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These listed courses are offered by request only (minimum 10 enrollments). Please request enrollments if you're interested in registration and can meet the enrollment minimums by filling out the 'Request Enrollments' form linked in the course listing.

Algebra 1A

  • Mathematics
  • High School

This course is the first in a two-course sequence. In the course, students will learn about algebraic concepts such as integers, linear equations, inequalities and factoring. As students work through each interactive lesson, they will have the opportunity to complete several self-check activities and journal entries. Ultimately, this course will assist students in developing fundamental algebraic skills that will allow them to use problem-solving strategies in real-world situations as well as using graphing technology to interpret, represent and communicate mathematical concepts.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 2

Algebra 1B

  • Mathematics
  • High School

This course is the second in a two-course sequence. In the course, students will learn about algebraic concepts such as integers, linear equations, inequalities and factoring. As students work through each interactive lesson, they will have the opportunity to complete several self-check activities and journal entries. Ultimately, this course will assist students in developing fundamental algebraic skills that will allow them to use problem-solving strategies in real-world situations as well as using graphing technology to interpret, represent and communicate mathematical concepts.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 3

Algebra 2A

  • Mathematics
  • High School

This course is the first semester of a full year of Algebra 2. This CCSS-aligned course further develops students’ understanding of algebraic functions and their applications. A major theme is the generalization of concepts and techniques from Algebra 1 and Geometry. Polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, rational and trigonometric functions are studied, and basic properties of complex numbers are introduced. Algebra 2A is the first semester in a two-semester course. In this semester, students will cover functions and polynomials, equations and inequalities, factoring and quadratics, conic sections, and radical and complex numbers.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 2

Algebra 2B

  • Mathematics
  • High School

This CCSS-aligned course further develops students’ understanding of algebraic functions and their applications. A major theme is the generalization of concepts and techniques from Algebra 1 and Geometry. Polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, rational and trigonometric functions are studied, and basic properties of complex numbers are introduced. Algebra 2B is the second semester in a two-semester course. In this semester, students will cover dividing and solving polynomials, rational expressions, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, and trigonometric functions, and probability and statistics.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 3

American Literature A – English 11-12

  • English Language Arts
  • High School

This is the first course in a two-course sequence. Two major themes for this course are “Leadership at Home” and “Leadership in Society.” Students will address several essential questions related to these themes while reading a variety of works by American authors. In addition to major works, students will read short stories and informational texts, engage in poetry analysis, view informational videos, and write for various purposes. Larger writing assignments include an informative essay and a major research project. Students partake in grammar challenges where they learn about grammar concepts and develop a mastery of their use. In addition to building their writing skills, students learn several reading strategies such as how to use graphic organizers to extract important information, take Cornell notes for an informational text or during a lecture, and summarize to monitor comprehension. Furthermore, students will explore several rhetorical devices and strategies like symbolism, dialect, author’s purpose, foreshadowing, persuasive devices, setting and more.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 1, (25-26) Trimester 2

American Literature B – English 11-12

  • English Language Arts
  • High School

This is the second course in a two-course sequence and has been redesigned to align to the Common Core Standards. Two major themes for this semester are “Becoming My Own Leader” and “Leading Others.” Students will address several essential questions related to these themes while reading a variety of works by American authors. In addition to major works, students will read short stories and informational texts, engage in poetry analysis, view informational videos, and write for various purposes. Larger writing assignments include an argument essay, a narrative essay, and a business email. As a supplement to these assignments, students will partake in grammar challenges where they learn about grammar concepts and develop a mastery of their use. In addition to building their writing skills, students learn several reading strategies such as how to use graphic organizers to extract important information, take Cornell notes for an informational text or during a lecture, and summarize to monitor comprehension. Furthermore, students will explore several rhetorical devices and strategies like characterization, allusion, word choice and diction, setting, symbolism, point of view, and more.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 2, (25-26) Trimester 3

American Sign Language 1A

  • World Languages
  • High School

This is the first course in a two-course sequence and focuses on everyday communication in American Sign Language for the Deaf. It introduces students to the basic signs, techniques, and cultural knowledge, which will support the students to start signing beginning level conversational ASL. Each lesson is built upon a familiar topic such as family, self and friends so that students will find meaningful connection to the lessons. Students will be asked to use various media tools including online resources, online dictionaries, a web cam, and the web-based Video Notes tool in Brightspace in order to record their performance in assignment submissions throughout the course. Students will be producing their own signing videos to demonstrate their learning. The goal of this course is to help develop fundamental ASL skills, and to understand Deafness, knowledge, and interest that students will need to advance to the higher levels of ASL courses.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 1, (25-26) Trimester 2, (25-26) Trimester 3

American Sign Language 1B

  • World Languages
  • High School

This is the second course in a two-course sequence and focuses on everyday communication in American Sign Language for the Deaf. It continues to introduce students to the basic signs, techniques, and cultural knowledge, which will support the students to start signing beginning level conversational ASL. Topics addressed in the course include information about the Deaf culture, communication problems associated with deaf individuals, and the linguistic heritage of the Deaf community and its influence on our own culture. The online text includes many videos that include role-playing conversations as well as vocabulary. Students will be asked to use various media tools including online resources, online dictionaries, a web cam, and the web-based Video Notes tool in Brightspace in order to record their performance in assignment submissions throughout the course. Students will be producing their own signing videos to demonstrate their learning. The goal of this course is to help develop fundamental ASL skills, and to understand Deafness, knowledge, and interest that students will need to advance to the higher levels of ASL courses.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 1, (25-26) Trimester 2, (25-26) Trimester 3

American Sign Language 2A

  • World Languages
  • High School

This is the first course of the second year ASL courses and must be taken after the successful completion of the first year ASL courses. This course continues to focus on everyday communication in ASL by introducing students to the basic signs, techniques and culture. To help develop receptive skills without relying on lip movements of the signers, the signing videos will be all “voice off.” To develop expressive skills, students will continue to express their thoughts in signs within the given context in the lessons. Through the introduction to some of the higher ASL techniques such as classifiers and indexing, this second year courses is designed to helps students to develop an understanding that ASL is a visual language that delivers one’s ideas and thoughts using more than the individual signs. Students will be asked to use various media tools including online resources, online dictionaries, a web cam, and the web-based Video Notes tool in Brightspace in order to record their performance in assignment submissions throughout the course. Students will be producing their own signing videos to demonstrate their learning. The goal of this course is to help utilize the fundamental ASL skills and knowledge into simple interpersonal and social interactions.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 1, (25-26) Trimester 2

American Sign Language 2B

  • World Languages
  • High School

This is the second course of the second year of ASL courses. The course continues to focus on useful communication that students should be able to carry out in ASL. Students study the basic signs and phrases, techniques, and cultural nature of the language. This course introduces the students to the new concept of conceptually accurate signing that places emphasis on awareness of differences between ASL and English. Lesson topics shift from the everyday interaction in one’s immediate environment to interactions in the community to help students to build signing skills for obtaining and providing information rather than simply exchanging information. To support students build conceptual accuracy, the lessons stress ASL classifiers; students will be challenged to receptively identify some of the most common classifiers in contexts, and to apply them in their own signing. As a part of culture learning, students will continue to learn more facts about the Deaf culture as well as current and past challenging social issues. The signing videos will be all “voice off” to help develop students’ receptive skills without reading lips. Students will be asked to use various media tools including online resources, online dictionaries, a web cam, and the web-based Video Notes tool in Brightspace in order to record their performance in assignment submissions throughout the course. Students will be producing their own signing videos to demonstrate their learning. The goal of this course is to help utilize the fundamental ASL skills and knowledge into simple interpersonal and social interactions.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 2, (25-26) Trimester 3

Anatomy and Physiology A

  • Science
  • High School

This course is the first in a two-course sequence. This course presents a fascinating, in-depth exploration of the structure and function of the human body. The course will use a systems approach and will emphasize how organs and body systems work together to carry on complex processes. Concepts and principles will be related to familiar health issues, problems and experiences we face as humans. Upon completion of this course, students will have a thorough understanding of the human body and how its parts work together to maintain the delicate equilibrium of life.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 2

Anatomy and Physiology B

  • Science
  • High School

This course is the second in a two-course sequence. This course presents a fascinating, in-depth exploration of the structure and function of the human body. The course will use a systems approach and will emphasize how organs and body systems work together to carry on complex processes. Concepts and principles will be related to familiar health issues, problems and experiences we face as humans. Upon completion of this course, students will have a thorough understanding of the human body and how its parts work together to maintain the delicate equilibrium of life.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2

Astronomy

  • Science
  • High School

Astronomy provides a broad overview of all topics in astronomy for the beginner. The course provides a foundation to the science of astronomy including motions in the night sky and the tools of modern astronomy. It contains the most up-to-date science about our solar system, stars and galaxies. Astronomy also explores the exciting prospects for future discovery in astronomy including life in the universe and the mysteries that continue to perplex astronomers. The course provides an engaging combination of videos, interactive media, photo galleries and readings so that students can explore the content in a variety of ways. Stellarium, a free open source software application, must be installed on the student’s device in order to complete certain assignment activities. See the Technical Requirements section of the syllabus for details.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 1, (25-26) Trimester 2, (25-26) Trimester 3

Biology A

  • Science
  • High School

Biology A introduces students to the scientific method and the major concepts of biology from an historical and practical viewpoint. The three major themes of this course are the cell, the molecular basis of heredity, and the interdependence of organisms. Students who take this class will have a deeper appreciation for the complexities of living organisms. Life on this planet, unlike anywhere else in the observable universe, is complex and highly organized. Whether examining life on the molecular or the planetary level, it exhibits a highly organized structure that inspires awe by its genius and complexity. In the last 50 years, discoveries have launched new branches of biology that have transformed the daily routine, from conception to death. New challenges await, such as the current crisis in ecology, global warming, and the resurgence in viral disease. To make rational choices in the 21st century, the citizen must have a basic understanding of biological concepts and the reasoning behind them. Biology A is presented in a multimedia format using interactive modules, labs, narrated animation, text, and videos to present the study of life on this planet.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 2

Biology B

  • Science
  • High School

Biology B is a continuation of the basic course in biology, Biology A. The major concepts covered are population dynamics and evolution. Students explore population dynamics through the study of mutualism, predation, parasitism, and competition. The theory of evolution is presented, along with the many evidences and details that make evolution the backbone of modern biology. From biochemistry to evolution, biology fascinates people. Biochemists first astounded the world by showing that life obeys the same chemical principles as all creation, but that life engineers chemistry to its own needs. Decades later, Darwin shocked the world by suggesting that life evolves according to the conditions of the environment it inhabits. Evolution, often debated and derided, has survived to become a key concept of biology. This second course in biology examines the wonder of life and its mechanisms.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2

British Literature A – English 11-12

  • English Language Arts
  • High School

This is the first course in a two-course sequence. In this course students will read engaging works and explore topics of interest as they develop their reading, writing, and speaking skills. Students will use essential questions to focus on a topic for each unit, such as Transformation of Language and Informed Decision Making.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 1

British Literature B – English 11-12

  • English Language Arts
  • High School

This is the second course in a two-course sequence in British literature. Students will read a variety of works by British authors, including Frankenstein by Mary Shelley and Lord of the Flies by William Golding. In addition to these major works, students will read short stories and informational texts, engage in poetry analysis, view informational videos, and write for various purposes. Students will interact with literature and explore topics of interest as they develop their reading, writing, and speaking skills. Lessons are guided by essential questions related to the themes of Technology: Potential for Enhancing Human Life and The DNA for Survival and Resilience.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 2, (25-26) Trimester 3

Calculus A

  • Mathematics
  • High School

This course, the first semester of a two-semester Calculus sequence, develops students’ understanding of derivatives and how they can be applied to functions modeling the relationship between two varying quantities.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, By Request Only, Min. 10 Enrollments

Chemistry A

  • Science
  • High School

Chemistry is the study of the composition, structure, and properties of matter and the changes it undergoes. Matter is all the “stuff” around us. In this first semester class you will learn about atomic structure, physical and chemical change, chemical bonding, naming compounds, percentage composition and molecular geometry. Since chemistry is a laboratory based course, each unit will include a lab simulation and/or a kitchen lab experience.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2

Chemistry B

  • Science
  • High School

The second semester of chemistry will cover a whole set of new topics, using the skills mastered in the first semester. The major units will be Stoichiometry, nuclear reactions, reaction rates, acids, bases and salts and thermochemistry. Again, a working knowledge of algebra and geometry will aid the student at being successful in Chemistry!

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 3

Civics

  • Social Studies
  • High School

This one-semester course prepares students for informed and responsible participation as citizens in the American representative system. Students deepen their awareness of the values expressed in the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and other foundational documents of the United States. Students learn the purposes and structures of government within the American federal system. Students gain a deeper understanding of the role of the United States in its relations with other nations. Students also learn how citizens exert influence on public affairs and decisions. By participating in this course, students are better prepared to exercise the rights and responsibilities of American citizenship.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 1, (25-26) Trimester 2, (25-26) Trimester 3

Composition

  • English Language Arts
  • High School

In this course, students will study and become proficient in the writing process. Students will learn about essay structure and organization through the development of four common types of essays (narrative, informative, argumentative, and compare and contrast) as well as proper format and etiquette to write a formal e-mail. In addition, they will also learn several grammar concepts that involve sentence structure, punctuation, word usage, and guidelines for academic writing, such as an objective tone, MLA formatting, and in-text citations.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2

Criminology

  • Social Studies
  • High School

Criminology isn’t about solving cases and catching perpetrators. Criminologists work to understand why crime happens in the first place. They also focus on how to prevent and address crime. As you go through this course, you’ll be given a series of challenging situations that need the mindset of a criminologist to navigate successfully. The course will encourage you to analyze a range of criminal acts, from shoplifting to hate crimes. By the end, you’ll have an opportunity to envision alternative strategies for dealing with crime in our society and in your own school environment in particular.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 1, (25-26) Trimester 2, (25-26) Trimester 3

Earth Science A

  • Science
  • High School

Earth Science A is the first-semester in a two-course sequence designed to expose the student to the scientific study of the Earth. Students will learn how observation and experimentation are used to gain knowledge about the Earth’s past and present and used in making predictions about Earth’s future. Students will gain an understanding of the inner workings of Earth systems, including water and rock cycles, and how they influence the environments on the planet.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2

Earth Science B

  • Science
  • High School

This is the second course in a two-course sequence. Earth Science B is the second-semester course designed to expose the student to the scientific study of the Earth. Students will learn how observation and experimentation are used to gain knowledge about the Earth’s past and present and used in making predictions about Earth’s future. The course emphasis is on astronomy, meteorology, and hydrology. The course will include outside readings, labs and the application of learned material to everyday problems.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2

Economics (Dual Credit)

  • Social Studies
  • High School

This dual credit course is designed to fulfill 1.0 full credit toward high school graduation requirements, including 0.5 credit of Social Studies (Economics Strand) AND 0.5 credit of Personal Finance. Students will be provided an overview of the ways that economics affects the lives of individuals and how individuals, through their economic choices, can shape their world. This one-semester course provides an overview of the basic principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics, including: a) economic theory; b) supply, demand and price; c) economic systems; d) business cycles; e) investments; f) the role of government, g) international trade; and h) consumer choices. Students will also apply the principles of this course to issues related to personal finance.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 1, (25-26) Trimester 2, (25-26) Trimester 3

English 10A

  • English Language Arts
  • High School

This is the first course in a two-course sequence. Students will read engaging works of literature and explore topics of interest as they develop their reading, writing and speaking skills. Students will complete two sets of units that focus on narrative writing and argumentative writing.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 1

English 10B

  • English Language Arts
  • High School

This is the second course in a two-course sequence. In this course students will read engaging works and explore topics of interest as they develop their reading, writing, and speaking skills. Students will use essential questions to focus on a topic for each unit. The course is aligned to the Common Core Standards.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 2, (25-26) Trimester 3

English 9A

  • English Language Arts
  • High School

This is the first course in a two-course sequence. As students progress through the course, they will explore two main themes, “Courage” and “Choice”, and address essential questions while reading a variety of works. Students will read novels, short stories and informational texts, engage in poetry analysis, view informational videos and write for various purposes. Larger writing assignments include a research project and a narrative essay. As a supplement to these writing assignments, students will partake in grammar challenges where they learn about grammar concepts and develop a mastery of their use. In addition to building their writing skills, students will learn several reading strategies such as how to use graphic organizers to extract important information and summarize to monitor comprehension. Furthermore, students will explore several rhetorical devices and strategies like symbolism, figurative language, theme, setting and more.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2

English 9B

  • English Language Arts
  • High School

This is the second course in a two-course sequence. The two major themes for this semester are “Survival” and “Discovery.” As students progress through these themes, they will address several essential questions related to these themes while reading a variety of works. In addition to major works, students will read short stories and informational texts, engage in poetry analysis, view informational videos, and write for various purposes. Some of the larger writing assignments include a research project and a narrative essay. As a supplement to these writing assignments, students will partake in grammar challenges where they learn about grammar concepts and develop a mastery of their use. In addition to building their writing skills, students will learn several reading strategies such as how to use graphic organizers to extract important information and summarize to monitor comprehension. Furthermore, students will explore several rhetorical devices and strategies like characterization, allusion, word choice and diction, setting, and more.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2

Forensic Science

  • Science
  • High School

This course provides students with a basic introduction to the field of forensic science. Students will discover the various roles and responsibilities associated with a career in forensics. Students will learn basic crime scene analysis skills used by investigators in both the field and lab. In addition, students will be given an overview of the various forms of evidence left by criminals at the scene of the crime as well as the opportunity to apply this knowledge to hypothetical situations. Special focus will be placed on real world application of the knowledge presented to allow students a chance to experience some of what forensic scientists experience on a daily basis. Please note: In some lessons, students will be asked to use household items to recreate the content in the lesson. In such cases, multiple options will be available in an attempt to accommodate the diverse situations of our students. Some examples of materials that may be needed could include but are not limited to, modeling clay, tape, hand tools, etc. Additionally, since this is an online course, students may be asked to provide documentation of their work to ensure authenticity. Typically, this is accomplished by having students provide a digital image of their work. Therefore, students will need to have access to a camera or some form of image capturing device (cell phone, webcam, etc.). Graphic content notification: Due to the nature of this course, some content may be disturbing to some students. Images of dead and decaying bodies, as well as content that involves murder cases, drug overdoses, and sexual assault, will be addressed.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 1, (25-26) Trimester 2, (25-26) Trimester 3

French 1A

  • World Languages
  • High School

In French 1A, students will begin their language-learning journey by gaining the skills needed to talk about themselves and the world around them. The theme for the course is Ma vie (My Life). Students will learn to introduce themselves, share some basic personal information, talk about their family and friends, discuss what they like to do for fun, and describe their daily routine at home and school. Throughout the course, students will follow along on the fictional journey of three students learning French, seeing them in school, at home, and in other parts of their daily lives. French 1A is the first semester of a two-semester course. The class takes a proficiency-based approach, which is informed by current language acquisition research and the ACTFL performance descriptors for novice language learners. A heavy focus is placed on meaningful language use, with grammar being learned implicitly through input and meaning-based activities.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 1, (25-26) Trimester 2

French 1B

  • World Languages
  • High School

In French 1B, students will continue their language learning journey by exploring the French-speaking world. Students will use the language to learn about the cultural practices and products of France while independently conducting research on another French-speaking location of their choice. Throughout the course, students will follow the fictional journey of three students and their teacher, as they themselves explore and share they’ve learned about French-speaking cultures. French 1B is the second semester of a two-semester course. The class takes a proficiency-based approach which is informed by current language acquisition research and the ACTFL performance descriptors for novice language learners. A heavy focus is placed on meaningful language use, with grammar being learned implicitly through input and meaning-based activities.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 3

French 2A

  • World Languages
  • High School

French 2A is the first semester of a two-semester course, which builds on the foundation of language skills acquired in French 1A and 1B. The class takes a proficiency-based approach which is informed by current language acquisition research and the ACTFL performance descriptors for novice language learners. A heavy focus is placed on meaningful language use, with grammar being learned implicitly through input and meaning-based activities.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 1, (25-26) Trimester 2

French 2B

  • World Languages
  • High School

French 2B is the second semester of a two-semester course, which builds on the foundation of language skills acquired in French 1A – 2A. The class takes a proficiency-based approach which is informed by current language acquisition research and the ACTFL performance descriptors for novice language learners. A heavy focus is placed on meaningful language use, with grammar being learned implicitly through input and meaning-based activities.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 3

Geometry A

  • Mathematics
  • High School

This course addresses Common Core standards and is designed to cover Semester 1 of High School Geometry for students following the Traditional Pathway of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II in that order. The course is generally taken during the second year of high school. Of the six Common Core units for High School Geometry, this course will cover Common Core Unit 1: Congruence, Proof, and Constructions and from Unit 2: Similarity, Proof and Trigonometry will cover Similarity and Proof.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 2

Geometry B

  • Mathematics
  • High School

This course addresses Common Core standards and is designed to cover Semester 2 of High School Geometry for students following the Traditional Pathway of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II in that order. The course is generally taken during the second year of high school. Of the six Common Core units for High School Geometry, this course will cover Common Core Unit 3: Extending to Three Dimensions, Unit 4: Connecting Algebra and Geometry through Coordinates, and Unit 5: Circles With and Without Coordinates. Application of geometric concepts in modeling situations will be presented throughout the course.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 2, (25-26) Trimester 3

German 1A

  • World Languages
  • High School

German 1A is the first semester of a two-semester course. In German 1A, students will begin their language-learning journey by gaining the skills needed to talk about themselves and their immediate environment. Students will learn to introduce themselves, share some basic personal information, talk about their family and friends, discuss what they like to do for fun, and describe their daily routine at home and school. The class takes a proficiency-based approach, which is informed by current language acquisition research and the ACTFL performance descriptors for novice language learners. A heavy focus is put on German-speaking cultures around the world, with grammar being learned implicitly through input and meaning-based activities. Throughout the 4 Modules, each containing 3 units, students’ language learning is guided by Can Do statements which focus on specific language abilities, such as “I can greet others and introduce myself.”

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 1, (25-26) Trimester 2

German 1B

  • World Languages
  • High School

German 1B is the second semester of a two-semester course. In German 1B, students will continue their language-learning journey by gaining the skills needed to talk about themselves, their immediate environment, and German-speaking communities. Students will learn to share some basic personal information about topics including healthy eating habits, family traditions, and pop culture preferences. In addition, students will gather information about a German-speaking community and use this information for a presentation. To prepare for this students will gain the skills necessary to discuss culture, geography, and governments. The class takes a proficiency-based approach, which is informed by current language acquisition research and the ACTFL performance descriptors for novice language learners. A heavy focus is put on German-speaking cultures around the world, with grammar being learned implicitly through input and meaning-based activities. Throughout the 4 Modules, each containing 3 units, students’ language learning is guided by Can Do statements which focus on specific language abilities, such as “I can greet others and introduce myself.”

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 2, (25-26) Trimester 3

Journalism (Introduction)

  • English Language Arts
  • High School

Thomas Jefferson once said, “…were it left to me to decide whether we should have a government without newspapers or newspapers without a government, I should not hesitate a moment to prefer the latter.” The Founding Fathers believed strongly in a free press, which is why they included it prominently in the First Amendment of the Constitution. This course will not only explore the historical role of journalism in the development of our country, but also how journalists must ethically approach their duties in order to maintain the public trust. You will also learn the basic principles of how to report, interview, and write like a journalist by analyzing and covering news, feature, and sports stories. You will also examine how social media has changed the options available for reporters covering the news.

  • Offered: (24-25) Summer, (25-26) Semester 1, (25-26) Semester 2, (25-26) Trimester 2, (25-26) Trimester 3