with Lake Land College and PCHS. Forms and Social Studies 3-4 years, including world – instructions are available in the guidance office. and U.S. history, and social science electives Students will receive credit for a high school course Mathematics 3-4 years, including – at PCHS and semester hours at Lake Land. There is introductory algebra, advanced algebra, a $45 book fee if taught by a PCHS teacher, a cost of geometry and trigonometry $145 if taught by a retired teacher, or a cost of $250 Science 3-4 years, such as biology, – if taught by a Lake Land staff member per semester. chemistry and physics Students planning to transfer this college credit to Electives 2-4 years, such as foreign – another college upon high school graduation should language, music or art check with the receiving college to confirm acceptance of coursework. The following dual credit NCAA courses are offered at PCHS: Art Appreciation Information Processing The NCAA eligibility standards for Division I Composition (Honors) athletes require students to have 16 core courses Food Service Sanitation completed by graduation: Nursing Assistant (Health Occ.) 4 English Mechanical Drafting 3 years math (Algebra I or higher) Drafting 2 years natural/physical science (1 year of lab Manufacturing Skills if offered by high school) Pre-Calculus 1 year of additional English, math or Technical Math natural/physical science 2 years of social science 4 additional courses from any area or Recommended Courses for foreign language College Admissions 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 Courses Available to recommendations. Freshmen Students planning to attend an Illinois four-year university or a public community college with the intent to transfer should Agriculture take a program including college preparatory Introduction to the Agricultural Industry courses. Specific course admissions standards are detailed below. Each state university may establish Art criteria for provisional admission. Art History English 4 years, emphasizing written and – oral communications and literature Business
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 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 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 years of social science 4 additional courses from any area 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 Business
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