Along with each course description, there are various details pertaining to the course. Prerequisites are listed above the description, and the following information is listed below:
• Course Number
• Course Length
• Course Levels
• NCAA/UC Approval
• Modality
• Format
Course Levels
To meet different student goals and aspirations, we offer varying course levels: essential, college prep, honors, and AP®. The levels vary in subject matter and difficulty, and prepare students in different ways:
E: Essential Course
Essential courses have modified rigor yet include all course content.
P: High School/College Prep Course
Middle School courses taken at the “p” level are designed to prepare them for secondary study within the course content and discipline. High School courses taken at the “P” level are college prep courses - designed to prepare students for higher study within course content or discipline.
H: Honors Course
Honors courses are designed to challenge students beyond the college prep level and result in a weighted GPA. Enrollment in an Honors course requires a grade of B or higher in prior course discipline coursework.
AP®: Advanced Placement® (AP®) Course
Advanced Placement® courses are designed to prepare high school students for college-level work by offering college-level curriculum. Students who decide to follow the AP® course with an AP® test and achieve a qualifying test score may earn college credit.
ONE LEVEL: One Level Course
One level courses are accessible to all students and are only offered at this one curriculum level.
Note: course levels listed under course descriptions correspond to 1-to-1 courses. Small group and self-directed levels may be different. Connect with your DSS to confirm course availability.
NCAA-Approved Courses
Students who want the option to play sports during their first year at an NCAA Division I or II college must take specific courses that appear on a high school core course list.
Approved courses will be noted with “NCAA” below the course description. A full list of NCAA-approved courses are available at the end of the catalog.
UC-Approved
Courses
Courses that have been approved by the University of California as meeting college preparatory standards are marked with “UC” below the course descriptions.
These courses help students meet UC’s A-G requirements for freshman admissions. A full list of UC-approved courses are available at the end of this catalog.
Modality Offerings
Fusion offers multiple modalities for students to enroll in our courses. Some course requirements dictate unique availability.
All courses are offered in-person and virtually unless noted:
IN-PERSON ONLY: Courses only available in-person
VIRTUAL ONLY: Courses only available virtually
Format Offerings
Fusion offers various formats of classes. Work with your Head of School and Director of Student Services to create the right mix for your learner.
1-TO-1: one student and one teacher
SMALL GROUP: 2-5 students
SELF-DIRECTED: Asynchronous virtual courses students move through on their own.
NOTE: Modalities and formats available are dependent on campus and may not be available in all locations.
GPA
It is the policy of Fusion Academy and Fusion Global Academy not to rank its students on the basis of academic performance. As an educational institution, we are committed to prioritizing learning goals and providing grades that represent their individual progress. Fusion uses an alpha system to evaluate its students’ academic achievement.
Pass/Fail Courses:
• Independent PE
• Community Minds
• Study Skills
• Math Skills & Strategies
• Math Foundations Skills & Strategies
• Reading Skills & Strategies
• Reading Foundations Skills & Strategies
• Structured Literacy
Fusion Academy GPA Fusion Global Academy GPA
*For FGA students enrolled after 8/1/2023.
Graduation Requirements
The graduation requirements listed below apply to all Fusion campuses with the exception of Fusion campuses in MN, TX, and WA. Connect with your Director of Student Services for your specific requirements
Middle School Courses
MS English Language Arts Classes
MS English 6
English 6 students develop skills in reading, literary analysis, vocabulary, spelling, grammar, and writing. While the focus of English 6 will be on expository texts, students will also read short stories, novels, mythology, drama, and poetry.
306 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
MS English 7
English 7 students focus on grammar, literature, and spelling. Vocabulary will be taught using an integrated approach. Literature includes short stories, nonfiction, the novel, mythology, folk tales, drama, and poetry. Grammar units will include parts of speech, parts of a sentence, kinds of sentences, fragments, run-ons, subject-verb agreement, verb usage, comparison of adjectives and adverbs, and essay writing in the four writing modes.
307 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
MS English 8
8th grade English primarily emphasizes the careful reading and analysis of literature from various literary genres. Students also gain further experience in narrative, descriptive, and essay writing. Students continue to develop their vocabulary and refine their understanding and use of formal English grammar and mechanics.
308 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
MS Language Arts 6
This course coincides with English 6. Students are introduced to a variety of writing styles and practice composing their own informative, narrative, and argumentative texts to demonstrate a strong understanding of English conventions and language devices. Poetry will also be a focus as students will engage in creative expression through a variety of poetic styles. Students’ writing will be further supported by grammar studies.
306L | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS Language Arts 7
This course is a continuation of MS Language Arts 6 and coincides with English 7. The purpose of this course is to provide instruction and practice in grammar, spelling, and writing related to language arts, reading, and writing. In Language Arts, students continue to develop an appreciation of spoken and written language, expand their use of descriptive words and complex sentences, as well as their choices of modes of writing. Students use oral language, written language, and media and technology for expressive, informational, argumentative, critical, and literary purposes. Students use the stages of the writing process to write clear, coherent compositions that apply and further develop their knowledge of the grammatical rules and standards of the English language.
307L | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS Language Arts 8
This course is a continuation of MS Language Arts 7 and coincides with English 8. Students will continue to explore various types of writing styles, including informative, narrative, and argumentative, in addition to creative writing through poetry. A focus will be on vocabulary development and the use of formal conventions of communicating. Grammar studies will support the development of students’ command of the English language.
308L | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS Health, PE, & Wellness
MS Board Sports
This course is designed to introduce students, safely and accessibly, to the basics of skateboarding, paddle boarding, or surfing. The aim of this course is to promote exercise to those who are interested in learning the basics of these board sports.
1009 | 2 Terms | ONE LEVEL | IN-PERSON ONLY | 1-TO-1
MS Foundations of Personal Fitness 6, 7, 8
This one-to-one course is designed to equip students to make a successful transition from the physical education instructional program to participation in physical activity for life.
1041, 1042, 1043 | 2 Terms | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS Group PE 6, 7, 8
This group physical education course explores the benefits of physical activity, how being physically fit can help mental well-being, and how effective and appropriate movement affect wellness.
1006, 1007, 1008 | 2 Terms | ONE LEVEL | IN-PERSON ONLY | SMALL GROUP
MS Health
Students acquire the health information and skills necessary to become healthy young adults and learn about behaviors in which they should and should not participate.
1010 | 1 Term | ONE LEVEL | IN-PERSON ONLY | 1-TO-1
MS Independent PE 6, 7, 8
Students may enroll in an off-campus independent PE. This course must be supervised and documented by a fitness expert for the requisite number of hours per semester.
1000, 1001, 1002 | 2 Terms | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1
MS Yoga 6, 7, 8
This course allows students to learn and practice: physical postures (asana), discussion, readings, meditations, and hands-on activities to help the student understand all aspects of the art and practice of Hatha Yoga.
1003, 1004, 1005 | 2 Terms | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS History & Social Studies
MS Civics, Geography & Economics
The purpose of the course is to introduce students to the significant ideas that shape America, and their life. The course examines early history of American Democracy, the nuts and bolts of our government, Civil Rights, and the responsibilities of citizenship. Additional content includes an overview of the complex economy we live in, how it operates, and how you can make positive decisions as a consumer along with United States foreign policy.
405 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
MS Early US History
Students study the ideas, issues, and events from the framing of the Constitution up to the Industrial Revolution. After reviewing the development of America’s democratic institutions, particularly the shaping of the Constitution, students trace the development of American politics, society, culture, and economy and relate them to the emergence of major regional differences.
406 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
MS Early World Cultures
Middle school students expand their understanding of history by studying the people and events that ushered in the dawn of the major Western and non-Western ancient civilizations. Geography is of special significance in the development of the human story. Continued emphasis is placed on the everyday lives, problems, and accomplishments of people, their role in developing social, economic, and political structures, as well as in establishing and spreading ideas that helped transform the world into the present.
409 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS Early World History: Ancient Civilizations
Middle school students expand their understanding of history by studying the people and events that ushered in the dawn of the major Western and nonWestern ancient civilizations.
402 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
MS Early World History: Medieval & Early Modern History
Students study the social, cultural, and technological changes that occurred in Europe, Africa, and Asia in the years 500 A.D. through the Age of Exploration while incorporating elements of how our modern governments were founded. After reviewing the ancient world and the ways in which archaeologists and historians uncover the past, students study the history and geography of great civilizations that were developing concurrently throughout the world during medieval and early modern times.
401 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS GA Modern Geography: Course 1 (GA Only)
Modern Geography examines people, places, and environments on local, regional, national and international scales in contemporary society. Students are provided the opportunity to study the influence of individuals and groups on historical and contemporary events in those societies including the Americas, Europe, Russia, Australia, and the Pacific.
416 | 2 Terms | E, P | IN-PERSON ONLY | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS GA Modern Geography: Course 2 (GA Only)
Modern Geography examines people, places, and environments on local, regional, national and international scales in contemporary society. Students are provided the opportunity to study the influence of individuals and groups on historical and contemporary events in those societies including Africa, and Asia.
417 | 2 Terms | E, P | IN-PERSON ONLY | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS GA State History (GA Only)
This course follows the early Georgian history to the present. Students discover the role Georgia played in the founding of the United States and how the state continues to develop.
401 | 2 Terms | E, P | IN-PERSON ONLY | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS
Minnesota
Studies (MN Only)
Students study ideas, issues, and events from the early settlement of Minnesota through Modern Times. Students learn about the conflicts between early settlers and Native American populations, trace the development and understandings of the original inhabitants of Minnesota and how they shaped the history, politics, society, culture, and economy of the state. Also covered is study of the history of the industrial, agricultural, mining and political development of Minnesota from the 1800s through present times.
417 | 2 Terms | E, P | IN-PERSON ONLY | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS Modern Geography
Modern Geography examines people, places, and environments on local, regional, national and international scales in contemporary society. Students are provided the opportunity to study the influence of individuals and groups on historical and contemporary events in those societies including the Americas, Europe, Russia, Australia, and the Pacific.
419 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS Modern US History
Students study the ideas, issues, and events from the Second Industrial Revolution through the present. They make connections between the rise of industrialization and contemporary social and economic conditions.
407 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS NC & US History (NC Only)
Students participate in an in-depth analysis of the state’s beginnings and the
impact of North Carolina’s government on the U.S. as a whole. Students delve into the founding of North Carolina and its relationship with Great Britain from 1729 through the present day.
415 | 2 Terms | E, P | IN-PERSON ONLY | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS Texas State History (TX Only)
This course encourages Texas students to explore all facets of Texas history, from early explorers to present-day. Students learn about the variety of people who have helped to shape the state of Texas. The course will examine how the land and the people adapted and changed through Revolution, Republic, Statehood, Civil War, Reconstruction and New Constitution.
403 | 2 Terms | E, P | IN-PERSON ONLY | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS Washington State History (WA Only)
In Washington State History, students study the history of Washington as it applies to geographic, political, economic, and cultural perspectives.
420 | 2 Terms | E, P | IN-PERSON ONLY | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS Math
MS Course 1
MS Math Course 1 is the first of two courses in an integrated middle school mathematics sequence designed to prepare students for Pre-Algebra. The content present in the course covers five main areas of mathematics: ratios and proportional reasoning, the number system, expressions and equations, geometry, and statistics. Students begin to extend their knowledge of arithmetic with whole numbers to numbers including fractions and decimals. They also explore the fundamental aspects of algebra involving the concept of a variable and solving onestep equations, especially in the context of real-world applications.
106 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
MS Course 2
Prerequisite: MS Course 1 or Placement
Students work more closely with fractions in this course as they begin to develop an understanding of all operations with rational numbers extending into solving more complex linear equations. This broadens their view of the number system and allows for connections to previous courses. There is a heavy emphasis on real-world applications in relation to percent, scale drawings, and area/volume concepts.
107 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
MS Math 3 (FGA Only)
Prerequisite: MS Course 2 or Placement
MS Math Course 3 is the last of three courses in an integrated middle school mathematics sequence designed to prepare students for Algebra 1. The content presented in the course covers five main areas of mathematics: the number system; expressions and equations; functions; geometry; and statistics and probability. Students begin to extend their knowledge of real numbers and explore the fundamental aspects of algebra involving solving linear equations, using functions to model relationships, and systems of linear equations. Students investigate deeper in bivariate data and ways to represent it. Finally, students explore congruence and similarity, the Pythagorean Theorem, and surface area and volume.
110 | 2 terms | E, P | VIRTUAL ONLY | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS Pre-Algebra
Prerequisite: MS Course 2 or Placement
MS Pre-Algebra prepares students for Algebra 1. The course covers five main areas of mathematics: the number system, expressions and equations, functions, geometry, and statistics and probability. Students extend their fundamental knowledge of algebraic concepts to include the concept of a function, and to extrapolate to make predictions using data.
108 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Algebra 1
Prerequisite: MS Pre-Algebra or Placement
MS Algebra 1 is a foundational math course that focuses both on computational competency and conceptual understanding with application. Topics include solving, graphing, and describing diverse equations, linear equations and inequalities, systems of equations, exponents and exponential functions, quadratic and polynomial functions, and data analysis.
111 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
MS Science
MS Earth Science
The Middle School Earth Science course assists students in becoming life-long learners who grow in their understanding of the world. This course connects students to the beauty of geological history, the amazing landforms around the globe, the nature of the sea and air, and the newest discoveries about our universe, it gives students an opportunity to relate to their everyday world.
206 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS Integrated Science 1
Each year of the middle school Integrated Science sequence covers topics in Earth, Life, and Physical science, as well as integrates technology and lab skills. Students learn about matter, energy, the Earth’s surface and structure, oceans, weather and climate, and the biosphere in this first year of middle school lab science.
216 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
MS Integrated Science 2
Each year of the middle school Integrated Science sequence covers topics in Earth, Life, and Physical science, as well as integrates technology and lab skills. Students learn about the cell and human body systems, ecology, human impact on Earth, and the electromagnetic spectrum in this second year of middle school lab science.
217 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
MS Integrated Science 3
Each year of the middle school Integrated Science sequence covers topics in Earth, Life, and Physical science, as well as integrates technology and lab skills. Students learn about matter, energy, forces, reactions, weather, heredity, and space in this third year of middle school lab science.
218 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
MS Life Science
This course sparks students’ curiosity in discovering the interconnectedness and diversity of our living world. All the units in the course will include a focus on: biological and environmental literacy, authentic laboratory experiences, determining the validity of claims, participating in citizen science, designing new studies based on their questions, and methods of analyzing their collected data.
207 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS
Physical Science
Students will learn the basics behind core ideas in the physical sciences – physics, chemistry, astronomy, and life sciences. The performance expectations blend the core ideas with scientific and engineering practices and crosscutting concepts to support students in developing usable knowledge to explain real world phenomena, master scientific practices, and develop skill sets that are transferable into future studies.
208 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS World Language
MS American Sign Language
MS American Sign Language is designed to introduce students to the language and culture of the Deaf community. Students will engage in a wide variety of activities that introduce basic vocabulary, grammar and writing in ASL gloss, as well as explore the similarities and differences between Deaf and hearing communities.
046 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS French
The objective of this course is to introduce students to the basics of the language and the cultures that speak the language, assuming that the students have minimal or no prior knowledge of the language and culture. It addresses four areas of language development: reading, listening, writing, and speaking. Students that complete this course will be prepared for further successful study in high school French with a strong foundation in the language.
026 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS German
MS German introduces students to reading, listening, writing, speaking, and culture in introductory German for a strong foundation for language development. As a result of their time in the course, students are prepared to transition smoothly into HS German.
050 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS Italian
This course provides students with an introduction to Italian culture, pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. It immerses students in the foundational understandings of Italian, including where it is spoken, benefits of learning, and connections to other disciplines. By the end of the course, students will be prepared to dive into High School Italian.
060 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS Japanese
This course engages students in the basics of the Japanese language and provides them with the opportunity to gain life-long learning skills and prepare for higher education, while allowing them to broaden their foreign language skills. It encourages students to explore themselves and their potential, and to develop a rich and broad understanding of the Japanese language and culture.
036 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS Latin
The purpose of this course is to provide a middle school student with a solid foundation to move forward to high school Latin or any other Romance language.
Students engaged in this course will become familiar with the very basics of Latin from pronunciation to parts of speech and declensions.
090 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS
Mandarin
Students taking this course will be given tools to effectively study the Mandarin language. Focus is placed on building understanding of the construction of Chinese characters rather than memorizing specific characters themselves. Students will learn pronunciation by studying the proper way to read pinyin, giving them the ability to correctly pronounce all vocabulary they will encounter in the future. Students will also practice looking up the meaning and pronunciation of unfamiliar Chinese words, and how to effectively use resources to translate between English and Mandarin independently.
080 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS
Spanish
In MS Spanish, students learn the basics of the Spanish language. Students will become skilled in using conversational phrases, including greetings, introductions, and the expression of feelings. Fundamental Spanish grammatical concepts will also be covered. During this course, care will be taken to explain differences and similarities between the English and Spanish languages and hispanophone cultures, preparing them for further study in high school.
016 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS Spanish 1
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Spanish language and the richness of its diverse cultures. In Beginning Spanish, students will learn basic grammar and vocabulary skills to help build their fluency and language proficiency. Students will explore the culture of Spanish-speaking countries through engaging interactive games, videos, and audio recordings and apply what they learn through written practice, listening, and speaking exercises.
016 | 2 Terms | 36 Weeks | SELF-DIRECTED
MS Spanish 2
Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Spanish language and the richness of its diverse cultures. In Intermediate Spanish, students will expand and learn grammar and vocabulary skills to help build their fluency and language proficiency. Students will explore the culture of Spanish-speaking countries through engaging interactive games, videos, and audio recordings and apply what they learn through written practice, listening, and speaking exercises.
017 | 2 Terms | 36 Weeks | SELF-DIRECTED
MS World Language Dialogue
This course focuses on the fun and practical applications of any language. Technical aspects of any language are covered to improve communication, and cultural aspects are emphasized to promote effective language use and
interaction. Students should have background in a world language, or take this concurrently with a language course.
096 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
American Sign Language 1
Prerequisite: MS American Sign Language
Students learn not only the technical aspects of signing such as technique, vocabulary, and grammar, but also about the culture of the Deaf Community. Students build their vocabulary and learn greetings and expressions.
041 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
French 1
Prerequisite: MS French
This course introduces students to the language, culture, and grammar of French and French-speaking countries. It covers basic conversation, verbs, grammar, cultural similarities and differences, listening, speaking, and writing in French.
021 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
German 1
Prerequisite: MS German
German 1 is an entry-level course designed to introduce students to the language, culture, and grammar of Germany and German-speaking countries. It covers basic conversation, verbs, grammar, cultural similarities and differences, listening, speaking, and writing in German.
061 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Italian 1
Prerequisite: MS Italian
Students will learn the fundamentals of Italian grammar and pronunciation, how to converse on a limited scale about everyday topics, and how to write and understand Italian within the limits of the grammatical structures and vocabulary introduced in the course. Emphasis will be placed upon communication, and students will be exposed to some of the culture of Italy. Requires active participation in instructor-coordinated multimedia and online activities.
051 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Japanese 1
Prerequisite: MS Japanese
Japanese 1 is an entry-level but rigorous Japanese course designed to introduce students to the language, culture, and grammar of Japanese. It covers basic conversation, verbs, grammar, cultural similarities and differences, listening, speaking, and writing in Japanese, with an emphasis on grammar, listening, and speaking.
031 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Latin 1
Prerequisite: MS Latin Students will study foundational grammar and vocabulary to be able to read simple passages. Students draw connections between Latin and English vocabulary, prefixes, and study literature, geography, history, government, and culture of the Roman Empire.
091 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Mandarin 1
Prerequisite: MS Mandarin
This entry-level course covers the basics of Chinese Mandarin, including pronunciation, grammar fundamentals, the Pinyin system, sentence pattern and structure, and vocabulary. Topics include greetings, names, nationalities, studies, introductions, time and schedules, and food.
081 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Spanish 1
Prerequisite: MS Spanish
Spanish 1 is an entry-level Spanish course designed to introduce students to the language, culture, and grammar of Spanish and Spanish-speaking countries. It covers basic conversations, verbs, grammar, cultural similarities and differences, listening, speaking, and writing in Spanish.
011 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
MS Electives
Executive Skills
Executive Skills is a two-term Personal Development course that supports the development of key executive functioning skills that impact the daily lives of students. This course is individualized based on the unique strengths and areas of growth for the student determined by formal assessment, student and family surveys, and interviews. Based on a review of these points of information, 7-9 of the 11 skills are identified for focused development during the two semesters of this course. Executive Skills empowers students to take control of their experiences through knowledge, strategies, practice, and real-life application.
513 | 2 Terms | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1
MS 2D Studio Art
Do you like to draw, paint, or take pictures? Whatever medium you prefer, this course will teach you the design elements and principles needed to create a work of art and explore your artistic inspirations. You’ll also travel back in time to look at art in different cultures and learn about the art of critiquing. Let’s turn your creative dreams into reality!
709 | 1 Term | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS Advanced ELL 1
For middle school students with strong intermediate proficiency. In this course, students will refine their academic language skills, with an emphasis on advanced vocabulary and more complex academic tasks. The focus will be on reading, writing, listening, and speaking in a range of academic subjects. Students will strengthen their ability to use academic English in different contexts, particularly in English, Social Studies, Math, and Science. The course will help students improve fluency in academic discourse and expand their subject-specific vocabulary.
303 | 2 Terms | P | 1-TO-1
MS Advanced ELL 2
For middle school students with advanced proficiency in English. This course prepares students for high school-level content by exposing them to more complex academic materials, though they will still take the course in middle school. Students will engage in tasks that require a high level of academic English, including reading high school-level texts, writing detailed essays, participating in discussions, and enhancing their listening comprehension. They will also expand their subjectspecific vocabulary in English, Social Studies, Math, and Science, preparing them for the more rigorous content they will encounter in high school.
304 | 2 Terms | P | 1-TO-1
MS Art 6, 7, 8
Middle School Art 6, 7, 8 are introductory courses where students will engage with a variety of creative projects in order to develop artistic perception, creative
expression, historical and cultural content, aesthetic valuing, connections between life and art, and how art exists in our daily lives
706, 707, 708 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS Art
Do you like to draw, paint, or take pictures? Whatever medium you prefer, this course will teach you the design elements and principles needed to create a work of art and explore your artistic inspirations. You’ll also travel back in time to look at art in different cultures and learn about the art of critiquing. Let’s turn your creative dreams into reality!
706 | 1 Term | 18 Weeks | SELF-DIRECTED
MS Career Exploration
How do you pick a career path when you’re not sure what’s even out there? This course allows you to begin exploring options in fields such as teaching, business, government, hospitality, health science, IT, and more! You’ll align your interests, wants, and needs to career possibilities, including the required education for each. Let’s find a pathway that works for you.
712 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
MS Coding
Do you find yourself wondering how your favorite apps, websites, and games were made? Maybe you want to try building your own. Well, now you can! In Middle School Coding 1a, you will get an introduction to the basics of computer science, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python. You’ll leave the course with a portfolio of work you can show off.
609 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
MS Community Minds
Students learn tangible skills for social interactions through interactive lesson plans, projects and integrations of skills and concepts in the Homework Cafe®. Students learn social cues, how to navigate gray areas with various people, how to build and maintain friendships, and how to recognize the impact their behavior has on others around them.
710 | 2 Terms | ONE LEVEL | IN-PERSON ONLY | 1-TO-1
MS Computer 6, 7, 8
Middle School Computers 6, 7, 8 introduce students to safe and proper usage of computers, related technology, and the internet. These classes cover fundamentals of hardware, an introduction to the technical aspects of how a computer physically works, and software, such as Microsoft Office. These courses explore and clarify a lot of “computer terms” such as memory, storage, or processing, and is a great course for a student looking for an introduction to computer basics.
606, 607, 608 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS Digital Art & Design
The world is filled with so many different forms of art – including digital art. In this course, you’ll explore this special genre of art found in everything from advertising to animation to photography and beyond. Additionally, you’ll tap into your creative side to create digital art and make it come alive!
709 | 1 Term | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
MS Digital Citizenship
We use technology to communicate with friends and family, find never-ending entertainment options and do our schoolwork. Discover what it means to be a responsible digital citizen, expand your digital literacy, and become a successful online student. Consider the best ways to find, create, and share information, learn to maximize information and communication technologies, and explore digital content creation, from emails and blogs to social media, videos, and podcasts.
719 | 1 Term | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS Digital Photography 6, 7, 8
Middle School Digital Photography 6, 7, 8 introduce students to visual arts practices through digital photography, including instruction in proper use of a DSLR and editing software. Students learn and use basic terminology, elements of art, and principles of design to grow in their proficiency with the medium.
703, 704, 705 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS Digital Photography
A: Photographs are all around us, and each helps to tell a story. Now it’s time for you to create your story through photos you learn how to take in this course. Learn the basics of using a camera, lighting, and how to choose great subjects to create magazine-worthy photos and amaze your friends and family with your skills.
B: Do you have vacation photos or pics of your pet that need a little editing? How about getting ready to add that new selfie you took to your social media platform? Taking photos is an art, and editing photos is a skill that many photographers seek to master. Explore how to manipulate angles and lighting, the purpose for different types of photo files, how to use different software to edit photos, and safe places you can store them. You’ll be well on your way to being an editing guru when you’re done with this course.
703 | 2 Terms | 36 Weeks | SELF-DIRECTED
MS Exploring Business
Are you interested in business, leading people, or making decisions to help a business be successful? While there are many different career choices in the field of business, in this course, you’ll discover options such as management, human resources, business operations, information management, and accounting. Explore the skills you’ll need, common tasks, the technology used, and characteristics of various business careers.
713 | 1 Term | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS Exploring Health Science
Where do healthcare workers spend their days? What do they really do? From cruise ships to sports arenas, you can find healthcare workers in many places that you might not expect. Explore this field, including what it would be like to work in a medical lab. Learn what it takes to keep you and your patients safe, and begin to learn about the human body and basic first-aid.
714 | 1 Term | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
MS Exploring Information Technology
Are you interested in creating a website or app, or managing various technology solutions, but not sure where to start? If so, then it’s time to explore the different career options available to you in IT and learn the foundations of IT to get you started. Examine various IT pathways of web and digital communications, information and support services, network systems, and programming and software development. Let’s investigate which career pathway is right for you!
716 | 1 Term | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
MS Exploring Music
What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘music’? Do you think about your favorite band or artist? In this course, you’ll learn about how we hear music; how music affects our lives; essential elements of music like rhythm, pitch, and harmony; different musical genres; singing and your voice; various instruments; music composition; and the history and culture of music over the years.
909 | 1 Term | 18 Weeks | SELF-DIRECTED
MS Game Design
We love to play video games, but have you ever wanted to build your own? If you are interested in a career in technology but also want a creative outlet, Game Design might be the field for you. Learn how to build a game from the ground up in this interactive and hands-on course that will teach you all the ins and outs of making your own game.
717 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
MS Game Design 2
It’s time to take your Game Design knowledge up a level! You built your game design skills and Scratch techniques in the first part of this course. By the end, you wrote your game design document. Now you are ready to start developing that game! You’ll create details and add component pieces in a game while learning to prototype, troubleshoot, and test.
616 | 2 Terms | SELF-DIRECTED
MS Intermediate ELL 1
For middle school students with a basic understanding of English. This course focuses on building foundational skills in vocabulary, grammar, and sentence structure. Students will engage in simple academic tasks while improving their reading, writing, listening, and speaking abilities. The course also introduces students to basic subject-specific vocabulary from English, Social Studies, Math,
and Science, helping them become familiar with terminology used in different academic contexts.
301 | 2 Terms | P | 1-TO-1
MS Intermediate ELL 2
For middle school students who have a stronger grasp of English. The course aims to improve reading comprehension, writing fluency, and listening/speaking abilities in more complex academic contexts. Students will focus on increasing their ability to use academic English, expanding their vocabulary in English, Social Studies, Math, and Science. Tasks will include summarizing texts, engaging in academic discussions, and preparing written responses, all while building a deeper understanding of subject-specific terms and concepts.
302 | 2 Terms | P | 1-TO-1
MS Journalism
Are you someone who likes to write to get the story straight? Skilled journalists know how to find key facts and write them up in a way that makes it easy for others to read. In this course, you’ll learn how to ask the right questions, how to gather information effectively, organize ideas, format stories, and edit your articles. Get ready to break that news!
718 | 1 Term | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
MS Math Skills & Strategies
Math Skills and Strategies: During this class, students will work to sharpen their math skills. Alongside ALEKS, a McGraw Hill product, students will utilize self-driven curriculum to increase their math and problem-solving skills while developing executive functioning.
319 | 1 Term | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1
Math Foundations Skills & Strategies
This course is designed to help 4th and 5th grade students strengthen their math abilities by addressing skill gaps through a combination of direct instruction and personalized learning with ALEKS. The program focuses on building a solid foundation in key math areas, offering customized support to enhance problemsolving, computation, and conceptual understanding. Alongside academic development, students will participate in activities that build essential soft skills and promote social-emotional learning, ensuring they develop both the confidence and the competence needed for future success
319F | 1 Term | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1
MS Music 6, 7, 8
Middle school music students gain a broad understanding of music and how it is used as a language of human expression. A large emphasis is placed on music history and exposing the students to music of diverse cultures and genres. 906, 907, 908 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS Office Fundamentals: Excel
Discover the real-world uses of Microsoft Excel and its impact on business, academic, and personal applications. Move from inserting and manipulating data, to working with tables, charts, graphs, and calculations.
617 | 2 terms | 36 weeks | SELF-DIRECTED
MS Office Fundamentals: Outlook
Master your email and learn about Outlook’s functions to produce professional communications, helping you to succeed in business and in life. Understand effective communication techniques, working with attachments, formatting, replying, and organizing. Be prepared for your day with other features such as calendars, contacts, and tasks.
620 | 1 term | 18 weeks | SELF-DIRECTED
MS Office Fundamentals: Powerpoint
Learn to create clean and professional presentations while also building your skills as a speaker, leader, and marketer! Create and format presentations while inserting multimedia, images, transitions, and animations to make a dynamic final product!
619 | 1 term | 18 weeks | SELF-DIRECTED
MS Office Fundamentals: Word
Learn to effectively and efficiently use one of the most common tools of business, school, and personal correspondence! Discover how to format and style documents using fonts, colors and editing tools, create tables, use bullets and numbering, and insert images.
618 | 1 term | 18 weeks | SELF-DIRECTED
MS Reading Skills & Strategies
Reading Skills and Strategies: Students work to hone their reading and writing skills in this research-driven, innovative program. Using Lexia PowerUp and extensive emphasis on mentoring, teachers support students as they combine metacognitive and executive functioning skills with direct literacy support. Using SVR research, students will focus on strengthening their Word Study, Grammar, and Comprehension skills.
309 | 1 Term | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1
Reading Foundations Skills & Strategies
This course is designed to help 4th and 5th grade students strengthen their reading abilities by bridging gaps in literacy skills through a combination of direct instruction and personalized learning using Lexia Core5. The program targets key areas of reading development, offering tailored support to improve comprehension, fluency, and vocabulary. In addition to building academic skills, students will engage in activities that develop critical soft skills and foster social-emotional growth, promoting both academic success and personal well-being.
309F | 1 Term | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1
Structured Literacy
Structured Literacy is an Orton-Gillingham (OG)-informed course designed to support struggling students with foundational reading skills. Using a 1:1 setting, this course focuses on building essential literacy skills through explicit, systematic instruction. It integrates the Orton-Gillingham methodology, which emphasizes phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary development, and comprehension. Tailored to meet the needs of individual students, Structured Literacy provides a structured, multisensory approach that helps students decode, spell, and understand words, improving their overall reading abilities. The course is specifically designed for students who require additional support to strengthen their reading skills, helping them build a strong foundation for academic success.
310 | 1 Term | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1
MS Elective
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Talk to your DSS to see what creative solutions your campus may offer.
8888 | 1 Term | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MS Mini Courses
MS Mini Course:
Art Studio
Students explore and experience creative expression through art. With a focus on drawing, painting, lettering, perspective, and the world of crafts, students are exposed a variety of mediums to discover their unique perspective as an artist.
1993 | 0.5 Term | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1
MS Mini Course: Artificial Intelligence Applications
Artificial Intelligence Applications is perfect for the student who is already somewhat familiar with AI. This mini-course allows students to take a deeper dive into specific applications and uses to pursue AI’s relevance to their personal interests.
1997 | 0.5 Term | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1
MS
Mini Course:
Creative Writing: Short Stories
Welcome, writers! In this Mini Course, students will learn story structure and key elements of storytelling. Using their imagination as a guide, students will move through the writing process as they create an original short story.
1994 | 0.5 Term | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1
MS
Mini Course:
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
An awesome introduction to artificial intelligence (AI). Get hands-on with AI applications, see how it’s changing the internet, and find out how it may shape your future. It’s all about cool projects, big ideas, and getting ready for its increasing presence in our high-tech world – come explore AI with us!
1996 | 0.5 Term | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1
MS Mini Course: Intro to
World Languages
Language is a portal to other ways of seeing the world and the people the live in it. In this Mini Course, explore a variety of languages and discover new cultures and patterns of communication.
1992 | 0.5 Term | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1
MS
Mini Course:
Science in Real Life
Discover the world of science in your daily life through this Science in Real Life Mini Course. Students question, model, collect data and have fun as they apply the steps of scientific experimentation to solve real-world problems.
1991 | 0.5 Term | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1
MS Mini Course:
Campus Design Mini Course
Don’t see the Mini Course you’re looking for? Talk to your DSS to see what creative solutions your campus may offer.
1995 | 0.5 Term | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1
High School Courses
HS English
English 9
Honors Prerequisite: English 8 with Grade B or Higher Students develop foundational skills in speaking, listening and academic research while developing and honing reading comprehension and language usage skills.
311 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
English 10
Honors Prerequisite: English 9 with Grade B or Higher
English 10 students continue to develop literacy-related skills including: speaking and listening, academic research, higher-order reading comprehension, language usage, and written and rhetorical literary analysis. Students exercise critical thinking through the reading and analysis of various works of literature and multiple short- and extended-length writing assignments.
312 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
English 11
Honors Prerequisite: English 10 with Grade B or Higher Students hone their emerging comprehension, analysis, and writing skills through a study of literature while incorporating a variety of writing styles including creative writing and personal essays.
313 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
English 12
Honors Prerequisite: English 11 with Grade B or Higher
English 12 students achieve mastery of the skills related to listening and speaking, academic research, higher-order reading comprehension, language usage and writing, literary analysis, and critical thinking. Students study classical literature and modern works. Students engage in the cycle of writing, workshopping, and revising required of writers in order to produce polished final works.
314 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
HS History
Ancient Civilization
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Prior History Course or Teacher Recommendation
Students in this course study the major events, concepts, themes, and connections between various regions and civilizations from the earliest humans through the European Renaissance. Throughout the course, students focus on several major historical themes, including historical points of reference, geography, economics, government, citizenship, culture, science/technology, and society.
410 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Big History Project - World History
Big history weaves evidence and insights about the Universe and our place in it from many scientific and historical disciplines into a single, cohesive, science-based origin story. This course is 30 sessions.
451 | 2 Terms | E, P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Cultural Geography
Honors Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation
Cultural Geography examines people, places, and environments on local, regional, national and international scales. Students will be provided the opportunity to study the interaction of people, their cultural perspectives and the physical environments they inhabit.
441 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Economics
Honors Prerequisite: United States History or United States Government, Grade B or Higher
Students master fundamental economic concepts, applying the tools (graphs, statistics, and equations) from other subject areas to the understanding of operations and institutions of economic systems. Studied in a historic context are the basic economic principles of micro and macroeconomics, international economics, comparative economic systems, measurement, and methods.
431 | 1 Term | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Ethnic Studies
Understanding cultures beyond our own is essential to appreciating the human experience. In this course, students will explore the histories, experiences, cultures, and issues of diverse racial and ethnic groups within the United States. They will examine concepts such as identity, dominant culture, and perspective, including bias, stereotyping, discrimination, and prejudice. Students will also study key events that shaped the nation's history to deepen their understanding of the United States' diverse cultures and perspectives.
443 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
MD & US Government (MD only)
Maryland and US Government is a two semester course that examines the origins of the American constitutional system, analyzes the structure and function of modern American and Maryland government and politics, and explores the role of the citizen in a representative democracy and their role as a citizen of Maryland.
437 | 2 Terms | E, P | NCAA | IN-PERSON ONLY | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Modern World History
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Prior History Course or Teacher Recommendation
Students study major turning points that shaped the modern world, from the late eighteenth century through the present, including the cause and course of the two world wars.
421 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
NJ US History 1 (NJ only)
Students study the major founding of the United States and the path towards the present. Students participate in an in-depth analysis of the nation’s beginnings through the end of the Civil War.
412 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA | IN-PERSON ONLY | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
NJ US History 2 (NJ only)
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Prior History Course
Following a review of the nation’s beginnings and the impact of the Enlightenment on U.S. democratic ideals, students study the major turning points in American history in the twentieth century.
413 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA | IN-PERSON ONLY | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
United States Government
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Prior History Course
United States Government is a one semester course that examines the origins of the American constitutional system, analyzes the structure and function of modern American government and politics, and explores the role of the citizen in a representative democracy.
432 | 1 Term | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
United States History
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Prior History Course
Following a review of the nation’s beginnings and the impact of the Enlightenment on U.S. democratic ideals, students study the major turning points in American history in the twentieth century.
411 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
VA & US Government (VA only)
Honors Prerequisite: United States History with Grade B or Higher
Virginia and US Government is a two semester course that examines the origins of the American constitutional system, analyzes the structure and function of modern American and Virginia government and politics, and explores the role of the citizen in a representative democracy and their role as a citizen of Virginia.
435 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA | IN-PERSON ONLY | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
VA & US History (VA only)
Following a review of Virginia’s and the nation’s beginnings and the impact of the Enlightenment on U.S. democratic ideals, students build prior study of global industrialization to understand the emergence and impact of new technology and a corporate economy, including the social and cultural effects.
414 | 2 Terms | E, P | NCAA | IN-PERSON ONLY | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
World History (TX only)
World History is a survey course that covers the history of humankind. The course covers dates ranging from 8000 BC to the Present Day.
422 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA | IN-PERSON ONLY | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
HS Math
Pre-Algebra
Pre-Algebra prepares students for Algebra 1. The course covers five main areas of mathematics: the number system, expressions and equations, functions, geometry, and statistics and probability. Students extend their fundamental knowledge of algebraic concepts to include the concept of a function, and to extrapolate to make predictions using data.
109 | 2 Terms | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Algebra 1
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Pre-Algebra & Teacher Recommendation
The foundation of math, this course focuses both on computational competency and conceptual understanding with application. Topics include solving, graphing, and describing diverse equations, linear equations and inequalities, systems of equations, exponents and exponential functions, quadratic and polynomial functions, and data analysis.
111 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Algebra 1 Extended
This course covers all Algebra 1 content over 2 years, providing the time and space for reinforcement without the pressure of completing the content in one year.
114, 115 | 2 Terms Per Year | E, P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1
Algebra 2 with Trigonometry
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and Geometry
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Algebra 1 and Geometry
Students build on their foundation, comparing commonalities among families of functions including linear, quadratic, polynomial, radical, exponential, logarithmic, rational, and trigonometric functions. Students are introduced to operations with complex numbers, trigonometric identities, and further statistical studies.
112 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Business Math
This course introduces students to the basic principles used in business mathematics. Students interpret and construct graphs and models for different scenarios such as investment, credit, revenue/profit, and data management. Additional topics include asset classes, loans, entrepreneurship, and market research.
161 | 2 Terms | E, P | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Pre-Calculus
Prerequisite: Algebra 2
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Algebra 2
Students master concepts including complex numbers, polar coordinates, systems of equations, matrices, and limits. This course prepares students for calculus by providing an introduction to limits and derivatives.
141 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Business Calculus
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus or Math Analysis with Trigonometry
This is a high school calculus course that introduces students to basic fundamentals of calculus, including the definition of a limit, a derivative, and integral. The course is focused on both computational fluency and business applications. Students are not expected to memorize most formulas, but are expected to analyze equations and apply formulas correctly, such as integrals and derivatives of linear functions, polynomials, logarithms, fractions, etc. In application, they will explore the concept of optimization, identifying knowns and unknowns, manipulating variables and equations, and ultimately interpreting the solution. Finally, students will study complex computations and applications of integration, including u-substitutions, and volume.
143 | 2 Terms | E, P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Calculus
Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus or Math Analysis with Trigonometry
Limits, derivatives, integrals, the meaning of the universe; the applications of calculus are far reaching in fields such as engineering and the sciences. College prep and honors start at the same place (limits and continuity), honors goes deeper and covers more content (Taylor and Maclaurin series); a strong background in PreCalculus topics is required.
142 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Consumer Math
Students continue to develop math skills and explore how mathematics is used in their daily lives. Themes of the course include budgeting, banking, spending, income and taxation. The course focuses on building numeracy through applications and activities that focus on modeling real world scenarios with mathematics, such as: analyzing a paystub, calculating tax liability, researching fintech, and building budgets.
162 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Geometry
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Algebra 1
Students make conjecture about geometric situations and prove, formally and informally, that their conclusion follows logically from a hypothesis. While integrating transformational and coordinate approaches to geometry, students will justify geometric relationships and properties of geometric figures.
121 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Integrated Math 1
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Pre-Algebra and Teacher Recommendation
Integrated Math I is the first course in a 3-year sequence that integrates algebra and geometry topics in the context of real world applications, while deepening numerical manipulation and reasoning skills. Students strengthen their algebra skills, including use of variables, expressions, equations, ratios, proportions, and percentages; they formalize these relationships as functions and graphs, learning to identify and analyze key points. Geometrically, students deepen their understanding of shapes through the study of perimeter, area, and transformations of polygons. Finally, students build on data and statistics primarily through measures of central tendency.
181 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Integrated Math 2
Prerequisite: Integrated Math 1 or Algebra 1
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Integrated Math 1 or Algebra 1
The second course in a three-year sequence, Integrated Math 2 emphasizes traditional geometric topics while building algebraic and statistical skills. Students study lines, angles, triangles, polygons, and are introduced to trigonometry, building on their right-triangle studies from the first year. Students use shapes to study ratios and proportions, build reasoning skills through proofs, and strengthen exponent, polynomial, and factoring skills. This course also covers permutations and combinations, randomness, and probability distribution.
182 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Integrated Math 3
Prerequisite: Integrated Math 2 or Geometry
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Integrated Math 2 or Geometry
Integrated Math 3 is the final course in the three-year sequence covering the fundamentals of algebra, geometry, and statistics. Students learn techniques to gather, manipulate, and analyze data. Algebraic concepts include linear equations and inequalities, systems, quadratics, polynomials, and rational, radical, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Students study trigonometric functions more deeply and with an eye for manipulation. Students also cover arithmetic and geometric sequences and series.
183 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Math Analysis with Trigonometry
Prerequisite: Algebra 2
Students build on Algebra 2 and trigonometry topics covered in previous classes. This course covers transcendental functions, parametric and polar equations, sequences and series, vectors, matrices, and conic sections. This course adequately prepares students for calculus.
131 | 2 Terms | E, P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Math for College Readiness
Prerequisite: Algebra 2
This course focuses on Algebra skills to prepare for college level math courses. Students review concepts and expand upon topics from Algebra 1 and Algebra 2: Linear Equations and Inequalities, Linear Functions and Graphs (with systems), Properties of Exponents, Polynomials and Their Functions, Factoring, Rational and Radical Functions, Quadratic Equations and Functions, Exponential and Logarithmic Functions, and Conic Sections.
144 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Math Models with Applications (TX only)
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Students use ideas from algebra, geometry, probability, and statistics to solve realistic applied problems. Students build algorithmic, graphical, and technological skills. Available as a college prep course in Texas only.
113 | 2 Terms | E, P | IN-PERSON ONLY | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Statistics
Prerequisite: Algebra 1; Algebra 2 Recommended
A fascinating advanced math course for the student looking to take a break from traditional graphs and functions, and learn to intelligently interpret and discuss data. Students learn how to use data, statistics, and probability to make inferences about populations, as well as the limitations and common pitfalls in data analysis. The formulas can be long and challenging, but the concepts are always rooted in real-world applications.
151 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Trigonometry
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 and Geometry
In this course, students dive deeper into trigonometric functions and periodicity, applying the concepts to real-world situations. This course is a great chance to hone algebraic skills before moving into Pre-Calculus.
171 | 2 Terms | E, P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
HS Lab Science
The life sciences study the environment, organisms, and processes that support life on Earth. The physical sciences cover the study of matter and energy. Lab Sciences in both disciplines have a minimum lab time requirement of 20% (40% in TX).
Anatomy & Physiology (Life Science)
Prerequisite: Algebra 1, 1 Year Lab Science
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Previous Lab Science
Whether you plan on pursuing a career in health sciences or simply looking to gain an understanding of how the human body works, you’ll first need to understand the relationship between anatomy and physiology. Learn how to read your body’s story through understanding cell structure and their processes, and discover the functions and purposes of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, and cardiovascular systems, as well as diseases that affect those systems.
261 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Astronomy (Physical Science)
Prerequisite: Geometry, 1 Physical Lab Science
Honors Prerequisite: Algebra 2 and Grade B or Higher in Previous Lab Science
Ever wondered how the Earth developed and exists in the vastness of space? How do the scientific laws of motion and gravity play a role in its existence? Discover answers to these questions and explore the origin of the universe, the Milky Way, and other galaxies and stars, including the concepts of modern astronomy and the methods used by astronomers to learn more about the universe.
271 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Biology (Life Science)
CoRequisite: Algebra 1
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Previous Lab Science
Not only do students learn the basics of how life works from cells to ecology, they now are able to investigate the impacts of their actions on our home planet using technology in the lab and in their greater community. Students are introduced to the rigors of the scientific method to gather and analyze reliable data, and begin to design their own experiments to solve real problems.
221 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Chemistry (Physical Science)
Prerequisite: Geometry, 1 Year Lab Science
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Previous Lab Science
Chemistry makes the invisible visible and explains how microscopic particles and interactions dictate the macroscopic world around us. Students study the atomic theory, molecular forces, and energetics that, when understood on a theoretical and practical level, begin to make sense of the world.
241 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Conceptual Chemistry (Physical Science)
Prerequisite: Algebra 1, 1 Year Lab Science
This course covers all of the same concepts as Chemistry, including measurement, lab technique, atomic theory, kinetics, forces and reactions, and nuclear chemistry; it simplifies the more challenging mathematics. Students investigate the same topics and complete identical or comparable labs to meet the same learning outcomes through a more qualitative and accessible learning experience. This course emphasizes chemistry applications such as food science, health, and medicine.
243 | 2 Terms | E, P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1
Conceptual Physics (Physical Science)
Prerequisite: Algebra 1, 1 Year Lab Science
This course covers all of the same concepts as Physics, including motion, energy, forces, thermodynamics, electricity, and quantum physics; it simplifies the more challenging mathematics. Students investigate the same topics and complete identical or comparable labs to meet the same learning outcomes through a more qualitative and accessible learning experience.
215 | 2 Terms | E, P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1
Earth Space Science (Physical Science)
CoRequisite: Algebra 1
This course builds on the fundamentals of geology, meteorology, oceanography, astronomy, and Earth’s structure and resources. Students also learn the rigors of the scientific method and proper laboratory techniques and procedures; this is a great choice for a student’s first high school laboratory class.
211 | 2 Terms | E, P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Environmental Science (Life Science)
Prerequisite: Geometry, 1 Year Lab Science
This advanced course is dedicated to understanding the interactions between Earth’s natural systems and the demands placed on them by the human population. Students explore natural phenomena and resource cycles, how we use and impact these systems, and potential solutions for the resulting consequences of resource mismanagement and exploitation. No matter where you live, there is plenty to study in your local environment all the way to the entire biosphere.
251 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Integrated Chemistry and Physics (TX only)(Physical Science)
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
This course introduces the basic principles of physics and chemistry to lay the foundation for more advanced lab sciences. Students gain experience using facts, graphs, data tables, concepts, and math skills in problem-solving situations. Basic laboratory skills are developed along with literacy in biological and chemical theory to link the academic material with its practical applications. Labs comprise 40% of class instruction. Available as a college prep lab science course in Texas only.
242 | 2 Terms | E, P | IN-PERSON ONLY | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Marine Biology (Life Science)
Prerequisite: Algebra 1, Biology
Have you ever wondered about the secrets of the deep and the creatures below the ocean’s surface? It is truly a new frontier of discovery. Begin to better understand the aquatic cycles, structures, and processes that generate and sustain life in the sea. You’ll use scientific inquiry, research, and problem-solving to conduct various scientific procedures and become a more capable marine scientist.
222 | 2 Terms | E, P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Physical Science (Physical Science)
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Physical Science is the study of matter and energy. While enrolled in this course students will explore concepts related to both physics and chemistry.
209 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Physics (Physical Science)
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and Geometry, Algebra 2 Recommended Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Previous Lab Science
This rigorous physics course explores major concepts in physics both conceptually and mathematically. While not calculus-based, students should be highly competent in formula manipulation and all major mathematical operations. Topics include Newtonian Mechanics such as motion, forces, and conservation of energy, as well as thermodynamics, waves, electricity, and magnetism.
231 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Regents Lab Course (NY Only)
The Regents Lab Course is offered for each of the four main high school science courses- Earth & Space Science, Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. The course is designed to provide NY students with the lab hours required to sit for the New York Regents Exam in the corresponding subject. The Regents Lab Course for Biology addresses the state-made labs that appear on the state test as well as supplemental labs covering a broad range of topics in Biology. The Regents Lab Course for Earth & Space Science teaches students the skills tested on the Regents Exam as well as other foundational lab skills. The Regents Lab Courses for Chemistry and Physics provide opportunities for students to explore a multitude of topics in the various disciplines. This course is graded as pass/fail.
281 | 1 Term | E, P | IN-PERSON ONLY | 1-TO-1
Zoology (Life Science)
Zoology studies the diversity of animals, from the simple sponge to the elephant. This course will survey the major phyla of the kingdom Animalia including anatomy, physiology, interrelationships, and habitat.
223 | 2 Terms | E, P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
HS World Language
All languages follow a similar progression: vocabulary, grammar, culture, and in some cases, the alphabet. Foundations are built in the first year(s), and more advanced reading, writing, research, and immersion follows in the higher levels. Middle school students may enroll in a Level 1 Language course after completing the corresponding MS World Language.
American Sign Language 1
Students learn not only the technical aspects of signing such as technique, vocabulary, and grammar, but also about the culture of the Deaf Community. Students build their vocabulary and learn greetings and expressions.
041 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
American Sign Language 2
Prerequisite: ASL 1
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in ASL 1
A continuation of American Sign Language Level 1. Students continue to develop expressive and receptive signing skills as well as learn additional vocabulary, grammar, history, fingerspelling, numbers, terminology, and Deaf culture concepts.
042 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
American Sign Language 3
Prerequisite: ASL 2
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in ASL 2
This course builds on the foundation of skills and knowledge learned in American Sign Language II (ASL II). Its emphases on expansion and refinement of comprehension, production and interactional skills as covered in ASL 2. In addition to expanding their vocabulary, students will learn more complex grammatical features through narratives and dialogues.
043 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
American Sign Language 4
Prerequisite: ASL 3
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in ASL 3
ASL 4 is a continuation of ASL III. The class will continue to focus on vocabulary expansion, idioms, manual and non-manual aspects of ASL, ASL linguistics, cross-cultural communication, and cultural knowledge at an advanced level. The goal is to provide students with the skills to communicate in a wider array of situations, to further develop their language fluency and to advance their level of comprehension of ASL in culturally appropriate ways.
044 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
American Sign Language 5
Prerequisite: ASL 4
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in ASL 4
This course provides students with an opportunity to recognize the impact of Deaf Culture on emerging ASL literature. The course also covers non-fiction, poetry, and drama depicted in reading and videotapes related to everyday lives of deaf people. It develops insight and appreciation of deaf literature and its implications for deaf education. Original works will be studied, analyzed, and compared.
045 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
French 1
This course introduces students to the language, culture, and grammar of French and French-speaking countries. It covers basic conversation, verbs, grammar, cultural similarities and differences, listening, speaking, and writing in French.
021 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
French 2
Prerequisite: French 1
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in French 1
French 2 furthers knowledge of French language, culture, and grammar acquired in French 1. It covers basic conversation, verbs, grammar, cultural similarities and differences, listening, speaking, and writing in French.
022 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
French 3
Prerequisite: French 2
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in French 2
French 3 furthers knowledge of French language, culture, and grammar acquired in French 2. It delves into the subtleties of French culture and covers many of the grammar points that are unique to the French language.
023 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
French 4
Prerequisite: French 3
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in French 3
French 4 is an advanced French course designed to further the knowledge of French language, culture, and grammar. It delves into the subtleties of French history from Ancient times to Napoleon Bonaparte, making emphasis on grammar and immersion.
024 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
French 5
Prerequisite: French 4
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in French 4
French 5 is an advanced French course designed to further the knowledge of French language, culture, and grammar. Greater emphasis is on reading and writing in French.
025 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
German 1
German 1 is an entry-level course designed to introduce students to the language, culture, and grammar of Germany and German-speaking countries. It covers basic conversation, verbs, grammar, cultural similarities and differences, listening, speaking, and writing in German.
061 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
German 2
Prerequisite: German 1
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in German 1
German 2 furthers students’ knowledge of the language, culture, and grammar of Germany and German-speaking countries.
062 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
German 3
Prerequisite: German 2
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in German 2
Students continue their studies in German language and culture by building their communication skills across areas of culture, grammar, and community. This course offers a comprehensive sampling of cultures and dialects across many German cities and the major German-speaking nations.
063 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
German 4
Prerequisite: German 3
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in German 3
Students build proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing and apply their skills in contemporary real-world contexts. By the end of the course, students will be able to engage in spontaneous conversation and accurately interpret and voice opinions on written and spoken German language.
064 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
German 5
Prerequisite: German 4
German 5 is an advanced German course designed to further the knowledge of German language, culture, and grammar. Greater emphasis is on reading and writing in German.
065 | 2 Terms | E, P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Hebrew 1
This is an entry-level course in Modern Hebrew. It is a rigorous and fast-paced curriculum designed to introduce students to the language and culture of the people of Israel. It covers basic conversation, vocabulary, and grammar. The main goal of this course is to provide a sufficient level of reading fluency. Most students completing this course sequence will be able to decode successfully and engage in beginning dialogue dealing with familiar topics.
071 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Hebrew 2
Prerequisite: Hebrew 1
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Hebrew 1
This course will strengthen the students’ knowledge of grammatical and syntactical structures, and improve their mastery of the language, while increasing vocabulary and functional communicative ability. Most students successfully completing this sequence can emerge with a proficiency level of “intermediate high” depending on motivation, effort, and diligence.
072 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Hebrew 3
Prerequisite: Hebrew 2
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Hebrew 2
Students continue to advance their vocabulary and grammar, primarily through studying everyday events like going to restaurants or birthday parties. Additionally, students will study Israeli and Jewish culture.
073 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Hebrew 4
Prerequisite: Hebrew 3
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Hebrew 3
Students develop dialogue skills and study Israeli culture through reading Israeli literature and following current events.
074 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Italian 1
Students will learn the fundamentals of Italian grammar and pronunciation, how to converse on a limited scale about everyday topics, and how to write and understand Italian within the limits of the grammatical structures and vocabulary introduced in the course. Emphasis will be placed upon communication, and students will be exposed to some of the culture of Italy. Requires active participation in instructor-coordinated multimedia and online activities.
051 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Italian 2
Prerequisite: Italian 1
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Italian 1
The student will learn the basics of navigating Italian language and culture. Students will build on previous skills in the areas of grammar and vocabulary, and will expand to new tenses, while also continuing to cover culture, regions, and history of Italy.
052 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Italian 3
Prerequisite: Italian 2
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Italian 2
Italian 3 is a dynamic and engaging course that takes the student through daily life and current events in Italy, allowing for an interactive approach to learning the
language. Students engage in a variety of conversations and activities that will lead to a higher level of comprehension and fluency.
053 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Japanese 1
Japanese 1 is an entry-level but rigorous Japanese course designed to introduce students to the language, culture, and grammar of Japanese. It covers basic conversation, verbs, grammar, cultural similarities and differences, listening, speaking, and writing in Japanese, with an emphasis on grammar, listening, and speaking.
031 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Japanese 2
Prerequisite: Japanese 1
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Japanese 1
Japanese 2 is designed to further the knowledge of Japanese language, culture, and grammar acquired in Japanese 1. It covers basic conversation, verbs, grammar, cultural similarities and differences, listening, speaking, and writing in Japanese.
032 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Japanese 3
Prerequisite: Japanese 2
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Japanese 2
Japanese 3 is a rigorous course designed to further the knowledge of Japanese language, culture, and grammar acquired in Japanese 1 and 2. It delves into the subtleties of Japanese culture and covers many of the grammar points that are unique to the Japanese language.
033 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Japanese 4
Prerequisite: Japanese 3
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Japanese 3
Japanese 4 furthers a student’s fluency within Japanese. This semester focuses on real-world usage of Japanese regarding culture, reading, writing, and listening. It allows the students to communicate with more complex sentence structure and vocabulary.
034 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Japanese 5
Prerequisite: Japanese 4
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Japanese 4
Japanese 5 utilizes culture and conversation as its basis. Throughout this advanced course, students will practice their writing, reading, speaking, and listening skills as it applies to Japanese culture, films, and texts.
035 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Korean 1
Students will receive an introduction to Korean culture, listening, writing, speaking, and reading. This beginning course focuses on introductory vocabulary and Hangeul as well as basic grammatical structures. Students will also learn key elements of Korean culture such as formalities and holidays.
086 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Korean 2
Prerequisite: Korean 1
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Korean 1
Students will continue their studies in Korean culture and language. Korean 2 implements more dialogue and comparisons between cultures as well as realworld applications of the language. Students will gain more Korean fluency regarding reading, writing, listening, and speaking as they progress through the course.
087 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Korean 3
Prerequisite: Korean 2
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Korean 2
Students will continue their studies in Korean focusing on more complex levels of speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Diving more deeply into cultural elements, students will advance their understanding of the Korean language.
088 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Latin 1
Students will study foundational grammar and vocabulary to be able to read simple passages. Students draw connections between Latin and English vocabulary, prefixes, and study literature, geography, history, government, and culture of the Roman Empire.
091 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Latin 2
Prerequisite: Latin 1
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Latin 1 Latin 2 introduces all of the verb tenses and noun/adjective forms. This course is enhanced by a variety of fun readings adapted from Roman literature that demonstrate the philosophies developed by the Romans.
092 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Latin 3
Prerequisite: Latin 2
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Latin 2
In addition to furthering grammar and vocabulary, students learn through readings about the end of the Republic and establishment of the Empire.
093 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Latin 4
Prerequisite: Latin 3
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Latin 3
Students learn about the changes made by Augustus, and study primarily Latin poetry and prose. Students learn the influence the Romans had on their own culture and the world.
094 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Mandarin 1
This entry-level course covers the basics of Chinese Mandarin, including pronunciation, grammar fundamentals, the Pinyin system, sentence pattern and structure, and vocabulary. Topics include greetings, names, nationalities, studies, introductions, time and schedules, and food.
081 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Mandarin 2
Prerequisite: Mandarin 1
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Mandarin 1
This course continues to develop the foundation of sentence structure, idiomatic expressions, and listening, speaking, and written competence in Mandarin. Students learn to make requests, to discuss hobbies and sports, weather and seasons, travel, future plans, and the arts.
082 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Mandarin 3
Prerequisite: Mandarin 2
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Mandarin 2
Students continue to develop their listening, speaking, reading, and written competencies through studies of Chinese culture, finances, fitness, and health.
083 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Mandarin 4
Prerequisite: Mandarin 3
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Mandarin 3
Students continue to build skills through meaningful communication for functional and pragmatic purposes in China. Students also build more cultural awareness.
084 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Mandarin 5
Prerequisite: Mandarin 4
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Mandarin 4
Students are prepared practically to achieve concrete linguistic and cultural skills that will allow for real-life interaction and highly dynamic communication with the people of China as college students or working professionals. This course is entirely immersive and emphasizes reading authentic Chinese literature.
085 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Spanish 1
Spanish 1 is an entry-level Spanish course designed to introduce students to the language, culture, and grammar of Spanish and Spanish-speaking countries. It covers basic conversations, verbs, grammar, cultural similarities and differences, listening, speaking, and writing in Spanish.
011 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Spanish 2
Prerequisite: Spanish 1
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Spanish 1
Spanish 2 continues to increase knowledge of the language, culture, and grammar of Spanish-speaking countries. Language skills are increased through oral communication, reading, and by introducing advanced grammatical concepts.
012 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Spanish 3
Prerequisite: Spanish 2
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Spanish 2
Spanish 3 emphasizes Spanish grammar, reading, writing, and oral communication. Students also study in depth the culture of Spanish-speaking countries. The course focuses on researching current events in those Latin American countries.
013 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Spanish 4
Prerequisite: Spanish 3
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Spanish 3
Spanish 4 builds on the knowledge of language, culture, and grammar from previous years, delving into the subtleties of Spanish culture, writers from different generations, and different styles of writing. Also included is a study of the history and culture of each author’s native country. Students are required to do independent research and creative writing.
014 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Spanish 5
Prerequisite: Spanish 4
Honors Prerequisite: Grade B or Higher in Spanish 3
This course is entirely immersive, and students will study the history and current events of Spanish-speaking countries through literature, periodicals, documentaries, and projects.
015 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
World Language Conversation
Prerequisite: Language Level 1, Language Level 2
This course focuses on the fun and practical applications of any language. Technical aspects of any language are covered to improve communication, and cultural aspects are emphasized to promote effective language use and interaction. Students should have background in a world language, or take this concurrently with a language course.
098 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
HS Personal Development
Personal Development courses support the development of a student’s capabilities and potential in the areas of general career readiness, physical health & fitness, and academics.
Community Minds
Students learn tangible skills for social interactions through interactive lesson plans, projects and integrations of skills and concepts in the Homework Cafe®. Students develop knowledge of social cues, how to navigate gray areas with various people, how to build and maintain friendships, and how to recognize the impact their behavior has on others around them. This course is graded as pass/fail.
566 | 2 Terms | ONE LEVEL | IN-PERSON ONLY | 1-TO-1
Executive Skills
Executive Skills is a two-term Personal Development course that supports the development of key executive functioning skills that impact the daily lives of students. This course is individualized based on the unique strengths and areas of growth for the student determined by formal assessment, student and family surveys, and interviews. Based on a review of these points of information, 7-9 of the 11 skills are identified for focused development during the two semesters of this course. Executive Skills empowers students to take control of their experiences through knowledge, strategies, practice, and real-life application.
513 | 2 Terms | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1
Global Perspectives
Prerequisite: World History or Cultural Geography
Global Perspectives is a two-semester journey into the systems that pervade our lives in the modern-day and how these systems both enable and disable growth. By looking into discrepancies at the global and local levels we can learn to analyze why global critical issues seem so intertwined and how each individual can make an impact.
766 | 2 Terms | E, P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Health
Health equips students with the knowledge and skills needed to establish patterns of behavior that will prepare them in living a healthful lifestyle.
520 | 1 Term | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Health and Physical Education
A: Your health is more than skin deep- or should we say muscle deep? There are many factors that influence your fitness from biological predispositions to the foods you eat, the sleep you get, your psychology, and more! This course will go beyond the superficial of fitness and dig into the science behind it. You will explore the basics of how to assess your baseline fitness, design and implement a fitness plan,
fuel your body to achieve your fitness goals, and stay safe while improving your health. Physical fitness is a journey, not a destination: start your expedition now! B: You’ve already HIIT the mat and warmed up your understanding of health and fitness, but now we’re going to stretch you’re understanding and feed your healthy habits. In this course, you will learn about the four domains of health- physical, mental, emotional, social- and their interconnection, how to set goals for healthy living, and how relationships and choices can impact your health. You’ll also explore different entities and influences and their role in your daily health as well as how to build healthy communities to help you thrive. Let’s continue building the foundation for well-rounded, healthy living so you can flourish: mind, body, and spirit!
1030 | 1 Term | 36 Weeks | ONE LEVEL | SELF-DIRECTED
High School Career Discovery
Your future career is likely something you’ve dreamed about since you were a child. Now it’s time to turn that dream into a reality! In this course, you will explore your own strengths, interests, and preferences and use that information to uncover the best career for you! You will explore 17 career clusters, learn about the skills needed to work in different industries, and choose a path to pursue. You’ll build a plan to get you from high school to your first day on the job, and craft a strong portfolio to land your perfect job. You’ve dreamed about your future career. Now it’s time to create a plan and turn that dream into a goal!
1240 | 1 Term | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Leadership
In this one-term course, students will learn how to prepare and step into Leadership opportunities. This course will smooth the transition from individual contributor to supervisor to leader. The course will teach basics and gain insights into the more advanced aspects of leadership needed to inspire and motivate teams by having students complete a leadership project.
565 | 1 Term | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Life Management Skills
Life Management Skills prepares students to focus on wellness as they transition into adulthood. Wellness is a multidimensional goal that incorporates many parts including their social life, professional life, and emotional life. A focus on wellness is a conscious, deliberate commitment to achieving one’s personal best. In this course students learn about managing their own wellness through personal choices, relationships, decision making, and healthy diet and exercise.
516 | 1 Term | 18 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
Life Skills
This course develops a student’s ability to function in the three domains: Academic, Career, and Personal/Social. This curriculum builds character assets, which foster resiliency and personal growth, as well as prepares the student for their future success. Throughout the class, the student will gain a realistic portrayal of an autonomous lifestyle and the skills necessary to be independent and self-sufficient.
510 | 1 Term | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1
Life Skills: Navigating Adulthood
What do you want out of life? How do you achieve your dreams for the future? These can be difficult questions to answer, but they don’t have to be with the right tools. Learn more about yourself and prepare for the future through goal setting, decision making, surviving college and career, and how to become a valuable contributing member of society. It’s your life; make it count!
510 | 1 Term | 18 Weeks | ONE LEVEL | SELF-DIRECTED
Math Skills & Strategies
During this class, students will work to sharpen their math skills. Alongside ALEKS, a McGraw Hill product, students will utilize self-driven curriculum to increase their math and problem-solving skills while developing executive functioning.
116 | 1 Term | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1
Nutrition and Wellness
To keep our body and our mind running like finely tuned machines, we need to use the right fuel. For humans, that means nourishing our bodies with the right foods. In this course, you’ll explore how food affects essential aspects of your life from your weight to how you age to how well you think. You’ll also examine how outside influences- family, peers, and the media- can affect your diet and your perception of food and how to set yourself up for nutritional success. Are you interested in a career in holistic wellness? Start your health journey now with Nutrition and Wellness.
519 | 1 Term | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
PE - Board Sports 1, 2, 3, 4
This course is designed to introduce students, safely and accessibly, to the basics of skateboarding, paddle boarding, or surfing. The aim of this course is to promote exercise to those who are interested in learning the basics of these board sports.
1031, 1032, 1033, 1034 | 2 Terms | ONE LEVEL | IN-PERSON ONLY | 1-TO-1
PE - Dance
This course is designed for students to learn and develop the fundamentals of dance. Students will learn how dance can be used as a means of physical fitness through various steps, positions, techniques, and skills associated with various genres of dance. Students will also learn the processes of choreography by performing and creating routines.
1040 | 2 Terms | ONE LEVEL | IN-PERSON ONLY | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
PE- Foundations of Personal Fitness 1, 2, 3, 4
This one-to-one course is designed to equip students to make a successful transition from the physical education instructional program to participation in physical activity during adulthood.
1015, 1016, 1017, 1018 | 2 Terms | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
PE - Group Board Sports 1, 2, 3, 4
This group course is designed to introduce students, safely and accessibly, to the basics of skateboarding, paddle boarding, or surfing. The aim of this course is to
promote exercise to those who are interested in learning the basics of these board sports.
1045, 1046, 1047, 1048 | 2 Terms | ONE LEVEL | IN-PERSON ONLY | SMALL GROUP
PE - Group PE 1, 2, 3, 4
This group physical education course explores the benefits of physical activity, how being physically fit can help mental well-being, and how effective and appropriate movement affect wellness.
1011, 1012, 1013, 1014 | 2 Terms | ONE LEVEL | IN-PERSON ONLY | SMALL GROUP
PE - Independent PE 1, 2, 3, 4
Students may enroll in an off-campus independent PE. This course must be supervised and documented by a fitness expert for the requisite number of hours per semester. This course is graded as pass/fail.
Available in Florida and New Jersey only, this one year course combines physical fitness while preparing students for their future success living a healthier lifestyle. This course is designed to provide the student with a complete overview of health education.
1030 | 2 Terms | ONE LEVEL | IN-PERSON ONLY | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELFDIRECTED
PE - Yoga 1, 2, 3, 4
This course is designed to introduce students, safely and accessibly, to the basic postures, breathing techniques, and relaxation methods of yoga. Students will begin to experience the benefits of stretching, moving, and breathing freely as they relieve built up stress, learn to relax, and ultimately get more out of day-to-day life. The aim of this course is to promote vibrant health and to tap the body’s latent energy reserves.
1021, 1022, 1023, 1024 | 2 Terms | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Peer Counseling
Are you a great listener and love to help people achieve their goals? The role of a peer counselor is a rewarding one. Learn the skills of observation, listening, and empathic communication that counselors need, while also discovering basic training in conflict resolution and group leadership. You’ll learn how to be a great peer counselor, but also how to communicate effectively in personal and work relationships.
518 | 1 Term | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Personal Finance
We all know money is essential in life, and the financial decisions you make today may have a lasting effect on your future. Explore how to spend and save your money wisely, and learn key financial concepts around taxes, credit, and money management.
Discover how education, career choices, and financial planning can lead you in the right direction to making your life simpler, steadier, and more enjoyable.
172 | 1 Term | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Personal Fitness
What does being fit really mean? It’s not only about losing weight. Being fit is about living life to the fullest and making the most of what you have yourself! You’ll learn about body functions, safety, diet, goals, and strategies for longevity. Explore the world of healthy living and see how real fitness can be achieved through intention, effort, and just the right amount of knowledge.
1015 | 1 Term | 18 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
Personal Psychology
A: Have you ever wondered why you do the things you do? Or how our behavior changes as we age? Psychology can give you the answers! Trace the development of personality and behavior from infancy through adulthood. Are you ready to explore the world of human behavior? Explore all that psychology can offer to help you to truly understand the human experience.
B: Why do you sometimes remember complex things but forget all of a sudden where you left your shoes? Why is your personality similar or different from your siblings? Why do some things motivate you more than others? Discover how you learn and remember, the impact of stress on your emotions and mental health, and what influences your personality and emotions. Basically, let’s explore what makes you ‘you’!
770 | 2 Terms | 36 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
Post-Secondary Exploration
Post-Secondary Exploration (PSE), is a 1 term course designed to empower students to explore and plan for their future after graduation. With the support of a Fusion Post-Secondary Counselor and innovative tech/AI-driven assessments, students identify their strengths, aptitudes, and interests, and develop a roadmap for their future. Whether they are applying to a 4 or 2 year college, GAP year programs, vocation/trade tech schools, or headed into the workforce, PSE students will embark on a guided journey through their personalized path with the support of a college and career readiness expert. Students receive customized 1-to-1 support in building a balanced college list, college essay writing, drafting resumes/cover letters, identifying career matches and creating a Personal Readiness Project with SMART goals in place for their future.
514 | 1 Term | E, P | UC | VIRTUAL ONLY | 1-TO-1
Post-Secondary Kickstart
It’s never to early to begin planning for your future! 9th or 10th grade students will work 1:1 with a Fusion Post-Secondary Counselor to set goals and milestones for high school and beyond. Students will enhance their time management, organization, and emotional intelligence while exploring college/ career paths, engaging in clubs, community service, or summer programs. Students will actively
plan and participate in extracurricular activities, document achievements, develop their study skills and and understand how to position themselves competitively for college admissions or whatever their future has in store. This course empowers students to develop a personalized high school plan by focusing on essential academic skills, college/career-focused reflection, and extracurricular involvement. By the end of the course, students will have made tangible advancements in their extracurricular resumes, preparing them for college applications and postsecondary opportunities.
512 | 1 Term | P | UC | VIRTUAL ONLY | 1-TO-1
Reading Skills & Strategies
Students work to hone their reading and writing skills in this research-driven, innovative program. Using Lexia PowerUp and extensive emphasis on mentoring, teachers support students as they combine metacognitive and executive functioning skills with direct literacy support. Using SVR research, students will focus on strengthening their Word Study, Grammar, and Comprehension skills.
105 | 1 Term | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1
Roadtrip Nation
The Roadtrip Nation experience is about engaging students with their future. Through the power of storytelling, students gain insight into career paths by watching (and eventually conducting) interviews. These interviews are of leaders in the world who are successful doing what they love and living passionate lives. Students learn about themselves, how they perceive themes such as success, failure, and risk, and explore their interests by connecting them to pathways.
517 | 1 Term | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Senior Capstone
Prerequisite: Life Skills or Post-Secondary Exploration
Senior Capstone culminates the high school experience for Fusion students. Students create and present their senior portfolio showcasing their growth and plans for the future. Students also challenge themselves with personal finance and prepare for their next step in the worlds of academia and career.
515 | 1 Term | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1
Structured Literacy
Structured Literacy is an Orton-Gillingham (OG)-informed course designed to support struggling students with foundational reading skills. Using a 1:1 setting, this course focuses on building essential literacy skills through explicit, systematic instruction. It integrates the Orton-Gillingham methodology, which emphasizes phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary development, and comprehension. Tailored to meet the needs of individual students, Structured Literacy provides a structured, multisensory approach that helps students decode, spell, and understand words, improving their overall reading abilities. The course is specifically designed for students who require additional support to strengthen their reading skills, helping them build a strong foundation for academic success.
118 | 1 Term | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1
Study Skills
Study Skills guides students through a series of units beginning with a self exploration of current study habits and culminating with the development of personal skills such as meta-cognition, mindfulness, stress management, and goal-setting. The majority of the course is focused on helping students build their toolbox of strategies for academic skills such as comprehension through reading and note-taking, memory-retention, test-taking, and planning and executing successful independent work completion. This course is graded as pass/fail.
511 | 2 Terms | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1
The Science and Practice of Mindfulness
Prerequisite: Biology Recommended
The Science and Practice of Mindfulness teaches students how to practice mindfulness and the positive effects on the brain, parasympathetic nervous system, and neuroplasticity, which is the brain’s ability to transform and change.
575 | 1 Term | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Work Experience
This course is designed for the student to explore and learn outside of the classroom through an unpaid/paid internship, community service, or formal work experience. Students who participate in this course are expected to use real world experience for personal and educational growth. Regular reflection on their experiences and goals are expected as is the recording of hours. At the conclusion of the course, the student will submit a final reflective paper that demonstrates use of Fusion’s Schoolwide Learner Outcomes as well as a final creative project of their choice. Students are required to complete 80 hours in their work position. Students meet with their teachers for 5 1:1 sessions.
570 | 1 Term | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1
HS Visual & Performing Arts
Acting
This course provides a basic introduction to the elements of acting, including physical, vocal, spatial, textual analysis, and production foundations. It addresses some of the cross-cultural aspects of the art of acting, explores prominent theories of acting technique, and emphasizes solo works, both original and scripted. Improvisation is taught as both an end in itself and a tool for deepening the scripted acting experience.
771 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Advanced Digital Media and Web Design
Prerequisite:
Digital Media Fundamentals
A: Did you know that you are consuming digital media every time you open an app or use your computer or tablet? Digital media may be a webpage, video, image, podcast, form, or more. Explore how you can develop webpages that embed different media and interactivity for excellent user experience through programming languages such as HTML and CSS. Examine trends and opportunities, education requirements, student organizations, and industry certification options. It’s your turn to start designing websites and experiences for digital media consumers.
B: Think of the best online stores you’ve visited. What do you think makes them unique? How do they keep buyers engaged and purchasing? Before you can design a great eCommerce store, it’s essential to understand how one works. Learn the trends, design principles, and security strategies. Explore what it means to adhere to ethical and legal requirements and complying with industry standards and accessibility. It’s time to start designing the next best eCommerce site!
Have you ever watched a cartoon or played a video game where the animation of characters captivated you so much you wanted to create your own? If so, it’s time to immerse yourself in the world of animation. Meet the industry players such as directors, animators, and 3D modelers. Develop your story by exploring design, the 12 principles of animation, creating a storyboard, and leveraging the tools of the trade. Let’s bring your story to life with animation!
631 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Art History
This course includes the history of art from ancient to modern time. Focus is given on how to view and talk about art using the appropriate terms and vocabulary. Students gain familiarity with the visual characteristics of art from many periods, as well as an understanding of how works of art, especially public ones, reflect the values of the society that produce them.
762 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Bass 1, 2
This course is designed for anyone who has ever wanted to learn how to play the bass. Whether students are an absolute beginner or intermediate level player, each will be at home with the methods used in this class. Students will learn how to construct bass lines, develop an appreciation for iconic bassists, read standard notation and tablature and play the songs they know and love. 961, 962 | 2 Terms | ONE LEVEL | IN-PERSON ONLY | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Digital Media Fundamentals
A: Discover your talent for building digital media applications using text, graphics, animations, sounds, videos, and more! Learn about the elements that make impressive media, such as typography, color theory, design, and manipulation. Explore careers to apply your digital media skills and find your place in this fastpaced and exciting field!
B: Let’s polish your digital media skills and help you learn all about web design. Incorporate your creative ideas into websites and discover the basics of marketing to understand how your work can be used effectively. You’ll also explore the world of podcasts and audio editing to construct a solid foundation from which you can pursue a career in this exciting field.
1215 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Digital Photography 1 (2, 3, 4)
Digital Photography 2 Prerequisite: Digital Photography 1
Digital Photography 3 Prerequisite: Digital Photography 2
Digital Photography 4 Prerequisite: Digital Photography 3
Digital Photography is an introductory course designed to help students become well rounded in the fundamentals of digital photography. Within this class, students will learn to use a DSLR camera, become familiar with the basic terminology and elements of photography, and understand how to use photo editing software to enhance the overall appearance of their images.
1: 741 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED 2, 3, 4: 742, 743, 744 | 2 Terms | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Advanced Digital Photography
Prerequisite: Digital Photography
Advanced Digital Photography further advances the skills established in Digital Photography and introduces the student to more complex and thoughtprovoking concepts in the world of picture making. This course is intended for those students who are serious about the study of digital photography and have a desire to improve their artistic and technical skills.
745 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Drawing
This course encourages students to explore the elements of drawing techniques. Upon completion of this course, students will have developed mastery in concepts, composition and execution of their own ideas. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the elements of art including texture, form
shape, line and value. Students should also achieve a complete understanding of the principles of art including movement unity, harmony balance, contrast, proportion, pattern and rhythm.
746 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Drums 1, 2
Drums 2 Prerequisite: Drums 1
This course is designed for anyone who has ever wanted to learn how to play the drums. Whether students are an absolute beginner or intermediate level player, each will be at home with the methods used in this class. Students will learn how to play drum technique exercises, develop an appreciation for iconic drummers, read standard drum notation and play the songs they know and love.
941, 942 | 2 Terms | ONE LEVEL | IN-PERSON ONLY | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Fashion Design
Are you a fashion trend follower? Are you drawn to how designers have pulled together fabrics and colors to create memorable pieces? Do you dream of designing your own line of clothing or accessories? Learn what it takes to get started in the fashion industry, from the careers available to new technology and trends reshaping the industry every day. Start creating!
756 | 1 Term | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Fiber Arts
Fiber arts is a broad category of creative expression using materials that consist of fibers, including things such as fabric, yarn, and thread. This course is designed to introduce the student to a specific fiber art of their choice, such as embroidery, crochet, quilting, knitting, bead embroidery, cross-stitch, needlepoint, weaving, felting, macramé, lace making, latchhook/rug hooking, basketry, and sewing.
748 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Film Studies
Film Studies develops understanding of the impact of film across the world and throughout history. Students become familiar with the basic terminology and elements of film-making and narrative structure to improve their critical thinking, as well as their ability to communicate critical responses to films. In-depth study of several movements in film will broaden the student’s knowledge of the medium’s history and evolution. Students will analyze films and study filmmakers from various cultures and eras.
715 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Graphic Design
Graphic Design provides students an understanding of the powerful role Graphic Design plays in shaping the way we see the world. The course instructs students in the language, elements, and practice of Graphic Design. Students will leave the course with an appreciation for the historical significance and modern usage of Graphic Design, as well as tools to create their own unique design pieces.
731 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Guitar 1, 2
Guitar 2 Prerequisite: Guitar 1
This course is for anyone who has ever wanted to learn how to play the guitar. Whether students are an absolute beginner or intermediate level player, each will be at home with the methods used in this class. Students will learn how to play chords and melodies, develop an appreciation for iconic guitarists, read standard notation and tablature, and play the songs they know and love.
911, 912 | 2 Terms | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Illustration
Prerequisite: Studio Art Recommended
Illustration is an advanced course where students will create projects that explore the art techniques, methods, materials, mediums, and genres of illustration art. Students will create their own comprehensive planning sketchbook and refined illustrations that teach an understanding of composition, perspective, color theory, light physics, rendering, environment creation, human anatomy and proportion, and digital art development. While learning about and completing illustration tasks, students will also explore different genres and careers in illustration, including children’s literature illustration, concept art, environment design, character design, and sequential art illustration.
764 | 2 terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Interior Design
Do you have a flair for designing and decorating? If so, then let’s learn how to turn your interests and skills into a career. Explore color, texture, trends, and styles over time, how homes are built, and “green” options for homes and businesses. Interior designers do it all—from planning the color scheme to choosing furniture and light fixtures—with the end goal of creating a space where people can live or work comfortably, safely, and happily.
757 | 1 Term | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Music Appreciation
Have you ever heard a music piece that made you want to get up and dance, sing, or even cry? Regardless of the genre, music moves us. Explore the elements and pieces of music. And learn through the historical context, musicians and composers, and influence of music from the Middle Ages to the 21st century, on how to listen and really hear the different music that makes up our world.
980 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Music Theory 1 (2, 3, 4)
Music Theory 2 Prerequisite: Music Theory 1
Music Theory 3 Prerequisite: Music Theory 2
Music Theory 4 Prerequisite: Music Theory 3
This course will take the student into the theoretical concepts of harmony. Coursework includes a complete study of intervals, chord construction, chord voicing, harmonized scales and modes of the major, melodic minor, harmonic minor, and diminished scales emphasizing instrumental application. 1: 933 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
2, 3, 4: 934, 935, 936 | 2 Terms | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Painting
This one-term course explores the elements of techniques with emphasis upon observation, imagination, experimentation, and composition. Students will learn basic as well as advanced painting techniques and will develop intense skilldevelopment in color theory and brush techniques alongside painting history and theory. Students gain an understanding of different paint mediums and the characteristics of each. Students study the different movements in art, and the important figures in each. The class will use a sketchbook and will take virtual field trips to museums as well as complete final paintings.
747 | 1 Term | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Piano
Students will learn the basic skills needed to play the piano successfully, both in reading from a score and playing off of a lead sheet. Students will learn elementary theory (music notation, rhythm, key signatures, major and minor scales, chord structure and type, and basic chord progressions). Towards the end of the year students will be exposed to the technique of improvisation and by the end of the course students will learn how to critique their own music and the music of others using the correct vocabulary.
945 | 2 Terms | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Portfolio Development
This course prepares the student to develop a creative portfolio of student work representing a selection of performance(s) in music or art. Students illustrate unique talent and personality in a professional works portfolio through the collection and organization of pieces. This course may be leveraged to prepare a portfolio for post-secondary admissions.
795 | 1 Term | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Recording Arts 1 (2, 3, 4)
Recording Arts 2 Prerequisite: Recording Arts 1
Recording Arts 3 Prerequisite: Recording Arts 2
Recording Arts 4 Prerequisite: Recording Arts 3
Students study the science and mechanics of digital recording. This course lays theoretical groundwork in acoustics and their relationships to electronic equipment used in the recording industry. The course equips students with the fundamental concepts and terminology necessary to pursue a career in the recording arts, and to establish a foundation for higher-level courses in the audio programs.
1: 922 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
2, 3, 4: 923, 924, 925 | 2 Terms | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Advanced Recording Arts
Prerequisite: Recording Arts
Students of this course study a more in-depth science and mechanics of digital audio recording and composition. This course expands on Recording Arts 1, focusing on digital recording systems and their relationships to electronic
equipment used in the recording industry. The course equips students with the fundamental concepts and terminology necessary to pursue a career in the recording arts, and to establish an advanced skill set in Audio Production.
926 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Songwriting
A great song needs more than a beat and a talented singer, it needs structure and powerful words. Learn how to craft a song using form and lyrics, as well as other collaborative techniques used by all kinds of artists.
953 | 2 Terms | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Studio Art 1 (2, 3, 4, 5)
Studio Art 2 Prerequisite: Studio Art 1
Studio Art 3 Prerequisite: Studio Art 2
Studio Art 4 Prerequisite: Studio Art 3
Studio Art 5 Prerequisite: Studio Art 4
Studio Art is an introductory art course that provides the foundation for art appreciation and production. Students participate in and are exposed to the elements and principles of art, techniques, art history, and criticism through handson creation.
1: 751 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
2, 3, 4, 5: 752, 753, 754, 755 | 2 Terms | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Advanced Studio Art
Prerequisite: Studio Art
Advanced Studio Art is designed to broaden a student’s understanding of artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural content, aesthetic valuing, and connections to the visual arts. Students will add original works to a growing portfolio that demonstrates growth in refined craftsmanship, and further mastery of techniques in the visual arts.
758 | 2 Terms | E, P, H | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Theater Appreciation
Prerequisite: English 9
Theater Appreciation increases student understanding, critical analysis, and appreciation of stage productions. Students gain knowledge of the history of theater, learn about the technical components of a production, and study major modern and classic playwrights and composers. Students are required to attend three productions during each semester of this course and participate in thoughtful discussions about the production. In addition, students write short reports and make presentations throughout the year.
790 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Theater, Cinema & Film Production
In Theater, Cinema, and Film Production, you’ll learn the basics of lighting, sound, wardrobe, and camerawork while examining the magic that happens behind all the drama. Delve into the glamorous history of film and theater, and examine the tremendous influence these industries have had on society and culture over
the years. During this unit, you’ll discuss and analyze three classic American films “Casablanca, Singing in the Rain, and The Wizard of Oz” to help you learn how to critique and appreciate some of the most famous dramas of all time.
720 | 1 Term | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
This course is an introduction to the study of voice as a musical instrument and the development of technique in performance and musical ear training. The student will learn to approach singing from more of a technical standpoint that will not only strengthen their performance abilities, but help to safeguard from health issues related to poor singing technique. This course will give the student an opportunity to not only discover their own voice, but also improve breath control, vocal range, tone, belting ability, clarity and pitch.
954, 955 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
HS Wellbeing
Our wellbeing mission at Fusion is to support the development of students’ socialemotional awareness and learning through content that enriches their lives with the promotion of self-reflection and the application of healthy practices personal to each student. All students are required to complete 5 Wellbeing course credits while at Fusion.
Wellbeing: Art
This course is designed to introduce the student to various methods of creating wellbeing and balance in their lives through the lens of art. Students will focus on cultivating awareness, connection and empowerment through artistic expression to honors their authentic selves.
561 | 1 Term | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1
Wellbeing: Music
This course is designed to introduce the student to various methods of creating wellbeing and balance in their lives through the lens of music. Students will learn simple techniques to enrich mind, body and spirit through music. The techniques explored in the course can be applied to daily life to reduce stress and elevate mood.
562 | 1 Term | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1
Wellbeing: Makers
This course is designed to introduce the student to various methods of creating wellbeing and balance in their lives through the lens of science, technology, engineering & math (STEM). Through hands-on experimentation, students learn how the process of creation contributes to becoming aware of, and making choices toward, a more successful existence.
563 | 1 Term | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1
Wellbeing: Mindset
This course is designed to introduce the student to various methods of creating wellbeing and balance in their lives through the lens of a healthy mindset. Students learn from cutting-edge research from the fields of positive psychology, neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and beyond to develop the skills needed to thrive in an increasingly complex world.
564 | 1 Term | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1
Wellness
The Fusion Wellness Program is dedicated to assisting our students develop an active process of becoming aware of, and making choices toward, a more successful existence. Using four key disciplines, Emotional Wellness, Physical Wellness, Art Expression, and Music Expression, Fusion students will develop a sense of well-being and will be capable of making healthier choices.
560 | 1 Term | E, P | UC | IN-PERSON ONLY | 1-TO-1
HS Electives
Business Electives
Advertising and Sales Promotion
Great marketing strategies can be powerful. Every year companies spend approximately $200 billion promoting their products and services – and that’s just in the United States alone! Explore how marketing campaigns, ads, and commercials are brought to life and meet some of the creative folks who produce them. Learn about different marketing career opportunities and discover ways to be part of this exciting, fast-paced industry.
1224 | 1 Term | 18 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
Business Communications
No matter what career you’re planning to pursue, excellent professional communication will be key to your success. Upgrade your abilities in speaking, listening, writing, using and reading body language, and communicating in teams and groups. Discover how to plan, create, and deliver business presentations and communicate through graphics. In no time, you’ll be communicating with confidence, stand out from your peers, and impress your employer.
577 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Business Entrepreneurship
Starting a business is more than just having a good idea. Successful entrepreneurs know how to use and apply fundamental business concepts to turn their ideas into thriving businesses. Explore topics such as identifying the best business structure, business functions and operations, finance, business laws, regulations, and more! If you have ever dreamed of making a business idea a reality, take the time to establish a solid foundation of business skills to make your business dreams come true!
572 | 1 Term | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Business Law
Whether you plan on starting your own business or being in charge of one, it is crucial you understand how to keep the company compliant. Explore what it means to run an ethical business, how to keep intellectual property, technology, and e-commerce safe and protected, understand insurance and taxes, and how to have a healthy workplace environment. Keep the business safe and growing by following the law.
582 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Business Ownership
Do you dream of a future where you can have creative freedom, working in an industry you love, where you can get up every morning excited about the day will bring? In this course, you’ll learn the skills you’ll need in order to take your
dream and transform it into a successful business. You’ll explore foundations like generating ideas to qualifying opportunities, analyzing the market, and identifying skills for successful deployment. You’ll learn to keep your business rolling and growing through effective workplace leadership and training while incorporating technological innovations to keep your business competitive. Are you ready to turn your dreams into reality? Let’s get goaling!
777 | 1 Term | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Hospitality and Tourism
Where is your dream travel destination? Now imagine working there! You’ll be introduced to a thriving industry that caters to the needs of travelers through managing hotels, restaurants, cruise ships, resorts, theme parks, and any other kind of hospitality you can imagine. Operating busy tourist locations, creating marketing around leisure and travel, spotting trends, and planning events are just a few of the key aspects you will explore within this exciting field.
1232 | 1 Term | 18 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
International Business
With the evolution of technology, our world is more connected than ever before, and the business community today is larger than ever. Gain the knowledge, skills, and appreciation to live and work in the global marketplace. You’ll begin to understand how both domestic and international businesses are affected by economic, social, cultural, political, and legal factors and what it takes to become a true manager of global business in the 21st century.
1233 | 1 Term | 18 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
Introduction to Manufacturing
Have you ever wondered how products make it to store shelves? Goods we purchase must go through a manufacturing process before they can be marketed and sold. Learn about different types of manufacturing systems as well as career opportunities, including engineers, technicians, and supervisors. As a culminating project, you will plan your own manufacturing process and create an entirely original product! See how exciting, creative, and practical this industry can be.
1234 | 1 Term | 18 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
Management
From the shift managers at small businesses to the CEOs of large companies, effective management is key to any organization’s success. Explore foundational management concepts such as leadership, managing teams, entrepreneurship, global business, finance, and technology and innovation. Engage in a capstone that pulls all of the concepts you’ve learned together, allowing you to see how management ideas can be applied to a business case study. Get started with learning the fundamentals of successful management.
576 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Marketing
Explore the fast-paced and exciting world of marketing! Learn about the role of marketing in business in addition to the basics of business management, customer service, and economics. Examine how to identify target markets, perform market research, and develop successful marketing strategies. Discover the legal and ethical considerations of business and marketing, along with the impact of government on business.
578 | 1 Term | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Restaurant Management
Have you ever dreamed of running your own restaurant? Explore exactly what’s needed to run a successful restaurant, including ordering supplies, hiring quality workers, maintaining inventory, and managing a large staff. Understanding such concepts as food safety, hygiene, customer relations, marketing, and using a point-of-sale system are crucial to being an effective restaurateur. Whether you are hoping to operate a casual sit-down eatery, oversee a fine dining establishment, or buy a food franchise, this course is the perfect first step.
1238 | 1 Term | 18 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
The bright lights. The roaring crowds. The chants and cheers and applause. If you are drawn to the electricity of large events and the challenge of making events successful, a career in sports and entertainment marketing may be for you! In this course, you will trace the development of these industries, dissect their dual nature, and discover what it takes to pitch, promote, and deliver on these services. You’ll also explore the necessary steps to chart your own career path from among the professional roles that these industries need to operate. Let’s get off the sidelines and hop into the primetime of the sporting and entertainment worlds!
579 | 1 Term | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Humanities Electives
African American History
Throughout U.S. history, how have African Americans helped shaped American culture? This course answers that question by tracing African Americans’ accomplishments and obstacles, beginning with the slave trade on up to the modern Civil Rights movement. Learn about the political, economic, social, religious, and cultural factors that have influenced African American life, meet individuals who changed the course of history, and explore how the African American story still influences current events.
768 | 1 Term | E, P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Anthropology
What makes us human? Is it our ability to use language, tools, or technology? Trace the history of homosapiens and explore our evolutionary trail through an anthropologic lens to observe our movement from cave dwellers to modern humans. Learn how we forged our way and developed all of the things that make us humans, such as our cultures, languages, and religions.
765 | 2 Terms | E, P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Creative Writing
Prerequisite: English 10 or Teacher Approval
Students tap into their own creativity and experience the joys of writing original text. Participants explore various forms of writing, such as short story, poetry, drama, narrative and biography, while delving into the common themes of humanity and various truths of human nature. Students experience the recursive nature of writing and painlessly build skills in the conventions and tools of traditional English grammar and sentence structure that will strengthen them in all their future writing tasks.
324 | 2 Terms | E, P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Criminology
Why do certain people commit horrible acts? Can we ever begin to understand their reasoning and motivation? Perhaps. The mental state of a criminal can be affected by many different aspects of life: psychological, biological, sociological, all of which have different perspectives and influences. Investigate not only how these variables affect the criminal mind but also how crimes are investigated and handled in the criminal justice system.
767 | 1 Term | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Culinary Arts
A: Thinking of a career in the food-service industry or looking to develop your culinary skills? Explore basic cooking and knife skills while preparing you for entry into the culinary world. Discover the history of food culture, food service, and global cuisines while learning about food science principles and preservation. Prepare for your future by building the professional, communication, leadership, and teamwork skills that are crucial to a career in the culinary arts. B: Did you know that baking is considered a science? Discover how to elevate your culinary skills through the creation of stocks, soups, sauces, and learn baking techniques. Examine sustainable food practices and the benefits of nutrition while maintaining taste, plating, and presentation to truly wow your guests. Explore careers in the culinary arts for ways to channel your newfound passion! Students will need to provide their own materials for cooking activities.
778 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Gothic Literature: Monster Stories
It was a dark and stormy night, and the vampires, ghouls, and undead were on the prowl... Gothic Literature is riddled with the spooky, but did you know that this
genre is so much more than a scary form of entertainment? In Gothic Literature, you’ll learn about how some of the world’s greatest authors from the 19th century through today used Gothic elements to tackle issues that needed serious attention: the class system, gender norms, racism, social injustice, and more! Grab your monster gear and explore why Gothic literature has retained its appeal even with today’s audiences.
328 | 1 Term | E,P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
History of the Holocaust
“For the dead and the living, we must bear witness.” Discover the harrowing details of the history of the rise of anti-Semitism that contributed to the start of the Holocaust and the power of the Nazi party. Learn of the persecution of European Jews and other groups, and the tremendous aftermath for everyone involved in World War II, and what has been done since to combat genocide.
1205 | 2 Term | 36 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
HS Intermediate ELL 1
For high school students with basic English skills. This course focuses on building essential language skills for academic success, including grammar, vocabulary, and basic writing and speaking strategies. Students will be introduced to key subjectspecific vocabulary in English, Social Studies, Math, and Science. The course will help students engage with simple academic texts, express basic ideas in writing, and develop listening and speaking skills for academic purposes.
315 | 2 Terms | P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1
HS Intermediate ELL 2
For high school students with intermediate English proficiency. The course aims to strengthen academic skills by focusing on reading comprehension, writing fluency, and listening and speaking in more challenging academic contexts. Students will expand their academic vocabulary, particularly in English, Social Studies, Math, and Science, and practice using these terms in discussions and writing. Tasks will include summarizing texts, writing essays, and participating in discussions that require critical thinking and the use of academic language.
316 | 2 Terms | P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1
HS Advanced ELL 1
For high school students with high intermediate proficiency. This course builds on advanced language skills and academic English, focusing on refining reading, writing, listening, and speaking abilities. Students will engage in higher-level academic tasks, with an emphasis on fluency and precision in both written and spoken communication. The course will focus on expanding academic vocabulary in English, Social Studies, Math, and Science, and preparing students for more complex academic content. Students will participate in discussions, write analytical essays, and engage with advanced texts.
317 | 2 Terms | P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1
HS Advanced ELL 2
For high school students with advanced proficiency. This course prepares students for college-level academic work by refining their ability to engage with complex academic texts and tasks. The focus will be on reading and analyzing difficult texts, writing sophisticated essays, participating in advanced discussions, and understanding and using advanced academic vocabulary. Students will continue to expand their vocabulary in English, Social Studies, Math, and Science, applying it to high-level academic tasks. The course will emphasize independent academic work and critical thinking, preparing students for success in post-secondary education.
318 | 2 Terms | P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1
Introduction to Women's Studies: A Personal Journey Through Film
Break down stereotypes and learn about feminism and the women’s movement. Learn to critically examine films while learning about the history of the women’s movement and how gender, race, and social class influence us. Women have earned their right to stand up and be recognized as equal partners and reap the benefits of their hard work. As the anonymous quote goes, “History is Herstory too.”
1206 | 1 Term | 18 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
Journalism
This course takes students through the changing field of journalism, the place of the press in democracy and the difference journalists can make in the lives of others. Students read, participate in active discussions, and write and produce quality pieces.
327 | 2 Terms | E, P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
The Lord of the Rings: An Exploration of the Films and their Literary Influences
The Lord of the Rings is one of the most popular stories in the modern world. In this course, you will study the movie versions of J.R.R. Tolkien’s novel and learn about the process of converting literature to film. You will explore fantasy literature as a genre and critique the three Lord of the Rings films.
1203 | 1 Term | 18 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
Mythology & Folklore: Legendary Tales
Since the beginning of time, people have gathered around fires to tell stories of angry gods, harrowing journeys, cunning animals, horrible beasts, and the mighty heroes who vanquished them. Mythology and folklore have provided a way for these colorful stories to spring to life for thousands of years and helped humans make sense of the world. Explore how these compelling tales continue to shape society even today.
329 | 1 Term | E, P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Philosophy
Prerequisite: English 10, World History, or Cultural Geography
This introductory course includes the major concerns of Western philosophy. Topics include: the question of ethics, metaphysics, the philosophy of religion, and the theory of knowledge. Through an examination of the evolution of key philosophical issues, students will also learn how arguments are formed, how new theories are developed from philosophical debate, and how through disagreement a greater understanding of complex topics can occur.
545 | 2 Terms | E, P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Poetry
Students participate in close readings of selected poems from multiple genres. By examining the work of a diverse group of poets, students develop methods of critiquing while reinforcing understanding of poetic devices. Substantial time is spent analyzing poetry as well as using poetic devices in their own writing.
323 | 2 Terms | E, P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Positive Psychology
Prerequisite: Psychology Recommended
Positive Psychology is designed to explore a balanced, more complete view of human functioning by including both positive and negative views of reality. This course will delve into the growing field of positive psychology through many pioneering contributions, through reflections on current events and research, and through personal mini-experiments and life enhancement strategies.
763 | 2 Terms | E, P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Psychology
Have you ever wondered why you do the things you do? Or how our behavior changes as we age? Psychology can give you the answers! Trace the development of personality and behavior from infancy through adulthood. Are you ready to explore the world of human behavior? Explore all that psychology can offer to help you to truly understand the human experience.
761 | 2 Terms | E, P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Reading and Writing for Purpose
As you move through high school to college or to your career, the types of writing and documents become more high stakes. Real-world information can be journalistic and researched-based articles, legal, insurance, college entrance forms, employment, vehicle-related documents, and more. Learn how to critically read, write, and evaluate real-world writings to set you up for your future success.
1202 | 1 Term | 18 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
Research and Technical Writing
This course provides students the necessary knowledge and skills needed to compose and edit a variety of expository documents, including academic essays, research papers, and business documents. Students utilize technology and collaboration as tools in the writing process, and set and meet goals for their writing.
322 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL
Screenwriting
Screenwriting provides writers the opportunity to develop a short script or the first act of a feature length screenplay while increasing use and knowledge of individual voice, three-act structure, Hero’s Journey steps, and screenwriting technical skills. Students will focus on dialogue writing, tone, creating character, mood, and conflict, and creating a story arc that encompasses elements of a plot line.
781 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Social Problems
A: War, crime, poverty, global warming, healthcare, effects of media, and more. Explore some of the biggest challenges facing our world today and what led to these social problems. What effects do they have on our lives and societies? What possible solutions exist for solving them? Discover what measures you can take to tackle these issues head-on and start to develop your plan of action.
B: Sometimes our world is filled with problems. Explore more of the challenges we face as individuals and as a global society and learn what we can do to reduce the effects of these conflicts and problems. From drug abuse to terrorists to homelessness and obesity, we can better face and solve these problems when we have a deeper understanding of their causes and influences on our lives.
1207 | 2 Terms | 36 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
Sociology
Prerequisite: United States History Recommended Human beings are complex creatures, and when we interact and begin to form relationships and societies, things become even more complicated. Are we more likely to act differently in a group than we will when we’re alone? How do we learn how to be “human”? Examine answers to these questions and many more as you explore culture, group behavior, and societal institutions and how they affect human behavior.
760 | 2 Terms | E, P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Speech
A: Do you strive to gain more confidence when speaking in front of people? Learn techniques from famous speakers throughout history while learning what it takes to make a great speech. Develop skills that will serve you well throughout your career and personal life.
B: Bring your speeches to life by learning about body language, vocal, and other techniques. Learn about logic and reason while gaining the confidence to help create and deliver great presentations and speeches. You will also critically examine your speeches and presentations and those of others to improve upon your inperson and virtual presentation skills.
325 | 2 Terms | 36 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
World Religions
Throughout the ages, religions worldwide have shaped the political, social, and cultural aspects of societies. Explore the major religions that have played a role in human history, including Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam,
Judaism, Shintoism, and Taoism. Trace the major developments in these religions and examine their relationships with social institutions and culture, as well as the similarities and differences and connections and influences they have.
1208 | 2 Terms | 36 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
Service Electives
Careers in Criminal Justice
Have you ever wondered what steps take place as people as they move through the court system? The criminal justice system is a very complex field that requires dedicated people willing to pursue equal justice for all. Explore different career choices and how the juvenile justice system, the correctional system, and the trial process all work together to maintain social order.
589 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Controversies in American Politics
Prerequisite: United States History Recommended Controversies in American Politics provides an overview of historical and contemporary political, social, and economic issues within the United States. Students learn the background of the issue, as well as multiple perspectives to formulate their own opinions. Students are expected to write extensively using primary and secondary sources in independently-guided research.
433 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Deaf Studies
Students enrolled in Deaf Studies explore the history of deaf culture in the United States. By the conclusion of this course, students have developed an understanding of Deaf history and culture and are ready to be advocates for the Deaf community.
097 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Early Childhood Education
Discover the joys of providing exceptional childcare and helping to develop future generations. Learn the importance of play and use it to build engaging educational activities that build literacy and math skills through each stage of childhood and special need. Use this knowledge to develop your professional skills well suited to a career in childcare.
521 | 1 Term | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Law and Order
Imagine if there were no laws and people could do anything they wanted. Every society needs some form of regulation to ensure peace in our daily lives and in the broader areas of business, family disputes, traffic violations, and the protection of children. Explore the importance of laws and how their application affects us as
individuals and communities. Through understanding the court system and how laws are actually enacted, you’ll learn to appreciate the larger legal process and how it safeguards us all.
1235 | 1 Term | 18 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
Principles of Public Service
Public service is a field that focuses on building a safe and healthy world, and you’ll explore the many different career choices that are imperative to our comfort and success as a society. The protection of society is not only one of our greatest challenges, but it also provides ways for people to work together to ensure safety and provide indispensable services. If you have ever contemplated being one of these real-life heroes, now is the time to learn more!
1237 | 1 Term | 18 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
Social Entrepreneurship
Students learn how to create societal impact through Social Entrepreneurship. Social Entrepreneurship is described as the discovery and sustainable exploration of opportunities to create social change. Students are guided through the process of identifying an opportunity to address social problems through the uses of their newly developed business skills.
574 | 1 Term | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Social Justice
This course explores the many social justice issues facing the United States and the world today and empowers students to approach a social justice issue and create a sustainable action plan. A primary goal of the first semester is to offer the students an all-encompassing view of inequality in our society by examining major issues such as racism, privilege, and oppression across historical and cultural boundaries. The second semester of this course expands upon this foundation by providing a closer look at more micro social justice issues.
776 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
STEM Electives
3D Modeling
Heart valves, cars, cartoons, and buildings may not seem to have much in common, but they all share one spectacular attribute: all originated as a 3D model. 3D modeling has changed the way the world makes things, and in this course, you’ll learn the basics to begin creating in 3D! You’ll learn how different 3D models are built and how to practice using a variety of modeling methods. By the end of the course, you’ll walk away with a portfolio of your ingenious modeling ideas. 3D modeling is an essential part of the modern world and soon, you’ll be able to contribute yourself!
614 | 1 Term | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Agriscience
A: The word “agriculture” often evokes images of farms, fields, and livestock, and while all of these representations are correct and essential, the field of Agriculture is so much more! In Agriscience I: Introduction, you’ll explore how agriscientists play key roles in improving agriculture, food production, and the conservation of natural resources along with the technologies used to keep the field thriving. Are you ready to explore the diverse careers in agriscience and how you can prepare to positively impact the planet? Let’s get growing! B: Science and technology are revolutionizing many areas of our lives – and agriculture is no exception! From aquaculture to genetic engineering, agriscience is finding new ways to better produce and manage plants, animals, and other natural resources. Let’s delve deeper into important agri-areas such as soil science and weed management. And explore research on plant and animal diseases as well as the insects and other pests that can impact agricultural enterprises and natural resources.
1209 | 2 Terms | 36 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
Archaeology
Imagine what it must feel like to uncover an artifact from the past! Archaeology helps us to better understand, through discovery and analysis, how ancient civilizations have shaped the modern world. Explore the techniques, methods, and theories Archaeologists use to conduct their studies to locate and unlock the secrets of a long and colorful past. Let’s get exploring!
1210 | 1 Term | 18 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
Artificial Intelligence
Designed to introduce students to the dynamic world of artificial intelligence (AI), this course offers an overview of AI technologies, their applications across various industries, and their potential impact on future academic and professional paths. Through interactive lessons, activities, and discussions, students will gain valuable insights into how AI is shaping the world around us and will prepare them for their own journey with it. The course explores critical thinking, creativity, and ethical considerations, equipping students with the knowledge to navigate and contribute to the evolving AI landscape.
616 | 1 Term | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Biotechnology
Biotechnology is a cutting-edge, high-demand field that encompasses everything from plant and animal breeding to genetics. Discover how biotechnology has changed the world around us, from food to genetics. Explore historical applications with modern discoveries. Understand how regulations and ethics govern the course of biotechnology and learn of its importance to the field of medicine.
584 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Coding
Have you ever wanted to create your own web page or wondered how your favorite websites were built? Explore the role technology plays in our lives as well as study the fundamentals of computer science, review hardware and software, and learn how the internet functions. Discover how to create and build your own website using HTML and CSS, and learn the basics of JavaScript and Python Programming. This course also covers data collection methods, access rights, protocols, and security. Have you ever wanted to create your own web page or wondered how your favorite websites were built? Explore the role technology plays in our lives as well as study the fundamentals of computer science, review hardware and software, and learn how the internet functions.
583 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Computer Programming 1
Prerequisite: Computer Science Recommended
Have you ever wondered how your favorite software is created? Explore the software development life cycle from start to finish while developing your own programming skills with Python. Explore the power of data and algorithms along with their influence on the world. Launch yourself into the endless possibilities a career as a programmer can bring you!
621 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Computer Programming 2
Prerequisite: Computer Programming 1 or Teacher Approval
Congratulations; you’re speaking a different language! A programming language that is. But do you want to learn more? Discover the most popular programming languages and what they have to offer the software world. Explore data, algorithms, and objectives and how they are essential to language ‘speak’. Learn the software development life cycle and how it can be implemented so you can create projects, such as a prototype for an app you’ll code and a working to-do list website.
622 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Computer Science
In this course, you are going to pull back the veil on what goes into some of the technology we use every day. You will investigate computer hardware and software and learn what goes into building a computer while exploring programs and applications, you’ll study the history of the internet and how to use its capabilities even more effectively, and you’ll also dive deep into email and some of today’s most powerful processing tools. Get ready to really know the technology you have at your fingertips so you can continue to make it work for you!
611 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Concepts of Engineering and Technology
Learn how the momentum of science is continually propelling engineers in new directions towards a future full of insight and opportunity. Explore the different branches of engineering and how problem-solving, sketching, collaboration, and experimentation can change the very fiber of our human lives. By examining astounding engineering feats and complex ongoing issues, you’ll begin to question whether the word impossible really exists.
1223 | 1 Term | 18 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
Cybersecurity
A: We depend more on the technologies we interact with every day; and we put more and more of our personal data out there online. Can all of that data really be kept “secret”? Learn about the various parts of your computer, how they work together, and how you can manipulate them to keep your data safe. Dive into the tools, technologies, and methods that will help protect you from an attack and discover the many opportunities in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity.
B: Unmask the cybersecurity threats around you by understanding hackers and identifying weaknesses in your online behavior. Learn to avoid the various types of cyberattacks, including those to your social media accounts, and to predict the potential legal consequences of sharing or accessing information that you do not have rights to. Dig into these crimes in depth by taking a look at cyber forensics and other cybersecurity careers. Cybersecurity will play an increasingly larger role in our personal and professional lives in the years to come.
1229 | 2 Terms | 36 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
Digital Citizenship
We use technology to communicate with friends and family, find never-ending entertainment options and do our schoolwork. Discover what it means to be a responsible digital citizen, expand your digital literacy, and become a successful online student. Consider the best ways to find, create, and share information, learn to maximize information and communication technologies, and explore digital content creation, from emails and blogs to social media, videos, and podcasts.
1243 | 1 Term | 18 Weeks | ONE LEVEL | SELF-DIRECTED
Engineering
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Discover how technology has changed the world around us by pursuing technological solutions to everyday problems. While using scientific and engineering methods, learn how electricity, electronic systems, magnets, and circuits work. Understand the design process and bring your ideas to life. Explore how engineering advances your ideas and the world!
272 | 2 Terms | E, P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Forensic Science
Prerequisite: Algebra 1
Fingerprints. Blood spatters. Gunshot residue. If these things intrigue you rather than scare you, then forensic science may be for you. Explore the riveting job of crime scene analysis, and learn the techniques and practices applied during a crime scene investigation, including how clues and data are recorded and preserved. Discover how technology is applied to make discoveries and bring criminals to justice.
225 | 2 Terms | E, P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Game Design 1
Does your love of video games motivate you to pursue a career in this field? Pursue your passion by learning about the principles of game design through the stages of development, iterative process, critiques, and game development tools. Put these new skills to work by designing your own game!
585 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Game Design 2
Are you ready to enter this multi-billion-dollar industry and start applying your technical skills into a compelling package that will catch the eye of an employer? Beginning with conceptualization and the design process, you’ll develop your game’s story elements, narrative, plot, characters, and assets. Using game design software, you’ll bring your game to life by applying lighting, audio, visual effects, player choice options, AI, and consider the type of controls to use for your game. Build a world players can get immersed in.
586 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP
Great Minds in Science
Does life exist on other planets? Will the issue of global warming ever be solved? Today, scientists, explorers, and writers are working to answer such questions. Like such famous minds from history as Edison, Einstein, Curie, and Newton, today’s scientists are finding ways to revolutionize our lives and the world. Explore the extraordinary work of past individuals and how their ideas may very well shape the world of tomorrow.
1213 | 1 Term | 18 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
Health Science
A: Finding effective solutions to different health problems is one of our greatest challenges. How close are we to finding a cure for cancer? What’s the best way to treat diabetes and asthma? You’ll be introduced to disciplines such as toxicology, clinical medicine, and biotechnology. Understanding the value of diagnostics and research can lead to better identification and treatment of many diseases, and by learning all the pertinent information and terminology you can discover how this amazing field will contribute to the betterment of human life in our future.
B: Explore the roles health care professionals play in treating patients. Promoting wellness, communicating with patients, and understanding safety in the workplace
are just a few of the essential skills you will learn, all the while becoming familiar with some of the more prominent areas in the field, such as emergency care, nursing, infection control, and pediatrics. You’ll learn about some of the inherent challenges faced by this age-old profession and how you can become a significant part of the solution.
1231 | 2 Terms | 36 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
Introduction to Social Media
Do you have any social media accounts? Learn the ins and outs of such social media platforms as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+, and more and how to use them for your benefit personally, academically, and, eventually, professionally. If you thought social media platforms were just a place to keep track of friends and share personal photos, this course will show you how to use these resources in much more powerful ways.
1244 | 1 Term | 18 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
Office Fundamentals: Excel
Discover the real-world uses of Microsoft Excel and its impact on business, academic, and personal applications. Move from inserting and manipulating data, to working with tables, charts, graphs, and calculations.
1249 | 1 Term | 18 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
Office Fundamentals: Outlook
Master your email and learn about Outlook’s functions to produce professional communications, helping you to succeed in business and in life. Understand effective communication techniques, working with attachments, formatting, replying, and organizing. Be prepared for your day with other features such as calendars, contacts, and tasks.
1250 | 1 Term | 18 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
Office Fundamentals: Powerpoint
Learn to create clean and professional presentations while also building your skills as a speaker, leader, and marketer! Create and format presentations while inserting multimedia, images, transitions, and animations to make a dynamic final product!
1251 | 1 Term | 18 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
Office Fundamentals: Word
Learn to effectively and efficiently use one of the most common tools of business, school, and personal correspondence! Discover how to format and style documents using fonts, colors and editing tools, create tables, use bullets and numbering, and insert images.
1252 | 1 Term | 18 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
Principles of Agriculture
Did you know that the world’s population could be 11 billion people by 2050? With a growing population, how do we keep everyone fed? This is where the importance of agriculture, food, and natural resources comes in! Gain a stronger sense of how we can maximize the foods and natural resources the earth provides. Learn more about agriculture’s history, animal husbandry, plant science, and natural resources, and you’ll be better prepared for your part in sustaining the world.
1236 | 1 Term | 18 Weeks | P | SELF-DIRECTED
Renewable Technologies
Renewable Technologies are becoming increasingly important as concerns about climate change, the use of fossil fuels, and population growth become foremost in the public eye. So, how do we address the world’s growing concerns about energy sources? Uncover the development of new energy technologies and explore how recent approaches to renewable technologies unlock the solution needed for a safer, cleaner, and more enduring world.
Are you fascinated with how machines work? Robots are machines, and they are all around us, from helping doctors in surgeries to helping to keep our homes clean. Explore the physics, mechanics, motion, and the engineering design and construction aspects used to develop robots. Learn how models are created through both sketches and software. Discover STEM careers and the education needed to enter this high-demand field.
275 | 2 Terms | E, P | NCAA, UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Veterinary Science: The Care of Animals
Whether you want to step into the wild side of veterinary medicine or just take care of loveable dogs and cats, explore how to care for domestic, farm, and wild animals, diagnose their common diseases and ailments, and learn about different veterinary treatments. If you have always been drawn to the world of our furry, scaly, and feathered friends, this is the course for you!
226 | 1 Term | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Web Development
How many times per day do you access the internet, including social media? The web is an important part of our daily lives, so it’s no surprise that web development is one of the hottest career fields. Start to explore professional web development, including how to create content for the web. You’ll learn about topics such as servers, file organization, HTML, CSS, Javascript, and the development stack that will let you build any website you can dream up.
587 | 2 Terms | E, P | UC | 1-TO-1, SMALL GROUP, SELF-DIRECTED
Other High School Elective
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Talk to your DSS to see what creative solutions your campus may offer. Credits earned from this elective are applied to the minimum required elective credit for graduation and do not satisfy any subjectspecific graduation requirements.
9999 | 1 Term | ONE LEVEL
AP® Courses
Fusion Academy is now offering in-person students the opportunity to take several Advanced Placement® courses virtually through Fusion Global Academy. These courses are designed to prepare students for college-level work by offering collegelevel curriculum. Students who decide to complete an AP® course, take an AP® test, and achieve a qualifying test score may receive college credit in accordance with individual colleges’ policies.
AP® Art History
Prerequisite: College Prep or Honors World History (Grade B or Higher)
Students will explore the interconnections between art, culture, and historical context using critical analysis through the critical lenses of artistic expression, cultural awareness, and purpose. Using a defined art historical skill set and reflective learning, students will analyze relationships across cultures with a global lens. The examination of how people have responded to and communicated their experiences through art will enable students to think conceptually about art ranging from prehistoric to contemporary. Students will be active participants, engaging with art and its context as they read, research, and collaborate to learn about art, artists, art-making, and responses to and interpretations of art.
Prerequisite: College Prep or Honors Biology and Chemistry (Grades B or Higher); Algebra 1
This course is designed to provide a college-level experience and prepare students for the AP® exam. Students will be provided with a foundation for developing an understanding for biological concepts through scientific inquiry, investigations, interactive experiences, higher-order thinking, real-world applications, writing analytical essays, statistical analysis, interpreting and collecting data. The key big ideas of the AP® Biology course are system interactions, evolution, energetics, information storage, and transmission. Students will participate in a variety of engaging activities that enhance their mastery of biology concepts.
Prerequisite: Honors Pre-Calculus (Grade B or Higher) or College Prep PreCalculus (Grade A- Minimum)
AP® Calculus AB is designed to be the equivalent of a first-term college calculus course devoted to topics in differential and integral calculus. The course focuses on students’ understanding of calculus concepts and provides experience with methods and applications. Through the use of big ideas of calculus (e.g., modeling change, approximation and limits, and analysis of functions), each course becomes a cohesive whole, rather than a collection of unrelated topics. Both AP® Calculus courses require students to use definitions and theorems to build arguments and justify conclusions. The courses feature a multi-representational approach to calculus, with concepts, results, and problems expressed graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally.
Exploring connections among these representations builds an understanding of how calculus applies limits to develop important ideas, definitions, formulas, and theorems. A sustained emphasis on clear communication of methods, reasoning, justifications, and conclusions is essential.
Prerequisite: Honors Pre-Calculus (Grade A or Higher); Calculus (Grade B or Higher)
AP® Calculus BC is designed to be the equivalent to both first and second-term college calculus courses. AP® Calculus BC applies the content and skills learned in AP® Calculus AB to parametrically defined curves, polar curves, and vectorvalued functions; develops additional integration techniques and applications; and introduces the topics of sequences and series.
The course focuses on students’ understanding of calculus concepts and provides experience with methods and applications. Through the use of big ideas of calculus (e.g., modeling change, approximation and limits, and analysis of functions), each course becomes a cohesive whole, rather than a collection of unrelated topics. Both AP® Calculus courses require students to use definitions and theorems to build arguments and justify conclusions. The courses feature a multi-representational approach to calculus, with concepts, results, and problems expressed graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally. Exploring connections among these representations builds an understanding of how calculus applies limits to develop important ideas, definitions, formulas, and theorems. A sustained emphasis on clear communication of methods, reasoning, justifications, and conclusions is essential. 8143 | 2 Terms | AP® | NCAA, UC | VIRTUAL ONLY | 1-TO-1, SELF-DIRECTED
AP® Chemistry
Prerequisite: Algebra 2; College Prep or Honors Chemistry
The AP® Chemistry course provides students with a college-level foundation to support future advanced course work in chemistry. Students cultivate their understanding of chemistry through inquiry-based investigations, as they explore topics such as: atomic structure, intermolecular forces and bonding, chemical reactions, kinetics, thermodynamics, and equilibrium. Created by the AP® Chemistry Development Committee, the course curriculum is compatible with many Chemistry courses in colleges and universities. 8241 | 2 Terms | AP® | NCAA, UC | VIRTUAL ONLY | 1-TO-1
AP® Computer Science A
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 (Grade B or Higher)
The AP® Computer Science A course is equivalent to the first term of a collegelevel computer science course. The course involves developing the skills to write programs or part of programs to correctly solve specific problems. AP® Computer Science A also emphasizes the design issues that make programs understandable, adaptable, and when appropriate, reusable. At the same time, the development of useful computer programs and classes is used as a context for introducing other important concepts in computer science, including the development and analysis of algorithms, the development and use of fundamental data structures,
and the study of standard algorithms and typical applications. In addition, an understanding of the basic hardware and software components of computer systems and the responsible use of these systems are integral parts of the course.
Prerequisite: Honors English 10 (Grade B or Higher)
This course provides high school students with college-level instruction in analyzing and writing various texts. The course covers topics in language and rhetoric as well as expository and persuasive writing. Students become skilled readers of prose written in various periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts. The study of texts from both the reader and writer perspectives develops an understanding of the function, effect, and purpose behind the choices writers make, leading students to improve their own composition skills. This course will effectively prepare students for the AP® Exam and learning beyond the exam by enabling them to read, analyze, and write about complex texts.
Prerequisite: Honors English 11 (Grade B or Higher) or AP® English Language & Composition
This course provides high school students with college-level instruction in active, close reading and analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of carefully selected works of literary merit, students learn to consider how a work’s style, figurative language, theme, and other literary elements contribute to its cultural significance. The approach to analyzing prose and poetry allows students to establish connections, make observations about textual details, and sharpen their understanding of these nuances through their own writing. This course will effectively prepare students for the AP® Exam and learning beyond the exam by enabling them to read, analyze, and write about complex texts.
Prerequisite: Algebra 1; 1 Year Life Lab and 1 Year Physical Science Lab (Grades B or Higher)
With the current changes in global climate, rising sea levels, and warming oceans, it is important for students to discover the state of Earth’s systems and the consequences of human activities. AP® Environmental Science provides students with a global view of their world and their role in it. It examines the scientific principles and concepts required to understand the interrelationships between ocean, land, and atmosphere that guide the natural world and allow Earth to be a planet suitable for life. Laboratory activities within the course support their learning of these relationships through reflective, hands-on, or virtual experiences. In addition, students identify and analyze environmental problems that are natural and human-made, determining their own ecological footprint in the world to discover how their activities affect the world around them. They evaluate the relative risks associated with environmental problems and examine alternative
solutions, such as clean energy, sustainable practices, and conservation, for resolving or preventing future environmental problems.
AP® European History is designed to be the equivalent of a two-semester introductory college or university European history course. In AP® European History students investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes in four historical periods from approximately 1450 to the present. Students develop and use the same skills, practices, and methods employed by historians: analyzing historical evidence; contextualization; comparison; causation; change and continuity over time; and argument development. The course also provides six themes that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places: interaction of Europe and the world; poverty and prosperity; objective knowledge and subjective visions; states and other institutions of power; individual and society; and national and European identity.
In this AP® course, students are introduced to human geography or cultural geography. The content is organized around the discipline’s main subfields: economic geography, cultural geography, political geography, and urban geography. The approach is spatial and problem-oriented. Case studies are drawn from all world regions, with an emphasis on understanding the world in which we live today. Historical information serves to enrich analysis of the impacts of phenomena such as globalization, colonialism, and human-environment relationships on places, regions, cultural landscapes, and patterns of interaction. Students also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications. The goal for the course is for students to become more geoliterate, more engaged in contemporary global issues, and more informed about multicultural viewpoints. Students will see geography as a discipline relevant to the world in which they live; as a source of ideas for identifying, clarifying, and solving problems at various scales; and as a key component of building global citizenship and environmental stewardship.
8442 | 2 Terms | AP® | NCAA, UC | VIRTUAL ONLY |
AP® Macroeconomics
Prerequisite: Algebra 1; Geometry
In this AP® course, students establish the fundamentals of economics, with a survey of scarcity, opportunity cost, supply, demand, and market equilibrium. They then zoom out to the largest scale of economic analysis, learning the indicators of whole countries’ economic health, specifically gross domestic product, unemployment, and price level. With that foundation, the rest of the course looks at fiscal and monetary policies, their consequences, and the basics of international trade and the foreign exchange market. Students will gain a much deeper understanding of the world around them, the roles that government and
banks play in an economy, and the economic outcomes generated by their policy decisions.
8431 | 1 Term | AP® | NCAA, UC | VIRTUAL ONLY | 1-TO-1, SELF-DIRECTED
AP® Microeconomics
Prerequisite: Algebra 1; Geometry
In this course, students explore the power of marginal thinking and apply it to common decisions that individuals and business firms encounter each day. Students examine, interpret, analyze, and model key microeconomics concepts and processes, from the shifting supply and demand for familiar products to the model of the labor market and how wages are determined.
8433 | 1 Term | AP® | NCAA, UC | VIRTUAL ONLY | 1-TO-1, SELF-DIRECTED
AP® Physics 1
Prerequisite: Geometry; Prior College Prep or Honors Lab Science
AP® Physics 1 is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of Physics through inquiry-based investigations as they explore topics such as Newtonian mechanics (including rotational motion); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound; and introductory, simple circuits.
AP® Precalculus prepares students for other college-level mathematics and science courses. Through regular practice, students build deep mastery of modeling and functions, and they examine scenarios through multiple representations. The course framework delineates content and skills common to college precalculus courses that are foundational for careers in mathematics, physics, biology, health science, social science, and data science.
In this AP® course, students immerse themselves in the scientific study of human behavior and cognition. Learn about notable figures and psychological studies. Investigate scientific methods and ethical considerations related to human and animal research. In this college-level course, you will learn about and apply important terms, concepts, and phenomena associated with each major area of psychology and enhance your critical thinking skills. Topics include the biological bases of psychology, sensation and perception, learning, cognition, development, motivation, emotion, personality, psychological disorders, and social psychology.
The AP® Spanish Language and Culture course emphasizes communication (understanding and being understood by others) by applying the interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication in real-life situations. This includes vocabulary usage, language control, communication strategies, and cultural awareness. The AP® Spanish Language and Culture course strives not to overemphasize grammatical accuracy at the expense of communication. To best facilitate the study of language and culture, the course is taught almost exclusively in Spanish.
Prerequisite: Honors Algebra 2 (Grade B or Higher) or College Prep Algebra 2 (Grade A- Minimum)
AP® Statistics is an introductory college-level statistics course that introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students cultivate their understanding of statistics using technology, investigations, problem-solving, and writing as they explore concepts like variation and distribution; patterns and uncertainty; and data-based predictions, decisions, and conclusions.
Prerequisite: Honors US History or AP® United States History (Grade B or Higher)
In this AP® course, students investigate key political concepts, ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the constitutional system and political culture of the United States. Students will study the structure of the Constitution throughout the course, as well as its implications for the functioning of government today. Other foundational documents, landmark Supreme Court cases, and opportunities for research and civic action are key elements in this rich course that prepares.
8432 | 1 Term | AP® | NCAA, UC | VIRTUAL ONLY | 1-TO-1, SELF-DIRECTED
AP® United States History
Prerequisite: An Honors Level History Course (Grade B or Higher)
In this AP® course, students will develop and use historical thinking skills (chronological reasoning, comparison and contextualization, crafting historical arguments from historical evidence, and historical interpretation and synthesis) to examine the history of the United States from 1491 to the present. Students will learn through active participation as they analyze sources and collaborate to gain a conceptual understanding of U.S. history. The course is structured around nine time periods outlined within the College Board Advanced Placement United
States History Framework. Each time period is divided into key concepts meant to contextualize history and show continuity and well as change over time. The intention is for students to explore history, establishing economic, political, and social patterns.
AP® World History is designed to be the equivalent of a two-semester introductory college or university world history course. In AP® World History students investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes in six historical periods from approximately 1000 C.E. to the present. Students develop and use the same skills, practices, and methods employed by historians: analyzing primary and secondary sources; making historical comparisons; utilizing reasoning about contextualization, causation, and continuity and change over time; and developing historical arguments. The course provides five themes that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places: interaction between humans and the environment; development and interaction of cultures; state building, expansion, and conflict; creation, expansion, and interaction of economic systems; and development and transformation of social structures.
Fusion Mini Courses are 2.5 credit, one level courses that expose a student to speciality curriculum that allows them to discover and develop a new passion. Mini courses are perfect for third-term enrollment.
HS Mini Course: Algebra 2 Prep
Algebra 2 Prep is designed for students to review Algebra 1 content so that they are ready to thrive in Algebra 2. Students strengthen foundational skills and build confidence as a result of their work in this mini course.
117 | 0.5 Term | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1
HS Mini Course: Artificial Intelligence Applications
Artificial Intelligence Applications is perfect for the student who is already somewhat familiar with AI. This mini-course allows students to take a deeper dive into specific applications and uses to pursue AI’s relevance to their personal interests.
997 | 0.5 Term | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1
HS Mini Course: Forensic Science: Deconstructing the CSI Effect
In this course, students will investigate the differences between real forensic science and how forensic science is portrayed in the media. Students will learn about forensic techniques in the following areas: fingerprinting, photography, crime scene processing, impression evidence, and forensic anthropology. After learning the techniques, students will be exposed to different scenes from shows and films allowing them to discuss the accuracy of the techniques presented in the media.
991 | 0.5 Term | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1
HS Mini Course: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
An awesome introduction to artificial intelligence (AI). Get hands-on with AI applications, see how it’s changing the internet, and find out how it may shape your future. It’s all about cool projects, big ideas, and getting ready for its increasing presence in our high-tech world – come explore AI with us!
996 | 0.5 Term | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1
HS Mini Course: Political Science Media & Politics
The Media and Politics course seeks to explore and raise awareness about the bias and ideology present in media. Without endorsing any political viewpoints, our course will survey the current state of affairs and examine ideas of “fake news” as well as the history of telecommunications and the media. We’ll also delve into the ways that history and current events are shaped by government language, political organizations, and representatives of media.
992 | 0.5 Term | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1
HS
Mini
Course: Studio Art: Developing your own Portfolio
Our Studio Art course is designed to develop artistic expression. Students will
explore chosen subjects in various styles and mediums as they bring their art visions to life. Find your inspiration as an emerging artist or simply use your creativity and have fun!
993 | 0.5 Term | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1
HS Mini Course: Writing the Great American Novel
This mini course takes students on the exciting journey of novel writing. Here, students will learn to get started, hone their craft, and understand the selfpublishing process. The major focus of the course will be story development, character arcs, and, most importantly, keeping your readers engaged! Let’s start this novel-writing journey
994 | 0.5 Term | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1
HS Mini Course: Campus Design Mini Course
Don’t see the Mini Course you’re looking for? Talk to your DSS to see what creative solutions your campus may offer.
995 | 0.5 Term | ONE LEVEL | 1-TO-1
Group Tutoring & Mentoring
To enhance the student experience, Fusion campuses are offering Group Tutoring & Mentoring, collaborative, student-driven sessions designed to enrich social and academic development. Teachers facilitate and provide guidance while students engage in group projects, explore shared interests, and develop essential teamwork and problem-solving skills. Group Tutoring & Mentoring encourages students to collaborate with their peers to define and pursue goals together, fostering creativity, communication, and independence. Group Tutoring & Mentoring explores the following themes:
Executive Functioning Studio
In this studio, students will build essential skills for time management, organization, task planning, and goal-setting. Through practical strategies and activities, students will learn how to stay focused, break tasks into manageable steps, and improve productivity for both school and life.
Social & Emotional Skills Studio
This studio focuses on developing self-awareness, emotional regulation, communication, and relationship-building skills. Students will participate in collaborative discussions and activities that encourage empathy, stress management, and positive social interactions.
Creative Expression Studio
In this studio, students explore their creativity through art, writing, music, and movement. They will work on projects that encourage self-expression, imagination, and innovative thinking while building confidence in sharing their unique ideas.
Technology Exploration Studio
This studio introduces students to tools and skills for navigating the digital world. Activities include coding basics, digital design, exploring apps, and problem-solving with technology to foster digital literacy and critical thinking.
World Language Studio
Students will practice and enhance their speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills in a chosen world language. Through engaging activities like role-plays, vocabulary games, and cultural exploration, students build confidence and proficiency in communication.
Math Studio
This studio provides support for math concepts and problem-solving skills through collaborative activities and discussions. Students will work on practical math applications, improve their critical thinking, and strengthen their confidence in tackling math challenges.
Literacy Studio
In this studio, students focus on strengthening reading, writing, and comprehension skills. Activities include analyzing texts, expanding vocabulary, practicing creative and academic writing, and engaging in discussions to build critical thinking and communication abilities.
Additional Offerings
Tutoring and Mentoring
Teachers are able to tutor students in the subjects they teach. Tutoring is customized to the individual student. Frequency and number of sessions are determined by the student’s mastery of the subject.
Classes for Credit
Part-time students can take any of our courses as a stand-alone class for credit. Fusion Classes for Credit meet state and national curriculum standards and are accepted as transferable units by most schools. For specifics, please check with your campus.
Fusion Nation: Learning Beyond the Classroom
Embark on a transformative educational journey with Fusion Nation, where the world becomes your classroom! This immersive mini-course and regional trip take learning beyond traditional boundaries, blending 1:1 classroom study with realworld community exploration. Students will dive deep into the culture, cuisine, arts, architecture, and natural environment of a new city or country, preparing through hands-on, project-based learning before experiencing it firsthand. From exploring historic landmarks to engaging with local communities, Fusion Nation fosters curiosity, connection, and personal growth. Expand your horizons, embrace new perspectives, and make unforgettable memories—because learning is limitless with Fusion Nation!
Global Seal of Biliteracy
The Global Seal of Biliteracy is an international credential that recognizes and certifies proficiency in two or more languages. It is designed to honor individuals for their multilingual skills, regardless of age, background, or pathway to learning languages.
Homework Café®
Students are able to receive extra help with homework in a designated silent or social space on campus. This is a great option for students who need a more focused environment with teachers able to assist if necessary.
Lead Mentor Sessions
This course is designed to foster personal growth and life-readiness through a curriculum aligned with Fusion’s Schoolwide Learner Outcomes: Resourceful, Critical Thinker, Self-Aware, and Inclusive. With a primary focus on social-emotional learning, it emphasizes the development of essential life skills such as agency, collaboration, empathy, and adaptability.
Each session is tailored to meet the unique needs of the student, guided by a comprehensive social-emotional and life-readiness assessment. By addressing both academic and personal growth, this program empowers students to thrive in school and beyond, equipping them with the tools to navigate life’s challenges confidently and effectively.
Test Prep
Fusion’s test prep programming prepares students for the SAT or ACT by focusing on effective problem-solving strategies & when to use them. Students deep dive key topics, like algebra concepts & grammar rules, and develop time management skills to excel on test day.
Post-Secondary Counseling
At Fusion, we understand and appreciate that each student’s journey is uniquely their own. As experts in the field of college and career readiness, our nationwide team of Fusion Post-Secondary Counselors (PSC) serve as vital resources in leveraging students’ strengths, interests, and aptitudes, providing personalized 1:1 mentorship as students strive to achieve their goals beyond high school. In a collaborative effort with the student, family, and campus, Fusion PSC packages provide the framework with strategic guidance for students as they execute their plan for the future.
College Application Management Sessions (CAMS)
College Application Management Sessions (CAMS) are a supplemental postsecondary counseling solution designed to provide continued individualized support in the college application process outside of 1:1 virtual sessions. Your Post-Secondary Counselor (PSC) will work diligently behind the scenes to conduct extensive college research, provide essay editing and review, handle communication with admissions representatives, offer additional parent update meetings, and more. CAMS save students and their families valuable time by maximizing the support of our experienced Post-Secondary Counselors.
Your School Profile
Purpose: Colleges use school profiles during the admissions review process to learn more about a student’s high school including the courses offered, grading scale, accreditation, graduation rate, school model, etc.
How to order: You can order a copy of your campus’ school profile by requesting it in your Parchment account on www.parchment.com.
Endorsements
Fusion Endorsements prove student commitment to a field of study before graduating. Students receive additional credibility on their transcripts, which position them above students who have only completed minimum requirements for graduation. Beyond honors, these Endorsements are crafted to prepare students for college course materials before stepping foot on campus. In addition to endorsement-specific requirements, 250 credits are required to earn an endorsement along with satisfying Fusion state specific graduation requirements.
STEM
Students will get a deeper look at all aspects of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and seek solutions to better the world around them.
This technology concentration prepares tech-passionate students for a strong future in this innovative and in-demand field by helping them hone foundational tech skills.
The World Language endorsement shows the commitment to learning languages and will help students maximize their post-graduation opportunities. From translator to diplomat, the possibilities are endless.
CREDITS: 60 World Language (minimum of level 4 in one language)
Humanities
The Humanities endorsement gives students a stronger platform to explore the world around them. Students with this endorsement could find themselves influencing change through writing, art, teaching, or policy.
CREDITS: 10 English Elective | 10 History Elective | 10 Art/Social Studies Elective | World Language (level 3) or 10 Approved Computer Programming Elective
Visual & Performing Arts
Students with a passion for creativity can broaden their experience while creating a portfolio and learning practical business skills to help them pursue a future in a creative field.
CREDITS: 30 Visual & Performing Arts* | 5 Business or Social Entrepreneurship | 5 Portfolio | 10 Approved Endorsement Elective
Leadership
The Leadership endorsement helps students develop their voice and codify how they would like to impact others. Along with skills like communications and entrepreneurship, students will explore world issues, and engage in real-world experience.
CREDITS: 5 Business or Social Entrepreneurship / 5 Approved Business Elective /5 Business Communications / 5 Work Experience or Roadtrip Nation / 10 Technology / 10 Approved Elective
Endorsements Texas
For Texas only: The state of Texas recognizes certain endorsements, so all Fusion campuses located in Texas use the Texas endorsement plan. Students earn an endorsement by completing four years of credits each in both math and science, additional elective credits, and the curriculum requirements for the endorsement. In addition to endorsement-specific requirements, students earn at least 260 credits to graduate with the Endorsement of their choice. Here are the Texas endorsement options:
STEM
Students will get a deeper look at all aspects of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and seek solutions to better the world around them.
CREDITS: See DSS for Credit Requirements
Art & Humanities
The Humanities endorsement gives students a stronger platform to explore the world around them. Students with this endorsement could find themselves influencing change through writing, art, teaching, or policy.
CREDITS: See DSS for Credit Requirements
Business & Industry
Students explore their career interests in this endorsement to better prepare themselves for post-secondary life.
CREDITS: See DSS for Credit Requirements
Multi-Disciplinary Studies
For students who are unsure of their career interests and wish to explore multiple subjects, the Multi-Disciplinary endorsement can be a perfect fit.
CREDITS: See DSS for Credit Requirements
NCAA-Approved Courses
What is National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Eligibility?
Students who want the option to play sports during their first year at an NCAA Division I or II college must take specific courses that appear on a high school core course list. Speak with your Director of Student Services if your student will be seeking NCAA eligibility. Early planning is best due to strict course completion timelines. Fusion Academy NCAA Core Course List as of March 2025:
English
AP® English Language and Composition
AP® English Literature and Composition
Creative Writing
English 9
English 9 Honors
English 10
English 10 Honors
English 11
English 11 Honors
English 12
English 12 Honors
Gothic Literature: Monster Stories
HS Intermediate ELL 1
HS Intermediate ELL 2
HS Advanced ELL 1
HS Advanced ELL 2
Journalism
Mythology & Folklore: Legendary Tales
Poetry
Social Science
African American History
Ancient Civilizations
Ancient Civilizations Honors
Anthropology
AP® European History
AP® Human Geography
AP® Macroeconomics
AP® Microeconomics
AP® Psychology
AP® United States Government & Politics
AP® United States History
AP® World History
Big History Project - World History
Cultural Geography
Cultural Geography Honors
Economics
Economics Honors
Global Perspectives
MD & US Government
NJ US History 1
NJ US History 1 Honors
NJ US History 2
NJ US History 2 Honors
Philosophy
Positive Psychology
Psychology
Sociology
United States Government
United States Government Honors
United States History
United States History Honors
VA & US Government
VA & US Government Honors
VA & US History
VA & US History Honors
World History
World History Honors
Math
Algebra 1
Algebra 1 Honors
Algebra 1A (.5 max credits)
Algebra 1B (.5 max credits)
Algebra 2 with Trigonometry
Algebra 2 with Trigonometry Honors
AP® Calculus AB
AP® Calculus BC
AP® Statistics
Business Calculus
Calculus
Calculus Honors
Geometry
Geometry Honors
Integrated Math 1
Integrated Math 1 Honors
Integrated Math 2
Integrated Math 2 Honors
Integrated Math 3
Integrated Math 3 Honors
Math Analysis with Trigonometry
Pre-Calculus
Pre-Calculus Honors
Statistics
Statistics Honors
Trigonometry
Natural/Physical Science
Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology Honors
AP® Biology
AP® Chemistry
AP® Environmental Science
AP® Physics 1
Astronomy
Astronomy Honors
Biology
Biology Honors
Chemistry
Chemistry Honors
Conceptual Chemistry
Conceptual Physics
Earth Space Science
Engineering
Environmental Science
Forensic Science
Marine Biology
Physical Science
Physics
Physics Honors
Robotics
Zoology
Additional Core Courses
American Sign Language 1
American Sign Language 1 Honors
American Sign Language 2
American Sign Language 2 Honors
American Sign Language 3
American Sign Language 3 Honors
American Sign Language 4
American Sign Language 4 Honors
American Sign Language 5
American Sign Language 5 Honors
AP® Art History
AP® Computer Science A
AP® Spanish Language and Culture
French 1
French 1 Honors
French 2
French 2 Honors
French 3
French 3 Honors
French 4
French 4 Honors
French 5
French 5 Honors
German 1
German 1 Honors
German 2
German 2 Honors
German 3
German 3 Honors
German 4
German 4 Honors
German 5
Hebrew 1
Hebrew 1 Honors
Hebrew 2
Hebrew 2 Honors
Hebrew 3
Hebrew 3 Honors
Hebrew 4
Hebrew 4 Honors
Italian 1
Italian 1 Honors
Italian 2
Italian 2 Honors
Italian 3
Italian 3 Honors
Japanese 1
Japanese 1 Honors
Japanese 2
Japanese 2 Honors
Japanese 3
Japanese 3 Honors
Japanese 4
Japanese 4 Honors
Japanese 5
Japanese 5 Honors
Korean 1
Korean 1 Honors
Korean 2
Korean 2 Honors
Korean 3
Korean 3 Honors
Latin 1
Latin 1 Honors
Latin 2
Latin 2 Honors
Latin 3
Latin 3 Honors
Latin 4
Latin 4 Honors
Mandarin 1
Mandarin 1 Honors
Mandarin 2
Mandarin 2 Honors
Mandarin 3
Mandarin 3 Honors
Mandarin 4
Mandarin 4 Honors
Mandarin 5
Mandarin 5 Honors
Spanish 1
Spanish 1 Honors
Spanish 2
Spanish 2 Honors
Spanish 3
Spanish 3 Honors
Spanish 4
Spanish 4 Honors
Spanish 5
Spanish 5 Honors
UC-Approved Courses
For our California schools and students. *Denotes UC Honors.
History/Social Science “a”
2 years Required
African American History
Ancient Civilization
Ancient Civilization Honors
AP® European History*
AP® Government & Politics United States*
AP® Human Geography*
AP® United States History*
AP® World History*
Big History Project World History
Cultural Geography
Cultural Geography Honors
Government
Government Honors*
Modern World History
Modern World History Honors
United States History
United States History Honors*
English “b”
4 years Required
AP® English Language and Composition*
AP® English Literature and Composition*
English 9
English 9 Honors
English 10
English 10 Honors
English 11
English 11 Honors*
English 12
English 12 Honors*
Research and Technical Writing
Mathematics “c”
3 Years Required
4 Recommended
Algebra 1
Algebra 1 Honors
Algebra 1A
Algebra 1B
Algebra 2 with Trigonometry
Algebra 2 with Trigonometry Honors
AP® Calculus AB*
AP® Calculus BC*
AP® Computer Science A*
AP® Statistics*
Business Calculus
Calculus
Calculus Honors*
Geometry
Geometry Honors
Integrated Math 1
Integrated Math 1 Honors
Integrated Math 2
Integrated Math 2 Honors
Integrated Math 3
Integrated Math 3 Honors
Math Analysis with Trigonometry
Math for College Readiness
Pre-Calculus
Pre-Calculus Honors*
Statistics
Statistics Honors*
Trigonometry
Laboratory Science “d” 2 Years Required
3 Recommended
Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology Honors*
AP® Biology*
AP® Chemistry*
AP® Environmental Science*
AP® Physics 1*
Astronomy
Astronomy Honors*
Biology
Biology Honors*
Chemistry
Chemistry Honors*
Conceptual Chemistry
Conceptual Physics
Earth Space Science
Environmental Science
Environmental Science Honors*
Marine Biology
Physical Science
Physics
Physics Honors*
Zoology
Language Other than English “e”
2 Years Required
3 Recommended
American Sign Language 1
American Sign Language 1 Honors
American Sign Language 2
American Sign Language 2 Honors
American Sign Language 3
American Sign Language 3 Honors*
American Sign Language 4
American Sign Language 4 Honors*
American Sign Language 5
American Sign Language 5 Honors*
AP® Spanish Language and Culture *
French 1
French 1 Honors
French 2
French 2 Honors
French 3
French 3 Honors*
French 4
French 4 Honors*
French 5
French 5 Honors*
German 1
German 1 Honors
German 2
German 2 Honors
German 3
German 3 Honors
German 4
German 4 Honors*
German 5
German 5 Honors*
Hebrew 1
Hebrew 1 Honors
Hebrew 2
Hebrew 2 Honors
Hebrew 3
Hebrew 3 Honors*
Hebrew 4
Hebrew 4 Honors*
Italian 1
Italian 1 Honors
Italian 2
Italian 2 Honors
Italian 3
Italian 3 Honors
Japanese 1
Japanese 1 Honors
Japanese 2
Japanese 2 Honors
Japanese 3
Japanese 3 Honors*
Japanese 4
Japanese 4 Honors*
Japanese 5
Japanese 5 Honors*
Korean 1
Korean 1 Honors
Korean 2
Korean 2 Honors
Korean 3
Korean 3 Honors
Latin 1
Latin 1 Honors
Latin 2
Latin 2 Honors
Latin 3
Latin 3 Honors*
Latin 4
Latin 4 Honors*
Mandarin 1
Mandarin 1 Honors
Mandarin 2
Mandarin 2 Honors
Mandarin 3
Mandarin 3 Honors*
Mandarin 4
Mandarin 4 Honors*
Mandarin 5
Mandarin 5 Honors*
Spanish 1
Spanish 1 Honors
Spanish 2
Spanish 2 Honors
Spanish 3
Spanish 3 Honors*
Spanish 4
Spanish 4 Honors*
Spanish 5
Spanish 5 Honors*
Visual & Performing Arts “f”
1 Year Required
Acting
Advanced Digital Photography
Advanced Digital Photography Honors*
Advanced Studio Art
Advanced Studio Art Honors*
Advanced Recording Arts
Advanced Recording Arts Honors*
Animation Production
AP® Art History*
Art History
Digital Media Fundamentals
Digital Photography
Drawing
Fashion Design
Fiber Arts
Film Studies
Game Design 2
Graphic Design
Illustration
Interior Design
Music Appreciation
Music Theory
Music Theory Honors*
Painting
Recording Arts
Studio Art
Theater Appreciation
Theatre, Cinema & Film Production
Vocal Fundamentals
Vocal Fundamentals 2
College-Preparatory Elective “g”
1 Year Required
3D Modeling
Anthropology
AP® Macroeconomics*
AP® Microeconomics*
AP® Psychology*
Artificial Intelligence
Biotechnology
Business Communications
Business Entrepreneurship
Business Law
Business Math
Business Ownership
Careers in Criminal Justice
Coding
Computer Programming
Computer Programming 2
Computer Science
Consumer Math
Controversies in American Politics
Creative Writing
Criminology
Culinary Arts
Deaf Studies
Digital Media Fundamentals
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Economics Honors*
Engineering
Forensic Science
Game Design 1
Global Perspectives
Gothic Literature
High School Career Discovery
HS Intermediate ELL 1
HS Intermediate ELL 2
HS Advanced ELL 1
HS Advanced ELL 2
Journalism
Leadership
Life Skills Management
Marketing
Mythology & Folklore
Nutrition & Wellness
Peer Counseling
Philosophy
Poetry
Positive Psychology
Post-Secondary Exploration
Post-Secondary Kickstart
Psychology
Roadtrip Nation
Robotics
Screenwriting
Senior Capstone
Social Entrepreneurship
Social Justice
Sociology
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
The Science and Practice of Mindfulness
Veterinary Science
Web Development
Wellbeing: Art
Wellbeing: Makers
Wellbeing: Mindset
Wellbeing: Music
Wellness
World Language Conversation
Course Indexes
Middle School Course Index
History
Level(s) Terms Reqs
E, P 2
E, P 2
E, P 2
E, P 2
E, P 2
E, P 2
E, P 2
E, P 2
E, P 2
E, P 2
E, P 2
E, P 2
E, P 2
E, P 2
E, P 2
E, P 2
E, P 2
E, P 2
E, P 2
P 2
P 2
P 2
P 2
E, P 2
E, P 2
Course 1 or Placement
Course 2 or Placement
Course 2 or Placement
or Placement
World
World
World
World
World
World
World
World
Level(s) Terms Reqs
E, P 2
E, P 2
E, P 2
E, P 2
E, P 2
E, P, H 2 MS American Sign Language
E, P, H 2 MS French
E, P, H 2 MS German
E, P, H 2 MS Italian
E, P, H 2 MS Japanese
E, P, H 2 MS Latin
E, P, H 2 MS Mandarin
E, P, H 2 MS Spanish
P 1
Electives
Electives
Electives
Electives
Electives
Electives
Electives
Electives
Electives
Electives
Community Minds
Computer 6
Computer 7
Computer 8 CompMS8 608
Digital Art & Design MSDigArt 709
Digital Citizenship MSDigCit 719
Digital Photography 6
Digital Photography 7
Digital Photography 8
703
705
Digital Photography 703 Electives
Exploring Business
Game Design
Electives
Game Design 2 Electives
Intermediate ELL 1
Intermediate ELL 2
Electives
Electives
Electives
Electives
Electives
Journalism
Math Skills & Strategies
Foundations Skills & Strategies
Music 6
Music 7 MusicMS7 907
Music 8 MusicMS8 908
Office Fundamentals: Excel 617
E, P 1
Electives
Electives
MS Office Fundamentals: Outlook 620
MS Office Fundamentals: Powerpoint 619
Electives MS Office Fundamentals: Word 618
Electives MS Reading Skills & Strategies MSREADSKSTRAT 309
Electives
Foundation Skills & Strategies FREADSKSTRAT 309F
Electives
Mini Course
Mini Course
Mini Course
Mini Course
Mini Course
Mini Course
Mini Course
MS Elective MSELC 8888
MS Mini Course: Art Studio MSEMART 1993
MS Mini Course: Artificial Intelligence Applications MSEMAIAPP 1997
MS Mini Course: Creative Writing: Short Stories MSEMWRI 1994
MS Mini Course: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence MSEMAIINTRO 1996
MS Mini Course: Intro to World Languages MSEMLANG 1992
MS Mini Course: Science in Real Life MSEMSCI 1991
MS Mini Course: Campus Design Mini Course MSEM 1995
High School Course Index
Honors: English 8 with grade B or higher
Honors: English 9 grade B or higher
Honors: English 10 grade B or higher
Honors: English 11 grade B or higher
Honors: Grade B or higher in prior history course or teacher recommendation
None
Honors: teacher recommendation
Honors: US History or Government, grade B or higher
Honors: Grade B or higher in prior history course or teacher recommendation
None
Honors: Grade B or higher in prior history course
Honors: Grade B or higher in prior history course
Honors: Grade B or higher in prior history course
Honors: US History with grade B or higher
None
None
Honors: Grade B or higher in PreAlgebra & teacher recommendation
None
Yes Yes Yes
Math
Alg1 and Geometry; Honors: Grade B or Higher in Algebra 1 and Geometry
None
Alg2, Honors: Grade B or higher in Alg2
Math Analysis or Pre-Calculus
Pre-Calculus or Math Analysis with Trig
None
Alg1, Honors: Grade B or higher in Alg1
Honors: Grade B or higher in PreAlgebra and teacher recommendation
IntMath1 or Alg1; Honors: Grade B or higher in IntMath1/Alg1
IntMath2 or Geom; Honors: Grade B or higher in Intmath2/Geom
2
College prep only in Texas
Algebra 2 Recommended
& Geom
Alg1, 1 year lab science; Honors: Grade B or higher in previous lab science
Geometry, 1 physical lab science; Honors: Algebra 2 and grade B or higher in previous lab science
CoReq: Alg1;Honors: Grade B or higher in previous lab science
Geometry, 1 year lab science; Honors: Grade B or higher in previous lab science
Alg1, 1 year lab science
1 year lab science
CoReq: Alg1
Geometry, 1 year lab science
Alg1, College Prep only in Texas
Alg1, Biology
Algebra 1
Alg 1 and Geom, Alg 2 Recommended; Honors: Grade B or higher in previous lab science
None
ASL2, Honors: Grade B or higher in ASL2
ASL3, Honors: Grade B or higher in ASL3
ASL 4; Honors: Grade B or higher in ASL 4
None
French 1, Honors: Grade B or higher in French 1
French 2, Honors: Grade B or higher in French 2
French 3, Honors: Grade B or higher in French 3
French 4, Honors: Grade B or higher in French 4
None
German 1, Honors: Grade B or higher in German 1
German 2, Honors: Grade B or higher in German 2
German 3, Honors: Grade B or higher in German 3 Yes Yes Yes Yes
German 4 Yes Yes Yes Yes X X
None Yes Yes Yes Yes X X
Hebrew 1, Honors: Grade B or higher in Hebrew 1 Yes Yes Yes Yes X X
Hebrew 2, Honors: Grade B or higher in Hebrew 2
Hebrew 3, Honors: Grade B or higher in Hebrew 3
Yes Yes Yes X X
Yes Yes Yes X X
None Yes Yes Yes Yes X
Italian 1, Honors: Grade B or higher in Italian 1
Italian 2, Honors: Grade B or higher in Italian 2
Yes Yes Yes X
None Yes Yes Yes Yes X
Japn1, Honors: Grade B or higher in Japn1 Yes Yes Yes Yes X X
Japn2, Honors: Grade B or higher in Japn2
Japn3 Honors: Grade B or higher in Japn3
Japn4, Honors: Grade B or higher in Japn4
None
Korean 1, Honors: Grade B or higher in Korean 2
Yes Yes Yes X X
Korean 2, Honors: Grade B or higher in Korean 2 Yes Yes Yes Yes X X
None Yes Yes Yes Yes X X X
Latin 1, Honors: Grade B or higher in Latin 1
Latin 2, Honors: Grade B or higher in Latin 2
Latin 3, Honors: Grade B or higher in Latin 3
Yes Yes Yes X X X
Reqs
None
Mandarin 1, Honors: Grade B or higher in Mandarin 1
Mandarin 2, Honors: Grade B or higher in Mandarin 2
Mandarin 3, Honors: Grade B or higher in Mandarin 3
Mandarin 4, Honors: Grade B or higher in Mandarin 4
None
Spanish 1, Honors: Grade B or higher in Spanish 1
Spanish 2, Honors: Grade B or higher in Spanish 2
Spanish 3, Honors: Grade B or higher in Spanish 3
Spanish 4, Honors: Grade B or higher in Spanish 4
Language Level 1, Language Level 2 No Yes Yes Yes
None
None
None No Yes Yes Yes
None No No No No
None No No Yes Yes
None No Yes Yes Yes
None No No Yes No
None No No Yes No
None No No Yes No
None No No Yes No
None No No Yes No
None No No Yes Yes
None No No Yes Yes
None No No Yes Yes
None No No Yes Yes
None No No Yes No
None No No Yes No
None No No Yes No
None No No Yes No
None No No Yes No
None No No Yes No
None No No Yes No
None No No Yes No
None No No Yes Yes
None No No Yes Yes
None No No Yes Yes
None No No Yes Yes
None No No Yes No
None No No Yes Yes
None No No Yes Yes
None No No Yes Yes
None No No Yes Yes
None No Yes Yes Yes
None No No Yes Yes
None No No No No
None No No No No
None No Yes No Yes
Reqs
None No Yes No Yes
None No No Yes Yes X
None No Yes Yes Yes
Life Skills or Post-Secondary Exploration No Yes Yes Yes X
None No No Yes Yes X
None No No Yes Yes
Biology recommended No Yes Yes Yes
None No No Yes Yes X
None No Yes Yes Yes
Fundamentals
None
None
None
None
None
None No Yes Yes Yes
None No No Yes Yes
None No No Yes Yes
None No No Yes Yes
Digital Photography No Yes Yes Yes
None No Yes Yes Yes
None No No Yes No
Drums 1 No No Yes No
None No Yes Yes Yes
None
None
None
None
None
None
None
None No Yes Yes Yes
None No No Yes Yes
None No No Yes Yes
None No Yes Yes Yes
Recording Arts 1 No No Yes Yes
Recording Arts 2 No No Yes Yes
Recording Arts 3 No No Yes Yes X
Recording Arts No Yes Yes Yes X X
None No No Yes Yes
None
Studio Art
Studio Art 2
Studio Art 3
Studio Art 4 No No Yes
Studio Art
None No Yes Yes Yes
None No Yes Yes Yes
Vocal Fundamentals No Yes Yes Yes X
None No Yes Yes Yes
None No Yes Yes Yes
None No Yes Yes Yes
None No Yes Yes Yes
None No Yes Yes No
None No No No No
None No Yes Yes Yes
None No Yes Yes Yes
None No Yes Yes Yes
None No Yes Yes Yes
None No No No No
None No No No No
None No No No No
None No Yes Yes Yes
None No Yes Yes Yes
None No No No No
None No Yes Yes Yes
None
None No Yes Yes Yes
None No No No No
US History recommended Yes Yes Yes Yes
None No No No No
None No No No No
None No Yes Yes Yes
US History Recommended No Yes Yes Yes
None No Yes Yes Yes
None No Yes Yes Yes
None No No No No
None No Yes Yes Yes
None No Yes Yes Yes
Computer Science Recommended No Yes Yes Yes
Computer Programming 1 or teacher approval
None No No No No
College Prep or Honors Biology and Chemistry (Grades B or Higher); Algebra 1
Honors Pre-Calculus (Grade B or Higher) or College Prep Pre-Calculus (Grade A- Minimum)
Honors Pre-Calculus (Grade A or Higher); Calculus (Grade B or Higher)
Algebra 2; College Prep or Honors Chemistry
Algebra 1 (Grade B or Higher)
Honors English 10 (Grade B or Higher)
Honors English 11 (Grade B or Higher) or AP® English Language & Composition
Algebra 1; 1 Year Life Lab and 1 Year Phyiscal Science Lab (Grades B or Higher)
Algebra 1; Geometry
1; Geometry
Geometry; Prior College Prep or Honors Lab Science
Algebra 1; Geometry
3
Honors Algebra 2 (Grade B or Higher) or College Prep Algebra 2 (Grade AMinimum)
Honors US History or AP® United States History (Grade B or Higher)
An Honors Level History Course (Grade B or Higher)
