INCOMING FRESHMAN CREDITED COURSES

Incoming freshmen may take full-credit and half-credit courses. Full-credit courses meet four hours each day for six weeks. Half-credit courses meet two hours each day for six weeks. Half-credit courses will be graded on a pass/fail basis.

OFFERINGS AT A GLANCE

Credited courses meet for six weeks. Half-credit courses meet two hours each day. Full-credit courses meet four hours each day.

SESSION 1 and 2 (six-week courses) Half credit 8:00 a.m–10:00 a.m.

English 1 Prep

Literacy and Learning

(invitation only)

Algebra 1 Essentials

(invitation only)

Geometry Prep SESSION 1 and 2 (six-week courses) Half credit 10:10 a.m–12:10 p.m.

Introduction to Algebra 1

Literacy and Learning

(invitation only)

Algebra 1 Essentials

(invitation only)

Speech and Communication

(Session 1 only)

SESSION 1 and 2 (six-week courses) Full credit 8:00 a.m–12:10 p.m.

Honors Algebra 1

World Studies

Honors World Studies

Studio 1: Drawing, Painting and Printmaking

#Z191 English 1 Prep

This course focuses on the development of reading comprehension in an integrated and holistic setting. Emphasis centers on practicing reading strategies and criticalthinking skills in the context of fiction and nonfiction materials. This approach also includes vocabulary enrichment, study skills and written experiences to develop and improve reading. OFFERED: 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. (half credit)

#Z201 Literacy and Learning

This required O’Shaughnessy course addresses reading, writing. and learning. Enrollment in this course is by invitation only. The course focuses on the building of literacy skills through the development and practice of reading, writing and annotation strategies in conjunction with a text. Additionally, students will be introduced to the essential learning skills of note taking, organization and time management to aid in the transition to high school. This course requires an iPad. OFFERED: 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. and 10:10 a.m.–12:10 p.m. (half credit)

#Z301 Algebra I Essentials

Enrollment in this course is by invitation only. The course focuses on an introduction to the language of algebra, a study of operations with rational

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numbers and an overview of algebraic expressions, equations and inequalities. This course is an introduction to the Algebra 1, Track 1 course. It covers the first four chapters of the Algebra 1 text, plus supplemental materials. This course requires an iPad. OFFERED: 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. and 10:10 a.m.–12:10 p.m. (half credit)

#Z311 Introduction to Algebra I

This course is open to incoming freshmen scheduled to take Algebra 1, Track 6 or Track 9. This course is an introduction to the topics of algebra and includes, but is not limited to, a review of pre-algebra with an emphasis on fractions, decimals, percents, homework and study skills. The course prepares the student to continue with the study of Algebra 1 in freshman year. OFFERED: 10:10 a.m.–12:10 p.m. (half credit)

#Z320 Honors Algebra 1 This is a four-hour course offered to Track 6 and Track 9 incoming

freshmen. This is a traditional high school course taught at the honors level. The course is recommended for students who want to take a full credit of an Algebra 1 class and begin ninth grade with geometry. Since this is a complete study of Algebra 1, students will be expected to demonstrate their knowledge by successfully completing a final exam. This course will cover all topics of a complete Algebra 1 course, and students must maintain a minimum grade of 80 to be placed in Geometry, Track 6, and a grade of 90 or above to be placed in Geometry, Track 9. This course requires an iPad. (full credit)

#Z431 Geometry Prep This is a two-hour course offered to Track 6 and Track 9 students who have either received proficiency in Algebra 1 and will be studying geometry in the fall or for students who are required to complete this course successfully to be able to study geometry

in the fall. This course reviews Algebra 1 topics that are most necessary to know for the study of

geometry. Topics include, but are not limited to, solving linear and quadratic equations, operations with polynomials, systems of equations in two variables and rational and irrational numbers. The course prepares students for Track 6 and Track 9 Geometry. OFFERED: 8:00 a.m.–10:00 a.m. (half credit)

Incoming freshmen may also take the following courses: #Z215 Speech and Communication

Speech and Communication is a course that emphasizes the skills necessary to effectively communicate with others, including one-onone communication, group communication, debates and formal speeches. Students learn how to properly organize a speech and engage their audience while using proper nonverbal communication, including posture, gestures and paralanguage. The goal is to help students become effective communicators to help them both in and outside of the classroom. OFFERED: Session 1, 10:10 a.m.–12:10p.m. (noncredit course)

#Z470 Studio 1: Drawing, Painting and Printmaking

This course introduces students to a broad range of approaches to communicating visually. Students gain an understanding of the foundations of art and the principles of design while also developing critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. Students will be drawing, painting, printmaking and assembling using multiple techniques and media. No previous art experience is necessary. This course is offered to students in grades 9–12. (full credit)

#Z600 World Studies

The objective of this introductory survey course is to help students understand how the world has arrived at its present condition through studies of past developments. The themes of civilization-building; cultural, social, and political development; cross-cultural interaction; and the rise, fall and reorganization of states are addressed through a chronological and thematic global approach. Mastery of this content helps students learn to view the world through various social sciences—as geographers, historians, political scientists, economists and sociologists. This is the standard version of the required World Studies course taken freshman or sophomore year. Incoming freshmen are eligible to take this course. This course requires an iPad. Track 6 (full credit)

#Z609 Honors World Studies

This introductory survey course helps students understand how the world has arrived at its present condition through studies of past developments. The course is organized by the themes of geography, population & migration, culture, economics, politics, and war & peace. In addition, there is an emphasis on skill development for subsequent courses in the department. Mastery of this content helps students learn to view the world through various social sciences - as geographers, historians, political scientists, economists, and sociologists. This course is open to rising freshman or rising sophomore students who were placed into AP Human Geography for the regular school year. Completion of Honors World Studies in summer school satisfies the same graduation requirement as AP Human Geography. Students who complete Honors World Studies may not take AP Human Geography. This course requires an iPad. Track 9 (full credit) ❂