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Academics
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The Brehm Academic Curriculum is designed and implemented in accordance with the Brehm Vision and Mission. Brehm Middle School and High School curricula have been approved by the Illinois State Board of Education, North Central Association, and the Independent Schools Association of the Central States.
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Brehm Middle School curriculum consists of, but is not limited to:
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Social Studies |
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Math |
PE |
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Science |
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Brehm High School curriculum consists of:
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Math: |
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English I (r)
English II (r)
English III (r)
World Literature I (m)
World Literature II (m)
Composition (m)
Classics (s)
American Literature (s)
British Literature (s)
Creative Writing (s)
Research (s) |
Math I (r)
Math II(r)
Pre-Algebra (m)
Business Math (m)
Algebra A (m)
Algebra B (m)
Algebra w/ Technology (s)
Algebra II (s)
Algebra II w/Technology(s)
Geometry (s)
Applied Math (r) |
Current Events/Geography (m/s)
World History (m)
World History (s)
U.S. History (m)
U.S. History (s)
Government (s)
Economics (s)
Psychology (s) |
Foreign Languages:
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Science:
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Physical Education:
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Spanish (s)
Japanese Culture (s)
Art:
Art I
Art II
Art Culture and History
Advanced Art |
Environmental Science (m)
Biology (m)
Biology (s)
Human Anatomy (s)
Chemistry (s)
Applied Physics (m) |
Adaptive PE (m)
Personal Fitness (s)
Health (s) |
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Computers:
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LC/Transition
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Recreation Electives:
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Keyboarding
Software Applications
PACT I (photography, art and computer technology)
PACT II
PACT III
PACT/Video
Programming I
Programming II
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LC - Through Art
LC/Content Support
LC/Study Skills
Cognitive Awareness
College Strategies
Career Exploration
Consumer Education
Business Math
Trades & Careers
Driver’s Education |
Team Sports
Total Fitness
Drama
Automotive
Woodshop |
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r – Designates remedial courses designed to address academic deficits and provide compensatory strategies
m – Designates modified courses designed to provide an adapted curriculum commensurate with a student’s ability level and provide instructional skills and strategies for a successful transition into standard courses
s – Designates standard courses designed to provide instruction aligned with high school state standards and provide instructional strategies that cultivate higher order thinking and independent learning
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A view of on of our new spacious classrooms.
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Cross-Curricular Competencies
Five cross-curricular competencies are embedded within the development of the Brehm Curriculum. Mastery of these interdisciplinary competencies is intended to promote successful performance in school, workplace, and community. Curriculum for each course is scope and sequenced and aligned with Brehm Competencies, State Standards, and ACT skills.
- Acquiring Information
- Communicating
- Reasoning
- Self-management
- Using Technology
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Graduation Requirements
In accordance with the Illinois School Code for graduation, Brehm requires that a student achieve a minimum of eighteen credits with the following distribution of credits:
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Math |
Science |
Social Studies |
PE |
General Requirements |
Electives |
4 credits |
3 credits |
2 credits |
3 credits |
2 credits |
.5 Health
.5 Consumer Ed
US Constitution Test |
3 credits
One of which must be LC |
Students are strongly advised to take at least one computer course, an art, and career exploration class. For students interested in a four year college rather than community college, 22-24 credits are recommended.
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 Student Evaluation
Students are assessed on their progress toward mastering cross-curricular competencies on an on-going basis through work samples, rubrics, tests, quizzes, demonstration, and observation. This progress is recorded and communicated quarterly in the form of the Brehm Progress report and the Brehm IEP. |
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Scheduling
Scheduling is a highly collaborative process that strives to facilitate the fulfillment of the Brehm Mission. Student course selection is determined by each student’s academic, cognitive, and personal profile in conjunction with transcript reviews. Programming and scheduling is dependent upon skill level, transcript evaluation, and post-secondary goals. When a student’s ability exceeds the scope of Brehm’s Curriculum, recommendations for course work at a local community college are considered on an individual basis. |
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