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CURRICULUM COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 117 GUIDE 2020-2021
MISSION STATEMENT Ignite passion and discovery in every student BELIEFS These statements are expressions of the District’s moral and ethical code, and our filters for all decision making. Student achievement and growth is maximixed when: 1. The unique potential of each student is cultivated. 2. School climate is safe, supportive and respectful. 3. The curriculum is rigorous, relevant and engaging. 4. All staff members are highly skilled and compassionate. 5. A strong partnership between school and home is established. 6. Resources are managed responsibly and efficiently.
CURRICULUM AND ACTIVITY GUIDE 2020-2021
CONTENTS
ACADEMIC AND STUDENT SERVICES 04
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAM 11
CUM LAUDE PROGRAM 13
CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION 15
LAKE COUNTY TECH CAMPUS 20
ENGLISH 21
FINE ARTS 26
MATHEMATICS 32
PHYSICAL EDUCATION, HEALTH, AND DRIVER EDUCATION 38
SCIENCE 41
SOCIAL STUDIES 44
WORLD LANGUAGES 48
Antioch Community Lakes Community
CHSD 117 High School High School
2020-2021
CONTACTS 1133 Main Street
Antioch, IL 60002
1600 Eagle Way
Lake Villa, IL 60046
District 117 Main Office Main Office
1625 Deep Lake Road 847-395-1421 847-838-7100
Lake Villa, IL 60046 Fax: 847-395-2435 Fax: 847-838-3670
www.chsd117.org
Attendance Attendance
847-838-7187 847-838-7104
Phone: 847-838-7183
Fax: 847-395-7553 Student Services Student Services
847-838-7767 847-838-7144
Superintendent
847-838-7679 Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum and Instruction
847-838-7268 847-838-7260
Assistant Superintendent Tech Campus Tech Campus
Curriculum & Instruction Coordinator Coordinator
847-838-7105 847-838-7624 847-838-7623
Deans Office Deans Office
Assistant Superintendent 847-838-7626 847-838-7265
CSBO
847-838-7180 Special Education Special Education
847-838-7778 847-838-7288
Assistant Superintendent
Athletics Athletics
Student Services 847-838-7630 847-838-7277
847-838-7296
Principal Principal
Chief Technology Officer 847-838-7179 847-838-7108
847-395-9399TRANSFER GRADES
Transfer grades from accredited schools are
incorporated into the grading and credit system
of Community High School District 117 schools
and are weighted accordingly. Permission for
awarding credit from accredited correspondence
or other external educational programs may be
granted with prior approval. Students should
see their counselor for more details. Private
driver education school completion does not earn
credit and is assigned a grade of “P” to fulfill the
graduation requirement.
ACADEMIC CLASS SCHEDULING
& STUDENT The school’s schedule of classes is based
SERVICES on students’ enrollment requests. Students
will meet individually with their counselors
to plan and select courses for the following
The Student Services Department year. Course selections are based on teacher
assists students to find success recommendations, graduation requirements, and
in school and to formulate post post high school plans. Students’ individualized
high school plans. Each student is schedules are available in August via the Infinite
assigned a counselor who serves as Campus portal for the upcoming school year.
a link between the home and school.
Counselors work with students REQUEST FOR COURSE CHANGES
to ensure appropriate course Students have opportunities to request course
placement, help with study skills changes by the end of February; therefore,
and organization, monitor progress course changes or class schedule changes should
in classes, encourage involvement not be necessary in the fall with the following
in school activities, and provide exceptions: 1) student needs a course to meet
communication with parents and graduation requirements, 2) student did not meet
guardians. To support post high the prerequisite for the course, 3) student needs a
school planning, the Student Services minimum of six courses or three potential credits
Department offers a developmental each semester, 4) student took a course during
counseling curriculum that provides summer school, or 5) per recommendation to
information about college and drop the course by teacher.
career exploration, standardized
testing, financial aid, and scholarship WITHDRAWING FROM A SCHEDULED
opportunities. CLASS
Students are expected to remain in the courses
ACADEMIC SERVICES for which they have registered for the entire
school year. The school cautions all students to
FULL TIME STUDENT carefully consider any withdrawals. District 117
Students are encouraged to enroll students are not considered full-time students
in seven courses with a lunch hour unless they are enrolled in a minimum of six
each semester; however, students credit classes. A student may not be allowed to
are required to enroll in a minimum drop a course, if, in doing so, he or she would fall
of six courses or a potential of below the 6 credit class minimum requirement.
three credits each semester to be The withdrawal procedure involves input from
considered a full-time student. the student, counselor, teacher, department chair,
Students who do not meet these parent and administrator.
minimum criteria are ineligible for
the honor roll. TRANSCRIPT IMPLICATIONS FOR
DROPPING A COURSE
4 | CURRICULUM GUIDE: 2019-2020GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
TRANSCRIPT DESIGNATION FOR
22.5 Total Credits REPEATING A FAILED COURSE
• 4 credits English If a student repeats and passes a previously
• 3 credits Mathematics failed course, the GPA weight designation
• 2 credits Science of the failing grade will be changed to
(1 life science, 1 physical science) zero, effectively removing its impact
• 3 credits Social Studies on the student’s GPA. If the course is
(1 credit Global Studies or AP Human repeated during the fall or spring semester,
Geography, 1 credit U.S. History, .5 the new grade will be recorded in the term
credit Government, and .5 credit Social
Studies elective)
that the course is repeated and passed, and
• .5 credit Consumer Education the student will receive the appropriate
(Personal Finance, Intro to Business, credit and grade points. If the course is
Life Resource Management, or completed in Summer School, via the
Advanced Placement Economics) Credit Recovery program, it will be
• .5 credit Fine Arts designated with a “P” (Pass) which does
• 1 credit Illinois Elective not impact the student’s GPA but reflects
(CTE, Fine Arts, or World Languages) an earned credit.
• .5 credit Health
• 3.5 credits Physical Education
• .5 credit Safety/Driver Education or
SCHOOL YEAR/SUMMER SCHOOL
record of satisfactory completion of an The school year consists of two semesters.
accredited private course A summer program allows students to
earn credit for required and select elective
courses. Summer school brochures are
1. If a student withdraws from a class available in spring in the Student Services
before the first progress of each semester, Office and on the district’s website as well
no grade is recorded on the transcript. as individual school web pages.
2. If the student withdraws from a class CREDIT FOR NON-DISTRICT
after the first progress of each semester, the EXPERIENCES
student will receive a “W” if the student is A student may receive high school credit
passing at the time of the drop or a “WF” for successfully completing any of the
if the student is failing at the time of the listed courses or experiences even when
drop. The withdrawal will be recorded on it is not offered in or sponsored by the
the student’s transcript. District:
1. Distance learning course, including
PROGRESS AND GRADE REPORTS a correspondence, virtual, or online
Student academic progress can be course
monitored via the Infinite Campus Portal. 2. Courses in an accredited foreign
Starting in the 2020-2021 school year, exchange program
parents and guardians can access grade 3. Summer school or community
reports on the Infinite Campus app or web college courses
portal at the conclusion of each semester. 4. College courses offering dual credit
courses at both the college and high
Each semester is approximately 18 weeks school level
in length. Credit is awarded for all courses 5. Foreign language courses taken in an
in which the student earns a grade of “D-” ethnic school program approved by the
or above. Second semester grades are not Illinois State Board of Education
dependent upon first semester grades. One- 6. Work-related training at
half credit is awarded for the successful manufacturing facilities or agencies
completion of a course each semester, and in a Youth Apprenticeship Vocational
the credit is recorded on the permanent Education Program (Tech Prep)
record or transcript. Only semester grades 7. Credit earned in a Vocational
are recorded on the student’s transcript. Academy
COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 117 | 5The student must seek approval from the Superintendent or designee
to receive graduation credit for any non-District course or experience.
The Superintendent or designee shall determine the amount of credit
and whether a proficiency examination is required before the credit
is awarded. As approval is not guaranteed, students should seek
conditional approval of the experience before participating in a non-
District course or experience. The student assumes responsibility
for any fee, tuition, supply, or other expense. The student seeking
credit is responsible for (1) providing documents or transcripts that
demonstrate successful completion of the experience, and (2) taking a
proficiency examination, if requested. The Superintendent or designee
shall determine which, if any, non-District courses or experiences,
will count toward a student’s grade point average and eligibility for
athletic and extracurricular activities.
DUAL CREDITS
GRADE
A student who successfully completes a dual credit course may
POINT
receive credit at both the accredited college and high school level.
AVERAGE The family assumes all responsibility for tuition and fees, some
Grade points students must provide their own transportation to the institution
are awarded where the course is taking place, and student completes a secondary
for grades in education reference form signed by designated school officials.
all classes.
A: 4.0 DUAL CREDITS | UW-OSHKOSH SPECIFIC DUAL CREDIT
B: 3.0 COURSES
C: 2.0 The University of Wisconsin Oshkosh, in cooperation with
D: 1.0 Community High School District 117, provides the Cooperative
F: 0.0 Academic Partnership Program (CAPP) for qualified secondary
students who may elect to earn college credits ($100 per credit
Weighted hour) and required high school Carnegie units, simultaneously. It
is intended that academically able students have the opportunity
grades
to realize college level expectations in the familiar and supportive
Honors and setting of their CHSD117 high school.
AP courses are
weighted as While the courses will be taught at the high schools, the use of
shown below. University facilities is
A: 5.0 encouraged. Teaching and learning materials are available. Students
B: 4.0 will be issued photo ID cards upon request and both students and their
C: 3.0 teachers are encouraged to come to the UW Oshkosh campus to use
D: 1.0 the library, observatory, and laboratories.
F: 0.0
The curriculum is in alignment with what is offered on the University
campus. When appropriate, the same tests are used. The grades earned
are considered dual credit – high school and University. University
transcripts reflect CAPP course credit in the same way as that of other
University courses.
UW-Oshkosh Prerequisites for Dual Credit Enrollment: Must meet at
least one of these three requirements to enroll:
- Class rank in top 25 percent
- GPA of 3.25 or above on a 4.0 scale
- ACT score of 24 or higher and one of the following:
- Rank in top 50 percent of class
- GPA of 2.75 or above
6 | CURRICULUM GUIDE: 2019-2020Special situations will be allowed based on CLASS RANK
recommendations by the adjunct. District 117 does not report class rank.
INDEPENDENT RESEARCH STUDY HONOR ROLL
Elective 11-12, 1 semester, .5 credit Two honor rolls are published for each
semester: High Honor Roll and Honor
Students who wish to design and complete Roll. The High Honor Roll requires a
individual research study projects geared minimum semester grade point average
toward their particular interests, aptitudes, of 4.0 in academic subjects with no grade
and needs will have the opportunity of lower than “C.” The Honor Roll requires a
experiencing an “Independent Research minimum semester grade point average of
Study.” This research study provides the 3.6, with no grade lower than “C.” Only
student with an opportunity to participate full time students are eligible for honor roll
in the creation of unique academic learning status.
experiences geared toward individual
needs, interests, aptitudes, and desired HONOR GRADUATES
outcomes. The content areas for a research Community High School District 117
study are not limited in order to provide schools do not recognize valedictorian or
broad academic opportunities. Part of salutatorian designations. At graduation,
the course will be for the student and designations for honor and high honor
cooperating teacher to design a rubric graduate status are conferred according to
that will be used to measure successful the following school board policy: honor
completion. Plans must be approved graduate status will require a minimum
by the department chair and assistant cumulative GPA of 3.6. For high honors
principal, as well as the cooperating status, students must have a minimum
faculty members. A summative project that cumulative 4.0 GPA with no grade lower
shows the desired outcomes based on the than a “C.”
rubric will be presented to the department
chair and assistant principal at the end of ELIGIBILITY FOR GRADUATION
the semester. The cooperating teacher Seniors may participate in graduation
will supervise and grade the project. ceremony upon completion of all
Projects will be completed outside of the graduation requirements and financial
normal school day or during a free period obligations.
and will typically be completed within
one semester, but can extend longer, if EARLY GRADUATION
approved. Seniors who plan to meet graduation
requirements at the end of seven semesters
EXPECTED PROGRESSION FOR should notify their counselor prior to
ACCUMULATION OF CREDITS senior year course selection and must file a
Credits are awarded at the end of each completed application with their counselor
semester. One-half credit is awarded before the end of Progress 1 of their senior
for each semester-long course that year.
is successfully completed. Students
will be evaluated at the beginning of COLLEGE STUDENT ATHLETES
each academic year for the purpose Colleges may be affiliated with the
of determining if they are on track to NCAA or NAIA. Each organization
graduate. requires a student register with them
• Sophomore in good standing: a and meet eligibility requirements.
minimum of 5.5 earned credits These requirements vary, but they
• Junior in good standing: a minimum include a minimum grade point average
of 11 earned credits in a specified number of core college
• Senior in good standing: a minimum preparatory courses and minimum ACT or
of 17 earned credits SAT score. Students and parents/guardians
should visit the website of the appropriate
COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 117 | 7athletic affiliation (NCAA/NAIA) for and the recipients are announced at the
more information. Athletes interested in annual Honors Night Program in May.
college-level competition should complete We strongly recommend that students
the NCAA Clearinghouse eligibility form and parents/guardians refer specific
online after their sixth semester in high financial aid questions to the financial aid
school (the summer prior to senior year). administrator of the college or university
The eligibility form can be found at www. the student plans to attend.
eligibilitycenter.org.
Two evening programs will be offered
COLLEGE & CAREER EXPLORATION to assist with the financial aid process. A
Through the Student Services Department, financial aid night is designed for any aged
students can attend college visits and student and their parent/guardian. At this
interact with college representatives. They program, an expert in the field will discuss
can also explore resources for college and various types of financial aid, loans, and
career planning, including information scholarships. A second event, targeting
on college applications, financial aid, seniors and their parents/guardians, will
scholarship applications, and college be a hands-on workshop to assist in the
catalogs via Naviance. Naviance is a post completion of the FAFSA.
high school planning web-based program
that can be utilized at school and at home. TESTING
It includes dates for college representative STAR ASSESSMENT
visits, college search tools, career Freshmen students will take the math and
information, scholarship information, and reading STAR assessments in the fall.
financial aid information. This universal screener will support our
work in meeting the educational needs of
COLLEGE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE all students.
Students attending college may qualify for
one or more forms of financial assistance. ACT
Agencies determine the amount of The ACT, a fee-based college entrance
financial assistance by analyzing family examination, is recommended during the
income and assets against anticipated junior year for those considering colleges
college costs. Since the preponderance of or universities. Registration is completed
need-based assistance is federal aid, annual online at www.act.org.
adjustments to the application process and
forms must be made. Students wishing to PSAT/NMSQT
apply for need-based aid or scholarships For all juniors, the PSAT/NMSQT
must complete the FAFSA after October administered in October also serves as the
1 of senior year. The Free Application for qualifying exam for the National Merit
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) forms are Scholarship (NMSQT) competition.
available online at www.fafsa.gov. Annual
adjustments to the application process PSAT 9, PSAT 10, AND SAT
and forms must be made. In addition to The Preliminary Scholastic Aptitude
need-based aid, students may qualify for Test and Scholastic Aptitude Tests are
aid based on academic achievement, or administered to all freshmen, sophomores,
they may receive assistance due to their and juniors in April. These are state-
participation in academic competition. mandated and funded assessments.
Information regarding such sources of The school day SAT is a state required
assistance is posted on Naviance. graduation requirement. Students can
register for additional SAT tests online at
Each school manages a local scholarship https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/
program that is funded by various sat/register.
organizations and families for the benefit
of college-bound seniors. Applications for SAT SUBJECT TESTS
this program are available each spring, SAT Subject Tests are fee-based
8 | CURRICULUM GUIDE: 2019-2020examinations required by specific colleges with appropriate levels of support in their
and universities. Additional information is efforts for academic success. Support
available in the Student Services Office or groups are not therapeutic and should
online at www.collegeboard.com. not be viewed as a replacement for
therapeutic counseling that a student may
ASVAB be participating in through a community
The ASVAB Test is intended for students agency or mental health facility. Students
in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. The are limited to participation in one support
program provides tools, including the test group program at any given time.
battery and interest inventory developed
by the Department of Defense to help STUDENT ASSISTANCE
high school and postsecondary students PROGRAM (SAP)
across the nation learn more about career The Student Assistance Program (SAP)
exploration and planning. Results of the helps students and parents/guardians
aptitude test and the interest inventory cope with today’s challenges by bringing
enable students to evaluate their skills, together students, families, school, and
estimate performance in academic and community. A comprehensive SAP
vocational endeavors, and identify provides prevention and education to
potentially satisfying careers. This test is encourage healthy lifestyles through
given by the military in cooperation with support and intervention services targeting
the Student Services Department each alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs (ATOD).
year.
Community High School District 117
INTERVENTION SERVICES believes that parents/guardians have the
strongest influence over their children’s
MULTI-TIERED SYSTEM OF choice to experiment with and/or use
SUPPORT ATOD; however, because adolescents
The Student Support Team meets on a spend about one-third of their waking
weekly basis to provide a systematic and hours in school and at school-related
professional response to students showing functions, the school has a unique
signs of academic or behavioral concerns. opportunity to reduce substance abuse on
Referrals to the team may be made by the part of students and provide solutions
any staff member, including classroom through the SAP. District 117 recognizes
teachers, counselors, deans, social that ATOD use not only interferes with a
workers, psychologists, coaches, and student’s ability to learn, but also leads to
non-certified staff. Referrals can also be a multitude of other problems for students
made by administrators, parents/guardians, and their families. A major goal of the SAP
family members, and other students. The is to intervene early on behalf of those
only criterion required for a referral is students who are beginning to show signs
that the person making the referral be of escalating academic, attendance, and
concerned about the welfare of the student behavioral problems at school.
in question.
DRUG TESTING
STUDENT GROUPS District 117 provides mandatory and
Student support groups are formed based random drug testing utilizing hair analysis.
upon the needs and interests of students. Students choosing to participate in a
A support group brings together students competitive, co-curricular activity, enrolled
attempting to cope with similar concerns. in drivers education, or utilize the school’s
These groups meet once a week under the parking facilities, are subject to random
direction of one or more counselors, social drug testing. Parents or guardians who
workers, and psychologists. Support have concerns or are seeking advice about
groups are designed to educate students keeping their child drug-free can contact
about how to cope best with specific issues District 117 about random drug testing.
and concerns, while providing students
COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 117 | 9STRATEGIC LEARNING SPECIAL EDUCATION
Elective 9-12, 1 semester, .5 credit CURRICULUM
Community High School District 117
Prerequisite: Recommendation by a serves students with special needs through
District 117 faculty member or 8th Grade a range of service delivery models.
School. The goal is to meet the academic and
emotional needs of students within the
This course provides a supportive learning least restrictive environment appropriate
environment to help students achieve to the individual student. To offer a full
their academic goals. This Tier II/III RtI continuum of special education options,
Intervention Strategy enables students District 117 employs SEDOL, Special
to become more effective learners by Education District of Lake County, to
setting goals and engaging in self-directed provide special education services unique
progress monitoring. Students receive to individual children and their families.
individual and small group instruction
from a general education teacher or a CONSULTATION SERVICES
learning behavior specialist in areas such The consultation service is designed
as time management, organization, goal to meet the needs of individual
setting, note-taking, study skills, test- students who require minimal services.
taking, and self-advocacy. Time will These students self-advocate and can
also be allotted for students to complete independently seek academic assistance
assignments from other courses. Parents/ on a majority of coursework. Students
guardians and counselors receive regular who receive consultation services are fully
feedback from the course instructor. mainstreamed in District 117 courses and
electives.
MATH IMPROVEMENT
See description on page 33. CO-TEACHING MODEL
The co-teaching model is designed to meet
MATH 2 SUPPORT the needs of students with disabilities
See description on page 34. within the general education classroom.
Classes are taught by two teachers: one
MATH 3 SUPPORT special education teacher and one general
See description on page 34. education teacher. This model is designed
to allow students to access curriculum with
READING IMPROVEMENT accommodations in the general education
See description on page 21. classroom.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND RESOURCE SERVICES
LANGUAGE The resource service is designed to meet
See description on page 24. the needs of students who may need
tutorial and organizational assistance. The
SUPPORTED STUDY HALL students in this program are primarily
Prerequisite: Recommendation by a enrolled in general education courses and
District 117 faculty member. electives. Resource services are provided
on a flexible delivery model that will vary
This non-credit bearing class provides based on each student’s needs. Resource
a structured study hall to help students is a service and does not count for course
who need organizational and academic credit.
assistance within their school day. Students
will be monitored by a learning behavior INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
specialist and are given time to work on Instructional classes are designed to meet
classwork from a variety of subjects. the needs of students who may need
assistance and a modified curriculum.
PROGRAM SERVICES Instructional classes provide more
10 | CURRICULUM GUIDE: 2019-2020individual attention than general education EMOTIONAL DISABILITIES
classes are able to provide. These classes PROGRAM
offer differentiated instruction and the The ED self-contained program is
content delivery is multimodal in nature. intended for students who have difficulty
Instructional classes will be selected developing and maintaining interpersonal
based on the individual student’s ability relationships with peers and adults.
level in each subject area and offered on a The focus of the program is to increase
rotational basis. student’s self-control, to form positive
relationships, and to foster academic
LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES success. The program has a behavioral
PROGRAM management/level system, classroom
The LOP program is intended for students aide, and counseling services. Students
who need a modified curriculum and may participate in classes outside of the
support in functional life skills and program based on behavioral and academic
academic areas. This program has a progress as determined by the IEP team.
classroom aide and social-skill building
opportunities with a strong focus on post- RELATED SERVICES
high school needs and goals. Community Related services are available to District
field trips, post-secondary employment, 117 special education students. Some
independent living, and education skills services are provided through SEDOL
are emphasized. The students work with staff. Services include individual and
pre-vocational staff to gain experience group counseling, occupational therapy,
in the work community and offered on a speech and language therapy, physical
rotational basis. therapy, assistive technology, transition
services, vision, and hearing impaired
services. Related services contact logs are
available to parents and guardians upon
request.
Advanced Placement testing is offered at District 117 for all
Advanced Placement classes taught in the district; District
117 will pay 90% of each exam taken by a student in a Dis-
trict 117 AP course. Students are strongly encouraged to
take these exams. Additional Advanced Placement tests
are available upon request. The College Board schedule
of Advanced Placement testing dates is available at www.
collegeboard.com.
AP
The following Advanced Placement courses are
offered by Community High School District 117:
AP Biology
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Chemistry
AP Computer Science A
AP Computer Science Principles
AP Drawing
ADVANCED
AP Economics
AP English Language and Composition
PLACEMENT
AP English Literature and Composition
AP Environmental Science
PROGRAM
AP European History
AP German
COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 117 | 11AP CAPSTONE DIPLOMA
The College Board’s AP
Capstone is an innovative
and engaging college-level
program for high school
students that complements
and enhances discipline- AP Human Geography
specific AP courses. It’s built AP Music Theory
on two new courses—AP AP Physics 1
Seminar and AP Research— AP Physics C: Mechanics
that immerse students
in the practice of critical AP Psychology
skills needed to distinguish AP Research (AP Capstone Requirement)
themselves in college and AP Seminar (AP Capstone Requirement)
life. AP Capstone is the AP Spanish Language
pinnacle of the high school
experience, encouraging AP Statistics
a passion for learning and AP Studio Art 3D
transforming students into AP Studio Art 2D Design
curious, collaborative, and AP United States History
independent thinkers with
skills that are valued and AP United States Government and Politics
sought after by colleges and
universities.
AP CAPSTONE COURSES
Students who earn scores AP SEMINAR
of 3 or higher in both of the
AP Capstone courses and 10-11, 1 year, 1 elective credit, weighted
on four additional AP Exams
of their choosing will receive This foundational course, typically taken in grades
the AP Capstone Diploma. 10 or 11, provides students with opportunities to
AP SEMINAR AND think critically and creatively, research, explore,
RESEARCH CERTIFICATE pose solutions, develop arguments, collaborate,
Students who earn scores and communicate using various media. Students
of 3 or higher in both of the explore real-world issues through a variety of lenses
AP Capstone courses but
not on the four additional and consider multiple points of view to develop
AP Exams will receive the deep understanding of complex issues as they make
AP Seminar and Research connections between these issues and their own
Certificate, signifying lives.
successful performance in
those courses.
AP RESEARCH
BENEFITS FOR COM- 11-12, 1 year, 1 elective credit, weighted
MUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT 117 STUDENTS This second year AP Capstone course deeply
- Fosters the critical and
creative explores student-driven academic topics, problems,
thinking, argumentation, and issues. Through this exploration, students
and research skills at the design, plan, and conduct a year-long mentored,
core of college readiness research-based investigation to address a defined
and essential for lifelong research question. This question guides students
learning.
throughout the AP Research course by refining and
- Provides a setting to strengthening research methods; employing ethical
build on the knowledge research practices; and accessing, analyzing, and
and rigorous coursework synthesizing information. The course culminates in
of AP in an interdisciplinary an academic thesis paper of approximately 5,000
format.
words and a public, oral defense or exhibition.
- Offers a unique
opportunity to distinguish
oneself to colleges and
universities.
12 | CURRICULUM GUIDE: 2019-2020CL
At Community High School District 117, we encourage
all learners to develop to their fullest potential, engage
in lifelong learning, and be responsible members of
society. The Cum Laude program is a rigorous educa-
tional, service, and social experience that provides stu-
dents with an opportunity to excel and show exceptional
growth for the post-secondary world.
The following Cum Laude categories typify what we
CUM LAUDE believe all students in District 117 can attain and
describe an ideal District 117 graduate. Students will
PROGRAM need to meet the following criteria to be distinguished
as a “District 117 Cum Laude Graduate.”
SCHOLARSHIP 26
0
credit
CHARACTER
40
suspensions
VOLUNTEERISM
95
hours
RESPONSIBILITY
3
percent attendance
EXCELLENCE
4
capstone credits
PRIDE extracurricular activities
ARE YOU UP FOR THE CHALLENGE?
COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 117 | 13CAPSTONE COURSES
M ENG
* Students must obtain three
credits from different capstone
courses.
MATHEMATICS
AP CALCULUS AB
AP CALCULUS BC
SS ENGLISH
AP LANGUAGE
AP LITERATURE
AP STATISTICS BROADCAST �
AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A LITERARY MAGAZINE �
SOCIAL STUDIES
PRINT & DIGITAL �
SCI
AP ECONOMICS SPORTS MEDIA �
AP EUROPEAN HIST. YEARBOOK �
AP GOVERNMENT (� MUST HOLD LEADERSHIP POSITION)
INTERNATIONAL
RELATIONS HONORS
SCIENCE
FA
AP
AP CHEMISTRY
AP ENVIRONMENTAL
AP PHYSICS C
FINE ARTS
PHD
ACAPELLA CHOIR
AP CAPSTONE CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
AP SEMINAR WIND ENSEMBLE ADV.
AP RESEARCH AP ART 2D
AP DRAWING
AP ART 3D
PHYSICAL
CTE
AP MUSIC THEORY
EDUCATION, HEALTH, STAGECRAFT ADV.
DRIVER ED,
STUDIO THEATER ADV.
ADVENTURE ED. ADV.
FIT FOR LIFE ADV.
WL
PHYSICAL BEST ADV.
CAREER AND
SPD
TECH ED
ADV. PRESCHOOL
ACCOUNTING 2H
CADD ADVANCED WORLD LANGUAGES
SPECIALTY FOODS GERMAN 4 HONORS
MULTIMEDIA DESIGN SPANISH 4 HONORS
SPECIAL EDUCATION
2-YEAR TECH CAMPUS AP SPANISH
READING 100 PROGRAM
READING 101 AP GERMAN
14 | CURRICULUM GUIDE: 2019-2020CAPSTONE
CTE
ACCOUNTING 2 HONORS
11-12, 1 year, 1 credit, weighted
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
Accounting 1
This course emphasizes the “why” of accounting
and includes forecasting and analyzing financial
data. Accounting 2 Honors continues to build
a solid foundation for accounting at the college
level and prepares students to work in an
accounting related field or in their own business.
Upon completion of the course, students will
be able to interpret financial statements of
CAREER corporations in order to assist them in making
AND TECH more informed fiscal decisions. Computers are
used in class as an accounting tool.
EDUCATION COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
9-12, 1 semester, .5 credit
BUSINESS EDUCATION
Digital Literacy is a necessity for everyone in
ACCOUNTING 1 today’s world. Students will receive hands-
10-12, 1 year, 1 credit on experience in Google Apps for Education
and Microsoft Office applications. Students
This course is highly recommended progress through various modules at their own
for students planning to major or pace. Integrated projects and digital tools are
minor in business at the college utilized. Internet safety and a discussion of
level. Accounting 1 is designed ethical considerations that arise in information
to give students an introduction processing is also included. Google and MOS
to accounting and provide an certifications available.
understanding of how financial
decisions are made. Basic principles PERSONAL FINANCE
and practices of double entry 11-12, 1 semester, .5 credit
accounting are developed with
an emphasis on the financial Prerequisite: Grade 10 enrollment with
records of sole proprietorships and Department Chair recommendation
corporations. Daily transactions,
financial statements, and statement Personal Finance helps prepare students for life
analysis are included. Students will on their own. Students will gain the knowledge
assume the role of an accountant by necessary to make wise financial decisions that
completing business simulations. will benefit their personal and professional lives.
This course serves as a good The major areas of study will focus on banking,
foundation for those students budgeting, obtaining and using credit, renting
planning to enter the business world an apartment, comparison shopping, insurance,
after high school or one day operate financial management, and sources of consumer
their own business. Students may information. Projects and hands on activities
receive 3 hours of college credit are a vital part of this course, including the
through the College of Lake County Virtual Business—Personal Finance simulation.
(Accounting 112) with successful This course meets the Consumer Education
completion of this course with a requirement for graduation.
grade of “B” or higher.
COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 117 | 15ENTREPRENEURSHIP then developing and designing their own
10-12, 1 semester, .5 credit app from scratch.
CAPSTONE
In this course, students will learn the
basics needed to launch a business while MULTIMEDIA DESIGN
developing the core skills needed to 9-12, 1 semester, .5 credit
become successful in the business world.
Entrepreneurship is a course designed to Students will create multimedia projects
introduce students to different levels of using a variety of sound, graphics, and
business and business management. The animation software, while exploring
course focuses on the operation of an concepts of computer graphics, animation,
actual in-school small business; requiring web page design, commercial art, digital
students to learn and apply the skills photography manipulation, and desktop
necessary to its successful operation. publishing to produce business-oriented
Students will learn concepts and skills and personal projects. Evaluation for
related to units of study including, but this class is a portfolio of student work;
not limited to Marketing, Management, students will have tangible evidence of
Business Communication, Accounting, and their achievements to share with employers
Economics. This course may be repeated. or colleges. Students may re-enroll in this
course for independent study with a B or
INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS better and instructor approval.
9-10, 1 year, 1 credit
FAMILY AND
In this hands-on, project-based course, CONSUMER SCIENCES
students discover the role of business in
their everyday lives as consumers, citizens, APPAREL DESIGN &
and wage earners. Students explore the CONSTRUCTION 1
functions of business, learn leadership 9-12, 1 semester, .5 credit
techniques, and examine the changing
economy. Topics include banking, This course will take place in a laboratory
budgeting, credit, and investing. Students environment where the student will
participate in a business community develop various sewing construction
simulation where each will assume the competencies and an understanding
role of manager of a company. This course of textiles and fashions. Classroom
fulfills the Consumer Education graduation instruction will focus on the use and
requirement. maintenance of sewing machines, sergers,
and embroidery machines. The student
MOBILE APPS DESIGN will also acquire basic knowledge in the
9-12, 1 semester, .5 credit selection, use, and care of textile fibers. A
variety of projects will be constructed to
This course will teach students skills enhance student skills.
needed to develop fully functioning apps,
as well as allow students to build the APPAREL DESIGN
necessary skills to become part of this fast & CONSTRUCTION 2
growing job market. Over the course of 9-12, 1 semester, .5 credit
the semester, students will collaborate with Prerequisite: Successful completion of
each other as they learn software design, Apparel Design and Construction 1 and
programming languages, and develop teacher recommendation.
real-world applications. This is a hands-
on course where students will be creating This course will increase the knowledge
applications in a development shop and skills of students as they construct,
setting. The semester will culminate with purchase, care for, and work with clothing,
students pitching an app idea to the class, accessories, and textiles. Students who
evaluating the feedback they receive, and choose more expensive options may be
16 | CURRICULUM GUIDE: 2019-2020required to purchase materials for projects. FOOD AND FITNESS
This course may be repeated. 10-12, 1 year, 1 P.E. credit
INTRODUCTION TO FOODS This co-curricular course blends Physical
9-12, 1 semester, .5 credit Education and CTE to combine the
fundamental connections between nutrition
This course offers classroom and and fitness. Students will evaluate the
laboratory experiences that develop benefits of fitness and nutrition trends
knowledge and understanding of basic that affect our society through project
cooking principles and nutrition. Students based learning. Students will participate
will practice food safety guidelines and in various HIIT (High Intensity Interval
sanitation, correct use of equipment, Training) workouts and prepare a variety
culinary skills, and teamwork, all while of nutritious recipes weekly.
preparing a variety of recipes. This course qualifies for 1 credit of
physical education toward graduation.
CREATIVE FOODS
9-12, 1 semester, .5 credit There will be no Physical Education
Prerequisite: Successful completion exemptions allowed for this class.
of Introduction to Foods and teacher
recommendation LIFE RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
11-12, 1 semester, .5 credit
This course is designed to continue Prerequisite: Grade 10 enrollment with
developing the culinary skills acquired Department Chair recommendation
in Introduction to Foods. Students will
plan food-centered events including the This class teaches students the skills
chili cook-off, family meals, outdoor necessary to live on their own. The
cooking, turkey dinner, and more. Through majority of the topics covered will be
each unit, students will expand their project-based experiences. Topics include
knowledge of yeast breads, cake baking consumer rights and responsibilities,
and decorating, egg functions, salads and money management (including checking
dressings, and meat preparation. and credit), and employment preparation.
CAPSTONE This course fulfills the Consumer
Education graduation requirement.
SPECIALTY FOODS
9-12, 1 semester, .5 credit INTRODUCTION TO PRESCHOOL
9-12, 1 semester, .5 credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion
of Introduction to Foods and teacher This course provides experiences for
recommendation those students interested in a career in
education and working with children.
This course is designed to continue Students are given an opportunity to work
developing the culinary skills acquired directly with preschool children in the
in Introduction to Foods. Students will preschool program held on-site at the high
advance their knowledge of food preparation school. Students fulfill the role of teacher
techniques and principles of cooking through and are responsible for the planning,
various laboratory experiences, including implementation, and evaluation of lessons
the use of herbs and spices to develop flavor, for the preschoolers ages 3-5.
sauces, soups, pasta dough, sugar syrups,
and pastries. An emphasis will be placed on CAPSTONE
building confidence in food preparation and ADVANCED PRESCHOOL
techniques. 9-12, 1 semester, .5 credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of
\ Introduction to Preschool
COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 117 | 17using computer-controlled machines such
This course provides additional as the 3D printer.
experiences for those students interested
in a career in education and working All students in this course are eligible to
with children. High school students receive dual credit through the College of
explore career opportunities by becoming Lake County free of charge. Registration
teacher aides in local schools one day will take place during the first few weeks
a week. Students will also continue of the semester for those interested.
work from Introduction to Preschool by
working with preschool children in the CAPSTONE
on-site preschool lab. Developmentally COMPUTER AIDED
appropriate activities and lessons will DRAFTING & DESIGN (CADD) ADV.
be planned, prepared, and taught by the 10-12, 1 year, 1 credit
high school students while supervised and
supported by the teacher. This course may Prerequisite: Successful completion of
be repeated. CADD and teacher recommendation.
TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION This course will take the student to a more
advanced level of computer aided design,
TECH SUPPORT INTERNSHIP 3D design, dimensioning, and the tricks
9-12, 1 year, 1 credit of computer aided design (CAD). Along
with CAD, many phases of mechanical
The Tech Support Internship (TSI) class drafting will be learned, such as multi-
prepares students to interact with users view, sections, auxiliary, dimensioning,
providing first-line technical support geometry, cams and gears, and pattern
resolving general device problems. development.
Students will be trained to support end
users to ensure that all calls and problems ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING &
are dealt with quickly and effectively. DESIGN
Troubleshooting hardware, basic network 10-12, 1 year, 1 credit
concepts, supporting new technologies,
and repairing devices will be taught in a Prerequisite: Successful completion of
hands-on class atmosphere. Students will CADD and teacher recommendation.
gain an understanding of how a help desk
functions and the role of customer service Architectural Drawing and Design
in today’s world of technology. Students provides students with design
will have the opportunity to obtain fundamentals and procedures used
certifications in four areas: CompTIA, A+, to represent building design ideas by
IC3 Certification, MOS (Microsoft Office incorporating state of the art technology.
Specialist), and Google Apps Certification. Students will gain an understanding
This course may be repeated. of design, drafting, and residential
construction practices; they also will
COMPUTER AIDED design and construct a scale home.
DRAFTING & DESIGN (CADD)
9-12, 1 semester, .5 credit ARCHITECTURAL
DRAWING & DESIGN HONORS
In CADD, students will learn two and 10-12, 1 year, 1 credit, weighted
three dimensional modeling by using
industry-standard software for engineers, Prerequisite: Successful completion of
gaming designers, interior designers, CADD and teacher recommendation.
architects, and more. Students will learn
the basics of mechanical drafting and Architectural Drawing & Design Honors
3D modeling. Students will also have will study the same topics as regular
an opportunity to make various products Architectural Drawing & Design in
18 | CURRICULUM GUIDE: 2019-2020addition to the following: architecture reassembling engines. Students may be
of the United States and its inception, given the opportunity to diagnose and fix
background, and changes; Illinois and their own engines.
Chicago architecture and their influence;
the tributary area and the influence of the WOOD TECHNOLOGY
weight on the bearing points; fiber stress 9-12, 1 semester, .5 credit
and the ability of certain materials to bear
loads; and the place of living space in the Wood Tech is a course recommended
life of our fellow man. Some of the above for students who want to learn pre-
topics will be addressed through the form engineering topics as they relate to wood
of a written report. Students will also as a medium. Topics include the operation
design and construct a scale home. of woodworking equipment, correct safety
procedures, and the material properties
ELECTRONICS 1 and limitations of wood as it pertains to
9-12, 1 semester, .5 credit product design and development. The
course projects develop student knowledge
This course will study theories related of the manufacturing processes,
to the field of electronics and complete craftsmanship considerations, CADCAM/
lab activities to reinforce these theories. CNC toolpaths and machining, and the
Students will wire residential light finishing process. Students interested in
circuits, solder connections, use computer areas of production, design, engineering,
simulations, make wire connections, and or career fields and/or skills related to
build a 12-volt battery charger. This course manufacturing, trades or engineering
is recommended for students pursuing should consider the Woods sequence.
careers in the construction trades and
service industries, including automotive WOOD TECHNOLOGY ADVANCED
service, or a technical or engineering 10-12, 1 semester, .5 credit
degree.
Prerequisite: Successful completion
SMALL ENGINES of Wood Technology and teacher
9-12, 1 semester, .5 credit recommendation
This course focuses on the function and Wood Technology Advanced will enhance
theory of gasoline engines like those students’ understanding of machine
found in lawn mowers, snow blowers, operation and strengthen their individual
and generators. Students will learn skills. Students will develop cost estimates,
about gasoline engine systems and their research options and plan a larger project;
functions, as well as diagnose engine Students will be assessed on daily
performance issues. This is a hands- productivity, as well as the final project.
on class that includes taking apart and This course may be repeated.
COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 117 | 19CAPSTONE*
LAKE COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS (LCTC)
11-12, 1 year, 3-4 credits to LCTC. To attend LCTC, students
must meet behavioral and attendance
Students apply for the Lake County requirements and must have earned an
Technology Campus (LCTC) during acceptable number of credits.
spring registration in their sophomore or
junior year. Parental/Guardian approval Go to www.techcampus.org to find full
must be obtained through an online form course and program descriptions.
that details parental/guardian and student
responsibilities. A minimum of 500 clock hours must be
completed to earn any credit. Two (2) units
District 117 is providing the opportunity of credit are awarded for each 500-clock
for students to prepare for employment hours. A Cosmetology student must have
upon graduation, entry into apprentice completed a minimum of 750 clock hours
programs, and/or specialized advanced by the end of the summer session in order
training by offering the programs listed to return for a second year. A $25.00
to the right in lieu of electives in our high Technology Campus fee is assessed to all
school proper. District 117 students will students in addition to a lab fee. Students
only attend the third session (afternoon) enrolled at the LCTC are required to be
at the Tech Campus. Transportation enrolled in three courses at ACHS or
and tuition are provided; however, LCHS.
cosmetology students will need to provide
afternoon transportation Students must *Capstone credit awarded for successful
attend LCTC for the entire year. Deans completion of 2-year Tech Campus
and counselors review student applications program.
PROGRAMS
COMMUNICATIONS MANUFACTURING AND INDUSTRIAL
3D GAMING AND CYBERSECURITY CONSTRUCTION SKILLS AND MANAGEMENT I AND II
COMPUTER SUPPORT SERVICES I AND II MACHINING TECHNOLOGY
GAME PROGRAMMING AND VIRTUALIZATION WELDING /FABRICATION I AND II
MULTIMEDIA DESIGN I AND II
ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY:
HUMAN SERVICES PROJECT LEAD THE WAY
BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN
CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTING PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING
COSMETOLOGY I AND II CIVIL ENGINEERING AND ARCHITECTURE
CULINARY ARTS I AND II COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING
EARLY EDUCATION AND TEACHING
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES TRANSPORTATION
FIREFIGHTING I AND II AUTOMOTIVE COLLISION REPAIR I AND II
CRIMINAL JUSTICE AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE I AND II
LAW ENFORCEMENT
AND CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATION
MEDICAL ASSISTING
LASER TECHNOLOGY
ROBOTICS AND AUTOMATION
20 | CURRICULUM GUIDE: 2019-2020as a sampling of nonfiction, poetry, and short
stories. Additionally, students will strengthen
their writing abilities through the creation of
formal papers, essays, and journal responses.
Oral communication will be demonstrated
through speeches, group activities, and
presentations.
ENG
ENGLISH 1 *
9, 1 year, 1 credit
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and
standardized assessments
Students will develop and expand their reading,
writing, speaking, and listening skills. Students
will be required to read four to six major works
throughout the year, in addition to studying short
stories, poetry, and nonfiction. Formal written
essays, oral presentations, creative projects, and
group activities are essential components of this
ENGLISH course.
READING IMPROVEMENT
9-12, 1 year, 1 elective credit
* Writing Intensive Course Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and
There is a four-year English standardized assessments
requirement in District 117 with
options for honors or Advanced This course is open to students who need to
Placement classes. The English improve their reading or overall literacy skills.
department offers strong, This course will work in conjunction with the
skills-based elective courses core academic classes to cover basic reading
including creative writing, speech skills with an emphasis on comprehension,
communication, and media literacy, vocabulary, and active reading strategies.
as well as a rich student media Students will read a variety of material and
program to enhance the core build skills for national tests like NWEA, SAT,
sequence. and ACT. Composition and oral reports are also
required to increase communication proficiency.
ENGLISH 1 HONORS * Students need to be present and complete
9, 1 year, 1 credit, weighted the daily classwork in order to be graded on
improvement.
Prerequisite: Teacher
recommendation and standardized ENGLISH 2 HONORS *
assessments 10, 1 year, 1 credit, weighted
This course is designed for students Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation and a
who read skillfully, express writing sample may be required.
themselves clearly through both
written and oral material, and work This course is designed for students who read
independently and cooperatively. skillfully, express themselves clearly through
Students will be required to complete both written and oral material, and work
a thorough analysis of six major independently and cooperatively. Students will
works throughout the year, as well continue to strengthen their writing skills by
COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 117 | 21completing an analysis of five to seven the study of American literature, both
major works throughout the year, as well past and present. Students will continue
as a sampling of nonfiction, poetry, and to strengthen their communication
short stories. Oral communication will skills of reading, writing, speaking, and
be demonstrated through speeches, group listening. Students will be required to do
activities, and presentations. research projects in addition to literary
analysis. Four to five major works will
ENGLISH 2 * be studied throughout the year, as well
10, 1 year, 1 credit as short stories, essays, and nonfiction
works related to American literature. Oral
Using a thematic approach to the study communication will be demonstrated
of language and literature, students will through formal speeches and group
continue to strengthen and expand their activities and presentations.
reading, writing, speaking, listening, and
critical thinking skills through extended AMERICAN STUDIES *
projects, group activities, literary analysis, 11, 1 year, 1 credit for Social Studies
research, and argumentation. Students will & 1 credit for English, 2 periods
be required to read four to six major works
throughout the year, in addition to studying American Studies will combine United
short stories, poetry, and nonfiction. States History and English 3 into a
Formal written essays, oral presentations, concurrently running course that examines
creative projects, and group activities and explores the history, literature, music,
continue to be essential components to the art, and architecture of the United States.
English curriculum. Students will develop their composition,
reading, research, and presentation skills
CAPSTONE
through the course. This two period course
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (100 minutes) during the school day allows
LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION * for in-depth exposure to the concepts and
11, 1 year, 1 credit, weighted themes that define our nation.
CAPSTONE
Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
and a writing sample may be required. ADVANCED PLACEMENT
LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION *
This junior-level course is first in the 12, 1 year, 1 credit, weighted
English department’s advanced placement
sequence, introducing students to the Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation
rigorous reading and writing skills and a writing sample may be required.
demanded for success in AP classes and
higher education. Students will intensely This senior-level course is second in the
study American literature and rhetoric, English department’s advanced placement
both past and present. They are expected sequence, strengthening students’ ability
to read critically, write thoughtfully about to read critically and to write interpretively
literature, and contribute to challenging and analytically. Students will intensely
discussions. Research projects will also be study poetry and prose. Active
a requirement of this course. This course participation in classroom discussions is
prepares students to take the AP Language a vital component to being successful in
and Composition test to earn college this course. Students will complete several
credit. independent reading projects and do a
major research project related to themes in
ENGLISH 3 * literature throughout the course of the year.
11, 1 year, 1 credit This course prepares students to take the
AP Literature and Composition test to earn
This course is designed to introduce college credit.
students to America’s rich heritage through
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