INDIANA UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL

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1 INDIANA UNIVERSITY HIGH SCHOOL Course Catalog Table of Contents General Information... 1 Frequently Asked Questions... 3 Financial Information... 5 Policies... 7 IUHS Diploma Program... 9 IUHS Diploma Requirements High School Courses Undergraduate Indiana University Courses Indiana University High School Mission Indiana University High School is a global virtual learning community which provides a high-quality education that meets the unique academic needs of a diverse student population. Students engage in a relevant and rigorous learning experience that includes a standards-based curriculum, individual courses, diploma programs, and student support services. Indiana University High School is committed to the continuous improvement of all aspects of its programs. rev d 6/6/12

2 GENERAL INFORMATION Courses Indiana University High School s courses are based on the approved curriculum for Indiana schools, substantially reflecting state Department of Education subject area standards. They require an equivalent amount of work and carry the same credit as similar courses offered in traditional high school classrooms. To learn more about a course before you register, see the course descriptions at iuhighschool.iu.edu. With each description, you ll find the lesson topics for that course. Most IUHS courses are NCAA approved. Learn more at web1.ncaa.org/eligibilitycenter/common/ index.html. Important: Indiana University High School discontinued registrations in print courses effective January 1, The only exceptions are Math 41P and Math 42P. Course Instructors The IUHS faculty includes 40 experienced high school instructors. The instructors are licensed by the Indiana Department of Education and are certified in their subject areas. You enjoy a one-on-one relationship with your instructors, who provide personal attention and guidance. Contacting Your Instructors If you have questions for your instructors, you may call to arrange a phone conference. Alternatively, you may contact most of your instructors by . Call to learn your instructors address, or locate it in your online course. Many instructors also accept lessons by . Textbooks Most IUHS courses use required textbooks that provide scholarly content developed by recognized authors in the subject area, and that enhance the quality and rigor of your learning experience. Textbooks are not included in tuition and must be purchased separately. See page 6. Course Guide Every IUHS course has a course guide that you buy when you register. The guide provides discussions and explanations that lead you through the course as a classroom instructor would. It also contains lessons that you complete and submit for grading. You ll access the course guide on the World Wide Web. Course guide prices are listed with the course descriptions. You may not buy a course guide without registering for the course. 1 P a g e

3 Computer Requirements You can take IUHS online courses using a Windows or Macintosh computer. You must have Internet access. . the Web browser Mozilla Firefox. You can download Firefox free of charge from the Web. the Microsoft Office Suite. Online courses containing multimedia learning exercises may require you to install such browser plugins as Shockwave, Flash Player, or Quicktime. In addition, if you have certain child protection software installed, you may have to reset security preferences while working on your courses. Information on our privacy and security policies and on downloading and installing plug-ins is included in the Help files for your online course. Register Today You may register for courses at any time during the year. Register Online or by Phone Using Credit Card If you have taken IUHS courses in the past and you are paying by credit card, you can register online using the IUHS student information system, Dragon. Go to dragon.pop.indiana.edu, and type in your Dragon user name and password. If you have never taken an IUHS course, register by phone at or A customer service representative will enter your information into Dragon so that the next time you register, you may do so online. Indiana University High School accepts American Express, Discover, MasterCard, and Visa. Register by Mail, Fax, or In Person You may also register by mail, fax, or in person. Fill out and print the registration form at iuhighschool.iu.edu/pdf/forms/hs-reg.pdf. Calculate the total price of the course, including the tuition, service/technology fee, and course guide fee. Important: Please calculate the course price carefully. Indiana University High School will re-calculate the costs when it enters your information into the student information system and reconcile any differences. Overpayments in excess of $5 will be refunded; underpayments will be billed. Write a check or obtain a money order payable to Indiana University for the total price of the course. Important: If you are an international student, please arrange to pay course fees in U.S. dollars with an international money order or a bill of exchange drawn on a U.S. bank. Indiana University High School does not accept foreign currency. 2 P a g e

4 To register by mail send the registration form and fees to Indiana University High School 408 N. Union St. Bloomington, IN To register in person, come to 408 N. Union St. on the Indiana University Bloomington campus between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. weekdays. To register by fax, you must pay by credit card. Fax your registration form to Twelve to 16 calendar days after you register for a course, you will receive a registration packet. During peak times, or if your registration form is incomplete, we may need extra time to process your registration or get your registration packet to you we appreciate your patience. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Where can I learn about IUHS policies and procedures? IUHS policies and procedures are detailed in the high school student handbook, available at iuhighschool.iu.edu. You must read the handbook before you register for a course, paying special attention to the following sections: course formats Dragon and/or Oncourse contacting your instructors time limit to complete courses lessons exams grades/grading criteria student support services transfers and withdrawals students with disabilities release of student information What kind of credit do I get for my courses? IUHS courses are open to all students who meet the prerequisites listed in individual course descriptions. The courses require the same amount of work and carry the same credit as similar courses offered in high school classrooms. Completing a one-semester, full-time course earns 1 credit. Students who register for credit, complete all lessons and exams, and meet grading criteria for passing a course will receive a grade report indicating credit earned for that course. If you want to apply IUHS credit toward a diploma from your high school, you must first obtain the approval of the principal or counselor at your school. Indiana University High School will send your grade report to both you and your high school. (Please be sure to fill out and sign the Permission to Release Information form.) The high school will determine how the credit will be recorded on your transcript. 3 P a g e

5 How long do I need to complete an IUHS course? You have one full calendar year from the date you register to complete a course. IUHS courses are designed to cover a full semester of material, so it typically takes 12 to 18 weeks to complete a course. As a matter of IUHS academic policy, a student must spend a minimum of six weeks in a course to earn credit. This minimum time requirement is meant to discourage you from attempting to rush through courses. promote an appropriate work pace. allow you time to benefit from instructor feedback. The time needed to complete a course will vary from student to student, depending on the pace the student works. It will also vary from course to course, depending on the number of course credits, the difficulty of the course material, and whether the student submits lessons electronically (online or by ) or by postal mail (print courses only). For example, if you take a course with only four lessons and one exam, and you submit your lessons by , you should be able to easily complete the course in the 12- to 18-week timeframe. If you take a course with 10 lessons and two exams, and you submit your lessons by postal mail, you may need more time. Important: With online courses, your lessons are not subject to postal delays. Also, many instructors in print courses accept lessons by . You are encouraged to take advantage of this option whenever possible. To shorten exam turnaround time, Indiana University High School uses priority mail to send exams to and from exam sites. Read more in the student handbook at iuhighschool.iu.edu. Can I register in both semesters of a two-semester course at the same time? Yes, you can, although we don t generally recommend it. Keep in mind that the registration date determines the timeout date for the course (one calendar year from your registration date). For example, if you sign up for both semesters of U.S. history at the same time, you will need to complete both within the same calendar year. What if I can t complete my course in a year? You may have two extensions of four months each, except where noted in course descriptions. Important: Extensions for print courses will no longer be available starting August 1, Please plan accordingly. 4 P a g e

6 FINANCIAL INFORMATION We strive to give you accurate and current financial information. Be aware, however, that Indiana University can change fees without notice. Changes are most likely to occur on July 1 (the beginning of each new fiscal year). Check the Web at iuhighschool.iu.edu for current price information. IUHS Fee Courtesy Eligible individuals may receive a subsidy toward IUHS tuition costs. Learn more at Diploma Program Fees (nonrefundable) Application Fee $42 Transcript Fee $7 per request Additional Fees (if applicable) Learning Portfolio Assessment $7 per portfolio Iowa Tests of Educational Development $25 High School Course Tuition 1-credit high school course Course Fees (nonrefundable) Service/Technology Fee Course Guide Fees $ per course $65 per course Cost varies per course Overseas Airmail Fees for Lessons and/or Exams Print courses Online courses $55 per course $30 per course Textbooks Most IUHS courses have required textbooks. Textbook prices are not included in the cost of tuition. You may purchase your textbooks through the IU Bookstore at iub.bncollege.com. In addition, most of the textbooks used in independent study are available through independent retailers. Be advised, however, that there are often multiple editions of the same textbook on the market. You are responsible for ensuring that the texts you purchase have the same ISBN numbers as those used in your course. You can find the ISBN numbers online at iuhighschool.iu.edu, or you may call P a g e

7 Paying Tuition and Fees You must advise us when you register if you are receiving financial aid benefits. Pay your tuition and fees in full when you register. Make checks or money orders payable to Indiana University for the total course price, including the tuition, course guide fee, and service/technology fee. You may also charge fees by using American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa. International students must arrange to pay course fees in U.S. dollars with an international money order or a bill of exchange drawn on a U.S. bank. Important: We strive to give you accurate and current price information. Be aware, however, that Indiana University can change without notice statements concerning fees, rules, policies, curricula, courses, or other matters. Please note that fees are nonrefundable. If you transfer to a new course, you pay the fees for that course, plus any additional tuition. Note: By sending a check for payment, you are authorizing Indiana University to use information from your check to make a one-time electronic debit from your account at the financial institution indicated on your check. This electronic debit will be for the amount of the check and will post to your bank account within one day of receipt by us. The cancelled check will not be returned with your checking account statement. If we cannot post the transaction electronically, you authorize us to present an image copy of your check for payment. You agree that if a third party submits a check on your behalf, that individual is your agent and was provided with these disclosures. If you prefer not to process your check as an electronic transaction, please send a note to that effect with your check, and we will process your payment as a paper transaction. 6 P a g e

8 POLICIES Student Handbook You must read the student handbook before you register. It contains policies and procedures that are crucial to your success (see page 3 of this catalog). Find the handbook at iuhighschool.iu.edu. Just as ignorance of the law won t keep you from getting a traffic ticket, failure to read and clearly understand this handbook won t make you any less accountable for the policies and procedures it contains. won't be accepted as grounds for an appeal. Cheating All work on lessons and exams must be the result of your own efforts. Violation of this policy may result in a reduced or failing grade for the lesson, exam, or course. Your student handbook provides detailed policies on cheating. Nondiscrimination Policy Indiana University has an affirmative action office on each campus and will recruit, hire, promote, educate, and provide services to individuals based upon their individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on arbitrary considerations of such characteristics as age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status. Students with Disabilities Indiana University provides reasonable support services and/or auxiliary aids that facilitate the education of eligible students with temporary or permanent disabilities. The extent to which these services are supplied is based on individual needs as supported by the academic requirements of the course(s) and on documentation (Individualized Educational Program, or IEP; 504 Plan; or psychoeducational evaluation). Consistent with federal law, students seeking any accommodation for completion of lessons and examinations must provide documentation of the disability to Indiana University High School within 45 days of course registration. Please forward documentation to Indiana University, Maxwell Hall 003, 750 E. Kirkwood Ave., Bloomington, IN P a g e

9 Release of Student Information The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) is a federal law designed to protect the confidentiality of your records. Unfortunately, the law can be confusing. To clarify how FERPA regulations affect students in School of Continuing Studies programs, the school s administration consulted IU s University Counsel. Under FERPA, 1. If you are taking a high school course and you are 17 years old or younger, your parents or legal guardians hold the rights to authorize the Indiana University School of Continuing Studies to release your student records to third parties. In other words, your parents hold the FERPA rights for that course. 2. If you are taking a high school course and you are 18 or older, you hold the FERPA rights for that course, and we may not release your records to your parents without your written permission. 3. If you were 17 years old or younger at the time of enrollment and turn 18 while still enrolled in a high school course, you assume the FERPA rights for the course, and we may not release your records to your parents without your written permission. 4. If you register for an undergraduate Indiana University course, you hold the FERPA rights for that course, even if you are 17 or younger, and we may not release your records for that course to your parents without your written permission. 5. If you are under 17 and register for both an undergraduate course and a high school course, you hold the FERPA rights for the undergraduate course, and your parents hold the FERPA rights for the high school course. Important: You must fill out and sign the Permission to Release Information form at iuhighschool.iu. edu/pdf/forms/hs-ferpa.pdf. Certain information is public and will be released unless you file the appropriate form. Public information is limited to the following: name; address; phone number; major field of study; dates of attendance; admission or registration status; campus, school, college, or division; class standing; degrees and awards; activities; and sports and athletic information. Public information that cannot be restricted includes name, registration status, degrees, and dates of attendance. You can obtain the form for restricting the release of information by writing to Indiana University High School, 408 N. Union St., Bloomington, IN or by sending an request for the form to [email protected]. Social Security Number Your social security number is not disclosed to individuals or agencies outside Indiana University except in accordance with university policy and as otherwise required by law. For example, the reporting requirements of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 require us to disclose students social security numbers to the Internal Revenue Service. We do not use your social security number for identification purposes, and it does not appear with your name on any correspondence we might have with you. 8 P a g e

10 IUHS DIPLOMA PROGRAM Anyone may apply for admission to Indiana University High School. Since Indiana University High School does not operate on a traditional semester schedule, you may apply for admission year round. How to Apply If You Are Just Starting High School or If You Are Transferring Credits from Another Accredited High School Submit the required materials below to Indiana University High School Maxwell Hall E. Kirkwood Ave. Bloomington, IN Attn: Admissions Required Materials 1. The admission application form (iuhighschool.iu.edu/pdf/forms/hs-admit.pdf). Please complete both sides of the form fully and accurately. 2. A $42 nonrefundable admission application fee. 3. An official transcript (not a photocopy) of all course work you ve completed beyond the eighth grade level through other accredited high school programs. Official Transcripts Ask the school or organization where you did your course work to send an official transcript of your work to Indiana University High School. An official transcript is sent directly from the school or organization where you did previous course work. It is embossed with the school s or organization s seal. We cannot accept transcripts sent by students. Please fill out and sign the permission to release academic progress/transcript statement on the admission application form (iuhighschool.iu.edu/pdf/forms/hs-admit.pdf), and then make a copy of it to give to your school. Important: Grades associated with credits transferred to Indiana University High School will not be weighted to reflect the increased difficulty of, for example, advanced placement courses. 9 P a g e

11 How to Apply If You Have Completed Course Work through Homeschooling or in Other Nontraditional Settings Submit the required materials below to Indiana University High School Maxwell Hall E. Kirkwood Ave. Bloomington, IN Attn: Admissions Required Materials 1. The admission application form (iuhighschool.iu.edu/pdf/forms/hs-admit.pdf). Please complete both sides of the form fully and accurately. 2. A $42 nonrefundable admission application fee. Please call or before applying and ask to speak to an IUHS advisor. The advisor will determine if you need to submit additional materials such as an official copy of your scores on the Iowa Tests of Educational Development, or ITED. You will find the ITED application form (iuhighschool.iu.edu/pdf/forms/ited.pdf). a written learning portfolio for each course that you completed beyond the eighth grade level and for which you seek credit to apply toward your IUHS diploma. Iowa Tests of Educational Development (ITED) You may take the Iowa Tests of Educational Development (ITED), which verify mastery of material covered by an unaccredited high school level course of study. Before taking the Iowa Tests of Educational Development, you must submit written learning portfolios for each course you completed beyond the eighth grade level for which you seek credit. An IUHS advisor will determine which form of the Iowa Tests of Educational Development is appropriate for you. ITED results are in no way applicable to advanced placement. We use your ITED scores only to calculate how many credits to award you for course work completed in a homeschool, nonaccredited school, or other nontraditional setting. If it s determined you need to submit ITED scores as part of your admission application materials, call Ask to speak with the exams department. Staff members will answer your questions about and help you arrange to take the ITED. See the ITED application form (iuhighschool.iu.edu/pdf/forms/ited.pdf). Learning Portfolio If you are seeking credit from previous course work to transfer toward your IUHS diploma, you must submit a written learning portfolio for each course you completed beyond the eighth grade level for which you seek credit. 10 P a g e

12 The portfolio for each course should contain the following information presented in this order: 1. a detailed description of the course of study, with a listing of specific course goals and objectives. 2. a narrative that completely identifies textbooks and other learning materials, as well as a description of tasks and activities showing how you acquired your knowledge. 3. a narrative detailing how successful you were in meeting your course goals and objectives. 4. three samples of major written assignments, including at least one major examination (preferably a final). Submit your learning portfolio with your admission application form (iuhighschool.iu.edu/pdf/forms/hsadmit.pdf). An IUHS advisor will review your portfolio to determine if you are eligible to take the Iowa Tests of Educational Development. What Happens after You Apply? When all of the necessary admission materials arrive in our registrar s office, they will be given to an IUHS academic advisor for immediate evaluation. If you haven t sent all necessary materials, you will receive a letter from the registrar stating which materials you still need to submit. We ll then place your admission application on hold until we ve received the materials from you. Upon receipt of the remaining materials, the registrar will forward your application to an academic advisor who will prepare an academic planning sheet. If you are accepted into Indiana University High School, you will receive a welcome and the planning sheet the advisor prepared. At this point, you will need to contact an academic advisor to discuss how previous course work might transfer to Indiana University High School, review the academic planning sheet, and discuss the course work you ll need to complete. You will also receive an admission packet in the mail. Important: It is imperative that you read the student handbook before beginning your course work. It contains crucial information regarding policies and procedures that you must clearly understand in order to succeed in the high school diploma program. You can find the student handbook at iuhighschool.iu.edu. IUHS Academic Advisors Indiana University High School maintains a highly qualified staff of academic advisors to answer your questions, help you plan your course of study, and listen to your concerns. Each advisor has considerable high school counseling experience and is certified by the Indiana Department of Education. You are encouraged to have frequent contact with the academic advisors. Advisors are available by telephone from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Friday, and from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. eastern time, Monday through Thursday. You may also contact the academic advisors by . Instructions for contacting the advisors will be provided to you as soon as you are accepted into Indiana University High School. 11 P a g e

13 Universal Encouragement Program Career Assessment Shortly after your admission to the IUHS diploma program, please complete the Universal Encouragement Program career assessment at 2&authcode=IUHS001. This required assessment will help you and your counselor explore your options for college and/or employment after high school. Although you are required to complete the survey, you may skip any questions you re uncomfortable answering. The survey asks for your counselor s address. Please use [email protected]. Zinch Be sure to take advantage of zinch.com, a free Web portal designed to help you prepare for college. Zinch offers scholarship matching, as well as a database of more than 865 colleges and universities for you to explore. You can also network with school officials and other students, and create a profile that can be shared with college admissions personnel. Life Experience Credit IUHS diploma students may earn 1 elective credit per school year (no more than 4 credits total) for qualifying life experiences. Credits may be awarded for activities that have serious academic or artistic merit. are not pursued as course work for which institutional academic credit is granted. require substantial intellectual or artistic challenge. are conducted consistently for at least 135 hours per year. require intensive personal commitment. are directly supervised by individuals who possess a high level of professional expertise in the relevant subject area. are marked by attainment of an appreciable degree of accomplishment. You must contact your advisor before applying for life experience credit. You will be required to submit a life experience portfolio. Important: Life experience credit cannot be applied toward the minimum 5 credits required for the IUHS diploma. 12 P a g e

14 DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS Credits To earn an IUHS diploma, you must successfully complete at least 40 credits distributed among various subject areas. At least 5 of the 40 credits must be earned through Indiana University High School. A 1- credit IUHS course covers the same amount of material as a traditional high school semester course. Important: Indiana University High School awards 1 credit for completion of a one-semester high school course. However, credit designation for a one-semester course varies from state to state. Some states grant 1/4 credit or 1/2 credit for such a course. We encourage you to find out before registering for an IUHS course how much local credit you will earn toward graduation by taking one of our courses. Your state Department of Education is the most reliable source of information about the amount of credit you will earn. An IUHS academic advisor will help you determine how credits from course work you ve completed in another high school program can transfer to the IUHS 40-credit minimum graduation requirement. Registering for Courses before Being Admitted to IUHS Although you may register for IUHS courses before you are formally admitted to the diploma program, be aware that the courses you take may not necessarily apply toward IUHS graduation requirements. If you sign up for a course that does not apply toward graduation requirements and need to transfer to another course, you will need to pay transfer fees (see iuhighschool.iu.edu/handbook/guide/transfer/ index.shtml). We strongly encourage you to talk to an IUHS academic advisor before you register for courses to ensure the courses meet IUHS graduation requirements. SAT and ACT Learn more about the SAT and ACT at the Web sites below. SAT ACT Important: Indiana University High School s ETS code is P a g e

15 IUHS DIPLOMA REQUIREMENTS GENERAL EDUCATION DIPLOMA The following shows how the minimum 40 credits should be distributed if you want a general education diploma, but do not plan to go to college. Language Arts 8 credits in literature, speech, and composition, including the required: English 9 English 10 Mathematics 4 credits OR Recommended: Pre-Algebra (Basic Mathematics) Algebra I Algebra I Geometry or Algebra II Science 2 credits from life science 2 credits from physical science Social Studies 4 required credits PLUS United States History Economics United States Government 2 elective social studies credits Health Education 1 credit Health Education: Basic Course Electives 17 credits We strongly recommend that at least 8 of the 17 elective credits be related to your career interest. 14 P a g e

16 COLLEGE PREP DIPLOMA The following is suggested if you plan to attend college. Language Arts 8 credits in literature, speech, and composition, including the required: English 9 English 10 Mathematics at least 6 credits (8 credits are strongly recommended) from the following: Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Precalculus AP Calculus Science 6 credits in laboratory science, including: PLUS Biology I 4 credits from: Integrated Chemistry-Physics Physics I Introductory Earth and Space Science I AP Chemistry Social Studies 4 required credits PLUS United States History (may substitute AP U.S. History) Economics United States Government 2 credits from either: World History World Geography 15 P a g e

17 Health Education 1 credit Health Education: Basic Course Electives Directed Electives: 5 credits from the following (4 foreign language credits are strongly recommended but are not required): World Languages Fine Arts Career and Technical Education Free Electives: 8 credits 16 P a g e

18 ACADEMIC HONORS DIPLOMA The IUHS Academic Honors Diploma is based on the state requirements for honors diplomas. To earn the honors diploma, you must complete a minimum of 47 credits. have a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or above. earn a C or above in courses that will count toward the diploma. earn the required number of credits in specific academic areas. In addition to the following credit requirements, you must complete ONE of the following: two advanced placement courses and corresponding AP exams academic, transferable undergraduate courses resulting in 6 college credits one advanced placement course and corresponding AP exam, as well as academic, transferable undergraduate course(s) resulting in 3 college credits earn a combined SAT math and critical reading score of 1200 or higher earn a composite score on the ACT of 26 Language Arts 8 credits, including the required: PLUS English 9 English 10 4 elective credits from the following: Advanced Composition American Literature I and II The Bible and Literature Children s Literature Composition Creative Writing English Literature I and II Five Novels of Change Five Novels of Conflict Grammar AP Language and Composition Speech Women Writers 17 P a g e

19 Mathematics 8 credits OR Algebra I Geometry Algebra II Precalculus Geometry Algebra II Precalculus AP Calculus Science 6 credits in laboratory science, including: PLUS Biology I 4 credits from: Integrated Chemistry-Physics Physics I Introductory Earth and Space Science I AP Chemistry Social Studies 4 required credits PLUS United States History (may substitute AP U.S. History) Economics United States Government 2 credits from either: World History World Geography Health Education 1 credit Health Education: Basic Course 18 P a g e

20 Electives 8 10 credits You are encouraged to take academic courses in order to create a strong transcript. Consult with an advisor. World Languages 6 8 credits (6 credits of one language or 4 credits of one and 4 of another) French I and II German I and II Spanish I, II, and III Fine Arts 2 credits Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art Drawing and Storytelling Art History and Appreciation 19 P a g e

21 HIGH SCHOOL COURSES AT A GLANCE AP CHEMISTRY 51A AP Chemistry: First Semester 52A AP Chemistry: Second Semester AP ENGLISH 51A AP Language and Composition: First Semester 52A AP Language and Composition: Second Semester AP MATH 51A AP Calculus: First Semester 52A AP Calculus: Second Semester AP SOCIAL STUDIES 51A AP U.S. History: First Semester 52A AP U.S. History: Second Semester ART 03A 31H Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art Art History and Appreciation BUSINESS EDUCATION 21C Computer Applications Introduction 31E Business Communications ENGLISH 01V Basic Vocabulary 05W Creative Writing: Fiction 09S Speech 11E English 9: First Semester 12E English 9: Second Semester 21E English 10: First Semester 22E English 10: Second Semester 30G Grammar 31D The Experience of Drama 31L American Literature (English 11): First Semester 32L American Literature (English 11): Second Semester 33L Women Writers: Fiction and Autobiography 34L Children s Literature 41L English Literature (English 12): First Semester 42L English Literature (English 12): Second Semester 41W Advanced Composition 43L Five Novels of Change 44L Five Novels of Conflict 47L Mysteries

22 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES 01F Interpersonal Relationships 11N Nutrition and Wellness I 12N Nutrition and Wellness II 41C Consumer Economics HEALTH EDUCATION 11B Health Education: Basic Course MATHEMATICS 11P Pre-Algebra: First Semester 12P Pre-Algebra: Second Semester 11A Algebra Level I: First Semester 12A Algebra Level I: Second Semester 21A Algebra Level II: First Semester 22A Algebra Level II: Second Semester 21G Geometry: First Semester 22G Geometry: Second Semester 41P Precalculus: First Semester ** 42P Precalculus: Second Semester ** **Math 41P and 42P are available in print format only. When they become available online, registrations in the print versions will be discontinued. MULTIDISCIPLINARY ED UCATION 01V Vocational Information SCIENCE 32C Chemistry: Second Semester 11E Introductory Earth and Space Science Level I: First Semester 12E Introductory Earth and Space Science Level I: Second Semester 21B Biology Level I: First Semester 22B Biology Level I: Second Semester 21P Physical Science: An Introduction to Chemistry 22P Physical Science: An Introduction to Physics 31C Chemistry Level 1: First Semester 41P Physics Level I: First Semester 42P Physics Level I: Second Semester 21 P a g e

23 SOCIAL STUDIES 01P Psychology 01S Sociology 11W World History: First Semester 12W World History: Second Semester 31A United States History: First Semester 32A United States History: Second Semester 41E Economics 41G United States Government THEATRE 30H Theatre Arts History WORLD LANGUAGES 11F French Level I: First Semester 12F French Level I: Second Semester 21F French Level II: First Semester 22F French Level II: Second Semester 31F French Level III: First Semester 32F French Level III: Second Semester 11G German Level I: First Semester 12G German Level I: Second Semester 21G German Level II: First Semester 22G German Level II: Second Semester 11L Latin Level I: First Semester 12L Latin Level I: Second Semester 11S Spanish Level I: First Semester 12S Spanish Level I: Second Semester 21S Spanish Level II: First Semester 22S Spanish Level II: Second Semester 31S Spanish Level III: First Semester 32S Spanish Level III: Second Semester 22 P a g e

24 ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES Indiana University High School s online advanced placement courses enable you to get a head start on college-level work. sharpen your writing and analytical skills. stand out in the college admissions process. study subjects in greater depth and detail. prepare for the national AP exams. You can take advanced placement courses in independent study format and semester format. Independent Study Format The independent study format may appeal to students who want the challenge of AP courses but who prefer additional time to complete their course work. Semester Format The semester format is recommended, but not required, for students planning to take the AP national exams in May. If you plan to take the exams, you are encouraged to take both semesters of a course. have four months to complete your course work. take your midterms and finals at designated times. must work at a steady pace in between exams. complete your work in time to take the May exams. IUHS offers AP courses in English, math, science, and social studies. See course descriptions for details. 23 P a g e

25 ART 03A Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art (1 cr.) 9 lessons 1 exam An introductory course in which students learn basic techniques of drawing (in both pencil and pen-andink) and painting. Course assumes no previous art training and is suitable for students who want to explore or develop their artistic abilities. Course Guide: $30 31H Art History and Appreciation (Art History) (1 cr.) Introduces art history and culture; helps students learn to appreciate the works of great artists of the past and present. Provides two kinds of experience with art: critical experience, which helps students gain information from the works of art; and historical experience, which helps students understand the works purposes and meanings. BUSINESS EDUCATION 21C Computer Applications Introduction (1 cr.) 9 lessons no exams Provides students with essential computer skills. Introduces students to Microsoft Windows and the Microsoft Office 2010 Suite for Windows. Students learn about the Internet and how to use Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in their daily lives. Instruction in basic computer hardware and software applications is provided. Projects incorporate problem solving, creativity, math, English, and the technical skills needed to use an integrated software office package. These skills are the building blocks for academic and career success. Course not designed for Mac users. 31E Business Communications (Technical/Business Communication) (1 cr.) 10 lessons 2 exams Areas of study include written, oral, and visual communication, listening, informational reading, Internet research and analysis, and electronic communications. Concepts include the writing process and adapting communication to the situation, purpose, and audience. Students write memos, business letters and reports, s, resumes, and job applications, and create a portfolio using presentation, desktop publishing, or Web publishing software. 24 P a g e

26 ENGLISH 01V Basic Vocabulary (1 cr.) Helps students expand vocabulary and improve their mastery of written and spoken English. Emphasis is placed upon practical, accurate word usage rather than mere memorization of definitions. 05W Creative Writing: Fiction (1 cr.) 10 lessons no exams Helps new or potential writers by bringing them in closer touch with their feelings and by presenting them with the specifics of short story writing. Examines problems of characterization, approach, point of view, tone, and plot. Culminates with students writing a short story. 09S Speech (1 cr.) 9 lessons no exams The study and application of basic principles and techniques of effective oral communication. Students deliver focused and coherent speeches that convey clear messages using gestures, tone, and vocabulary appropriate to the audience and purpose. Students deliver different types of oral and multimedia presentations, including impromptu, persuasive, informative, dramatic, interview, and demonstration. Students submit speeches as digital videos. Access to a digital video recorder required. Students must interview a community leader to complete lesson 2 and must attend a play to complete lesson 8. 11E English 9: First Semester (1 cr.) The first semester of ninth-grade English presents a variety of learning experiences designed to develop and reinforce both knowledge and skill in four fundamental areas: grammar, composition, vocabulary, and literature. The assignments ask students to identify parts of speech; write different types of sentences, paragraphs, or essays; develop their vocabulary; and demonstrate comprehension of literary themes and techniques. Among the textbook s offerings, students will explore such classics as Homer s epic poem The Odyssey and Shakespeare s The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet. Students may submit only one lesson at a time. 25 P a g e

27 12E English 9: Second Semester (1 cr.) Prerequisite: English 11E or equivalent. Continued study of grammar, composition, vocabulary, and literature as presented in English 11E. Students will develop their composition skills with expanded and varied writing techniques. They will also compose and record a speech, and read a classic American novel, Harper Lee s To Kill a Mockingbird. Students may submit only one lesson at a time. Online students will be required to submit their recorded speech as an MP3 file. 21E English 10: First Semester (1 cr.) Develops writing, critical thinking, and reading skills through the study of literature. Literary forms covered are nonfiction, the essay, the short story, and the novel. Examines plot, theme, point of view, and characterization. Assignments include discussion questions, worksheets, essays, and a reading journal. Work on grammar and composition is individualized through students essays. Students may submit only one written assignment at a time. 22E English 10: Second Semester (1 cr.) Prerequisite: English 21E or equivalent. Continued development of writing, critical thinking, and reading skills begun in English 21E. Literary forms covered are the biography, the essay, the short story, the poem, and the novel. Examines setting, tone, irony, symbols, imagery, allegory, figurative language, and other literary devices. Work on grammar and composition is individualized through students essays. Students may submit only one assignment at a time. 30G Grammar (1 cr.) Provides a comprehensive survey of English grammar for students who want a basic understanding of the structure of the English language or for those who want to review. Covers all parts of speech and usage, sentence patterns and diagramming, and common composition errors. Students identify grammatical constructions, create their own examples, and apply their knowledge in short writing assignments. 26 P a g e

28 31D The Experience of Drama (Dramatic Literature) (1 cr.) 9 lessons 1 exam Introduces students to representative modern American drama through several one-act and three longer plays. Focuses on dramatic elements and techniques of setting, dialogue, conflict, theme, and symbolism. Students must attend and report on a play in their community; an alternate assignment is made if play attendance is not possible. 31L American Literature (English 11): First Semester (1 cr.) A chronological survey of American literature from 1645 to Considers the lives of authors and the societal forces that may have affected their writings. Students also read two modern plays about early American culture. 32L American Literature (English 11): Second Semester (1 cr.) Prerequisite: English 31L or equivalent. A survey of American literature from 1900 to the present. Topics include short stories, the novel, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. The approach is similar to that of English 31L. 33L Women Writers: Fiction and Autobiography (Themes in Literature) (1 cr.) 6 lessons 1 exam Introduces the novel and the autobiography and examines feminine roles of the last two centuries. Students read five novels and one autobiography written by women between 1800 and the 1980s. Works offer a broad spectrum of attitudes toward women and their roles. Assignments require several one-paragraph answers. 34L Children s Literature (Genres of Literature) (1 cr.) Acquaints students with the world of children s books and explores traditional children s literature and how it has changed through the centuries. Includes information on children s developmental stages and their needs during those stages. 27 P a g e

29 41L English Literature (English 12): First Semester (1 cr.) A representative sampling of the literary heritage of England from the fifth-century Old English period through the Romance period ( ). Includes literary analysis of such works as Chaucer s Canterbury Tales and Shakespeare s Macbeth, as well as the works of such British writers as Donne, Milton, Coleridge, Shelley, Keats, and Austen. 42L English Literature (English 12): Second Semester (1 cr.) Prerequisite: English 41L or equivalent. Continues English 41L, with a representative sampling of the literary heritage of England from the 19th-century Victorian period through the late 20th-century Postmodern period. Includes literary analysis of such works as Shaw s Pygmalion and Golding s Lord of the Flies, as well as the works of such British writers as Tennyson, Dickens, the Brontes, Auden, and Lawrence. 41W Advanced Composition (1 cr.) 9 lessons 1 exam For students who already have a basic grasp of composition and feel ready for experiences in more challenging and sophisticated writing. Covers basic elements of expository writing through students reading of selected essays and through students writing. The course is a must for students thinking about college and is also applicable to everyday life. Emphasis is very much on the individual student, who is given the freedom and encouragement to pursue topics and ideas for compositions of personal interest. 43L Five Novels of Change (Novels) (1 cr.) 9 lessons 1 exam In this course, you will read and write about five novels that have emerged as American literary classics: Mark Twain s Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, J. D. Salinger s The Catcher in the Rye, Ernest Hemingway s The Old Man and the Sea, Kurt Vonnegut s Slaugherhouse-Five, and Ernest J. Gaines s A Lesson Before Dying. Although they span more than 100 years in American literary history, the novels share a common theme: personal growth and change. Note: The novels in this course deal with mature but important themes. 28 P a g e

30 44L Five Novels of Conflict (Novels) (1 cr.) 9 lessons 1 exam In this course, you will read and write about five novels that have emerged as American literary classics: Willa Cather s My Antonia, John Steinbeck s Of Mice and Men, Ray Bradbury s Dandelion Wine, Daniel Keyes Flowers for Algernon, and Barbara Kingsolver s The Poisonwood Bible. Although they span nearly 100 years in American literary history, the novels share a common theme: individuals confronting and overcoming conflict. Note: The novels in this course deal with mature but important themes. 47L Mysteries (Genres of Literature) (1 cr.) 9 lessons 1 exam Course surveys classic and contemporary mysteries. Students examine the history and structure of mystery fiction, the suspense story, the detective story, and the adventure mystery. Elements of mystery fiction are presented and discussed in light of the particular works. 51A AP Language and Composition: First Semester (1 cr.) 8 lessons no exams Prerequisites: English 9 and English 10. This course, with English 52A, is designed to be the equivalent of the composition course usually taken during the first college year. It also prepares students for the AP Language and Composition exam given each May. The course will focus on close reading of nonfiction prose, with emphasis on examining the writer s craft. Students write frequently in response to a variety of formal and informal tasks. In addition, students develop research and time management skills in preparing formal writing. 52A AP Language and Composition: Second Semester (1 cr.) 8 lessons no exams Prerequisite: English 51A. This course is a continuation of English 51A and, with that course, is designed to be the equivalent of the composition course usually taken during the first college year. It also prepares students for the AP Language and Composition exam given each May. This course continues the study of nonfiction writing begun in English 51A. The focus is on matters of style the use of subordination, coordination, and loose and periodic sentences and on understanding how these can be used to create rhythm, balance, and emphasis. As students become more aware of rhetorical elements and their effects, they are encouraged to incorporate these into their writing. 29 P a g e

31 FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES 01F Interpersonal Relationships (1 cr.) Gives students perspective in understanding themselves and others, and provides a basis for solving and understanding everyday problems common to young people and their parents. Discusses dating, courtship, marriage, and parenthood. Emphasizes personal development and family relationships. Course Guide: $30 11N Nutrition and Wellness I (1 cr.) Study of nutrients and their importance. Provides information of personal and practical applicability to students lives. Teaches not only the facts of nutrition but also the enjoyment of discovering new ways to fill nutritional needs. Course Guide: $31 12N Nutrition and Wellness II (1 cr.) A continuation of FACS 11N. Covers food choices for health and wellness, safe storage and handling, cooking techniques, and foods around the world. Course Guide: $29 41C Consumer Economics (1 cr.) Students learn practical skills of daily economic life, awareness of their own values, and economic decision making. Covers how to use a checking account, figure credit costs, rent an apartment, buy food and clothes wisely, buy a car, buy different kinds of insurance, and pay taxes. Includes an introduction to capitalism and consumer rights. This course fulfills the Indiana state standards for the financial literacy requirement. 30 P a g e

32 HEALTH EDUCATION 11B Health Education: Basic Course (1 cr.) 9 lessons 2 exams Fulfills the Indiana graduation and Core 40 requirements. Course helps students understand that health is a lifetime commitment by analyzing individual risk factors and health decisions that promote health and prevent disease. Students are encouraged to assume individual responsibility for becoming competent health consumers. Covers the ten major content areas expressed in the Indiana Health Proficiency Guide: growth and development; mental and emotional health; community and environmental health; nutrition; family life education; consumer health; personal health; alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs education; intentional and unintentional injury; and health promotion and disease prevention. MATHEMATICS Important: Generally, access to a scanner or digital camera is required for online math courses. 11P Pre-Algebra: First Semester (1 cr.) Topics include fractions, decimals, algebraic expressions, order of operations, graphing ordered pairs on a coordinate plane, solving equations in one variable, solving and graphing inequalities, exponents, scientific notation, measuring and converting using metric units, measuring and converting in standard English units, and solving perimeter and area problems using formulas. Access to a scanner in order to show work is required. 12P Pre-Algebra: Second Semester (1 cr.) Prerequisite: Math 11P or one semester of pre-algebra. A continuation of Math 11P. Topics include more operations with fractions; solving problems and real-world applications involving ratios, proportions, percentages, linear functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities; working with polygons and circles; finding surface areas and volumes of three-dimensional figures; and interpreting data from various sources. Access to a scanner in order to show work is required. 31 P a g e

33 11A Algebra Level I: First Semester (1 cr.) 6 lessons 2 exams Topics include foundations for algebra, solving equations and inequalities, linear and nonlinear functions, and solving systems. A scanner is required to complete the assignments. 12A Algebra Level I: Second Semester (1 cr.) 6 lessons 2 exams Prerequisite: Mathematics 11A or one semester of high school algebra. Continues Mathematics 11A. Topics include simplifying and working with exponents and exponential functions; solving and factoring polynomials; graphing and solving quadratic functions and equations, radical expressions and equations, and rational expressions and functions; and organizing, interpreting, classifying, and analyzing data, and finding probabilities. A scanner is required to complete the assignments. 21A Algebra Level II: First Semester (1 cr.) Prerequisite: Mathematics 12A or two semesters of high school algebra. Develops an understanding of basic operations with real numbers, equations and inequalities, graphs of points and lines, functions and variations, polynomials, rational expressions, complex fractions, irrational and complex numbers, and quadratic equations. Course Guide: $32 22A Algebra Level II: Second Semester (1 cr.) Prerequisite: Mathematics 21A or three semesters of high school algebra. Helps students achieve greater understanding of, and competence in, equations in two variables, polynomial functions, analytic geometry, variation, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, trigonometric functions, triangle trigonometry, and probability and statistics. After completing this course, students should not have any trouble with most algebraic processes. Course Guide: $32 32 P a g e

34 21G Geometry: First Semester (1 cr.) Prerequisite: Mathematics 12A or one year of high school algebra. An integration of algebra and geometry that stimulates appreciation of the structure of mathematics. Topics include undefined terms and basic definitions, and how both are employed to develop and prove theorems, including the application of deductive and fundamental concepts of algebra. Other topics include parallel and perpendicular lines, congruence and applications of triangles, polygons, and intensive coverage of parallelograms and other quadrilaterals. Course Guide: $43 22G Geometry: Second Semester (1 cr.) Prerequisite: Mathematics 21G or one year of high school algebra and one semester of high school geometry. Continues Mathematics 21G. Comprehensive study of the right triangle (with emphasis on the Pythagorean Theorem and elementary trigonometry); circles and tangents, arcs, chords, angles, and segments related to circles; areas and volumes of geometric figures and solids; and coordinate geometry. Course Guide: $43 41P Precalculus: First Semester (1 cr.) Prerequisite: Four semesters of high school algebra and two semesters of high school geometry. Prepares students for college-level calculus, technical school, or employment in industry. Reinforces and extends concepts learned in Algebra II: relations and functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, sequences and series, data analysis, and mathematical reasoning and problem solving. Note: Available in print format only. 42P Precalculus: Second Semester (1 cr.) Prerequisite: Four semesters of high school algebra and familiarity with geometry of the circle and triangle. Prepares students for college-level calculus, technical school, or employment in industry. Develops a firm foundation in analytical and computational trigonometry; definition and graphing of circular functions, inverse functions, polar coordinates, and basic identities; solution of trigonometric equations with numerous applications; and computational and problem-solving skills. Note: Available in print format only. 33 P a g e

35 51A AP Calculus: First Semester (1 cr.) 9 lessons no supervised exams Prerequisites: Two years of algebra, one year of geometry, and one year of precalculus that includes trigonometry. This course, in combination with the subsequent semester (Math 52A), is designed to help students achieve appropriate advanced placement and/or credit into the sequence of calculus courses offered at the college level. It will also prepare students for the AP Calculus AB exam given in May of each year. Topics covered include fractions, graphs, and limits; derivatives; and integrals. Required technology: high-speed Internet connection (strongly recommended), graphing calculator (TI-89 strongly recommended), and access to a scanner (to submit work electronically). The course does not contain a supervised exam, but includes chapter tests and timed quizzes throughout. 52A AP Calculus: Second Semester (1 cr.) 7 lessons 1 supervised exam Prerequisite: Math 51A or equivalent. This course, in combination with the previous semester (Math 51A), is designed to help students achieve appropriate advanced placement and/or credit into the sequence of calculus courses offered at the college level. It will also prepare students for the AP Calculus AB exam given in May of each year. Topics covered include fractions, graphs, and limits; derivatives; and integrals. Required technology: high-speed Internet connection (strongly recommended), graphing calculator (TI-89 strongly recommended), and access to a scanner (to submit work electronically). The course includes chapter tests, timed quizzes, and a proctored final exam. MULTIDISCIPLINARY EDUCATION 01V Career Information and Exploration (1 cr.) 9 lessons no exams Provides students opportunities to learn about themselves and about various traditional and nontraditional occupations and careers. Students also gain an awareness of the type of occupational preparation or training needed for various occupations and careers. Students develop skills in: (1) employability, (2) understanding the economic process, and (3) decision making and planning. Students use online and other resources for career-related testing. Students develop a portfolio of career-related materials, including resumes and cover letters. Textbook includes a CD-ROM. 34 P a g e

36 SCIENCE 11E Introductory Earth and Space Science Level I: First Semester (1 cr.) Introduces students to earth science and investigates two basic areas: geology and physical geography. Topics include minerals, rocks, weathering, soils, water, deserts, winds, glaciers, earthquakes, volcanoes, Earth's resources, and processes of Earth's crust. 12E Introductory Earth and Space Science Level I: Second Semester (1 cr.) Prerequisite: None, but Science 11E or one semester of high school Earth science is recommended. Continues Science 11E, with a focus on the planet Earth. Topics include plate tectonics and mountain building; Earth's history and the geologic time scale; the atmosphere, weather, and climate; ocean water and ocean life; and astronomy. 21B Biology Level I: First Semester (1 cr.) Introductory biology course concerned with the methods of science, the nature of life, and the world of living things. Examines the chemical aspects of life, the role of DNA, reproduction, and the principles of heredity and development. Uses CD-ROM virtual lab. 22B Biology Level I: Second Semester (1 cr.) Concerned primarily with the study of protists, plants, and animals; the chemical and nervous control systems; population biology; and the role of humans in the total ecosystem. The environment receives special attention throughout the course. Uses CD-ROM virtual lab. 35 P a g e

37 32C Chemistry: Second Semester (1 cr.) Topics covered include energy and chemical change, reaction rates, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, redox reactions, electrochemistry, hydrocarbons, and nuclear chemistry. Students develop problem-solving skills as they study the structure and properties of matter and the mechanisms of its interactions, and learn how the observation of natural phenomena and experimentation lead to the advancement of scientific knowledge. 21P Physical Science: Introduction to Chemistry (Integrated Chemistry-Physics) (1 cr.) Prerequisites: None, but requires some basic mathematics for conversions in the metric system and in the solution of simple equations. An introduction to the study of physical science with an emphasis on chemistry. Explores the scientific method; formation of scientific theories, specifically the atomic theory; various interactions of matter, organic chemistry, and biochemistry; and chemistry involved in searching for alternative energy sources. 22P Physical Science: Introduction to Physics (Integrated Chemistry-Physics) (1 cr.) Prerequisite: None, but a semester of physical science is recommended. Emphasizes basic, nontechnical understanding of the following and their relationship to our daily lives: force, motion, energy, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, and electronics. The laboratory components are designed to further scientific thinking and depth of knowledge in certain areas of physics. 31C Chemistry Level 1: First Semester (1 cr.) Topics covered include measurement, properties and states of matter, atomic structure, the periodic table, ionic and covalent bonding, chemical reactions, moles, stoichiometry, gases, mixtures, and solutions. Students develop problem-solving skills as they study the structure and properties of matter and the mechanisms of its interactions, and learn how the observation of natural phenomena and experimentation lead to the advancement of scientific knowledge. 36 P a g e

38 41P Physics Level I: First Semester (1 cr.) Prerequisites: One year of high school algebra, one year of high school geometry, and one semester of trigonometry. Basic concepts of physics and the mathematical tools required to work with them. Includes forces, vectors, motion, heat, energy, wave motion, kinetic theory of gases, and light. 42P Physics Level I: Second Semester (1 cr.) Prerequisites: Science 41P or one semester of physics and one year of high school algebra, one year of high school geometry, and one semester of trigonometry. Includes optics and light, electricity, magnetism, electromagnetism, quantum theory, and nuclear physics. 51A AP Chemistry: First Semester Prerequisites: One year of high school chemistry and two years of high school algebra. This course, in combination with the subsequent semester (Science 52A), is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken during the first college year and will also prepare students for the AP Chemistry exam given in May of each year. Topics covered include measurement; matter; atoms, molecules, and ions; chemical quantities and reactions; stoichiometry; gases; thermochemistry; atomic structure and periodicity; chemical bonding; and liquids and solids. 52A AP Chemistry: Second Semester Prerequisites: Science 51A. This course is a continuation of Science 51A and, with that course, is designed to be the equivalent of the general chemistry course usually taken during the first college year and will also prepare students for the AP Chemistry exam given in May of each year. Topics covered include properties of solutions; chemical reaction kinetics; chemical equilibrium; acids and bases; chemical thermodynamics; electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; and organic chemistry. 37 P a g e

39 SOCIAL STUDIES 01P Psychology (1 cr.) 9 lessons 2 exams Acquaints mature high school students with the language and principles of psychology. Emphasizes human behavior. Serves college-bound students as a basis for studying other social sciences; presents to noncollege-bound students valuable information about human behavior and relationships. 01S Sociology (1 cr.) Topics explored including socialization, institutions, stratification, and social change give a sense of sociology s range and development. Emphasizes general social principles at work in diverse cultures. 11W World History: First Semester (World History and Civilization) (1 cr.) Introductory survey of world history from the first civilizations of the Near East to the European Renassiance and Restoration. Topics include the study of prehistory; ancient civilizations and later empires of Egypt, India, and China; the development of democracy and early Christianity; the Americas; Muslim culture; African kingdoms; East Asian culture; and the Middle Ages. Emphasizes civilizations of Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Includes study of geography through map use. 12W World History: Second Semester (World History and Civilization) (1 cr.) Prerequisite: Social Studies 11W or equivalent. Extends Social Studies 11W from the 1500s through the early twenty-first century. Topics include the monarchs of Europe and the French Revolution; the Scientific Revolution and the Enlightenment; the Industrial Revolution; Latin American struggles and the Mexican Revolution; U.S. expansion; Russian reform, repression, and revolution; European imperialism and later challenges in Asia, Africa, and India; two world wars, Vietnam War, Korean War, and the cold war; the Middle East; Cuba and Central America; and globalization, terrorism, and advances in technology. Includes interactive activities and study of geography through map use. 38 P a g e

40 31A United States History: First Semester (1 cr.) 9 lessons 2 exams An introductory study of U.S. history. Surveys the Age of Discovery and the founding of the colonies, the struggle for independence and the conflicts associated with launching a new government, the rise of nationalism, sectional strife and the Civil War, and the beginning of the Industrial Age. National award winner. 32A United States History: Second Semester (1 cr.) Prerequisite: Social Studies 31A or equivalent. Continues Social Studies 31A. A general survey of the United States since the 1890s. Covers the Spanish-American War, the Progressive Movement, World War I, the 1920s, the Depression and the New Deal, World War II, and the problems and promises of the United States today. Considerable attention given to contributions of minority groups. 41E Economics (1 cr.) An introductory economics course. Examines the allocation of resources and their uses for satisfying human needs and wants. Key elements include study of scarcity and economic decision making, supply and demand, market structures, role of government, national income determination, the role of financial institutions, economic stabilization, and trade, with a focus on the United States. Students will learn the role that supply, demand, prices, and profits play in a market economy. 39 P a g e

41 41G United States Government (1 cr.) Studies how people including citizens and public officials (the president, members of Congress, and Supreme Court justices) behave politically. Students analyze case studies that demonstrate how individuals affect, and are affected by, the U.S. political system. Course Guide: $30 51A AP U.S. History: First Semester (1 cr.) Prerequisite: None. This course, in combination with the subsequent semester (Social Studies 52A) is designed to be the equivalent of a first-year college U.S. history course. It will also prepare students for the AP U.S. History exam given each May. The course will focus on movements, developments, and events that helped to shape the United States from 1500 to Students develop skills in critical and evaluative thinking, essay writing, interpretation of original documents, and historiography. 52A AP U.S. History: Second Semester (1 cr.) Prerequisite: Social Studies 51A. This course is a continuation of Social Studies 51A and, with that course, is designed to be the equivalent of a first-year college U.S. history course. It will also prepare students for the AP U.S. History exam given each May. The course continues the study of U.S. history, focusing on the period from 1877 to the present day. Students develop skills in critical and evaluative thinking, essay writing, interpretation of original documents, and historiography. THEATRE Theatre Arts History (1 cr.) O Theatre Arts History explores our world through the art of drama and performance. Students will learn how to read and analyze significant plays throughout Western history, from the Greeks to the present, in addition to examining the relationship between theatre and culture. The course also introduces students to various careers within theatre and imparts a thorough vocabulary of theatrical terms through interactive activities and assignments. Theatre can be a fascinating barometer of history and culture as societies change, so too does theatre. 40 P a g e

42 WORLD LANGUAGES FRENCH 11F French Level I: First Semester (1 cr.) 6 lessons 2 exams An introductory course focusing on all aspects of French, including speaking, hearing, reading, and writing. Special emphasis is given to French-speaking cultures from around the world. Students will need access to a computer with a microphone or a headset to record some assignments. 12F French Level I: Second Semester (1 cr.) 6 lessons 2 exams Prerequisite: French 11F or one semester of high school French. Continues French 11F. Students will need access to a computer with a microphone or a headset to record some assignments. 21F French Level II: First Semester (1 cr.) 6 lessons 2 exams Prerequisite: French 12F or two semesters of high school French. A second-year French course that builds on the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills learned in French 11F and 12F. Readings include complex authentic materials, such as travel brochures, menus, recipes, letters, and poems. Students will need access to a computer with a microphone or a headset to record some assignments. 22F French Level II: Second Semester (1 cr.) 6 lessons 2 exams Prerequisite: French 21F or three semesters of high school French. Continuation of French 21F. Students will need access to a computer with a microphone or a headset to record some assignments. 41 P a g e

43 31F French Level III: First Semester (1 cr.) 10 lessons 2 exams Prerequisite: French 22F or 4 semesters of high school French. A third-year French course that builds upon vocabulary and grammar structures learned in first- and second-year French. Learn to read poems and short stories, write an autobiography, a letter, a news report, and short compositions using various verb tenses, and compare francophone culture with other cultures. Includes access to online textbook and interactive features, such as practice activities, self-tests, and video and audio files to improve French-speaking skills. Students must have access to a computer with a microphone. 32F French Level III: Second Semester (1 cr.) 10 lessons 2 exams Prerequisite: French 31F or five semesters of high school French. A continuation of 31F with more advanced vocabulary and grammar structures. Learn about French culture by reading poems and stories, and writing short compositions. Includes access to online textbook and interactive features, such as practice activities, self-tests, and video and audio files to improve French-speaking skills. Students must have access to a computer with a microphone. GERMAN 11G German Level I: First Semester (1 cr.) An introductory course on the four basic skills: hearing, speaking, reading, and writing. Students learn to discriminate and pronounce German sounds and to understand and produce contemporary spoken and written German expressions. Basic structural patterns include the nominative, dative, and accusative cases; present, perfect, and future tenses; the modals; and the imperative. Uses audio CDs. Students need access to a computer with a microphone to record oral portions of their assignments. 12G German Level I: Second Semester (1 cr.) 7 lessons 2 exams Prerequisite: German 11G or one semester of high school German. Continuation of German 11G. Uses audio CDs. Students need access to a computer with a microphone to record oral portions of their assignments. 42 P a g e

44 21G German Level II: First Semester (1 cr.) O- 7 lessons 2 exams Prerequisite: German 12G or two semesters of high school German. Further develops the basic skills (hearing, speaking, reading, and writing) introduced in German 11G and 12G and offers in-depth study of adjectives, personal pronouns, prepositions, past tense of verbs, and modal verbs. Themes include friends, solving problems, asking for and giving directions, mass media and technology, sports, injuries, and body parts. Uses audio CDs. Students need access to a computer with a microphone to record the speaking portion of their assignments. 22G German Level II: Second Semester (1 cr.) Prerequisite: German 21G or three semesters of high school German. Continuation of German 21G. Grammar sections include possessive pronouns, possessive articles, the dative case, either/or prepositions, and relative clauses. Themes include food and drink, feelings and moods, excusing yourself, writing narratives in the past tense, describing a room, reading texts for information, allowances and money issues, giving reasons/consequences, deciding what is typical German, asking for directions, the weather, and asking indirect questions. Uses audio CDs. Students need access to a computer with a microphone to record the speaking portion of their assignments. LATIN 11L Latin Level I: First Semester (1 cr.) A beginning course in Latin that introduces basic elements of Latin grammar and vocabulary through reading brief Latin stories based on Roman culture. The course helps enlarge students English vocabulary and boost their SAT scores. 12L Latin Level I: Second Semester (1 cr.) Prerequisite: Latin 11L or one semester of high school Latin. A continuation of Latin 11L. 43 P a g e

45 SPANISH 11S Spanish Level I: First Semester (1 cr.) 10 lessons 2 exams An introduction to Spanish through speaking, listening to, reading, and writing the language, with a focus on vocabulary and grammar. Culture study centers on the United States, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Spain. Students will need to download and listen to MP3 files (ipod, MP3 player, computer with speakers or headphones); download and open pdfs (Adobe Reader); view animations (Adobe Flash Player); and view videos (Quick Time). Students also need to record oral assignments on their computer and upload their audio files (see content/audio.html). Course uses a DVD-ROM textbook. 12S Spanish Level I: Second Semester (1 cr.) 10 lessons 2 exams Prerequisite: Spanish 11S or one semester of high school Spanish. Continues Spanish 11S. Culture study centers on Ecuador, the Dominican Republic, Argentina, and Costa Rica. Students will need to download and listen to MP3 files (ipod, MP3 player, computer with speakers or headphones); download and open pdfs (Adobe Reader); view animations (Adobe Flash Player); and view videos (Quick Time). Students also need to record oral assignments on their computer and upload their audio files (see indiana.edu/scshelpportal/ content/audio.html). Course uses a DVD-ROM textbook. 21S Spanish Level II: First Semester (1 cr.) Prerequisite: Spanish 12S or two semesters of high school Spanish. Builds on the listening, speaking, writing, and reading abilities learned in 11S and 12S. Highlights the cultures of Costa Rica, Argentina, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. Students will need to download and listen to MP3 files (ipod, MP3 player, computer with speakers or headphones); download and open pdfs (Adobe Reader); view animations (Adobe Flash Player); and view videos (QuickTime). Students also need to record oral assignments on their computer and upload their audio files (see content/audio.html). Course uses a DVD-ROM textbook. 44 P a g e

46 22S Spanish Level II: Second Semester (1 cr.) Prerequisites: Spanish 21S or three semesters of high school Spanish. Continues Spanish 21S. Culture study centers on Spain, the United States, the Dominican Republic, and Ecuador. Students will need to download and listen to MP3 files (ipod, MP3 player, computer with speakers or headphones); download and open pdfs (Adobe Reader); view animations (Adobe Flash Player); and view videos (QuickTime). Students also need to record oral assignments on their computer and upload their audio files (see content/audio.html). Course uses a DVD-ROM textbook. 31S Spanish Level III: First Semester (1 cr.) Prerequisites: Spanish 22S or four semesters of high school Spanish. A third-year Spanish course designed for students who have successfully completed Level II Spanish. Students continue to advance their reading, speaking, and writing skills. Students will need to download and listen to MP3 files (ipod, MP3 player, computer with speakers or headphones); download and open pdfs (Adobe Reader); view animations (Adobe Flash Player); and view videos (QuickTime). Students also need to record oral assignments on their computer and upload their audio files (see SCSHelpPortal/content/audio.html). Course uses a DVD-ROM textbook. Course Guide: $33 32S Spanish Level III: Second Semester (1 cr.) 10 lessons 2 exams Prerequisites: Spanish 31S or five semesters of high school Spanish. Continues Spanish 31S. Students will need to download and listen to MP3 files (ipod, MP3 player, computer with speakers or headphones); download and open pdfs (Adobe Reader); view animations (Adobe Flash Player); and view videos (QuickTime). Students also need to record oral assignments on their computer and upload their audio files (see SCSHelpPortal/content/audio.html). Course uses a DVD-ROM textbook. Course Guide: $35 45 P a g e