Description:
A basic algebra course exploring functions, number properties, solving simple open sentences along with verbal problems, graphing, factoring and combining algebraic expressions for problem solving use.
Physical Science
12101-12102
Required Course
9th Grade
Course Type:Year
Department:
Science
Sub-Cluster:
N/A
Prerequisite:
None
Description:
A practical and activity-oriented study of physical and chemical science concepts, to include the study of matter, energy and motion. Emphasis the first semester is on chemistry and the second semester emphasizes the study of physics.
English 11
10311-10312
Required Course
11th Grade
Course Type:Year
Department:
English
Sub-Cluster:
N/A
Prerequisite:
None
Description:
American literature is the study of the subject from Puritan times to the 20th century. Major American authors, short stories, poems, plays, and books are included in this course of study. There will be major emphasis on essay and persuasive writing. Students also use research techniques to become proficient in the use of the MLA citation format.
Biology
12201-12202
Required Course
10th Grade
Course Type:Year
Department:
Science
Sub-Cluster:
N/A
Prerequisite:
None
Description:
Biology is the study of life processes and this class covers some of the unifying concepts and themes. They include: energy and the maintenance of living systems, the cell and its processes, human inheritance, organizational grouping of living organisms, relationships in living systems and the nature of science.
English 10
10231-10232
Required Course
10th Grade
Course Type:Year
Department:
English
Sub-Cluster:
N/A
Prerequisite:
None
Description:
English 10 will expand on the techniques used in the genres of short story, drama and novels, with a more intensive focus on understanding character motivation, how writing techniques enhance the works, and how themes connect the genres. Nonfiction readings will focus on how ideas are communicated to recall or inspire. A career will be researched via online research, personal interview, on-site speakers and a higher education site tour. Students will use notecards and MLA citations to write an extensive research paper on their findings.
English 9
10121-10122
Required Course
9th Grade
Course Type:Year
Department:
English
Sub-Cluster:
N/A
Prerequisite:
None
Description:
Focus will be on the plot elements of the short story, novel and drama, exploring basic techniques and literary elements. Informational readings will provide historical and analytical background. Students will learn and review new vocabulary words and grammar skills. Content readings will teach skills on identifying main and supporting ideas, as well as learning how to infer. Thematic units will culminate with PowerPoints, speeches, and/or a research or persuasion paper.
Health
20103
Required Course
10th Grade
Course Type:Semester
Department:
Physical Education and Health
Sub-Cluster:
N/A
Prerequisite:
None
Description:
Health is a one-semester required class that will fulfill the .5 credit for graduation as required by the Department of Public Instruction. This course will teach students the information and skills they need in order to become health literate, maintain and improve health, prevent disease, and reduce health-related risk behaviors. Through this course, students will demonstrate effective communication by expressing knowledge, beliefs, and ideas. They will achieve critical thinking by being able to evaluate information from reliable sources before making a decision. Students will also become self-directed learners by gathering and using health knowledge. Finally, students will become responsible citizens by choosing behaviors that are healthful, safe, legal, respectful of self and others, and demonstrate character. The content areas include: Fitness, Mental and Emotional Health, Community and Consumer Health, Nutrition, Family and Social Health, Human Growth and Development, Communicable and Chronic Diseases, Substance Use and Abuse, and Injury Prevention and Safety. NOTE: The Health requirement is fulfilled in the sophomore year of high school. It does not satisfy a PE requirement.
Fit Frosh
20113
Required Course
9th Grade
Course Type:Semester
Department:
Physical Education and Health
Sub-Cluster:
N/A
Prerequisite:
None
Description:
In this course, students will acquire the knowledge, skills, and self-confidence they need to participate in a wide variety of physical activities. Students are continuing to build the skills introduced to them in previous grades in physical education. Students will be prepared for class and participate to their ability in skill work, fitness testing, and game situations. Students will develop the skills needed to perform lifelong physical activities. Students are required to demonstrate responsible social behaviors that promote personal and group success in physical activity. Assessments will be given in written, oral, and physical form of each of the content areas. Physical Education classes will engage in the following activities: swimming, softball, flag football, soccer, pickleball, badminton, basketball, weight training, volleyball, and lacrosse. This class is required before taking Lifetime Sports.
Pre-Algebra
13101-13102
Required Course
9th Grade
10th Grade
11th Grade
12th Grade
Course Type:Year
Department:
Math
Sub-Cluster:
N/A
Prerequisite:
None
Description:
The course focuses on integers, one- and two-step equations, inequalities and proportional relationships. Students will extend their skills learned in middle school and begin to learn algebra concepts that service as a transition into formal Algebra and Geometry.
Civics
14101-14102
Required Course
9th Grade
Course Type:Year
Department:
Social Studies
Sub-Cluster:
N/A
Prerequisite:
None
Description:
The course will explain the function and operation of government and government officials at the local, state, and federal levels. The importance of active, productive citizenship will be incorporated into the course through discussion of political activities. The second part of the course will focus on an introduction to other aspects of social studies such as economics, law, current events, psychology and sociology amongst other relevant topics.
World History
14201-14202
Required Course
10th Grade
Course Type:Year
Department:
Social Studies
Sub-Cluster:
N/A
Prerequisite:
None
Description:
This course builds Social Studies skills in content reading, research, questioning, and problem solving. The course focuses on the time span from Ancient Mesopotamian civilizations to the post-WWII era. Areas of emphasis include world governmental developments, social changes, differences in perspectives, scientific and intellectual advancements, and cultural development. There will also be an inclusion of how past historical events relate to current happenings.
U.S. History
14301-14302
Required Course
11th Grade
Course Type:Year
Department:
Social Studies
Sub-Cluster:
N/A
Prerequisite:
None
Description:
U.S. History is a survey course on United States history. Emphasis is on the Jacksonian Era, Western Expansion, the Civil War, Industrial Age and the Progressives, the 20's and the Depression, WWI, WWII, Cold War and the Conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan.
