JCHS Next Level Programs of Study: Post-Secondary & Certification Options

5394 Preparing for College and Careers

Recommended Grade: 9

Required Prerequisites: None

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Qualifies as one of the FACS courses a student can take to waive the Health & Wellness

graduation requirement. To qualify for a waiver, a student must take three of the approved courses. For more information, please see 511 IAC 6-7.1-4(c)(6).

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Counts as a local graduation requirement for Jennings County School Corporation

Course Description:  Addresses the knowledge, skills, and behaviors all students need to be prepared for success in college, career, and life. The focus of the course is the impact of today’s choices on tomorrow’s possibilities. Topics to be addressed include twenty-first century life and career skills; higher order thinking, communication, leadership, and management processes; exploration of personal aptitudes, interests, values, and goals; examining multiple life roles and responsibilities as individuals and family members; planning and building employability skills; transferring school skills to life and work; and managing personal finances (saving & investing, credit & debt, financial responsibility & money management).

4528 Digital Applications and Responsibilities

Recommended Grade: 9

Required Prerequisites: None

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Counts as a local graduation requirement for Jennings County School Corporation (Ending with Class of 2027)

Course Description:  This course prepares students to use technology in an effective and appropriate manner in school, in a job, or everyday life. Students develop skills related to word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, and communications software. Students learn what it means to be a good digital citizen and how to use technology, including social media, responsibly. Students expand their knowledge of how to use digital devices and software to build decision-making and problem-solving skills.

4528AD Digital Applications and Responsibilities, Advanced

Recommended Grade: 10-12

Required Prerequisites: Digital Applications and Responsibilities

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Dual Credit Information: Pending an application and demonstration of prerequisite requirements, students may earn credit for CINS 101 (3 credits) through Ivy Tech Community College.

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description:  This is a comprehensive course designed for advanced users allowing them to become more proficient in Microsoft Office:  Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.  This program allows for greater understanding and allows students to learn more advanced skills expected by college programs and employers.  Students will be provided with the opportunity to seek Industry Certification.

4512S1/4512S2 Business Math

Recommended Grade: 10-12

Required Prerequisites: None

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as an elective or directed elective for all diplomas

Fulfills a Mathematics requirement for the General Diploma or Certificate of Completion only

Qualifies as a quantitative reasoning course

Course Description:  A business course designed to prepare students for roles as entrepreneurs, producers, and business leaders by developing abilities and skills that are part of any business environment. Problem solving applications will be used.  This course covers taxation, saving & investment, payroll, cash management, financial statements, purchases, sales, inventory & depreciation.

0530S1/0530S2 Professional Career Internship

Recommended Grade: 12

Required Prerequisites: None

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

A minimum of 85 hours of workplace and classroom activities are required for one credit; 170 hours are required for the two credits. Of the 85 or 170 hours, 18 to 36 hours (at least 1 hour a week or the equivalent over a semester or year) must be spent in related classroom instruction. 

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description:  The purpose of the Internship program is to provide students the opportunity to connect what they learn in school with work site application to enable a smooth transition into the workforce and/or post-secondary education after graduation from high school.  Internship consists of two classroom periods in consecutive order.  

Students wishing to participate in Internship must have an accumulated GPA of 7.0 (B- average) to apply for consideration for this opportunity.

5974S1/5974S2 Work Based Learning (Work Release) 

Recommended Grade: 12

Required Prerequisites:  Complete at least one advanced career and technical education course from a program or program of study. Worksite placement must align to the student pathway.

Recommended Prerequisites: none

Credits: 2 semester course, 3 credits per semester

A minimum of 85 hours of workplace and classroom activities are required for one credit; 170 hours are required for the two credits. Of the 85 or 170 hours, 18 to 36 hours (at least 1 hour a week or the equivalent over a semester or year) must be spent in related classroom instruction. 

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description:  The purpose of Work Based Learning is to provide students the opportunity to connect what they learn in school with work site application to enable a smooth transition into the workforce and/or post-secondary education after graduation from high school.  Work Based Learning is two classroom periods in consecutive order.  

Students wishing to participate in Work Based Learning must have an accumulated GPA of 7.0 (B- average) to apply for consideration for this opportunity. In addition, the placement of the Work Based Learning experience must be in their specific career pathway.

4562S1/4562S2 Principles of Business Management

Recommended Grade: 9-11

Required Prerequisites: None

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Dual Credit Information: Pending an application and demonstration of prerequisite requirements, students may earn credit for BUSN 101 (3 credits) through Ivy Tech Community College. 

Counts as an elective or directed elective for all diplomas

Course Description:  Principles of Business examines American business including business ownership, organization principles and problems, management, control facilities, administration, financial management, and development practices of American business enterprises. This course will also emphasize the identification and practice of the appropriate use of technology to communicate and solve business problems and aid in decision making. Attention will be given to developing business communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.

7154S1/7154S2 Principles of Entrepreneurship

Recommended Grade: 9-11

Required Prerequisites: None

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as an elective or directed elective for all diplomas

Course Description:  Principles of Entrepreneurship focuses on the characteristics of a successful entrepreneur and the creation of a business concept. The course helps students explore the answers to questions about what is on the entrepreneur journey before the idea is launched in the world. Is your idea worth pursuing? What are the risks in starting a business? The course helps students apply what they have learned from the content when they write a Personal Vision Statement, a Business Concept Statement, and an Elevator Pitch.

4524S1/4524S2 Accounting Fundamentals

Recommended Grade: 10-12

Required Prerequisites: Principles of Business Management

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description:  This course introduces the language of business using Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and procedures for proprietorships and partnerships using double-entry accounting. Emphasis is placed on accounting principles as they relate to both manual and automated financial systems. This course involves understanding, analyzing, and recording business transactions and preparing, analyzing, and interpreting financial reports as a basis for decision-making.

7143S1/7143S2 Management Fundamentals

Recommended Grade: 10-12

Required Prerequisites: Principles of Business Management

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit/semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Dual Credit Information: Pending an application and demonstration of prerequisite requirements, students may earn credit for BUSN 105 (3 credits) through Ivy Tech Community College.

Course Description: Management Fundamentals describes the functions of managers, including the management of activities and personnel. Describes the judicial system and the nature and sources of law affecting business. Studies contracts, sales contracts with emphasis on Uniform Commercial Code Applications, remedies for breach of contract and tort liabilities. Examines legal aspects of property ownership, structures of business ownership, and agency relationships.

7148S1/7148S2 New Venture Development

Recommended Grade: 10-12

Required Prerequisites: Principles of Entrepreneurship

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit/semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description: New Venture Development is targeted to students interested in creating and growing their own businesses. The course will focus on key marketing strategies particularly relevant for new ventures. Students will apply marketing concepts to entrepreneurial company challenges, which include creating and nurturing relationships with new customers, suppliers, distributors, employees and investors; and understand the special challenges and opportunities involved in developing marketing strategies “from the ground up",  property ownership, structures of business ownership, and agency relationships.

7117S1/7117S2 Principles of Agriculture

Recommended Grade: 9-11

Required Prerequisites: None

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester 

Dual Credit Information: Pending an application and demonstration of prerequisite requirements, students may earn credit for AGRI 100 (3 credits) through Ivy Tech Community College.

Counts as an elective or directed elective for all diplomas

Course Description:  Principles of Agriculture is a two-semester course that will cover the diversity of the agricultural industry and agribusiness concepts. Students will develop an understanding and the role of agriculture in the United States and globally. Topics covered in the course range from animals, plants, food, natural resources, ag power, structures and technology, as well as careers.

5008S1/5008S2 Animal Science

Recommended Grade: 10-12

Required Prerequisites: Principles of Agriculture

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Dual Credit Information: Pending an application and demonstration of prerequisite requirements, students may earn credit for AGRI 103 (3 credits) through Ivy Tech Community College.

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Fulfills a science course requirement for all diplomas

Fulfills a physical science requirement for General Diploma

Course Description:  Animal Science is a two-semester program that provides students with an overview of the animal agriculture industry. Students participate in a large variety of activities and laboratory work including real and simulated animal science experiences and projects. All areas that the students study may be applied to both large and small animals. Topics to be covered in the course include: history and trends in animal agriculture, laws and practices relating to animal agriculture, comparative anatomy and physiology of animals, biosecurity threats and interventions relating to animal and human safety, nutrition, reproduction, careers, leadership, and supervised agricultural experiences relating to animal agriculture.

5170S1/5170S2 Plant and Soil Science

Recommended Grade: 10-12

Required Prerequisites: Principles of Agriculture

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Dual Credit Information: Pending an application and demonstration of prerequisite requirements, students may earn credit for AGRI 105 (3 credits) through Ivy Tech Community College.

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Fulfills a science course requirement for all diplomas

Fulfills a physical science requirement for General Diploma

Course Description:  Plant and Soil Science a two semester course that provides students with opportunities to participate in a variety of activities including laboratory and field work. Coursework includes hands-on learning activities that encourage students to investigate areas of plant and soil science. Students are introduced to the following areas of plant and soil science: plant growth, reproduction and propagation, photosynthesis and respiration, diseases and pests of plants and their management, biotechnology, the basic components and types of soil, soil tillage, and conservation.

5132S1/5132S2 Horticultural Science

Recommended Grade: 11-12

Required Prerequisites: Principles of Agriculture

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Dual Credit Information: Pending an application and demonstration of prerequisite requirements, students may earn credit for AGRI 117 (3 credits) through Ivy Tech Community College.

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas.

Fulfills a Life Science or Physical Science requirement for the General Diploma

Course Description:  Horticulture Science is a two semester course that provides students with a background in the field of horticulture. Coursework includes hands-on activities that encourage students to investigate areas of horticulture as it relates to the biology and technology involved in the production, processing, and marketing of horticultural plants and products. Students are introduced to the following areas of horticulture science: reproduction and propagation of plants, plant growth, growth-media, management practices for field and greenhouse production, marketing concepts, production of plants of local interest, greenhouse management, floral design, and pest management. Students participate in a variety of activities including extensive laboratory work usually in a school greenhouse.

7115S1/7115S2 Landscape and Turf Management

Recommended Grade: 11-12

Required Prerequisites: Principles of Agriculture

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Dual Credit Information: Pending an application and demonstration of prerequisite requirements, students may earn credit for AGRI 164 (3 credits) and AGRI 165 (3 credits) and through Ivy Tech Community College. 

Counts as an elective or directed elective for all diplomas

Qualifies as a quantitative reasoning course

Course Description:  This course will provide students with an applicable overview of the widely diverse field of landscape architecture as well as the construction and management of landscapes. Students will be introduced to the procedures used in the planning and implementation of the landscape, the principles involved in landscape construction, and the management and business skills utilized by landscape architects and designers.

5088S1/5088S2 Agriculture Power, Structure, and Technology

Recommended Grade: 11-12

Required Prerequisites: Principles of Agriculture

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Dual Credit Information: Pending an application and demonstration of prerequisite requirements, students may earn credit for AGRI 106 (3 credits) through Ivy Tech Community College.

Counts as an elective or directed elective for all diplomas

Course Description:  Agriculture Power, Structure and Technology is a two semester, lab intensive course in which students develop an understanding of basic principles of tool selection, operation, maintenance, and management of agricultural equipment in concert with the utilization of technology. Topics covered include: safety, problem solving/troubleshooting, electricity, plumbing, concrete, carpentry, metal technology, engines, emerging technologies, leadership development, supervised agricultural experience, and career opportunities in the area of agriculture power, structure, and technology.

7112S1/7112S2     Agriculture Structures Fabrication and Design

Recommended Grade: 11-12

Required Prerequisites: Principles of Agriculture

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description: Agriculture Structures Fabrication and Design is a two-semester course that focuses on metal work and agricultural structures. This course will allow students to develop skills in welding and metalworking, construction, fabrication, machine components and design while incorporating the engineering design process. Students will also cover safety topics for each area while demonstrating appropriate health and safety standards. 

4802S1/4802S2 Introduction to Engineering Design

Recommended Grade: 9-11

Required Prerequisites: None

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Dual Credit Information: Pending an application and demonstration of prerequisite requirements, students may earn credit for DESN 101 (3 credits) and DESN 113 (3 credits) through Ivy Tech Community College.

Counts as an elective or directed elective for all diplomas.

Course Description:  Introduction to Engineering Design is a fundamental pre-engineering course where students become familiar with the engineering design process. Students work both individually and in teams to design solutions to a variety of problems using industry standard sketches and current 3D design and modeling software to represent and communicate solutions. Students begin with completing structured activities and move to solving open-ended projects and problems that require them to develop planning, documentation, communication, and other professional skills. Ethical issues related to professional practice and product development are also presented.

7108S1/7108S2 Principles of Advanced Manufacturing

Recommended Grade: 9-11

Required Prerequisites: None

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Counts as an elective or directed elective for all diplomas.

Course Description:  Principles of Advanced Manufacturing is a course that includes classroom and laboratory experiences in Industrial Technology and Manufacturing Trends. Domains include safety and impact, manufacturing essentials, electricity, fluid power principles, mechanical principles, lean manufacturing, drafting principles, manufacturing programming, and careers in advanced manufacturing. Hands-on projects and team activities will allow students to apply learning on the latest industry technologies. Work-based learning experiences and industry partnerships are highly encouraged for an authentic industry experience.

7103S1/7103S2    Advanced Manufacturing Technology 

Recommended Grade: 10-12

Required Prerequisites: Principles of Advanced Manufacturing

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description: Advanced Manufacturing Technology introduces manufacturing processes and practices used in manufacturing environments. The course also covers key electrical principles, including current, voltage, resistance, power, inductance, capacitance, and transformers, along with basic mechanical and fluid power principles. Topics include, types of production, production materials, machining and tooling, manufacturing planning, production control, and product distribution will be covered. Students will be expected to understand the product life cycle from conception through distribution. This course also focuses on technologies used in production processes. Basic power systems, energy transfer systems, machine operation and control will be explored. This course will use lecture, lab, online simulation and programming to prepare students for Certified Production Technician Testing through Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC).

7104S1/7104S2     Industrial Maintenance Fundamentals

Recommended Grade: 10-12

Required Prerequisites: Principles of Advanced Manufacturing

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description: Industrial Maintenance Fundamentals introduces students to fundamental Welding and Machining skills. Students will be introduced to basic skills in welding, cutting and brazing, and machine tooling that are applicable in a wide variety of trade professions. Specifically, students will learn safe practices in oxy-fuel and Arc welding processes along with experience in using turning, milling, and grinding applications.

4792S1/4792S2 Introduction to Construction

Recommended Grade: 10-12

Required Prerequisites: None

Recommended Prerequisites: Principles of Advanced Manufacturing

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as an elective or directed elective for all diplomas.

Course Description:  Introduction to Construction is a course that will offer hands-on activities and real world experiences related to the skills essential in residential, commercial and civil building construction. During the course students will be introduced to the history and traditions of construction trades. The student will also learn and apply knowledge of the care and safe use of hand and power tools as related to each trade. In addition, students are introduced to blueprint reading, applied math, basic tools and equipment, and safety. Students will demonstrate building construction techniques, including concrete and masonry, framing, electrical, plumbing, dry walling, HVAC, and painting as developed locally in accordance with available space and technologies.

5644S1/5644S2 Principles of Engineering

Recommended Grade: 10-12

Required Prerequisites: Introduction to Engineering

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Fulfills a science course requirement for all diplomas

Qualifies as a quantitative reasoning course

Course Description: Principles of Engineering is a broad-based survey course designed to help students understand the field of engineering and engineering technology and its career possibilities. Students will develop engineering problem solving skills that are involved in post-secondary education programs and engineering careers. They will explore various engineering systems and manufacturing processes. The main purpose of this course is to experience through theory and hands-on problem-solving activities what engineering is all about and to answer the question, “Is a career in engineering or engineering technology for me?” This is a grade weighted course.

5534S1/5534S2 Computer Integrated Manufacturing

Recommended Grade: 11-12

Required Prerequisites: Introduction to Engineering

Recommended Prerequisites: none

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Qualifies as a quantitative reasoning course

Course Description:  CIM is a course that applies principles of robotics and automation. The course builds on computer solid modeling skills developed in Introduction to Engineering Design, and Design and Drawing for Production. Students use CNC equipment to produce actual models of their three-dimensional designs. Fundamental concepts of robotics used in automated manufacturing, and design analysis are included. This is a grade weighted course.

5698S1/5698S2 Engineering Design and Development 

Recommended Grade: 12

Required Prerequisites: Introduction to Engineering and Principles of Engineering

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Qualifies as a quantitative reasoning course

Course Description: EDD is an engineering research course in which students work in teams to research, design, and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. Students may apply principles developed in the four preceding courses and are guided by a community mentor. They must present progress reports, submit a final written report and defend their solutions to a panel of outside reviewers at the end of the school year.

Welding Technology Courses

7110S1/7110S2 Principles of Welding Technology 

Recommended Grade: 11

Required Prerequisites: Students must be accepted into the JCHS Welding Technology Program (Year 1) in order to sign up for this course. 

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description:  The Principles of Welding Technology course includes classroom and laboratory experiences that develop a variety of skills in oxy-fuel cutting and basic welding. This course is designed for individuals who intend to make a career as a Welder, Technician, Designer, Researcher, or Engineer. Emphasis is placed on safety at all times. OSHA standards and guidelines endorsed by the American Welding Society (AWS) are used. Instructional activities emphasize properties of metals, safety issues, blueprint reading, electrical principles, welding symbols, and mechanical drawing through projects and exercises that teach students how to weld and be prepared for postsecondary and career success. 

7111S1/7111S2 Shielded Metal Arc Welding 

Recommended Grade: 11

Required Prerequisites: Students must be accepted into the JCHS Welding Technology Program  (Year 1) in order to sign up for this course. 

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description:  Shielded Metal Arc Welding provides students with exposure to both the theory behind and the practical application of the Shielded Metal Arc Welding process. Covered theory will include basic electricity, power sources, electrode selection, and all aspects pertaining to equipment operation and maintenance. Laboratory welds will be performed in basic weld joints with a variety of electrodes in the flat, horizontal and vertical positions. Emphasis will be placed on developing the basic skills necessary to comply with AWS industry standards. 

7101S1/7101S2 Gas Welding Processes

Recommended Grade: 12

Required Prerequisites: Students must be accepted into the JCHS Welding Technology Program (Year 2) in order to sign up for this course. 

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description:  Gas Welding Processes is designed to cover the operation of Gas Metal Arc Welding (MIG) equipment. This will include all settings, adjustments and maintenance needed to weld with a wire feed system. Instruction on both short-arc and spray-arc transfer methods will be covered. Tee, lap, and open groove joints will be done in all positions with solid, flux core, and aluminum wire. Test plates will be made for progress evaluation. Schools may choose to offer the course as a comprehensive MIG Welding course or a combination of introductory MIG and TIG Welding operations. 

7226S1/7226S2 Welding Technology Capstone

Recommended Grade: 12

Required Prerequisites: Principles of Welding Technology, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Gas Welding Processes. Students must be accepted into the JCHS Welding Technology Program (Year 2) in order to sign up for this course. 

Credits: 2 semester course, 2 semesters required, 1-3 credits per semester, 6 credits maximum 

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description:  The Welding Technology Capstone course builds upon the knowledge and skills developed in Welding Fundamentals, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, and Gas Metal Arc Welding by developing advanced welding skills in Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (TIG), Pipe Welding, and Fabrication. As a capstone course, students should have the opportunity to apply their knowledge and use skills through an intensive work-based learning experience. 

CDL Preparation Courses

7386S1/7386S2 Principles of Transportation and Logistics 

Recommended Grade: 12

Required Prerequisites: Students must have a valid Indiana driver’s license and their own transportation to the JCSC Transportation Garage prior to the start of the course. Students must be accepted into the CDL program in order to sign up for this course. 

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description:  Principles of Transportation and Logistics examines the structure and importance of the commercial transportation industry in the logistics sector of business. Topics covered include an in-depth examination of the various modes of transportation including discussions of regulations, economics, characteristics, and development in major transportation modes. Also discussed are costing and pricing issues in transportation and relationship management between buyers and sellers of transportation. Additionally, this course introduces students to an overview of the CDL licensure and prepares them to get their CDL permit. Students are required to get a Department of Transportation Physical and Drug Screen.

7387S1/7387S2 Commercial Drivers Operation Fundamentals

Recommended Grade: 12

Required Prerequisites: Students must have a valid Indiana driver’s license and their own transportation to the JCSC Transportation Garage prior to the start of the course. Students must be accepted into the CDL program in order to sign up for this course. 

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description: Commercial Drivers Operation Fundamentals introduces students to an orientation of the CDL industry, the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), driver qualifications, and the commercial vehicle. The vehicle control systems are reviewed and discussed. The vehicle systems including engine, suspension, electrical, and many others are reviewed in detail. The vehicle inspection is practiced and applied. Range and on the road training in a tractor trailer are major components of this course. Students will discuss driving in a variety of conditions including at night, emergency situations, skidding, and extreme weather. Students will practice many different driving maneuvers including backing, turning, shifting, coupling, and space and speed management in order to prepare for the CDL A exam. This course must be taken concurrently with Advanced Commercial Drivers Operations.

5364 Interpersonal Relationships

Recommended Grade: 9-11

Required Prerequisites: None

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Qualifies as one of the FACS courses a student can take to waive the Health & Wellness graduation requirement. To qualify for the Health and Wellness waiver, a student must take three of the approved courses. For more information, see 511 IAC 6-7.1-4(c)(6).

Course Description:  Get to know yourself better and learn to get along with others in relationships at home, school, community, and work. Students will identify values and goals and relate these to decision-making. Relationship skills including communication, conflict resolution, identifying abusive relationships, and dating will be included in class work and presentations. Students will work on increasing self- awareness and self- esteem and understand how these skills can build better relationships.

7173S1/7173S2 Principles of Culinary and Hospitality

Recommended Grade: 9-12

Required Prerequisites: None

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description: Principles of Hospitality is designed to develop an understanding of the hospitality industry and career opportunities, and responsibilities in the food service and lodging industry. Introduces procedures for decision making which affects operation management, products, labor, and revenue. Additionally, this course will help students learn basic principles of sanitation and safety in order to maintain a safe and healthy food service environment. It presents laws and regulations related to safety, fire, and sanitation and how to adhere to them in the food service operation.

7171S1/7171S2     Nutrition

Recommended Grade: 10-12

Required Prerequisites: Principles of Culinary and Hospitality

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description: Nutrition students will learn the characteristics, functions and food sources of the major nutrient groups and how to maximize nutrient retention in food preparation and storage. Students will be made aware of nutrient needs throughout the life cycle and to apply those principles to menu planning and food preparation. This course will engage students in hands-on learning of nutritional concepts such as preparing nutrient dense meals or examining nutritional needs of student athletes.

7169S1/7169S2    Culinary Arts

Recommended Grade: 11-12

Required Prerequisites: Principles of Culinary and Hospitality

Recommended Prerequisites: Nutrition

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description: Culinary Arts teaches students how to prepare the four major stocks, the five mother sauces (in addition to smaller sauces) and various soups. Additional emphasis is placed on the further development of the classical cooking methods. This course will also present the fundamentals of baking science including terminology, ingredients, weights and measures, and proper use and care of equipment. Students will produce yeast goods, pies, cakes, cookies, and quick breads.

7176S1/7176S2 Principles of Human Services

Recommended Grade: 9-10

Required Prerequisites: None

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description: Principles of Human Services explores the history of human services, career opportunities, and the role of the human service worker. Focuses on target populations and community agencies designed to meet the needs of various populations. Course includes a required job shadowing project in a Human Services setting. This course will also encourage cultural awareness and appreciation of diversity. Focuses on cultural variations in attitudes, values, language, gestures, and customs. Includes information about major racial and ethnic groups in the United States.

7177S1/7177S2    Relationships and Emotions

Recommended Grade: 10-12

Required Prerequisites: Principles of Human Services

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description: Relationship & Emotions examines the key elements of healthy relationships. Explores the main problems that damage relationships. Presents research findings on successful and unsuccessful relationships, and emotional connections. Explores the impact of one’s emotional and relationship history on current and future romantic relationships. Presents practical, scientific-based skills for improving relationships. Additionally, this course offers practical and useful information for people who have experienced loss. Students have the opportunity to evaluate their own experiences and attitudes toward loss and grief.

7161S1/7161S2 Principles of Teaching

Recommended Grade: 9-10

Required Prerequisites: None

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Dual Credit Information: Pending an application and demonstration of prerequisite requirements, students may earn credit for EDUC 101 (3 credits) through Ivy Tech Community College.

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description: This course provides a general introduction to the field of teaching. Students will explore educational careers, teaching preparation, and professional expectations as well as requirements for teacher certification. Current trends and issues in education will be examined. A volunteer experience of a minimum of 20 hours is required for successful completion of this course. This course has been approved to be offered for dual credit. Students pursuing this course for dual credit are still required to meet the minimum prerequisites for the course and pass the course with a C or better in order for dual credit to be awarded.

7157S1/7157S2    Child and Adolescent Development

Recommended Grade: 10-12

Required Prerequisites: Principles of Teaching

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description: Child and Adolescent Development examines the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and moral development of the child from birth through adolescence with a focus on the middle years through adolescence. Basic theories of child development, biological and environmental foundations of development, and the study of children through observation and interviewing techniques are explored. The influence of parents, peers, the school environment, culture and the media are discussed. An observation experience up to 20 hours may be required for completion of this course. This course has been approved to be offered for dual credit. Students pursuing this course for dual credit are still required to meet the minimum prerequisites for the course and pass the course with a C or better in order for dual credit to be awarded.

5218S1/5218S2 Principles of Biomedical Sciences

Recommended Grade: 9-12

Required Prerequisites: ICP, Biology,  or Advanced Biology (may also be taken concurrently)

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Fulfills a science requirement for all diplomas

Course Description: This course provides an Introduction to the biomedical sciences through exciting “hands-on” projects and problems. Student work involves the study of human medicine, research processes and an introduction to bioinformatics. Students investigate the human body systems and various health conditions including heart disease, diabetes, sickle-cell disease, hypercholesterolemia, and infectious diseases. A theme through the course is to determine the factors that led to the death of a fictional person. After determining the factors responsible for the death, the students investigate lifestyle choices and medical treatments that might have prolonged the person’s life. Key biological concepts including: homeostasis, metabolism, Inheritance of traits, feedback systems, and defense against disease are embedded in the curriculum. Engineering principles including: the design process, feedback loops, fluid dynamics, and the relationship of structure to function are incorporated in the curriculum where appropriate. The course is designed to provide an overview of all the courses in the Biomedical Science program and to lay the scientific foundation necessary for student success in the subsequent courses. 

5276S1/5276S2 Anatomy and Physiology

Recommended Grade: 10-12

Required Prerequisites: Biology I (grade of C or better) 

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Fulfills a science requirement for all diplomas

Course Description: This is a year long investigation of the structures and functions of the human body. It is a demanding course requiring extensive anatomy memorization and detailed laboratory dissections.  Students need good study habits and sufficient time for study beyond the class period.  Students will develop laboratory reading and note-taking skills.  Some activities include use of computers, research on current medical development, and guest speakers. This is a grade weighted course. 

5217S1/5217S2 Medical Interventions

Recommended Grade: 11-12

Required Prerequisites: Principles of Biomedical Sciences and Human Body Systems or Anatomy and Physiology

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Fulfills a science requirement for all diplomas

Course Description: Medical Intervention is a course that studies medical practices including interventions to support humans in treating disease and maintaining health. Using a project-based learning approach, students will investigate various medical interventions that extend and improve quality of life, including gene therapy, pharmacology, surgery, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and supportive care. This is a grade weighted course.

5219S1/5219S2 Biomedical Innovation

Recommended Grade: 12

Required Prerequisites: Principles of Biomedical Sciences, Human Body Systems or Anatomy and Physiology, and Medical Interventions

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Fulfills a science requirement for all diplomas

Course Description: In this course students apply their knowledge and skills to answer questions or solve problems related to the biomedical sciences. Students design innovative solutions for the health challenges of the 21st century as they work through challenging open-ended problems addressing topics such as clinical medicine, physiology, biomedical engineering, and public health. Students have the opportunity to work an independent project and may work with a mentor or advisor from a university, hospital, physician’s office, or industry. Throughout the course, students are expected to present their work to an adult audience that may include representatives from the local business and health care community. This is a grade weighted course.

7168S1/7168S2 Principles of Healthcare

Recommended Grade: 9-12

Required Prerequisites: None

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description: Principles of Healthcare content includes skills common to specific health career topics such as patient nursing care, dental care, animal care, medical laboratory, public health, and an introduction to healthcare systems. Lab experiences are organized and planned around the activities associated with the student’s career objectives.

5274S1/5274S2 Medical Terminology

Recommended Grade: 9-12

Required Prerequisites: None

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description: Medical Terminology prepares students with language skills necessary for effective, independent use of health and medical reference materials. It includes the study of health and medical abbreviations, symbols, and Greek and Latin word part meanings, all taught within the context of body systems. This course builds skills in pronouncing, spelling, and defining new words encountered in verbal and written information in the healthcare industry. Students have the opportunity to acquire essential skills for accurate and logical communication, and interpretation of medical records. Emphasis is on forming a foundation of a medical vocabulary including; appropriate and accurate meaning, spelling, and pronunciation of medical terms, and abbreviations, signs, and symbols.

Students enrolled in the PLTW Computer Sciences courses must also be enrolled in college-preparatory mathematics and science courses. The Computer Sciences courses are not designed to replace the traditional science courses; they are designed to enhance them and to focus on the concepts directly related to the Computer sciences.

4803S1/4803S2 Computer Science Essentials (Introduction to Computer Science) 

Recommended Grade: 9-12

Required Prerequisites: None

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Fulfills a science requirement for all diplomas

Course Description: Introduction to Computer Science allows students to explore the world of computer science. Students will gain a broad understanding of the areas composing computer science. Additionally, there is a focus on the areas of computer programming, gaming/mobile development, and artificial intelligence/robotics.

7183S1/7183S2 Principles of Computing

Recommended Grade: 9-12

Required Prerequisites: None

Recommended Prerequisites: Computer Science Essentials or permission from instructor

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Fulfills a science course requirement for all diplomas

Qualifies as a quantitative reasoning course

Course Description: Computer Science I introduces the structured techniques necessary for the efficient solution of business related computer programming logic problems and coding solutions into a high-level language. The fundamental concepts of programming are provided through explanations and effects of commands and hands-on utilization of lab equipment to produce accurate outputs. Topics include program flow-charting, pseudo coding, and hierarchy charts as a means of solving problems. The course covers creating file layouts, print charts, program narratives, user documentation, and system flowcharts for business problems; algorithm development and review, flowcharting, input/output techniques, looping, modules, selection structures, file handling, control breaks, and offers students an opportunity to apply skills in a laboratory environment. 

Advanced Placement Information: Students who take this course will also be expected to take the Advanced Placement Computer Science Principles test in May.

7352S1/7352S2     Computer Science

Recommended Grade: 10-12

Required Prerequisites: Principles of Computing/Computer Science Principles

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description: Computer Science introduces the fundamental concepts of procedural programming. Topics include data types, control structures, functions, arrays, files, and the mechanics of running, testing, and debugging. The course also offers an introduction to the historical and social context of computing and an overview of computer science as a discipline.

5252S1/5252S2 Computer Science III: Special Topics

Recommended Grade: 11-12

Required Prerequisites: PLTW Computer Science Principles (Computer Science I)

Recommended Prerequisites: PLTW Computer Science A (Computer Science II) 

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description: Computer Science III: Special Topics is an extended experience designed to address the advancement and specialization of computer science careers allowing schools to provide a specialized course for a specific computer science workforce need in the school’s region. It prepares students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes essential for working in the field of computer science. Course standards and curriculum must be tailored to the specific computer science specialization.

7139S1/7139S2 Principles of Broadcasting

Recommended Grade: 9-11

Required Prerequisites: None

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description: Principles of Radio & TV provides an introduction to the fundamentals of digital production. Students will develop basic skills in digital production techniques for audio, video, studio, and field production.

7306S1/7306S2  Audio and Video Production Essentials

Recommended Grade: 10-12

Required Prerequisites: Principles of Radio and Television (now Principles of Broadcasting)

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description: Audio and Video Production Essentials provides an in-depth study on audio and video production techniques for radio, television, and digital technologies. Students will learn skills necessary for audio production and on-air work used in radio and other digital formats. Additionally, experience will be gained in the development of the video production process; including skills in message development, directing, camera, video switcher, and character generator operations.

7307S1/7307S2    Mass Media Production

Recommended Grade: 11-12

Required Prerequisites: Principles of Broadcasting

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Dual Credit Information: Pending an application and demonstration of prerequisite requirements, students may earn credit for BCST 110 (3 credits) and BCST 112 (3 credits) through Vincennes University.

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description: Mass Media Production will focus on the study of theory and practice in the voice and visual aspects of radio and television performance. In addition, this course introduces the skills used to acquire and deliver news stories in a digital media format. Students will learn how to research issues and events, interview news sources, interact with law enforcement and government officials, along with learning to write in a comprehensive news style.

7308S1/7308S2    Radio and Television Broadcasting Capstone

Recommended Grade: 12

Required Prerequisites: Principles of Broadcasting, Audio and Video Production Essentials, Mass Media Production

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description: This course will cover a variety of domains further building on skills in video production, and broadcast industry practices specific to radio, television, and digital media. Attention will be given to cross-industry synergies, emerging technologies, and the global market for media. Students are highly encouraged to do a video newscast or radio practicum to gain real world experience. In most cases this practicum may be completed through a school-based enterprise.

Multidisciplinary Courses

1086S1/1086S2 Yearbook/Newspaper

Recommended Grade: 9-12

Required Prerequisites: None

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Fulfills the Fine Arts requirement for the Core 40 with Academic Honors.

Course Description: Members of the Yearbook/Newspaper class work to publish the school newspaper and yearbook. Staff members of the BUGLE work to publish the school newspaper once every three to four weeks. Members are involved in all aspects of publication, including selling and designing ads, writing and editing stories, writing headlines, designing pages, taking pictures, and distributing pa­pers. Staff members of the ANNUAL work to publish the yearbook. Work includes taking, selecting, and cropping pictures; writing and editing copy, headlines, and captions; designing layouts and covers; selling and designing ads; and promoting and selling yearbooks. Staff members also work extensively with desktop publishing programs and the publishing company’s computer programs. Course may be taken for more than one year. 

1082S1/1082S2 Library Media Service

Recommended Grade: 9-12

Required Prerequisites: None

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 2 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description: This program is the study and application of procedures based on library science theory. Students examine the role of the library and technology in the current Information Age. Students use electronic resources for specific research needs and use multimedia presentation technology for practical applications. Students will be required to read every day for both pleasure and information, and assist in the routine operations of the library.

4540 Personal Financial Responsibility

Recommended Grade: 11-12

Required Prerequisites: None

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as a quantitative reasoning course

Counts as a directed elective or elective for all diplomas

Course Description: Personal Financial Responsibility addresses the identification and management of personal financial resources to meet the financial needs and wants of individuals and families, considering a broad range of economic, social, cultural, technological, environmental, and maintenance factors. This course helps students build skills in financial responsibility and decision making; analyze personal standards, needs, wants, and goals; identify sources of income, savings, and investing; understand banking, budgeting, record-keeping and managing risk, insurance and credit card debt. A project based approach and applications through authentic settings such as work based observations and service learning experiences are appropriate. Direct, concrete applications of mathematics proficiencies in projects are encouraged. 

0520S1/0520S2 Peer Tutoring

Recommended Grade: 10-12

Required Prerequisites: None

Recommended Prerequisites: None

Credits: 1 semester course, 1 credit per semester

Counts as an elective for all diplomas

Course Description: Peer Tutoring provides high school students with an organized exploratory experience to assist students in kindergarten through grade twelve (K-12), through a helping relationship, with their studies and personal growth and development. The course provides opportunities for the students taking the course to develop a basic understanding of individual differences and to explore career options in related fields. Peer Tutoring experiences are preplanned by the teacher trainer and any cooperating teacher under whom the tutoring is to be provided. It must be conducted under the supervision of a licensed teacher. The course provides a balance of class work relating to the development of and use of: (1) listening skills, (2) communication skills, (3) facilitation skills, (4) decision-making skills, and (5) teaching strategies.