Probability and Statistics
Decisions or predictions are often based on data—numbers in context.
Calculus
Calculus is a branch of mathematics that involves the study of rates of change.
Visual Layout and Design
The Visual Layout and Design course will explore historical events, visual concepts and principles of visual design, including design elements, composition, form, color theory, and basic image making, message development and elements of visual story telling. Students will also dive into the practice of design by creating visual design projects.…
Civics for All
Students will study the foundations of American democracy and the origins of American government. Emphasis is placed on the Constitution and the rights and responsibilities of citizens in a democratic society. In addition, the roles of political parties, campaigns & elections, public opinion, and the media will also be considered.
Student Leadership
Student Leadership is a course that allows students the opportunity to develop and evaluate their own leadership qualities.
AP Spanish Language and Culture
The AP Spanish Language and Culture course emphasizes communication (understanding and being understood by others) by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational skills in real-life situations
Pre-Calculus
Pre-Calculus weaves together previous study of algebra, geometry, and mathematical functions into a preparatory course for calculus. The course focuses on mastery of critical skills and exposure to new skills necessary for success in subsequent math courses. Throughout the course, Common Core standards are taught and reinforced as the student…
Physics
In this course, students will utilize scientific practices to discover knowledge and overarching concepts related to physical science. Students will recognize unifying themes that integrate the major topics of Physics including one-dimensional and two-dimensional motion, accelerated and circular motion, and momentum. Students will also explore energy, charging and electrical circuits,…
Living Environment
In this required course, the following topics will be covered: measurement, scientific method, research design, microscopy, organization and classification, molecular biology, animal and plant maintenance, homeostasis, disease and immunity, genetic inheritance, mitosis and meiosis, protein synthesis, genetic engineering, human reproductive systems, evolution, and ecology.
Science and Math
Additional help in science and math for all grade levels. Photo by rawpixel on Unsplash.
AP Psychology
AP Psychology is an introductory course in the study of human behavior and mental processes. In this course students will learn to think like a psychologist as they become critical evaluators of psychological research. Topics of study cover the history and evolution of the field of psychology through eight psychological…
Weight Training
An introduction to the proper skills and concepts of weight training, muscular development, strength and stamina are explored. Students develop and practice a personal program for weight training.
Algebra 2/Trigonometry
This is the third mathematics course in the high school sequence. In this course, the number system will be extended to include imaginary and complex numbers. Students will learn about polynomial, absolute value, radical, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Problem situations involving direct and indirect variation will be solved. Data…
US History & Geography (Grade 9)
Term 1 covers the role of geography in United States history; constitutional foundations of American society through the closing of the frontier. Term 2 covers America from the Progressive Era to the present. This one year course terminates with the US History and Government Regents Exam.
English 9
The grammar and composition component is focused on the study of grammar components, literary texts, vocabulary, and other related skills with the main objective to hone written and verbal communication. Types of writing produced include: reading responses, reflective essays, personal narratives, literary essays and creative assignments.
AP Comparative Government and Politics
AP Comparative Government and Politics is equivalent to an introductory college course. Our study will focus on important themes and concepts in comparative government through the lens of six core countries and one supranational body: United Kingdom, Mexico, Nigeria, Iran, Russia, China and the European Union. Students will engage in…
English 10
British literature is the focus of the Sophomore curriculum, with a heavy emphasis on works by William Shakespeare. Students continue their progress as critical readers, writers, and thinkers. The stress is on writing analytical essays, but students also practice expository and persuasive strategies in preparation for the ELA Regents.
