Grade 10-12. Year-long.
This is a beginning course for the draftsperson or engineering student, introducing him or her to drafting fundamentals. The course covers drafting equipment usage, materials, an introduction to CADD (Computer-Aided Drafting and Design), and techniques used as a means of technical communications. Drafting techniques are studied and drawings are made with emphasis on description through multi-view, pictorial, architectural, and CADD drawings. The course will also focus on the product design process and product design cycle. A lab and workbook fee will be charged.
Grade 10-12. One semester.
This preparatory course is designed for any student interested in learning about construction technology and/or related fields such as architecture, contracting and engineering. The student will develop a background in design, preparation, construction, and maintenance as it relates to a single-family home. Other career opportunities in construction technology will be explored: creating blueprints, surveying, concrete, carpentry, roofing, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, electricity, insulation, siding, drywall, and painting. Safe practices in the use of hand tools and power tools used in the industry will be covered. A lab fee will be charged.
Grade 10-12. Year-long.
This course is the study of manufacturing technology as it applies to the woodworking industry. Students will display the safe operation of hand tools, power tools, and machinery used in industry. Students will learn to read and draw blueprints and manufacture a product from those prints. Industry standard mathematical and measuring skills will be a cornerstone of instruction. A study of wood products, furniture design, fasteners, wood joints, and finishing processes will be covered. Students will explore possible careers. A lab fee will be charged.
Grade 9-12. One semester. Prerequisite is Engineering Technology 1.
Engineering Technology 2 builds on skills learned in Engineering Technology 1 in order to deepen understanding. The Engineering Design Process continues to drive the direction of the course and student learning. Students carry out the process through several projects that are grounded in a variety of engineering fields including computer-aided manufacturing, aeronautical design, robotics and digital electronics. Along the way, students learn how to use industry standards tools such as CAD modeling software, 3D printers, CNC machines and Arduino microcontrollers. A lab fee will be charged.
Grade 9-12. One semester.
Students will be involved in problem-solving investigations and other meaningful tasks that allow them to work in groups and/or autonomously to solve problems by developing realistic products. The Engineering Design Process drives the direction of the course and student learning. Students carry out the process through several projects that are grounded in a variety of engineering fields including manufacturing, architecture, electronics and hydraulic machinery. Along the way, students learn how to use fundamental engineering technology such as manufacturing equipment and computer modeling programs to design and build their projects. A lab fee will be charged.
Grade 10-12. One semester. Prerequisite is prior completion of a Social Studies course.
This course is designed to provide students with geographical knowledge of the United States studied from both a regional and urban approach. Various geographic topics are studied such as human geography, environmental issues, cartography skills, and the geography of Illinois. Supplemental reading is required.
Grade 10-12. One semester. Prerequisite is prior completion of a Social Studies course.
This course is designed to deal with the various aspects of warfare throughout human history. Topics include the nature of war, concepts of tactics and strategy, technology and methods of warfare, great military leaders, crucial battles and their effect on history, and present and future trends in warfare.
Grade 10-12. Year-long. Weighted grade. Prerequisite is prior completion of a Social Studies course.
The purpose of this full-year elective is to give students an opportunity to explore in-depth themes of modern European history from the High Renaissance to the recent past. Students who are particularly interested in a more in-depth approach, developing an understanding of the importance of analyzing historical documents, and expressing this understanding in writing would benefit from this course. If students plan to take both AP European and AP US History, it is recommended they take AP European first as a sophomore. Students who successfully complete this course and the AP European History examination may receive college credit and/or higher placement in college.
Grade 10. Year-long. Prerequisite: prior successful completion of a Social Studies course.
The goal of American Society is to examine and analyze what it means to be an American. Taught in an interdisciplinary format, this two-period block course will take a humanities approach, connecting history and literature to art, architecture, entertainment, propaganda, and fashion. American society emphasizes the skills that will prepare students for life beyond high school, including written and oral communication, critical thinking, problem solving, technological competency and making connections between disciplines. This course is open to all sophomores who need to fulfill the graduation requirements for American History and English 2.
Grade 10-12 Year-long. Prerequisite is prior completion of a Freshman Social Studies Course
This online eLo course is a comprehensive study focusing on major themes and concepts essential to understanding American economic, political, and social institutions. Learning emphasizes analytical writing, interpreting historical documents, developing both written and oral communication skills, understanding cause and effect relationships, discovering the significance of people, places, and events impacting U.S. history, and applying historical principles in today’s world. This course satisfies the American History graduation requirement.