2009-2010 CURRICULUM LIST
The following credits are required to graduate
from
Course: Classes
of 2010 Class of 2012
&
2011 & beyond
English 3
1/2 4
Mathematics 3 3
Science 2 2
Social Studies 2 2
Consumer Education 1/2 1/2
Driver’s Education 1/2 1/2
Health 1/2 1/2
Physical Education 3 3
Music, Art, Foreign Lang.,
or
Vocational Educ.
1 1
Electives 6__ 5 1/2
TOTALS 22 22
Any need for a
variation from a required course will be handled on an individual basis.
ART DEPARTMENT
Title: ART 2D 1
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length of Course: One semester
Fee: $20.00
Prerequisite: None.
Content: The
focus of this class is to introduce students to the idea of 2 dimensional art;
art which is flat in nature such as paintings, drawing, or printmaking. This course would be appropriate for both the
beginning and experienced artist.
Students will be taken through a variety of studio projects to introduce
them to a variety of 2 dimensional media and techniques. Students will be encouraged to expand upon
basic ideas to include his/her own interests and ideas. Concepts, techniques and media will be taught
in such a manner that students who put forth effort, regardless of skill level
will have success in creating one of a kind, interesting artwork. In addition to studio projects, reading,
quizzes, research projects and other classroom activities will be part of the
course curriculum. It is recommended
that students take this course in conjunction with Art 3D 1. It is also recommended that students
interested in art take this course their freshman year
Title: ART 3D 1
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Fee: $20.00
Prerequisite: None.
Content: The focus of this
class is to introduce students to the idea of 3 dimensional art, better known
as sculpture. Sculpture includes a
variety of end products such as pottery, jewelry, architecture and any other
form of creative expression; which can be viewed from multiple angles. This course would be appropriate for both the
beginning and experienced artist. During
the course students will be introduced to a variety of sculptural media such as
clay, metal and found objects to create artwork. Concepts and techniques will be taught in
such a manner that students who put forth effort, regardless of skill level
will have success. In addition to
creating artworks, students can expect course work such as quizzes, reading,
research projects and a variety of other classroom activities. It is recommended that students take this
course in conjunction with Art 2D 1. It
is also recommended that students with an interest in art take this course
their freshman year.
Title: ART 2D 2
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Fee: $20.00
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Art 2D 1.
Content: Students taking Art 2D
2 can expect to continue their studies of 2 dimensional art. In addition to continuing to study drafting
and painting materials, students will begin to look closer at established art
throughout history. Students can expect
to study a variety of styles of art from early man to recent times. Through the study of art history, students
will begin to create works of art to communicate ideas and concepts of
importance to them. The intention of
this course is to begin to show a connection between art history and student
concerns today such as love, class, and politics. Students can expect continued study in media
and technique and instructor will begin more direct instruction of traditional
drafting and painting skills. Course
curriculum will also consist of reading, writing and other classroom
activities.
Title: ART 3D 2
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Art 3D 1.
Fee: $20.00
Content: Students enrolled in
Art 3D 2 will continue to study sculptural art and its related media. In addition to continuing to study sculptural
techniques like carving and casting, students will begin to look closer at
established art throughout history.
Students can expect to study a variety of styles of art from early man
to recent times. Through the study of
art history students will begin to create works of art to communicate ideas and
concepts of importance to them. The
intention of this course is to begin to show a connection between art history
and student concerns today such as money, family and social issues. Students
can expect continued study in media and techniques and instructor will begin
more direct instruction on traditional sculpting techniques and skills. Course curriculum will also consist of
reading, writing, and other classroom activities.
Title:
ART 2D 3
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Art 2D 2.
Fee: $20.00
Content: It is the intention of Art 2D 3 to educate students on the role of art today in western society through the study of fine art, new technologies in art (such as computers and photography), commercial art/graphic design and other related studies. Students will begin to work with drawing/painting and printmaking media in a more independent, self-guided manner. Projects and tasks will be more open-ended, allowing for personal growth. A higher level of skill is required to create the more in-depth, research-driven projects of the curriculum. Students will also begin to explore their own personal style and will continue to learn how to successfully evaluate artwork. Students should expect a variety of other classroom activities besides studio projects. Students can also expect to work closely with the instructor and fellow classmates on both independent and group projects. Student may take this course up to two times for credit. Students interested in continuing their art education should speak with the instructor about taking Advanced Placement Studio Art upon successful completion of this course.
Title: ART 3D 3
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Art 3D 2.
Fee: $20.00
Content: It is the intention of Art 3D 3 to educate students on the role of sculpture in western society today through the study of architecture, fine art, commercial art, and other related studies. Students will begin to work with sculptural media such as clay and metal in a more independent, self-guided manner. Projects and tasks will be more open-ended, allowing for personal growth. A higher level of skill is required to create the more in-depth, research-driven projects in the curriculum. Students will also begin to explore their own personal style and will continue to learn how to successfully evaluate artwork. Students should expect a variety of classroom activities besides studio projects. Students can also expect to work closely with instructor and classmates on both independent and group projects. Students may take this course up to two times for credit. Students interested in continuing their art education should speak with the instructor about taking Advanced Placement studio art upon successful completion of this course.
Title: COMPUTER GRAPHICS
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Fee: $20.00
Content: A hands-on computer graphics course which
will offer interested students an opportunity to further develop their computer
graphics skills and learn a more complicated art graphics program and
investigate it's applications as it relates to the study and production of
art. Students will solve a variety of
problems and create a variety of artwork using a computer graphics program.
Title: VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS (YEARBOOK) (1)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Content: Better
known as the “yearbook class,” Visual Communications is a two-part semesterized
course meant to expose the “non-art” student to the basic principles of good
design. The course will focus on a
number of print media, including the Cavalcade yearbook, as well as other forms
of printed materials like the business card, newsletter, photographic
composition and package design. Students
will be taught using the latest layout design software. Students successfully completing this course
will be better prepared to communicate visually in and out of the school
setting.
Title: VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS (YEARBOOK) (2)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Successful
completion of Visual Communications (1).
Content:
Building upon the first semester of Visual Communications,
students will continue to use and explore current layout software to create a
variety of publications. While continuing
to develop the RFHS yearbook, students will explore a variety of more complex
printed materials such as concert posters, fliers, magazine advertisements, and
some web design. Through the study of
these and other publications, students will explore more deeply into certain
design elements and their effects on viewers.
Title: ADVANCED COMPUTER GRAPHICS
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Art 2D 1 and
Computer Graphics with a “C” or better.
Fee: $20.00
Content: Advanced Computer Graphics is a one-semester
course open to art students who have successfully completed Computer Graphics
with a grade of "C" or above.
Advanced Computer Graphics is a hands-on course in which students work
with the computer as another art medium.
Students learn to combine their knowledge of Adobe Photoshop 5.5 learned
in Computer Graphics with the study of the additional graphics programs of
Adobe Photoshop CS, Adobe Illustrator CS, and Adobe InDesign CS. Students learn to use all three programs
together to create professional looking graphic arts projects.
Title: ADVANCED PLACEMENT STUDIO ART
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Art 2D 1 and Art 3D
1, two additional semesters of art classes with a “B” average or above, Junior
or Senior status, and consent of the AP Studio Art Instructor. (Class may be repeated for a second year.)
Fee: $20.00
Content: The purpose of this class is to prepare
students for the AP Studio Art Exam (portfolio) given by the College
Board. Students will spend the year
developing ideas and executing work for inclusion in the portfolio, learning to
take slides of their work, and writing two short essays to accompany the
portfolio.
BUSINESS EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT
Title: INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12* Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Content: This course is open to any student who is
interested in a beginning level computer course. It is an introduction to the
basics of Microsoft Office. Software applications include Word, Excel, Power
Point, and Publisher. Instruction will include learning to manipulate menus,
commands, and shortcuts to create basic business documents such as reports,
letters, tables, flyers, newsletters, spreadsheets, slide show presentations,
and desktop published documents. Students will use some draw tools and clipart
to enhance documents. Short projects will be incorporated that may include Internet
research. Students will also be introduced to basic computer terminology, a
brief overview of how computer hardware works, and a review of keyboarding
skills to improve speed and accuracy.
This class articulates
with Sauk Valley College OAS 103. This means that if you complete Introduction
to Computers with an “A” or “B,” you may
bypass OAS 103 and move directly into a more advanced course at Sauk.
*Needs
instructor’s permission.
Title: BUSINESS WEB DESIGN
Grade Level: 10-12 Credit:1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: sophomore, junior, or senior standing -
keyboarding skills helpful
Content: This course is designed
to teach students about the fundamentals of Web Sites and Web Page Design. The
purpose of this course is for students to develop the skills and understanding
necessary to plan and create Web sites, especially for use in the
business world as they apply to business operations. Concepts addressed will
include the 1) Web Environment: accessing sites, types of sites, and web tools; 2) Design Principles: accuracy, writing text,
color, and technical/legal/ethical issues; 3) Successful Website Development:
goals, audience, content, structure, navigation, typography, images, file
formats; hyperlinks; 4) Multimedia elements: animation, audio, video,
interactive; 5) Promoting and Maintaining: testing, publishing and promoting.
Students will also learn fundamental HTML coding and authoring skills. A
variety of software (already in place) will be used as a means to create the
web pages. Students will work in a hands-on environment completing
project-based exercises applicable to the business world.
Title: COMPUTER CONCEPTS (1)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Intro to Computers
or permission of Instructor.
Content: NEW!
Software Update – Microsoft Office 2007
This project-based
course, provides students with practical and interactive experience mastering
fundamental computer skills essential for any career in the business world or
just for improving computer knowledge and skills. Learn advanced manipulations
in Microsoft Word and Excel to create useful and dynamic documents for school
or work. Learn to create, format, and enhance with a creative mind! Design many
different kinds of word processing documents with enhanced features including
color and clipart. Create numerical spreadsheets for calculating and enhance
the appearance of the spreadsheet to your desire. This course is designed for students who are planning
a career in any area of business, enrolling in college, or wishing to learn
more about computer software applications. These computer skills will help you
attain high performance in school and work.
Title: COMPUTER CONCEPTS (2)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Student must be proficient in keyboarding
skills.
This project-based
course, provides students with practical and interactive experience mastering
fundamental computer skills essential for any career in the business world or
just for improving computer knowledge and skills. Learn advanced manipulations
in Microsoft Power Point and Database Management to create useful and dynamic documents
for school or work. Learn to create, format, and enhance with a creative mind!
Design many different slide show presentations with text, color, clipart,
animation and sound. Learn to create filing systems for entering records and
keeping track of information. Projects with database management might include
designing recipe files, client files, or an inventory system for your most
valuable possessions. This course is designed for students who are planning a
career in any area of business, enrolling in college, or wishing to learn more
about computer software applications. These computer skills will help you
attain high performance in school and work.
These classes articulate
with CIS 109 at
Title: ACCOUNTING 1
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status, preferably with an
“A” – “B” average.
Content: This course is for the student who wishes to
learn the accounting/bookkeeping operations of a business, who is considering a
career in business. College-bound
business students as well as vocational students will find the course very
useful. Accounting is the “language of business” and emphasis is placed on
students’ understanding of terminology and the steps in the accounting cycle
which include journalizing, posting, cash control, preparing financial
statements, adjusting and closing accounts to complete a business’s financial
cycle. Students will learn about the flow of dollars coming in and going out of
a business and the record keeping system that must be in place. These
principles are taught through manual (written)
and computer methods. Students will learn the accounting cycle, how to
interpret and analyze journals, ledgers, financial forms, payroll accounting
and an overall understanding of how businesses operate. Workbooks and
simulation practice sets are used to give students a “hands-on” opportunity to
apply what they have learned. Since ALL business college majors are required to
take college accounting, high school accounting can better prepare students to
be successful in their major toward a business career. Students completing this
course with an “A” or a “B” may articulate with Course ACC 100 Basic Accounting
at
Title: BUSINESS LAW
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status with an overall “C”
average.
Content: This course provides students with
an excellent foundation in understanding the basics in business law. Students will study the sources of law, where
laws come from, the difference between civil and criminal laws, and learn about
the law as it applies to them as consumers.
They will also learn to understand their legal rights and
responsibilities as well as what it takes to form a legally binding contract. There
may also be speakers who bring real-life scenarios to the classroom or field
trips to visit a court of law.
With
this foundation, students are ready to consider the contract, which is the
heart of both business law and personal law.
Title: MARKETING
Grade
Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite:
Junior or Senior status.
Content: This is a good elective for students who are interested in a
career in business.
Marketing introduces students to the
fundamentals of developing and marketing a business through entrepreneurship.
They will examine all the major steps involved in starting a new business,
including the marketing, financing, managing, and legal aspects. Students will
be provided with knowledge needed to realistically evaluate their potential as a
business owner. Throughout the course students will complete the project
of "building a business plan"
and learn what it takes to get an entrepreneurial venture off to a good start.
Concepts covered will include entrepreneurship, market economies, business
plans, market research and target markets, the marketing mix (4 P's of
marketing - product, price, place, and promotion), types of business ownership,
business locations, planning finances, managing operations and employees, and
business risks. Real-life examples will be used. This course may also include
lessons from local entrepreneurs in our community.
DRIVER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Title: DRIVER EDUCATION
Grade Level: 10 (some grade 9) Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: State law requires students to pass 8
academic classes the previous 2 semesters to be eligible to enroll in Driver
Education. At least 4 of these must be
high school level courses.
Fee: $50.00 + $20.00 to the Secretary of State
Content: The classroom phase of Driver Education is
required of all students for graduation from a high school in
Should the class size
become excessively large, students with the latest birthdates, which fall prior
to August 1, shall be denied enrollment until summer or the fall semester. Enrollment shall be offered in chronological
order with the earliest birthdates first.
Selection of students
for the Behind the Wheel phase of Driver Education will be determined by the
age of the student. The oldest students
will have first choice. Enrollment in
the Behind-the-Wheel phase of Driver Education is optional; however, a driver’s
license may not be issued to any person before age 18 years unless they have
successfully completed both the classroom and Behind-the-Wheel phase of the
Driver Education program.
The ultimate objective
of Driver Education is to provide educational experiences, which will provide
the student with the skill, knowledge and proper attitude necessary for the
efficient and safe operation of a motor vehicle. In recognition of the importance of proper
attitudes toward driving, any student who is in violation of any driving
regulation while enrolled in Driver Education will be reported to the proper
authorities, immediately dropped from the class, and required to repeat the
phase of the class during the following school year.
The cost of the
learner’s permit is $20.00, which is paid to the Secretary of State’s
office. An additional $50.00 fee is
required for the Behind-the Wheel phase and shall be paid prior to enrollment. State law prohibits charging the $50.00 fee to
students who qualify for free lunch.
ENGLISH
DEPARTMENT
Title: ENGLISH 1-A
Grade Level: 9 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Selection by previous English teacher and/or
by invitation only.
Content: This course is a two-semester,
writing-intensive program for outstanding freshman students. Students are selected on the basis of
criteria established by the English Department chairman, based upon teacher
recommendations and past school performance.
Students receive more concentrated instruction and a higher level of
material than students in a regular English I program. Literature, vocabulary, English usage, and
writing are stressed with a research paper written second semester and approximately
twelve book reviews.
The following two
one-semester courses are required for all freshmen that are not selected for
English I-A or Fundamental English. Each
course is graded separately; each carries one-half credit. A student who fails one of the semesters will
repeat only that semester to receive credit:
Title: ENGLISH 1-L
Grade Level: 9 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Content: English I-L is a writing-intensive course in
poetry, drama, English usage, composition, and vocabulary development. Students will read and discuss plays and
poetry in many forms. There will be two
required book reviews each quarter (four for the semester).
Title: ENGLISH 1-G
Grade Level: 9 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Content: English I-G is a writing-intensive course in
short fiction, non-fiction, a novel, English usage, composition, and vocabulary
development. There will be instruction
in library skills, and there will be two required book reviews each quarter
(four for the semester).
Title: FUNDAMENTAL ENGLISH
1
Grade Level: 9 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Selection by previous English teacher.
Content: This is a full-year, writing-intensive course
stressing the basic fundamentals of English usage: punctuation, use of complete sentences, and
paragraph development. There will also
be instruction in reading, with the aim of raising the student's reading levels
to a level appropriate to high school work.
Literature will be geared to the reading levels of the students.
Title: ENGLISH 2-L
Grade Level: 10 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 1.
Content: English 2-L is a writing-intensive course
that stresses reading, writing, vocabulary development, and problems of English
usage. Students will read and study
short stories, poetry, and drama. There
will also be at least six required essays and four book reports for the
semester.
Title: ENGLISH 2-G
Grade Level: 10 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 1.
Content: English 2-G is a writing-intensive course
that stresses reading, writing, spelling, vocabulary development, and problems
of English usage. Students will read
short stories and a novel. Students will
also write at least three required essays, two book reports for the semester,
and a research paper.
Title: FUNDAMENTAL ENGLISH
2-G & L
Grade Level: 10 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: By invitation only.
Content: Fundamental English 2 is a full-year,
writing-intensive course for selected sophomores who are experiencing
difficulties mastering the fundamentals of English. The course will include instruction in
reading and English usage geared to the abilities of the students. In addition, students will develop everyday
English skills in areas such as newspapers, maps, and directories. Students will also write essays and do book
reports throughout each semester. The
goal of the class is to prepare students for successful completion of the required
junior English courses.
Title: WORLD
STUDIES-ENGLISH
Grade Level: 10 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 1-A or
teacher recommendation. Enrolling in
this class requires enrolling in World Studies-History at the same time.
Content: This is a full-year, one-credit,
writing-intensive class for sophomore students who wish to be academically
challenged. The course blends World
Literature with World History, giving students insight into relationships
between the two areas. Assignments
involve reading, writing, and speaking, and some assignments will offer
students opportunities to use their artistic talents, if they so choose. The class is taught in conjunction with World
Studies – History and takes the place of English 2.
JUNIOR
ENGLISH
In the
junior year, the student must choose from one of the following
combinations: (1) American
Studies–English, (2) College-Prep American Literature and Speech
Communications, or (3) American Literature and Speech Communications. Juniors who wish to take additional English
courses as electives may take the courses listed as Junior/Senior
electives. (A student cannot receive
credit for more than one of the following:
American Studies–English, College-Prep American Literature, and American
Literature.)
Title: COLLEGE-PREP
AMERICAN LITERATURE (Previously College-Prep Literature 2)
Grade Level: 11 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 2.
Content: In this course students study the major
American writers; it includes a college-preparatory vocabulary program. The purpose of this course is to give
students the kind of reading background expected of a college freshman. Essays will be included.
Title: AMERICAN LITERATURE
Grade Level: 11 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 2.
Content: This is a course in American Literature
stressing best-known and most popular writers.
The aim will be to expose students to the best traditions of American
literature, to enhance their vocabularies, and to prepare essays based on the
readings.
Title: AMERICAN
STUDIES-ENGLISH
Grade Level: 11 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Successful completion of World
Studies-English or teacher recommendation.
Enrolling in this class requires enrolling in American
Studies-History at the same time.
Content: American Studies-English is a full-year,
writing-intensive course for students who wish to be challenged
academically. Students will have ample
opportunities to collectively and individually explore the underlying aspects
of our American experience.
Students will be selected for this course on the
basis of their past performance in advanced classes, their achievement test
scores, and teacher recommendation.
Title: SPEECH
Grade Level: 11 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 1 and
English 2.
Content: Students will receive instruction and practice
in organizing, preparing and presenting informal speeches; and listening to and
participating in the criticism of both formal and informal speeches. Students will also receive continued
instruction and practice in essay writing.
Senior English
The senior
requirement is one-half credit.
College-prep students are urged to take Advanced Composition/Grammar and
one additional elective to fulfill the requirement. Most four-year colleges require four years of
high school English. In addition, the
English department urges the college-prep students to take Shakespeare. Students who have completed American
Studies-English are urged to take British Literature during their senior year. General students may select a one-semester
junior/senior elective to fulfill the senior requirement. These students may also wish to take an
additional elective, but only one is required.
Junior/Senior Electives:
Title: BRITISH LITERATURE (Previously College-Prep Literature 1)
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 2.
Content: In this course students study the major
English writers and complete a college-preparatory vocabulary program. The purpose of this course is to give
students the kind of reading background expected of a college freshman. Major readings may include Beowulf, The
Canterbury Tales, Hamlet, and various poems and other writings from
the Anglo-Saxons through the Modern World.
Essays and book reports will be included.
Title: ADVANCED COMPOSITION
(SAUK ENGLISH 101)
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 2.
Content: A basic course in essay writing with emphasis
on exposition, this one-semester course stresses knowledge and application of
the rhetorical modes. English 101
presupposes competence in grammar, usage, and mechanics. This course focuses on the writing process (pre-writing,
writing, editing, and revising) and the essay (purpose, modes of support,
organization, style, and Standard American English). Students must be accepted to
Title: MASS MEDIA
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 2.
Content: In this course students will study the
influences of the various mass media on our daily lives. These media include TV, radio,
mass-circulation magazines, mass advertising, and others. The emphasis in this course will be on
studying the media, rather than learning to work within them. Students will create various projects and
make several oral presentations. A field
trip to local media may be included. This
class may not be accepted as a college-prep English credit by some
universities.
Title: ADVANCED SPEECH
(SAUK SPEECH 131)
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 2 and Speech
Communications.
Content: Advanced Speech is a one-semester course for
juniors and seniors who have successfully completed English II and
Communications II. This course provides
instruction in the group communication process, as well as further instruction
in the finer points of public speaking.
Title: CREATIVE WRITING
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 2.
Content: This course is offered to students who are
interested in learning the various forms of self-expression. The forms of poetry, short stories, journals,
and descriptive prose will be explored.
Reviews and comments will be offered by peers, as well as by the
teacher.
Title: SUPERNATURAL
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 2.
Content: This course will focus on the supernatural
literature that deals with those forces above and beyond the visible and
observable universe. The course includes
classic works like Dracula and Frankenstein, as well as a modern
supernatural novel. Students will study
vocabulary and complete a major project as well.
Title: MYSTERY
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 2.
Content: Class reading and discussion will center on
the mystery and detective story, early and modern, with major emphasis on the
modern mystery. Various types of mystery
novels will be read. This course will
appeal to students who wish to read fully in one of the most popular types of
modern writing. Students will also study
vocabulary and complete a major project.
Title: CONTEMPORARY
LITERATURE
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 2.
Content: This course will expose students to various
types of modern literature, 1950 to the present including novels, short
stories, and poetry. Course selections
may include The Catcher in the
Title: SHAKESPEARE
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English 2.
Content: Shakespeare is a one-semester class for
students who have successfully completed English II. The class will study examples of the types of
plays Shakespeare wrote, including the tragedies, histories, and comedies. When possible, the class will view and
discuss filmed and videotaped performances of the plays. A variety of written and oral projects are a
major part of the curriculum, with a field trip to a professional Shakespearean
show.
FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES DEPARTMENT
Title: ORIENTATION TO HOME ECONOMICS-FOODS
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Open to all levels of students.
Fee: $20.00
Content: This class will cover units in basic food
preparation and cooking principles.
Students will learn measuring techniques, cooking terms, tools, and
sanitation and safety rules. They will
then apply these principles to prepare milk and egg dishes, quick breads,
desserts, casseroles, cookies, sandwiches, and complete a breakfast meal.
Title: FOODS & NUTRITION I
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Passing Orientation to Home Economics-Foods
course or permission of the department head.
Fee: $20.00
Content: This class will examine the three courses of
a meal. Students will prepare
appetizers, soups and salads for the first course. They will prepare meat dishes, side dishes,
and bread for the second course. They
will also prepare desserts for the third course. At the end of the semester students will
apply knowledge learned to prepare a three-course meal.
Title: FOODS & NUTRITION 2
Grade Level: 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: For Senior students only who have passed
Orientation to Home Economics-Foods and Foods & Nutrition 1.
Fee: $10.00
Content: This class will examine national and
international foods. Students will learn
the history, geography, natural resources, and customs of various regions of
the
Title: INTERIOR DECORATION
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: For Sophomore, Junior and Senior students
only.
Content: This class examines the types of housing,
drawing and using floor plans, furniture arrangement for an apartment, and
interior decoration principles as used to design a home. Students will draw a floor plan for a house
and use principles learned during the semester to arrange furniture and decide
interior decoration for each room within that home. This class is very hands-on and
project-based.
Title: CHILDHOOD STUDIES
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: For Sophomore, Junior and Senior students
only.
Content: Students will explore the role and
responsibilities of parenthood and examine the birth process from pregnancy
through delivery. Students will learn
the basic physical, social, emotional and intellectual development from birth
to age six. Students will also observe
and plan activities for preschool children who will visit during the semester. Students will participate in a 48-hour
simulation with Baby Think it Over.
This course is a prerequisite for Child & Day Care at WACC.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT
Title: FRENCH 1
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: None – not open to Seniors.
Content: At the end of the first year of French, the
student should be able to understand and converse in French on limited topics
of daily conversation. Students should
be able to write everything he/she has learned to speak. There will be included in the first year an
introduction to French culture, i.e., to people, places, and things that a
person from
Title: FRENCH 2
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: At least a “C” average in French 1.
Content: At the end of the second year of French, the
student should be able to understand and converse in French on limited topics
of daily conversation. The student
should be able to read and understand articles written in French that make use
of vocabulary he knows. He should be
able to write everything he has learned to speak. There will be a continuation of the study of
French culture, i.e., people, places, and things that a person from
Title:
FRENCH 3
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: At least a “C” average in French 2.
Content: At the end of three years of French, the
student should be able to understand and converse in French on topics of daily
conversation. The student should be able
to read, understand, and discuss informally ideas of articles in French, making
use of the vocabulary that he knows.
There will be a continuation of the study of French culture, i.e.,
people, places, and things that a person from
Title: FRENCH 4
Grade Level: 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: At least a “C” average in French 3.
Content: At the end of the fourth year of French, the
student should be able to read, understand, and discuss informally ideas of
articles in French that make use of the vocabulary that he knows. There will be a continuation of the study of
French culture, i.e., people, places, and things that a person from
Title: SPANISH 1
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: None – not open to Seniors.
Content: Spanish 1 is an exploratory language-learning
experience. Its objective is the
progressive development of skill in listening, speaking, reading and writing
the language. Inter-cultural differences
and similarities are treated informally.
Title: SPANISH 2
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: At least a “C” average in Spanish 1.
Content: Spanish 2 is a continuation of the objective
of Spanish 1 with emphasis on increased facility in the use of the spoken and
written language.
Title: SPANISH 3
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: At least a “C” average in Spanish 2.
Content: Spanish 3 is a continuation of the objective
of progressive development of skills in understanding, speaking, reading and
writing. Greater emphasis is placed on
reading and writing than in Spanish 1 and 2.
Title: SPANISH 4
Grade Level: 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: At least a “C” average in Spanish 3.
Content: Spanish 4 is a continuation of the objective
of progressive development of skill in understanding, speaking, reading, and
writing. A great deal of time is spent
reviewing and reinforcing previously learned skills.
Title: INDEPENDENT STUDY IN FRENCH OR SPANISH
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: At least a “C” average in previous course and
consent of instructor.
Content: Students may
not elect Independent Study in French or Spanish without consent of the
instructor. They must sign up for the
regular sections of Spanish or French.
Only those students who have signed up for the regular sections and who
have irreconcilable course scheduling conflicts will be given the instructor's
consent to study independently for credit.
INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Title: INTRODUCTION TO DRAFTING
Grade Level: 9, 10 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Students need to have completed or be
enrolled in Algebra 1. Maximum of 20
students per class.
Fee: $20.00
Content: Introduction to Drafting is a semester class
that provides a basic introduction to mechanical drafting. Course content will include the proper use
and care of drafting equipment, using a measuring scale, geometric
construction, basic math, isometric drawings, oblique drawings, perspective
drawings, and orthographic drawings. The
exercises in this class will be utilized in all other classes offered in the
Industrial Arts Department.
Title: INTRODUCTION TO WOOD PRODUCTION
Grade Level: 9, 10 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Basic math skills. Maximum of 20 students per class.
Fee:
$20.00
Content: Introduction to Wood Production is a semester
class designed to give the students the basic skills and knowledge needed to
use hand tools, power equipment, woodworking machines, and materials associated
with woodworking in a safe manner.
Students will be required to construct at least four projects using the
different tools and machines in the lab area.
Title: INTRODUCTION TO MACHINING AND METALS
Grade Level: 9, 10 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Basic math skills. Maximum of 20 students per
class.
Fee:
$20.00
Content: Introduction to Machining and Metals is a
semester class that provides an introduction to metalworking for the home and
industry. Skills will be developed in
the area of machining, sheet-metal work, and foundry. Students will get hands-on experience with
layout work, precision measurement, precision machining on lathes and mills,
casting hot metal in the foundry and various sheet-metal working
operations. Skills learned in this class
will be utilized in many other classes offered in the Industrial Arts
Department.
Title: FUNDAMENTALS OF CONSTRUCTION
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Sophomore status and successful completion
of Introduction to Wood Production.
Maximum of 15 students per class.
Content: Fundamentals of Construction is a semester
course designed to provide learning experiences related to the erection,
installation, maintenance and repair of buildings and related structures. Planned learning activities will allow
students to become knowledgeable of fundamental principles and methods to
develop technical skills related to masonry, carpentry, electrical wiring,
plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and finished work. Instruction will include safety principles
and practices, recognition of standard tools and materials, building concepts
and procedures, local, state, and national codes, cost estimating and blueprint
reading.
Title: METALS 1
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior or Senior status and successful
completion of Introduction to Machining and Metals, or approval of
instructor and/or department head.
Maximum of 20 students per class.
Fee:
$20.00
Content: This course offers the student an opportunity
to further develop skills in machining, sheet-metal work, and foundry
work. Machining will include work on the
lathe, milling machine, shaper, surface grinder, drill press and band saw. Students will get hands on experience with
cutting threads on lathe, using a taper attachment, indexing head, circular
milling attachment, and dial indicator.
Casting made in the foundry may be used in the machining area. Safety, blueprint reading and precision
measurement are also presented. A $20.00
shop card will be required to cover the cost of materials for the course. Students will be required to provide a pair
of safety glasses for their own protection, and a notebook will be examined and
graded as a course requirement.
Title: WOODWORKING 1 (WOODS 1)
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior or Senior status and successful
completion of Introduction to Wood Production, or approval of instructor
and/or department head. Maximum of 20
students per class.
Fee:
$20.00
Content: This course is intended as an introduction to
machine woodworking. It is designed to
develop an understanding of the various machines and their use and to develop
the applied skills necessary for safe and effective use of power tools. An understanding of and appreciation for good
design and construction is also intended.
Projects will be made with the student providing or purchasing from the
school the materials needed. A $20.00
shop card will be required at the beginning of the course. Additional materials will be paid for by the
student as the year progresses. Students
will also be required to provide safety glasses for their own protection while
working in the shop area.
Title: WOODWORKING 2 (WOODS 2)
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status and successful
completion of Woods 1, or approval of instructor and/or department
head. Maximum of 20 students per class.
Fee:
$20.00
Content: This class is designed for the advanced
woodworking student. Much emphasis will
be placed on further enrichment of the applied skills and safety learned in
Woods 1. The major topic of this course will deal with advanced cabinetry, and
to create an understanding of and an appreciation for good design and the
different types of construction. A $20.00 shop card will be required at the
beginning of the course. Additional
materials will be paid for by the student as the year progresses. Students will be required to construct at
least two projects using different tools and machines in lab area.
Title: WOODWORKING 3 (WOODS 3)
Grade Level: 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Senior status and successful completion of
Woods 2, or approval of instructor and/or department head. Maximum of 20 students per class.
Fee:
Students are responsible for all financial obligations for projects
constructed.
Content: This is a course in Advanced Machine
Woodworking for those students who have done well in Woods 2, and wish to
increase their skills and further their knowledge at Woodworking, particularly
along the lines of furniture construction.
This course is designed for more advanced independent study. Students
are required to construct projects with a higher degree of accuracy and
difficulty, and emphasis on advanced design to challenge their skills.
Title: INTRODUCTION TO POWER MECHANICS
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior or Senior status and successful
completion of Introduction to Machining and Metals (recommended), or
approval of instructor and/or department head.
Maximum of 15 students per class.
Fee:
$20.00
Content: Power Mechanics deal with the basic
fundamentals of two- and four-cycle small gas engines. Hands on experience in the shop will emphasis
carburetion, ignition, and over-haul.
Also, various other experiments on horsepower, valve timing, and shop
manuals. Each student will be required
to supply a small engine and safety glasses.
The student is required to purchase a $20.00 shop card to cover costs of
materials for the course. A notebook
will be examined and graded as part of the course requirement.
Title: WELDING 1
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior or Senior status and successful
completion of Introduction to Machining and Metals, or approval of
instructor and/or department head.
Maximum of 20 students per class.
Fee:
$20.00
Content: The Welding course is designed to teach the
student about welding and how to perform basic joining operations. The 18-week course is designed to develop
safety in the basic skills of oxy-acetylene welding and cutting, electric arc
welding, and inert gas welding. The
student is required to purchase a $20.00 shop card to cover the cost of the
materials and equipment for the course.
Also, protective glasses, clothing and gloves will need to be supplied
by the student. Maximum enrollment - 20
students per class. This class is a
prerequisite for Welding and Fabrication at WACC.
Title: WELDING 2
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior or Senior status and
successful completion of
Welding 1. Maximum of 20 students per class.
Fee:
$20.00
Content: This course provides the student with the
understanding and experiences related to welding safety, gas metal arc welding
(Mig), shielded metal arc welding (Stick), gas tungsten arc welding (Tig),
oxyacetylene welding/cutting, and plasma cutting. Planned learning activities will allow the
student to become knowledgeable of welding fundamentals and provide training to
develop the manual skills necessary to make high quality welds in all positions
using the previous welding methods mentioned.
A $20.00 shop card, safety glasses, protective clothing, and gloves will
also be required.
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
Title: ALGEBRA 1 (or may take Algebra 1-A & 1-B)
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Recommendation of previous instructor or
placement test score.
Content: This course provides students with a solid
Algebra 1 course covering all the topics required to meet testing and
curriculum guidelines. The text
reinforces material from previous math courses, and prepares students for
future math study. It provides a wealth
of exercises and a spiraling approach to give students multiple ways to
practice the same skill. Numerous
examples incorporate reasoning and problem solving – allowing students to see
how skills apply to situations in their everyday lives.
Chapter topics
include: *Tools of Algebra, *Functions
and Their Graphs, *Algebraic Concepts and Simple Equations, *Equations and
Inequalities, *Graphing and Writing Linear Equations, *Systems of Equations and
Inequalities, *Quadratic Equations and Functions, *Exponents and Exponential
Functions, *Right Triangles and Radical Expressions, *Polynomials, *Rational
Expressions and Functions.
Title: ALGEBRA 1A & 1B (or may take Algebra 1)
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 2 Length
of Course: Two years
Prerequisite: Recommendation of previous instructor or
placement test score.
Content: This course provides students with a solid
Algebra 1 course covering all the topics required to meet testing and
curriculum guidelines. The text
reinforces material from previous math courses, and prepares students for
future math study. It provides a wealth
of exercises and a spiraling approach to give students multiple ways to
practice the same skill. Numerous
examples incorporate reasoning and problem solving – allowing students to see
how skills apply to situations in their everyday lives.
Chapter topics include: *Tools of Algebra, *Functions and Their
Graphs, *Algebraic Concepts and Simple Equations, *Equations and Inequalities,
*Graphing and Writing Linear Equations, *Systems of Equations and Inequalities,
*Quadratic Equations and Functions, *Exponents and Exponential Functions,
*Right Triangles and Radical Expressions, *Polynomials, *Rational Expressions
and Functions.
Title: GEOMETRY
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Recommendation of previous instructor, or
successful completion of Algebra 1 or Algebra 1-A & 1-B, with a “C” or
above each semester, or placement test score.
Content: This course provides students with a complete
formal geometry course – covering all the topics required to meet testing and
curriculum guidelines. The text builds
and connects synthetic coordinate and transformational approaches. Algebra skills are reviewed at point-of-use,
ensuring students maintain these skills.
Algebra integration within coordinate geometry topics, plus probability
and statistics connections, are found throughout.
Chapter topics
include, *Tools for Geometry, *Investigating Geometric Figures,
*Transformations: Shapes in Motion, *Triangle Relationships, *Measuring in the
Plane, *Measuring in Space, *Reasoning and Parallel Lines, *Proving Triangles
Congruent, *Quadrilaterals, *Right Triangle Trigonometry, *Chords, Secants, and
Tangents.
Title: ADVANCED ALGEBRA
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry, with a “C”
or above each semester.
Content: This course provides a strong Algebra 2
course and readies students for advanced math and pre-calculus courses. The text covers key topics in trigonometry
and maintains Algebra 1 skills as new key concepts are presented. Building on the function theme established in
the Algebra 1 text, Advanced Algebra organizes content around functions and
models real-world situations using functions.
Probability and data analysis topics are also introduced. Throughout the course, graphing calculators
are used to empower students to connect symbolic representations with concrete
examples.
Chapter topics
include: *Models, Functions and
Permutations, *Linear Relationships and Functions, *Matrices, *Linear Systems,
*Quadratic Equations and Functions, *Polynomials and Polynomial Functions,
*Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, *Rational Functions, *Periodic
Functions and Trigonometry, *Quadratic Relations, *Probability and Statistics,
*Sequences and Series.
Title: PRE-CALCULUS
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Advanced Algebra,
with a “C” or above each semester.
Content: This course, intended for a graphing
calculator required pre-calculus course, shows students when and how to use
concepts, and promotes real understanding not just rote memorization. In addition, the graphing calculator is used
as a tool to help explain ideas rather than merely to find answers. The textbook makes use of real world data in
presenting a balanced algebraic and graphical approach to understanding
pre-calculus concepts. The result is a
thorough preparation for a calculus course.
Chapter topics
include: *Functions and Graphs, *Polynomial, Power and Rational Functions, *
Exponential, Logistic and Logarithmic Functions, *Trigonometric Functions,
*Analytic Trigonometry, *Vectors, Parametric Equations, and Polar Equations,
*Systems and Matrices, *Analytic Geometry in Two and Three Dimensions,
*Discrete Mathematics, *An Introduction to Calculus: Limits, Derivatives, and
Integrals.
Title: CALCULUS (SAUK MATH 203 & 204)
Grade Level: 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Pre-Calculus and
recommendation of previous instructor.
Content: This course serves as a comprehensive
teaching and learning resource to introduce calculus to a wider variety of high
school students. It also embraces the
best aspects of reform by integrating the latest technological tools and by
emphasizing real-life data, practical applications, and mathematical models.
Chapter topics
include: *Preparation for Calculus, *Limits and Their Properties,
*Differentiation, *Applications of Differentiation, *Integration, *Logarithmic,
Exponential, and Other Transcendental Functions, *Applications of Integration,
*Integration Techniques, L'Hopital's Rule, and Improper Integrals, *Infinite
Series, Conics, Parametric Equations, and Polar Coordinates.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Title: BAND
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Fee: $50.00
Content: Membership in the Rock Falls High School Band
is available to any student who possesses a genuine desire to excel in music. All students who have had prior instrumental
training are invited and encouraged to join the band. Any student who has no prior band experience
but is interested in learning an instrument should meet with the director prior
to signing up.
All students enrolled
in band participate in Concert Band, Marching Band and Pep Band. Opportunities are also provided to students
who wish to participate in IMEA, Solo & Ensemble Festival, NCIC Music
Festival, and traveling music tours.
Emphasis is placed on learning and improving music fundamentals: Tone, counting, reading music, listening
skills, and music theory and history.
The Rock Falls High School Band program strives to develop each
student’s overall musical ability within the context of the band setting, and
help each individual achieve personal success and progress.
Attendance at all
performances and rehearsals outside the school day are mandatory and fall
within the parameters of grade evaluation.
During first quarter, the band rehearses on Wednesday evenings and
performs at all home football games.
Additional performances may include concerts, basketball games,
festivals, and community service performances.
A schedule is given on the first day of classes, and every effort is
made to inform parents and students of any changes or additions as far in
advance as possible.
Title:
CHOIR
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Content: Membership in the Rock Falls High School Choir
is open to any student who possesses a genuine desire to excel in music. All students who want to participate in a
musical ensemble are encouraged to join choir.
Emphasis is placed on
learning and improving music fundamentals:
Tone, proper vocal technique, diction, reading music, counting, listening,
and music theory and history. All
different types of literature are rehearsed and performed.
Attendance at all
performances and events scheduled outside the school day are mandatory and fall
within the parameters of grade evaluation.
In general, the choir performs at two concerts per year. Students who desire to further their musical
skills are offered additional performance opportunities, such as IMEA, NCIC,
and Solo & Ensemble Festival.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Title: PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 3 Length
of Course: Three years
Prerequisite: P.E. must be taken for one semester per year
during the Freshman and Sophomore years (total 2 semesters) and two semesters
per year during the Junior and Senior years (total 4 semesters), for a total of
6 semesters.
Content: Physical Education is designed to help develop the students physically,
mentally, and contribute to the
student’s emotional and social well being through participation. Some activities offered are basketball,
badminton, mush ball, archery, golf, recreational games, volleyball, jogging,
running, flag-football, speed-a-way, soccer, conditioning, fitness tests,
bowling, and track and field, to mention a few. The adopted uniform for boys
and girls are gray shirts/sweatshirts and black shorts/sweatpants.
Students may be excused from Physical Education for the
following reasons only:
1.
Under the direction of a physician or
school nurse in the case of short-term duration or an emergency. NOTE:
A student must be in P.E. class at least 12 full weeks to receive
credit.
2.
An 11th or 12th grade student and a
member in good standing of an athletic team, cheerleader, or dance team, or a
member of the marching band participating in drum-line or flags.
3.
An 11th or 12th grade student who, in
order to be granted admission to an institution of higher learning, must
complete a specific academic course not included in existing minimum graduation
requirements, and his/her current schedule of classes will not permit
enrollment in this class.
4.
An 11th or 12th grade student who lacks
sufficient course credits in one or more specific courses in order to meet
state and local graduation requirements.
Title: HEALTH
Grade Level: 9, 10 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Students are required to enroll in one
semester of Health during the four years of high school, preferably during the
Freshman or Sophomore years.
Content: The course is an introduction course designed
to help the student cope with health problems that will be encountered in
life. The following topics will be
covered: human ecology and health, human
growth and development, prevention and control of disease, public and
environmental health, consumer health, safety and disaster survival, mental
health and illness, personal health habits, alcohol, drug abuse and use, tobacco,
nutrition, dental health, conflict resolution, wellness and bullying.
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
Title: BIOLOGY 1
Grade Level: 9 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Content: Biology 1 is a required course for freshmen,
designed to meet the needs of a wide range of abilities. The students will be exposed to a wealth of
functional information of the plants and animals and the many processes and
principles involved in their life activities.
Areas stressed include vertebrate biology, invertebrate biology, botany
and ecology.
Title: BIOLOGY 2
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology 1 and
Environmental Geo Science or Chemistry 1, with a grade of “C” or better.
Content: Biology 2 is an elective for junior and
senior students who received a "C" grade or better in Biology 1. Course of instruction is offered for those
who are preparing for college, biological related jobs or fields of study and
for those who have a special interest in the life sciences. Areas stressed include microbiology, genetics
and anatomy/physiology.
Title: CHEMISTRY 1
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I, with a
grade of “C” or better.
Content: Chemistry 1 presents the fundamental
background in inorganic and environmental chemistry. One unit of credit is granted for the
successful completion of the course.
Title: CHEMISTRY 2
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Chemistry 1.
Content: This course of study is designed for those
students who have successfully completed Chemistry 1 with a grade of
"C" or the consent of the instructor.
The course presents a wide array of topics to be discussed within the
areas of nuclear chemistry, organic, and biochemistry.
Title: ENVIRONMENTAL GEO SCIENCE (E/G SCIENCE)
Grade Level: 10 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Biology 1 and Sophomore
status.
Content: This course is for sophomores who have
successfully completed Biology 1.
Environmental Geo Science is designed to improve students general
understanding of the physical science phenomena related to the earth upon which
we live. Areas of study include: geology, oceanography, weather, astronomy,
space science and ecology.
Title: PHYSICS
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: One year of mathematics beyond Algebra I, and
Junior or Senior status.
Content: This course is designed for junior or senior
students who have successfully completed one year of mathematics beyond Algebra
I, or with the consent of the instructor.
The general topics covered are: laws of motion and energy, machines,
heat and gas laws, astronomy, photography, optics, sound, electricity and
magnetism, and nuclear physics.
SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT
Title: AREA STUDIES
Grade Level: 9, 10 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Freshman or Sophomore status.
Content: This is a survey course of the historical,
political, economic, social, geographic and cultural factors of selected areas
of the world. The topic areas are
selected from the following: Latin America, Europe,
Title: CIVICS
Grade Level: 9, 10 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Freshman or Sophomore status.
Content: This is a required course that needs to be
completed before graduation. Civics will
survey the structure and political processes of the Federal Government, the
state of
Title: WORLD GEOGRAPHY
Grade
Level: 9, 10 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite:
Freshman or Sophomore status.
Content: World
Geography is a study of cultural activity of man around the world. This elective course is designed to acquaint
a student with the economics and geographics of the earth and the cultural
advancement of the world's people through the use of the Five Themes of
Geography.
By studying the
different regions of the world, the students learn about the cultural
activities of the people. Videos, class
projects and class discussions are used to help make comparisons between
different groups. Map skills and
locations of important regions and physical features of the earth are used to
help the student understand the importance of geography.
Title: WORLD HISTORY
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Sophomore, Junior or Senior status.
Content: This is an elective course that traces the
developments leading to civilization and studies the civilizations that have
contributed to world history. The course
focuses on Greek and Roman Civilizations, Feudalism, the Renaissance, the
Reformation, the Rise of Nations, the Age of Revolutions, the Industrial
Revolution, the World at War, Cold War and post Cold War. The course develops an appreciation of the
world's past and present promise, problems and development. The course includes lecture, discussion,
reports, and use of audio-visual materials.
Title: WORLD STUDIES-HISTORY
Grade Level: 10 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: By invitation only. Enrolling in this class requires
enrolling in World Studies-English at the same time.
Content: This is a full-year, one-credit, class for
sophomore students who wish to be academically challenged. Assignments involve reading, writing, and
speaking, and some assignments will offer students opportunities to use their
artistic talents, if they so choose.
This class is taught in conjunction with World Studies-English.
Title: AMERICAN HISTORY
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status.
Content: The state of
Title: AMERICAN STUDIES-HISTORY
Grade Level: 11 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: By invitation only. Enrolling in this class requires
enrolling in American Studies-English at the same time.
Content: This course is primarily intended for those
students who have been identified as gifted/talented. The primary format of this course, which
replaces Advanced American History, will be seminar in nature. Students will have ample opportunities to
collectively and individually explore the underlying aspects of our American
experience. Thematic areas that will be
covered are: politics, social/cultural aspects, militarism, economics, religion
and literary philosophy/interpretations.
Students will be
selected for this course on the basis of their past performance in advanced
classes, their achievement test scores, staff and parental
recommendations/assessments.
Title: FUNDAMENTAL AMERICAN HISTORY
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status.
Content: This course covers the same content areas as
American History.
Title: SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status.
Content: Social Psychology is designed to introduce
the student to the major theories of personality development. Throughout the course, the role of
interpersonal relationships and societal pressures are stressed. The course
content aims at an improved self-image, a betterment of interpersonal
relationships and the development of and understanding of Psychological
terminology. Social Psychology is
recommended for all students.
Title: SOCIOLOGY
Grade
Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite:
Junior or Senior status.
Content: Sociology
evaluates the roots of our culture, its current condition and future
direction. Attention is given to current
problems facing today's students and to sub-groups found in our culture. Additionally, the class develops sociological
vocabulary and theories regarding man's group interaction.
Title: CONSUMER EDUCATION
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status.
Content: Consumer education is offered to comply with
legislation to provide instruction in consumer education for all students. As the American consumer faces many
perplexing problems, it is our purpose to give the student an understanding of
our economic system that will help her/him get the most from that system. This purpose is accomplished through a study
of the American economy and its operation, and of the major areas in which
consumers need help in making wise decisions.
Some areas to be studied include: selecting a career; managing money;
using credit; buying goods and services; evaluating advertising; purchasing
cars, insurance and housing; and understanding laws, taxation, and government
regulations and services in relation to the consumer.
Any student may
request to take a proficiency examination offered by the State of
Title: ECONOMICS
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status with required GPA of
3.0 and/or teacher recommendation.
Content: Economics evaluates the decision-making
techniques and challenges of our nation.
These decisions are seen on a personal, corporate, national and
international scale. Through the
understanding of basic economic laws, the student will see the interrelationship
of the world and our place in it. The
course is divided equally among Personal, Microeconomics and
Macroeconomics. Discussions will include
the development of: supply versus demand
side theory, the role money plays in the economy, personal finance decisions,
national income accounting, international trade and corporate business
decisions. Economics is offered to
students who have shown an ability to succeed and are considering a college
future. Course content and methods will
reflect a college preparatory curriculum.
Economics satisfies the State of
Title: AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
Grade Level: 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Senior status.
Content: This is a required course designed to survey
the structure and political processes of the Federal Government, the State of
Title: FUNDAMENTAL AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
Grade Level: 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Senior status.
Content: This course covers the same content areas as
American Government.
Title: ADVANCED AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
Grade Level: 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Prerequisite: Senior status with the required GPA of 3.0
and/or teacher recommendation.
Content: This is a required course designed to survey
the structure and political processes of the Federal Government, the State of
Title: INDEPENDENT STUDY
Grade Level: 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Senior status.
Content: The Social Studies Department offers this
advanced study on the Senior level. This
class is designed to provide the student the opportunity for advanced
independent research in a relevant area under the direction of an
instructor. Application for this course
may be made with any social studies instructor and is subject to approval by
the Social Studies Department. This
class may not be substituted for regular senior social studies classes but must
be taken in addition to these. Credit
can be arranged on a semester or yearly basis.
SPECIAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
The
following courses are available for the special needs students in the field of
learning disability.
Title: ENGLISH I
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Content: This course is designed to provide the
students with basic instruction in spelling, vocabulary, reading comprehension,
grammar, composition, and a survey of classic and contemporary literature. Students will have weekly spelling and
vocabulary instruction. They will read
independently and report on one book per quarter.
Title: ENGLISH II
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English I.
Content: This course is designed to provide the
students with intermediate instruction in spelling, vocabulary, reading
comprehension, composition, a survey of classic and contemporary literature,
and speech. Students will have weekly
spelling and vocabulary instruction.
They will have one quarter of speech designed to help with presentations
and public speaking. They will also read
independently and report on one book each quarter.
Title: ENGLISH III
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English II.
Content: This course is designed to provide the
students with advanced instruction in spelling, vocabulary, and reading
comprehension. “Real Life” English
skills will be the focus of writing instruction. Students will have weekly spelling and
vocabulary instruction, and independently read and report on one book per
quarter.
Title: ENGLISH IV
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English III.
Content: This course is designed to provide the
students with advanced instruction in spelling, vocabulary, and reading
comprehension, as well as career knowledge.
Students will have weekly instruction in spelling and vocabulary and
will be required to read three novels during the year and report on them. This course will also introduce necessary
steps in obtaining and keeping a job.
Writing skills will be practiced through report writing, applications,
and resumes.
Title: FUNDAMENTAL MATH CONCEPTS
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Content: This course briefly reviews the four basic
operations with whole numbers. The main
focus of the course is on learning to apply the four operations to fractions
and decimals. Students develop more
refined geometry skills, learning to calculate perimeter, area, and volume for
a variety of shapes. Rates, ratios, and
probability are also introduced at this level.
Title: BASICS OF ALGEBRA I
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Recommendation
of previous instructor or successful completion of Fundamental Math Concepts.
Content: This course provides students with a basic
Algebra 1 course covering all the topics required to meet testing and
curriculum guidelines. The text
reinforces material from previous math courses, and prepares students for
future math study. It provides numerous
exercises and a spiraling approach to give students multiple ways to practice
the same skill. Numerous examples
incorporate reasoning and problem solving – allowing students to see how skills
apply to situations in their everyday lives.
Title: BASICS OF GEOMETRY
Grade
Level:
10, 11, 12 Credit:
1 Length of Course:
One year
Prerequisite: Recommendation of
previous instructor or successful completion of Basics of Algebra I or
equivalent course.
Content: This course provides students with a basic geometry course covering all the topics required to meet testing and curriculum guidelines. The course provides numerous exercises and review giving students multiple ways to practice the same skill. Numerous examples and activities allow students to see how skills apply to situations in their everyday lives.
Title: BIOLOGY
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Content: This
course is designed to expose the student to a wealth of functional information
of the plants and animals and the many processes and principles involved in
their life activities. This course is
offered every other year
Title: AMERICAN HISTORY
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Content: This course is designed to provide the
student with a basic understanding of the
Title: AMERICAN GOVERNMENT
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Content: This course is designed to provide the
student with a basic understanding of the
Title: FUNDAMENTAL CIVICS
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Content: American Civics is a semester course for
students with IEP's. The course will
provide students with information pertaining to the
Title: CONSUMER EDUCATION
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Content: This course is designed to help develop the
skills necessary to become a successful consumer. The topics covered are: finding and applying for a job, opening a
checking account, obtaining credit and applying for a credit card,
understanding your income taxes, budgeting, insurance, owning and operating a
car, housing, investment opportunities, and consumer protection topics.
Any student may
request to take a proficiency examination offered in February by the State of
Title: HEALTH
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Content: The course is an introductory course designed
to help the student cope with health problems that will be encountered in
life. The following topics will be
covered: human ecology and health, human
growth and development, prevention and control of disease, public and
environmental health, consumer health, safety and disaster survival, mental
health and illness, personal health habits, alcohol, drug abuse and use,
tobacco, nutrition and dental health.
Title: RESOURCE
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Must be an IEP student and have teacher
recommendation.
Content: The goal of the Resource program is to
provide IEP students with skills needed for successful participation in their
mainstream classes. This is done through
both tutorial assistance and instruction in study skills.
Title:
ENGLISH I (900)
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Content: This course is designed to provide students
with basic instruction in spelling, vocabulary, grammar, composition, and
comprehension in the study of a novel, plays and short stories. Students will complete a daily journal assignment
and independently read and report on one book report each quarter. Students will also complete a Computer
Awareness unit in the computer lab, which will introduce them to basic computer
skills.
Title: ENGLISH II (900)
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English I (900).
Content: This course is designed to provide students
with basic instruction in spelling, vocabulary, grammar, composition, and
comprehension in the study of a novel, plays and short stories. Students will complete a daily journal
assignment and independently read and report on one book report each
quarter. Students will also complete a
Computer Awareness unit in the computer lab, which will introduce them to basic
computer skills.
Title: ENGLISH III (902)
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English II (900).
Content: This course is designed to provide students with intermediate instruction
in spelling, vocabulary, grammar, composition,
and comprehension in the study of a novel, plays, and short stories. Students will complete a daily journal
assignment and independently read and report on one book report each quarter. Students will use the computer lab on a
weekly basis for practice in word processing.
Title: ENGLISH IV (902)
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Successful completion of English III (902).
Content: This course is designed to provide students with intermediate instruction
in spelling, vocabulary, grammar,
composition, and comprehension in the study of a novel, plays, and short
stories. Students will complete a daily
journal assignment and independently read and report on one book report each
quarter. Students will use the computer
lab on a weekly basis for practice in word processing.
Title: VOCATIONAL ORIENTATION I
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Content: This
course is designed to provide a brief assessment of the student's interests,
strengths and lifestyle choices.
Students will then become familiarized with a variety of entry-level
jobs. Job seeking skills, including
completing job applications, writing a business letter, resumes, and
interviewing skills, will be presented.
Job keeping skills, including the importance of the correct attitudes,
grooming, attendance and punctuality, following directions, completing tasks,
asking for help, and interpersonal relationship skills will be taught. Basic tax information, as it relates to
completing a W-2, W-4 and 1040EZ form, will also be presented.
Title: AMERICAN GOVERNMENT (921)
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Content: This course is designed to provide the
student with a basic understanding of the
Title: CONSUMER EDUCATION (922)
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Content: This course is designed to help develop the
skills necessary to become a successful consumer. The topics covered are: finding and applying for a job, opening a
checking account, obtaining credit and applying for a credit card,
understanding your income taxes, budgeting, insurance, owning and operating a
car, housing, investment opportunities, and consumer protection topics.
Any student may
request to take a proficiency examination offered in February by the State of
Title: READING (923)
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One semester
Content: This course is designed to provide reading
instruction and practice for word attack and critical thinking skills to
improve the reading ability and comprehension of each individual student.
Title: RESOURCE (929)
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 Length
of Course: One year
Content: The Resource program is a study program
designed to help the students who are enrolled in mainstream classrooms. Students will come to Resource to develop
their study skills, basic skills, and self-esteem. Teachers and instructional aides will give
assistance with mainstream classes.
ROCK FALLS HIGH SCHOOL WORK PROGRAM
Title: COOPERATIVE WORK TRAINING (CWT)
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 1/2 – 1 Length
of Course: One semester, may be
repeated
Content:
A RFHS student will be allowed to participate at the
Title: AUTO SERVICES 1 & 2
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 2.50 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status and successful
completion of Introduction to Drafting or Introduction to Machining and Metals,
or Power Mechanics.
Content: Auto Services is a one-or two-year program
offered to junior and senior students. First-year
students will be building basic repair skills such as lubrication, brakes,
engine tune-up, suspension, fuel injection, computer controls, electrical
systems, exhaust systems, transmissions and clutches, cooling systems, and
heating and air conditioning. Second-year
students will learn engine rebuilding, differential operation, and engine
diagnostics, and qualifying students can participate in work-based learning at
various job sites in order to gain real world work experiences while going to
school. Employment opportunities include
quick lube, independent garages, new car and truck dealerships, auto parts
counter person, agricultural mechanic, diesel mechanic, and
motorcycle-snowmobile-ATV mechanic. Dual Credits: 7 HCC (AUTM 113 - 4, AUTM 120 - 3)
Title: BUILDING & CONSTRUCTION TRADES 1 & 2
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 2.50 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status and successful
completion of Introduction to Drafting or Wood Production, Woods I, or
Fundamentals of Construction.
Content: Building and Construction Trades is a one-or
two-year program offered to junior and senior students. This course provides experiences related to
the construction and maintenance of residential buildings and related
fixtures. During the year, students will
spend 80% of their time at a job site constructing a residential house, and 20%
in the classroom. Instruction will
include safety principles, framing, plumbing, wiring, roofing, installing
insulation, dry wall, painting, pouring concrete, landscaping, estimating
materials, blueprint reading, hanging cabinets, siding, hanging doors, heating
and air conditioning, masonry, and finish work.
Second-year students are provided the opportunity to advance their
skills in the construction trade. Dual Credits: 8 HCC (MTEC 245 – 3, MTEC 240 – 3, DRAF
110 – 2)
Title: EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 1 & 2
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 2.50 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status and successful
completion of Childhood Studies.
Content: Child and Day Care Services is a
one-or-two-year program offered to junior and senior students. The program provides preparation and a
practicum for students who are interested in teaching children, such as
preschool teachers, teachers' aides, elementary teachers and social workers. Daily activities in the classroom may include
videos, readings, and projects to teach children. Students will work on a weekly basis with the
children in the laboratory preschool and will observe their behaviors on a regular
basis. The practicum includes preschool,
kindergarten, elementary grades and learning disabilities. Each student will develop a portfolio and
complete a six-week work-based learning experience. Second-year students will receive additional
training from a work-based learning program.
Dual Credits: 9 – 12 SVCC (ECE 110 – 3-6, ECE 114 – 3,
ECE 115 – 3)
Title: COMMERCIAL FOOD SERVICE 1 & 2
Grade Level: 12 Credit: 2.50 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Successful completion of Orientation to Home
Economics Foods.
Content: Commercial Food Service is a one-or two-year
program open to juniors and seniors.
This course is designed to prepare the student for restaurant management
and positions including: Chef,
Management/Owner, Server, Cook’s Assistant, and Quality Control. Students explore Restaurant Management, run a
Catering Service, earn the Illinois Food Service Sanitation Managers
Certification (1 college credit), as well as complete general studies in all
aspects of the profession. Occupational
skills taught include care and use of commercial equipment, food preparation,
customer service, management, and nutrition.
Hands-on experiences include food prep labs, caterings, and internship
placement. Workplace skills such as job
searching, resume writing, and career portfolio preparation are also taught in
this program. Students also earn IDDBA
(International Deli, Dairy, Bakery Association) certification and are placed in
a work-based learning experience to gain hands-on experience. Dual
Credits: 6 HCC (HOSP 190 – 2, HOSP
191 – 4)
Title: COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY 1 & 2
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 2.50 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status and successful
completion of Intro to Computers, Computer Concepts, or permission of
instructor.
Content: Computer Technology is a one-or-two-year
program offered to junior and senior students who want to work with the repair
and networking of computers. Students
entering this program will learn the essentials of repairing, maintaining, and
networking of computers for both home and small business environments. The latest methods of networking and
configuring operating systems will be used in the class. Second-year students will continue with
courses exploring Microsoft Workstation Operating Systems, Server Operating
Systems, and Linux Distributions.
Qualified students will acquire the skills to potentially pass the
CompTIA, A+, Network+, Linux+, and/or Microsoft Certified Professional
Certification. Dual Credits: 12 SVCC (CIS
168, CIS 169, CIS 151, CIS 299, CIS 250)
Title: CRIMINAL JUSTICE 1 & 2
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 2.50 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status and successful
completion of Business Law.
Content: Criminal justice is a one- or two-year
program designed to train students in various aspects of law enforcement,
criminal justice, and the legal system.
Students will receive instruction in skills needed for a careers in associated
fields, e.g. police officers, prosecuting and defense attorneys, probation and
parole officers, crime scene investigators, correctional officers, etc. Major objectives of the program include history
of law enforcement, constitutional law,
Title: DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS 1 & 2
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 2.50 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: No prerequisite.
Content: Digital Media Arts is a one-or-two-year
program offered to junior and senior students.
The classes are for visual and creative thinkers as well as computer
geeks interested in cutting edge digital and media arts. The program offers the latest trends,
techniques and technologies in the ever-evolving multimedia field. The wide variety of curriculum provides
opportunities to build skills for future success in careers as an illustrator,
a desktop publisher, a photographer, a graphic artist, a digital video editor,
in video studio staging, a film maker, a computer animator, a sound engineer, a
camera operator, a web designer, or other positions in the exciting and growing
recording, entertainment and digital media arts field.
Students work at their
own pace and get “hands-on” experience using state-of-the-art software, sound
equipment, cameras, printers and broadcasting equipment in our sound and
lighting studios.
All classes begin each
fall and spring semester and you will take two classes per semester. All classes are dual-credit classes. You will receive high school and college
credit at no cost to the student.
Students completing a selection of five classes will receive a
Certificate in Graphic Design and students completing an additional three
elective classes will receive an Advanced Certificate in Digital Media Arts
from
The courses offered
are ART 100-Media Arts, ART 103-Digital Photography, ART 105-Motion Graphics,
ART 107-Digital Drawing, ART 231-Graphic Design, ART 234-Multimedia, ART
236-Film and Video, ART 237-Image and Sound Recording, ART 238-Interactive
Media Design, ART 299-Topics and Issues.
Title: DRAFTING/COMPUTER AIDED DESIGN 1 & 2
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 2.50 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status and successful
completion of Introduction to Drafting.
Content: Drafting/Computer-Aided Design is a
one-or-two-year program offered to junior and senior students. An emphasis in mechanical design (CAD),
architectural design (CAD), or computer graphics may be chosen by the
student. Second-year students gain
further exposure to the use of AutoCAD and any unit specific to Mechanical,
Architectural and 3D Studio training. Dual Credits: 15 SVCC (DFT 208 – 3,
Title: HEALTH OCCUPATIONS 1 & 2
Grade Level: 12 Credit: 2.50 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status. Recommend Chemistry and BIOLOGY 2.
Content: Health Occupations is a one-year program
offered to junior or senior students that are interested in pursuing a career
in the medical field Upon completion of
the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) requirements, the students will
be eligible to take the State Certified Nursing Assistant exam at the end of
the school year. The students must meet
the following criteria to be successful in Health Occupations 1: 1) Achieve a C or better each quarter
throughout the year on the coursework; 2) Be competent at the 21 skills in the
laboratory and at the clinical site; 3) Have excellent attendance throughout
the school year; and 4) Pass the criminal background check. Students must have an outstanding work ethic,
be self-motivated, and take initiative to be successful in Health
Occupations. Are you ready for the
challenge? Dual Credits: 8 SVCC (NRS
101 – 4, NRS 103 – 4)
Health Occupations 2 is offered to senior
students who have successfully completed the Health Occupations 1 course,
received their CNA certificate, and displayed an outstanding work ethic in
Health Occupations 1. Partnerships are
offered three days per week; students change clinical sites each quarter and
classroom/coursework is offered the other two days per week. Clinical sites include, but are not limited
to, hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, etc. Students can practice in different areas of
the medical field, such as Maternal-Child Nursing, Geriatrics, Emergency
Nursing, Radiology, Dental Medicine, or Veterinary Science. Make a difference as a health care provider!
Students interested in participating in the work-based learning program
should see their WACC Instructor regarding criteria. Dual Credits:
6 SVCC (NRS 116 – 3, NRS 132 – 3)
Title:
MACHINE & MANUFACTURING TECHNOLOGY 1 & 2
Grade Level: 11, 12 Credit: 2.50 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status and successful
completion of Introduction to Drafting, Introduction to Machining and Metals,
Metals 1, and Algebra I.
Content: Machine & Manufacturing Technology is a
one-or-two-year program offered to junior and senior students. The first year provides skills for entry into
machine shop and metal working occupations.
Students learn machine skills through the making of tools such as center
punch, plumb bob, hammer, parallel bars, vise clamp, gavel, and more. The second-year students further refine first
year skills while learning advanced techniques and machining processes. Curriculum includes machine grinding
techniques, lathe and mill operations, EDM and CNC programming, blueprint
reading, and heat treatment. Dual Credits: 7 SVCC (
Title: WELDING AND FABRICATION 1 & 2
Grade Level: 12 Credit: 2.50 Length
of Course: One year
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status and successful
completion of Introduction to Drafting, Introduction to Machining and Metals,
and Welding 1.
Content: Welding and Fabrication is a one-or-two-year
program offered to junior and senior students.
Welding and metal fabrication techniques will be taught through hands-on
experience. Topics include various types
of welding, machine operations, welding blueprints and metallurgy
principles. The second year will provide
the student with the opportunity to obtain advanced training on components of
welding and metal fabrication. Dual Credits: 9 SVCC (