Grade 12
This course will fulfill the International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum requirements for Group 3, Individuals and Societies. Year Two of this two-year course will provide students a more in-depth study of 20th Century Topics with emphasis on the United States and its relationship with the rest of the world. This is the second year of a…
This is a 3-part course involving History, Leadership and Wellness designed to acquaint students with the historical development of flight, principles of military leadership, and physical fitness. Students review the development of flight from ancient legends to space flight. The leadership training relates directly to the academic subject matter with time management, study habits, basic…
This course is a continuation in the study of Aerospace History, Leadership, and Wellness for students who have successfully completed Aerospace Science I AFJROTC. Academic emphasis is on the aerospace environment, human requirements of flight, and the principles of flight and navigation. The course begins with a discussion of the basics of flight. Discussions include…
This is a 3 part course involving Space Exploration, Leadership, and Wellness. Space Exploration discusses the principles of propulsion systems, fundamentals of rocketry and its application to spacecraft, principles of space travel and physiological aspects of space exploration. Orbits and propulsion are also covered. Artificial satellites and space probes are studied. The leadership portion covers…
This is a 3 part course involving Corps Management, Principles of Management and Wellness. This course is unique to other aerospace science courses. Corps Management offers hands-on experience in the management of corps activities. Students must plan, organize, coordinate, direct, and control corps activities. They practice communication, decision-making, personal interaction, managerial and organizational skills. The…
This course will fulfill the IB requirement for Group Six Arts/Electives. In today’s society, information technology controls and dictates many aspects of our lives. The global use of IT raises important issues about social and ethical concerns that shape our society. The focus of ITGS will be on providing the opportunity for students to understand…
This course builds on the knowledge and skills of ITGS SL and fulfills the International Baccalaureate requirements for Group 6 Arts and Electives. The focus is on providing the opportunity for students to understand information technology systems and their influence and impact on social issues. The objectives are expanded to include a portfolio of research…
This course serves as an introduction to computers and the study of managing and processing information. The emphasis is on solving real world problems by means of computer programming (software engineering). Students will learn thoroughly programming language and apply those skills in exploring how computers work. Some topics covered include structures programming techniques, file management,…
This class provides an opportunity for students to take leadership positions in the planning of school and community activities. The students must apply and be selected by the sponsor and principal.
The 12th grade AVID Elective course is final stage in preparing students for higher education and careers. Senior year begins with a checklist of important tasks such as college applications, resumes, letters of recommendation, and interviews. SMART goals are established for students’ future plans, including a scaffolded release of responsibility in AVID senior tutorials. Students…