Description: Storytelling is a strong human urge. We seem to feel compelled to create, with words, worlds and situations and characters. This ability, this compulsion to create?language?is what separates us from the other creatures of the earth. Imaginative writing is a rewarding, valuable activity?one that you can enjoy for a lifetime, not just during your school years. The joy of creation enhances our daily lives, helping us to grow and define ourselves. Recent studies indicate that the more you write, the better you write. This course in short story writing, therefore, should help you not only in this class, but in all your classes that require writing. Clear communication skills are in great demand in our world; our world runs on words. And certainly, imaginative, creative people are always in demand. The ability to create and to imagine new solutions or unique ways of seeing and solving problems is a valuable asset. This course is designed to improve your creative writing skills by giving you lots of writing practice. There are three short stories due in this course as well as several practice writing assignments.

Prerequisites: None; Grade level recommendation: 10 or above

Description: Welcome to English 10A! This 10th grade English course introduces students to core literature skills, readying them for college and career. This course is rich in feedback, allowing you multiple opportunities to develop mastery. The course is first and foremost founded on the readings which range from short stories and poetry to informational articles and essays. You are guided through these readings through activities that allow you to practice by sharing your initial thoughts and ideas on a reading, receive immediate feedback to confirm what you know and learn from mistakes, preparing you as well as possible for quizzes and exams. There will be regular work on vocabulary and grammar as well as writing assignments or presentations for each lesson. Our hope is that you find the work enjoyable, easy to manage, that you feel supported, and that you are able to learn and grow!

Prerequisites: English 9A & 9B or full grade 9 equivalent

Description: Welcome to English 10B! This 10th grade English course builds on the skills introduced in English 9A, 9B, and 10A. The course is first and foremost founded on the readings which range from short stories and poetry to informational articles and essays. You are guided through these readings through activities that allow you to practice by sharing your initial thoughts and ideas on a reading, receive immediate feedback to confirm what you know and learn from mistakes, preparing you as well as possible for quizzes and exams. There will be regular work on vocabulary and grammar as well as writing assignments or presentations for each lesson. Our hope is that you find the work enjoyable, easy to manage, that you feel supported, and that you are able to learn and grow!

Prerequisites: English 10A or grade 10 first semester equivalent

Description: 11th grade English builds on everything you've learned in the past about reading and interpreting literature as well as language and writing.  In 11th grade, there is a major focus on American Literature.  In this first half of the course, we will follow the timeline from Native American literature all the way up to the start of the Civil War.  We will spend a lot of time on active reading strategies for fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and historical documents.  In the writing department, you will get regular opportunities to respond to readings and writing assignments will focus on personal connections to the readings.

Prerequisites: English 10A & 10B or full grade 10 equivalent

Description: 11th grade English B continues our look at American Literature starting with just after the Civil War, working through movements on Regionalism, Realism, Modernism, all the way through to contemporary literature. We will also spend considerable time reading "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller in the second half of the course. Throughout the course, you will strengthen your skills in reading poetry, nonfiction, and short fiction, with work on literary skills, vocabulary, and grammar with multiple opportunities to write in response to what you are reading.

Prerequisites: English 11A or grade 11 first semester equivalent

Description: 12th grade English builds on everything you've learned in the past about reading and interpreting literature as well as language and writing. In 12th grade, there is a major focus on British Literature. In this first half of the course, we will follow the timeline from Anglo-Saxon literature with "Beowulf" all the way up to Shakespeare's "Macbeth." We will spend a lot of time on active reading strategies for fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and historical documents. In the writing department, you will get regular opportunities to respond to readings and writing assignments will focus on analysis of the readings.

Prerequisites: English 11A & 11B or full grade 11 credit equivalent

Description: 12th grade English builds on everything you've learned in the past about reading and interpreting literature as well as language and writing. In 12th grade, there is a major focus on British Literature. As the culmination of our high school language arts sequence, English 12B will give you one more opportunity to hone your skills as a reader, writer, thinker, speaker, and listener. Through the lens of British literature, you will explore the common themes that unite us throughout history. We will spend a lot of time on active reading strategies for fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and historical documents. In the writing department, you will get regular opportunities to respond to readings and writing assignments will focus on analyzing the readings. As you do, you will consider why your voice matters and how you can use their stories and passions to make a positive difference in the world.

Prerequisites: English 12A or grade 12 first semester equivalent

Description: Welcome to English 9A! This 9th grade English course introduces you to core literature skills to prepare you for college and career. This course is rich in feedback, allowing you multiple opportunities to develop mastery. The course is first and foremost founded on the readings which range from short stories and poetry to informational articles and essays. You are guided through these readings through activities that allow you to practice by sharing your initial thoughts and ideas on reading, receive timely feedback to confirm what you know, and learn from mistakes, preparing you as well as possible for quizzes and exams. There will be regular work on vocabulary and grammar as well as writing assignments or presentations for each lesson. Our hope is that you find the work enjoyable, easy to manage, that you feel supported, and that you are able to learn and grow! Here are the main course objectives: be able to read, interpret, and analyze a variety of texts be able to recognize, understand, and interpret the meaning of literary devices such as figurative language, story and poem structure, author's purpose, and structures of different types of writing be able to respond to literature in writing that is well organized with an introduction, body with supporting details, and conclusion

Prerequisites: None

Description: Welcome to English 9B! This 9th grade English course introduces students to core literature skills, readying them for college and career. This course is rich in feedback, allowing you multiple opportunities to develop mastery. The course is first and foremost founded on the readings which range from short stories and poetry to informational articles and essays. You are guided through these readings through activities that allow you to practice by sharing your initial thoughts and ideas on reading, receive immediate feedback to confirm what you know, and learn from mistakes, preparing you as well as possible for quizzes and exams. There will be regular work on vocabulary and grammar as well as writing assignments or presentations for each lesson. Our hope is that you find the work enjoyable, easy to manage, that you feel supported, and that you are able to learn and grow! Here are the main course objectives: be able to read, interpret, and analyze a variety of texts be able to recognize, understand, and interpret the meaning of literary devices such as figurative language, story and poem structure, author's purpose, and structures of different types of writing be able to respond to literature in writing that is well organized with an introduction, body with supporting details, and conclusion

Prerequisites: None

Description: Speech 1 is a performance-based course that introduces students to the tools and skills of successful communication. Through engagement and practice, Speech 1 will guide students as they express their thoughts and feelings effectively for a public speaking environment. Students will create and utilize skills in written, verbal and nonverbal communication with intentionality. Speech 1 provides an introductory experience into the art and science of clear communication, encouraging and empowering students to communicate with various audiences in different situations. Students will practice and develop techniques to create and deliver informative, persuasive and entertaining speeches and to communicate their ideas in our global conversation.

Prerequisites: None

Description: This course reviews the essential skills of arithmetic, as they relate to the study of algebra. Lesson topics include solving expressions, equations, and functions; exploring real numbers and their properties, solving linear equations; graphing linear equations and functions; and writing linear equations.

Prerequisites: 8th Grade Math or Pre-Algebra

Description: This course reviews the essential skills of arithmetic as they relate to the study of algebra, building upon the concepts learned in Algebra 1A. Topics covered include solving and graphing linear inequalities, systems of linear equations and inequalities, exponents and exponential functions, factoring polynomials, and quadratic equations and functions.

Prerequisites: 8th Grade Math or Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 A

Description: This course begins with a review of the essentials of Algebra. Then it presents linear functions; linear equations and inequalities; and linear equations in three variables. It concludes with the rational equations.

Prerequisites: Algebra 1, Geometry

Description: This course is a continuation of concepts from Algebra 2A with the goal of preparing students for College Algebra. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra 2A.

Prerequisites: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2 A

Description: This course studies the fundamentals of geometry. Lesson topics include: segments, angles, and polygons; inductive and deductive reasoning; an introduction to reasoning and proofs; parallel lines cut by a transversal; the properties of parallel and perpendicular lines; an introduction to triangles and triangle congruence; using congruent triangles; triangle centers and the relationship between triangles; similar polygons and proving similar triangles; and similarity transformations and proportionality.

Prerequisites: Algebra 1

Description: This second half unit of Geometry builds off of many concepts from the first half unit. It continues to explore right triangles, but in more depth than the first half unit. Congruence transformations will be introduced, and similarity transformations will be revisited. Students will learn about the properties of circles, and how to write and graph equations of circles. They will also work with perimeter and area of two-dimensional figures, as well as the surface area and volume of solids. In addition, students will be introduced to probability for independent and dependent events. This course forces students to continue using a variety of skills they acquired in Algebra 1. Students should be comfortable manipulating and solving equations, and they will need a scientific calculator. If students want to purchase a graphing calculator, I recommend the TI-84 Plus. Information will be given throughout the course on how to use the Graphing Calculator to solve a variety of problems.

Prerequisites: Algebra 1, Geometry FHU

Description: The principle goal of Precalculus is to prepare you for the rigors of calculus. This course is designed to give you a better understanding of the concepts, functions, and applications of calculus, and to deepen your understanding of mathematical concepts previously studied to make the transition to calculus as smooth as possible. It is in Precalculus that all of the earlier material studied in mathematics begins to come together. Concepts and applications that might have seemed abstract and useless at times will take on new and more concrete meaning! Precalculus A will cover linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric equations and functions; graphing and analyzing these various types of functions and their transformations; linear and nonlinear inequalities. In Precalculus B we will dive into analytic trigonometry; and how to use the laws of trigonometry to solve triangles and represent vectors and further ease your transition into Calculus.

Prerequisites: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2

Description: The principle goal of Precalculus is to prepare you for the rigors of calculus. This course is designed to give you a better understanding of the concepts, functions, and applications of calculus, and to deepen your understanding of mathematical concepts previously studied to make the transition to calculus as smooth as possible. It is in Precalculus that all of the earlier material studied in mathematics begins to come together. Concepts and applications that might have seemed abstract and useless at times will take on new and more concrete meaning! Precalculus A will cover linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric equations and functions; graphing and analyzing these various types of functions and their transformations; linear and nonlinear inequalities; analytic trigonometry; and how to use the laws of trigonometry to solve triangles and represent vectors.

Prerequisites: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2, Precalculus A

Description: This introductory course will provide students with a background in probability and statistics that they can use for basic data analysis and decision making. Lesson topics include summarizing and graphing data; statistics for describing, exploring, and comparing data; probability; probability distributions; normal probability distributions; estimates and sample sizes; and correlations and regressions.

Prerequisites: Algebra 1, Geometry, Algebra 2

Description: Biology is the study of all aspects of life. This course focuses on environmental science and cell theory. As learners progress, they will develop both problem-solving and inquiry skills as they apply what they learn to everyday situations. After completing this course, students will learn and develop scientific thinking skills that will be useful for future science endeavors. Scientific Theories taught include Genetics, Evolution, Cell Theory, & Atomic Theory. Students need a science notebook and will find success if they commit to participating in the course daily.

Prerequisites: None

Description: Biology is the study of all aspects of life. The course focuses on genetics and evolution. After completing this course, students will gain the knowledge, skills, and scientific thinking to successfully pursue more advanced science courses and, more importantly, understand how all life is related. Scientific Theories taught include Genetics, Evolution, Cell Theory, & Atomic Theory. Students need a science notebook and will find success if they commit to participating in the course daily.

Prerequisites: None

Description: Chemistry is the empirical study of matter and the changes it undergoes. Lessons are written to engage students working on their own without a laboratory so that they can perform science labs at home with safe adult supervision to build their scientific thinking skills. This course is a beginner's course, and it includes the background mathematics needed. Topics also include a focus on the particulate view of matter to aid as a mental model for all future chemistry work, the evidence for the periodic table organization and how important electrons are in forming new substances during chemical changes. The course ends on the mole concepts, setting a good foundation for Chemistry B. Scientific theories taught include Atomic Theory, Kinetic Molecular Theory, and Thermodynamics. Students need a science notebook, periodic table, and scientific calculator and will find success if they commit to participate in the course on a daily basis.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra 1

Description: In this second chemistry course, students will continue to explore chemistry and learn how it influences our daily lives. There will be eleven lessons in the course. Lessons focus on the States of Matter, Behavior of Gases, Aqueous Systems and Solutions, Chemical Reactions including heat and energy changes, reaction rates, acid/base reactions, oxidation/reduction reactions and organic chemistry. The final lesson will cover Nuclear Chemistry. Students will engage in both virtual experiments and ones that can be conducted at home. Each lesson will consist of a reading assignment in the text book, answering LessonCheck questions at the end of each section in the lessons (the text reading is usually broken into three or four sections), an end of lesson quiz consisting of 10 multiple choice questions and 10 short answer questions, and a Laboratory Activity report. At the end of each lesson in the text there are also review questions which have selected answers at the end of the book.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra 1

Description: Physical Science A is a conceptual science course that teaches chemistry concepts by using crosscutting concepts that link all branches of science. The concepts include patterns; cause and effect; scale, proportion, and quantity; systems and system models; energy and matter; structure and function; and stability and change.  In this course, students will explore matter and energy with a focus on properties of matter, the structure of the atom, chemical bonding and reactions, solutions, nuclear reactions, and organic chemistry.

Prerequisites: None

Description: In Physical Science, Second Half Unit, students will learn the basics of physics. They will investigate the concepts of force and motion, machines, energy, waves, and the electromagnetic spectrum. They will develop problem-solving and inquiry skills as they move through the lessons by applying what they learn to everyday situations. Scientific Theories taught include Classical Mechanics, Thermodynamics, and Electromagnetism. After completing this course, students will gain the knowledge and skills to continue studying earth science, biology, chemistry, and physics.

Prerequisites: None

Description: In this introductory physics course, students will learn about the physics of motion, heat, and the nature of matter. They will investigate the nature of motion, what makes things move (or change their motion), the interactions of matter and energy, and waves and the properties of sound. No textbook or additional materials are required. However, some optional extension activities may use common household items to help illustrate concepts.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of at least two years of high school math, including Algebra I, Algebra II is strongly recommended. Additionally completion of Chemistry is strongly recommended. Some background in trigonometry is required.

Description: In this introductory physics course, students will learn about the physics of motion, heat, and the nature of matter. They will investigate the nature of motion, what makes things move (or change their motion), the interactions of matter and energy, and waves and the properties of sound. No textbook or additional materials are required. However, some optional extension activities may use common household items to help illustrate concepts.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of at least two years of high school math, including Algebra I, Algebra II is strongly recommended. Additionally completion of Chemistry is strongly recommended. Some background in trigonometry is required. Successful completion of Physics A.

Description: What is Economics and how does it affect your daily lives? That?s the central question this course will explore with every lesson. This course will explore the basic economic structures of supply and demand and how competition affects the prices you pay for the items you want. You will learn how different societies respond to basic economic questions: What to produce? How to produce? How much to produce? For whom to produce? We will also look at the structures of business and how that affects the overall economy of a country.

Prerequisites: None

Description: This Psychology course provides students with a systematic and scientific approach to the study of human behavior and mental processes. You will explore various aspects of human behavior including neuropsychology, theories of personality, aspects of thought processes, states of consciousness, motivation, and emotion, and the basic areas of mental illness.

Prerequisites: None

Description: What makes a society? Take a moment to think about your family, community, and other groups in which you may, or may not, belong. How does society affect our lives and interactions with others? How do the parts of society fit together and change, as well as makes us aware of the consequences of that social change? These are the types of questions you will be answering as part of your journey into Sociology.

Prerequisites: None

Description: Responsible citizenship, including civil and political participation, is essential to maintaining a government that represents "We the People." In this course, you will examine the principles that inspired the U.S. Constitution, investigate the basic citizen rights protected by the Bill of Rights, and learn about the structures and functions of the three branches of the U.S. government. Finally, you will explore the role of the individual within civil society.

Prerequisites: None

Description: U.S. History A examines the major events and turning points in the nation's history from the early inhabitants through the modern age, with an emphasis on the themes of politics and foreign policy. You will study how dynamic leadership led to domestic political change as well as the rise of the U.S. to global prominence and the importance of modern political developments.

Prerequisites: None

Description: This course examines the major events and turning points of U.S. history from the early inhabitants through the modern age, and their impact on political, social, and economic change on the rise of the United States to global prominence. Based on a theme of socio-economic history, US History B explores changes in the family and workplace, as well as the phenomena of mobility, migration, urbanization, industrialization, and social movements

Prerequisites: Successful completion of a US History A course

Description: World Geography A looks at the Earth?s physical geography, such as landforms and oceans, as well as the human geography of people and cultures on Earth?s surface. In this course, you will focus on the Americas, Europe, and Russia.

Prerequisites: None

Description: World Geography B takes students on a journey around the Eastern Hemisphere. With a focus on physical and human geography, you will learn about a region's history as well as examine its political, economic, and cultural characteristics. Oceania, Asia, Africa, and Antarctica are the continents introduced in this course.

Prerequisites: None

Description: World History A is the study of people and how they lived throughout the world and time. It helps us understand political, economic, and cultural development and how we have arrived at our present condition. Course topics include the rise of civilization in all parts of the world (Europe, Asia, Africa, and the American continents), and conclude with the development of industrialization.

Prerequisites: None

Description: World History B is the study of people and how they lived throughout the world and time. It helps us understand political, economic, and cultural development and how we have arrived at our present condition. The course investigates the rise of neoimperialism in all parts of the world (Europe, Asia, Africa, and the American continents), examines the conflicts of the 20th century, and concludes with the post-COVID-19 pandemic world.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of a World History A course

Description: In this course, you will explore various religious traditions through the examination of history and traditions, literary analysis of religious texts, and cultural studies involving current events in religion. The first module will introduce the major concepts and style for the course. Modules two through nine will follow a similar sequenced structure, each examining a different religion. Module ten will guide you through current demographics and statistics of modern religion, as well as predicted future trends, before turning to guiding you through your final project.

Prerequisites: None

Description: This course introduces students to the basics of Latin vocabulary and grammar and discusses aspects of the history and culture of ancient Romans. It is designed to help students understand English better and make it easier for them to learn other foreign languages that are descended from Latin.

Prerequisites: None

Description: This course introduces students to the basics of Latin vocabulary and grammar and discusses aspects of the history and culture of ancient Romans. It is designed to help students understand English better and make it easier for them to learn other foreign languages that are descended from Latin.

Prerequisites: None

Description: This course introduces the basics of Latin vocabulary and grammar and discusses aspects of the history and culture of ancient Romans. It is designed to help students understand English better and make it easier for them to learn other foreign languages that are descended from Latin.

Prerequisites: None

Description: This course introduces the basics of Latin vocabulary and grammar and discusses aspects of the history and culture of ancient Romans. It is designed to help students understand English better and make it easier for them to learn other foreign languages that are descended from Latin.

Prerequisites: None