English
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Course Emphasisoftherigor(majorityofwork) Homeworkper classmeeting (teacherreported)
EnglishI
Readingandanalyzingliterature
Writinganalyticalparagraphsandessays.
EnglishII
Reading-shortstories,novels,non-fiction)
Studyvocabulary,SocraticSeminars
Writing-thesisparagraphs,multi-paragraph responsestoliterature
EnglishIII
-Readingandanalyzingliterature
-Writingexpository,argument,andnarrative compositions
EnglishIV -ResearchforSeniorThesis.
-Readingnovelstoprepareforquizzes, analyticalandnarrativewriting
-Completionandrevisionofwritingassignments
ASEnglishII
Readingandanalyzingliterature.
Essays/Projects
Heavyreadingload
Socraticseminars
Timedin-classessays
APEnglish
Languageand Composition
Annotationof7-8books
Essays/writing
Timedin-classessays
Rhetoricalandliteraryanalysis,argument, synthesis,andcreativenonfiction;independent research.Developmentoflanguageand vocabulary
15-30minutes
Additionalimportantnotesorrequirements Homeworkper classmeeting (StudentInput)
Studentsoftenaregivendirections,instructionsin-class, andtimetocompletework.Homeworkisoftencompleting classwork.
20-45minutes Outsidereading Researchpaper
Newunitin Sing Unburied Sing (tobedeveloped)
15-50minutes
20-60minutes
20-45minutes
30-60 minutes
Studentsareexpectedtoread3-4booksindependently overthecourseoftheyear.
Students are expected to outline, organize, and write within a specific time period on a specific topic.
SeniorThesisassignmentsarepartofthiscourse
Studentswillreadfournovelsduringthecourse.
30-90minutes 4-5pageresearchpaper
Studentsshouldenjoyreading,writing,anddiscussion. Thecourseisfast-pacedandexpectsdeepthinkingabout maturetopics.
90-120minutes 7pageresearchpaper
weeklyresearchassignmentsduringthefirstsemester 2formalpresentations
periodic"fishbowl"discussions
15-40minutes
20-55minutes
40-80minutes
60-90minutes
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EnglishCourse continued Emphasisoftherigor(majorityofwork)
AP English Literature
Carefulreadingandcriticalanalysisofliterature (short-story,novel,poetryanddrama)
Writingexpositoryanalysis
Thecourseisdesignedtocovertheequivalentof EnglishIAandIB,orfreshmanreadingand composition,astaughtatmostcollegesand universities 90-120minutes
SeniorThesisassignmentsarepartofthiscourse
StudentswillbepreparedtotaketheAPexaminationin May
1500wordliteraryresearchpaper
RegularSocraticseminars Presentationsasassigned
AlgebraI
Criticalthinkingandproblemsolving;algebraic symbolmanipulationandattendingtoprecision; abstractionandmakingconnections;effective communicationofthoughtprocess;interpretation inthecontextoftheproblem
Geometry Criticalthinkingandproblemsolving;algebraic symbolmanipulationandattendingtoprecision; abstractionandmakingconnections;effective communicationofthoughtprocess;interpretation andperseveranceinsolvingmathematical problems
AlgebraII
Criticalthinkingandproblemsolving;algebraic symbolmanipulationandattendingtoprecision; abstractionandmakingconnections;effective communicationofthoughtprocess;interpretation inthecontextoftheproblem. 15-30minutes
Studentsshouldfeelcomfortablewithconceptsfrom middleschoolorreviewmathematicstaughtinprevious grades.
StronggraspofAlgebra1conceptsrecommended. StudentsshouldreviewmaterialcoveredinAlgebra1
PreCalculus
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Criticalthinkingandproblemsolving;algebraic symbolmanipulationandattendingtoprecision; abstractionandmakingconnections;effective communicationofthoughtprocess;interpretation inthecontextoftheproblem.
Statistics Emphasisonconstructionofarguments, evaluatingevidence,andcommunicating reasoningwithinacontext;Interpretationof resultsofcomputation,charts,anddata distributions.
AlgebraII/ Trig
StronggraspofAlgebra2conceptsrecommended. StudentsshouldreviewAlgebra2material
minutes
Studentsshouldexpecttocompletewritingassignments. StudentsshouldreviewwritingmechanicsfromEnglish courses.
Criticalthinkingandproblemsolving;algebraic symbolmanipulationandattendingtoprecision; abstractionandmakingconnections;effective communicationofthoughtprocess; interpretationinthecontextoftheproblem.
APStatistics Emphasisonconstructionofarguments, evaluatingevidence,andcommunicating reasoningwithinacontext;Interpretationof resultsofcomputation,charts,anddata distributions.
APCalculus AB Criticalthinkingandproblemsolving;algebraic symbolmanipulationandattendingtoprecision; abstractionandmakingconnections;effective communicationofthoughtprocessverballyand inwrittenform;interpretationinthecontextof theproblem.
APCalculus BC Criticalthinkingandproblemsolving;algebraic symbolmanipulationandattendingtoprecision; abstractionandmakingconnections;effective communicationofthoughtprocess; interpretationinthecontextoftheproblem 30 - 90 minutes
StrongAlgebra2andPre-Calculusskillsrecommended.
Studentsare recommendedtotakeSummerBootCamp
MasteryofAPCalculusABmaterialrecommended 30-60minutes
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MathCourse continued Emphasisoftherigor(majorityofwork)
APComputer Science
A
CTE
APComputer Science Principles
BasicsofObjectOrientedProgramming(OOP) withtheJavaprogramminglanguage Emphasis onproblemsolving,programstructure,algorithms, bestpracticesforwritingcomputerprograms.
Homeworkper classmeeting (teacherreported)
30minutes
Alongwiththefundamentalsofcomputing, studentswill:Problemsolve,analyzelargesetsof data,program,usethecomputertoaddress real-worldissues. 20-40minutes
Science
Course Emphasisoftherigor(majorityofwork)
Physics Performexperiments,analyzedataandgraphs, constructexplanationsofscientificphenomena, andengageinargumentfromevidence
Additionalimportantnotesorrequirements (StudentInput)
Studentsworkaloneandingroups. Muchofthe course/homeworkisdoneatthecomputer Saturdaytutorialsavailable
Humanitiesmajors
Chemistry Problemsolving,experimentalanalysis,analytic reasoning
Homeworkper classmeeting (teacherreported)
20-30minutesper week(studentsare giventimetowork onassignmentsin classaswell)
20-30minutes/ block.Ifassigned, homework consistsofthe completionor continuationof classwork.
Studentsarefreetoretakeanyquiz. 10-30minutes
Biology Readingtextbook,newsarticles,andotherteacher selectedreadings.Answeringquestionsabout readings,talkingtothetext,oroutliningreadings. Completinganalysisquestionsforlabs
15-30minper blockperiod.
None
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ScienceCourse continued Emphasisoftherigor(majorityofwork)
Homeworkper classmeeting (teacherreported)
Additionalimportantnotesorrequirements (StudentInput)
Human Biology
PlantandSoil Science
Themajorityofhomeworkassignedisreviewof previousclassmaterialviaworkfromtextbook, coloringanatomyandphysiologyhandouts, finishingincompleteclasswork.
1/3Outdoorworkinthegarden/whereyourfood comesfromviavideoandOmnivore'sDilemma
1/3labbasedunitonsoils
1/3Energyproductionandusage:notes,videos, projects
30-60minper blockperiod.
Course has a great deal of vocabulary to use and understand 20-55 minutes
Astronomy
Emphasisonvocabularyanddevelopmentof astronomicalconcepts
StarryNightHighSchoolsimulationisusedin class,somenightlabsexpected.
Intermittently assigned;20-30 minuteswhen assigned. Often theonlyHWisto finishclassworkif youdidnotfinish
Whenassigned,a typicalhomework involvesroughly 20minutesof workathome. Studentsarealso expectedto completesky observationsat nightroughlyonce everyotherweek.
6hoursofenvironmentallybasedservicelearningare requiredpersemester Bothonandoffcampus opportunitiesavailable
Notavailable
CTE Introductionto Engineering Design
LearningaCADprogram,sketching,individual activitiesandgroupprojects
Nightlabsrequiretransportationtoandfromschool outsideofschoolhours 0-25minutes
CTE Principles of Engineering
Physicsofmachinery,circuits,controlsystems, CAD nonedaily, severallongterm projects
Studentsaregiventimeinclassforthelong-term assignments,butmayneedtoworkathometomeetdue dates.
Notavailable
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ScienceCourse continued Emphasisoftherigor(majorityofwork) Homeworkper classmeeting (teacherreported) Additionalimportantnotesorrequirements
Environmental Analysis through Chemistry Problemsolving Readingtounderstand/reviewconceptscovered inclassanalysis/summarizingoflabresults
Environmental science Coursetopicsincludeecology,Earthsystems, resourceuse,populationgrowth,globalclimate change,pollution,andrelatedenvironmental issues. Bothlaboratoryandfieldworkare importantcomponentsofthiscourse.
30minutes-60 minutes
Intermittently assigned homework;30-45 minuteswhen assigned. Homeworkincludes readings,graphing anddataanalysisas wellasstandard HWproblems.
AS Chemistry Labreports,problemsolving,experimental analysis,readingthechapterand twoadditionalbookswithprojects
AP Biology
Reading,workbookquestions,labwrite-upsand presentations
60minutesper block,completing labreports,problem solving,and preppingfor assessments.
Students are preparing for freshman college chemistry
5-6hoursper week Typically involvesreading, casestudies, practiceAP questionsandlab analysis Students willneedtostudy andreviewtopicsin preparationfortests
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ScienceCourse continued Emphasisoftherigor(majorityofwork) Homework perclassmeeting (teacherreported)
AP Environmental Science
Heavyreadingloadandreflectivenote-takingis required(doubleentryjournals)
Onlinevideosandquizzesoverreading. Problemsets,PracticeFRQs. Selectionandsummariesofcurrenteventarticles.
AP Physics C: Mechanics Solvingnewproblemsindependently
Severalhoursper week(theexact amountvaries greatlyamong students).
Atypical homeworkconsists of7-15physics problemsthat coverthetopics presentedinlecture butaredifferent fromtheexamples giveninlecture. Studentsmayneed tomakeseveral attemptsand/or seekhelpinorder tosolvethem
Additionalimportantnotesorrequirements (StudentInput)
Homeworktakesvariousformsbutalwaysincludes note-taking/studyontextorvideos,alsoconcept mapping,datacollection,surveys,workonprojects, problemsets,FRQpracticeandonlineexercises
90-130 minutes
AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism
Studentswillsolveabstractphysicsproblems usingtheirphysicsknowledgeandmathskills, includingcalculus.
Dailyquizzesmustbedoneatthetimeofthequiz regardlessofhomeworkextensions. (Studentswhoare absentcanbeexemptedfromquizzesonmaterialthey missed.)
30-60minutes
SocialStudies
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EthnicStudies Analyzingprimaryandsecondarysources
Developanalyticalwritingandspeakingskills
Writinganalyticalparagraphsandessays. Developingbasicstudyskills.
LifeSkills Developingbasicstudyskills.Topicsinclude planningforyourfuture,digitalliteracy,and health(mental,emotional,social,personal,and communityhealth,aswellassubstanceabuse)
WorldHistory Analyzingprimaryandsecondarysources
Writinganalyticalparagraphsandessays Preview and/orreviewofcontentwiththetextbook.
Researchassignment,analyzingsources(check validityofsources)LateralReadingand CRAAP test
15-45minutes
PerEnglish&SocialStudiesagreement:Min.3page doublespacedpaper(5paragraphessay)w/workscited included
15-45minutes NeuroscienceofAddiction(districtapproved) Notavailable
30-45minutes (Homeworkbegins inclass,whatisnot completedbecomes homework.)
Teachersavailablebyappointment.Tutorial,notesand accesstoanyothermaterialsonCanvas ForEnglish Learners,accesstoresourcesthattranslate.
USHistory Analyzingprimaryandsecondarysources Writinganalyticalparagraphsandessays. 30-45minutes
Government/ Economics
PerEnglishandSocialStudiesagreement:4-5page researchpaper.
40-90minutes
-Readingandanalyzingprimaryandsecondary sources -Writinganalyticalparagraphs. -Analyzingandpresentingcurrenteventarticles.
Anthropology Anthropologyisaprojectbasedcourseinwhich Studentsdeveloptheirabilitytoanalyze‘cultural texts’suchasfilm,literature,andarttoexplore themajorelementsofcultureandsocial institutionsinthemodernworld
30-40minutes None Notavailable SocialStudies
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Psychology Thiselectivecourseisatwosemestersurveythat exploresthefieldofpsychologyincluding:History, Approaches,andResearch;BiologicalBasisof Behavior;MotivationandEmotion;Consciousness; HumanDevelopment;Learning,Memory,and Intelligence;PersonalityTheory;Abnormal PsychologyandTherapy;andSocialPsychology. occasionally assigned None
AP United States History
AP World History
Readingandanalyzingprimary/secondary sources
Document-BasedQuestions
Evidence-basedexpositorywriting(LongEssay Questions)
Writing analytical paragraphs based on a prompt
Readingandanalyzingprimary/secondary sources
Document-BasedQuestions
Evidence-basedexpositorywriting(LongEssay Questions)
Writinganalyticalparagraphsbasedonafree responseprompt,orpromptbasedonastimulus (excerpt,graph,map,politicalcartoon,etc)
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Course Emphasisoftherigor(majorityofwork)
French1
Practice,re-enforce,andreviewmaterialscovered inclass. Variedassignments(Quizlet, worksheets,note-cardpreparation)cover grammarandvocabulary.
French2 Practiceactivitiesforgrammarandvocabulary
French3 Vocabularymemorization
Useofvocabularyinactivities(written) Grammarconceptsusedinactivities(written) Reading
Homeworkper classmeeting (teacherreported)
15-30minutes
Additionalimportantnotesorrequirements
Attendance in class is vital for acquisition of new material.
Retake for quizzes or tests possible
30-40minutes
French4
Spanish1
Continuedmasteryofvocabulary-meaningsand uses.Grammarmasteryofdiscreteconcepts,as wellassynthesis Writingincludessentences, paragraphs,fullessaysandletters.Readingand comprehensionactivities.
Studentsuseformulaicstructurestocommunicate basicinformation. Practiceandreviewactivities forvocabularyandgrammar.
30-45minutes
Majortestaftertheendofeachunit.Thisinvolvesa moreintensivestudyexpectation. Regularquizzes.Activeparticipationrequiredand regularpractice. Retake for quizzes or tests possible
French4isoftenasmallerpartofFrenchAP-APlevel homeworkisabbreviatedorchangedforlevel4
Activeparticipationrequiredandregularpractice
Retake for quizzes or tests possible
20-45minutes
Spanish2
Spanish3
Focusandlearningandusingverbtensesand increasingvocabulary. Practicespokenand writtenlanguageandincludesreadingshorttexts. 20-45minutes
Thoroughreviewandexpansionofthepresentand pasttenses;workingknowledgeofsubjunctive andperfecttenses.Introductiontofutureand conditionaltensesincontext.Broadenbasic vocabulary IntroducenewthemesinSpanish Geographyandcultureofseveralmajorcountries
15-30minutes
20-35minutes
StudentsarerequiredtospeakandlisteninSpanish. 10-30minutes
Activeparticipationinclassandregularpracticeoutside ofclassarekeytosuccess.
Activeparticipationinclassandregularpracticeoutside ofclassarekeytosuccess. 15-30minutes
Language Course
Spanish4
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ExtensivereviewofallmajortensesfromSpanish 3,expandupontheperfecttensesandpresent subjunctivetoincludeimperfectsubjunctive. Spanish4takesadeepdiveintoallofthe grammarlearnedpreviously Broadenvocabulary andintroducethematicculturalunitsinSpanish. Furtherdeveloplistening,reading,writing,and speakingskillstoanintermediate-advancedlevel.
SpanishII
NativeSpeaker
Thisclasshasanequalfocusonreading,writing, speakingandlistening.Studentsbegintoanalyze andunderstandmorecomplexgrammarconcepts andareexpectedtospeakinSpanishfortheentire class.
SpanishIII
NativeSpeaker
Thisclasshasanequalfocusonreading,writing, speakingandlistening.Studentsbegintoanalyze andunderstandmorecomplexgrammarconcepts andareexpectedtospeakinSpanishfortheentire class
SpanishIV
NativeSpeaker
Theclassfocusesonimprovingtheirknowledge oftheSpanishspeakingworldthroughreading articles,watchingvideosandwriting.Whilethere isanemphasisonwritingformalpiecessuchas professionalemailsandpersuasiveessays,wealso workonimprovingtheirspeakingskillsby engagingindaytodayactivitieswithpeersand presentinginfrontoftheirpeers.
Mandarin1-2 1.Interpretivelistening
2.Interpersonalspeaking
3.Culturalconnectionandcomparison
Mandarin3 1.Interpretivelisteningandreading
2.Interpersonalspeakingandwriting 3.Culturalconnectionandcomparison
Participationinclassandregularpracticeoutsideofclass arekeytosuccess.
15mins-1hour
Studentsneedtoretakeassessmentswhentheygetless than70%inanyassessment.Layeworkisaccepted,most ofthetime,forfullcredit.
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Course Continued (teacherreported)
Latin-I Vocabulary,grammar,andgenerallinguistic trainingbywayofnote-takingandcollective, collaborativelearningpractices;readingandbasic writinginLatinemphasizedwithoneprocess paragraphofwritingfortheyear(inEnglish)and onepostcardwriting(inLatin)
Latin-II
Latin-III
Thepassageoftimecontinuesthepracticesof Latin-I(notes,vocabulary,grammar,memory, participationareassets);therearesomecollective readingsinclass(inEnglishandLatin);aswellas fourorfivewritingsthatrangefrom1-2pageson topicshistorical,rhetorical,personal,and imaginative;theaccumulationofverbendingsand tensesdominatesthefourthquarter
Reading(inEnglish(twonovels)andLatin (significantportionsofverseandprose);learning ofsophisticatedsyntacticalconstructionsaswell asthecompletionoftheLatingrammarin advanceofLatin-IVandAPLatin-V;vocabulary developmentcontinues,interpretiveskillsdevelop forpoetryandprose;readingofpoetryand understandingofancientphilosophicalculturesis alsoapartofthisclass
Latin-III
Reading(inEnglish(twonovels)andLatin (significantportionsofverseandprose);learning ofsophisticatedsyntacticalconstructionsaswell asthecompletionoftheLatingrammarin advanceofLatin-IVandAPLatin-V;vocabulary developmentcontinues,interpretiveskillsdevelop forpoetryandprose;readingofpoetryand understandingofancientphilosophicalculturesis alsoapartofthisclass
30minutes
StudentsshouldtakethiscourseiftheylikeLatinor Romanliteratureaswellastheirpeergroupandteacher; thisisthemostchallengingofalllevelsofLatin Studentswritethreeorfour(English)essaysof interpretationofLatinwritings.
StudentsshouldtakethiscourseiftheylikeLatinor Romanliteratureaswellastheirpeergroupandteacher; thisisthemostchallengingofalllevelsofLatin. Studentswritethreeorfour(English)essaysof interpretationofLatinwritings 15-20minutes
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Latin-IV ReadingLatinpoetryandprose,reviewingLatin grammarfromlevelsI-III,introductiontooutside readingsforenhancedinterpretationsand exposuretoantiquityinfilm,opera,graphic novel,andothermedia.
AP Spanish
Language and Culture
Writtenandoralanalysisofavarietyofwrittentext onculture,history,language,literature,science, technology,society.Grammarmasteryofdiscrete concepts.Vocabularymastery/synthesis demonstratedbywritingsentences,paragraphs, emails,essays
Readingandcomprehensionactivities.
Culturalcomparison(speaking).
AP Spanish Literature and Culture
Writtenandoralliteraryanalysisofliteraturein SpanishfromtheMiddleAgestothe21st Century.Inaddition,studentswillstudyhistorical, political,artistic,andculturalelementsrelevantto thepieceofliteraturestudied.
APFrench Grammarmasteryofdiscreteconcepts
Vocabularymastery/synthesisdemonstratedby writingsentences,paragraphs,emails,essays. Readingandcomprehensionactivities. Culturalcomparison(speaking)
30minutes
20-30 minutes
45-60 minutes
APLatin-V
Essaywriting,literarycriticismreading,twooperas,and severalLatinprosecomposition
45-60minutes
Allspeakingsamplesandmajorwritingassignmentsare usuallydoneduringclass.
Active participation required and regular practice/reading/ listening to Spanish outside of class is highly recommended
ReadinginEnglishandLatin,proseandpoetry; analysisinessaysandinhomeworkonthese passages,frequentquizzes,andanexameveryfifth class.
45-50minutes
All speaking samples and major writing assignments are usually done during class. Active participation required It is necessary that students keep up with the reading assignments and come to class ready for discussions/analysis.
Allspeakingsamplesandmajorwritingassignmentsare usuallydoneduringclass.
35-105 minutes
Activeparticipationrequiredandregularpractice/reading /listeningtoFrenchoutsideofclassisgreatly recommended 35-45minutes
RequiresconsistenthomeworkandabilitytoreadLatin, thestrongertheLatinvocabularyandgrammarofthe studentenrolling,thegreaterthesuccess,thestrongerthe memoryofthestudent,thebetterchanceattheAPexam thestudentwillhave.
50-70minutes
APMandarin
1.Interpretivelisteningandreading
2.Interpersonalspeakingandwriting
3Presentationalspeakingandwriting
4.Culturalconnectionandcomparison 15-30min
Retakesareavailableforallquizzes 15-30minutes
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Digital Visual Performing Arts
Course Emphasisoftherigor(majorityofwork)
CTEFoods andNutrition (levelI)
NOT just a cooking class
Directedatcareerreadiness,professionalism, collaboration.
SafetyandSanitationformalstaterecognized assessment-scientificterminology
Creationofprofessionalportfolio-resume,cover letter,mockjobinterviewquestions.
Formallabreportsdueweekly.
FoodScienceconcepts-scientificterminology.
Facilitiesmaintenance
CTECulinary Arts(levelII)
NOTjustacookingclass.
Directedatcareerreadiness,professionalism, collaboration.
SafetyandSanitationformalstaterecognized certification-scientificterminology.
Creationofprofessionalportfolio-resume,cover letter,mockjobinterviewquestions.
Formallabreportsdueweekly.
Industrystandardsenforced.
FoodScienceconcepts-scientificterminology. Facilitiesmaintenance
FormalCateringactivitiesandvolunteerhours builtintothecourse.
DigitalArtI
Projectbased.LearnhowtouseAdobe Photoshop,Illustrator,InDesign,andpotentially html.LearnDesignPrinciplesandElementsof Art.Learnhowtodrawbyhandandtransferit digitally,learnhowtouseadrawingtablet,learn howtocreatevectorgraphics,andphotoediting. Createavarietyofprintanddigitalmediabothin theformofselfexpressionandgraphic design/visualcommunication
Homeworkper classmeeting (teacherreported)
Overallnone. Onlyifthereis make-upworkor worknotfinished inclass
Additionalimportantnotesorrequirements
Homeworkper classmeeting (StudentInput)
Overallnone. Onlyifthereis make-upworkor worknotfinished inclass.
Thisisalevel1courseintheFoodScience/Foodservice andHospitalitypathway.Itisrecommendedfor10,11, 12grades.
Cookingdoesnotoccureveryclassperiod.
0-10minutes
Dependenton workunfinished duringclasstime ortutorial.
ThisisalevelIIcourseintheFoodScience/Foodservice andHospitalitypathway Requiredprerequisite:Foods andNutrition.Recommendedfor11,12grades.
Cookingdoesnotoccureveryclassperiod.
0-10minutes
Tutorialandvideolessonsmadebytheinstructor. 10-30minutes
Digital,Visual, PerformingArts Course
continued
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Emphasisoftherigor(majorityofwork) Homeworkper classmeeting (teacherreported)
Digital Photography Projectbased.(1/2Camera,1/2 computer/Photoshop)
CTEDigital Photo/Adv DigitalPhoto
2hoursper semester
Projectbased.(1/2Camera,1/2 computer/Photoshop) 4hoursper semester
Digital Journalism Newspaperreporting 2hourspermonth
Digital Filmmaking
DigitalComm. andStreaming
Planning,shooting,andeditingvideos Watching andwritingaboutfilms
Additionalimportantnotesorrequirements (StudentInput)
Onceasemester:1hr.commitment(ex:sportsevent) afterschooland 1hr.ofresearch/writing 0-10minutes
Threetimesasemester:1hr.commitment(ex:sports event)afterschool
Oncepersemesterabout1hourofresearch/writing
Conductinterviewsforeacharticle.Takephotos.Finish writing
quarter Tutorialseverydayatlunch
Producingthedailyannouncementsandjournalistic videostoaironclosedcircuitTV. 15minutesandone brunchperweek Tutorialseverydayatlunch
Art1 Learnthebasicselementsofartandartand compositionthroughavarietyofmediumsand projects.
Art2 Learnthebasicselementsofartandartand compositionthroughavarietyofmediumsand projects Therewillbeaspecialfocusonpainting skills,workingintheseries,andconceptualwork.
semester Officehoursduringlunchandbrunch
semester
Digital,Visual, PerformingArts Course
continued
Advanced Animation
Emphasisoftherigor(majorityofwork) Homeworkper classmeeting (teacherreported)
Additionalimportantnotesorrequirements Homeworkper classmeeting (StudentInput)
Studentscanchoosetoworkin2D(Flash)and3D (Blender)animationsoftware. Developmentof 30-60minuteseach week
Tutorialsbeforeandafterschool Onlinesupport.
CTEIntroto Computer Science
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computergamesandlearningtowritecomputer codeinvariouslanguages.
Writecomputercodeaswellaslearnabout computersinsociety,thehistoryofcomputing,the futureofcomputing,computerethicsandmore
Choral1,2,& Adv.Choral
Guitar1& Guitar2
Basicguitartechniqueandreadingmusicarethe mainemphasis.
Studentleadersandguestcliniciansoffersupportfor studentwithweakbasicskills
Studenttutoringprovidedbystudentleadersforstudents withweakbasicskills.
Studentsleadersprovideassistanceduringclasstimein helpotherstudentslearntheirmusic.
Dailyindividualhelpfrominstructorduringclasstime alongwithbuddysystemforlearningmusical assignmentsencouraged.
Adv.Audio MusicProd
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DramaI/II Theatreterminologyandprocesses. PerformanceofScenesandMonologues. Inclassreadingandwriting
DramaIII/IV PerformanceofScenesandMonologues. Writtenresponseandreadingassignmentsin class. TheatreTerminologyandProcesses.
APStudioArt ProducingtheworkneededtofulfilltheAPstudio artportfoliorequirementsinthefollowingareas: RangeofApproaches,SustainedInvestigation,and SelectedWorks. 30minutes Individualizedandindependentlearning Developmentof anextensiveportfoliofortheCollegeBoardsincluding writtenstatement
PhysicalEducation
Course Emphasisoftherigor(majorityofwork) Homeworkper classmeeting
PE1&2
PEDance 1&2
PE2:Weight Training
Preparationforpassingthefitnesstestsand participatinginphysicaleducationforfitnessfor lifeandsport
Preparationforpassingthefitnesstestsand participatinginphysicaleducationforfitnessfor life. Emphasisisplacedondancing.
Activestretchingwarmuproutine,coreworkout, anatomy/physiologyofthemuscularsystem,and individualmusclegroupworkouts
Reviewsheets, practicefitness testsathome