ART FUNDAMENTALS. Art Fundamentals provides an introduction to the basic techniques and processes of design, incorporating both two-dimensional and three-dimensional concepts. Through meaningful and challenging studio projects, as well as the study of art history, criticism and aesthetics, students will begin to develop the creative thinking and problem-solving skills demanded in our global society.
INTERMEDIATE ART. This Intermediate Art course will allow students who have successfully completed Art Fundamentals to further develop their skills while learning more advanced techniques and processes. Through meaningful and challenging studio art lessons, students will deepen their understanding of the historical and cultural contexts in which art is created, while visually expressing their own views about their place in the world today.
INTRODUCTION TO LITERATURE. A complete examination of basic grammar, usage, sentence structure, and essay composition studied through the works of various genres with a focus on reading comprehension vocabulary and critical analysis.
WORLD LITERATURE. World Literature provides a thorough review of standard grammar, usage, sentence structure, and essay composition, with an emphasis on organization, clarity and persuasive thesis. Readings focus on critical analysis of world literature and drama.
AMERICAN LITERATURE. A complete study of standard grammar, usage, vocabulary, sentence structure, and essay composition with persuasive thesis is integrated with the study of exemplary American literature. A focus on writing is a vital component of this class. Critical analysis of fiction and nonfiction is required.
ALGEBRA I. A study of numerical and algebraic relations using writing, sketching and solving equations, factoring quadratic equations, solving systems of linear equations, and algebra problems in the coordinate plane.
GEOMETRY. This course is a study of points, lines, angles, and geometric figures. It includes a brief review of Algebra I and a study of proofs.
ALGEBRA II/TRIGONOMETRY. A continuation of Algebra I and geometry, this course focuses on rational expressions, real and complex numbers, quadratic expressions and equations, analytic geometry, functions, conics, exponents and logarithms, trigonometry and matrices.
PHYSICAL SCIENCE. This course provides students with a foundational understanding of physical science fundamental to future chemistry and physics studies. Proper laboratory and math computational skills are emphasized throughout the year.
BIOLOGY. This is an introductory course in the biological sciences. Students are exposed to basic concepts pertaining to: Ecology, Cytology, Reproduction, Genetics, Metabolic Processes (photosynthesis and cellular respiration), and selected Human Body systems (digestion and the immune system).
CHEMISTRY. This course focuses on chemical reactions; introduces fundamentals of the atomic theory; the mole concept; kinetic theory of matter; atomic structure and chemical bonding. Laboratory work is devoted to a study of chemical reactions, the similar properties of chemical families of elements, and qualitative analysis of unknowns.
GEOGRAPHY AND WORLD CULTURES. A basic course designed to give the student the tools necessary for further investigation in social studies, including basic map and research skills.
WORLD HISTORY. World History presents a chronological survey of history from prehistory to the present. The focus of this class is on civilizations that have had a global impact and on patterns of cultural diffusion which have created today’s multicultural world.
US HISTORY. US History traces the development of our nation’s history before the European arrival to the present day.