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ADLAI E.
STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL
COURSEBOOK 2023-24
Our Mission: Success for Every Student.

ADLAI E. STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL | HOME OF THE PATRIOTS
PORTRAIT OF A STEVENSON GRADUATE VISION STATEMENT

Our tradition of sustained excellence has been built upon a foundation
of the search for continuous improvement and lifelong learning.
This vision statement reflects what we hope to become as a school
community. It is our vision for the future.
Our vision statement rests upon five pillars: curriculum; equity, access
and inclusivity; professional learning community; culture for learning;
and community engagement. Each pillar is detailed below.
CURRICULUM
In order to ensure “Success for Every Student,” we will implement a
guaranteed, viable and rigorous curriculum that meets the evolving
needs of our students while prioritizing active engagement and reflective
problem-solving. Our curriculum will encourage students to scrutinize
evidence of their learning, challenge their thinking and forge new
understandings. We will help students gain confidence, discover
their talents and develop the skills they need to succeed in life.
EQUITY, ACCESS AND INCLUSIVITY

In order to ensure “Success for Every Student,” we will recognize every
student as a valued individual. Students will learn in a safe, inclusive space,
where they are taught to understand the value of their own experiences in
relation to other, diverse perspectives. We will be relentless in removing
barriers to full equity, access and inclusivity in our curricular and
co-curricular programming. We will establish high academic and
behavioral expectations, and we will provide students with the supports
required to help them meet or exceed those expectations.
PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY

In order to ensure “Success for Every Student,” we will sustain a culture
OUR STUDENTS WILL COMMIT TO THE FOLLOWING: focused on learning, collaboration and results. Our culture of continuous
improvement will be driven by collective inquiry, innovative instructional
practices and learning-centered assessment and grading practices. We will
COMMITMENT TO SELF
implement impactful intervention strategies that provide students with more
• Pursue a balanced high school experience. time and support when needed in order to ensure learning and achievement.
• Foster responsible, healthy and ethical As a model Professional Learning Community, we will participate in state,
decision-making skills. national and global initiatives focused on improving educational outcomes.
• Develop a sense of resilience and self-awareness. CULTURE FOR LEARNING
• Demonstrate self-empowered and life-ready skills. In order to ensure “Success for Every Student,” all decision-making
processes will be based on the best interests of our students and their
COMMITMENT TO OTHERS learning. We will promote social-emotional learning and a healthy life
balance for all students as we nurture continuous improvement and growth
• Celebrate, honor and respect diverse people in their curricular and co-curricular experiences. We will encourage students
and perspectives. to set attainable and aspirational goals, learn the value of hard work
• Develop a sense of empathy for those around them. and dedication and embrace the challenges and opportunities they
• Serve local, national and global communities. will experience in high school and beyond.
• Engage in civic duties and responsibilities. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
In order to ensure “Success for Every Student,” we will actively engage
and support the Stevenson High School community. We value and respect
COMMITMENT TO LEARNING
our community’s diverse perspectives, and will provide opportunities for
• Strive for continuous improvement. parents/guardians and others to inform and support the vision and values
• Foster a curious, creative and innovative mind. of our school. We will forge collaborative partnerships with those who share
• Sustain a growth mindset when facing new challenges. expertise, providing authentic and innovative student-learning experiences.
We are committed to utilizing our resources and facilities to develop and
• Develop problem-solving and reflective skills.
implement educational and recreational opportunities as we work to
• Collaborate and learn from and with others.
connect the community and school.
Dear Students and Parents/Guardians:
Stevenson High School has a proud tradition of offering an outstanding program

of academic courses, athletic programs and co-curricular activities. Our mission of
Success for Every Student leads us to seek offerings that will best prepare students for
life after high school. This coursebook provides a brief description of every course and
the sequencing of courses designed by each department. We offer a wide array of courses
in all subject areas demonstrating our commitment to helping all students establish a
broad foundation for future learning in college, in the workforce and beyond.
High school course selection can play a significant role in a student’s future options.
Designing a four-year, goal-oriented plan with a counselor is an important part of the
development of a coherent approach to course selection. We want every student to be
prepared for the future and that starts by making informed choices regarding the classes
to pursue in high school. Our counseling staff is available to help in any way possible.
For incoming freshmen, the course selection process begins with one of our Incoming
Freshman Parent/Guardian and Student Orientation Evenings (Wednesday, Jan. 11;
Thursday, Jan. 12; or Tuesday, Jan. 17, 2023). Together, with the information available
on our website (www.d125.org) and from our division directors, students can prepare
for one of our course selection evenings on Thursday, Jan. 19, Monday, Jan. 23 or
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023.
For current students, it is critical for both students and parents/guardians to be involved
in the course selection process and work closely with a counselor to make selections. Your
counselor is there to assist you along the way. Feel free to ask them questions. You can
also ask teachers or division directors about courses. Seeking out the information you
need will help you make better decisions about your classes for the next year.
In closing, the faculty and staff at Stevenson High School are here to support
the success of every student. Your involvement in that process is important. As you
progress through your four years at Stevenson High School, we hope that every
student is prepared for future success.
Sincerely,
One Stevenson Drive Troy Gobble

Lincolnshire, Illinois Principal
60069
847.415.4000
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Our mission: success for every student
TABLE OF CONTENTS DIVISIONS
“46th Credit” Graduation Requirement ................................... 5 APPLIED ARTS .......................................................................... 18
Jacqueline King, Department Manager
Academic Eligibility for Students in Co-Curriculars............... 12
Business Education ......................................................... 19
Academic Honors .................................................................... 10 Driver Education .............................................................. 23
Administration Contact Information .................................... 122 Family and Consumer Sciences ...................................... 25
Lake County High Schools Technology Campus ............ 27
Appendix–Legal Notice ......................................................... 113
Athletic Program ..................................................................... 12 COMMUNICATION ARTS........................................................... 28
Doug Lillydahl, Director
Audits ......................................................................................... 7
Career Cluster Framework ...................................................... 14 COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND
TECHNOLOGY DIVISION (CSET) .............................................. 36
Career Cluster Pathways ......................................................... 15 Jacqueline King, Department Manager
Co-Curricular Activities and Clubs.......................................... 13 Computer Science ........................................................... 37
Course Availability..................................................................... 3 Engineering ...................................................................... 40
Technology....................................................................... 44
Course List by Name.............................................................. 116
FINE ARTS ................................................................................ 50
Course List by Number .......................................................... 119
Jon Grice, Director
Course Load ............................................................................... 3 Dance Department .......................................................... 57
Course Retake Policy ................................................................. 7 Music Department ........................................................... 60
Course Selection ....................................................................... 3 Theatre Department ........................................................ 68
Visual Arts Department.................................................... 51
Digital Innovation Courses ...................................................... 48
Media Arts and Art History .......................................... 52
Driver Education Graduation Requirement ........................... 23
MATHEMATICS ......................................................................... 71
Early Graduation ....................................................................... 8
Darshan Jain, Director
External Credits ......................................................................... 7
MULTILINGUAL LEARNING....................................................... 78
Four-Year Course Plan Worksheet ........................................ 123 Justin Fisk, Director
Grade Point Average .................................................................. 8 Language Learning Department ..................................... 78
Grade Point Waiver .................................................................... 9 English Language Learning (ELL) Department ............... 88
Grading ...................................................................................... 8 PHYSICAL WELFARE ................................................................. 90

Eric Ramos, Director
Graduation Requirements ....................................................... 3
Physical Education Department ..................................... 91
Homework Requests ................................................................. 9 Health Education Department ........................................ 94
Honor Graduates ..................................................................... 11
SCIENCE ................................................................................... 95
Honor Roll ................................................................................ 10 Dr. Steve Wood, Director
Independent Study ................................................................... 6
SOCIAL STUDIES .................................................................... 100
Level Changes............................................................................ 6 Brad Smith, Director
National Honor Society ........................................................... 11 SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES ............................................ 110
NCAA Eligibility Requirements.................................................. 6 Traci Wallen, Director
P.E. Waiver Policy..................................................................... 11 STUDENT ACTIVITIES .............................................................. 13
SAT Graduation Requirement ................................................... 5 Dr. Ted Goergen, Director
Schedule Changes ..................................................................... 6 STUDENT LEARNING PROGRAMS ......................................... 108

School Day Schedule ................................................................ 3 Dr. Marla Israel, Director
Seal of Biliteracy Program ...................................................... 10 STUDENT SERVICES .............................................................. 122

Summer School ......................................................................... 7 Sarah Bowen, Director
Transcripts ................................................................................. 9
Transfer Students ...................................................................... 9
Waiver Policies......................................................................... 11
2 ADLAI E. STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL

COURSE SELECTION COURSE AVAILABILITY
All courses listed in this coursebook require a sufficient
Each year, students meet with counselors to choose courses
number of student requests to run in a given year. If there
for the following academic year. Students may receive
is not sufficient interest in a particular course, it will not
recommendations from classroom teachers for continuation
be provided during the upcoming school year. Sectioning
in required courses. Students also choose electives and other
decisions are made in early March. Counselors will contact
academic courses not required for graduation. Freshman
students who may need to select another course.
course placements are determined by criteria set by respective
divisions. Course verification sheets are sent home each spring
to ensure accuracy. The master schedule is created based
STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL
MINIMUM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
on student selection of courses. After creation of the master
schedule, further elective changes will be based on course English 8 semesters/credits
availability. Mathematics 6 semesters/credits
GRADUATION PLANNER Biology 2 semesters/credits

We encourage all students to reach well beyond the Physical Science 2 semesters/credits
minimum graduation requirements and to make the most
U.S. History 2 semesters/credits
of the educational opportunities that Stevenson provides.
Freshmen, along with their counselors, begin the discussion World History and
of their four-year course plan in their Freshman Advisory and Geography 2 semesters/credits
during Student-Counselor-Parent/Guardian-Engagement Government 1 semester/credit
(SCoPE) meetings. Students are encouraged to review their
Economics or
four-year plan with their parents/guardians each year, before
Personal Finance 1 semester/credit
course selection begins, so that long-term curriculum goals
can be planned and achieved as the students progress Health 1 semester/credit
through their high school years. All students have the Driver Education 1 semester/credit
opportunity to update their plans at any time by meeting
Required Electives 2 semesters/credits
with their counselor. A planning worksheet is located at the
back of this coursebook. Additional Credits
and P.E. 17 semesters/credits
SCHOOL DAY SCHEDULE
Total Credits 45 semesters/credits
The school day at Stevenson High School extends from
8:30 a.m. to 3:25 p.m. Students are expected to be in
attendance during these hours. There are eight, 47-minute
periods in each school day, including a mandatory lunch SUGGESTED COLLEGE
period. “Early bird” classes are also offered in Physical ADMISSION SEQUENCE
Education and certain AP Science classes. Alternate schedules English 8 semesters/credits
are followed periodically throughout the school year to allow
Mathematics 6-8 semesters/credits
for various activities and meetings.
Science 6-8 semesters/credits
COURSE LOAD Social Science 6-8 semesters/credits
Every student must be enrolled in the following each
semester: Foreign Language 4-8 semesters/credits
■ At least five credits of coursework

■ A sixth supervised period (either an additional class
or a full-period study hall)
■ A Physical Welfare, Dance and/or Driver’s Education
course (or meet the criteria to qualify for a waiver)
■ Lunch period
Students must meet the State of Illinois requirement of
300 minutes of supervision each day.
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CIVICS AND PATRIOTISM GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS PHYSICAL WELFARE GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
Students who pass their required government course satisfy AND WAIVERS
the one-semester state civics requirement. Students must Students must participate in Physical Education during each
also pass specific assessments on Patriotism and Principles semester they are enrolled in school unless:
of Representative Government in their required government ■ The student is enrolled in Dance
course to satisfy the state requirement for graduation.
■ The student is enrolled in Health Education
(for the first time)
DRIVER EDUCATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
The State of Illinois Driver Education requirement ■ The student is enrolled in Applied Health
may be satisfied by: completing Driver Education at ■ The student is enrolled in Driver Education
Stevenson, submitting a Certificate of Successful Completion (for the first time)
from a commercial school or submitting a copy of the
■ The junior or senior student receives an athletic
student’s Illinois driver’s license if issued prior to age 18.
waiver (see Athletic Waiver Policy)
Students must earn eight credits in their previous two
semesters in order to be eligible for Driver Education. ■ The student receives a Marching Band or
Color Guard waiver
ELECTIVE GRADUATION REQUIREMENT ■ The senior student receives an academic waiver
At least two elective semester credits must come from any
of the following divisions: Applied Arts, Fine Arts, Multilingual Refer to the section on waiver policies for more specific
Learning and/or Computer Science, Engineering and information.
Technology. Note: Students may elect to stay in Physical Education and forfeit
any waivers.
ECONOMICS OR PERSONAL FINANCE
GRADUATION REQUIREMENT SCIENCE GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
Students must complete a semester of economics or Students must complete two semesters of a biological science
personal finance. This requirement can be fulfilled by one and two semesters of a physical science in order to graduate.
of the following courses: Economics, AP Macroeconomics,
AP Microeconomics or Personal Finance. SOCIAL STUDIES GRADUATION REQUIREMENT
Social studies graduation requirements are course
ENGLISH GRADUATION REQUIREMENT specific and include two semesters/credits of U.S. History
Eight semesters/credits are required for graduation. For these (or AP U.S. History); two semesters/credits of World History
classes, two writing intensive courses are required. These and Geography; one semester/credit of Government
courses will be detailed in the course descriptions. (or AP United States Government and Politics), including
passing specific assessments on Patriotism and Principles
HEALTH GRADUATION REQUIREMENT of Representative Government in their required government
One semester/credit of Health Education is required course to satisfy the state requirement for graduation.
for graduation, including participation in a unit on
Adult CPR.
MATHEMATICS GRADUATION REQUIREMENT

At least six semesters/credits are required for graduation,
including algebra and at least one course with geometry
content.

SAT GRADUATION REQUIREMENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS TO
The SAT is the state’s high school accountability exam in PUBLIC UNIVERSITIES IN ILLINOIS
Illinois. All students in public high schools are required to It is important to emphasize that the graduation requirements
participate in the College Board’s SAT Suite of Assessments. listed previously represent the minimum program of studies
Stevenson High School adheres to the requirements of the for Stevenson students. Entrance requirements to particular
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and will administer the colleges and universities may be considerably more stringent.
College Board’s PSAT 8/9 to all freshman students, PSAT 10 to The following high school program is either required or
all sophomore students and the SAT to all junior students. It is strongly encouraged for admission to all public universities
important to note that the school-day SAT given to juniors in in Illinois:
the spring is a graduation requirement in the State of Illinois.
No other SAT administration fulfills this requirement. SAT COURSE REQUIREMENTS
scores are not included on a student’s transcript. English 8 semesters/credits
For information on the Suite of Assessments and more detail Emphasis on written and oral
communication and literature
on the timeline of these exams, please visit Stevenson’s
website at: www.d125.org. Mathematics 6 semesters/credits
Including algebra, advanced algebra,
THE “46TH CREDIT” GRADUATION REQUIREMENT geometry and/or trigonometry
Although it is not one of the 45 credits required for graduation Science 6 semesters/credits
from Stevenson High School, the “46th Credit” is as important Emphasis on laboratory sciences with
a foundation in biology, chemistry
as the rest. The “46th Credit” fulfills a District 125 commitment
and physics
to provide students with a coordinated education and
awareness program with critical information about alcohol Social Studies 6 semesters/credits
Emphasis on history and government
and other drug use, as well as resources for support.
Electives 4 semesters/credits
During their years at Stevenson High School, students are
Four semesters in Multilingual Learning,
provided with information about substance abuse and Applied Arts or Fine Arts
are introduced to a variety of substance abuse prevention
activities through Stevenson High School’s Student Assistance
Program. During this Drug Education unit in the Health For details on specific course requirements visit the College
Education classes, all students are issued a “46th Credit” Career Center or individual college websites.
manual, which contains current information on the dangers
associated with tobacco, alcohol and other drug use,
addiction, recovery, available student prevention programs,
school tobacco/drug/alcohol policies, state laws and local
ordinances, as well as resources for assistance within the
school and community. Students are held accountable for
this information and must pass an exam during their Health
Education class in order to satisfy this requirement. This
exam, devised by the school’s Substance Abuse Prevention
Coordinator, is based directly on the information contained
in the “46th Credit” manual. The Substance Abuse Prevention
Coordinator personally works with all students who have
not taken or passed the “46th Credit” exam in the Health
Education classes to ensure that this requirement is met.
Seniors must have passed the “46th Credit” exam in order
to participate in the graduation ceremony.
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NCAA ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS LEVEL CHANGES
FOR DIVISION I AND II ATHLETES On occasion, students may need to change the level of
Students who are interested in competing in athletics at the the class in which they are enrolled. In order to do so,
Division I or Division II collegiate level must meet the academic students must:
eligibility requirements of the National Collegiate Athletic ■ Initiate a level change discussion with their teacher
Association (NCAA). For more information on the Division I and
■ Demonstrate that they have completed all homework
Division II eligibility requirements, please visit: www.ncaa.org/
and sought additional help from the teacher or
student-athletes/future/academic-standards-initial-eligibility.
learning center staff
For the most up-to-date list of Stevenson High School’s
■ Demonstrate that they have discussed the level change
approved core courses:
request with their counselor
■ Go to: https://web3.ncaa.org/hsportal/exec/
■ Request that their teacher complete the “Level
homeAction
Change” form
■ Type Stevenson’s code 143550 in the “NCAA High
■ After the teacher contacts the parents/guardians, the
School Code” box, then select “Search”
request will be forwarded to the counselor and content
■ Select a core area or choose: “Show All Approved area director for approval.
Courses”
Students must remain in class until the level change is
■ To view a PDF of initial coursework, visit: approved by the director and made by the counselor.
http://fs.ncaa.org/Docs/eligibility_center/Student_
Downward level changes will be permitted up through the
Resources/IE_Brochure.pdf
end of the first eight weeks of the semester. The letter grade
Please contact your counselor with any questions or concerns at the time of withdrawal from the class is the grade that
regarding NCAA eligibility. accompanies the student to their new class. As the semester
progresses, the teacher will review the student’s grade to
SCHEDULE CHANGES ensure that it accurately reflects mastery of the new
course’s learning targets.
Each year, a new master schedule is created to accommodate
students’ course selections. Students may modify their course
requests at designated times during the spring and summer SPECIAL SCHEDULING PROVISIONS
months depending on course availability. Students receive a
copy of their final schedule at orientation. INDEPENDENT STUDY
The Independent Study option allows juniors and seniors,
ONCE THE SEMESTER HAS BEGUN, SCHEDULE with a special interest in a subject, to pursue that area of
CHANGE REQUESTS MUST ADHERE TO THE interest in more detail or greater depth than the existing
FOLLOWING GUIDELINES: curriculum provides. Students who wish to undertake an
ADDING A COURSE independent study project must:
Students may add a course in place of a free hour, study hall ■ Develop a proposal which includes clearly-stated goals,
or another class during the first three days of a semester if the learning activities designed to achieve these goals
space is available in the course. Students must consult with and a schedule detailing the timeline of the project
the teacher regarding make-up requirements for any missed ■ Complete the “Independent Study” form
content. located online
DROPPING A COURSE ■ Obtain parent/guardian, teacher, director and

Students may withdraw from a one-semester course up counselor approval of the project
through the end of the first eight weeks of each semester. ■ Solicit the help of a teacher advisor to supervise
Please note that in a full-year course, students will only the study
have the first five days of the second semester to drop.
■ Be scheduled into a full-period course with the
Students who drop a class after this time may receive a grade
teacher advisor
of “WF” and have a failing grade included in their grade point
average. Students must maintain a minimum of five courses ■ Attend that course every day
for credit. ■ Pursue the project with a minimum of direction
■ Complete the project and report its results as agreed
upon in the project proposal

Independent study will count towards the 300-minute EXTERNAL CREDITS
supervision requirement and P.E. waivers. Successful
Stevenson students may apply for up to four credits of external
completion of an independent study project will result in
study toward the completion of elective credits required for
a grade of “P” (Pass). Projects that are not completed will
graduation. Only elective courses may be taken for external
not receive a grade.
credit. A maximum of two external credits can be earned for
Credits will be determined by the director and teacher. a Multilingual Learning course. Courses offered at Stevenson
will not be approved for external credit. External credits are
COURSE RETAKE POLICY not calculated in the grade point average (GPA). No external
Students may retake any course, however, the original grade credits will be given for work done prior to the student
will remain on the transcript. The GPA will be determined by entering high school in the fall term.
using the points from the higher of the two grades. Duplicate
All external credits must come from accredited programs
credit will not be issued. Students must complete a “Course
approved by the Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning
Retake” form available online before beginning the course.
(e.g. summer school at another high school or a college/
Courses taken at a lower level are not considered course
university course.)
retakes. Students may retake a course at a higher level if it
is an equivalent course in terms of content. Course retake Students must apply for external credit. No credit will be given
does count towards the 300-minute supervision requirement. without an application. To apply for external credit, a student
Students wishing to retake a course in the summer at a must meet with their counselor prior to taking the course to:
different high school need to consult their counselor prior ■ Complete an “External Credit” form; and
to registering to begin the approval process.
■ Provide a complete course description including
If a grade of “A-” or higher was earned the first time, then information about the accredited institution, the
a course may not be retaken. program or course content and the number of
contact hours
AUDITS
Audits do not count toward academic or athletic waivers, Upon completion of the course, the student will produce an
but they do count toward the 300-minute supervision official transcript mailed directly from the program to the
requirement. Students who wish to audit a class may do registrar’s office at Stevenson High School. The approval
so provided: process should be completed before the course is taken or
Stevenson credit may not be given.
■ They obtain an “Audit Request” form from their
counselor
SUMMER SCHOOL
■ There is availability in the classroom Stevenson’s summer academic program offers opportunities
■ They request the audit within the first ten days for enrichment and remediation. Certain courses taken from
of the semester this program become part of the student’s transcript. Summer
courses may be taken during the student’s attendance in high
■ Receive approval of the division director
school. Students must complete an “External Credit” form
■ They attend the class each day, complete all and request course approval prior to enrolling in any summer
assignments, take exams and finals and participate school class outside of Stevenson. Students attending summer
in all class activities school in another accredited high school district must request
Students will be assigned the grade of “AU” (Audit); they that the school forward their grades to the Stevenson registrar.
receive no credit towards graduation nor points for inclusion Summer school credit obtained at a high school other than
in their grade point average. Stevenson is considered external credit and is not included in
the calculation of the student’s grade point average.
If a student fails to fulfill a requirement in a course taken on an
audit basis, the student will be withdrawn from the course. No
record of enrollment will appear on the student’s transcript.
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EARLY GRADUATION GRADE POINT AVERAGE
Students wishing to graduate early should meet with their Both a weighted and an unweighted grade point average are
counselor to determine eligibility. Once it is determined calculated for each student at the conclusion of each semester
that the student can meet graduation requirements earlier and again after summer school.
than the scheduled semester of graduation, the student, ■ Weighted grade point average is calculated using the
with parent/guardian approval, must complete an “Intent weights assigned to the grades in the chart below.
to Graduate Early” form available online.
■ Unweighted grade point average is calculated by
assigning college prep grade points to all grades that
GRADING
are calculated into the grade point average, regardless
Our grading model measures the student’s mastery of the of their level.
essential standards and targets for a class, or how well the
A B C D F
student understands the material in class. The final grade
is a determination of the student’s body of work with COLLEGE PREP 4.0 3.0 2.0 1.0 0
consideration of their growth. ACCELERATED 4.5 3.5 2.5 1.5 0
Because our grading model uses proficiency scales to collect AP/HONORS 5.0 4.0 3.0 2.0 0
accurate evidence of student performance and academic
growth, students can reflect on and grow their knowledge and COLLEGE PREP COURSES
skills throughout the semester. At the end of the semester, College prep courses provide students with the traditional
the teacher reviews the evidence presented by each student college preparatory program. These courses are designed
in each target and determines a letter grade. Student grades to prepare the student for entrance into college and for
are based on evidence of student learning of the course academic success in the college classroom. Students have
curriculum standards. an opportunity to pursue four years of English, Mathematics,
Science, Social Studies and Multilingual Learning.
The purpose of grades is to provide the teacher, student and
parents/guardians as accurate a picture as possible of the
HONORS/ACCELERATED COURSES
student’s learning and to encourage a dialogue about how
These courses enable students to prepare for and pursue
the student can develop proficiency of the material in the
college-level studies while still in high school. Students who
class. In particular, because learning is a process that takes
complete honors/accelerated level courses may have the
place over time, each assessment provides feedback for the
opportunity to earn college credit or placement through
student about what to focus on next. At the point the student
AP exams.
is reassessed on a course standard and shows a higher level of
proficiency, this will be reflected in the teacher grade book.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COURSES
Please visit https://www.d125.org/academics/grading for Students have the opportunity to complete advanced
more details about how the final letter grade is calculated placement courses in most subject areas. The content of these
and communicated. college-level courses is determined by the College Board.
Students who score well on these exams may be awarded
COURSE DESCRIPTION college credit in most of the nation’s colleges and universities.
Within the first five days of the semester, all teachers will In assessing a student’s application, many colleges also look
provide students with a course description. This description favorably upon courses designated as AP since these courses
will explain the general goals of the course, the specific represent more rigorous content than the standard high
knowledge and skills acquired as a result of the course, the school curriculum. Students are encouraged to investigate the
activities that will be included and the procedures for grading. AP policy of the college of their choice. In preparation for some
AP courses at Stevenson High School, students may need to
complete summer work. Summer assignments are available
in the late spring via the school’s website.

EXCLUSIONS HOMEWORK REQUESTS
The following courses are not included in the calculation
Students are responsible for requesting and making up
of a student’s grade point average:
classwork if they are absent from class.
■ Driver Education
When students are absent from class, please follow
■ Courses completed by home-schooled students these suggestions:
■ Correspondence courses ■ Review assignment sheet, if available
■ Audit, independent study and GPA-waived courses ■ Review the class Canvas page
■ External credit courses ■ Email the teacher
■ Any course in which the regular outcomes have been ■ Utilize the Interactive Report Card (IRC)
significantly modified for an individual student
■ Contact each teacher on their homework policy
GRADE POINT WAIVER If a student is out longer than five consecutive days, please
Students have the option of applying to exclude certain contact their counselor to develop a plan.
courses from the calculation of their grade point average
(GPA). These courses are those which are not considered part INCOMPLETE GRADE
of the academic core and which do not fulfill a Stevenson
Students who receive a grade of “Incomplete” must complete
graduation requirement. Included in this waiver option are:
the necessary make-up work in a timely fashion according
■ All college preparatory-level Applied Arts courses to each teacher’s guidelines before a letter grade will be
■ All college preparatory-level Fine Arts courses assigned. Incomplete grades do not count towards credits
needed for athletic and co-curricular eligibility.
■ All college preparatory-level Computer Science,
Engineering and Technology (CSET) courses
TRANSCRIPTS
■ Journalistic Writing and Advanced Journalistic
Writing courses Students may request transcripts by logging onto
www.parchment.com. Some transcripts might require a fee
■ Physical Education Leadership, Pool Leadership and
to be submitted online prior to the request being processed.
Applied Health courses
College admission test scores are not included on the
■ All college-prep level summer school courses which
transcripts. Students must request these test scores to be sent
are not part of the regular school year course offerings
directly to colleges and universities. This may be done through
(See Summer School Coursebook for specific courses
the various testing agencies’ websites.
and deadlines for submission.)
For information regarding ACT test scores, visit:
To be eligible for a waiver, the student must be enrolled in
www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/
four or more courses per semester which are included in the
your-scores.html
GPA. The “Request for GPA Waiver” form is available online.
All waivers must be requested; no courses will have an For SAT exam scores, visit:
automatic waiver. Please see the Summer School Coursebook https://studentscores.collegeboard.org/home
for specific information regarding courses and deadlines For AP exam scores, visit:
offered during the summer. https://apscore.collegeboard.org/scores
TRANSFER STUDENTS
The records of transfer students will be evaluated individually
with each course grade being assigned the weight of its closest
counterpart in the Stevenson curriculum. The division director
will make the final determination in the evaluation of the
records of the transfer student.
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ACADEMIC HONORS Proficiency in a language other than English is demonstrated
by meeting one of the following criteria:
HONOR ROLL
■ Earn a 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement language
At the end of each semester Stevenson announces its Honor
exam. OR
Rolls. All letter grades are considered for Honor Roll. This
includes courses that are not calculated into the grade point ■ Earn a minimum score of I-5 on all four components of
average. The standards for this achievement are calculated ACTFL’s Assessment of Performance toward Proficiency
based on weighted or unweighted grade points and are as in Languages (AAPPL) exam. The following languages
follows: can be assessed via the AAPPL exam: Arabic, Chinese
(Mandarin), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean,
Gold Honor Roll
Portuguese, Spanish, Thai and ESL. The AAPPL Alira
■ Grade point average of 4.0 or higher with no grade
exam is used to assess Latin. OR
lower than a “B”
■ Earn a minimum score of Intermediate High on all four
■ All “A’s” regardless of grade point average
components of Avant’s Standards-based Measurement
Green Honor Roll of Proficiency (STAMP) 4S exam. The following
■ Grade point average of 3.0 with no more than languages can be assessed with the STAMP 4S exam:
one grade of “C” Hebrew, Hindi, Polish and Russian.
■ All “A’s” and “B’s” regardless of grade point average ■ For languages for which an AAPPL or STAMP is not
currently available, the ALTA exam may be offered.
Any incomplete grade, even in a non-GPA class, will keep a
student off the Honor Roll. Students that do not meet the minimum scores required
to attain the Seal of Biliteracy may still qualify for the
SEAL OF BILITERACY PROGRAM Commendation toward Biliteracy. Students must still
Stevenson High School students have the opportunity to be demonstrate proficiency in English by meeting the
recognized by the State of Illinois for earning proficiency in aforementioned criteria (see previous). Progress toward
English and at least one additional language. The Illinois State proficiency in a language other than English is
Board of Education (ISBE) Seal of Biliteracy program will place demonstrated by meeting one of the following criteria:
an official seal on diplomas and confer official recognition on
■ Earn a 3 on the Advanced Placement language exam
transcripts of those students who qualify.
taken as a junior. OR
Two honors are available: the Seal of Biliteracy and the
■ Earn a minimum score of I-1, I-2, I-3 or I-4 across the
Commendation toward Biliteracy. The Seal of Biliteracy is
four domains of ACTFL’s Assessment of Performance
awarded to those whose proficiency level is equivalent to the
toward Proficiency in Languages (AAPPL) exam. The
Intermediate High scale set by the American Council on the
following languages can be assessed with the AAPPL
Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). The Commendation of
exam: Arabic, Chinese (Mandarin), French, German,
Biliteracy is awarded to students whose proficiency level is rated
Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian,
at Intermediate Low or Intermediate Mid in a second language.
Spanish, Thai and ESL. OR
To qualify for the Seal of Biliteracy, students must demonstrate
■ Earn a minimum score of Intermediate Low or
proficiency in English via the SAT, ACT or ACCESS for ELLs
Intermediate Mid on all four components of Avant’s
exam and demonstrate proficiency in another language(s).
Standards-based Measurement of Proficiency (STAMP)
English proficiency is demonstrated by meeting one of the 4S exam. The following languages can be assessed with
following criteria during a student’s high school career: the STAMP 4S exam: Hebrew and Polish.
■ Earn a minimum score of 18 in the Reading/Writing
portion of the ACT or a composite of 21. OR
■ Earn a minimum score of 480 on the Evidence-Based
Reading and Writing portion of the SAT. OR
■ Earn a minimum overall composite score of 4.8 on the
ACCESS for ELLs exam.

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY WAIVER POLICIES
The four pillars of National Honor Society are: leadership,
ATHLETIC WAIVER POLICY: ELIGIBILITY
character, service and scholarship. Sophomores and juniors
The athletic waiver from Physical Education is an option only
with a cumulative 3.90 weighted grade point average are
for juniors and seniors. A student who has earned a Junior
reviewed for membership in National Honor Society by a
Varsity or Varsity letter may be eligible to pre-register for an
faculty council selected by the principal. The faculty council
athletic waiver. Student athletes must register for athletics to
reviews leadership, service and character for the selection
receive a waiver and meet with their counselor.
process as per the National Association of Secondary School
Principals’ Constitution. Criteria for a non-credit waiver: A junior or senior
athlete in one sport and six credit-bearing classes.
Members are expected to attend all general meetings
throughout the year. All members are expected to maintain Criteria for a credit waiver: A junior or senior athlete in
their grade point average, complete 10 community service two sports and five credit-bearing classes.
hours per semester and participate in a National Honor Note: If a student athlete reduces the number of academic classes, fails
Society service project. For more information regarding to participate in a sport or for any reason fails to continue participating
National Honor society, please visit the Stevenson High in a sport, they will be immediately placed in Physical Education by their
school counselor.
School website: www.d125.org.
ACADEMIC WAIVER POLICY: ELIGIBILITY

HONOR GRADUATES
A senior may receive an academic waiver from Physical
Students who have earned at least 42 credits at the end of
Education if the student is enrolled in six credit-bearing
seven semesters and who have a weighted cumulative grade
classes. The student must demonstrate that each of these
point average listed below are eligible to be declared Honor
classes are necessary to satisfy Stevenson graduation
Graduates:
requirements and/or admission requirements of a
4.0 and above Highest Honors post-secondary program.
3.75-3.99 High Honors A senior who receives an academic waiver from Physical
3.50-3.74 Honors Education will not receive credit for this course.
MARCHING BAND AND COLOR GUARD

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (P.E.) WAIVER POLICY
Any student, grade 9-10-11-12, who is enrolled in Honor
Band, Symphonic Band, Advanced Symphonic Band,
Freshman Band, Concert Band or Color Guard and is
a member of the Marching Band may waive their P.E.
requirement for the first semester. This waiver may be
applied each fall semester throughout a student’s years
of participation in Marching Band.
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ATHLETIC PROGRAM
Stevenson High School is a member of the Illinois
High School Association (IHSA) and competes within
the North Suburban Conference (NSC).
BOYS FALL BOYS WINTER BOYS SPRING

Allied Bowling Allied Basketball Allied Soccer
Cheerleading Allied Spirit Revolution Baseball
Cross Country Basketball Gymnastics
Football Bowling Lacrosse
Golf Cheerleading Student Athletic Training
Competitive Dance Competitive Dance Tennis
Soccer Fencing Track and Field
Student Athletic Training Ice Hockey Volleyball
Student Athletic Training Water Polo
Swimming and Diving
Wrestling
GIRLS FALL GIRLS WINTER GIRLS SPRING

Allied Bowling Allied Basketball Allied Soccer
Cheerleading Allied Spirit Revolution Badminton
Cross Country Basketball Lacrosse
Field Hockey Bowling Soccer
Golf Cheerleading Softball
Competitive Dance Competitive Dance Student Athletic Training
Student Athletic Training Fencing Track and Field
Swimming and Diving Gymnastics Water Polo
Tennis Ice Hockey
Volleyball Student Athletic Training
Wrestling
ACADEMIC ELIGIBILITY
The primary purpose of Stevenson High School is to promote academic achievement. Therefore,
students engaged in those areas of the extracurricular/co-curricular program, which make significant
demands on their time must perform satisfactorily in the classroom in order to continue their
participation in those extracurricular/co-curricular activities. In order to be eligible to participate in an
extracurricular/co-curricular activity, students must meet the weekly scholastic standing requirements
of the Illinois High School Association. Students must be passing 25 credit hours each week. Students
must also pass five classes in the previous semester to be eligible for the upcoming season. See the
Student Guidebook for the Extracurricular/Co-Curricular Code of Conduct that details the specific rules,
expectations and consequences.
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CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS SCAN QR CODE TO READ MORE
ABOUT CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
AND CLUBS ONLINE: www.d125.org/
DR. TED GOERGEN, DIRECTOR | TGOERGEN@D125.ORG | 847-415-4461 student-life/activities
Stevenson offers a rich array of co-curricular activities, and every student is encouraged
to select one or more of these programs in which to participate. For the most current list
of our activities, please visit: www.d125.org/student-life/activities.
2-D + 3-D Art Studio Family, Career and Community International Thespian Society (ITS) Science REACH Club
Leaders of America (FCCLA)
Aerospace + Aviation Club Japan Club Script Studio (TBA)
Filipino American Student
Ambassador Yearbook Association (FASA) Jazz Ensemble Sexuality and Gender Alliance
(SAGA)
Animal Welfare Club (AWC) Film Club Key Club International
SHS Amplified
Anime Club FIRE (Fostering Inter-Cultural Kiva
Respect and Empowerment Club) SHS-TV
Archery Club Korean Club
Food Revolution Skatriettes
Architecture + Engineering Club Latin Club
Free The Children (FTC) Spanish Club
Art Club Latino Hispanic Student Association
French Club | French Honor Society Spanish Honor Society
Art From The Heart (AFH) Law Club | Mock Trial
(FHS) Sports Analytics Club
Asian American Student Association Lean In Feminism Club
Freshman Mentor Program (FMP) StageCrafters Technical Theatre Club
Badminton Club (Boys) Low Frequency
Friends International Start-Ups in Business + Technology
Baroque Ensemble + Viol Consort Marching Band
Future Business Leaders of America Statesman Newspaper
Bass Fishing (FBLA) Mascot | Pep Club
Stevenson Ambassadors
Best Buddies Future Doctors of America Math Team
Stevenson Network News (SNN)
Best Buddies Transition Future Educators of America (FEA) Mélange Dance Company
Stevenson Peer Theater (SPT)
Biology Olympiad Future Health Professionals (HOSA) Mind Your Mind (Snowflake)
Black Student Union Future Nurses of America (FNA) Model United Nations Team Stevenson Sports Broadcasting
Breakfast with Books Garden | Horticulture Club Muslim Student Association (MSA)* Stevenson Strength + Conditioning
Business Professionals of America Geography Club (Geo Club) Nothing But Treble (SSC) (Co-Ed)
(BPA) Stevenson Styler Fashion Club
German Club | German Honor Odyssey Student Volunteer Club
Calligraphy Club Society Strings Board
Open Gym
Catalyst Girls in STEAM Student Council (StuCo)
Operation Snowball (OS)
Chemistry Club Green Team Students Helping Soldiers (S*H*S)
Patriot Wellness Center
Chess Club Guitar Club Table Tennis | Advanced Table Tennis
Peer Helpers
Chinese Club | Chinese Honor Hebrew National Honor Society TEAMS/ACES
Society Peer Tutors
(HNHS)
Philosophy Club The WIT + The Half-Wit
Choreography Club History Bowl/Bee
Photography Studio Theatre Productions
Class Board History Fair Club
Physics Club Tri-M Music Honor Society
Club Israel (Hebrew Club) IM Basketball League (Boys, Girls)
Polish Club VEX Robotics Club
Color Guard + Winter Guard IM Cricket Club (Co-Ed)
Political Action Club (PAC) Video Game Club (VGC)
Computer Science Club IM Fencing Club (Co-Ed)
Polyphonics Write Club | Spoken Word
Cultural Cuisine Club IM Flag Football League (Boys, Girls)
Poster Design Club Zumba Club
Debate IM Golf Club (Co-Ed)
Diversity Council | World’s Fair Print Media Club
IM Polar Bear Running Club (Co-Ed)
(Divco) Project Pen Pal
IM Ski + Snowboard Club (Co-Ed)
DJ Club Psychology Club
IM Squash Club (Co-Ed) *Not a Stevenson-sponsored club
Eastern European Club Repertory Dance Company
IM Volleyball League (Co-Ed)
Economics Club Rotary Youth Club (RYC) (Interact)
Improv Comedy Team
Entrepreneurship Club “Failed Presidential Candidates” Scholastic Bowl-Varsity and JV
eSports (Quiz Bowl, SchoBowl)
In the Loop (Knitting Club)
Everlasting Promise in Christ Science Bowl
Indian Student Association (ISA)
(E.P.I.C.)* Science Olympiad Team
Interactive Gamers Club (IGC)
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CAREER CLUSTER FRAMEWORK
While it is important for students to develop a four-year plan that meets both high school graduation requirements
and university admission requirements, students may also use their high school coursework as an opportunity to
explore potential career options. Stevenson High School offers a robust selection of educational experiences within
our curricular and co-curricular programs across a wide array of career pathways. The Career Clusters and related
Career Pathways serve as an organizational tool to help students plan their learning at Stevenson to prepare for
post-secondary opportunities.
Students can find additional information about the Career Clusters and related Career Pathways
on the following website: https://www.illinoisworknet.com/ilpathways/Pages/default.aspx
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CAREER CLUSTER PATHWAYS ARTS, A/V TECHNOLOGY AND COMMUNICATIONS
Designing, producing, exhibiting, performing, writing
THE PATHWAYS FOR EACH CAREER CLUSTER AND RELATED and publishing multimedia content including visual and
STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAMS ARE LISTED BELOW. performing arts and design, journalism and entertainment
services.
Pathways:
AGRICULTURE, FOOD AND NATURAL RESOURCES ■ A/V Technology and Film
The product, processing, marking, distribution, ■ Printing Technology
financing and development of agricultural commodities ■ Visual Arts
and resources including food, fiber, wood products, natural ■ Performing Arts
resources, horticulture and other plant and animal products/ ■ Journalism and Broadcasting
resources. ■ Telecommunications
Pathways: Stevenson High School Course Offerings:
■ Food Products and Processing Systems ■ Computer Science, Engineering and Technology
■ Plant Systems ■ Fine Arts—Art
■ Animal Systems ■ Fine Arts—Dance
■ Power, Structural and Technical Systems ■ Fine Arts—Music
■ Natural Resources Systems ■ Fine Arts—Theatre
■ Environmental Service Systems ■ Communication Arts
■ Agribusiness Systems
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
Stevenson High School Course Offerings:
■ Applied Arts—Family and Consumer Sciences Careers in planning, organizing, directing and
■ Lake County Technology Campus evaluating business functions essential to efficient and
productive business operations.
ARCHITECTURE AND CONSTRUCTION Pathways:
Careers in design, planning, managing, building and ■ General Management
maintaining the build environment. ■ Business Information Management
■ Human Resources Management
Pathways:
■ Operations Management
■ Design/Pre-Construction
■ Administrative Support
■ Construction
■ Maintenance/Operations Stevenson High School Course Offerings:
■ Applied Arts—Business Education
■ Social Studies
■ Computer Science, Engineering and Technology
■ Lake County Technology Campus
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Planning, managing and providing education and training
services and related learning support services.
Pathways:
■ Administration and Administrative Support
■ Professional Support Services
■ Teaching/Training
■ Applied Arts–Family and Consumer Sciences
CAREER CLUSTERS 15
FINANCE HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
Planning, services for financial and investment planning, Hospitality and Tourism encompasses the management,
banking, insurance and business financial management. marketing and operations of restaurants and other food
Pathways: services, lodging, attractions, recreation events and
■ Securities and Investments travel-related services.
■ Business Finance Pathways:
■ Accounting ■ Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services
■ Insurance ■ Lodging
■ Banking Services ■ Travel and Tourism
■ Recreation, Amusements and Attractions
■ Applied Arts—Business Education Stevenson High School Course Offerings:
■ Social Studies ■ Applied Arts—Business Education
■ Applied Arts—Family and Consumer Sciences
GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION ■ Lake County Technology Campus
Planning and performing government functions at the
HUMAN SERVICES
local, state and federal levels, including governance, national
security, foreign service, planning, revenue and taxation and Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways
regulations. that relate to families and human needs such as counseling
Pathways: and mental health services, family and community services,
■ Governance personal care and consumer services
■ National Security Pathways:
■ Foreign Service ■ Early Childhood Development and Services
■ Planning ■ Counseling and Mental Health Services
■ Revenue and Taxation ■ Family and Community Services
■ Regulation ■ Personal Care Services
■ Public Management and Administration ■ Consumer Services
Stevenson High School Course Offering: Stevenson High School Course Offerings:
■ Social Studies ■ Applied Arts—Family and Consumer Sciences
HEALTH SCIENCE ■ Lake County Technology Campus
Planning, managing and providing therapeutic services, ■ Social Studies
diagnostic services, health information, support services and
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (IT)
biotechnology research and development.
Pathways: Building linkages in IT occupations for entry level, technical
■ Therapeutic Services and professional careers related to the design, development,
■ Diagnostic Services support and management of hardware, software, multimedia
■ Health Information and systems integration services.
■ Support Services Pathways:
■ Biotechnology Research and Development ■ Network Systems
■ Information Support and Services
■ Web and Digital Communications
■ Physical Welfare
■ Programming and Software Development
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LAW, PUBLIC SAFETY, CORRECTIONS AND SECURITY SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING AND
MATHEMATICS (STEM)
Planning, managing and providing legal, public safety,
protective services and homeland security, including Planning, managing and providing scientific research and
professional and technical support services. professional and technical services (e.g., physical science,
social science, engineering) including laboratory and testing
Pathways:
services and research and development services.
■ Correction Services
■ Emergency and Fire Management Services Pathways:
■ Security and Protective Services ■ Engineering and Technology
■ Law Enforcement Services ■ Science and Mathematics
■ Legal Services Stevenson High School Course Offerings:
Stevenson High School Course Offerings: ■ Computer Science, Engineering and Technology
■ Lake County Technology Campus ■ Science
■ Social Studies
TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION AND LOGISTICS
MANUFACTURING Planning, management and movement of people, materials
Planning, managing and performing the processing of and goods by road, pipeline, air, rail and water and related
materials into intermediate or final products, and related professional and technical support services such as
professional and technical support activities such as transportation infrastructure planning and management,
production planning and control, maintenance and logistics services, mobile equipment and facility maintenance.
manufacturing/process engineering. Pathways:
Pathways: ■ Transportation Operations
■ Production ■ Logistics Planning and Management Services
■ Manufacturing Production Process Development ■ Warehousing and Distribution Center Operations
■ Maintenance, Installation and Repair ■ Facility and Mobile Equipment Maintenance
■ Quality Assurance ■ Transportation Systems/Infrastructure Planning,
■ Logistics and Inventory Control Management and Regulation
■ Health, Safety and Environmental Assurance ■ Health, Safety and Environmental Management
■ Sales and Services
■ Lake County Technology Campus Stevenson High School Courses Offering:
■ Applied Arts—Business Education ■ Applied Arts—Business Education
MARKETING
Planning, managing and performing marketing activities to
reach organizational objectives.
Pathways:
■ Marketing Management
■ Professional Sales
■ Merchandising
■ Marketing Communications
■ Marketing Research
■ Applied Arts—Family and Consumer Sciences
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SCAN QR CODE TO READ MORE ABOUT APPLIED ARTS ONLINE:
APPLIED ARTS DIVISION

www.d125.org/academics/applied-arts
JACQUELINE KING, DEPARTMENT MANAGER | JKING@D125.ORG | 847-415-4151

Business Education Driver Education
Family and Consumer Sciences Technology Campus
The Applied Arts Division offers a program of electives that develop individual interests while facilitating
authentic learning experiences by linking the curricula to the real world. Each course teaches students to apply
content knowledge in a project-based environment. The Family and Consumer Sciences, Technology Campus,
Business and Driver Education teams provide learning opportunities that foster academic achievement, career
exploration, creativity and problem-solving skills for all students. The unique characteristics of each of these
academic teams provide students with a wide variety of course selections that integrate the diverse curricula
of Stevenson into activities they can use in their daily lives and future careers.
Applied Arts Courses Required for Graduation:
■ Business Education: Personal Finance meets a graduation requirement.
■ The classroom phase of Driver Education is a graduation requirement.
Elective courses in this division may be eligible for the GPA waiver option.
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BUSINESS EDUCATION COURSE OFFERINGS
WWW.D125.ORG/ACADEMICS/COURSEBOOK
GENERAL BUSINESS Courses
Introduction to Business Applications

Business and Technology 1
One-Semester Course One-Semester Course
BUS171 or BUS172 BUS131 or BUS132
Business Applications
and Technology 2
One-Semester Course
BUS142
FINANCE PATHWAY
Investment Personal Finance

Accounting 1
Management (Online Option)
Semester 1 Course Only
BUS251
BUS361 or BUS362 BUS301 or BUS302
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PATHWAY
Accounting 2 Business Law Entrepreneurship Marketing

Semester 2 Course Only One-Semester Course One-Semester Course One-Semester Course
BUS252 BUS371 or BUS372 BUS231 or BUS232 BUS281 or BUS282
Advanced Accounting
Semester 1 Course Only
BUS351
CAPSTONE COURSE
Entrepreneurial
Tactics Accelerated
One-Semester Course
BUS411 or BUS412
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BUSINESS EDUCATION BUSINESS APPLICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY 2
GPA WAIVER OPTION
BUS142–Semester 2
IN EVERY FACET OF SOCIETY, BUSINESS PLAYS A VITAL
Open to: 9-10-11-12 One Semester
ROLE. THEREFORE, A THOROUGH BUSINESS EDUCATION Prerequisite: Business Applications and Technology 1
Credit: College prep
CAN PROVIDE A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR A SUCCESSFUL,
Business Applications and Technology 2 encourages
PROFESSIONAL LIFE. STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL PROVIDES students to develop the technology and problem-solving
THE SKILLS NECESSARY FOR STUDENTS TO BECOME skills essential in today’s workforce. Students will be tasked
TOMORROW’S BUSINESS LEADERS. with finding solutions to common business problems, while
being encouraged to consider multiple perspectives. Students
will work to incorporate technology into their business
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS practices to help them become more efficient and organized.
GPA WAIVER OPTION
BUS171–Semester 1 BUS172–Semester 2 MARKETING
Open to: 9-10 One Semester
Prerequisite: None credit: College prep GPA WAIVER OPTION
BUS281–Semester 1 BUS282–Semester 2
How do you start a business? What type of records should
Open to: 10-11-12 One Semester
you keep? Why do stores charge the prices they do? What is Prerequisite: None credit: College prep
the best way to sell a product? What are the different career
Students will learn how companies develop and market their
opportunities in the business world? These questions and more
products and services. Current trends in the entertainment,
are answered in this course. The student will also investigate
apparel, sports and food industries will be explored and
the different types of business organizations from sole
applied during class activities. Students will interact with
proprietorships to large corporations. This course is strongly
members of the school and local community to design
recommended for business career-oriented students or as a
products, advertisements and sales promotions for their
preview to other business courses.
different target markets. They will learn personal selling
strategies and visual merchandising techniques and get a
BUSINESS APPLICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY 1 chance to practice them in authentic projects.
GPA WAIVER OPTION
BUS131–Semester 1 BUS132–Semester 2 ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Prerequisite: None credit: College prep GPA WAIVER OPTION
BUS231–Semester 1 BUS232–Semester 2
To live, learn and work successfully in an increasingly
complex and information-rich society, students must be Prerequisite: None credit: College prep
able to use technology effectively. Business Applications and
Entrepreneurship will provide students with a working
Technology 1 is a course designed to teach students how to
background on the skills and knowledge necessary to own
use a variety of software programs and multimedia platforms
and operate a small business. Students will examine the
as they create a business concept. Students will strengthen
environment of small business ownership, the procedures
their knowledge of both business operations and technology
and skills necessary to open a small business and the policies
usage in the workplace as they develop communications,
and practices of a successful small business operation.
marketing materials, financial proposals and presentations
Entrepreneurship will emphasize a hands-on approach
for their proposed business.
to small business ownership.
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ENTREPRENEURIAL TACTICS ACCOUNTING 2
BUS411–Semester 1 BUS412–Semester 2 ARTICULATED CREDIT WITH COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY
Open to: 11-12 One Semester BUS252–Semester 2 Only
Prerequisite: Open to: 10-11-12 One Semester
One course required from: and One course required from: Prerequisite: Accounting 1 credit: honors
■ Introduction to Business ■ Investment Management
This is the second semester of a two-semester sequence
■ Business Law ■ Accounting 1 in the study of accounting. It is strongly recommended
■ Marketing ■ Accounting 2 Honors that this semester be taken immediately following
■ Entrepreneurship ■ Advanced Accounting Honors Accounting 1. Specialized journal systems, uncollected
Credit: Accelerated
accounts, depreciation, inventory controls, payroll, taxes and
financial statement analysis are emphasized with regard to
Entrepreneurial Tactics is a capstone course that ties together
a corporation. Students also have the opportunity to attend
all the curricular fundamentals from the Business Education
regional, state and national accounting competitions.
curriculum. This course models the research and concepts of
a capstone course at many university business schools. In this
project-based course, students work within teams to create ADVANCED ACCOUNTING
a business plan that guides them in developing a business BUS351–Semester 1 Only
of their choice. Students will learn to work with, and have Open to: 11-12 One Semester
Prerequisite: Accounting 2 Honors credit: honors
first-hand collaboration with, top business professionals from
the community. These CFOs, CEOs and other top executives This one-semester course serves as a capstone to the
will visit, present and mentor the students in incorporating all advanced study of accounting. A “managerial approach”
the fundamentals of creating a business idea, marketing the emphasizing the internal data used to make decisions
product and preparing the finances of their business plan. and control revenues, costs and expenses is explored and
developed. Acquiring capital, cash flows and principles of
cost accounting are other areas of study. Accounting
ACCOUNTING 1
simulations and software applications are also used within
GPA WAIVER OPTION the course. Students learn to work both independently and
BUS251–Semester 1 Only
as a “management team” solving business accounting
Prerequisite: None credit: College prep problems. Students also have the opportunity to attend
regional, state and national accounting competitions.
This is the first semester of a two-semester sequence in
the study of accounting. It is strongly recommended that
both semesters of accounting be taken in the same year. BUSINESS LAW
Accounting is currently the most in-demand college major. GPA WAIVER OPTION
Basic principles and practices of double entry accounting are BUS371–Semester 1 BUS372–Semester 2
developed with an emphasis on the financial records of sole Open to: 11-12 One Semester
Prerequisite: None credit: College prep
proprietorships and partnerships. Daily transactions, financial
statements and statement analysis are included. Students also This course is designed to satisfy the curiosity of students
have the opportunity to attend regional, state and national who are interested in learning about the law as it relates
accounting competitions. to various aspects of business. Students will gain a greater
understanding of their legal rights and responsibilities as
an individual, employee, manager and business owner.
General legal topics discussed include contracts, property,
employment rules and regulations, business organization,
finance, as well as technology, environment, entertainment
and sports law. Students will participate in daily discussions
about current legal events, review “real world” cases and
verdicts and participate in lively arguments and debates.
In addition, guest speakers, collaborative team projects
and small group activities allow for students to work together
developing a greater understanding of the law to receive
a more authentic learning experience.
APPLIED ARTS–BUSINESS EDUCATION 21

INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT PERSONAL FINANCE—ONLINE
GPA WAIVER OPTION GPA WAIVER OPTION (IF NOT TAKEN FOR GRADUATION REQUIREMENT)
BUS361–Semester 1 BUS362–Semester 2 BUS3Q1–Semester 1 BUS3Q2–Semester 2
Open to: 11-12 One Semester Open to: 11-12 One Semester
Prerequisite: None credit: College prep Prerequisite: None credit: College prep
Investment Management is designed to help students create Personal Finance will teach students how to manage finances
a well-rounded investment plan to meet their financial goals. and achieve their goals by utilizing sound decision-making.
Students will learn techniques used in corporate finance This student-centered course allows individuals to explore
and analyze various financial securities like stocks, futures and learn about important facets of their financial life. Specific
and options. They will explore the issues faced by today’s course topics relate to housing, transportation, wellness,
corporate financial managers and brokers through the use recreation, leisure, saving and investing. Students will gain
of a sophisticated, hands-on investment simulation. This knowledge and skills by investigating and responding to
course is designed for students who are planning careers in problems and challenges facing all consumers.
brokerage, investment and other financial fields. The curricular requirements for this course are identical to the
traditional Personal Finance course. Instructional activities are
PERSONAL FINANCE adjusted for an online instructional setting. There will be no
GPA WAIVER OPTION (IF NOT TAKEN FOR GRADUATION REQUIREMENT) physical class meeting period or time, though some activities
BUS301–Semester 1 BUS302–Semester 2 will be available to all enrolled students in-person during the
Open to: 11-12 One Semester school day.
Students will be expected to engage in class activities,
Personal Finance will teach students how to manage finances
projects, discussions and peer feedback frequently within
and achieve their goals by utilizing sound decision-making.
each school week. Assignments will have specific due dates
This student-centered course allows individuals to explore
and students will receive individualized feedback from their
and learn about important facets of their financial life. Specific
teacher. All assessments will be conducted in-person during
course topics relate to housing, transportation, wellness,
the school day. Daily in-person office hours will be available
recreation, leisure, saving and investing. Students will gain
for all students enrolled in the course. In-person remediation
knowledge and skills by investigating and responding to
may be required as needed on an individual student basis with
problems and challenges facing all consumers. Successful
their teacher. Successful completion of this course fulfills the
completion of this course fulfills the Economics/Personal
Economics/Personal Finance graduation requirement.
Finance graduation requirement.
22 APPLIED ARTS–BUSINESS EDUCATION

DRIVER EDUCATION
DRIVER EDUCATION Students may request enrollment in the course through their
D/E231–Semester 1 D/E232–Semester 2 counselor during course selection. However, enrollment is
Open to: 10-11-12 One Semester based on age. Upon completion of course selection, exact
Prerequisite: An instruction permit issued by the Secretary birth dates will be confirmed. Students who are oldest will be
of State’s office through Driver Education, parental consent,
verification of age (enrollment is based on chronological age) placed in Driver Education first. If the course is full, students
and accumulation of at least eight credits in the previous will be notified via their counselor if a seat becomes available.
two semesters. ELL students wishing to enroll should be
in a minimum of Intermediate ELL. Students will receive an email notification in birth date order.
Credit: College prep Other requirements:
This course is normally taken during one semester of ■ Students must be 15 years old to obtain an
sophomore or junior year. Students are enrolled in this course Illinois permit.
based on chronological age. Students must take and pass
■ Students must hold an Illinois permit for nine months
both the classroom phase and the behind-the-wheel phase of
before receiving a license.
Driver Education if they wish to receive a license prior to their
18th birthday. Passing the classroom phase of the course is ■ Students must be enrolled in a Driver Education course
required for graduation. to obtain an Illinois permit.
The course is a two-phase program consisting of classroom ■ Freshmen (regardless of age) are ineligible to take
and behind-the-wheel instruction. The course prepares Driver Education until the summer between freshman
students for safe motor vehicle operation in a suburban and sophomore year.
driving environment. Among the topics taught in this course ■ A Driver Education teacher will contact students prior
are the rules of the road, defensive driving, natural laws and to the start of the Driver Education class to begin the
their effects on vehicle control, driver responsibility and permit process.
impaired and distracted driving. Students must also meet all
the essential course requirements as mandated by the Illinois ■ If a student drops Driver Education, their permit will be
State Board of Education and the Secretary of State’s Office. canceled.
This includes 50 hours of at-home practice, done concurrently Driver Education fees: $350 and an additional $20 check to the
while taking the class. The grades earned in this course are Secretary of State.
not included in the student’s grade point average.
APPLIED ARTS–DRIVER EDUCATION 23

FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES COURSE OFFERINGS
FOODS PATHWAY DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY
Food and Human Growth and

Food Preparation Life by Design
Nutrition Development
FCS221 or FCS222 FCS411 or FCS412
Teaching Young
Gourmet Foods
Children 1
One-Semester Course
One-Semester Course
FCS321 or FCS322
FCS311 or FCS312
Teaching Young
Children 2
One-Semester Course
FCS331 or FCS332
DESIGN PATHWAY
Business of Clothing and

Fashion and Design Interior Design
Design 1
One-Semester Course
FCS251 or FCS252
Clothing and
Design 2
One-Semester Course
FCS291 or FCS292
24 APPLIED ARTS–FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

FAMILY AND INTERIOR DESIGN
CONSUMER SCIENCES GPA WAIVER OPTION
FCS231–Semester 1 FCS232–Semester 2
THE FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES DEPARTMENT Prerequisite: None credit: College prep
OFFERS A SERIES OF COURSES THAT STRIVE TO CREATE Interior Design is a project-based course where design is
explored as it relates to housing and commercial interiors.
LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS THAT ARE SUPPORTIVE, It integrates the application of design principles with the living
CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE AND FOCUSED ON BUILDING environment, environmentally-friendly design, color and the
RELATIONSHIPS AND COMMUNITY. TEACHER TEAMS DESIGN efficient use of design in the context of individual and family
lifestyles. Emphasis is on using available resources effectively
CURRICULUM THAT REINFORCES CONNECTIONS TO A
to meet individual and housing needs.
VARIETY OF ACADEMIC SUBJECTS, INDIVIDUAL EXPERIENCES
AND GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES. TECHNOLOGY IS IMPLEMENTED BUSINESS OF FASHION AND DESIGN
TO STAY CONSISTENT WITH TEACHING, LEARNING, CURRENT GPA WAIVER OPTION
EVENTS AND TRENDS. A STRONG FOCUS IS PLACED ON Open to: 10-11-12 One Semester
PROMOTING POSITIVE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, COGNITIVE AND Prerequisite: None credit: College prep
PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT THROUGH HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE Business of Fashion and Design is a project-based course
which focuses on the business side of the fashion industry,
WELLNESS PRACTICES. THROUGH THESE COURSES,
fashion design and the merchandising of fashion-related
STUDENTS DEVELOP SKILLS THAT ENHANCE THEIR LIVES products. Topics include an overview of the fashion industry,
TODAY AND IN THE FUTURE. the evolution, trends and movement of fashion, career
development, visual merchandising, promotion, fashion and
CLOTHING AND DESIGN 1 accessory design. Students interested in the fashion industry
should also consider taking Clothing and Design courses.
GPA WAIVER OPTION
Open to: 9-10-11-12 One Semester FOOD AND NUTRITION
GPA WAIVER OPTION
Clothing and Design 1 is a lab-based course where students FCS111–Semester 1 FCS112–Semester 2
will learn fashion construction techniques, pattern and Open to: 9-10-11-12 One Semester
fabric selection and fashion presentation skills. Students Prerequisite: None credit: College prep
will apply these techniques to their personal apparel and Food and Nutrition is a lab-based course where students gain
accessories. Students who have sewing experience will the basic principles of food preparation in its relationship
have the opportunity to expand and improve their clothing to nutrition and wellness. The course is centered on healthy
construction skills. food and lifestyle choices to enhance student awareness
of personal food choices, physical activity, healthy weight
CLOTHING AND DESIGN 2 management and the enhancement of athletic and academic
DUAL CREDIT AVAILABLE WITH HARPER COLLEGE performance. Students also analyze dietary needs for
GPA WAIVER OPTION HONORS OPTION themselves and others.
Prerequisite: Clothing and Design 1 credit: College prep
Clothing and Design 2 is a continuation of the Clothing and
Design course curriculum. Advanced clothing construction
skills, use of industrial sewing machines and original projects
are a part of the course. Students interested in pattern
manipulation, slopers and creation of their own patterns are
provided the opportunity to use dress forms and fabric to
create original designs. Clothing and Design 2 can be taken for
more than one semester with an honors level and dual college
credit option with Harper College. After taking Clothing and
Design 2 for three semesters, an Independent Study option
is available.
APPLIED ARTS–FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES 25

FOOD PREPARATION HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT
GPA WAIVER OPTION GPA WAIVER OPTION
FCS221–Semester 1 FCS222–Semester 2 FCS211–Semester 1 FCS212–Semester 2
Open to: 10-11-12 One Semester Open to: 9-10-11-12 One Semester
Prerequisite: None credit: College prep Prerequisite: None credit: College prep
Food Preparation is a lab-based course where students Human Growth and Development explores the world of the
enhance their culinary skills in a hands-on environment. developing individual. Students will examine the physical,
Students learn culinary techniques, making a wide variety of intellectual, social, emotional and moral development of
recipes that align with course skills. In this course students humans from prenatal development through adolescence.
will gain an understanding of food science in order to adapt This course will investigate the psychological concepts
recipes, sharpen culinary techniques and engage in challenge- that apply to everyday life, while exploring the dynamic
based learning competitions. Students will also tackle real life interactions between individuals and the diverse contexts
skills such as; budgeting, safety and sanitation, dietary needs, that shape our growth and development. This course is a
environmentally conscious methods of handling, storing and prerequisite for the course Teaching Young Children 1.
preparing food all while maintaining responsible lab usage
and team collaboration. TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN 1
GPA WAIVER OPTION
GOURMET FOODS FCS311–Semester 1 FCS312–Semester 2
GPA WAIVER OPTION
Prerequisite: Human Growth and Development
Prerequisite: Food Preparation credit: College prep Teaching Young Children 1 offers students the opportunity
Gourmet Foods is a lab-based course where students to enhance their understanding of child development
develop advanced food preparation skills in baking and while interacting with the children in the Little Patriots Lab
cooking while also exploring U.S. regional cuisine and School. Students will focus on creating and implementing
gain global perspectives of international cuisine. Students developmentally appropriate lessons, interacting positively
compete in culinary competitions, examine the culinary with children and observing children’s development. This
industry, hospitality, current food trends and our food supply course provides a valuable opportunity for students to begin
while investigating major influences and controversies their exploration of career fields that work directly with
associated with producing and distributing food. Students children and families.
focus on plating food in an aesthetically pleasing way, while
considering flavor pairing and the development of TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN 2
innovative recipes.
DUAL CREDIT AVAILABLE WITH COLLEGE OF LAKE COUNTY
GPA WAIVER OPTION HONORS OPTION
LIFE BY DESIGN FCS331–Semester 1 FCS332–Semester 2
GPA WAIVER OPTION Prerequisite: Teaching Young Children 1
FCS411–Semester 1 FCS412–Semester 2 Credit: College prep
Prerequisite: None credit: College prep Teaching Young Children 2 offers students the opportunity
to further their understanding of early childhood while
In Life by Design, students explore a variety of topics designed
interacting with the children in the Little Patriots Lab School.
to help them meet the challenges of life. Curriculum topics
Students will prepare and teach lessons while observing
work to enhance the social and emotional development of
and assessing individual children’s developmental progress.
young adults. Students gain an enhanced understanding of
This course provides a valuable opportunity for students to
self, increase awareness of others, learn to develop healthy
continue their exploration of education or career fields that
relationships and heighten responsible decision-making skills.
work directly with children and families. Teaching Young
Students improve communication skills, reduce stress, build
Children 2 can be taken more than one semester with a dual
positive relationships with others, gain independence, express
college credit and honors credit option available.
emotions, set goals, improve time management and make
decisions based on personal values. Live a life by design,
not a life by default.
26 APPLIED ARTS–FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

LAKE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOLS
TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS
The Lake County High Schools Technology Campus is located MANUFACTURING/INDUSTRIAL PROGRAMS
adjacent to the College of Lake County in Grayslake, Illinois.
The Technology Campus, which encompasses 203,000 square Construction Skills and Management 1* VOC511/512
feet, is equipped with the latest equipment and machinery in Construction Skills and Management 2* VOC531/532
order to provide students with valuable, hands-on experience.
Industrial Technology VOC 551/552
Students who choose to attend the Technology Campus earn
high school credit and the opportunity to earn college credit Welding-Fabrication 1* VOC871/872
in many programs. The traditional vocational concept of Welding-Fabrication 2* VOC891/892
“learn by doing” is the underlying method of instructional
experiences at the Technology Campus. Emphasis is placed HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAMS
on students participating in actual or simulated job and
production situations. Certified Nurse Assisting** VOC291/292
Prerequisite: Must be 16 years old
Each day, bussing is provided by Stevenson High School
Cosmetology 1 VOC591/592
to and from the Lake County Technology Campus. The third
session bus leaves at 12:30 p.m. with courses beginning at Cosmetology 2** VOC611/612
1 p.m. These students return to Stevenson at approximately Criminal Justice* VOC111/112
3:15 p.m. Cosmetology is offered third session and returns
Law Enforcement and CSI* VOC121/122
to Stevenson at approximately 5 p.m.
Culinary Arts 1* VOC951/952
Program description and updated course offerings are
available on the web at: www.techcampus.org. There is an Culinary Arts 2* VOC971/972
application process to complete and individual course lab Early Education and Teaching 1* VOC911/912
fees to pay in order to attend the Technology Campus. Please
direct all inquiries to your counselor or the Applied Arts Early Education and Teaching 2* VOC931/932
Director. This page lists courses available at the Technology Emergency Medical Services** VOC311/312
Campus. Seniors only
Students earn three credits per semester. Cosmetology Fire Fighting 2* VOC221/222
students earn four credits per semester. All courses offered Medical Assisting VOC321/322
are full-year courses.
Principles of Biomedical Science VOC711/712
Prerequisite: Junior or senior classification. All courses are
classified as college prep.
TRANSPORTATION PROGRAMS
COMMUNICATION PROGRAMS Automotive Collision Repair 1* VOC431/432

Automotive Collision Repair 2* VOC451/452
Game Programming and Virtualization* VOC171/172
Automotive Service 1* VOC471/472
3-D Gaming and Cybersecurity* VOC191/192
Automotive Service 2* VOC491/492
Computer Support Services 1* VOC071/072
Computer Support Services 2* VOC091/092
Multimedia Design 1* VOC671/672
Multimedia Design 2* VOC691/692
* Articulated or dual credit at College of Lake County

** Valid Social Security number required for state certification exam
eligibility for senior-standing students
APPLIED ARTS—TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS 27

SCAN QR CODE TO READ MORE ABOUT COMMUNICATION ARTS ONLINE:
COMMUNICATION ARTS DIVISION www.d125.org/academics/communication-arts
DOUG LILLYDAHL | DLILLYDAHL@D125.ORG | 847-415-4326
The Communication Arts Department includes the academic areas of English, speech, literacy
and journalism. It offers courses on three levels: college preparatory, accelerated and AP/honors.
It is the department’s goal to assist students in becoming critical and analytical readers, logical
and insightful thinkers and skilled users of written, visual and oral communication.
Communication Arts Courses Required for Graduation:
Students are required to take four years/eight credits of English classes in order to fulfill
the graduation requirements. Students should plan to take at least one English credit per
semester unless they plan to graduate early.
28 COMMUNICATION ARTS
COMMUNICATION ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS
Freshman English
Full-Year Course
ENG111/ENG112
or
ENG131/ENG132
Sophomore English
Full-Year Course
ENG211/ENG212
or
ENG231/ENG232
Junior English AP English Language American Studies

Full-Year Course and Composition (AP English Language
ENG311/ENG312 Full-Year Course and Composition and
or ENG371/ENG372 AP U.S. History)
ENG381/ENG382 Full-Year Course
ENG341/ENG342
SENIOR english courses or ELECTIVES
Topics in
Creative Writing World Literature Composition: Writing for College
One-Semester Course Full-Year Course Media Analysis One-Semester Course
ENG501 or ENG502 ENG431/ENG432 Semester 1 Course Only ENG541 or ENG542
ENG691
Creative Writing AP Literature and Topics in Political Thought

Seminar Composition Composition: and Its Literature
Semester 2 Course Only Full-Year Course Film Genres One-Semester Course
ENG522 ENG451/ENG452 Semester 2 Course Only ENG601 or ENG602
ENG722
Text Exploration
And Analysis Public Speaking
ENG681 or ENG682 ENG761 or ENG762
journalism ELECTIVES
Advanced Publication Design Broadcast

Journalistic Writing and Production
Journalistic Writing Journalism
One-Semester Course Full-Year Course
JRN901 or JRN902 JRN951/JRN952
JRN921 or JRN922 JRN911 or JRN912
COMMUNICATION ARTS 29
FRESHMAN ENGLISH SOPHOMORE ENGLISH
ENG111–Semester 1 ENG112–Semester 2 ENG211–Semester 1 ENG212–Semester 2
Open to: 9 Full Year Open to: 10 Full Year
Prerequisite: None Credit: College prep Prerequisite: None Credit: College prep

Prerequisite: None Credit: Accelerated Prerequisite: None Credit: Accelerated
In each of these skills-based courses, students develop In each of these skills-based courses, students continue
proficiencies in the areas of reading, literary analysis, writing, to develop their proficiencies in reading, writing, literary
grammar and usage, oral communication and research. analysis, grammar and usage, oral communication and
Students explore the overarching theme of the course— research. Students explore the overarching theme—
the individual’s understanding of self and others—through the individual’s interaction and negotiation with society—
short stories, essays and articles, novels, poetry, drama and through the study of short stories, short essays and articles,
other texts. Through their reading and inquiry, students are novels, poetry and drama. Through their exposure to a variety
introduced to various stylistic techniques that help them of texts, students build upon the various stylistic techniques
learn strategies to improve their reading, writing, listening introduced in Freshman English as a means of enhancing
and speaking skills. Students write in multiple formats to their literacy skills. A focus on persuasion introduces students
enhance student learning in all areas of literacy development. to the study of rhetorical analysis. This writing intensive
Authentic class discussion plays a vital role in that students course builds upon the argumentation skills introduced in
talk in class as a means of enhancing their literacy skills. Freshman English while reinforcing a structured process
approach to writing. Sophomore English (College Prep) serves
Incoming 9th graders take one of these courses. Course
students who will benefit from continued reinforcement of
selection is determined through the careful consideration
the foundational skills noted above, while Sophomore English
of a number of testing and teacher recommendation factors.
(Accelerated) is best suited for students who are prepared for
Freshman English (College Prep) serves students who will
a greater challenge. Both classes are outstanding preparation
benefit from continued reinforcement of the foundational
for college.
skills noted above, while Freshman English (Accelerated)
is best suited for students who are prepared for a greater
challenge. Both classes are outstanding preparation
for college.
JUNIOR ENGLISH AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION
ENG311–Semester 1 ENG312–Semester 2
(JUNIOR ENGLISH)
Open to: 11 Full Year ENG371–Semester 1 ENG372–Semester 2
Prerequisite: None credit: College prep Open to: 11 Full Year
Prerequisite: Sophomore English credit: honors
This is a college-level course, one that adheres to the
Open to: 11 Full Year
Prerequisite: None credit: Accelerated objectives articulated by the College Board, and students may
obtain college credit by taking the AP English Language and
This skills-based course completes the department’s three-
Composition exam, a natural culmination of the year-long
year scope and sequence in the areas of reading, writing,
study of language. Students are guided to proficiency in the
speaking and listening, grammar and usage and research.
areas of reading, literary analysis, argumentation, writing,
Students explore American themes and values through a
grammar and usage, oral communication and research. The
variety of texts. Through their reading and writing, students
course emphasizes a variety of British and American texts
deepen their analysis of language and rhetoric. This goal
as a means of critical analysis of language and rhetoric. This
includes an introduction to literary criticism. Building on
writing intensive course focuses on literary analysis, rhetorical
the previous focus on argumentation, students continue to
analysis, synthesis and argumentation and is more rigorous
develop their writing through a structured process approach
than the accelerated level in terms of quantity and complexity
that is aligned with college writing expectations. Additionally,
of the writing assignments. The writing assignments, ranging
students participate in SAT exam preparation in the areas of
from process essays to a research paper, require students
English language skills and reading.
to assume an increasing degree of independence as the
Within the College Prep credit course, a reading intensive year progresses. In addition, students write numerous short
method guides students to select texts to read both papers and in-class essays each semester. Students will be
independently and in book clubs, as well as full-class assessed regularly in the area of full-class and small-group
reading experiences. discussions, as well as formal presentations. SAT and AP exam
preparation are used to sharpen reading, editing and revising
skills. Students also engage in independent and intensive
vocabulary study throughout the year. Students who enroll in
this course will be prepared to take the AP English Language
and Composition exam in May.
AMERICAN STUDIES (AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AP LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION
AND COMPOSITION AND AP U.S. HISTORY) ENG451–Semester 1 ENG452–Semester 2
ENG341–Semester 1 ENG342–Semester 2 Open to: 12 Full Year
Open to: 11 Full Year Prerequisite: Junior English credit: honors
Prerequisite: Sophomore English and World History
and Geography This course will provide students with a college-level
Credit: honors literary experience that will foster readiness for the
Students are scheduled for consecutive periods of history and AP English Literature and Composition exam. In compliance
English, allowing for an integrated study of the two disciplines, with College Board requirements, students will study works
development of skills for informed citizenship and thematic from the 16th century to the present. During the course of
movements in our country’s history and literature. This course the year, students are expected to continue to develop their
fulfills the College Board’s objectives for both AP English knowledge of literary terms related to prose and poetry;
Language and Composition and AP United States History demonstrate how the parts and techniques of a literary work
and Geography, with attention to how a shared focus on both contribute to the meaning of the work; actively participate in
content and skills reinforces the development of the common high level analytical discourse; and create cogent, sustained
and separate course objectives, including preparation for both and sophisticated expressions of analytical interpretation in
AP exams. The AP U.S. History and Geography component written form. Students should expect to write weekly, including
focuses on the development of historical thinking skills response papers, in-class essays and process essays.
(chronological reasoning, comparing and contextualizing,
crafting historical arguments using historical evidence and WORLD LITERATURE
interpreting and synthesizing historical narrative) and an ENG431–Semester 1 ENG432–Semester 2
understanding of content objectives and themes. The Open to: 12 Full Year
AP English Language component features the study of primary Prerequisite: None
Credit: College prep, *earned accelerated option
source documents, contemporary and historical nonfiction
and fiction which students review to deepen their analysis of This full-year course leads students through a wide variety
rhetoric, and to develop their perspective of both history and of literature from traditions around the globe. Students
contemporary society. In developing their skills with English critically examine the literary themes and methods that reflect
and history, students also learn to write and orally present the diverse times and cultures that produced these texts.
original arguments—both with and without sources. All forms Through multiple modes such as the novel, traditional origin
of writing—analysis, argument, synthesis, creative prose— stories and poetry, students will explore questions about the
are influenced by students’ awareness of the interdisciplinary nature of humanity and of perspective. Students express and
content. This writing intensive course features weekly writing develop their conclusions through multiple methods such
assignments—both in class and out of class—as well as as presentations, papers, discussions and original research.
substantive research. SAT and AP exam preparation are used The course design includes choices for students to take the
to sharpen reading, editing and revising skills. traditional college prep level or to choose texts and tasks of
added complexity within the course inquiry and study, which
result in earning an Accelerated credit.
COLLEGE PREP, *EARNED ACCELERATED OPTION level simply by participating in the accelerated requirements of
(College Prep, *Earned Accelerated Option) The Earned Accelerated each assessment. When they have opted in and met the frequency
Option is a way for any student to access challenge and learning requirements, they earn an accelerated credit for the course.
opportunities in their classes. While all students in the class engage Note: Students who are applying to college as they take this course
with our excellent curriculum, there is a several-week open window of simply report which level they intend to take on their applications.
opportunity to step up to the additional challenge of accelerated (AC) This does not affect college admissions. This option is available only
English rigor. Regardless of what level of course they initially intended for the English electives: World Literature, Creative Writing, Creative
to take during registration, students can opt into the accelerated Writing Seminar, Media Analysis and Film Genres.
PUBLIC SPEAKING CREATIVE WRITING
Open to: 10-11-12 One Semester Open to: 11-12 One Semester
Prerequisite: Freshman English credit: College prep Prerequisite: None
This course is designed to provide experience and training in
public speaking so that students are equipped with the skills Students learn to express their thoughts through writing
essential for success in the business and academic worlds short stories, poems and plays. Class discussions analyze and
of today and tomorrow. Students learn to tailor a message implement different writing styles including, but not limited
to suit a particular audience, enhance the message through to, fiction, poetry and drama. The course format is a workshop
technology, understand logic and reasoning, develop listening that includes daily writing. Students will give and receive
skills, identify propaganda techniques and understand feedback and peer edit in small and full class groups. Students
the physical producers of voice to control and vary tone, are also required to read and annotate fiction. The reading will
volume, pitch and rate. Students participate in workshop- be assessed in a manner that engages students in a process
oriented groups to develop the various skills listed above. through which they become more aware of how their reading
Students present approximately one speech per week and are improves over time. All students participate in a variety of
responsible for constructive feedback of their peers’ speeches. approaches to literacy development and to apply what they
learn to the art of writing creatively.
POLITICAL THOUGHT AND ITS LITERATURE

ENG601–Semester 1 ENG602–Semester 2 CREATIVE WRITING SEMINAR
Open to: 12 One Semester ENG522–Semester 2 Only
Prerequisite: U.S. History and Junior English Open to: 11-12 One Semester
Credit: College prep Prerequisite: Creative Writing
This one-semester elective course, which can be taken as
an English credit or social studies credit, helps students Students will refine their skills in writing and analyzing stories,
develop skills in the areas of reading, literary analysis, writing, plays and poetry. Projects, readings and assignments will
oral communication and research in order to help them cover various genres that allow students to pursue individual
better be prepared for future education. Students explore interests. Class discussions focus on the analysis and
the overarching themes of the course—the individual’s consideration of different writing styles and genres including,
understanding of self and others, individualism v. collectivism but not limited to, fiction, poetry and drama. Students explore
in democracy, ethics and morals, political partisanship, race writing in greater depth than in the prerequisite course,
relations, diversity, income inequality, politics and media examining how various genres impact writing style and what
relations, civil liberties and many other important political it means to create voice in writing. The course format is a
issues—through short stories, essays, articles, novels, poetry, workshop that includes daily writing. Students will give and
drama and other intriguing texts. Through their reading receive feedback and peer edit in small and full class groups.
and inquiry, students are introduced to various stylistic Students are also required to read and annotate fiction. The
techniques that help them learn strategies to improve their reading will be assessed in a manner that engages students
reading comprehension, writing, listening and speaking in a process through which they become more aware of how
skills. Students write in multiple formats throughout the year, their reading improves over time. All students participate in a
including narrative and argumentative, which is a framework wide variety of approaches to literacy development and apply
for critical thinking. Authentic class discussion plays a vital what they learn to the art of writing creatively.
role in that students talk in class as a means of enhancing their
speaking and listening skills as a critical thinker. Students will
participate in a mock trial, reach outside of the community,
participate in class discussions and examine what it means
to develop a worldview and what it means to be a political
scientist.
SEMESTER-LONG ELECTIVES FOR SENIORS

Semester electives taken before senior year are considered elective
credits. Seniors should plan to take one English credit each semester via
electives or year-long courses unless they plan to graduate early and
have taken English elective credits earlier.
TOPICS IN COMPOSITION: MEDIA ANALYSIS TEXT EXPLORATION AND ANALYSIS
ENG691–Semester 1 Only ENG681–Semester 1 ENG682–Semester 2
Open to: 11-12 One Semester Open to: 12 One Semester
Prerequisite: None Prerequisite: None credit: College prep
Credit: College prep, *earned accelerated option This reading class further builds students’ reading,
This one-semester composition course is designed to interpretation and writing skills through investigations into
lead students to a critical understanding of the media that topics and texts of student interest. During the semester,
surround us. The course focuses on the analysis of three major students study models of thoughtful inquiry, analysis and
media industries—advertising, news and entertainment— writing and then pursue their personal interests in various
and the print and non-print messages created by these topics of fiction and nonfiction reading. Students often
industries. Students will be required to write weekly response respond to their texts and inquiries in writing, discussion,
papers, read college-level texts, view a variety of forms or presentation to the classroom community.
of media, participate in class discussions and complete
analytical projects.
WRITING FOR COLLEGE
TOPICS IN COMPOSITION: FILM GENRES Open to: 12 One Semester
ENG722–Semester 2 only Prerequisite: None credit: College prep
Open to: 11-12 One Semester This class provides students the opportunity to develop their
Prerequisite: None writing through a variety of skills, including but not limited to
argumentation, research and impromptu responses. Using a
This one-semester composition course is designed to lead workshop format, this course focuses on writing as a process,
students to an understanding of the art of film through the with a strong emphasis on revision. Students will enhance
world of film genre, including suspense, comedy, horror, their ability to read and analyze selected models of prose
among others. Topics of composition include film techniques, writing, as well as synthesize other authors’ ideas. Student
film history, film analysis and elements of genre conventions. progress is evaluated throughout the semester in a manner
Students will be required to write weekly response papers, that authorizes students to take an active role in their learning.
view a variety of films, participate in class discussions and Note: This course is not focused on college application essays.
complete four analytical projects.
COLLEGE PREP, *EARNED ACCELERATED OPTION level simply by participating in the accelerated requirements of
(College Prep, *Earned Accelerated Option) The Earned Accelerated each assessment. When they have opted in and met the frequency
Option is a way for any student to access challenge and learning requirements, they earn an accelerated credit for the course.
opportunities in their classes. While all students in the class engage Note: Students who are applying to college as they take this course
with our excellent curriculum, there is a several-week open window of simply report which level they intend to take on their applications.
opportunity to step up to the additional challenge of accelerated (AC) This does not affect college admissions. This option is available only
English rigor. Regardless of what level of course they initially intended for the English electives: World Literature, Creative Writing, Creative
to take during registration, students can opt into the accelerated Writing Seminar, Media Analysis and Film Genres.
JOURNALISTIC WRITING BROADCAST JOURNALISM
GPA WAIVER OPTION (NOT AVAILABLE TO SENIORS) JRN911–Semester 1 JRN912–Semester 2
JRN901–Semester 1 JRN902–Semester 2 Open to: 10-11-12 One Semester Elective Credit
Open to: 9-10-11-12 One Semester Prerequisite: None Not an English graduation credit
Prerequisite: None Not an English graduation credit Credit: College prep
Credit: College prep This one-semester course is designed to combine the
This course includes interviewing students and adults, writing journalistic principles of coverage and writing with video
stories that could get published in the student newspaper or production. The course requires that students learn the
yearbook and solving problems that typically face reporters techniques and tools to accurately, efficiently and ethically
and editors. Designed to offer students background and communicate using video and audio in a variety of platforms
practice in basic journalism concepts and skills, Journalistic (studio desk, live at the scene, vlog, podcast, radio, game
Writing units include news gathering/interviewing, news coverage, etc.). Students will write scripts, apply visual
writing, headline writing, copy editing, press law and page messaging and research stories and topics, as well as critically
design. Oral and written communication skills, as well as evaluate past broadcasts and film. Additionally, students will
critical thinking and problem-solving skills, will be exercised. produce video segments for different audiences and topics in
a variety of roles.
ADVANCED JOURNALISTIC WRITING
GPA WAIVER OPTION (NOT AVAILABLE TO SENIORS) PUBLICATION DESIGN AND PRODUCTION
JRN921–Semester 1 JRN922–Semester 2 JRN951–Semester 1 JRN952–Semester 2
Open to: 9-10-11-12 One Semester Elective Credit Open to: 10-11-12 One Semester Elective Credit
Not an English graduation credit Not an English graduation credit
Prerequisite: Journalistic Writing Prerequisite: Advanced Journalistic Writing
Credit: College prep Credit: Accelerated
Units in opinion writing (editorial, personal column, reviews), Students do all the work necessary to produce the Statesman
feature writing, sports writing and in-depth reporting, along (newspaper and website) and help produce the Ambassador
with hands-on production of pages and sections of the (yearbook). Staff positions include executive editors, copy
newspaper and yearbook, prepare students for positions on editors, design editors, advertising manager, section editors
the student newspaper or yearbook. Students will build on (news, opinions, sports, in-depth and feature) and reporter.
the reporting and writing skills learned in Journalistic Writing. Staff members gather news, research and write copy and
As in the prerequisite course, communication and problem- help complete pages. Staff will assist in the writing, designing
solving will be stressed. and creating of the Ambassador yearbook. Because this is a
student publication, all responsibilities—from the planning
of the content, to the design of an issue, to the processing of
photos and the completion of pages—are handled by students.
After-school work is necessary for these publications. This
course may be repeated for credit.
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The Computer Science, Engineering and Technology Division (CSET) offers a robust program of electives in the
areas of computer science, engineering and technology. Within these project-based courses, students will develop
an innovative and problem-solving mindset while pursuing professional and personal endeavors. The
rich curricula connects students to the core content areas in a collaborative, lab-based environment using
state-of-the-art tools and software.
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36 COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (CSET)
COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSE OFFERINGS
COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES
Computer Computer AP Computer

Programming with Programming Science Principles
Python with Java Full-Year Course
One-Semester Course One-Semester Course CSC371/CSC372
CSC161 or CSC162 CSC181 or CSC182
Mobile App AP Computer

Development Science A
Full-Year Course Full-Year Course
CSC251/CSC252 CSC391/CSC392
COMPUTER ENGINEERING PATHWAY COMPUTER PROGRAMMING PATHWAY
AP Computer Computer Computer

Science Principles Programming with Programming
Full-Year Course Python with Java
CSC371/CSC372 One-Semester Course One-Semester Course
Computer Computer AP Computer

Programming Programming with Science A
with Java Python Full-Year Course
AP Computer Mobile App

Science A Development
CSC391/CSC392 CSC251/CSC252
Electrical
Engineering–PLTW
Full-Year Course
TEC291/TEC292
COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY (CSET) 37

COMPUTER SCIENCE COMPUTER PROGRAMMING WITH PYTHON
GPA WAIVER OPTION
CSC161–Semester 1 CSC162–Semester 2
COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSES ARE DESIGNED TO
ENGAGE STUDENTS IN THE WORLD OF COMPUTER Credit: College prep
PROGRAMMING, NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. THE HANDS-ON This one-semester course introduces students to the
foundations of computer programming using Python.
COMPUTER-BASED CURRICULA INTRODUCES STUDENTS
Python’s syntax is easy to read and write for those with
TO PROGRAMMING LANGUAGES LIKE PYTHON AND JAVA, limited experience with programming, making it an ideal
AS WELL AS PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE language for those looking for an introduction to the field of
computer science. In addition, Python is widely used across
HOW CODING CONNECTS TO THEIR OWN LIVES. ADVANCED
a range of industries such as business, web application
PLACEMENT (AP) COURSE OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE development, project management, data analysis and
WITHIN THIS PROGRAM. machine learning. Python is an excellent choice for anyone
who wants to be prepared for the technical demands their
career might include.
The course introduces students to the foundational ideas of
computer programming and computational thinking with
an emphasis on problem-solving. Students will learn both
how to read and write computer programs for a variety of
applications. Topics for this course include input and output
commands, making decisions with conditional statements and
Boolean logic, repeating a set of steps with looping structures
and simplifying/organizing code with the help of functions.
Successful completion of this one-semester course prepares
the student for Mobile App Development (CSC251/252).

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING WITH JAVA AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES
GPA WAIVER OPTION CSC371–Semester 1 CSC372–Semester 2
CSC181–Semester 1 CSC182–Semester 2 Open to: 10-11-12 Full Year
Open to: 9-10-11-12 One Semester Prerequisite: Algebra 1 credit: honors
Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment or demonstrated AP Computer Science Principles is a college-level computing
proficiency in Algebra 1
course that introduces students to the breadth of the
computer science field. Students learn to design/evaluate
This one-semester course is intended for students who
computing solutions and apply computer science to solve
possess some programming experience or who have
problems through algorithms and event-driven JavaScript
successfully completed Computer Programming with Python
program development. Students will discover the extensive
(CSC161 or CSC162) and seek a deeper understanding
role of abstraction throughout computing and incorporate it
of computer programming concepts. The Java language
into their programs. They will learn how digital information
continues to enjoy worldwide popularity. Due to Java’s
and the internet work, as well as how encryption protects
longevity, available support for Java is extensive and many
internet transactions. Students will program utilizing libraries
industries make use of Java-based applications. Java
and data sets and learn the importance of data in modern
developers continue to be in high demand. Java is highly
computing. They will connect computing to today’s world and
portable (as it can run on many computer platforms) and
explore its real-world impact and implications in almost every
provides an easy-to-learn introduction to the world of
area of life. Students will find opportunities to be challenged
object-oriented program design.
and to discover the creativity within computing, regardless
This course reviews foundational coding frameworks of their programming background. Students who enroll in
and concepts and introduces students to object-oriented this course will be prepared to take the AP Computer Science
design using the Java programming language. Students will Principles exam in May.
explore and work with various data types, input and output
commands, conditional statements, Boolean operators
MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT
(and, or, not), looping structures, common algorithms
and arrays. Successful completion of this one-semester GPA WAIVER OPTION
course prepares the student for Mobile App Development Open to: 9-10-11-12 Full Year
(CSC251/252) and AP Computer Science A (CSC391/392). Prerequisite: Computer Programming with Python (CSC161 or
CSC162) or Computer Programming with Java (CSC181 or CSC182)
AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A
This full-year course introduces students to the world of
app development for mobile devices (such as smartphones
Open to: 10-11-12 Full Year
Prerequisite: Computer programming with java (csc181 or csc182) and tablets). Students will work in a collaborative, lab-based
Credit: honors environment that utilizes industry-standard processes and
This course introduces students to object-oriented development strategies similar to those a professional app
programming methodology with an emphasis on problem development company might employ. Each unit begins by
solving and algorithm development. It is meant to be the introducing students to specific skills and ideas that will be
equivalent of a first-semester college course in Computer used to modify and redesign existing mobile apps. Each unit
Science. Students will learn how to code more sophisticated concludes with students applying the concepts learned to
concepts in Java. The course emphasizes the design issues create an application on their own. Topics include: event-
that make programs understandable, adaptable and reusable. driven programming strategies, app structure, algorithm
It also includes the study of fundamental data structures, design and user-interface design. Successful completion
abstraction and recursion. Students who enroll in this course of this course provides students with a strong command
will be prepared to take the AP Computer Science A exam of the fundamental strategies necessary to develop high
in May. quality apps.

ENGINEERING COURSE OFFERINGS
ENGINEERING and ARCHITECTURE courses
Introduction to
Engineering Design–
PLTW
Full-Year Course
TEC151/TEC152
Principles of Electrical Computer Integrated Civil Engineering

Engineering–PLTW Engineering–PLTW Manufacturing–PLTW and Architecture–
Full-Year Course Full-Year Course Full-Year Course PLTW
TEC301/TEC302 TEC291/TEC292 TEC351/TEC352 Full-Year Course
TEC261/TEC262
Engineering Design
and Development–
PLTW
Full-Year Course
TEC401/TEC402
Architecture PATHWAY
Architectural
Design
Full-Year Course
TE141/TEC142
Civil Engineering Advanced

and Architecture– Architectural
PLTW Design
TEC261/TEC262 TEC241/TEC242
Print Media 1 Print Media 2

TEC181 or TEC182 TEC251 or TEC252

General Engineering (Mechanical) PATHWAY
Introduction to
Engineering Design–
PLTW
Full-Year Course
TEC151/TEC152
AP Computer Computer Principles of

Science Principles Programming with Engineering–PLTW
Full-Year Course Python Full-Year Course
CSC371/CSC372 One-Semester Course TEC301/TEC302
CSC161 or CSC162
Electrical Computer Integrated Civil Engineering

Engineering–PLTW Manufacturing–PLTW and Architecture–
Full-Year Course Full-Year Course PLTW
TEC291/TEC292 TEC351/TEC352 Full-Year Course
TEC261/TEC262
Engineering Design
and Development–
PLTW
Full-Year Course
TEC401/TEC402
Electrical engineering PATHWAY ROBOTICS ENGINEERING Pathway
Introduction to Introduction to
Engineering Design– Engineering Design–
PLTW PLTW
Principles of Computer Principles of

Engineering–PLTW Programming with Engineering–PLTW
Full-Year Course Python Full-Year Course
TEC301/TEC302 One-Semester Course TEC301/TEC302
CSC161 or CSC162
Electrical Computer Integrated

Engineering–PLTW Manufacturing–PLTW
Computer Integrated Engineering Design Computer Electrical

Manufacturing–PLTW and Development– Programming Engineering–PLTW
Full-Year Course PLTW with Java Full-Year Course
TEC351/TEC352 Full-Year Course One-Semester Course TEC291/TEC292
TEC401/TEC402 CSC181 or CSC182

ENGINEERING INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN–PLTW
GPA WAIVER OPTION
TEC151–Semester 1 TEC152–Semester 2
WHETHER STUDENTS ASPIRE TO DEVELOP A CAREER
Open to: 9-10-11-12 Full Year
IN FIELDS OF ARCHITECTURE OR ENGINEERING, OR ARE Prerequisite: None credit: College prep
JUST LOOKING FOR A CREATIVE OUTLET TO DEVELOP Introduction to Engineering Design–PLTW is a full-year course
available to all students. In this course, students use 3-D solid
PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS, THE COURSES WITHIN THIS
modeling design software to help them design solutions to
PROGRAM ARE EXCELLENT ELECTIVE OPTIONS. ALL solve proposed problems. Students will then use high-tech
COURSES ARE HANDS-ON, COLLABORATIVE AND UTILIZE equipment including 3-D printers, a laser engraver and CNC
router to produce their solutions. Students will learn how to
INDUSTRY STANDARDS SOFTWARE AND TOOLS. STUDENTS
document their work and communicate solutions to peers
CAN CHOOSE COURSES FROM MULTIPLE PATHWAYS and members of the professional community. The major
INCLUDING: MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, ELECTRICAL focus of the Introduction to Engineering Design–PLTW course
ENGINEERING, COMPUTER ENGINEERING, ARCHITECTURE is to expose students to the design process, research and
analysis, collaboration skills, communication methods, global
AND ROBOTIC ENGINEERING. and human impacts, engineering standards and technical
documentation. Students may receive college credit and/or
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN advanced standing for successful completion of this course
and a cumulative exam.
GPA WAIVER OPTION
Open to: 9-10-11-12 Full Year CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE–PLTW
Architectural Design is an entry-level architecture course Open to: 10-11-12 Full Year
that provides students with the opportunity to develop Prerequisite: introduction to Engineering Design–PLTW OR
Engineering Design or Architectural Design
architectural design, planning and drawings skills. This course
Credit: honors
is designed to introduce students to the concepts, theories
Students will learn the art and science of planning, designing
and practices of the professional architect. Students will use
and constructing buildings. The major focus of this course
architectural software that is used by professional architects
is completing long-term projects that involve the design
to develop skills in residential design including renderings,
and development of residential and commercial structures.
floor plans, site plans and elevations. In addition, students
Students use Autodesk Revit, a professional grade software,
learn about documenting their projects, solving problems
to design a small structure and a home to learn the basic
and communicating their solutions to their classmates.
construction systems such as wall, roof, foundation, water and
electrical systems. Students design a commercial structure in
ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN the surrounding community following local building codes.
GPA WAIVER OPTION Within this project, students will also learn about additional
TEC241–Semester 1 TEC242–Semester 2 topics such as commercial construction systems, sustainable
design, universal design and structural engineering. Students
Prerequisite: Civil Engineering and Architecture–PLTW or
Architectural Design may receive college credit and/or advanced standing for
Credit: College prep successful completion of this course and a cumulative exam.
Advanced Architectural Design is recommended for students
interested in pursuing a career in architecture and/or interior
design. Advanced Architectural Design is designed to prepare
students for the wide variety of technical and computer
software skills needed for higher education courses and
within the workforce. Students will use architectural software
and technology that is used by professional architects
including Autodesk Revit, Autodesk AutoCAD, SketchUp,
Adobe InDesign, Adobe Photoshop and a laser printer.
Students will use this software to aid them in designing
residential and commercial buildings and to create physical
laser-cut models of their designs. In addition, students learn
about documenting their projects, solving problems and
communicating their solutions to their classmates.

PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING–PLTW COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING–PLTW
TEC301–Semester 1 TEC302–Semester 2 TEC351–Semester 1 TEC352–Semester 2
Open to: 10-11-12 Full Year Open to: 10-11-12 Full Year
Prerequisite: introduction to Engineering Design–PLTW Prerequisite: introduction to Engineering Design–PLTW
OR Engineering Design OR Engineering Design
Credit: honors Credit: honors
Principles of Engineering–PLTW is a survey course in which Manufactured items are part of everyday life, yet most
students will be introduced to several elements of engineering students have not been introduced to the high tech, innovative
including mechanisms, energy, statics, materials and nature of modern manufacturing. This course illuminates
kinematics. Students in Principles of Engineering–PLTW will the opportunities related to understanding manufacturing.
develop problem-solving skills and collaborate with others to At the same time, it teaches students about manufacturing
complete design challenges. Students will be using various processes, product design, robotics and automation. Students
engineering programs to research and evaluate designs, may receive college credit and/or advanced standing for
create code for robotics and develop virtual models of design successful completion of this course and a cumulative exam.
solutions. Student projects will include: creating a bridge,
designing a robotic material sorter and programming and ENGINEERING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT–PLTW
building a projectile launcher. Students may receive college
credit and/or advanced standing for successful completion Open to: 11-12 Full Year
of this course and a cumulative exam. Prerequisite: PLTW Digital Electronics or Electrical
engineering–PLTW, Principles of Engineering–PLTW,
Computer Integrated Manufacturing–PLTW, or
ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING–PLTW Civil Engineering and Architecture–PLTW
TEC291–Semester 1 TEC292–Semester 2 Credit: honors
Open to: 10-11-12 Full Year This capstone course allows students to spend a full year
Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design–PLTW
or Engineering Design designing a solution to a problem of their choice. They have
Credit: honors the chance to eliminate one of the “Don’t you hate it when…”
Electrical Engineering–PLTW is a full-year course that involves statements of the world. This is an engineering research
the study of electronic circuits that are used to process and course in which students will work in teams to research,
control digital signals. Electrical Engineering–PLTW is the design, test and construct a solution to an open-ended
foundation of all modern electronic devices such as cellular engineering problem. The product development life cycle and
phones, MP3 players and laptop computers. The major a design process are used to guide and help the team to reach
focus of the EE course is to expose students to the process of a solution to the problem. The team presents and defends
combinational and sequential logic design, teamwork and their solution to a panel of outside reviewers at the conclusion
communication methods. Students may receive college credit of the course. The EDD course allows students to apply all the
and/or advanced standing for successful completion of this skills and knowledge learned in previous Project Lead The Way
course and a cumulative exam. (PLTW) courses. The use of 3-D design software, 3-D printers,
laser engravers and other tools lets students design physical
prototypes of their solutions. This course also engages
students in time management and teamwork skills,
a valuable asset to students in the future.

TECHNOLOGY
TODAY, STUDENTS NEED TO BE PROFICIENT WITH

TECHNOLOGY IN ALL ASPECTS OF THEIR PROFESSIONAL
AND PERSONAL LIVES. THE TECHNOLOGY COURSES
OFFERED WITHIN THIS PROGRAM ARE FOCUSED ON
TEACHING STUDENTS THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS THEY
NEED TO ADAPT TO NEW TECHNOLOGY AS IT UNFOLDS.
STUDENTS CAN FIND THEIR PASSION IN ONE OF THESE
FOUR AREAS: PRINT MEDIA, WEB DEVELOPMENT, GAME
DEVELOPMENT AND VIDEO PRODUCTION.
Technology design COURSES
Motion Graphics Video Editing Web Game

Print Media 1 Development 1 Development 1
and Visual Effects and Production
One-Semester Course One-Semester Course One-Semester Course
TEC181 or TEC182 TEC171 or TEC172 TEC501 or TEC502
Web Game
Print Media 2
Development 2 Development 2
One-Semester Course
TEC251 or TEC252

TECHNOLOGY COURSE OFFERINGS
Graphic communications PATHWAY WEB Development Pathway
Print Media 1 Print Media 2 Web Web

One-Semester Course One-Semester Course Development 1 Development 2
TEC181 or TEC182 TEC251 or TEC252 One-Semester Course One-Semester Course
Web Web AP Computer

Development 1 Development 2 Science Principles
One-Semester Course One-Semester Course Full-Year Course
TEC171 or TEC172 TEC281 or TEC282 CSC371/CSC372
Computer Mobile App

Programming with Development Print Media 1 Print Media 2
Python Full-Year Course One-Semester Course One-Semester Course
One-Semester Course CSC251/CSC252 TEC181 or TEC182 TEC251 or TEC252
CSC161 or CSC162
GAME DESIGN Pathway Video production Pathway
Game Game Video Editing Motion Graphics

Development 1 Development 2 and Production and Visual Effects
One-Semester Course One-Semester Course One-Semester Course One-Semester Course
TEC501 or TEC502 TEC511 or TEC512 TEC121 or TEC122 TEC111 or TEC112
Computer AP Computer
Print Media 1 Print Media 2
Programming with Science Principles
Python Full-Year Course
One-Semester Course TEC181 or TEC182 TEC251 or TEC252
CSC371/CSC372
CSC161 or CSC162
Mobile App Game Game

Virtual Reality Development 1
Development Development 2
Full-Year Course One-Semester Course
CSC251/CSC252 TEC511 or TEC512

PRINT MEDIA 1 WEB DEVELOPMENT 2
Open to: 9-10-11-12 One Semester Open to: 9-10-11-12 One Semester
Prerequisite: None credit: College prep Prerequisite: Web Development 1 credit: College prep
In Print Media 1, students will learn how to design Web Development 2 is a user experience (UX Design) focused
and print t-shirts, buttons, notepads, calendars, packaging course that emphasizes functional and interactive web
products, canvas posters, decals and cell phone accessories. elements. Building on the technical skills of Web Development 1,
Students will be introduced to the basics of graphic design students will add the languages of JavaScript, React and
including digital image manipulation (Adobe Photoshop), Node.js to their repertoire. The end result will be websites that
digital illustration (Adobe Illustrator) and page layout have been optimized for search engines, take user inputs and
(Adobe InDesign). Students will have the opportunity to illustrate their functionality through animation. Similarly to
operate professional printing equipment including a laser Web Development 1, students will document their progress
engraver, digital printer, wide format inkjet printer, flatbed towards mastering new skills in a portfolio that can be shared
inkjet printer, direct to garment printer and a vinyl cutter. with peers, potential employers and college programs.
PRINT MEDIA 2 GAME DEVELOPMENT 1

Prerequisite: Print Media 1 credit: College prep Prerequisite: None credit: College prep
Print Media 2 will expand upon the topics of graphic design This course introduces students to principles of game design
and print production creating more complex designs and by designing their own games using the Unreal Game Engine.
products including a wall cling, laser cut and engraved LED Object-oriented programming will be introduced where
lamp, a wood or glass sign, playing cards, black t-shirt, a students with no programming experience will make games
drawstring bag and a banner poster. Students will continue from a variety of genres. Topics will include 3-D modeling,
to use professional graphic design software (Photoshop, rigging, animating, lighting, camera angles and texturing.
Illustrator and InDesign) and print production equipment in Through the use of the Unreal Game Engine, students will
a project-based learning environment where they will be able implement controls, physics, collision detection, sound,
to think critically, problem-solve and collaborate within the animation and memory management. Students will be
context of graphic communications. working towards a game of their choice that could be
released on mobile or computer platforms.
WEB DEVELOPMENT 1
GPA WAIVER OPTION GAME DEVELOPMENT 2
TEC171–Semester 1 TEC172–Semester 2 GPA WAIVER OPTION
Open to: 9-10-11-12 One Semester TEC511–Semester 1 TEC512–Semester 2
Prerequisite: None credit: College prep Open to: 9-10-11-12 One Semester
Web Development 1 is a user-interface (UI Design) focused Prerequisite: Game Development 1 credit: College prep
course that emphasizes visually appealing and accessible This course will expand upon the principles of game design
web elements. Throughout the course, students will learn the learned in Game Development 1 and introduce students to
essentials of scripting in HTML5 and CSS3 to build websites the advanced resource creation and programming for game
from scratch. In addition to technical skills, students will development using the Unreal Game Engine. Students will
be challenged to make websites that contain thoughtfully develop games focusing on 2-D and 3-D design that could be
curated colors, fonts, typefaces and layouts. The course also published on computers, virtual reality headsets and mobile
covers asset creation. Upon completing the course, students devices.
will have a fully developed and functioning portfolio to share
their work with their peers, potential employers and college
programs.

MOTION GRAPHICS AND VISUAL EFFECTS VIRTUAL REALITY
Prerequisite: None credit: College prep Prerequisite: None credit: College Prep
In Motion Graphics and Visual Effects, students will work with Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) reinvent the
Adobe After Effects and expand their knowledge through way we communicate, experience gaming and other forms of
advanced use of software and digital video effects. The entertainment and transform industries such as healthcare,
primary focus of this course will be on post-production work architecture, retail and e-commerce. Students will gain
within film and video. Students will learn the fundamental hands-on experience designing virtual environments, using
elements of motion graphics by creating and editing shapes, 3-D rendering software, previewing projects on VR headsets
learning to animate them through the use of keyframes and and programming user interactions. This is an introductory
using layers to organize and compose graphics. Additionally, course that requires no prior experience in VR/AR, modeling
students will learn about creating realistic visual and special or programming.
effects to manipulate self-shot footage. Projects include:
Flag Animation, Animated Photo, Visual Effects, Coming to
Life, HP Hands, Kinetic Typography and TV Show Introduction.
VIDEO EDITING AND PRODUCTION

GPA WAIVER OPTION
Prerequisite: none credit: College prep
Video Editing and Production is an introduction to
moviemaking with digital video and audio technologies.
The fundamental elements and techniques of filmmaking are
explored from pre-production (planning and storyboarding)
to production (cinematography, lighting, sound) and post
production (editing, compositing, titles, audio, special
effects). Students will use professional audio and video editing
software (Adobe Premiere and Adobe Audition) to produce
video shorts from conception to completion including: an
interview, Me and My Mini Me, a scene recreation, artificial
sound design, music video, newscast and a public service
announcement.

DIGITAL INNOVATION COURSES
STUDENTS’ DEVELOPMENT AS DIGITAL INNOVATORS IS
ENHANCED THROUGH A DIVERSITY OF COURSEWORK
MEDIA ARTS PATHWAY
AND EXPERIENCES. THESE ROBUST ELECTIVE (FINE ARTS DIVISION—MEDIA ARTS, PAGE 55-56)
OFFERINGS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS
Photography 1 Digital Art and Design 1
TO BROADEN THEIR PERSPECTIVES AROUND One-Semester Course One-Semester Course
ART401 or ART402 ART501 or ART502
COMPUTING, APPLICATIONS AND ARTISTIC DESIGN.
EXPERIENCES ACROSS A BROAD SELECTION OF
COURSES BRINGS APPRECIATION TO THE BALANCED
CONTRIBUTION EACH DISCIPLINE OFFERS IN
Photography 2 Digital Art and Design 2 2-D Animation
SUPPORTING STUDENTS’ DEVELOPMENT AS DIGITAL One-Semester Course One-Semester Course One-Semester Course
ART411 or ART412 ART511 or ART512 ART531 or ART532
INNOVATORS.
THE FOLLOWING COURSES ARE LISTED THROUGHOUT

THIS COURSEBOOK. REFER TO THE PAGE NUMBER FOR
THE COURSE DESCRIPTION. Advanced
3-D Animation
Photography and
One-Semester Course
Digital Design
ART541 or ART542
General MUSIC COURSES (FINE ARTS DIVISION—MUSIC, PAGE 66) Full-Year Course
ART421/ART422
Music Production 1
One-Semester Course
MUS431 or MUS432
AP Photography
and Digital Design
Full-Year Course
ART871/ART872
Music Production 2
One-Semester Course
MUS451 or MUS452
COMPUTER SCIENCE courses

(Computer Science, Engineering and Technology Division, PAGE 38-39)
Advanced Music
Production Computer Computer AP Computer
Full-Year Course Programming with Programming Science Principles
MUS471/MUS472 Python with Java Full-Year Course
BUSINESS EDUCATION PATHWAY

(APPLIED ARTS DIVISION—BUSINESS EDUCATION, PAGE 20)
Business Applications Mobile App AP Computer

and Technology 1 Development Science A
One-Semester Course Full-Year Course Full-Year Course
BUS131 or BUS 132 CSC251/CSC252 CSC391/CSC392
Business Applications
and Technology 2
One-Semester Course
BUS142
48 DIGITAL INNOVATION
Technology Design COURSES
Motion Graphics Video Editing Web Game

Print Media 1 Development 1 Virtual Reality
and Visual Effects and Production Development 1
Web Game
Print Media 2
Development 2 Development 2
One-Semester Course
TEC251 or TEC252
ENGINEERING and ARCHITECTURE courses

Introduction to
Engineering Design– Architectural Design
PLTW Full-Year Course
Full-Year Course TE141/TEC142
TEC151/TEC152
Principles of Electrical Computer Integrated Civil Engineering Advanced

Engineering–PLTW Engineering–PLTW Manufacturing–PLTW and Architecture– Architectural Design
Full-Year Course Full-Year Course Full-Year Course PLTW Full-Year Course
TEC301/TEC302 TEC291/TEC292 TEC351/TEC352 Full-Year Course TEC241/TEC242
TEC261/TEC262
Engineering Design
and Development–
PLTW
Full-Year Course
TEC401/TEC402
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Visual Arts Department Dance Department
Music Department Theatre Department
The Fine Arts curriculum focuses on the necessary skills, concepts and artistic traditions that allow each
student to achieve their potential within each art discipline, and provides a shared common cultural experience.
The curriculum encompasses well-established methods, processes and outcomes, as well as contemporary
approaches, subject matter and themes. It includes introductory opportunities for the novice learner and
differentiated rigorous experiences for the most experienced learners too. Students will be provided with a
solid foundation to pursue post-secondary programs with confidence, well-developed problem-solving skills
and refined higher-order thinking abilities. The curriculum presents students with artistic material of high
and enduring quality from a variety of historical periods, artistic styles and cultures.
Elective courses in the Fine Arts Department may be eligible for the GPA waiver option.
All Dance courses are Fine Arts credit and also satisfy the Physical Education graduation requirement.
Please see the Fine Arts Dance Department section for more information.
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VISUAL ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS
VISUAL ARTS PATHWAY
Art and Design

One-Semester Course
ART101 or ART102
Drawing Painting Studio Art Ceramics Sculpture Metals and Jewelry

One-Semester Course One-Semester Course One-Semester Course One-Semester Course One-Semester Course One-Semester Course
ART221 or ART222 ART261 or ART262 ART611 or ART612 ART201 or ART202 ART281 or ART282 ART241 or ART242
Advanced Drawing, Advanced

Painting and 3-D Art
Studio Art One-Semester Course
One-Semester Course ART631 or ART632
ART621 or ART622
AP Art:
Drawing,
2-D and 3-D Design
Full-Year Course
ART801/ART802

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VISUAL ARTS: MEDIA ARTS AND ART HISTORY COURSE OFFERINGS
MEDIA ARTS PATHWAY ART HISTORY COURSES
Photography 1 Digital Art and Design 1 Art History 1

One-Semester Course One-Semester Course Semester 1 Course Only
ART401 or ART402 ART501 or ART502 ART701
Photography 2 Digital Art and Design 2 2-D Animation Art History 2

One-Semester Course One-Semester Course One-Semester Course Semester 2 Course Only
ART411 or ART412 ART511 or ART512 ART531 or ART532 ART702
Advanced
Photography and 3-D Animation AP Art History
Digital Design One-Semester Course Full-Year Course
Full-Year Course ART541 or ART542 ART721/ART722
ART421/ART422
AP Photography
and Digital Design
Full-Year Course
ART871/ART872

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VISUAL ARTS DEPARTMENT PAINTING
GPA WAIVER OPTION
ART261–Semester 1 ART262–Semester 2
THE ACTIVITIES IN ART CLASSES ARE DESIGNED TO
DEVELOP SKILLS OF PERCEPTION, PROBLEM SOLVING, Prerequisite: Art and Design credit: College prep
UNDERSTANDING AND SENSITIVITY THROUGH A VARIETY This course is designed to teach students the concepts,
skills, methods and processes necessary to explore watercolor
OF EXPERIENCES. THE AIM OF THE ART CURRICULUM IS TO
and oil painting. Students create a variety of compositions
GIVE STUDENTS AN UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION through both quick studies and extended complex paintings.
FOR THE ENDLESS AND CONSTANT RESULTS OF ARTISTIC There is an emphasis on color theory, design principles,
media, tools and a variety of painting techniques.
EFFORTS WHICH SURROUND US IN OUR DAILY LIVES.
THE UNIQUE CHARACTER OF THE ART CURRICULUM STUDIO ART

PROVIDES STUDENTS AN OPPORTUNITY TO EXPRESS AND GPA WAIVER OPTION
NURTURE THEIR CREATIVE INSTINCTS AND TO DEVELOP Open to: 9-10-11-12 One Semester
A HIGH SENSE OF APPRECIATION FOR HUMANKIND Prerequisite: Art and Design credit: College prep
The artistic focus in this course is the development of
AND NATURE IN AN ATMOSPHERE WHERE INDIVIDUAL
individual expression through the use of creative visual
EXPRESSION IS ENCOURAGED. COURSES ARE OFFERED problem solving. Students will be challenged to brainstorm
TO MEET THE VARIED INTERESTS AND ABILITIES OF THE and to work quickly. Experimentation with different
techniques, compositional approaches and media will
STUDENTS. STUDENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO PURCHASE
be encouraged.
SPECIALIZED SUPPLIES AND TOOLS FOR SOME
ART CLASSES. CERAMICS
GPA WAIVER OPTION
ART AND DESIGN ART201–Semester 1 ART202–Semester 2
GPA WAIVER OPTION Prerequisite: Art and Design credit: College prep
This course is a hands-on class designed for those students
Prerequisite: None credit: College prep who like to work in clay. Students will learn basic and
advanced hand-building techniques and how to use a potter’s
In this course, students will explore a variety of tools,
wheel. They will be introduced to a variety of decorating,
techniques and media which provides them with the
glazing and firing techniques and will produce a number
foundation necessary to expand into more specialized
of creative stoneware pieces.
areas. The studio activities will focus on developing skills
in drawing, painting and sculpture/ceramics. This course is a
prerequisite for numerous art classes. Please see the Visual SCULPTURE
Arts pathways chart for more information. GPA WAIVER OPTION
DRAWING
Prerequisite: Art and Design credit: College prep
GPA WAIVER OPTION This course provides a hands-on approach for understanding
contemporary sculpture. Students will have the opportunity
Prerequisite: Art and Design credit: College prep to work with clay and alabaster stone. A clay head, clay relief
and an abstract stone sculpture will be the final results of
This course provides students with the opportunity to learn
the creative problem-solving techniques explored through
more advanced realistic drawing and shading techniques.
sculpture media.
Observational drawing and inventive design are explored.
Various color and black and white media are used in this
course.
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METALS AND JEWELRY AP ART: DRAWING, 2-D AND 3-D DESIGN
GPA WAIVER OPTION ART801–Semester 1 ART802–Semester 2
ART241–Semester 1 ART242–Semester 2 Open to: 11-12 Full Year
Open to: 9-10-11-12 One Semester Prerequisite: Advanced Drawing, Painting and Studio Art or
Prerequisite: Art and Design credit: College prep Advanced 3-D Art
Credit: honors
In this course students will be introduced to the principles of
This course offers students a concentrated program which
design as applied to metalwork, wire and jewelry. Students
enables them to apply for college credit in art. Emphasis
will learn to cut, file, texture and polish metal pieces. They will
is centered on studio work, the preparation of a portfolio
also solder with a torch and set a cabochon stone.
and the submission of a portfolio for potential AP credit.
In the spring, each student will exhibit their work in a
ADVANCED DRAWING, PAINTING AND STUDIO ART one-person show. This course may be repeated for credit.
GPA WAIVER OPTION
Prerequisite: Art and Design and two of the following courses:
Drawing, Painting or Studio Art
The Advanced Drawing, Painting and Studio Art course is
designed to give students additional experiences in creative
thinking and problem-solving using 2-D art media. In this
class, students will build upon the concepts and skills learned
in their Drawing, Painting or Studio Art classes. Students can
choose to focus on drawing, painting or mixed media either in
a representational or expressive style, to produce works of art
that relate to specific design issues and themes. This course
may be repeated for credit.
ADVANCED 3-D ART

GPA WAIVER OPTION
Prerequisite: Art and Design and two of the following courses:
Ceramics, Metals and Jewelry or Sculpture
The Advanced 3-D Art course is designed to give students
advanced experiences in creative thinking and problem solving
with 3-D art issues and 3-D art media. In this class, students can
focus on ceramics, sculpture or jewelry and metals to produce
works of art that relate to specific design issues and themes.
This course may be repeated for credit.
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PHOTOGRAPHY ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY AND DIGITAL DESIGN
PHOTOGRAPHY 1 Prerequisite: Photography 1, Photography 2
or
GPA WAIVER OPTION Digital Art and Design 1, Digital Art and Design 2
ART401–Semester 1 ART402–Semester 2 Credit: Accelerated
Open to: 9-10-11-12 One Semester Note: Students may use their own DSLR/Apple Pencil/tripod;
Prerequisite: None credit: College prep however, students may check out a school-owned DSLR, Apple Pencil
Note: Students may use their own DSLR; however, students may and/or tripod for assignments.
check out school-owned cameras for assignments.
This course offers a concentrated study of photography and/or
Photography 1 covers basic concepts and practice of digital digital design for students who want to pursue image making
photography, including understanding and use of the camera, in a serious manner. Students on the photography track are
lenses and other basic photographic equipment. The course introduced to large format printing, DSLR camera handling
will address aesthetic principles as they relate to composition, skills and advanced techniques using Adobe Photoshop
space, exposure, light and color. An introduction to Adobe and the Creative Suite. Students on the design track will
Photoshop will be studied in this course. Technological be developing a portfolio of digital drawings and designs
requirements of digital formats will be addressed. Basic digital using the Adobe Creative Suite and the Procreate drawing
manipulations of images will be taught in preparation for app. Design students will also explore methods of digital
creating finished art. photography to enhance their layout, formatting and design
skills. Students will explore brainstorming methods to develop
PHOTOGRAPHY 2 stronger concepts and common visual connections through
GPA WAIVER OPTION the development of a series of work. Students will compile a
ART411–Semester 1 ART412–Semester 2 portfolio and assemble a one-person show to be exhibited in
Open to: 9-10-11-12 One Semester the spring.
Prerequisite: Photography 1 credit: College prep
Note: Students may use their own DSLR/Apple Pencil/tripod;
however, students may check out a school-owned DSLR, Apple Pencil AP PHOTOGRAPHY AND DIGITAL DESIGN
and/or tripod for assignments. ART871–Semester 1 ART872–Semester 2
Open to: 11-12 Full Year
Photography 2 is designed to refine students’ digital Prerequisite: Advanced Photography and Digital Design
photographic skills and aesthetic judgment as they relate to Credit: honors
composition, space, exposure, light and color. Special effects, Note: Students may use their own DSLR/Apple Pencil/tripod;
studio lighting, portraiture, night photography, use of Adobe however, students may check out a school-owned DSLR, Apple Pencil
Photoshop, the Creative Suite and Procreate are areas studied and/or tripod for assignments.
in this course. Technological requirements of digital formats This course offers 2-D design students a concentrated
and printing will be addressed. program, which enables them to apply for college credit in
art. Emphasis is centered on studio work, the preparation of
a portfolio and the submission of a portfolio for potential
AP credit. In the spring, each student will exhibit their work in
a one-person show. This course may be repeated for credit.
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DIGITAL DESIGN 3-D ANIMATION
GPA WAIVER OPTION
DIGITAL ART AND DESIGN 1 Open to: 9-10-11-12 One Semester
Prerequisite: 2-D Animation and/or director approval
GPA WAIVER OPTION Credit: College prep
Open to: 9-10-11-12 One Semester This course is designed for students with an interest in
Prerequisite: None credit: College prep 3-D animation. In addition to the study of the history of
Note: Students may use their own Apple Pencil; however, students 3-D animation, students will build upon the concepts, skills
may check out a school-owned Apple Pencil for assignments. and techniques learned from 2-D Animation to help them learn
This course is designed to introduce students to Adobe to use 3-D animation software to create and animate their
Photoshop and Procreate as drawing and graphic design tools own 3-D models/characters. Polygon and NURB modeling,
and as a means of producing finished artwork. Students will texturing, lighting and basic 3-D key-frame/path animation
have the opportunity to develop skills and be creative while will be explored.
digitally drawing, painting and manipulating photographic
images with both Wacom tablets as well as the iPad and Apple
Pencil. Projects will have fine arts, photography, media arts
ART HISTORY
and graphic design components.
ART HISTORY 1
GPA WAIVER OPTION
DIGITAL ART AND DESIGN 2 ART701–Semester 1 Only
GPA WAIVER OPTION Open to: 10-11-12 One Semester
ART511–Semester 1 ART512–Semester 2 Prerequisite: None credit: College prep
Open to: 9-10-11-12 One Semester This course is designed as an introduction to the history of art.
Prerequisite: Digital Art and Design 1 credit: College prep
Students will become familiar with the major forms of artistic
Note: Students may use their own Apple Pencil; however, students
expression from prehistoric art through the early Renaissance.
may check out a school-owned Apple Pencil for assignments.
They will become informed observers of their visual culture.
This course is designed to be an advanced or second level for
students interested in furthering their study and exploration
of using Adobe Photoshop as well as Procreate as a drawing ART HISTORY 2
and graphic design tool. Students will have the opportunity to GPA WAIVER OPTION
develop skills and be creative while digitally drawing, painting ART702–Semester 2 Only
and manipulating photographic images with both Wacom
tablets as well as the iPad and Apple Pencil. Students will
This course is designed as an introduction to the history
be introduced to more complex concepts and techniques of
of art from the last five centuries. Students will become
media arts and graphic design. The course will have fine arts,
familiar with the major forms of artistic expression from the
photographic and commercial art components.
late Renaissance to the present. They will become informed
observers of their visual culture.
2-D ANIMATION
GPA WAIVER OPTION AP ART HISTORY
Open to: 9-10-11-12 One Semester ART721–Semester 1 ART722–Semester 2
Prerequisite: Digital Art and Design 1 credit: College prep Open to: 10-11-12 Full Year
Prerequisite: None credit: honors
This course provides students the opportunity to study
This course is designed as an introductory college-level course
and explore 2-D animation. Students will study the history
in the history of art. Students will examine the major forms
of animation and work with 2-D animation software to
of artistic expression from prehistoric through contemporary
produce their own animated shorts, from initial concept
cultures. They will study architecture, sculpture, painting and
and storyboarding through final rendering. Concepts and
other art forms with intelligence and sensitivity. Students who
techniques in vector-based drawing, timing, key-framing
enroll in this course will be prepared to take the AP Art History
and music and lip synchronization will be explored.
exam in May.
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DANCE COURSE OFFERINGS
DANCE PATHWAY
Dance 1
Full-Year Course
DNC101/DNC102
Jazz Fusion
One-Semester Course
DNC321 or DNC322
Dance 2
Full-Year Course
DNC201/DNC202
Dance 3 Ballet/Jazz
Full-Year Course One-Semester Course
DNC301/DNC302 DNC311 or DNC312
Dance 4
Full-Year Course
DNC401/DNC402
Concert Dance Dance Leadership

DNC501/DNC502 DNC601/DNC602
* IMPORTANT NOTE FOR ALL DANCE CLASSES: Note: All incoming freshmen interested in an upper-level Dance
All Dance courses are Fine Arts credits and also satisfy the Physical course (Dance 2, 3 or 4) must attend a placement assessment in
Education graduation requirement. January/early February. Based off the assessment, students will be
given the appropriate level placement. All other students may register
for Dance 1 with no audition necessary. All current placements are
held in January/early February. Transfer students placements are
held in August before classes begin. Information about exact dates
and times can be found on the Stevenson website:
www.d125.org/academics/academic-divisions/fine-arts/dance
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DANCE DEPARTMENT DANCE 2
GPA WAIVER OPTION
DNC201–Semester 1 DNC202–Semester 2
STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL PROVIDES DANCE AS A
CREATIVE AND REWARDING ART EXPERIENCE WHERE Prerequisite: Dance 1 AND/or placement by instructor
ARTISTIC INTEGRITY AND APPRECIATION ARE DEVELOPED.
This course is designed for students who have some
DANCE IS A PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DISCIPLINE. experience in contemporary dance technique. Emphasis
STUDENTS ARE PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES TO DEVELOP will be on dance vocabulary, essential choreographic
BODY STRENGTH, AGILITY, COORDINATION, CREATIVE concepts and basic anatomy as it pertains to dance.
Practice and repetition are primary means of learning
PROBLEM-SOLVING SKILLS, ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
movement and are followed by assessment and teacher
AND THE ABILITY TO WORK EFFECTIVELY IN COOPERATIVE feedback. Students will also participate in peer-to-peer
LEARNING GROUPS. THEY GAIN SELF-CONFIDENCE, feedback to continue to develop verbal skills necessary
to show cognitive understanding of dance movement
SELF-DISCIPLINE AND SATISFACTION IN MOVEMENT.
vocabulary, as well as viewed dance. Students are required
STUDENTS WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN A to attend and critique the Winter and Spring Dance Concerts.
VARIETY OF DANCE STYLES FROM GUEST DANCE TEACHERS Students will also participate in the Dance Demonstrations
during first semester and the Day of Dance performance
DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR. DANCE STUDENTS ARE GIVEN
during second semester. This course may be repeated for
CLEAR COURSE TARGETS AND THEY ARE ASSESSED ON credit.
THESE TARGETS REGULARLY. ALL DANCE STUDENTS ARE
REQUIRED TO PURCHASE AND WEAR APPROPRIATE ATTIRE DANCE 3
AS DESIGNATED BY THE DANCE TEACHER. GPA WAIVER OPTION
DANCE 1 Prerequisite: Dance 2 and/or placement by instructor
GPA WAIVER OPTION
This course is designed for students with previous dance
Open to: 9-10-11-12 Full Year training. Students will focus on the detailed aspects of
Prerequisite: None credit: College prep contemporary dance at an accelerated pace. Emphasis is on
This course will introduce and review essential dance skills. the student’s technique and choreography studies. Students
Students will learn basic dance movement and concepts engage in critical response and self-assessment activities
such as time, space and energy, as well as movement to enhance content knowledge. Dancers will challenge
terminology. Practice and repetition are primary means of their physical limitations and their ability to dance to their
learning movement and are followed by assessment and full potential. Students are required to attend and critique
teacher feedback. Emphasis will be on basic technique and the Winter and Spring Dance Concerts. Students will also
choreography concepts. Students will also learn the history participate in the Dance Demonstration performance during
of different genres, dance anatomy, particularly bone and first semester and the Day of Dance performance during
muscle structure and conditioning exercises to prepare the second semester. This course may be repeated for credit.
body for flexibility, strength and endurance. Students will
also participate in peer-to-peer feedback to create verbal BALLET/JAZZ
skills necessary to show cognitive understanding of dance
GPA WAIVER OPTION
movement vocabulary as well as viewed dance. Students DNC311–Semester 1 DNC312–Semester 2
are required to attend and critique the Winter and Spring Open to: 10-11-12 One Semester
Dance Concerts. Students will also participate in the Dance Prerequisite: Dance 2 or higher, and/or teacher approval
Demonstration during first semester and the Day of Dance Credit: College prep
performance during second semester. This course may be This course will focus on honing technical dance skills by
repeated for credit. working on anatomical alignment, physical strength and
flexibility. Students will practice technical movements such as
jumps, turns and leaps. Students will also learn specific dance
conditioning practices, such as Pilates and yoga, to increase
the quality of dance execution. This course may be repeated
for credit.
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JAZZ FUSION CONCERT DANCE
DNC321–Semester 1 DNC322–Semester 2 DNC501–Semester 1 DNC502–Semester 2
Open to: 10-11-12 One Semester Open to: 10-11-12 Full Year
Prerequisite: None credit: College prep Prerequisite: Dance 4 or A senior who has completed Dance 3
This course will introduce and review essential dance skills
that pertain to the jazz dance genre. Over the semester of this This course is designed for students who have had
jazz survey course, students will learn and engage in jazz, hip advanced training in contemporary dance, as well as a
hop, musical theatre, lyrical jazz and dance fitness movement. strong background in ballet, jazz and composition. Concert
With focus on creativity, discipline and technical development, dancers are responsible for maintaining a high quality of
dancers work in a nurturing atmosphere to build confidence technical skill. The Concert Dance class will work toward
and life/dance skills. The Jazz Fusion curriculum is designed developing and enhancing performance and choreographic
to help dancers create a strong foundation through repetitive skills in preparation for college-level dance study and/
movement, dance vocabulary, discussion and explorations. or professional studio experience. Concert dancers will
No experience is necessary and this course may be repeated choreograph their own dances and perform in the Winter and
for credit. Spring Dance Concerts. Daily and after-school rehearsals will
be scheduled one to two weeks prior to the opening of the
Winter and Spring Concerts and attendance is mandatory.
DANCE 4
Students may also audition for guest choreographers. These
GPA WAIVER OPTION rehearsals take place after school and are required, if cast.
Class fees are approximately $150 for production fees and
Prerequisite: Dance 3 and/or placement by instructor company apparel. Admission into Concert Dance is based
Credit: College prep on the submission of a portfolio submitted to and approved
This course is designed for students who have achieved a by the Dance Department. This course may be repeated for
high degree of technical skill. The class will work toward credit.
developing and enhancing performance qualities. The
emphasis is on challenging students’ creative skills in DANCE LEADERSHIP
order to strengthen versatility of movement styles through
GPA WAIVER OPTION
choreographic and compositional strategies. Students will DNC601–Semester 1 DNC602–Semester 2
also be introduced to leadership skills through assisting with Open to: 11-12 Full Year
or leading peers in instruction. Course content knowledge Prerequisites: Students must complete a minimum of one year
in Dance 3 or Dance 4 and/or approval of instructors
is enhanced through critical response and self-assessment
activities. Students are required to attend and critique
Dance Leadership is a one-year course where students will
the Winter and Spring Dance Concerts. Students will also
intern and assist with dance instruction in a technique class.
participate in the Dance Demonstration performance during
Dance leaders will learn and demonstrate the teacher-created
first semester and the Day of the Dance performance during
combinations including warm-ups, across the floor and center
second semester. This course may be repeated for credit.
combinations. Dance leaders will model proper technique
and assist students. Dance Leaders will periodically work
one-on-one with dance students in a peer mentoring fashion.
While taking this course, the Dance Leaders will also meet
individually with the teacher outside of class to learn what
they will instruct at the end of each semester. They will also
create exercises and a lesson that they will instruct at the end
of each semester. Dance Leadership applications are available
on the Dance website in early November and are due by
December 1. This course may be repeated for credit.
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MUSIC COURSE OFFERINGS
BAND PATHWAY CHORAL PATHWAY ORCHESTRA PATHWAY
Freshman Band Stevenson Chorus Stevenson Orchestra

Full-Year Course Full-Year Course Full-Year Course
MUS101/MUS102 MUS201/MUS202 MUS301/MUS302
Concert Band Advanced Chorus Concert Orchestra

Symphonic Band Patriot Singers Symphonic Orchestra

Advanced
Patriot Orchestra
Symphonic Band
Full-Year Course
Full-Year Course
MUS321/MUS322
MUS131/MUS132
Honor Band
Full-Year Course
MUS141/MUS142
General MUSIC COURSES GUITAR PATHWAY
Piano 1 Music Production 1 AP Music Theory Guitar 1

One-Semester Course One-Semester Course Full-Year Course Full-Year Course
MUS401 or MUS402 MUS431 or MUS432 MUS801/MUS802 MUS421/MUS422
Music Production 2 Guitar 2

MUS451 or MUS452 MUS461/MUS462
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MUS471 /472 MUS441/MUS442
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MUSIC DEPARTMENT BAND
MUSIC STUDY HELPS STUDENTS DEVELOP SKILLS IN
FRESHMAN BAND*
COMPREHENDING, CREATIVE PROBLEM SOLVING, WORKING
GPA WAIVER OPTION
AS A TEAM, LOGICAL REASONING, USING SYMBOLS, MUS101–Semester 1 MUS102–Semester 2
CONCEPTUALIZING, MAKING VALUE JUDGMENTS AND
Prerequisite: Prior Band experience and/or approval
COMMUNICATING. IT PROMOTES CULTURAL AWARENESS of Band Director
AND PROVIDES UNIQUE OPPORTUNITIES FOR
All incoming freshmen, regardless of previous playing/music
SELF-EXPRESSION AND CREATIVITY. THE STEVENSON experience, may audition to enroll in Freshman Band to work
MUSIC DEPARTMENT OFFERS A VARIETY OF CLASSES on comprehensive music skills. Freshman Band members
also perform in three formal concerts throughout the year.
THAT ALLOW STUDENTS TO BEGIN—OR CONTINUE—
For the first eight to nine weeks of the first semester, band
A STRONG, SEQUENTIAL PROGRAM OF MUSIC STUDY. students may choose to perform in the highly acclaimed
COURSES ARE OFFERED IN INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, Marching Patriots with members of the Concert, Symphonic,
Advanced Symphonic and Honor Bands. Students electing
VOCAL MUSIC AND NON-PERFORMANCE CLASSES.
to participate in Marching Band may receive a P.E. waiver for
the first semester.
THOUGH MANY OBJECTIVES FOR MUSIC EDUCATION
CAN BE MET IN THE CLASSROOM, IT IS IMPORTANT
CONCERT BAND*
THAT STUDENTS, WHO ARE DEVELOPING MUSIC SKILLS,
GPA WAIVER OPTION
ARE PROVIDED OPPORTUNITIES TO DISPLAY THEIR MUS111–Semester 1 MUS112–Semester 2
ACCOMPLISHMENTS THROUGH CONCERTS, RECITALS,
Prerequisite: Audition with director
PARADES, FESTIVALS AND OTHER PERFORMANCE Credit: College prep
EXPERIENCES. THESE ARE A DIRECT OUTGROWTH OF Upperclassmen, regardless of previous music experience, may
audition to enroll in Concert Band to work on comprehensive
THE NATURE OF THE ART WHICH IS BEING STUDIED.
music skills. Concert Band members also perform in three
THEREFORE, PERFORMING ENSEMBLES INCLUDE AN formal concerts throughout the year. For the first eight to
EMPHASIS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PARTICIPATION nine weeks of the first semester, band students may choose
to perform in the highly acclaimed Marching Patriots with
IN OCCASIONAL AFTER-SCHOOL REHEARSALS AND
members of the Freshman, Symphonic, Advanced Symphonic
PERFORMANCES. and Honor Bands. Students electing to participate in Marching
Band may receive a P.E. waiver for the first semester. This
Note: Seniors who are enrolled in Honor Band, Patriot Orchestra, * IMPORTANT NOTE FOR ALL BAND CLASSES:
Patriot Guitar, Patriot Singers and Advanced Chorus and have In order to earn a P.E. waiver, all band students who participate in the
been active for four semesters in performing ensembles, earn Marching Patriots must be available for rehearsals during summer
accelerated-level grade points unless requesting a GPA waiver. and fall evenings. Students must also obtain all necessary GPA waiver
Band students participating in Marching Band are offered a approvals.
P.E. waiver for the first semester.
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SYMPHONIC BAND*
CHOIR
GPA WAIVER OPTION
MUS121–Semester 1 MUS122–Semester 2
Open to: 9-10-11-12 (Qualified Students) Full Year STEVENSON CHORUS
Prerequisite: Audition with director Credit: College Prep
GPA WAIVER OPTION
Upperclassmen with band experience may audition to enroll MUS201–Semester 1 MUS202–Semester 2
in Symphonic Band to continue work on comprehensive music Open to: 9-10-11-12 Full Year
skills. Symphonic Band members also perform in four formal Prerequisite: None credit: College prep
concerts throughout the year. For the first eight to nine weeks This course combines the best of personal enjoyment while
of the first semester, band students may choose to perform developing vocal skills and studying the fundamentals of
in the highly acclaimed Marching Patriots with members of musicianship. All voices are welcome, regardless of prior
the Freshman, Concert, Advanced Symphonic and Honor experience. Stevenson Chorus performs at five school
Bands. Students electing to participate in Marching Band may concerts throughout the year. This course may be repeated
receive a P.E. waiver for the first semester. This course may be for credit.
repeated for credit.
ADVANCED CHORUS
ADVANCED SYMPHONIC BAND*
GPA WAIVER OPTION (FOR COLLEGE PREP ONLY)
GPA WAIVER OPTION MUS211–Semester 1 MUS212–Semester 2
MUS131–Semester 1 MUS132–Semester 2 Open to: 10-11-12 (Qualified Students) Full Year
Open to: 9-10-11-12 (Qualified Students) Full Year Prerequisite: Audition with director
Prerequisite: Audition with director Credit: College Prep Credit: College Prep, Earned Accelerated Option
Upperclassmen with band experience may audition to This advanced treble ensemble is designed for experienced
enroll in Advanced Symphonic Band to continue work on altos and sopranos. The development of vocal skills
comprehensive music skills. Advanced Symphonic Band and musical concepts is achieved through the study
members also perform in four formal concerts throughout and performance of varied literature. The importance of
the year. For the first eight to nine weeks of the first semester, musicianship is stressed, along with continuing work on music
band students may choose to perform in the highly acclaimed theory. This ensemble performs at five school concerts and
Marching Patriots with members of the Freshman, Concert, other community events. Seniors may earn accelerated credit
Symphonic and Honor Bands. Students electing to participate in this course. This course may be repeated for credit.
in Marching Band may receive a P.E. waiver for the first
semester. This course may be repeated for credit.
PATRIOT SINGERS
HONOR BAND* GPA WAIVER OPTION (FOR COLLEGE PREP ONLY)
GPA WAIVER OPTION (FOR COLLEGE PREP ONLY) Open to: 10-11-12 (Qualified Students) Full Year
MUS141–Semester 1 MUS142–Semester 2 Prerequisite: Audition with director, treble voices need to have
Open to: 10-11-12 (Qualified Students) Full Year completed one year in Advanced Chorus
Prerequisite: Audition with director Credit: College Prep, Earned Accelerated Option
Credit: College Prep, Earned Accelerated Option
This course is designed for advanced students who
Upperclassmen with band experience may audition to enroll perform a wide variety of choral literature, from classical to
in Honor Band to continue work on comprehensive music contemporary. Patriot Singers also focuses on music reading,
skills. Honor Band members also perform in four formal sight singing and more advanced music theory concepts.
concerts throughout the year. For the first eight to nine weeks The Patriot Singers perform at five school concerts and other
of the first semester, band students may choose to perform in community events. Seniors may earn accelerated credit in this
the highly acclaimed Marching Patriots with members of the course. This course may be repeated for credit.
Freshman, Concert, Symphonic and Advanced Symphonic
Bands. Students electing to participate in Marching Band may
receive a P.E. waiver for the first semester. This course may be
ORCHESTRA CONCERT ORCHESTRA
GPA WAIVER OPTION
STEVENSON ORCHESTRA Open to: 9-10-11-12 Full Year
Prerequisite: Prior orchestra experience and/or approval
GPA WAIVER OPTION of Orchestra Director
MUS301–Semester 1 MUS302–Semester 2 Credit: College prep
Open to: 9 Full Year Note: All students enrolled in orchestra are expected to own or rent
Prerequisite: All incoming Freshman Orchestra students
an instrument for home use, although cello and bass students may
should register for this class
use school instruments for daily rehearsals.
Note: All students enrolled in orchestra are expected to own or rent This course is for violin, viola, cello, bass and harp students
an instrument for home use, although cello and bass students may with advanced string technique. Students will study two
use school instruments for daily rehearsals. and three octave scales and arpeggios, and develop advanced
This course is a non-auditioned level orchestra class; that performance techniques, music theory concepts and
includes violin, viola, cello, bass and harp students who want comprehensive musicianship skills. This orchestra explores
to continue to develop their musical training. Students will a variety of intermediate/ advanced level string orchestra and
develop basic/intermediate performance techniques, music chamber music repertoire with performances in four formal
theory concepts and comprehensive musicianship skills. This concerts throughout the year. Performances include four
orchestra explores a variety of string orchestra literature and formal concerts and other curricular strings events throughout
chamber music repertoire. Performances include four formal the year. All incoming 9th grade Concert Orchestra and
concerts and other curricular strings events throughout the transfer students are highly encouraged to attend a one-day
year. Students will be required to attend periodic rehearsals summer strings camp in August to better acclimate them
and four performances outside of the school day. All incoming to the strings programs and facilities. This course may be
9th graders and transfer students are highly encouraged to repeated for credit.
attend a one-day summer strings camp in August in order
to acclimate to the strings programs and facilities. All students
with previous playing experience are eligible to enroll in this
course. This course may be repeated for credit.
SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA PATRIOT ORCHESTRA
GPA WAIVER OPTION GPA WAIVER OPTION (FOR COLLEGE PREP ONLY)
MUS331–Semester 1 MUS332–Semester 2 MUS321–Semester 1 MUS322–Semester 2
Open to: 9-10-11-12 Full Year Open to: 10-11-12 (Qualified Students) Full Year
Prerequisite: Auditions are required for all students Prerequisite: All students must have completed one full year
Credit: College prep of Concert or Symphonic Orchestra in addition to a formal
audition and approval from the Orchestra Director
Note: All students enrolled in orchestra are expected to own or rent
Credit: College Prep, Earned Accelerated Option
Note: All students enrolled in orchestra are expected to own or rent
use school instruments for daily rehearsals.
This course is for violin, viola, cello, bass and harp students use school instruments for daily rehearsals.
with highly advanced string technique. The repertoire
This course is for 10th grade and older violin, viola, cello,
includes chamber works, string orchestra and full orchestra
bass and harp students with superior string technique. The
from advanced and commonly performed works, focusing
repertoire includes chamber works, string orchestra and
on music of the Baroque, Classical and early Romantic eras
full orchestra from advanced and commonly performed
with performances in five formal concerts throughout the
works, focusing on music of the mid-19th century to living
year. Students in this class will work towards mastery of all
composers. Students in this class will show mastery of all
three octave major and minor scales and arpeggios, concerto
three octave major and minor scales and arpeggios, concerto
level repertoire, music theory concepts and comprehensive
repertoire, music theory concepts and comprehensive
musicianship skills. This ensemble combines with members
musicianship skills. This ensemble combines with members
of Advanced Symphonic Band each year for exploration of the
of Honor Band each year for exploration of the full orchestra
full orchestra repertoire. Performances include five formal
repertoire. Students will be required to attend periodic
concerts and other curricular strings events throughout the
rehearsals and performances outside of the school day.
year. All incoming 9th grade Symphonic Orchestra and transfer
Performances include five formal concerts and other
students are highly encouraged to attend a two-day summer
curricular strings events throughout the year. Seniors may
strings camp in August to better acclimate them to the
earn accelerated credit in this course. This course may be
strings programs and facilities. This course may be repeated
for credit.
GUITAR PATRIOT GUITAR ENSEMBLE
GPA WAIVER OPTION (FOR COLLEGE PREP ONLY)
GUITAR 1 Open to: 9-10-11-12 Full Year
Prerequisite: Auditions are required for all students
GPA WAIVER OPTION Credit: College Prep, Earned Accelerated Option
Open to: 9-10-11-12 Full Year This course is designed for advanced guitarists who are
Prerequisite: None credit: College prep interested in further developing technique and musicianship.
This course is designed for students who are interested The repertoire performed in this class includes chamber
in learning how to play the guitar and/or develop strong works for guitar, large ensemble pieces by composers of
technical skills in guitar performance. This course will varied eras and extensive solo work repertoire. Emphasis is
introduce the techniques and musicianship skills in order placed on development of technique, music-reading skills,
to perform classical, blues, jazz, rock and pop repertoire. composition, sight-reading, jazz voicings of chords and
Students will learn music reading skills, sight-reading, chords, expressive performance as soloists and ensemble members.
collaboration, practice skills and expressive performance and Students will also receive advanced training in a variety of
listening skills. Nylon string, classical guitars are provided, but performance styles. Nylon string, classical guitars are provided
it is essential to have a nylon string, classical guitar at home to for class use but it is highly recommended that students have
practice. This course may be repeated for credit. their own nylon string, classical guitar for home practice. This
ensemble performs several concerts each year and students
are encouraged to perform at solo and ensemble contests.
GUITAR 2
Seniors may earn accelerated credit in this course. This course
GPA WAIVER OPTION may be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Guitar 1 or per audition with guitar instructor
This course is designed for guitarists who are interested
in advancing their guitar abilities. Students will refine and
further develop musicianship to develop a high level of
performance on guitar. Emphasis is placed on development of
technique, music-reading skills, sight-reading, more technical
chords throughout the neck of the guitar, and expressive
performance, solo repertoire and ensemble skills. Nylon
string, classical guitars are provided for class use but it is
essential that students have their own nylon string, classical
guitar for home practice. Students repeating this course
or students with some guitar experiences will be able to
experience more advanced music repertoire. This course
GENERAL MUSIC COURSES MUSIC PRODUCTION 2
GPA WAIVER OPTION
PIANO 1 Open to: 9-10-11-12 One Semester
Prerequisite: Music Production 1 or approval of instructor
GPA WAIVER OPTION Credit: College prep
Open to: 9-10-11-12 One Semester Music Production 2 is a course designed for students
Prerequisite: None credit: College prep interested in furthering their study and exploration of music
This course is designed for students of all skill levels, from production and the music industry. Students will pursue more
non-experienced through advanced. Using the electronic advanced concepts and techniques resulting in a substantial
piano lab (MIDI), the class will introduce students to music amount of original music by the end of the course. Students
notation, basic music theory, keyboard technique and music will have access to music production software, instruments
terminology through the study of keyboard repertoire. and recording equipment in order to create, edit and mix the
Students will work independently, collaboratively and with music that interests them. All students will participate in a
instructor guidance to shape their musical goals, including Music Production Showcase at the end of the semester.
selecting their own music to learn and perform. Students
repeating this course or students with theory and composition ADVANCED MUSIC PRODUCTION
experiences will be able to experience more advanced musical GPA WAIVER OPTION
topics. This course may be repeated for credit. MUS471–Semester 1 MUS472–Semester 2
Prerequisite: Music Production 2 or Placement by Instructor
MUSIC PRODUCTION 1
GPA WAIVER OPTION Advanced Music Production is a course designed for students
interested in pursuing advanced concepts in music production.
Prerequisite: None credit: College prep This course will provide real world experiences to students
and prepare them to participate in the music industry after
This course will explore concepts in production, recording,
high school and beyond. Students in this course will get
performance, audio engineering, music business, sound
to experience the process of recording original music in a
design, music marketing and more. Students will have access
professional studio setting and all students will participate
to music production software, instruments and recording
in a Music Production Showcase at the end of each semester.
equipment in order to create, edit and mix the music that
Students will have access to music production software,
interests them. Music Production 1 is open to all students
instruments and recording equipment both at home and at
with an interest in music, no prior experience is necessary.
school. This course may be repeated for credit.
All students will have the option to participate in a Music
Production Showcase at the end of the semester.
AP MUSIC THEORY
Prerequisite: Membership in either Instrumental or Vocal
Ensemble or approval of instructor
Credit: honors
This course is designed for the mature musician who
is interested in enhancing their music ability through a
rigorous study of Western music theory. Students learn the
basics of tonal harmony, including: chord construction,
four-part voice writing, harmonic analysis and harmonic
sequence. Students also study ear training, sight singing,
melodic, rhythmic, and harmonic dictation, 20th century
techniques and form/structure. Students who enroll in this
course will be prepared to take the AP Music Theory exam in
May, as well as entrance examinations given by schools of
music for entering music majors/minors.
THEATRE COURSE OFFERINGS
THEATRE PATHWAY
Theatre Design
Acting 1
and Stagecraft
One-Semester Course
One-Semester Course
THR101 or THR102
THR121 or THR122
Acting 2
One-Semester Course
THR111 or THR112
Acting 3
One-Semester Course
THR211
Acting 4
One-Semester Course
THR212
Leadership in
Advanced Acting Directing the Actor
Theatre Studies
One-Semester Course
THR401 or THR402 THR302
THR601 or THR602

68 FINE ARTS—THEATRE
THEATRE DEPARTMENT ACTING 2
GPA WAIVER OPTION
THR111–Semester 1 THR112–Semester 2
THEATRE CLASSES AT STEVENSON FEATURE A
SEQUENTIAL AND CUMULATIVE CURRICULUM WHICH Prerequisite: Acting 1 credit: College prep
ALLOWS STUDENTS TO DEVELOP INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL Acting 2 builds upon the work of Acting 1 with a greater
emphasis on building character through improv comedy as
RESOURCES, EXPLORE CREATIVE POTENTIAL, INVESTIGATE
well as scripted scene work. Students will examine diverse,
THE SOCIAL AND HISTORICAL CONTEXT IN WHICH THEY contemporary and alternative theatrical texts for performance
LIVE, FORM AESTHETIC JUDGMENTS AND EXPERIENCE and exploration. We will continue to build skills in performing,
writing, analysis and ensemble. Successful completion of this
CREATIVITY ON A DAILY BASIS. THE COURSES ARE
course prepares students to enroll in Acting 3 and 4.
PROCESS ORIENTED, ALLOWING STUDENTS TO DEVELOP
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS WITH A PRIMARY FOCUS ON ACTING 3
COLLABORATION AND DEVELOPING ARTISTIC IDEAS. SOME GPA WAIVER OPTION
COURSES INCLUDE A PUBLIC PERFORMANCE COMPONENT. THR211–Semester 1 only
Prerequisite: Acting 2 credit: College prep
WHILE THEATRE COURSES CAN PROVIDE
Acting 3 is an advanced Theatre course with an emphasis
PRE-PROFESSIONAL TRAINING FOR STUDENTS, THE on student-generated performance. Specific areas of focus
ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO CELEBRATE THE ART, DEVELOP include improv comedy and creative writing work relating to
contemporary social issues. Acting 3 culminates in an original
ENSEMBLE AND COMMUNITY, BUILD A DEEPER
devised performance, as part of the Patriot Theatre Company
SELF-AWARENESS AND CONFIDENCE AND A MORE season.
CRITICAL AND REFLECTIVE UNDERSTANDING OF THE
HUMAN CONDITION. ACTING 4
GPA WAIVER OPTION
THR212–Semester 2 only
ACTING 1 Open to: 10-11-12 One Semester
GPA WAIVER OPTION Prerequisites: Acting 3 credit: College prep
THR101–Semester 1 THR102–Semester 2 Acting 4 is an advanced Theatre course which allows students
to explore and perform a wide range of theatrical texts
and traditions. With a focus on comedy, students will gain
Acting 1 is an introductory Theatre survey and performance- knowledge of influential theatre styles including Greek,
based class. This course emphasizes the basic skills and Commedia dell’arte, Shakespeare and other global traditions.
techniques of theatre artists including: ensemble, imagination,
focus, risk taking, performance, rehearsal and text analysis.
Techniques to be covered include warm-up activities and
exercises, ensemble communication and collaboration,
improvisation, pantomime, text interpretation, performance
critique, character creation, solo and scene performances,
with an emphasis on transferability. Students interested
in pursuing public performance opportunities will be
encouraged to audition for department productions,
and to take advanced level Theatre courses.
FINE ARTS—THEATRE 69
ADVANCED ACTING DIRECTING THE ACTOR
THR401–Semester 1 THR402–Semester 2 GPA WAIVER OPTION
Open to: 11-12 One Semester THR302–Semester 2 only
Prerequisite: Acting 4 credit: Accelerated Open to: 11-12 One Semester
Advanced Acting is an intensive Theatre course in performance, Prerequisite: Acting 4 credit: College prep
production and leadership. Students will build on the This is a one-semester course that allows the student to
foundations of Acting 1- 4 to integrate and present complex explore and develop their directorial ability. The course
theatrical texts. Advanced Acting prepares students to will emphasize the development of play conceptualization,
be involved in departmental productions in acting and techniques for working with the actor and directorial analysis
production capacities. This course also prepares students of a play. The culminating project of the course will be a public
for college and professional theatre pursuits, as well as the performance of scenes directed by students in the class. This
transfer of theatre skills to all career avenues. Students will be course may be repeated for credit.
expected to conduct themselves as theatre professionals and
role models to the entire theatre community. Advanced Acting LEADERSHIP IN THEATRE STUDIES
culminates in a public showcase of a scripted work as part
GPA WAIVER OPTION
of the Patriot Theatre Company season. This course may THR601–Semester 1 THR602–Semester 2
be repeated for credit. Open to: 11-12 One Semester
Prerequisite: Acting 4 credit: College prep
THEATRE DESIGN AND STAGECRAFT Leadership in Theatre Studies is a one-semester course in

which students will intern and assist with theatre instruction
GPA WAIVER OPTION
THR121–Semester 1 THR122–Semester 2 in Acting 1, Acting 2, Acting 3 and/or Acting 4 courses.
Open to: 9-10-11-12 One Semester Student leaders will lead by example, demonstrating superior
Prerequisite: None credit: College prep ensemble behavior, providing critical feedback to their peers
Theatre Design and Stagecraft introduces students to the and modeling performance expectations. Student leaders
foundational areas of technical theatre and design. Students will work with individual students and small groups as
will learn about tool and scene shop safety, theatre geography, they prepare for performances. They will also have regular
set design and construction, scenic painting, lighting check-ins with their teacher, to set personal goals and plan
technology and principles of costume and makeup design. for instructional opportunities. This course may be repeated
This is a hands-on course, where students will design and for credit.
create the scenery for departmental productions. Students
will have many opportunities to further explore design areas
of their choosing, including a culminating design project.
After successfully completing this course, students may
continue their studies by repeating this course, creating an
independent study, participating in the StageCrafters club
and serving in leadership and design positions for the
Patriot Theatre Company. This course may be repeated
for credit.
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The Mathematics Division is committed to helping all students experience the doing of mathematics as being
accessible, practical and worthwhile. Students will use the Standards of Mathematics Practices (CCSSM, 2010) as a
tool to understand mathematical concepts and apply learning in unfamiliar and novel contexts. These overarching
skills traverse all mathematics coursework and support students’ learning math conceptually, adaptively and
with procedural fluency. Students will develop proficiency in connecting various representations of mathematics
to analyze, interpret and reason critically about concrete real-world scenarios and abstract concepts. In addition
to experiencing the study of mathematics as valuable and practical, students will understand the relevance of
mathematics for the cultural and social contributions it makes.
The instructional design promotes cooperative learning, student-engaged learning activities and independent
practice. Graphing calculators and other technologies support concept development and deepen understanding.
Students must earn course credit for six semesters of mathematics coursework, including Algebra 1 and at least
one course with geometry content. Completing eight semesters of mathematics is highly recommended for
post-secondary and vocational opportunities.
MATHEMATICS 71
MATHEMATICS COURSE OFFERINGS
Algebra 1
Full-Year Course
MTH151/MTH152
Geometry Geometry Accelerated

MTH251/MTH252 MTH271/MTH272
Algebra 2 Algebra 2 Accelerated

Advanced Precalculus AB Precalculus BC

Mathematical Precalculus
Accelerated Accelerated
Decision Making Full-Year Course
Full-Year Course MTH451/MTH452
MTH441/MTH442
Mathematical
AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC
Modeling and Design
Full-Year Course
MTH431/MTH432
College College Linear

AP Statistics Multivariable Algebra
Full-Year Course Calculus Semester 2 Course Only
MTH461/MTH462 Semester 1 Course Only MTH592
MTH591
CALCULATOR RECOMMENDATION:
A graphing calculator is required for all mathematics
courses. The TI-84 Plus CE calculator is strongly
recommended as the preferred model for all
Stevenson mathematics courses. The TI-Nspire CX
and TI-Nspire CX CAS calculators are also acceptable.
In addition, students will use an Stevenson-issued
iPad to access notes, view feedback, engage in
learning activities and collaborate.
72 MATHEMATICS
ALGEBRA 1 GEOMETRY
MTH151–Semester 1 MTH152–Semester 2 MTH251–Semester 1 MTH252–Semester 2
Open to: 9-10 Full Year Open to: 9-10 Full Year
Prerequisite: Completion and proficiency in Common Core Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Credit: College Prep
State Standards Mathematics Grade 8 (CCSSM 8)
Credit: College prep MTH271–Semester 1 MTH272–Semester 2
Algebra 1 helps students develop proficiency in algebraic
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 Credit: Accelerated
thinking. Students will explore overarching ideas of patterns
Geometry (MTH252/252) helps students develop proficiency
of change (constant, linear and multiplicative), mathematical
in deductive reasoning and geometric thinking. Students will
representations (verbal, algebraic, graphical
rely on exploration, conjecture, deduction, justification and
and numeric), models (real-world scenarios in and out of
abstraction to strengthen their reasoning skills. Geometric
context) and solutions (that validate equalities/inequalities).
thinking is supported by exploring the idea of measures
Creating equivalence through strategic and purposeful
(geometric magnitudes, lengths, areas and volumes),
manipulation of algebraic forms will support students’
transformations (effects on congruence, scaling and symmetry
procedural fluency. Conceptual understanding is developed
on geometric properties) and composition (the role simple
by creating and connecting representations to each other
objects play in constructing and deconstructing complex
when exploring linear, exponential and quadratic functions.
objects). This course leverages algebra as a tool to explore the
Students will begin to explain and perform transformations on
properties of triangles, quadrilaterals, polygons, circles, right
these functions. This course also develops students’ statistical
triangle trigonometry and conic sections. Students’ spatial
literacy through the descriptive and analytic critique of data.
reasoning is strengthened by working with 2-D objects and
Successfully completing this course will prepare students for
3-D solids in kinesthetic and digital environments.
Geometry (MTH251/252). Geometry Accelerated (MTH271/272)
Communicating understanding leans on writing explanations
is an option with consistently demonstrated proficiency in all
and justifying reasoning using informal and formal proof
the course skills of Algebra 1.
structures. Focusing on terminology, notation and clarity in
writing helps prepare students for future studies. Successfully
completing Geometry (MTH251/252) will prepare students for
Algebra 2 (MTH351/352). Algebra 2 Accelerated (MTH171/172)
is an option with consistently demonstrated proficiency in all
the course skills of Geometry (MTH251/252).
Geometry Accelerated (MTH271/272) attends to all the
learning outcomes of Geometry (MTH251/252). All of the
topics above will be substantially extended. Students will
routinely apply prior learning to unique, non-routine and
novel contexts. The course design emphasizes students’
growth in making connections and transferring knowledge
between units of study while extending their learning in
preparation for a future calculus course in high school.
Successfully completing Geometry Accelerated (MTH271/272)
will prepare students for Algebra 2 (MTH351/352) and
Algebra 2 Accelerated (MTH171/172).
MATHEMATICS 73
ALGEBRA 2 PRECALCULUS
Prerequisite: Geometry or Geometry Accelerated Prerequisite: Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Accelerated
Credit: College Prep Credit: College Prep

Prerequisite: Geometry or Geometry Accelerated Prerequisite: Algebra 2 or Algebra 2 Accelerated
Credit: Accelerated Credit: Accelerated
Algebra 2 (MTH351/352) builds upon students’ prior MTH391–Semester 1 MTH392–Semester 2
experiences in geometric relationships and deductive Open to: 11-12 Full Year
reasoning to deepen students’ fluency with algebraic thinking Prerequisite: Algebra 2 Accelerated Credit: Accelerated
further. Overarching ideas from Algebra 1 around patterns of Precalculus (MTH451/452) represents students’ third
change, mathematical representations, models and solutions course focused on algebraic thinking. Specifically, this
are further extended in scope and depth. Students’ prior course provides students with a lens to understand the
exposure to linear relationships will be strengthened. interconnectedness of algebraic, geometric and trigonometric
Students will delve deeper to understand the value of relationships with a focus on preparing students for a future
non-real imaginary numbers, inverse operations and study of calculus. The overarching ideas from previous courses
overlapping transformations of previously studied linear, will continue to be extended in scope and depth. Students
quadratic and exponential functions. These skills will be will further understand complex numbers, extraneous and
applied to understand the characteristics of absolute, feasible solutions, graphical and algebraic limits and function
polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic and properties (even/odd, symmetry). Skills developed in prior
trigonometric functions. Students’ mathematical reasoning courses will be further applied to studying piecewise, inverse,
skills will be further strengthened in verbal and written trigonometric identities and functions and conic sections.
forms. Successfully completing Algebra 2 (MTH351/352) will Successfully completing Precalculus (MTH451/452) will
prepare students for Advanced Mathematical Decision Making prepare students for a post-secondary calculus experience.
(MTH441/442) and Precalculus (MTH451/452). Precalculus Students may also elect Mathematical Modeling and Design
AB Accelerated (MTH371/372) is an option with consistently (MTH431/432) as a senior year, non-AP capstone course.
demonstrated proficiency in all the course skills of Algebra 2
Precalculus AB Accelerated (MTH371/372) attends to all the
(MTH351/352).
learning outcomes of Precalculus (MTH451/452). All the
Algebra 2 Accelerated (MTH171/172) attends to all the learning topics above will be substantially extended and students
outcomes of Algebra 2 (MTH351/352). All of the topics above will routinely apply prior learning to unique, non-routine
will be substantially extended and students will be introduced and novel contexts. Successfully completing Precalculus
to the study of rational functions. Students will routinely apply AB Accelerated (MTH371/372) prepares students for a
prior learning to unique, non-routine and novel contexts. college-level experience in AP Calculus AB (MTH471/472)
The course design emphasizes students’ growth in making and AP Statistics (MTH461/462). Students may also elect
connections and transferring knowledge between units of Mathematical Modeling and Design (MTH431/432) as a
study while extending their learning in preparation for a senior year non-AP capstone course.
future calculus course in high school. Successfully completing
Precalculus BC Accelerated (MTH391/392) attends to all
Algebra 2 Accelerated (MTH171/172) will prepare students
the learning outcomes of Precalculus AB Accelerated
for Precalculus AB Accelerated (MTH371/372). Precalculus
(MTH371/372) with additional topics of study focusing on
BC Accelerated (MTH391/392) is an option with consistently
vector theory, polar coordinates and parametric equations.
demonstrated proficiency in all the course skills of Algebra 2
Successfully completing Precalculus BC Accelerated
Accelerated (MTH171/172).
(MTH391/392) prepares students for a college-level experience
in AP Calculus AB (MTH471/472), AP Calculus BC (MTH491/492)
and AP Statistics (MTH461/462). Students may also elect
Mathematical Modeling and Design (MTH431/432)
as a senior year non-AP capstone course.
74 MATHEMATICS
MATHEMATICAL MODELING AND DESIGN ADVANCED MATHEMATICAL DECISION MAKING
Prerequisite: Precalculus, Precalculus AB Accelerated, Prerequisite: Algebra 2 Credit: College Prep
Precalculus BC Accelerated
Advanced Mathematical Decision Making is a capstone
Credit: College Prep
non-AP course that prepares students for post-secondary
Mathematical Modeling and Design is a capstone non-AP
workforce opportunities and non-STEM college majors by
introductory study in mathematical modeling and design
strengthening quantitative, collaborative and communication
thinking. Modeling is the practice of quantifying and
skills. Students will develop quantitative literacy with an
understanding real-world scenarios and phenomena to
emphasis on numeracy (quantities, rates, estimation, the
make informed decisions that help to improve the conditions
reasonableness of results, probability, combinatorics, etc.),
defined within the scenarios. Students will build on prior
algebraic thinking (ratios, proportions, numeric operations,
mathematics knowledge along with applications of new skills
algebraic operations, etc.) and modeling (functions, data
(stochastic methods, statistical models, numerical analysis,
summaries, analysis, decision making, justification, etc.).
graph theory, digital simulations, etc.). These will be applied
Students will be exposed to real-world contexts (finance,
to represent real-world situations using appropriate modeling
statistics, networks) and apply their learning to lived
technology. Productive collaboration and effective written and
experiences and future workforce opportunities. Cooperative
presentational communication will be emphasized. Students
groups are central to helping students understand learning
will explore overarching ideas of problem posing, assumption
outcomes and with class presentations and projects. This
audits, strategic selection of mathematical algorithms and
course is closed to students who have completed any
procedures, result analysis and feasibility and continuous
Precalculus, Mathematical Modeling and Design or any
iteration. As a capstone project, students will have a choice
AP mathematics coursework. Qualifying senior students who
to design and successively improve a mathematical model
meet the College of Lake County parameters will earn direct
to address a self-selected “problem of interest.”
placement into a post-secondary credit-bearing mathematics
course at Illinois community colleges and some Illinois
four-year universities without a college math placement test.
See your school counselor for details.
MATHEMATICS 75
AP STATISTICS AP CALCULUS AB
Prerequisite: Completion or concurrent enrollment in Prerequisite: Precalculus AB Accelerated or
Precalculus, Precalculus AB Accelerated, or Precalculus BC Precalculus BC Accelerated
Accelerated Credit: Honors
Credit: Honors
AP Calculus AB is a full-year capstone course designed to
AP Statistics is a full-year capstone course designed to be the be the equivalent of the first semester of college calculus.
equivalent of a first-semester college-level non-calculus based Calculus focuses on the study of rates of change, limits and
statistics course. This course focuses on the study of variation the analysis of functions. It is widely applicable to an array of
and distribution, patterns and uncertainty and data-based Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
predictions, decisions and conclusions. These skills are widely disciplines. Calculus is also a tool widely used to understand
applicable to an array of Science, Technology, Engineering dynamic phenomena in the areas of business, finance and
and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines and the study of business, the social sciences. Calculus AB focuses on connecting
social sciences and data analytics. In this introductory mathematical representations (verbal, graphical, algebraic
course, students develop statistical literacy by exploring data and numeric) so that relationships among topics of study
(describing patterns and departures from patterns), sampling are elucidated. In addition, students will apply prior skills
and experimentation (planning and conducting a statistical in algebraic reasoning to complex problems presented
study), anticipating patterns (exploring random phenomena in bare and real-world contexts. Students will also apply
using probability and simulation) and statistical inference and strengthen skills around mathematical justification
(estimating population parameters and testing hypotheses). (reasoning) and communication in written form. Calculus AB
The course design prepares students to take the College focuses on differential and integral calculus. The course design
Board AP Statistics Exam. prepares students to take the College Board AP Calculus AB
Exam. (The course is not designed to be a preparation for
AP Calculus BC.)
AP CALCULUS BC
MTH491–Semester 1 MTH492–Semester 2
Prerequisite: Precalculus BC Accelerated
Credit: Honors
AP Calculus BC attends to all the learning outcomes of
AP Calculus AB (MTH471/472) and is a full-year capstone
course designed to be the equivalent of the first and second
semesters of college calculus. In addition, this course extends
the content and skills of AP Calculus AB to parametrically
defined curves, polar curves and vector-valued functions,
develops additional integration techniques and applications
and explores sequences and series. The course design
prepares students to take the College Board AP Calculus
BC Exam. Successfully completing this course will prepare
students for a college-level experience in College Multivariable
Calculus (MTH591) and College Linear Algebra (MTH592).
76 MATHEMATICS
COLLEGE MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS
MTH591–Semester 1
Open to: 11-12 Semester 1 Only
Prerequisite: AP Calculus BC Credit: Honors
College Multivariable Calculus is a one-semester capstone
course designed to be the equivalent of a third-semester of
college calculus. The distinctive focus of this course is the
attention to applying the tools of calculus to multidimensional
space, whereas previous coursework limited students to one-
or two-dimensional experiences. This introductory course
exposes students to curves, surfaces, vector fields, partial
derivatives, advanced integrals (line, multi-variable, surface),
curl and divergence. Students who successfully demonstrate
the complete proficiencies of the course may seek to petition
future college/university programs for course credits or
waivers. A current syllabus will be provided. This course is not
affiliated with a dual-credit or articulated credit program.
COLLEGE LINEAR ALGEBRA

MTH592–Semester 2
Open to: 11-12 Semester 2 Only
Prerequisite: AP Calculus BC Credit: Honors
College Linear Algebra is a one-semester capstone college-
level course focused on applying matrix and linear algebra
techniques to model and analyze phenomena presented in
concrete and abstract settings. The study of linear algebra
has useful applications within the computational, physical
and social sciences. Numeric, computational and estimation
techniques will be used to arrive at empirical and theoretical
conclusions that support students’ understanding of matrix
properties and operations. Mathematical reasoning will be
strengthened through the writing of formal and informal
proofs. Topics of study include a system of equations,
matrix operations, determinants, inverses, vector spaces,
inner product spaces, orthogonality, linear transformations,
eigenvalues, eigenvectors, matrix diagonalization and
quadratic forms. The course emphasizes skills in reading,
writing and communicating mathematics verbally and
analytically. Students who successfully demonstrate the
complete proficiencies of the course may seek to petition
future college/university programs for course credits or
waivers. A current syllabus will be provided. This course is
not affiliated with a dual-credit or articulated credit program.
MATHEMATICS 77
LANGUAGE LEARNING
FRENCH PATHWAY GERMAN PATHWAY
French 1 German 1
FRE101/FRE102 GRE101/GRE102
French 2 German 2
French 3 German 3
AP German Language
AP French Language
and Culture
Full-Year Course
Full-Year Course
FRE601/FRE602
GRE601/GRE602
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Language Learning Department
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Multilingual Learning: Your Key to the World—Opening Doors. Opening Minds.
To meet the aims and purpose of multilingual learning instruction, it is recommended that students take two
to five years of a language. Many colleges and universities require a two- to four-year sequence in one language.
A placement exam must be taken by all incoming freshmen and transfer students who have prior experience in
Spanish, French, German, Mandarin Chinese, Hebrew or Latin. By meeting proficiency standards in the placement
exam, the student will be placed in the appropriate second year course.
Students who have developed proficiency in a language through life experience, rather than through formal
study, may be placed by examination into the most appropriate language course for their skill level. However,
no transcript credit for earlier courses in that language will be awarded.
Prior credit approval from the Multilingual Learning Director is needed before enrolling in courses for
external credit. Please refer to the “External Credits” section of the coursebook.
Language Learning courses satisfy the graduation requirement for elective credits.
78 MULTILINGUAL LEARNING—LANGUAGE LEARNING

COURSE OFFERINGS
HEBREW PATHWAY LATIN PATHWAY MANDARIN CHINESE PATHWAY SPANISH PATHWAY
Mandarin
Hebrew 1 Latin 1 Spanish 1
Chinese 1
Full-Year Course
HBR101/HBR102 LAT101/LAT102 SPA101/SPA102
CHI101/CHI102
Mandarin
Hebrew 2 Latin 2 Spanish 2
Chinese 2
Full-Year Course
HBR211/HBR212 LAT211/LA212 SPA201/SPA202
CHI211/CHI212
Spanish 2-3
Full-Year Course
SPA211/SPA212
Hebrew 3 Latin 3 Mandarin Chinese 3 Spanish 3

Full-Year Course Full-Year Course Full-Year Course Full-Year Course
HBR311/HBR312 LAT311/LAT312 CHI311/CHI312 SPA301/SPA302
Spanish 3-4
Full-Year Course
SPA311/SPA312
Hebrew 4 AP Latin Vergil Mandarin Chinese 4 Spanish 4

Full-Year Course Full-Year Course Full-Year Course Full-Year Course
HBR411/HBR412 LAT621/LAT622 CHI411/CHI412 SPA401/SPA402
AP Chinese Language Advanced Spanish Spanish 5:

and Culture Conversation and AP Spanish Language
Full-Year Course Culture and Culture
CHI601/CHI602 Full-Year Course Full-Year Course
SPA511/SPA512 SPA601/SP602
Chinese Literature, Spanish 6:

Media and Culture AP Spanish Literature
Full-Year Course and Culture
CHI611/CHI612 Full-Year Course
SPA611/SPA612
LANGUAGE LEARNING 79
LANGUAGE LEARNING FRENCH 3
DEPARTMENT DUAL CREDIT AVAILABLE WITH LOYOLA UNIVERSITY

FRE311–Semester 1 FRE312–Semester 2
Prerequisite: French 2 or passing the placement exam for
FRENCH 1 French 3 and approval of director
Credit: Accelerated
Open to: 9-10-11-12 Full Year This course is the second in the three-year accelerated
Prerequisite: None credit: College prep sequence that prepares students for AP French Language.
Students begin to develop their competence in French across Students continue to develop their competence in French
three modes of communication: interpersonal, presentational across the three modes of communication in the context
and interpretative. They will explore the language in the of the six AP themes. Performance-based assessments in
context of six AP themes: Global Challenges, Science and the interpersonal and presentational modes (speaking and
Technology, Contemporary Life, Personal and Public Identities, writing) provide the students the opportunity to use French
Families and Communities and Beauty and Aesthetics. independently in familiar contexts, with the increasing ability
Performance-based assessments in the presentational and to use the language in unfamiliar contexts. Interpretive
interpersonal modes (speaking and writing) provide the listening and reading tasks are focused on both literal
students the opportunity to use the language in practiced, comprehension and inferential interpretation. Throughout
familiar contexts. Interpretive listening and reading tasks are the course, students continue to explore the cultures of
focused on the acquisition and recognition of basic stated the French-speaking world in new contexts. In this course,
information in the target language. Additionally, students students also read authentic literature including poems, short
explore the cultures of the French-speaking world, making stories and excerpts from novels. Communication in class
comparisons and connections with their own experiences. (teacher-student and/or student-student) is entirely in French.
Communication in class (teacher-student and/or student-
student) is primarily in French. AP FRENCH LANGUAGE
FRENCH 2 Open to: 11-12 Full Year
Prerequisite: French 3 or passing the placement exam for AP
French Language and approval of director
Credit: honors
Prerequisite: French 1 or passing the placement exam for
French 2 and approval of director Students continue to work to develop their competence across
Credit: Accelerated the three modes of communication in the context of the six
This course is the first in the three-year accelerated sequence AP themes, as they simultaneously prepare for the AP French
that prepares students for AP French Language. Students Language and Culture exam. Performance-based assessments
continue to develop their competence in French across the (speaking and writing) provide the students the opportunity
three modes of communication in the context of the six to use the language independently in unfamiliar contexts.
AP themes. Performance-based assessments in the inter- Interpretive listening and reading tasks involve authentic
personal and presentational modes (speaking and writing) sources designed for native speakers and are focused on
provide the students the opportunity to use the language in both literal comprehension and inferential interpretation.
practiced, familiar contexts as well as occasional, unfamiliar A variety of authentic print, audio and video materials
topics with increasing independence. Interpretive listening provide the basis for exploration of the cultures of the
and reading is focused on the recognition of key details and French-speaking world. Tasks involve students analyzing
making inferences about the content of authentic sources. and making comparisons with their own cultural products,
Students continue to explore the cultures of the French- practices and perspectives. Communication in class
speaking world in new contexts. Communication in class (teacher-student and/or student-student) is entirely in French.
(teacher-student and/or student-student) is primarily in Students who enroll in this course will be prepared to take
French. the AP French Language and Culture exam in May.
80 LANGUAGE LEARNING—FRENCH
GERMAN 1 GERMAN 3
GRE101–Semester 1 GRE102–Semester 2 DUAL CREDIT AVAILABLE WITH LOYOLA UNIVERSITY
Open to: 9-10-11-12 Full Year GRE311–Semester 1 GRE312–Semester 2
Prerequisite: None credit: College prep Open to: 10-11-12 Full Year
German 1 is an introduction to German language and culture. Prerequisite: German 2 or passing the placement exam
for German 3 and approval of director
Students begin to develop their competence in German Credit: Accelerated
across the three modes of communication: interpersonal,
This course, which moves at a faster pace than German 2, begins
presentational and interpretative in the context of the
preparation for the AP German Language and Culture Exam.
following AP themes: Contemporary Life and Personal and
Students continue to work to develop their competence
Public Identities. Performance-based assessments in the
in German across the three modes of communication
presentational and interpersonal modes provide the students
in the context of the six AP themes: Global Challenges,
the opportunity to use the language in practiced, familiar
Science and Technology, Contemporary Life, Personal and
contexts. Interpretive listening and reading tasks are focused
Public Identities, Families and Communities, and Beauty
on the acquisition and recognition of basic stated information
and Aesthetics. Performance-based assessments in the
in the target language. By the end of the course, students will
presentational and interpersonal modes provide the students
be able to communicate in German in a basic way in familiar
the opportunity to use the language in familiar contexts
contexts. Moreover, they will be able to read and understand
independently. Additionally, authentic materials will expand
short stories in German. Additionally, students will explore the
their German knowledge. Interpretive listening and reading
target culture, make comparisons and connections with their
tasks are focused on literal comprehension with increasing
own experiences and come to view language learning as a
emphasis on inferential interpretation. Students continue to
lifelong pursuit. The expectation is that the communication
explore the target culture in new contexts. The expectation
in the classroom (teacher-student and/or student-student)
is that the communication in the classroom (teacher-student
take place primarily in German. This is the first course in
and/or student-student) take place primarily in German. This
a four course sequence that prepares students for
is the third course in a four course sequence that prepares
AP German Language and Culture.
students for AP German Language and Culture.
GERMAN 2
AP GERMAN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
GRE211–Semester 1 GRE212–Semester 2
Open to: 9-10-11-12 Full Year DUAL CREDIT AVAILABLE WITH LOYOLA UNIVERSITY
Prerequisite: German 1 or passing the placement exam GRE601–Semester 1 GRE602–Semester 2
for German 2 and approval of director Open to: 11-12 Full Year
Credit: Accelerated Prerequisite: German 3 or passing the placement exam
for AP German and approval of director
Students continue to work to develop their competence in Credit: honors
German across the three modes of communication in the
This AP German course is designed for motivated students
context of the following AP themes: Contemporary Life,
who have successfully finished three years of German and
Families and Communities and Science and Technology.
who are interested in taking a higher level German course.
Performance-based assessments in the presentational and
It is aimed to prepare students who are interested in taking
interpersonal modes provide the students the opportunity
the AP German Language and Culture exam and/or in
to use the language in practiced, familiar contexts with
furthering their study in the German language and culture.
increasing independence. Moreover, they will be able to read
Special emphasis is placed on the use of authentic source
and understand more complex stories in German. Interpretive
materials related to culture and current events and the
listening and reading are focused on the acquisition and
integration of language skills. Specific work includes:
recognition of key details in the target language. Students
analysis of articles and literature, formal and informal oral
continue to explore the target culture in new contexts. The
presentations, formal and informal writings, a variety of
expectation is that the communication in the classroom
audios/videos related to conversations, announcements,
(teacher-student and/or student-student) take place primarily
news reports or academic or cultural topics related to
in German. This is the second course in a four course sequence
the German-speaking world. The expectation is that all
that prepares students for AP German Language and Culture.
communication in the classroom (teacher-student and/or
student-student) take place in German. Students who enroll
in this course will be prepared to take the AP German
Language and Culture exam in May.
LANGUAGE LEARNING—GERMAN 81
HEBREW 1 HEBREW 3
HBR101–Semester 1 HBR102–Semester 2 HBR311–Semester 1 HBR312–Semester 2
Open to: 9-10-11-12 Full Year Open to: 10-11-12 Full Year
Prerequisite: None credit: College prep Prerequisite: Hebrew 2 or passing the placement exam
for Hebrew 3 and approval of director
Hebrew 1 is an introduction to the Hebrew language and
Credit: Accelerated
Israeli culture. Students develop their competencies across
Students continue to develop their competence in Hebrew
three modes of communication: interpersonal, presentational
and interpretative. Students become comfortable reading
presentational and interpretive in a near-immersion
the print form of the Hebrew alphabet that appears in books
environment. Students also continue to learn in the context of
and also learn the script form for writing. The course explores
the six AP themes: Global Challenges, Science and Technology,
the language in the context of the six AP themes: Global
Contemporary Life, Personal and Public Identities, Families
Challenges, Science and Technology, Contemporary Life,
and Communities and Beauty and Aesthetics. Performance-
Personal and Public Identities, Families and Communities
based assessments provide us the opportunity to use the
and Beauty and Aesthetics. Performance-based assessments
language independently in familiar contexts. Interpretive
in the interpersonal, presentational and interpretive modes
listening and reading activities are focused on the ability to
provides students with the opportunity to use the language
interpret and infer meaning in Hebrew. Practice is provided
in practiced, familiar contexts. Interpretive listening and
regularly, both within the classroom and at home. The
reading tasks focus on the acquisition and recognition of
expectation is that the communication in the classroom
basic stated information in Hebrew. The expectation is that
(teacher-student and/or student-student) take place primarily
the communication in the classroom (teacher-student and/or
in Hebrew. Students continue to explore Israeli culture
student-student) take place primarily in Hebrew. Additionally,
through a variety of contexts and authentic materials, such as
students explore Israeli culture, make comparisons and
short stories, essays, poems, songs, news reports, advertising,
connections with their own experiences and come to view
art, video clips and movies from Israel.
language learning as a lifelong pursuit.
HEBREW 4
HEBREW 2
HBR411–Semester 1 HBR412–Semester 2
HBR211–Semester 1 HBR212–Semester 2
Prerequisite: Hebrew 3 or passing the placement exam
Prerequisite: Hebrew 1 or passing the placement exam for for Hebrew 4 and approval of director
Hebrew 2 and approval of director
Credit: Accelerated
Credit: Accelerated
Students develop their competence in Hebrew and engage
Students continue to develop their competence in Hebrew
in higher-level reading, writing, listening and speaking
activities that align with the interpersonal, presentational
presentational and interpretive. Students also continue to
and interpretive modes of communication in an immersion
learn in the context of the six AP themes: Global Challenges;
environment. Students continue to learn in the context of the
Science and Technology; Contemporary Life; Personal and
six AP themes: Global Challenges, Science and Technology,
Public Identities, Families and Communities and Beauty and
Contemporary Life, Personal and Public Identities, Families
Aesthetics. Performance-based assessments provide the
and Communities and Beauty and Aesthetics. Performance-
opportunity to use the language in practiced, familiar contexts
based assessments provide the opportunity to use the
with increasing independence. Interpretive listening and
language independently even in unfamiliar contexts.
reading activities are focused on the acquisition and
Interpretive listening and reading activities are focused on
recognition of key details in Hebrew. The expectation is that
both literal comprehension and inferential interpretation
of the language. In Hebrew 4, classroom discussions and
student-student) take place primarily in Hebrew. Additionally,
debates are led by the students. The expectation is that the
students explore Israeli culture through a variety of contexts
and authentic materials, such as short stories, essays, poems,
student-student) take place primarily in Hebrew. Israeli culture
songs, news reports, advertising and video clips from Israel.
continues to be explored through a variety of contexts and
authentic materials, such as short stories, essays, poems,
songs, print and broadcast news reports, advertising, art,
video-clips, popular TV sitcoms and movies from Israel.
82 LANGUAGE LEARNING— HEBREW

LATIN 1 AP LATIN VERGIL
LAT101–Semester 1 LAT102–Semester 2 DUAL CREDIT AVAILABLE WITH LOYOLA UNIVERSITY
Open to: 9-10-11-12 Full Year LAT621–Semester 1 LAT622–Semester 2
Prerequisite: None credit: College prep Open to: 11-12 Full Year
Latin 1 focuses on learning the basics of Latin grammar, syntax Prerequisite: Latin 3 and approval of director
Credit: honors
and vocabulary. This course is designed to enable students to
read materials in Latin with ease and understanding and to Students will complete preparation for the AP Latin exam.
write original Latin sentences employing the vocabulary and Students will continue to refine reading, writing, listening
grammatical structures learned. Additionally, basic prefixes, and speaking skills. Training in translation, meter and poetic
suffixes and roots of vocabulary words and word families will devices involved in the study of major Latin works of literature
be studied. This class will also cover topics in Roman history, will be stressed. The students will become more comfortable
mythology and culture. in the reading and interpretation of Vergil’s Aeneid and
Caesar’s De Bello Gallico. To achieve this endeavor, both the
cultural component (history, politics, social structure and art)
LATIN 2
and the linguistic aspect (grammar, vocabulary and structure)
LAT211–Semester 1 LAT212–Semester 2
will be emphasized. Students proceeding to AP Latin will be
Prerequisite: Latin 1 or passing the placement exam for provided with summer readings by the classroom instructor.
Latin 2 and approval of director Students who enroll in this course will be prepared to take
Credit: Accelerated the AP Latin exam in May.
Latin 2 focuses on refining students’ knowledge of grammar
and syntax from Latin 1 in order to facilitate the translation
of more complex passages. Readings will focus on daily life in
Rome, mythology and the heroic ideal. In addition, students
will complete a semester of vocabulary study based on
Latin roots, which is designed to increase students’ English
vocabulary. Students will also study prescription writing in
Latin abbreviations, Latin in modern law and Latin in medicine
and anatomy.
LATIN 3
DUAL CREDIT AVAILABLE WITH LOYOLA UNIVERSITY
LAT311–Semester 1 LAT312–Semester 2
Prerequisite: Latin 2 or passing the placement exam
for Latin 3 and approval of director
Credit: Accelerated
Students will explore various selections of Latin literature.
Students will continue to refine their skills in literal translation,
sight translation, scansion and literary analysis both in the
target language and in English in order to facilitate greater
fluency in the reading of Latin literature. Authors that will be
studied include Ovid, Catullus, Cicero, Plautus and Caesar.
Caesar is studied in order to provide a bridge to advanced
placement in fourth year.
LANGUAGE LEARNING—LATIN 83
MANDARIN CHINESE 1 MANDARIN CHINESE 3
CHI101–Semester 1 CHI102–Semester 2 CHI311–Semester 1 CHI312–Semester 2
Open to: 9-10-11-12 Full Year Open to: 9-10-11-12 Full Year
Prerequisite: None credit: College prep Prerequisite: Mandarin Chinese 2 or passing the placement
exam for Mandarin Chinese 3 and approval of director
Mandarin Chinese 1 is an introduction to Chinese language
Credit: Accelerated
and culture. It is designed for students who are not heritage/
This course requires students to engage in interpersonal,
native speakers*. Students begin to develop their competence
presentational and interpretive tasks at more advanced
in Chinese across the three modes of communication:
proficiency levels. Students continue to work to develop
interpersonal, presentational and interpretative in the
their competence in Chinese across the three modes
context of the following global themes: Contemporary Life,
of communication in the context of the six AP themes.
Personal and Public Identities, Families and Communities
Performance-based assessments in the presentational and
interpersonal modes provide the students the opportunity
in the presentational and interpersonal modes provide the
to use the language in familiar contexts independently.
students the opportunity to use the language in practiced,
Interpretive listening and reading tasks are focused on literal
familiar contexts. Interpretive listening and reading tasks are
comprehension with increasing emphasis on inferential
focused on the acquisition and recognition of basic stated
interpretation. Students continue to explore the target culture
information in the target language. By the end of the course,
in new contexts. The expectation is that the communication
students will be able to communicate in Mandarin (the spoken
in the classroom (teacher-student and/or student-student)
language) and Hanzi (the written language) in a basic way in
take place primarily in Mandarin.
familiar contexts. Additionally, students explore the target
culture, make comparisons and connections with their own
experiences and come to view language learning as a lifelong MANDARIN CHINESE 4
pursuit. The expectation is that the communication in the DUAL CREDIT AVAILABLE WITH NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE
classroom (teacher-student and/or student-student) take CHI411–Semester 1 CHI412–Semester 2
place primarily in Mandarin. Open to: 10-11-12 Full Year
Prerequisite: Mandarin Chinese 3 or passing the placement
* There is a placement exam for heritage students or exam for Mandarin Chinese 4 and approval of director
students with prior knowledge that includes reading, Credit: Accelerated
writing and a short interview. The results from the exam
Students continue to work to develop their competence in
will determine the appropriate course for the student.
Mandarin Chinese across the three modes of communication
in the context of the six AP themes. Performance-based
MANDARIN CHINESE 2 assessments provide the students opportunity to use the
CHI211–Semester 1 CHI212–Semester 2 language independently in unfamiliar contexts. Interpretive
Open to: 9-10-11-12 Full Year listening and reading tasks are focused on both literal and
Prerequisite: Mandarin Chinese 1 or passing the placement
exam for Mandarin Chinese 2 and approval of director comprehension and inferential interpretation. Practice is
Credit: Accelerated provided regularly, both within the classroom and at home.
In this course, students continue to work to develop Cultural information and comparisons are drawn from
their competence in Chinese across the three modes of authentic print, literary works and class discussion. Students
communication in the context of the following AP themes: will participate in class debates and facilitate classroom
Contemporary Life, Families and Communities, Beauty discussion through their own student-led presentation.
and Aesthetics and Science and Technology. Performance- The expectation is that the communication in the classroom
based assessments in the presentational and interpersonal take place primarily in Chinese. This course begins preparation
modes provide the students the opportunity to use the for the AP Chinese Language and Culture exam.
language in practiced, familiar contexts with increasing
independence. Interpretive listening and reading are focused
on the acquisition and recognition of key details in the target
language. Students continue to explore the target culture in
new contexts. The expectation is that the communication in
the classroom (teacher-student and/or student-student) take
place primarily in Mandarin.
84 LANGUAGE LEARNING—MANDARIN CHINESE

AP CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE SPANISH 1
CHI601–Semester 1 CHI602–Semester 2 SPA101–Semester 1 SPA102–Semester 2
Open to: 11-12 Full Year Open to: 9-10-11-12 Full Year
Prerequisite: Mandarin Chinese 3 or passing the placement exam Prerequisite: None credit: College prep
for AP Chinese Language and Culture and approval of director
Students begin to develop their competence in Spanish
Credit: honors
across three modes of communication: interpersonal,
This course is designed to prepare students for the
presentational and interpretative. They will explore the
AP Chinese Language and Culture exam, i.e. a level
language in the context of the six AP themes: Global
comparable to fourth semester (or equivalent) college/
Challenges, Science and Technology, Contemporary Life,
university courses in Mandarin Chinese. The course focuses
Personal and Public Identities, Families and Communities,
on language proficiency while dealing with level- and
age-appropriate cultural content throughout the course.
in the presentational and interpersonal modes provide the
Students engage in readings, conversation and composition
students the opportunity to use the language in practiced,
and research projects. The expectation is that all
familiar contexts. Interpretive listening and reading tasks
communication in the classroom takes place in the target
are focused on the acquisition and recognition of basic
language. By the end of the year, students will be able to
stated information in the target language. Practice is
understand the spoken language formally (lectures, news,
provided regularly, both within the classroom and at home.
etc.) and in conversation (dialogues…); to acquire vocabulary
Additionally, students explore the target culture, make
and structures that enable students to understand, analyze
comparisons and connections with their own experiences
contextualized materials (advertisement, posters, newspaper,
and come to view language learning as a lifelong pursuit.
magazine articles, letters, etc.); to describe an event or activity
The expectation is that the communication in the classroom
in a cohesive and coherent manner with linguistic accuracy; to
(teacher-student and/or student-student) take place
write appropriately employing the organization, vocabulary
primarily in Spanish.
and structure appropriate to the purpose of their writing
and to demonstrate cultural appropriateness through
spoken and written discourse. SPANISH 2
SPA201–Semester 1 SPA202–Semester 2
CHINESE LITERATURE, MEDIA AND CULTURE Prerequisite: Spanish 1 or passing the placement exam for
CHI611–Semester 1 CHI612–Semester 2 Spanish 2 and approval of director
Open to: 11-12 Full Year Credit: College prep
Prerequisite: AP Chinese Language and Culture or Students continue to work to develop their competence
placement test
in Spanish across the three modes of communication
Credit: honors
in the context of the six AP themes. Performance-based
Students continue to work to develop their competence in
assessments provide the students the opportunity to use
Chinese across the three modes of communication within the
the language in practiced, familiar contexts with increasing
context of critical analysis of literature and media, as well as a
independence. Interpretive listening and reading are focused
close investigation of culture and social trends. Performance-
on the acquisition and recognition of key details in the target
based assessments provide students the opportunity to
language. Practice is provided regularly, both within the
use the language independently and collaboratively in both
classroom and at home. Students continue to explore the
familiar and unfamiliar literary, media and cultural contexts.
target culture in new contexts. The expectation is that the
Interpretive listening, viewing and reading tasks are focused
on both literal comprehension and inferential interpretation
student-student) take place primarily in Spanish.
of both familiar and unfamiliar pieces of literature, media
and culture. Practice is provided regularly, both within the
classroom and at home. Throughout the course, students
continue to explore the target culture as they are invited to
situate their own experiences within new contexts.
LANGUAGE LEARNING—MANDARIN CHINESE AND SPANISH 85

SPANISH 2-3 SPANISH 3-4
SPA211–Semester 1 SPA212–Semester 2 SPA311–Semester 1 SPA312–Semester 2
Prerequisite: Spanish 1 or passing the placement exam Prerequisite: Spanish 2-3 or passing the placement exam
for Spanish 2-3 and approval of director for Spanish 3-4 and approval of director
Credit: Accelerated Credit: Accelerated
In comparison to Spanish 2, Spanish 2-3 has a faster pace and Students continue to work to develop their competence in
students are asked to engage in interpersonal, presentational Spanish across the three modes of communication in the
and interpretive tasks at more advanced proficiency levels. context of the six AP themes. Performance-based assessments
Students continue to work to develop their competence in provide the students the opportunity to use the language
Spanish across the three modes of communication in the independently in unfamiliar contexts. Interpretive listening
context of the six AP themes. Performance-based assessments and reading tasks are focused on both literal comprehension
provide the students the opportunity to use the language in and inferential interpretation. Practice is provided regularly,
practiced, familiar contexts as well as occasional unfamiliar both within the classroom and at home. Throughout the
topics with increasing independence. Interpretive listening course, students continue to explore the target culture in
and reading are focused on the acquisition and recognition new contexts. In comparison to the college prep sequence
of key details with emerging evidence of inference making in of courses, Spanish 3-4 accelerated has a faster pace and
the target language. Practice is provided regularly, both within students are asked to engage in interpersonal, presentational
the classroom and at home. Students continue to explore and interpretive tasks at more advanced proficiency levels.
the target culture in new contexts. In this course, students In this course, students also continue reading authentic
also begin reading poems and short stories by authors who literature including poems, short stories and plays. The
appear on the AP Spanish Literature and Culture reading list. expectation is that the communication in the classroom
The expectation is that the communication in the classroom (teacher-student and/or student-student) take place
(teacher-student and/or student-student) take place primarily in Spanish.
primarily in Spanish.
SPANISH 4
SPANISH 3 SPA401–Semester 1 SPA402–Semester 2
SPA301–Semester 1 SPA302–Semester 2 Open to: 11-12 Full Year
Open to: 10-11-12 Full Year Prerequisite: Spanish 3 credit: College prep
Prerequisite: Spanish 2 credit: College prep Students continue to work to develop their competence in
Students continue to work to develop their competence in Spanish across the three modes of communication in the
Spanish across the three modes of communication in the context of the six AP themes. Performance-based assessments
context of the six AP themes. Performance-based assessments provide the students the opportunity to use the language
provide the students the opportunity to use the language in independently in unfamiliar contexts. Interpretive listening
familiar contexts independently. Interpretive listening and and reading tasks are focused on both literal comprehension
reading tasks are focused on literal comprehension with and inferential interpretation. Practice is provided regularly,
increasing emphasis on inferential interpretation. Practice both within the classroom and at home. Cultural information
is provided regularly, both within the classroom and at and comparisons are drawn from authentic print, literary
home. Students continue to explore the target culture in works and class discussion. Students will participate in
new contexts. The expectation is that the communication classroom debates and facilitate classroom discussion
in the classroom (teacher-student and/or student-student) through their own student-led presentation. Upon completion
take place primarily in Spanish. of this course, students will be prepared to enter into
AP Spanish Language and Culture. The expectation is that
student-student) take place primarily in Spanish.
86 LANGUAGE LEARNING—SPANISH
SPANISH 5: AP SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE ADVANCED SPANISH CONVERSATION AND CULTURE
SPA601–Semester 1 SPA602–Semester 2 SPA511–Semester 1 SPA512–Semester 2
Open to: 11-12 Full Year Open to: 10-11-12 Full Year
Prerequisite: Spanish 4 or Spanish 3-4 Prerequisite: Spanish 3-4, Spanish 4 or
Credit: honors Spanish 5: AP Spanish Language and Culture
This course is designed to prepare students for the AP Spanish
Language and Culture exam and provides a transition to the Advanced conversation and culture builds upon the
AP Spanish Literature and Culture course. Students continue communicative focus in the presentational, interpretive and
to work to develop their competence in Spanish across the interpersonal modes from prior coursework, but will uniquely
three modes of communication: interpretive, interpersonal explore the language through a cultural lens. The aim of this
and presentational, within the context of the six AP themes: course is to present how the language manifests itself in
Families and Communities, Science and Technology, Global various regions of the Spanish-speaking world through both
Challenges, Contemporary Life, Personal and Public Identities, historical and contemporary settings. Students who like to
Beauty and Aesthetics. Performance-based assessments travel or who are thinking about studying abroad in college
provide the students the opportunity to use the language will enjoy this course and the experience it will provide
independently in familiar and unfamiliar contexts. Interpretive prior to graduation. In discovering Spanish throughout the
listening and reading tasks are focused on both literal world, students will also engage in film studies, literature and
comprehension and inferential interpretation. Practice is a comprehensive review of grammar, all of which will prepare
provided regularly, both within the classroom and at home. them for continued language study at the university level.
Cultural information and comparisons are drawn from Teacher-student and/or student-student interactions
authentic print and audio-visual sources, literary works and are conducted exclusively in Spanish.
class discussion. Students will research a variety of cultural
topics and facilitate discussion through their own student-led
presentations. The expectation is that the communication in
the classroom (teacher-student and/or student-student)
take place in Spanish.
SPANISH 6: AP SPANISH LITERATURE AND CULTURE

SPA611–Semester 1 SPA612–Semester 2
Prerequisite: Spanish 5: AP Spanish Language and Culture
Credit: honors
This course is designed to introduce students to the
formal study of Peninsular Spanish, Latin American and
U.S. Hispanic literature. The course aims to develop students’
critical reading and analytical writing skills in Spanish as well
as their ability to make interdisciplinary connections and
explore linguistic and cultural comparisons. This course will
be conducted entirely in Spanish appropriate to this level and
covers the entire official AP Spanish Literature and Culture
reading list. Literary texts are grouped by themes and presented
in chronological order within each of the following themes:
las sociedades en contacto, la construcción del género, el
tiempo y el espacio, las relaciones interpersonales, la dualidad
del ser and la creación literaria. Students are expected to
discuss literary texts and their different historical, sociocultural
and geopolitical contexts in a variety of interactive oral and
written formats in Spanish. Students who enroll in this course
will be prepared to take the AP Spanish Literature and Culture
exam in May.
LANGUAGE LEARNING—SPANISH 87
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING ELL COURSE OFFERINGS
(ELL) DEPARTMENT WWW.D125.ORG/ACADEMICS/COURSEBOOK
THE STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL ENGLISH LANGUAGE ELL PATHWAY
LEARNING (ELL) PROGRAM IS PART OF THE MULTILINGUAL Beginning

ELL Language Arts
LEARNING DIVISION AND IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT Full-Year Course
ELL161/ELL162
STUDENTS AT STEVENSON WHO ARE IDENTIFIED AS
MULTILINGUAL LEARNERS. THE GOALS OF THIS PROGRAM
ARE TO STRENGTHEN STUDENTS’ LITERACY AND ORACY
SKILLS IN ENGLISH AND TO EMPOWER STUDENTS TO Intermediate
Current Events
ELL Language Arts
BECOME MULTILINGUAL AND MULTILITERATE BY SUSTAINING Full-Year Course
One-Semester Course
ELL561 or ELL562
STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENT WITH THEIR HOME ELL261/ELL262
LANGUAGES. APPROPRIATE PLACEMENT OF STUDENTS IN

THE ELL PROGRAM IS DONE THROUGH STATE AND NATIONAL
TESTING SCORES, HOME LANGUAGE SURVEYS, TEACHER American
Advanced
LiteratureArts
ELL Language
RECOMMENDATIONS AND THE COOPERATIVE EFFORTS Full-Year Course
OF THE STUDENT SERVICES DEPARTMENT AND THE ELL461/ELL462
ELL361/ELL362
ELL FACULTY IN THE MULTILINGUAL LEARNING DIVISION.
World and
Contemporary
Literature
Full-Year Course
ELL461/ELL462
BEGINNING ELL LANGUAGE ARTS

ELL161–Semester 1 ELL162–Semester 2
Prerequisite: WIDA-screener below a 2.75
This is a two-credit course for students in the ELL program
at the beginning level who are new to the English language
or have emerging English vocabulary and communication
skills. The course meets two periods each day. Students work
on developing and expanding their vocabulary, grammar,
speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Students
will practice their writing skills in the context of the course
readings and will start with basic sentence structures and end
with essay writing. Speaking and listening will focus on proper
pronunciation as well as interpersonal and presentational
communication.
88 ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING (ELL)

INTERMEDIATE ELL LANGUAGE ARTS WORLD AND CONTEMPORARY LITERATURE
ELL261–Semester 1 ELL262–Semester 2 ELL461–Semester 1 ELL462–Semester 2
Open to: 9-10-11-12 Full Year Open to: 9-10-11-12 Full Year
Prerequisite: Proficiency as demonstrated on WIDA-screener Prerequisite: Proficiency as demonstrated on WIDA-screener
ACCESS exam (3.0-4.0), or successful completion of Beginning ELL, (4.0-5.0) or ACCESS exam, successful completion of advanced ELL
teacher recommendation, or director approval. Language Arts, teacher recommendation or director approval.
Credit: College prep Credit: College prep
This is a two-credit course for students in the ELL program This is an English course for students who are transitioning
at the intermediate level. This course will meet two periods out of the ELL program. Students are expected to produce
each day and instruction is entirely in English. Students will work with ELL support similar to that of a student in a
build on all four language domains (listening, speaking, Communication Arts English course. Students’ proficiencies
reading and writing) across thematic units. Their writing skills will advance in the areas of literary analysis, writing,
move beyond paragraph construction to composing, revising grammar, oral communication and research. Students will
and editing essays within various writing genres. Speaking explore literary works from their own cultural backgrounds
and listening is practiced and assessed as students are and experiences and use literature as a pathway to greater
expected to have conversational and presentational English understanding of diverse perspectives and narratives.
speaking skills.
CURRENT EVENTS
ADVANCED ELL LANGUAGE ARTS ELL561–Semester 1 ELL562–Semester 2
ELL361–Semester 1 ELL362–Semester 2 Open to: 9-10-11-12 One Semester
Open to: 9-10-11-12 Full Year Prerequisite: None credit: College prep
Prerequisite: Proficiency as demonstrated on WIDA-screener/ This one-semester elective course is designed to develop
ACCESS exam (4.0-4.8), or successful completion of Intermediate
ELL, teacher recommendation, or director approval students’ academic, social and instructional language across
Credit: College prep the five WIDA Standards (Social and Instructional Language,
This is a two-credit course for students in the ELL program at the Language of Language Arts, the Language of Mathematics,
the advanced level. This course is taught entirely in English, the Language of Science and the Language of Social Studies)
and meets two periods each day. Students will read an through discussion and guided written reflection around
assortment of texts from a variety of genres. Students will current events and students’ own experiences. Special focus
also continue to refine and develop their writing skills and will not only be given to written, audio and visual sources
will be required to write multi-page essays using a variety of that are connected with the WIDA Standards, but also to
writing styles. In addition to reading, writing and advanced students’ own cultural and linguistic experiences across
grammar skills, students will advance their listening and these standards. Additionally, added focus will be given
speaking skills by participating in discussions, debates and to academic, social and instructional language for WIDA’s
oral presentations. five complementary strands (the Language of Music and
Performing Arts, the Language of Humanities, the Language
of Visual Arts, the Language of Health and Physical Education
and the Language of Technology and Engineering.) This course
ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNING (ELL) 89

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ERIC RAMOS, DIRECTOR | ERAMOS@D125.ORG | 847-415-4229

Physical Education Department Health Education Department
The Division of Physical Welfare strives to ensure that students learn how to develop lifetime wellness by being
prepared to make healthy, responsible lifestyle decisions while engaging in activities that establish positive,
physical, social and emotional habits. We encourage positive, healthy decision making.
Students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to become healthy, lifelong learners through a movement-
based curriculum and a comprehensive Health Education Program. The foundation for cognitive, motor and
social development begins with activities and discussions during Foundation P.E. courses and continues through
Health Education and upper level programs. Following these courses, students have choices in activities in
which they will participate and further develop their knowledge and skills.
We make a commitment to provide each student with an equal opportunity for daily physical education
regardless of their athletic ability or physical capabilities. The individual needs and interests of the student
will determine their Physical Education choices.
Physical Welfare courses required for graduation:
■ All students must be enrolled in a Physical Education course, except when waivers apply.
■ Read the introductory section for a full explanation of Physical Education requirements and waivers.
Students should be prepared to discuss waiver applications with their counselors.
■ Health Education
90 PHYSICAL WELFARE
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH EDUCATION COURSE OFFERINGS
PHYSICAL EDUCATION PATHWAY HEALTH EDUCATION PATHWAY
Freshman
Foundational Health Education
Fitness Choice P.E. One-Semester Course
One-Semester Course PED201 or PED202
PED121 or PED122
Foundational
Fitness Choice P.E.
One-Semester Course Applied Health
PED341 or PED342 One-Semester Course
PED231 or PED232
Choice P.E. Adventure

Full-Year Course Education
PED451/PED452 One-Semester Course
Early Bird Option PED331 or PED332
PED031/PED032
ALTERNATIVE P.E. COURSES P.E. LEADERSHIP PATHWAY POOL LEADERSHIP PATHWAY
Alternative Physical Alternative Physical Physical Education Lifeguard Training Water Safety
Education Education Leadership Leadership and Certification Instruction and
Full-Year Course Full-Year Course Training Semester 1 Course Only Certification
PED111/PED112 PED41L/PED42L Full-Year Course PED501 Semester 2 Course Only
PED61L/PED62L PED52L
Senior Leadership Pool Leadership

PED81L/PED82L PED71L/PED72L
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH EDUCATION 91

PHYSICAL EDUCATION FRESHMAN FOUNDATIONAL FITNESS CHOICE P.E.
PED121–Semester 1 PED122–Semester 2
Open to: 9 One Semester
THE PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT OFFERS A Prerequisite: None credit: College prep
HEALTH-RELATED, MOVEMENT-BASED FITNESS PROGRAM. Freshman Foundational Fitness Choice P.E. is designed for
STUDENTS WILL ACQUIRE THE PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES students to learn to develop and maintain physical fitness in
a variety of self-selected activities. The course begins with the
AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED TO ESTABLISH A HEALTHY
Foundations of Fitness, where students learn how to develop
LIFESTYLE, BOTH AS AN ADOLESCENT AND AS A and apply a personal fitness plan, how to perform basic lifting
MATURING ADULT. techniques and how to utilize a fitness center safely. Students
who are able to demonstrate safety in and around the water
EXCESSIVE ABSENTEEISM OR NON-PARTICIPATION MUST will choose activities in which they will participate and apply
their fitness plan. (Students needing additional support for
BE MADE UP. MAKE-UP CARDS ARE ISSUED TO STUDENTS
achieving swimming proficiency will participate in American
AND THEY CAN USE THE WEST FITNESS CENTER OR Red Cross Learn to Swim lessons.)
FITNESS MEZZANINE DURING THEIR LUNCH HOUR OR
THE PWC AFTER SCHOOL FOR MAKE-UP CREDIT. FOUNDATIONAL FITNESS CHOICE P.E.
HEALTH EDUCATION INFORMATION IS LINKED TO THE Open to: 10-11-12 One Semester
KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING EACH STUDENT
This course, designed for students who did not take Freshman
NEEDS TO IMPROVE THEIR LEVEL OF EMOTIONAL AND Foundational Fitness Choice P.E., is to learn to develop
PHYSICAL HEALTH. DURING THE SEMESTER A STUDENT and maintain physical fitness in a variety of self-selected
activities. The course begins with the Foundations of Fitness
TAKES HEALTH EDUCATION, THEY ARE NOT REQUIRED
where students learn how to develop and apply a personal
TO TAKE PHYSICAL EDUCATION. fitness plan, how to perform basic lifting techniques and
how to utilize a fitness center safely. Students who are able
MEDICAL EXCUSES ARE ACCEPTED FROM PARENTS/ to demonstrate safety in and around the water will choose
GUARDIANS FOR UP TO THREE DAYS. EXCUSES OF LONGER activities in which they will participate and apply their fitness
DURATION MUST BE WRITTEN BY A PHYSICIAN. STUDENTS plan. (Students needing additional support for achieving
swimming proficiency will participate in American Red Cross
WITH PHYSICIANS’ NOTES WILL BE ACCOMMODATED IN AN
Learn to Swim lessons.)
ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITY. IF A PHYSICAL EDUCATION STUDENT
IS ALSO A STUDENT ATHLETE, ANY MEDICAL RESTRICTIONS CHOICE P.E.
IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION WILL ALSO AFFECT THEIR PED451–Semester 1 PED452–Semester 2
ATHLETIC PARTICIPATION. Prerequisite: A Foundational Fitness class, any previous
Physical Education course or director approval
ALL CLASSES IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION, WITH THE Credit: College prep
This course is designed for students to develop and maintain
EXCEPTION OF LEADERSHIP COURSES, ARE PASS/FAIL.
their lifelong wellness in activities of their choice. Students
will choose the activity in which they will participate each
semester. (Regardless of activity selected, all students will
learn how to apply their fitness plan, reflect on their fitness
and build their knowledge of health-related fitness.) This
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ADVENTURE EDUCATION SENIOR LEADERSHIP
PED331–Semester 1 PED332–Semester 2 GPA WAIVER OPTION
Open to: 9-10-11-12 One Semester PED81L–Semester 1 PED82L–Semester 2
Prerequisite: A Foundational Fitness class or any previous Open to: 12 Full Year
physical education course Prerequisite: Physical education Leadership Training
Credit: College prep Credit: College prep
Students in this course will participate in individual, partner Students will apply what they learned in Physical Education
and team activities to work towards becoming better problem Leadership Training by serving as teacher aides with a Physical
solvers and communicators, while learning to trust others and Education teacher. All students will participate in fitness
be trusted. Some units will require students to be in the pool. testing. Failure to comply with the Stevenson High School
Activities may include team building, outdoor games, biking, Student Guidebook Code of Conduct and P.E. Leader Code
archery, climbing/rappelling, kayaking and canoeing. Multiple of Conduct can result in immediate dismissal.
credits may be earned for this course.
LIFEGUARD TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

EARLY BIRD CHOICE P.E.
PED501–Semester 1 Only
PED031–Semester 1 PED032–Semester 2 Open to: 10-11-12 One Semester
Open to: 10-11-12 One Semester Prerequisite: Ability to demonstrate required swim skills.
Prerequisite: A Foundational Fitness course, any physical Students must be at least 15 years old by the end of the
education class or director approval course.
Credit: College prep Additional fee to receive AMERICAN RED CROSS certificate.
(See description for Choice P.E.). Early Bird Physical Education
is scheduled from 7-8:25 a.m. on Monday/Wednesday/Friday. This course is designed to provide students with the
Students with excessive absenteeism in this class will be ability to earn American Red Cross Lifeguarding and First
removed from the Early Bird program and placed in a Physical Aid certification. Students will also learn skills in oxygen
Education class during the regularly scheduled day. This administration, preventing disease transmission and
course may be repeated for credit. CPR/AED. Students will be charged a fee if they wish to
receive their American Red Cross certification. Students
taking this class will be encouraged to participate in our
PHYSICAL EDUCATION LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Pool Leadership program. (Materials for the course are
GPA WAIVER OPTION available in the Patriot Superstore.)
PED61L–Semester 1 PED62L–Semester 2
Note: The Physical education Leadership program is a WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTION AND CERTIFICATION
two-year commitment
Credit: College prep GPA WAIVER OPTION
PED52L–Semester 2 only One Semester
The first year of the Leadership Program is designed for Open to: 10-11-12
students to become effective teacher aides and strong leaders. Prerequisite: Ability to demonstrate required swim skills.
There will be active participation in all activities offered within Students must be 16 years old by the end of the course.
Additional fee to receive AMERICAN RED CROSS certificate.
the Stevenson Physical Education program. Students will Credit: College prep
learn to lead group activities, to develop skill progression
The first part of the course consists of the American Red
and to study methods and techniques of teaching physical
Cross Fundamentals of Instructor Training and Water Safety
education. The focus of this program is to develop and expand
Instructor course. Students will learn techniques of teaching
on leadership skills in group and individual led discussions
swimming and the policies and procedures of the Physical
or teaching opportunities where students will be asked to
Education Department as they pertain to the role of the pool
continually reflect on their leadership experience. Students
leader in the aquatics program. Students will be charged a fee
will have the opportunity to apply the skills they learn by
if they wish to receive their American Red Cross certification.
assisting Physical Education classes and planning two field
Students taking this class will be encouraged to participate
days for junior high students. Failure to comply with the
in our Pool Leadership program, where they will then serve
Stevenson High School Student Guidebook Code of Conduct
as water safety instructors, lifeguards and pool aides. Each
and P.E. Leader Code of Conduct can result in immediate
student will receive ongoing Lifeguard In-Service Training
dismissal.
while in the program that will keep their certifications current
and their skills sharp. At the end of the course, a student must
receive a recommendation in their evaluation to continue into
the Leadership Program.
PHYSICAL WELFARE–PHYSICAL EDUCATION 93

POOL LEADERSHIP
HEALTH EDUCATION
GPA WAIVER OPTION
THE EMPHASIS IN HEALTH EDUCATION IS ON CHOICES TO
Open to: 11-12 ONE SEMESTER OR FULL YEAR
Prerequisite: Students must have American Red Cross EMPOWER PERSONAL WELLNESS THROUGH EXPERIENTIAL
Lifeguarding and Water Safety Instruction certifications.
Credit: College prep ACTIVITIES.
Students will continue to serve as water safety instructors,
lifeguards and pool aides to the aquatics program. Each HEALTH EDUCATION
student will receive ongoing Lifeguard In-Service Training
that will keep their certifications current and their skills Open to: 10 One Semester
sharp. At the end of each semester a student must receive Prerequisite: None credit: College prep
a recommendation in their evaluation to continue in the The following Health Education units are taught:
leadership program. Materials for the course are available in
■ Wellness and Mental Health
the Patriot Superstore. Failure to comply with the Stevenson
High School Student Guidebook Code of Conduct and P.E. ■ Reality of Drugs
Leader Code of Conduct can result in immediate dismissal. ■ Adult CPR and AED
■ Social Health
ALTERNATIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION LEADERSHIP
Within the Adult CPR unit, students have the opportunity
GPA WAIVER OPTION to receive Adult CPR and AED certification (summer school
excluded) through the American Red Cross. (Student
Prerequisite: Admission based on written application submitted participation in the Adult CPR unit is a requirement.)
to and approved by the Alternative Physical Education Health Education should be completed by the end of the
Coordinator during Sophomore year. (Applications are available
on the Physical Welfare webpage.) The Alternative Physical
sophomore year. During the semester that a student takes
Education leadership program is a two-year commitment. Health Education, the student is excused from Physical
Credit: College prep Education. By completing the Reality of Drugs unit, students
New students will engage in training which takes place will be prepared for the “46th Credit” exam which is a
in class during the first semester. Students will perform graduation requirement.
one-on-one or in small groups working with individuals who
have a variety of special needs. Leaders also participate in APPLIED HEALTH
work with the students outside of the regular school day.
GPA WAIVER OPTION
Failure to comply with the Stevenson High School Student PED231–Semester 1 PED232–Semester 2
Guidebook Code of Conduct and P.E. Leader Code of Conduct Open to: 10-11-12 One Semester
can result in immediate dismissal. Prerequisite: Health Education
Additional fee to receive AMERICAN RED CROSS certificate
ALTERNATIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION
The purpose of Applied Health is to develop professional
skills that can be applied to a career in healthcare. This
Prerequisite: A physician’s verification must be on file course empowers students with real usable skills and
Credit: College prep credentials in the allied medical health field. Topics in the
Alternative Physical Education is for students with disabilities course include professional rescue skills, injury management,
that merit an adapted curriculum. All curriculum will be health career exploration, functional anatomy and terminology,
modified and adapted so that all students can participate and long-term wellness and personal/professional social/
benefit. The instructor will work with the doctor in an effort emotional life skills.
to design a program to meet the individual needs of each The course is lab-based and highly dependent on attendance
student. and participation. A fee is required for any student who wishes
to earn the American Red Cross certification. During the
semester that a student takes Applied Health, the student is
excused from Physical Education.
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STEVE WOOD, DIRECTOR | SWOOD@D125.ORG | 847-415-4401
Science is as much a way of knowing as it is a body of knowledge. The Science Division at Stevenson is
dedicated to a laboratory approach to science education that will involve each student in the process of discovery.
This approach enables students to have practice in the kinds of analytical problem solving that will help them
throughout life. Students will engage in the Science and Engineering Practices outlined in the Next Generation
Science Standards (NGSS) as they “do science.” At the same time, students build an integrated information base
for post-secondary studies and see the cross-cutting concepts that run through all Science disciplines.
The graduation requirement for all students is two years of Science. One year must be in the biological sciences
and one year must be in the physical sciences. It is strongly recommended that all college-bound students take
four years of laboratory science courses.
Science Courses Required for Graduation:
Two semesters biological science and two semesters physical science.
SCIENCE 95
SCIENCE DIVISION COURSE OFFERINGS
Biology Chemistry
Biology (B)
Accelerated (B) Accelerated (P)
Full-Year Course
SCI201/SCI202
SCI111/SCI112 SCI211/SCI212
Chemistry AP Physics 1 (P)

Earth Science (P) Chemistry (P) Full-Year Course
Accelerated (P)
Full-Year Course Full-Year Course SCI611/SCI612
Full-Year Course
SCI271/SCI272 SCI301/SCI302 Early Bird Option
SCI211/SCI212
SCI61E1/SCI61E2
AP Physics 1 (P) AP Biology (B)

Physics (P) Full-Year Course Full-Year Course
Full-Year Course SCI611/SCI612 SCI631/SCI632
SCI401/SCI402 Early Bird Option Early Bird Option
SCI61E1/SCI61E2 SCI63E1/SCI63E2
ADVANCED SCIENCE ELECTIVES
Earth Science AP Physics 1 (P) AP Chemistry (P)

Full-Year Course AP Physics 2 (P) Full-Year Course
Horticulture(B) Honors (P)
SCI611/SCI612 Full-Year Course SCI651/SCI652
Early Bird Option SCI681/SCI682 Early Bird Option
SCI531/SCI532 SCI671/SCI672
SCI61E1/SCI61E2 SCI65E1/SCI65E2
Human Anatomy AP Biology (B) AP Physics C (P) AP Environmental

and Physiology Full-Year Course Full-Year Course Science (1B and 1P)
Accelerated (B) SCI631/SCI632 SCI661/SCI662 Full-Year Course
Full-Year Course Early Bird Option Early Bird Option SCI641/SCI642
SCI521/SCI522 SCI63E1/SCI63E2 SCI66E1/SCI66E2
KEY:
B=Biological Science
P=Physical Science
96 SCIENCE
BIOLOGY EARTH SCIENCE
SCI201–Semester 1 SCI202–Semester 2 SCI271–Semester 1 SCI272–Semester 2
Prerequisite: Approval of director Prerequisite: Biology or approval of director
Credit: College Prep Biological Science Credit: College Prep Physical Science
SCI111–Semester 1 SCI112–Semester 2 The college prep lab-based course explores astronomy,

Open to: 9-10 Full Year geology and atmospheric science. First semester topics focus
Prerequisite: Approval of director on the physical world and include geologic time, minerals,
Credit: Accelerated Biological Science rocks, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes and mountain
Students in the college prep lab-based course will increase building. Second semester topics include weathering and
their scientific literacy through gaining an understanding of erosion, running water, glaciers, wind, atmospheric science
the core concepts of biology and also improving their ability and astronomy. Students engage in several hands-on
to engage in scientific critical thinking, including testing engineering projects throughout the year.
experimental questions, using models to explain phenomena
and constructing explanations from evidence. First semester
EARTH SCIENCE—DUAL CREDIT
topics include characteristics of life, atoms, photosynthesis,
SCI671–Semester 1 SCI672–Semester 2
biochemistry, cellular respiration, carbon cycle and human
DUAL CREDIT MAY BE AVAILABLE AT A LOCAL UNIVERSITY
impacts. Second semester topics include diffusion and Open to: 11-12 Full Year
homeostasis within the body, mitosis, DNA, protein synthesis, Recommended: Biology, Chemistry and Physics
meiosis, inheritance and evolution. Students engage in class Credit: Honors (Dual Credit) Physical Science
discussion, participate in laboratory investigations, create and This honors lab-based course covers three key areas: geology,
use models and construct scientific explanations. meteorology and astronomy. First semester topics include
The accelerated lab-based course is organized into integrated physical geology, plate tectonics and historical geology.
units driven by an anchoring phenomena. The content Second semester topics include elements of weather, climate
of this course includes: energy, genetics and heredity, science, planetary science and astronomy. This course is a
macromolecules, group behavior, evolution, ecology, dual-credit, college-level science course. Classes are held at
homeostasis in the environment, homeostasis and diffusion Stevenson and taught by Stevenson teachers.
within the body, human impacts, protein synthesis, mutations,
cell cycle and DNA. Students will work collaboratively and HORTICULTURE
improve their ability to test experimental questions, analyze SCI531–Semester 1 SCI532–Semester 2
and interpret data, develop and use models, use mathematical Open to: 10-11-12 ONE SEMESTER
and computational thinking and construct explanations using Prerequisite: Biology or approval of director
Credit: College prep Biological science
evidence.
Students will develop an understanding of plant biology,
physiology and ecology through lab investigations and
experiences. Students will grow plants from seed, care
for plants, practice plant propagation techniques, as well
as harvest and process plant products from Stevenson’s
greenhouse and green roof facilities. Students will also
learn about green industry careers.
SCIENCE 97
CHEMISTRY HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY
Open to: 10-11-12 Full Year Open to: 11-12 Full Year
Prerequisite: Biology (College Prep or Accelerated), or approval Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry and Health Education
of director and the equivalent of one year of algebra Credit: Accelerated Biological science
Credit: College Prep Physical Science
Human Anatomy and Physiology is a lab-based course
SCI211–Semester 1 SCI212–Semester 2 recommended for anyone interested in pursuing a career in
Open to: 9-10-11-12 Full Year healthcare, wishing to improve the accuracy of their art or for
Prerequisite: Freshman placement requires approval of director
those aspiring to gain a deeper understanding of the structure
Credit: Accelerated Physical Science
and function of the human body. The course goes beyond
The college prep lab-based course asks students to explore
the basic biology of human body systems as it delves into the
basic chemistry concepts and the impact of those concepts on
complex relationships required to maintain homeostasis.
real-life applications. Problem solving, critical thinking and
Note: It is strongly recommended that Physics is taken prior to, or
laboratory skills are emphasized. Major topics include: atomic
concurrently with, Human Anatomy and Physiology.
theory and structure, the periodic table, chemical reactions,
stoichiometry, thermochemistry, nuclear chemistry, reaction
rates, equilibrium, gas laws, acids/bases and environmental AP PHYSICS 1
chemistry. SCI611–Semester 1 SCI612–Semester 2
EARLY BIRD OPTION
The accelerated course is a lab-based, in-depth study of the
SCI61E1–Semester 1 SCI61E2–Semester 2
fundamental concepts of chemistry with an emphasis on
observing patterns, recognizing cause and effect and finding Recommended: Chemistry
relationships between energy and matter. Problem solving, Credit: honors physical science
critical thinking and laboratory skills are emphasized. Major In this course, students learn concepts typical in the first
topics include: atomic theory and structure, the periodic semester (mechanics) of an introductory physics course at
table, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, a college level. This course would be beneficial to students
nuclear chemistry, reaction rates, equilibrium, acid/base and wishing to satisfy a college physical science requirement.
environmental chemistry. Laboratory experiments, problem solving and written
explanations of physics concepts are emphasized in all units
PHYSICS studied. The pace of this course is accelerated and the material
SCI401–Semester 1 SCI402–Semester 2 is in greater depth, with more mathematical computation than
Open to: 11-12 Full Year in Physics. Students who enroll in this course will be prepared
Prerequisite: None to take the AP Physics 1 exam in May. This class meets
Credit: College prep physical science
1.5 periods and receives 1.5 credits for each semester.
In this course, students learn how to investigate and explain
daily phenomena. First semester topics include kinematics,
AP PHYSICS 2
Newton’s Laws, energy and free fall. Second semester topics
include momentum, electrostatics, the relationship between
electricity and magnetism and waves. Students engage in Prerequisite: AP Physics 1 or Physics
class discussion, perform problem analysis using algebraic Credit: honors physical science
concepts and conduct laboratory investigations. This course covers the material typical in the second semester
of an introductory physics course at a college level. It will be
beneficial to students wishing to satisfy a college physical
science requirement and will deal with optics, modern fluids,
thermodynamics, electrostatics, resistor-capacitor circuits
and electromagnetism. Laboratory experiments and problem
solving are emphasized in all units studied. The pace of this
course is accelerated and the material is in greater depth,
with more mathematical computation than in Physics.
Students who enroll in this course will be prepared to take
the AP Physics 2 exam in May. This class meets one period
and receives one credit for each semester.
98 SCIENCE
AP BIOLOGY AP PHYSICS C
EARLY BIRD OPTION EARLY BIRD OPTION
SCI63E1–Semester 1 SCI63E2–Semester 2 SCI66E1–Semester 1 SCI66E2–Semester 2
Open to: 11-12 Full Year Open to 11-12 Full Year
Prerequisite: Chemistry and Physics or approval of director Prerequisite: AP Physics 1 or AP Physics 2, and completion or
Credit: Honors Biological science concurrent enrollment in AP Calculus AB or BC, or approval
of director
In this course, students study advanced topics in Credit: honors physical science
cellular and molecular biology as recommended by
This course integrates calculus into the topics of physics and
the College Board. In-depth study of topics is reinforced by
covers material typical to the first year of a university-level
laboratory work. This course is most beneficial for students
physics course. It is strongly recommended for students
considering majors in science or careers in health-related
wishing to pursue a career in any engineering or STEM-related
fields. Students who enroll in this course will be prepared to
field. Laboratory experiments, analytical thinking and
take the AP Biology exam in May. This class meets 1.5 periods
problem solving, as well as written explanations of physics
and receives 1.5 credits for each semester.
concepts are emphasized. Topics in mechanics are studied
first semester, while topics in electricity and magnetism are
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (HONORS B, P) examined second semester. Students who enroll in both
SCI641–Semester 1 SCI642–Semester 2 semesters of this course will be prepared to take both the
Open to: 12 Full Year AP Physics C Mechanics and the AP Physics C Electricity and
Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry, or approval of director
Magnetism exams in May. This class meets 1.5 periods and
Credit: Honors Biological science, honors physical science
receives 1.5 credits for each semester.
This two-semester course will be the equivalent of a one-
semester introductory college lab course in environmental
science. Students will investigate the interrelationships of
the natural world, analyze environmental problems and
propose solutions for resolving/preventing these problems.
Topics include: earth systems, ecology, populations, energy
use, global warming and pollution. This class meets for one
period and receives one credit for each semester. Students
successfully completing this course will receive one-semester
credit of physical science and one-semester credit of
biological science. Students who enroll in this course will
be prepared to take the AP Environmental Science exam in
May. They will also attend field trips during the school year.
It is recommended that students take physics before, or
concurrently with, this course.
AP CHEMISTRY
EARLY BIRD OPTION
SCI65E1–Semester 1 SCI65E2–Semester 2
Prerequisite: Chemistry and Physics, or approval of director
Credit: honors physical science
This lab-based course covers the following areas: chemical
bonding, behavior of gases, structure of matter, kinetic theory,
solutions, acid base chemistry, electrochemistry, molecular
geometry, thermodynamics and equilibrium. Experiments
reinforce these units; problem solving is emphasized.
Students who enroll in this course will be prepared to take
the AP Chemistry exam in May. This class meets 1.5 periods
and receives 1.5 credits for each semester.
SCIENCE 99
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BRAD SMITH, DIRECTOR | BSMITH@D125.ORG | 847-415-4651
Social Studies is the integrated study of the social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence. Within
the school program, social studies provides a coordinated, systematic study drawing upon such disciplines as
anthropology, archaeology, economics, geography, history, law, philosophy, political science, psychology, religion
and sociology, as well as appropriate content from the humanities, mathematics and natural sciences. The primary
purpose of social studies is to help students develop the ability to make informed and reasoned decisions for the
public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent 21st century world.
A minimum of three years of study in Social Studies is recommended for college-bound students.
Social Studies Courses Required for Graduation:
■ One year of World History and Geography
■ One year of U.S. History (or AP U.S. History)
■ One semester of Government (or AP U.S. Government and Politics)—Both Government
and AP U.S. Government satisfy the Illinois civics requirements for graduation.
■ One semester of Economics, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics or Personal Finance
is necessary for graduation.
100 SOCIAL STUDIES

SOCIAL STUDIES COURSE OFFERINGS
COURSES AVAILABLE STARTING IN 9th GRADE
World History
and Geography*
Full-Year Course
SOC101/SOC102
AP European
World Religions Global Relations AP Human Geography
History
One-Semester Course One-Semester Course Full-Year Course
Full-Year Course
SOC501 or SOC502 SOC531 or SOC532 SOC611/SOC612
SOC601/SOC602
Law In AP Comparative
Constitutional Law Government and Politics
American Society
One-Semester Course (Online Option)
One-Semester Course
SOC511 or SOC512 One-Semester Course
SOC431 or SOC432
SOC631 or SOC632
American Studies
U.S. History* AP U.S. History* (AP U.S. History and
Full-Year Course Full-Year Course AP English Language
SOC321/SOC322 SOC621/SOC622 and Composition)
Full-Year Course
SOC581/SOC582
Sociology Philosophy and

Economics* AP Macroeconomics* AP Microeconomics* Political Theory:
One-Semester Course One-Semester Course One-Semester Course One-Semester Course
SOC 1 or SOC 2 or A History of Ideas
SOC411 or SOC412 SOC641 or SOC642 SOC651 or SOC652 One-Semester Course
SOC571 or SOC572
SOC671 or SOC672
AP Government– AP Comparative Political Thought AP Psychology

Government* United States* Government and Politics Psychology
and Its Literature (Hybrid Option)
One-Semester Course (Online Option) (Online Option) One-Semester Course
SOC401 or SOC402 One-Semester Course One-Semester Course SOC551 or SOC552
SOC561 or SOC562 SOC661/SOC662
SOC681 or SOC682 SOC631 or SOC632
* Courses marked with an asterisk fulfill

Social Studies graduation requirement
SOCIAL STUDIES 101

WORLD HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
SOC101–Semester 1 SOC102–Semester 2 SOC511–Semester 1 SOC512–Semester 2
Open to: 9-10 Full Year Open to: 10-11-12 One Semester
Prerequisite: None credit: College prep Prerequisite: World History and Geography
World History and Geography is a one-year course required for
graduation and a prerequisite for all courses in Social Studies. Constitutional Law provides students with an understanding
Students taking World History and Geography develop of how the U.S. Constitution came into existence, why it took
core academic skills in reading and writing while studying the form it did and how it functions in contemporary American
history from the origins of human civilizations to the present. society. Students will develop analytical and evaluative skills
Patterns and changes in political and economic systems, by applying constitutional principles to a variety of legal issues
social structures, religious beliefs and ideologies and cultural and political controversies. Students will assume a lawyer’s
accomplishments are studied from a global perspective with role in oral argument activities. Students interested in legal
case studies from every world region. Through collaboration, careers, criminal and civil rights and public service should
discussion and debate, World History and Geography consider this course.
students will improve their: 1) historical and geographic
literacy, 2) historical evaluation and analysis and 3) historical GLOBAL RELATIONS
argumentation for the purpose of becoming better readers, SOC531–Semester 1 SOC532–Semester 2
writers and critical thinkers. With the foundational study Open to: 10-11-12 One Semester
of World History and Geography, students develop global Prerequisite: World History and Geography
perspective, appreciation for global and community diversity
and an understanding of the historical forces that have This one-semester course focuses on significant and
shaped our present world. contemporary global events. The emphasis in the course will
be on international events after the Cold War. A major goal of
the course is to encourage an understanding and evaluation
WORLD RELIGIONS
of the international system through major current events.
SOC501–Semester 1 SOC502–Semester 2
Students will be expected to read current news publications
Prerequisite: World History and Geography in addition to assigned text materials and will be engaged in
Credit: College prep several issue-based simulations throughout the course.
This course is designed to introduce students to the major
religions of the world. Students will analyze each religion’s AP EUROPEAN HISTORY
foundations, historical development, principle themes and SOC601–Semester 1 SOC602–Semester 2
beliefs and cultural impact. Its primary purpose is to equip Open to: 10-11-12 Full Year
students with an understanding of the major ideas and Prerequisite: World History and Geography
Credit: honors
practices of the world’s religions so that they may better
understand the world in which they live. This course focuses on dominant ideas in the world today
(democracy, industrialism, capitalism, communism, the
scientific method) through the advanced study of European
LAW IN AMERICAN SOCIETY
history, with a focus on understanding how European ideas,
culture, politics and economics have shaped the world from
Prerequisite: World History and Geography 1450 to the present. Students will collaboratively engage with,
Credit: College prep discuss and debate historical evidence in order to improve
In this one-semester course, students will develop a basic their capacities in: 1) historical comprehension, 2) historical
understanding of our legal system, its terminology and its analysis and 3) historical argumentation. As a result, students
procedures. An emphasis will be placed on analyzing real will learn that history is an interpretive, dynamic study of the
world issues and court cases that relate to our rights as past that empowers them to impact the future. Students who
citizens and the role of our legal system. The class will rely enroll in this course are prepared to take the AP European
heavily on class discussions, group projects and simulations. History exam in May.
We will explore the lawmaking process, civil law, criminal
law, criminal investigations and criminal behavior. Students
will also prepare opening statements, learn how to question
witnesses and engage in mock trial activities. This class will
expose students to skills and content that will prove useful
for those considering careers in law, criminal justice, crime
prevention and other public occupations.
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AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY AP U.S. HISTORY
Open to: 10-11-12 Full Year Open to: 11 Full Year
Prerequisite: World History and Geography Prerequisite: World History and Geography
The purpose of the advanced placement course in human This sequence fulfills the graduation requirement of one
geography is to introduce students to the systematic year of U.S. history as set by the State of Illinois. In this
study of patterns and processes that have shaped human Advanced Placement course, students investigate significant
understanding, use and alteration of our world. Students events, individuals, developments and processes in nine
employ geographical and spatial concepts and tools to analyze historical periods from approximately 1491 to the present.
topics such as human population movement and organization, Students develop and use the same skills and methods
cultural patterns and processes, political organization, employed by historians: analyzing primary and secondary
agricultural and rural land use, industrialization and economic sources; developing historical arguments; making historical
development and city and urban land use. Students will be connections; and utilizing reasoning about comparison,
expected to integrate college-level reading with maps, graphs causation and continuity and change. This course will develop
and other spatial data sets to conduct analyses, apply models college-level reading and writing skills through the advanced
and draw conclusions. A summer reading assignment must be study of United States history. Students who enroll in this
completed prior to beginning this course. Students who enroll course are prepared to take the AP United States History
in this course are prepared to take the AP Human Geography exam in May.
exam in May.
AMERICAN STUDIES (AP U.S. HISTORY AND
U.S. HISTORY AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION)
SOC321–Semester 1 SOC322–Semester 2 Open to: 11 Full Year
Open to: 11 Full Year Prerequisite: World History and Geography, Sophomore English
Prerequisite: World History and Geography Credit: honors
Students are scheduled for consecutive periods of history and
This course fulfills the graduation requirement of one year
English, allowing for an integrated study of the two disciplines,
of U.S. history, as established by the State of Illinois. With
development of skills for informed citizenship and thematic
an emphasis on the 20th century, the overriding goal of
movements in our country’s history and literature. This course
this course is to give students the skills and opportunity to
fulfills the College Board’s objectives for both AP English
understand how the current domestic and international
Language and Composition and AP U.S. History, with attention
status of the U.S. developed. Similar to the World History
to how a shared focus on both content and skills reinforces the
and Geography experience in Social Studies, this course is
development of the common and separate course objectives,
designed to help students identify causes and effects, events
including preparation for both AP exams. The AP U.S. History
and philosophies, which led to the contemporary situation
component focuses on the development of historical
and provide them with a historical basis for decision-making
thinking skills (chronological reasoning, comparing and
through the use of historical inquiry skills such as: analyzing
contextualizing, crafting historical arguments using historical
primary, secondary and tertiary sources; developing historical
evidence and interpreting and synthesizing historical
arguments and communicating conclusions. Geographic
narrative) and an understanding of content objectives and
themes such as location, mobility and interaction with the
themes. SAT and AP exam preparation are used to sharpen
environment are stressed within this historical treatment
reading, editing and revising skills. Students who enroll in this
as well.
course are prepared to take both the AP English Language and
Composition and the AP United States History exams in May.
SOCIAL STUDIES 103

ECONOMICS SOCIOLOGY
SOC411–Semester 1 SOC412–Semester 2 DUAL CREDIT AVAILABLE WITH LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
Open to: 11-12 One Semester SOC 571–Semester 1 SOC572–Semester 2
Prerequisite: World History and Geography Open to: 11-12 One Semester
Credit: College prep Prerequisite: World History and Geography
Students in this course develop the economic awareness Credit: honors
Additional fees for dual credit may be imposed by the
and decision-making skills to make rational and informed college/university.
economic decisions in life, become responsible consumers
Sociology is a course in partnership with Loyola University
and develop essential business and job skills for their futures.
Chicago which allows students to take a college class while
Through collaborative and interactive activities and units,
still in high school. The student can transfer earned credit in
students gain an understanding of basic economic concepts,
this class from Loyola University Chicago to the college they
the impact economic factors can have on their lives and their
attend. As an introductory survey course, Sociology aims to
role in the growing global economy. Students improve their
provide students with an understanding of how sociologists
critical-thinking skills to better understand world events
do research and what the seminal pieces of research in their
and participate as global citizens. This course also fulfills the
field reveal. The class will explore the structures of society,
Economic/Personal Finance graduation requirement.
especially family, education, peers and media, all of which
influence individuals by creating and maintaining culture and
SOCIOLOGY social stability. The class also examines social inequalities,
SOC541–Semester 1 SOC542–Semester 2 especially social class, race and gender. Sociology is a social
Open to: 11-12 One Semester science, and as such, it uses scientific study to examine
Prerequisite: World History and Geography
society. It is not a debate class or a class centered around
rhetorical arguments. This scientific analysis of society is
The purpose of this course is to provide students with a
useful in many academic disciplines, and so sociology is often
chance to examine human social interaction and social
a prerequisite for other areas of study such as medicine, law
organization. Sociology focuses on special topics such as
and criminal justice, nursing, education and psychology,
groups, culture, socialization, deviance and inequalities
among others.
(gender, social class, race, ethnicity). This class will explore
these areas through sociological readings and engaging in
discussing and simulation. Students will learn how to become
more reflective of themselves, their community and their
society. Students will be required to complete ten community
service hours as an alternative to a traditional final exam.
Upon completion of this course and required service hours,
students should gain a better understanding of themselves
and their place in the social world.
104 SOCIAL STUDIES

AP MACROECONOMICS PHILOSOPHY AND POLITICAL THEORY: A HISTORY
OF IDEAS
Open to: 11-12 One Semester DUAL CREDIT AVAILABLE WITH LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
Prerequisite: World History and Geography SOC671–Semester 1 SOC672–Semester 2
Credit: honors Open to: 11-12 One Semester
The purpose of an advanced placement course in
Credit: honors
macroeconomics is to give students a thorough understanding Additional fees for dual credit may be imposed by the
of the principles of economics that apply to an economic college/university.
system as a whole. The course places particular emphasis on What is the meaning of life? What is reality? How do I know
the study of national income and price-level determination, what I know? This course introduces philosophies and political
and also develops students’ familiarity with economic theories by which humans have attempted to understand and
performance measures, the financial sector, stabilization organize their world. It is a college-level elective that explores
policies, economic growth and international economics. It major world philosophies, their influence on each other and
places emphasis on the different philosophies and theories their influence on the present. Students will contemplate
associated with macroeconomic analysis and policy. Students ethical dilemmas to cultivate more thoughtful decision
will analyze both basic and extensive economic concepts in making in their lives. Students will learn the theories of major
order to become informed economic consumers, producers philosophers and utilize those ideas in discussion, debates
and suppliers. Students who enroll in this course are prepared and written assignments. Students will synthesize those ideas
to take the AP Macroeconomics exam in May. Successful into a personal philosophy of their own. Upon successful
completion of this class fulfills the Economics/Personal completion of course requirements, students electing to
Finance graduation requirement. receive dual credit from Loyola University Chicago will
receive three credit hours for Philosophy 130: This course
AP MICROECONOMICS introduces students to the fundamental philosophical issues
SOC651–Semester 1 SOC652–Semester 2 that bear on our understanding of persons in three equally
Open to: 11-12 One Semester weighted components, namely, Persons & Knowledge,
Prerequisite: World History and Geography Persons & Values, and Persons & Reality.
Credit: honors
This is an advanced placement level course preparing
GOVERNMENT
students for the AP Microeconomics exam. Coursework in
AP Microeconomics includes: the basic economic problem, Open to: 12 One Semester
the nature of markets, the firm, the factor markets and the Prerequisite: World History and Geography, United States History
role of government. Successful completion of this class fulfills Credit: College prep
the Economics/Personal Finance graduation requirement. Topics considered in this course include the fundamental
Students who enroll in this course are prepared to take the concepts and structure of federal, state and local government;
AP Microeconomics exam in May. methods of selecting candidates for office; methods by which
individuals and groups may influence government officials
and mechanics of voting. Instruction and assessment will
address the principles of representative government, as
enunciated in the American Declaration of Independence,
the U.S. Constitution and the Constitution of the
State of Illinois. This course satisfies the Illinois civics
requirement for high school graduation and Stevenson’s
graduation requirement of one semester of government.
SOCIAL STUDIES 105

PSYCHOLOGY AP COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
Open to: 12 One Semester Open to: 10-11-12 ONE SEMESTER
Prerequisite: World History and Geography, United States History Prerequisite: World History and Geography
Credit: College prep Credit: honors
Psychology is a scientific study that deals with emotional, This one-semester elective course introduces students to
behavioral and mental processes of people in society. Special the rich diversity of political life outside the United States.
emphasis includes: abnormal psychology (psychological Students use a comparative approach to examine the political
disorders and treatments) and social psychology (people’s structures; policies; and political, economic and social
perceptions of themselves and others, group behavior and challenges of six selected countries: China, Iran, Mexico,
interpersonal attraction). In addition, other topics covered Nigeria, Russia and the United Kingdom. Students compare
include personality, learning, memory and the brain. This the effectiveness of approaches to many global issues by
course will provide an introduction to topics typically covered examining how different governments solve similar problems
in an introductory level college psychology course. Students by reading and interpreting data, making comparisons and
will learn how psychology applies to their lives by partaking applications and developing evidence-based arguments. This
in class discussions and group projects. Upon completion of course does not satisfy the Stevenson government graduation
this course students should have a better understanding of requirement, nor the Illinois Civics requirement for graduation
themselves and the wide variety of people around them. for the State of Illinois. Students are prepared to take the
AP Comparative Government and Politics exam in May.
POLITICAL THOUGHT AND ITS LITERATURE
SOC561–Semester 1 SOC562–Semester 2 AP COMPARATIVE GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS—
Open to: 12 One Semester ONLINE
Prerequisite: United States History and Junior English SOC63Q1–Semester 1 SOC63Q2–Semester 2
Credit: College prep Open to: 10-11-12 One Semester
This one-semester elective course, which can be taken as
Credit: honors
an English credit or social studies credit, helps students
develop skills in the areas of reading, literary analysis, writing, The curricular requirements for this one-semester online
oral communication and research in order to help them course are identical to the traditional AP Comparative
be better prepared for future education. Students explore Government and Politics course. This course will be offered in
the overarching themes of the course—the individual’s an online instructional format as a one-semester elective.
understanding of self and others, individualism v. collectivism The primary mode of instruction, assessment, feedback
in democracy, ethics and morals, political partisanship, race and collaboration will be online. There will be no physical
relations, diversity, income inequality, politics and media class meeting period or time, though some activities will be
relations, civil liberties and many other important political available to all enrolled students in person during the school
issues—through short stories, essays, articles, novels, poetry, day and drop-in hours with teachers will be available. Daily
drama and other intriguing texts. Through their reading activities and assignments will require 30-90 minutes of work
and inquiry, students are introduced to various stylistic per school day. Assignments will have daily due dates and will
techniques that help them learn strategies to improve their receive individualized feedback from the teacher. Digital or
reading comprehension, writing, listening and speaking in-person peer collaboration will be expected as well.
skills. Students write in multiple formats throughout the year, In-person remediation may be required on an individualized
including narrative and argumentative, which is a framework student basis with the teacher. This course does not satisfy
for critical thinking. Authentic class discussion plays a vital the Stevenson government graduation requirement, nor
role in that students talk in class as a means of enhancing their the Illinois Civics requirement for graduation for the State of
speaking and listening skills as a critical thinker. Students will Illinois. Students are prepared to take the AP Comparative
participate in a mock trial, reach outside of the community, Government and Politics exam in May.
participate in class discussions and examine what it means
to develop a world view and what it means to be a political
scientist.
106 SOCIAL STUDIES

AP PSYCHOLOGY AP GOVERNMENT–UNITED STATES
Open to: 12 Full Year Open to: 12 One Semester
Prerequisite: World History and Geography, United States History Prerequisite: World History and Geography, United States History
The purpose of the year-long, advanced placement course This course gives students the tools to engage meaningfully
in psychology is to introduce students to the systematic and in the local, state and national political process. This course
scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of involves both the study of general concepts used to interpret
humans and animals. This course will provide the student U.S. politics and the analysis of specific case studies. It also
with a learning experience equivalent to that obtained in requires familiarity with the various institutions, groups,
an introductory college psychology course. The course beliefs and ideas that constitute United States political
satisfies the psychology requirement typically needed by reality. Civics skills will be acquired to help students learn
students wishing to pursue a career in business, engineering, to use the skills, knowledge and attitudes that will prepare
education, law, medicine and any other health-related fields them to be competent and responsible citizens. Instruction
(including preparation for the MCAT). Particular emphasis and assessment will address the principles of representative
includes neuroscience, sleep, mental illness and treatment, government, as enunciated in the American Declaration
memory, personality and social psychology. Students who of Independence, the Constitution of the U.S.A. and the
enroll in this course are prepared to take the AP Psychology Constitution of the State of Illinois. This course satisfies
exam in May. the Illinois civics requirement for high school graduation
and Stevenson’s graduation requirement of one semester
AP PSYCHOLOGY—HYBRID of government. Students who enroll in this course will be
prepared to take the AP United States Government and
SOC6B1–Semester 1 SOC6B2–Semester 2
Open to: 12 Full Year Politics exam in May.
Prerequisite: World History and Geography, United States History
Credit: honors
AP GOVERNMENT–UNITED STATES—ONLINE
This course is a combination of traditional in-person
SOC6Q1–Semester 1 SOC6Q2–Semester 2
classroom instruction and online learning. The curriculum Open to: 12 One Semester
in this course format maintains standards of intellectual Prerequisite: World History and Geography, United States History
challenge and allows for greater personalization of learning Credit: honors
for increased student success. This AP Psychology course The curricular requirements for this course are identical to the
will involve using technology to provide every student with a traditional AP Government–United States (SOC681/SOC682)
more unique learning experience, including greater individual one-semester course. Instructional activities are adjusted
autonomy with regards to the location, pace and time when for an online instructional setting. There will be no physical
learning occurs. Students will be introduced to the systematic class meeting period or time, though some activities will be
and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of available to all enrolled students in-person during the school
humans and animals. This course will provide the student day. The primary mode of instruction will be online. Daily
with a learning experience equivalent to that obtained in an activities and assignments will require 30-90 minutes of work
introductory college psychology course. It also satisfies the per school day. These assignments will have daily due dates.
psychology requirement typically needed by students wishing Students will receive individualized feedback from the teacher.
to pursue a career in business, engineering, education, law, A minimum of 60 minutes a week of in-person or digital peer
medicine and any other health-related fields (including collaboration will be expected. All common AP Government
preparation for the MCAT). Particular emphasis includes team assessments and the final exam will be conducted
neuroscience, sleep, mental illness and treatment, memory, in-person during the school day. Daily in-person office hours
personality and social psychology. Students who enroll in this will be available for all students enrolled in the course.
course are prepared to take the AP Psychology exam in May. In-person remediation may be required as needed on an
individual student basis with their teacher. Students who
enroll in this course will be prepared to take the AP United
States Government and Politics exam in May.
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ACADEMIC LITERACY 2+
STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL PROVIDES A CONTINUUM OF
This course provides in-depth instruction in the skills
COURSES AND SUPPORT PROGRAMS TO ENSURE THAT needed for success in high school and beyond, tailored
ALL STUDENTS HAVE ACCESS TO A RIGOROUS COURSE OF to the curriculum needs of sophomores and juniors. This
course emphasizes fundamental literacy within a variety
STUDY WHILE SUPPORTING THEIR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS TO
of academic disciplines. Students will learn strategies to
ENSURE SUCCESS. NONE OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES support reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in
MEET THE CORE COURSE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS; Science, Communication Arts and Social Studies. Depending
on their reading and literacy benchmark, post-performance
HOWEVER, SOME COURSES DO PROVIDE ELECTIVE CREDIT.
and/or ongoing assessment results, this course may be
THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBES THIS CONTINUUM: required of a student to specifically focus on reading fluency
and necessary reading comprehension skills. This course
ACADEMIC LITERACY 1
counts for one elective Communication Arts credit but is
The focus of this course provides instruction in the skills not an English graduation credit.
needed for success in high school and beyond. This course
emphasizes fundamental literacy within all academic MENTOR MATH
disciplines with a focus on those subjects and skills most A student is placed into Mentor Math upon the
appropriate to freshman year. Students will learn strategies recommendation of the content teacher when in-class
to support reading, writing and listening and speaking instruction is not fully sufficient to support the student in
skills in Science, Communication Arts, Social Studies and either Algebra 1, Geometry or Algebra 2. The class is designed
Mathematics. Depending on their benchmark and/or ongoing to offer intensive, small group Mathematics instruction with a
assessment results, this course may be required of some Mathematics teacher to reinforce current content and develop
entering freshmen. This course counts for one elective prerequisite skills. This course is pass/fail and counts for one
Communication Arts credit but is not an English graduation elective mathematics credit per semester, but does not count
credit. toward the six math credits needed for graduation. Students
must enter the course by the nine-week mark to receive credit.
ACADEMIC LITERACY 2
This course provides in-depth instruction in the skills GUIDED STUDY MATH
needed for success in high school and beyond, tailored
Guided Study Math is a non-credit bearing course that often
to the curriculum needs of sophomores and juniors. This
takes the place of a traditional study hall. An incoming
course emphasizes fundamental literacy within a variety of
freshman student is placed into one period of Guided Study
academic disciplines. Students will learn strategies to support
Math, based on feeder school or director recommendation,
reading, writing, listening and speaking skills in Science,
as determined by the freshman benchmark exam. Students
Communication Arts and Social Studies. Depending on their
can also be placed into Guided Study Math upon the
benchmark, post-performance and/or ongoing assessment
recommendation of their content (Algebra 1, Geometry,
results, this course may be required of some students. This
Algebra 2) teacher. The support is designed to offer small
course counts for one elective Communication Arts credit
group Mathematics help with a math-trained support staff
but is not an English graduation credit.
member. In Guided Study Math, Mathematics skills and
homework completion are the priorities; however, other
academics are addressed. Class size is small to ensure
individualized, personal attention in a nurturing atmosphere.
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GUIDED STUDY MANDATORY TARGETED TUTORING
Guided Study is a non-credit bearing course that often takes Mandatory Targeted Tutoring is an intervention for students
the place of a traditional study hall. Entrance into Guided who need additional assistance with learning targets and
Study is made by the sending feeder school or the student’s work completion. A student is enrolled in Mandatory Targeted
Student Support Team (SST). This support program focuses Tutoring when classroom performance demonstrates a need
on the development of study and organizational skills, for additional support for specific learning targets. All students
project and exam preparation and homework completion. receiving a grade of MG (Minimal Growth) or FG (Failure to
Weekly course progress monitoring with the student develops Grow) are enrolled by their teacher. A student is dismissed
executive functioning and self-advocacy skills. Class size from Mandatory Targeted Tutoring once the classroom teacher
is small to ensure individualized, personal attention in a has evidence that the student has mastered the learning target
nurturing atmosphere. or has achieved an AG. An email is sent to both the student
and parents/guardians indicating the student’s requirement
MENTOR SKILLS 1 into and exit out of Mandatory Targeted Tutoring. Mandatory
Targeting Tutoring sessions can be completed with a teacher
Mentor Skills 1 is a one-period class that meets daily in or an ILC/ELC tutor.
which students earn one elective credit per semester for
no more than two semesters. The purpose of Mentor Skills Content area tutors are available in the ILC, ELC, in person and
is to help students achieve academic and social-emotional through Zoom on regular school days to provide Mandatory
independence, through a supportive environment, focusing Targeted Tutoring.
on the five Social-Emotional Learning competencies: self-
awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship GUIDED STUDY LUNCH
skills and responsible decision-making. The Mentor Skills Guided Study Lunch is an intervention for students who
program also focuses on executive functioning and study need additional assistance with learning targets, classroom
skills. Students are identified for the Mentor Skills program by work completion and organization of school work in a daily,
their Student Support Team (SST) based on entrance criteria. structured environment. A student is enrolled in Guided Study
Lunch by their Student Support Team (SST) when classroom
MENTOR SKILLS 2 performance demonstrates a need for daily, structured,
Mentor Skills 2 is a one-period class that meets daily in which additional support for learning targets and/or classroom
students can earn one elective credit per semester for no work completion and the student has chosen not to attend
more than two semesters. The purpose of Mentor Skills 2 is Mandatory Targeted Tutoring or other support interventions
to extend and support the learning in the SEL competencies that are offered. A student is dismissed from Guided Study
for those students who have shown growth in Mentor Skills 1 Lunch at the end of each semester or once the student has
while providing opportunities for students to continue their achieved an AG in all classes. Guided Study Lunch is for
personal growth and development. In order to qualify for sophomores, juniors and seniors during half their lunch
Mentor Skills 2, students will need to fulfill the prerequisite of period (20 minutes).
passing both semesters of Mentor Skills 1 (2 credits) as well as
meet the criteria of the Mentor Skills 2 entry rubric along with GUIDED STUDY AFTER SCHOOL
a recommendation from their Student Support Team (SST). Guided Study After School is an intervention for students
This course will be open to any sophomore, junior or senior who need additional assistance with learning targets,
student who qualifies. A personalized action-research classroom work completion and organization of school
project or community service project around one of the work in a structured environment. A student is enrolled in
CASEL competencies will be the culminating assessment Guided Study After School by their Student Support Team
for this course. (SST) when classroom performance demonstrates a need for
daily, structured additional support for learning targets and/
SUPPORT PROGRAMS or classroom work completion and the student has chosen
not to attend Mandatory Targeted Tutoring or other support
STUDENT TUTORIAL PROGRAMS interventions that are offered. A student is dismissed from
Guided Study After School at the end of each semester or once
Content area tutors are available in the ILC, ELC and through
the student has achieved an AG in all classes. Guided Study
Zoom to assist students from 7 a.m.- 4 p.m. on regular school
After School is for freshmen, sophomores, juniors and seniors
days. Mathematics tutors are available in the ILC from
from 3:30-4 p.m. on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
7 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. on regular school days. Students are
in the QLC.
encouraged to work with a tutor to meet their academic
goals. No appointment is necessary.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION SCAN QR CODE TO READ MORE ABOUT SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES:
www.d125.org/academics/special-education
SERVICES
TRACI WALLEN, DIRECTOR |
TWALLEN@D125.ORG | 847-415-4801
STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL PROVIDES ALL STUDENTS WITH STUDY SKILLS PROGRAM
SPECIAL EDUCATION NEEDS A FREE AND APPROPRIATE The Stevenson High School Special Education Study Skills
PUBLIC EDUCATION. STUDENTS AND THEIR PARENTS/ Program is designed to foster the independence essential to
GUARDIANS SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE IEP TEAM AND work toward:
■ Becoming active learners in the areas of academics
FULLY PARTICIPATE IN THE DETERMINATION OF ELIGIBILITY
and social skills
FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION SERVICES. ONCE A STUDENT HAS
■ Taking advantage of the resources that Stevenson
BEEN FOUND ELIGIBLE FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION AND/OR High School has to offer
RELATED SERVICES, AN INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATION PLAN ■ Developing and achieving realistic transition goals
IS DEVELOPED TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE SERVICES.
Daily study skills sessions support a student’s IEP and
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THIS MULTI-DISCIPLINARY
transition plans with the Special Education teachers’ support
TEAM TO DETERMINE THE MOST APPROPRIATE EDUCATION through the teaching and guided student implementation
PLACEMENT IN THE LEAST RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENT. of strategies addressing social-emotional learning, reading,
writing and exam taking. The sessions are divided up into
THE ILLINOIS STATE AND EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND three components including strategy instruction/review,
self-management and individualized support. The primary
RESPONSIBILITIES GUIDE AND THE PROCEDURAL
goal of study skills instruction is to promote the self-advocacy
SAFEGUARDS ARE POSTED ON THE SPECIAL EDUCATION and self-determination essential for independence within
HOMEPAGE OF THE STEVENSON WEBSITE. IN ADDITION, and beyond the walls of Stevenson High School. Executive
functioning and individualized support is represented through
THEY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST FROM THE SPECIAL
the application of skill sets in:
EDUCATION DIVISION.
■ Utilization of automated systems to track progress
STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL OFFERS A FULL CONTINUUM ■ Assignments and upcoming assessments
OF SERVICES AND PROGRAMS, AS OUTLINED HERE: ■ Differentiated academic support to address

and practice skill sets presently challenging
the students
INSTRUCTIONAL COURSES
Instructional courses are designed to meet the needs
of students who may require specialized individualized
instruction with the courses required for graduation.
Instructional courses parallel mainstream curriculum and
may be taught collaboratively with both a Special Education
and mainstream teacher, to courses that address the basic
life skills necessary to support select transition goals taught
by Special Education personnel exclusively. Similar to our
Study Skills program, the primary goal of the Special
Education instructional classes is to foster the academic
proficiency and independence necessary to support the
student’s progression toward their next level of proficiency
in all domains.
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AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER (ASD) EDUCATIONAL LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM (ELS)
SUPPORT PROGRAM
The Educational Life Skills Program (ELS) is designed as a
The Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Support Program is school-within-a-school, supporting students with moderate
a strategy-based program that serves as a platform for the to severe functional and cognitive deficits. The ELS program
development of social/emotional, executive functioning and offers individualized, one-to-one support as well as small
core content skills for individual learners. Because these skills group instruction. Student learning is highly modified
are pervasive in all coursework at Stevenson High School and and individualized per student based on their specific IEP
beyond, students in this class will develop compensatory goals. The ELS program emphasizes functional life skill
strategies to improve deficit areas through the application of domains including adaptive skills, self-care, recreation/
evidence-based practices. A student’s support team bridges leisure, community, vocational skill sets and communication.
direct instruction and classroom support through regular Students in the ELS program participate in community-based
collaboration and communication with their teachers, as instruction to generalize skills.
well as push-in services taking place within the classroom.
Students may participate in lessons to further develop social
ON-SITE ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAM
skills and independent living skills, based on the needs of each
student. ASD study skills programming is individualized for The Alternative Education Program (AEP) is a highly
each student, based upon individual IEP goals, services and supervised program that addresses the individual needs
transition plans. of students who have been challenged with emotional,
behavioral and medical aspects of their education.
STRUCTURED LEARNING PROGRAM AEP provides a separate and highly structured learning
environment for students to meet graduation requirements
The Structured Learning Program is designed to meet the and reach post-secondary transition goals. Through a
needs of students requiring a highly structured, consistent non-traditional setting, social-emotional learning is
learning environment. The program’s significantly emphasized within the context of academic growth and
individualized instruction focuses on increasing student’s achievement.
self-management skills and independence, as well as further
development of functional academic skills. The program
HEARING/VISION ITINERANT SERVICES
offers a modified curriculum that is supplemented with
one-to-one assistance and supervision throughout the Itinerant support services are provided for students
school day. challenged with mild to severe vision/hearing exceptionalities,
ensuring access to all school resources. These supports are
SUPPORTED ACADEMIC AND INDEPENDENT LIVING provided through the Exceptional Learners Collaborative
(SAIL) (ELC) which supports the provision of direct service, and
The Supported Academic and Independent Living (SAIL) consultation with Special Education/mainstream staff.
program offers a modified, functional curriculum for students
with mild to moderate intellectual and functional deficits. ALTERNATIVE OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMMING
The SAIL program focuses on functional academic skills and
For students requiring intensified support systems and
independent living and prevocational skills. Students in the
supervision, with extensive, related service programming that
SAIL program participate in small group instruction to develop
needs to be provided in a more immediate and centralized
their foundational skills in preparation for participation in the
fashion, Stevenson High School supports alternate off-site
district transition program.
placement within a variety of therapeutic settings.
CONSULTATIVE/COLLABORATIVE MODEL
Stevenson High School’s consultative and collaborative model
is designed to meet the needs of Special Education students
within the mainstream educational environment. This model
facilitates the exchange of information and supportive services
between special and general education. Ongoing contact is
made with mainstream teachers, who maintain the primary
responsibility for curricular and disciplinary issues.
SPECIAL EDUCATION 111

TRANSITION PROGRAM
Stevenson High School’s Transition Service Program
provides individualized skill development for Special
Education students ages 18 through 21. The curriculum for
the transition program includes learning targets focusing
on the development and enhancement of daily living skills
and vocational training in the areas of work behavior and
communication.
Placement into the transition program is addressed on an
annual basis by each student’s IEP Team upon completion of
all Stevenson High School graduation requirements.
EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS COLLABORATIVE (ELC)

The Exceptional Learners’ Collaborative, ELC, is a special
education cooperative and joint agreement between four
school districts located in Vernon Hills (Lake County), Illinois.
ELC will ensure support for the full continuum of services
essential to providing exceptional services to our exceptional
learners in District 125. Related service supports for students
with low incidence exceptionalities include assistive
technology consultation, occupational therapy, physical
therapy, speech and language, social work, vision itinerant,
hearing itinerant, psychological services, audiology and
mobility services.
RELATED SERVICE SUPPORTS

The Stevenson High School Special Education Program, in
partnership with the Exceptional Learners Collaborative
(ELC), offers comprehensive-related service supports
including speech language, physical/occupational therapy,
prevocational support/coordination and counseling.
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APPENDIX 2. District 125 maintains school records for each student.
A school student record is any record that contains
LEGAL NOTICE TO STUDENTS AND PARENTS/GUARDIANS personally identifiable information of a student, or
CONFIDENTIALITY OF STUDENT RECORD INFORMATION information that would link the document to a student,
except for records kept in the sole possession of a
In accordance with the provisions of the Family Educational staff member, which are destroyed no later than the
Rights and Privacy Act and its regulations, the Illinois School student’s graduation or permanent withdrawal, and are not
Student Records Act and its regulations, and Board Policy 7:340, accessible or revealed to anyone other than a temporary
Student Records, and its administrative procedures, each parent/ substitute teacher; video or other electronic recordings
guardian and student is advised as follows: created and maintained by law enforcement professionals
working in the school or for security or safety reasons
1. Directory information may be released to the general
or purposes, provided the information was created at least
public without written consent from a parent/guardian,
in part for Law enforcement or security or safety reasons
unless a parent/guardian requests that such information
or purposes; and electronic recordings made on school
not be released. Any parents/guardians who do not want
buses. These consist of two types of records: permanent
such information to be made public should check “l do
records and temporary records.
not wish to release information” under the Request to
Release Student Information when completing the Online A student’s permanent record consists of:
Registration during the summer. Parents/guardians may a. basic identifying information, including the student’s name
also make such requests by contacting the District office. and address, birth date and place, gender,
Directory information is limited to:
b. academic transcript including grades, class rank,
a. Student’s Name graduation date, grade level achieved, scores on college
b. Student’s Address entrance examinations, and the unique student identifier
c. Parent’s or Guardian’s Name assigned and used by the SIS,
d. Parent’s or Guardian’s Mailing Address c. attendance record,
e. Parent’s or Guardian’s Telephone Number d. health record,
f. Parent’s or Guardian’s Electronic Mail (E-mail) Address e. record of release of permanent record information,
g. Student’s Birth Date and Place f. scores received on all State assessment exams
h. Student’s Gender administered at the high school level, and
i. Student’s Grade Level g. if not maintained in the temporary record, honors and
awards received, information concerning the student’s
j. Student’s Major Field of Study
participation in school-sponsored activities or athletics,
k. Student’s Dates of Attendance in School or offices held in school-sponsored organizations.
l. Student’s Academic Degrees, Honors, and Awards
NO OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE PLACED IN THE STUDENT’S
m. Information in relation to the Student’s participation in PERMANENT RECORD. The permanent records will be kept
School-Sponsored Activities, Organizations, and Athletics by District 125 for sixty (60) years after graduation, a
n. Photographs, videos, or digital images used for transfer, or permanent withdrawal. A student’s temporary
informational or news-related purposes (whether record consists of all information by which the student
by a media outlet or by the school) of the student may be individually identified but is not required to be in the
participating in school or school-sponsored activities, student permanent record. A student’s temporary records
organizations, and athletics that have appeared in school must include:
publications, including but not limited to yearbooks, a. a record of release of temporary record information,
newspapers, or sporting or fine arts programs, except
b. scores received on the State assessment exams
that: (i) no photograph highlighting individual faces will
administered in the elementary grade levels
be used for commercial purposes, including solicitation,
(kindergarten through grade 8)
advertising, promotion or fundraising without the prior,
specific, dated and written consent of the parent/ c. information regarding serious disciplinary infractions
guardian or student, and (ii) no image on a school (those involving drugs, weapons, or bodily harm to
security video recording will be designated as directory another) that resulted in expulsion, suspension, or the
information. imposition of punishment or sanction,
d. information provided under Section 8.6 of the Abused and
Neglected Child Reporting Act,
e. completed home language survey form,
f. health-related information, and
g. Accident reports.
The temporary record may include family background
information, intelligence exam scores (group and individual),
aptitude exam scores, reports of psychological evaluations
(including information on intelligence, personality, and
academic information), elementary and secondary achievement
level exam results, participation in extracurricular
activities, including any offices in school-sponsored
clubs or organizations, honors and awards received,
teacher anecdotal records, other disciplinary information,
special education records, records associated with plans
developed under Section 504, and any verified reports of
information from non-educational persons or organizations
of clear relevance to the education of the student. The
temporary record will be destroyed five years after
graduation, a transfer, or permanent withdrawal.
APPENDIX 113
A summary of the types of records maintained by District 125 are listed below along with
the officials or custodians of these records:
RECORD TYPE OF RECORD CUSTODIAN OF RECORD
a. Directory Information Permanent & Temporary Registrar

b. Achievement Exam Data Temporary Counselor & Registrar
c. Courses/Grades Permanent Counselor & Registrar
d. Attendance Data Permanent Dean & Registrar
e. Graduation Status Permanent Counselor & Registrar
f. Enrollment/Transfer Information Permanent Registrar & Counselor
g. IQ/Psychological Data Temporary Special Education/Psychologist
h. Family/Social History Temporary Special Education
i. Discipline Temporary Dean
j. Counseling Records Temporary Counselor, Social Worker, Psychologist
k. Activities and Awards Temporary Student Activities Director
l. Transcript Request Forms Temporary Registrar
m. Health Records Permanent School Nurse
n. Health-Related Information Temporary School Nurse
o. Accident Reports Temporary School Nurse
p. IEP’s and Special Education Records Temporary Special Education
q. Section 504 Plans and Records Temporary Student Services/Section 504 Coordinator
r. Home-school communications Temporary Various
3. District employees and school officials who have a current, to the Superintendent. The parent/guardian has the right
demonstrable educational or administrative interest in to present evidence and call witnesses, cross-examine
the student may have access to the student records for witnesses, legal counsel, and receive written statements
the purpose of furthering such interest without parent/ of the decision and the reasons for such decision.
guardian consent. A school official is a Board member, The parent/guardian may insert a written statement of
attorney, auditor, insurance representative, independent reasonable length describing their position on disputed
evaluator, contractor, consultant, volunteer, or other information. The parent/guardian may appeal the decision to
person to whom District 125 has outsourced institutional an administrative tribunal or official designated by the State
services or functions for which District 125 would Board of Education.
otherwise use employees.
8. Parents/guardians have the right to file a complaint with
4. Each parent/guardian of a student under 18 years old has the U.S. Department of Education concerning alleged failures
a right to inspect and copy information in the student’s by District 125 to comply with the requirements of the Family
records. Such requests must be made in writing to the Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The name and
Principal. Access to the records will be given within 10 address of the Office that administers FERPA is:
business days of District 125’s receipt of the request. Family Policy Compliance Office
Access will not be given with respect to confidential U.S. Department of Education
letters/recommendations concerning post-secondary 400 Maryland Avenue S.W.
institutions, including but not limited to a college/ Washington, D.C. 20202-4605
university. Where parents/guardians are divorced or
9. Upon graduation, transfer or permanent withdrawal of the
separated, both shall be permitted to inspect and copy the
student, District 125 will notify the parents/guardians and
student’s records unless District 125 received a copy of a
the student of the destruction schedule for the student’s
court order indicating otherwise. When a student reaches
permanent and temporary records and of their right to
18 years old, graduates from high school, marries, or enters
request a copy.
military service, all rights and privileges accorded to the
parents/guardians become exclusively those of the student 10. Requests for District 125 to release a student’s records to
and no one other than the student can request records or any person other than the parents/guardians (or student
information in such records. age 18 or older) must be in writing.
5. District 125 charges $0.35 per page for copies of student 11. Upon receipt of a court order of protection, the
records. No parent/guardian or student will be precluded Principal will file it in the records of a student who is
from receiving copies because of financial hardship. the “protected person” under the order of protection.
No information or records shall be released to the
6. Parents/guardians have the right to request a hearing
Respondent named in the order of protection. When a
to challenge the accuracy, relevancy, or propriety of
student who is a “protected person” under an order of
their student’s records, except for academic grades and
protection transfers to public or private school, or as
references to expulsions or out-of-school suspensions
soon as possible, the Principal will, at the request of the
if the challenge is made at the time the student’s school
Petitioner, provide, within 24 hours of the transfer or as
records are forwarded to another school to which the
soon as possible, written notice of the order of protection,
student is transferring. Parents/guardians also have the
along with a certified copy of the order, to the school to
right to insert a written rebuttal concerning the content
which the student is transferring.
of such records.
7. Upon request for a hearing concerning the content of the
student’s records, the Principal will arrange an informal
meeting with the parent/guardian. If thereafter the parent/
guardian wishes to proceed with a hearing, the parent/
guardian must submit such a request in writing
114 APPENDIX
12. District 125 may grant access to, or release information 19. District 125 will grant access to, or release information
from, student records without parent/guardian consent from student records to juvenile authorities when
or notification to any person for the purpose of research, necessary for the discharge of their official duties upon
statistical reporting, or planning, provided that no student their request before the student’s adjudication, provided
or parents/guardians can be identified from the information they certify in writing that the information will not be
released, and the person to whom the information is disclosed to any other party except as provided under law
released signs an affidavit agreeing to comply with all or order of court. “Juvenile authorities” means:
applicable statutes and rules pertaining to school student (a) a circuit court judge and court staff members designed
records. by the judge;
13. District 125 will grant access to, or release information (b) parties to the proceeding under the Juvenile Court Act
from, a student’s records pursuant to a court order, of 1987 and their attorneys;
provided that the parents/guardians will be given prompt (C ) probation officers and court appointed advocates for
written notice of such order’s terms, the nature and the juvenile authorized by the judge hearing the case;
substance of the information proposed to be released, and
(d) any individual, public or private agency having court-
an opportunity to inspect and copy such records and to
ordered custody of the child;
challenge their contents. However, District 125 will comply
with an ex parte court order requiring it to permit the U.S. (e) any individual, public or private agency providing
Attorney General or designee to have access to a student’s education, medical or mental health service to the child
records without notice to or the consent of the student’s when the requested information is needed to determine
parents/guardians. the appropriate service or treatment for the minor;
(f) any potential placement provider when such
14. District 125 will grant access to, or release information release is authorized by the court to determine the
from, any student record as specifically required by appropriateness of the potential placement;
federal or State law. NOTE: IT IS STEVENSON’S POLICY TO
SHARE INFORMATION REGARDING THE CRIMINAL ACTIVITIES OF (g) law enforcement officers and prosecutors;
STUDENTS WITH JUVENILE AUTHORITIES, INCLUDING LOCAL POLICE (h) adult and juvenile prisoner review boards;
DEPARTMENTS, AND PERMITTED BY LAW. (i) authorized military personnel; and
15. District 125 will grant access to, or release information (j) individuals authorized by court.
from, student records to any person possessing a written, 20. District 125 will grant access to, or release information
dated consent, signed by the parents/guardians (or student from student records, to a SHOCAP (Serious Habitual
age 18 or older) stating to whom the records may be Offender Comprehensive Action Program) committee member,
released; the information or record to be released; the provided that:
reason for the release; the right of the parents/guardians
or eligible student to copy the information to be disclosed, (a) the committee member is a State or local official or
challenge its contents, limit the consent to designated authority;
record(s) or portion(s) of the information contained in those (b) the disclosure concerns the juvenile justice system’s
records, and revoke the consent in writing at any time; ability to effectively serve, prior to adjudication,
the consequences of a refusal to consent, if any; and the the student whose records are to be released and
date on which the consent expires. One copy of the signed the official or authority certifies in writing that the
consent form will be kept in the temporary records and records will not be disclosed to any other party except
one copy is mailed to the parents/guardians (or student age as provided under State law without the prior written
18 or older) by the Superintendent or designee. consent of the student’s parents/guardians;
16. District 125 may release student records, or information (C ) the disclosure’s purpose is limited to identifying
contained therein, to the official records custodian serious habitual juvenile offenders and matching those
of another Illinois school, or an official with similar offenders with community resources pursuant to
responsibilities in a school outside of Illinois, in which the Section 5-145 of the Juvenile Court Act of 1987; and
student has enrolled or intends to enroll, upon written (d) the release, transfer, disclosure, or dissemination
request from such official. consistent with the Family Education Rights and
Privacy Act.
17. Prior to the release of any records, or information under
items 14 and 16 above, District 125 will provide prompt 21. Upon their request, military recruiters and institutions of
written notice to the parents/guardians (or student age higher learning will have access to secondary student’s
18 or older) of this intended action. This notification shall names, addresses, and telephone listings, unless an
include a statement concerning the nature and substance of objection is made by the student’s parents/guardians. Any
the records to be released and the right to inspect, copy, parents/guardians who do not want such information
and challenge the contents. If the release is under to be released should check: “I do not wish to release
14 above and relates to more than 25 students, a notice information” under the Request to Release Student
published in the newspaper is sufficient. Information when completing the Online Registration
during the summer.
18. District 125 may release student records, or information
contained therein, in connection with an emergency 22. It is the student’s right that no person may condition the
without parent/guardian consent if the knowledge of such granting or withholding of any right, privilege or benefits,
information is necessary to protect the health or safety or make as a condition of employment, credit or insurance,
of the student or other persons. District 125 employees the securing by any individual of any information from a
and school officials shall make this decision in taking into student’s temporary record which such individual may obtain
consideration the nature of the emergency, the seriousness through the exercise of any right secured under State or
of the threat to the health or safety of the student or federal law.
other persons, the need for such records to meet the 23. Copies of the Board Policy 7:340, Student Records, and its
emergency, and whether the persons to whom such records administrative procedures are available for inspection in the
are released are in position to deal with the emergency. District’s Administrative Office. Policy 7:340 is also available
District 125 will notify the parents/guardians (or students on the District’s website. If you have any questions, please
age 18 or older) as soon as possible of the information call 847-415-4000 and ask for the Principal.
released, the date of the release, the person, agency
or organization to whom the release was made, and the
purpose of the release.
APPENDIX 115
COURSE LIST BY NAME VOC711 voc712 Principles of biomedical science .................................... 27
VOC871 VOC872 WELDING FABRICATION 1 ................................................................... 27
VOC891 VOC892 WELDING FABRICATION 2 .................................................................. 27
APPLIED ARTS
COMMUNICATION ARTS
BUSINESS EDUCATION COURSE OFFERINGS
BUS251 — ACCOUNTING 1 (CP) ................................................................................. 21 JRN921 JRN922 ADVANCED JOURNALISTIC WRITING (CP)...............................35
— BUS252 ACCOUNTING 2 (H) ................................................................................... 21 ENG341 ENG342 American Studies (AP English Language
and Composition and AP U.S. History) (H).....................32
BUS351 — ADVANCED ACCOUNTING (H)............................................................. 21
ENG371 ENG372 AP English Language and Composition
BUS131 BUS132 BUSINESS APPLICATIONS AND (Junior English) (H) ............................................................................ 31
TECHNOLOGY 1 (CP)...............................................................................20
ENG451 ENG452 AP Literature and Composition (H) ..................................32
— BUS142 BUSINESS APPLICATIONS AND
TECHNOLOGY 2 (CP) .............................................................................20 JRN911 JRN912 Broadcast Journalism (CP) ..................................................... 35
BUS371 BUS372 BUSINESS LAW (CP)............................................................................... 21 ENG501 ENG502 CREATIVE WRITING (CP, *A) .............................................................33
BUS411 BUS412 ENTREPRENEURIAL TACTICS (A).................................................... 21 — ENG522 CREATIVE WRITING SEMINAR (CP, *A) ......................................33
BUS231 BUS232 ENTREPRENEURSHIP (CP) .................................................................20 ENG131 ENG132 FRESHMAN ENGLISH (A) .....................................................................30
BUS171 BUS172 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (CP) .............................................20 ENG111 ENG112 FRESHMAN ENGLISH (CP) ..................................................................30
BUS361 BUS362 INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (CP) .................................................22 JRN901 JRN902 JOURNALISTIC WRITING (CP) ..........................................................35
BUS281 BUS282 MARKETING (CP) .......................................................................................20 ENG381 ENG382 JUNIOR ENGLISH (A) ............................................................................... 31
BUS301 BUS302 PERSONAL FINANCE (CP)...................................................................22 ENG311 ENG312 JUNIOR ENGLISH (CP)............................................................................ 31
BUS3Q1 BUS3Q2 PERSONAL FINANCE (CP) Online ...............................................22 ENG601 ENG602 POLITICAL THOUGHT AND ITS LITERATURE (CP) .............33
JRN951 JRN952 PUBLICATION DESIGN AND PRODUCTION (A) .......................35
DRIVER EDUCATION COURSE OFFERING ENG761 ENG762 PUBLIC SPEAKING (CP)........................................................................33
D/E231 D/E232 DRIVER EDUCATION (CP) .....................................................................23 ENG231 ENG232 SOPHOMORE ENGLISH (A) .................................................................30
ENG211 ENG212 SOPHOMORE ENGLISH (CP) ..............................................................30
FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES COURSE OFFERINGS ENG681 ENG682 TEXT EXPLORATION AND ANALYSIS (CP) ...............................34
FCS241 FCS242 BUSINESS OF FASHION AND DESIGN (CP) ............................25 — ENG722 TOPICS IN COMPOSITION: FILM GENRES
FCS251 FCS252 CLOTHING AND DESIGN 1 (CP) .......................................................25 (CP, *A) .............................................................................................................34
FCS291 FCS292 CLOTHING AND DESIGN 2 (CP) (H) ..............................................25 ENG691 — TOPICS IN COMPOSITION: MEDIA ANALYSIS
FCS111 FCS112 FOOD AND NUTRITION (CP)...............................................................25 (CP, *A) .............................................................................................................34
FCS221 FCS222 FOOD PREPARATION (CP) ...................................................................26 ENG431 ENG432 WORLD Literature (CP, *A) ..........................................................32
FCS321 FCS322 GOURMET FOODS (CP) .........................................................................26 ENG541 ENG542 WRITING FOR COLLEGE (CP) ..........................................................34
FCS211 FCS212 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (CP) .........................26
FCS231 FCS232 INTERIOR DESIGN (CP) .........................................................................25 COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING AND
FCS411 FCS412 LIFE BY DESIGN (CP) .............................................................................26 TECHNOLOGY COURSE OFFERINGS
FCS311 FCS312 TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN 1 (CP)...........................................26 TECHNOLOGY COURSE OFFERINGS
FCS331 FCS332 TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN 2 (CP) (H) .................................26 TEC501 TEC502 GAME DEVELOPMENT 1 (CP) ............................................................46
TEC511 TEC512 GAME DEVELOPMENT 2 (CP) ...........................................................46
LAKE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS
COURSE OFFERINGS TEC111 TEC112 Motion Graphics and Visual Effects (CP) ................ 47
VOC191 VOC192 3-D GAMING and cybersecurity ............................................. 27 TEC181 TEC182 PRINT MEDIA 1 (CP) ................................................................................46
VOC431 VOC432 AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR 1 .............................................. 27 TEC251 TEC252 PRINT MEDIA 2 (CP) ...............................................................................46
VOC451 VOC452 AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR 2 ............................................. 27 TEC121 TEC122 Video Editing and Production (CP) ................................... 47
VOC471 VOC472 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 1 ...................................................................... 27 TEC191 TEC192 Virtual Reality..................................................................................... 47
VOC491 VOC492 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 2..................................................................... 27 TEC171 TEC172 WEB DEVELOPMENT 1 (CP)..............................................................46
VOC291 VOC292 CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTING ........................................................ 27 TEC281 TEC282 WEB DEVELOPMENT 2 (CP) ............................................................46
VOC071 VOC072 COMPUTER SUPPORT SERVICES 1 .............................................. 27
ENGINEERING COURSE OFFERINGS
VOC091 VOC092 COMPUTER SUPPORT SERVICES 2............................................. 27
TEC241 TEC242 ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN (CP) ............................42
VOC511 VOC512 CONSTRUCTION SKILLS AND MANAGEMENT 1 ................... 27
TEC141 TEC142 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN (CP)........................................................42
VOC531 VOC532 CONSTRUCTION SKILLS AND MANAGEMENT 2 .................. 27
TEC261 TEC262 Civil Engineering and Architecture–PLTW (H) ....42
VOC591 VOC592 COSMETOLOGY 1....................................................................................... 27
TEC351 TEC352 Computer Integrated Manufacturing–
VOC611 VOC612 COSMETOLOGY 2 ..................................................................................... 27 PLTW (H) ........................................................................................................43
VOC111 VOC112 CRIMINAL JUSTICE .................................................................................. 27 TEC291 TEC292 Electrical Engineering–PLTW (H) .....................................43
VOC951 VOC952 CULINARY ARTS 1..................................................................................... 27 TEC401 TEC402 ENGINEERING DESIGN AND
VOC971 VOC972 CULINARY ARTS 2 ................................................................................... 27 DEVELOPMENT–PLTW (H) .................................................................43
VOC911 VOC912 EARLY EDUCATION AND TEACHING 1 ......................................... 27 TEC151 TEC152 introduction to Engineering Design–PLTW (CP) 42
VOC931 VOC932 EARLY EDUCATION AND TEACHING 2........................................ 27 TEC301 TEC302 Principles of Engineering–PLTW (H)..............................43
VOC311 VOC312 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES................................................. 27
VOC221 VOC222 FIRE FIGHTING 2 ...................................................................................... 27 COMPUTER SCIENCE COURSE OFFERINGS
VOC171 VOC172 GAME PROGRAMMING AND VIRTUALIZATION ........................ 27 CSC391 CSC392 AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A (H)........................................................39
VOC551 VOC552 industrial Technology ................................................................ 27 CSC371 CSC372 AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (H) ..............................39
VOC121 VOC122 LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CSI ....................................................... 27 CSC181 CSC182 Computer Programming with Java (CP) .......................39
VOC321 VOC322 MEDICAL ASSISTING .............................................................................. 27 CSC161 CSC162 Computer Programming with Python (CP) ................38
VOC671 VOC672 MULTIMEDIA DESIGN 1 .......................................................................... 27 CSC251 CSC252 MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT (CP) ................................................39
VOC691 VOC692 MULTIMEDIA DESIGN 2 ......................................................................... 27
KEY: (CP) College Prep, (A) Accelerated, (H) Honors
116 COURSE LIST BY NAME

FINE ARTS THEATRE COURSE OFFERINGS
THR101 THR102 ACTING 1 (CP)..............................................................................................69
MEDIA ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS
THR111 THR112 ACTING 2 (CP) ............................................................................................69
ART531 ART532 2-D ANIMATION (CP) ...............................................................................56
THR211 — ACTING 3 (CP) ............................................................................................69
— THR212 ACTING 4 (CP).............................................................................................69
ART421 ART422 ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY AND
DIGITAL DESIGN (A).................................................................................55 THR401 THR402 ADVANCED ACTING (A).......................................................................... 70
ART721 ART722 AP ART HISTORY (H) ...............................................................................56 — THR302 DIRECTING THE ACTOR (CP)............................................................. 70
ART871 ART872 AP PHOTOGRAPHY AND DIGITAL DESIGN (H) .......................55 THR601 THR602 LEADERSHIP IN THEATRE STUDIES (CP) ................................ 70
ART701 — ART HISTORY 1 (CP) ................................................................................56 THR121 THR122 THEATRE DESIGN AND STAGECRAFT (CP)............................. 70
— ART702 ART HISTORY 2 (CP)...............................................................................56
ART501 ART502 Digital Art and Design 1 (CP) ..................................................56 MATHEMATICS
ART511 ART512 Digital Art and Design 2 (CP) .................................................56
MATHEMATICS COURSE OFFERINGS
ART401 ART402 PHOTOGRAPHY 1 (CP)............................................................................55
MTH441 MTH442 Advanced Mathematical Decision Making (CP) ....... 75
ART411 ART412 PHOTOGRAPHY 2 (CP) ..........................................................................55
MTH151 MTH152 Algebra 1 (CP) ......................................................................................... 73
MTH171 MTH172 Algebra 2 (A) ............................................................................................74
VISUAL ARTS COURSE OFFERINGS
MTH351 MTH352 Algebra 2 (CP).........................................................................................74
ART631 ART632 Advanced 3-D Art (CP) ....................................................................54
MTH471 MTH472 AP Calculus AB (H) ............................................................................ 76
ART621 ART622 ADVANCED DRAWING, PAINTING and
STUDIO ART (CP) ......................................................................................54 MTH491 MTH492 AP Calculus BC (H) ............................................................................ 76
ART801 ART802 AP ART: DRAWING, 2-D and 3-D DESIGN (H) ......................54 MTH461 MTH462 AP Statistics (H) ................................................................................... 76
ART101 ART102 ART AND DESIGN (CP) ..........................................................................53 — MTH592 College Linear Algebra..............................................................77
ART201 ART202 CERAMICS (CP)...........................................................................................53 MTH591 — COLLEGE MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS (H)...............................77
ART221 ART222 DRAWING (CP) ............................................................................................53 MTH271 MTH272 Geometry (A) ........................................................................................... 73
ART241 ART242 METALS AND JEWELRY (CP) ...........................................................54 MTH251 MTH252 Geometry (CP) ......................................................................................... 73
ART261 ART262 PAINTING (CP) .............................................................................................53 MTH431 MTH432 Mathematical Modeling and Design (CP)..................... 75
ART281 ART282 SCULPTURE (CP) ......................................................................................53 MTH451 MTH452 Precalculus (CP) .................................................................................74
ART611 ART612 STUDIO ART (CP) ......................................................................................53 MTH371 MTH372 Precalculus AB (A) ............................................................................74
MTH391 MTH392 Precalculus BC (A) ............................................................................74
DANCE COURSE OFFERINGS
DNC311 DNC312 BALLET/JAZZ (CP) ...................................................................................58
MULTILINGUAL LEARNING
DNC501 DNC502 CONCERT DANCE (CP) ..........................................................................59
DNC101 DNC102 DANCE 1 (CP)...............................................................................................58 FRENCH COURSE OFFERINGS
DNC201 DNC202 DANCE 2 (CP) .............................................................................................58 FRE601 FRE602 AP FRENCH LANGUAGE (H)...............................................................80
DNC301 DNC302 DANCE 3 (CP) .............................................................................................58 FRE101 FRE102 FRENCH 1 (CP) ...........................................................................................80
DNC401 DNC402 DANCE 4 (CP) .............................................................................................59 FRE211 FRE212 FRENCH 2 (A)..............................................................................................80
DNC601 DNC602 DANCE LEADERSHIP (CP)...................................................................59 FRE311 FRE312 FRENCH 3 (A)..............................................................................................80
DNC321 DNC322 JAZZ FUSION (CP)...................................................................................59
GERMAN COURSE OFFERINGS
MUSIC COURSE OFFERINGS GRE601 GRE602 AP GERMAN LANGUAGE and culture (H) ........................... 81
MUS211 MUS212 ADVANCED CHORUS (CP/A) ................................................................62 GRE101 GRE102 GERMAN 1 (CP) ............................................................................................ 81
MUS471 MUS472 Advanced music production (Cp) ........................................66 GRE211 GRE212 GERMAN 2 (A) .............................................................................................. 81
MUS131 MUS132 ADVANCED SYMPHONIC BAND (CP) .............................................62 GRE311 GRE312 GERMAN 3 (A) .............................................................................................. 81
MUS801 MUS802 AP MUSIC THEORY (H) .......................................................................... 67
HEBREW COURSE OFFERINGS
MUS111 MUS112 CONCERT BAND (CP) .............................................................................. 61
HBR101 HBR102 HEBREW 1 (CP)..........................................................................................82
MUS311 MUS312 CONCERT ORCHESTRA (CP) .............................................................63
HBR211 HBR212 HEBREW 2 (A) ............................................................................................82
MUS101 MUS102 FRESHMAN BAND (CP)........................................................................... 61
HBR311 HBR312 HEBREW 3 (A) ............................................................................................82
MUS421 MUS422 GUITAR 1 (CP) ..............................................................................................65
HBR411 HBR412 HEBREW 4 (A) ............................................................................................82
MUS461 MUS462 GUITAR 2 (CP).............................................................................................65
MUS141 MUS142 HONOR BAND (CP/A) ...............................................................................62
LATIN COURSE OFFERINGS
MUS431 MUS432 Music Production 1 (CP) ...............................................................66 LAT621 LAT622 AP LATIN VERGIL (H) .............................................................................83
MUS451 MUS452 Music Production 2 (CP) ..............................................................66 LAT101 LAT102 LATIN 1 (CP) .................................................................................................83
MUS441 MUS442 PATRIOT GUITAR ENSEMBLE (CP/A) .............................................65 LAT211 LAT212 LATIN 2 (A)....................................................................................................83
MUS321 MUS322 PATRIOT ORCHESTRA (CP/A) .............................................................64 LAT311 LAT312 LATIN 3 (A)....................................................................................................83
MUS221 MUS222 PATRIOT SINGERS (CP/A) .....................................................................62
MUS401 MUS402 PIANO 1 (CP).................................................................................................66 MANDARIN CHINESE COURSE OFFERINGS
MUS201 MUS202 STEVENSON CHORUS (CP) ................................................................62 CHI601 CHI602 AP CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE (H) .........................85
MUS301 MUS302 Stevenson Orchestra (CP) .......................................................63 CHI611 CHI612 Chinese Literature, Media and Culture (H) .............85
MUS121 MUS122 SYMPHONIC BAND (CP) ........................................................................62 CHI101 CHI102 MANDARIN CHINESE 1 (CP)................................................................84
MUS331 MUS332 SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA (CP) ........................................................64 CHI211 CHI212 MANDARIN CHINESE 2 (A)..................................................................84
CHI311 CHI312 MANDARIN CHINESE 3 (A)..................................................................84
CHI411 CHI412 MANDARIN CHINESE 4 (A) ..................................................................84
COURSE LIST BY NAME 117

SPANISH COURSE OFFERINGS SCIENCE
SPA511 SPA512 ADVANCED SPANISH CONVERSATION
AND CULTURE (CP) ................................................................................. 87 SCI631 SCI632 AP BIOLOGY (H)..........................................................................................99
SPA101 SPA102 SPANISH 1 (CP) ..........................................................................................85 SCI63E1 SCI63E2 AP BIOLOGY EARLY BIRD (H) ............................................................99
SPA201 SPA202 SPANISH 2 (CP) .........................................................................................85 SCI651 SCI652 AP CHEMISTRY (H) ...................................................................................99
SPA211 SPA212 SPANISH 2-3 (A)........................................................................................86 SCI65E1 SCI65E2 AP CHEMISTRY EARLY BIRD (H)......................................................99
SPA301 SPA302 SPANISH 3 (CP) .........................................................................................86 SCI641 SCI642 AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (H) ...............................................99
SPA311 SPA312 SPANISH 3-4 (A) ........................................................................................86 SCI611 SCI612 AP PHYSICS 1 (H) .....................................................................................98
SPA401 SPA402 SPANISH 4 (CP) .........................................................................................86 SCI61E1 SCI61E2 AP PHYSICS 1 EARLY BIRD (H) ........................................................98
SPA601 SPA602 SPANISH 5: AP SPANISH LANGUAGE SCI681 SCI682 AP PHYSICS 2 (H) ....................................................................................98
AND CULTURE (H) .................................................................................... 87 SCI661 SCI662 AP PHYSICS C (H) ....................................................................................99
SPA611 SPA612 SPANISH 6: AP SPANISH LITERATURE SCI66E1 SCI66E2 AP PHYSICS C EARLY BIRD (H).......................................................99
AND CULTURE (H) .................................................................................... 87 SCI111 SCI112 BIOLOGY (A) .................................................................................................. 97
SCI201 SCI202 BIOLOGY (CP)............................................................................................... 97
ELL COURSE OFFERINGS SCI211 SCI212 CHEMISTRY (A)............................................................................................98
ELL361 ELL362 ADVANCED ELL LANGUAGE ARTS (CP) ....................................89 SCI301 SCI302 CHEMISTRY (CP) ........................................................................................98
ELL161 ELL162 BEGINNING ELL LANGUAGE ARTS (CP) ....................................88 SCI271 SCI272 EARTH SCIENCE (CP) ............................................................................ 97
ELL561 ELL562 CURRENT EVENTS (CP) .......................................................................89 SCI671 SCI672 EARTH SCIENCE (H) ............................................................................... 97
ELL261 ELL262 INTERMEDIATE ELL LANGUAGE ARTS (CP) ...........................89 SCI531 SCI532 Horticulture (CP) ............................................................................... 97
ELL461 ELL462 World and Contemporary Literature (CP) .............89 SCI521 SCI522 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (A) ..................................98
SCI401 SCI402 PHYSICS (CP) ..............................................................................................98
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH EDUCATION
PED331 PED332 ADVENTURE EDUCATION (CP) .........................................................93 SOCIAL STUDIES
PED111 PED112 ALTERNATIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION (CP) .............................94 SOC581 SOC582 American Studies (AP U.S. History and
PED41L PED42L ALTERNATIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION AP English Language and Composition)....................103
LEADERSHIP (CP) .....................................................................................94 SOC631 SOC632 AP Comparative Government and politics (H).....106
PED231 PED232 APPLIED HEALTH (CP) ..........................................................................94 SOC63Q1 SOC63Q2 AP Comparative Government and politics (H)
PED451 PED452 CHOICE P.E. (CP) .......................................................................................92 Online ..........................................................................................................106
PED031 PED032 CHOICE P.E. Early Bird (CP) ........................................................93 SOC601 SOC602 AP EUROPEAN HISTORY (H) ............................................................102
PED341 PED342 FOUNDATIONAL FITNESS CHOICE P.E. (CP)...........................92 SOC681 SOC682 AP GOVERNMENT–UNITED STATES (H) .................................. 107
PED121 PED122 FRESHMAN FOUNDATIONAL FITNESS SOC6Q1 SOC6Q2 AP GOVERNMENT-UNITED STATES (H) Online................. 107
CHOICE P.E. (CP) .......................................................................................92 SOC611 SOC612 AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY (H) ............................................................103
PED201 PED202 HEALTH EDUCATION (CP)....................................................................94 SOC641 SOC642 AP MACROECONOMICS (H) ...............................................................105
PED501 — LIFEGUARD TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION (CP) ...............93 SOC651 SOC652 AP MICROECONOMICS (H) .................................................................105
PED61L PEN62L PHYSICAL EDUCATION LEADERSHIP SOC661 SOC662 AP PSYCHOLOGY (H) ............................................................................ 107
TRAINING (CP) .............................................................................................93
SOC6B1 SOC6B2 AP PSYCHOLOGY HYBRID (H) ......................................................... 107
PED71L PED72L POOL LEADERSHIP (CP) ......................................................................94
SOC621 SOC622 AP U.S. HISTORY (H) ..............................................................................103
PED81L PED82L SENIOR LEADERSHIP (CP) .................................................................93
SOC511 SOC512 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW (CP)...........................................................102
— PED52L WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTION and
SOC411 SOC412 ECONOMICS (CP).....................................................................................104
certification (CP) ................................................................................93
SOC531 SOC532 GLOBAL RELATIONS (CP)..................................................................102
SOC401 SOC402 GOVERNMENT (CP) ................................................................................105
SOC431 SOC432 Law In American Society (CP) ...............................................102
SOC671 SOC672 PHILOSOPHY AND POLITICAL THEORY:
A HISTORY OF IDEAS (H) ...................................................................105
SOC561 SOC562 POLITICAL THOUGHT AND ITS LITERATURE (CP) ...........106
SOC551 SOC552 PSYCHOLOGY (CP) .................................................................................106
SOC541 SOC542 SOCIOLOGY (CP) ......................................................................................104
SOC571 SOC572 SOCIOLOGY (H) .........................................................................................104
SOC321 SOC322 U.S. HISTORY (CP) ...................................................................................103
SOC101 SOC102 WORLD HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY (CP) ..............................102
SOC501 SOC502 WORLD RELIGIONS (CP)....................................................................102
118 COURSE LIST BY NAME

COURSE LIST BY NUMBER ELL161
ELL261
ELL162
ELL262
BEGINNING ELL LANGUAGE ARTS (CP) ....................................88
INTERMEDIATE ELL LANGUAGE ARTS (CP) ...........................89
ART101 ART102 ART AND DESIGN (CP) ..........................................................................53 ELL361 ELL362 ADVANCED ELL LANGUAGE ARTS (CP) ....................................89
ART201 ART202 CERAMICS (CP)...........................................................................................53 ELL461 ELL462 World and Contemporary Literature (CP) .............89
ART221 ART222 DRAWING (CP) ............................................................................................53 ELL561 ELL562 CURRENT EVENTS (CP) .......................................................................89
ART241 ART242 METALS AND JEWELRY (CP) ...........................................................54 ENG111 ENG112 FRESHMAN ENGLISH (CP) ..................................................................30
ART261 ART262 PAINTING (CP) .............................................................................................53 ENG131 ENG132 FRESHMAN ENGLISH (A) .....................................................................30
ART281 ART282 SCULPTURE (CP) ......................................................................................53 ENG211 ENG212 SOPHOMORE ENGLISH (CP) ..............................................................30
ART401 ART402 PHOTOGRAPHY 1 (CP)............................................................................55 ENG231 ENG232 SOPHOMORE ENGLISH (A) .................................................................30
ART411 ART412 PHOTOGRAPHY 2 (CP) ..........................................................................55 ENG311 ENG312 JUNIOR ENGLISH (CP)............................................................................ 31
ART421 ART422 ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY AND ENG341 ENG342 American Studies (AP English Language
DIGITAL DESIGN (A).................................................................................55 and Composition and AP U.S. History) (H).....................32
ART501 ART502 Digital Art and Design 1 (CP) ..................................................56 ENG371 ENG372 AP English Language and Composition
(Junior English) (H) ............................................................................ 31
ART511 ART512 Digital Art and Design 2 (CP) .................................................56
ENG381 ENG382 JUNIOR ENGLISH (A) ............................................................................... 31
ENG431 ENG432 WORLD literature (CP, *A) ..........................................................32
ENG451 ENG452 AP Literature and Composition (H) ..................................32
ART611 ART612 STUDIO ART (CP) ......................................................................................53
ENG501 ENG502 CREATIVE WRITING (CP, *A) .............................................................33
ART621 ART622 ADVANCED DRAWING, PAINTING and
STUDIO ART (CP) ......................................................................................54 — ENG522 CREATIVE WRITING SEMINAR (CP, *A) ......................................33
ART631 ART632 Advanced 3-D Art (CP) ....................................................................54 ENG541 ENG542 WRITING FOR COLLEGE (CP) ..........................................................34
ART701 — ART HISTORY 1 (CP) ................................................................................56 ENG601 ENG602 POLITICAL THOUGHT AND ITS LITERATURE (CP) .............33
— ART702 ART HISTORY 2 (CP)...............................................................................56 ENG681 ENG682 TEXT EXPLORATION AND ANALYSIS (CP) ...............................34
ART721 ART722 AP ART HISTORY (H) ...............................................................................56 ENG691 — TOPICS IN COMPOSITION: MEDIA
ANALYSIS (CP, *A) ....................................................................................34
ART801 ART802 AP ART: DRAWING, 2-D and 3-D DESIGN (H) ......................54
— ENG722 TOPICS IN COMPOSITION: FILM GENRES (CP, *A) .............34
ART871 ART872 AP PHOTOGRAPHY AND DIGITAL DESIGN (H) .......................55
ENG761 ENG762 PUBLIC SPEAKING (CP)........................................................................33
BUS131 BUS132 BUSINESS APPLICATIONS AND
TECHNOLOGY 1 (CP)...............................................................................20 FCS111 FCS112 FOOD AND NUTRITION (CP)...............................................................25
— BUS142 BUSINESS APPLICATIONS AND FCS211 FCS212 HUMAN GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT (CP) .........................26
TECHNOLOGY 2 (CP) .............................................................................20 FCS221 FCS222 FOOD PREPARATION (CP) ...................................................................26
BUS171 BUS172 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS (CP) .............................................20 FCS231 FCS232 INTERIOR DESIGN (CP) .........................................................................25
BUS231 BUS232 ENTREPRENEURSHIP (CP) .................................................................20 FCS241 FCS242 BUSINESS OF FASHION AND DESIGN (CP) ............................25
BUS251 — ACCOUNTING 1 (CP) ................................................................................. 21 FCS251 FCS252 CLOTHING AND DESIGN 1 (CP) .......................................................25
— BUS252 ACCOUNTING 2 (H) ................................................................................... 21 FCS291 FCS292 CLOTHING AND DESIGN 2 (CP) (H) ..............................................25
BUS281 BUS282 MARKETING (CP) .......................................................................................20 FCS311 FCS312 TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN 1 (CP)...........................................26
BUS301 BUS302 PERSONAL FINANCE (CP)...................................................................22 FCS321 FCS322 GOURMET FOODS (CP) .........................................................................26
BUS3Q1 BUS3Q2 PERSONAL FINANCE (CP) Online ...............................................22 FCS331 FCS332 TEACHING YOUNG CHILDREN 2 (CP) (H) .................................26
BUS351 — ADVANCED ACCOUNTING (H)............................................................. 21 FCS411 FCS412 LIFE BY DESIGN (CP) .............................................................................26
BUS361 BUS362 INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT (CP) .................................................22 FRE101 FRE102 FRENCH 1 (CP) ...........................................................................................80
BUS371 BUS372 BUSINESS LAW (CP)............................................................................... 21 FRE211 FRE212 FRENCH 2 (A)..............................................................................................80
BUS411 BUS412 ENTREPRENEURIAL TACTICS (A).................................................... 21 FRE311 FRE312 FRENCH 3 (A)..............................................................................................80
CHI101 CHI102 MANDARIN CHINESE 1 (CP)................................................................84 FRE601 FRE602 AP FRENCH LANGUAGE (H)...............................................................80
CHI211 CHI212 MANDARIN CHINESE 2 (A)..................................................................84 GRE101 GRE102 GERMAN 1 (CP) ............................................................................................ 81
CHI311 CHI312 MANDARIN CHINESE 3 (A)..................................................................84 GRE211 GRE212 GERMAN 2 (A) .............................................................................................. 81
CHI411 CHI412 MANDARIN CHINESE 4 (A) ..................................................................84 GRE311 GRE312 GERMAN 3 (A) .............................................................................................. 81
CHI601 CHI602 AP CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE (H) .........................85 GRE601 GRE602 AP GERMAN LANGUAGE and culture (H) ........................... 81
CHI611 CHI612 Chinese Literature, Media and Culture (H) .............85 HBR101 HBR102 HEBREW 1 (CP)..........................................................................................82
CSC161 CSC162 Computer Programming with Python (CP) ................38 HBR211 HBR212 HEBREW 2 (A) ............................................................................................82
CSC181 CSC182 Computer Programming with Java (CP) .......................39 HBR311 HBR312 HEBREW 3 (A) ............................................................................................82
CSC251 CSC252 MOBILE APP DEVELOPMENT (CP) ..............................................39 HBR411 HBR412 HEBREW 4 (A) ............................................................................................82
CSC371 CSC372 AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES (H) ..............................39 JRN901 JRN902 JOURNALISTIC WRITING (CP) ..........................................................35
CSC391 CSC392 AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A (H)........................................................39 JRN911 JRN912 Broadcast Journalism (CP) .................................................... 35
D/E231 D/E232 DRIVER EDUCATION (CP) .....................................................................23 JRN921 JRN922 ADVANCED JOURNALISTIC WRITING (CP)...............................35
DNC101 DNC102 DANCE 1 (CP)...............................................................................................58 JRN951 JRN952 PUBLICATION DESIGN AND PRODUCTION (A) .......................35
DNC201 DNC202 DANCE 2 (CP) .............................................................................................58 LAT101 LAT102 LATIN 1 (CP) .................................................................................................83
DNC301 DNC302 DANCE 3 (CP) .............................................................................................58 LAT211 LAT212 LATIN 2 (A)....................................................................................................83
DNC311 DNC312 BALLET/JAZZ (CP) ...................................................................................58 LAT311 LAT312 LATIN 3 (A)....................................................................................................83
DNC321 DNC322 JAZZ FUSION (CP)...................................................................................59 LAT621 LAT622 AP LATIN VERGIL (H) .............................................................................83
DNC401 DNC402 DANCE 4 (CP) .............................................................................................59
DNC501 DNC502 CONCERT DANCE (CP) ..........................................................................59
DNC601 DNC602 DANCE LEADERSHIP (CP)...................................................................59
COURSE LIST BY NUMBER 119

MTH151 MTH152 Algebra 1 (CP) ......................................................................................... 73 SCI111 SCI112 BIOLOGY (A) .................................................................................................. 97
MTH171 MTH172 Algebra 2 (A) ............................................................................................74 SCI201 SCI202 BIOLOGY (CP)............................................................................................... 97
MTH251 MTH252 Geometry (CP) ......................................................................................... 73 SCI211 SCI212 CHEMISTRY (A)............................................................................................98
MTH271 MTH272 Geometry (A) ........................................................................................... 73 SCI271 SCI272 EARTH SCIENCE (CP) ............................................................................ 97
MTH351 MTH352 Algebra 2 (CP).........................................................................................74 SCI301 SCI302 CHEMISTRY (CP) ........................................................................................98
MTH371 MTH372 Precalculus AB (A) ............................................................................74 SCI401 SCI402 PHYSICS (CP) ..............................................................................................98
MTH391 MTH392 Precalculus BC (A) ............................................................................74 SCI521 SCI522 HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY (A) ..................................98
MTH431 MTH432 Mathematical Modeling and Design (CP)..................... 75 SCI531 SCI532 Horticulture (CP) ............................................................................... 97
MTH441 MTH442 Advanced Mathematical Decision Making (CP) ....... 75 SCI611 SCI612 AP PHYSICS 1 (H) .....................................................................................98
MTH451 MTH452 Precalculus (CP) .................................................................................74 SCI61E1 SCI61E2 AP PHYSICS 1 Early Bird (H) ........................................................98
MTH461 MTH462 AP Statistics (H) ................................................................................... 76 SCI631 SCI632 AP BIOLOGY (H)..........................................................................................99
MTH471 MTH472 AP Calculus AB (H) ............................................................................ 76 SCI63E1 SCI63E2 AP BIOLOGY Early Bird (H) ............................................................99
MTH491 MTH492 AP Calculus BC (H) ............................................................................ 76 SCI641 SCI642 AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (H) ...............................................99
MTH591 — COLLEGE MULTIVARIABLE CALCULUS (H)...............................77 SCI651 SCI652 AP CHEMISTRY (H) ...................................................................................99
— MTH592 COLLEGE LINEAR ALGEBRA (H) .....................................................77 SCI65E1 SCI65E2 AP CHEMISTRY Early Bird (H)......................................................99
MUS101 MUS102 FRESHMAN BAND (CP)........................................................................... 61 SCI661 SCI662 AP PHYSICS C (H) ....................................................................................99
MUS111 MUS112 CONCERT BAND (CP) .............................................................................. 61 SCI66E1 SCI66E2 AP PHYSICS C Early Bird (H).......................................................99
MUS121 MUS122 SYMPHONIC BAND (CP) ........................................................................62 SCI671 SCI672 EARTH SCIENCE (H) ............................................................................... 97
MUS131 MUS132 ADVANCED SYMPHONIC BAND (CP) .............................................62 SCI681 SCI682 AP PHYSICS 2 (H) ....................................................................................98
MUS141 MUS142 HONOR BAND (CP/A) ...............................................................................62 SOC101 SOC102 WORLD HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY (CP) ..............................102
MUS201 MUS202 STEVENSON CHORUS (CP) ................................................................62 SOC321 SOC322 U.S. HISTORY (CP) ...................................................................................103
MUS211 MUS212 ADVANCED CHORUS (CP/A) ................................................................62 SOC401 SOC402 GOVERNMENT (CP) ................................................................................105
MUS221 MUS222 PATRIOT SINGERS (CP/A) .....................................................................62 SOC411 SOC412 ECONOMICS (CP).....................................................................................104
MUS301 MUS302 Stevenson Orchestra (CP) .......................................................63 SOC431 SOC432 Law In American Society (CP) ...............................................102
MUS311 MUS312 CONCERT ORCHESTRA (CP) .............................................................63 SOC501 SOC502 WORLD RELIGIONS (CP)....................................................................102
MUS321 MUS322 PATRIOT ORCHESTRA (CP/A) .............................................................64 SOC511 SOC512 CONSTITUTIONAL LAW (CP)...........................................................102
MUS331 MUS332 SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA (CP) ........................................................64 SOC531 SOC532 GLOBAL RELATIONS (CP)..................................................................102
MUS401 MUS402 PIANO 1 (CP).................................................................................................66 SOC541 SOC542 SOCIOLOGY (CP) ......................................................................................104
MUS421 MUS422 GUITAR 1 (CP) ..............................................................................................65 SOC551 SOC552 PSYCHOLOGY (CP) .................................................................................106
MUS431 MUS432 Music Production 1 (CP) ...............................................................66 SOC561 SOC562 POLITICAL THOUGHT AND ITS LITERATURE (CP) ...........106
MUS441 MUS442 PATRIOT GUITAR ENSEMBLE (CP/A) .............................................65 SOC571 SOC572 SOCIOLOGY (H) .........................................................................................104
MUS451 MUS452 Music Production 2 (CP) ..............................................................66 SOC581 SOC582 American Studies (AP U.S. History and
MUS461 MUS462 GUITAR 2 (CP).............................................................................................65 AP English Language and Composition) (H) ...........103
MUS471 MUS472 Advanced music production (CP) ........................................66 SOC6B1 SOC6B2 AP PSYCHOLOGY Hybrid (H) ......................................................... 107
MUS801 MUS802 AP MUSIC THEORY (H) .......................................................................... 67 SOC601 SOC602 AP EUROPEAN HISTORY (H) ............................................................102
PED031 PED032 CHOICE P.E. Early Bird (CP) ........................................................93 SOC611 SOC612 AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY (H) ............................................................103
PED111 PED112 ALTERNATIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION (CP) .............................94 SOC621 SOC622 AP U.S. HISTORY (H) ..............................................................................103
PED121 PED122 FRESHMAN FOUNDATIONAL FITNESS SOC631 SOC632 AP Comparative Government and politics (H).....106
CHOICE P.E. (CP) .......................................................................................92 SOC63Q1 SOC63Q2 AP Comparative Government and politics (H)
PED201 PED202 HEALTH EDUCATION (CP)....................................................................94 Online ..........................................................................................................106
PED231 PED232 APPLIED HEALTH (CP) ..........................................................................94 SOC641 SOC642 AP MACROECONOMICS (H) ...............................................................105
PED331 PED332 ADVENTURE EDUCATION (CP) .........................................................93 SOC651 SOC652 AP MICROECONOMICS (H) .................................................................105
PED341 PED342 FOUNDATIONAL FITNESS CHOICE P.E. (CP)...........................92 SOC661 SOC662 AP PSYCHOLOGY (H) ............................................................................ 107
PED41L PED42L ALTERNATIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION SOC671 SOC672 PHILOSOPHY AND POLITICAL THEORY:
LEADERSHIP (CP) .....................................................................................94 A HISTORY OF IDEAS (H) ...................................................................105
PED451 PED452 CHOICE P.E. (CP) .......................................................................................92 SOC681 SOC682 AP GOVERNMENT-UNITED STATES (H) .................................... 107
PED501 — LIFEGUARD TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION (CP) ...............93 SOC6Q1 SOC6Q2 AP GOVERNMENT-UNITED STATES Online (H)................. 107
— PED52L WATER SAFETY INSTRUCTION and SPA101 SPA102 SPANISH 1 (CP) ..........................................................................................85
certification (CP) ................................................................................93 SPA201 SPA202 SPANISH 2 (CP) .........................................................................................85
PED61L PEN62L PHYSICAL EDUCATION LEADERSHIP TRAINING (CP) .......93 SPA211 SPA212 SPANISH 2-3 (A)........................................................................................86
PED71L PED72L POOL LEADERSHIP (CP) ......................................................................94 SPA301 SPA302 SPANISH 3 (CP) .........................................................................................86
PED81L PED82L SENIOR LEADERSHIP (CP) .................................................................93 SPA311 SPA312 SPANISH 3-4 (A) ........................................................................................86
SPA401 SPA402 SPANISH 4 (CP) .........................................................................................86
SPA511 SPA512 ADVANCED SPANISH CONVERSATION AND
CULTURE (CP) ............................................................................................. 87
SPA601 SPA602 SPANISH 5: AP SPANISH LANGUAGE AND
CULTURE (H) ................................................................................................ 87
SPA611 SPA612 SPANISH 6: AP SPANISH LITERATURE AND
CULTURE (H) ................................................................................................ 87
120 COURSE LIST BY NUMBER

TEC111 TEC112 Motion Graphics and Visual Effects (CP) ................ 47
TEC121 TEC122 Video Editing and Production (CP) ................................... 47
TEC141 TEC142 ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN (CP)........................................................42
TEC151 TEC152 Introduction to Engineering Design–PLTW (CP) 42
TEC171 TEC172 WEB DEVELOPMENT 1 (CP)..............................................................46
TEC181 TEC182 PRINT MEDIA 1 (CP) ................................................................................46
TEC191 TEC192 Virtual Reality..................................................................................... 47
TEC241 TEC242 ADVANCED ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN (CP) ............................42
TEC251 TEC252 PRINT MEDIA 2 (CP) ...............................................................................46
TEC261 TEC262 Civil Engineering and Architecture–PLTW (H) ....42
TEC281 TEC282 WEB DEVELOPMENT 2 (CP) ............................................................46
TEC291 TEC292 Electrical Engineering–PLTW (H) .....................................43
TEC301 TEC302 Principles of Engineering–PLTW (H)..............................43
TEC351 TEC352 Computer Integrated Manufacturing–
PLTW (H) ........................................................................................................43
TEC401 TEC402 ENGINEERING DESIGN AND
DEVELOPMENT–PLTW (H) .................................................................43
TEC501 TEC502 GAME DEVELOPMENT 1 (CP) ............................................................46
TEC511 TEC512 GAME DEVELOPMENT 2 (CP) ...........................................................46
THR101 THR102 ACTING 1 (CP)..............................................................................................69
THR111 THR112 ACTING 2 (CP) ............................................................................................69
THR121 THR122 THEATRE DESIGN AND STAGECRAFT (CP)............................. 70
THR211 — ACTING 3 (CP) ............................................................................................69
— THR212 ACTING 4 (CP).............................................................................................69
— THR302 DIRECTING THE ACTOR (CP)............................................................. 70
THR401 THR402 ADVANCED ACTING (A).......................................................................... 70
THR601 THR602 LEADERSHIP IN THEATRE STUDIES (CP) ................................ 70
VOC071 VOC072 COMPUTER SUPPORT SERVICES 1 .............................................. 27
VOC091 VOC092 COMPUTER SUPPORT SERVICES 2............................................. 27
VOC111 VOC112 CRIMINAL JUSTICE .................................................................................. 27
VOC121 VOC122 LAW ENFORCEMENT AND CSI ....................................................... 27
VOC171 VOC172 GAME PROGRAMMING AND VIRTUALIZATION ........................ 27
VOC191 VOC192 3-D GAMING and cybersecurity ............................................. 27
VOC221 VOC222 FIRE FIGHTING 2 ...................................................................................... 27
VOC291 VOC292 CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTING ........................................................ 27
VOC311 VOC312 EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES................................................. 27
VOC321 VOC322 MEDICAL ASSISTING .............................................................................. 27
VOC431 VOC432 AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR 1 .............................................. 27
VOC451 VOC452 AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR 2 ............................................. 27
VOC471 VOC472 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 1 ...................................................................... 27
VOC491 VOC492 AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE 2..................................................................... 27
VOC511 VOC512 CONSTRUCTION SKILLS AND MANAGEMENT 1 ................... 27
VOC531 VOC532 CONSTRUCTION SKILLS AND MANAGEMENT 2 .................. 27
VOC551 VOC552 Industrial Technology ................................................................ 27
VOC591 VOC592 COSMETOLOGY 1....................................................................................... 27
VOC611 VOC612 COSMETOLOGY 2 ..................................................................................... 27
VOC671 VOC672 MULTIMEDIA DESIGN 1 .......................................................................... 27
VOC691 VOC692 MULTIMEDIA DESIGN 2 ......................................................................... 27
VOC711 VOC712 Principles of biomedical science .................................... 27
VOC871 VOC872 WELDING FABRICATION 1 ................................................................... 27
VOC891 VOC892 WELDING FABRICATION 2 .................................................................. 27
VOC911 VOC912 EARLY EDUCATION AND TEACHING 1 ......................................... 27
VOC931 VOC932 EARLY EDUCATION AND TEACHING 2........................................ 27
VOC951 VOC952 CULINARY ARTS 1..................................................................................... 27
VOC971 VOC972 CULINARY ARTS 2 ................................................................................... 27
COURSE LIST BY NUMBER 121

STUDENT SERVICES ADMINISTRATION
SARAH BOWEN, DIRECTOR | CONTACT INFORMATION
SBOWEN@D125.ORG | 847-415-4501
Trish Betthauser ....................................................847-415-4226
The Student Services Division is dedicated to supporting all
Director of Athletics
students in the development of the social-emotional skills:
responsible decision-making, relationship skills, social Sarah Bowen .........................................................847-415-4501
Director of Student Services
awareness, self awareness and self management, which are
necessary to achieve their goals of success in post-secondary Dr. Wendy Custable ...............................................847-415-4201
endeavors, and to positively contribute to a global society. Assistant Principal for Teaching and Learning
The Student Services Division is composed of school
Justin Fisk ..............................................................847-415-4701
counselors, social workers, psychologists and a Substance Director of Multilingual Learning and ELL
Abuse Prevention Coordinator who work collaboratively to
Troy Gobble ...........................................................847-415-4105
ensure success for every student. Principal
Dr. Ted Goergen .....................................................847-415-4461
Director of Student Activities
Jon Grice ................................................................847-415-4751
Director of Fine Arts
Dr. LeViis Haney ....................................................847-415-4122
Director of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Dr. Marla Israel .......................................................847-415-4506

Director of Student Learning Programs
Darshan Jain..........................................................847-415-4601
Director of Mathematics
Doug Kahler ...........................................................847-415-4301
Director of Information Services
Jacqueline King .....................................................847-415-4151
Department Manager of Applied Arts
Jacqueline King .....................................................847-415-4151
Department Manager of Computer Science,
Engineering and Technology
Ken Latka ...............................................................847-415-4002
Assistant Principal of Operations
Doug Lillydahl........................................................847-415-4326
Director of Communication Arts
Mark Onuscheck ....................................................847-415-4124
Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment
Eric Ramos .............................................................847-415-4229
Director of Physical Welfare
Anthony Reibel ......................................................847-415-4201
Director of Assessment, Research and Evaluation
Brad Smith .............................................................847-415-4651
Director of Social Studies
Dr. Eric Twadell ......................................................847-415-4102
Superintendent
Traci Wallen ...........................................................847-415-4801
Director of Special Education
Dr. Steve Wood ......................................................847-415-4401
Director of Science
Dr. Gwen Zimmermann .........................................847-415-4212
Director of Special Projects
122 STUDENT SERVICES AND ADMINISTRATION CONTACT INFORMATION

FOUR-YEAR COURSE PLAN WORKSHEET STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL MINIMUM SUGGESTED COLLEGE ADMISSION
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS SEQUENCE
Communication Arts ................................ 8 semesters/credits English ..................................................... 8 semesters/credits
Emphasis on written and oral communication and literature
NAME DATE Mathematics ............................................ 6 semesters/credits
Mathematics ............................................ 6 semesters/credits
Biology ..................................................... 2 semesters/credits
Including algebra, advanced algebra, geometry, and/or
COUNSELOR GRADUATION YEAR Physical Science ....................................... 2 semesters/credits trigonometry
U.S. History ............................................... 2 semesters/credits Science ..................................................... 6 semesters/credits
COLLEGE CHOICE(S) Emphasis on laboratory sciences with a foundation
World History and Geography .................. 2 semesters/credits
in biology, chemistry, and physics
Government ............................................. 1 semester/credit
CAREER GOAL(S)/MAJOR
Social Studies ........................................... 6 semesters/credits
Economics or Personal Finance ................ 1 semester/credit Emphasis on history and government
Health....................................................... 1 semester/credit Electives ................................................... 4 semesters/credits
CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES Four semesters in Multilingual Learning, Applied Arts,
Driver Education ....................................... 1 semester/credit
Computer Science, Engineering and Technology or Fine Arts
Required Electives (Fine Arts,
OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES/JOBS
Applied Arts, or Multilingual Learning) .... 2 semesters/credits One credit is earned for each semester course passed.
Additional Credits and P.E. .....................17 semesters/credits No credit is earned for lunch or study hall.
9TH GRADE GOAL
Total Credits..................................... 45 semesters/credits If you intend to participate in college athletics, refer to the
NCAA Eligibility Center online at www.eligibilitycenter.org
10TH GRADE GOAL
College-bound students should schedule a minimum of Passing the Illinois and Federal Constitution tests must be
11TH GRADE GOAL
four academic units each semester. Academic units include achieved to meet graduation requirements. To participate
Communication Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies in the graduation ceremony, the “46th Credit” test must
and Multilingual Learning courses. Certain colleges may be passed.
12TH GRADE GOAL require additional electives in Fine Arts or Applied Arts for
The school-day SAT given to juniors in the spring is a
admission. Students are strongly encouraged to contact
graduation requirement in the State of Illinois. No other
REQUIRED COURSES TO ADD: Physical Education, Driver Education, Health, World History and Geography, colleges to determine admission requirements. Students
SA administration fulfills t is requirement
U.S. History, Economics/Personal Finance and Government. should see their counselor for personalized assistance.
FRESHMAN YEAR SOPHOMORE YEAR JUNIOR YEAR SENIOR YEAR

SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
1-Communication Arts 1-Communication Arts 1-Communication Arts 1-Communication Arts 1-Communication Arts 1-Communication Arts 1-Communication Arts 1-Communication Arts
2-Math 2-Math 2-Math 2-Math 2-Math 2-Math 2- 2-
3-Science 3-Science 3-Science 3-Science 3- 3- 3- 3-
4-Lunch 4-Lunch 4-Lunch 4-Lunch 4-Lunch 4-Lunch 4-Lunch 4-Lunch
5- 5- 5- 5- 5- 5- 5- 5-
6- 6- 6- 6- 6- 6- 6- 6-
7- 7 7- 7 7- 7 7- 7
WWW.D125.ORG
8- 8- 8- 8- 8- 8- 8- 8-
Semester Credits: Semester Credits: Semester Credits: Semester Credits: Semester Credits: Semester Credits: Semester Credits: Semester Credits:
Previous Summer School Credits: Previous Summer School Credits: Previous Summer School Credits: Previous Summer School Credits:
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Total Year Credits: Total Year Credits: Total Year Credits: Total Year Credits:
Honors Graduation: minimum 42 credits after 7 semesters
Graduation: minimum 45 credits after 8 semesters
ADLAI E. STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL | HOME OF THE PATRIOTS
WHO WAS ADLAI E. STEVENSON?

Adlai Ewing Stevenson II (February 5, 1900–July 14, 1965) was
ADLAI E. STEVENSON
one of the most famous public figures in America during the

middle of the 20th century. He was the Democratic Party
nominee for president of the United States in 1952 and 1956,
served one term as governor of the state of Illinois (1948-52),
and was the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations during
the Cuban missile crisis.
Stevenson’s father, Lewis, was Illinois Secretary of State
from 1914-1917, and his grandfather, Adlai E. Stevenson,
was the nation’s 23rd vice president, serving under
President Grover Cleveland from 1893-97. Stevenson was
regarded as one of the most intelligent and finest orators in
American political history.
For much of his adult life, Stevenson lived on St. Mary’s Road
near Libertyville. His home today has been transformed into the
Adlai Stevenson Center on Democracy. In June 1965, Stevenson
died of a heart attack. District 125 school board members voted
in July 1965 to name the newly formed district and its new high
school in his honor. Adlai E. Stevenson High School opened in
August 1965.
ADLAI E. STEVENSON, THEN GOVERNOR OF ILLINOIS, SPEAKS

WITH PRESIDENT HARRY TRUMAN IN THE OVAL OFFICE.
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ADLAI E.

STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL

Our Mission: Success for Every Student.

PORTRAIT OF A STEVENSON GRADUATE VISION STATEMENT

EQUITY, ACCESS AND INCLUSIVITY

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING COMMUNITY

Stevenson High School has a proud tradition of offering an outstanding program

One Stevenson Drive Troy Gobble

Grading ...................................................................................... 8 PHYSICAL WELFARE ................................................................. 90

Schedule Changes ..................................................................... 6 STUDENT LEARNING PROGRAMS ......................................... 108

Seal of Biliteracy Program ...................................................... 10 STUDENT SERVICES .............................................................. 122

2 ADLAI E. STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL

GRADUATION PLANNER Biology 2 semesters/credits

■ At least five credits of coursework

MATHEMATICS GRADUATION REQUIREMENT

4 ADLAI E. STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL

DROPPING A COURSE ■ Obtain parent/guardian, teacher, director and

6 ADLAI E. STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL

8 ADLAI E. STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL

10 ADLAI E. STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL

ACADEMIC WAIVER POLICY: ELIGIBILITY

MARCHING BAND AND COLOR GUARD

BOYS FALL BOYS WINTER BOYS SPRING

GIRLS FALL GIRLS WINTER GIRLS SPRING

CO-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES AND CLUBS 13

16 CAREER CLUSTERS CAREER CLUSTERS 18

19 CAREER CLUSTERS CAREER CLUSTERS 17

APPLIED ARTS DIVISION

JACQUELINE KING, DEPARTMENT MANAGER | JKING@D125.ORG | 847-415-4151

GENERAL BUSINESS Courses

Introduction to Business Applications

Investment Personal Finance

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PATHWAY

Accounting 2 Business Law Entrepreneurship Marketing

APPLIED ARTS–BUSINESS EDUCATION 19

20 APPLIED ARTS–BUSINESS EDUCATION

APPLIED ARTS–BUSINESS EDUCATION 21

22 APPLIED ARTS–BUSINESS EDUCATION

APPLIED ARTS–DRIVER EDUCATION 23

FOODS PATHWAY DEVELOPMENT PATHWAY

Food and Human Growth and

Business of Clothing and

24 APPLIED ARTS–FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

APPLIED ARTS–FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES 25

26 APPLIED ARTS–FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES

COMMUNICATION PROGRAMS Automotive Collision Repair 1* VOC431/432

* Articulated or dual credit at College of Lake County

APPLIED ARTS—TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS 27

COMMUNICATION ARTS DIVISION www.d125.org/academics/communication-arts

DOUG LILLYDAHL | DLILLYDAHL@D125.ORG | 847-415-4326

Junior English AP English Language American Studies

SENIOR english courses or ELECTIVES

Creative Writing AP Literature and Topics in Political Thought

Advanced Publication Design Broadcast

ENG131–Semester 1 ENG132–Semester 2 ENG231–Semester 1 ENG232–Semester 2

POLITICAL THOUGHT AND ITS LITERATURE

SEMESTER-LONG ELECTIVES FOR SENIORS

COMPUTER SCIENCE, ENGINEERING and Technology Division ONLINE:

AND TECHNOLOGY (CSET) DIVISION

JACQUELINE KING, DEPARTMENT MANAGER | JKING@D125.ORG | 847-415-4179