Academic Guide

CGHS Course #: AR101
Grade level: 9,10,11,12
Length: 1 semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No    
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): none

The Intro to 2D Art course is an exploratory hands-on art course that provides students with a diverse range of art experiences with art mediums such as graphite, pen & ink, color pencil and oil pastels. The Elements and Principles of Design are explored in depth, giving students a good art vocabulary.  This is an ideal course for students of all skill levels and it provides a good platform for preparing students for further studies in art.  Students will gain experience with a variety of 2-D media and explore topics such as art history, criticism, aesthetics and design.

CGHS Course #: AR102
Grade level: 9,10,11,12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art

In Advanced Two-Dimensional Art, students will build upon the skills and knowledge that they have gained in Intro to 2D Art by exploring additional art mediums such as printmaking, painting and mixed media. The students will continue to become familiar with art concepts, historical art, artists and the Artist Critique Process. This class is a continuation of the Introduction to 2-D Art class and continues to provide a solid foundation for furthering their education in the Arts.

CGHS Course #: AR211
Grade level: 9,10,11,12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Intro to Two Dimensional Art or Middle School Art Teacher recommendation for incoming freshmen

Drawing 1 focuses on how to improve each student's ability to accurately draw from life and effectively use drawing media.  Students will explore how to see and apply proportion, detail, and value with foundational drawing techniques to create drawings that are realistic representations of what they see. First semester, students use graphite and charcoal with the portrait as the primary visual subject. Second semester the students will use their improved drawing skills to create images that emphasize creativity, style, expression, and composition. Second semester also introduces a variety of drawing mediums such as pen and ink, colored pencil, and pastels.  Drawings will be both in and out of class.

CGHS Course #: AR241
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to 2D Art/ Advanced 2D Art

Ceramics teaches students to engage in sequential learning experiences of clay hand building techniques such as pinch construction, coil construction, slab construction, and sculpture in order to produce a portfolio of high quality ceramic artworks. Students are also introduced to throwing on the pottery wheel in this course, and should leave with the understanding of how to throw cups, bowls, plates, and platters.  Ceramics is a hands-on physical course that is dirty but yet rewarding. During the production of works in this course, basic slip, glaze, and firing techniques will be explored.

CGHS Course #: AR251
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length of Course: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No
Dual Credit: no
Prerequisite(s): None

Photography is a beginning level, darkroom photography course. Students will be taught the proper use of their camera, developing their own film, and how to produce quality black & white photos. Some assignments will require the students to take photos as homework and may involve a fair amount of time to complete outside of the classroom.  Students must furnish their own single lens reflex 35 mm film camera with manual capabilities.  Fully automatic cameras are not permitted because they do not allow the student the flexibility to create photographs required in many of the assignments.  (Please check with the photography teacher if you have questions.)

CGHS Course #: AR261
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None, but Intro to Two Dimensional Art is encouraged

This Fiber course will allow students to explore Fibers as an art form. Students will explore how to create designs for each art medium. Some of the art experiences will be Batik, Silk painting, Embroidery, Felt-piecing, Basketry, Weaving, Quilting and tie-dying. Students will explore the Elements and Principles of Art, which are the basis and foundation for all art. They will become familiar with the planning and art making process of each medium. Students will be introduced to new artists within each medium and become familiar with the Artist Critique Process.  Students will be asked to provide some of their materials.

CGHS Course #: AR311
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Drawing 1

Drawing 2 and Painting Expands on drawing skills from Drawing 1 and introduces a variety of painting mediums. This course emphasizes composition and creativity. Students master skills of life drawing, utilizing the human figure as the subject. Students learn how to see and apply colors to create drawings and paintings that depict their subject with vivid and realistic colors. Students learn and experiment with a wide range of painting techniques; specifically using watercolor and oil paint. Paintings will be in class, while many drawings will be out of class.

CGHS Course #: AR331
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No
Dual credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None, but Intro to 2D Art is suggested

The emphasis of Visual Communications is creative problem solving.  Students will use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator to communicate artistically and effectively.  The course is divided into two sections.  Students begin by reviewing the Elements and Principles of Art through specific product designs.  Students will design products like event invitations, t-shirts, concert merchandise, restaurant logos and menus, and sneakers; however, these projects are subject to change.  The second half of the course focuses on photo editing and digital drawing.  Throughout this course, students will learn how they can apply their artistic abilities in future careers.  Visual Communications is a yearlong course that is mandatory for all students planning to major in art in college.

CGHS Course #: AR431
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Visual Communications 

The emphasis of Visual Communications 2 is to build upon the foundation of skills that were mastered in Visual Communications 1. This course emphasizes visual creative problem solving. Photoshop and Illustrator software is the primary software tool that students use to create art. Wacom graphics tablets are also utilized. Graphic design projects such as logos, CD covers, brochure covers, event designs, and poster designs continue to be explored. Animation will also be explored within this course. Visual Communications 2 will afford more advanced design problems like company brand portfolios and animated gifs. Other major areas of study include: the history of graphic design, evaluating the design process, overall review of the industry of graphic design and possible career paths, the importance of design in the age of social media, “on-the-job” experiences, design terminology, and the evolution of custom illustrations and digital painting. These topics will be explored through project-based learning. Students will dive into these topics by creating original designs, illustrations, gifs, and digital paintings. Students will leave this class with a college-ready design portfolio. Visual Communications 2 is a yearlong course that is mandatory for all students planning on majoring in art in college.

CGHS Course #: AR341
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length of Course: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Ceramics and teacher approval

Advanced Ceramics students will move towards mastery of both hand building and throwing techniques.  Intermediate and advanced pottery wheel techniques will be explored through the production of forms such as vases, bottles, hollow rings, and multiple section thrown forms.  Functional stoneware pottery will be stressed as students' increase scale, intricacy, and consistency in the production of their works.  Non- functional works will also be produced, especially in exploration of sculpture and the production of a bust.  New clays as well as more demanding firing and glazing techniques will be explored.  Students must be able to work independently, including the ability to explore and expand upon previously learned content through individual research.  Students must be able to throw a 6-inch cylinder and have some basic sculptural skills.  Ceramics Advanced students would be mature, driven, and dedicated to work to better themselves every day in class through constant practice and product development.

CGHS Course #: AR351
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length of Course: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two 
Weighted Course: No
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Photography

The emphasis of Advanced Photography is for students to produce a portfolio that will exhibit their talents in photography.  Students will experience a variety of professional level artistic methods of producing photographs.  Portfolios will be of great importance to the students as they interview with prospective colleges, photography schools, and employers.  Students considering taking Advanced Photography should realize that they need ample time after school and weekends to photograph their assignments.  They will also have assignments to photograph over the summer before school starts in the fall.  This course is for the students who are serious about photography.

CGHS Course #: AR361
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Fiber Arts

In Advanced Fibers students will combine techniques/mediums that they learned in taking Fiber Arts.  New fiber art processes to produce sophisticated works of art will be introduced.  Students will provide some of their own materials. They will produce projects such as modern batiks, wall hangings, quilts, handmade paper and tie dying. Students will also explore and learn to critique a variety of contemporary fiber artists.

CGHS Course #: AR411
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No
Dual credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Drawing (Responsive) 

Painting Advanced Drawing/ Advanced Painting will prepare students who want to pursue a degree in the arts.  Students will produce a portfolio of work ready for college review and submission.  Students will continue their drawing and painting skills with a variety of mediums such as:  colored pencil, charcoal, content, oil paint and pastels.  Students will work from live models, still life, and composite imagery. This is an excellent precursor to AP Studio Art.

CGHS Course #: AR493
Grade Level: 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes 
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Photography Advanced/teacher recommendation

The AP Studio 2D Design course is intended to address a broad interpretation of two-dimensional design issues.  Any photography student interested in earning AP credit should sign up for this course. Design involves purposeful decision-making about how to use the elements and principles of art in an integrative way. Students are expected to create a portfolio that demonstrates proficiency in 2-D design in photography. A variety of approaches to representation, abstraction, and expression may be part of the student's portfolio. Portfolios will be submitted to Advanced Placement for judging. Students will provide some of their own materials.

CGHS Course #: AR495
Grade Level: 12 
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes    
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Ceramics (Advanced)

AP Studio Art 3-D Design is a portfolio course for Advanced Placement credit that is intended to address a broad interpretation of three dimensional challenges primarily in ceramics. Design involves purposeful decision making about how to use the elements and principles of art in an integrated way. A variety of approaches to representation, abstraction, and expression may be part of the students' portfolio.

CGHS Course #: AR497
Grade Level: 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes
Dual: No
Prerequisite(s): Responsive Drawing/Painting and teacher recommendation

AP Drawing/Painting Portfolio is designed to address a very broad interpretation of drawing content and media. Light and shade, line quality, rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation, and illusion of depth are some of the drawing challenges that may be addressed through a variety of means. Many works of painting, printmaking, and mixed media, as well as abstract, observational, and inventive works may qualify. Students will be expected to create a concentration of art, which primarily will be created out of class, which will be submitted for Advanced Placement judging. Students will provide some of their own materials.

CGHS Course #: AR502
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): none

The AP Art History course explores such topics as the nature of art, its uses, its meanings, art making, and responses to art. Through investigation of diverse artistic traditions of cultures from prehistory to the present, the course fosters in-depth and holistic understanding of the history of art from a global perspective. Students learn and apply skills of visual, contextual, and comparative analysis to engage with a variety of art forms constructing understanding of individual works and interconnections of art-making processes and products throughout history. Students will experience, research, discuss, read, and write about art, artists, art making, and responses to and interpretations of art.

CGHS Course #: SC501
Grade Level: 9, 10
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s):  Biology I or concurrent enrollment in Biology I is required.  It is recommended that students have earned a B or higher in 8th-grade science or Biology I.  

This course provides foundational knowledge and skills in fields such as biology, anatomy and physiology, genetics, microbiology, and epidemiology. PBS engages students in how they can apply this content to real-world situations, cases, and problems, such as: Solving a medical mystery case, diagnosing and treating a patient, responding to a medical outbreak, and developing innovative treatments of the future. Students explore the roles of various biomedical professionals, while becoming proficient in laboratory and clinical skills they will use in college and career. This class may count as CORE 40 science credit.

CGHS Course #: SC503
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length of Course: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes    
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s):  C or higher in  Principles of Biomedical Sciences and Instructor Approval

Students examine the processes, structures and interactions of the human body system to learn how they work together to maintain homeostasis (internal balance) and good health.  Using real-world cases, students take the role of biomedical professionals and work together to solve medical mysteries.  Hands-on projects include designing experiments, investigating the structure and functions of body systems, and using data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary actions and respiratory operation.  Important concepts covered in the course are communication, transport of substances, locomotion, metabolic processes, defense and protection.  This class may count as CORE 40 science credit.

CGHS Course #: SC505
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s):  C or higher in Principles of Biomedical Sciences and Human Body Systems and Instructor Approval

Medical Interventions explores medical practices that support humans in treating disease and maintaining health. Students investigate various diagnostic tools, tests, and patient treatments that extend and improve one’s quality of life.  These items include:  Bioinformatics, Gene therapy, pharmacology, surgery, prosthetics, rehabilitation, and supportive care. This class may count as CORE 40 science credit.

CGHS Course #: SC507
Grade Level: 12
Length: Two Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes   
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): 

1. Students must have completed PBS, HBS, and MI successfully prior to applying for 4th year, unless the student is concurrently enrolled in MI and  BI. 
2. Students must have earned a score of PRACTICED or better on the MI End of Course Assessment.  If a student is enrolled in MI concurrently with BI this stipulation may be waived or revert to the student’s score on the HBS End of Course Assessment.  
3. Students must apply for entry into the course due to limited seat availability. Criteria for moving on will include GPA, teacher recommendations, a strong work ethic and student character. 
   1. Students must be mature enough to represent CGHS and the PLTW program with honor and integrity when off campus.  Each student should have the “soft” skills required to interact with professionals in a medical setting.

In this capstone 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 progressively challenging open-ended problems, addressing topics such as clinical medicine, physiology, biomedical engineering, and public health. They have the opportunity to work on an independent project (job shadow) and may work with a mentor or adviser 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 healthcare community.

CGHS Course #: SC550
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No
Dual Credit: No

Principles of Pharmacy Tech is an introduction to the principles of pharmacotherapy, including basic pharmacology, medication management, and safety. Students will be introduced to various systems of the human body and the most important drugs affecting these systems. Students will develop an understanding of drug classes and their mechanism of action when prescribed for a particular disease state. This course will also introduce the essential mathematical concepts and skills needed for pharmacy practice. Students will be introduced to metric, avoirdupois, and apothecary systems of measurement. Other calculation methods that will be studied are ratio and proportion, dimensional analysis, and calculations for compounded products.

CGHS Course #: SC560
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No
Dual Credit: No

Healthcare Fundamentals 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. Introduces cells, tissues, and human anatomy, highlighting essential physiological principles through a systemic approach. Additionally, the course provides a general overview of basic concepts and terminology used in anatomy and physiology as applicable to health sciences and healthcare occupations. 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, abbreviations, signs, and symbols.

CGHS Course #: SC570
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No
Dual Credit: No

The Pharmacy Technician course introduces the student to the foundational principles, career concepts, and entry-level skills and duties typically performed by a pharmacy technician in community/retail, hospital/health system, and other pharmacy practice settings. Classroom and lab activities provide opportunities for demonstration of knowledge, understanding, and proficiency in technical and customer service applications related to the role and scope of practice of a pharmacy technician. Essential pharmacy calculations are presented with emphasis on the development of problem-solving skills for safe pharmacy practices.

CGHS Course #: SC580
Grade Level: 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No
Dual Credit: No

Students enrolled in Pharmacy Capstone will be placed in internship sites in both a retail and a hospital pharmacy.  Students must provide their own transportation to internship sites.

CGHS Course #: BU121
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: Two Semesters
Credit(s): Two 
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

Principles of Business Management examines business ownership, organization principles and problems, management, control facilities, administration, financial management, and development practices of 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 spreadsheets, word processing, data management, and presentation software.  One semester will be devoted to understanding the foundations of business, while one semester will be focused on computer skills needed for business. 

CGHS Course #: BU161
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

Who wants to be a MILLIONAIRE?  You can be by taking Personal Finance!  From basic banking skills like writing a check and balancing your checkbook to building an investment portfolio that will make you a MULTI-MILLIONAIRE, this class teaches you money strategies that you will use the rest of your life to be financially secure.  You will discover the importance of saving, learn the power of compound interest, create a budget that works for you, understand credit and how to manage it, explore insurance policies that protect your assets, and become comfortable with investment opportunities that will allow you to build wealth and retire debt-free.  If it all sounds too good to be true, come experience it for yourself.  You CAN become a self-made MILLIONAIRE! Counts as quantitative reasoning credit. 

CGHS Course #: BU161G
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No    
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

Who wants to be a MILLIONAIRE?  You can be by taking Personal Finance!  From basic banking skills like writing a check and balancing your checkbook to building an investment portfolio that will make you a MULTI-MILLIONAIRE, this class teaches you money strategies that you will use the rest of your life to be financially secure.  You will discover the importance of saving, learn the power of compound interest, create a budget that works for you, understand credit and how to manage it, explore insurance policies that protect your assets, and become comfortable with investment opportunities that will allow you to build wealth and retire debt-free.  If it all sounds too good to be true, come experience it for yourself.  You CAN become a self-made MILLIONAIRE! Counts as quantitative reasoning credit.

CGHS Course #: BU141
Grade Level: 10,11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No    
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s):  Principles of Business Management

Want to be your own boss and make your own decisions?  Whether a student becomes an entrepreneur or not, this course will provide them with a flexible background that will enable them to make required career shifts and meet the demands of a constantly changing marketplace.  In this course students will study the characteristics of successful entrepreneurs. They will also learn about self-employment and basic economic concepts related to small businesses, such as: competition, management, and finances. This course will also provide opportunities for students to learn how to run a business using a computer simulation.

CGHS Course #:  BU040
Grade Level: 9-12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

Computers and the internet have revolutionized the way we access and disseminate information. As technology continues to change at an ever-increasing pace, the need for students to gain a foundational understanding of computer science is clear. This course is designed to introduce students to five major topics within computer science including computing systems, networks and the internet, data and analysis, algorithms and planning, and impacts of computing. 

This course is required of all students in Classes 2029 and beyond.

CGHS Course #: BU211E
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No
Dual credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Principles of Business Management. The course can be taken concurrently with Principles of Business Management and Marketing Fundamentals.  

Students completing accounting will have a broad basic background in accounting principles, skills, procedures, and concepts.  The study will also include day-to-day accounting tasks such as analyzing and recording financial information.  The course will also provide a basic background for continuing accounting study in Financial Accounting.  Study progresses from the complete accounting cycle for a sole proprietorship to the accounting cycle for a partnership to the accounting style for a corporation.  Students will use computer assisted instruction projects to become familiar with the equipment and to enhance textbook learning.  The students will complete a business simulation for application of skills learned.

CGHS Course #: BU321
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Accounting Fundamentals

This course will build a solid foundation of basic accounting concepts and principles. The course will provide a fresh new perspective on a rapidly changing accounting environment.  References from well-known business periodicals will provide real-world information relevant to any topic being covered. Questions and examples will provide the student with ethical dilemmas he/she will be faced with in today’s business environment. The computer will be used extensively to provide the student with essential technology skills needed in the accounting and business environment. Counts as quantitative reasoning credit.

Students are responsible for the VU Distance education fee in the second semester.  Students who do not pay for the dual credit option will not receive VU college credits for the course.

CGHS Course #: BU211E
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No    
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): 2.5 GPA and passing all courses 

A (3 Credit) dual-credit transferable IN course through Vincennes University. Students completing accounting will have a broad basic background in accounting principles, skills, procedures, and concepts. The study will also include day-to-day accounting tasks such as analyzing and recording financial information. The course will also provide a basic background for continuing accounting study in Financial Accounting. Study progresses from the complete accounting cycle for a sole proprietorship to the accounting cycle for a partnership to the accounting style for a corporation. Students will use computer assisted instruction projects to become familiar with the equipment and to enhance textbook learning. The students will complete a business simulation for application of skills learned. The university charges a fee for dual credit. VU tuition charges apply. 

CGHS Course #: BU231
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s):  Principles of Business Management.  May be taken concurrently with Accounting Fundamentals 

In the first semester students will learn how marketing helps businesses find customers for their products and services and how they sell those products/services for a profit. The focus will be on market segmentation, competition, communication, promotion, and marketing research.  At the end of the first semester students will work in a team to help a fictional new business choose which products to carry, and create a business name, brand and image.  In the second semester the students will learn about the importance of marketing in a global economy. The focus will be on global trade in a partner project about doing business in a foreign country.  At the end of the second semester the students will analyze and apply the skills they have learned throughout the year by using a software simulation.  In the simulation they will be responsible for running a retail store and making decisions about inventory, pricing, and promotion.

CGHS Course #: BU241
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No   
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Principles of Business, Marketing Fundamentals

Strategic Marketing builds upon the foundations of marketing and applies the functions of marketing at an advanced level. Students will study the basic principles of consumer behavior and examine the application of theories from psychology, social psychology, and economics.  

The emphasis of this course will be on sports and entertainment marketing and will develop student understanding of the sport/event industries, their economic impact, and products; distribution systems and strategies; pricing considerations; product/service management, and promotion.   Students acquire an understanding and appreciation of marketing and business management skills by running their own sports franchise using the popular fantasy football/basketball simulation.  Throughout the course, students must apply academic and critical-thinking skills to manage, promote, and increase the value of their franchise by incorporating business content within the sports & entertainment market.

CGHS Course #: BU250E
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: One Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes   
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s):  2.5 GPA and A/B in English; passing all classes 

Principles of Business Management is the perfect pair to MGT100.  This course is an upper level dual credit business course that focuses on the roles and responsibilities of managers as well as opportunities and challenges of ethically managing a business in the free enterprise system. 

Students will attain an understanding of management, team building, leadership, problem solving steps and processes that contribute to the achievement of organizational goals. The management of human and financial resources is emphasized.  This is the PERFECT upper level business course for anyone interested in going into the business field or obtaining a leadership position in the future. VU tuition charges apply.

CGHS Course #: BU402E
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes 
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): 2.5 GPA and passing all classes; B or higher in previous history classes 

A study of financial concerns and families. Included are family budgeting, insurance decisions, estate planning, installment buying, investment planning, and tax problems. VU tuition charges apply.

CGHS Course #: BU403E
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes    
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): 2.5 GPA

Want to be your own boss and make your own decisions?  Whether a student becomes an entrepreneur or not, this course will provide them with a flexible background that will enable them to make career shifts and meet the demands of a constantly changing marketplace.  In this course students will analyze their own potential and provide opportunities for students to set up a business. Topics include developing a business plan, feasibility, owner liability, obtaining necessary capital, competition, finances, and marketing their company for growth and success.

CGHS Course #: BU371
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No   
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): None

Principles of Computing provides students the opportunity to explore how computers can be used in a wide variety of settings. The course will begin by exploring trends of computing and the necessary skills to implement information systems. Topics include operating systems, database technology, cybersecurity, cloud implementations and other concepts associated with applying the principles of good information management to the organization. Students will also have the opportunity to utilize basic programming skills to develop scripts designed to solve problems. Students will learn about algorithms, logic development and flowcharting. Students will have the opportunity to earn Ivy Tech Dual Credit. This is the first course in the Software Development Pathway.

CGHS Course #: BU372
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Principles of Computing

Website and Database Development will provide students a basic understanding of the essential Web and Database skills and business practices that directly relate to Internet technologies used in Web site and Database design and development. Students will learn to develop Web sites using Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Additionally students will be introduced to the basic concepts of databases including types of databases, general database environments, database design, normalization and development of tables, queries, reports, and applications. Students will be familiarized with the use of ANSI Standard Structured Query Language. Students will be introduced to data concepts such as data warehousing, data mining, and BIG Data. Students will develop a business application using database software such as Microsoft Access. Students will have the opportunity to earn Ivy Tech Dual Credit. This is the second course in the Software Development Pathway. 

CGHS Course #: BU391
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Principles of Computing, SDEV 120 if seeking the dual credit

Software Development introduces students to concepts and practices of programming languages and software development. Students are introduced to algorithms and development tools used to document/implement computer logic. Discusses the history of software development, the different types of programming such as real time processing, web/database applications, and different program development environments. Concepts will be applied using different programming languages, and students will develop and test working programs in an integrated system. Students will have the opportunity to earn Ivy Tech Dual Credit. This is the third course in the Software Development Pathway. 

CGHS Course #: BU030
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12 
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No           
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Principles of Computing

Information Technology Fundamentals provides the necessary competencies required for an entry-level Information Technology professional. Through the use of advanced simulations, students will acquire the knowledge to assemble hardware components based on customer requirements, install, configure and maintain devices/software for end users, understand the basics of networking and security, properly and safely diagnose, resolve and document common hardware and software issues while applying troubleshooting skills. Students will also learn appropriate customer support, understand the basics of virtualization, desktop imaging, and deployment.

CGHS Course #: BU373E
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No    
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Recommended Digital Applications or Introduction to Communication; 2.5 GPA and passing all classes

Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their creativity and problem-solving abilities.  This course is designed to give students a background in beginning web page design.  Design and functionality in designing good web pages will be introduced.  Students will learn how to create a basic website with colors, fonts, and graphics.  More advanced topics such as tables, forms, CSS, Databases, XML, and Javascript will also be introduced.  Students who complete the course and receive a grade of not less than a B are eligible for dual credit from Vincennes University (VU Comp 107 AND VU Comp 185 and Comp 257).

CGHS Course #: BU379
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes   
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Algebra I, GPA of 2.70 or higher for IU credit

The AP Computer Science Principles course is meant to be an introductory “buffet” to Computer Science topics. Students will creatively address real-world issues and concerns while using the same processes and tools as artists, writers, computer scientists, and engineers to bring ideas to life.  Students will have the opportunity to obtain dual credit through Indiana University.  In order to receive college credit, students will pay tuition to IU and must successfully complete the course with a minimum grade of “C”.  The curriculum strives to develop computational thinking, generate excitement about career paths that utilize computing, and introduce professional tools that foster creativity and collaboration.  At the end of this course students may submit a portfolio and take the Advanced Placement Test to receive college credit hours.  Counts as a Math Course for all diplomas and fulfills a science course requirement for all diplomas.

CGHS Course #: BU383
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes   
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Required: AP Computer Science Principles, GPA of 2.70 or higher for IU credit

Topics in Computer Science is designed for students to investigate emerging disciplines within the field of computer science such as data science, artificial intelligence, app/game development, and security. Students will utilize knowledge related to these areas and programming skills to develop solutions to authentic problems.

CGHS Course #: BU375
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes    
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Algebra II, recommended having  AP Computer Science Principles or Computer Science I, GPA of 2.70 or higher for IU credit

Computer Science A, PLTW and Advanced Placement is designed to be the last class in the sequence of Computer Science (though students can take it as a solo course).  It is a business mathematics course that provides students with the content established by the College Board. The course emphasizes object-oriented programming methodology using Java with a concentration on problem solving and algorithm development, and also includes the study of data structures, design, and abstraction. The course provides students an alternative to taking pre-calculus or calculus to fulfill the four-year math requirement for graduation.   Students will have the opportunity to obtain dual credit through Indiana University.  In order to receive college credit, students will pay tuition to IU and must successfully complete the course with a minimum grade of “C”.  In addition, at the end of this course students may take the Advanced Placement Test to receive college credit hours. Counts as a mathematics or elective for all diplomas, fulfills a science course requirement for all diplomas, and qualifies as a quantitative reasoning course.

CGHS Course #:  BU450
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Principles of Business Management, GPA of 2.5 or higher 

Insurance Fundamentals presents an introduction to professions within the insurance industry. The course includes an overview of the insurance industry, types of coverage that exist, insurance processes and expected outcomes. Students will also gain an understanding of the selling process including the psychology of selling and will develop skills through a series of selling situations.

This course will be conducted in a manner similar to a global campus course.  Students will complete online modules covering Elements of Risk Management, Personal Auto Insurance, Personal Residential Insurance, Worker’s Compensation, and Life and Health Insurance.  Certification exams are available at the end of each module.  Successful completion of the course and all certification exams results in an industry recognized Certified Insurance Service Representative (CISR).

• Construction Trades
• Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
• Landscaping

• Biomedical Sciences
• Dental Careers
• Exercise Science
• Medical Assisting
• Pre-Nursing
• Veterinary Science

• Cosmetology
• Culinary Arts
• Early Childhood Education

• Cybersecurity
• Digital Design
• Information Technology Operations

• Precision Machining
• Welding
• SMART Manufacturing

• Criminal Justice
• Emergency Medical Services
• Fire and Rescue

• Auto Collision Repair
• Auto Services
• Aviation Maintenance
• Aviation Management
• Aviation Flight
• Diesel Services

• Work Based Learning

CGHS Course #: EN111E
Department: English
Grade Level: 9
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No   
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

Students will read texts from a variety of genres presenting world perspectives and current issues. Students will also develop skills and strategies for writing expository, argumentative, and literary analysis pieces. The course also intends to facilitate in students the development of important skills such as critical thinking, issue, and literary analysis, problem-solving, interpretation, argument, and research in preparation for academic work at the sophomore level. This course is heavily reliant on technology and students can expect to create projects and complete formal assessments electronically.

CGHS Course #: SS101E
Department: Social Studies
Grade Level: 9
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No      
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

Students use geographical skills and historical concepts to deepen their understanding of global themes. Students use research tools to ask questions: acquire relevant information; use primary sources; and produce maps, timelines, and other graphic representations to interpret geographic and historical problems and events. Key concepts include change over time, cultural landscape, diffusion, human-environmental interactions, physical systems, and spatial organization and variation. Specific Social Science skills taught will give students a solid background for future Social Science courses.

CGHS Course #: SC111E
Department: Science
Grade Level: 9
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No    
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

Biology I students study cell biology, genetics, homeostasis, ecology, and plant and animal dissections. These subjects are taught through a variety of teaching methods and class experiences including labs, lectures, and group work.  Students will take the IDOE End of Course Assessment for Biology I in the month of May.

CGHS Course #: SC113E
Department: Science
Grade Level: 9
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes       
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

Biology I Honors is a course based on the following core topics:  cellular chemistry, structure, and reproduction; matter cycles and energy transfer; interdependence of organisms; molecular basis of heredity; genetics and evolution.  This course follows the same topics as Biology I, but with more emphasis on designing, conducting, and writing laboratory assignments, analysis of scientific articles, and essay questions on tests.

CGHS Course #: MA101E
Department: Math
Grade Level: 9
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No         
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Freshman Status

Generate equivalent rational expressions

Manipulate expressions involving positive and negative rational exponents

Write an algebraic expression to represent the information presented in a real-world problem

Convert measurement units to evaluate expressions

Interpret expressions by identifying the dependent and independent variables

Add, subtract, and simplify polynomials

Multiply polynomials and factor out the greatest common factor

Factor second-degree expressions with a leading coefficient of 1 by trial and error and recognize a difference of squares or the square of a binomial

Solve equations and inequalities in one variable

Generating Equations in two or more variables to represent situations involving relationships between quantities

Generate systems of equations and/or inequalities to model real-world situations

Solve systems of equations and inequalities

Determine whether a functional relationship exists between two variables

Interpret function notation and graphs that describe various types of functional relationships

Evaluate functions expressed using function notation to solve real-world problems

Solve quadratic equations or functions in one variable with any leading coefficient

Graph quadratic equations and functions on a coordinate plane

CGHS Course #: FC111E
Department: Family & Consumer Science
Grade Level: 9
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No      
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): None

Keystone: Preparing for Life and Careers addresses the essential knowledge, skills, and behaviors all students need to live successfully in today's world. The focus of the course is to make students aware of how choices they make in high school can affect their future. Topics to be addressed include:

●Orientation to Center Grove High School

●Exploration of personal skills

●Career exploration and planning

●Making a four-year plan for high school

●College and post-secondary options

●Decision-making and organizational skills

●Creating a portfolio in Family Connections

Ninth graders will develop four-year plans with counselor participation. Other resources that will be utilized during the course include Top 20 Teens: Discovering the Best-Kept Thinking, Learning & Communicating Secrets of Successful Teenagers, and career interest and learning style inventories. This is a foundation course designed to teach knowledge and life skills that are essential for all high school students regardless of their career interests. VU tuition charge applies. (3 college credits)

CGHS Course #: BU121E
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11
Length: 2 Semesters 
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No           
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): None

Principles of Business Management examines business ownership, organization principles and problems, management, control facilities, administration, financial management, and development practices of business enterprises. This course deals with the three basic areas of business: production, marketing, and finance (VU MGMT 100). 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 spreadsheets, word processing, data management, and presentation software. Students earn credit in VU Management 100 (3 college credits) and VU Comp 110 (3 college credits).  VU tuition charge applies.

CGHS Course #: EN311E & SS311E
Department: English
Grade Level: 10
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore Status

American Studies is an integrated course, blending United States History and American Literature from the forming of our country with the writing of the Declaration of Independence to the present day. Students will earn four credits (2 English, 2 Social Studies) over the course of this school year, receiving only ONE grade per semester. Students will also develop skills and strategies for writing expository, argumentative, and literary analysis pieces. The course also intends to facilitate in students the development of important skills such as critical thinking, historical and literary analysis, problem-solving, interpretation, argument, and research in preparation for academic work at the college level. This course is heavily reliant on technology and students can expect to create projects and complete formal assessments electronically.

CGHS Course #: MA201E
Department: Math
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): At least a C- in both semesters of Algebra I

Algebra II is a full-year course that expands on the topics of Algebra I and provides further development of the concept of a function.  The Essential Learnings of the course are as follows:

• Simplify, solve and graph rational equations, simplify and evaluate fractional exponents, multiply and divide polynomial expressions, solve quadratic equations, graph quadratic functions on a coordinate plane, manipulate complex numbers, graph piecewise and absolute value functions, graph and solve exponential functions
• Graph and solve radical functions, graph and solve logarithmic functions, calculate the probabilities of independent and dependent events, and calculate combinations and permutations. 
• Problem-solving emphasizing practical applications of Algebra will be explored through a variety of problem-solving techniques.  Calculators will be integrated into this course throughout the year.  A graphing calculator is required.  Please refer to our calculator policy at the beginning of the math course descriptions.

CGHS Course #: SC331E
Department: Science
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Biology, ICP, or Teacher Recommendation, B in Algebra I

Chemistry I is a course based on the following core topics:  properties and states of matter; atomic structure; bonding; chemical reactions; solution chemistry; behavior of gasses, and organic chemistry.  Students enrolled in Chemistry I compare, contrast, and synthesize useful models of the structure and properties of matter and the mechanisms of interactions.

CGHS Course #: SS431E
Department: Social Studies
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length of: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No    
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): American Studies

Economics includes a study of the allocation of scarce resources and their alternative uses for satisfying human wants. This course examines basic models of decision-making at various levels and in different areas including (1) decisions made as a consumer, producer, saver, investor, and voter; (2) business decisions to maximize profits; and (3) public policy decisions in specific markets dealing with output and process in the national economy. Students attending C-9 must wait until their senior year to take this course.

CGHS Course #: SS447E
Department: Social Studies
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length of: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes    
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): American Studies; 2.75 GPA; A/B in American Studies, math, and prerequisite history course

This is an introductory course intended for students who want to earn dual credit and high school credit for econ.  A survey of microeconomics, macroeconomics, international economics, comparative economic systems, historical development of economic thought. This course is a transferIN course.

CGHS Course #: MA431E
Department: Math
Grade Level: 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): C- average in both semesters of Algebra II and Geometry along with a teacher recommendation.

Trigonometry provides students with skills and understandings that are necessary for advanced manipulation of angles and measurement.  Trigonometry provides the foundation for common periodic functions that are encountered in many disciplines, including music, ==, medicine, finance, and nearly all other STEM disciplines.  This course will concentrate on trigonometric ratios in both degrees and radians, graphing trigonometric functions, verifying trigonometric identities, solving trigonometric equations, and utilizing the laws of sine and cosine to solve problems.

CGHS Course #: MA301E
Department: Math
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No    
Dual credit: No 
Prerequisite(s): Algebra 1 and Algebra 2

Good thinking and study skills are necessary to be successful in Geometry.  This is a full-year course and will focus on these essential learning (EL's) skills:

1. Prove properties of the sides, angles, and diagonals of parallelograms.
2. Prove that a perpendicular bisector of a line segment includes all the points that are equidistant from the endpoints of the line segment.
3. Determine the location of the point which bisects a line segment.
4. Prove that vertical angles of intersecting lines are congruent.
5. Prove the angle relationships created by two parallel lines intersected by a transversal.
6. Prove that a line passing through a triangle that is parallel to one side of the triangle forms two overlapping triangles with proportional side lengths.
7. Prove that the sum of the interior angles of a triangle is 180.
8. Prove that the base angles of an isosceles triangle are congruent.
9. Describe the relationships between the chords, radii, diameters, tangents, and secants of a circle.
10. Identify the relationships between inscribed angles, central angles, circumscribed angles, and arcs of a circle.
11. Trigonometric Ratios in Right Triangles.

A scientific calculator is required for this course.  Please refer to our calculator policy at the beginning of the math course description.

CGHS Course #: EN10
Department: English
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes  
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Requires 2.5 GPA; C or higher in the previous 2 semesters of English; passing all other classes and a teacher recommendation

English Composition I is a college-level course in writing designed to help students develop their ability to think, organize, and express their ideas clearly and effectively. Emphasis is placed on the various forms of expository writing such as process, description, narration, comparison, analysis, persuasion, and argumentation. Numerous in-class writing assignments are required in addition to extended essays written outside of class. VU tuition charge applies. (3 college credits)

CGHS Course #: EN200E
Department: English
Grade Level: 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes    
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Must complete ENGL 101 and earn a grade of C or better; GPA 2.5+

Continued development of writing skills was introduced in ENGL 101. Students learn how to conduct research and how to base their writing on research. In addition to shorter documented papers, all students are required to write a longer investigative paper that must be fully documented according to MLA standards. VU tuition charge applies. (3 college credits)

Department: English
Grade Level: 11, 12
CGHS Course #: EN100S
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes  
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Must complete ENGL 101 and earn a grade of C or better; GPA 2.5+

A course designed to give students the opportunity for creative expression through one or more of the literary genres - short fiction, novella, poetry, one-act drama, and essay. VU tuition charge applies. (3 credits)

CGHS Course #: EN100D
Department: English
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes  
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Requires 2.5 GPA; C or higher in the previous 2 semesters of English; passing all other classes and a teacher recommendation

An introduction to literature and to three major genres: fiction, poetry, and drama. Emphasis is placed on the ability to read critically and gain an appreciation for literature. VU tuition charge applies.

CGHS Course #: EN703E
Department: English
Grade Level: 12
Length of Course: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes  
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Must complete ENGL 101 and earn a grade of C or better; LITR 100 is preferred; GPA 2.5+ 

A general education survey course designed to acquaint the student with selected major literary works and various literary types produced from the Jacobean period to the present. The course content includes work by Eastern, Continental, British, and American authors. Instruction in research techniques and writing research papers is combined with literary study. VU tuition charge applies.  (3 college credits) 

CGHS Course #: EN240E 
Department: English
Grade Level: 12
Length of Course: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes  
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Must complete ENGL 101 and earn a grade of C or better; LITR 100 is preferred; GPA 2.5+

This course is designed for students who may wish to gain or regain an appreciation for the best literature written for children. Classic and modern children’s books, ranging from kindergarten to junior high level, will be read and discussed. Students will learn about the ways that children’s literature cultivates a love for reading in both children and adults. This course is a transferIN course. VU tuition charge applies. (3 credits)

CGHS Course #: SS111E
Department: Social Studies
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes  
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Requires a teacher recommendation from American Studies

A study of federalism, theories of the origins and purposes of the government, and other aspects of the central government, including pressure groups, political parties, and the electoral process. Emphasis is also placed on constitutional backgrounds and the organization and functions of the executive, legislative, and judicial segments of the national government. VU tuition charge applies. (3 college credits)

CGHS Course #: SS230E
Department: Social Studies
Grade Level: 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes      
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Requires 2.5 GPA; C or higher in the previous 2 semesters of English; passing all other classes and a teacher recommendation

A  study of American History and Political Science with specific curiosity about civil rights, national issues, and Constitutional law. Students will view historical and contemporary issues in American society through a Constitutional lens with an emphasis on reading Supreme Court decisions, concurrences, and dissents. VU tuition charge applies. (3 college credits)

CGHS Course #: SS139E
Department: Social Studies
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes          
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Requires 2.5 GPA; C or higher in the previous 2 semesters of English; passing all other classes and a teacher recommendation; completion of POLS 111 preferred.

The colonial period; causes and results of the American Revolution; the development of the federal system of government; the growth of the democracy; early popular American culture; territorial expansion; slavery and its effects; sectionalism; causes and effects of the Civil War; reconstruction, political and economic. VU tuition charge applies. (3 college credits)
 

CGHS Course #: SS140E
Department: Social Studies
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Requires 2.5 GPA; completion or concurrent enrollment of ENGL 101 with a grade of C or higher; passing all other classes and a teacher recommendation; completion of POLS 111 preferred.

The industrial growth of the nation and its effects, agrarian and urban discontent and attempts at reform, WWI, the Roaring Twenties, social and governmental changes of the thirties, WWII and its consequences, the growth of the federal government, social and political upheaval in the sixties and seventies, and the conservatism of the eighties. VU tuition charge applies. (3 college credits)

CGHS Course #: SS441E
Department: Social Studies
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes    
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Requires 2.5 GPA; C or higher in the previous 2 semesters of English; passing all other classes and a teacher recommendation

Sociology provides opportunities for students to study group behavior and basic human institutions. Broad areas of content include the study of institutions found in all societies and could involve: culture, socialization, groups, deviance, social class, and race/ethnicity. This is a college preparatory elective and will utilize a college-level textbook. VU tuition charge applies. (3 college credits)

CGHS Course #: SC126E
Department: Science
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes  
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Requires 2.5 GPA; C or higher in previous 2 semesters of science; teacher recommendation

Introduction to fields of geology, meteorology, oceanography, and astronomy. Designed especially for non-science majors. Includes labs. VU tuition charge applies. (4 college credits)

CGHS Course #: SC126E
Department: Science
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes  
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of GEOS 101

This course will discuss basic conversation and land utilization principles, state and federal land use (including state and national parks), and population growth concerns. Discussion and readings of contemporary ecological and resource issues as well as career opportunities and options for fields of studies covered will be included.

CGHS Course #: FL241E
Department: World Languages
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1  Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No    
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): High School Spanish 2, Teacher Recommendation

An introduction to the Spanish language and culture with an emphasis on listening and speaking skills, guided communication tasks, and vocabulary building.  Use of audio-visual aids, videos, language labs, and "less-stress" techniques.  This course is a transferIN course. VU tuition charge applies.  (4 college credits)

CGHS Course #: FL243E
Department: World Languages
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No       
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): High School Spanish II, Teacher Recommendation

A continuation of SPAN 101 with structured oral communication, vocabulary building, listening, and speaking skills. Reading of graded and glossed materials, basic grammatical structures, and writing. VU tuition charge applies.  (4 college credits)

CGHS Course #: FL445E
Department: World Languages
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes       
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): High School Spanish I-III with a B- or higher and teacher recommendation

Students in Spanish IV are expected to listen to, as well as speak, the Spanish language. Spanish IV enables the students to respond in Spanish to factual and interpretive questions, interact in social situations, express opinions and make judgments, to read for comprehension from a variety of longer authentic materials, to write compositions on a given topic, and to begin using Spanish creatively. In addition, students are aware of the relationship between various art forms in at least one major historical period, aware of one major literary, musical and artistic period and genre, are able to adjust speech appropriate to the situation and audience, and to participate appropriately in a variety of circumstances.  (4 college credits)

CGHS Course #: FL447E
Department: World Languages
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes      
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): High School Spanish I-III with a B- or higher and teacher recommendation

Students in Spanish IV are expected to listen to, as well as speak, the Spanish language. Spanish IV enables the students to respond in Spanish to factual and interpretive questions, interact in social situations, express opinions and make judgments, to read for comprehension from a variety of longer authentic materials, to write compositions on a given topic, and to begin using Spanish creatively. In addition, students are aware of the relationship between various art forms in at least one major historical period, aware of one major literary, musical and artistic period and genre, are able to adjust speech appropriate to the situation and audience, and to participate appropriately in a variety of circumstances.  (4 college credits)

CGHS Course #: FL211E
Department: World Languages
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No    
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): High School French 2, Teacher Recommendation

This Vincennes University course is equivalent to high school French 3. An introduction to the French language and culture with an emphasis on oral skills and basic grammar including guided communication tasks, vocabulary development, listening, and phonetics. It is an introductory reading and writing course.  This course is a transferIN course. VU tuition charge applies. (4 college credits)

CGHS Course #: FL311E
Department: World Languages
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): High School French II, Teacher Recommendation

This Vincennes University course is equivalent to high school French 3. It is a continuation of French 101 with structured oral communication, vocabulary building, reading of graded and glossed materials, basic grammatical structures, and writing. VU tuition charge applies.  (4 college credits)

CGHS Course #: FL446E
Department: World Languages
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes  
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): High School French I-III with a B- or higher and Teacher Recommendation

In French IV students review the basic material learned in French I, II, and III before proceeding with the French IV curriculum. French 4 enables the students to respond to factual and interpretive questions, interact in social situations, and express opinions and make judgments, to give presentations on cultural topics, to read for comprehension from a variety of longer authentic materials, to write compositions on a given topic, and to begin using French creatively. Students are able to write, read, and understand more complex grammatical structures. Students will continue to speak more in-depth and fluidly about many topics.  (4 college credits)

CGHS Course #: FL448E
Department: World Languages
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes    
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): High School French I-III with a B- or higher and Teacher Recommendation

In French IV students review the basic material learned in French I, II, and III before proceeding with the French IV curriculum. French 4 enables the students to respond to factual and interpretive questions, interact in social situations, and express opinions and make judgments, to give presentations on cultural topics, to read for comprehension from a variety of longer authentic materials, to write compositions on a given topic, and to begin using French creatively. Students are able to write, read, and understand more complex grammatical structures. Students will continue to speak more in-depth and fluidly about many topics. The VU course is 4 college credits.

CGHS Course #: MA461E
Department: Math
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One Credit
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Requires 2.5 GPA; C or higher in the prior 2 semesters of math and teacher recommendation

Designed as a pre-calculus course for the study of functions (including polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic) and their graphs; includes the transformation of functions, operations on functions, solution methods for linear and nonlinear equations, systems, and inequalities, and selected topics from analytic geometry.  Utilizes graphing technology. VU tuition charge applies. (3 college credits)

CGHS Course #: MA463E
Department: Math
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No      
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s):  GPA 2.5+; must earn C or better in MATH 102

Discussion of trigonometric functions of angles and numbers. Use of trigonometric functions both in triangle solutions and in the study of physical phenomena such as electric circuits and sound waves. VU tuition charge applies. (3 college credits)

CGHS Course #: MA432E
Department: Math
Grade Level: 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No  
Dual credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Requires 2.5 GPA; C or higher in the previous 2 semesters of math; passing all other classes and a teacher recommendation.

This course is for the non-science major with an emphasis on proportional reasoning and solving problems. Topics include the mathematics of finance, graph theory, linear programming, counting techniques and probability, mathematical modeling, and statistics. VU tuition charge applies. (3 college credits)

Department: Business
Grade Level: 9, 10,11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Early College Student

This business course exposes students to many kinds of business activities and how businesses influence our society. The basics of all areas of business will be covered including economics, ethics, management, marketing and finance. Additionally, students will use a variety of resources to become technologically effective. Students will learn to utilize word processing documents, spreadsheets, presentation software, and web-based tools to apply the principles of digital leadership. Students will have the opportunity to earn their MOS certifications in Excel, Word, and Powerpoint. One semester students will focus on MGMT 100 and the other semester they will focus on COMP 110.

CGHS Course #: BU402E
Department: Business
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Requires 2.5 GPA; C or higher in the previous 2 semesters of history; passing all other classes and a teacher recommendation

A study of financial concerns for families. Included are family budgeting, insurance decisions, estate planning, installment buying, investment planning, and tax problems. VU tuition charge applies. (3 college credits)

CGHS Course #: BU250E
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: One Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes               
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): VU Principles of Business with a grade of B or higher

MGMT 250 is the perfect follow up course to VU Principles of Business Management. This course is an upper level dual credit business course that focuses on the roles and responsibilities of managers as well as opportunities and challenges of ethically managing a business in the free enterprise system.

Students will attain an understanding of management, team building, leadership, problem solving steps and processes that contribute to the achievement of organizational goals. The management of human and financial resources is emphasized.  This is the PERFECT upper level business course for anyone interested in going into the business field or obtaining a leadership position in the future. VU tuition charges apply. (3 college credits)

CGHS Course #: BU403E
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes    
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): 2.5 GPA

Want to be your own boss and make your own decisions?  Whether a student becomes an entrepreneur or not, this course will provide them with a flexible background that will enable them to make career shifts and meet the demands of a constantly changing marketplace.  In this course students will analyze their own potential and provide opportunities for students to set up a business. Topics include developing a business plan, feasibility, owner liability, obtaining necessary capital, competition, finances, and marketing their company for growth and success.

CGHS Course #: BU373E
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No     
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Recommended Digital Applications or Introduction to Communication; 2.5 GPA and passing all classes

Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate their creativity and problem-solving abilities.  This course is designed to give students a background in beginning web page design.  Design and functionality in designing good web pages will be introduced.  Students will learn how to create a basic website with colors, fonts, and graphics.  More advanced topics such as tables, forms, CSS, Databases, XML, and Javascript will also be introduced.  Students who complete the course and receive a grade of not less than a B are eligible for dual credit from Vincennes University (VU Comp 107 AND VU Comp 185 ANDComp 257)

CGHS Course #: BU122E
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: One Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes               
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): VU Principles of Business

This course is designed to develop computer competency in a variety of computer related skills such as spreadsheets, Internet software, Windows, and an introduction to Access database, as well as a basic working knowledge of computer and information concepts appropriate for most organizations. . VU tuition charges apply. (3 college credits)

CGHS Course #: MU500E
Department: Music
Grade Level: 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes  
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): GPA 2.5+; C or better in ENG 101

An introductory course to music stressing the art of listening with discussions of prominent composers, their works, and their styles. No previous knowledge of music is required. VU charge applies. (3 college credits).

CGHS Course #: FC471
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No

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 minimum of 20 hours of classroom observation experience is required for successful completion of this course.

CGHS Course #: MD292E
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes  
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): 2.7 GPA; B- or better in previous English and math courses

This course provides students who are considering the field of education an opportunity to earn transferable and presents key issues that teachers of today face. Through lectures, videos and activities, students will cover the topics of the state of today’s teachers and schools, philosophical and historical foundations of U.S. education, governance and finance of schools, the art of teaching as it relates to today’s students and teacher classroom responsibilities.

CGHS Course #: MD200E
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes  
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): 2.7 GPA; B- or better in previous English and math courses

This course provides students who are considering the field of education an opportunity to earn transferable skills and engage in technology as an instructional tool. Students will be instructed in the use of a learning management system (Google Classroom, including Google Suite Components: Drive, Docs, Slides, Forms, Drawing, and Calendar) to meet the needs of the online learner. Students will also be instructed in the use of collaborative tools, as well as computer-managed assessments. Social Media as an enhancement to learning will also be explored.

CGHS Course #: FC481G
Grade Level: 11,12 
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None
Requirements: GPA: “C” or higher, ability to provide own transportation preferred, parent permission, and application required.

Do you enjoy working with children? Have you thought about becoming a teacher? The course, Cadet Teaching, allows you to explore both of these as you work in an elementary or middle school classroom with a cooperating teacher. This hands-on experience allows you the opportunity to delve into the career of a teacher, including planning lessons, designing a future classroom, teaching individual, small group or whole class lessons, and implementing effective teaching and classroom management strategies. Course activities include but are not limited to: writing and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans and incorporating local, state, and national educational standards, conducting and analyzing teacher and student observations, creating a classroom management plan, and writing a teaching philosophy. In addition, a digital portfolio will be created to showcase the students’ performance and standards met over the course of the year.

CGHS Course #: TE131
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
CGHS Credits: Two
Weighted Course: No    
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing and Logistics introduces students to the field of advanced manufacturing and logistics, and it explores the field’s relationship to society, individuals, and the environment. Students learn to apply modern manufacturing processes in order to obtain resources and change them into industrial materials, industrial products, and consumer products. Students investigate the properties of engineered materials. 

Students study six major types of material processes: casting and molding, forming, separating, conditioning, finishing, and assembling. After gaining a working knowledge of these processes, students are introduced to the logistical and business principles utilized in today’s advanced manufacturing industry. Students gain a basic understanding of tooling, electrical skills, operation skills, inventory principles, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), chart and graph reading, and other Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC) concepts. There is also an emphasis placed on the flow process principles, material movement, safety, and related business operations. Students have the opportunity to develop the characteristics employers seek as well as skills that will help them in future endeavors.

CGHS Course #: TE140
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
CGHS Credits: Two
Weighted Course: No    
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

Robotics Design and Innovation is designed to provide students with opportunities to explore career offerings and technical aspects related to robotics in industry and society overall.  This relatively new technology is applied in a variety of fields including: manufacturing, medical devices and procedures, security, and food preparation, to list a few.   Students design, build, and optimize robots to perform a variety of pre-designated tasks within a collaboration team and participate in classroom robotic competitions. 

During the full-year course, students will complete a variety of hands-on projects with increasingly higher levels of difficulty and creativity.  Initially, students will build predetermined VEX IQ robots to illustrate the use of common robotic components.  Students will then design their own VEX EDR robotic system to complete a series of challenges leading to an in-class competition as a final capstone activity.  Team building, problem-solving, and the design process will be additional skills introduced and developed in the course.  Instructional resources will include traditional presentations, student-centered research, and hands-on projects.

CGHS Course #: TE251
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
CGHS Credit: Two | Ivy Tech: Three
Weighted Course: No    
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): None

Computers in Design and Production is designed to provide students with opportunities to explore career offerings and technical aspects related to applying computer technology in an industrial setting.  Specifically, students will be given an opportunity to develop basic technical drawing skills, use of CAD programs, and robot programming.   Projects will be completed using software such as Autodesk(R) Inventor, Autodesk(R) Revit and RobotC.  Instructional resources will include traditional presentations, student-centered research, and hands-on projects. This is a dual college credit course.

CGHS Course #: TE223
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
CGHS Credits: Two | Ivy Tech: Three
Weighted Course: No    
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): None

Principles of Construction Trades is the first-level course which prepares students with the basic skills needed to continue in a construction trade field or simply learn more about the construction world. Topics will include an introduction to the types and uses for common hand and power tools, learn the types and basic terminology associated with construction drawings, and basic safety. Additionally, students will study the roles of individuals and companies within the construction industry and reinforce mathematical and communication skills necessary to be successful in the construction field.  This course is the prerequisite for the construction trades pathway and follows the NCCER standards.

CGHS Course #: TE323
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
CGHS Credits: Two | Ivy Tech: Three
Weighted Course: No    
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Principles of Construction Trades (TE223) and Teacher Approval Required.

Construction Trades: General Carpentry is the second-level course in the Construction Trades pathway.  This course builds upon the skills learned in the Principles of Construction Trades or Introduction to Construction and examines the basics of framing. This includes studying the procedures for laying out and constructing floor systems, wall systems, ceiling joists | roof framing, and basic stair layout. Additionally, students will be introduced to building residential envelope systems. This is a dual college credit course and follows the NCCER standards.

CGHS Course #: TE423
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
CGHS Credits: Two | Ivy Tech: Three
Weighted Course: No    
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Principles of Construction Trades (TE223) and Construction Trades: General Carpentry (TE323) and Teacher Approval Required. 

Construction Trades: Framing and Finishing is the third-level course in the Construction Trades pathway.  This course prepares students with advanced framing skills along with interior and exterior finishing techniques. Topics include roofing applications, thermal and moisture protection, exterior finishing, cold-formed steel framing, drywall installation and finishing, doors and door hardware, suspended ceilings, window, door, floor, and ceiling trim, and cabinet installation. This is a dual college credit course and follows the NCCER standards.

CGHS Course #: TE232 | TE233 | TE234
Ivy Tech Course #: ADMF101 | ADMF102 | INDT113
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 3 courses over the year
CGHS Credits: Three | Ivy Tech: Nine
Weighted Course: No
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Earn an A or B in prior years mathematics and science courses, teacher approval and application review.   

Principles of Advanced Manufacturing (JCAMP 1) includes classroom and laboratory experiences, which are focused on industrial technology and manufacturing trends. Covered topics include safety and impact, manufacturing essentials, lean manufacturing, design principles, and careers in advanced manufacturing. Students participate in hands-on projects and team activities to learn necessary skills while using the latest industry technologies. Work-based learning experiences and industry partnerships are highly encouraged for an authentic industry experience.

CGHS Course #: TE232 | TE233 | TE234
Ivy Tech Course #: ADMF101 | ADMF102 | INDT113
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 3 courses over the year
CGHS Credits: Three | Ivy Tech: Nine
Weighted Course: No
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Earn an A or B in prior years mathematics and science courses, teacher approval and application review. 

Advanced Manufacturing Technology (JCAMP 2) introduces students to a variety of manufacturing processes and procedures that are used in real-world manufacturing environments. The course covers key electrical principles (including current, voltage, resistance, power, inductance, capacitance, and transformers), as well as the basic principles of mechanical and fluid power. Additional course topics include types of production, production materials, machining and tooling, manufacturing planning, production control, and product distribution. Students will be expected to understand the product life cycle from conception through distribution. This course also focuses on technologies used in production processes, such as basic power systems, energy transfer systems, and machine operation. The course utilizes a combination of lecture, lab, online simulation, and programming to prepare students for Certified Production Technician Testing through the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC).

CGHS Course #: TE232 | TE233 | TE234
Ivy Tech Course #: ADMF101 | ADMF102 | INDT113
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 3 courses over the year
CGHS Credits: Three | Ivy Tech: Nine
Weighted Course: No
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Earn an A or B in prior years mathematics and science courses, teacher approval and application review. 

Industrial Electrical I (JCAMP 3) is the study of electrical laws and principles pertaining to DC and AC circuits is the focus of the course. This includes current, voltage, resistance, power, inductance, capacitance, and transformers. Stresses the use of standard electrical tests, electrical equipment, and troubleshooting procedures. Safety procedures and practices are emphasized. This course will use lecture, lab, and online simulation to prepare students for certification assessment through Smart Automation Certification Alliance (SACA).

CGHS Course #: TE363
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
CGHS Credits: Two | Ivy Tech: Six
Weighted Course: Yes    
Dual Credit: Yes
CGHS Prerequisite(s): Any student who has taken Algebra I and passed with a C or higher, or current 8th-grade student with a B or above in their math class, is eligible.
Ivy Tech Dual Credit Prerequisite: None

Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) 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 (Autodesk (R) Inventor) to represent and communicate solutions. Students apply their knowledge through hands-on projects and document their work with the use of an engineering notebook. Students’ progress from completing structured activities to solving open-ended projects and problems that require them to develop planning, documentation, communication, and other professional skills. This is a dual college credit course.  Students must sign up for the Ivy Tech credits during this course to also be eligible to receive further dual credits in future PLTW dual college credit courses.

CGHS Course #: TE365
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
CGHS Credits: Two | Ivy Tech: Three
Weighted Course: Yes    
Dual Credit: Yes
CGHS Prerequisites: Introduction to Engineering Design (TE363) and instructor approval.  Students need to have a C or higher in Algebra I. 
Ivy Tech Dual Credit Prerequisite: DESN 101 (TE363)

Principles of Engineering (POE) is a class that allows students to build on the learned engineering concepts from IED and apply them to more in-depth projects. Students will explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, and automation. The students also build and manipulate the VEX robotic systems so they can physically see what they have learned and demonstrate the application of the main concepts.  Units also involve kinematics, programming, circuitry, and bridge design. This is a dual college credit course.

CGHS Course #: TE367
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credits: Two | Ivy Tech: Three
Weighted Course: Yes    
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Engineering Design (TE363) and Principles of Engineering (TE365). Instructor approval is required. Instructor approval is required.
Ivy Tech Dual Credit Prerequisite: DESN 101 & DESN 104 (TE363 & TE365)

Digital Electronics (DE) is a specialized course within the engineering track of Project Lead the Way (PLTW).  The course is designed as an exploratory program to introduce students to a wide variety of topics pertaining to this discipline.   Some of the topics include: component identification and function, soldering, circuit design, Boolean algebra circuit simplification, K-mapping, breadboarding, use of AOI logic gates and IC chips, Multisim circuit testing, and many other topics.  The course will prepare students to be successful in ongoing coursework at the postsecondary level.   This is primarily a conceptual approach to prepare students to apply the information found frequently within a business environment.  This full course will include a comprehensive end-of-course exam administered through PLTW at the conclusion of the school calendar.

CGHS Course #: TE369
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
CGHS  Credit(s): Two | Ivy Tech: Three
CGHS Weighted Course: Yes    
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Engineering Design (TE363) and Principles of Engineering (TE365). Instructor approval is required.

Ivy Tech Dual Credit Prerequisite: DESN 101 & DESN 104 (TE363 & TE365)
Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEA) introduces students to the fundamental design and development aspects of civil engineering and architectural planning activities. Application and design principles will be used in conjunction with mathematical and scientific knowledge. Computer software program: Autodesk (R) Revit will allow students opportunities to design, simulate, and evaluate the construction of buildings and communities. During the planning and design phases, instructional emphasis should be placed on related transportation, water source, and environmental issues. Activities will include the preparation of cost estimates as well as a review of regulatory procedures that would affect the project design.

CGHS Course #: TE371
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
CGHS Credits: Two
Weighted Course: Yes 
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Has taken or is taking POE (TE365), Concurrent enrolled in Algebra II and Physics. Instructor approval is required.

Aerospace Engineering (AE) will provide students with the fundamental knowledge and experience to apply mathematical, scientific, and engineering principles to the design, development, and evolution of aircraft, space vehicles and their operating systems. Emphasis will include investigation and research on flight characteristics, analysis of aerodynamic design, and impact of this technology on the environment. Classroom instruction will provide creative thinking and problem-solving activities using software that allows students to design, test, and evaluate a variety of air and space vehicles, their systems, and launching, guidance and control procedures.

CGHS Course #: TE380
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length of Course: 2 Semesters
CGHS Credits: Two
Weighted Course: Yes    
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Engineering Design and Principles of Engineering.  Instructor approval is required.

Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) is a course that applies principles of rapid prototyping, robotics, and automation. Students will use computer-controlled prototyping equipment, such as CNC mills, laser engravers, and 3D printers, to solve problems by constructing actual models of their three-dimensional designs. Students will also be introduced to the fundamentals of robotics and how this equipment is used in an automated manufacturing environment. Students evaluate their design solutions using various techniques of analysis and make appropriate modifications before producing their prototypes.

CGHS Course #: TE401
Grade Level: 12
Length of Course: 2 Semesters
CGHS Credits: Two
Weighted Course: Yes   
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Engineering Design (TE365) and Principles of Engineering (TE365), and another Project Lead the Way elective (TE367, TE369, TE371, or TE380).  Instructor approval is required.

Engineering Design and Development (EDD) is the capstone course in the engineering track of Project Lead the Way (PLTW). The course incorporates many of the other engineering PLTW programs, such as IED, POE, DE, and CEA and others.  Unlike other PLTW courses, EDD is a research-based format where student groups identify a problem, formulate potential designs, and develop prototype solutions, leading to a final design concept and workable model.  As part of the course requirements, each group will develop a series of documents to record the entire design process.  At the conclusion of the full-year course, each group will present their research highlights and solutions to a group of faculty members, professionals, and community members.

CGHS Course #: EN231
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No    
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): none

This course is an introduction to theater and drama. It focuses on the basic skills of acting and theater management, including pantomime, stage presence, character development, and performing as an ensemble. Students will perform several memorized scenes in front of the class, direct a one-act play, create a promptbook, and study several well-known playwrights. The students will spend several hours beyond class time to plan shows and do research.

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
CGHS Course #: EN011
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No   Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Students with limited English proficiency only.

This course provides Limited English Proficiency (LEP) students with instruction in English, which would improve their proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in English.  Emphasis is placed on helping students to function within the regular school setting and within an English-speaking society.  It is designed for students whose primary language is not English and whose English skills are rated low on the prescribed test.  This course follows Indiana Academic Standards.

CGHS Course #: EN351
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No    
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior Status

Creative writing is only offered online, and it is based on Indiana's Academic Standards for English/Language Arts with an emphasis on written expression. Course goals include the study, exploration, and application of various genres of creative writing, including prose, such as short stories, children's books, and autobiography/memoir, as well as multiple forms of poetry. Students will study a variety of writing forms used by professional writers in order to create their own, original creative writing pieces. Students will also engage in collaborative writing practices, including peer editing and review in an online Writer's Workshop. Throughout this course, students will create, edit, revise, and publish the following: a digital media children's book, a short story, a variety of poems, and an audio-visual PechaKucha memoir. Students should expect to spend 6-8 hours per week on their coursework, and they should be motivated and able to work independently since this is an online, rather than a face-to-face course. It is also assumed that students enrolled in this elective enjoy writing and do not mind spending a significant amount of their course time on writing. Interested students should speak to their counselors about the Global Campus program before signing up for this course.

CGHS Course #: EN111
Grade Level: 9
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No   Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

English 9 explores ideas of responsibility (to our environment, to our fellow humans, to our families and others we care about, and to ourselves) through analysis of fiction and nonfiction texts.  Utilizing the writing process, students will write compositions (including paragraphs, essays, journals, presentations, and reports) that argue, narrate, analyze and present research.  Vocabulary and grammar study will enhance writing instruction. Students will read, research, and present their work using various technologies. Essays, projects, homework, quizzes, and unit tests will be part of the evaluation process.

CGHS Course #: EN121
Grade Level: 9
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes      
Dual credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Freshman Status and B or better in MS Honors English or A- or better in MS Regular English with MS teacher recommendation.

This accelerated course is for superior English students who demonstrate advanced abilities in reading, analysis, and composition as indicated by standardized test scores, grades in various middle school classes, and their middle school team's recommendation of their ability to handle academic challenges.  In this integrated literature, composition, and grammar course, students will read an anthology of classical and modern literature, including a novel, a play, poetry, short stories, and nonfiction.  Students will compose a variety of written assignments, take comprehensive vocabulary tests, and have several presentation opportunities. 

CGHS Course #: EN211
Grade Level: 10
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No     
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): English 9

English 10 is both a continuation and an enrichment of the concepts studied in English 9. Students use literary interpretation, analysis, comparisons, and evaluation to read and respond to representative works of historical or cultural significance appropriate for Grade 10 in classic and contemporary literature, balanced with nonfiction.  Citing textual evidence to support answers, thinking, and analysis is key to all aspects of reading literature and nonfiction in English 10. Using the writing process, students will read, analyze, and produce narrative, responses to literature, expository and argumentative/persuasive compositions, research reports, and descriptive writings. Students will be expected to apply Standard English conventions, such as grammar, mechanics, and manuscript form. The writings and projects conducted in this course will be supported by research and technology to employ and enhance 21st-century skills.

CGHS Course #: EN221
Grade Level: 10
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes
Dual credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Honors English 9 or English 9 with teacher recommendation

Honors English 10 is geared toward students who have accelerated language skills and a positive, self-motivated work ethic. Students who take this course should be detail-oriented critical thinkers, close readers, and developing writers with the desire to improve their English skills. The content includes all of the language arts: literature and nonfiction reading and analysis, composition in a variety of styles and forms, research, vocabulary study, effective speaking, and grammar. The class includes an in-depth study of classic and modern American literature. Students should come to the class with a working knowledge of literary genres, composition techniques, and fundamentals of grammar. Projects in the class involve a variety of independent and collaborative activities.

CGHS Course #: EN311
Grade Level: 11
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Junior Status

English 11 is a chronological study of the language and literature of American writers with a continued emphasis and focus on both reading comprehension and composition skills, as well as SAT vocabulary strategies. Each of the quarters builds upon concepts learned in previous quarters, and students read and analyze a variety of representative fiction and nonfiction works of historical or cultural significance from different time periods within the context of American history. Classic and contemporary pieces are intermixed, creating a synthesis of universal themes that students can explore from quarter to quarter. Students will write narrative, synthesis, informative, research, and expository papers, as well as responses to literature and reflective compositions. Throughout the year, students will also learn strategies to help prepare them to take the SAT or ACT.  Students enrolled in this course can expect challenging reading and writing assignments, which will help them prepare for post-secondary education.

CGHS Course #: EN403
Department: English
Grade Level: 12
Length of Course: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two 
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): English 9, 10, & 11

This course will blend reading and writing components that meet the English 12 state standards. Materials meant to be engaging and of high interest.  This course will focus on real-world skill applications that will better prepare you for the workplace, military, or community college program. This course will focus on technical writing, vocabulary development, and speaking and presentation skills.  

*Please know that if you plan to attend a post-secondary school, you should take world literature and senior composition or any other senior-level English courses.

CGHS Course #: EN292
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No  
Dual credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Grades 10-12

This course will build on the foundation of the skills acquired in previous courses to reflect on society and further explore the internal and external conflicts of human nature. Through the examination of novels, essays, short stories, and articles, students will consider and analyze problems in society and culture that have a lasting impact on how we shape the future through various forms of writing, projects, and discussions. A wide array of reading and writing skills/standards, along with 21st Century Skills, will be employed to provide a guaranteed and viable curriculum. Please refer to the IDOE for a detailed list of the Indiana State Standards.

CGHS Course #: EN241
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No    
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Grade 10-12

Etymology is designed to enhance a student's vocabulary through a study of Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, and suffixes, as well as their English derivatives. The course requires extensive memorization in addition to other vocabulary activities. Students also complete and present word-related projects.

CGHS Course #: EN291
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

This course will build on the foundation of the skills acquired in previous courses to reflect science fiction as a social commentary and to further explore the internal and external conflicts of human nature. Through the examination of novels, essays, short stories, and articles, students will consider and analyze problems in society and culture that have a lasting impact on how we shape the future through various forms of writing, projects, and discussions. A wide array of reading and writing skills/standards, along with 21st Century Skills, will be employed to provide a guaranteed and viable curriculum.

CGHS Course #: EN251
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No    
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

The course will provide students with intensive training in journalistic writing and style as well as a working knowledge of a journalist's responsibilities. This course is primarily a writing class, so students should already have a good grasp of basic writing skills such as spelling, punctuation, and sentence structure. Students interested in working on CG Publications and/or pursuing a career in communications beyond high school are strongly encouraged to take this course.

CGHS Course #: EN413
Grade Level: 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Senior Status

In this intensive writing course, students will study and produce higher-order strategies to plan, develop, write, revise, and edit a wide variety of written work that satisfies various purposes and appeals to both specific and diverse audiences. Reading, writing, and discussion will comprise the bulk of daily coursework. Successful development and completion of writing assignments will determine most of the course grade. Specific assignment purposes may include analytical, narrative, informative, expository, rhetorical, research, and persuasive writing. Most assignments will include the use of source material provided and/or independent or supervised research. It is assumed that students enrolled in this course are planning to attend university after high school. To that effect, writing assignments will be college preparatory in nature and will reflect the kinds of skills students will need in university courses.

CGHS Course #: EN501
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

CG Publications is a converged newsroom where students report on events and people at Center Grove High School through a variety of media platforms, including a news magazine, yearbook, CGTV broadcasts, a website, and social media.  This program provides not only skills such as video editing, writing, internet publishing, and social media marketing, but it will also emphasize problem-solving abilities, collaboration experience, and deadline work.  Students are required to sell advertising, conduct interviews, write news/feature stories, compose headlines, cover school events and people professionally, organize and/or take pictures and/or video, and attend occasional meetings, games, and/or events that take place outside the school day.  Adviser selection will be based on application, teacher recommendations, and student work samples.  A staff member should be an above-average student who is ready to take on responsibility and work beyond the minimum requirements to be part of the staff effort to produce the highest quality of journalism possible.

CGHS Course #: EN502
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Teacher recommendation and completion of Student Media: Publications. 

CG Publications is a converged newsroom where students report on events and people at Center Grove High School through a variety of media platforms, including a news magazine, yearbook, CGTV broadcasts, a website, and social media.  This program provides not only skills such as video editing, writing, internet publishing, and social media marketing, but it will also emphasize problem-solving abilities, collaboration experience, and deadline work.  Students are required to sell advertising, conduct interviews, write news/feature stories, compose headlines, cover school events and people professionally, organize and/or take pictures and/or video, and attend occasional meetings, games, and/or events that take place outside the school day.  Adviser selection will be based on application, teacher recommendations, and student work samples.  A staff member should be an above-average student who is ready to take on responsibility and work beyond the minimum requirements to be part of the staff effort to produce the highest quality of journalism possible.

CGHS Course #: EN261
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No   Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Grades 10-12

Mythology is designed to introduce the student to various cultures by exploring their mythology and folklore. Students will study mythology and folklore in every hemisphere through various media containing historical, cultural, and societal aspects relevant to the past and present. Projects, writings, and research will focus on the cultural and societal influences of mythology across the timeline of humanity through art, literature, and other forms of media.

CGHS: EN271
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

This course is designed to familiarize the student with the language and ideas of Shakespearean drama through reading, analysis, and performance. Possible plays to be studied will be Much Ado About Nothing, Othello, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Taming of the Shrew, The Merchant of Venice, The Tempest, Richard III, and Henry V. The students will organize and present scenes from selected plays in addition to analyzing various texts and performances.

Department: EN380
Grade Level: 12
Length: 1 semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite (s): None

Film Literature, a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for English/Language Arts, is a study of how literature is adapted for film or media and includes role-playing as film directors for selected screen scenes. Students read about the history of film, the reflection or influence of film on the culture, and issues of interpretation, production, and adaptation. Students examine the visual interpretation of literary techniques and auditory language in film and the limitations or special capacities of film versus text to present a literary work. Students analyze how films portray the human condition and the roles of men and women, and the various ethnic or cultural minorities in the past and present.

CGHS Course #: EN252
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

“Sports have the power to transcend culture, nationality, religion, values…in short, differences of all kinds. It breaks down barriers and builds bridges.” –Mark Tewksbury

Sports Literature is a Language Arts class that will examine the unique relationship between sports and society through literature by contemporary authors, columnists, and other media.  Reading in the course is selected to be high-interest and thought-provoking. Students will be responsible for reading two whole-class books (Into Thin Air and Wooden: A Lifetime of Observations and Reflections On and Off the Court) and an independent book of their choosing.  Text selections will include fiction, informational text, poetry, biographies, and commentary.  Alternative and visual media (documentaries, movies, and photographs) will be used as well.  Writing in this course will include argument, informative, and narrative pieces. Students who take this class should be prepared to regularly contribute to and participate in classroom discussions and Socratic seminars.

CGHS Course #: EN281
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No    
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): none

This survey course is designed to acquaint the college-bound student with various poetry, fiction, and nonfiction selections recognized as noteworthy in the 20th Century. Students will study a variety of themes, literary periods, and authors' styles, and will have some choice in selecting material. In addition to reading, students will write analyses of literature, research author and time period information, and give oral and written presentations.

CGHS Course #: EN411
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Senior status

Dystopian literature is literature in which there exists an imagined state or society where there is great suffering or injustice. In this course, students will study a variety of dystopian stories, including films, videos, short stories, and novels. Possible themes studied will be the use of media, education, brainwashing, fear, and violence to control a human population. Writing activities and speaking opportunities will focus on literary analysis.  In this college preparatory class, students should expect intensive reading as they continue to develop critical thinking and an appreciation of literature.
*Also offered via Global Campus

CGHS Course #: EN361
Grade Levels: 10,11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

This course is an English grammar course for students who have a solid understanding of basic grammar concepts. It builds on foundational skills and explores the definitions and functions of all parts of speech and parts of a sentence, reinforces mechanics, and enhances understanding of verb tenses and moods. Students learn grammatical terminology, study grammar in the context of reading and writing, and apply grammatical concepts in writing and speaking.

CGHS Course #: EN321
Grade Level: 11
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes    
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Honors English 9 and Honors English 10 OR teacher recommendation

This is a challenging course, and it is recommended that students enrolling in it have completed both Honors English 9 and Honors English 10.  Students coming from regular English 10 should have a solid recommendation from their English 10 teacher and discuss the course with the AP 11 instructor before enrolling.  The course overview and objectives for the course are taken from collaboration with other AP teachers, facilitators, and instructors of various AP institutes and workshops, and ultimately, the AP English Course Description published by the College Board.  The purpose of this course is to develop critical reading and writing skills necessary to sound academic practices and habits.  Reflecting College Board standards for Advanced Placement, students are expected to develop and demonstrate a sophisticated and mature grasp of the complexities of non-fiction texts, including contemporary and pre-20th-century texts. It is assumed that students enrolling in AP English Language and Composition will take the Advanced Placement Language and Composition test in May and will actively prepare for it. Performance on the test usually validates efforts in class, but it does not influence the final grade in the course.  A course audit of the entire school year, prepared for the College Board and is available for review upon request. The deadline to request a drop for this course is May 1st of the sophomore year. Requests to drop made after that date may be deferred to the spring semester.

CGHS Course #: EN421
Grade Level: 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s):  Honors English 9 and Honors English 10, AP 11, OR teacher recommendation 

The AP English Literature and Composition course aligns with an introductory college-level literary analysis course. The course engages students in the close reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature to deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure. As they read, students consider a work’s structure, style, and themes, as well as its use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. Writing assignments include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays that require students to analyze and interpret literary works. Students will hone their critical reading, writing, and thinking skills through an in-depth study of 7-8 masterworks, including plays, novels, and a wide variety of poetry. The deadline to request a drop for this course is May 1st of the junior year. Requests to drop made after that date may be deferred to the spring semester.

CGHS Course #: EN432
Grade Level: 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes    
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): 2.7 GPA; Senior Status, Teacher recommendation

ACP L202 Literature is a dual credit course where students may satisfy both the senior writing requirement and obtain three hours of college credit for an introductory Literature course. Students develop critical skills essential to participation in the interpretive process. Through class discussion and focused writing assignments, it introduces the premises and motives of literary analysis and critical methods associated with historical, generic, and/or cultural concerns.

CGHS Course #: EN431
Grade Level: 12
Length: 1 semester 
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: Yes    
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): L202; 2.7 GPA 

ACP English W131 is a dual credit course where students may satisfy both the senior writing requirement and earn 3 college credits for an introductory college writing course. This course focuses on instruction and practice in reading, writing, and critical thinking skills. Emphasis is on written assignments that require synthesis, analysis, and argument based on sources.

CGHS Course #: EN148O
Grade Level: 10-12
Length: 1 semester 
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No    
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): None

Interpersonal Communication (COMM 148) provides theory, actual practice, and criticism for examining and changing human interactions in work, family, and social contexts. The course will focus on perception, message encoding and decoding, feedback, listening skills, causes for communication breakdowns, and other elements affecting interpersonal communication. This course is being offered through Global Campus, and it is a transferIN course for 3 credit hours

CGHS Course #: EN341E or EN341G
Department: English
Grade Level: 10-12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Requires 2.5 GPA; C or higher in the previous 2 semesters of English; passing all other classes 

Introduces fundamental concepts and skills for effective public speaking, including audience analysis, outlining, research, delivery, critical listening and evaluation, and the use of visual aid/technology. This course will be offered both in-class and online. VU tuition charge applies. (3 college credits)

CGHS Course #: FC211
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

Have you ever thought about working in the professional food and hospitality industry? Principles of Culinary and Hospitality is designed to develop an understanding of the hospitality industry, career opportunities, and responsibilities in the food service and lodging industry. Students will learn the fundamentals of food preparation, basic principles of sanitation, service procedures, and safety practices in the food service industry, including proper operation techniques for equipment. Through instructor-led demonstrations, lectures, and student lab groups, this course will also focus on learning basic kitchen terminology, basic culinary skills such as equipment identification, knife skills, and appropriate usage of kitchen tools. These skills will then be practiced in food labs to demonstrate understanding of the concepts taught in the classroom. This class follows the Foundations Prostart Curriculum used by all career centers.  Students must be willing to clean and follow safety requirements.

CGHS Course #: FC231
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Principles of Culinary Arts

Food Theory & Nutrition is designed to give students a more advanced level of understanding of the food service industry. Utilizing the commercial kitchen as a learning laboratory, students will be introduced to further restaurant and food service skills while practicing essential fundamentals. Through instructor-led demonstrations, lectures, and student lab groups, this course will focus on mastery of the following skill sets: food preparation, sanitation and safety, proper knife skills, advanced cooking skills such as preparing stocks, sauces, soups, and meat fabrication, and some hospitality management and problem-solving. This course also introduces 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 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, recipe substitutions, and examining the nutritional needs of student athletes and others with a variety of dietary needs. This class follows the Foundations Prostart Curriculum used in all career centers.  Students must be willing to clean and follow safety requirements.

CGHS Course #: FC221
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Principles of Culinary Arts, Food Theory and Nutrition (concurrent enrollment in Food Theory allowed)

Culinary Arts is an advanced course designed to further supply students with the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a variety of careers in the culinary and hospitality industry. Utilizing the commercial kitchen as a learning laboratory, students will gain experience in commercial food production and service operations. Through instructor-led demonstrations, lectures, and student lab groups, students will learn the science of baking, various pastry techniques, basic cake decorating, yeast breads, and various doughs. Students will be instructed in the latest preparation methods, innovative ideas for impressive plate presentations, and techniques that utilize specialized equipment and tools to make high-tech, novel creations. Upon completion of the course, students will be proficient in components of commercial kitchen safety and sanitation, dining room service, food preparation and presentation, bakeshop preparation skills and equipment, and advanced cooking principles. Students will also be able to identify current trends in hotel and restaurant management, state differences in front of the house versus back of the house, and hone skills in cost and labor management. This class follows the Foundations Prostart Curriculum used in all career centers.  Students must be willing to clean and follow safety requirements.

CGHS Course #: FC303
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

Are you addicted to HGTV? Do you want to learn some of the techniques you see on TV? This is a great class to learn how to make the most out of your space, identify housing trends with a fun hands-on approach. In this class, we create projects that help us learn the basics of what interior designers do. You will design your own home, make an interior design board for specific rooms, both using color theory, principles, and elements of design. Architectural history and styles are also included in the course content. You will learn a variety of things about being an entrepreneur in the business world using what you learned about elements and principles of design.

CGHS Course #: FC306
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Principles of Interior Design

Did you LOVE Intro to Housing and Interior Design? In this advanced class, we do a wide variety of small projects. They include small-scale space analysis and functional planning based on user needs, furniture arrangement and selection, materials and finish considerations, as well as presentation techniques. Students will also learn basics regarding building practices, building structures, residential construction techniques, building materials and plan reading.  We will also be working on how to best learn about clients' wants and needs to present the highest quality designs possible.

CGHS Course #: FC307
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Principles of Interior Design and  Interior Design Fundamentals 

After you learn about the ins and outs of design in Interior Design I & II, this class goes even further into the realm of interior design. We will look into and explore characteristics of furniture, materials, finishes, and architectural detailing. We will do projects that look into textiles, including fiber sources, identification and classifications. We will also learn about interior designers in practice, working with different materials and finishes. We will put all of our knowledge of design into practice with modeling houses and designing spaces for the specific needs of individuals.  We will also discuss the environmental issues and problems in estimating and installing these materials. By the end of this pathway, you will be well prepared to become a successful and creative interior designer.

CGHS Course #: FC105
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

Do you want to learn the basics of sewing?
Principles of Fashion and Textiles 1 is the first course in the Fashion pathway. This course will prepare students for occupations and higher education programs of study related to the entire spectrum of careers in the fashion industry. The course builds a foundation that prepares students for all aspects of the fashion creation process.  Along with learning the basics of sewing, you will learn about the various dimensions of clothing and the core elements of the textile and apparel industry, from design to manufacturing, as well as forecasting and trends. You will be responsible for the expense of fabric and notions.

CGHS Course #: FC106
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Principles of Fashion 

Do you want to make your own clothing?
The Textiles, Apparel and Merchandising course provides a comprehensive overview of the textiles, apparel and merchandising industry. Along with advancing your sewing skills, you will learn about fashion-related goods, including the nature of fashion, raw materials and production, designers, retailers, and supporting services. In addition to sewing your own garments, you will learn about the core of customer service, the key components of fashion merchandising and the manufacturing of textiles and apparel. Students are responsible for the expense of their own patterns, fabric and notions.

CGHS Course #: FC108
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Principles of Fashion and Textiles, Apparel and Merchandising

Would you like to design and create your own clothing?
Advanced Textiles will focus on the study of textiles concerning fiber, yarn, fabric construction, and finishes that affect the selection, use and care of textiles. Along with designing and creating your own garments, you will study all aspects of textiles, fashion design, and the manufacturing and distribution of goods and fashion promotion. You will be responsible for the expense of fabric and notions.

CGHS Course #: FC421
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Principles of Human Services 

Our world is a kaleidoscope of cultures.  What is culture?  Where does one end and another begin?  How are we culturally diverse, yet unified in humanity?  Are we divided? Should we be?  Do we really know our neighbors next door and around the world?  Why does cultural heritage and diversity matter? In Understanding Diversity, we take a look at the world around us and discover how we are impacted and influenced by the richness of cultural diversity.  How are we different?  How are we the same?  And, most importantly, how can we better know and understand each other?  Discover the contributions of various cultures while developing culturally sensitive interpersonal and communication skills necessary to successfully engage in today’s diverse communities.

CGHS Course #: FC431
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Principles of Human Services and Understanding Diversity (concurrent enrollment with Understanding Diversity is allowed)

What motivates you?  Why are you the person you have become? What is mindfulness? What does it look like to have a healthy relationship with your mental health? What causes breakdowns in relationships? What is grief and how does one respond to it in a healthy way? How can you support someone experiencing grief? Relationships and Emotions is a 2-semester journey in discovering the key elements of healthy relationships in friendships, family relationships and romantic relationships. Gain a better understanding of yourself, the origins of your communication patterns, and sharpen your skills to be a more capable and effective friend, peer, family member, and human services worker.  Class topics expose the links between communication and personality types, self-esteem and confidence.  We will find ways in which we can cope with the struggles we take on in this life, so we can help others when they experience the same.  Effective conflict resolution strategies will be discussed and practiced for all types of relationships.  Additionally, students will learn to more effectively deal with emotions, stress, disappointments, grief and loss and to develop empathy for the struggles of others.  Grow into a more powerful and effective version of yourself with skills learned in Relationships and Emotions

Grade Level: 9,10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

Do you love kids?  Do you plan to be a parent one day in the future? Do you want to work with children in your career of choice? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then this is the pathway for you! Principles of Early Childhood provides an overview of the history, theory, and foundations of early childhood education as well as exposure to types of programs, curricula and services available to young children. This course examines child development from conception to pregnancy and childbirth, infancy, and ending with elementary-aged children. The importance of family, licensing, and elements of quality care of young children will be discussed with an emphasis on their environment related to health, safety, and nutrition. This course takes a hands-on approach to learn the physical, social, intellectual, moral and cultural development of young children. Fun projects enhance the course experience, including egg babies, parenting 101 stations, nature vs nurture debate, pregnancy brochure, guest speakers from the community, observations, a field trip to the museum, and the chance to care for an infant simulator with the Real Care Baby experience!

CGHS Course #: FC483
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Principles of Early Childhood Education

If you enjoyed  Principles of Early Childhood Education,  you will want to continue with this exciting course that focuses on the curriculum models used in early childhood classrooms. Students will examine developmentally appropriate environments and activities in various childcare settings, including curriculum units for literacy, math, science, social studies, art, music, and the importance of play. Students will spend time in class planning lessons that promote the development of young children in the physical, intellectual,  emotional, and social domains. Students will create a portfolio with the projects completed in class for each content area. Examples include an interactive read-aloud, picture book creation, science experiment, sensory art project, math manipulatives, and puppetry.  Students will be required to complete observations and field experiences with young children as related to this course.

CGHS Course #: FC308
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Principles of Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Education Curriculum 

This course allows students to analyze developmentally appropriate guidance, theory and implementation for various early care and education settings. It also provides a basic understanding of the anti-bias/multicultural emphasis in the field of early childhood. Students may be required to complete observations and field experiences with children as part of this course.

CGHS Course #: FC305
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

Do you need to learn how to adult? Making the transition to living independently can be exciting and a bit scary. What knowledge do you need to learn to have a successful transition from living dependently with your family to living on your own? This course is designed for you! The management and the decision-making process will be applied to the areas of career choice and earning potential, budgeting and money management, housing choices, consumerism, and time and money management in the kitchen. You will participate in lots of hands-on projects, including vision boards, trees of life, decision-making timelines, 30-minute meals, Indiana career explorer, spending plans, $5 meals, buy a car posters, apartment webquest, microwaveable meals, design a dorm room, sew a button, motivational bulletin boards, and self-care activities. Experts in various fields, including financial advisors, business managers, college advisors, realtors, car dealership sales managers, insurance agents, and safety officers, will help enhance your adulting experience.

CGHS Course #: FC101
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

Do you ever wonder why you are the way you are?  How have your family, friends and life experiences impacted the person you are becoming?  What knowledge will help you to have successful, healthy and happy relationships?  Interpersonal Relationships is a one-semester class introductory course that is especially relevant in helping you better understand yourself and how you interact with the world around you. This course is also recommended for students interested in careers that involve interacting with people. Throughout this course, you will create a portfolio that features exploration in learning about one’s own development and personal interests.  Major course topics include development in the following areas:  personality, self-esteem, character development, values, standards, goals, communication, conflict, stress, healthy and unhealthy relationships, and the influences of our family structures and dynamics.

CGHS Course #: FC103
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

Do you want to learn to prepare food like a boss? How healthy are the foods you eat? This course offers an introduction to the basic principles of nutrition and wellness and food preparation. You will learn about healthy food and lifestyle choices. The overall goal is to enhance your knowledge of foods and to motivate you to improve your personal food choices. Preparing food is the favorite part of this course! You will learn to make homemade pizza, breakfast burritos, taco salad, pancakes, biscuits, macaroni and cheese, just to name a few!

CGHS Course #: MD160
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): 2 credits
Weighted Course: No      
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

JROTC I focuses on self-discipline, personal growth, and teamwork, introducing students to the core principles and values of JROTC. Topics include:

• Understanding JROTC traditions, customs, and structure.
• Developing study skills, goal-setting habits, and personal growth plans.
• Practicing basic drill movements and participating in team-building exercises.
• Managing stress, resolving conflicts, and improving physical fitness.
• Engaging in community service to foster civic responsibility.

By the end of JROTC I, students will have a solid foundation in leadership basics and personal accountability.

Students that complete two semesters of JROTC will also qualify for a PE 1 credit.  One PE credit will be granted after successful completion of the fall and spring semesters of JROTC I.

CGHS Course #: MD165 
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s):  2 credits
Weighted Course: No      
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): JROTC I

JROTC II builds on JROTC I by exploring advanced leadership concepts and preparing students for increased responsibilities. Topics include:

• Strengthening leadership attributes, styles, and competencies.
• Improving communication skills through writing and public speaking.
• Developing first aid knowledge and understanding of health and fitness principles.
• Leading drill and ceremony activities with precision.
• Exploring career options and ethical considerations in decision-making.
• Studying American government principles and the rights of citizens.
• Leading impactful community service projects.

By the end of JROTC II, students will demonstrate enhanced leadership abilities, effective communication, and an understanding of their civic duties

CGHS Course #: MD170
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s):  2 credits
Weighted Course: No      
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): JROTC II

JROTC III emphasizes supervising teams, managing projects, and applying leadership in real-world contexts. Topics include:

• Understanding command and staff responsibilities.
• Planning and leading projects with continuous improvement strategies.
• Developing personal and post-secondary plans, including career portfolios.
• Practicing the responsibilities of platoon leadership and leading platoon drills.
• Enhancing decision-making skills to address challenges such as prejudice and substance abuse.
• Organizing service-learning events and deepening civic engagement.

By the end of JROTC III, students will be skilled in supervising others, managing projects, and demonstrating leadership abilities that prepare them for future success.

CGHS Course #: to be offered 2027-2028
Grade Level: 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s):  2 credits
Weighted Course: No      
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): JROTC III

JROTC IV focuses on advanced leadership strategies, managing teams, and preparing for life beyond high school. Students take on key leadership roles within the JROTC program, emphasizing mentorship and strategic planning. Topics include:

• Accomplishing leadership goals and mentoring others through teaching strategies.
• Using feedback to improve team performance and foster growth.
• Planning for life after high school with a focus on professional development.
• Motivating others and communicating effectively to lead.
• Leading complex drill activities at the company and battalion levels.
• Managing service-learning projects with a focus on community impact.
• Examining challenges to fundamental principles of citizenship and government.
• Exploring the future of citizen rights and civic responsibilities.

By the end of JROTC IV, students will excel as leaders, mentors, and managers, prepared for the responsibilities of post-secondary education, careers, and active citizenship.

CGHS Course #: MA101
Grade Level: 9
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Freshman Status

This is a full-year course and will focus on these essential learning (EL’s) skills:

• Generate equivalent rational expressions
• Manipulate expressions involving positive and negative exponents
• Write an algebraic expression to represent the information presented in a real-world problem
• Interpret expressions by identifying the dependent and independent variables
• Add, subtract, and simplify polynomials
• Multiply polynomials and factor out the greatest common factor
• Factor second-degree expressions with a leading coefficient of 1 by trial and error, and recognizing a difference of squares or the square of a binomial
• Solve equations and inequalities in one variable
• Generating Equations in two or more variables to represent situations involving relationships between quantities
• Graph linear equations and inequalities on a coordinate plane
• Generate systems of equations and/or inequalities to model real-world situations
• Solve systems of equations and inequalities
• Determine whether a functional relationship exists between two variables
• Interpret function notation and graphs that describe various types of functional relationships
• Evaluate functions expressed using function notation to solve real-world problems
• Solve quadratic equations or functions in one variable with any leading coefficient
• Graph quadratic equations and functions on a coordinate plane

A scientific calculator is recommended for this course. Please refer to our math calculator policy above.

CGHS Course #: MA103
Grade Level: 9
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Teacher and administrative recommendation

Algebra I Lab is a mathematics support course for Algebra I taken simultaneously with Algebra I. The course provides students with additional time to build the foundations necessary for high school math courses. The students will work on Algebra I topics being taught in their Algebra I classes using different teaching strategies and technology.

CGHS Course #: MA105
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Algebra 1 

This course will focus on math in the real world.  Students will use the concepts of this course throughout life.  This course will teach you how to use math to solve problems related to payroll, taxes, interest, debt, savings, budgets, and money management.  The goal is to master the content and provide the resources for you to deal with your personal financial issues.  A solid understanding of foundational math skills and basic algebra are necessary for successful completion of this course.

CGHS Course #: MA141
Grade Level: 9
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes    
Dual Credit: No
Recommended: A or B in Honors 8th-grade math

Honors Algebra I will cover all the concepts and essential skills covered in Algebra I. The course is more theory-oriented and, therefore, will require less drill but more reasoning. The difficulty of problems will be greater than that in the regular Algebra I course. A scientific calculator is recommended for this course. Please refer to our math calculator policy above.

CGHS Course #: MA201
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Recommended: At least a C in both semesters of Algebra I

Algebra II is a full-year course that expands on the topics of Algebra I and provides further development of the concept of a function.  The Essential Learnings of the course are as follows: Simplify, solve and graph rational equations, simplify and evaluate fractional exponents, multiplying and dividing polynomial expressions, solve quadratic equations, graph quadratic functions on a coordinate plane, manipulate complex numbers, graph piecewise and absolute value functions, graph and solve exponential functions graph and solve radical functions, and graph and solve logarithmic functions. Problem-solving solving emphasizing practical applications of Algebra, will be explored through a variety of problem-solving techniques. Scientific Calculators will be integrated into this course throughout the year. Please refer to our math calculator policy above.

CGHS Course #: MA205
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Recommended: Any grade lower than a C- in Algebra 1

Analytical Algebra II builds on previous work with linear, quadratic, and exponential functions and extends to include polynomial, rational, radical, logarithmic, and other functions.  Analytical Algebra II focuses on the applications of mathematics in various disciplines, including business, finance, science, career and technical education, and social sciences, using technology to model real-world problems with various functions. This course will not prepare students for PreCalculus/Trigonometry.  Analytical Algebra II may affect the student’s ability to attend a particular post-secondary educational institution because it does not align with academic requirements by the post-secondary educational institution. A permission slip to enroll is required.  This can be obtained from the student’s counselor.

CGHS Course #: MA241
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes  
Dual Credit: No
Recommended: B- average in HONORS Algebra I

This course is designed to further investigate the underlying premises that form the structure of mathematics.  All topics covered in Algebra II will be covered, but in greater depth, and more advanced topics will be studied, including Conic sections and Trigonometry.  A graphing calculator is required. Please refer to our math calculator policy above.

CGHS Course #: MA301
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Algebra 1

Good thinking and study skills are necessary to be successful in Geometry.  This is a full-year course and will focus on these essential learning (EL's) skills:

• Prove properties of the sides, angles, and diagonals of parallelograms.
• Determine the location of the midpoint of a line segment and the distance between the endpoints
• Recognize Angle Relationships
• Describe the relationships between lines, line segments, angles and arcs of a circle
• Trigonometry.
• Calculate the volume and surface area of three-dimensional figures.
• Constructions
• Triangle Congruence
• Transformations

**A scientific calculator is required for this course.  Please refer to our math calculator policy above.

CGHS Course #: MA341
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Honors Algebra II along with a teacher recommendation

Honors Geometry will contain all of the Essential Learnings of regular Geometry.  The course is more theory-oriented, and, therefore, the exercises will require less drill but more reasoning. The difficulty of problems will be greater than that in the regular Geometry course.  There will be more emphasis placed on logic and geometric reasoning. A scientific calculator or graphing calculator is required for this course.  Please refer to our math calculator policy above.

CGHS Course #: MA401
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Recommended: A's/B's in Geometry AND Algebra 2

In this class, students will learn how to:

• Manipulate expressions involving positive and negative rational exponents (including fractional exponents) and radicals using exponent properties.
• Determine whether a functional relationship exists between two variables.
• Derive the quadratic formula by completing the square for the standard quadratic equation.
• Interpret key features of functions and explain the relationship between changes in the equation for a function and its graph.
• Graph polynomial and rational functions.
• Evaluate the outputs of combined functions.
• Solve and graph exponential and logarithmic functions.
• Define and use arithmetic or geometric sequence explicitly and recursively.
• Derive the equation and determine the center and radius of a circle from the equation.
• Derive the equation of a parabola, ellipse and hyperbola.
• Use the Law of Sines and Cosines.
• Solve right and non-right triangles using the trigonometric ratios.
• Prove the Pythagorean identities and find the unknown values of trigonometric functions.
• Use the unit circle to determine the values of the trigonometric functions for any given angle when given the values 
• Graph trigonometric functions and use the inverse trigonometric functions to find the angle for a given trigonometric function.
• Represent complex numbers in rectangular and polar form and make calculations on the complex plane.

**A graphing calculator is required for this course.  Please refer to our math calculator policy above.

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes    
Dual Credit: No
Recommended: B average in both semesters of Honors Algebra II

This course will cover all aspects of Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry, but will place more emphasis on method, rigor and increasing the understanding of mathematics and its structure. A graphing calculator is required for this course. Please refer to our math calculator policy above.

CGHS Course #: MA461
Grade Level: 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Recommended: C- average in both semesters of Algebra II and Geometry along with a teacher recommendation.

This course needs to be taken with the Probability/Statistics course to meet requirements for a 4th-year math class.  Trigonometry provides students with skills and understandings that are necessary for advanced manipulation of angles and measurement. Trigonometry provides the foundation for common periodic functions that are encountered in many disciplines, including music, engineering, medicine, finance and nearly all other STEM disciplines.  This course will concentrate on trigonometric ratios in both degrees and radians, graphing trigonometric functions, verifying trigonometric identities, solving trigonometric equations and utilizing the laws of sine and cosine to solve problems.

CGHS Course #: MA451
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes    
Dual Credit: No
Recommended: B- in both semesters of Algebra II and Geometry along with a teacher recommendation

Students develop an appreciation for, while developing skills in, applying statistical techniques in the decision-making process.  Practical examples based on real experimental data are used.  Topics include, but are not limited to, methods of data collections, organization of data, and graphical techniques for exhibiting data together, basic laws of probability, sampling theory, hypothesis testing, and making inferences from samples.  A graphing calculator is required.  Please refer to our math calculator policy above.

CGHS Course #: MA462
Grade Level: 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Recommended: C- average in both semesters of Algebra II along with a teacher recommendation

This course needs to be taken with the Trigonometry course to meet the requirements for a 4th-year math class. Probability and Statistics includes the concepts and skills needed to apply statistical techniques in the decision-making process.  Topics include sampling and designing experiments, descriptive statistics, probability, and statistical inference. Practical examples based on real experimental data are used throughout. Students will learn how to view data from surveys and experiments critically to decide if the results are valid, perform calculations on that data, and draw conclusions based on those calculations.  A graphing calculator is required.  Please refer to our math calculator policy above.

CGHS Course #: MA471
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes  
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): C- average in both semesters of Algebra 2 along with teacher recommendation
Dual Credit Opportunities: Indiana University ACP M118

Finite Mathematics is a course designed for students planning to go to college. An emphasis will be placed on mathematical models and practical applications, illustrating how finite math is used to solve problems in such areas as business, social science, life science, and physical science.  Topics include set theory, probability, counting principles, random variables, systems of equations, matrices, linear programming, and Markov chains. Students will learn how to: 

1. Analyze Venn diagrams 
2. Apply the counting principles of permutations and combinations.  
3. Compute probabilities for events with finitely many outcomes (including conditional and Bayes probabilities).  
4. Solve systems of linear equations and applications.  5. Solve linear programming problems.  
5. Formulate and analyze Markov chains.

**SPECIAL NOTE:  Many colleges of non-business majors, as well as of business majors, require a Finite Math course.  Many colleges require nursing majors to take this class. Check with each college for specifics.  This course intends to introduce students to various areas not covered in the traditional college preparatory math courses. Students can elect to take this course and earn 3 university credit hours through Indiana University's Advanced College Program (ACP).

CGHS Course #: MA501
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes  
Dual Credit: Yes
Prerequisite(s): Pre-Calculus (The math department recommends that students enrolling in Calculus should have at least a B average in all college prep courses through Pre-Calculus) along with a teacher recommendation

An Advanced Placement (AP) course in Calculus consists of a full academic year of work in Calculus and related topics comparable to courses in colleges and universities.  This course provides the opportunity for students to receive college credit and/or placement for courses they would normally take at the freshman level in college.  Topics covered will be those listed in the Mathematics Advanced Placement Course Description for Calculus AB, including limits, continuity, derivatives, integrals, and the theory of calculus.  Also included are applications of the derivative and integrals, the techniques of derivatives and integrals involving rational, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions. 
*A graphing calculator is required for this course.  Please refer to our math calculator policy above.

CGHS Course #: MA503
Grade Level: 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes    
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): B- average in Honors Calculus recommended along with teacher recommendation

An Advanced Placement (AP) course in Calculus BC consists of a full academic year of work in Calculus BC and related topics comparable to courses in colleges and universities.  Topics covered will be those listed in the Mathematics Advanced Placement Course Description for Calculus BC, including limits, continuity, derivatives and the theory of calculus.  Also included are applications of the derivatives and integrals, techniques of derivatives and integral involving rational, trigonometric, logarithmic and exponential functions.  This course will extend the study of Calculus AB by including more on techniques of integration, arc length and area of surface of revolution for polar and parametric functions and sequences and series.  A graphing calculator is required for this course.  Please refer to our math calculator policy above.

CGHS Course #: MA541
Department: Math
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes    
Dual Credit: Yes
Recommended: B- average in Honors Pre-Calculus recommended along with a teacher recommendation

An Advanced Placement (AP) course in Calculus consists of a full academic year of work in Calculus and related topics comparable to courses in college and universities.  This course provides the opportunity for students to receive college credit and/or placement for courses they would normally take at the freshman level in college.  Topics covered will be those listed in the Mathematics Advanced Placement Course Description for Calculus AB.  This course will cover all aspects of Calculus AB, but will place more emphasis on method, rigor, and increasing the understanding of mathematics and its structure. 
*A graphing calculator is required for this course, as the use of a graphing calculator will be required for the Calculus Advanced Placement Exam. Please refer to our math calculator policy above.

CGHS Course #: MD495 & MD496
Grade Level: 12
Length: 1-2 Semesters 
Credit(s): One per semester 
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

Internships give students the opportunity to personally experience their career areas of interest. The student's understanding of his/her suitability for a career, the opportunities available to him/her, and general workforce practices and expectations will become evident as a result of in-class instruction and work experience. Students will develop employment skills under actual working conditions. Students' interest in academics will be enhanced by the applications of academic and job-related learning to actual work situations - learning becomes more relevant.

Learning Objectives:

Students will be required to secure an Internship site within the first week of the class and submit a completed Learning Agreement and Learning/Training Plan.
Students will be required to work at least 3 hours (6 hours if getting 2 credits or interning during your study hall time) a week at his/her Internship site.
Students will be required to complete time sheets every week.
Students will be required to complete assignments every month.
Students will be required to complete a final project over his/her Internship experience.

Grade Level: 12
Length: 1-2 Semesters 
Credit(s): One to Three per semester  
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

Cooperative Education is an approach to employment training that spans all career and technical education program areas through school-based instruction and on the job training. The course combines time spent on workplace activities and time spent doing school-based instruction, focused on employability skills development. Additionally, all state and federal laws and regulations related to student employment and cooperative education must be followed.  

Students must have paid outside employment that totals a minimum of 75 hours per semester to earn one credit.  For two credits per semester, students must record 150 employment hours.  For three credits per semester, students must record 225 employment hours.

CGHS Course #: MD154 & MD155
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester (can take for two semesters)
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No 
Prerequisite(s): Teacher recommendation and application

The peer tutoring program at Center Grove High School has been designed to offer students who have indicated an interest in furthering their career interest in teaching or working with individuals with disabilities. The course provides opportunities for the students to develop a basic understanding of individual differences and to explore career options in related fields. Peer Tutoring experience (monthly reflections, teaching a classroom lesson, participating in community instruction, monthly projects) are preplanned by the classroom teacher and any cooperating teacher under whom the tutoring is to be provided. This course is an elective course recommended for students in grades 10, 11, and 12 and is appropriate for students of all ability levels and career interests. The course requires teacher recommendation, as well as an application process.

CGHS Course #: MD156
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters (can take for two semesters)
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Peer tutoring and application

Advanced Peer Tutoring is an exploratory course for students interested in a career in human and community services and other helping professions. Areas of exploration include family and social services, youth development, and adult and elder care. The course provides opportunities for interdisciplinary projects and collaboration with community agencies and organizations. Students will be introduced to human and social services professions through job shadowing, community-based instruction and introductory and exploratory field experiences.  This project-based course will help students integrate higher-order thinking, communication, leadership, and management processes to conduct investigations in human and social services at the local, state and national level. Students must be able to exhibit self-motivation and discipline, work independently and collaboratively with supervising teachers, teaching assistants and youth of various abilities.

CGHS Course #: MD154 & MD155
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No  
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Teacher recommendation, Application, and Interview required

This course provides opportunities for high school juniors and seniors to mentor students in kindergarten through grade 5. This course will be primarily fieldwork relating to the development and use of listening, communication, facilitation, and decision-making skills. Students will be required to complete weekly journals and have check-in lessons during STaR. Students will also develop planning and teaching strategies that deal with the issues faced by their peer buddies. Peer Tutoring provides opportunities for the student to develop a better understanding of individual differences and to explore career options in related fields. Evaluation will be based on the peer tutor’s day-to-day practical participation, maintenance of a weekly journal, and understanding of issues relating to targeted student and community groups. Parent permission to visit other school sites is required.

CGHS Course #: MU416
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No    
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s):  No Audition Needed

The Center Grove Concert Band is the on-level band at Center Grove High School and plays grade II/III music at concerts and assessments. Performances at CGHS band concerts may occur throughout the year.  This ensemble will focus on the development of core individual fundamentals as well as developing ensemble skills. The Concert Band class is an ensemble skills-based course that satisfies state and national standards.

• Winds only are in this class
• This group will only rehearse in class

CGHS Course #: MU261
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No     
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Past Performance or Audition/Selection by Directors

The Center Grove Symphonic Band is the Intermediate band at Center Grove High School and regularly plays grade III music at concerts and assessments. This ensemble performs in the following 5 concerts at CGHS: Fall, Winter, Chamber Music, Pre-ISSMA, and Spring.  Along with competing in an ISSMA State Event in the spring.   Admission to the CGSB is by audition and director selection only. The Symphonic Band class is an ensemble skills-based course that satisfies state and national standards.

• Winds & Percussion are in this class
• This group usually rehearses in class and requires one or two after-school rehearsals per year

CGHS Course #: MU361
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No     
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Past Performance and Audition/Selection by Directors

The Center Grove Wind Symphony is the second band at Center Grove High School and plays grade IV music for concerts and assessments. This ensemble performs in the following 5 concerts at CGHS: Fall, Winter, Chamber Music, Pre-ISSMA, and Spring. Along with competing at 1-2 ISSMA State Events in the spring. Admission to the CGWS is by audition and director selection only. The Wind Symphony class is an advanced ensemble that satisfies state and national standards. 

• Comprised of mostly junior and seniors, and advanced underclassmen 
• Winds & Percussion are in this class
• This group has an occasional after-school rehearsal in preparation for concerts and competitions

CGHS Course #: MU461
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes     
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Past Performance and Audition/Selection by Directors

The Center Grove Wind Ensemble is the top concert ensemble at Center Grove High School, which plays masterworks, publisher-level V music, and commissions.  This ensemble performs in the following 5 concerts at CGHS: Fall, Winter, Chamber Music, Pre-ISSMA, and Spring.  Along with competitions at ISSMA State Qualifications and Finals.  Members will be required to attend regular rehearsals outside of school hours in preparation for performances.  This ensemble is expected to set the pace for bands in the state of Indiana and comes with the prestige of playing at state and national festivals.  Please visit www.centergrovebands.com to see more details regarding competition/travel fees.   Admission to the CGWE is by audition and director selection only.  The Wind Ensemble class is an accelerated-level ensemble that satisfies state and national standards.

• Comprised of the most advanced band students at CGHS
• Winds and Percussion are in this class
• This group usually rehearses weekly after school

CGHS Course #: MU162
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: Two semesters
Credit(s): 2 
Weighted Course: No        
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Current enrollment in either Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony, or Wind Ensemble

This course offers students the opportunity to study and perform music written for small ensembles, typically featuring one or two player(s) per part. Through collaborative rehearsal and performance, students develop essential musicianship skills such as attentive listening, rhythmic precision, balance, and expressive interpretation. Weekly coaching sessions provide individualized instruction and ensemble guidance as students prepare selected repertoire. Students in this course are expected to perform at the Chamber Music concerts and the ISSMA Solo & Ensemble event. Chamber Music is open to musicians of all experience levels—from developing players to advanced performers—and explores a diverse range of musical styles and genres.

• This course will have no after-school rehearsals

CGHS Course #: MU471
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length of Course: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No     
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Audition and Selection by Director

Jazz Ensemble offers students the opportunity to study and perform music written and arranged for jazz ensembles.  Through collaborative rehearsals and live performance, students develop essential jazz musicianship skills such as improvisation, swing feel, rhythmic precision, balance, and expressive interpretation.  Weekly coaching sessions provide individualized instruction and ensemble guidance as students prepare selected repertoire spanning classic swing, bebop, Latin, funk, and contemporary jazz styles.

Students in this course are expected to perform at school concerts, community events, and adjudicated festivals.  Jazz Ensemble is open to musicians of all experience levels-from developing players to advanced performers, and encourages creativity and stylistic versatility within a collaborative ensemble setting. Concurrent enrollment in a concert band is required, as is orchestra for bassists.  Exception:  pianist and guitarist.

CGHS Course #: MU111
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester (Fall)
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No     
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Audition in April

This is a performance course that is a direct extension of the band program. This course is only open to members of the Marching Band Color Guard. Sequential and systematic learning experiences are provided in the area of equipment work (Flag, Rifle, and Saber) and Ballet, Modern, and Jazz movement. Students in this class participate in the Marching Band during the first semester. Activities utilize a wide variety of materials and experiences and are designed to develop techniques appropriate within the Color Guard genre, including individual and group instruction in performance repertoire and skills. Students develop the ability to express their thoughts, perceptions, feelings, and images through movement. The Marching Band Color Guard provides opportunities for students to experience degrees of physical prowess, technique, flexibility, and the study of Color Guard performance as an artistic discipline and as a form of artistic communication. Marching Band Color Guard students are eligible to receive an alternative physical education credit waiver.  Please visit www.centergrovebands.com to see more details regarding competition fees.

• Participation in the CG Marching Band Color Guard is required

Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One (Spring)
Weighted Course: No     
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Audition

This is a performance course that is a direct extension of the band program. This course is only open to members of the World Guard or CGCG (JV Color Guard).  Sequential and systematic learning experiences are provided in the area of equipment work (Flag, Rifle, and Saber) and Ballet, Modern, and Jazz movement. Students in this class participate in the Winter Guard during the second semester. Activities utilize a wide variety of materials and experiences and are designed to develop techniques appropriate within the Color Guard genre, including individual and group instruction in performance repertoire and skills. Students develop the ability to express their thoughts, perceptions, feelings, and images through movement. The Marching Band Color Guard and Winter Guard provide opportunities for students to experience degrees of physical prowess, technique, flexibility, and the study of Color Guard performance as an artistic discipline and as a form of artistic communication. Please visit www.centergrovebands.com to see more details regarding competition fees.

• Participation in a CG Winter Guard is required

CGHS Course #: MU125
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): No audition needed

Sound Check is a non-auditioned choral ensemble. This ensemble performs in 4 concerts each year at Center Grove High School: Fall Fest, Noël, Showcase of Champions, and Spring Spec.   The Center Grove community highly supports these shows, and often, these performances sell out.   Members will be required to attend very few rehearsals outside of regular school hours in preparation for performances.  In addition, they will be issued a costume by the CGCPO or asked to provide one.  If you are interested in singing, this is a great introductory class to the CGHS choral department and an easy way to fulfill your Core 40 Fine Arts requirement.  All choirs do provide the option of a graduation pathway.    

CGHS Course #: MU341
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No      
Dual Credit: No 
Prerequisite(s): Audition

Counterpoints is an auditioned mixed choral ensemble.  This ensemble performs in 4 concerts each year at Center Grove High School: Fall Fest, Noël, Showcase of Champions, and Spring Spec.  The Center Grove community highly supports these shows, and often, these performances sell out.   Members will be required to attend very few rehearsals outside of regular school hours in preparation for performances.  In addition, they will be issued a costume by the CGCPO.  If you are interested in singing, this is a great introductory class to the CGHS choral department and an easy way to fulfill your Core 40 Fine Arts requirement.  All choirs do provide the option of a graduation pathway.

CGHS Course #: MU221
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No    
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Vocal/Dance audition for placement

The Accents is an auditioned all-female choral ensemble and is composed of students in grades 9 -12.   This ensemble performs in 5 concerts each year at Center Grove High School: Fall Fest, Noël, Pre-Contest Show, Showcase of Champions, and Spring Spec.   The Center Grove community highly supports these shows, and often, these performances sell out.  In addition, this ensemble will compete at 2 competitions in February-March.  Members will be required to attend a few rehearsals outside of regular school hours in preparation for performances, but outside rehearsals are minimal and so all athletes are able to participate in this ensemble.  Please visit www.centergrovechoirs.org to see more details regarding competition fees, and please keep in mind that the CGCPO has a need-based scholarship program for those who qualify.

CGHS Course #: MU331
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No     
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Vocal/Dance audition for placement

Surround Sound is an auditioned mixed choral ensemble and is composed of men in grades 9 -12 and women in grades 10-12.   This ensemble performs in 5 concerts each year at Center Grove High School: Fall Fest, Noël, Pre-Contest Show, Showcase of Champions, and Spring Spec.   The Center Grove community highly supports these shows, and often, these performances sell out.  In addition, this ensemble will compete at 2 competitions in February-March.  Members will be required to attend a few rehearsals outside of regular school hours in preparation for performances, but outside rehearsals are minimal and so all athletes are able to participate in this ensemble.  Please visit www.centergrovechoirs.org to see more details regarding competition fees, and please keep in mind that the CGCPO has a need-based scholarship program for those who qualify.

CGHS Course #: MU411
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes     
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Vocal audition for placement

The Godivas is an advanced women’s auditioned concert choir, composed of students in grades 9-12.  The group performs a variety of choral literature; however, it focuses on advanced concert music.  This ensemble performs in 5 curricular concerts each year at Center Grove High School: Fall Fest, Noel, Pre-Contest Show, Showcase of Champions, and Spring Spec.   The Center Grove community highly supports these shows, and often, these performances sell out.  This ensemble will compete at 2 or 3 competitions in February-March.  In addition, they will travel on a national trip as applicable.   Members will be required to attend a few rehearsals outside of regular school hours in preparation for performances, but outside rehearsals are minimal and so all athletes are able to participate in this ensemble. Please visit www.centergrovechoirs.org to see more details regarding competition fees, and please keep in mind that the CGCPO has a need-based scholarship program for those who qualify.

CGHS Course #: MU443
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length of Course: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes      
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Vocal/Sight Reading Audition for placement

CG Singers is an advanced auditioned concert choir, composed of students in grades 9-12.  The group performs a variety of choral literature; however, it focuses on advanced concert music.  This ensemble performs in 5 curricular concerts each year at Center Grove High School: Fall Fest, Noël, Pre-Contest Show, Showcase of Champions, and Spring Spec.   The Center Grove community highly supports these shows, and often, these performances sell out.  This ensemble will compete at 2 or 3 competitions in February-March.  In addition, they will travel on a national trip on an annual basis.   Members will be required to attend a few rehearsals outside of regular school hours in preparation for performances, but outside rehearsals are minimal and so all athletes are able to participate in this ensemble. Please visit www.centergrovechoirs.org to see more details regarding competition fees, and please keep in mind that the CGCPO has a need-based scholarship program for those who qualify.

CGHS Course #: MU451
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes     
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Vocal/Dance audition for placement

The Debtones is an advanced auditioned all-female show choir, composed of students in grades 9-12.  The group performs a variety of choral literature, including both Concert and Show Choir music.  This ensemble performs in 5 curricular concerts each year at Center Grove High School: Fall Fest, Noël, Pre-Contest Show, Showcase of Champions, and Spring Spec.  The Center Grove community highly supports these shows, and often, these performances sell out.  This ensemble will also compete at 5-8 competitions in February-March.  In addition, they will travel on a national trip on an annual basis.   Members will be required to attend regular rehearsals outside of school hours in preparation for performances.  These rehearsal demands are compatible with Fall/Spring Sports, but not Winter Sports.  Please visit www.centergrovechoirs.org to see more details regarding competition fees, and please keep in mind that the CGCPO has a need-based scholarship program for those who qualify.  The Debtones are eligible to receive an alternative physical education credit waiver.

CGHS Course #: MU453
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes     
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Vocal /Dance audition for placement

CG Sound System is an advanced auditioned mixed show choir, composed of men in grades 9-12 and women in grades 10-12.  The group performs a variety of choral literature, including both Concert and Show Choir music.  This ensemble performs in 5 concerts each year at Center Grove High School: Fall Fest, Noël, Pre-Contest Show, Showcase of Champions, and Spring Spec.   The Center Grove community highly supports these shows, and often, these performances sell out.  This ensemble will compete at 5-8 competitions in February-March.  In addition, they will travel on a national trip on an annual basis.   Members will be required to attend regular rehearsals outside of school hours in preparation for performances.  These rehearsal demands are compatible with Fall/Spring Sports, but not Winter Sports.  Please visit www.centergrovechoirs.org to see more details regarding competition fees, and please keep in mind that the CGCPO has a need-based scholarship program for those who qualify.  CG Sound System students are eligible to receive an alternative physical education credit waiver.

CGHS Course #: MU303
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No    
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Past performance or audition

The Center Grove High School music curriculum includes a course of study for the beginning to intermediate level string orchestra. This course is intended to build on the foundation started in middle school and progress the student to an intermediate level of skill and musicianship.  A large emphasis is placed on developing refined technique in order to allow the students to perform, alone and with others, music of a wide variety of styles and broader technical requirements.  In addition, a broader understanding of music notation and theory will be developed in this class, as well as higher levels of discrimination of musical performances.  The Concert Orchestra will have performance opportunities throughout the year in order to display the development of this technique and understanding. Students will need to have access to a string instrument to participate in this class. Please visit https://cgorchestras.com/ for more information.

CGHS Course #: MU301
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length of Course: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: No     
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Past performance and audition/selection by director

The Center Grove High School music curriculum includes a course of study for the advanced-intermediate string orchestra. This course is intended to build on an intermediate-level foundation and progress the student to an advanced level of skill and musicianship.  A large emphasis is placed on developing refined technique in order to allow the students to perform, alone and with others, music of a wide variety of styles and broader technical requirements.  In addition, a broader understanding of music notation and theory will be developed in this class, as well as higher levels of discrimination of musical performances.  The Philharmonic Orchestra will have performance opportunities throughout the year in order to display the development of this technique and understanding. Students will need to have access to a string instrument to participate in this class. Please visit https://cgorchestras.com/ for more information.

CGHS Course #: MU401
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two
Weighted Course: Yes      
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Past performance and audition/selection by the director.

The Center Grove High School music curriculum includes a course of study for the advanced-level Orchestra. An advanced level of technical skill and musicianship is necessary for success in this class.  Students will have the opportunity to perform as soloists, in chamber groups, as well as with the larger string and full orchestra.  Performance literature will encompass a wide variety of styles with emphasis on masterworks from the standard repertoire. The Symphonic Orchestra will have public performance opportunities throughout the year in order to display the development of their technique and musical understanding, and some after-school rehearsals will be required to participate in this course.  Students will need to have access to a string instrument to participate in the class. Please visit https://cgorchestras.com/ for more details regarding competition/travel fees.

CGHS Course #: MU200A
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 2 Semesters
Credit(s): Two 
Weighted Course: No        
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

Focuses on instructional strategies based on individual needs that provide students opportunities to actively participate in a lifetime of music. These students have the option to perform in 4 concerts each year at Center Grove High School: Fall Fest, Noël, Showcase of Champions, and Spring Spec. The Center Grove community highly supports these shows, and often, these performances sell out.  In addition, they will be issued a costume by the CGCPO or asked to provide one. If you are interested in singing, this is a great introductory class to the CGHS choral department.  

CGHS Course #: MU491G
Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No     
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

Music Theory is a one-semester Global Campus course that is an introductory study of music notation and music ear training. While semester one is open to any Sophomore, Junior, or Senior interested in learning the basics of written music, students in the class should have some music background and demonstrate advanced mastery of performance on an instrument and/or voice. It is suggested that anyone planning to major in music in college take this course as preparation.

CGHS Course #: MU493
Grade Level: 11, 12
Length of Course: 2 Semesters
Weighted Course: Yes     
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): two years of participation in band, choir, or orchestra.  Students without two years of CGHS performance ensembles may be enrolled with instructor approval after a music knowledge assessment.  Recommended completion of Global Campus Music Theory.  

This rigorous course will expand upon the skills learned in the one-semester Global Campus Music Theory and Composition and is open to any senior planning to major in music in a post-secondary college or university.  The focus of the course is to prepare students to take the (AP) Music Theory Examination in the spring.  Musical composition, sequencing, and other MIDI digital formats are some of the many applications used to further students' understanding of music theory.

CGHS Course #: MU291
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 or 2 semesters
Credit(s): 1 per semester
Weighted Course: No        
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

A full year course of study that will give the general student or the music student that is interested in learning to play the piano an opportunity to learn in a classroom environment, limited to 15 students per class.  The course teaches the basic skills of learning how to read music at the piano keyboard and allows the student to develop their individual abilities to a basic proficiency.  The class is designed to give the student the necessary knowledge and technical skills to be able to continue on their own or secure private instruction.  This course may also be taken as a one-semester course during the fall semester.

CGHS Course #: MU412
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 or 2 semesters
Credit(s): 1 per semester
Weighted Course: No        
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

A full year course of study that will give the general student or the music student that is interested in learning to play the guitar an opportunity to learn in a classroom environment, limited to 15 students per class.  The course teaches the basic skills of learning how to read music and allows the student to develop their individual abilities to a basic proficiency.  The class is designed to give the student the necessary knowledge and technical skills to be able to continue on their own or secure private instruction.  This course may also be taken as a one-semester course during the fall semester.

CGHS Course #: MU180
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No     
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

Theatre Arts is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Theatre. Students enrolled in Theatre Arts read and analyze plays, create scripts and theatre pieces, conceive scenic designs, and develop directing skills. These activities incorporate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis, response, creative process, and integrated studies. Additionally, students explore career opportunities in the theatre, attend and critique theatrical productions, and recognize the responsibilities and the importance of individual theatre patrons in their community.

CGHS Course #: MU280
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No     
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Theatre Arts 

Advanced Theatre Arts is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Theatre. Students enrolled in Advanced Theatre Arts read and analyze plays and apply criteria to make informed judgments. They draw on events and experiences to create scripted monologues and scenes, create scenic designs for existing plays, and build characters through observation, improvisation and script analysis. These activities incorporate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis, response, creative process, and integrated studies. Additionally, students explore careers in theatre arts and begin to develop a portfolio of their work. They also attend and critique theatre productions and identify ways to support the theatre in their community.

CGHS Course #: MU170
Grade Level: 9,10,11,12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No     
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

Technical Theatre is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Theatre. Students enrolled in Technical Theatre actively engage in the process of designing, building, managing, and implementing the technical aspects of a production. These activities incorporate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis, response, creative process, and integrated studies. Students will apply technical elements and research to create a design that communicates the concept of a theatrical production.

CGHS Course #: MU170
Grade Level: 9,10,11,12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No     
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None

Technical Theatre is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Theatre. Students enrolled in Technical Theatre actively engage in the process of designing, building, managing, and implementing the technical aspects of a production. These activities incorporate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis, response, creative process, and integrated studies. Students will apply technical elements and research to create a design that communicates the concept of a theatrical production.

CGHS Course #: MU190
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No     
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): Theatre Arts

Advanced Acting is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Theatre. Students enrolled in Advanced Acting actively engage in the process of viewpoints, scoring, context, objectives, and tactics for both monologues and 10-minute scenes at a more advanced level. These activities will incorporate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis, response, creative process, and integrated studies. Students will be able to deepen their understanding of improv and character development. Students will apply acting skills and knowledge into performing a theatrical production in tandem with Advanced Theatre Arts.

CGHS Course #: MU160
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12
Length: 1 Semester
Credit(s): One
Weighted Course: No     
Dual Credit: No
Prerequisite(s): None 

Improv and Sketch Comedy is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Theatre. Students enrolled in Improv and Sketch Comedy actively engage in the process of producing their own SNL-type skits. These activities incorporate elements of improv, script writing, directing, film acting, editing, and camera work. Students will explain and justify their use of camera angles, improv, editing, and improv to create their shows.