Description: The study of American Literature with emphasis on American values, transitions through chronological study of writings by European discoverers of America through modern writers. Interpretation of experiences through composition and technical writing as well as preparation for the College Board Advanced Placement Language Exam will be the focus.

Description: World and British literature composition with an emphasis on interpretation and inference of the writer. Technical writing will be incorporated into the curriculum.

Description: An introduction to standard international Spanish, as it is currently spoken and written. Analysis of the Spanish language by means of developing communicative competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Also an analysis of Hispanic culture through the Spanish-speaking world.

Description: A deeper and expanded study of standard international Spanish. Analysis of the Spanish language by means of developing an ever increasing communicative competence.

Description: Expanded and more intensive development of communication skills in international Spanish Language. Opportunities for group and individual projects will be available. Focus on oral and written performance will be maintained thorough student-made video and audio tapes and written compositions.

Description: Advanced Level Spanish. Honors class & Distinquished Academics Program class.

Description: Health stresses the importance of making healthy choices for a balanced mental, social, and physical life style. The student will be provided information to help make healthy choices. Information dealing with the following topics will be explored: the care of body systems and their functions, relating personal behavior to wellness, nutrition, exercise and diet; alcohol, Tobacco and drugs; first aide; environmental health; consumer health; diseases and staying current with present health issues.

Home Economics Education/
Family and Consumer Sciences Education

Career Concentrations: Planning Considerations

• Family Studies and Human Services
• Child Development, Education, and Services
• Nutrition and Wellness, Food Science and Technology
• Hospitality
• Consumer and Resource Management
• Textiles and Apparel
• Environmental Design

FAMILY STUDIES AND HUMAN SERVICES
Courses referenced are within the Home Economics Education discipline only; local districts are encouraged to also consider appropriate courses from General Education and other Career and Technology Education content areas when planning coherent sequences of courses preparing for career concentrations.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, AND SERVICES

Courses referenced are within the Home Economics Education discipline only; local districts are encouraged to also consider appropriate courses from General Education and other Career and Technology Education content areas when planning coherent sequences of courses preparing for career concentrations.

NUTRITION AND WELLNESS, FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Courses referenced are within the Home Economics Education discipline only; local districts are encouraged to also consider appropriate courses from General Education and other Career and Technology Education content areas when planning coherent sequences of courses preparing for career concentrations.

HOSPITALITY

Courses referenced are within the Home Economics Education discipline only; local districts are encouraged to also consider appropriate courses from General Education and other Career and Technology Education content areas when planning coherent sequences of courses preparing for career concentrations.

CONSUMER AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Courses referenced are within the Home Economics Education discipline only; local districts are encouraged to also consider appropriate courses from General Education and other Career and Technology Education content areas when planning coherent sequences of courses preparing for career concentrations.

TEXTILES AND APPAREL

Courses referenced are within the Home Economics Education discipline only; local districts are encouraged to also consider appropriate courses from General Education and other Career and Technology Education content areas when planning coherent sequences of courses preparing for career concentrations.

ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN

Courses referenced are within the Home Economics Education discipline only; local districts are encouraged to also consider appropriate courses from General Education and other Career and Technology Education content areas when planning coherent sequences of courses preparing for career concentrations.

Description:This course is designed to help students understand the application of mathematics in a real world setting.

Description: This course encourages students to develop a strategy for successful problem solving while learning to use the fundamental algebraic skills required in further mathematics.

Description: Algebra II expands and builds on the use of the fundamental skills learned in first year algebra to develop advanced algebraic concepts and real-world applications.

Description: Students develop the ability to write geometric proofs within an axiomatic system using inductive and deductive reasoning. Students are required to solve geometric real-world problems using an algebraic approach. This course is for college bound students who did well in Algebra I. An alternative course for students interested in Business or the work force is Mathematics of Money.

Description: Students learn to analyze figures and shapes, learn to use informal deduction and interrelationships of properties and figures. An emphasis is place on real-world problem solving techniques.

Description: College level class that satisfies GT, Honors and DAP course offerings.   To gain college credit the student must pass the AP Calculus exam at the end of the course.

Description: P.E. stresses safety, rules and regulations of each sport (volleyball, basketball, track, kickball, softball, etc.) Skills development and coordination of multiple skills allows students to become proficient in motor skills and perceptual awareness. Life-long fitness is the focus of this program. Students will be given the opportunity to develop skills in sports that could be carried on the rest of their lives as individuals. (long distance jogging, fast-pace walking, proper weight lifting for total muscle involvement, volleyball, croquet, badminton, roller-skating, bicycling, tennis, golf, etc.)

Description: The student will learn about anatomical systems (nervous, skeletal, cardiovascular, lymph, endocrine, etc.), their functions, mechanisms, and the interrelation of each system.

Description: This is a survey course of biological principles and organisms in a 5 kingdom system. Topics include: basic biochemistry, genetics, ecology, taxonomy, evolution, importance of adaptations, and biotechnology. Students will analyze the impact of biological research and technology on themselves and society.

Description: This is a survey course with an emphasis on animal and plant anatomy and physiology. This class is an excellent prerequisite to Zoology or Oceanography.

Description: This is a lab oriented course that focuses on chemical principles, data collecting and calculations. Topics to be covered include chemical reactivity, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gas laws and an introduction to organic chemistry. Students will investigate career opportunities in chemistry through field trips and research.

Description: This laboratory oriented class will increase environmental awareness by collecting data for NASA from area habitats and community sources. Students will discover how to gather information such as pH, temperature, sound pollution, soil moisture and nutrient levels in our area. In addition student will investigate career pathways associated with environmental issues and participate in a community project.

Description: This course will investigate the life in the oceans and will be actively involve research methods. Student projects will be required.

Description: Students will investigate forces, magnetism, power, optics, electricity, rocketry, and design. Students will learn how to gather data, and use data to test theoretic physics laws. In this process students will do calculations involving higher level thinking skills and mathematics. Students will investigate career pathways involving physics and engineering.

Description: This hands-on course will introduce basic electronics, robot construction and computer interfacing. Students will identify an industrial task and use a robot interface to perform them. Students will write and execute programs for a robotic arm. They will explore career opportunities that involve automation, programming, and robotics.

Description: This course will emphasize research methods and development and implementation of of research projects in a field of student interest.

Description: An activity-based course designed to introduce the concepts and application of electrical energy and electronics as a component of energy technology. In the electricity component, students focus on the generation, characteristics, storage, distribution, and application of electrical energy. In the electronics component, students focus on the design, production, and application of electronic devices and circuits.

Description: This course focuses on communication technologies associated electronic communications, and telecommunications systems. In this activity-based course, students explore the resources, processes, management, and products in the technical areas electronic communications and telecommunications. This course emphasizes problem solving, design principles, technical standards, and use of related equipment.