Prerequisite: None Grade Level: 11-12 Semesters: 1 Credits: 0.5 Students will be introduced to the social science of sociology as it studies the behavior of humans in relationship to each other. Topics include the changes in social institutions, such as
Psychology
Prerequisite: None Grade Level: 11-12 Semesters: 1 Credits: 0.5 Students will be introduced to the field of psychology, one of the major social sciences. The subject matter includes current and traditional areas of Psychology. Topics will include: gathering data on
Economics
Prerequisite: None Grade Level: 10-12 Semesters: 1 Credit: 0.5 In this one-semester course, students will apply concepts such as supply and demand to solve real-world problems and they will develop the skills to understand how businesses organize themselves in order
Contemporary Issues
Prerequisite: None Grade Level: 12 Semesters: 1 Credits: 0.5 Contemporary Issues is a semester-long exploratory class that will introduce students to the pressing problems and issues facing our increasingly global and rapidly changing society with an emphasis on the United
Chicago History
Prerequisite: None Grade Level: 11-12 Semesters: 1 Credits: 0.5 Chicago History addresses issues related to the foundation and development of Chicago as a major US city. Topics of local and national significance, such as The Chicago Fire, the Columbian Exposition,
American Government
Prerequisite: None Grade Level: 10 -12 Semesters: 1 Credits: 0.5 Students will learn the principles of our representative American Government and the political processes at the local, state, and national levels of government. They will be expected to participate in
Biology
Prerequisite: None Grade Level: 9 Semesters: 2 Credits 1 Students in Biology will focus on the key concepts of structures and their processes, ecosystems and their interactions, heredity, and diversity. This course will build upon students’ understanding of life and
Strength & Conditioning
Prerequisite: None Grade Level: 11-12 Semesters: 1 Credit: 0.5 This is a non-athletic/activity exemption course. Students will learn the function, location, and proper means to develop various muscle groups in order to improve their overall fitness level. Students will learn
Lifeguard Training
Prerequisite: None; Not repeatable Grade Level: 10-12 Semesters: 1 Credit: 0.5 Fee: $35 includes all certifications This is a non-athletic/activity exemption course. Students have the opportunity to study and apply advanced physical and safety education concepts and procedures including cardiopulmonary
Health Education
Prerequisite: None Grade Level: 10 Semesters: 1 Credit: 0.5 Students will learn through varied learning experiences about their physical, emotional, mental, and social selves which will assist them in making appropriate decisions about their health and well-being.