Grade 11
#Certification Opportunity: PCEP (Python Certified Entry-level Programmer). Computer Science II will foster students’ creativity and innovation by presenting opportunities to design, implement, and present meaningful programs through a variety of media. Students will collaborate with one another, their instructor, and various electronic communities to solve the problems presented throughout the course. Through computational thinking and…
Virtual Business is designed for students to start a virtual business by creating a web presence, conducting online and off-line marketing, examining contracts appropriate for an online business, and demonstrating project-management skills. Students will also demonstrate bookkeeping skills for a virtual business, maintain business records, and understand legal issues associated with a virtual business.
This peer instruction-based course covers the fundamentals of geoscience literacy, how the Earth works and how it’s various systems – the lithosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere and biosphere – interact to form our complex world. many of the most complex and interesting scientific problems of this century, such as energy resources, water supply and climate change, require…
The history of the United States 1492-1865 (Fall) and history of the United States Since 1865 (Spring) are two college courses that comprise junior year history. Students take on the role of historian to discuss, analyze and reflect on the unique history of the United States of America, exploring the scope and depth of the…
Advanced Placement Research, the second course in the AP Capstone Experience, allows students to explore an academic real-world topic, problem, or issue of individual interest in depth. Through this mentored inquiry, students design, plan, and conduct a year-long mentored, research based investigation. In the AP Research course, students further their skills acquired in the AP…
Advanced Placement Seminar, and elective course, is a foundational course that equips students with the power to accurately and precisely analyze and evaluate information, develop skills to think critically and creatively, research, explore, pose solutions, develop arguments, collaborate and communicate using various media and perspectives. Through a cross curricular lens, students consider multiple points of…
This college-level course is designed for students who wish to develop proficiency in Mandarin Chinese while gaining a deeper understanding of Chinese culture. Through instruction in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, students will engage with authentic materials and real-world contexts that reflect contemporary life in Chinese-speaking communities. The curriculum emphasizes communication skills, cultural comparisons, and…
In this course, designed specifically for Spanish speakers, students will engage in a rigorous curriculum that emphasizes the four language skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing) as they advance their proficiency in Spanish. Through a variety of authentic materials, including literature, music, and current events, students will develop critical thinking skills, expand their vocabulary, and…
Students develop an understanding of landscape design and management techniques and practices. To prepare for careers in horticultural systems, students must attain academic skills and knowledge, acquire technical knowledge and skills related to horticultural systems and the workplace, and develop knowledge and skills regarding career opportunities, entry requirements, and industry expectations.
This two-semester, six college-credit writing intensive sequence features a fall semester course in argumentation, which is essential to leadership communication skills. It is followed by a spring semester topics course, which furthers students’ writing in their application of rhetorical skill by analyzing texts related to American identities. Over the two courses, students will research and…