Grade 9-12.
French 1 is an introductory course to the French-speaking (francophone) language and culture. It introduces the student to practical vocabulary and basic grammatical structures that enable the student to participate in basic conversation and self-expression. Students gain beginning proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The introduction of cultural products, practice, and perspectives is also an integral part of the course.
Grade 11-12. Weighted grade.
Honors Chinese 4 focuses on expanding the four communication skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The students enrich their vocabulary through a variety of media and cultural units utilizing authentic resources. The class is facilitated primarily in Chinese. This course is designed for non-native/non-heritage students; simplified characters are taught.
Grade 10-12.
Chinese 3 builds on the skills developed in Chinese 1 and 2: listening, speaking, reading, and writing sentence patterns. Students expand their level of self-expression in more abstract situations. Classroom instruction is centered on an in-depth exploration of cultures, products, and practice through the use of authentic materials. Students continue to expand their cultural understanding and awareness. The class is facilitated primarily in Chinese. This course is designed for non-native/non-heritage students; simplified characters are taught.
Grade 10-12.
Chinese 2 builds on the listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills developed in Chinese 1 by broadening student knowledge of vocabulary and more complex language patterns. Students expand their level of self-expression in everyday situations with family and friends. Classroom instruction is centered on an in-depth exploration of cultures, products, and practice through the use of authentic materials. Students continue to expand their cultural understanding and awareness. This course is designed for non-native/non-heritage students; simplified characters are taught.
Grade 9-12.
Chinese 1 is an introductory course to the Chinese language and culture. It introduces the student to the basics of pronunciation, grammatical structures, and character writing systems that enable the student to participate in basic conversation and self-expression. Students gain beginning proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The introduction of cultural products, practices, and perspectives is also an integral part of the course. This course is designed for non-native/non-heritage students; simplified characters are taught.
Grade 10-12. Year-long. Prerequisite is IED, POE, or Drafting and Design. Weighted grade.
The major focus of this course is completing long-term civil engineering and architecture projects that involve the development of property sites that involve applying what they learn to the design and development of a property. The course provides teachers and students freedom to develop the property to simulate the experiences of civil engineers and architects. Students work in teams, exploring hands-on activities and projects to learn the characteristics of civil engineering and architecture. In addition, students use 3D design software to design solutions to major course projects. Students learn to document their project, solving problems and communicating their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community of civil engineering and architecture. A lab fee will be charged.
Grades 10-12. Year long. Prerequisite is appropriate grade-level math and science. Weighted grade.
This survey course of engineering exposes students to some of the major concepts they will encounter in a postsecondary engineering course of study. Students investigate engineering and high-tech careers and develop skills and understanding of course concepts. Students employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. Students learn to document their work and communicate their solutions to peers and members of the professional community. A lab fee will be charged.
Grades 9-12. Year-long. Prerequisite is Algebra 1, enrolled concurrently in Geometry and the appropriate grade level science. Weighted grade.
In this course, students use 3D solid modeling design software to design solutions to proposed problems. Students will learn to document their work and communicate solutions to peers and members of the professional community. The major focus of the IED course is to expose students to the design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and human impacts, engineering standards and technical documentation. A lab fee will be charged.
Grade 11-12. Two credits. Year-long. Instructor Approval
Students earn one credit for work outside of school and earn one credit for classroom instruction that pertains to work-related and/or career issues. The internship instructor will assist with placement and monitor students’ progress throughout the year. Early dismissal is NOT a requirement for this program. Students must provide their own transportation.
This is a personalized pathway of authentic work experience in collaboration with local employers. Students have the opportunity to explore and expand career interests through the following experiences.
Grade 11-12. Year-long. Prerequisite is Media Production 2 and Instructor Approval.
This course seeks to further enhance the student’s skills and develop media literacy. Students will formally propose and produce various projects throughout the year. Students will also be assigned school-related media productions by their instructor. A lab fee will be charged.