Math Connections
This is a College Prep Course and continues the study of the concepts introduced in Algebra 1, Geometry, and Algebra 2. This course is designed as an alternative or supplement to Pre-Calculus. Students taking this course will gain a thorough understanding of variety of math topics. Throughout the course students reinforce math theory with hands on activities and projects. The learner will solve mathematical problems involving real-world situations using a variety of problem solving strategies. Appropriate use of technology including full integration of the graphing calculator is stressed. This course is intended for seniors who have passed Algebra 2 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Drama/Theater
This course is designed for students who have an interest in all forms of the art: speaking, acting, set and costume design, and presentation. Various mediums such as theater, television, and motion pictures will be utilized, studied, and analyzed. Students will learn about the evolution of drama from classical theater to television. The use of technology as an integral part of presentation will be examined.
Green Engineering
Curriculum is designed to provide students with experience in the areas of PV Design and Installation, Solar Thermal Design and Installation, Small Wind Energy systems Design and Installation, and an understanding of Geothermal Heating and Cooling systems.
Environmental Literacy
Students are part of a larger ecosystem and must consider multiple subsystems and factors when considering actions and their consequences. The environment consists of abiotic and biotic factors that interact. These factors drive the Earth systems (biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, geosphere). The amount and type of energy flowing through a system controls the health and stability of that system. Students will work to answer the question, “How can a system's resources be managed to create a sustainable system?” using scientific investigation, transmedia navigation, and multiple forms of media and content delivery.
Music Appreciation
An overview of music of the Western Civilization, including European Classical Music from the Middle Ages to the 20th Century, American Popular Music from the 1800s to the 1990s. Students work independently, following a very structured list of reading and listening assignments. In a typical class day: students will analyze music played in class, study lecture slides published on the class website, listen to music examples while following a listening guide, complete assignments and sample tests. Additionally, high-quality documentaries about music are shown in class regularly.
Economics
The goal of Economics an insightful study of how people behave and organizations operate under constraints of resources. It provides powerful tools to understand and analyze many aspects of our lives and help us to be informed, perceptive decision maker. Decision making is an integral part of business or governmental organizations.
Fundamentals of Music in Mathematics
The Fundamentals of music course will provide students with a general knowledge of music through a variety of
different resources. Students interested in taking this course should have a strong interest in music, have a
good math and science background, and feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and ideas with their fellow
students. Students should expect a number of reading and writing assignments throughout the year as well as
a number of independent and group activities and projects.
Art History
An art history course will provide an understanding and knowledge of architecture, sculpture, painting, and other art
forms within diverse historical and cultural contexts. Students will learn to look at works of art critically, with
intelligence and sensitivity, and to analyse what they see. We will include in this course the direct study of orginal
works of art inlocal collections. Local architecture will be studied first hand when available. The time span will cover
the Ancients, Oceania, and gloabl Islamic tradition and deal with the Renaissance to the present. Assesments will be through
multiple-choice questions, long and short essay questions and comparisons of works of art. The students will reflect an
understanding of elements of art, terminology and technical processes as well as works of art in context.
Aquatic Eco Systems
Aquatic Eco Systems gives student a basic understanding of the importance of our oceans. the course will be divided into
seven major areas of study. These will include an introduction to the world's oceans, geological oceanography, chemical
oceangraphy, biological oceangraphy, fisheries oceangraphy, and meteorological oceangraphy.
Robotics
Robotics is a class that involves the design, control, and programming of robots with an emphasis on programming. Students
will construct robots to perform specific tasks. They will program the robots using a simple computer program and various
sensors and switches.
Creative Writing
this course in the writing of poetry and the short story, uses a workshop format. Works by other writers are studied in the light of basic principles of form:
Including parodies, spoofs, dramatic writing and soap opera.
Sociology
Sociology is the study of relationships in which all of us learn, make choices and grow as a society. This course id designed
to accentuate the reality of growing up as an adolescent in today's world. Its purpose is to foster an understanding and application that
everyone(no matter the race, religion, culture, gender or age) is an important part in our growth. In our society today, adolescents find it
difficult to know their importance which may develop into low self-esteem, a lack of motivation, encouragement and education. The tools
for this course are to enhance positive ideas for creating a more inspiring outlook in the world we live in today. Our
involvement in our community is vital to having a strong tommorrow.
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