High School Course List

Art

Art History A

Grades: 9-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: Art has played a significant role in every major civilization throughout the history of man. The emergence of different art forms often reflects the values that a civilization deems important: religion, labor, love, political change, or even commerce. Since artwork and cultural values are so closely related, studying art is a compelling way to learn about the people who produced it.

Graphic Design and Illustration A

Grades: 9-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

This one-semester course is intended as a practical, hands-on guide to help you understand graphic design concepts, graphic image creation, and image manipulation. This course covers careers you can pursue in graphic design. It also covers training and skills required for a graphic designer. In addition, this course describes how to create images using color and typography and how to manipulate images.

Graphic Design and Illustration B

Visual Art

Business

Entrepreneurship 1A: Introduction

Grades: 9-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: Starting a business is more than just having a good idea. Successful entrepreneurs know how to use and apply fundamental business concepts to turn their ideas into thriving businesses. Explore topics such as identifying the best business structure, business functions and operations, finance, business laws, regulations, and more! If you have ever dreamed of making a business idea a reality, take the time to establish a solid foundation of business skills to make your business dreams come true!

Entrepreneurship 1B: Make Your Idea A Reality

Grades: 9-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Entrepreneurship 1A

Course Description: You have the business idea; now it’s time to go from dream to reality. Throughout this course, you’ll explore different topics representing the major parts of a business plan, such as risk, hiring, pricing, marketing, and more. By completing activities, you’ll create a viable document you can use to help you start your business by the end of the course. Let’s bring your dream to life!

Fashion Design

Grades: 9-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Are you a fashion trend follower? Are you drawn to how designers have pulled together fabrics and colors to create memorable pieces? Do you dream of designing your own line of clothing or accessories? Learn what it takes to get started in the fashion industry, from the careers available to new technology and trends reshaping the industry every day. Start creating!

International Business

Grades: 9-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: From geography to culture Global Business is an exciting topic in the business community today. This course is designed to help students develop the appreciation, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to live and work in a global marketplace. It takes a global view on business, investigating why and how companies go international and are more interconnected.

Introduction to Finance

Introduction to Social Media

Grades: 9-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

You will learn about different types of social media platforms, their features, and their benefits and risks. You will learn about wikis and crowdsourcing. You will also learn how social media is used for marketing. Finally, you will learn about online security and privacy risks, safety guidelines, and what it means to be a good digital citizen.

Marketing, Advertising and Sales

Personal Finance

Grades: 10-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Teaches financial literacy skills to help you plan and achieve your career and personal goals. This course consists of 14 lessons bunched into three units. Each lesson includes one or more activities. You will grade your work in the lesson activities by comparing them with sample responses. After completing each unit, you will work on a unit assignment and participate in a group discussion. In addition, you will complete a course assignment and a course project.

Sports and Entertainment Marketing

Grades: 9-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

This course is intended to help you gain an insight into the field of sports, entertainment, and recreation marketing. This course covers fundamental concepts in sports, entertainment, and recreation marketing. It also covers essential skills related to advertising, sponsorship, and marketing campaigns. In addition, the course covers crucial workplace skills, such as teamwork and leadership skills.

Language Arts

Business English A

Grades: 9-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: Business English A, is a single-trimester course designed to strengthen your ability to read and write in the workplace. The first unit introduces the business writing process. In the second unit, you’ll learn about writing emails and instant messages, as well as examine the role that digital media plays in business. The third unit covers how to format and write specific types of business messages.

Creative Writing

Grades: 9-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: Creative Writing, you will learn about the scope of creative writing and its genres. You will identify the key elements of prose and poetry. You will look at writing for stage, film, and TV. You will learn about theatrical and film techniques, as well as technical effects that are typically used in electronic media. You will look at writing for younger audiences, for advertising, and for journalism. You will learn how the publishing industry works.

English 9A

Grade: 9
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: English 9A, is a single-trimester course designed to cultivate reading comprehension and writing skills. In this course, you will read and analyze literature in several different genres. In addition, you will explore many types of writing, such as creative, descriptive, expository, narrative, and persuasive. Dramatic conventions and the structural elements of poetry are also a focus of this course. You will sharpen your writing skills as you evaluate literary works and informational texts by examining formal techniques, form, and writing structures.

English 9B

Grade: 9
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: English 9A

Course Description: English 9B, is a single-trimester course designed to cultivate your presentation, research, and analytical writing skills. In this course, you will read and analyze literature from several different genres, as well as argumentative texts and informational texts. As you read, you will examine the author’s purpose, audience, and point of view. In this course, you will build your research skills by evaluating sources for credibility and bias, develop a research plan, and write a research paper. An important aspect of the research process will be synthesizing information and correctly citing research sources. This course will prepare you to give a presentation based on your research. Throughout this course, you will sharpen your reading and writing skills.

English 10A

Grade: 10
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: English 10A, you will analyze and explain the different literary devices used in short stories, such as subject, theme, mood, plot, and narration. You will study a variety of literary works to learn more about literary devices. The second unit covers many types of informational texts. In the third unit, you will explore drama from a range of eras. In addition, you will complete writing activities in which you will employ analytical and persuasive skills. In English 10A, you will also study a variety of techniques to improve your reading comprehension, writing skills, and grammar and mechanics.

English 10B

Grade: 10
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: English 10A

Course Description: English 10B, you will explore characteristics of different genres of fiction, such as realistic fiction, historical fiction, and science fiction, and analyze historical context, theme, and genre in Franz Kafka’s novella The Metamorphosis. The second unit covers many types of nonfiction writing, including memoirs, personal essays, public essays, speeches, and narrative nonfiction. In the third unit, you will analyze traits and genres of poetry. In addition, you will complete writing activities in which you will employ analytical and persuasive skills. In English 10B, you will also study a variety of techniques to improve your reading comprehension, writing skills, and grammar and mechanics.

English 11A

Grade: 11
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: English 11A, you will study a variety of techniques to improve your reading comprehension and writing skills. The instruction covers many types of writing: creative, descriptive, expository, narrative, and persuasive. In this course, you will read and analyze different genres in literature with an emphasis on American literary movements over time. You will also complete writing activities to evaluate literary works with regards to literary techniques, form, and theme.

English 11B

Grade: 11
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: English 11A

Course Description: English 11B, you will study a variety of techniques to improve your reading comprehension and writing skills. The instruction covers several types of writing, including creative, descriptive, and narrative. In this course, you will read and analyze a variety of literary genres with an emphasis on modern American literature and its literary movements. You will also complete writing activities to evaluate various literary works with regards to literary techniques, form, and theme.

English 12A

Grade: 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: English 12, Semester A, you will explore the relationship between British history and literature from the Anglo-Saxon period through the neoclassical era, including the works of Shakespeare. You will read and analyze a variety of literary works from this time period by using relevant cultural and political history presented in each lesson. In this course, you will also study a variety of techniques to improve your reading comprehension, writing skills, and grammar and mechanics. The instruction covers many types of writing: creative, descriptive, expository, narrative, and persuasive. In addition, you will complete writing activities using your analytical and persuasive skills.

English 12B

Grade: 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: English 12A

Course Description: English 12B, you will explore the relationship between British history and literature from the romantic period to the modern era. You will read and analyze a variety of literary works from this time in the context of relevant cultural and political history. In this course, you will also study a variety of techniques to improve your reading comprehension, writing skills, and grammar and mechanics. The instruction covers many types of writing: creative, descriptive, expository, narrative, and persuasive. In addition, you will complete writing activities using your analytical and persuasive skills.

Gothic Literature

Grade: 9-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

In this course, you will identify typical themes and elements of Gothic literature. You will familiarize yourself with the emergence and history of Gothic literature and learn about various Gothic authors and their works. You will analyze a variety of classic novels such as Shelley’s Frankenstein, Stevenson’s Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Radcliffe’s A Sicilian Romance, Hawthorne’s The Scarlet Letter, and Stoker’s Dracula. You will also discuss other Gothic writers and their works including short stories, poems, dramas, and modern literary works.

Mythology and Folklore

Grade: 9-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

This one-trimester course is intended for you to familiarize yourself with various myths, legends, and folklore from around the world. This course has 15 lessons and five Course Activities. Each lesson contains one or more Lesson Activities. In Mythology and Folklore, you will describe myths related to the creation of the world, the natural elements, and the destruction of the world. You will identify the main characters of various dynastic dramas, love myths, and epic legends and describe their journeys. You will trace the evolution of folklore and describe folktales from around the world.

Structure of Writing

Grades: 9-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Structure of Writing is the study of principles of grammar and effective writing, and the application of these principles to writing. In Structure of Writing, you will learn about the types of sentences, punctuation marks and grammar rules such as subject verb agreement and tenses; you will also learn about different parts of speech and their correct usage; examine the concept of parallel structure in sentences as well as identify and correct run-on sentences. Finally, you will learn about developing paragraphs and essays.

Math

Algebra 1.5A

Grades: 9
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: Algebra 1.5A, is a single-trimester course designed to build, develop, and periodically assess your subject-matter knowledge while strengthening your mathematical skills. Linear relationships are the main focus of this course. You will graph, create, and solve linear equations and apply function notation to describe linear relationships. You will also study linear transformations and represent linear data using scatter plots and mathematical models. You will write and solve systems of linear equations and inequalities. At the end of this course, you will represent, compare, and analyze datasets in a variety of contexts.

Algebra 1.5B

Grades: 9
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Algebra 1.5A

Course Description:

Algebra 1.5B, is a single-trimester course designed to build, develop, and periodically assess your subject-matter knowledge while strengthening your mathematical skills. The major topics of this semester are quadratic and exponential relationships. You will learn to perform operations on polynomials and factor them. You will examine quadratic relationships in detail by writing and graphing quadratic equations. You will also model real-world situations with quadratic functions and solve quadratic equations using a variety of methods. You will investigate exponential relationships and apply exponential models to describe and make predictions about real-world situations. You will solve linear-quadratic and linear-exponential functions. At the end of the semester, you will compare different function types graphically and algebraically.

Geometry A

Grades: 9-10
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Algebra 1.5 B

Course Description: Geometry is a branch of mathematics that uses logic and formal thinking to establish mathematical relationships between points, lines, surfaces, and solids. In Geometry A, you will explore rigid and non-rigid transformations of figures in the coordinate plane and use them to establish congruence and similarity of triangles and other shapes. You will also prove theorems about lines, angles, triangles, and parallelograms, and build geometric constructions using both basic tools and modern technology. In conclusion, you will apply your knowledge of triangles as you investigate the mathematics of trigonometry.

Geometry B

Grade: 9-10
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Geometry A

Course Description: Geometry is a branch of mathematics that uses logic and formal thinking to establish mathematical relationships between points, lines, surfaces, and solids. In Geometry B, you will review the volume formulas for some common solid figures as you extend your knowledge of two-dimensional shapes to three-dimensional shapes. You will also transition from primarily Euclidean geometry to analytical geometry—a segment of geometry focused on numerical measurements and coordinate algebra. You will use analytical geometry and observations to investigate the properties of circles and constructions related to circles. Geometry B closes with a study of independent and conditional probability and how you can use probability models to represent situations arising in everyday life.

Algebra 2A

Grades: 10-11
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Geometry B

Course Description: Algebra 2A, is a single-trimester course designed to cultivate and periodically assess your subject-matter knowledge while strengthening your mathematical skills. This course includes lessons that focus on the interpretation of polynomial and rational expressions. You’ll learn to create, graph, and solve equations and inequalities. You’ll also identify the key features of different types of functions and analyze them with tables, graphs, and equations.

Algebra 2B

Grades: 10-11
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Algebra 2A

Course Description: Algebra 2B, is a single-trimester course designed to cultivate and periodically assess your subject-matter knowledge while strengthening your mathematical skills. This course includes lessons that focus on function transformations on the coordinate plane, the inverse of functions, and the properties of functions. You’ll learn to create and graph trigonometric functions and identify their key features. Toward the end of this course, you will build your understanding of the key concepts of probability and statistics.

Pre Calculus A

Grades: 9-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: Studying higher algebra and trigonometry leads to a better understanding of calculus. In Precalculus A, you will explore and build your knowledge of inverse, trigonometric, and logarithmic functions; trigonometric identities; complex numbers; and vectors. You will also apply this knowledge to real-world situations.

Pre Calculus B

Grades: 9-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Pre-Calc A

Course Description: Precalculus encompasses the rudiments of calculus, analytical geometry, and trigonometry. In Precalculus B, you will explore and build your knowledge of conic sections, matrices, sequences, induction, and probability and apply this knowledge to real-world situations. You will also study basic concepts of calculus, such as the limits of a function and area under the curve.

Probability & Statistics

Grades: 9-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: In this course, you will represent and interpret data using dot plots, histograms, box plots, two-way frequency tables, and scatter plots. You will study normal distributions and distinguish between correlation and causation. You will also determine the conditional probability of two events or whether the events are independent. Using counting techniques and the rules of probability, you will calculate probabilities and use the results to make educated and fair decisions. You will evaluate several data collection techniques and statistical models, including simulations. The course closes with information on how you can use probability models to represent situations arising in everyday life that involve both payoff and risk.

Physical Education/Health

Physical Education 1

Course: 02600
Grades: 9
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: Your body is a machine that has certain needs—if you treat it well, it should be able to serve you well. But what can you do to promote a fit and healthy body? A course in physical education can show you. By definition, physical education is an instruction in exercise and physical activity. It teaches you how to maintain your personal fitness, how to measure different aspects of physical fitness, and how to avoid injury while exercising. It’s all about getting active and setting your body in motion. By measuring health and fitness with objective data, it’s possible to improve your health in a methodical way. Exercise helps you feel good about yourself and helps you sidestep the health problems that often accompany poor levels of fitness.

Physical Education 2

Course: 02601
Grades: 10
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Health 1

Course: 02602
Grades: 9
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: Everyone needs to take care of their body, but we aren’t necessarily born with the knowledge of how to go about it. It’s important to invest time and energy into understanding what it means to be healthy. There are many activities you can engage in which are dangerous for your long-term health, so you need to know how to identify and avoid these activities. It’s also important to identify lifestyles that will lead to a longer, more enjoyable life. This course will guide you through lifestyle choices you will make which will ultimately impact your life in meaningful ways.

Health 2

Course: 02611
Grades: 10
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Science

Astronomy

Grades: 9-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: You will learn about the history of astronomy from ancient times to modern times. You will identify the movements of the Sun, Moon, planets, and stars across the sky. You will describe the formation of the solar system and the role of the Sun and Moon in the solar system. You will describe the causes of seasons on Earth and the reasons for life on Earth. You will learn about stars, galaxies, and the Milky Way. You will explain various theories of cosmology and the advantages and disadvantages of space exploration.

Anatomy

Grades: 9-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

In this course you will explore the anatomy and structure of the human body. This course takes a systemic approach to anatomy. You will study each body part according to its body system and function. The main systems of study include integumentary, skeletal, muscular, circulatory, nervous, respiratory, digestive, urinary, reproductive, endocrine and lymphatic systems. In addition to identifying the main anatomical features of the body, you will learn anatomical terminology and the structure of cells and tissues within the body.

Biology A

Grades: 10
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: Biology A, is a single-trimester course designed to strengthen your knowledge of basic biology. The first unit introduces biology and biochemistry. It focuses on the roles of and differences between plant and animal cells. In the second unit, you’ll learn about the functions of different organ systems. The third unit covers cell division and the role of DNA and chromosomes in passing traits from parents to offspring. You will also have the option to learn more about biology through augmented reality and the use of the Edmentum AR Biology app on your mobile device.

Biology B

Grades: 10
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Biology A

Course Description: Biology B, is a single-trimester course designed to strengthen your knowledge of biology concepts. The first unit focuses on the classification, characteristics, and biological processes of living organisms. In the second unit, you’ll study evolutionary mechanisms and the impact of environmental factors on species over time. The third unit focuses on the conservation of energy as it relates to living things and different ecosystems. In the last unit, you’ll explore how different ecosystems are interdependent. You will also have the option to learn more about biology through augmented reality and the use of the Edmentum AR Biology app on your mobile device

Chemistry A

Grades: 11
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: This course looks at matter’s composition, properties, and transformations. In this semester, you’ll explore the structure and properties of matter. You’ll analyze and construct the periodic table of elements. You’ll compare elements based on their atomic structures and relative positions in the periodic table. You will also discuss the chemical bonding taking place in ionic and covalent compounds and metals. Finally, you’ll predict the outcome of chemical reactions based on the reactants involved.

Chemistry B

Grades: 11
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Chemistry A

Course Description: The course looks at matter’s composition, properties, and transformations. In this semester, you will calculate the theoretical quantities of substances involved in a chemical reaction through the study of stoichiometry. You’ll analyze chemical reactions that involve aqueous solutions, acids and bases, and gases. You’ll see how gases respond to changes in pressure, volume, temperature, and quantity through the ideal gas law. You’ll also calculate changes in temperature caused by physical and chemical processes and analyze reactions in terms of bond energies. Finally, you will understand how atoms are changed by the unique processes of radioactive decay, nuclear fusion, and nuclear fission.

Physics A

Grades: 10-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: In brief, physics is the scientific study of matter, energy, and their most fundamental physical interactions, including attractions, repulsions, and collisions. In Physics A, you will learn about the “basics” of physics: how to describe and analyze motion, how forces interact with matter, and how to further describe these interactions with the aid of the concepts of energy and momentum. Finally, you’ll explore one more specialized topic, thermodynamics, the physics of heat.

Physics B

Grades: 10-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: In Physics B, you will use your physical understanding of motion, forces and energy and apply that knowledge to some important, specialized topics in physics: the behavior of waves, applications of wave theory to light and optics, the interaction of electrical and magnetic forces, and the special “non-Newtonian” properties of energy and matter described by quantum theory.

Physical Science A and B

Grades: 9-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: Physical science is the study of matter and energy. In Physical Science, you’ll describe the atomic and molecular structure of substances using models. You will investigate how chemical reactions involve energy and lead to changes in the properties of substances. You’ll also model different kinds of forces and the effect they have on the motion of objects. You’ll solve problems involving work and power and apply these principles to simple machines. Finally, you will see how simple machines make up more complex machines that are important in our lives.

Social Studies

US History A

Grades: 9
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: This course examines the social, economic, religious, and political issues that Native Americans face in today’s world. It looks at a number of Native American professionals and their efforts to eradicate the negative stereotypes that still surround Native American cultures. The course also sheds light on the important contributions that Native Americans have made to art and spirituality. And it demonstrates how both Native American traditions and the fight for Native American civil rights have shaped the history and social fabric of the United States.

Human Geography

Grades: 9
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: Geography is the study of where things are in the world. It is important to know why people settled where they did: sometimes this is for weather-related reasons, and sometimes it’s because of bountiful natural resources nearby. In this course, you will learn about these special features which drive economic development and form the locales where people settle.

US History B

Grades: 10
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: US History A

Course Description: US History B, you will learn about the process of historical inquiry, review the events and principles behind the founding of the United States, and then apply historical inquiry to analyze societal issues, trends, and events from the Civil War through the Great Depression. You’ll explore timelines to gain an understanding of how events link to each other, and you’ll analyze historical documents for a firsthand sense of how events unfolded. You’ll also gather evidence from relevant documents and historical texts in order to develop credible explanations of events in US history. You’ll then use that evidence to evaluate change and continuity over time by writing essays and creating presentations about broad periods of historical development.

US History C

Grades: 10
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: US History B

Course Description: US History C, you will apply historical inquiry to analyze societal issues, trends, and events of US history from World War II to the present, including the Cold War, Civil Rights, and other social movements, the Vietnam War, modern presidencies, and responses to global terrorism. You’ll explore timelines to gain an understanding of how events link to each other, and you’ll analyze historical documents for a firsthand sense of how events unfolded. You’ll also gather evidence from relevant documents and historical texts in order to develop credible explanations of events in US history. You’ll then use that evidence to evaluate change and continuity over time.

American Government

Grades: 11
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: A citizen is a person who is legally recognized by a state and entitled to the state’s rights and privileges. Civics is the study of the rights and duties of such a person. One of the best ways to understand your rights and duties as a citizen is to study the government that defines and upholds them. In Civics, you will learn about politics and government, and you’ll analyze democracy which is the system of government used in the United States. Finally, you will examine the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the U.S. Government. A course in Civics teaches you how to actively participate in governance and how you can help improve the quality of governance at all levels.

Economics

Grades: 11
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: Economics is a social science that examines how goods and services are created, consumed, and exchanged. This course covers basic economic problems such as scarcity, choice, and effective use of resources. It also covers topics on a larger scale such as market structures and international trade. It particularly focuses on the US economy and analyzes the role of the government and the Federal Reserve System

World History A

Grades: 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: World History A, you’ll explore major historical events around the world. In the first unit, you’ll develop your historical thinking skills. In the second unit, you’ll examine the origins and developments of European exploration. In the third unit, you’ll learn about the causes and effects of the Renaissance and the Reformation. In the fourth unit, you’ll explore revolutions that occurred from 1789 to 1848, including the Scientific Revolution, the American Revolution, and the French Revolution. In the fifth unit, you’ll explore the causes and effects of the Industrial Revolution, the spread of nationalism in Europe, and the Russian Revolution.

World History B

Grades: 12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: World History A

Course Description: World History B, you’ll explore major historical events around the world. In the first unit, you’ll analyze imperialism in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries and examine the causes and consequences of World War I. In the second unit, you’ll study World War II, analyzing the factors that started the war and the impact of the war. In the third unit, you’ll explore the rise and fall of communism in the Soviet Union and China and learn about the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union. In the fourth unit, you’ll analyze the effects of decolonization in Southeast Asia and Africa. You’ll also study the modernization of China and the rise of nationalism in the Middle East. In the last unit, you’ll explore economic globalization and evaluate the benefits and challenges of living in the modern world.

African American History

Grades: 9-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: Throughout US history, African Americans have faced great adversity in the form of enslavement and institutional racism. They fought for their freedom and worked to right a broken system, but their struggle continues today. This course studies the treatment of enslaved Africans as they were brought to America, the prejudices African Americans have experienced, and their important role in the social, political, and economic development of the United States.

History of Holocaust

Grades: 9-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Holocaust Studies is a single-trimester course that describes the mass murder of millions of Jews during the Nazi rule in Germany and its impact on the international community. In this course, you will trace the history of Jews living in Europe and the origins of anti-Semitism. You will learn about the early life of Hitler and his rise to power. The course also describes how the Nazis exterminated the Jews and how Jews resisted. You will also learn about the liberation of the Jews and the impact of the Holocaust on the non-Jewish community. The course also covers the outcome of postwar trials.

Psychology

Grades: 10-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: In Psychology, you will trace the history of psychology and examine key psychological theories. You will discuss human development and explain how the nervous and endocrine systems affect human development and behavior. You will explain various theories related to language development and acquisition. You will discuss the influence of heredity, environment, society, and culture on human behavior.

Sociology

Grades: 10-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: This one-trimester elective course is intended as a practical, hands-on guide to introduce you to the field of sociology. You will explore the evolution of sociology as a distinct social science, learn about sociological concepts and processes, and discuss how the individual relates to society. You will also learn about the influence of culture, social structure, socialization, and social change in today's society.

World Religions

World Languages

Spanish 2B

Course: 01721
Grades: 10-11
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Spanish 2A

Course Description: In Spanish 2B, you'll be reintroduced to Spanish in common situations, beginning with various professions and career plans for the future. You’ll discuss traveling to different regions and the flora and fauna found in each region and describe different types of trips, including road trips, camping, and ecotourism. You’ll also describe different hobbies, activities, and crafts that people enjoy. Finally, you’ll discuss different medical specialists, including dentists and veterinarians, and describe symptoms related to illness and injury. You'll build on what you learned in the Spanish 2A course to communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You'll also learn about some regions of the Spanish-speaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester's work as you advance in your Spanish studies: everything that you learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning.

Spanish 2A

Course: 01720
Grades: 10-11
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Spanish 1

Course Description: In Spanish 2A, you'll be reintroduced to Spanish in common situations, beginning with describing classes, school friends, teachers, and school supplies. You’ll discuss different styles of dressing, housing, and neighborhoods, and learn about relationships between family members and friends, students and teachers, and employees and employer. You’ll also describe daily personal routines and schedules, household chores, and family responsibilities. Finally, you’ll discuss different types of cuisine, dining establishments, and dining etiquette. You'll build on what you learned in Spanish 1B to communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You'll also learn about some regions of the Spanish-speaking world where the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester's work as you advance in your Spanish studies: everything that you learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning.

Spanish 1B

Course: 01711
Grades: 9-10
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: Spanish 1A

Course Description: In Spanish 1B, you'll be introduced to several common situations in which people describe how to earn, save, and manage money, modes of urban transportation, various seasons, and the associated weather conditions, food, clothes, and activities. You’ll also describe various art forms, plays, concerts, and movies. You’ll discuss health and well-being and travel and tourism. You'll build on what you learned in the Spanish 1B course to communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You'll also learn about some regions of the Spanish-speaking world that the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester's work as you advance in your Spani

Spanish 1A

Course: 01710
Grades: 9-10
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: In Spanish 1A, you'll be introduced to several common situations in which people communicate, such as exchanging names and greetings, describing people by physical and personality traits, and describing family members and aspects of your social life. You'll start with basic sentence structures and grammatical tools, and you'll learn to communicate by listening, speaking, reading, and writing in Spanish as you internalize new vocabulary and grammar. You'll also learn about some regions of the Spanishspeaking world that the central characters of each unit are visiting. You will build on this semester's work as you advance in your Spanish studies: everything that you learn about a language and the cultures in which it is spoken will serve as a foundation for further learning.

Work Based Learning

Health Careers

Grades: 9-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: In Health Careers I, students explore a variety of career options related to the health care field, including medicine, nursing, physical therapy, pharmacy, dental careers, sports medicine, personal training, social work, psychology, and more. Students will learn about various options within each field, what each of these jobs entails, and the education and knowledge required to be successful. In addition, they will focus on basic job skills and information that would aid them in health care and other career paths.

Military Careers

Grades: 9-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: Introduction to Military Careers is a single-semester course that describes the different careers offered by the US military and its branches. This course begins by describing the US military, including its branches, history, and organizational structure. In this course, you will also learn about the different occupations offered by the military branches and the qualifications required for them. This course also covers enlistment requirements, training, pay systems, and benefits of joining the US military. You will also learn about the importance of personal traits, habits, and good health for a successful career in the military.

Personal Training Careers

Grades: 9-12
Credits: 1
Prerequisites: none

Course Description: This course examines the role and responsibilities of a personal trainer. Students will learn the steps to become a personal trainer, including performing fitness assessments, designing safe and effective workouts, and proper nutrition principles. Concepts of communication and motivation will be discussed, as well as exercise modifications and adaptations for special populations. Students will also examine certification requirements, business and marketing procedures, and concerns about liability and ethics. In addition, throughout the course, students will be able to explore various exercises, equipment, and tools that can be used for successful personal training.