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AP Study Period - 011303
CCR Seminar - 011011, 011012
Chemistry 2B - 043371, 043372
Introduction to Computer Applications - 172131, 172132
Introduction to Sports and Entertainment Management 073001, 073002
Sports and Entertainment Marketing - 073003
AP STUDY PERIOD - 011303
Description: This semester course is non-credit bearing and provides time and space for a student enrolled in one or more AP and/or Dual Enrollment courses to study and prepare for this course(s) as well as the end of course assessment.
CREDIT: 0
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Must be enrolled in at least one AP and/or Dual Enrollment course
Astronomy – 043061, 043062
Astronomy – 043061, 043062
In this semester-long course, students learn the structure of the solar system and universe, as well as the natural laws that govern both. Topics include solar system formation, planetary and celestial mechanics, and stellar evolution. This laboratory-oriented course includes high-level expectations in scientific observation, investigation, experimental design, interpretation of data, problem-solving, critical thinking, analysis of scientific literature, and use of various technologies.
COURSE NOTE: This course does not count toward the three-year science credit requirement for graduation.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: None.
Athletic Conditioning 2 – 071701, 071702
Athletic Conditioning 2 – 071701, 071702
This advanced course builds on the fundamentals learned in Athletic Conditioning 1 and focuses on performance at a higher level. The course is designed to help students further improve their muscular strength, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, muscular endurance, speed, and agility. Students will identify personal goals relative to the sport(s) they are interested in. Following an individualized physical fitness assessment, students will adhere to a physical conditioning plan designed to meet their personal goals. Students will record and evaluate their progress on a continual basis and modify their goals and program accordingly. Students will continue to demonstrate correct form, technique, and safety procedures for a variety of conditioning exercises, and participate in more challenging exercises such as plyometrics.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Athletic Conditioning 1
Biology 2 – 047331, 047332
Biology 2 – 047331, 047332
This course extends the concepts of Biology I in the areas of Human Anatomy and Physiology, Microbiology, and the applied science of Forensics. Human Anatomy and Physiology will be taught during the first and second marking periods. Topics of study will include the Skeletal, Muscular, Integumentary, Circulatory, Respiratory, Digestive, Excretory, and Nervous, Endocrine, and Reproductive systems. Forensics will be taught during the third marking period and include various types of collected evidence and lab analysis. Microbiology will be taught in the fourth marking period and include topics like Virology, Bacteriology, Infectious Diseases, and Human Immunity. This laboratory-oriented course emphasizes scientific observation, investigation, experimental design, interpretation of data, problem-solving, critical thinking, analysis of scientific literature, and use of technology. Students who object to dissection will be given alternative activities.
COURSE NOTE: This course does not count toward the three-year science credit requirement for graduation.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITES: Credit in Biology 1
CHEMISTRY 2B - 043371, 043372
Description: This course extends the concepts of Chemistry 1. Topics covered may include solutions, nuclear chemistry, thermochemistry, electrochemistry, organic chemistry, gasses, and biological chemistry. This laboratory-oriented course emphasizes scientific observation, investigation, experimental design, interpretation of data, problem-solving, critical thinking, analysis of scientific literature, and use of technology. This course requires students to have a commitment to academic pursuits while demonstrating self-motivation and independence. Students will learn skills and content that will help prepare them for future coursework in secondary science, especially AP-level coursework. An extended project involving experimental design is required.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Honors
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: Chemistry 1 or Chemistry 1 (Honors)
Financial Literacy – 171151,171152
Financial Literacy – 171151,171152
The role of the student as a citizen, consumer, and active participant in the larger society will be the focus. Students will explore many areas of financial planning that will enhance their financial security. Students will learn how to prepare a financial plan that includes investing, saving, borrowing, and budgeting. Using credit, obtaining insurance, and purchasing securities will also be included. Additionally, students will learn about risk management and laws that protect them as consumers.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 9-12
FRESHMAN SEMINAR – 010913, 010911, 010912
FRESHMAN SEMINAR – 010913, 010911, 010912
This course is an advisory period focused on relationship building, meeting the social-emotional and career development needs of students, and designed to promote a successful transition between middle and high school. Freshman Seminar provides students with opportunities for academic enrichment and assistance, as well as the chance to improve organizational and communication skills. Additionally, a portion of the course is dedicated to a discussion of college and career choices via the Naviance platform.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
TYPE: Academic
GRADES: 09
GEOLOGY – 043071, 043072
GEOLOGY – 043071, 043072
In this semester-long course, students learn the dynamics of the Earth’s surface and subsurface and the forces involved in shaping and reshaping them. Topics include geochemistry, rocks, plate tectonics, weathering, erosion, and geological time. This laboratory-oriented course includes high-level expectations in scientific observation, investigation, experimental design, interpretation of data, problem-solving, critical thinking, analysis of scientific literature, and use of various technologies.
COURSE NOTE: This course does not count toward the three-year science credit requirement for graduation.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 11-12
PREREQUISITE: None
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER APPLICATIONS - 172131, 172132
Description: Introduction to MS office teaches the basics of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access. The course teaches the basic skills for word processing, creating Excel spreadsheets, building databases and preparing presentations.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
INTRODUCTION TO SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING - 073001, 073002
Description: This course explores the Sports and Entertainment industries, dissects their dual nature, and helps students discover what it takes to pitch, promote, and deliver on these services.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
MYTHOLOGY – 016921, 016922, 016931, 016932
MYTHOLOGY – 016921, 016922, 016931, 016932
Students will read and analyze mythology from all around the world. Students will identify themes presented in all mythologies and the ways in which these themes could have spread. Students will differentiate types of myths and identify the elements and purpose of an epic poem. Students will need strong reading, writing and analytical skills. Additional CCR Modules may be required for students who did not meet CCR assessment requirements on SAT/ACT, Accuplacer or AP. Semester 1: Classic/Western Mythology; Semester 2: World Mythology
CREDIT: 0.5 per Semester
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 11-12 (Grade 11 as an elective credit only)
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE – 089711,089712
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE – 089711,089712
This course is designed to promote and develop musical performance on various percussion instruments. Including but not limited to snare drum, drum set, timpani, marimba, and percussion instruments from other cultures. The students will study and apply percussion performance concepts, to several different styles of music, from classical to music of native origin. The class is open for beginning to advanced students.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 9-12
PERSONAL FITNESS – 072001, 072002
PERSONAL FITNESS – 072001, 072002
This course is designed to assist students in developing all core components of fitness to improve overall personal health and wellness. This course will introduce a variety of current workout and nutrition trends to assist students in the development of Cardiovascular Endurance, Strength, and Flexibility, and overall body composition. Students will recognize and monitor physical improvement through a variety of assessment measures. This course is designed for students wishing to develop and maintain an improved level of personal fitness and overall health and well-being.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Approval of the instructor required.
PHYSICAL EDUCATION – 070101, 070102
PHYSICAL EDUCATION – 070101, 070102
This course integrates physical education and health education concepts with an emphasis being placed on the decision-making process. Physical activities promote health-related fitness and personal skills development. This is the only course that satisfies the physical education requirement for graduation (0.5 credit total). It is recommended that students complete this course in grade 9.
COURSE NOTE: If you take this course, you must also take Health Education. This course satisfies the 0.5 credit graduation requirement in Physical Education.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 9-10
PIANO CLASS – 082101,082102
PIANO CLASS – 082101,082102
This course is designed to teach students skills necessary to play the piano. Music reading skills, technical skill development, basic music theory, and historical perspectives are stressed. Performing opportunities are provided at least twice during the school year.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 9-12
PSAT – 018541,018542
PSAT – 018541,018542
This course is designed for college-bound students or those students exploring post-secondary pathway options who are interested in improving their reading rate, comprehension, vocabulary, mathematics, writing and test-taking skills. Emphasis will be placed on strategies for using these skills on techniques for improving their performance on the PSAT.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 9-10
SAT – 018531,018532
SAT – 018531,018532
This course is designed for college-bound students who are interested in improving their reading rate, comprehension, vocabulary, mathematics, writing and test-taking skills. Emphasis will be placed on strategies for using these skills on techniques for improving their performance on the SAT.
CREDIT: 0.5
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 10-12
Sports and Entertainment Marketing - 073003
Description: This course explores the Sports and Entertainment industries, dissects their dual nature, and helps students discover what it takes to pitch, promote, and deliver on these services. Exploration of the necessary steps to chart a career path from among the professional roles that these industries need to operate as well as securing a solid foundation of effective marketing by studying the different roles and levels and how they relate to one another, are components of this course. The course shares modern marketing methods professionals use to take an event concept and make it successful as well as teaches industry terminology and touchpoints.
CREDIT: 1
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 9-12
PREREQUISITE: None
Team Sports – 070201, 070202
Team Sports – 070201, 070202
This course is designed to move students toward higher levels of individual physical performance. Some advanced techniques and strategies are included with emphasis on participation. This course focuses on individual, lifetime, and selected team sports.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 10-12
Wellness Walking – 071601, 071602
Wellness Walking – 071601, 071602
This course is designed to meet the needs of students who are interested in becoming fit and healthy but are not interested in participating in traditional sports or athletic programs. Students will walk their way to personal fitness by designing and implementing a personalized walking routine as well as focusing on healthy nutritional food choices to encourage weight management, cardiovascular health, and disease prevention. On-campus trails, the running track, and exercise rooms will be used throughout the course. Students will utilize technology such as heart rate monitors and pedometers and record their progress on a regular basis.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of the Physical Education requirement for graduation.
YogaFit – 071801, 071802
YogaFit – 071801, 071802
This course fuses the best of ancient yoga practice with the core stabilizing and regenerative dynamics of Pilates and the creative flow of a variety of energizing dance moves. The course focuses on controlled physical movements that stretch and strengthen major muscle groups. Correct breathing technique is emphasized throughout workouts to help increase lung capacity and enhance stamina and endurance. The breath activates the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles helping to protect and strengthen the lower back, tone the abdomen, and assist with core stability.
CREDIT: 0.5 per semester
TYPE: Academic
GRADE: 10-12
PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of the Physical Education requirement for graduation.
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