5175

Child Development encompasses thestudy of the maturation of children frombirth to age six. This course focuses onthe physical, social, emotional and intel-lectual development of children. Stu-dents study the theoretical basis of childdevelopment and analyze current re-search in this field. Students also workwith 3- and 4-year olds in a laboratorypreschool. Here the students observe, su-pervise and conduct classes for thepreschoolers. Students compile case stud-ies of the children, charting each child’sprogress in the areas of physical, social,emotional and intellectual development.


Preschool Practicum #5192Prerequisite: Course 5175 & DepartmentConsentThis 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 appropri-ate lessons and activities for children inpreschool through 2nd Grade. Furtherdevelopment of personal skills — in rela-tion to interacting with young children —is also fostered through observations andevaluations developed from visits to alocal preschool through 2nd Grade schoolcenter. The compilation of a portfolio isalso required.


Special Projects Family &Consumer Sciences #5990Prerequisite: Dept. ConsentThe Special Projects class provides an op-portunity for a student to pursue ad-vanced study in the area of clothingconstruction or culinary arts. Work in theclothing area is on an individual basis.The student selects projects that buildupon their skills. Students will be pro-vided with leadership opportunities aswell as working on their own projects.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH 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 to

Engineering 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)

EngineeringDesign and

Development AP/IB

(one year)

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,Automotive

ManagementCollege Prep

(one semester)

Special ProjectsAuto or SmallEngine Repair

Honors(one semester)

OR

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Code Title-Level Year Credit Prerequisite Grade5604 Drafting – CP 1 1 No 9-125584 Drafting – H 1 1 No 9-125681 Introduction to Engineering Design (PLTW) – H 1 1 No 9-125683 Principles of Engineering (PLTW) – H 1 1 Yes 10-125685 Digital Electronics (PLTW) – H 1 1 Yes 10-125686 Civil Engineering and Architecture (PLTW) – H 1 1 Yes 11-125670 Engineering Design and Development (PTLW) - AP/IB 1 1 Yes 125734 Woods & Metal– CP 1 1 No 9-125744 Woods Technology and Process –CP 1 1 No 9-125753 Machine Tool Technology – CP 1 1 Yes 10-125792 Advanced Machine Tools – CP 1 1 Yes 11-125775 Welding Technology 1– CP .5 .5 No 9-125785 Welding Technology 2 – CP .5 .5 Yes 9-125777 Welding Fabrication & Advanced Processes - CP 1 1 Yes 10-125802 Introduction to Small Engines – CP .5 .5 No 9-125812 Small Engine Repair – CP .5 .5 Yes 9-125823 Engine Repair – CP 1 1 Yes 10-125853 Brakes, Steering & Suspension – CP 1 1 Yes 11-125863 Electrical & Electrical Systems – CP 1 1 Yes 11-125986 Engine Performance Management – H 1 1 Yes 125984 Special Projects in Engineering – H .5 .5 Yes 11-125985 Special Projects in Metals – H .5 .5 Yes 11-125991 Special Projects in Auto – H .5 .5 Yes 11-125992 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP 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 latest

editions 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH Fr, So, Jr, Sr Year 1+PSC

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 willbe shop safety; use of hand and portablepower tools; and use of shop tools: saws,planers, lathes, and mills. Manufactur-ing processes, system and tools — includ-ing CNC machines — will be introduced.Students will have the opportunity tocreate projects that they can take homeand use.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP Fr, So, Jr, Sr Year 1

Woods Technology & Process#5744Woodworking Technology is a full-year,comprehensive course designed to de-velop students’ skills in woodworking asit relates to the technological world.Students use all major woodworking ma-chinery to produce individual projectscreated by following detailed plans. Theskills students develop include the abilityto follow sequential plans of procedure,machine operations, measurement andcomputation, cooperative work, projectdesign and joinery, finish techniques,safe work practice and self-direction. Fol-lowing the construction of required indi-vidual projects, students produceadditional projects from available projectplans or from plans which they developthemselves.


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.

Introduction to Engineering Design #5681Prerequisite: Algebra 1 CP or H, orconcurrent enrollmentThis is the first course in the ProjectLead the Way program and it providesstudents with opportunities to be cre-ative and apply decision-making skills tothe design process. Powerful computerhardware and software (Inventor) areused by the students to develop 3-D mod-els. The course introduces students to thescope, rigor and discipline of engineeringprior to entering a post-secondary insti-tution. Students use problem solving toimprove existing products and inventnew ones.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH Fr, So, Jr, Sr Year 1

Principles of Engineering #5683Prerequisite: Introduction to EngineeringDesign is recommendedThis survey course of engineering ex-poses students to major concepts they’llencounter in a post-secondary engineer-ing course of study. Students employ en-gineering and scientific concepts in thesolution of engineering design problems.They develop problem-solving skills andapply their knowledge to research anddesign to create solutions to various chal-lenges, documenting their work and com-municating solutions to peers andmembers of the professional community.


Digital Electronics #5685Prerequisite: Principles of EngineeringDigital Electronics is the foundation of allmodern electronic devices, including cellphones, MP3 players, laptops, digitalcameras and high-definition televisions.The major focus of this course is to ex-pose students to the process of combina-tional and sequential logic design,teamwork, communication methods, en-gineering standards and technical docu-mentation.


Civil Engineering & Architecture#5686Prerequisite: Principles of EngineeringThis 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 a capstone course forProject Lead the Way.


Engineering Design& Development #5670Prerequisites: Principles of Engineering#5683 and Civil Engineering and Archi-tecture #5686 and/or Digital Electronics#5685This is the capstone course of ProjectLead the Way. The knowledge and skillsstudents acquire throughout PLTW cometogether in this course as they identify anissue then research, design and test a so-lution, ultimately presenting their solutionto a panel of engineers. Students apply theprofessional skills they have developed todocument a design process to standards,ready to take on any post-secondary pro-gram or career.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAP/IB Sr Year 1

Machine Tool Technology #5753Course content is focused on introducingstudents to basic technologies, equipmentand machining processes that are widelyused in the machine-tool industry. Em-phasis is placed on lab and project-basedactivities, highlighting the processes ofusing hand tools and machine tools, suchas the power hack saw, drill presses, en-gine lathes and vertical milling machines.Students will make useful products thatthey can then take home. 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, useful projectsthat they may take home.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP Jr, Sr Year 1

Welding Technology 1 #5775This is the first course in the welding tech-nology sequence. Students will be intro-duced to basic welding technology, safety,equipment and welding practices. Empha-sis is placed on lab activities that include:oxy-fuel welding and cutting, arc welding,and gas metal arc welding. The flat weld-ing position is taught. Students will utilizewelding skills to make a requiredproject(s) that they may take home anduse.


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 be



PROJECT LEAD THE WAYProject Lead the Way is a sequence of courses designed to prepare students to besuccessful in science, engineering and engineering technology. Project Lead theWay has agreements with many colleges and universities — including Purdue Uni-versity and the University of Iowa — in which credits earned in this course can betransferred and counted as college credit.

introduced to Gas Tungsten Arc Weldingand advanced flame cutting techniques.This course provides essential training forboth college and career bound students.


Welding Fabrication &Advanced Processes #5777Prerequisite: 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.


Electrical & Electronic Systems#5863(Formerly Automotive Service Tune Up &Electrical Systems, #5862)Prerequisite: Intro to Small EnginesElectrical & Electronic Systems is a high

technology, advanced skill course that willprovide each student with the backgroundnecessary to pursue a career in the auto-motive field. This course provides hands-on experience in the specialty areas ofengine tune-up, emission-control systems,chassis electrical systems, starting andcharging systems, and computerized en-gine systems. Students will learn to diag-nose problems with computerized testequipment. Industry standard computer-ized systems will be used in diagnosis andrepair. Students will perform job estimat-ing and billing of repairs completed in thelab. Computer and DVD information sys-tems are used in the lab.


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 in the automotivefield after graduation. The course is de-signed to train students in the aspects ofservice management. The students assistthe instructor in the areas of diagnosis andrepair of vehicles, billing and inventory,set-up of computerized equipment and in-terpretation of technical procedures. Theclass runs concurrently with the Brakes,Steering & Suspension and Electrical &Electronic Systems classes. The enrollmentis limited to six students. Class may be re-peated for credit.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH Seniors Semester 1

Double 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 the year-end seminar.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH 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 2017. 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 Education

5330 Personal & Business Web Design................................... ITWEB 101 Web Page Fundamentals........................ 3

5432 Accounting OR

5422 Accounting Honors......................................................... BUS 107 Bookkeeping & Procedural Accounting.3

5382 Intro to Business AND

5544 Entrepreneurship & Management................................BUS 170 Entrepreneurship & Small Business Mgmt.3

Career and Technical Education

5604 Drafting ............................................................................ CADMD 141 Technical Drafting I.................................3

5584 Drafting Honors................................................................ CADMD 243 Intro to AutoCAD.....................................3

5775 Welding Technology I AND

5785 Welding Technology II.................................................... WELD 115 Basic Arc Welding/Oxyfuel Welding.........3

5777 Welding Fabrication & Advanced Processes (year) WELD 215 Intermediate Arc Welding/SMAW, GMAW3

5823 Engine Repair AND

5853 Steering/Brakes/Suspension...........................................AUTO 101 Basic Automotive Service & Systems........ 3

5812 Small Engine Repair AND

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

D E P A R T M E N T2 0 1 7 - 2 0 1 8


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 : Janet Daniels , 708-335-5575, [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& Literature 1

IB HL Language & Literature 2

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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E N G L I S H

English 1 — Every H-F freshman is re-quired to take a full year of English. Thestudy of literature, composition, and re-lated skills will be the major emphasis. Onyour registration sign-up sheet, you mustinclude one of the following English 1 lev-els; you may also enroll in the Englishelectives available 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAC 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAC Freshman Year 1

Code Title-Level Year Credit Prerequisite Grade

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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAC 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP Soph Year 1

English 2 #0086Prerequisite: English 1Honors English 2 refines the fundamen-tal reading, writing (including grammar),and thinking skills worked with at thefreshman level. A variety of public speak-ing skills and experiences are an addedfocus in this class. In their reading of fic-tion, poetry, and non-fiction, studentssharpen their ability to formulate in-sightful questions to aid their compre-hension. Defining tone and point-of-view,identifying the rhetorical elements oflogos, pathos, and ethos in an argument,and identifying common logical fallaciesare new skills applied to both writtenand verbal communications. They thenaddress these same rhetorical issues inpreparing speeches to serve differentpurposes and audiences. Informative andargumentative speeches involve re-search, during which students learn howto locate, evaluate, and properly cite bothprimary and secondary sources. Writingexperiences include writing poetry, ana-lyzing literature, structuring comparisonand contrast essays, inductive and de-ductive reasoning, and paraphrasing andsummarizing. Many of these reading,writing, speaking, and thinking skills an-ticipate the research paper to be com-pleted second semester in World History.Library orientation first semester ac-quaints students with more databasesand trains students in evaluating web-sites.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH Soph Year 1

English as a Second Language 2#0602Prerequisite: Enrollment based onscreening testThis course, designed for sophomoreswho have been identified as Limited Eng-lish Proficient via the state-mandatedscreening process, fulfills the 10th GradeEnglish requirement for both H-F andthe state of Illinois. The focus of this classis on learning or reinforcing the funda-mentals of standard English, while pre-serving students’ first-language literacy.


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English 3: Juniors will choose one of thefollowing core courses.

American Literature & Composition #0454Prerequisite: English 1 & 2AC American Literature & Compositionhones the reading, writing, and thinkingskills introduced freshman and sopho-more years. The attention to literature inthe broader context of American culturecalls for work with theme and argumen-tative thinking in both reading and writ-ing. Students are expected to take intoaccount several rhetorical elements inthe analysis of fiction, non-fiction andpoetry, and compose various types ofessays.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAC Junior Year 1

American Literature & Composition #0319Prerequisite: English 1 & 2CP American Literature & Compositionrefines the reading, writing, and think-ing skills introduced freshman and soph-omore years. The attention to literaturein the broader context of American cul-ture calls for considerable work withtheme and argumentative thinking inboth reading and writing. Students areexpected to take into account severalrhetorical elements in the analysis of fic-tion and poetry, and in the case of argu-mentative writing, to consider logos,pathos and ethos.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP Junior Year 1

E N G L I S H

American Literature & Composition #0262Prerequisite: English 1 & 2Class assumes dexterity in the reading,writing and thinking skills honed fresh-man and sophomore years. Attention toliterature in the broader context of Amer-ican culture calls for sophisticated reflec-tion on the inquiry concerning what ispeculiarly American. Students delve intothe definition and development of philo-sophical ideas, moral propositions, his-torical theories, and sociological andpsychological concepts explicit in thewritings of essayists and implicit in writ-ers of imaginative literature. Writing as-signments are concomitant to theseexplorations.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH Junior Year 1

Advanced Placement EnglishLanguage & Composition #0213Prerequisite: English 1 & 2Class focuses on reading and writingskills in analyzing and generating texts.Rhetoric, style and argument are centralto the course. Texts examined will be pri-marily non-fiction, although studentswill also study rhetoric, style and argu-ment as they apply to texts of imagina-tive literature. Class will featurefrequent work with impromptu essays.Major take-home essays will be part ofthe work as well. In developing theircomposition skills, students will work

with modes of discourse, such as defini-tion, cause and effect, and compare/ con-trast. They will work on additionalcomposition skills such as sentence com-bining, sentence variety, syntactic ma-nipulation and paragraph development.Students will be well prepared to takethe AP English Language & Compositionexam in May.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAP Junior Year 1

IB HL English Lang/Lit 1 #1902Prerequisite: Eng. 1H, AP Lang/Comp,H-F IB Prep Academy EnrollmentIB English Literature & Language 1 isthe first-year class of the two-year higherlevel (HL) International Baccalaureate(IB) Language A: Language and Litera-ture course, a Group 1 requisite for theIB Diploma Programme. With a primaryfocus on deep reading and extended writ-ing, this course is designed to developstudents’ college-level literacy skills. PerIB requirements, the literature studiedin this course represents a variety of timeperiods, geographical regions and diverseviewpoints. The class content is roughlyequal parts literary study and rhetorical(non-fiction) study. Students who com-plete this course are prepared to take theAP Literature & Composition exam, aswell as the IB HL Language & Literatureexam.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITIB Junior Year 1

English as a Second Language 3#0604Prerequisite: Enrollment based on screening testThis course, designed for juniors whohave been identified as Limited EnglishProficient via the state-mandated screen-ing process, fulfills the 10th grade Eng-lish requirement for both H-F and thestate of Illinois. The focus of this class ison learning or reinforcing the fundamen-tals of standard English, while preserv-ing students’ first-language literacy.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAC Junior Year 1

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English 4: Seniors will choose one of thefollowing courses to complete theirfourth year required English credit.

Contemporary Issues #0120Prerequisite: English 1 & 2 andAmerican LiteratureIn Contemporary Issues, students read,annotate, and analyze fiction and non-fic-tion as they hone the reading, writingand thinking skills that seniors haveworked with as underclassmen. Studentsalso continue the development of their re-search and inquiry skills through thecompletion of a major research project orpaper. Grammar and vocabulary devel-opment also continue in more sophisti-cated fashion than prior classes, andwriting experiences ask students to ex-amine the modern world and make ob-servations, draw conclusions and buildarguments.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAC Senior Year 1


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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 contemporary literature. Studentswill reflect upon and dialogue with thesecontemporary voices in a variety of writingmodes: narrative, expository, and argu-mentative. The first three weeks of thecourse will include intensive work with thepersonal essay required for many collegeapplications. Students will complete a for-mal research paper related to the focus ofthe course.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP Senior Year 1

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 honorslevel freshman, sophomore, and junioryears. The literature program drawsupon fiction and non-fiction written by awide range of voices among English-speaking authors (but not limited to U.S.authors), defining and dramatizing thesocial, political, and ethical issues of thelate 20th and early 21st centuries. Stu-dents will also read selections from ear-lier literary periods that complement orinform the thinking or style of contempo-rary literature. Students will reflect uponand dialogue with these contemporaryvoices in a variety of writing modes: nar-rative, expository, and argumentative.Both the choice of texts and writing as-signments will reflect the greater sophis-tication of skills expected of honorsstudents. The first three weeks of thecourse 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH 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 un-derstanding of important literarydevices. They also experiment with dif-ferent methods of literary interpretation.In conjunction with the development oftheir interpretive skills, students work toimprove their individual writing styles.Students 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAP Senior Year 1

IB HL English Language &Literature 2 #1903Prerequisite: IB English Language &Literature 1, H-F IB Prep Academy En-rollment IB English Literature & Language 2 isthe second-year class of the two-yearclass of the two-year higher level (HL) In-ternational Baccalaureate (IB) LanguageA: Language and Literature course, aGroup 1 requisite for the IB Diploma Pro-gramme. With a primary focus on deepreading and extended writing, thiscourse is designed to develop students’college-level literacy skills. Per IB re-quirements, the literature studied in thiscourse represents a variety of time peri-ods, geographical regions, and diverseviewpoints. The class content is roughlyequal parts literary study and rhetorical(non-fiction) study. Students who com-plete this course are prepared to take theAP Literature & Composition exam aswell as the IB HL Language & Literatureexam.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITIB Senior Year 1

English as a Second Language 4#0606Prerequisite: Enrollment based on screening testThis course, designed for seniors whohave been identified as Limited EnglishProficient via the state-mandated screen-ing process, fulfills the 12th Grade Eng-lish requirement for both H-F and thestate of Illinois. The focus of this class ison learning or reinforcing the fundamen-tals of standard English, while preserv-ing students’ first-language literacy.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAC Senior Year 1

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Journalism ICollege Prep

(one year)

Journalism 1Honors

(one year)

Journalism Seminar IHonors

(one semester)

Journalism Seminar IIHonors

(one semester)

English Elective: JOURNALISMSuggested course sequence

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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)

Writer’s Workshop:

Creative WritingSeminar


Writer’s Workshop:

Creative WritingSeminarHonors

(one year)

English Throughthe Humanities

Honors(one year)

Levels:FrSoJrSr

Levels:SoJrSr

Levels:JrSr


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

Introduction to Debate #0137This 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.


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.


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-nalism 1 also provides a basic introductionto photojournalism, social media in jour-nalism 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.Journalism 1 also provides a basic intro-duction to photojournalism, social mediain journalism and online journalism.



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Code Title-Level Year Credit Prerequisite Grade0137 Introduction to Debate – H 1 1 No 9-120141 Debate Seminar – H 1 1 Yes 10-120094 Speech – H 1 1 No 9-120203 Journalism 1 – CP 1 1 No 9-120574 Journalism 1 – H 1 1 No 9-120562 Journalism Seminar 1 – H .5 .5 Yes 10-120572 Journalism Seminar 2 – H .5 .5 Yes 10-120326 Writer’s Workshop: Creative Writing Seminar - CP 1 1 Yes 10-120327 Writer’s Workshop: Creative Writing Seminar - H 1 1 Yes 10-120254 Humanities 1 – H 1 1 Yes 11-12In 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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Journalism Seminar 1#0562Prerequisite: Journalism 1and Teacher ConsentJournalism Seminar 1 isdesigned to be an in-depthapplication of the theoryand skills mastered in thefirst-year journalism course.Students generate, writeand edit stories necessary toproduce The Voyager. In ad-dition to writing articles,students will design andlayout pages for each edi-tion, as well as meet all pro-duction and editorialdeadlines. Motivation, re-sponsibility, independenceand self-direction are essen-tial characteristics for thestudent who enrolls in thiscourse. Students may be re-quired to write an in-depth,multiple source story inwhich they probe an issue ortopic each quarter. In addition to creatingthe print version of The Voyager, studentsare responsible for managing content forThe Voyagerwebsite, shooting and editingvideo, and selling advertisements.


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.


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, personalmemoir, 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 port-folio 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 CP level bythe number, length and difficulty of writ-ing assignments. Due to the seminar na-ture of this course, it may be repeated forgeneral elective credit.


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 Fine Arts Department believes

that the quality of a student’s life is uniquely enriched by the develop-

ment of skills and values learned in the creation and/or performance of

the Fine Arts. Study of the Fine Arts encourages students to function on

multiple intellectual, analytical, thoughtful and expressive levels.

National Coalition for Core Arts Standards — Core Visual Art Standards

CREATING• Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work • Organize and develop artistic ideas and work

• Refine and complete artistic work

PRESENTING• Select, analyze and interpret artistic work for presentation

• Develop and refine artistic techniques and work for presentation• Convey meaning through the presentation of artistic work

RESPONDING• Perceive and analyze artistic work

• Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work• Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work

CONNECTING• Synthesize & relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art• Relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical

context to deepen understanding

National Coalition for Core Arts Standards — Core Music Standards

CREATING• Imagine: Generate musical ideas for various purposes and contexts• Plan and Make: Select and develop musical ideas for defined purposesand contexts• Evaluate and Refine: Evaluate and refine selected musical ideas to cre-ate musical work that meets appropriate criteria• Present: Share creative musical work that conveys intent, demonstratescraftsmanship, and exhibits originality

PERFORMING• Select: Select varied and musical works to present based on interest,knowledge, technical skill, and context• Analyze: Analyze the structure and context of varied musical works andtheir implications for performance• Interpret: Develop person interpretations that consider creators’ intent• Rehearse, Evaluate and Refine: Evaluate and refine personal and en-semble performances, individually or in collaboration with others• Present: Perform expressively, with appropriate interpretation and tech-nical accuracy, and in a manner appropriate to the audience and context

RESPONDING• Select: Choose music appropriate for specific purposes and contexts• Analyze: Analyze how the structure and context of varied musical worksinforms the response• Interpret: support an interpretation of a musical work that reflects thecreators’/performers’ expressive intent• Evaluate: Support personal evaluation of musical works and perform-ances based on analysis, interpretation, and established criteria

CONNECTING• Connect: Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences tomake music.• Connect: Relate musical ideas and works with varied context to deepenunderstanding

F I N E A R T SVisual Art • Music & Concerts • Theatre • Broadcast ing • F i lm

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



Fine Arts: VISUAL ART — Suggested course sequence


Fundamentalsof Art & Design

College Prep

Yearbook*College Prep

(may berepeated)

AP History of ArtAP

Photography ICollege Prep

Graphic Design ICollege Prep

Ceramics &Sculpture 1

College Prep /Honors

Yearbook*College Prep/

Honors(may be

repeated)

Interactive WebDesignHonors

Photography IICollege Prep /

Honors

Graphic DesignII

College Prep /Honors

Drawing &Painting 1

College Prep/Honors

Drawing &Painting 2

Honors

Art Concentration*

Honors(may be

repeated)

Art Concentration*

(for Painting,Drawing & 3D)

Honors(may be

repeated)

AP Studio Art*AP

Leve

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Leve

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vel 3

Leve

l 4

*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

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

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

IB SL Art IB


Honors(may be

repeated)


Honors(may be

repeated)

Digital Concentration*

Honors(may be

repeated)


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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 Funda-mentals of Art & DesignThis is a second-levelcourse. Students are pre-sented figure, object andspatial drawing problems,designed to expand the stu-dent’s knowledge of the ap-plication of the elementsand principles of design.Foundational drawing andpainting techniques are in-troduced and developed.Technical skills learned inthe Fundamentals of Art &Design are reinforced and

expanded by material and theme devel-opment in a sequential method. Focus ison creating a quality art object and mas-tering basic drawing and painting skills.The influence of basic art history, criticaland aesthetic issues are presented to thestudent. Student created work from theclass may be selected for public display.Some additional out of class work relatedto research and production is expected. Itis expected that any studio time missedduring the course of the week will bemade up before or after school during labtime. 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.


Code Title-Level Year Credit Prerequisite Grade6103 Fundamentals of Art & Design – CP 1 1 No 9-126210 Drawing & Painting 1 – CP 1 1 Yes 10-126212 Drawing & Painting 1 – H 1 1 Yes 10-126220 Ceramics & Sculpture – CP 1 1 Yes 10-126222 Ceramics & Sculpture – H 1 1 Yes 10-126232 Drawing & Painting 2 – H 1 1 Yes 11-126116 Graphic Design 1 – CP 1 1 No 9-126118 Graphic Design 2 – CP 1 1 Yes 10-126122 Graphic Design 2 – H 1 1 Yes 10-126715 Digital Concentration 1 1 Yes 11-126201 Interactive Web Design – H 1 1 No 9-126042 Photography 1 – CP 1 1 No 9-126043 Photography 2 – CP 1 1 Yes 10-126045 Photography 2 – H 1 1 Yes 10-126073 Art Concentration – H 1 1 Yes 11-126074 Advanced Placement History of Art – AP 1 1 No 9-126081 Advanced Placement Studio Art – AP 1 1 Yes 126302 Yearbook – CP 1 1 Yes 10-126304 Yearbook – H 1 1 Yes 10-121961 IB Art SL - 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 & Sculptures 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.


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 basicimage manipulation onthe computer, includingillustrations and col-lage. Students will cre-ate projects such aslogos, posters, flyers,magazine layouts, andanimations. Softwareused will include AdobePhotoshop and, Illus-trator. Student workfrom the class may beselected for public dis-play. Some additionalout of class work relatedto research and produc-tion is expected. Anystudio time missed dur-ing the course of theweek will be expected tobe made up before orafter school during lab time. Studentsare required to have an 8GB USB flashdrive for class.


Graphic Design 2 #6118Prerequisite: Passing grade in GraphicDesign 1This is a second-level course, and a con-tinuation and expansion upon the skillsand software learned in Graphic DesignI. Students are presented with and ex-posed to real-life situations typical ofthose encountered by a professional de-signer. Students use the elements andprinciples of art, basic drawing skills, aswell as simple digital photography to ex-plore and solve problems and situationspresented. Emphasis is placed on the useof imagination and on developing originalconcepts as well as technical skills to cre-ate professional and sophisticated worksof art. Work from the class may be se-lected for public display. Some additionalout of class work related to research andproduction is expected. It is expected thatany studio time missed during the weekwill be made up before or after schoolduring lab time. Students are required tohave an 8GB USB flash drive for class.


Graphic Design 2 #6122Prerequisite: Grade of “B” or higher inGraphic Design 1This is a second-level course, and a con-tinuation and expansion upon the skillsand software learned in Graphic DesignI. Students are presented with and ex-posed to real-life situations typical ofthose encountered by a professionalgraphic designer. Students are to utilizethe elements and principles of art, basicdrawing skills, as well as simple digitalphotography to explore and solve prob-lems and situations presented to them.Emphasis is placed on the use of imagi-nation and on developing original con-cepts as well as technical skills to createprofessional and sophisticated works ofgraphic art. Student created work fromthe class may be selected for public dis-play. Some additional out of class workrelated to research and production is ex-pected. It is expected that any studiotime missed during the course of theweek will be made up before or afterschool during lab time. Students are re-quired to have an 8GB USB flash drivefor class. Students will be required tocomplete additional research, writing,and artwork beyond that of Graphic De-sign II CP students. Students taking thehonors level must have earned a B or bet-ter in Graphic Design 1.


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Digital Art Concentration #6715Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or higher inPhotography 1 & 2 OR Graphic Design 1& 2Digital Art Concentration is an advancedart course open to advanced photographyor graphic design students who have suc-cessfully completed the two sequentialphotography or graphic design courses inthe H-F visual art track. This course isdesigned to allow the self-directed seriousgraphic art or photography student theability to explore various visual topics andmedia while creating a body or group ofrelated work. Students will be required toproduce a minimum of 7 quality pieces persemester. The influence of basic arthistory, research, critical and aestheticissues will be presented to students on aweekly basis. Student will be required tomeet all project deadlines, to participate inclass critiques and to develop an electronicexit portfolio. Student-created work fromthe class may be selected for publicdisplay. Some additional out-of-class workrelated to research and production isexpected. Any studio time missed duringthe course of the week will be expected tobe made up before or after school duringlab time. Some additional supplies will beneeded at the student’s expense. Thiscourse may be repeated.


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 technologyadvances, having a personal website isgreat for the application process to collegesand careers. Any makeup work requiresafter school lab attendance. All studentsmust have a jump drive for this class.


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 theH-F art tract (Fundamentals and Draw-ing & Painting 1, Graphic Design 1 andGraphic Design 2, or Photography 1 andPhotography 2), plus Interactive Web De-sign, and has instructor’s consent. Thiscourse is designed to allow the self-di-rected, serious art student the ability toexplore various visual topics and mediawhile creating a body or grouping of re-lated work. Students will be required toproduce a minimum of five quality piecesper semester. The influence of basic arthistory, research, critical and aestheticissues are presented to students on aweekly basis. Students are required tomeet all project deadlines, to participatein class critiques, and to develop an elec-tronic exit portfolio.


Advanced Placement History of Art #6074The AP Art History program enableshighly motivated students to do college-level work while still in high school. Thiscourse is designed to prepare students forthe AP History of Art exam. In thecourse, students examine major forms ofartistic expression from a variety of cul-tures beginning with the prehistoric eraand continuing to the present. Course ac-tivities include viewing of artwork, lec-ture, independent research, on-site visitsof artwork and critical analysis of thetopics studied. This course requires ahigh level of commitment by the studentand can result in up to six college credithours for those who perform successfullyon the AP History of Art exam. No priorexperience in the history of art or studioart is necessary for those students whotake the course. Students who have donewell in other courses in the humanities,such as history and literature, or in anyof the studio arts are especially encour-aged to enroll.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAP Fr, So, Jr, Sr Year 1

Advanced Placement StudioArt #6081Prerequisite: Consent & Portfolio PresentationThe AP Studio Art program enables highlymotivated students to do college-levelwork in studio art while still in highschool. AP Studio Art is not based on awritten examination: if you participate inthe program, you are required to submit aportfolio of work for evaluation at the endof the school year, which may earn you col-lege credit. Advanced Placement workdoes involve significantly more time andcommitment than most high schoolcourses; therefore, the program is in-tended for students seriously committed tostudying art. Work out of class is assignedeach night. Students will need to supplyadditional materials for their concentra-tion at their own expense.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAP 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, Odin. These aspects include but arenot limited to publication design, photo-journalism, 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, Odin. These aspects include but arenot limited to publication design, photo-journalism, 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.


IB Art SL #1961Prerequisite: H-F IB Prep Academy enroll-mentVisual arts continually open up new possi-bilities and challenge traditional bound-aries. This is evident both in the way wemake art and in the way we understandwhat artists from around the world do.Theory and practice in visual arts are dy-namic and ever-changing, and connectmany areas of study and human experiencethrough individual and collaborative pro-duction and interpretation. The IB DiplomaProgramme visual arts course enables stu-dents to engage in both practical explo-ration and artistic production, and inindependent contextual, visual and criticalinvestigation. The course is designed to en-able students to study visual arts in highereducation and also welcomes those stu-dents who seek life enrichment through vi-sual arts. Through a variety of teachingapproaches, all students are encouraged todevelop their creative and critical abilitiesand to enhance their knowledge, apprecia-tion and enjoyment of visual arts.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITIB Seniors Year 1



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Fine Arts: MUSIC — Course Overview

CHORAL

BAND GUITAR

Bel Canto Choir College Prep

(9-12) 6382

Concert Choir College Prep / Honors

(10-12) 6392 / 6394

Viking Choir Honors (10-12)

(by audition) 6412

Concert Band: Brass

College Prep (9-12) 6333

Concert Band: Woodwinds

College Prep (9-12) 6334

Wind Ensemble:

Brass & Woodwinds College Prep / Honors

(by audition) (9-12) 6343

Symphonic Band: Brass & Woodwinds

Honors (by audition)

(10-12) 6352

Concert Band: Percussion College Prep

(9-12) 63

44

Guitar Ensemble College Prep

(9-12) 6320

Viking Guitar Honors (9-12)

(by audition) 6322

Chamber Orchestra College Prep

(9-12) 6442

Sinfonia Orchestra Honors (9-12)

(by audition) 64

46

Viking Orchestra Honors (10-12)

(by audition) 6452

Barber Shop Ensemble

(by audition)

Viking Ensemble

(by audition & contract)

Beauty Shop Ensemble

(by audition)

Jazz Improv

Ensemble

Symphonic Strings

(by audition & contract)

Pit Orchestra

(by audition)

Fiddle Folk Ensemble

Pep Band

(Required for band students during

basketball season)

Marching Vikings

(Required for band students during football season)

Jazz Ensemble

(by audition)

ORCHESTRA

Wind Ensemble: Percussion


(9-12) 6341

Symphonic Band: Percussion


(10-12) 63

53

Extracurricular Ensembles

Co-Curricular & Extracurricular Ensembles

Extracurricular Ensembles

AP Music Theory AP

(10-12) 6512

IB SL Music IB

(12) (Gifted Academy)

1960

IB & AP Offerings

Other

Industry of Music CP

(9-12) 6324

Fine Arts: CHORAL Fine Arts: ORCHESTRA

Fine Arts: BAND Fine Arts: GUITAR

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Code Title-Level Year Credit Prerequisite Grade6320 Guitar Ensemble – CP 1 1 No 9-126322 Viking Guitar Ensemble - H 1 1 Yes 9-126324 The Industry of Music – CP 1 1 No 9-126334 Concert Band: Woodwind – CP 1 1 Yes 9-126333 Concert Band: Brass – CP 1 1 Yes 9-126341 Wind Ensemble: Percussion – CP 1 1 Yes 9-126343 Wind Ensemble – H 1 1 Yes 9-126352 Symphonic Band – H 1 1 Yes 10-126372 Viking Male Chorus – CP 1 1 No 9-126382 Bel Canto Choir – CP 1 1 No 9-126392 Concert Choir – CP 1 1 Yes 10-126394 Concert Choir – H 1 1 Yes 10-126412 Viking Choir – H 1 1 Yes 10-126442 Chamber Orchestra – CP 1 1 Yes 9-126446 Sinfonia Orchestra – H 1 1 Yes 9-126452 Viking Orchestra – H 1 1 Yes 10-126512 AP Music Theory and Composition – AP 1 1 Yes 10-121960 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.

Guitar Ensemble #6320Prerequisite: None. Guitar Ensemble is a lab class for stu-dents of all levels of playing ability whoare interested in developing skills on theguitar. Students learn the fundamentalsof classical guitar playing, includingtechnical development, aural skills,music and tablature reading and rudi-mentary theory. These fundamentalsmay be applied to additional musicalstyles, including rock, jazz, blues, andfolk. Instruction emphasizes beginningguitar technique, with opportunities tochallenge those students having higherskill levels. Opportunity is given for stu-dents to perform in small ensembles andas soloists. Performances each semesteroutside of class time are a required partof the class, and attendance at these per-formances is requi red. An acoustic guitaris required for class and home practice.Students not having access to an acousticguitar will have the option of renting aninstrument. In the event of over-enroll-ment, upper-class students without anyprior H-F music class enrollment will begiven 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. Work in-cludes training in both technical skillsand overall musicianship. Musical liter-ature for the class will emphasize musicfrom the Renaissance, Romantic andBaroque periods, and Classical, Jazz Id-ioms and Modern Guitar styles. The en-semble will perform at concerts eachyear, including String Orchestra Con-certs, Winter Concert, Spring Concertand Guitar Showcase. These perform-ances — while outside of school hours —are considered course requirements andparticipation is expected. Students willalso have the opportunity to perform insmall ensembles, as soloists, as membersof the pit orchestra, Jazz Ensemble, andas a representative of the school in dis-trict and state activities. String studentsmust audition to be placed in Viking Gui-tar Ensemble; entering freshmen andupper class string players not audition-ing for the music director will be placedin Guitar Ensemble. Upon completion ofthis course, students may audition forViking Guitar Ensemble.


The Industry of Music #6324Prerequisite: Interest in Music/MusicBusinessIndustry of Music is a project-based classthat focuses on the recorded music indus-try. Students create their own independ-ent music labels and are in charge ofmanaging the career of a recording artist.Students learn how to use digital audioworkstations (DAWs), sound boards,Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, basic camerasand the art of recording live sound. Withthis knowledge, students take differentroles within the independent labels.From A&R, creative services, promotionand sound engineer, these student-cre-ated student-led labels produce contentthat one would find in the professionalworld. Cover songs, original songs, socialmedia, radio play, live events, musicvideos and more are created/managed bystudents. Students also study copyrightlaw and music business fundamentals:royalties, licensing and distribution. Stu-dents need not have a musical back-ground, but must have a strong interestin learning about recorded sound. Stu-dents will have a stronger understandingof what it takes to be successful in themusic business, while also learning thatyou don’t need to be a musician in orderto have a career in music.



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Concert Band: Woodwind#6334Prerequisite: Instrumental training onwoodwind instrumentWoodwind is an instrumental ensemblefor musicians who have had previousband experience and are interested infurther developing their technical andmusical ability on a woodwind instru-ment. Emphasis is placed on woodwindfundamentals for chamber and large en-semble music performance, includingtotal concepts, technical skills, auralskills, rehearsal skills and rudimentarymusic theory. In addition to several for-mal concerts, members are required toperform as part of the Marching Band,school/community performances and sec-tional rehearsals. Attendance at thesefunctions when scheduled outside ofschool hours is a course requirement.Members of the Woodwind Choir com-bine with musicians from the BrassChoir and Percussion Ensemble to formthe Concert Band for large ensemble per-formances. Members of the Concert Bandcombine with the Chamber Orchestrastring players to form the Concert Or-chestra. Members of the Woodwind Choirhave the opportunity to participate in avariety of district-, state-, and college-sponsored music festivals, concerts andworkshops. Freshmen/transfer wood-wind players not auditioning for the di-rector will be placed in this course. Uponcompletion of the course, students mayaudition for Wind Ensemble or Sym-phonic Band.


Concert Band: Brass #6333Prerequisite: Instrumental training onbrass instrumentBrass is an instrumental ensemble formusicians who have had previous bandexperience and are interested in furtherdeveloping their ability on a brass instru-ment. Emphasis is placed on brass in-strument fundamentals for chamber andlarge ensemble music performance, in-cluding tonal concepts, technical skills,aural skills, rehearsal skills and rudi-mentary music theory. In addition to sev-eral formal concerts, members arerequired to perform as part of the March-ing Band, various school/community per-formances and sectional rehearsals.Attendance at these functions whenscheduled outside of school hours is acourse requirement. Members of Brasscombine with musicians from the Wood-wind and Percussion to form the ConcertBand for large ensemble performancesand combine with the Chamber Orches-tra string players to form the Concert Or-chestra. Members of Brass have theopportunity to participate in a variety ofdistrict, state, and college-sponsoredmusic festivals, concerts and workshops.All freshman/transfer brass players notauditioning for the director will be placedin this course. Upon completion of thecourse, students may audition for WindEnsemble or Symphonic Band.


Concert Band: Percussion #6344Prerequisite: Instrumental training on per-cussion instrumentsPercussion is an instrumental ensemblefor students with previous band experi-ence and are interested in further devel-oping their technical and musical abilityin the percussive arts. Emphasis is placedon the fundamentals of comprehensivepercussion performance (snare drum, tim-pani, keyboards & drum set), 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 ofConcert Band Percussion combine withmusicians from the Woodwind and BrassBand (Concert Band), Wind Ensembleand Symphonic Band, and with string en-sembles to form the Concert Orchestra,Philharmonic Orchestra and H-F Sym-phony Orchestra for large ensemble per-formances. In addition, members ofPercussion Ensemble have the opportunityto participate in a variety of co-curricularmusic ensembles and activities. All levelsof percussion ensemble do meetsimultaneously. By audition, members aredivided into Concert Band (CP), Wind En-semble (Honors), and Symphonic Band(Honors). All freshman/transfer percus-sionists not auditioning for the directorwill be placed in Concert Band: Percussion(CP). Upon completion of the course,students may audition for Wind Ensembleor Symphonic Band (Honors).

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP, H Fr, So, Jr, Sr Year 1


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Wind Ensemble #6343Wind Ensemble: Percussion#6341Prerequisite: Audition w/DirectorWind Ensemble continues the objectives ofWoodwind and Brass Band (ConcertBand), by further developing the student’stechnical, musical and ensemble skills. Se-lection of woodwind, brass, and percussionplayers is by audition only. Wind Ensem-ble is an Honors level course. Emphasis ison training musicians to meet advancedstandards of excellence in performing wingband literature. In addition to several for-mal concerts, members are required toperform as part of the Viking MarchingBand, various school/community perform-ances and sectional rehearsals. Atten-dance at these functions when scheduledoutside of school hours is a course require-ment. Members of Wind Ensemble com-bine with the Sinfonia Orchestra stringplayers to form the Philharmonic Orches-tra. In addition, members of Wind Ensem-ble have the opportunity to participate ina variety of district, state, and collegesponsored music festivals, concerts andworkshops. Band students must auditionto be placed in Wind Ensemble; enteringfreshmen and upper class players not au-ditioning for the music director will beplaced in Woodwind Choir and BrassChoir (Concert Band). Upon completion ofthe course, students may audition forSymphonic Band.


Symphonic Band #6352Symphonic Band: Percussion#6353Prerequisite: 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 Symphonic

Band than for other band 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 recordings, TVappearances, and upon occasion performswith international clinicians and stars. At-tendance at these functions when sched-uled outside of school hours is a courserequirement. Members of SymphonicBand combine with the Viking Orchestrastring players to form the H-F SymphonyOrchestra. In addition, members of Sym-phonic Band have the opportunity to par-ticipate in a variety of district-, state- andcollege-sponsored honors-level music fes-tivals, concerts and workshops.


Bel Canto Choir #6382This choral group is open to any studentwho has no previous experience in a highschool choral group. All freshman femaleswho enroll in vocal music are placed in thischorus. Bel Canto Choir may be elected asmany times as a student wishes to take it.At least three performances are presentedeach year and a variety of music of allstyles and periods is presented. Perform-ances, while outside of class hours, areconsidered a part of course requirementsand attendance is expected. Two, threeand four part music is performed frommemory at concerts. Educational empha-sis is placed on vocal development, musi-cianship, musicality 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 ofBel Canto Choir by further developing thestudent’s musicianship both individuallyand in a group. This choir prepares stu-dents for entrance into Viking Choir.Three major performances per year in-clude Music Department on Parade Con-cert and Winter Choral Concert, which arein combination with other choral groups,and a spring concert Songtime with BelCanto Choir. Performances, while outsideof class hours, are considered a part ofcourse requirements and attendance is ex-pected. Emphasis is on training singers tomeet advanced standards of excellence insinging choral literature. Ensembles, solosand other special opportunities may begiven to especially talented members ofthe chorus.


Concert Choir #6394Prerequisite: Same as CP, plus Auditionw/Director & Dept. ConsentConcert Choir continues the objectives ofBel Canto by further developing thestudent’s musicianship both individuallyand in a group. Three major performancesper year include Music Department onParade and Winter Choral Concert, whichare in combination with other choralgroups, and a spring concert with BelCanto Choir. Performances, while outsideof class hours, are considered a part ofcourse requirements; attendance is ex-pected. Emphasis is on training singers tomeet advanced standards of excellence insinging 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.


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.


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 Orchestra #6446Prerequisite: Audition w/Director & Dept.ConsentSinfonia Orchestra 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 Orchestra 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 Orchestraperforms 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 Orches-tra: 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.


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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAP So, Jr, Sr Year 1

IB Music SL #1960Prerequisite: Enrollment in H-F IB PrepAcademyThe IB Diploma Programme standard levelmusic course seeks to develop students’knowledge and potential as musicians, bothpersonally and collaboratively. IB DiplomaProgramme music students are required tostudy musical perception and actively lis-ten to a wide range of music from differentparts of the world, musical cultures andtime periods. They also develop aural per-ception and understanding of music bylearning about musical elements, includingform and structure, notations, musical ter-minology and context. Through the courseof study, students become aware of howmusicians work and communicate. Thecourse also seeks to encourage students toenjoy lifelong engagement with the arts, ex-plore and value the diversity of the artsacross time, place and cultures, expressideas with confidence and competence, de-velop perceptual and analytical skills, anddevelop their knowledge and potential asmusicians.



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Fine Arts: BROADCASTINGSuggested course sequence

Broadcast Production 2Honors

(one year)

Intro to Broadcast Production, Ethics &

HistoryCollege Prep

(one year)Digital Film Study

Honors(one year)

Broadcast SeminarHonors

(one year)

Digital Film Study 2Honors

(one year)

Fine Arts: FILMSuggested course sequence

Code Title-Level Year Credit Prerequisite Grade0130 Broadcast Production, Ethics and History – CP 1 1 No 9-120126 Broadcast Production 2 – H 1 1 Yes 10-120128 Broadcast Seminar – H 1 1 Yes 11-120932 Digital Film Study – H 1 1 No 9-126722 Digital Film Study 2 – H 1 1 Yes 10-12

Broadcast Production, Ethics &History #0130This course is for those who are inter-ested in an overview of telecommunica-tions, as well as those who plan to studybroadcasting in depth. The course beginswith the development and (self/govern-mental) regulation of broadcasting. Stu-dents learn about the history of massmedia, legal rules and regulations, pro-gramming trends and station formats,media ethics, and advertising. The sec-ond semester of the course is designed tofamiliarize students with broadcast pro-duction, including storytelling tech-niques, crew operation, equipmentoperation, script preparation, producing,directing, and basic production. Labora-tory practice in radio and TV is provided.This course emphasizes the developmentof radio and TV production skills, includ-ing programs for both radio and TV. Stu-dents are expected to work after schoolproducing several newscasts throughoutthe year. Students also gain practical ex-perience in actual new writing and edit-ing skills during class and after school atour radio station, WHFH, and TV facil-ity, VTV. Satisfactory completion of thefirst semester of coursework is stronglyrecommended before attempting the sec-ond semester.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP , So, Jr, Sr Year 1

Broadcast Production 2 #0126Prerequisite: 0130 and Teacher ConsentBroadcast Production 2 is an advancedcourse dealing strictly with the produc-tion elements of radio and television.Students enrolled in this course willspend one semester in radio productionand the other in television production. Inradio, each student is responsible for cre-ating a 30 minute radio documentarythat airs live on the school’s radio sta-tion. The project centers around docu-mentary-style writing, research,interviewing and producing a live radioevent. Smaller radio projects will also becompleted during this semester. In thetelevision semester, students will learnthe advanced techniques of directing,shooting and editing in a series of videoprojects, including commercials, newsand feature stories, and a short film. Thesemester culminates with the productionof a full length music video that is di-rected and edited by the students. Stu-dents in Production 2 participate in afterschool newscasts and have numerousout-of-class activities that require labtime after school hours. Students mustpass each semester’s master project inorder to be eligible to move on in the pro-gram.


Broadcast Seminar #0128Prerequisite: 0130, 0126, & TeacherConsentStudents must apply to be part of thisclass and undergo an interview processin which the student applies for a certainrole on the staff. Each Broadcast Semi-nar student is appointed a staff positionon either the VTV or WHFH Radio staff.Students are expected to function as amember of the station’s operating staffand are responsible for directing theirown workload and for assisting in theevaluation for their efforts. The class re-quires considerable after-school workwhich includes being part of a live sportscrew, filming events, and other duties.Students must be self-sufficient in timemanagement as well as self direction andmotivation. Students enrolled in thiscourse are expected to have a thoroughunderstanding of broadcast regulationand operating practices.


Digital Film Study #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.


Digital Film Study 2 #6722Prerequisite: Digital Film Study #0932and Teacher Consent.Building on the skills developed in DigitalFilm Studies, Digital Film Studies 2allows the class to work as one productioncrew. The year will be spent serving indifferent roles of a film crew. Students willwrite scripts, create storyboards, scoutlocations, serve as Director of Photogra-phy, and be editors of student createdfilms. Through the year, each student willhave the opportunity to create an episodeof a film series as well as to create a shortfilm of their own. This course will also offerstudents an in-depth analysis of thehistory of film theory and criticism. Begin-ning with early debates about the cinema(in the light of wider debates about thesignificance of an emerging mass culture),we will survey cognitive, formal, andideology-focused theories of film in orderto better comprehend the nature of themedium and its relationship to the otherarts, society, and spectatorship.



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Introduction to TheatreCollege Prep (one year)

Tech TheatreHonors

(one semester)

Play ProductionHonors

(one semester)

Advanced Acting & PerformanceHonors (one year)

&

Scriptwriting & Directing SeminarHonors (one year)

Theatre Arts SeminarHonors (one year)

or

Fine Arts: THEATRE — Suggested course sequence

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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH 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.


Scriptwriting & Directing Seminar#01743Prerequisite: Level 1 and Level 2 TheatreclassesThrough the study and analysis of majordramatic writing, students discover the“thinking” process involved in scriptwrit-ing and the great ideas and emotions re-vealed in significant dramatic authors.Students will study Historical, Contempo-rary American, and World Drama of boththeatre and film. Compositional skillsemphasize writing of the ten-minute play,and formal analysis. Students will studyseveral methodologies for script analysisand discuss play conceptualization anddirector vision for a production. Studentswill learn how to plan for and rehearse aproduction. Students also will study theeffectiveness of an ensemble and otherleadership activities and roles. The culmi-nating project of the course will be to directa short play written by classmates.


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, songs,monologues, writing and dance.



F I N E A R T S

Code Title-Level Year Credit Prerequisite Grade0165 Introduction to Theatre – CP 1 1 No 9-120176 Technical Theatre – H .5 .5 Yes 10-120190 Play Production – H .5 .5 Yes 10-120196 Advanced Acting and Performance – H 1 1 Yes 10-1201743 Scriptwriting and Directing Seminar – H 1 1 Yes 11-1201673 Theatre Arts Seminar -H 1 1 Yes 12

Aesthetics and the CreativeProcess Across the Arts #6701Prerequisite: Acceptance into the MVPAcademyWhat makes something are? What ac-counts for “good taste”? How do creativepeople develop ideas? Can creativity belearned? These are all essential ques-tions that will be discussed and investi-gated throughout this course. Studentswill explore the fundamentals of the aes-thetic experience through observation,discussion, and analysis of the arts: Vi-sual Art, Music, Theatre and Media.Topics include the creative process,structure, cultural application and di-versity, the role of the artist in society,popular movements and trends (bothhistorical and contemporary), and artsintegration. Upon completion of thiscourse students will acquire a criticalperspective on the relationship betweenthe arts and society and broaden theirpersonal criteria for understanding andappreciating art and the role as an artistin a changing society.


Collaborative Arts Seminar#6708Prerequisite: Must be a current memberof the MVP Academy and have taken Aes-thetics and the Creative Process Acrossthe Arts along with the previous coursesin the concentrationHow can artists create meaningful per-sonal statements in their art? In whatways can artists facilitate change in so-ciety? How can artists come together,bring expertise in their discipline andcreate holistic work in collaboration withtheir peers? In this course students willstudy the art of collaboration while hon-ing their individual craft. Students willalso prepare for the college arts admis-sions process by preparing applications,essays, artist statements, portfolios, au-dition materials, practice interviews, andmock panel auditions. The course willculminate in the MVP Capstone ArtsProject where students will work both in-dependently and collaboratively withstudents in other arts fields to producean original piece of comparative art thatstrives to provide an artistic response toan essential question facing society.



F I N E A R T S

Fine Arts: MVP ACADEMYCourse sequence

Collaborative Arts Seminar

(one year)

Aesthetics and the Creative Process Across

the Arts(one year)

Code Title-Level Year Credit Prerequisite Grade6701 Aesthetics and the Creative Process - H 1 1 Yes 116708 Collaborative Arts Seminar – H 1 1 Yes 12


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 7 - 2 0 1 8


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 Block

Academic CoreExtended CP

Calculus

HonorsIB HL Math 1 AB

AP-ABIB HL Math 1 BC

AP-BC

Geometry


Academic Core

Algebra II /Trigonometry


Academic Core

Pre-Calculus

HonorsCollege PrepPrinciples CP

NO TE : B as ed on c l a s s pe r f o rm a n c e, s eq u e n c es m a y b e a l t e r ed .

AP StatisticsAP

AdvancedMath Topics

IB HL Math 2AP-weighted

Introduction toComputer

ScienceHonors

AP ComputerScience

AP

AdvancedComputer ScienceHonors

Electives

AP Computer SciencePrinciples

AP


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 graphingcalculator is required: TI-84, TI-84+, or TI-84+CE.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAC Freshmen Year 1

Algebra 1 Double Block #3201Prerequisite: RecommendationClass follows the same curriculum as Alge-bra I CP with two periods of instruction,and focuses on the fundamental propertiesof real numbers, linear equations and in-equalities, functions and graphs (linear, ab-solute value, exponential, quadratic), linearregression, systems of linear equations, ex-ponents, operations with polynomials,quadratic equations, and radical expres-sions and equations. Elementary probabil-ity and statistics are introduced. Thecourse concentrates on developing skills innote-making, text reading and using graph-ing calculators. A graphing calculator is re-quired: TI-84, TI-84+, or TI-84+CE.LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP 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-84, TI-84+, or TI-84+CE.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP So, Jr, Sr Year 1(.5 Algebra 1

.5 Math Elective)

Code Title-Level Year Credit Prerequisite Grade3141 Algebra I – AC 1 1 Yes 9 - 103161 Geometry – AC 1 1 Yes 10 – 123201 Algebra I Double Block - CP 1 2 Yes 93208 Extended Algebra –CP 1 1 Yes 10 – 123210 Algebra 1 – CP 1 1 Yes 9 – 123220 Geometry – CP 1 1 Yes 9 – 123225 Geometry Double Block – CP 1 2 Yes 10 – 113226 Algebra II/Trigonometry – AC 1 1 Yes 11 – 123230 Algebra II/Trigonometry Double Block - CP 1 2 Yes 11 – 123231 Algebra II/Trigonometry – CP 1 1 Yes 9 – 123235 Principles of Pre-Calculus – CP 1 1 Yes 11 – 123241 Pre-Calculus – CP 1 1 Yes 9 – 123300 Algebra 1 – H 1 1 Yes 93310 Geometry – H 1 1 Yes 9 – 103321 Algebra II/Trigonometry – H 1 1 Yes 9 – 113331 Pre-Calculus – H 1 1 Yes 9 – 123334 AP Statistics - AP 1 1 Yes 10 – 123355 Calculus - H 1 1 Yes 11 - 123336 AP Calculus AB – AP 1 1 Yes 10 – 123341 AP Calculus BC - AP 1 1 Yes 10 – 121934 IB HL Math 1 Calculus AB - IB 1 1 Yes 111932 IB HL Math 1 Calculus BC – IB 1 1 Yes 113352 Advanced Math Topics - AP-weighted 1 1 Yes 11 – 121933 IB HL Math 2 - IB 1 1 Yes 123391 Introduction to Computer Science – H 1 1 Yes 9 – 123545 AP Computer Science Principles 1 1 Yes 9 - 123499 AP Computer Science Using JAVA – AP 1 1 Yes 9 – 123500 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-84, TI-84+, or TI-84+CE 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-84, TI-84+, or TI-84+CE.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP 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 is re-quired: TI-84, TI-84+, or TI-84+CE.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH 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: Agraphing calculator is required: TI-84, TI-84+, or TI-84+CE.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAC 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: TI-84, TI-84+, or TI-84+CE.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP 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:TI-84, TI-84+, or TI-84+CE.


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-84, TI-84+, or TI-84+CE.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH 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-84, TI-84+, or TI-84+CE.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAC 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-84, TI-84+, or TI-84+CE.


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 isrequired: TI-84, TI-84+, or TI-84+CE.



Algebra II/Trigonometry #3321Prerequisite: 2 semesters of Geometry Hor Teacher RecommendationThis course is extremely rigorous andfast-paced. Students should have a verystrong algebra and geometry back-ground. Also, students should be highlymotivated and be able to work independ-ently. This course covers all the topics ofAlgebra II/Trigonometry CP, but ingreater depth. Additional topics includetrigonometry, rational functions, theoryof equations, counting techniques andprobability. A graphing calculator is re-quired: TI-84, TI-84+, or TI-84+CE.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH 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 beforeenrolling in a college course. Topics in-clude functions (linear, quadratic, ab-solute value, square root, and cubic) andtheir graphs, trigonometric functions,polynomial functions, rational functions,mathematical inductions, arithmetic se-quences and series, and geometric se-quences and series. A graphingcalculator is required: TI-84, TI-84+, orTI-84+CE.


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, trigonomet-ric identities, graphs of trigonometricfunctions, polar coordinates, polynomialfunctions, rational functions, combina-tions and permutation, theory of equa-tions, arithmetic and geometricprogressions, mathematical induction,and parametric equations. This courseprepares students to take AP CalculusAB or a college calculus course. A graph-ing calculator is required: TI-84, TI-84+,or TI-84+CE.


Pre-Calculus #3331Prerequisite: 2 semesters of AlgebraII/Trig H, Teacher RecommendationThis course is extremely rigorous andfast-paced. Students should have a verystrong algebra and trigonometry back-ground. Also, students should be highlymotivated and be able to work independ-ently. Topics include: vectors, functions,exponential and logarithmic functions,trigonometry, analytic geometry, polarcoordinates, mathematical induction, se-quences and series, parametric equa-tions, probability, limits and derivatives.This course prepares student to take APCalculus BC. A graphing calculator is re-quired: A graphing calculator is required:TI-84, TI-84+, or TI-84+CE.


AP Statistics #3334Prerequisite: Algebra II/Trig CP with anA/B or concurrent enrollment in AlgebraII/Trig HThis course is equivalent to a three-se-mester hour college statistics course. Stu-dents will analyze and summarize databoth graphically and numerically. Theylearn how to collect data, make conjec-tures, and present findings using statis-tical methods. The class will closelyfollow the syllabus suggested by the Col-lege Board. Students are encouraged totake the AP Statistics exam. A graphingcalculator is required: TI-84, TI-84+, orTI-84+CE.


Calculus #3355Prerequisite: PrecalculusCalculus unifies the geometry, algebra,and trigonometry of earlier courses andoffers a general preparation for furtherstudies in mathematics. This course isintended for students who wish to con-tinue their study of mathematics but arenot prepared for AP Calculus AB. Thiscourse is the study of limits and the ap-plications to derivatives and integrals.Linear, polynomial, logarithmic andexponential functions will be reviewed.


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 AP exam. Agraphing calculator is required: TI-84, TI-84+, or TI-84+CE.

IB HL Math 1 Calculus AB #1934Prerequisite: H-F IB Prep Academy enroll-ment, Pre-Calculus H, and TeacherRecommendationIB 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 AP exam andthe senior year IB Math HL exam. Agraphing calculator is required: TI-84, TI-84+, or TI-84+CE.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITIB 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 AP exam.A graphing calculator is required: TI-84,TI-84+, or TI-84+CE.


IB HL Math 1 Calculus BC #1932Prerequisite: H-F IB Prep Academy enroll-ment, Pre-Calculus H, and TeacherRecommendationIB 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 AP exam andthe senior year IB Math HL exam. Agraphing calculator is required: TI-84, TI-84+, or TI-84+CE.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITIB 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; and College Physics/Engineering(Quantum, E&M, Aero/Fluid dynamics,Waves/Vibrations, Lagrange). A graphingcalculator is required: TI-84, TI-84+, or TI-84+CE.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAP Jr, Sr Year 1

IB HL Math 2 Advanced MathTopics #1933Prerequisite: H-F IB Prep 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. Agraphing calculator is required: TI-84, TI-84+, or TI-84+CE.


Introduction to Computer Science #3391Prerequisite: Algebra 1Students 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 Principles#3545Prerequisite: Algebra 1This course is designed to be equivalent toa first-semester introductory college com-puting course. In this course, students willdevelop computational thinking skills vital

for success across all disciplines, such asusing computational tools to analyze andstudy data and working with large datasets to analyze, visualuze, and draw con-clusions from trends. The course is uniquein its focus on fostering student creativity.Students will be encouraged to apply cre-ative processes when developing computa-tional artifacts and to think creativelywhile using computer software and othertechnology to explore questions that inter-est them. They will also develop effectivecommunication and collaboration skills,working individually and collaborativelyto solve problems, and discussing andwriting about the importance of theseproblems and the impact to their commu-nity, society, and the world.


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 AP Examtopic on linked lists. Students enrolled inthis course are prepared to take the APComputer 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.



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 7 - 2 0 1 8


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 / SENIORSOPHOMOREFRESHMAN

Driver/Safety Education


Physical Education


Physical Education


One Semester Classes Health Elective 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

Honors(one semester)

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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAC 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP So Semester .5

Code Title-Level Year Credit Prerequisite Consent Needed Grade7401 Freshman Physical Education – CP .5 .5 No 97594 Health – AC .5 .5 No 9-107595 Health – CP .5 .5 No 9-107593 Health – H .5 .5 No 9-107301/02 Sophomore Physical Education – CP .5 .5 Yes 107305/06 Driver/Safety Education – CP .5 .5 Yes 10-127205/06 Outdoor Education Skills – CP .5 .5 Yes 11-127210/11 Team Games and Sports – CP .5 .5 Yes 11-127176 Beginning Dance – CP .5 .5 Yes 11-127169 Intermediate Dance - CP 1 1 Yes Yes 11-127170 Advanced Dance – CP 1 1 Yes Yes 11-127227/28 Individual & Lifetime Activities – CP .5 .5 Yes 11-127240/41 Personal Fitness – CP .5 .5 Yes 11-127575/76 H-F HIIT - CP .5 .5 Yes 11-127220/21 Fitness & Performance - CP .5 .5 Yes Yes 11-127218/19 Fitness & Performance Theoretical Development - H .5 .5 Yes Yes 11-127610 Unified Physical Education 1 1 Yes Yes 11-127250/51 Leaders in Training – H 1 1 Yes Yes 117260/61 Senior Leaders – H 1 1 Yes Yes 127597 Introduction to Sports Medicine – H 1 1 No 11-127600/01 Adapted Physical Education .5 .5 Yes 9-127160 Lifesaving – CP .5 .5 Yes Yes 11-127180 Lifeguards – CP .5 .5 Yes Yes 11-127181 Lifeguards - H .5 .5 Yes Yes 11-12NOTES: 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 CREDITCP 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 #7176Prerequisite: 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 fitnessexercises and lectures, students will learnhow to properly take care of their bodies.Students will be evaluated mainly on theircomprehension and demonstration of thevarious elements within the studied styles.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP Jr, Sr Year .5

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.


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 tech-niques in various dance styles including— but not limited to — Ballet, Jazz,Broadway, Modern and Tap. Studentswill gain a deeper understanding of bodyand spatial awareness while being intro-duced to intermediate level turns, jumpsand leaps. Students will acquire organi-zational and leadership skills throughgroup projects as characterization per-formance and choreography elements areintroduced. These skills will be used toconstruct class pieces that will be per-formed at the recital presented by the ad-vanced-level students.


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 of

second semester. Students willlearn choreography components,as well as how to apply theatri-cal elements to fully composedance pieces that will be pre-sented in the form of a recital atthe end of the year. Studentswill also gain insight into howfitness and healthy lifestylechoices relate to dance and adancer’s ability to perform.


Fitness & Performance#7220/7221Prerequisites: Sophomore PE,Department Consent; Signa-ture of sophomore, JV, or avarsity head coach, or a Fit-ness & Performance instruc-tor

Introduction to Fitness & Performanceprovides a philosophical and technical in-troduction to the lifetime activity of re-sistance training. Students will beinstructed in such domains as anatomy,basic physiology, biomechanics of exer-cise and weight-training facility safetyand layout. Through strength trainingand fitness conditioning, students willunderstand how the merits of proper ex-ercise can improve their quality of life.


Fitness & Performance Theoretical Development#7218/7219Prerequisites: Sophomore PE, Depart-ment Consent; Signature of sopho-more, JV, or a varsity head coach ora Fitness & Performance instructorFitness & Performance Theoretical Devel-opment provides a philosophical andtechnical introduction to the lifetime ac-tivity of resistance training. Studentswill be instructed in anatomy, basicphysiology, biomechanics of exercise, andweight-training facility safety and lay-out. Through fitness conditioning andstrength training, students will under-stand how the merits of proper exercisecan improve their quality of life. Addi-tionally, students will create a portfolioof reflective analysis.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH 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.


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 spaceavailability. The program is composed ofdiversified activities, games and sportssuited to the interest and capabilities ofthe participant. Assignment to AdaptedP.E. nullifies any athletic sports/teamsparticipation. Students sign up for bothnumbers to be enrolled for the year.


Unified Physical Education#7610Prerequisites: SE Students: IEP Team de-cision on the appropriateness of thiscourse for the studentPeer Leaders: Sophomore PE; B averagein all Physical Education classes; appli-cation and selection committee interviewStudents with and without disabilitieswork together in this inclusive physicaleducation class. As a result, the studentpartners gain knowledge about the fieldof special education as they acquire di-rect experience working with specialneeds on a day-to-day basis. Studentswill participate in a variety of units, in-cluding individualized fitness, personaland group recreation and leisure, teamgames and swimming.


Lifesaving #7160Prerequisite: Pre-Assessment swim testwith Mr. Olson in April or May; must beat 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 withthe object. 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 tobecome a Certified Lifeguard. This classis a precursor to Lifeguard Certificationand meets the American Red Cross Life-saving Certification, CPR Certificationand Standard First-Aid Certification.


Lifeguards #7180Prerequisite: Current Lifeguard Certifica-tion and Department ConsentStudents 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP Cert. Jr, Sr Semester .5

Lifeguards #7181Prerequisite: Current Lifeguard Certifica-tion and Department Consent: Mr. OlsonStudents 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH Cert. Jr, Sr Semester .5


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

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READING INSTRUCTION — By thetime they reach high school, studentshave learned to read; however, many arenot yet proficient at reading to learn. Arecent issue of Educational Leadershipstates, “Too often, students have an in-complete notion of what reading actuallymeans. They do not realize the complex-ities of reading to learn.” In step with thelatest in educational research, the Read-ing Department of H-F provides crucialpathways to academic success for stu-dents from Grades 9-12.

Program Goal: As they expand theirreading comprehension and information-processing skills, vocabularies, and writ-ing and study skills, students enrolled inreading classes at H-F will improve theiracademic performances across the con-tent areas and build life-long literacyskills.

SEMINAR IN TEACHING & LEARNING — Research demon-strates time and again that the most suc-cessful students feel safe and connectedto those around them. Designed for bothtransfer and current H-F students, Sem-inar in Teaching & Learning is a commu-nity of learners – students, peer leadersand teacher facilitators — working to-gether in an atmosphere of high expecta-tions and mutual respect to achieveacademic success for all.

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 CPStrategic 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

Code Title-Level Year Credit Prerequisite Grade

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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAC 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAC 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP 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.



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.


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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH So, Jr Year 1

Seminar in Teaching &LearningDesigned to challengeincoming and currentstudents to achieve totheir fullest academicpotential, this courseprovides academic, per-sonal and social sup-port to develop skillsthat will help acclimatestudents into the H-FHigh School culture. Inaddition to the classroom instruction youwill receive in organizational, study andtest-taking skills, you will also benefitfrom one-on-one and small group tutoringand daily homework assistance. Thiscourse is required for all transfer students.It is recommended for entering freshmenwhose standardized reading scores fall be-tween the 24th-59th percentiles and for cur-rent H-F students whose grade pointaverages are below 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP 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.


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




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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 organiza-tion 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, crosscurrents, 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

Principles

Chemistry

HonorsCollege Prep

Principles

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 ScienceHonors

AP Physics 1AP

MicrobiologyHonors

Geology & Astronomy

Honors

AP Physics 2AP

AP Physics CAP

APEnvironmentalScience

AP



S C I E N C E

Principles of Biology #4014Prerequisite: None.This course focuses on the fundamentalconcepts of biology, including the flow ofmatter and energy in ecosystems, the in-heritance and variation if genetic traits,the structure and function of living sys-tems, interdependence of living organisms,and evolution of life through natural selec-tion. The development of core scientificskills is emphasized as well. The course isdesigned to provide support to studentswho need further practice developing aca-demic skills in reading and writing. Theconcepts will be presented using a varietyof techniques including discussion, lecture,problem-solving activities, modeling, andlaboratory experiments.


Biology #4122College Prep Biol-ogy offers anactive learning ap-proach to discover-ing biological themes. Topics investigatedwill include cell structure, cellularprocesses, DNA, genetics, biotechnology,evolution, animal systems, ecology, andphotosynthesis. Instructional methods in-clude textbook readings, lectures, labora-tory investigations, computer simulations,individual and group projects. Studentevaluation is based on unit examinations,quizzes, daily work, lab reports, and indi-vidual and group projects.


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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH Freshman Year 1

Code Title-Level Year Credit Prerequisite Grade4014 Principles of Biology - CP 1 1 No 94122 Biology – CP 1 1 No 94152 Biology – H 1 1 No 94214 Principles of Chemistry - CP 1 1 Yes 104222 Chemistry – CP 1 1 Yes 9-104232 Chemistry – H 1 1 Yes 9-104320 Principles of Physics – CP 1 1 Yes 114322 Physics – CP 1 1 Yes 10-124332 Physics – H 1 1 Yes 10-124183 Zoology and Botany (ZooBot) - CP 1 1 Yes 124187 Zoology & Botany (Zoobot) - H 1 1 Yes 124312 Geology and Astronomy – H 1 1 Yes 11-124172 Microbiology – H 1 1 Yes 11-124363 College Engineering – H 1 1 Yes 11-124701 Forensic Science – H 1 1 Yes 11-124501 Advanced Placement Biology – AP 1 1 Yes 10-124511 Advanced Placement Chemistry – AP 1 1 Yes 10-124527 Advanced Placement Physics 1 – AP 1 1 Yes 10-124528 Advanced Placement Physics 2 - AP 1 1 Yes 11-124526 Advanced Placement Physics C – AP 1 1 Yes 10-124531 Advanced Placement Environmental Science – AP 1 1 Yes 11-11940 IB HL Physics 1 – IB 1 1 Yes 111941 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 andPhysics with a minimum grade of “C” in each semester.Students are required to take 3 units of science in order to fulfill grad-uation requirements. This must be met by earning credit in Biology,Chemistry, and Physics.Students must meet both semesters of math and science prerequi-sites to ensure that students have the appropriate background for acourse. In some cases, prerequisites can be met with departmentchair consent.


Principles of Chemistry #4214Prerequisite: Algebra 1This course focuses on the fundamentalconcepts of chemistry, including meas-urement, matter, atomic structure, thePeriodic Table, chemical bonding,nomenclature, chemical reactions, etc.The concepts will be presented using avariety of techniques including direct in-struction, demonstrations, laboratory ex-periments, modeling, problem-solvingactivities, readings, individual and groupactivities, and computer work. Studentevaluation is based on tests, quizzes, labreports, daily work, binder checks, notesand projects. The development of core sci-entific skills is emphasized as well. Sincemathematics is an integral part of thecourse, students are expected to be ableto solve first-degree equations and beable to construct and interpret graphs.The course is designed to provide supportto students who need further practice de-veloping academic skills in mathematics,discussion, lecture, problem-solving ac-tivities, modeling, and laboratory exper-iments.


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 will include measurement, thenature and characteristics of matter,atomic structure, the Periodic Table,chemical bonding, nomenclature, chemicalreactions, chemical quantities and stoi-chiometry, states of matter and thermody-namics, gas laws, acid / base chemistryand organic chemistry. Instructionalmethods include lectures, readings fromthe textbook and other sources, laboratorydemonstrations and investigations, indi-vidual and group activities, discussion,and computer-assisted activities. Studentevaluation is based on tests, quizzes, labreports, class work, homework and otherspecial projects.


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.


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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP 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. Students must remain en-rolled in these courses to be enrolled inPhysics #4332.This 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.


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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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP 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.


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.


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.


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 together H-F studentsand IIT undergraduates from various ac-ademic disciplines to work as a team totackle a real-world problem. Upon success-ful completion, students receive an addi-tional 3 semester hours of college credit.


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.



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AP Biology #4501Prerequisite: Biology H and ChemistryThis course is taught at the college leveland designed to prepare students to takethe Advanced Placement examination andscore high enough to earn college credit inthose colleges that recognize the examina-tion. College-level textbooks are used. Thecourse will follow the College Board’s syl-labus: chemistry of life cells, cellular ener-getics, heredity, molecular genetics, andevolutionary biology, diversity of organ-isms, structure and function of plants andanimals, and ecology. Since the CollegeBoard AP exam includes four essay ques-tions, this course will require essay prac-tice.


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 bases.Laboratory work is included. Success inCollege Board Advanced PlacementChemistry is contingent upon a significantbackground in mathematics.


AP Physics 1 #4527Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent enroll-ment in #3321 Algebra 2/Trig or #3241Pre-calculus. Students must remainenrolled in these courses to be enrolled inPhysics #4527Advanced Placement Physics 1 is a college-level 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 Physics 2 #4528Prerequisite: AP Physics 1Advanced Placement Physics 2 builds onthe experience 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 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: Successful completion ofHonors Biology or consent of the InstructorA.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 AP exam. Scor-ing on this test may enable the student toreceive college credit for the course.


IB Physics 1 HL #1940Prerequisite: Biology H and Chemistry H,and H-F IB Prep 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITIB Junior Year 1

IB Physics 2 HL #1941Prerequisite: IB HL Physics 1, and H-F IBPrep 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITIB Senior Year 1


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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

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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


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FRESHMAN

World HistoryAP, Honors, College Prep

or Academic Core

SOPHOMORE SENIORJUNIOR


U.S. HistoryAP, Honors, College Prep

or Academic Core

U.S. Government and Politics

AP, Honors, College Prepor Academic Core

EconomicsAP, Honors, College Prep

or Academic Core

U.S. Government and Politics

AP, Honors, College Prepor Academic Core

E L EC T I V E CO U R S E S B Y GR AD E L E V E L ( Courses last a full year, unless otherwide indicated. Courses may not be repeated for credit)

GeographyCollege Prep

AP Human Geography

AP

GeographyCollege Prep

AP Human Geography

AP

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


AP European History

AP


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Geography #1123This course is designed as an introduc-tion to geography. During the first se-mester, physical geography and basicgeographical skills are emphasized. Re-gional studies of Anglo and Latin Amer-ica are also conducted. The secondsemester covers the physical, historicaland cultural aspects of Europe, Africaand Asia. Reading and study skills areemphasized through the regular assign-ment of chapter readings and supple-mental handouts. Library and computerprojects emphasize research and writingskills. Students who obtain credit in thiscourse may not enroll in AP Human Ge-ography.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP Fr, So Year 1

Advanced Placement Human Geography #1124This course is designed to be the equiva-lent of a college survey. It introduces stu-dents to the basic concepts of humangeography and provide a geographicframework for the analysis of currentworld problems through the use of casestudies. The course offers students the op-portunity to understand the tools, themes,and concepts of geography; to think criti-cally about geographic problems on theglobal, national and local scales; to appre-ciate the diversity of global cultures, in-cluding their cultural and economiccharacteristics; to understand how cul-tural landscapes are created and how theychange over time; and to prepare for theAP Human Geography examination. Stu-dents who obtain credit in Geography#1123 may not enroll in this course.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAP Fr, So Year 1

Advanced Placement U.S. Government & Politics#1347Prerequisite: World HistoryThis course is designed to be the equiva-lent of a college survey. It offers studentsthe opportunity to examine deeply theConstitution, civil liberties, civil rights,political ideologies, political parties, inter-est groups, news media, political cam-paigns, Congress, the presidency, federalcourts, and federal bureaucracy. Studentswill come to understand how the Americanpolitical system operates today and howthat system has changed over time.Research assignments require students toidentify and explain examples from thenews media of concepts that have beenstudied.


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Code Title-Level Year Credit Prerequisite Grade1123 Geography – CP 1 1 No 9-101124 Advanced Placement Human Geography – AP 1 1 No 9-101213 World History – AC 1 1 No 101223 World History – CP 1 1 No 101233 World History – H 1 1 No 101232 Advanced Placement World History – AP 1 1 No 101244 Advanced Placement European History – AP 1 1 No 101302/12 Sociology – CP & H .5 .5 No 11-121322 Psychology – CP .5 .5 No 11-121347 Advanced Placement U.S. Government & Politics - AP 1 1 Yes 10-121351 U.S. Government & Politics - AC .5 .5 Yes 11-121346 U.S. Goverment & Politics - CP .5 .5 Yes 11-121364 U.S. Government & Politics (Virtual) - CP .5 .5 Yes 11-121362 U.S. Goverment & Politics - H .5 .5 Yes 11-121365 U.S. Government & Politics (Virtual) - H .5 .5 Yes 11-121446 Advanced Placement Psychology – AP 1 1 No 11-121471/72 Introduction to Law – CP & H .5 .5 No 11-121512 United States History – AC 1 1 Yes 111522 United States History – CP 1 1 Yes 111532 United States History – H 1 1 Yes 111541 Advanced Placement U.S. History – AP 1 1 Yes 111526/36 International Relations - CP & H .5 .5 Yes 11-121622/32 African American History – CP & H .5 .5 No 11-121712 Economics – AC 1 1 Yes 121722 Economics – CP 1 1 Yes 121732 Economics – H 1 1 Yes 121741 Advanced Placement Economics – AP 1 1 Yes 121917 IB Economics SL – IB 1 1 Yes 111914 Theory of Knowledge 1 – IB 1 1 Yes 111915 Theory of Knowledge 2 - IB 1 1 Yes 12


World History #1213This course is a survey of world historyfrom the beginning of civilization inAfrica, Asia and Europe through the ColdWar of the late 20th Century. The coursehelps students form connections amongdiverse areas of the world, using thethemes of trade, migration and centers ofworld power. The course concentrates ondeveloping skills in reading, listening,note-taking and geography. Students arerequired to complete an extensive writ-ing assignment. The course is open toonly those students whose reading is wellbelow grade level.


World History #1223This course is a survey of world historyfrom the beginning of civilization inAfrica, Asia and Europe through the ColdWar of the late 20th Century. The coursehelps students form connections amongdiverse areas of the world using thethemes of trade, migration, and centersof world power. The course emphasizesthe development of reading, writing,thinking and research skills. Studentswill encounter a variety of learning activ-ities and materials, including maps,films, historical documents and librarysources. Students are required to com-plete a research paper.


World History #1233This course is a survey of world historyfrom the beginning of civilization inAfrica, Asia and Europe through the ColdWar of the late 20th Century. The coursehelps students form connections amongdiverse areas of the world, using thethemes of trade, migration, and centersof world power. Students enrolling in thecourse at this level should have readingand writing skills above grade level. Stu-dents work with primary and secondaryhistorical sources, analyze the multi-cau-sation of historical events, and study con-flicting interpretations of historicaltrends. The course also emphasizes de-veloping the reasoning skills of the histo-rian. Students are required to write aresearch paper of greater complexitythan what is required at the college-preplevel.


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 lens offive themes: 1) interaction betweenhumans and the environment; 2) thedevelopment and interaction of cultures;3) state-building, expansion, and conflict;4) creation, expansion, and interaction ofeconomic 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAP 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAP Soph Year 1

Sociology #1302/1312This course introduces students to socio-logical theories and terminology neces-sary to explain and analyze human socialbehavior. Students learn how to thinkwith a sociological perspective throughdiscovery, questioning, and analysis ofsocial issues. Culture, social interaction,deviant behavior, social inequality, gen-der and race are among the topics stud-ied. Students will apply their knowledgethrough papers, projects, journals and re-search. Students will analyze sociologythrough movies, television and printmedia. Students enrolled at the Honorslevel are required to complete additionalprojects.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP & 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 studentsto study psychology at the college level.Reading and writing assignments are re-quired. Topics include early develop-ment, cognition, personality theory,learning, the brain, sensory processes,perceptual abilities, social psychology,abnormal behavior and careers in psy-chology. Students who obtain credit inthis course may not enroll in AdvancedPlacement 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 the APPsychology examination. Topics includeresearch methodology and statistics,brain anatomy and function, sensoryprocesses, perceptual abilities, conscious-ness, learning, development, motivation,emotion, personality theory, testing, ab-normal behavior and its treatment, andsocial psychology. Students who obtaincredit in Psychology #1322 may not enrollin this course.



U.S. Government and Politics#1351/1346/1362Prerequisite: World HistoryCivics is a required course for graduationfor the Class of 2020 and beyond andcovers several aspects of government andpolitics. Emphasis is placed on the Consti-tution, civil rights and civil liberties. Stu-dents will explore the interactionbetween state and national government inaddition to examining the structure andduties of the three branches of govern-ment. The roles of political parties, inter-est groups in addition to campaigns,elections and voter behavior will also beconsidered. Students are also required tocomplete a service learning component.Throughout the course we will focus onhow people play an active role in govern-ment while investigating current andcontroversial issues through primary andsecondary sources. Honors level involvescourse readings of greater complexity thanthe CP or AC levels.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAC/CP/H Jr, Sr Semester .5

U.S. Government and Politics(Virtual) #1364/1365Prerequisite: World HistoryCivics is a required course for graduationfor the Class of 2020 and beyond andexamines various institutions, groups,beliefs and ideas that constitute the U.S.political environment. Students will exam-ine and evaluate our institutions of gov-ernment, those who run those institutions,the role of citizens in a democratic society,the public policies made by governmentalinstitutions and the influences of the elec-torate on those policies. A virtual option al-lows students to maintain their specificcourse enrollment goals while meeting allstate requirements. Enrollment will bebased on both prerequisite completion anda Guidance Dept. conversation about theappropriateness of placement because thisoption places a greater responsibility onthe student. To successfully participate on-line, a student must be well organized,self-motivated, and possess a high degreeof time management skills in order to keepup with the pace of the course. A studentcharacteristics/qualities document will begiven to students to guide their decisionabout possible enrollment in the virtualoption. Honors level involves course read-ings of greater complexity than the CP op-tion. The course also involves a servicelearning project and paper.


Introduction to Law #1471/1472This course is designed as an introduc-tion to law and the American judicial sys-tem. Topics include the court system,human rights, criminal law, consumerlaw, family law, and individual rightsand civil liberties. The course deals withpractical legal problems and applicationsthrough in-class discussions and analy-sis. Preparation and participation in amock trial require students to demon-strate their knowledge of law and oraladvocacy skills. Students taking thiscourse at the Honors level will be re-quired to conduct research beyond thetextbook, encounter more complex read-ing assignments and demonstrate under-standing of legal problems throughadditional 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 courseis open to only those students whosereading skills are well below grade level.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAC 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 andconcepts, and analysis of some primarysources necessary for an understandingof the American historical experience.Exams include multiple-choice and essayquestions. The course emphasizes the de-velopment of reading, writing, analytical,and research skills necessary for under-standing historical materials. Studentswill encounter a variety of learning activ-ities and materials, including maps,films, historical documents, and librarysources. Students are required to com-plete a research paper.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP 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.






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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAP 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 asconflict, the environment, immigrationand trade — and evaluate the role of theUnited States in world affairs. In examin-ing American 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 concentrationin this course are: 1) microeconomics,covering scarcity, factors that influenceprices and wages, and the organizationand operation of business; 2) consumereconomics, including housing, buying acar, insurance, savings and investing,credit, budgeting, consumer protectionlegislation, and federal, state and localtaxes; and 3) macroeconomics, coveringgovernment taxing and spending, busi-ness cycles, fiscal policy, monetary policy,inflation, unemployment, economicgrowth, globalization and internationaltrade. Emphasis at this level is placed onindividual instruction and application ofpractical economic skills needed to be-come an effective consumer. The courseis open only to those students whosemath skills are well below grade level.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAC Seniors Year 1

Economics #1722Prerequisite: U.S. HistoryThe three general areas of concentrationin the course are: 1) microeconomics, cov-ering scarcity, how prices and wages aredetermined, and the organization and op-eration of business; 2) consumer econom-ics, including housing, buying a car,insurance, savings and investing, creditbudgeting, consumer protection legisla-tion, purchasing, and federal, state, andlocal taxes; and 3) macroeconomics, cov-ering government taxing and spending,business cycles, fiscal policy, monetarypolicy, inflation, unemployment, eco-nomic growth, globalization and interna-tional trade. The course helps studentsmaster the application of practical skillsin consumer economics, comprehend eco-nomic theories and analyze economicproblems. The student will be expected todemonstrate: 1) mathematical skills, in-cluding the ability to add, subtract, mul-tiply, divide and calculate percentages;and 2) the ability to read and use simpli-fied statistical and graphical informa-tion.


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 opera-tion of business; 2) consumer economics,including car buying, insurance, savingsand investing, credit budgeting, con-sumer protection legislation, purchasingand federal, state, and local taxes; and 3)macroeconomics, covering governmenttaxing and spending, business cycles, fis-cal policy, monetary policy, economicgrowth, inflation, unemployment, global-ization and international trade. The stu-dent will be expected to demonstrate: 1)above-average mathematical skills in-cluding the ability to calculate percent-ages and use simple algebra; 2) theability to read and use simplified statis-tical and graphical information; and 3)reading skills at least at grade level.



AdvancedPlacementEconomics #1741Prerequisite: U.S. HistoryThis course is designedto be the equivalent of acollege survey and pre-pares students for boththe AP Microeconomicsand AP Macroeconomicsexams. The course will,therefore, operate at amore rigorous level thanthe Honors-level class.The course is dividedinto three distinct parts:microeconomics, macro-economics and consumereconomics. Emphasis isplaced on strong critical-thinking skills throughthe understanding, ap-plication and analysis offundamental economicconcepts. This course ful-fills the Economics re-quirement.


IB Economics SL #1917Prerequisite: AP World History, AP U.S.History, enrollment in H-F IB PrepAcademyIB Economics SL is Group 3 Individualsand Societies requisite for the IBDiploma Programme. Through theirstudy of microeconomics macroeconom-ics, international and development eco-nomics, students will utilize quantitativeand qualitative scientific methodologiesto understand the universal realities ofscarcity and resource allocation.Throughout the course, students willapply economic theories to real-world is-sues, consider national and global con-cerns, and reflect on the ethicaldimensions of economic decisions. Stu-dents who complete this course will beprepared to take the AP Microeconomicsand AP Macroeconomics exams, as wellas the IB SL Economics assessments.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITIB Juniors Year 1

Theory of Knowledge 1 #1914Prerequisite: Enrollment in H-F IB PrepAcademyThis 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 Knowl-edge (AOK), provides an understandingof how each knowledge system devel-oped, and investigates the Ways ofKnowing (WOK) that predominate thevarious knowledge areas. Through theirstudies, students consider such questionsas: “What counts as knowledge?” “Howdoes it grow?” “What are its limits?” and“Who owns knowledge?” As they seek todevelop understanding of such questions,students inquire, reflect, critique and an-alyze knowledge through the ages, fromGreek philosophers to modern pop cul-ture. Through this course, students re-ceive oversight of the Creativity, Action& Service requirements and ExtendedEssay, which are both IB Diploma Pro-gramme requirements.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITIB Juniors Year 1

Theory of Knowledge 2 #1915Prerequisite: Theory of Knowledge 1,enrollment in H-F IB Prep 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.




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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 consultation 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAC 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAC 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 realizethe importance of the democratic processin resolving individual and sectional dif-ferences. The course encourages studentsto take pride in our American heritage,to be aware of our rights and responsibil-ities, and to become more informed andactive citizens. U.S. and Illinois Consti-tution tests 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 de-cision-making that will maximize stu-dents’ personal satisfaction and needs.The areas to be emphasized include con-sumer budgeting, operation of the Amer-ican economy, credit and comparativeshopping skills, and consumer protection.


Health #9266This course covers a wide area of topicsincluding communication, social skills,self-help skills, critical thinking, causeand effect behaviors, awareness of sur-roundings, nutrition and self-care.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAC 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.Students will not be able to obtain a li-cense based upon completion of thiscourse.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAC Fr, So Semester .5

U.S. Government & Politics#9274Civics is a required course for graduationfor the Class of 2020 and beyond. Thiscourse is designed to give students a basicunderstanding of Civics and how it relatesto their lives. Students will examine ourgovernment, the people who run its insti-tutions, and the role of the individual insociety.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAC Jr, Sr Semester .5

Vocational Skills Development#9268This course is designed to help the stu-dent identify 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 orclassroom interests. Emphasis will beupon developing and strengthening posi-tive work attitudes, self-esteem, personalinteractions, and job acquisition skills,while providing the student with a workexperience opportunity in the school set-ting. In addition, students develop entre-preneurship projects throughout theschool year to develop independent lead-ership skills. These projects can changedepending on the needs of the program.


Applied Living Skills #9269This course is designed to give studentswithin the Life Skills program instruc-tion on how to live as independent a lifeas possible. It will give students ground-work for life after school as well as a baseof knowledge for those entering theVAST program. The course runs in con-junction with Vocational Skills Develop-ment in order for students to haveadequate time to visit various service or-ganizations and have job experiences inthe community. Students will learn howto access SSI, ORS, recreation, medicalcare, and various other service agencies.In addition, students will create a work-ing portfolio of resources they can useafter exiting the high school/VAST pro-gram.


Applied Vocational Skills #9270This is a coop job related skills class. Thestudent acquires job acquisition andmaintenance skills. It can be taken witha community work experience course.


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 collaboratewith Special Education teachers to planand implement whole class activities andlessons. This is an excellent course forstudents considering a career in the fieldof education.


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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 workfocuses on mechanics and usage, sen-tence construction, parts of speech, andparagraph writing. Vocabulary develop-ment and reading comprehension arestrengthened through the study of thefollowing genres: short story, mythology,novel, drama, non-fiction, and poetry.Those students who enroll in English 1(9350) should enroll in Reading (9355).


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).


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.


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.


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).


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-izedmaterials and audiovisual materials..Students are required to enroll in thisreading course as per H-F Board PolicyProcedure 6721-C. Those students whoenroll in Reading #9356 should also enrollin English 2 #9378.


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.


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.



Chemistry #9358This course in Chemistry is inquiry-based. Mathematic skills are necessaryto understand chemistry. In addition,students should be able to construct andinterpret graphs. Topics developed in-clude measurement, the nature and char-acteristics of matter, atomic structure,the Periodic Table, chemical bonding,nomenclature, chemical reactions,acid/base chemistry, organic chemistryand dietary chemistry. Instructionalmethods include direct instruction, read-ings from the textbook and other sources,investigations, individual and group ac-tivities, discussion and computer-as-sisted activities. Student evaluation isbased on tests, quizzes, daily work, andspecial projects. A graphing calculator isrequired.


Physics #9359This course inquiry-based course inPhysics is, designed to develop problemsolving skills necessary to become life-long learners. This will be accomplishedby providing learning situations that re-quire students to think and solve prob-lems. Topics include the study of motion,vectors, work and energy, mechanics, cir-cuits, and electricity. Instructional meth-ods include direct instruction, readingsfrom the textbook, and other sources, in-dividual and group activities, discussionand computer-assisted activities. Stu-dent evaluation is based on tests,quizzes, daily work, and special projects.A graphing calculator is required.


Pre-Algebra #9360This course consists of a review of com-putational skills and general arithmeticlanguage and introduces selected topicsfrom algebra and geometry including:solving simple equations and inequali-ties, coordinate graphing, formulas, area,perimeter and statistical graphs. Agraphing calculator is required.


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 realworld applications. A graphing calculatoris required.


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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAC 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.


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.


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 world

power. The course concentrates on devel-oping skills in reading, listening, note-tak-ing, geography and writing. Students arerequired to complete a research paper.


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.


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.


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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAC 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.


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.


U.S. Government & Politics#9386Civics is a required course for the Class of2020 and beyond. Students will becomefamiliar with the various institutions,groups, beliefs and ideas that constitutethe U.S. political environment. Through-out the course, students will examine ourinstitutions of government, those who runthose institutions, the role of citizens in ademocratic society, the public policiesmade by governmental institutions, andthe influence of the electorate on thosepolicies.


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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).


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).


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.


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.


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).


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.


Chemistry #9458Chemistry is an inquiry-based course.Basic math 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 method include direct in-struction, readings from the textbook andother sources, laboratory demonstrationsand investigations, individual and groupactivities, discussion and computer-as-sisted activities. Student evaluation isbased in tests, quizzes, lab participation,daily work, and special projects.


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.


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.


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.






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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITAC 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.


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.


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 are

required to complete a research paper.


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.


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.


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.


U.S. Government & Politics#9483Civics is a required course for the Class of2020 and beyond. Students will becomefamiliar with the various institutions,groups, beliefs and ideas that constitutethe U.S. political environment. Through-out the course, students will examine ourinstitutions of government, those who runthose institutions, the role of citizens in ademocratic society, the public policiesmade by governmental institutions, andthe influence of the electorate on thosepolicies.


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

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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 : Jenna DeFazio, 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

College Prep

IB Spanish SLIB

Spanish 2

HonorsCollege Prep

Spanish 3

HonorsCollege Prep

Spanish 4

HonorsCollege Prep

Mandarin Chinese1

Honors

Mandarin Chinese

Mandarin Chinese 2

Honors

Mandarin Chinese 3

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.


Code Title-Level Year Credit Prerequisite Grade2202 French 1 – CP 1 1 No 9-122212 French 1 – H 1 1 No 9-122222 French 2 – CP 1 1 Yes 9-122232 French 2 – H 1 1 Yes 9-122242 French 3 – CP 1 1 Yes 10-122252 French 3 – H 1 1 Yes 10-122262 French 4 – CP 1 1 Yes 11-122272 French 4 – H 1 1 Yes 11-122281 Advanced Placement French 5 – AP 1 1 Yes 11-121921 IB French SL - IB 1 1 Yes 11-122702 Spanish 1 – CP 1 1 No 9-122712 Spanish 1 – H 1 1 No 9-122722 Spanish 2 – CP 1 1 Yes 9-122732 Spanish 2 – H 1 1 Yes 9-122742 Spanish 3 – CP 1 1 Yes 10-122752 Spanish 3 – H 1 1 Yes 10-122762 Spanish 4 – CP 1 1 Yes 11-122772 Spanish 4 – H 1 1 Yes 11-122780 Spanish 5 – CP 1 1 Yes 11-122781 Advanced Placement Spanish 5 – AP 1 1 Yes 11-121920 IB Spanish SL - IB 1 1 Yes 11-122866 Mandarin Chinese 1 - H 1 1 No 9-122867 Mandarin Chinese 2 - H 1 1 Yes 10-122868 Mardarin Chinese 3 - 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


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.


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.


IB French Language B SL #1921Prerequisite: French 4 H, H-F IB PrepAcademy 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 CREDITIB 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.


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.


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.



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.


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.


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.


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.


IB Spanish Language B SL #1920Prerequisite: Spanish 4 H, H-F IB PrepAcademy 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITIB 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.Students will be evaluated primarily on

their knowledge of the Mandarin Chineselanguage and culture and on their abilityto understand 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.


Mandarin Chinese 3 #2868Prerequisite: Mandarin Chinese 1 & 2 orconsent from instructorMandarin Chinese 3 expands proficiencyin the four language skills of listening,speaking, reading and writing. Throughthe study of thematic units, studentscontinue to develop their abilities andcultural understanding in Mandarin.Students will interpret authentic textsand complete performance tasks thatmimic real-life situations in a structuredenvironment at more advanced proficiencylevels. Students are expected to useMandarin in the majority of classroomactivities, begin to write using connectedsentences and paragraphs, and workindependently outside the classroom. Theobjectives of this course are to learn thecultural aspects of the language anddevelop linguistic competency.





COURSE REGISTRATIONCourse registration for Summer School2017 will be facilitated according to thefollowing procedures:

1. Students and parents should reviewthe course offerings, and complete thesummer school enrollment form includedin the registration packet.

2. It is the student’s responsibility tocomplete the process by attending Sum-mer School Registration on Saturday,Jan. 28, in order to register and pay forthe class 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 theclass; sections will be filled as paymentsare received. There is no guarantee thatall students who express interest in Sum-mer School will be enrolled.

6. Course level changes will not be madeonce a student has finalized enrollmentin a class. Requests for selected teacherscannot 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 5. Busschedules will be mailed home prior to thefirst day of class. Bus pass ID pictures willbe taken the first week of summer school.No refunds will be made after May 5.

Refund PolicyRefunds or partial refunds may NOT beissued after May 5, unless a summercourse is cancelled. Requests for refundsfor either summer semester should be

made prior to May 5, and sent in writingto the Summer School Principal Dr.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 duringthe year, regular attendance is manda-tory. Also, please note: special arrange-ments to make up final exams forstudents who miss the last day of the se-mester may NOT be made. Final examswill be given on the assigned date only.A student who is absent the equivalentof two full days in a semester, regardlessof the reason, will be dropped from thatcourse. Students who are tardy morethan three times per a semester will bedropped from that course. Students, whoarrive after 8:30 a.m., but before 10:30a.m., will accrue ½ day absent. Students,who arrive after 10:30 a.m. (missingmore than 2.5 hours of instructions), willaccrue a full absence. Students who ar-rive after 8 a.m., but before 8:30 a.m.,will accrue one tardy. There will be no re-fund for removal due to attendance rea-sons.

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: Dr. Lawrence Cook, 708-335-5604, [email protected]

Semester 1: JUNE 12-30 • Semester 2: JULY 3-21Hours: 8 a.m.-12:50 p.m.

Regis trat ion begins Saturday, Jan. 28, 8 a.m.-Noonin North Bui ld ing Cafeter ia

Registration continues through Thursday, April 13, 2017, for 1st Semester.Please note: Driver Education registration takes place in March.

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. Reading ex-periences focus on an introduction to anumber of literary elements. Writing ex-periences include personal narratives, in-ductive and deductive reasoning, compare-contrast essays, and paraphrasing andsummarizing. Lab Fee: $10.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP Repeat only Year .5/Semester

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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP 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:TI-84, TI-84+ or TI-84+CE.


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:TI-84, TI-84+ or TI-84+CE.


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 coordinates. Properties oflines, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, cir-cles and right-triangle trigonometry arealso studied. Graphing calculator is re-quired: TI-84, TI-84+ or TI-84+CE.


Mathematics Full-DayEnrichment Courses

Algebra 1 CP Prep #30134This course is designed to for students whohave been recommended to take Algebra 1AC, Double Block CP or CP as freshmen.The purpose is 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: TI-84, TI-84+ or TI-84+CE.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP incoming Year 1 (non-

Freshmen weightedrecommended to take: Math#3140, #3201, or #3220 elective)


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Algebra 1 H Prep #30144This 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: TI-84, TI-84+ or TI-84+CE.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP Freshmen Year 1 (non-

recommended weightedto take #3300 Math

elective)

Algebra 1 CP #32144This 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 at least 80%)for each 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” gradefor Algebra 1 CP Prep #30134 and will berequired to retake Algebra 1 CP as fresh-man. Graphing calculator is required: TI-84, TI-84+ or TI-84+CE.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP Freshmen Year 1

recommendedto take #3220

Algebra 1 Honors #33034This 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. Graphing calculator is required:TI-84, TI-84+ or TI-84+CE.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH Freshmen Year 1

recommendedto 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. Becauseof the 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 Geometry H Preparation #30154 and berequired to retake Geometry Honors dur-ing the school year. Graphing calculator isrequired: TI-84, TI-84+ or TI-84+CE.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH Appli- Year 1

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Reading

Strategic Secondary ReadingPreparation #01214Prerequisite: Students required to enroll inStrategic Secondary Reading CP or ACDuring 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, studentlexile level will be assessed. Studentsscoring within a grade level range orhigher earn a Strategic SecondaryReading Honors #9217 graduation credit.Students who score below grade level earna Reading elective graduation credit(“Pass”) and take Strategic SecondaryReading CP #9216 as freshmen.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP Freshmen Year 1 (non-

required weightedto take #9215 Readingor #9216 elective)

Strategic Secondary ReadingPreparation #01234Prerequisite: Students recommended forStrategic Secondary Reading HDuring 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, student lexilelevel will be assessed. Students scoringwithin the 9th grade lexile range or higherearn a Strategic Secondary ReadingHonors #9217 graduation credit. Studentsreading below grade level earn a Readingelective graduation credit (“Pass”) andhave the option of taking StrategicSecondary Reading Honors #9217 asfreshmen.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH 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 class atSummer School registration. HonorsBiology offers an active learning approachto discovering biological themes. Topics in-clude cell structure, cellular processes,DNA, genetics, biotechnology, evolution,animal systems, and ecology. Instructionalmethods include readings, lectures, in-quiry-based laboratory investigations,computer simulations, individual andgroup projects. Evaluation is based on unitexams, daily work, lab reports and proj-ects. Students are expected to do a signifi-cant amount of independent readingnightly. The rigor and requirements of this

course are significantly higher than otherlevels. Honors Biology is designed for theself-motivated student. Lab Fee: $20. Appli-cations are required for entry into thiscourse. Applications will be mailed di-rectly to 8th Grade students currentlyenrolled in high school credit bearingmath classes (honors Algebra orabove). Completed applications mustbe submitted to the Science Depart-ment Chair for approval and enroll-ment in the course: Matt Gibson,708-335-5589.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH Application only Year .5/Semester

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-assisted ac-tivities. 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.Applications are required and may beacquired through the Science Depart-ment website (hfhighschool.org) oryou may contact Department ChairMatt Gibson at 708-335-5589.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH Application only Year .5/Semester

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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP Repeat only Year .5/Semestert


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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH Soph Year .5/Semester

U.S. Government and Politics(Virtual) #1364/1365Prerequisite: World HistoryCivics is a required course for graduationfor the Class of 2020 and beyond and ex-amines various institutions, groups,beliefs and ideas that constitute the U.S.political environment. Throughout thecourse, students will examine and evalu-ate our institutions of government, thosewho run those institutions, the role of cit-izens in a democratic society, the publicpolicies made by governmental institu-tions and the influences of the electorateon those policies. A virtual option allowsstudents to maintain their specific course

enrollment goals while meeting all staterequirements. Enrollment will be based onboth prerequisite completion and a guid-ance department conversation about theappropriateness of placement because thisoption places a greater responsibility onthe student. To successfully participate inan online program, a student must be wellorganized, self-motivated, and possess ahigh degree of time management skills inorder to keep up with the pace of thecourse. A student characteristics/qualitiesdocument will be given to students toguide their decision about possible enroll-ment in the virtual option. Honors levelinvolves course readings of greater com-plexity than the CP option. The course alsoinvolves a service learning project andpaper.


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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP 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; and3) 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH Seniors Year .5/Semester





Summer Theatre #01494Meets: M-Th: 1:15 – 4 p.m.Location: Mall AuditoriumInstructor: Jill Bonavia-GalliganiSummer Theatre gives students from Grades 2-12 acting and playproduction experience. The students will learn theatre games,warm-ups, blocking, songs, and dances to prepare them for futuretheatre experiences and for the program’s culminating perform-ance. The cost is $250 for H-F students and $375 for in-districtstudents not currently enrolled at H-F. A $40 costume fee also isdue at registration. Matinee and evening performances of the cul-minating production will be held on Thursday, July 20, and Fri-day, July 21. (All students will be involved with at least two of theperformances.) *The final week of class, we extend the hours toapproximately 1:15-5 p.m. Class may meet Friday, July 8, as wellin preparation for production week. Please register at the CampusStore for this program. No bus transportation provided.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH All June 12 July 21 .5

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 provides theater students withan ensemble experience similar to that of a professional theater.Within the three weeks before the school year begins, studentswork collaboratively as actors, designers, and technicians to plan,rehearse, and perform a production. Through their L.I.T.E. expe-rience, students develop their leadership skills and theatricalartistry. The cost is $250, due at registration. Please register atthe Campus Store for this program. No bus transportation pro-vided.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH So, Jr, Sr July 24 -Aug. 12 .5

BEHIND-THE-WHEEL INSTRUCTION REGISTRATIONRegistration and fee payment will be held in the South BuildingCafeteria on Tuesday, March 14, 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, 2017,is Wednesday, March 15, 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 May5, 2017.

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 EducationClassroom #7305The classroom courseprovides learning fo-cused upon the safe andresponsible operation ofa motor vehicle. FEE:$75.

Behind the Wheel#7310Behind-the-Wheel driverinstruction provideshands-on experience di-rectly from the classroom

course. There is a fee for the behind-the-wheel phase of the pro-gram. FEE: $100.

QuestionsFor Driver Education information, contact Julie Gaham at708-335-5335. For further information regarding Summer School,please call the office of Dr. Lawrence Cook, Assistant Principaland Summer School Principal, at 708-335-5604. You may speakwith Dr. Cook or Paula Lueder at 708-335-5605.

DRIVER EDUCATIONSummer School Pr incipal: Dr. Lawrence Cook, 708-335-5604, [email protected]

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

JUNE 6-JUNE 30 • Mondays-Fr idaysRegistrat ion: March 14 & 15, 3:30-5 p.m. in South Bui lding Cafeter ia

Specialized Summer Courses

ACADEMY REGISTRATION• Students and parents should review the course offerings then complete the Summer Academy registration form included in the registration packet.

• The completed Academy registration form and payment must be returned to the North Building Assistant Principal’s office. Eighth-grade students may also turn in the completed registration form and payment at registration on Saturday, Feb. 18.

• 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 5,unless a course is cancelled. Requests forrefunds should be made in writing to theSummer Academy Principal Dr. LawrenceCook prior to May 5. The $40 processingfee 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 5, 2017. 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 student

is dropped for any of the above reasons.Courses are designed to introduce stu-dents to the skills needed to do well in highschool. and generally meet for 1.5 hoursfor the six-week term. Classes fulfill thestate of requirement for receiving highschool 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 students will earn .333 credit.• 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 students will earn .333 credit.• 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.


S U M M E R A C A D E M YSummer School Pr incipal: Lawrence Cook, 708-335-5604, [email protected]

J U N E 1 2 - J U L Y 2 1Me e t i n g t i m e s v a r y b e tw ee 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 .

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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP 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 will preview/review: simplifying variable expressions,applying the distributive property, apply-ing operations on integers, solving linearequations, solving linear inequalities,adding and subtracting fractions, and solv-ing fractional equations. Topics covered inthis course will be taught during the regu-lar school year, but in greater depth. Referto College Prep Algebra One (3210) for ad-ditional topics covered during the regularschool year.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITCP 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: solving lin-ear equations, solving linear systems bysubstitution and linear combination, sim-plifying radicals, factoring and solvingquadratic equations, exploring angles, dis-cussing angle relationships, verifyingangle relationships, measuring angles intriangles, exploring congruent triangles,proving triangles congruent and corre-sponding parts of congruent triangles, ex-ploring special segments in triangles.Topics covered in this course will betaught/used/reviewed during the regularschool year, but in greater depth.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTH CREDITH Fr, So 6 weeks .333


COURSE REGISTRATION• Students and parents should review thecourse offerings then complete the SummerGateway to Math Review registration form in-cluded in the registration packet.• The completed Gateway to Math Reviewform and payment must be returned to theNorth Building Assistant Principal’s office or theSouth Building Campus Store. Eighth-gradestudents may also turn in completed registra-tion form and payment at registration on Sat-urday, Feb. 18.• Gateway to Math Review courses are $50per course.• All Summer Gateway to Math Review ses-sions are three days in length, and studentswill choose one of the two sessions at registra-tion.• Gateway to Math Review registration willbe accepted until the classes are filled or thefirst 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, factoringand quadratic equations.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTHCP Fr, So 3 days

Gateway to Geometry Honors #33105Prerequisite: Enrollment in #3310 This course is intended for any studentenrolled in Geometry Honors (#3310). Thecurriculum is designed to strengthenstudents’ algebraic skills. Students willreview the following topics: linear equa-tions and functions, systems of equations,

polynomials, radicals, factoring and quad-ratic equations.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTHH 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTHCP 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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTHH 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 review

the following topics: polynomial expres-sions, functions and equations, exponen-tial and logarithmic expressions, functionsand equations, and trigonometric expres-sions, functions and equations.


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.


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.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTHAP So, Jr, Sr 3 days


Summer GATEWAY MathMathematics Department Chair :

Lynn Scanlon, 708-335-5710, l [email protected]

Sess ion 1: Ju ly 26 - 28 • Sess ion 2: July 31 - August 2Hours: 8 a.m.-12:50 p.m.

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.


COURSE REGISTRATION• Students and parents should reviewthe course offerings and then completethe Summer Gateway to Science Re-view registration form included in theregistration packet.• The completed Gateway to ScienceReview form and payment must be re-turned to the North Building AssistantPrincipal’s office. Eighth-grade studentsmay also turn in completed registrationform and payment at registration on Sat-urday, Feb. 18.• Gateway to Science Review coursesare $50 per course.• All Summer Gateway to Science Re-view sessions are three days in length,and students will choose one of the twosessions at registration.• Gateway to Science Review registra-tion will be accepted until the classesare filled or the first day of class.

Gateway to Chemistry CollegePrep #42225Prerequisite: Enrollment in #4222, 4215 or4214This course is intended for any studentenrolled in Chemistry CP, Co-taughtChemistry or Principles of Chemistry. Thecurriculum is designed to strengthen stu-dents’ preparation for chemistry. Studentswill study scientific notation, dimensionalanalysis, measurement, the periodic table,balancing chemical equations, bondingand chemical nomenclature.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTHCP Fr, So 3 days

Gateway to Chemistry Honors#42325Prerequisite: Enrollment in #4232This course is intended for any student en-rolled in Chemistry Honors.. The curricu-lum is designed to strengthen students’preparation for chemistry. Students willstudy scientific notation, dimensionalanalysis, measurement, the preiodic table,balancing chemical equations, chemicalnomenclature and bonding.

LEVEL OPEN TO LENGTHH Fr, So 3 days

Gateway to Physics CollegePrep #43225Prerequisite: Enrollment in #4320, 4322 or4325This course is intended to any student en-rolled in Physics CP, Co-taught Physics CPor Principles of Physics.. The curriculum isdesigned to strengthen students’ prepara-tion for physics. Students will review sci-entific notation, dimensional analysis,measurement, and basic algebra. Studentswill receive practice creating and inter-preting graphs, and conducting experi-ments. Basic algebra will also be reviewed.


Gateway to Physics Honors/APPhysics 1 #43325Prerequisite: Enrollment in #4332 or 4527This course is intended for any student en-rolled in Physics Honors or AP Physics 1(#4232 or 4527). The curriculum is de-signed to strengthen students’ prepartionfor physics. Students will review scientificnotation, dimensioal analysis, measure-ment, and basic algebra. Students will alsoreceive practice creating and interpretinggraphs, and conduction experiments.


Summer GATEWAY ScienceScience Department Chair :

Matt Gibson, 708-335-5590, [email protected]

Sess ion 1: Ju ly 26 - 28 • Sess ion 2: Ju ly 31 - August 2Hours : 8 a.m.-12:50 p.m.

Summer Gateway Science Review Sessions offer students an opportunity to engage in intensive three-day, five-hours-a-day preparation for their first semsester science courses. Students choose from one of

two sessions being offered.

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