New Curriculum Proposals and Curricular Changes for the 2020-2021 School Year

December 2019

Science

Project Lead the Way: Human Body Systems

PLTW Biomedical Science Pathway

PLTW: Principles of Biomedical

Science● processed a crime scene● conducted blood typing, hair

and fingerprint analysis● examined autopsy and medical history

reports● evaluated blood spatter evidence● identified unknown substances● ran glucose tolerance and insulin tests

to determine diabetes diagnoses● developed patient supports for diabetics ● determined nutrient and caloric

composition of food samples ● investigated careers in the field of

biomedical sciences

PLTW: Human Body Systems

• Full year elective course that earns 1 credit• Eligible grade levels 10 - 12• Prerequisite: PLTW Principles of Biomedical

Science or Chemistry 400 Honors• Does not meet the District 99 science

graduation requirements • PLTW college opportunities

PLTW: Human Body SystemsStudents will…• design experiments, investigate the structures and

functions of the human body• work through real life cases, playing the role of

biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries

• practice problem solving and progress to open-ended projects and problems that require students to learn in-demand, transferable skills like critical thinking, communication, and planning

Questions Regarding PLTW: Human Body Systems

Physical Education, Health, and Driver Education

Sports Officiating

Sports Officiating

• Semester course .5 credit• Eligible grade levels 11 - 12• Prerequisite: Successful completion

of Physical Education & Wellness II

Sports Officiating

• This course is in line with our initiative to create courses that allow students opportunities to apply learned skills and gain employment.

• Students will have the opportunity to take the exam to become an IHSA official.

• In agreement with the DG park district, students will have the opportunity to officiate in rec leagues and be paid for their time.

What will this class look like?Skills/Knowledge that will be covered:

Rules

Mechanics

Game Management

Effective Communication Strategies

Conflict Resolution

Fitness

Sports/Activity that will be covered:

Football/Flag Football

Basketball

Soccer

Baseball/Softball

Questions Regarding Sports Officiating

Career & Technical Education

Internship

Internship

• Semester class .5 credit (repeatable)• Eligible grade levels 11 - 12 • Prerequisite: None

Internship

• This program partners students, school, and the community helping students to identify and evaluate various career pathways.

• Students will intern an average of 4 hours per week (outside of the school day) and meet weekly with the teacher.

• Students will gain an understanding of how the career/job functions and participate in career exploration and learning experiences at the internship site.

Questions Regarding Internship

MathematicsCourse Title Change

Discrete Mathematics to Preparation for

Quantitative Literacy

Preparation for Quantitative Literacy

• New title but not a new course

• Course content is not drastically changing

• Transition math class with COD• Prepares students for college level

(credit bearing) math classes

World Language

Course Title ChangeSpanish for Native Speakers to Spanish for Heritage Speakers

Spanish for Heritage Speakers I and II

• New titles but not new courses

• Has not been taught in years• New teacher who has experience

teaching the courses• Courses designed for heritage

speakers

Science

Prerequisite/Corequisite Changes

Science Prerequisite Changes • Two year science graduation

requirement (District 99 and Illinois)• Removed Physics as a prerequisite/

corequisite for several courses• Biology II: Research Questions in Biology• Research Topics in Earth Science• Anatomy and Physiology

• Physics is still highly recommended

Questions Regarding Course Changes