2018 - 2019 High School Course Selection

COURSE SELECTION 2018/2019

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Selecting a course of study is an important decision that requires a determination of both short-term and long-range educational goals. Consider the choice of subjects carefully and discuss the matter with your counselor, teachers and above all, with your parents. ALL courses meet for the entire year and receive ONE credit unless otherwise indicated. Adding or dropping of courses is discouraged and course changes will not be permitted after two weeks into the semester.

STUDENT CLASSIFICATION Incoming Freshmen (entering Grade 9): Freshmen required courses are English, Mathematics, Physical Education, Integrated Science, Social Studies, Computer Studies/ Health and Language (usually Spanish). Additional specific requirements for students enrolled in the Chilean National Plan (CNP) include Social Studies in Spanish and Spanish as a first language, and a fine arts credit.

Incoming Sophomores (entering Grade 10): Students will be expected to have successfully completed a full credit in English 9, one in Social Studies, Integrated Science, plus 4 other credits. For Sophomore Nido Academic Diploma students required courses include English, US History, Math, Science, a language and Physical Education.

Additional specific requirements for CNP students include Spanish as a first language and social studies in Spanish, and a fine arts credit.

Incoming Juniors (entering Grade 11): Students will be expected to have successfully completed 13 credits, including English 9 and 10, and at least two credits in social studies, one in math and two in science. For Junior Nido Academic Diploma students courses in English, Social Studies, Math, Science and a foreign language are required. Additional specific requirements for CNP students include Philosophy and Social Studies in Spanish and Spanish as a first language.

Incoming Seniors (entering Grade 12): Students will be expected to have successfully completed at least 19 credits by the opening day of school including English 9, 10, and 11 and at least three credits in social studies, two credits in mathematics and two credits in science. The Nido Academic Diploma Senior requirement is English.

Additional specific requirements for CNP students include Philosophy, Social Studies in Spanish and Spanish as a first language.

Note: In order to graduate from Nido, students enrolled in the Chilean National Plan must obtain sufficient credits to obtain a Nido Academic Diploma. For CNP students, grade promotion is based on specific regulations established by the Chilean Ministry of Education.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS ENGLISH ............................................................................................................ 3 EAP/ESL ........................................................................................................................................... 6

SOCIAL STUDIES (INTERNATIONAL) ................................................................7 SOCIAL STUDIES (NATIONAL) ........................................................................ 12 MATHEMATICS ................................................................................................15 SCIENCE ........................................................................................................... 19 SPANISH AS A FIRST LANGUAGE ................................................................... 24 SPANISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE ..............................................................28 MANDARIN CHINESE ......................................................................................32 FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS ...........................................................................

VISUAL ARTS ................................................................................................................................ 34 MUSIC .......................................................................................................................................... 37 THEATER ...................................................................................................................................... 40 DANCE ......................................................................................................................................... 42 TECHNOLOGY ............................................................................................................................. 43

COMPUTERS & IT ............................................................................................44 GUIDANCE ....................................................................................................... 47 LEARNING SUPPORT ......................................................................................48 PHYSICAL EDUCATION ...................................................................................49 EARN A PE CREDIT IN ATHLETICS OUTSIDE OF THE REGULAR PE CLASS ............................ 51 REQUEST FOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS PHYSICAL EDUCATION CREDIT.......................... 52

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ENGLISH 9 Course Number: 1000 Grade level: 9 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: Grade 8 or equivalent This course emphasizes the study of the literary genre: short story, novel, non-fiction, poetry, and drama.

Compositions and written and oral language development are integrated into the study of literature.

Assessment includes class participation, group work, essays, tests, creative writing pieces, and oral class presentations.

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ENGLISH 10 Course Number: 1010 Grade level: 10 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: Grade 9 or equivalent This course provides the student with a foundation needed for success in upper division courses, expanding the student's awareness and appreciation of the literary heritage of the English-speaking world. Students will be expected to write literary commentaries, expository essays, and creative pieces based on various genres.

Continued development and practice in oral expression and literary analysis will help to develop the student's critical thinking. Students will complete a major research project called "I Search" In addition to fostering writing, research, interviewing, and editorial skills, the project is designed to help students make informed choices regarding courses for junior year and beyond. Assessment includes class participation, group work, essays, tests, creative writing, and oral presentations.

IB ENGLISH A: LITERATURE SLI Course Number: 1070

Grade level: 11 Prerequisite: English 10 and teacher Credit Value: 1 recommendation This course is the first year of a two-year Literature Standard Level sequence and is designed for the native or near-native speaker of English. The course is similar to Literature Higher Level in its approach to literature but includes fewer texts and somewhat different requirements and criteria for IB assessments. The major objectives of the program are to develop oral and written expression, to understand and use techniques of literary criticism, to foster an appreciation of literature, and to stimulate critical thinking. Assessment includes essays, oral and written commentaries, discussions, and oral presentations, as well as IB required assessments.

IB ENGLISH A: LITERATURE HLI Course Number: 1080

Grade level: 11 Prerequisite: English 10 and teacher Credit Value: 1 recommendation This course is the first year of the two-year IB Literature Higher Level sequence and is designed for the native or near-native speaker of English. Students study literature from different periods, styles, genres, and cultures.

The major objectives of the program are to develop oral and written expression, to understand and use techniques of literary criticism, to foster an appreciation of literature, and to stimulate critical thinking.

Assessment includes essays, oral and written commentaries, discussions, and oral presentations, as well as IB required assessments.

IB ENGLISH A: LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE HLI Course Number: 1090

Grade level: 11 Prerequisite: English 10 and teacher Credit Value: 1 recommendation This course is the first year of the two-year IB Language and Literature sequence and is designed for the native or near-native speaker of English. Students study literature from different periods, styles, genres, and cultures, as well the forms and influence of mass media and the development of the English language and culture. The major objectives of the program are to develop oral and written expression, to stimulate critical thinking, and to understand how language, culture, and context determine the ways in which meaning is constructed in texts.

The student will also learn to write in the styles of the genres and media studied. Assessment includes essays, creative writing pieces, written and oral commentaries, discussions, and presentations, as well as IB required assessments.

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IB ENGLISH A: LITERATURE SLII Course Number: 1071

Grade level: 12 Prerequisite: IB English A: Literature SLI or teacher Credit Value: 1 recommendation This course is the second year of a two-year Literature Standard Level sequence and is designed for the native or near-native speaker of English. The course is similar to Literature Higher Level in its approach to literature but includes fewer texts and somewhat different requirements and criteria for IB assessments. The major objectives of the program are to develop oral and written expression, to understand and use techniques of literary criticism, to foster an appreciation of literature, and to stimulate critical thinking. Assessment includes essays, oral and written commentaries, discussions, and oral presentations, as well as IB required assessments.

IB ENGLISH A: LITERATURE HLII Course Number: 1081

Grade level: 12 Prerequisite: IB English A: Literature HLI or teacher Credit Value: 1 recommendation This course is the second year of the two-year IB Literature Higher Level sequence and is designed for the native or near-native speaker of English. Students study literature from different periods, styles, genres, and cultures. The major objectives of the program are to develop oral and written expression, to understand and use techniques of literary criticism, to foster an appreciation of literature, and to stimulate critical thinking.

Assessment includes essays, oral and written commentaries, discussions, and oral presentations, as well as IB required assessments.

IB ENGLISH A: LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE HLII Course Number: 1091

Grade level: 12 Prerequisite: IB English A: Language and Literature Credit Value: 1 HLI or teacher recommendation This course is the second year of the two-year IB Language and Literature sequence and is designed for the native or near-native speaker of English. Students study literature from different periods, styles, genres, and cultures, as well the forms and influence of mass media and the development of the English language and culture. The major objectives of the program are to develop oral and written expression, to stimulate critical thinking, and to understand how language, culture, and context determine the ways in which meaning is constructed in texts. The student will also learn to write in the styles of the genres and media studied.

Assessment includes essays, creative writing pieces, written and oral commentaries, discussions, and presentations, as well as IB required assessments.

GLOBAL TEXTS I/II Course Number: 1025/ 1026 Grade level: 11-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: English 10 Literature of the Americas gets a facelift! Global texts expands skyward from literature of the Americas to include literature from every corner of the world. The course will embrace literary and creative reading, writing, and analysis across cultures and textual genres. In addition to literature, this course will offer students the opportunity to analyze, discuss, and experience film, art, music, and more. This course is perfect for the curious, multicultural student whose mind is open and who has a desire to learn about everything.

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EAP/ESL

ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (EAP I & II) Course Number: 133/ 135 Grade level: N/A Credit Value: 1 (Pass/ Fail will reflect on transcript) Prerequisite: N/A This course is designed to assist ESL students in meeting the demands of mainstream classes at the high school level. Students will improve their English proficiency with a focus on needs that arise in relation to the subject matter and skills being covered in their content area classes such as the Social Sciences and English. ESL students will refine their ability to express facts, ideas and opinions, using appropriate vocabulary and grammatical structures. They will engage with each content area through class texts and supplementary material to facilitate their understanding. In addition, they will improve their research skills by gathering, and critically examining, appropriate resources to support both their oral communication and academic writing. Students may remain in EAP for two years with instructor approval.

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SOCIAL STUDIES 9 (WORLD HISTORY) Course Number: 2000 Grade level: 9 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: N/A The first semester will concentrate largely on the world before 1800, and the second semester will focus more on the world from 1800 to the present. Themes examined throughout the course are change and continuity; hierarchy, leadership and citizenship; ethics and ideology; and global connections. Major units of study include: early human society; the ancient Greek world; revolutionary France; the Silk Road; and industrialization, colonialism, and independence. Students will also complete a research paper in the second semester of the course.

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UNITED STATES HISTORY Grade level: 10 (advised), 11 or 12 (if required to meet Nido graduation) Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: Social Studies 9 In this course we will study the history of the United States, from its colonial foundation up until the events of today. The course will move in a chronological fashion, but with specific focus on important themes such as government and revolution, economics and politics, war and peace, daily life and social development, and the role of individuals and societies in shaping historical events. We will not cover everything, but rather via thematic study will do our best to pick out important topics from the United States experience that are relevant to shaping both its society as well as the larger world we inhabit today.

Course Number: 2020

IB ECONOMICS I Course Number: 2049/2052 Grade level: 11 or 12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: Requires teacher approval This course is an introduction to economic concepts and economic reasoning surveying both micro and macroeconomics. Individuals, firms, and governments must constantly make choices, which will affect both their own economic well being and that of society as a whole. How these choices are made and how the consequences of the choices are analyzed are both central to the field of economics. In the first year of the course students will study the following topic areas: resources and markets, and business economics and Macroeconomic.

IB ECONOMICS SLII Course Number: 2151

Grade level: 12 Prerequisite: Completion of IB Economics Year 1.

Credit Value: 1 Requires teacher approval.

This course is a continuation of the study of economic concepts and the further development of economic reasoning. Students will be exposed to more sophisticated theories in both micro and macroeconomics. In the second year of the course, students will study the following topic areas: a review of resources, markets, and business economics, macro economic theory, development economics and contemporary issues in economics.

At the root of economics as a discipline, is the search for a better understanding of the workings of human society, therefore, economics in the IB puts great emphasis on the issue of development in the belief that the study of economics and economic development are part of the solution to global problems. This course may require some summer work.

IB ECONOMICS HLII Course Number: 2053

Grade level: 12 Prerequisite: IB Economics Year 1 and required Credit Value: 1 Internal Assessments. Requires teacher approval.

Economics HL is intended for the student who is genuinely interested in economics as an academic discipline.

The general content follows that of Economics SLII (above) however, the HL curriculum includes advanced theoretical analysis in all areas and the workload is significantly greater at HL. This course requires summer work.

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IB HISTORY HLI Course Number: 2047

Grade level: 11 Prerequisite: 2 years of High School Social Studies.

Credit Value: 1 Requires teacher approval This course is the first year of a two-year course that introduces students to major themes in 20th century world history. The course begins with The Move to Global War, an examination of Japanese, Italian and German expansion in the 1930s. We continue with a study of the rise to power and rule of authoritarian leaders, with special focus on Mao Zedong. The course concludes with a survey of the Cold War. During the second semester students will initiate the Internal Assessment research paper.

IB HISTORY HLII Course Number: 2043

Grade level: 12 Prerequisite: IB History I and teacher Credit Value: 1 recommendation.

This course is a continuation of IB History I and focuses on major themes in the 20th century in the Americas.

Students will first complete the Internal Assessment research paper begun in year 1. The course then proceeds to an examination of the causes, nature and results of the Mexican Revolution. Students next study the Cold War as it played out in the Americas, with a focus on US foreign policy in the region. The course concludes with an examination of political developments in the Americas, with a focus on the phenomenon of populism, threats to democracy, and the nature of dictatorship in the region.

GLOBAL POLITICS Course Number: 2146 Grade level: 10-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: N/A Global Politics is an academic discipline that focuses on the interactions between national and international actors, including states and non-state actors, such as the United Nations, the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and Transparency International. The study of Global Politics has become more important and more complex as our world has become more globalized and interconnected. For Nido students, Global Politics provides an opportunity for enquiry into, and reflection on, key global issues from a local, national and global perspective. Students will have opportunities to acquire and apply a range of skills: • Gathering, synthesizing and communicating information • Analyzing and evaluating qualitative and quantitative data • Developing and justifying a line of reasoning (in both oral and written form) The nature of Global Politics makes for a fluid class structure, allowing students to explore areas of interest, tackle pertinent current events, and explore topics creatively. Topics covered may include: Foundations of International Relations, a Conflict Case Study, Data Integration, Migration & Urbanization, and the Food; Water and Energy Nexus.

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THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE/CREATIVITY ACTION SERVICE (TOK & CAS) Course Number: 2060 for Grade 11 / 2061 for Grade Grade level: 11-12 12 Credit Value: 1 for Grade 11/ 0.5 for Grade 12 Prerequisite: Teacher approval External Exams: This course meets the requirements Note: This course is only open for students accepted for IB Diploma Candidates. to the IB Diploma Program.

TOK: This course examines the nature of knowledge. The overriding question throughout the course is: “How do we know what we know?” The nature, applications and limitations of knowledge are explored. The course examines the ways of knowing that we use to access and make sense of the world, such as reason and intuition, emotion and language. We also explore the diverse areas of knowledge that characterize both school and the real world, considering the nature of knowledge in the sciences, math, history, the arts and ethics. TOK is a course in which students put the nature, applications and limitations of knowledge under analysis rather than learning content per se.

CAS: The purpose of CAS is to involve students in learning experiences outside the classroom. To meet this goal the IB requires that students participate in CAS activities during the 18 months prior to exams. A minimum of 150 hours is required at Nido. These hours must be evenly spread over the three areas: Creativity, Action and Service. Activities may include class trips, participation in sports teams, and activities that involve service to the community. Each student is expected to develop a personal CAS program in consultation with the teacher. The program must include an extended, integrated service activity such as Habitat for Humanity, Un Techo Para Chile or equivalent. In addition, students must keep a journal in which they reflect on the different activities in which they are involved.

SEMESTER COURSES

THE SECOND WORLD WAR Course Number: 2141 Credit Value: 0.5

Grade level: 10-12 Prerequisite: N/A

The Second World War is among the most dramatic and destructive events in human history. It raged across five continents over six years and cost something like 50 million lives. This course will consider the causes and consequences of this titanic conflict. However, the focus will be on the drama of the war itself. How did Britain and Russia survive the Nazi blitzkrieg? What motivated Japan to gamble on a risky attack upon the United States? What forces and factors halted the Axis expansion? How did the war affect civilians and minorities? Why did the leaders make controversial strategic and ethical decisions? This course is relatively light on homework and is very participatory. Be prepared for discussions, debates, simulations and projects.

LATIN AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE Course Number: 2143 Grade level: 10-12 Credit Value: 0.5 Prerequisite: N/A In the 14 year period beginning in 1810 revolutions and wars raged from Mexico to Chile and from the coast of Brazil to the heights of Peru. By the end of the period, 300 years of Spanish and Portuguese rule came swiftly to an end. This course will follow the drama of the personalities, the campaigns and the battles that liberated a continent. Why did Spanish and Portuguese America erupt in revolution? How did leaders like Simon Bolivar, Jose de San Martin, Thomas Cochrane and Bernardo O’Higgins overcome societies divided by wealth and race to finally defeat the royalist armies? This course is relatively light on homework and is very participatory. Be prepared for discussions, debates, simulations and projects.

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THINKING LIKE AN ENTREPRENEUR Course Number: 2145 Grade level: 10-12 Credit Value: 0.5 Prerequisite: N/A The point of this course is to help students realize that no matter the career they choose, they can leverage entrepreneurial thought to be agents of change for the better. Moreover, the course equips them with basic tools necessary to do so. Students should thus walk out of this class better prepared to have meaningful, impactful careers. Students will learn to think in practical yet creative ways that benefit entrepreneurship by getting the necessary tools to better judge and understand potential projects. They will also learn the basics of strategy, such as making SWOT analyses, and other useful skills such as creating negotiations planning documents. This is a semester-length elective option for students in grades 11 and 12.

Note: (*) Thinking Like An Entrepreneur is paired with New Product Design & Development. Second semester offering will be New Product Design & Development.

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NATIONAL PLAN SOCIAL STUDIES 9 Course Number: 2111 Grade level: 9 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: N/A This course includes World History and World Geography. World History includes Ancient History and the Middle Ages. Geography includes Physical Geography. Students are expected to write essays, give oral and written presentations, analyze documents and participate in debates. A variety of research projects will be assigned throughout the year.

NATIONAL PLAN SOCIAL STUDIES 10 Course Number: 2112 Grade level: 10 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: National Plan Social Studies 9.

This course includes World History and World Geography. World History includes modern and contemporary history. Geography includes the human and economic geography of Latin America. Students are expected to write essays, give oral and written presentations, analyze documents and participate in debates. A variety of research projects will be assigned throughout the year.

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IB HISTORY SL I (IN SPANISH) Course Number: 2041

Grade level: 11 Prerequisite: National Plan Social Studies 10.

Credit Value: 1 Requires teacher approval.

Note: All students in the National Plan & International Plan can take this course.

This is a two-year history course in which students analyze major events of the 20th century. It starts with the Period Between Wars, analyzing Japanese, Italian and German expansionism from the perspective of international relations at the time. To continue, students have the opportunity to learn about the emergence of two authoritarian regimes such as Mao Zedong’s in China and Augusto Pinochet’s in Chile. To conclude the course, we cover key events of the Cold War, in order to understand the historical events of the second half of the 20th century from the perspective of superpower supremacy. This course prepares students to take IB History papers 1 and 2, and to comply with the Internal Assessment. For this reason, assessment will focus on developing reading and writing skills to complete essays, papers and research projects. This course is in Spanish.

IB CHILE AND THE PACIFIC BASIN SLII Course Number: 2121

Grade level: 12 Prerequisite: Chile and the Pacific Basin SLI. Requires Credit Value: 1 teacher approval.

Note: All students in the National Plan taking the IB Diploma must take this course.

This course completes preparation for the IB SL examination in Group 3 (Individuals and Society). Students will study the history and geography of the Pacific Basin. The historical focus covers the Americas in the 18th, 19th and 20th Centuries. Chilean History will be dealt with from a Pacific Basin perspective. Students are expected to present a high standard of oral and written work. Students will evaluate historical sources and design a historical investigation. Course topics include the 18th century colonial period in Chile, the Pacific Basin countries and their development in the 19th and 20th Century.

This course requires summer work.

CHILEAN HISTORY I Course Number: 2115

Grade level: 11 Prerequisite: National Plan Social Studies 10.

Credit Value: 1 Requires teacher approval.

Note: All students in the National Plan & International Plan can take this course.

This course will focus on the study of Chilean History considering the Pacific perspective. Students will be guided to analyze and connect historical events pertinent to Chile with an interdisciplinary and global approach. Content ranges from the Pre-Hispanic to the Colonial Period. The objectives of the course include: • Learn and comprehend historical events of Chile, from a global standpoint, in order to develop analytical and evaluative skills.

• Stimulate the systematic study of history.

• Reflect and value Chile’s history from a geographical and political viewpoint, acquiring new interpretations of events.

The methodology of this course is centered on expanding the analysis and evaluation of primary and secondary sources as well as developing skills of investigation in order to interpret and contrast different historical views.

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CHILEAN HISTORY II Course Number: 2116

Grade level: 12 Prerequisite: National Plan Social Studies 10.

Credit Value: 1 Requires teacher approval.

Note: All students in the National Plan & International Plan can take this course.

This course will focus on the study of Chilean History considering the Pacific perspective. Students will be guided to analyze and connect historical events pertinent to Chile with an interdisciplinary and global approach.

Content ranges from the Pre-Hispanic to the Colonial Period. The objectives of the course include: - Learn and comprehend historical events of Chile, from a global standpoint, in order to develop analytical and evaluative skills.

- Stimulate the systematic study of history.

- Reflect and value Chile’s history from a geographical and political viewpoint, acquiring new interpretations of events.

The methodology of this course is centered on expanding the analysis and evaluation of primary and secondary sources as well as developing skills of investigation in order to interpret and contrast different historical views.

PHILOSOPHY I Course Number: 2130 Grade level: 11 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: National Plan Social Studies 10.

Note: This course is also open to international students who have an advanced Spanish proficiency. This course will be taught in Spanish. Requires teacher approval.

This course includes the study of man as a subject of philosophical reflection, as well as an introduction to Psychology. Modern tendencies in the subject will also be analyzed and compared. Specific topics on cognitive psychology such as perception, memory, and intelligence will be studied. The course will include audio-visual support materials (films, documentaries) to stimulate discussion in class related to the subject matter being covered. Students are expected to read, analyze, and present written and oral work, including research papers related to topics covered within the course.

PHILOSOPHY II Course Number: 2131 Grade level: 12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: Philosophy I This course focuses mainly on the History of Western philosophy from its origin in the Pre-Socratic theories to contemporary philosophy. The course will include audio visual support materials (films, documentaries) to stimulate discussion in class related to the subject matter being covered. Students will analyze the sequence and evolution of the history of ideas in the Western culture. Students are expected to read, analyze, and compare different authors and write essays throughout the year, including research papers related to topics covered within the course.

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INTEGRATED MATH 9 Course Number: 3035 Grade level: 9-10 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: Math 8 This is the first year of a two-year progression that will prepare students for success in the IB Math Studies SL course. This course is a study of the real number system, dealing with such topics as integers, linear inequalities, polynomials, factoring, fractions, fractional equations, linear systems, quadratic equations, graphing, and their applications with real life problems. This course also includes topics from Geometry including parallelism, perpendicularity, coordinate geometry, area and perimeter of plane figures, and the volume and surface area of solids. A graphing calculator is required for this course.

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INTEGRATED MATH 9 - ADVANCED Course Number: 3036

Grade level: 9 Prerequisite: Math 8 - Advanced or Math 8 with Credit Value: 1 superior marks and/or teacher recommendation.

This is the first year of a two-year progression that will prepare students for success in the IB Math SL course.

This course is a study of the real number system, dealing with such topics as integers, linear inequalities, polynomials, factoring, fractional equations, linear systems, quadratic equations, rational and radical functions, graphing, and their applications with real life problems. This course also includes topics from Geometry including parallelism, perpendicularity, coordinate geometry, area and perimeter of plane figures, triangular trigonometry, and the volume and surface area of solids. A graphing calculator is required for this course.

INTEGRATED MATH 10 Course Number: 3037

Grade level: 10-11 Prerequisite: Integrated Math 9 or Integrated Math 9 Credit Value: 1 - Advanced This is the second year of a two-year progression that will prepare students for success in the IB Math Studies SL course. This course is a study of the real number system, dealing with such topics as quadratic equations, graphing, the transformation of functions, laws of exponents, algebraic functions, sequences and series, probability and statistics, and financial mathematics. A graphing calculator is required for this course.

INTEGRATED MATH 10 - ADVANCED Course Number: 3031

Grade level: 9-10 Prerequisite: Math 8 - Advanced or Integrated Math 9 Credit Value: 1 - Advanced with superior marks and/or teacher recommendation.

This is the second year of a two-year progression that will prepare students for success in the IB Math SL course. Topics of study include integers, polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, real numbers, equations, inequalities, graphing of linear and quadratic functions, solving simultaneous equations, laws of exponents, algebraic functions, the quadratic formula, irrational numbers, complex numbers, logarithms, sequences and series, binomial theorem, probability and problem solving. A graphing calculator is required for this course.

PRE-CALCULUS Course Number: 3055

Grade level: 10 Prerequisite: Integrated Math 10 - Advanced with Credit Value: 1 superior marks and/or teacher recommendation.

This is an advanced course for math-oriented students. It covers all Math 220 topics in greater depth, plus additional topics of trigonometry, probabilities, statistics, vectors and matrices. This course is a prerequisite for IB Higher Level Mathematics. Students will engage daily in open-ended problem solving, in a student-centered and interactive classroom environment, which focuses on investigation and discussion, and utilizes lab and project based inquiry to solidify understanding. A graphing calculator is required for this course.

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IB MATH STUDIES SL I Course Number: 3050

Grade level: 11-12 Prerequisite: IB Diploma Candidate, Integrated Math Credit Value: 1 10 - Advanced or Integrated Math 10.

This course is the first year of a two-year sequence that leads to the IB Standard Level Math Studies examination. Topics covered include: the study of numbers and numeration, linear, quadratic and exponential functions, composite and inverse functions, linear programming, triangle trigonometry and simple trigonometric functions, introduction to statistics, arithmetic and geometric sequences and series. A graphing calculator is required for this course.

IB MATH STUDIES SL II Course Number: 3051

Grade level: 12 Prerequisite: IB Diploma Candidate, IB Math Studies Credit Value: 1 SL I This course is the second year of a two-year sequence that leads to the IB Standard Level Math Studies examination. Students will complete a math project. Topics covered include: functions and transformations, logic, vectors, probability and statistics, and an introduction to Calculus. Emphasis will be placed on real-life applications. A graphing calculator is required for this course.

IB MATH SL I Course Number: 3060

Grade level: 11-12 Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus or Integrated Math 10 Credit Value: 1 Advanced with superior marks and/or teacher recommendation.

This course is the first year of a two-year sequence that leads to the IB Standard Level Math examination.

Topics covered include: the study of logarithms and exponents, trigonometric functions, algebra, coordinate geometry, basic functions and graphing, sequences, series, statistics, vectors, and probability. A graphing calculator is required for this course.

IB MATH SL II Course Number: 3061 Grade level: 12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: IB Math SL I This is the second year of a two-year sequence of study. It meets the requirements of the IB Standard Level Math examination. Topics covered include: analytic geometry, formal differentiation and its applications, integration and applications of the definite integral, numerical approximations of the definite integral, vectors, probability and statistics. A graphing calculator is required for this course.

IB MATH HL I Course Number: 3065

Grade level: 11 Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus and teacher Credit Value: 1 recommendation This course is the first year of a two-year sequence that leads to the IB Higher Level Mathematics examination.

It is a rigorous course designed for math-oriented students. Topics covered include functions, sequences, series, complex numbers, three-dimensional vectors, lines and planes, numerical analysis, probability and statistics, and differential and integral calculus. A graphing calculator is required for this course.

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IB MATH HL II Course Number: 3075 Grade level: 12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: IB Math HL I This course prepares students for the IB Higher level Mathematics examination. It is designed for math and science oriented students. Topics covered include: further integration, sequences, series, probability, statistics, complex numbers, three-dimensional vectors, lines and planes. Students will engage daily in open-ended problem solving, in a student-centered and interactive classroom environment, which focuses on investigation and discussion, and utilizes lab and project based inquiry to solidify understanding. A graphing calculator is required for this course.

VECTORS, PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS I Course Number: 3045

Grade level: 11 Prerequisite: Integrated Math 10 - Advanced or Credit Value: 1 Integrated Math 10 This course is the first year of a two year sequence designed for non-IB students or for students who plan to eventually take the PSU exam and attend a Chilean university. The topics of the course are aligned with the requirements of the Chilean National curriculum and include: rational expressions, functions, linear and quadratic functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, sequences and series, exponential and logarithmic functions, 2-D & 3-D geometry, probability and statistics, and vectors. The course will include a high level of investigation, use of technology and project-based demonstration of knowledge.

VECTORS, PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS II Course Number: 3046 Grade level: 12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: Vectors, Probability and Statistics I This course is the second year of a two year sequence designed for non-IB students or for students who plan to eventually take the PSU exam and attend a Chilean university. The topics of the course are aligned with the requirements of the Chilean National curriculum and include: rational expressions, functions, linear and quadratic functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, sequences and series, exponential and logarithmic functions, 2-D & 3-D geometry, probability and statistics, and vectors. The course will include a high level of investigation, use of technology and project-based demonstration of knowledge.

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LIFE SCIENCE 9 Course Number: 4011 Grade level: 9 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: n/a This course, for all 9th grade students, includes the study of ecosystems, and how human factors and personal choice affect other factors within shared systems. Further study will include investigation of the human body and how behaviors affect health by focusing on the digestive, circulatory, respiratory and nervous systems. Strong emphasis will be placed on scientific investigation skills including: planning, data collection, data processing and presentation, and evaluation as well as scientific research. Students will be assessed on these skills as well as the content of the topics addressed.

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PHYSICAL SCIENCE 10 Course Number: 4012 Grade level: 10 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: Life Science 9 This course, for all 10th grade students, addresses topics in matter and energy, solution chemistry, states of matter, waves, motion and forces. Strong emphasis will be placed on scientific investigation skills including: planning, data collection, data processing and presentation, and evaluation as well as scientific research. Group project investigations are an integral part of every unit. Students will be assessed on these skills as well as the content of the topics addressed.

IB BIOLOGY SLI Course Number: 4050 Grade level: 11-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: 9/10 Grade Science This course is the first year of a two-year course following the IB Biology Standard Level syllabus which prepares students to take the IB Biology SL exam in May of the second year. It may be taken as a stand alone general high school biology course. The topics addressed include cells, molecular biology, ecology and genetics, Practical work constitutes about 25% of this course and of its assessment.

IB CHEMISTRY SLI Course Number: 4106

Grade level: 11-12 Prerequisite: Two successful years of High School Credit Value: 1 Science, Math: Precalculus, IM 10 Adv. or strong marks in IM-10.

This course will generally follow the IB Standard Level core syllabus. This may be taken as a stand alone high school chemistry course. The topics addressed include atomic theory, stoichiometry, periodicity, bonding, energetics, kinetics, equilibrium, and acids and bases. Practical work will constitute about 25% of the course and its assessment.

IB PHYSICS SLI Course Number: 4205

Grade level: 11-12 Prerequisite: Two successful years of High School Credit Value: 1 Science, Math: IM 10 Adv. or Pre-Calculus, Teacher recommendation.

Note: This is a math-based course. Students with strong math skills will be set up to have the most success.

This course will generally follow the IB Standard Level core syllabus, serving as both a one-year Physics course and as the first year of the two-year IB SL course. The topics addressed include measurement, mechanics, thermal physics, waves, nuclear, atomic and particle physics. Practical work will constitute about 40% of the course and its assessment. Laboratory reporting skills will be stressed, fostering those required within the IB criteria.

IB BIOLOGY SLII Course Number: 4031

Grade level: 12 Prerequisite: IB Biology SL I and requires teacher Credit Value: 1 approval.

This course will complete the IB Biology Standard Level syllabus. Students are prepared to take the IB Biology SL exam during May, and complete the 40 hours of practical work required for internal assessment. The topics addressed include evolution, ecology, human physiology and an optional topic. Practical work constitutes about 25% of this course and of its assessment, and includes participation in the Group 4 project.

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IB CHEMISTRY SLII Course Number: 4101

Grade level: 12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of IB Chemistry Credit Value: 1 SL I and requires teacher approval.

This course, will complete the IB Standard Level Chemistry syllabus. The course prepares students to take the IB Chemistry SL exam during May. The topics addressed include oxidation - reduction, advanced thermodynamics, organic chemistry, and optional topics. Practical work will constitute about 25% of the course and its assessment and includes participation in the Group 4 project.

IB PHYSICS SLII Course Number: 4202

Grade level: 12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of IB Physics SL I Credit Value: 1 and requires teacher approval This course will complete the IB SL syllabus. The topics covered include electricity, magnetism, energy sources and one extension topics to be chosen by the class. This second year course will focus on preparation for the May IB Exam. Practical work will constitute about 40% of the course and its assessment, including participation in the Group IV Project. Laboratory reporting will emphasize completion of the students IB portfolio for submission to external moderation.

IB BIOLOGY HLI Course Number: 4051

Grade level: 11-12 Prerequisite: Two successful years of High School Credit Value: 1 Science, Teacher recommendation.

This course is the first year of a two-year course following the IB Biology Higher Level syllabus and is intended for students who plan to take the IB Biology HL exam in May of the second year. It corresponds generally to an introductory Biology college course. The topics addressed include cells, molecular biology, ecology and genetics, from both the core and AHL topics in the IB Biology Syllabus. Practical work constitutes about 25% of this course and of its assessment, and students may expect to receive work over vacation periods.

IB CHEMISTRY HLI Course Number: 4107

Grade level: 11-12 Prerequisite: Two successful years of High School Credit Value: 1 Science, Math: Precalculus or IM 10 Adv., Teacher recommendation.

This course is the first year of a two-year course following the IB Chemistry Higher Level syllabus and is intended for students who plan to take the IB Chemistry HL exam in May of the second year. It corresponds generally to an introductory chemistry college course. The topics addressed include atomic theory, stoichiometry, periodicity, bonding, energetics, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, and oxidation - reduction.

Practical work will constitute about 25% of the course and its assessment.

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IB PHYSICS HLI Course Number: 4206

Grade level: 11-12 Prerequisite: Two successful years of High School Credit Value: 1 Science, Math: IM 10 Adv. or Pre-Calculus, Teacher recommendation.

Note: This is a math-based course. Students with strong math skills will be set up to have the most success.

This course will generally follow the IB Higher Level core syllabus, serving as both a one-year Physics course and as the first year of the two-year IB HL course. The topics addressed include measurement, mechanics, thermal physics, waves, nuclear, atomic, quantum and particle physics. Practical work will constitute about 40% of the course and its assessment. Laboratory reporting skills will be stressed, fostering those required within the IB criteria.

IB BIOLOGY HLII Course Number: 4041 Grade level: 12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: IB Biology HL I This course will complete the IB Biology Higher Level syllabus, which covers most, but not all the requirements for the national university entrance exams. Students are prepared to take the IB Biology HL exam in May, and complete the 60 hours of practical work required for internal assessment. The topics addressed include evolution, ecology, plant science, human physiology and an optional topic. Practical work constitutes about 25% of this course and of its assessment, and includes participation in the Group 4 project. Students may expect to receive work over vacation periods.

IB CHEMISTRY HLII Course Number: 4103

Grade level: 12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of IB Chemistry Credit Value: 1 HLI This course will complete the IB Chemistry Higher Level syllabus, which covers nearly, but not all the requirements for the national university entrance exams. Students are prepared to take the IB Chemistry HL exam in May. The topics addressed include oxidation - reduction, advanced thermodynamics, organic chemistry, and optional topics. Practical work will constitute about 25% of the course and its assessment and includes participation in the Group 4 project.

IB PHYSICS HLII Course Number: 4204

Grade level: 12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of IB Physics HL I Credit Value: 1 and requires teacher approval.

Note: Students who desire to take the IB Physics Higher Level Exam should take Physics HLI in grade 11, then Physics HLII in grade 12.

This course will complete the IB HL syllabus. The topics covered include electricity, magnetism, energy sources and one extension topics to be chosen by the class. This second year course will focus on preparation for the May IB Exam. Practical work will constitute about 40% of the course and its assessment, including participation in the Group IV Project. Laboratory reporting will emphasize completion of the students IB portfolio for submission to external moderation.

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IB ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND SOCIETY SLI Course Number: 4305 Grade level: 11-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: 9/10 Grade Science This course is the first year of a two-year course following the IB Environmental Systems and Society Syllabus which prepares students to take the IB ESS SL exam in May of the second year. This course intends to give students a sound, knowledge-based understanding of the interrelationships between ecosystems and societies, focusing on the scientific, ethical and socio-political aspects of environmental issues. The topics addressed include systems and models, ecosystems, human populations, resource use, pollution management, global warming and environmental value systems. Practical work constitutes about 25% of this course and of its assessment.

Note: This is a trans-disciplinary subject, so students taking this course will satisfy the requirements for both groups 3 and 4 of the IB hexagon, allowing them to choose another subject from any of the 6 groups to complete the sixth subject for the IB Diploma.

IB ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS AND SOCIETY SLII Course Number: 4310

Grade level: 11-12 Prerequisite: IB Environmental Systems and Society Credit Value: 1 SLI and requires teacher approval.

This course will complete the IB syllabus. The topics studied include environmental value systems, ecology and conservation of biodiversity. Practical work constitutes about 25% of this course and of its assessment. This is a trans-disciplinary subject, so students taking this course will satisfy the requirements for both groups 3 and 4 of the IB hexagon, allowing them to choose another subject from any of the 6 groups to complete the sixth subject for the IB Diploma.

PHYSIOLOGY Course Number: 4015 Grade level: 11-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: N/A In this course students will gain an understanding of how physiology, nutrition and other factors affect one's health, physical performance and general well being. The focus is on practice experienced based learning. Emphasis will be placed on the following skills: research, design of investigations, data collection, analysis and making connections between findings and theory.

ENGINEERING SCIENCE Course Number: 4016 Grade level: 11-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: N/A Engineering Science is a course that covers a variety of disciplines, including technology, math, science, ethics, problem solving, and critical thinking. Topics include design and programming of robotic units, strength of materials, power and speed, aerodynamics, and robotic sensory interaction with the environment. Students will develop skills of design, empirical testing, and evaluation of engineering projects. This class is predominantly hands-on and student-centered, with a strong emphasis on student engagement and discovery of new understandings. Various projects, presentations, lab reports, and other activities will be used and assessed throughout the duration of the class.

Note: This course is offered as both Technology and Science credit and registration should be completed in accordance with the student’s needs toward completion of his/her particular academic program. Registration priority is given to juniors and seniors with remaining open spaces being available to sophomores.

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SPANISH AS A FIRST LANGUAGE

SPANISH 9 Course Number: 5000 Grade level: 9 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: N/A El programa de Español tiene como propósito desarrollar habilidades en el plano de la oralidad, lectura y escritura dirigido a estudiantes nativos, no obstante, se admite a estudiantes no nativos que posean habilidades en español como primera lengua.

A partir del análisis de texto literario y no literario, se aplican la capacidad de comprender contextos de producción propios de la literatura griega y edad media, como también renacimiento.

Se estudia el texto y sus atributos de comunicación: descripciones, argumentaciones entre otras herramientas del lenguaje.

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SPANISH 10 Course Number: 5010 Grade level: 10 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: Spanish 9 El Programa de Español busca desarrollar y potenciar las competencias lingüísticas de lectura, escritura y oralidad a través de textos literarios y no literarios. Para ello el curso se implementa por medio del estudio de la literatura y la lengua española.

Literatura: este curso está destinado a desarrollar la capacidad de análisis literario de los estudiantes, a partir del estudio de obras literarias clásicas y contemporáneas. Junto a la investigación de los contextos de producción y de generación artística, los estudiantes aplicarán los elementos propios de la teoría literaria. El curso pondrá especial atención al Mundo Fantástico y al Mundo del Realismo Mágico para reflexionar sobre las problemáticas del ser humano planteadas en las obras.

Lengua: se estudiará en detalle el discurso expositivo como medio de intercambio de informaciones y conocimientos.

SPANISH 11 Course Number: 5030 Grade level: 11 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: Spanish 10 Este curso es el primero de una secuencia de dos años que cumple con todos los requisitos del Programa del Ministerio de Educación de “Lengua Castellana y Comunicación”. Al igual que los años anteriores busca desarrollar y potenciar las competencias lingüísticas de lectura, escritura y oralidad a través de textos literarios y no literarios.

Literatura: Durante este año el curso se centra en los grandes clásicos de la literatura española. Así los contenidos están centrados en la Historia Literaria, las distintas épocas y sus características: Edad Medía, Renacimiento, Barroco y Romanticismo.

Como eje central las temáticas estudiadas serán el amor y el viaje.

Lengua: los contenidos de Lengua Castellana están centrados en el discurso argumentativo, sus características y manifestaciones.

SPANISH 12 Course Number: 5031 Grade level: 12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: Spanish 11 Este curso es el segundo de una secuencia de dos años que cumple con todos los requisitos del Programa del Ministerio de Educación de “Lengua Castellana y Comunicación”. Al igual que los años anteriores busca desarrollar y potenciar las competencias lingüísticas de lectura, escritura y oralidad a través de textos literarios y no literarios.

Literatura: la selección de obras está centrada en el período contemporáneo, analizando sus innovaciones y técnicas empleadas así como en las expresiones literarias propias de América Latina.

Lengua: los contenidos de Lengua Castellana serán tipologías textuales, principios de organización textual y el discurso público.

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IB SPANISH A: LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE SLI Course Number: 5042

Grade level: 11 Prerequisite: Spanish 10/ Spanish B-3/ Spanish B-4, Credit Value: 1 and teacher recommendation. National Plan Students may not take this course.

Este curso de Lengua y Literatura es el primer año del programa de dos y está diseñado para alumnos que hablan Español en forma nativa o casi-nativa. Este curso tiene como objetivo desarrollar habilidades de análisis de texto y que los alumnos comprendan que tanto los textos literarios como los no literarios pueden ser considerados como autónomos y al mismo tiempo simultáneamente relacionados a ciertas prácticas de lectura determinadas por la cultura. Los alumnos estudian literatura de diferentes períodos, estilos, géneros y culturas y también las formas de influencia de los medios de comunicación en el desarrollo de la lengua y la cultura española. Los principales objetivos de este programa son desarrollar la expresión oral y escrita, estimular el pensamiento critico, y comprender cómo la lengua, la cultura y el contexto determinan las formas a través de las cuales se construye significado en los textos. Los alumnos también aprenderán a escribir en estilos usados por los medios de comunicación. Las evaluaciones incluyen escritura de ensayos, escritura creativa, comentarios escritos y orales, discusiones, y presentaciones, además de las evaluaciones requeridas por el IB.

IB SPANISH A: LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE SLII Course Number: 5043 Grade level: 12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: IB Spanish A: Language & Literature SL El curso Lengua y Literatura SL II consta de 2 partes: una relativa al estudio de la lengua y otra relativa al estudio de la literatura.

El estudio de los textos producidos en una lengua dada es fundamental para conocer bien la lengua y la cultura y, en consecuencia, para definir nuestro modo de ver y entender el mundo en que vivimos. Uno de los principales objetivos generales del curso de Lengua A: Lengua y Literatura SL II es estimular a los alumnos a cuestionar la construcción de significados en la lengua y los textos, que pocas veces resultan claros e inequívocos. La finalidad principal del curso es ayudar a los alumnos a centrarse a fondo en la lengua de los textos estudiados y comprender el papel que desempeña el contexto más amplio de cada texto en la determinación de su significado.

IB SPANISH A: LITERATURE SLI Course Number: 5040

Grade level: 11 Prerequisite: Spanish 10 and departmental Credit Value: 1 recommendation El programa de Español A Literatura SLI pretende que los alumnos desarrollen su capacidad de reflexionar de manera crítica al enfrentarse a la diversidad de textos literarios. A través del estudio minucioso de textos y pasajes concretos, se logran conocer los diversos contextos literarios y culturales.

Las siguientes cuatro partes de este programa son estudiadas durante un período de dos años.

Parte 1: Obras traducidas: Estudio de dos obras elegidas de la lista de obras traducidas prescritas (PLT) Parte 2: Estudio detallado: Estudio de dos obras de diferente género elegidas de la lista de autores prescritos (PLA) Parte 3: Géneros literarios: Estudio de cuatro obras del mismo género elegidas de la lista de autores prescritos (PLA) Parte 4: Opciones Estudio de tres obras elegidas libremente: Estudio de tres obras elegidas libremente (Note: the IB Español A Literatura SLII course is a continuation of the previous year, it will be offered next year)

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IB SPANISH A: LITERATURE SLII Course Number: 5041 Grade level: 12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: Spanish 11 - IB Spanish A: Literature SLI. Este es el segundo curso de una secuencia de dos años con la cual se alcanzan los requerimientos del examen de Bachillerato Internacional de español A, Nivel Medio. Ver detalle en el primer año.

IB SPANISH A: LITERATURE HLI Course Number: 5050

Grade level: 11 Prerequisite: Spanish 10 and departmental Credit Value: 1 recommendation.

El programa de Español A Literatura Nivel Superior I pretende que los alumnos desarrollen su capacidad de reflexionar de manera crítica al enfrentarse a la diversidad de textos literarios. A través del estudio minucioso de textos y pasajes concretos se logran conocer los diversos contextos literarios y culturales.

El programa de nivel superior se divide en cuatro partes obligatorias estudiadas durante dos años: Parte 1: Obras traducidas Estudio de tres obras elegidas de la lista de obras traducidas prescritas (PLT) Parte 2: Estudio Detallado Estudio de tres obras de diferente género (una de las cuales debe ser poesía) elegidas de la lista de autores prescritos (PLA) Parte 3: Géneros literarios Estudio de cuatro obras del mismo género elegidas de la lista de autores prescritos (PLA) Parte 4: Opciones Estudio de tres obras elegidas libremente Estudio de tres obras elegidas libremente (Note: the IB Español A Literatura NS II course is a continuation of the previous course, it will be offered next year)

IB SPANISH A: LITERATURE HLII Course Number: 5051

Grade level: 12 Prerequisite: Spanish 11 - IB Spanish A: Literature Credit Value: 1 HLI. Este es el segundo curso de una secuencia de dos años con la cual se cumplen los requerimientos del Bachillerato Internacional de Español A, Nivel Superior. Ver detalle en el primer año.

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SPANISH B1 Course Number: 5150 Grade level: 9-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: Placement Test Spanish B1 (Beginning Spanish) is an introduction to the pronunciation, and functional vocabulary for everyday communication. The four language skills of listening-understanding, speaking, reading and writing are emphasized. Students are made aware of the cultural aspects of the language, and the particular culture of the Spanish speaking societies. Students will be able to follow and participate in simple interactions.

SPANISH B2 Course Number: 5151 Grade level: 9-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: Spanish B1 or Placement Test This course emphasizes the four language skills, grammar and vocabulary to develop communication strategies with a good command of the mechanism of the language. Cultural aspects of the language and the particular culture of the Spanish speaking societies are studied. The student will be able to read and write comprehensively and use the languages interactively.

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SPANISH B3 Course Number: 5152 Grade level: 9-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: Spanish B2 or Placement Test This course focuses on the development of the linguistic potential of students, enabling them to use Spanish as a means for oral and written communication. Students should have a good command of verbal and grammatical patterns and apply them in their conversations and writing. There will be challenges to use Spanish to solve real problems by using their language reception and production skills. Students will interpret feelings, values, and ideas, that are characteristic of Spanish culture. A variety of authentic texts is read, discussed and used as a support for the language structures being studied. This class is a prerequisite to go to IB Spanish SLI.

SPANISH B4 Course Number: 5153 Grade level: 9-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: Spanish B3 or placement test This course focuses on the development of the linguistic potential of students, enabling them to use Spanish as a means for oral and written communication. Students should have a good command of the whole spectrum of grammatical patterns in order to apply them in their conversations and writing. There will be challenges to use Spanish to solve real problems by using their language reception and production skills. Students will interpret feelings, values, and ideas, which are characteristic of Spanish culture. A variety of authentic texts is read, discussed and used as a support for the language structures being studied. This class is a prerequisite to go to IB Spanish B HLI.

IB SPANISH AB INITIO SLI Course Number: 5202 Grade level: 11-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: Placement test This course is a Spanish learning course for beginners, designed to be followed over two years by students who have almost no previous experience of learning Spanish. The main focus of the course is on acquisition of language required for purposes and situations usual in everyday social interactions. The IB Spanish ab initio aims to develop a variety of linguistic skills, and a basic awareness of the cultures using the language, through the study of a core syllabus.

IB SPANISH AB INITIO SLII Course Number: 5203 Grade level: 12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: IB Spanish Ab Initio SLI This course is the second year of a two-year sequence, which fulfills the requirements of the International Baccalaureate (syllabus Ab Initio) in Spanish, Standard Level examination. See above.

IB SPANISH B SLI Course Number: 5205

Grade level: 10-11 Prerequisite: Spanish B3, B4, or departmental Credit Value: 1 recommendation This course is the first year of a two-year sequence which fulfills the requirements of the International Baccalaureate (Syllabus B) in Spanish, Standard level examination. It is designed for International students whose native language is not Spanish and who do not have complete fluency in the language. Students must, however, demonstrate adequate use of Spanish in order to exercise their language reception and production skills by exploring authentic Spanish language materials.

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IB SPANISH B SLII Course Number: 5206 Grade level: 11-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: IB Spanish B SLI This course is the second year of a two-year sequence, which fulfills the requirements of the International Baccalaureate (syllabus B) in Spanish, Standard Level examination. During this second year, students complete the core syllabus of three areas: Social relationships, communication, and media and Global issues, plus two other options offered by the program. At the completion of this course, the students achieve a level equivalent to B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference.

IB SPANISH B HLI Course Number: 5200

Grade level: 11 Prerequisite: IB Spanish B SLI or departmental Credit Value: 1 recommendation This course is the first year of a two-year sequence, which fulfills the requirements of the International Baccalaureate (syllabus B) in Spanish, Higher-level examination. It is designed for International students whose native language is not Spanish but have a high fluency in the language. Students are required to exercise their reception and production skills throughout the entire course as they comply with the core syllabus plus the options offered by the program.

IB SPANISH B HLII Course Number: 5201 Grade level: 12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: IB Spanish B HLI This course is the second year of a two-year sequence, which fulfills the requirements of the International Baccalaureate (syllabus B) in Spanish, higher level examination. During this second year, students complete the core syllabus of three areas: Social relationships, communication, and media and Global issues, plus the options offered by the program. In addition, they read two works of literature. At the completion of this course, the students achieve a level equivalent to the B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference.

IB SPANISH A: LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE SLI Course Number: 5042

Grade level: 11 Prerequisite: Spanish 10/ Spanish B-4, and teacher Credit Value: 1 recommendation.

Este curso de Lengua y Literatura es el primer año del programa de dos y está diseñado para alumnos que hablan Español en forma nativa o casi-nativa. Este curso tiene como objetivo desarrollar habilidades de análisis de texto y que los alumnos comprendan que tanto los textos literarios como los no literarios pueden ser considerados como autónomos y al mismo tiempo simultáneamente relacionados a ciertas prácticas de lectura determinadas por la cultura. Los alumnos estudian literatura de diferentes períodos, estilos, géneros y culturas y también las formas de influencia de los medios de comunicación en el desarrollo de la lengua y la cultura española. Los principales objetivos de este programa son desarrollar la expression oral y escrita, estimular el pensamiento critico, y comprender cómo la lengua, la cultura y el contexto determinan las formas a través de las cuales se construye significado en los textos. Los alumnos también aprenderán a escribir en estilos usados por los medios de comunicación. Las evaluaciones incluyen escritura de ensayos, escritura creativa, comentarios escritos y orales, discusiones, y presentaciones, además de las evaluaciones requeridas por el IB.

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IB SPANISH A: LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE SLII Course Number: 5043 Grade level: 12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: Spanish A: Language & Literature SLI El curso Lengua y Literatura SL II consta de 2 partes: una relativa al estudio de la lengua y otra relativa al estudio de la literatura. El estudio de los textos producidos en una lengua dada es fundamental para conocer bien la lengua y la cultura y, en consecuencia, para definir nuestro modo de ver y entender el mundo en que vivimos. Uno de los principales objetivos generales del curso de Lengua A: Lengua y Literatura SL II es estimular a los alumnos a cuestionar la construcción de significados en la lengua y los textos, que pocas veces resultan claros e inequívocos. La finalidad principal del curso es ayudar a los alumnos a centrarse a fondo en la lengua de los textos estudiados y comprender el papel que desempeña el contexto más amplio de cada texto en la determinación de su significado.

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MANDARIN CHINESE I Course Number: 5500 Grade level: 9-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: N/A This course is an introduction to Mandarin Chinese where students learn through speaking, listening, reading and writing. Students will begin to learn the language using the Pinyin system and will be introduced to the use of simplified characters. The course aims to develop a variety of language skills, and awareness of Chinese culture. By the end of year I, students are expected to master approximately 150 single characters and be able to read very basic Chinese texts within 80 characters. Classroom work is supplemented with tapes/CD’s and videos on Chinese art, films and culture activities. Class is conducted in Chinese and English. It is open to the High School students with no or little previous experience of learning Mandarin Chinese.

MANDARIN CHINESE II Course Number: 5510 Grade level: 9-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: Mandarin Chinese I This course is a continuation of Mandarin Chinese I with focus on vocabulary and expressions of common usage. The course aims to develop a variety of language skills, and awareness of Chinese culture and history.

By the end of year II, students are expected to read the Chinese texts within 180 characters without pinyin and master approximately 300 single Chinese characters. Students are expected to write short essays (150-180 characters) related to the language studied. Class is conducted in Chinese. It is open to the High School students who have completed Mandarin Chinese I or with the equivalent level.

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MANDARIN CHINESE III Course Number: 5515 Grade level: 9-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: Mandarin Chinese II This course is designed for students who have established good foundations in learning Chinese, enabling further development of the four language skills. The class is conducted in Chinese and supplemented by plays, movies, videos, blogs and other cultural materials. Students start to study fundamental grammatical structures. The expectations for students are for good communication skills in Mandarin, both in spoken and written. By the end of the year III, students should build up vocabulary to an intermediate level, be able to read the Chinese Text within 300 characters and to write short essays (250-300 characters) related the topics studied. It is open to the High School students who have completed Mandarin Chinese II or equivalent level.

MANDARIN CHINESE IV Course Number: 5516 Credit Value: 1 Please refer to course description for Mandarin III

Grade level: 9-12 Prerequisite: Mandarin Chinese III

IB MANDARIN AB INITIO SLI Course Number: 5520 Grade level: 9-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: Mandarin Chinese I/II/III/IV IB Mandarin Ab initio course is a language program for beginners, designed to be followed over two years by students with little or no previous experience of learning Mandarin Chinese. The main focus of the course is acquisition of language required for purposes and situations usual in everyday social interaction. The IB Mandarin Ab initio SL course aims to develop a variety of language skills, and awareness of Chinese culture.

Topic areas comprise: the individual and society, leisure and work, urban and rural environment. Students must complete oral coursework (externally assessed or moderated), and sit two external written examinations.

IB MANDARIN AB INITIO SLII Course Number: 5521 Grade level: 9-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: IB Mandarin AB Initio SLI This course is the second year of a two-year sequence, which fulfills the requirements of the International Baccalaureate (Syllabus Language ab initio) in Mandarin Chinese, Standard Level examination. See above.

IB CHINESE A: LITERATURE SLI/HLI Course Number: 5525

Grade level: 9-12 Prerequisite: fluent in Chinese at mother tongue Credit Value: 1 level and by teacher recommendation This course, for students with native or near native fluency, encourages students to see literary works as products of art and their authors as craftsmen whose methods of production can be analyzed in a variety of ways, and on a number of levels. This is achieved through the emphasis placed on exploring the means used by different authors to convey their subjects in the works studied. The comparative framework emphasized for the study of these works further enforces it. In this course, the formal analysis of texts and wide coverage of a variety of literature—both in the language of the subject and in translated texts from other cultural domains—is combined with a study of the way literary conventions shape responses to texts.

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FOUNDATIONS OF ART Course Number: 6005 Grade level: 9-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: N/A This is an introductory course to the visual arts designed to provide a variety of activities that will allow students to acquire and apply skills using various media and techniques which include drawing, painting, cut outs, printing, and three-dimensional constructions. Emphasis is given to the Elements of Art where line, value, color, shape, form, space, and texture are explored and developed in various techniques and styles through the exploration of a wide range of 2D and 3D art works. The students will acquire the knowledge, vocabulary, judgment and critical thinking skills through research and reflective analysis of works of art created by master artists of various cultures and historical art periods. Concepts of aesthetic, art appreciation, and art criticism are presented through the introduction of Art History, stimulating awareness and an understanding of the Visual Arts

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DRAWING, PAINTING AND PRINTING Course Number: 6016 Grade level: 9-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: None or Teacher’s approval In this course students will develop drawing skills and will apply the Elements of Art and Principles of Design in 2-dimensional painting and printmaking processes. Students will understand color theory and learn techniques of applying watercolor, oil and acrylic paints and printing techniques studied may include mono-printing, linocut, silk-screening, drypoint printing and press-printing. Subjects may include still life, landscape, figures and portraiture. Emphasis will be placed on solving visual problems and thinking critically, analytically, and creatively. Students will research and analyse art in historical contexts. In addition to studio work students will keep a sketchbook of ideas and developments.

SCULPTURE Course Number: 6025 Grade level: 9-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: None or Teacher’s approval In this course, students will explore various tools, materials, and sculptural techniques which may include carving, casting, molding and constructing as well as considering sculptures and their histories. Building materials may include papier mache, plaster, wire, card, recycled materials and wood. Emphasis will be placed on application of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design, skill building, innovative problem solving and critical thinking. In addition to the development of drawing skills and studio work, students will keep a sketchbook and study art works in a historical context.

CERAMICS Course Number: 6019 Grade level: 9-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: None or Teacher’s approval In this course, students will explore various clay tools and techniques through the processes of hand building using coils, slabs, pinching and wheel throwing. Emphasis will be placed on application of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design, skill building, innovative problem solving and critical thinking. In addition to the development of drawing skills and studio work, students will keep a sketchbook and study art works in a historical context.

TEXTILES AND DESIGN Course Number: 6015 Grade level: 9-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: None or Teacher’s approval In this course, techniques such as batik, embroidery, weaving, tie-dye and sewing may be explored through the use of fabrics and mixed media. Emphasis will be placed on the application of the Elements of Art and Principles of Design, skill building, innovative problem solving and critical thinking, as well as the development of drawing skills. In addition to studio work, students will keep a sketchbook and study textiles in a historical context.

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IB VISUAL ARTS SL/HL I Course Number: 6040

Grade level: 11 Prerequisite: Foundation of Art (full year course) , Credit Value: 1 or two semester elective courses. or acceptable portfolio and teacher’s recommendation.

This course is the first year of the two-year IB Visual Arts SL II and HL II examination. This two-year program aims to provide students opportunities to make personal, social and cultural and aesthetic experiences meaningful through the language of Visual Arts. Students will develop skills and experience using a variety of media, techniques and conceptual forms in order to communicate concepts and ideas. These will be applied in monthly Art Works in an increasingly independent manner. Students will learn to express ideas with confidence and competency, becoming informed, reflective and critical with the arts. Students keep a journal as a record of the thought process behind their work, experimenting with style and medium, and study inspirational artists and art movements. An IB art student is expected to be highly self-motivated, responsible and enjoy working independently. Students are expected to produce in-depth monthly pieces of artwork and carry out periodic gallery visits.

IB VISUAL ARTS SLII Course Number: 6041 Grade level: 12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: IB Visual Arts I This is the second year of a two-year sequence, which fulfills the requirements of the IB Visual Arts syllabus Standard Level curriculum. This course is a continuation of the first year in Visual Arts I course. Emphasis will be placed on students expanding their creative potential and the development of their own style. A higher degree of self-motivation and commitment is expected.

IB VISUAL ARTS HLII Course Number: 6042 Grade level: 12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: IB Visual Arts I This course is the second year of a two-year sequence, which fulfill the requirements of the IB Visual Arts syllabus High-level curriculum. This course is a continuation of the first year in Visual Arts I course. Emphasis will be placed on students expanding their creative potential and the development of their own style. A higher degree of self-motivation and commitment is expected. The level of expectations in High Level is higher than in Standard Level and students are expected to demonstrate a greater degree of both research and artistic productions.

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FOUNDATIONS OF MUSIC Course Number: 6418 Grade level: 9-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: None Foundation of Music is a music theory-focused course designed for students to understand music through composition and analysis. Students will learn the basic rudiments of music and how to apply this knowledge through composition projects and listening perception exercises. This class will also include ear-training activities to learn how to identify different degrees/functions/intervals in different musical context. At the end of the year, the students have the opportunity to gain a certificate of their level in music theory according to the London Trinity College of Music.

CONCERT BAND Course Number: 6220 Credit Value: 1

Grade level: 9-12 Prerequisite: For students who have played woodwind or brass instruments, bass guitar or percussion for 2+ years.

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Concert band is designed for students who play a Concert Band instrument. This class is a mixed level class and students will have the opportunity to mentor and lead instrumental sections. Continued emphasis is given to the development of musicianship skills, aural and technical facility through a large repertoire of concert band literature and technical studies. Student involvement in the concerts and other performance activities is central to the grading process.

CONCERT CHOIR Course Number: 6230

Grade level: 9-12 Prerequisite: Students who took MS choir, or grade 9 students who have experience in singing in a Credit Value: 1 choir/vocal ensemble or students who have taken HS Concert choir for at least 1-2 years.

Concert choir is designed for students who have taken concert choir as well as new grade 9 students. Concert choir is designed for students who enjoy singing and want to learn how to sing together as a group and/or as a soloist. This class will be a mixed level class and students will have the opportunity to learn the skills to sing in harmony with others from classical to contemporary modern music. This class will assist you in exploring your personal passion (whatever that may be) and connecting this with singing. Song writing will be developed in class using Garage-band. If you want to be a well-rounded vocalist through ear training and music theory through practical applications and activities and perform music then this is the class for you. At the end of the year, the students have the opportunity to gain a certificate of their level in voice according to the London Trinity College of Music.

CONCERT STRINGS Course Number: 6229

Grade level: 9-12 Prerequisite: Concert strings for at least 1-2 years or Credit Value: 1 students who play a string instrument (violin, viola, cello or double bass) for 2+ years.

Concert strings is offered to students with previous experience on a traditional string instrument or students who have taken concert strings in the last two years. Continued emphasis is given to the development of musicianship skills, aural and technical facility through a large repertoire of classical string literature and technical studies working across different genres including modern contemporary music. Student involvement in concert and performance activities will be part of the grading process for this course. Participation in such activities is an essential extension of the requirements. At the end of the year, the students have the opportunity to gain a certificate of their level in their string instrument according to the London Trinity College of Music.

GUITAR Course Number: 6241 Grade level: 9-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: None, open to all students The Guitar course is a yearlong class designed for students interested in developing the basic skills to play this instrument. Students will have the opportunity to achieve the basic rudiments of a guitarist, in terms of techniques and knowledge and to apply it to the performance of songs of their choice and improvisation. The class is based on a variety of individual and group activities with the final goal of giving students the set of skills they need to keep growing as a guitarist even after the class. At the end of the year, students will have the opportunity to gain a certificate of their level, according to the London Trinity college system.

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PIANO Course Number: 6416 Grade level: 9-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: None, open to all students Piano is a yearlong course designed for students interested in the fundamentals of piano. Students with previous experience and no piano background are eligible for this class. The class will cover functional piano skills as well as some classical and sight reading skills both in traditional and non-traditional notations. The students will have the opportunity to perform in class songs of their own choice to improvisational skills and composing a final piano piece at the end of the year. At the end of the year, the students have the opportunity to gain a certificate of their level in piano according to the London Trinity College of Music

IB MUSIC SL/HL I Course Number: 6210/6211

Grade level: 11 Prerequisite: Foundations of Music + a performance Credit Value: 1 class (Concert Band, Concert Choir, Concert Strings, Guitar or Piano) This course is the first year of the two-year IB Music SL II and HL II examination. This two-year program aims to develop students’ knowledge and potential as musicians, both personally and collaboratively. Students will develop the skills and experience to study musical perception and actively listening to a wide range of music from different parts of the world, musical cultures and time periods. At the end of this course, students will have developed in-depth and advanced skills in aural perception and understanding of music by learning about musical elements such as form and structure, notations, musical terminology and context. Through this course, students will become aware of how musicians work and communicate. An IB music student is expected to be self-motivated, committed, responsible, highly passionate about music and enjoy working independently and collaboratively. Students are expected to produce an in-depth portfolio of performances, compositions, participate and attend concert recitals in and outside of school and in addition work on a music links investigation of their own choice.

Both standard level (SL) and high level (HL) music students are required to study musical perception. • SL students are required to choose one of three options: creating, solo performing or group performing • HL students are required to present both creating and solo performing.

IB MUSIC SL II/HL II Course Number: 6212/6213 Grade level: 12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: IB Music SL/HL I This is the second year of a two year sequence, which fulfills the requirements of the IB Music SL/HL curriculum. This course is a continuation of the first year in IB Music SL/HL I course. Emphasis will be placed on students expanding their musical potential and style through their performance portfolio and music links investigation for SL students. HL students will be expanding their composition and performance portfolios. Students will continue to develop high level thinking skills of music perception, analysis and theory in preparation for the IB exam. A higher degree of self-motivation and commitment is expected.

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IMPROV Course Number: 6104 Grade level: 9-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: N/A Maximum participant: 15 In this course students will study short and long form of Improvisation. Students will learn how to create situations, develop characters and build stories through original creation without the use of a script. The concepts that we will be covering are as follows: accepting and building on others ideas, learning about the world of miming and using the dramatic structure as a platform to improvise. Improvisation is designed to improve listening, collaborative skills and stage presence. This course is performance based and class assessments will be performed on stage at the end of each unit. At the end of the semester or year, there will be an Improv competition amongst the Improvisation classes.

THEATER I (BEGINNING) Course Number: 6140 Grade level: 9-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: N/A Theatre is a dynamic, collaborative art form that involves the investigation of different cultures, artistic expressions, understanding of stagecraft, as well as actor training. Specifically, this class will focus on the understanding and exploration of Theatre; furthermore, the journey from its origins to its contemporary expressions, will guide the students to discover and practice this discipline- both on and off stage. This course welcomes all students who wish to dive into the world of theatre and acquire new skills for life.

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THEATER II (INTERMEDIATE) Course Number: 6141 Grade level: 9-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: N/A Theatre II (Intermediate) is a continuation to the work commenced in Theatre I, yet prerequisite is not mandatory. Students will engage in the research, exploration, and practice of selected theatre traditions and styles to enrich their understanding of this discipline. The course includes content pertinent to different cultures, providing the Nido student with a wider global outlook of theatre and the world. Students will undertake diverse exercises and tasks to harvest performance, creative, and analytical skills.

THEATER III (ADVANCE) Course Number: 6142 Grade level: 10-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: N/A This is a performance and production-based, full-year course. Throughout the year students will come together and act as a theater company whose objective it is to develop at least one full-length production; hence, students study the concepts of “theatre in context”, “theatre processes” and “presenting theatre”. Students will be involved in playwriting, directing, acting, producing, stage-managing, and designing. Productions will be open to Nido audience community and general public.

IB THEATER SL I/HL I Course Number: 6122/6130 Grade level: 11 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: N/A IB Theatre SL & HL, year I, is the first half, of a two year course, that the student will experience at a level of difficulty of their choice (Standard or High level). IB Theater belongs to Group 6 in the IB curriculum. Through the study of theatre, students become aware of their own personal and cultural perspectives, developing an appreciation of the diversity of theatre practices, their processes and their modes of presentation. It enables students to discover and engage with different forms of theatre across time, place and culture and promotes international-mindedness. The theatre course at both SL and HL requires no previous experience.

Distinction between SL & HL:. Students are required to approach this course from each of the following specialist theatre roles: creator, designer, director, performer. The syllabus clearly indicates a difference between SL and HL. SL students will need to complete three tasks : 1) Directors Notebook 2) Research Presentation 3) Collaborative Project. HL students must complete a fourth task: the Solo Performance Task. This extra assignment allows for greater breadth and depth in the teaching and learning at HL through which requires HL students to engage with theatre theorists and their theories.

Theater syllabus

IB THEATER SL II /HL II Course Number: 6121/6131 Grade level: 12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: N/A Through the study of theatre, students become aware of their own personal and cultural perspectives, developing an appreciation of the diversity of theatre practices, their processes and their modes of presentation. It enables students to discover and engage with different forms of theatre across time, place, culture and promotes international-mindedness.

Distinction between SL & HL:. Students are required to approach this course from each of the following specialist theatre roles: creator, designer, director, performer. The syllabus clearly indicates a difference between SL and HL. SL students will need to complete three tasks : 1) Directors Notebook 2) Research Presentation 3) Collaborative Project. HL students must complete a fourth task: the Solo Performance Task. This extra assignment allows for greater breadth and depth in the teaching and learning at HL, which requires HL students to engage with theatre theorists and their theories. . IB Theater syllabus

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DANCE INTERPRETATION Course Number: 6125 Grade level: 9-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: N/A This is a practical, physical, semester course, based on fundamental dance principles. The student will explore, train, and learn about body awareness-- strengths, limitations, and how to become a supple strong expressive body, body in relation to movement, space, music, both individually and collaboratively. The class will be guided in developing strength, flexibility, rhythm, tempo, and qualities of movements, all so that we can learn how to choreograph dance pieces. Stimuli will be provided from images, music, and sounds. The student will be able to achieve a deeper understanding of nonverbal expression, geared towards creating original work.

Participating in school events could be part of the assessments of the class, and after school rehearsals may be required.

IB DANCE SLI/ HLI Course Number: 6118/ 6119 Grade level: 11-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: Teacher approval Consistent with the educational philosophy of the IB, the Diploma Programme dance curriculum aims for a holistic approach to dance, and embraces a variety of dance traditions and dance cultures—past, present and looking towards the future. Performance, creative and analytical skills are mutually developed and valued whether the students are writing papers or creating/performing dances. The curriculum provides students with a liberal arts orientation to dance. This orientation facilitates the development of students who may become choreographers, dance scholars, performers or those, more broadly, who seek life enrichment through dance. ( Diploma programme, Dance Guide 2013 pg 4).

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SOUND & STAGE ENGINEERING 1 Course Number: 6420 Grade level: 9-11 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: N/A Maximum participant: 22 What is a concert or play without light and sound techies behind the scenes? Students will study lighting design, sound design, recording and reproduction of sound, and sound effects. Students will learn the theories and practical use of all the equipment in the theater to support the musical and dramatic performances. In this project-based course, students will work collaboratively to enhance productions through the use of sound and lighting. Participation in all performances including evening shows is required.

SOUND & STAGE ENGINEERING 2 Course Number: 6421 Credit Value: 1

Grade level: 10-12 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Sound & Stage Engineering 1

Maximum participant: 22 Students will continue developing their understanding of, and use of sound and lighting equipment. They will delve deeper into the concepts, and take on leadership roles during performances and events in theater. Participation in all performances, including evening shows is required.

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COMPUTER APPLICATIONS Course Number: 7010 Credit Value: 0.5

Grade level: 9 Prerequisite: N/A

Note: This is a semester course. Students take Health the alternate semester. Please find the Health description located in Physical Education.

Course Description: This course is a broad overview of current technologies relevant to both academic and personal lives of students. It includes practical uses for spreadsheets, programming and robotics, creation and editing of digital images, and 3D modeling. Other areas covered may include computer terminology, hardware, software, ethics and other current issues, and the role technology plays in areas such as business, advertising and entertainment. Evaluation will be based on tests, projects and/or presentations.

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MULTIMEDIA PRODUCTION Course Number: 8020

Grade level: 10-12 Prerequisite: Computer Applications and teacher Credit Value: 1 recommendation Multimedia Production is a course that explores the use of different media to create graphics, edit images, tell a story, share news or entertain an audience. In this class students will learn about technologies and software programs necessary to create visual and audio productions or designs. These productions will combine both audio and visual elements to complete a project using computers and other technologies. Along with other areas, this course will introduce students to the architecture of a website. Evaluation will be based on tests, projects, and presentations.

DIGITAL VIDEO Course Number: 8040 Credit Value: 1

Grade level: 10-12 Prerequisite: Computer Applications and teacher recommendation

Digital Video is a course that serves as a foundation for further exploration in digital video artwork and storytelling. Students will write, direct, act, shoot, and edit short videos, with beginning and intermediate instruction. Areas like the fundamentals of shooting, sound, lighting, and editing, among other production issues are addressed in this course. Students will work mostly in teams where they will put the learned techniques into practice. Evaluation will be based on tests and projects.

INTRODUCTION TO PROGRAMMING Course Number: 8060 Grade level: 10-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: Algebra I (grade of B or higher) Introduction to Programming is a semester course in which students will learn essential skills in programming to create animations and games. The course explores fundamental concepts such as program design, syntax, control structures, and commands, and uses the Greenfoot coding environment to impart skills in Java programming. Students will produce various projects during the semester, each in increasing levels of complexity, to demonstrate mastery of programming skills. Students will select most of their projects based on individual interest.

ADVANCED ROBOTICS Course Number: 8053 Grade level: 11-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: Engineering Science Advanced Robotics is a year-long elective course where students will explore more advanced aspects of programming and engineering with LEGO Mindstorms and Tetrix. The course is project-based and research based and revolves around individual and team-based work. Projects will vary according to student interest, but will be focused on robotic solutions to real world problems. Students will complete a summative project that includes a research project, robotics project, and presentation in a demonstrative talk format. This course is designed to allow students to be curators of their own learning while gaining awareness of how robotic solutions impact the world around us.

PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN TECHNOLOGY Course Number: 8052 Grade level: 10-12 Credit Value: 1 Prerequisite: N/A Note: This course is offered as both Technology and Fine Art credit and registration should be completed in accordance with the student’s needs toward completion of his/her particular academic program.

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Developing new ideas and making improvements upon existing ones demonstrate a higher level of creativity and thinking. Principles of Design Technology is a course that fosters creativity and innovative thinking as students examine technologies that are used to move their ideas from concept to reality. This course is foundational in nature and provides students the opportunity to analyze needs, evaluate existing ideas, propose solutions, and learn how to design them using modern technology resources. Specific topics addressed are design theory, needs analysis, and 3D modeling. These topics are explored through scenarios and projects that reflect real world application of skills, including designing for individual use and for clients, redesigning existing ideas, and envisioning new ideas that represent solutions to existing problems. Other topics may be included at the instructor's discretion or based on student interest and request. Students will work individually and collaboratively to generate ideas and develop solutions.

YEARBOOK Course Number: 9020 (Year 1)/9021 (Year 2)

Grade level: 11-12 Prerequisite: Computer Applications, English 10 or 11 Credit Value: 1 and teacher recommendation Yearbook is a course where students will explore the uses of different applications that will help them design and produce the school’s Yearbook. In this class they will learn about software necessary to create and print designs. Foundations of journalism and graphic are emphasized including layout, copyrighting, editing, photography, cropping and production. The Yearbook generally covers a wide variety of topics from academic, student life, sports, clubs, after school activities and other major school events.

NEW PRODUCT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT Course Number: 8051 Grade level: 9-12 Credit Value: 0.5 Prerequisite: Computer Applications Developing new ideas and making improvements upon existing ones demonstrate a higher level of creativity and thinking. Principles of Design Technology is a course that fosters creativity and innovative thinking as students examine technologies that are used to move their ideas from concept to reality. This course is foundational in nature and provides students the opportunity to analyze needs, evaluate existing ideas, propose solutions, and learn how to design them using modern technology resources. Specific topics addressed are design theory, needs analysis, and 3D modeling. These topics are explored through scenarios and projects that reflect real world application of skills, including designing for individual use and for clients, redesigning existing ideas, and envisioning new ideas that represent solutions to existing problems. Other topics may be included at the instructor's discretion or based on student interest and request. Students will work individually and collaboratively to generate ideas and develop solutions.

Note: This course is offered as both Technology and Fine Art credit and registration should be completed in accordance with the student’s needs toward completion of his/her particular academic program. (*) New Product Design & Development is paired with Thinking Like An Entrepreneur. First semester offering will Thinking Like An Entrepreneur.

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GUIDANCE

SEMESTER COURSES

SENIOR UNIVERSITY COUNSELING SEMINAR Course Number: 9030 Grade level: 12 Credit Value: 0.5 (Pass/ Fail will reflect on transcript) Semester: I It’s time to apply to university! Complete this complex, comprehensive and time-consuming process with the support of your counselors and peers in a regularly scheduled non-graded class during the school day! After researching and refining their “working list” of 7-10 schools in the junior year, seniors will write authentic and memorable application essays, develop unique application themes, request specific and nuanced letters of recommendation, prepare for interviews, craft professional communications with admissions staff, send standardized test scores, apply for financial aid or scholarships, and assemble and submit complete applications BEFORE the deadlines. Assessment is comprised solely on class participation and completion of key assignments associated with the senior university timeline. If students are struggling with the engagement process, the counselor will reach out to them outside of class.

A laptop is required for this course. Meeting weekly as a group creates a sense of community and shared purpose, even as students may be making very different plans.

Enrollment will be subject to counselor approval. Priority will be given to USA applicants, USA/other country crossover applicants and applicants to competitive UK universities.

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LEARNING SUPPORT

HIGH SCHOOL LEARNING SUPPORT Course Number: 140

Grade level: 9-10 Prerequisite: Signature required from Mo Stenger Credit Value: 1 (pass/fail) (Resource Center) and Grade Level Counselor The high school Learning Support program has been designed to assist students in various academic areas. The program reinforces student learning and helps develop the essential skills a high school student needs in order to meet the various goals of each course. The Learning Support program is an elective class that provides curriculum support for core classes. In the Learning Support class, students receive individual and small-group instruction. Additionally, the Learning Support teacher conducts close monitoring of the student’s classroom performance, offers limited push-in support to selected core subjects, and frequently consults with the classroom teachers.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION

SEMESTER COURSES

HEALTH Course Number: 7010 Grade level: 9 Credit Value: 0.5 Prerequisite: N/A Note: This is a semester course. Students take Computer Applications in the alternate semester.

Grade 9 health is a semester long course. This course is designed to assist students in obtaining accurate information, and encourage life long positive attitudes and behaviors, related to their personal health. Students will develop skills and knowledge allowing them to take responsibility for their own health status. The following skills will be learned throughout the semester: Self Management, Relationship Management, Stress Management, Advocacy, Communication, Decision Making, Planning and Goal Setting.

The following Topics will be covered: 1. Wellness 2. Mindfulness 3. Mental Health 4. Character Development 5. Nutrition 6. Diseases 7. Substance Use 8. Relationships & Sexual Education 9. Sun Safety

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION 9 Course Number: 7012 Grade level: 9 Credit Value: 0.5 Prerequisite: N/A In grade 9 the program prepares students to be self committed to physical education through the participation in a range of invasion games, net sports and fitness activities. The focus involves participation in both team and individual sports. The participation in sports includes such areas as sport- specific fitness, tactics and strategies, as well as officiating and peer teaching. The major focus in most units is Personal and Social skills, Analysis and Understanding, Goal Setting and Performance and Application of Knowledge. The students are also exposed to a variety of different fitness activities. These activities, which include cross training and endurance training, as well as, aquatic activities such as the survival swim, which are designed to create the foundations for a lifelong interest in the area of personal fitness.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 10 Course Number: 7020 Grade level: 10 Credit Value: 0.5 Prerequisite: PE 9 In grade 10, the physical education program prepares students to truly understand the importance of lifelong participation in a variety of sports and fitness activities. Participation in sports goes beyond rules and regulations to include sport-specific fitness, tactics and strategies, as well as officiating and peer teaching. The major focus in most units is Personal and Social Skills, Analysis and Understanding, Goal Setting and Performance and Application of Knowledge.

There is a strong focus on personal fitness in grade 10. The students will learn how to create their own personal fitness plan. This process involves goal setting, measurements, and workout development. In doing so, all students create a fitness plan based on personal needs, desires, and abilities. Classes will be comprised of individual and group training sessions, which may include: core training, weights/kettlebell, TRX, kickboxing, rowing/spinning, cross training, as well as, aquatic activities such as the duathlon race. The final product is designed to be a fitness plan that lays a foundation for lifetime fitness pursuits.

FUNCTIONAL FITNESS Course Number: 7013 Grade level: 11-12 Credit Value: 0.5 Prerequisite: PE 10 The self-study Personal Fitness course offers students in Grades 11 & 12 the opportunity to develop and pursue their own fitness goals using a variety of training methods. They make use of skills and knowledge acquired in earlier high school classes to create a training menu based on a number of specific goals they set for themselves at the outset. All students will keep track of their progress and are compiling a Personal Fitness Journey, which is a self-evaluation and is completed and submitted at different points throughout the course.

LEADERSHIP AND ADVENTURE Course Number: 7016 Grade level: 9-12 Credit Value: 0.5 Prerequisite: PE 10 Students will participate in games and activities that builds leadership characteristics, encourages physical and emotional risk-taking, and provides opportunities for students to push their perceived limitations and barriers.

The majority of the course will take place on Nido campus. However, there will also be a multi-night trekking and camping trip in the Andes Mountains. In addition to adventure activities, there will be an emphasis on developing personal health related fitness both through land and water workouts. No outdoor experience needed, just an open mind and willingness to experience adventure.

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AFTER SCHOOL SPORT Course Number: n/a

Grade level: 9-12 th th Prerequisite: 9 & 10 graders must complete one Credit Value: 0.5 0.5 credit of PE9 and PE10 in their respective years.

High School Students may earn up to 1 total PE credit through participation in a Varsity or JV sport of the HS Nido Athletics program. In order to earn the credit, the Athletics PE Credit Request form must be completed and turned into the Athletics Director’s office with a contract signed prior to the start of the season. All forms and additional requirements are noted below; the forms are also available in the Athletics Office.

HOW CAN A NIDO STUDENT EARN A PHYSICAL EDUCATION CREDIT?: 1.

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1 A semester Physical Education course taught in High School.

Physical Education 9 Physical Education 10 Leadership & Adventure (9th - 12th grade) Functional Fitness (10th - 12th grades) 2 Any one season of the HS Nido Athletics program sport (e.g. Varsity or JV Sport) or a semester of approved community sport (Athletes training and competing at National Level with Federation letter as a back-up)

Semester 1 Soccer (Girls & Boys) Volleyball (Girls & Boys) Swimming (Girls & Boys) Dance (Girls) Track & Field (Girls & Boys) Cheerleading Spirit Dance Team Gymnastics Baseball

Semester 2 Basketball (Girls & Boys) Field Hockey (Girls) Rugby (Boys) Water Polo (Girls & Boys) Trail Running/Cross Country (Girls & Boys)

• The Nido sport team coach and Athletic Director will determine whether the student-athlete participated in one full season. Full season participation is defined as attending 85% of practices and competitions.

• Student must submit a completed request form and activity log with Athletic Director approval to the counseling office within the same academic year of participation in order to receive .5 credit.

PROCESS FOR SUBMISSION: 1.

Student picks up the Athletics PE credit request & contract from the Athletics office or Counseling office. The form will also be available on the Nido website in the Course Registration Packet.

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Students and parents complete the Athletic - PE credit request and turn it into the Athletic Director's office signed by her/him and parents/guardians.

At the end of the season the Athletic Director will verify with the coach that the students has met the

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The Athletic Director will submit the list of students that complied with requirements to earn the Athletics PE credit.

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REASONS THAT COULD PREVENT THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE CREDIT 1. Student does not make the team (cut).

2. The student does not meet the 85% of practices and games.

3. Does not meet the Activity Log requirements.

4. Long term injury (2 or more months without physical activity

REQUEST FOR HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS PHYSICAL EDUCATION CREDIT Student Name: ___________________________________________________________ Grade: _____________ Date of Application: _____________________________ Academic Year: _____________________

I am requesting that (sport)_________________________________________ satisfy a 0.5 Physical Education semester credit requirement for the 2017-18 school year.

Student Signature: ___________________________________________________ Date: ___________________ Parent/Guardian Signature: __________________________________________ Date: ___________________

End of Season _______________________________________ I have seen this form and support the request to obtain 0.5 Physical Education credit for involvement in a Nido Athletic Sport.

Athletic Director Approval Signature: _______________________________ Date: ___________________

I have received and recorded on the student’s transcript by ___________________________, High School Counseling Office.

Counselor’s Signature: ______________________________________________ Date: ___________________

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