Language Arts - Social Studies Emphasis
Freshman (First Year of High School) |
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| Course | Subject | Credit | Description | |
| English 9 | Language Arts | 1 | Full Year |
Focus on quality writing skills and reading comprehension. |
| World Civilizations | Social Studies | 1 | Full Year |
Required social studies course introducing students to the major civilizations and cultures throughout the history of the world. |
| Algebra 1 | Math | 1 | Full Year |
Required math course including reviews of the major pre-algebra concepts. |
| Physical Science | Science | 1 | Full Year |
Students will be introduced to Chemistry, physics and astronomy. |
| Strategies for Academic Success |
Elective - Academic |
0.5 | Half Year |
Students learn important study skills including time management, not taking, and strategic thinking. |
| Idea Writing |
Elective - Language Arts |
0.5 | Half Year |
Intensive writing course in Develop Expositor and Applied Writing. |
| Geography | Elective - Social Studies | 1 | Full Year |
A complete study providing students with a concrete understanding of major geographic locations. |
Sophomore (Second Year of High School) |
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| Course | Subject | Credit | Description | |
| English 10 | Language Arts | 1 | Full Year |
Focus on improving writing skills and improving reading comprehension. |
| U.S History | Social Studies | 1 | Full Year |
Required social studies course providing a survey of United States History. |
| Geometry | Math | 1 | Full Year |
Required second year of math. |
| Biology | Science | 1 | Full Year |
Students explore cells, atoms, ecosystems, plant and animal kingdoms and explore how humans affect the world in which we live. |
| Foundations of Personal Wellness |
PE Required |
1 | Half Year |
Students gain an understanding of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. |
| Computer Applications |
Elective - Applied Technology |
0.5 | Half Year |
Hands-on experience with Microsoft Office. |
| Communications and Speech | Elective - Language Arts | 0.5 | Half Year |
Students explore elements and principles of communications and learn skills in public speaking. |
Junior (Third Year of High School) |
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| Course | Subject | Credit | Description | |
| English 11 | Language Arts | 1 | Full Year |
Students prepare for college work through this course that focuses on college entrance exams. |
| Civics/Government | Social Studies | 1 | Full Year |
Students prepare to vote and to understand the principles of a democratic society. |
| Algebra 2 | Math | 1 | Full Year |
Students extend their math skills through advanced math concepts. |
| Chemistry | Science | 1 | Full Year |
Composition, structure and Reactions of matter. |
| Desktop Publishing |
Elective - Applied Technology |
1 | Full Year |
Students continue to improve their understanding of digital design and word processing. |
| Human Geography | Elective - Social Studies | 1 | Full Year |
A study on human understanding of the world and human social organizations. |
Senior (Fourth Year of High School) |
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| Course | Subject | Credit | Description | |
| English 12 | Language Arts | 1 | Full Year |
Students focus on college prep skills. |
| Economics | Social Studies | 1 | Full Year |
Students apply the key microeconomic concepts of supply, demand, and the role of prices. |
| Trigonometry | Math | 1 | Full Year |
Students extend their math skills through advanced math concepts. |
| Physics | Science | 1 | Full Year |
Provides the foudation for the laws that govern the concepts of motion and energy. |
| Classic Novels |
Elective - Language Arts |
1 | Full Year |
Students study classic novels and Authors from a list of college-required readings. |
| Sociology |
Elective - Social Science |
0.5 | Half Year |
Study of fundamental concepts of cultural diversity and conformity, and societal development. |
| Consumer Skills | Elective - Social Science | 0.5 | Half Year |
Students study consumer skills for personal success in healthcare, housing, and transportation. |
