Course Progressions
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These charts illustrate a variety of study sequences. There are multiple paths that students may take. All final decisions should be made with the student’s guidance counselor. |
- Business & Marketing
- Career & Technical Education
- English
- Family & Consumer Science
- Fine Arts: Performing Arts
- Fine Arts: Visual Arts
- Mathematics
- Physical Education & Health
- Project Lead the Way
- Science
- Social Studies
- World Languages
- Area 31 Career Programs
Business & Marketing
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TYPICAL BUSINESS COURSE PROGRESSION |
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CORE 40 Designation |
Academic Honors Designation |
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9TH |
Principles of Business Management
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Introduction to Business |
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10TH |
Principles of Business Management |
Introduction to Business |
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11TH |
Marketing Fundamentals
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Advanced Business Management |
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12TH |
Marketing Fundamentals |
Accounting Fundamentals
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Career & Technical Education
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TYPICAL TV & VIDEO PRODUCTION COURSE PROGRESSION |
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CORE 40 Designation |
Academic Honors Designation |
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9TH |
TV & Video Production I |
TV & Video Production I |
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10TH |
TV & Video Production I |
Select One: |
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11TH |
TV & Video Production I |
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12TH |
TV & Video Production I |
Select One: |
English
BHS requires eight credits in English to graduate. Students will complete two semesters of English each year and one semester of Communications-focused credit during 10th grade. Honors classes are available at each level and are as follows: 9th grade – Pre-AP English 9; 10th grade – Pre-AP English 10; 11th grade - AP Language & Composition or Advanced English for college credit; 12th grade - AP Literature & Composition or Advanced English for college credit.
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TYPICAL ENGLISH COURSE PROGRESSION |
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CORE 40 Designation |
Academic Honors Designation |
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9TH |
English 9 |
Choose One: |
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10TH |
English 10 |
Choose One: |
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11TH |
English 11 |
Choose One: |
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12TH |
English 12 |
Choose One: |
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English Electives |
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Family & Consumer Science
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TYPICAL FAMILY & CONSUMER SCIENCES COURSE PROGRESSION |
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CORE 40 Designation |
Academic Honors Designation |
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9TH |
Select One: |
Select One Through Two: |
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10TH |
Select One: |
Select One Through Three: |
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11th |
Select One: |
Select One Through Four: |
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12th |
Select One: |
Select One Through Four: |
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*Pre-requisite required |
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Fine Arts: Performing Arts
To provide a quality education for every child in Indiana, it is important to provide for all aspects of human growth. The artistic, expressive, and cultural aspects of each child’s intellectual, emotional, physical, and social development are vital components of this growth. Research involving the impact of arts education upon mental functions supports the convictions of many educators, parents, and business leaders that the fine arts are essential due to their ability to provide students with the means to think, feel, and understand the world around them in unique ways. Literacy in the arts strengthens a person’s participation in society by enhancing problem solving and communication skills as well as fostering self-expression, aesthetic awareness, and multiple points of view. For these reasons, a curriculum in each of the fine arts should be available to all students so that they may become self-directed toward lifelong learning in the arts.
Students who are proficient in the fine arts grow in their ability to think and learn independently. Their view of the world expands as creative avenues to expression and understanding are developed. Ultimately, the entire community benefits through the creativity, vision, and empathy fostered in the fine arts.
Visit the Interactive Program of Studies for course information.
Fine Arts: Visual Arts
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TYPICAL VISUAL ARTS COURSE PROGRESSION |
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CORE 40 Designation |
Academic Honors Designation |
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9TH |
Select One: |
Select One Through Two: |
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10TH |
Select One: |
Select One Through Three: |
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11th and 12th |
Select One: |
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Mathematics
Those students who desire to take five years of mathematics may find it necessary to "double up"; that is, take two mathematics courses in one year. This doubling should take place after the freshman year has been successfully completed, and, then only with Teacher Recommendation.
PREREQUISITES
The Brownsburg High School mathematics curriculum is defined by successful completion of sequential math courses. Mastery of sequential mathematical skills and concepts is of primary importance. Algebra I is the foundation of the mathematics curriculum. To advance to the next sequential course, students must demonstrate proficiency in Algebra I concepts.
RECOMMENDATIONS
In all mathematics courses the teachers utilize their best professional judgment and recommend, to each student, the mathematics course for the following year. Prerequisites are also to be considered in the Teacher Recommendation. We emphasize to the students that prerequisites, including grade requirements, and Teacher Recommendations are critical in placement in appropriate courses. Teacher Recommendations are subject to change based on changes in student performance following the original recommendation.
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TYPICAL MATH COURSE PROGRESSION |
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9TH |
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10TH |
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11TH |
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12TH |
Choose one:
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Physical Education & Health
- Two semesters of PE and one semester of Health are required for graduation (Core 40 Diploma)
- One semester of PE and one semester of Health are required for graduation (New Diploma)
Visit the Interactive Program of Studies for course information.
Project Lead the Way
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PLTW Course Progression |
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Biomedical Science |
Engineering |
Computer Science |
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NOTE: If a student cannot begin a program in the 9th grade, it is possible to begin in the 10th grade and take two PLTW classes during the 11th or 12th grade.
Science
The following are suggested sequences of study. All final decisions should be made with the student’s guidance counselor. All prerequisites must be met to enroll in any course.
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TYPICAL SCIENCE COURSE PROGRESSION |
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CORE 40 Designation |
Academic Honors Designation |
AHD w/ Honors Science Focus |
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9TH |
Biology I
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Biology I |
Honors Biology
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10TH |
ICP |
Chemistry I |
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11TH |
Earth Systems and Environment |
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12TH |
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*If pre-requisites are met, students can take additional science elective courses. |
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*Science Electives |
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Social Studies
The chart below are the social studies courses offered in coordination with the grade levels in which students may be enrolled. See course descriptions for prerequisite information. All final decisions should be made with the guidance counselor.
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Social Studies Course Offerings by Grade Level (elective courses in italics) |
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World Languages
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TYPICAL WORLD LANGUAGE PROGRESSION |
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CORE 40 Designation |
Academic Honors |
Academic Honors Designation |
Academic Honors (middle school credit) |
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Area 31 Career Programs
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Programs prepare students for careers and/or further study at a post-secondary institution. Most programs are offered at the Area 31 Career Center at Ben Davis High School. Opportunities exist for students of all abilities in a variety of programs. Area 31 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, religion, creed, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.
Local employers provide curriculum direction and employment, including work based learning experiences. Most career and technical education programs enable a student to receive college credit. Some programs offer state approved industry certifications that can be used to meet technical honors diploma requirements. Other departments including Business, Communications, Science, and Engineering and Technology Education have course offerings that will help students choose a career pathway.
NOTE: Before enrolling in any Career and Technical Education program, the student must complete an Area 31 Career Center enrollment form, see counselor for more information.
Course offerings include:
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**College credit available; dual credits offered may change to align with NLPS (Next Level Programs of Study)
Note: Indiana college credit is generally transferable from one Indiana educational institution to another; however, students and parents should research the transfer themselves just to be sure. One educational institution cannot make a transfer call for another. Students and parents should contact an advisor at the institution where they want to attend and ask if the credit being offered will count toward the degree of their choice.