High School Courses
Physical Science (9th)
Course covers the following topics: The Basics, Air, The Atmosphere, Water, the Hydrosphere, Earth and the Lithosphere, Weather, Physics of Motion, Newton’s Law, Forces in Creation, Waves and Sounds, Light....
Marine Biology (10th-11th)
Focus on biodiversity of marine ecosystems. Text: Introduction to Marine Biology by Karleskint, Turner, Small, Brooks.
Biology (10th)
Course covers the following topics: The Study of Life, Kingdoms Monera, Protista, Fungi, Animalia, Plantae; Chemistry, the Cell, Ecology, Reptiles, Birds and Mammals. Regular labs and dissections included. Text: Exploring...
Anatomy and Physiology (11th-12th)
Anatomy and Physiology is a course intended for the serious, college bound science student. It is a study about the structures and functions of living systems with primary emphasis on...
Chemistry (11th)
Course covers, but is not limited to, the following topics: Measurements and Units, Energy, Heat and Temperature, Atoms and Molecules, Classifying Matter, Molecules and Atoms in Chemical Equations, Ions, Acid/Base,...
Physics (12th)
Course covers, but is not limited to, the following topics: Motion in One Dimension, Two-Dimensional Vectors and Dimensions, Newton’s Law, Circular motion and gravity, Work and Energy, Momentum, Electricity and...
Geometry (10th)
Class includes the following course of study: Segments and Angles, parallel and Perpendicular lines, Triangle Relationships, Quadrilaterals, Similarities, Polygons and Area, Surface Area and Volume, Right Triangles and Trigonometry, Circles....
Algebra I (8th-9th)
Class includes the following course of study: Expressions, equations and Functions, Real Numbers, Linear Equations and Inequalities, Exponents, Polynomials and Factoring, Quadratic Equations, Radicals and Geometry, Rational Equations and Probability....
Algebra II (11th)
Class includes the following topics: Equations and Inequalities, Linear Equations and Functions, Linear Systems and Matrices, Quadratic Functions and Factoring, Polynomials, Rational Exponents and Radical Functions, Exponential and Logarithmic and...
Math for College Readiness (12th)
Course focuses on those skills necessary to be successful in college level math. Review of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II. Could be used as preparation for college entrance exams...
HS English I (9th)
Course covers English Basics in three areas: Grammar, Vocabulary and Reading Comprehension. Grammar rules will be reviewed and practiced including parts of speech, punctuation, coordination, comparisons, etc. Vocabulary includes weekly...
HS English II (10th)
In-depth discussion of literature including, but not limited to, genre, terms, vocabulary, styles, focus and authors. Selections included classics, fiction, poetry, romance, nonfiction and drama. Written responses or vocabulary quizzes...
HS English III (11th)
Analytical reading. Course focuses on skills necessary to be able to analyze reading material for author’s purpose, cause and effect relationships and understanding vocabulary in context. Course will review grammar...
HS English IV (12th)
College preparatory English. Course will provide students with a curriculum similar to one used at the college level. Course will include discussions on and readings from classic and modern literature....
World History (9th-10th)
Course covers 32 chapters of world history from the beginnings of civilization through WWII. Topics include, but are not limited to, the following: Peopling of the World, The First Age...
American History (10th)
An in-depth discussion of American History from Early Beginnings through the Vietnam War. Chapters include Peopling the Americas, Early Colonies, War for Independence, The Living Constitution, Launching the Nation, Nationalism...
Government (Fall Semester)
**This is a half credit course that will be held in the Fall semester.** Course covers the American party-system within the framework of shared authority between the Federal Government and...
Economics (Spring Semester)
**This is a half credit course that will be held in the Spring semester.** Course covers every aspect of the U.S. economy, including a historical review, resources, macro- and micro-economics,...
Journalism and Public Speaking (9th-10th)
Public speaking has been ranked for years as American’s number one fear, yet speaking up and speaking out are necessary parts of successful every day life. Learn how to write...
Health .5 Credit (9th-10th)
Content includes, but is not limited to, the following: Human growth and development through adulthood; positive emotional development, including suicide and violence prevention; communication, interpersonal, and coping skills; responsible decision-making...
Psychology .5 Credit (9th-10th)
Course includes the following topics: research in psychology; psych and the brain; sensation, perception, consciousness and learning; memory, intelligence and motivation; stages of development; behavior and abnormal psych. Text: Introduction to...
Physical Education and Nutrition
Students will examine a balanced, healthy lifestyle through performance based activities. This is a fun hands on class that will improve aerobic and muscular strength through fun, high intensity, circuit...
Music Appreciation
Students will explore music from around the world. They will discuss different styles, composers and performers. Includes a cultural exploration of the significance of music from the different countries.
Business & Marketing
Students will be taught how to develop a business plan and design a website; about search engine optimization, blogging, getting connected with your local Chamber of Commerce, referral groups, word...
Art Appreciation (Fall Semester)
**This is a half credit course in the Fall semester.** Art appreciation involves learning about certain time periods, styles and techniques so that a person has a better understanding of...
Graphic Design (Spring Semester)
**This is a half credit course in the Spring semester.** An introduction to the principles of the graphic design field. This includes the study of typography, layout, production methods, and...
Legal Studies (10th-12th)
A descriptive overview of the adult an juvenile justice system, from the commission of crimes and offenses through sentencing and appeal procedures. Criminal justice standards and goals and the relationship...
Computer Literacy
The computer literacy course will teach students the most popular software programs used in an office setting. Specifically, it will work on typing skills, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. By...
Career Development (Spring Semester)
**This is a half credit course that will be held in the Spring semester.** Career development is designed to provide students with applicable life skills. Students will explore a variety...
Fast Track Geometry (Fall Semester)
Fast track classes are full credit courses completed in 1 semester. Students must be committed to working at a fast pace with double the homework. Each class is 3 hours...
Debate (Fall Semester)
**This is a half credit course that will be held in the Fall semester.** An introductory course in the art of presenting an argument. Course covers the following topics: Logic,...
American Sign Language II
A continuation of American Sign Language I, students will continue to improve their ability to sign. American Sign Language (ASL) is the 4th most studied modern/foreign language at colleges and...
Fast Track Chemistry (Spring Semester)
Fast track classes are full credit courses completed in 1 semester. Students must be committed to working at a fast pace with double the homework. Each class is 3 hours...
Spanish I (9th-10th)
Emphasis will be placed on the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and on acquisition of the fundamentals of applied grammar. The main focus of this class is...
Fast Track Biology (Fall Semester)
Fast track classes are full credit courses completed in 1 semester. Students must be committed to working at a fast pace with double the homework. Each class is 3 hours...
Spanish II (10th-11th)
Course enables students to enhance proficiency in Spanish through a linguistic, communicative and cultural approach to language learning. Continued emphasis on the development of listening, speaking, reading and writing skills....
Fast Track Algebra II (Spring Semester)
Fast track classes are full credit courses completed in 1 semester. Students must be committed to working at a fast pace with double the homework. Each class is 3 hours...
Fast Track English (Fall Semester)
Fast track classes are full credit courses completed in 1 semester. Students must be committed to working at a fast pace with double the homework. Each class is 3 hours...
Fast Track English (Spring Semester)
Fast track classes are full credit courses completed in 1 semester. Students must be committed to working at a fast pace with double the homework. Each class is 3 hours...
Drama
Drama is an introduction to the theatre. Students become acquainted with the history of the theatre and various significant plays. Areas of technical production such as make up, lighting, costuming,...
Dance
Our dance class will be for all ages and for both boys and girls. It will feature dances with contemporary moves, Hip Hop moves and couples and partner dancing. The...
English Composition
Based on the Lost Tools of Writing curriculum, this is a very in depth, carefully paced course intended to insure students understand the writing process, thesis, context, purpose, and audience.
General English
Using popular genres, this course takes an in depth look at literary analysis to enhance reading comprehension skills. Includes vocabulary acquisition and grammar review.
