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Curriculum Handbook DEER CREEK-MACKINAW COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
THE PATHWAY TO GRADUATION AND THE FUTURE
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SPECIAL NOTE
Course offerings listed in the curriculum handbook are not guaranteed offerings. All courses are subject to minimum enrollment requirements set by the administration.
English-- 3 1/2 credits Health-- 1/2 credit Math-- 2 credits
Science-- 2 credit
Social Studies U.S. History-- 1 credit Elective--1 credit Business Keyboarding-- 1/2 credit Computer Concepts -- 1/2 credit
Consumer Education--2 credit (may be fulfilled by Resource Management or proficiency test)
Art, Music, Foreign Language or Technical Education--1 credit
Electives--12 1/2 credits
Physical Education--(8 semesters enrollment / 1/2 credit per year) 2 credits (Physical Education will not be computed in IHSA eligibility or grade-point average.)
Driver Education--(one semester enrollment only, not a graduation requirement) TOTAL GRADUATION CREDITS: 27
HONORS COURSES Honors courses will carry weighted credit for successful completion. For example, an "A" in a class would normally result in four grade points but an "A" in an honors class will result in five grade points. Honors classes may result in the student's grade point average being raised. Failure in an honors class will result in no credit and no grade points.
Honors Courses: Enriched English IV Chemistry II Physics Pre-Calculus Calculus Spanish III & IV French III & IV All ICC classes taken for college credit that are transferable
COLLEGE BOARD REQUIREMENTS (ADMISSION TO FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE) 4 Years English 3 Years Science 3 Years Math 3 Years Social Studies 2 Years Foreign Language, Art, or Music
(Some colleges prefer at least 2 years of foreign language. Ask the counselor for specific college requirements)
(Graduation Requirement: 3 1/2 credits)
Key: Y YEAR LONG COURSE S SEMESTER LONG COURSE * HONORS/WEIGHTED COURSES (SENIORS ONLY)
ENGLISH 9 Course #E110 Level 9 1 Credit Year Course
PREREQUISITE: None
AIM OF COURSE: To improve basic skills in speaking, writing, and reading.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The focus of this course will be reading improvement. Basic English composition, language and literature lessons will be selected according to the needs of the class. Units included will be the following: vocabulary, a novel study, short stories, library usage, paragraph writing, persuasive essay writing, and grammar.
ENRICHED ENGLISH 9 Course #E120 Level 9 1 Credit Year Course
PREREQUISITE: None
AIM OF COURSE: To display above-average skills in speaking, writing, and reading.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to improve reading and writing skills. The units included in this course are: Animal Farm; Romeo and Juliet; essay development with journal writing; descriptive writing and persuasive writing; library usage; short stories; vocabulary; and grammar.
ENGLISH 10 Course #E210 Level 10 1 Credit Year Course
PREREQUISITE: English 9
AIM OF COURSE: To develop skills in grammar, writing, speech, and literature.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is designed to help students improve their communication skills through writing, listening, and speaking. The students will prepare and deliver several speeches. The course of study includes vocabulary, grammar, journal writing, and outside novel reading. Novels, short stories, and poetry will be presented during both semesters. Julius Caesar and the heroic tales of King Arthur will be required reading.
ENRICHED ENGLISH 10 Course #E220 Level 10 1 Credit Year Course
PREREQUISITE: Enriched English 9
AIM OF COURSE: To expand skills in grammar, writing, speech, and literature.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students will prepare and deliver several major speeches. Grammar, writing and vocabulary are an integral part of this course. Students will study To Kill a Mockingbird, Treasure Island, The Hobbit, Night, and Julius Caesar.
ENGLISH 11 Course #E310 Level 11 1 Credit Year Course
PREREQUISITE: English 9 & 10
AIM OF COURSE: To continue the development of skills in grammar, writing, speech, reading, vocabulary and literature.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is the study of American literature and will include analytical reading, research paper, vocabulary usage, modern fiction and nonfiction, essay writing, modern poetry, and modern drama.
ENRICHED ENGLISH 11 Course #E320 Level 11 1 Credit Year Course
PREREQUISITE: Enriched English 9 & 10
AIM OF COURSE: To expand skills in grammar, writing, discussion, and literature.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will focus on American literature with emphasis on analytical reading, research paper, essay writing, vocabulary, and modern American fiction, nonfiction, novels, poetry, and drama.
ENGLISH COMMUNICATION 12 Course #E410 Level 12 1 Credit Year Course
PREREQUISITE: Three years of English
AIM OF COURSE: To expand writing skills for students who desire to attend a junior college, technical school, or enter the working world.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Students will research careers and write a career report. This class emphasizes ways to successfully communicate with coworkers, supervisors and customers. Students will also learn on the job communication skills such as writing letters, speaking to small groups, working as a team member, following written and oral directions, and problem solving. Special emphasis will be placed on completing job applications, writing resumes, and interviewing. Spelling, vocabulary, and grammar skills are incorporated into this class. This class will not count as a fourth year of English for the student planning to attend a four year college.
*ENRICHED ENGLISH 12 Course #E420 Level 12 1 Credit Honors Course Year Course May receive credit at Illinois Central College
PREREQUISITE: Enriched English 9, 10, 11
AIM OF COURSE: To expand writing skills for the above average English student whose desire is to attend a four year college.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will focus on British literature. Students will be requirerd to write a research paper.
SPEECH Course #ESP0 Level 10-12 1/2 Credit Semester Credit
PREREQUISITE: None
AIM OF COURSE: Help the student speaker develop skills and methods enabling them to present ideas and information in an effective manner.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: Designed for the beginning speaker, this class will introduce the theory and practice of public speaking. This course will offer extensive practice in speech writing and delivery for student speakers interested in examining communication through a variety of speech assignments. These assignments will be relevant to the school setting and in the professional world.
MODERN LITERATURE Course #EML0 Level 12 1/2 Credit Semester Credit
PREREQUISITE: Three years of English
AIM OF COURSE: To allow students to delve into contemporary novels and popular authors.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: This class is designed for the student who enjoys reading. This course will offer students a variety of texts, the practice of writing about literature, and the chance to work cooperatively with other students. The assignments designed for this course include not only the reading of contemporary novels, but also written work, projects, and the chance to view critical analysis of some contemporary novels. The difference between the written word and the art of film will also be analyzed.
(Graduation Requirements - 2 credits) Students should consider their post-high school education plans when choosing their mathematics sequence. Students planning to attend college should take four years of math.
It is recommended that if a student fails the first semester of a mathematics course (excluding Pre-Algebra) he/she drop the course and retake the course during the following year. Students who pass the first semester but fail the second semester of any mathematics course must retake the entire course during the following year.
Key: Y YEAR LONG COURSE S SEMESTER LONG COURSE * HONORS/WEIGHTED COURSES (JUNIORS AND SENIORS ONLY) A student wishing to complete Calculus in high school must have taken Algebra in eighth grade.
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