Course Catalog

In the second semester of Algebra 1, students focus on exponential and quadratic functions. They will learn how to read, write and graph these function types. They will also learn where they can find exponential and quadratic functions in their own worlds. In this semester, special attention is given to making meaningful comparisons of linear, exponential and quadratic growth. Students also spend time learning about geometric sequences, polynomials, factoring, radical...

Algebra 2 builds on the concepts learned in the first semester and prepares the learners with the building blocks needed to dive deeper into trigonometry, pre-calculus, and advanced probability and statistics.

Students begin the first semester of Algebra 1 with a review of the basic tools of algebra, including properties of operations, combining like terms, and solving simple equations and inequalities. More complex concepts are built on these basics. Students learn about linear models, linear inequalities, statistics, linear functions, transformations, sequences, and systems of linear equations. The course also includes lessons on linear inequalities.

Algebra 2 further extends the learner’s understanding of major algebra concepts such as expressions, equations, functions, and inequalities. An emphasis will be placed on the use of appropriate functions to model real-world situations and solve problems that arise from those situations. A focus is also on graphing functions by hand and understanding and identifying the parts of a graph.

This two-semester course introduces students to the features and functionality of Microsoft Office while preparing them for the beginning, intermediate, and advanced levels of the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification program. Through video instruction, interactive skills demonstrations, practice assignments, and unit- level assessments, students become proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access, and Publisher. By the end of the course, students are prepared to demonstrate their skills by...

Child Development and Parenting is a two-semester course that is designed to familiarize students with the various stages of child development as well as the factors that may prevent the healthy development of a child. This course explores the development, health, nutrition, and safety of children at various stages. In addition, the course covers career opportunities in the field of childcare and development.

This inquiry- and lab-based course is designed to support modern science curriculum and teaching practices. It robustly meets NGSS learning standards associated with middle school physical science. Content topics include structure and properties of matter, chemical reactions, forces and motion, force fields, energy, and waves. Each lesson includes one or more inquiry-based activities that can be performed online within the context of the lesson. In addition, the course includes a...

The Professional Communications course is designed to enable all students at the high school level to develop communication skills they will need to be successful in a profession. Students learn about the key aspects of the communication process. They learn to apply communication protocol and appropriate language skills in professional and social communication. Students also explore effective strategies to address diversity in communication. Finally, students familiarize themselves with reading, writing,...

Internships are capstone experiences for senior students that involve further study in the field or career cluster where the student has a career interest. Internships may be paid or unpaid. Students have a two-period block set up during the school day to attend the training. Goals are set cooperatively by the student, teacher, and employer. Students accepted into the program must have at least a 3.0 GPA, apply to the...

Child Development and Parenting is a two-semester course that is designed to familiarize students with the various stages of child development as well as the factors that may prevent the healthy development of a child. This course explores the development, health, nutrition, and safety of children at various stages. In addition, the course covers career opportunities in the field of childcare and development.