Freshman Course Offerings


2020-21 FRESHMAN COURSE OFFERINGS- REQUIRED CLASSES
EnglishPre-requisite
English 9 (2)none
English 9 Honors (2)B or higher in English 8 or
C or higher in English 8 Honors
MathPre-requisite
Algebra I (2)Pre-Algebra
Algebra II (2)Algebra I
Geometry (2)Algebra II
SciencePre-requisite
Biology (2)recommendation of 8th science teacher
Earth/Space (2)none
Physical EducationPre-requisite
PE I (1)none
PE II (1)none
Students may waive out of PE one or both semesters by
participating in marching band or ISHAA sport for one
full season (1 season = 1 credit)
Business
Digital Applications (1)none
Prep for College & Careersnone (taken in grade 8- will need to
retake if not passed in grade 8)
Elective/Required for AHD (2 years recommended for four year college)
World LanguagesPre-requisiteOther
Spanish I (2)C or higher in 8th LA6 credits required for AHD
Spanish II (2)C or higher in Spanish I
OR pass final exam of Spanish I with
C or higher
2020-21 FRESHMAN COURSE OFFERINGS- ELECTIVES
BusinessPre-requisiteBrief Description
Intro to Computer Science (2)noneComputer programming/coding
Personal Finance (1)noneHow to manage your own money
Principles of Marketing (2)noneBasics of business advertising/product dev
Intro to Business (2)noneHow to start your own business
EnglishPre-requisiteBrief Description
Etymology (1)Pass+ in LA ISTEPVocabulary building
Family & Consumer SciencesPre-requisiteBrief Description
Child Dev & Parenting (1)nonePre-natal development through preschool
Adv. Child Development (1)Child Dev.Preschool through school age
Nutrition & Wellness (1)nonePreparing nutritious meals/cooking
Adv. Nut. & Wellness (1)Nut. & WellnessAdvanced meal prep
Interpersonal Relations (1)noneCommunication skills/working with people
Fashion & Textiles (1)noneSewing
Fine ArtsPre-requisiteBrief Description
Intro to 2D Art (1)noneBasic 2D art – drawing/painting, etc
Adv. 2D Art (1)Intro to 2D ArtAdvanced concepts in 2D Art
Intermediate Band (2)none1st sem marching/2nd sem concert
(If student is new to band, permission from director must be obtained)
Dance Choreography (1)noneGuard/flags in marching band/must play
instrument when marching is over
Advanced Chorus (2)AuditionShow choir/audition only
Beginning Chorus (2)noneConcert choir/beginning choir
Art History (1)noneHistory of artists and how they affect our lives
Fine Arts Connection (1)noneTheatre & music appreciation
Photography (1)applicationTaking photos at events/photography concepts
Engineering and TechnologyPre-requisiteBrief Description
Intro to Construction (1) 1stnoneWoodworking
Intro to Construction (1) 2ndIntro to Const (1st)Foundations of home building
OR 8th IT
Intro to Manufacturing (1) 1stnoneMachine shop
Intro to Manufacturing (1) 2ndIntro to Manuf 1stContinued machine shop
Intro to Adv Manuf MPRO (2)noneDual credit machine shop class
Computers in Design (1) 1stnoneDrafting – designing things to build
Computers in Design (1) 2ndComp in Des 1stContinued drafing
Intro to Transportation (1) 1stnoneWater & land- boats, cars, trains
Intro to Transportation (1) 1stnoneAir & Space – planes, water, & fuel rockets
Social StudiesPre-requisiteBrief Description
World Geography (1)noneGeography and history of people and places
Current Problems (1)noneCurrent events in the news
Indiana History (1)noneHistory of Indiana
Ethnic Studies (1)noneStudying different ethnicities and cultures
Misc.Pre-requisiteOther
Basic Skills (2)IEP/FTL recomm.Only taken as IEP or as part of freshman transition program