Urbana High SchoolCurriculum Orientation

2009 - 2010

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Agenda The UHS day Graduation Requirements Requirements and Electives Courses Activities Registering for next year Curricular Showcase (in Commons)

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The UHS Day

Everyone starts at 8:00 a.m. Closed lunch hour and study support for all

9th and 10th graders Choice of 7 or 8 period day for all students Study halls only for seniors Students run on individual schedules, not

teams

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8 or 7 Periods?

Optional7-period Day

8:00 a.m. to 2:22 p.m. 5 academics + PE +

lunch 6 credits per semester

*Recommended*8-period Day

8:00 a.m. to 3:16 p.m. 6 academics + PE +

lunch 7 credits per semester

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Study Support and Teams

Study Support: All 9th and 10th graders have 25 minutes of this classroom time before or after their lunch. Small groups of 12 - 18 students. Academic help is available.

Teams: All 9th and 10th graders are on a team. These numbered teams (no names) are actually teams of teachers with "in common" students. Teams serve as both support and "connection" for students.

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ALS: Academic Learning Support

Required for many 9th - 11th graders but an option for all.

Credited/graded class. 25 minutes of support for the student's math class 25 minutes of support for English or other subjects Students receiving D or F in Math or English at the

marking periods may be moved out of an elective and into ALS during the semester.

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Graduation Requirements2012 - 2013

Curriculum Required SemestersAcademic Learning Support 0-6Composition 9 2World Studies – Social Science 2World Studies – English 2American Studies – Social Science 2American Studies – English 2Senior English 2American Government 1Consumer Education 1 (or pass proficiency test)Mathematics 6Science 4 (2 physical science/2 life science)Health 1Art/Music/Foreign Language 2 or Vocational EducationPhysical Education 7

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Graduation Requirements2010 - 2011

Curriculum Required Semesters Academic Learning Support 0-6 Composition 9 2 World Studies – Social Science 2 World Studies – English 2 American Studies – Social Science 2 American Studies – English 2 American Government 1 Consumer Education 1 (or pass proficiency test) Mathematics 6 Science 4 (2 physical /2 life

science) Health 1 Art/Music/Foreign Language 2

or Vocational Education Physical Education 7

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New Courses at UHS Career Explorations

AP Spanish Transitional Bilingual and Heritage Spanish Language

Introduction to Music Technology

Health Occupations 1 & 2

AP Comparative Government AP United States History

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English Requirements 2 semesters of English in 9th grade 2 semesters of English in 10th grade 2 semesters of English in 11th grade 2 semesters of English in 12th grade (For class of 2012

forward)

9 10 11 12

*AP Prep Comp 9*=weighted

*AP Prep World Studies-Eng *AP Prep Am Studies-Eng *AP Lit and Comp

Composition 9 World Studies-Eng American Studies-EngLiterature and Comp

orWriter's Workshop

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English Electives

Drama Journalism#

Speech Yearbook#

#Second-year students my take a weighted option

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Mathematics Requirements 6 semesters

8 9 10 11 12

*AP Prep Algebra *AP Prep Alg II *AP Prep Geometry *AP Prep Pre-Calc/Trig*AP Calculus AB or

*AP Calculus BC

Algebra I Algebra II Geometry Pre-Calc/Trig or Coll Algebra or

Stats w/ Financial Applic.

*AP Calc AB or*AP Prep PreCalc/Trig or

Pre-Calc/Trig orStats w/ Financial Applic.

8th Grade Math Algebra I Algebra II GeometryPre-Calc/Trig orCollege Algebra

The following chart reflects the general course sequence. It is highly recommended that the student take the Summer Bridge prior to any move to an AP Prep course. *=weighted course

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Mathematics Electives Summer Math Bridge Summer Algebra Preparations Transitions in Math Statistics with Financial Applications College Algebra Pre-Calculus/Trig *AP Prep Pre-Calc/Trig *AP Calculus AB *AP Calculus BC

Note: There will be some variation depending on where a student starts the math sequence.

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Science Requirements 2 semesters of life science (Biology or *AP Prep Biology) 2 semesters of physical science (Integrated Physical

Science or *AP Prep Chemistry)9 10 11 12

*AP Prep Biology*=weighted course

*AP Prep Chemistry or

Chemistry

Physics *Anatomy & Physiology

*AP Prep Physics *AP Chemistry*AP Biology

Earth & Space Sci.

*AP Biology *AP Chemistry*AP Physics C

*Anatomy & PhysiologyEarth & Space Sci.

BiologyIntegrated Physical Science

or*AP Prep Chemistry

Chemistry*AP Prep Chemistry

Earth & Space Science Anatomy & Physiology

*AP Prep PhysicsPhysics

Physics*AP Prep Physics

Earth & Space Science*Anatomy & Physiology

*AP Biology*AP Chemistry

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Science Electives Chemistry Earth and Space Science *AP Prep Chemistry *Anatomy and Physiology Physics *AP Prep Physics *AP Biology *AP Chemistry *AP Physics C

Note: There will be some variation depending on where a student starts the science sequence.

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Social Science Requirements 2 semesters of World Studies-SS (10th Gr) 2 semesters of American Studies-SS (11th Gr)

or AP U.S. History (11th or 12th Gr) 1 semester of American Government (Any Gr)

9 10 11 12

Am. Gov't.*AP Prep World StudiesAmerican Government

*=weighted course

*AP Prep American Studies or *AP U.S. History

American GovernmentAm. Gov't.

Am. Gov't. World Studies

American Government

American Studies or *AP U.S. History

American GovernmentAm. Gov't.

The following chart reflects the course sequence for required courses. American Government is required but does not have a designated year of enrollment.

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Social Science Electives African-American Studies Ancient/Medieval World History#

Modern World History#

American History in Film & Music#

+Economics +*AP Economics *AP U.S. History *AP Comparative Government Sociology Psychology

+ meets consumer education requirement

#weighting optional for grades 10-12

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Physical Educ. Requirements 2009 - 2012:

9th grade = 2 semesters of PE 9 10th grade = 1 semester of Health; 1 semester of PE 10 (Driver Ed)

2013: 9th grade = 1 semester of Physical Education 9#; 1 semester of Health 10th grade = 1 semester of PE 10 w/ Driver Ed; 1 semester PE 10

All: 4 semesters of Physical Education 11-12

#School PE uniform required

9 10 11 12

HealthP. E. 9

HealthP.E. 10 (Driver Ed)

P.E. 11-12 P.E. 11-12

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Special Education/Support Services

Co-Taught Courses: Taught in the regular ed classroom with a special education teacher who assists with any needed academic or behavioral accommodations.

Instructional Courses: Taught by special education teachers, these courses are aligned to meet core requirements and some electives.

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Special Education/Support Services

Educational Support Class: This is a combination of teaching students better study skills and assisting them with daily work from classes.

The Learning Center: Available each period as a “drop in” room for students who receive special education services and need assistance with tests and/or coursework during the the time they are scheduled in general education class.

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Electives are for… Enhancing core courses “Rounding Out” the educational experience Allowing for exploration and personal growth Providing more FUN in the schedule Meeting college entrance requirements Filling the needed credits for graduation

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Agriculture Basic Mechanics and Construction Technology Advanced Construction and Technology I Advanced Construction and Technology II Advanced Mechanics and Technology I Advanced Mechanics and Technology II Environmental Science

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Applied Technology Intro Industrial Tech/Energy & Transport. Electronics, Communication, and Production Auto Mechanics 1, 2, 3-4 Drafting and Computer Aided Drafting 1-2#

#Weighting optional

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Art Art 1 Honors Art 1 Art 2 Art 3# (Drawing, Painting, Sculpture & Pottery) *AP Studio Art (Drawing, 2-D Design) Photographic Arts Advanced Photographic Arts#

Multimedia and Website Creations Digital Imaging

#Weighting optional

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Business Computerized Keyboarding I and II Accounting 1A & 1B +Business, Criminal, and Family Law#

+Personal Finance Entrepreneurship Word Processing Desktop Publishing Microsoft Excel--Spreadsheets

+ meets consumer education requirement#Weighting optional

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Cooperative Education

WECEP 1-2 (students age 14-15) Coop 1-2 and 3-4 (students age 16 and up) STEP (placement by IEP)

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Family & Consumer Science Child Development Adv. Child Devel. Food and Meal Preparation +Independent Living Introduction to Clothing Housing and Home Furnishings Parenting Adult Living and Resource Management

+ meets consumer education requirement

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Foreign Language Introduction to Languages French#

German#

Mandarin Chinese Spanish#

#3rd, 4th, and 5th year courses are weighted

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Information Technology

Programming in C++ *Advanced Seminar

*Weighted course

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Interdisciplinary Studies

Executive Internship Program

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Music Music Theory Introduction to Music Technology Band (Symphonic Band#, Wind Ensemble#, Wind

Symphony#, Tiger Marching Band) Choir (UHS Singers, Concert Choir#, & Honors

Choir#) Orchestra (Symphonic Orchestra# & Chamber

Orchestra# )

#Students in grades 10-12 have a weighted option

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Dual Credit Program Juniors and Seniors age 16 and qualifying GPA Take college-level courses at Parkland or at UHS Beginning Fall 2009, Health Careers program will

be offered at UHS and taught by Parkland faculty. See counselor for more details

#Students in grades 10-12 have a weighted option

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School Sponsored ActivitiesDramatics Thespians YearbookMulticultural VCRs NewspaperMath Team Interact LiteraryDemocrat Republican ArtFFA Humanities Senate Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)National Honor Society Foreign Language Clubs

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Varsity Athletics

BaseballBasketballGolfSoccerFootballCross CountryCheerleading

SoftballSwimmingTennisTrackVolleyballWrestling

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Registration Info - 9th - 11th

Teachers will give recommendations for core course selections.

Registration is done in small group settings. Students have a copy of their choices for parent review. Current UHS students will register throughout February. Student choices can be adjusted even after registration. A printout of the student's course selections is mailed

home in late spring. Phone or email your child's UHS counselor with any

questions. (217) 384-3511

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Registration Info - 8th Graders Teachers will give recommendations for core course

selections. Current UMS 8th graders will register at UMS during the

regular school day on Feb. 11 and 12. Registration is done in group settings. Students have a copy of their choices for parent review. Student choices can be adjusted even after registration. A printout of the student's course selections is mailed

home in late spring. Students from private middle schools need to call the

Counseling Office for a registration appointment.

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To the Commons… Join representatives of our UHS faculty for a

curricular showcase in the Commons. Counselors are available to answer questions.

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