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UHS Curriculum Showcase Presentation
Urbana High School
Curriculum Showcase
2016-2017
“Gladly Would We Learn and Gladly Teach”
Registration Info - 8th Graders
§  Current UMS 8th graders will register at UMS during the
regular school day on Jan. 26th & Jan. 28th.
§  Registration is done in small group settings. §  Students have a copy of their choices for parent review.
§  Student choices can be adjusted even after registration.
§  A printout of the student's course selections is mailed
home in late spring.
§  Students from private middle schools need to call the
Counseling Office for a registration appointment.
§  ALL CHANGES MUST BE COMPLETED BY MAY 1.
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Agenda
§  Registering for 9th grade
§  The UHS day
§  Graduation Requirements
§  Four-year Plan
§  Requirements and Electives
§  Courses
§  Activities
* Curricular Showcase (in Commons)
The UHS Day
§  Everyone starts at 8:00 a.m.
§  Closed lunch hour and study support for all
9th and 10th graders
§  8 period day is standard for all students
§  Study halls only for seniors
§  Students run on individual schedules, not
teams
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Homeroom & Study Support
Homeroom
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All students have Homeroom.
9 minutes at the start of the day.
Organized by grade level, 10 to 15 students per HR.
HR serves as both support and "connection" for students.
Study Support
§  All 9th and 10th graders have 24 minutes of this classroom
time before or after their lunch
§  Small groups of 12 - 18 students
§  Academic help is available.
Graduation Requirements
2016 - 2020
Curriculum
§ Composition 9
§ World Studies – English
§ American Studies – English
§ Senior English (may include Speech)
§ World Studies – Social Science § American Studies – Social Science
§ Civics § Mathematics
§ Consumer Education
§ Life Science
§ Physical Science
§ Health § Physical Education § Art/Music/Foreign Language or Career & Tech Education Required Semesters
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1 (replaces 1 semester of PE)
7 (1 each semester enrolled)
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Math and English Lab
§  Required for most 9th graders
§  Credited Pass/Fail class counts as elective credit
§  Students who are in Comp 9 will have a double
period block of Comp 9 with Comp 9 Lab. §  Students in Algebra I will have a double period
block of Alg I with Algebra I Lab. §  Students in *AP Prep Comp 9 and/or *AP Prep
Alg I will not have the Lab class.
Earning Credits
§  45 credits required for graduation
§  Each passing grade equals 1 credit per
semester
§  Students with fewer than 10 credits are
classified as freshmen regardless of age
or number of years in high school
§  Freshmen with full schedule earn 14
credits during the year
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Urbana High School 4-Year Plan!
Class of 2020
What do 9th graders usually take?
§  2 semesters of English (Comp 9)
§  2 semesters of Math (Alg I or Geom)
§  2 semesters of Science (Biology)
§  1 semester of PE, 1 semester of Health §  Lunch/Study Support
§  2 semesters of elective(s) (Foreign Lang/
CTE/Music/Art)
§  4 semesters of elective(s) which may
include Math or English Lab
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Grade 9
Required: Comp 9, Alg I or Geom, Bio, PE, Health
Class
Semester 1
Semester 2
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Comp 9 w/Lab or *APP Comp 9 Comp 9 w/Lab or *APP Comp 9 2
Biology
Biology
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Algebra 1 or Geometry
Algebra 1 or Geometry
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PE
Health
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(English Lab?)
(English Lab?)
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(Math Lab?)
(Math Lab?)
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Civics (American Government) is a requirement in grade 11 or 12.!Courses required for graduation but not required in a specific
year: Consumer Ed requirement, 2!semesters of foreign language, art, music, or career/tech education. Some students will be
required to take math or English lab for!1, 2, or 3 years.
! For admission, 4-Year Colleges Generally Require (in yrs): English – 4; Math – 3; Science – 3; Social Studies – 3; For Lang – 2!
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Grade 9!
Required: Comp 9, Alg I or II, Bio, PE, Health
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Class!
Semester 1!
Semester 2!
Comp 9!
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Biology!
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Algebra 1 or Geom!
Algebra 1 or Geom!
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PE!
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Math!Lab!or!Elective!
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Grade 10!
Required: World Studies English, World Studies Social!
Studies, Geom or Alg II, Chemistry-Physics, PE 10/PE!
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4-Year Plan
(Grade 9 section)
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Semester 2!
WS- English!
WS- English!
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Chemistry-Physics!
Chemistry-Physics!
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Geom or Alg II!
Geom or Alg II!
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PE!
PE 10 (Dr Ed)!
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WS-Social Studies!
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NOTES: --A consumer ed class (+) can be taken!any year.
-- Math and/or English lab(s) may be required. They take
the place of a year-long elective
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Course Levels
§  College Prep
§  *AP Prep/Weighted
§  Optional Weighted#
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§  GPA is reported on a 5.0 Scale
§  Regular “A” = 5.0; Weighted “A” = 6.0
§  In weighted courses, grades of A through Cget an additional honor point.
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English Requirements
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English Electives
2 semesters of Composition 9 (9th)
2 semesters of World Studies –English (10th)
2 semesters of American Studies –English (11th)
2 semesters of English (12th)
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*AP Prep
Comp 9
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*AP Prep World Studies-Eng
*AP Prep Am Studies-Eng
Comp 9 w/
Lab
World Studies-Eng
American Studies-Eng
*AP Lit and Comp
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Literature and Comp,
British Literature,
*Advanced Comp,
Speech (1 SM)
#Second-year students my take a weighted option
Mathematics Requirements
§  6 semesters
The following chart reflects the general course sequence.
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*AP Prep Algebra
*AP Prep
Geometry
*AP Prep Algebra II
*AP Prep Pre-Calc/Trig
*AP Calculus AB or
*AP Calculus BC
Algebra I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calc/Trig or Algebra III or.
*AP Statistics
*AP Calc AB or
*AP Prep PreCalc/Trig or
Pre-Calc/Trig or
*AP Statistics
8th Grade Math
Alg I w/Lab
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*AP Prep Alg
I
Geometry
Algebra II
Pre-Calc/Trig or
Algebra III
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Drama
Journalism#
Speech (counts as Senior English)
British Literature (counts as Senior English)
Yearbook#
Mathematics Electives
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Algebra III
Pre-Calculus/Trig
*AP Prep Pre-Calc/Trig
*AP Statistics
*AP Calculus AB
*AP Calculus BC
Note: There will be some variation depending on where a student
starts the math sequence.
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Science Requirements
§  2 sem of life science (Biology or *AP Prep Biology)
§  2 sem of physical sci (Chem/Phys or *AP Prep Chem/Phys)
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*AP Prep
Biology
Biology
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*AP Prep Chemistry/Physics
*Anatomy & Physiology
*AP Physics 1 *AP Chemistry
*AP Biology
*AP Enviro Science
Physics
Earth & Space Sci.
Environmental Science
*AP Biology *AP Chemistry
*AP Physics C
*AP Enviro Science
*Anatomy & Physio
*AP Prep Chemistry/Physics
Or
Chemistry/Physics
*Anatomy & Physiology
*AP Enviro Science
Earth & Space Science
Physics
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Zoology
Earth & Space Sci.
Environmental Science
Zoology
*AP Physics 1
*Anatomy & Physiology
*AP Biology
*AP Chemistry
*AP Enviro Science
Chemistry
Physics
Earth & Space Science
Environmental Science
Science Electives
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Earth and Space Science
*Anatomy and Physiology
Physics
Chemistry
*AP Physics 1 *AP Biology
*AP Chemistry
*AP Environmental Science
*AP Physics C
Environmental Science
Zoology
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Current Events
African-American Studies
Ancient/Medieval World History#
American History in Film & Music#
+Economics
+*AP Economics
*AP U.S. History
Sociology
Psychology
*AP Psychology
Note: There will be some variation depending on where a student
starts the science sequence.
Zoology
Social Science Requirements
§  2 semesters of World Studies-SS (10th)
§  2 semesters of American Studies-SS (11th)
or AP U.S. History (11th or 12th)
§  1 semester of Civics (11th or 12th)
The following chart reflects the course sequence for required courses. Civics is required
during grade 11 or 12.
*=weighted course; # = optional weighted
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Current Events
*AP Prep World Studies
American Studies
or *AP U.S. History
#Civics ?
#Civics.?
World Studies American Studies or *AP U.S. History
#Civics?
#Civics?
Current Events
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Social Science Electives
+ meets consumer education requirement
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Special Education/
Support Services
Physical Educ. Requirements
§  PE is required every semester except for the semester Health is taken.
§  9th grade = 1 semester of PE 9-10# or Intro Strength & Cond.#; 1 semester
of Health
§  10th grade = 1 semester of PE 10# (Driver Ed); 1 semester PE 9-10# or 1 semester of Strength & Conditioning#
§  11th grade = 2 semesters: PE 11-12 or Strength & Conditioning#
§  12th grade = 2 semesters: PE 11-12 or Strength & Conditioning#
#School
PE uniform required
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Health;
PE 9-10 or
Intro S&C
PE 10 (Driver Ed) /
Strength & Cond or
PE 11-12
Strength & Cond
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PE 11-12
Strength & Cond
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PE 11-12
§  Co-Taught Courses: Taught in the regular ed
classroom with a special education teacher who assists
with any needed academic or behavioral modifications
or accommodations. Class is mix of IEP and non-IEP
students.
§  Instructional Courses: Taught by special education
teacher, these courses are aligned to meet core
requirements. Only available to IEP students.
Applied Technology
Agriculture
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Introduction to Agricultural Industry
Animal and Plant Science
Environmental Science
Introduction to Veterinary Science
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Intro Industrial Technology/Engineering
Electronics, Communication, Technology
Small Engine Repair
Auto Mechanics 1; Auto Mechanics 2
Auto Mechanics 3; Auto Mechanics 4
*Welding Technology 1 (dc) & Welding Tech 2
Drafting and Computer Aided Drafting 1-2#
*Intro to Engineering Design (PLTW)
*Principles of Engineering (PLTW)
*Civil Engineering & Architecture (PLTW)
#Weighting
optional; dc = Parkland dual credit
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Art
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*Honors Art 1 (need recommendation)
Art 2# (prerequisite – Art 1 or *Honors Art 1)
Photographic Arts (prerequisite – Art 1)
Advanced Photographic Arts#
Art 3# (Drawing, Painting, Sculpture & Pottery)
*AP Studio Art (Drawing, 2-D Design)
Multimedia and Website Creations
Digital Imaging
Business
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Computerized Keyboarding I and II
+Personal Finance
Advanced Personal Finance (dual credit) Accounting 1 & 2
+Business, Criminal, and Family Law#
Entrepreneurship
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Excel-Spreadsheets/Desktop Publishing
Executive Internship (seniors only)
+ meets consumer education requirement
#Weighting optional
*=Weighted course; #=Weighting optional
Cooperative Education
§  Coop 1 and 2 (students age 16 and up)
§  STEP (placement by IEP)
§  These classes have 1 credit for the classroom
portion and 1 credit for the work portion. Work is
usually scheduled outside the school day.
Family & Consumer Science
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Child Development
Food and Meal Preparation
Gourmet Foods
+Independent Living
Introduction to Clothing
Adv. Child Development
Housing and Home Furnishings
Parenting
Adult Living and Resource Management
+ meets consumer education requirement
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Foreign Language
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French 1-2
French 3-4 (prerequisite- French 1-2)
*French 5-6; *French 7-8; *AP French
German 1-2
German 3-4 (prerequisite- German1-2)
*German 5-6; *German 7-8; *AP German
Spanish 1-2
Spanish 3-4 (prerequisite- Spanish1-2)
*Spanish 5-6; *Spanish 7-8; *AP Spanish
#3rd,
Information Technology
§  Programming in C++ (prerequisite – Alg II or
concurrent enrollment in Alg II)
§  *Advanced Seminar
*Weighted
course
Non-Departmental
Electives
§  Social Justice and Social Justice 2
§  Exploratory Learning
4th, and 5th year courses are weighted
Music
§  Music Theory (2017-18)
§  Songwriting (2016-17)
§  Band (Symphonic Band#, Wind Ensemble#, Wind
Symphony#, Tiger Marching Band)
§  Choir (UHS Singers, Trebel Choir, & Concert
Choir#)
§  Orchestra (Symphonic Orchestra# & Chamber
Orchestra#)
§  (Jazz Band, VCR, & VHS are optional ensembles
for students taking a music course.)
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School Sponsored Activities
Chess Club
Creative Writing Club
Drama Club/UHS Thespians
Foreign Language Honor Societies
French Club
FFA
Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)
Habitat for Humanity
Interact Club
Key Club
Loophole Literary Magazine
Math Team
Multicultural Club
National Honor Society
Newspaper (The Echo)
Student Senate
Tiger Time
VCR & VHS (acapella ensemble)
Yearbook (Rosemary)
in grades 10-12 have a weighted option
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UHS Athletics
Baseball Golf Tennis
Basketball Soccer
Track
Cross Country
Softball
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Swimming Wrestling
Football
incoming 9th graders are eligible for sports.
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To the Commons…
§  Join representatives of our UHS faculty for a
curricular showcase in the Commons. §  Counselors are available to answer questions.
§  Students must pass 5 classes each week to remain eligible.
§  If 5 classes are not passed for a semester, the student is
ineligible for the following semester.
§  Need a physical on file each year.
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