Grade 12
#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.
Careers in graphic design and illustration span all aspects of the advertising and visual communications industry. Within this context, in addition to developing technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to develop a technical understanding of the industry with a focus…
Careers in fashion span all aspects of the textile and apparel industries. Within this context, in addition to developing advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to develop an advanced technical understanding of the business aspects of fashion, with emphasis…
Building upon the concepts taught in Animation II and its corequisite Animation II Lab, in addition to developing advanced technical knowledge and skills needed for success in the Arts, Audio Visual Technology, and Communications career cluster, students will be expected to develop an increasing understanding of the industry with a focus on applying pre-production, production,…
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…