with Lake Land College and PCHS. Forms and English 4 years, emphasizing written and – instructions are available in the guidance office. oral communications and literature Students will receive credit for a high school course Social Studies 3-4 years, including world – at PCHS and semester hours at Lake Land. There is and U.S. history, and social science electives a $45 book fee if taught by a PCHS teacher, a cost of Mathematics 3-4 years, including – $145 if taught by a retired teacher, or a cost of $250 introductory algebra, advanced algebra, if taught by a Lake Land staff member per semester. geometry and trigonometry Students planning to transfer this college credit to Science 3-4 years, such as biology, – another college upon high school graduation should chemistry and physics check with the receiving college to confirm Electives 2-4 years, such as foreign – acceptance of coursework. The following dual credit language, music or art courses are offered at PCHS: Art Appreciation NCAA Information Processing Practical Software Application Composition (Honors) The NCAA eligibility standards for Division I Food Service Sanitation athletes require students to have 16 core courses Nursing Assistant (Health Occ.) completed by graduation: Mechanical Drafting 4 years English Drafting 3 years math (Algebra I or higher) Manufacturing Skills 2 years natural/physical science (1 year of lab Pre-Calculus if offered by high school) Technical Math 1 year of additional English, math or natural/physical science 2 of social science Recommended Courses for 4 additional courses from any area above or College Admissions foreign language Computer science courses may not be used to meet the core requirements. Students and parents must begin early to consider the general requirements for college admission. No single pattern of preparation will meet the admissions requirements of all colleges. However, a four-year comprehensive and balanced program in the traditional academic subjects is strongly advised and will meet most college requirements and/or recommendations. Courses Available to Students planning to attend an Illinois Freshmen four-year university or a public community college with the intent to transfer should take a program including college preparatory Agriculture courses. Specific course admissions standards are Introduction to the Agricultural Industry detailed below. Each state university may establish criteria for provisional admission. Art Art History
with Lake Land College and PCHS. Forms and instructions are available in the guidance office. Students will receive credit for a high school course at PCHS and semester hours at Lake Land. There is a $45 book fee if taught by a PCHS teacher, a cost of $145 if taught by a retired teacher, or a cost of $250 if taught by a Lake Land staff member per semester. Students planning to transfer this college credit to another college upon high school graduation should check with the receiving college to confirm acceptance of coursework. The following dual credit courses are offered at PCHS: Art Appreciation Information Processing Practical Software Application Composition (Honors) Food Service Sanitation Nursing Assistant (Health Occ.) Mechanical Drafting Drafting Manufacturing Skills Pre-Calculus Technical Math Recommended Courses for College Admissions Students and parents must begin early to consider the general requirements for college admission. No single pattern of preparation will meet the admissions requirements of all colleges. However, a four-year comprehensive and balanced program in the traditional academic subjects is strongly advised and will meet most college requirements and/or recommendations. Students planning to attend an Illinois four-year university or a public community college with the intent to transfer should take a program including college preparatory courses. Specific course admissions standards are detailed below. Each state university may establish criteria for provisional admission. English – 4 years, emphasizing written and oral communications and literature Social Studies – 3-4 years, including world and U.S. history, and social science electives Mathematics – 3-4 years, including introductory algebra, advanced algebra, geometry and trigonometry Science – 3-4 years, such as biology, chemistry and physics Electives – 2-4 years, such as foreign language, music or art NCAA The NCAA eligibility standards for Division I athletes require students to have 16 core courses completed by graduation: 4 years English 3 years math (Algebra I or higher) 2 years natural/physical science (1 year of lab if offered by high school) 1 year of additional English, math or natural/physical science 2 of social science 4 additional courses from any area above or foreign language Computer science courses may not be used to meet the core requirements. Courses Available to Freshmen Agriculture Introduction to the Agricultural Industry Art Art History