COURSE	CREDIT	OPEN TO	PREREQUISITE
French 1	1	12-Sep	None
French 2	1	12-Sep	French 1
French 3	1	12-Sep	French 2
Honors French 4	1	12-Sep	French 3
AP French	1	12-Oct	French 4 and teacher recommendation

Spanish 1	1	12-Sep	No previous experience in Spanish
Spanish 1A	1	9	Department recommendation
Spanish 1B	0.5	9	Department recommendation
Spanish 2	1	12-Sep	Spanish 1, 1A, 1B or dept. recommendation
Spanish 3	1	12-Sep	Spanish 2
Honors Spanish 4	1	12-Sep	Spanish 3
Spanish Literature	1	12-Oct	Non-Native Speakers must complete Spanish 4 Native Speakers must complete Spanish NS 3

AP Spanish	1	12-Oct	Honors Spanish 4 or Spanish Literature and teacher recommendation

Spanish for Native Speakers 2	1	12-Sep	Department recommendation
Spanish for Native Speakers 3	1	12-Sep	Spanish for Native Speaker 2

All students will be required to buy a workbook for the course in which they registered.

INTRODUCTION TO ENGLISH Prerequisite: Dept. recommendation Open To: Grade 9 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	In this course students will receive in-depth instruction in learning strategies to improve their Language Arts skills, specifically with the literacy strategies students utilize with the READ 180 curriculum. Students may be required to obtain one novel per term. This course has a required summer reading assignment. All summer reading assignments are described on the MHS website and in the student Pathfinder. Knowledge of the novel will be assessed on the first day of class
ENGLISH 1 Prerequisite: Dept. recommendation Open To: Grade 9 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	Students will develop reading, writing, speaking and listening skills in accordance with the Illinois State Standards for Learning. Students will begin to understand the concept of reading, writing and learning as process. Through this process, students will study literature, vocabulary, composition, grammar and research. Students may be required to obtain one novel per term. This course has a required summer reading assignment. All summer reading assignments are described on the MHS website and in the student Pathfinder. Knowledge of the novel will be assessed on the first day of class
ENGLISH 2 Prerequisite: English 1 Open To: Grade 10 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	Students will continue to develop reading, writing and speaking skills in accordance with the Illinois State Standards for Learning. Students will read world literature exploring the theme of justice. Students will produce papers and presentations using expository, analytical and persuasive forms. Students may be required to obtain one novel per term. This course has a required summer reading assignment. All summer reading assignments are described on the MHS website and in the student Pathfinder. Knowledge of the novel will be assessed on the first day of class.
ENGLISH 2 Prerequisite: English 1 Open To: Grade 10 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	Students will continue to develop reading, writing and speaking skills in accordance with the Illinois State Standards for Learning. Students will read world literature exploring the theme of justice. Students will produce papers and presentations using expository, analytical and persuasive forms. Students may be required to obtain one novel per term. This course has a required summer reading assignment. All summer reading assignments are described on the MHS website and in the student Pathfinder. Knowledge of the novel will be assessed on the first day of class.
ENGLISH 3 Prerequisite: English 2 Open To: Grade 11 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	Students will read various works from American Literature and its impact on present day America. Students will integrate information via all forms of communication to better understand the given unit of study. Students will focus on literature interpretation, research and persuasion. Students may be required to obtain one novel per term. This course has a required summer reading assignment. All summer reading assignments are described on the MHS website and in the student Pathfinder. Knowledge of the novel will be assessed on the first day of class.
ENGLISH 4 Prerequisite: English 3 Open To: Grade 12 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	Students will develop and improve their oral and written communication skills required for future success in school and work in accordance with the Illinois State Standards for Learning. Each student’s critical thinking abilities, attitude and self-knowledge will be explored as the basis of a research project. Students will be encouraged to explore and research their field of endeavor at the post-secondary level. Students may be required to obtain one novel per term. This course has a required summer reading assignment. All summer reading assignments are described on the MHS website and in the student Pathfinder. Knowledge of the novel will be assessed on the first day of class.
PRINCIPLES OF MATH - PART A Prerequisite: Dept. recommendation Open To: Grades 9-12 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	This class is designed to instruct those students that need to gain further competence in the four areas of arithmetic. The emphasis will be placed on imparting math skills applicable to everyday life. It is relevant and builds a foundation for Principles of Math-Part B. This class fulfills a math elective credit.
PRINCIPLES OF MATH - PART B Prerequisite: Dept. recommendation Open To: Grades 9-12 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	This sequenced course further builds and fortifies the math foundation set in the Principles of Math-Part A curriculum. This class will further investigate basic math computation as applied to practical life skills. This class fulfills a math core credit.
INTRO TO ALGEBRA - PART A Prerequisite: Dept. recommendation Open To: Grades 9-12 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	This class is designed to meet the need of students transitioning from arithmetic to the language of algebra. The course will emphasize learning and manipulating fractions. This course fulfills a math elective credit.
INTRO TO ALGEBRA - PART B Prerequisite: Dept. recommendation Open To: Grades 9-12 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	This course is designed for students who need further preparation before taking Algebra1and serves as a continuation of Intro to Algebra-Part A. Students selecting this course possess basic arithmetic skill but may not be ready for the abstraction of algebra. This course fulfills a math core credit.
ALGEBRA 1 - PART A Prerequisite: Dept. recommendation Open To: Grades 9-12 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	This course is designed to use real number operations, variables, exponents, and graphing to solve equations, inequalities and other types of algebraic problems. This coursework will be incremental in nature and will stress the cumulative review process as a means of mastering the topics presented. This course fulfills a math elective credit.
ALGEBRA 1 - PART B Prerequisite: Dept. recommendation Open To: Grades 9-12 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	This course is a continuation of the last part of the Algebra 1-Part A class. Skill development will be the focus of the course. Students’ Weaknesses will be remediated while good work habits are formed. The course work will be incremental in nature and will stress the cumulative review process as a means of mastering the topics presented. This course fulfills a math core credit.
ALGEBRA 2- PART B Prerequisite: Dept. recommendation Open To: Grades 9-12 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	Algebra 2 Part B expands topics such as: complex numbers, systems of equations, variations, advanced graphing, and introductory trigonometry. The applications of algebra in fields such as geometry, trigonometry and chemistry will be emphasized. The course work will be incremental in nature and will stress the cumulative review process as a means of mastering the topics presented. This course fulfills a math core credit
GEOMETRY Prerequisite: Dept. recommendation Open To: Grades 9-12 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	This course covers all aspects of geometry. All of the standard elements of geometry will be introduced visually, analytically, inductively and finally deductively. The students will make conjectures and then investigate those conjectures in a variety of ways. Geometric concepts will be connected to students’ daily lives and to other disciplines such as art, architecture and technology.
CONCEPTUAL PHYSICS Prerequisite: Dept. recommendation Open To: Grade 9 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	This course focuses upon the attainment of knowledge and understanding of fundamental physics principles. Unlike physics courses traditionally taught at a 11th grade level, this course is designed to focus on the basic concepts of physics without the application of a lot of mathematics. As with any of the science department's courses, skills such as science reasoning, experimental design, laboratory procedures and problem solving are integrated and developed through a study of physics topics. The topics themselves include linear and rotational mechanics, electricity and magnetism, waves, and other topics.
FRENCH 1 Prerequisite: None Open To: Grades 9-12 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	This course emphasizes the development of skills in listening comprehension, reading comprehension and spoken French. Students will learn to express themselves in written French as well. They also develop an appreciation for the cultural diversity of the French-speaking world. Students are taught survival skills and are expected to use the French they learn both inside the classroom. Students attend the language lab regularly to develop listening skills. A minimum of 30 minutes per night of homework and review is expected.
FRENCH 2 Prerequisite: French 1 Open To: Grades 9-12 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	French 2 begins with a review of French 1. Students advance their study of language structure and more complex grammar to become more proficient readers and writers. They continue to develop reading comprehension, broaden their vocabulary, explore cultural topics and speak only French in the classroom. Students attend the language lab regularly to continue to develop listening skills. A minimum of 30 minutes per night of homework and review is expected.
FRENCH 3 Prerequisite: French 2 Open To: Grades 9-12 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	French 3 enables students to further develop their speaking and writing proficiency. In terms of reading, students will begin to interpret authentic literature of greater length written by and for native speakers, and to respond to it both orally and in writing. Students also continue to develop their ability for self-expression in French. A cultural exploration of France is continued as well. Students attend the language lab regularly to continue to develop listening skills. A minimum of 45 minutes per night of homework and review is expected.
HONORS FRENCH 4 Prerequisite: French 3 Open To: Grades 9-12 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	Honors French 4 emphasizes fluency of speech, and expansion of vocabulary and a precision of grammatical structures. New grammar is studied as well. Students continue to develop and refine writing skills and read and analyze a novel in French. Classroom discussion is conducted in French and centers on current events, topics of interest and the literature being studied. Students attend the language lab regularly to continue to develop listening skills. A minimum of 45 minutes per night of homework and review is expected.
AP FRENCH Prerequisite: French 4 and teacher recommendation Open To: Grades 9-12 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	Advanced Placement French is a fifth-year course. In addition to new grammar, students review structure from the previous four years in anticipation of the AP exam. Oral proficiency is emphasized by listening to and discussing interviews of native speakers, news reports, film and songs. In order to improve reading skills, students read a sampling of French literature and study a French novel. Written skills are improved through writing and revision of journals, essays and compositions. Students attend the language lab regularly to fine-tune listening and speaking skills. A minimum of 60 minutes per night of homework and review is expected. *It is highly recommended that all students in an Advanced Placement course take the Advanced Placement Exam offered each May by the College Board.
SPANISH 1 Prerequisite: No previous experience in Spanish Open To: Grades 9-12 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	This course is for students who have never taken Spanish before. This course emphasizes the development of the four skills of a language: listening comprehension, reading, speaking and writing. Students will be given the necessary tools to understand, speak, and survive in Spanish. Students are introduced to and develop an appreciation for the cultural diversity of the Spanish-speaking world. In order to succeed in this immersion-only class, students are taught survival skills and are expected to use the Spanish they learn.
SPANISH 1A Prerequisite: Dept. recommendation Open To: Grade 9 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	Spanish 1A is for students who have been exposed to Spanish 1 at the Junior High level. This course emphasizes the development of the four skills of a language: listening comprehension, reading, speaking and writing. Students will be given the necessary tools on day one to stay and survive in Spanish. Students are introduced to and develop an appreciation for the cultural diversity of the Spanish-speaking world. In order to succeed in this immersion-only class, students are taught survival skills and are expected to use the Spanish they learn.
SPANISH 1B Prerequisite: Dept. recommendation Open To: Grade 9 Length: 1 term Credits: 0.5	Spanish 1B is for students who have completed Spanish 1 at the Junior High level and have demonstrated the ability to write in Spanish. The course is designed to help these students develop the skills necessary to succeed in a Level 2 immersion classroom. Spoken Spanish is the emphasis of the course. Course vocabulary and grammar from Spanish 1 are reviewed and students are prepared for entrance into Spanish 2. Spanish 1B and Spanish 2 must be taken in the same year.
SPANISH 2 Prerequisite: Spanish 1, 1A, 1B or dept. recommendation Open To: Grades 9-12 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	Spanish 2 begins with a review of Spanish 1 in the target language. Students advance their study of language structure and usage to become more proficient readers and writers. They continue to develop listening and reading comprehension, broaden their vocabulary, explore cultural topics and speak only Spanish in the classroom.
SPANISH 3 Prerequisite: Spanish 2 Open To: Grades 9-12 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	In Spanish 3 students further develop their spoken and written proficiency and study advanced grammatical structure. They interpret authentic literature of greater length written by and for native speakers. Finally, students will learn to recognize the relationship between culture and language, the variety of ways (socially, artistically and historically) that Spanish speakers express their cultural values, and identify the major geographical regions of the Spanish-speaking world.
HONORS SPANISH 4 Prerequisite: Spanish 3 Open To: Grades 9-12 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	In Spanish 4, students increase their appreciation for the Spanish-speaking world via their advanced study of literature, geography, current events, popular culture, fine arts, and advanced grammar. Students explore the cultures and histories of the peoples of Latin America and Spain. They demonstrate their proficiency via projects, i.e., written and oral presentations.
SPANISH LITERATURE Prerequisite: Honors Spanish 4 or Native Speaker 3 Open To: Grades 10-12 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	This course is geared for students (native and non-native speakers alike) who are proficient in Spanish and enjoy literature. Literature from a variety of Spanish-speaking countries will be read in and outside of class. Students will react to the pieces orally and in essays, as well as via skits, creative writing assignments, and other projects. The course is conducted entirely in Spanish, and students will have the opportunity to study works from a variety of genres, including short stories, essays, poetry, and a short novel.
AP SPANISH Prerequisite: Honors Spanish 4 and recommendation Open To: Grades 10-12 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	This course is primarily intended to prepare students for the comprehensive AP Exam. This course contains an intensive grammar review as well as new grammar not previously introduced. Students will read literature of Hispanic authors and discuss these works orally as well as in written critiques. Students will work on the written, oral, reading and aural skills needed to succeed on the AP exam as well as to refine their skills to survive in the target culture. *It is highly recommended that all students in an Advanced Placement course take the Advanced Placement Exam offered each May by the College Board.
SPANISH FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS 2 Prerequisite: Placement Open To: Grades 9-12 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	This course is for Hispanic students who speak Spanish but need to develop reading and writing skills. Common errors in spelling and grammar are addressed. Students will broaden their vocabulary as well as read authentic literature written by native speakers. They will also discuss Hispanic cultures as well as define their own identity as Hispanics.
SPANISH FOR NATIVE SPEAKERS 3 Prerequisite: Native Speaker 2 / Placement Open To: Grades 9-12 Length: 2 terms Credits: 1.0	This course is a continuation of Spanish for Native Speakers 2. Students will have the opportunity to broaden and increase their reading and writing skills through authentic literature written by and for native speakers. Hispanic culture, values and traditions will also be explored and discussed.