2018 HIGH SCHOOL
A note from our
Calvert dedicates itself to inspiring
students to realize their full
potential in a 21st century learning
environment. Its proven curriculum
and expert instructional support
systems are designed to encourage
academic excellence.
HEAD OF SCHOOL
Welcome to the Calvert Academy High School! Your journey ahead is informed by more
than 100 years of successful experience educating students, and is thoughtfully designed
to help you fulfill your potential in ways that encourage you to inquire further, demand
your best performance, and celebrate your mastery successes. With all of that in mind, the
Calvert curriculum asks you to be an active learner, taking ownership and responsibility for
your achievements.
And, as you build those achievements, please remember American philosopher and educator,
John Dewey, who wrote:
Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.
As Dewey suggests, the material with which you are about to engage prepares you for a life-
long exploration of uncharted worlds, igniting your mind and imagination, giving you the tools
to be successful.
The beginning of that exploration deserves a moment of reflection. So before you start, take
a deep anticipatory breath, look around and note where you are right now, and listen to
the sounds of possibility. Now, turn the page. Embrace your personal responsibility for your
learning. Expect to be the best you that you possibly can be.
As you peruse these pages, thinking about yourself as a Calvert Academy High School
student, imagine that the Calvert Academy High School teachers and staff are right beside
you, sometimes guiding, sometimes following—always supporting you as you strive towards
your potential.
Victoria Pylvainen, Head of School
 Calvert Curriculum 4
Program Overview 6
The Education Team 7
Program Options 8
Description of Roles 10
High School Clubs 11
Diploma and Course Credit 12

Tuition and Fees 13

Admission Process and Orientation 14

Course Suggestions 15

Course Catalog 16

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 CALVERT
CURRICULUM
Calvert believes students should
actively engage in and take ownership
of their learning as they prepare to
enter the collegiate or workforce
environments. We encourage them
to develop persistence along with
problem-solving skills so that they’re
prepared for challenges that they’ll
encounter later in all areas of their lives.

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KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CALVERT ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM:
College Preparatory Curriculum
The curriculum and coursework for Calvert
Academy High School is college preparatory in
nature. Academically rigorous and reflective
of the highest international standards,
Calvert’s high school program prepares
students to successfully attend any college in
the world.
Calvert Pedagogy
Calvert’s philosophy asks students to explore
topics in ways that have deep meaning in their
lives. The curriculum guides students toward
discovering important concepts instead of
simply telling them what they should know.
Calvert students have a purpose for learning:
whether it’s applying the material to solve
a problem, incorporating it into a project,
or teaching it to others. Preparing to teach
someone else an important concept helps
students understand the material in more
depth. In each course, students complete a
teaching activity with a peer, small group,
adult or instructor.
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-From a Calvert Parent
Instructional Design Each lesson comes with digital instruction
through videos and/or content reading,
The Calvert Academy High School curriculum
practice, application, and assessments.
is primarily delivered in digital form. Students
Learning opportunities also occur via online
log in to the Calvert website to access the
collaboration and online teamwork.
academic content for these courses.
Assessment methods vary by course, but
Together with collaborative content, this
include both formative assessments within
rich, interactive system uses video and audio
the lesson instruction and participation
to provide students with a multi-sensory
activities. Assessments at the end of each unit
learning environment.
are composed of oral projects and research
The Calvert curriculum is predominately
and writing assignments.
online with weekly offline activities that allow
students to step away from the computer,
explore, apply, and showcase their knowledge.
They may conduct experiments, construct
visual displays of data, solve problem sets,
interview experts, present arguments
supported by evidence, create multimedia
presentations, or write narrative essays.
Whenever possible, activities have real-world
implications.
“The math and biology videos are succinct
and useful; the readings in English are
excellent choices, as Calvert is known for.”
– Calvert Parent
 PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Calvert Academy is a flexible-paced online private school.
Academy students receive instruction from certified teachers in
every course and are guided through course enrollment by the
Admissions & Quality Coordinator.

Calvert teachers are the student’s primary instructors in each

course. The Learning Guide (typically a parent) plays a critical
role in the student’s academic success, ensuring an effective
work space, providing home structure and daily support, and
communicating with the Calvert Instructor and Academic Coach.
Students enroll in a full schedule of courses and attend online
sessions with other Calvert Academy High School students
in a flexible paced traditional school year, creating unique
opportunities for peer relationships and engagement.

A hallmark of the Academy is the Academic Coach, who works

“This is our first year with Calvert with families throughout the year as the student’s advocate,
High School with ATS… we are
advisor, and a parent liaison. The Academic Coach is invested in
learning the system with the
help of the teachers; everything facilitating the academic success of every student.
is going well. You guys have a
great support team.”
— Calvert Academy Parent

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THE EDUCATION TEAM
High-quality instruction is essential to the academic
success of students attending Calvert Academy
High School, making close relationships between
students and teachers a critical component of the
school’s design. Students who attend the Calvert
Academy are assigned to specific teachers who are
responsible for the instructional support provided
to students in each course.
Teachers lend support in Calvert-moderated
instructional models by monitoring student
performance through live learning lessons,
individual and group tutoring sessions, grading,
and motivation through positive personal
connections. Students are also part of a student
cohort in each course, enabling them to participate
in group projects and peer interactions intended to
broaden and deepen their learning experience.
A highly capable team of certified teachers,
counselors, and support staff is a critical hallmark
of Calvert Academy High School. The teachers and
Academic Coach are in close contact with every
student and parent using various communication
tools to ensure that the learning progress is at the
level expected by the families and by Calvert.
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All teachers at Calvert Academy High School meet
a set of basic qualifications, including an active
U.S. teaching certificate along with the appropriate
background checks and fingerprinting. Calvert uses
a valid and reliable nationally recognized hiring
process to ensure that anyone serving students
has the skill set necessary for success and the
mindset for student-centeredness in the forefront
of every process and decision.
Every staff member participates in an extensive
professional development program. This includes
extensive ongoing professional development, Kristene Baldwin, our Program
with grade-level and departmental peer sessions. Coordinator and Academic
Annual reviews occur on all staff, and teaching staff Coach, is in constant contact
evaluations are based on the iNACOL standards for with all Calvert Academy High
teaching online built into the Danielson format for School students and parents.
teacher reviews. The role of the Academic
Coach is to support students
in their transition to the
independence and rigor of
high school—assisting them
in setting goals, making action
plans, and staying on pace.
PROGRAM OPTIONS:
Two Levels of Instructional Support
Calvert Academy High School offers two flexible
options for instructional support to fit your
needs and lifestyle. Both options utilize the
same accredited Calvert curriculum but differ in
pacing, the type of teacher communication and
instructional support.
It is important to note that both programs
utilize digital content and an online platform.
It is critical that students and parents have
reliable Internet connectivity and computer/
technology access to utilize course content.
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INDEPENDENT STUDY
(Advisory Teaching Service)
Our independent study option provides extensive flexibility and self-
sufficiency for homeschooling families. You can start courses at any time
during the year and learn on a self-paced schedule. Take one course, a
full course load, or anything in between. Students work independently at
home with help from an in-home Learning Guide, usually a parent. Calvert’s
teachers provide grading, feedback, and academic advising support through
asynchronous communication, such as email.
Students enrolled in the Independent Study program are assigned an
Advisory Teacher for every course. The Learning Guide (parent) oversees
the online lessons and assigned work. The Advisory Teacher reviews the
assignments, grades the tests, and is available via email for questions.
Pacing – Self-paced; unconnected to a school calendar. (All semester courses
are built on an 18-week model. Students can adjust as needed, providing the
semester is completed within 6 months.)
Communication – The student or Learning Guide may contact the Advisory
Teachers via email. Please note there are no live classes or teacher office
hours for the ATS level of support.
Grading – The teachers grade all assignments and provide detailed feedback.
TEACHER LED
(Academy)

Our teacher-led option is our complete online high school experience that offers flexibility
with more structure and support. You can take a single course or a full course load. The
program operates on a traditional school calendar, allowing for greater collaboration
between the student, teachers, and peers. Learning Guides play a supporting role, helping
keep students focused on their studies. Instruction and tutoring is provided by certified
teachers via online classroom and phone in real-time. Academic guidance is provided
throughout the year to help students set goals and measure their performance.

This program is approved by the NCAA.

Each student is assigned a specific teacher in every course. The teacher monitors student
performance and provides support and direction. The teacher grades all assignments and
tests and is the primary point of contact for parents and the student.

Pacing – Flexible school year; patterned after the traditional academic calendar, running from
August through June.

Teacher Communication – Teachers have weekly office hours for tutoring, answering
questions, and any general support needed for students. Teachers communicate regularly
with the Learning Guide and Academic Coach about student progress. Teacher-Led courses are NCAA compliant. The
courses are built to ensure authenticity of
Live, Synchronous Sessions – Teachers hold weekly, live, topic-based sessions. These
learning, and live teaching experiences give
sessions are recorded to allow flexibility. students classroom time to ensure engagement
throughout the course and learning process.
Grading – Teachers grade all assessments and provide detailed feedback.

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DESCRIPTION OF ROLES
LEARNING GUIDE (PARENT) ROLE “I have found that not having to
• Provides a quiet and effective work-space. pace lessons and organize tests
anymore has given me quite a
• Develops a daily/weekly schedule and system of accountability.
bit of freedom. I now play more
• Ensures the student is completing work in a timely fashion. of a supportive role as biology
• Drives and encourages the student through the coursework. lab assistant. After 13 years of
homeschooling, it’s really nice
• Reviews graded assessments and feedback from the instructor with the student.
to confidently hand both reins
• Maintains communication with the Calvert Instructor and Academic Coach. over to Calvert.”
• Ensures the student is using all available resources as part of the learning experience. — Calvert Academy Parent

TEACHER ROLES (INDEPENDENT STUDY VS. TEACHER LED)

INDEPENDENT STUDY TEACHER LED

Advisory Teaching Service (ATS) Academy
• Grades all assessments. • Grades all assessments.

• Provides detailed feedback regarding performance on • Provides detailed feedback regarding performance on
assessments. assessments.

• Communicates with the Learning Guide about student • Communicates with the Learning Guide and Academic
progress via email. Coach about student progress.
• Holds office hours.
• Conducts live classes and tutorials for students.
• Monitors student progress.

• Answers student questions about curriculum.

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 Club Participation
Club participation is available for all
Calvert Academy High School students.

Examples of clubs available are:

Spanish Club, Broadcasting Club,
Calvert Voices Online,
Creative Writing Club,
Newspaper.

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DIPLOMA AND COURSE CREDIT
Graduation
Requirements
English Language Arts 4 credits
Science 3 credits
Academic Credit
Students are able to receive academic credit and ultimately graduate from Calvert
Academy High School with a diploma. Calvert Academy High School is approved by
the State of Maryland. The graduation requirements that a student must meet in
order to receive a diploma from Calvert are shown at left. These requirements can

1 credit each - Biology with Lab, Chemistry be met with academic credit from Calvert courses and/or approved transfer credits
with Lab, Physics or Environmental Science from other accredited institutions. To obtain a diploma from Calvert Academy High
with Lab School, students must complete at least six high school credits with Calvert.

Social Studies 3 credits

1 credit each - Government/Civics, World
History, U.S. History Graduation Requirements
Math 3 credits Beyond Earning Credit
1 credit each - Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 In order to receive a Calvert diploma, students must also meet the
following requirements:
Fine Arts 1 credit
• 2.5 or higher GPA
Physical Education ½ credit
• Scores from participation in either the ACT or the SAT
Health ½ credit (no minimum score required)

Technology 1 credit • 100 community service hours from the summer after eighth grade through
completion of final 12th grade courses
Additional electives 8 credits
may include extra Math, Science, History,
World Language, and/or AP® courses

TOTAL: 24 credits

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CALVERT ACADEMY HIGH SCHOOL
2018-19 TUITION & FEES*
Calvert Academy High School has enrollment and support options that can be combined in various ways to help fit your
family’s needs. Wondering what level of instructional support would be best for your student and lifestyle?
Call us at 1-888-487-4652 to speak with an enrollment specialist for guidance.

Independent Study Teacher Led

(Advisory Teaching Service) (Academy)

Full Year Tuition

Includes 4 core
courses and 2 $3,700 $6,000
electives per year

Individual
Courses $379 $599
Single Semester

Tutoring Service $250/10 hours per semester/per course Provided by Academy Faculty

Club
Participation $100 per club membership per semester INCLUDED

* Prices Effective July 1, 2018. Tuition and fees subject to change without notice

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ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Application
Parent/Guardians submit an online application to begin the admissions process. Upon
receipt of the application parents will receive detailed instructions on completing the
placement assessment.

Placement & Course Selection

Placement assessment is required for all Calvert Academy High School
enrollments. Calvert utilizes the i-Ready adaptive assessment for high
school placement. All students enrolling in Calvert Academy High School
will work with the Admissions & Quality Coordinator to select courses
according to their i-Ready reading and math diagnostic scores.
Any credits that will be transferred from another school must be
submitted in advance, prior to the start of the first day of classes
via formal transcript review with the Admissions & Quality
Coordinator.

Parent and Student Orientation

Calvert Academy High School orientation includes
extensive explanation of the online Learning
Management System and review of key topics
to ensure successful online learning for both
students and families.

Orientation must be completed by every

parent and student, including returning
families, prior to obtaining access
to courses for the upcoming
school year.

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 COURSE SUGGESTIONS
9TH GRADE 10TH GRADE 11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE
Core Courses Core Courses Core Courses Core Courses
English 1 English 2 English 3 English 4

Algebra 1 or Geometry (based Geometry or Algebra 2 Algebra 2 or Precalculus (based Pre-calculus or Consumer Math
on placement) on placement) & Statistics
Chemistry (based on placement)
Biology Physics
World History Advanced Placement Human
U.S. Government/Civics U.S. History Geography
(one semester each)
or World History Environmental Science

Electives Electives Electives Electives

World Language: French or Advanced Placement Human World Language: French or World Language: French or
Spanish Geography Spanish Spanish

Health/Personal Fitness (one
semester each)
Introduction to Information
Technology
Advanced Placement World Starting your Own Business/ Psychology 1 and 2
History International Business (one semester each)
(one semester each)
World Language: French or Digital Photography 1 and 2
Spanish Art in World Cultures (one semester each)

Web Design

11th and 12th grade students may select electives from our
expanded catalog of courses.

Courses listed above are suggestions only.

See course descriptions for all courses available, as well as honors level availability.

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COURSE CATALOG
MATH
Algebra 1 H readiness; Credits: 1.0
Prerequisite: Grade 8 Math or i-Ready indicating
readiness; Credits: 1.0
This course is the foundation for high school
mathematics courses. It is the bridge from the
concrete to the abstract study of mathematics.
The main goal of Algebra is to develop fluency
in working with linear equations and to provide
a formal development of the algebraic skills and
concepts necessary for students to succeed
in a wide range of advanced math and science
courses.
Topics and concepts explored: Equations,
Inequalities, Functions, Linear Functions,
Systems of Equations and Inequalities,
Exponents and Polynomials, Quadratic
Functions and Equations, Exponential and
Radical Functions, and Data Analysis and
Probability.
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H Denotes honors level available
Geometry H PreCalculus Honors
Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Grade 8 Math or i-Ready indicating
Geometry introduces the study of points,
segments, triangles, polygons, circles, solid
figures, and their associated relationships
as a mathematical system. The main goal of
Geometry is for students to develop a Euclidean
geometric structure and apply the resulting
theorems and formulas to address meaningful
problems. Geometry is meant to lead students
to an understanding that reasoning and proof
are fundamental aspects of mathematics.
Topics and concepts explored: Points, Lines,
Planes, Segments, Polyhedra, Circles, Solids,
Prisms, Geometric Relationship and Reasoning,
Spatial Relationship, Proof.
Algebra 2 H
Prerequisite: Algebra 1; Credits: 1.0
A primary goal of Algebra 2 is for students to
conceptualize, analyze, and identify relationships
among functions. In this course, the basic
concepts from Algebra 1 are enriched.
Topics and concepts explored: Quadratic,
Polynomial, Exponential & Logarithmic
Functions, Rational & Radical Functions, Conic
Sections, Probability, Data Analysis & Statistics,
Sequences & Series, Trigonometric Functions,
Trigonometric Graphs & Identities.
Prerequisite: Algebra 2; Credits: 1.0
The Pre-Calculus course is designed for
students who want to prepare for Calculus and
is designed to model real world scenarios. This
course will help you master everything from
functions to trigonometry, and prepare you for
success in Calculus.
Topics and concepts explored: Linear,
Polynomial, Rational, Exponential, Logarithmic,
Trigonometric, & Periodic Functions,
Trigonometric Identities & Equations, Analytic
Geometry, Sequences, Series, Probability,
and Limits.
Calculus Honors
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus; Credits: 1.0
This course grounds the study of calculus in
real­world scenarios and integrates it with
the four STEM disciplines. The first semester
covers functions, limits, derivatives and the
application of derivatives. The course goes on
to cover differentiation and antidifferentiation,
applications of integration, inverse functions,
and techniques of integration
Topics and concepts explored: Functions/
Prerequisites for Calculus, Limits, Derivates,
Applications of Derivatives, The Definite
Integral, Applications of Integration, Inverse
Functions, Techniques of Integration, and
Further Applications of Integration.
Advanced Placement Calculus
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus; Credits: 1.0
An Advanced Placement (AP) course in calculus
consists of a full high school academic year of
work that is comparable to a calculus course in
colleges and universities. AP Calculus will follow
the topics outlined by the College Board, along
with additional topics that the instructor deems
fit to include. The course is primarily concerned
with developing students’ understanding of the
concepts of calculus and providing experience
with its methods and applications. The
course emphasizes a multi-representational
approach to calculus, with concepts, results,
and problems being expressed graphically,
numerically, analytically, and verbally. The
connections among these representations are
demonstrated through the unifying themes of
derivatives, integrals, limits, approximation,
applications, and modeling. A major objective
of the class is to prepare students for the AP
Calculus AB exam to be given in the spring.
Topics and concepts explored: Limits,
Derivatives, and Integrals & the Fundamental
Theorem of Calculus.
Note: If you plan on taking the AP® exam in May,
test prep materials should be purchased from a
third party.
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Statistics & Probability
Credits: 0.5
This course is designed for 11th and 12th grade
students who may not have attained a deep
and integrated understanding of the topics in
earlier grades. Students acquire a comprehensive
understanding of how to represent and interpret
data; how to relate data sets; independent and
conditional probability; applying probability;
making relevant inferences and conclusions; and
how to use probability to make decisions.
Topics and concepts explored: Representing &
Interpreting Data, Relating Data Sets, Independent
& Conditional Probability, Applying Probability,
Making Inferences & Conclusions, and Using
Probability to Make Decisions.
Consumer Math
Credits: 0.5
This course explains how four basic
mathematical operations—addition, subtraction,
multiplication, and division—can be used to
solve real-life problems. It addresses practical
applications for math, such as wages, taxes,
money management, and interest and credit.
Projects for the real-world activities are included
that promote cross-curricular learning and
higher-order thinking and problem-solving skills.
Topics and concepts explored: Mathematics
Review, Consumer Mathematics Skills, Wages,
Income Tax, & Money Management, Interest
& Credit, Large Purchases, and Economics
& Finance.
Advanced Placement
Computer Science A
Prerequisite: Algebra 1; Credits: 0.5
This course introduces students to computer
science with fundamental topics that include
problem solving, design strategies and
methodologies, organization of data (data
structures), approaches to processing data
(algorithms), analysis of potential solutions, and
the ethical and social implications of computing.
The course emphasizes both object-oriented
and imperative problem solving and design
using Java language. A major objective of the
class is to prepare students for the AP Computer
Science A exam to be given in the spring.
Topics and concepts explored: Introduction to
Computer Science, Object-Oriented Java & Ethics
in Computing, Classes & Constructors, & Data
Structures, Searching and Sorting Algorithms.
Note: If you plan on taking the AP® exam in May,
test prep materials should be purchased from a
third party.
ENGLISH LANGUAGE
ARTS
English 1 H English 2
Prerequisite: Grade 8 or i-Ready indicating readiness;
Credits: 1.0
English 1 is designed to integrate and engage
students using interactive units organized
around reading, writing, speaking, and
communication skills.
Students will study a variety of fictional and
nonfictional texts; examine text craft and
structure; elements of literature; arguments
and claims supported by textual evidence;
power and impact of language; influence of
history, culture, and setting on language and
meaning; and personal critical and aesthetic
responses to texts.
Students will explore the process of writing
while creating formal expository, persuasive
and narrative essays.
Topics and concepts explored: Narrative
Structure, Characterization & Point of View,
Theme & Symbol, Argument & Persuasion,
The Language of Poetry, Historical & Cultural
Context, and The Power of Research.
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H English 3
Prerequisite: English 1; Credits: 1.0
English 2 is designed to integrate and engage
students using interactive units organized
around reading, writing, speaking, and
communication skills.
Students will acquire these skills through
interactive, as well as traditional, learning
exercises as they enhance their study
of Language Arts while mastering the
technological skills necessary in today’s
academic environment.
Students will explore the process of writing
while creating formal expository, persuasive
and narrative essays.
Topics and concepts explored: Plot Structure
& Conflict, Setting & Mood, Point of View,
Narrative Devices, Author’s Purpose &
Perspective, Text Organizational Patterns,
Character Development, Shakespearean
Tragedy, and The Influence of Ideas.
H
Prerequisite: English 2; Credits: 1.0
English 3 explores the relation between
American history and literature from the
colonial period through the realism and
naturalism erasas well as from the modernist
period through the contemporary era, and
presents learners with relevant cultural and
political history. Readings are scaffolded with
pre-reading information, interactions, and
activities to actively engage learners in the
content. The lessons in both semesters focus
on developing grammar, vocabulary, speech,
and writing skills.
Topics and concepts explored: American
Literature through the 18th Century, Early
& mid-19th century: Romantism, Realism &
Naturalism, Early 20th century: Modernism,
Mid-to Late 20th century: Postmoderism, Into
the 21st century: Comtemporary Literature
English 4 H Advanced Placement Literature
Prerequisite: English 3; Credits 1.0
English 4 provides a comprehensive look at the
evolution of British literature from the Anglo-
Saxon period through the Modern Age. The
course emphasizes the cultural and historical
elements that shape literary movements.
Twenty-six of the thirty-four lessons focus on
literary analysis, while writing lessons focus
on real-world applications, analytical essays,
and research papers. Language lessons focus
on usage, mechanics, and critical thinking.
All course readings and literary texts are
provided online.
Topics and concepts explored: Anglo Saxon
& Medieval Periods, The English Renaissance,
Neoclassicism, The Romantic Era, The Victorian
Era, and The Modern Era.
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Prerequisite: English 2; Credits: 1.0
Each unit of Advanced English Literature and
Composition is based on a researched scope and
sequence that covers the essential concepts of
literature at an AP level. Students engage in in-
depth analysis of literary works to provide both
depth and breadth of coverage of the readings.
Units include Close Analysis and Interpretation
of Fiction, Short Fiction, the Novel, and Poetic
Form and Content. Writing activities reinforce
the reading activities and include writing
arguments, analysis, interpretation, evaluation,
and college application essays. A major objective
of the class is to prepare students for the AP
Literature exam to be given in the spring.
Topics and concepts explored: Writing Academic
Arguments about Literature, Reading & Writing
about Essays, Reading & Writing about Poetry,
Close Analysis of Poetic Form & Content,
Writing an Extended Interpretation of a Poem,
Reading & Writing about Fiction, Close Analysis
& Interpretation of Short Fiction, Close Analysis
& Interpretation of the Novel, Reading & Writing
about Plays, and Writing a Research-based
Literary Interpretation.
Note: If you plan on taking the AP® exam in May,
test prep materials should be purchased from a
third party.
SCIENCE
Biology H
Prerequisite: Grade 8 or i-Ready indicating readiness;
Credits: 1.0
This course investigates the relationship
between structure and function from
molecules to organisms and systems, the
interdependence and interactions of biotic and
abiotic components of the environment, and
mechanisms that maintain continuity and lead
to changes in populations over time.
Students explore Biology concepts through
an inquiry approach. Embedded standards
for Inquiry, Technology & Engineering, and
Mathematics are taught in the context of the
content standards.
Topics and concepts explored: Scientific
Process, Cell Structure, Function, & Processes,
Reproduction, Genetics, Biotechnology, Human
Systems, Evolution, Ecology, The Biosphere,
Human Impacts, and Plant Structure &
Function.
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Chemistry H Environmental Science
Prerequisite: Biology and Algebra 1; Credits: 1.0
This course investigates the composition of
matter and the physical and chemical changes
it undergoes. Students will use science process
skills to study the fundamental structure
of atoms, the way atoms combine to form
compounds, and the interactions between
matter and energy. Students will also study the
states of matter, characteristics of solutions,
acids and bases, reactions, and various
branches of Chemistry.
Students will explore Chemistry concepts
through an inquiry-based approach while using
skills in mathematics and technology.
Topics and concepts explored: Atoms; The
Periodic Law & Chemical Bonding; Chemical
Formulas & Chemical Compounds; Chemical
Equations; Reactions; & Stoichiometry; The
States of Matter; Properties of Solutions;
Acids; Bases; & pH; Reaction Energy & Kinetics;
Chemical Equilibrium & Oxidation-Reduction
Reactions; Electrochemistry & Nuclear
Chemistry; and Organic & Biological Chemistry.
H
Prerequisite: Biology; Credits: 1.0
This course enables students to develop
an understanding of natural environments,
manmade environments, and environmental
problems the world faces. Students will study
the Earth and its ecosystems, populations, and
biodiversity. Students will also study human
impacts on the environment and how these
issues are being managed. Students will explore
Environmental Science concepts through an
inquiry-based approach while also using skills
in Technology and Engineering.
Topics and concepts explored: The Geosphere
& The Atmosphere That Surrounds It in
Our Environment; Relationships & Energy
Flow Between Living Things on Our Earth;
Biomes; Populations & Biodiversity; Pollution;
Resources; Climate Change; Land Usage;
Renewable & Nonrenewable Energy; and
Environmental Protection & Policies.
Physics H Biotechnology
Prerequisite: Algebra 1; Credits: 1.0
This course introduces students to the
physics of motion, properties of matter,
force, heat, vector, light, and sound. Students
learn the history of physics from the
discoveries of Galileo and Newton to those of
contemporary physicists.
The course focuses more on explanation
than calculation and prepares students for
introductory quantitative physics at the
college level. Additional areas of discussion
include gases and liquids, atoms, electricity,
magnetism, and nuclear physics.
Topics and concepts explored: Kinematics,
Dynamics, Energy and momentum, Periodic
motion, Thermodynamics, Waves, Optics,
Electrostatics, Circuitry, Magnetism, and
Quantum and nuclear physics.
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Prerequisite: Grade 10 successful completion; Credits: 0.5
In today’s world, biotechnology helps us grow
food, fight diseases, and create alternative
fuels. In this course, students will explore the
science behind biotechnology and how this
science is being used to solve medical and
environmental problems.
Topics and concepts explored: Biotechnology
Basics, The Beginning of Biotechnology, Food
Preservation & Fermentation, Collection &
Breeding, The Beginning of Genetics, Early
Industrial Discoveries, The Discovery of
Antibiotics, Agriculture Biotechnology through
the Green Revolution, Mapping the Human
Genome, Modern Industrial Biotechnology,
Modern Agricultural Biotechnology, and
Modern Pharmaceutical Biotechnology.
Introduction to Agriscience
Prerequisite: Grade 10 successful completion; Credits: 0.5
Agriculture has played an important role in the
lives of humans for thousands of years. It has
fed us and given us materials that have helped
us survive. Today, scientists and practitioners
are working to improve and better understand
agriculture and how it can be used to continue
to sustain human life. In this course, students
learn about the development and maintenance
of agriculture, animal systems, natural
resources, and other food sources. Students
also examine the relationship between
agriculture and natural resources and the
environment, health, politics, and world trade.
Topics and concepts explored: The Importance
of Agriscience, Agriscience & the Environment,
Plant Science, The Animal Element, Animal
Anatomy, Technology & Agriscience, Careers in
Agriscience, and Agribusiness Management.
SOCIAL STUDIES
U.S. Government
and Civics H
Prerequisite: Grade 8 or i-Ready indicating readiness;
Credits: 1.0
Students of this course will learn about
important elements of our nation’s community
and government, as well as the processes
involved within our nation’s government.
This course will have students examine and
analyze the actions and rights that citizens
exercise when participating in a national entity,
while exploring all the facets of the symbiotic
relationship that exists between a political body
and its citizenry.
Topics and concepts explored: Foundations
of Government, Civil Liberties & Rights,
Elections, Supreme Court Cases, Foreign Policy,
Citizenship, Civic Participation, and Budgeting &
Economic Planning.
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World History H
Prerequisite: Grade 8 or i-Ready indicating readiness;
Credits: 1.0
The purpose of World History is to explore,
learn, and understand the variety of cultures,
beliefs, and lifestyles that have existed since the
earliest days of recorded history.
This course will connect students to the
experiences and cultures of the past in order
to gain an understanding of how humans have
progressed and adapted to live and prosper in
almost every part of the planet today.
Topics and concepts explored: Beginnings of
Civilization, Age of Empires, Age of Exchange
and Encounter, Connecting Hemispheres,
Absolutism to Revolution, Industrialism & the
Race for Empire, World War I, World War II, The
Holocaust, and Perspectives on the Present.
U.S. History H
Prerequisite: Grade 9 successful completion; Credits: 1.0
This course develops critical thinking skills by
encouraging multiple views as students realized
that there are often multiple accounts of a
single historical event that may not be entirely
consistent. Online discussion groups encourage
collaboration.
Topics and concepts explored: The Historical
Process, The Foundation of the U.S., The Civil
War, Industrial Revolution and Immigration,
World War I, Roaring 20s, WWII and Beyond, Civil
Rights Movement, The Vietnam War, Modern
Politics, and Foreign Policy.
Advanced Placement
Human Geography
Prerequisite: i-Ready indicating readiness for college-level
materials; Credits: 1.0
The AP Human Geography course is designed
to provide students a college level course
that will prepare them for the AP exam at
the end of the year. The course will examine
the basic themes and subjects of geography
while applying these concepts and ideas to
specific regions throughout the world and the
peoples. Students will use their knowledge to
compare and contrast how humans and their
environment relate to one another throughout
history and within our current era.
Topics and concepts explored: Geography:
Its Nature and Perspectives, Population
and Migration, Cultural Patterns and
Processes, Political Organization of Space,
Agriculture, Food Production, Rural Land Use,
Industrialization and Economic Development,
and Cities and Urban Land Use.
Note: If you plan on taking the AP® exam in May,
test prep materials should be purchased from a
third party.
Advanced Placement
World History
Prerequisite: Grade 9 successful completion; Credits: 1.0
AP World History explores some of the most
important developments in history. Students
will gain an understanding of how culture,
technology, and ideas are transmitted from one
area to another, and how the modern world
exists as an extension of the past.
Students should be prepared to learn essential
concepts and develop historical thinking skills
necessary to explore the broad trends and
global processes.
Topics and concepts explored: Patterns of
Settlement; Technology; Religions; Belief
Systems, Philosophies, & Ideologies; Arts &
Architecture; Political Structures & Forms
of Governance; Labor Systems; Economic
Systems; Gender Roles & Relations; Racial &
Ethnic Constructions; and Social & Economic
Classes.
Note: 3 textbooks are required to complete this
course. These may be purchased from a third
party.
If you plan on taking the AP® exam in May, test
prep materials should be purchased from a third
party.
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Advanced Placement Cold War & the Transformation of American
Societies, Changing Times: The Tumultuous
U.S. History
Decades of the 1960s & 70s, The Return of
Prerequisite: Grade 9 successful completion; Credits: 1.0
Conservatism and The Post-Cold War Era.
This course is designed to provide learners with
Note: If you plan on taking the AP® exam in May,
the opportunity to think critically and to gain
test prep materials should be purchased from a
factual knowledge about US history. Students
third party.
will learn to analyze and critique historical
materials and evaluate historical interpretations
presented in research. This course will help
learners acquire the necessary skills to come
to conclusions based on informed judgments
and provide sound reasoning and evidence for
those judgments. Each of the units in the course
provides students with a survey of US history
topics in which they analyze problems and
themes for each era through supplementary
readings while developing and deepening their
understanding of the events, people, and places
that were relevant during the time period.
Students will also learn to assess primary and
secondary sources. This course is meant to have
students think conceptually about the issues
facing the United States and how those issues
have influenced our history.
Topics and concepts explored: The Historical
Process, Early America, Revolutionary America
& the New Republic, An Era of Transformations,
The Civil War, Reconstruction, The Changing
Nation, Populism & Progressivism, The
United States on the Global Stage, The Great
Depression & the New Deal, World War II, The
Sociology 1 & 2
Prerequisite: Grade 10 successful completion; Credits: 1.0

The world is becoming more complex. How do

beliefs, values and behaviors affect people and
the world in which we live? Students examine
social problems in our increasingly connected
world, and learn how human relationships
can strongly influence and impact their lives.
Exciting online video journeys are an important
component of this relevant and engaging
course. Sociology is the study of people, social
life, and society. By developing a “sociological
imagination” students are able to examine how
society itself shapes human action and beliefs,
and how in turn these factors re-shape society
itself. Fascinating online video journeys will not
only inform students but motivate them to seek
more knowledge on their own.
Topics and concepts explored: An Invitation
to the World of Sociology, Our Culture,
Socialization, Social Structure & Group
Behavior, Deviance & Crime, Social Stratification
& Class, Inequalities of Race & Ethnicity, Gender,
Marriage & Family, Religion & Education, The
Economy & Politics, Sport & Entertainment,
Population & Environment, Cities & Urban Life,
Collective Behavior & Social Movements and
Social Change.

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WORLD LANGUAGE
Spanish 1
Prerequisite: Grade 7 or i-Ready indicating readiness;
Credits: 1.0
Spanish 1 has been carefully designed to
focus on successful communication through
speaking, writing, reading and listening. This
course introduces the learner to the beginning
level of the Spanish language. It ranges from
vocabulary and grammar rules, to literary
and cultural activities. After completing
the course, students will be able to engage
in short conversations in simple, standard
situations that convey basics about their
personal information and their environment.
This course provides students with the tools
necessary to understand simple questions and
respond to them when other individuals speak
slowly and have a familiar accent. Students
will be exposed to native speakers of Spanish
during the laboratory activities. Students will
have the opportunity to engage in authentic
language learning through laboratory and live
experiences.
Topics and concepts explored: Thematic
Vocabulary Lessons, Grammar, Subject
Pronouns, High-Frequency Irregular Verbs,
Definite and Indefinite Articles, Adjectives,
Present Tense of Regular Verbs, and Possessive
Adjectives.
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Spanish 2
Prerequisite: Spanish 1; Credits: 1.0
Spanish 2 has been carefully designed to
focus on successful communication through
speaking, writing, reading, and listening. This
course builds on and reinforces concepts
learned in Spanish 1. Activities range from
vocabulary, grammar rules, projects,
and cultural and literary activities. After
completing this course, students will be able to
communicate on a variety of topics including
automobiles and other vehicles, describing
events that took place in the past, giving a
detailed description of objects and people,
hobbies and pastimes, vacations, states of
mind and emotions, and nature and outdoor
activities. Students will be exposed to native
speakers of Spanish during the laboratory
activities. Learning activities in each unit are
focused upon a specific theme.
Topics and concepts explored: Thematic
Vocabulary Lessons, Grammar, Direct & Indirect
Object Pronouns, The Preterite Tense, Irregular
Verbs, Reflexive Verbs, The Present Progressive,
The Imperfect Tense, Commands, and Negative
Expressions.
Spanish 3 Honors
Prerequisite: Spanish 2; Credits: 1.0
Spanish 3 is designed to focus on successful
communication through speaking, writing,
reading and listening. It contains vocabulary,
grammatical rules, projects, speaking, reading
and listening activities as well as cultural and
literary pieces. This course introduces and
helps the learners to assimilate, in context, the
vocabulary and structures most commonly
used for ordering at a restaurant, describing
accommodations, talking about the weather,
organizing a meal, and talking about leisure
activities. Upon completion of this course,
students will have the tools necessary to
understand and elaborate questions, and have
the opportunity to practice using appropriate
words, expressions, and structures in a number
of communicative situations. Learners will be
exposed to native speakers of Spanish during
the laboratory activities. Learning activities in
each unit are focused upon a specific theme.
Topics and concepts explored: Thematic
Vocabulary, Grammar, Advanced Functions of
the Language, Preterite vs. Imperfect, Pronouns
with Commands, Impersonal Expressions,
Future Tense, Subjunctive Tense, and Sequence
of Tenses.
French 1 French 2
Prerequisite: Grade 7 or i-Ready indicating readiness; Prerequisite: French 1; Credits: 1.0
Credits: 1.0
Each of these semesters is designed to build
French 1 is designed to focus on successful on the principles mastered in French 1 and use
communication in each of the four components a combination of online curriculum, electronic
of language: listening, speaking, reading, and learning activities, and supporting interactive
writing. This course introduces the learner activities to fully engage learners. Unit pretests,
to the French language through vocabulary, post-tests, and end-of-semester tests identify
grammar, culture, and literature. Learning strengths and weaknesses, helping to create
activities in each lesson are focused upon a a more personalized and effective learning
specific theme. Students will be exposed to experience. As with French 1, these 90-day
native speakers of French in the Language courses emphasize practical communication
Lab activities. Upon completion of the course, skills while also building intercultural awareness
students will be able to participate in short and sensitivity.
exchanges in simple, everyday situations; greet
Topics and concepts explored: Who Am I?,
others and introduce oneself; give personal
Friends & Family, At Home, The Social World,
information and information about one’s
Around the Community, Clothing, Seasons, The
surroundings; give one’s age, nationality,
Weather, The Arts, Health & Well-Being, and
and occupation; talk about family and pets;
Traveling Abroad.
describe oneself and others using physical
characteristics and clothing; talk about feelings;
talk about daily activities; give the date; situate
an object in space; and exchange simple
questions and answers with someone who
speaks slowly, with a standard accent.
Topics and concepts explored: Thematic
Vocabulary Lessons, Grammar, Subjects &
Verbs, Definite & Indefinite Articles, Nouns,
Adjectives, Verbs in the Present Tense,
Contractions, Conjunctions, Forming Questions,
High-Frequency Irregular Verbs, and Basic
Commands.

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HEALTH AND
PERSONAL
FITNESS
Health
Credits: 0.5
The course concentrates on the principles
of being healthy and focuses on physical
development, mental and emotional stress,
relationships, substance awareness, social
disease awareness, and personal safety.
Students develop critical life management skills
necessary to make sound decisions and take
positive actions for healthy and effective living.
Topics and concepts explored: Emotional;
Social; & Physical Health; Life Skills; Setting
Goals; Nutrition; Staying Well; Learning;
and Volunteering.
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Personal Fitness
Credits: 0.5
This course concentrates on the principles
of being fit and includes subjects such as
evaluating fitness, flexibility, anatomy and
physiology of body systems as they relate
to being fit (oxygen transport, heart health,
muscle fibers, etc.), nutrition, hydration, and
designing a personal fitness program. Students
acquire knowledge of physical fitness concepts,
understand the influence of lifestyle on health
and fitness, and begin to develop an optimal
level of fitness.
Topics and concepts explored: Evaluating Your
Fitness, Personal Training, Flexibility, Aerobic
Exercise, Core Training, Nutrition, Handling
Stress, and Staying Motivated.
TECHNOLOGY
Introduction to Information
Technology
Prerequisite: Grade 7 or i-Ready indicating readiness;
Credits: 1.0
This course is designed to provide an
introduction to information technology
concepts and careers. Students will explore the
impact that modern information technology
has on the world, people, and industry. The
content includes understanding basic computer
hardware and software, hands-on Microsoft
Office 2010 training, and integration of core
education skills.
Topics and concepts explored: Computer &
Computer Systems, Operating Systems & File
Management, WWW & Computer Networking,
Web Design, Electronic Communication, Word
Processing Introduction, Word Processing
Formatting, PowerPoint, Excel Introduction,
Excel Advanced Options, Access, and Workplace
Skills.
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Web Design
Prerequisite: Grade 7 or i-Ready indicating readiness;
Credits: 1.0
This course offers competency-based applied
learning to understand the development of web
design. Technical knowledge and skills needed
to prepare for further education and careers
such as web designer are covered. The content
includes, but is not limited to web document
development, design, promotion, and scripting.
Topics and concepts explored: Introduction
to Web Design, Design Principles, Web &
the Internet, HTML, Tables, Images, CSS,
Storyboarding, Audio, Video, Graphic Design,
Configuration, Frames & Forms, Search Engines,
and Editors.
Introduction to Manufacturing:
Product Design & Innovation
Prerequisite: Grade 10 successful completion; Credits: 0.5
Whether video games, clothing, or sports
equipment, the goods we purchase must go
through a manufacturing process before they
can be marketed and sold. In this course,
you will learn about the different types of
manufacturing systems used to create the
everyday products we depend on. Discover
the various career opportunities in the
manufacturing industry, including those for
engineers, technicians, and supervisors. For
a culminating project, you will plan your own
manufacturing process and create an entirely
original product! If you thought manufacturing
was little more than mundane assembly lines,
this course will show you just how exciting,
creative, and practical this industry can be.
Topics and concepts explored: Introduction
to Manufacturing, Soft Skills, Teamwork,
Manufacturing Applications (Hard Skills),
Engineering Applications (Hard Skills), Safety in
Manufacturing, Careers in Manufacturing, and
Culminating Manufacturing Project.
Introduction to Social Media
Prerequisite: Grade 10 successful completion; Credits: 0.5

This cutting-edge course develops social media

skills and knowledge that will have a practical
and positive impact in helping your high school
students succeed in today’s economy. Of
course, they already engage in social media,
but this course enhances their skills and
knowledge in order to apply them in a practical
way in their careers. Online discussions are
a critical aspect of creating a collaborative
learning environment, while games and other
interactions ensure engagement and promote a
strong career orientation.
Topics and concepts explored: Social Media
Past & Present; The Social Media Giants:
Facebook & Twitter; Social Media Rising Stars;
The Outcasts of Social Media; The “Social” of
Social Media: How Social Media Can be Used for
Interpersonal Communications; Social Media &
Marketing Part 1; Social Media & Marketing Part
2; Social Media & Academics; Social Media &
The Work Force Part 1; and Social Media & The
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FINE ARTS
Art in World Cultures
Prerequisite: Grade 10 successful completion; Credits: 0.5
Who is the greatest artist of all time?
Is it Leonardo da Vinci? Claude Monet?
Michelangelo? Pablo Picasso? Is the greatest
artist of all time someone whose name has
been lost to history? You will learn about some
of the greatest artists while aIso creating art of
your own, including digital art. We will explore
the basic principles and elements of art, learn
how to critique art, and examine some of the
traditional art of the Americas, Africa, and
Oceania in addition to the development of
Western art.
Topics and concepts explored: Introduction to
the Visual Arts, The Elements & Principles of
Art, Critiquing Art, Prehistoric Art, Ancient Art,
Ancient Roman, Early Christian, & Medieval Art,
The Renaissance, Art & the Americas, From the
Baroque to the Romantics, Modern Art, African
Art, and Oceanic Art.
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Music Appreciation
Prerequisite: Grade 10 successful completion; Credits: 0.5
Music is part of everyday life and reflects
the spirit of our human condition. To know
and understand music, we distinguish and
identify cultures on local and global levels. This
course provides students with an aesthetic
and historical perspective of music, covering
a variety of styles and developments from the
Middle Ages through the 21st Century. Students
acquire basic knowledge and listening skills,
making their future music experiences more
informed and enriching.
Topics and concepts explored: The Elements of
Music, Pop Music, Ancient Music, Renaissance
Music, The Baroque Period, The Classical Era,
The Romantic Period, and Jazz.
Digital Photography 1 & 2
Prerequisite: Grade 10 successful completion; Credits: 1.0
Digital Photography I focuses on the basics of
photography, including building an understanding
of aperture, shutter speed, lighting, and
composition. Students will be introduced to
the history of photography and basic camera
functions. Students use basic techniques of
composition and camera functions to build a
personal portfolio of images, capturing people,
landscapes, close-ups, and action photographs.
Various aspects of professional photography are
examined, including the ethics of the profession,
and some of the areas in which professional
photographers may choose to specialize, such as
wedding photography and product photography.
Students also learn about some of the most
respected professional photographers in history
and how to critique photographs in order
to better understand what creates an eye-
catching photograph.
Topics and concepts explored: Introduction
to Photography, The History of Photography,
Aperture & Shutter Speed, Composition, Lighting,
Special Techniques, People, Landscapes &
Places, The Close-Up, Documentary & Action,
Photography as a Career, Legal & Ethical Concerns,
Photographers & Critiques, Photography Software,
The Darkroom, Art, Product & Stock Photography,
Photojournalism, and Wedding Photography.
ADDITIONAL ELECTIVES
Entrepreneurship: Starting
Your Own Business
Prerequisite: Grade 10 successful completion; Credits: 0.5
Do you dream of owning your own business?
This course can give you a head start in learning
about what you’ll need to own and operate a
successful business of your own. Students wiII
explore creating a business plan, financing a
business, and pricing products and services.
Students will also learn more about the
regulations that apply to businesses, marketing
products and services, and the legal and ethical
guidelines that govern businesses.
Topics and concepts explored: Becoming an
Entrepreneur, Options Starting Out, Regulation
& Global Concerns, Creating a Business Plan,
Accounting Basics, Running a Responsible
Business, Getting & Keeping Customers, Pricing
& Products, Innovation & Growth, and Business
Leadership.
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International Business
Prerequisite: Grade 10 successful completion; Credits: 0.5
From geography to culture, Global Business is
an exciting topic. This course helps students
develop the appreciation, knowledge, skills,
and abilities needed to live and work in a
global marketplace. Business structures, global
entrepreneurship, business management,
marketing, and the challenges of managing
international organizations are all explored in
this course. Students cultivate an awareness
of how history, geography, language, cultural
studies, research skills, and continuing
education are important in business activities
and the 21st century.
Topics and concepts explored: Introduction
to Global Commerce, International Finance,
Regional Integration, Trade Relations,
International Legal Agreements, Cultural
Influences, Global Organizations, and Global
Logistics & Marketing.
Public Speaking
Prerequisite: Grade 10 successful completion; Credits: 0.5
The art of public speaking is one which
underpins the very foundations of Western
society. This course examines those
foundations in both Aristotle and Cicero’s views
of rhetoric, and then traces those foundations
into the modern world. Students will learn not
just the theory, but also the practice of effective
public speaking, including how to analyze the
speeches of others, build a strong argument,
and speak with confidence and flair. By the end
of this course, students will know exactly what
makes a truly successful speech and how to put
that knowledge to practical use.
Topics and concepts explored: Introduction to
Rhetoric, The Influence of Rhetoric, Listening
& Analyzing, Speaking Strategies, Building an
Argument, Inductive & Deductive Reasoning,
Speech Writing, Self-Efficacy & Self-Esteem,
Body Language & Vocal Techniques, and Speech
Evaluation.
Principles of Public Service: To
Serve and Protect
Prerequisite: Grade 10 successful completion; Credits: 0.5
Ambulances scream along, heading toward
those in need. But who makes sure someone
is there to answer the 9-1-1 call? When you
pick up a prescription or take a pill, who has
determined that drug is safe for the public? All
of these duties are imperative to our comfort
and success as a society and an essential part
of public service, a field that focuses on building
a safe and healthy world. Principles of Public
Service: To Serve and Protect will introduce you
to many different careers in this profession
and illustrate how they all work together to
provide for the common good. The protection
of society is one of our greatest challenges,
and public service provides a way for people
to work together, ensure safety, and provide
an indispensable service to those around us. If
you’ve ever contemplated being one of these
real-life heroes, now is the time to learn more.
Topics and concepts explored: What is Public
Service?, The Business of Government, Working
Together, Leadership & Getting the Job Done,
Rules & Regulations, Ethics in Public Service,
Communication & Health, Taking Care of
People, Public Safety Careers, and Careers that
Keep It Moving.
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Personal Psychology 1:
Road to Self-Discovery
Prerequisite: Grade 10 successful completion; Credits: 0.5
Self-knowledge is the key to self-improvement.
More than 800,000 high school students take
psychology classes each year. Among the
different reasons, there is usually the common
theme of self-discovery.
Topics include the study of infancy, childhood,
adolescence, perception and states of
consciousness. The course features amazing
online psychology experiments dealing with our
own personal behavior.
Personal Psychology 2:
Living in a Complex World
Prerequisite: Grade 10 successful completion; Credits: 0.5
This course enriches the quality of students’
lives by teaching them to understand the
actions of others.
Topics include the study of memory,
intelligence, emotion, health, stress and
personality. This courses features exciting
online psychology experiments involving the
world around us.
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