COURSE DESCRIPTION: A survey of the basic principles and terminology of chemistry. Topics include: Atomic Theory, Bonding Stoichiometry, Kinetic Theory, Solutions, Rates of Reactions and Acid-Base Theory.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course seeks to refine the writing competencies stressed in College English 101. Areas of emphasis will be argumentation and research. Other elements stressed will include diction, tone and style.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course focuses on speech organization and delivery. Instruction includes the concepts of critical thinking, active listening, audience analysis, and the use of supporting material through cited research. A variety of different speech types will be explored.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: Semester 1: Topics taught include linear and quadratic functions, higher-degree polynomial and rational function, combinations of functions, inverse functions, graphs and graphical transformations, exponential and logarithmic functions, circles, complex numbers, systems of equation and the Binomial Theorem.

Semester 2: Topics taught include trigonometric functions and applications, graphing trigonometric functions, inverse trigonometric functions, trig identities, simplifying trig expressions, solving trig equations, the Laws of Sine and Cosine, areas of triangles, polar coordinates, vectors and De Moivre’s theorem.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The Canton High School Marching Band is a competitive music ensemble which is
an exciting opportunity with
an
extensive
rehearsal
and
performance
schedule. The material taught is based on contemporary corps style marching. Students will represent our program and community a a variety of performance in the community and in the state. Marching band members are also required to attend summer rehearsals. After marching season, the band devotes it’s time to preparing music for the Winter Concert and pep music for the following semester. Players will also have an opportunity to audition for the Illinois Music Educators Association district concert festival.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: The purpose of this course is to acquaint the student with the basic ideas of human behavior which, in turn, should enable the student to better understand himself/herself and others. The major theories of psychology are studied including the study of learning, intelligence, stress, adjustment mechanisms, mental health and illness, personality development, as well as, physical, emotional and intellectual development. In addition to this, the experimental method is also explored.