Year-long. Weighted grade.
This course includes the study of American literature from colonial through contemporary periods using thematic strands. Students will read journals, biographies, essays, novels, short stories, plays, and poetry representing American authors and authors of various ethnic backgrounds. The literature will promote students’ analytical abilities and will encourage critical thinking through the writing of expository, argumentative, and narrative essays. In addition, the literature will serve as models and material for speaking in persuasive, informative, and entertainment forums. Through the study of literature, composition, and argumentation, this course continues to prepare students for Advanced Placement courses as juniors and seniors.
Year-long.
This course includes the study of American Literature from colonial through contemporary periods using thematic strands. Students will read journals, biographies, essays, novels, short stories, plays, and poetry representing American authors of various ethnic backgrounds. The literature will promote students’ analytical abilities and will encourage critical thinking through the writing of expository, argumentative, and narrative essays. Speaking and listening skills are also emphasized.
Year-long.
This course focuses on the development of reading skills through the analysis of fiction, nonfiction, short story, novel, poetry, and drama. Descriptive, expository, persuasive, narrative, and literary analysis writing, as well as basic research techniques and communication skills, are addressed through instruction. In addition, students refine their grammar and usage skill through the writing process and the application of essential composition strategies. This full-year course meets for two consecutive periods providing time for practice and growth in reading and writing. This course is not NCAA core approved.
Year-long. Weighted grade.
This course includes mythology, short story, novel, poetry, and tragic drama. Refinement of the principles of grammar, usage, and precision of expression is taught through emphasis on effective composition skills. Students will analyze literature and utilize critical thinking through the writing of expository, argumentative, and narrative essays. Through the study of literature, composition, and argumentation, this course begins the preparation for Advanced Placement courses as juniors and seniors.
Year-long.
This course targets literary analysis through the study of non-fiction, short story, novel, poetry, and drama. Descriptive, expository, argumentative, and narrative writing, as well as basic research techniques and speaking and listening skills are emphasized. In addition, students will refine grammar and usage skills through the writing process and effective composition strategies.
Year-long.
This course focuses on the development of reading skills through the analysis of fiction, nonfiction, short story, novel, poetry, and drama. Descriptive, expository, argumentative, and narrative writing, as well as basic research techniques and communication skills are addressed. In addition, students refine grammar and usage skills through the writing process and effective composition strategies. This full-year course meets for two consecutive periods providing time for practice and growth in reading. This course is not NCAA core approved.
Grade 11-12.
Weighted grade. Year long. Prerequisite is two semesters of business courses from the professional, technology, or financial categories.
This capstone course provides a simulated business environment in which students create and manage a virtual company, conducting business with other virtual firms nationally and internationally. Students are involved in every aspect of running the business, including human resources, accounting, product development, production, distribution, marketing, and sales. In the simulated business environment, students belong to a specific department depending on skills, prior knowledge, and personal interest. Leadership opportunities within the firm provide further relevant experience. The program enables participants to experience careers, acquire global economic knowledge, develop interpersonal and organizational skills, utilize technology as applied in business, and gain a clear understanding of how employees work together to meet the goals of the company while at the same time conveying the professional expectations of the workplace. A materials fee will be charged.
Grade 11-12.
Two credits. Year-long.
Internship is a personalized pathway of authentic work experience in collaboration with local employers and mentors. Students have the opportunity to explore and expand career interests through the following experiences.
- Job Site – Working at a local business (paid work experience).
- Internship – Interning with a local business (unpaid shadowing experience). Some options include, but are not limited to: Accounting, Healthcare, Physical Therapy, Financial Management, Law Enforcement, Education, Dentistry, etc.
- Apprentice Program – Following a learn and earn model, student will be placed with a professional where they will get on-the-job training (paid work experience). Current pathways include manufacturing and IT.
- In-School Experience – Working with programs at the student’s home school options include, but are not limited to: Media Department, Athletics, Education, Website Development (unpaid experience)
This course meets in a blended attendance pattern using a dynamic, flexible schedule. For more details about blended learning follow this link .
Grade 12.
Weighted grade. Prerequisite is AP Macroeconomics.
This college-level course deals with topics pertaining to microeconomics, including the study of the market system, pricing, resource allocation, distribution, and current domestic economic problems. Students who successfully complete this course and the AP Microeconomics exam may receive college credit and/or higher placement in college. A workbook fee will be charged.
Grade 12.
Weighted grade.
This college-level course deals with macroeconomics and includes such topics as the Fiscal and Monetary policy, GDP, inflation, unemployment, and the global economy. Studies also include consumer topics to satisfy the state requirement for Consumer Economics. Students who successfully complete this course and the AP Macroeconomics examination may receive college credit and/or higher placement in college. A workbook fee will be charged.