FCHS Advanced College Project Courses Chemistry 1 Honors: ACP C101/121 (5 Dual Credits) (820A-820B) 2 Credits Grades 9-12 Prerequisite: B or better in Algebra 1 AND B or better in Biology. FCHS requires students to have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 to be eligible to enroll in an ACP course. Students with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.70 to 2.99 may be eligible with the instructor's approval. CHEM-C 101 Elementary Chemistry, Essential principles of chemistry, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, properties and reactions of elements and compounds, stoichiometry, solutions, and acids and bases. CHEM-C 121 Elementary Chemistry Laboratory Introduction to the techniques and reasoning of experimental chemistry. Emphasis is given to study of physical and chemical properties of inorganic compounds. Cost: Tuition $125.00 plus Textbooks: The instructor will email the required textbook titles and ISBN numbers to students in May. It is the student's responsibility to have all materials by the first day of class. Instructor: Mr Matt Eskew [email protected]
English - ACP Composition (W131) (3 Dual Credits) (343) 1 credit Grade 12 Prerequisite: FCHS requires students to have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 to be eligible to enroll in an ACP course. Students with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.70 to 2.99 may be eligible with the instructor's approval. This rigorous course prepares students for writing in a variety of college courses. The focus of the course is on writing from multiple sources to analyze an issue and argue a position. Skills include evaluating sources of information, summarizing sources, adopting a thoughtful position, advancing a clear thesis, and supporting one's views with evidence. In addition to I.U. credit many colleges in Indiana will accept this course.) Cost: Tuition $75.00 plus Textbooks: The instructor will email the required textbook titles and ISBN numbers to students in May. It is the student's responsibility to have all materials by the first day of class. Instructor: Eric Jenkins [email protected]
English - ACP Public Speaking (P155)(3 Dual Credits) (346) 1 credit Grade 12 Prerequisite: FCHS requires students to have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 to be eligible to enroll in an ACP course. Students with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.70 to 2.99 may be eligible with the instructor's approval. The course focuses on the theory and practice of public speaking. Students are trained in thought processes necessary to organize speech content and are able to analyze the components of effective delivery and language. Cost: Tuition $75.00 plus Textbook: Instructions for accessing the electronic textbook will be given the first day of class. Students will be expected to purchase their textbook within the first few days of class. Instructor: Becky Hart [email protected]
English - ACP Literary Interpretation (L202) (3 Dual Credits) Spring Semester Course (347) 1 Credit Grade 12 Prerequisite: Composition(W131) must be taken prior to taking this class. FCHS requires students to have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 to be eligible to enroll in an ACP course. Students with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.70 to 2.99 may be eligible with the instructor's approval. The course develops critical skills essential to participation in the interpretive process. Through class discussion and focused writing assignments, students will explore the premises and motives of literary analysis and critical methods associated with historical, generic, and/or cultural concerns. Cost:Tuition $75.00 plus Textbook: The instructor will email the required textbook titles and ISBN numbers to students in November. It is the student's responsibility to have all materials by the first day of class. Instructor: Janet Kirby [email protected]
History - ACP United States History (H105/H106) (6 Dual Credits) (932A-932B) 2 Credits Grade 11 Prerequisite: FCHS requires students to have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 to be eligible to enroll in an ACP course. Students with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.70 to 2.99 may be eligible with the instructor's approval. This rigorous course will focus on United States History from the American Revolution to present day. Analyzing issues, arguing positions, writing thesis statements and developing essays are a few of the skills needed to successfully complete this class. A variety of primary and secondary sources will be used, including The President and the Assassin by Scott Miller. Books required to purchase: The President and the Assassin by Scott Miller, Random House, 2011. Cost: Tuition $150.00 plus Textbooks: The instructor will email the required textbook titles and ISBN numbers to students in May. It is the student's responsibility to have all materials by the first day of class. Instructors: John Jackson & Ron Bailey [email protected] & [email protected]
Math - Advanced Math: Finite Math (M118)(3 Dual Credits) (707A-707B) 2 Credits Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Students must have a C or better in Pre-Calculus or Honors Pre-Calculus and a B in Algebra II. FCHS requires students to have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 to be eligible to enroll in an ACP course. Students with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.70 to 2.99 may be eligible with the instructor's approval. This is a college course which will focus on probability models, counting, sets, partitions, tree diagrams, linear models, matrix algebra, Markov chains, interest, mortgage, and financial decision making. As part of Indiana University Advance College Project, students who enroll may apply to earn three (3) hours of college credit in Mathematics (M118), through Indiana University, Bloomington. Students will be billed at discounted university fees in late fall. Credits are transferable to most colleges and universities throughout the country. Go to http://acp.indiana.edu/ for more information. Students enrolled through IU will receive dual credit, both high school and IU credit. Students choosing to take this course, whether for college credit or not, will receive a weighted grade for the second semester of the course. This course may be taken at the same time as Pre-Calculus or Calculus. IU requirements for admission to this course – GPA 2.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale within a college preparatory curriculum. Tuition will be determined by IU and will be communicated to students at the beginning 23 of the semester. If applying to Indiana University for an undergraduate program, this course does not count towards the seven required semesters of mathematics for admission. Students will be required to purchase their own book. Cost: Tuition $75.00 plus Textbooks: The instructor will email the required textbook titles and ISBN numbers to students in May. It is the student's responsibility to have all materials by the first day of class. Instructor: Cassie Elser [email protected]
Advanced Math: Business Calculus (M119)(3 Dual Credits) (747A-747B) 2 Credits Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: Students must have a C or better in Pre-Calculus or Honors Pre-Calculus and a B in Algebra II. Students who have taken AP Calculus AB are not eligible for this course. Students may take this class before taking AP Calculus AB. FCHS requires students to have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 to be eligible to enroll in an ACP course. Students with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.70 to 2.99 may be eligible with the instructor's approval. This is a college course which will focus on preparation for majors in business and the social sciences. Topics include mathematical modeling, applications of functions using the first and second derivative, and using the definite integral. As part of Indiana University Advance College Project, students who enroll may apply to earn three (3) hours of college credit in Mathematics (M119), through Indiana University, Bloomington. Students will be billed at discounted university fees in late fall. Credits are transferable to most colleges and universities throughout the country. Go to http://acp.indiana.edu/ for more information. Students enrolled through IU will receive dual credit, both high school and IU credit. Students choosing to take this course, whether for college credit or not, will receive honors grade weight for first semester and dual credit grade weight for the second semester of the course. IU requirements for admission to this course – GPA 2.7 or higher on a 4.0 scale within a college preparatory curriculum. Tuition will be determined by IU and will be communicated to students at the beginning of the semester. Students will be required to purchase their own book. Cost: Tuition $75.00 plus Textbooks: The instructor will email the required textbook titles and ISBN numbers to students in May. It is the student's responsibility to have all materials by the first day of class. Instructors: Leslie Hash [email protected]
ACP Spanish IV (HISP S200)(3 dual credits) (447A-447B) 2 Credits Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: FCHS requires students to have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 to be eligible to enroll in an ACP course. Students with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.70 to 2.99 may be eligible with the instructor's approval. Spanish IV offers the opportunity to earn college credit through Indiana University. The students continue development of language skills and cultural understanding. The skill sets that apply to the exchange of written and oral information are expanded through emphasis on practicing speaking and listening strategies that facilitate communication. Additionally, students will continue to develop understanding of Spanish-speaking culture through explaining factors that influence the practices, products, and perspectives of the target culture; reflecting on cultural practices of the target culture; and comparing systems of the target culture and the student’s own culture. Cost: Tuition $75.00 plus Textbooks: The instructor will email the required textbook titles and ISBN numbers to students in May. It is the student's responsibility to have all materials by the first day of class. Instructor: Nancy Bailey [email protected]
ACP Spanish V (HISP S250) (3 dual credits) (456A-456B) 2 Credits Grades 11-12 Prerequisite: FCHS requires students to have a cumulative G.P.A. of 3.0 to be eligible to enroll in an ACP course. Students with a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.70 to 2.99 may be eligible with the instructor's approval. S250, the second course in the second-year sequence, reviews and builds upon the basic structures studied in the first year, and introduces culture that is woven throughout the chapters to enable students to learn to recognize and appreciate cultural diversity. Like other courses in the language program, this course follows a communicative approach which springs from the idea that languages are best learned when real-world information becomes the focus of student activities. Throughout the course students will focus on communication, culture, skill development and will acquire practical vocabulary to enhance their understanding of essential Spanish grammar concepts. From the first day of class, students will interact in Spanish with the instructor and with classmates, discussing topics of importance to the twenty-first century, with emphasis on the development of critical thinking skills in addition to the refinement of the four basic language skills. Cost: Tuition $75.00 plus Textbooks: The instructor will email the required textbook titles and ISBN numbers to students in May. It is the student's responsibility to have all materials by the first day of class. Instructor: Nancy Bailey [email protected]