High School
Math
Algebra I
This course builds a foundation of basic Algebra skills that can be built upon in more advanced Math courses. Topics in this course include: Algebraic concepts; real number system using algebraic, graphical, numerical, and verbal representations; rational, irrational, and radical expressions; polynomials; inequalities; relations; functions; factoring; slope; systems of equations; linear, quadratic, radical, literal, exponential, logarithmic, and absolute value equations; box plots; measures of central tendency; data; basic probability and statistics.
Algebra II
This course builds a foundation of basic Algebra skills that can be built upon in more advanced Math courses. Topics in this course include: advanced algebra topics; complex numbers; matrices; geometric series; polynomials; rational expressions; systems of equations and inequalities; literal, radical, and quadratic equations; conic sections; piecewise, logarithmic, and exponential functions; graphing; probability and statistics topics.
Geometry
This course is designed to emphasize the study of the properties and applications of common geometric figures in two and three dimensions. Topics covered in this course include: Plane and solid geometry; transformations; similarity; congruence; theorems; constructions; right triangle trigonometry; the Pythagorean theorem; circles; angle relationships; lines including parallel and perpendicular; area; perimeter, and volume of shapes/figures; properties of polygons; cross sections; geometric modeling and probabilities.
Pre-Calculus
Pre Calculus course combines the study of trigonometry, elementary functions, analytical geometry, and math analysis as preparation for calculus. Students will delve in to the concepts of the complex number system and the vector and matrix quantities. In addition, students will interpret and build functions, understand trigonometric functions, and interpret categorical and quantitative data. Students will also make inferences and draw conclusions and use probability to make decisions.
Calculus
This course is designed to build the concepts studied in precalculus. The study of calculus on the high school level includes a study of limits, derivatives, concavity, monotonicity, an introduction to integrals, and applications of derivatives and integrals.
Foundations of Algebra
The primary purpose of the Foundations of Algebra course is to provide a basis for curriculum development for rising 9th grade students in need of substantial support prior to taking Algebra I. The content of this course focuses on equations, inequalities, functions, polynomials, geometry, and statistics as well as the standards of mathematical practice.
Statistics
This course builds a foundation of applications of data in everyday life. Topics in this course include: Scatter plot; histogram; bivariate data; regression; sample space; probability; making decisions; standard deviation; variance; normal distribution; surveys and experiments; hypothesis; reports and data; confidence interval.
Trigonometry
This course deals with relationships involving lengths and angles of triangles that can be built upon in more advanced Math courses. Topics in this course include: Right triangles; trigonometric functions; trigonometric identities; radian; area using trigonometry; periodicity; unit circle.
Algebra II with Trigonometry
This course builds a foundation of Algebra and Trigonometry skills that can be built upon in more advanced Math courses. Topics in this course include: Advanced algebra topics; complex numbers; vectors and matrices; series; polynomials; rational expressions; systems of equations and inequalities; linear, quadratic, radical, and literal equations; exponential and logarithmic functions; graphing; trigonometric ratios and functions; probability and statistics.
Algebra III
This course builds a foundation of basic Algebra skills that can be built upon in more advanced Math courses. Topics in this course include sequences and series, functions, and higher order polynomials. Polynomial functions provide the context for higher order investigations. Topics are addressed from a numeric, graphical, and analytical perspective.
Probability and Statistics
This course has the probability and statistics skills that can be built upon in more advanced Math courses. Topics in this course include: Box and Whisker Plots, Measures of Central Tendency, Percentiles and Quartiles, Standard Deviation and Variance, Interpreting and Comparing Data Distributions, Normal Distribution, Constructing and Interpreting Two Way Frequency Tables, Fitting of a Curve, Interpreting Rate of Change and Linear Functions, Linear Regression, Correlation and Causation, Valid Claims, Fair Games, Probability Using Simulation, Sample Surveys, Experiments, and Observational Studies, Confidence Interval for Population Mean, Comparing Two Treatments of a Randomized Experiment, Evaluate Reports Based on Data, Sample Space and Operations, Probability of Independent and Dependent Events, Conditional Probability, Addition Rule in Probability, Probability with Permutations and Combinations, Constructing Probability Distributions, Making Decisions with Expected Values, and Making Decisions Using Probability.
Applied Math Concepts
This course builds a foundation of applications of data in everyday life. Topics in this course include: amortization, annuities, and sinking fund, importance of financial modeling, future and present values, depreciation schedules, financial decision making, arithmetic and geometric sequence in financial math, finance involving compound interest, transcendental functions, order of magnitudes, system of linear equations, linear programming optimization, logical circuits, construction of truth tables, problem solving strategies, conditional statements, logic puzzles, arguments with quantifiers, Venn diagrams, logical statements of networks, tree diagram and counting principle, measures of central tendency, fair games, organizing and analyzing data, investment strategy, permutations and combinations, probability and making decision using it, law of large numbers, examples of consequences and innumeracy, expected value and standard deviation, normal distribution, and confidence interval for population mean and proportions.
Math Essentials
This course provides the foundation of skills necessary for success in algebra and beyond. Topics in this course include: Customary and metric units; ratios and proportions; scale drawing; complex numbers; probability; tree diagram; bar, line, and circle graphs; exponents; trigonometry; expressions; slope; midpoint; transformations; geometry concepts; polygons, the Pythagorean theorem; distance; similarity and congruence; functions; equations and inequalities; parallel and perpendicular lines; rate of change; rational functions; factoring; radicals.
Financial Mathematics
This course is designed to focus on mathematical concepts and applications needed for the design and management of personal and business finances. This course extends students’ knowledge of whole numbers, fractions, decimals, and percents as well as basic statistics and probability, algebra, geometry, and data analysis in the context of relevant real life problem solving situations. Emphasis is placed on various mathematical processes which include manual or electronic calculations of payroll, income tax preparations, interest computation, consumer information, managing income, buying insurance, selling and buying, making sound credit and investment decisions and other items that may be related to personal and business transactions.
Analytical Mathematics
Analytical Mathematics course combines the study of number and quantity, algebra, and functions. Students will delve in to the concepts of the complex number system, the vector and matrix quantities, and the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. In addition, students will understand limits of functions, trigonometric functions, and laws of sines and cosines.
Transition to Math
This course acts as a stepping-stone between the processes learned in Pre Transition Mathematics or Everyday Mathematics 6 to the material presented in Algebra and Geometry. Topics in this course include: Algebraic concepts; real number system using algebraic, graphical, numerical, and verbal representations; expressions; inequalities; relations; functions; factoring; measurements; distance; midpoint; slope; systems of equations; linear, and radical equations; basic probability and data.
Transition to Algebra
This course builds a foundation of basic Algebra skills that can be built upon in more advanced Math courses. Topics in this course include: Algebraic concepts; real number system using algebraic, graphical, numerical, and verbal representations; scientific notation; polynomials; expressions; inequalities; relations; functions; factoring; slope; linear and literal equations; the Pythagorean theorem; measurements; distance; midpoint; basic probability and statistics.
Senior Finite Math
Topics in this course include: Matrices; scalar multiplication; exponential and logarithmic functions; system of equations; set theory; permutations and combinations; probability; reports and data; tree diagram; central tendency; fair games.
Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry
This course builds a foundation of Algebra and Trigonometry skills that can be built upon in more advanced Math courses. Topics in this course include: laws of exponents; operations on rational expressions; complex numbers; polar forms; fundamental theorem of algebra; vectors; matrices; series; binomial theorem; conic sections; functions; graphing linear, quadratic, and rational functions; composition of functions; inverse functions; polynomials; trigonometry; area of sector; arc length; law of sines and cosines; trigonometric identities; scatter plot; and line of best fit.
Advanced Math Pre-Calculus
This course introduces the foundations of analysis designed to precede the calculus sequence with emphasis on functions and graphs. Topics covered in this course include: Complex number system; radicals; exponents; graphing functions; trigonometry; factoring; quadratic, absolute value, rational, exponential and logarithmic equations; measures of angles; Pythagorean theorem; slope; circle; sequence; conic sections and coordinate geometry.
Advanced Math-Functions & Statistics
Topics covered in this course include probability, statistics, and mathematics of personal finance. This course is a pre-calculus analysis of the real number system.
Remediation Math
This course deals with knowledge of standards based pedagogical instructional practices to facilitate and enhance learning for students who struggle with math concepts.
Bridge Math
This is a course intended to build upon concepts taught in previous courses to allow students to gain a deeper knowledge of the real and complex number systems as well as the structure, use, and application of equations, expressions, polynomials, inequalities, and functions. Functions emphasized include linear, quadratic, exponential, and absolute value. Students continue mastery of geometric concepts such as similarity, right triangles, circles, area, perimeter, and volume. Students use categorical and quantitative data to model real life situations and rules of probability to compute probabilities of compound events.
Developmental Math
This course progresses through the basic elements of arithmetic into beginning of algebra. Topics in this course include: Addition and subtraction of whole numbers; multiplication and division; decimals; add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions; ratios; customary and metric units; percents; exponents; expressions; equations and inequalities; system of equations and inequalities; polynomials; factoring; quadratic equations.
Basic Math
This course builds a foundation of basic math skills that can be built upon in more advanced Math courses. Topics in this course include: Order of operations; expressions; pattern; place value; estimation; multiplication and division; decimals; add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions; coordinate plane; number line; equations; area and perimeter; polygons; ratios; decimals to fractions; circumference; angles; rational and irrational numbers; exponents; radicals; linear and non-linear functions; transformations; parallel lines; the Pythagorean theorem.
College Algebra
This course builds a foundation of basic Algebra skills that can be built upon in more advanced Math courses. Topics in this course include: Algebraic concepts; real number system using algebraic, graphical, numerical, and verbal representations; polynomials; expressions; inequalities; relations; functions; factoring; complex numbers; distance; midpoint; slope; systems of equations; linear, quadratic, rational, radical, literal, and absolute value equations; matrices; coordinate geometry.
Intensive Mathematics
This course focuses on the understanding of polynomials and rational expressions, creating and solving equations, and reasoning with equations and inequalities. Students will also build various functions, interpret them using key features, and compare properties of two functions. Emphasis will be placed on constructing linear, quadratic, and exponential models. This course emphasizes the study of circles, construction of inscribed and circumscribed circles of a triangle, transformations, similarity and congruence, and proving theorems. Volume and surface area, cross sections, parallel and perpendicular lines, area and perimeter, and modeling with geometry are also emphasized. In addition, students will also work on trigonometric ratios, similarity, and application of right triangles. Emphasis will be placed on real number system and interpreting categorical and quantitative data.
Integrated Mathematics I
This course emphasizes linear and exponential expressions, equations, and functions. This course also focuses on geometric congruence and interpreting linear models from quantitative data. Categorical and quantitative data, Reasoning with equations by solving systems of equations in two variables are dealt with in this course.
Integrated Mathematics II
This course builds upon concepts taught in Integrated Math I with an emphasis on quadratic and polynomial expressions, equations, and functions. This course also focuses on geometric similarity and interpreting functions from a real life context. Students extend previous knowledge of exponential properties to rational exponents. This course also introduces probability of compound events and the complex number system.
Integrated Mathematics III
This course builds upon concepts taught in Integrated Math I and Integrated Math II and emphasizes polynomial and rational expressions, equations, and functions. This course has a focus on geometric modeling and using algebra to prove geometric theorems. This course also introduces students to circles, basic trigonometric functions, and foundational statistics skills such as interpretation of data and making statistical inferences.
RC Algebra I
This course builds a foundation of basic Algebra skills that can be built upon in more advanced Math courses. Topics in this course include: Algebraic concepts; real number system using algebraic, graphical, numerical, and verbal representations; rational, irrational, and radical expressions; polynomials; inequalities; relations; functions; factoring; slope; systems of equations; linear, quadratic, radical, literal, exponential, logarithmic, and absolute value equations; box plots; measures of central tendency; data; basic probability and statistics.
RC Bridge Math
This is a course intended to build upon concepts taught in previous courses to allow students to gain a deeper knowledge of the real and complex number systems as well as the structure, use, and application of equations, expressions, polynomials, inequalities, and functions. Functions emphasized include linear, quadratic, exponential, and absolute value. Students continue mastery of geometric concepts such as similarity, right triangles, circles, area, perimeter, and volume. Students use categorical and quantitative data to model real life situations and rules of probability to compute probabilities of compound events.
RC Geometry
This course is designed to emphasize the study of the properties and applications of common geometric figures in two and three dimensions. Topics covered in this course include: Plane and solid geometry; transformations; similarity; congruence; theorems; constructions; right-triangle trigonometry; the Pythagorean theorem; circles; angle relationships; lines including parallel and perpendicular; area; perimeter, and volume of shapes/figures; properties of polygons; cross sections; geometric modeling and probabilities.
RC Pre-Algebra
This course builds a foundation of Pre-Algebra skills that can be built upon in more advanced Math courses. Topics in this course include: Real number system using algebraic, graphical, numerical, and verbal representations; ratios and rates; scientific notation; decimals; exponents; expressions; inequalities; relations; functions; perimeter; area; volume; circumference; distance; midpoint; slope; symmetry; linear, quadratic, radical, and literal equations; basic probability and statistics.
ELA
English I
This freshman year course is designed to help students develop grammar mechanics, reading, writing, and comprehension skills. Students will have the opportunity to learn across the curriculum as key vocabulary words in this course contain words relevant to Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Arts. In addition, students will read texts of various literary genres: poetry, novel, drama, and non-fiction. By this, the students will be able to analyze texts across genres. Emphasis will also be given to the research process, source collection, and the different types of writing: narrative, argumentative, and expository.
English II
The sophomore course, English II, reinforces the skills learned in English I and previous Language Arts courses. Students will also be able to make connections within texts, identify fallacies, and write narrative, argumentative, and expository essays. In addition, students will read texts of various literary genres: poetry, novel, drama, and non-fiction. English II contains the instructions and strategies required in writing research papers. This also includes instruction on proper style formatting following the Modern Language Association and Chicago Manual of Style.
English III
This junior-year English course reinforces the skills learned in English I, English II, and previous Language Arts courses. Students will be able to identify text structure and make inferences about how author’s lives and historical events impact literature. This course also includes the instruction and strategies necessary for writing argumentative essays, writing research papers, properly citing sources, preparing oral presentations, and proper use of reference materials. Additionally, students will demonstrate their ability to use euphemisms, oxymorons, and other literary elements.
English IV
This is an advanced, senior level course in English designed to provide students the special attention to the analysis of literature and learning different essay formats. In the analysis of literature, students will understand the recurrent themes prevalent in literature and multiple themes that lead to richness in a text. In addition, students will read and analyze the renown themes in US documents and understand how organizational strategies help understand texts better. In grammar and conventions, emphasis will be given on the use of modifiers, sentence structure, and how punctuation marks like parentheses help in clarity.
Remediation English
This course is designed to help students develop both descriptive and prescriptive approaches to the grammar of English language. Topics covered in this course include: simple comprehension texts of description, narration, information, explanation and persuasion, parts of speech, use of auxiliaries, punctuations, etc.
Senior Applications in English
This course is designed to help students read literacy texts, vocabulary and language skills, both oral and written. In addition, the student will write an autobiographical essay and will respond with personal connections to literacy selections.
American Literature
This course is designed to help students develop grammar mechanics, reading, writing, and comprehension skills. Students will read texts of various literary genres: poetry, novel, drama, and non fiction, and will be able to understand the importance of text structure and understand how authors lives and historical events impact literature. This course also includes instruction on writing argumentative essays as well as strategies in writing research papers, cite sources, do oral presentation, and use proper reference materials for research. In addition, students will also understand the use of euphemism and oxymoron and other literary elements. Also, instructions on proper style formatting following the Modern Language Association Chicago Manual of Style.
Developmental Reading
This course is designed to help students develop writing and reading skills. Course topics include: Context Clues, Key Vocabulary, Connotation and Denotation, Foreign Words, Recurrent Themes in World Literature, Develop a PromptAudience and Purpose, Analyze Author's Style and Diction, Argumentative Writing.
Developmental English
This course is designed to help students develop grammar mechanics and writing skills. Course topics include: Review Parts of Speech, Pronouns, Modifiers, Sentence Structure, Punctuation, Style Tone and Language, Writing Process.
RC English I
This freshman-year course is designed to help students develop grammar mechanics, reading, writing, and comprehension skills. Students will have the opportunity to learn across the curriculum as key vocabulary words in this course contain words relevant to Science, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Arts. In addition, students will read texts of various literary genres: poetry, novel, drama, and non fiction. By this, the students will be able to analyze texts across genres. Emphasis will also be given to the research process, source collection, and the different types of writing: narrative, argumentative, and expository.
RC English II
The sophomore course, English II, reinforces the skills learned in English I and previous Language Arts courses. Students will also be able to make connections within texts, identify fallacies, and write narrative, argumentative, and expository essays. In addition, students will read texts of various literary genres: poetry, novel, drama, and non-fiction. English II contains the instructions and strategies required in writing research papers. This also includes instruction on proper style formatting following the Modern Language Association and Chicago Manual of Style.
RC English III
This junior-year English course reinforces the skills learned in English I, English II, and previous Language Arts courses. Students will be able to identify text structure and make inferences about how author’s lives and historical events impact literature. This course also includes the instruction and strategies necessary for writing argumentative essays, writing research papers, properly citing sources, preparing oral presentations, and proper use of reference materials. Additionally, students will demonstrate their ability to use euphemisms, oxymorons, and other literary elements.
RC English IV
This is an advanced, senior level course in English designed to provide students the special attention to the analysis of literature and learning different essay formats. In the analysis of literature, students will understand the recurrent themes prevalent in literature and multiple themes that lead to richness in a text. In addition, students will read and analyze the renown themes in US documents and understand how organizational strategies help understand texts better. In grammar and conventions, emphasis will be given on the use of modifiers, sentence structure, and how punctuation marks like parentheses help in clarity.
Science
Biology/Life Science
Biology is a laboratory science course that deals with the study of cells and organelles, relationship between DNA, genes, chromosomes, and proteins, and levels of organization, homeostasis, microorganisms, and diseases. Students will also understand the genetics and heredity through the cell cycle, cancer, heredity and inheritance patterns, genetic variation, Punnett square. In addition, students will also focus on the photosynthesis in plants, biological polymers, speciation, and causes of loss of biodiversity. Students will then attain knowledge on nutrient cycle, energy flow in an ecosystem, biological succession, density dependent and independent factors, natural selection, and threats to biodiversity.
Chemistry
This course is the comprehensive study of concepts, principles, and theories related to the field of Chemistry. Topics in this course include: models of atoms, patterns and trends in organization of elements in the periodic table, average atomic mass, metals, nonmetals, and metalloids, nomenclature of ionic compounds, binary compounds, and acids, valence electrons and bonds. In addition, the students examine the intensive and extensive properties of elements, compounds, and mixtures, mass and chemical reactions, and conservation of mass. They will also estimate the effect of temperature on solubility and rate of reaction, the different states of matter and properties of acids and bases. Students will focus on the different gas laws, chemical equilibrium, and particle motion in matter and endothermic and exothermic changes.
Physics
This course is the comprehensive study of concepts and principles related to the field of Physics. Topics in this course include: motion graphs, kinematic equations, projectile motion, force and laws of motion, free body diagram, and circular motion. In addition, student evaluate the conservation of energy or change of energy in motion and the conservation of linear momentum and collisions during heat transfer through Earth's systems by analyzing the laws of thermodynamics. They also analyze the waves and their applications in technologies for information transfer based on Doppler Effect in sound, properties of light, Snell's law, and the intensity of light with respect to distance. In addition, students explore the electric and magnetic fields and evaluate series and parallel circuits
Environmental Science
This course is the comprehensive study of concepts and principles related to the field of Environmental Science. Topics in this course include: renewable and non-renewable energy, carbon cycle, impact of environmental factors on population, impact of various factors on the ecosystem, effect of invasive species on ecosystem, biological succession, endangered organisms, nutrient cycle, water cycle, conservation of water, effects of pollution, environmental policies, and global climate patterns.
Physical Science
Physical Science is a laboratory science course that surveys the core ideas in the physical sciences, which are covered in chemistry and physics courses in detail. This course investigates concepts such as the conceptualization of matter and its interactions by studying the valence electrons and bonds, properties of acids and bases, in various chemical reactions. Students will also examine the motion and stability of objects experiencing forces and interactions. They analyze the motion graphs, kinematic equations, and conservation of linear momentum and collisions and evaluate series and parallel circuits. Also, they observe the change of energy in motion, and conservation of energy, and the propagation of waves in different media.
Earth Science
Earth Science is a laboratory science course that deals with the concepts of energy in Earth's system and the origin and evolution of Earth system. Students deal with identifying the Earth's place in the universe with respect to the life cycle of stars, the big bang theory, plate movements, and geological events. In addition, the students analyze the bio geo chemical cycles, the relationship of one type of cycle with the others. Emphasis is also given to the human sustainability by evaluating the impact of technology on the environment, and the natural resources, and managing them further.
Human Anatomy and Physiology
This course is the comprehensive study of concepts and principles related to the field of Human Anatomy and Physiology. Topics in this course include: Science: The Impact of Technology, Body as a Whole, Homeostasis, Biochemical Composition of Body, Factors Affecting Enzyme Action, Animal Tissues, Integumentary System, Disorders of Integumentary System, The Skeletal System, Bones, Disorders of Musculoskeletal System, The Muscle, Nervous System, Vertebrate Sensory Organs, Endocrine Glands, Endocrine Disorders, Digestion, Absorption, and Metabolism, Digestive System Disorders, Respiratory System, Disorders of the Respiratory System, Cardiovascular System, Immune System, Disorders of the Immune System, Urinary System, Disorders of Urinary System, Human Reproductive System, and Disorders of Reproductive System.
Introduction to Biology
Biology is a laboratory science course designed to help students understand chemical bonds and their impact on biological activity, cellular respiration, and biological polymers. Students learn about the biological classification of organisms, the different cell types, major eukaryotic organelles, membrane transport, and mitosis and meiosis. Emphasis is given to the application of genetic terminology and principles to solve monohybrid crosses, inheritance, transcription and translation, and natural selection. Inquiry standards include laboratory and field safety, scientific tools, microscopes, scientific investigation, data representation and analysis, and communicating experimental results.
Botany
Botany is a laboratory based course applying basic biological principles to the study of plants. Students explore the topics morphological characteristics of each division and variation in their reproduction, physiology, taxonomy, evolution, and the interactions of human society and plants. Laboratory activities, research, the use of technology, and the effective communication of results through various methods are integral components of this course.
Zoology
This course is the comprehensive study of concepts and principles related to the field of zoology. Topics in this course include: Bones, Nervous System, Respiratory System, Vertebrates Sensory Organs, Integumentary System, Classification of Organisms, Biological Evolution, Natural Selection, Gene Frequency and Mutation, Vertebrates and Invertebrates, Food web Analysis, Biological Polymers, Relationship between Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration, Scientific Concepts, Experimental Design, Data Analysis, Drawing Inferences, Scientific Evidence, Communicating Experimental Results, and Science and its Methods.
Ecology
This course focuses on the understanding of students about the interrelationships in the natural world and the effects of humans on these relationships. It allows the students to study the individuals, communities, ecosystems, and biomes. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of classification of organisms, symbiosis, energy flow in ecosystems, nutrient cycles, natural selection, and biodiversity. Embedded standards for Inquiry and Technology & Engineering are taught in the context of the content standards for ecology.
Geology
This course is the comprehensive study of concepts and principles related to the field of geology. Topics in this course include Earth's history and changes over time, Earth's surface features, and interior, and the processes affecting the life on Earth. In addition, the students examine the formation and properties of rocks and minerals and other natural resources. The students are also exposed to the sphere-to-sphere relationship of the various sphere on Earth namely biosphere, atmosphere, and geosphere.
Genetics
This course is the comprehensive study of concepts and principles related to the field of genetics. Topics in this course include: Hardy Weinberg Equilibrium, Gene Frequency and Mutation, Mendelian Genetics, Non-Mendelian Genetics, Cell Cycle, Mitosis and Meiosis, Somatic and Germ Cells, Patterns of Inheritance, Sex-linked Inheritance, Pedigree Analysis, Introduction to Molecular Biology, Genetic Code, Regulation of Gene Expression, Scientific and Ethical Issues Associated with Gene Technologies, Genetic Engineering, and Human Genome Project.
Integrated Physics & Chemistry
Integrated physics and chemistry is a science course that surveys the core ideas in the physical sciences, which are covered in chemistry and physics courses in detail. This course investigates concepts such as the conceptualization of matter and its interactions by studying the valence electrons and bonds, properties of acids and bases, in various chemical reactions. Students will also examine the motion and stability of objects experiencing forces and interactions. They analyze the motion graphs, kinematic equations, and conservation of linear momentum and collisions and evaluate series and parallel circuits. Also, they observe the change of energy in motion, and conservation of energy, and the propagation of waves in different media.
Lifetime Wellness/Health
This course is the comprehensive study of concepts and principles related to the field of wellness. This course helps students understand the importance of living a healthy life, personal care and healthy behaviors, the various factors affecting health, family relationships, and violence prevention. Students also learn about the genetic disorders, the communicable and non communicable diseases, and sexually transmitted diseases. Additionally, students understand the health care settings, therapeutic communication skills, and skills for healthy relationships. Emphasis is given to injury prevention, nutrition and diet, first aid and emergencies, and coping with stress.
College Biology
This course is the comprehensive study of concepts and principles related to the field of Biology. Topics in this course include: Chemistry of life, cells, heredity and reproduction, biological classification, organisms and environment, health, diseases, and evolution.
Organic Chemistry
This course provides a systematic study of the theories, principles, and techniques of organic chemistry. Topics covered in this course include nomenclature, structure, properties, reactions, and mechanisms of hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, and ethers; further topics include isomerization, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy.
RC Biology/Life Science
Biology is a laboratory science course that deals with the study of cells and organelles, relationship between DNA, genes, chromosomes, and proteins, and levels of organization, homeostasis, microorganisms, and diseases. Students will also understand the genetics and heredity through the cell cycle, cancer, heredity and inheritance patterns, genetic variation, Punnett square. In addition, students will also focus on the photosynthesis in plants, biological polymers, speciation, and causes of loss of biodiversity. Students will then attain knowledge on nutrient cycle, energy flow in an ecosystem, biological succession, density-dependent and independent factors, natural selection, and threats to biodiversity.
RC Physical Science
Physical Science is a laboratory science course that surveys the core ideas in the physical sciences, which are covered in chemistry and physics courses in detail. This course investigates concepts such as the conceptualization of matter and its interactions by studying the valence electrons and bonds, properties of acids and bases, in various chemical reactions. Students will also examine the motion and stability of objects experiencing forces and interactions. They analyze the motion graphs, kinematic equations, and conservation of linear momentum and collisions and evaluate series and parallel circuits. Also, they observe the change of energy in motion, and conservation of energy, and the propagation of waves in different media.
Social Studies
US History
This course is a survey of History of the United States of America beginning with 1877. Topics covered in this course include: Changes on the Western Frontier, A New Industrial Age, The First World War, and the Conflict in Vietnam.
World History
This course is the study of Ancient to Modern World History. Topics covered in this course include: The Ancient World, The Byzantine Empire, Enlightenment and Revolution, World War II, and Comparative Economic Systems.
World Geography
The world geography course provides students with an analytical view of how geographic factors have and continue to influence human behavior on the earth. Students will examine how the physical and cultural geographic factors contribute to varying levels of cooperation within the major world regions. Additionally, students will examine the importance that political, environmental, and economic factors have in a region’s development. Emphasis will be on natural resources contributing to settlement, distribution of human populations, and major economic systems.
Government
This course is the study of the major forms of government and political ideas throughout history. Topics covered in this course include: Principles of Government, Political Parties, Origins of American Government, The Constitution, and the Presidency.
Civics
This course will provide students with information about how society works, including the role students play in the community and in the world. This course addresses content regarding democracy; liberty; law; personal economics; local, state, and national civic responsibility. Students are given opportunities to apply civic knowledge to problem-based learning situations in the community and to other activities that foster increased personal responsibility.
US History to 1877
This course is a survey of History of the United States of America beginning with 1877. Topics covered in this course include: Changes on the Western Frontier, A New Industrial Age, The First World War, and the Conflict in Vietnam.
US History from 1877 to the Present
This course is a survey of American History which provides information on the foundation and growth of early America. Lessons contained in the curriculum are developed using current pedagogical state standards and benchmarks. Topics covered in this course include topics from Ancient Civilizations to the American Civil War and Reconstruction.
US History and Geography
In this course, students will learn about reconstruction and its effects, education and culture, politics and the emergence of political machine, industrial revolution, immigrants and urban challenges, segregation and discrimination, competition and monopolies, progressive era, African Americans, world war I and II, post world war II, the roaring life of 1920s, the great depression, the rise of totalitarianism, the new deal, times of war and peace, cold war and its conflict, the Vietnam war years, the superpowers in the modern era, the postwar boom, the new frontier and the great society, the civil rights movements, voters, era of social change, age of limits, and the conservative tide. Special projects associated with important points in the lesson will give you an opportunity to demonstrate your creativity and exercise and improve your critical thinking skills.
US Government and Civics
Students will study the purposes, principles, and practices of American government as established by the Constitution. Students are expected to understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens and how to exercise these rights and responsibilities in local, state, and national government. Students will learn the structure and processes of the government of the state of Tennessee and various local governments. The reading of primary source documents is a key feature of United States Government and Civics standards.
Introduction to World Geography
The world geography course provides students with an analytical view of how geographic factors have and continue to influence human behavior on the earth. Students will examine how the physical and cultural geographic factors contribute to varying levels of cooperation within the major world regions. Additionally, students will examine the importance that political, environmental, and economic factors have in a region’s development. Emphasis will be on natural resources contributing to settlement, distribution of human populations, and major economic systems.
African American History
In this course, students will study the ancient African empires, including North Africa, the Islamic World, the politics of slavery, and the freedom fighters. Additionally, students also learn about the African Americans involved in the Civil War, the activities that happened during the Reconstruction period, and the African Americans of the early 1900s. Students also delve into the concepts of the Civil Rights Movements of the 1950s and 1960s, the modern African American culture, and the contribution of African Americans in politics.
Ancient History
Students will examine the major periods of Ancient History from prehistoric times to 1500 AD/CE. Major emphasis will be given to the Neolithic Revolution, the development of river valley civilizations, the rise of the Greece and Rome, and the decline and fall of the Roman Empire.
Mississippi Studies
Mississippi studies course is designed to foster appreciation for the state, its history and its culture. The content will include the geographic historic, economic, political, and social events that have contributed to the state's development. The course traces Mississippi's economic transition from agriculture to industry and its effort to expand participation of all its citizens in the political process. The course includes the study of the diverse contributions of the citizens of the state. Additionally, civic concepts should be developed in order to encourage active participation in political process of the state and nation. The framework is comprised of five content standards: Domestic Affairs, Global Affairs, Civil Rights/Human Rights, Economics, and Culture. The content is expected to be taught by infusing social studies skills into the pedagogy of the course. These skills should include, but are not limited to: acquiring an understanding of change over time, distinguishing between primary and secondary sources, the analysis of primary sources, reading different sources critically, making arguments in written and oral form based on evidence in support of a clearly defined thesis, and developing a solid command of major geographic features by interpreting physical and political maps of Mississippi, the United States and the world's continents.
Contemporary Issues
Students will use inquiry skills to examine the issues that impact the contemporary world. Included in the course will be analysis of the historical, cultural, economic, and geographic factors that have raised certain issues to levels of concern in our nation and around the globe. Students will engage in research and problem solving in order to better understand and assess significant current issues.
Psychology
Psychology is the scientific study of behavior and mental processes. It is a unique science that often necessitates the use of special measurements and research methods. The course has four sections: psychological foundations and research, biological foundations, change in behavior and cognition, and variability of behavior among individual and groups.
Sociology
This course focuses on the study of social behavior and the organization of human society. Students will learn about the historical development of the field of sociology and the procedures for conducting research in sociology. Students will also learn the importance and role of culture, social structure, socialization, and social change in today’s society.
Economics
This course is an introduction to micro economic and macro economic theory and also includes a personal finance component. A broad array of topics are explored including: basic economic concepts, price determination, analyses of the firm and market structures, measures of output, inflation, unemployment and stabilization policies, and trade. Twin goals include demonstrating the relevance of the material to the students' lives and assisting them in applying the concepts and ‘economic way of thinking' to problems and questions in logical, critical ways. The personal finance portion covers six main areas: wealth creation, budgeting, credit, insurance, tax preparation and saving and investing.
Big History
Big History examines our past, explains our present, and imagines our future. It's a story about us. An idea that arose from a desire to go beyond specialized and self contained fields of study to grasp history as a whole. This growing, multi disciplinary approach is focused on high school students, yet designed for anyone seeking answers to the big questions about the history of our Universe. The Big History Project is a joint effort between teachers, scholars, scientists, and their supporters to bring a multi-disciplinary approach to knowledge to lifelong learners around the world.
Choctaw History
This course is a study of early Choctaw migration legends and myths, early Indians, the Woodland Period, Mississippian Period, and the Choctaw people prior to 1699 AD. This course also adds information concerning Choctaw contact with the Spanish, English, and French and details information about the Treaty Period, Removal, Transition, the Dark Age of the Choctaw, and Contemporary Choctaw Society.
Microeconomics
The course introduces the student to the principles of microeconomics and the micro economic way of thinking. Topics covered in this course include: supply and demand, elasticity, market efficiency, taxation and impacts, externalities, public goods and free rider problem, common resources and the tragedy of the commons, production and costs, competitive firm pricing and output, monopoly firm pricing and output, monopolistic competitive firm pricing and output, oligopoly firm pricing and output, game theory, markets for factors of production, wage earning, and poverty.
Macroeconomics
This course provides an introduction to the economic analysis of key macroeconomic variables such as output, employment, inflation, interest rates and exchange rates. Topics covered in this course include: measurement of macroeconomic variables, the development of models and theories to explain the behavior of macroeconomic variables, the use of empirical evidence in evaluating different models, and the role of government policy in seeking to influence macroeconomic outcomes.
RC Economics
This course is an introduction to micro economic and macro economic theory and also includes a personal finance component. A broad array of topics are explored including: basic economic concepts, price determination, analyses of the firm and market structures, measures of output, inflation, unemployment and stabilization policies, and trade. Twin goals include demonstrating the relevance of the material to the students' lives and assisting them in applying the concepts and ‘economic way of thinking' to problems and questions in logical, critical ways. The personal finance portion covers six main areas: wealth creation, budgeting, credit, insurance, tax preparation and saving and investing.
RC US Government and Civics
Students will study the purposes, principles, and practices of American government as established by the Constitution. Students are expected to understand their rights and responsibilities as citizens and how to exercise these rights and responsibilities in local, state, and national government. Students will learn the structure and processes of the government of the state of Tennessee and various local governments. The reading of primary source documents is a key feature of United States Government and Civics standards.
Electives
African American Studies
In this course, students will study the ancient African empires, including North Africa, the Islamic World, the politics of slavery, and the freedom fighters. Additionally, students also learn about the African Americans involved in the Civil War, the activities that happened during the Reconstruction period, and the African Americans of the early 1900s. Students also delve into the concepts of the Civil Rights Movements of the 1950s and 1960s, the modern African American culture, and the contribution of African Americans in politics.
Journalism Elective
This course is designed to teach students the basics of journalistic forms and style; history of journalism, use of computer in composition of news reports or articles and in solution of news writing problems; laboratory writing exercises on computer.
Speech I
This course is designed to help students recognize the relationship between public speaking and other forms of communication studies, discuss the significance of public speaking in western societies, prepare speeches that utilize sound principles of research and organization, demonstrate effective delivery skills in a variety of speaking situations, deliver speeches that demonstrate proper language.
Workforce Essentials
This course provides students with higher-level academic and occupational skills that are transferable across jobs and occupational areas. Emphasis is placed on academic foundations for careers, applied technology, career development and employment, entrepreneurship and business economics, social and ethical responsibility, leadership, and teamwork, safety and health, and technical knowledge and skills. Students build on prior knowledge, strengths, interests, and needs that enhance preparation for future employment and continuing education and training.
Creative Writing
This course is designed to help students explore the creative process through writing. Some of the topics covered in this course include: narrative writing; writing techniques; expository writing; argumentative writing; comparing and contrasting in multiple genres; and writing process.
English through Pipeline
This course is the English course needed to communicate in petroleum industry. It is designed for adult students on the pre intermediate and intermediate levels who are employed in oil production sector or are studying to enter oil business world. ENGLISH THROUGH PIPELINE covers all language skills, with special emphasis on the speaking, listening, reading and translating.
Financial Literacy
In this course, students will learn the niches of financial responsibility, credit and debit, risk management, insurance, money management, stock market, home buying, paying for college, and taxes. Emphasis is given to consumer fraud, building wealth, mortgage decisions, and filing returns.
Oral Communication
This course is designed to help students recognize the relationship between public speaking and other forms of communication studies, discuss the significance of public speaking in western societies, prepare speeches that utilize sound principles of research and organization, demonstrate effective delivery skills in a variety of speaking situations, deliver speeches that demonstrate proper language.
Survey of African American Writing
This course is designed to expose the student to a broad range of works by African Americans from colonial times to the Harlem Renaissance and analyze African American literature and art as an important part of American culture.
QuickBooks
It is an introductory course of the QuickBooks Pro accounting software that includes invoicing, sales, taxes, expenses, inventory, paying employees, bills, and insights
Drivers Education
This course is the designed to help you obtain a driver's license and explains the basic intent of the traffic laws, and safe driving practices. Topics covered in this course include: your license to drive, rules of the road, safe driving practices, legal procedures and driver responsibilities, and regulations for class D license.
WIOA
WIOA is designed to strengthen the public workforce system. It provides employment and training services for adults, dislocated workers, and youth. This course includes training for board of directors, developing MOUs, training for directors and the regulations to be followed, planning and managing programs, understanding common measures, and programs and financial reporting. In addition, this course also covers Veterans Priority of Service, HR management, MIS, and SYSP.
College and Career Readiness
The College and Career Readiness (CCR) course curriculum outlines the knowledge secondary students should obtain and the types of skills relevant for a successful transition to postsecondary and the workforce.
Social Emotional Learning
This course is designed to help students to understand the process of gaining and effectively applying knowledge, attitudes, and skill required to understand and manage emotions, set and achieve goals, choose appropriate behavior to build and manage personal and social relationships, including human perceptions, growth and development, and making appropriate strategies and decisions, as per the requirements.
PE and Health
Health Education
This course is the comprehensive study of concepts and principles related to the field of health education. Topics in this course include: Being a Health-Literate Consumer, Family Relationships, First Aid and Emergencies, Injury Prevention and Safe Behaviors, Mental and Emotional Problems, Nutrition and Your Health, Communicable Disease, Sexually Transmitted Infections and HIV/AIDS, Alcohol, and The Effects of Tobacco Use.
Physical Education
This course helps students the basics of softball and gamesmanship. Students will know about the history of soccer and the various positions, kits, and officials associated with it. In addition, students will also familiarize themselves with the rules and basics of Frisbee, volleyball, basketball, badminton, and handball.
World Languages
French I
This course is an introduction to basic grammar principles and vocabulary words and expressions. Students acquire elementary skills in the areas speaking, listening, reading, and writing in the French language. Culture awareness of French-speaking countries is also a core part of this course.
French II
Students begin their introduction to French by focusing on the four key areas of foreign language study: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course represents an ideal blend of language learning pedagogy and online learning. Each unit consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, multimedia cultural presentations, and interactive activities and practices which reinforce vocabulary and grammar. There is a strong emphasis on providing context and conversational examples for the language concepts presented in each unit. Students should expect to be actively engaged in their own language learning, become familiar with common vocabulary terms and phrases, comprehend a wide range of grammar patterns, participate in simple conversations and respond appropriately to basic conversational prompts, analyze and compare cultural practices, products, and perspectives of various French speaking countries, and take frequent assessments where their language progression can be monitored. The course has been carefully aligned to national standards as set forth by ACTFL (the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).
Spanish I
This course will introduce basic Spanish vocabulary and grammar. The students will be reading, writing, listening, and speaking Spanish. Concepts are introduced thematically and Latino culture is introduced throughout the course.
Spanish II
This course is a continuation of grammar concepts covered in Spanish I, with emphasis placed on extensive vocabulary and grammar designed to strengthen and enlarge those basic skills and to permit the student to apply these in a more abstract manner.
Latin I
This course covers major periods of Roman history, geography of ancient Roman world, pronunciation of classical Latin, use of the irregular esse, verb usage in the present, imperfect, and future tense, irregular verbs, declension, nominative, accusative, ablative, genitive, daitive, and vocative cases, prepositions and prepositional phrases, usage and translation of verbs in the perfect, pluperfect, and future perfect tenses. This course also covers the third declension i-stem nouns, the common deities, common myths, different types of architectural columns, uses, forms, and translations of 3rd conjugation verbs, 3rd-io conjugation verbs, 4th conjugation verbs, personal pronouns, and destruction of Pompeii. Apart from this, adjectives, noun and adjective agreement, adverb formation and translation, Roman numerals, irregular adjectives, cardinal and ordinal numbers in Latin, present active infinitive, questions and conjugations in Latin, and use of Latin abbreviations in modern professions are also discussed in this course.
Latin II
This course covers the major parts of speech, rules governing the pronunciation of classical Latin, 4th and 5th declension nouns and the inflections, usage of locative cases, formation and translation of positive, comparative, and superlative degrees of adjectives, comparative and superlative forms of the adverb, identification and translation of demonstrative pronouns and adjectives, reflexive pronouns, pronoun antecedent agreement, interrogative and intensive pronouns, usage and translation of participles, and ablative absolute construction. This course also talks about passive voice, deponent and semi-deponent verb, the major religious festivals, names of months and days of Roman calendar, irregular verbs, infinitives, indirect statements, Roman literature and poetry, subjunctive mood, forms of entertainment, sequence of tenses, indirect questions, indirect commands, and the marriage practices of Romans. In addition, purpose clause, result clause, Romanization, rights of Romans, difference between fabricated and authentic Latin, historical figures, and the legacy of Augustus are also emphasized in this course.
German I
This course covers pronouncing the German Alphabet, introducing oneself, greeting others, numbers, colors, and days of the week in German, the definite and indefinite articles, express likes and dislikes, describe oneself and others, tell time in German, the major geo political features, make plural of nouns, understand vocabulary related to family and pets, indicate possession, use the nominative and accusative cases, describe weather, talk about nationality, describe word order, talk about food in German, understand the school system in Germany, tell about sports and leisure activities, and the shopping activities of Germans.
CTE
Computer Applications
This course is designed to help students develop their skills with MS Office 2013. In this course, students will be able to learn about computers, the World Wide Web, application software, database management, communications and network, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, and MS Access.
Desktop Publishing
This course is designed to help students learn the foundations of desktop publishing terms and concepts, text editing, and use of design principles. The course pays more focus on layout techniques, graphics, multiple page displays, and business applications. Furthermore, this course will help students to develop fundamental publishing skills required to meet the business requirements.
Information Technology Fundamentals I
This course is designed to help students develop their skills with the basics of computers and the Internet, the advantages and disadvantages of social networking, introduction to the various MS Office applications—MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, and MS Publisher, and the hardware and software features of computers.
Information Technology Fundamentals II
This course is designed to help students develop their skills with the basics of computers and the Internet, security, small office and home office networking, coding, and database. Topics covered in this course include: security for VPN and next generation networks, cyber security principles, network connectivity, variables in programming, and designing a database.
Information Technology Networking I
This course focuses on the basic networking concepts. Topics covered in this course include: wireless LANs, network topologies, network protocols and services.
Information Technology Networking II
This course focuses on the basic networking concepts. Topics covered in this course include: connecting devices, transmission methods and media, and communication in the workplace.
Information and Communication Technology II
This course is designed to help students develop their skills with the basics of computers and the Internet, the advantages and disadvantages of social networking. Topics covered in this course include: ethics in technology, application software, and computing platforms.
Computer Science Essentials
In this course, you will understand how accessibility is an important consideration in the design of any computing system, know the various hardware and software factors that determine the capability of a computing system, use checklists to troubleshoot problems starting from the basics, know how protocols allow different devices to communicate, understand the difference between HTTP and HTTPS and secured information, analyze the difference between data collected by individual devices or by systems, explore how data is represented using characters, numbers, and bits, know how cleaning of data reduces noise and errors, understand how recommendations are predicted using data sets with the help of algorithms, know what variables are and how they are declared, explore the uses of compound and nested conditionals, state how a procedure is a module that performs tasks, employ user-centered designs to create solutions that can impact the society, feel the effect of globalization and the impacts of online piracy, and know how social networking can lead to social engineering and other unauthorized access to information.
Computer Science Principles
This course is designed to help students understand the importance of communication and teamwork in work place, know about productivity and organization, complete job applications, resumes, and cover letters. In addition, students learn about workplace ethics, FBLA, careers in computer science programming in Java, using methods, variables, and expressions in programming, and using loops to solve problems in programming. Also discussed in this course are creating interactivity using conditionals, creating digital artifacts using multimedia, using models and simulations in computing, understanding Big Data, and the social impact of computing in society.
Computer Science A (CSA)
This course focuses on providing a complete understanding of the basics of the Java, a high-level programming language. It enables the learning of the Java Programming language through simple and practical approaches. The course provides a detailed information on the usage environment of Java, and the syntax to be used while handling the different objects, classes, data types, and operators. It enables the learner to understand the different loop controls and the decision-making processes, in addition to the different classes such as numbers, character, and strings. The course also helps the learners to learn the I/O streams, exceptions, and inner classes.
Soft skills
This course is designed to help students hone the 7 soft skills – leadership, teamwork, communication, problem solving, time management, flexibility or adaptability, and interpersonal skills
Keystone
Keystone is a course to be taught in either 7th, 8th, or 9th grade and is to be used as an introduction to career pathways and career decision-making. The course was developed particularly to meet the needs of those schools participating in career academies. This introductory course includes content in self-development, career clusters, pathways, and choices, as well as financial planning. The course is designed to be taught in a “flipped” classroom environment where students are introduced to the content outside of class and actually experience the content during class.
Communication, Arts, and Business
This course is designed to develop students’ effective oral and electronic business communications skills. This course develops skills in multiple methods of communications, including social media, as well as electronic publishing, design, layout, composition, and video conferencing. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to demonstrate successful styles and methods for professional business communications using the proper tools to deliver effective publications and presentations.
Principles of Engineering
The Principles of Engineering course deals with the study of Energy & Power, Materials & Structures, Control Systems, and Statistics & Kinematics. The concepts in the course include: machines and their efficiency, forms of energy, power production and consumption, conservation of energy, thermodynamics, engineering design cycle, laws of motion, properties of elements, compounds, and mixtures, control structures, data collection system, measures of central tendency, and kinematics.
Concepts of Engineering and Technology
This course explores the different branches of engineering and how problem-solving, sketching, collaborating, and experimenting can change the human lives.
Applied Engineering 1a: Introduction
This course helps students understand the field of engineering/engineering technology and prepares them for postsecondary engineering programs by developing a more in-depth mastery of the associated mathematics, science, and technology knowledge and skills.
Drone Theory and Design
This course focuses on the elements of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Students will learn the basics of what drones can do, the fundamentals of flight, the current and future uses of drones, drone maintenance, and safety considerations. Topics covered in this course include the software and tools used to design drones, the safety attitude when building and flying drones, the history of drones, the uses of drones, the aerodynamics and history of flight, the physics of how drones fly, the transmitters and receivers in drones, the role of FAA and NTSB in drones, and the drone maintenance and battery care.
Drone Essentials
This course focuses on the elements of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). Students will learn the basics of what drones can do, the current and future uses of drones, drone maintenance, and safety considerations. Topics covered in this course include the software and tools used to design drones, the safety attitude when building and flying drones, the history of drones, the uses of drones, the physics of how drones fly, the transmitters and receivers in drones, and the drone maintenance and battery care.
Cybersecurity Foundations
This course is designed to help students to learn about the various parts of computer and understand the importance of cybersecurity. Students will also acquire knowledge on various types of security from a computer systems perspective. Topics covered in this course include: basics of cybersecurity, computers and operating systems, communications and networks, server management, network security, access control, and trends and challenges within the cybersecurity field.
Keyboarding
Keyboarding provides students the opportunity to master the touch-method key stroking skill for entering alphabetic, numeric, and symbolic information on a keyboard and a ten-key pad. Emphasis is placed on developing proper speed and accuracy techniques. Students will format documents such as letters, memorandums, reports, announcements, and tables for personal, educational, and business uses.
Technology Foundations
This course is designed to help students develop their skills with the basics of computers and the Internet, windows and operating system, computing fundamentals, keyboarding, the advantages and disadvantages of social networking, introduction to the various MS Office applications—MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Outlook, and MS Publisher, and the hardware and software features of computers.
Project Management
This course provides a systematic and thorough introduction to all aspects of project management. This course underlines the importance of understanding the relation between projects and the strategic goals of the organisation. The course also discusses the technical, cultural, and interpersonal skills necessary to successfully manage projects from start to finish.
Arts
Art History I
This course is designed to help students with the basics of art history, prehistoric art of Europe and West Asia, art of the ancient Mediterranean, art of medieval Europe, art of the Islamic world, and Renaissance & Reformation in Europe.
Art History II
This course is designed to help students with the Baroque to Neoclassical art in Europe, art of the Americas to World War I, art in 19th century Europe. In addition, students will also learn about Expressionism to Pop Art, Global contemporary art, art of Asia, art of Africa, and art of Oceania.
Music Technology / Appreciation
In this course, students will be exposed to Western music of all types to gain a better understanding of how music developed throughout the ages. The course begins with an introduction into the elements of music melody, harmony, rhythm, structure, and form. Students will then be exposed to the variety of instruments that make up an orchestra to gain a better sense of how music is produced. Each music family will be explored: wind, brass, string, and percussion. Each period of music will be presented to the student in detail, including what societal issues influenced the music and an in depth look at composers of that time that helped to define that period. Examples of music from each period will be given, along with key terms used to describe the music to assist the students in discussing music in a more analytical manner.
Visual Art I
This course is designed to help students learn the concepts and practices of art through visual and art historical perspectives. Topics covered in this course include: basics of drawing, perspective and the figure, importance of color in drawing, relating color and concepts in drawing, acrylic painting, watercolor painting, developing aesthetic and empathetic awareness through images, art criticism and art history, select, analyze, and curate artworks for presentation and preservation, and traditional and contemporary museums.
Visual Art II
This course is designed to help students learn the concepts and practices of art through visual and art historical perspectives. Topics covered in this course include: basics of drawing, principles of design, pencil shading techniques, importance of color in drawing, expressions in artworks, artists' self expression, conceptual art, curating artwork, and designing an art exhibition.
Career and Medical Electives
Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology is a course designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop working knowledge of the language of healthcare professionals. Students will acquire vocabulary-building and problem-solving skills by learning prefixes, suffixes, roots, combining forms, and abbreviations commonly used in medical fields. Utilizing a body systems approach, students will define, interpret, and pronounce medical terms relating to structure and function, pathology, diagnosis, clinical procedures, and pharmacology.
Medical Math
This course is designed to review math concepts like Roman numerals, fractions, decimals, ratios and proportions, and percentages. In addition, methods of medication administration and calculation, oral and parenteral dosage forms, and insulin are focused on. Emphasis is given to intravenous, accurate dosage, heparin, and critical care calculations.
Fundamentals of Nursing
This course is designed to help students understand the concepts of the nature of nursing, contemporary health care, the nursing process, and health beliefs and practices. Emphasis is placed on life span development, and the integral aspects of nursing and client care. Students will also learn to assess health and to promote physiologic health.
Forensic Science
This course is designed to draw key connections throughout biology, chemistry, genetics, anatomy, and physics in a setting that supports the criminal justice system. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will have a full understanding of the scope, development, and history of forensic science, the difference between biological and chemical forensics, and how science is used in law enforcement to solve crimes.
Agriscience
This course introduces and prepares the students for biology, subsequent science and agriculture courses, and post-secondary study. The course helps students understand the important role that agricultural science and technology plays in the twenty-first century. In addition, it serves as the first course for all programs of study in the agriculture, food, & natural resources cluster.
Agriscience Foundations
This course is designed to help students learn about various career options in the agriculture, food, and natural resources industries. Topics covered in this course include: technology, safety, and regulatory issues in agricultural science.
Agritechnology
This course is designed to help students learn about essential concepts and understanding related to plant and animal life including biotechnology, impact of agriculture, and the conservation of natural resources.
Nutrition
This is an introductory course to nutrition providing students with a foundation of the nutrients required by the body and how the body utilizes these nutrients. Emphasis will be placed on understanding food selection and eating habits and how they relate to the prevention of chronic disease and promotion of good health. Emphasis will also be given to nutrition throughout the life cycle and specific diet related diseases in each stage of the life cycle.
Nutrition and Wellness
Nutrition and Wellness is a course that develops skills related to proper nutrition and the concept of overall wellness. It includes orientation and lab safety, meal planning and preparation, science of food, exercise and diet, and careers in nutrition and wellness.
Early Childhood Education
This course provides an overview of early childhood care and education including childcare roles and obligations, child discipline, communication, and observation. Students will also acquire knowledge on prenatal development, infants, and toddlers and their development in various ages, including the literacy, concept acquisition and reasoning skills. Special focus is maintained on their playing skills and learning disabilities too.
Early Childhood Development
This course is designed to help students to gain insights on human growth and development, starting from childbearing, pregnancy and EHS. Students will also acquire knowledge on prenatal development, infants, and toddlers and their development in various ages, including the literacy, concept acquisition and reasoning skills. Special focus is maintained on their playing skills and learning disabilities too.
Parenting
This course helps you understand child's personality, development, challenges, and how to communicate with kids, and meeting their needs. Topics covered in this course include: parenting styles, the ABCs of child rearing, child care roles and obligations, growth and development in various ages, child discipline, communication, and observation.
Medical Law and Ethics
This course will provide students with an overview of law and ethics for healthcare practitioners. Topics covered in this course include: Introduction to law and ethics; Defenses to liability; Law, the courts, and contracts; Medical records and informed consent; Professional liability and medical malpractice; and Working in health care.
Emergency Medical Responder
This course is designed to help students to provide prehospital assessment and care for patients of all ages with a variety of medical conditions and traumatic injuries. Topics covered in this course include: Roles and responsibilities of EMR, Life-saving interventions to manage a patient's airway, breathing, and circulation, medical emergencies, trauma emergencies, and EMS operations.
Pharmacy Technician
This course is designed to prepare students for employment in various pharmacy settings. Topics covered in this course include: basic concepts of pharmacology, pharmacy laws and regulations, standards and ethics, identification of drugs, etc.
Human Biology
This course will provide students with an overview of structure and function of the human organism including basic concepts, principles, and processes in human biology. Topics covered in this course include: cell, genetics, reproduction, disease, evolution, and the anatomy and function of major organ systems in humans.
Foundations of Health Science
This course is a comprehensive study of concepts and principles related to the field of health science. Topics in this course include Health Care Settings and the Health Care Team, Being a Health-Literate Consumer, First Aid and Emergencies, Injury Prevention and Safe Behaviors, Medical Terminology, Achieving Good Mental Health, Structural Features of Organs and Their Functions in Major Systems, Communication in Healthcare, Living a Healthy Life, Alcohol, Medical Math, The Effects of Tobacco Use, and Career Planning.
Alcohol and Drug Addiction
This course introduces you to the many addictions and substances currently available with specific attention to drug addiction and alcoholism and it’s various possible treatments.
Advanced Placement course
AP English Language and Composition
The AP English Language and Composition course aligns to an introductory college-level rhetoric and writing curriculum, which requires students to develop evidence-based analytic and argumentative essays that proceed through several stages or drafts. Students evaluate, synthesize, and cite research to support their arguments. Throughout the course, students develop a personal style by making appropriate grammatical choices. Additionally, students read and analyze the rhetorical elements and their effects in non-fiction texts, including graphic images as forms of text, from many disciplines and historical periods.
AP English Literature and Composition
The AP English Literature and Composition course aligns to an introductory college-level literary analysis course. The course engages students in the close reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature to deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure. As they read, students consider a work's structure, style, and themes, as well as its use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. Writing assignments include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays that require students to analyze and interpret literary works.
AP Calculus
This course, Advanced Placement Calculus, is designed to build the concepts studied in pre calculus, and it helps student seek college credit, college placement, or both. The study of this course includes functions, limits, continuity and discontinuity of functions, differentiation and derivatives implicit differentiation, applications of derivatives, differential calculus, integrals and definite integrals, and application of integrals.
AP Statistics
AP Statistics is an introductory college-level statistics course that introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data.
AP Biology
This course is the comprehensive study of concepts and principles related to the field of Biology. Topics in this course include atoms, molecules, ions, nucleic acids, enzymes, cells, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, cell division, heredity, molecular genetics, evolution, animal form and functions, and ecology.
AP Chemistry
The AP Chemistry course provides students with a college-level foundation to support future advanced coursework in chemistry. Students cultivate their understanding of chemistry through inquiry-based investigations, as they explore content such as: atomic structure, intermolecular forces and bonding, chemical reactions, kinetics, thermodynamics, and equilibrium.
AP Physics
This is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of physics through classroom study, in-class activity, and hands-on, inquiry-based laboratory work as they explore concepts like systems, fields, force interactions, change, conservation, and waves.
AP Government
AP U.S. Government and Politics provides a college-level, nonpartisan introduction to key political concepts, ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the constitutional system and political culture of the United States. Students study U.S. foundational documents, Supreme Court decisions, and other texts and visuals to gain an understanding of the relationships and interactions among political institutions, processes, and behavior. They also engage in disciplinary practices that require them to read and interpret data, make comparisons and applications, and develop evidence-based arguments. In addition, they complete a political science research or applied civics project.
AP Economics
The AP Economics course is a combination of AP Microeconomics and AP Macroeconomics. The purpose of the AP course in microeconomics is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision makers, both consumers and producers, within the economic system. The purpose of the AP course in macroeconomics is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole.
Business Electives
Principles of Accounting
In this course, accounting principles and the basic procedures of accountancy are discussed. Emphasis is given to accounting record maintenance and developing financial statements. In addition, students will also know the importance of inventory valuation, partnership accounting, and accounting for management decisions.
Business Finance
This course is designed to help students understand the concepts and techniques of finance. This course builds the foundation for all subsequent finance courses and provides basic tools every business student needs for success in their career. Regardless of your chosen future specialization, this course will help you make personal financial decisions such as investing into the stock market or buying a house.
Introduction to Business
This course is designed to help students understand the basics of business ethics, various forms of business organizations, and the basic management principles.
Business Writing
This course is designed to help students understand the techniques and types of professional writing. It is also designed to help strengthen skills of effective business and professional communication in both oral and written modes.
Technical Writing
This course includes the skills in verbal and written communication that students will need to be successful in the workplace. Students will know and use the terminology in their chosen field of work. They will understand, summarize, interpret, and compare information from simple and complex graphics to identify trends and to make informed decisions. They will also demonstrate proficiency in writing and presentation skills by producing different technical writing products, including formal research reports, formal presentations, and workplace writing (e.g., technical reports, manuals, explanations of how to understand or use a product or service, proposals, memoranda, cover letters). In creating those products, students will demonstrate an understanding of the context in which communication occurs, the ethical issues involved, how to identify and address the needs of audiences, and the methods and strategies for organizing and presenting information
Career Management
This course is designed to assist students in developing the fundamental attitudes and behaviors needed to secure and retain employment and advance in a career.
Career Preparedness
This course is designed to assist students in developing technological proficiencies in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, communications, Internet use, ethics, and careers using technology applications. Simulations and projects promoting teamwork, leadership, and workplace skills offer further opportunities for applications of knowledge and skills.
Education for Careers
This course covers topics like Career Survey, Career Exploration, Career Planning, Communication and Interpersonal Skills, Management Workforce Relations, Decision Making, Management Roles, Functions, and skills, Basic Arithmetic Skills, and Basic Computing Skills.
Journey to Career
This course is designed to help students access and utilize different types of career information. In addition, the students will also explore, understand, and practice soft skills that contribute to successful employment.
Marketing Principles
This course covers the basics of marketing, concepts of fundamental economics, financing and producing goods, and communication and interpersonal skills. The main focus of this course will be on marketing overview, plan, distribution, and promotion. Students will also understand comparative economic systems, financing and producing goods, communication, and professional development.
Business Technology Applications
This course is designed to assist students in developing technological proficiencies in word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, communications, internet use, ethics, and careers using technology applications. Some of the topics covered in this course include: communications and networks, application software, business ethics, management roles, functions, and skills, understanding credit card.
Entrepreneurship
This course is designed to help students to explore all aspects of the creation of a new venture from idea through startup, growth and beyond. Students will learn how to evaluate opportunities, develop strategies, create a business plan and acquire financing for a new venture. In preparation for the business plan, students will conduct market research, study ownership structures, evaluate risks, examine startup costs, determine essential vendors, and identify sources of capital and financing options.
Construction Management
This course helps construction managers save a lot by applying the learning through this course. The learners of this course describe the construction contracts, financial models, and architectural, structural, and MEP design systems. Further, they will be able to select building materials, floor finishes, wall finishes, etc. They will also identify the roles of the various parties involved in the project.
Accounting I
This course deals with the basic principles of accounting in proprietorship business. This course deals with the method of recording business transactions based on vouchers, receipts, checks and other documents. The course also deals with journalizing and ledger posting of business transactions, preparation of trial balance, income statements and the balance sheet. It would enable the student to learn the preparation of 10 column worksheet. On completion of the course, the student would be able to demonstrate an understanding of accounting principles and apply the skills practically in a business organization.
Accounting II
This course is designed to help students with partnership accounting, calculation and recording of depreciation under different methods including MACR., analysis of financial statements applying ratios, accounting procedure relating to notes receivable, notes payable, calculation and journalizing the property tax and setting up of the corporation. On completion of this course, the student would be able to apply the skills in any partnership concern. The student would be able to work out the depreciation and property tax.
Business Essentials
This course is designed to help students improve their communication skills, management strategies, and understand the basics of business finance. Emphasis is given to communication with customers, management-workforce relations, teamwork, employee motivation, business ethics, banking, and budgeting basics.
Small Business Administration
This course is designed to help students develop their skills with launching a small business. Students will be able to understand where to locate a business, how to choose a business structure, what are the conditions behind choosing a name for the business, and how to register a business. In addition, students will also know to obtain federal and state tax ID numbers, apply for licenses and permits, open a business account, and get business insurance.
Family and consumer science Electives
Family & Consumer Science
This course introduces economic concepts related to the students’ roles as consumers, producers, and citizens. Emphasis is placed on mastery of skills to help students learn how to shape their own financial lives and become rational, competent decision makers, productive members of the workforce, informed and effective consumers, prudent savers and investors, responsible participating citizens, and effective participants in the global economy. Reinforced in this course are financial concepts and skills for personal and family well-being; balancing work and family; management of resources; financial services and responsibilities; responsible use of credit; and consumer rights and responsibilities. Appropriate work-based learning strategies for this course are field trips, job shadowing, and school-based enterprises. Simulations, projects, and teamwork provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies.
Personal and Family Finance
This course will provide student with information about how individual choices directly influence occupational goals and future earnings potential. This course addresses content regarding financial responsibility and personal decision making; education, careers, and income; planning and money management; credit and debt; saving and investing; and risk management. Each lesson is presented in both audio and text formats. Lessons also include images, animations, and games to engage student learners.
Family Dynamics
Family Dynamics is a course that focuses on developing skills related to personal, family, and social issues. It includes instruction in dimensions of adolescent development, family decisions and responsibilities, social decisions and responsibilities, and management of family systems in today’s society.
Skill Builder Courses
Reading Competency Level 1
This course is designed to help students develop reading and comprehension skills. Course topics include: Text Structure, Significance of Word Choice in Narrative Writing, Strategies to Improve Vocabulary, Summarizing, Drawing Conclusions, Comprehension of Literary Text, Author's Purpose, Cause and Effect.
Reading Competency Level 2
This course is designed to help students develop reading and comprehension skills. Course topics include: Text Structure, Significance of Word Choice in Narrative Writing, Strategies to Improve Vocabulary, Summarizing, Drawing Conclusions, Comprehension of Literary Text, Author's Purpose, Cause and Effect.
Writing Competency Level 1
This course is designed to help students develop written conventions. Course topics include: Review Parts of Speech, Sentence Structure, Run-on Sentences, Pronoun Usage, Capitalization, Semicolon and Colon, Narrative Writing, Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement.
Writing Competency Level 2
This course is designed to help students develop written conventions. Course topics include: Review Parts of Speech, Sentence Structure, Run-on Sentences, Pronoun Usage, Capitalization, Semicolon and Colon, Narrative Writing, Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement.
Math Competency Level 1
Topics in this course include: Place value; number forms; square and square roots; decimals to fractions; fractions to percents; order fractions and decimals; equations and inequalities; ratios and rates; customary and metric units.
Math Competency Level 2
Topics in this course include: Integers; properties of numbers; rational and irrational numbers; exponents; expressions; add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals and fractions.
Math Competency Level 3
Topics in this course include: Properties of exponents; scientific notation; polynomials; common Factors and GCF; addition and subtraction of polynomials; multiplying polynomials.
Math Competency Level 4
Topics in this course include: Relations and functions; equations and inequalities; slope; rate of change; coordinate plane; graphing and interpreting linear functions.
Math Competency Level 5
Topics in this course include: Ratios and proportions; equations; inequalities; properties of real numbers; expressions; percents; mixture and motion problems; perimeter.
Math Competency Level 6
Topics in this course include: Solving system of linear equations; Solving system of two or more linear inequalities.
Microsoft Office
MS Office 2010
This course will allow you to become productive by acquiring a basic understanding of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook (2010) and learn to share data between these applications.
MS Office 2013
This course will allow you to become productive by acquiring a basic understanding of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook (2013) and learn to share data between these applications.
MS Word 2010
This course is designed to help students develop their skills with Microsoft Word 2010. In this course, students will be able to add custom margin, add table of contents, add line spacing, know the basics of spell-check, do track changes, and work with word counts.
MS Word 2013
This course is designed to help students develop their skills with Microsoft Word 2013. In this course, students will be able to add custom margin, add table of contents, add line spacing, know the basics of spell-check, do track changes, and work with word counts.
MS Excel 2010
This course is designed to help students develop their skills with Microsoft Excel 2010. In this course, students will be able to add numbers, do basic math, create a chart, freeze and lock panes, use cell references, and use auto fill and flash fill.
MS Excel 2013
This course is designed to help students develop their skills with Microsoft Excel 2013. In this course, students will be able to add numbers, do basic math, create a chart, freeze and lock panes, use cell references, and use auto fill and flash fill.
MS PowerPoint 2010
This course is designed to help students develop their skills with Microsoft PowerPoint 2010. In this course, students will be able to apply and change themes, apply transitions between slides, create speaker notes, highlight text and change fonts, print slides, notes, or handouts, and use presenter view.
MS PowerPoint 2013
This course is designed to help students develop their skills with Microsoft PowerPoint 2013. In this course, students will be able to apply and change themes, apply transitions between slides, create speaker notes, highlight text and change fonts, print slides, notes, or handouts, and use presenter view.
MS Publisher 2010
This course is designed to help students develop their skills with Microsoft Publisher 2010. In this course, students will be able to do basic tasks, create brochures, format calendars, format page setup, add hyperlinks, create newsletters, print and save business cards, add watermarks, and work with templates.
MS Publisher 2013
This course is designed to help students develop their skills with Microsoft Publisher 2013. In this course, students will be able to do basic tasks, create brochures, format calendars, format page setup, add hyperlinks, create newsletters, print and save business cards, add watermarks, and work with templates.
MS Access 2010
This course is designed to help students develop their skills with Microsoft Access 2010. In this course, students will be able to design and build tables for a database, create table relationships, and create queries.
MS Access 2013
This course is designed to help students develop their skills with Microsoft Access 2013. In this course, students will be able to design and build tables for a database, create table relationships, and create queries.
MS Outlook 2010
This course is designed to help students develop their skills with Microsoft Outlook 2010. In this course, students will be able to add and use contacts, know the basics of email and calendar, know how to set up automatic replies, recall and replace sent messages, send and open attachments, and send hyperlinks.
MS Outlook 2013
This course is designed to help students develop their skills with Microsoft Outlook 2013. In this course, students will be able to add and use contacts, know the basics of email and calendar, know how to set up automatic replies, recall and replace sent messages, send and open attachments, and send hyperlinks.
Programming and IT Support
Java
This course focuses on providing a complete understanding of the basics of the Java, a high-level programming language. It enables the learning of the Java Programming language through simple and practical approaches. The course provides a detailed information on the usage environment of Java, and the syntax to be used while handling the different objects, classes, data types, and operators. It enables the learner to understand the different loop controls and the decision making processes, in addition to the different classes such as numbers, character, and strings. The course also helps the learners to learn the I/O streams, exceptions, and inner classes.
JavaScript
This course focuses on the fundamental concepts of the JavaScript language. Topics covered in this course include: Introduction to JavaScript, Working with Variables and Data in JavaScript, Functions, Methods and Events in JavaScript, Debugging and Troubleshooting JavaScript, JavaScript Language Objects, Changing HTML on the Fly, and JavaScript Security.
PHP
This course focuses on the fundamentals of PHP. Topics covered in this course include: fundamentals of PHP development, various data types, advanced PHP functions, classes, objects, error handling, cookies and session management, PHP applications, etc.
MySQL
Topics covered in this course include: Introduction to MySQL, file systems and databases, relational database models, SQL, entity relationship modelling, and database design
Networking
This course focuses on the basic networking concepts. Topics covered in this course include: network topologies, protocols, programs and process, the OSI model layers, LAN architecture, computing platforms, internetworking, and telecommunications.
Python
This course focuses on providing a complete understanding of the basics of the Python programming language, a high-level programming language. It enables the learning of the Python programming language through simple and practical approaches. The course provides a detailed information on the usage environment of Python, the syntax to be used while handling the different types of variables and operators. It enables the learner to understand the different loop controls and the decision making processes, in addition to the different classes such as numbers and strings. The course also helps the learners to learn about the lists, tuples, functions, I/O streams, exceptions, inner classes, objects, and expressions.
Web Designing
This course is designed to help students develop websites using HTML5 and CSS3. This course is designed in such a way that the students will first explore the basic fundamentals of HTML5 and work on codes and create webpages with basic paragraphs, headings, images, tables, forms, etc. CSS3 concepts are introduced at a later stage of the course that help students to style the webpage created.
C Programming Language
This course focuses on the basics of C Programming. Students will learn the introduction to C language, the conditional statements and loops, arrays, functions and pointers in C, dynamic memory allocation, and file management in C. Topics covered in this course include the basic structure of C programming, tokens, keywords, and identifiers in C, the various data types, the variables and constants in C language, the various functions in C, the structure and union in C language, file processing, and the command line arguments.
C++
This course focuses on the basics of C++ programming. Students will learn the basics of C++, the data types and variables, the various functions, pointers, and arrays in C++. In additions, students will also learn about the different classes, operator overloading, initialization, polymorphism, storage management, templates, exceptions, and the various inputs and outputs in C++ programs. Topics covered in this course also include writing, compiling, and running a program, variables and data types, expressions, constants, operators, and type conversions, and looping constructs.
ACT Test Prep
ACT Reading
The ACT Reading course concentrates on the reading aspects of the English language. This course helps students understand the purpose and point of view behind an author's writing, analyze an author's style and diction, understand the main idea, and make inferences and draw conclusions. In addition, students will also learn the niches in understanding the meanings of words using context clues, analyzing word patterns, and identifying connotation and denotation. Emphasis is also given to understanding the text structure, sequencing texts, and summarizing them.
ACT English
The ACT English course focuses on the language, reading, and writing aspects of the English language. Grammar aspects of punctuation, verb tenses, agreement, word patterns, and sentence structure, helps students write error-free sentences. Reading aspects of identifying main idea, understanding the purpose and audience, sequencing ideas, identifying point of view, and summarizing will help students retain, ask, and answer questions related to the texts under discussion. Understanding writing techniques and structuring the essays help students create pieces with correct organization.
ACT Math
The ACT Math course focuses on the concepts of pre algebra, elementary algebra, intermediate algebra, coordinate geometry, plane geometry, and trigonometry. Understanding whole numbers, square roots, decimals, ratios and proportions, tree diagram, graphs, logarithmic functions, order of operations, complex numbers, matrices, and evaluating expressions help students to solve algebraic problems skillfully. Geometric concepts like slopes, lines, circles, parallelograms, triangles, trapezoids, rhombuses, cylinders, and cones help the students be familiar with the different shapes and their areas, volumes, and surface areas. In addition, students will also learn about the Pythagorean theorem and the applications of it in real world.
ACT Science
In ACT Science course, students will learn the concepts of biology, chemistry, physical science, and earth and space science. The life science concepts such as structural and behavioral adaptations, body systems, cells and their functions, energy flow, evolution, genetics, molecular biology, plants and their classifications, and the historical trends in human population help students understand the basis of formation, evolution, and existence of life on the Earth. The physical science concepts like atoms and their structure, chemical bonding, force and motion, gravity, energy and types, and states of matter help students relate to the real world. Students also get to know the features of the Earth-like plate tectonics, the energy sources, volcanoes, rocks and soils, and space-related concepts like the Earth's atmosphere and the Solar System.
SAT Test Prep
SAT Reading
The SAT Reading course is designed to help students explore and be proficient with the reading aspects. Identifying main idea, author's purpose, and point of view helps the students to understand the purpose behind a writing. In addition, students will understand the meanings of words using context clues, word analogies, and literary devices. Understanding charts and graphs and different information sources helps students analyze and retain information in texts.
SAT Math
The SAT Math course is designed to help students understand the basics of algebraic concepts, problem solving and data analysis, analyze advanced mathematical expressions, and geometry and complex numbers. Emphasis is given to solving linear, radical, and rational equations and linear inequalities, ratios and proportions, construct and interpret two-way frequency tables, and evaluate reports based on data. In addition, students will also learn about solving quadratic equations, addition, subtraction, and multiplication of polynomials, and solving literal equations. Understanding complex numbers, the Pythagorean Theorem, similarity and congruence, volume of three-dimensional shapes, and equations of circles are other areas of concentration in this course.
SAT Writing
The SAT Writing course is designed to help students be proficient in writing. Various writing-related concepts like verb tenses, subject-verb and pronoun-antecedent agreement, punctuation, and commonly confused words help students write in a better and interesting manner. In addition, understanding the different types and structures of sentences, using active and passive voice, and parallel structures help the students show variety in their writing. Emphasis is given to understanding the writing process and essay structure.
Praxis Test Prep
Praxis Reading
The PRAXIS Reading course focuses on the reading aspects of the English language. Students understand key ideas and details by making inference and drawing conclusions, identifying main idea, and summarizing. In addition, students learn the craft, structure, and language skills by knowing the proper style, tone, and language to use, understanding the differences among the various points of view, using transitions, and understanding the meaning of words in context. In addition students integrate knowledge and ideas by analyzing arguments, making connections in texts, comparing and contrasting various genres, and knowing the differences between inductive and deductive reasoning.
Praxis Mathematics
The PRAXIS Math course focuses on the concepts of pre-algebra, elementary algebra, intermediate algebra, coordinate geometry, plane geometry, and statistics. Understanding fractions, radicals, factors, ratios and proportions, rational and irrational numbers, algebraic expressions, equations, and functions help students to solve algebraic problems skillfully. Geometric concepts like construction, transformations, circle, and angle relationships help the students be familiar with the different shapes and their areas, volumes, and surface areas. In addition, students will also learn about the basic statistical and probability concepts.
Praxis Writing
The PRAXIS Writing course focuses on the various writing and grammar aspects of the English language. Students understand the various text types and purposes by understanding niches of argumentative writing and expository writing, and properly revise, edit, and proofread. In addition, the grammar concepts of punctuation, capitalization, agreement, commonly confused words, idioms, and redundancy help students write longer pieces with varied choice of words and phrases.
Workkeys Modules
Workkeys Modules - Locating Information
This course is designed to help students develop locating information skills. Course topics include: Chart Graph Illustration, Text Structure, Summarizing, Graphic Organizer, Comparing and Contrasting in Multiple Genres, and Drawing Conclusions.
Workkeys Modules - Applied Mathematics
The Workkeys-Applied Math course focuses on the concepts of pre-algebra, elementary algebra, intermediate algebra, coordinate geometry, plane geometry, and statistics. Understanding whole numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, ratios and proportions, order of operations, conversion among fractions, decimals, and percents, and functions help students to solve algebraic problems skillfully. Geometric concepts like area, perimeter, rectangle, square, circle, triangle, and parallelogram help the students be familiar with the different shapes and their areas, volumes, and surface areas. In addition, students will also learn about the basic statistical concepts.
Workkeys Modules - Business Writing
This course is designed to help students develop written conventions. Course topics include: Sentence Structure, Organizational Pattern of Informational Text, Use of Transitions, Sentence Fragments, Parallelism, Spelling, Commonly Confused Words.
Workkeys Modules - Reading for Information
This course is designed to help students develop reading for information skills. Course topics include: Main Idea, Context Clues, Comprehension of Unfamiliar Words, Strategies to Comprehend Informational Text, Commonly confused words.
GED/HiSET Modules
GED/HiSET Modules - Reasoning Through Language Arts
The GED Language Arts, Reading Test is a multiple choice test that measures your ability to read, understand, and interpret different reading passages. The passages are sampled from literary works and workplace reading selections. You’ll receive 75 percent of the questions from fiction, and 25 percent from nonfiction (like work or business-related documents).
GED/HiSET Modules - Math
The GED Mathematics Test is divided into two parts and measures your problem-solving skills, ability to interpret charts, tables, and graphs, and solve real-life problems. The Mathematics Test is 90 minutes long (45 minutes for each part) and features 80 percent multiple choice questions and 20 percent constructed answers. Constructed answer means that you’ll be asked to label certain points on a grid or write answers in a blank, rather than selecting from multiple choice options. The content of the test breaks down like this: Number operations and number sense (20-30%) Measurement and geometry (20-30%) Data analysis, statistics, and probability (20-30%) Algebra, functions, and patterns (20-30%).
GED/HiSET Modules - Science
The GED® Science Test measures your knowledge of life science, physical science, and Earth and space science. You’ll be tested with questions that are similar to science learned in grades 9 through 12. Sixty percent of the science questions measure your basic understanding, principles, concepts, and vocabulary associated with physical science, life science, and Earth and space science.
GED/HiSET Modules - Social Studies
The GED Social Studies Test measures your knowledge of history, geography, government, and economics. Basically, it’s about people, places, and important events. Social Studies is an important subject because it helps us understand who we are and what we stand for as an individual, community, and country.
IELTS Test Prep
IELTS
The IELTS course focuses on the speaking, reading, listening and writing aspects of the English language. IELTS Academic is for people applying for higher education or profession registration. This test focuses on specific features of academic language and assesses the language skills such as reading, writing, listening and speaking. This version of IELTS tests is widely supported by educational institutions that recognize IELTS. The IELTS General Training test is required for migrating to Australia, Canada and the UK. This test score is required for pursuing training programs or work in an English speaking environment. Though there is difference in the difficulty level of the tests, both the test versions provide a valid and accurate assessment of all the four language skills.
NCLEX Test Prep
NCLEX
This course will prepare students with opportunity to be sit for the NCLEXPN examination at the conclusion of their academic studies for Practical Nursing. This course assists students in being emotionally, didactically and technically prepared to take this examination. Students will review how to prepare to take this examination though a series of sample tests, quizzes and group discussions. A variety of core content subject matter will be covered to allow the student to be prepared to take the comprehensive examination. At the conclusion of this course, the student will take a comprehensive predictability exam to allow the student areas of strength and areas of growth.
Middle School
Math
Mathematics 6
This course builds a foundation of high school Math skills that can be built upon in more advanced Math courses. Topics in this course include: ratio reasoning; multiplication and division; divide fractions by fractions; common factors and multiples; rational numbers; number line; arithmetic to algebraic expressions; solve one-variable equations and inequalities; dependent and independent variables; area, surface area, and volume; nets; statistical variability; plots and distributions.
Mathematics 7
This course builds a foundation of high school Math skills that can be built upon in more advanced Math courses. Topics in this course include: Proportional relationships; ratios and rates; operations with fractions; add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers; properties of operations; expressions; numerical and algebraic expressions and equations; draw, construct, and describe geometrical figures; angle measure, area, surface area, and volume; random sampling and population; informal comparative inferences about two populations; probability; probability models.
Mathematics 8
This course builds a foundation of high school Math skills that can be built upon in more advanced Math courses. Topics in this course include: Rational and irrational numbers; radicals and integer exponents; scientific notation; proportional relationships, lines, and linear equations; analyze and solve linear equations, pairs of simultaneous linear equations; functions; model relationships between quantities; congruence and similarity; transformations; the Pythagorean Theorem; volume of cylinders, cones, and spheres; and investigate patterns of association in bivariate data.
ELA
Language Arts 6
This course is designed to help students develop reading, literature, writing, and comprehension skills. Students read stories of various genres and understand the niches of identifying the main idea, theme, and other elements of story. Reading also encompasses understanding the author's purpose, analyzing the different points of view, and the importance of pictures and illustrations in texts. Strategies to improve vocabulary such as understanding prefixes and suffixes, word analogies, use of transitions, and connotation and denotation help students showcase their writing skills in different genres. Punctuation, pronouns and types, sentence patterns, etc. are also given emphasis in this course.
Language Arts 7
This course is designed to help students develop reading, literature, writing, and comprehension skills. Students read stories of various genres and understand the niches of identifying the main idea, theme, and other elements of story. Reading also encompasses understanding the author's purpose, analyzing the different points of view, and the importance of dialogs in stories. Strategies to improve vocabulary such as understanding prefixes and suffixes, word analogies, use of transitions, and connotation and denotation help students showcase their writing skills in different genres. Understanding the techniques of different types of writing helps students improve their writing skills.
Language Arts 8
This course is designed to help students develop reading, literature, writing, comprehension, and grammar and language skills. Course topics include: Traditional Themes found in Modern Literature, Word Analogies, Inferences, Drawing Conclusions, Conjunctions, Significance of Conclusion to a Narration, Writing Techniques, Gerunds, Infinitives, Participles, Active and Passive Voice, Punctuation - Ellipses.
Science
Science 6
In this course, students will learn about the hierarchical organization of living and nonliving things starting from cells to different organisms. They also analyze the ecology and interdependence of different components of different ecosystems and the dependence between different organisms. Thus, they understand energy transfer in the ecosystem. In addition, the students measure the different types of forces, energy, and motions responsible for various other phenomena. In addition, they evaluate the different phenomena related to the Earth and the universe. They discuss the heliocentric universe, the galaxies, and its components, including the solar system and other phenomena related to interactions between components in the solar system such as tides, eclipses, etc.
Science 7
In this course, students will understand the ecology and interdependence through nutrient cycles, photosynthesis, and cellular respiration. The students will also analyze the organization of matter and chemical interactions by studying the physical and chemical properties of matter, the gas laws, atomic models, bonding of atoms, elements, compounds, mixtures, chemical changes, and acids and bases. In addition, the students will evaluate the evidence of chemical changes and the conservation of mass in various chemical reactions. Also, the students will recognize the functions of the Earth's systems and cycles responsible for various meteorological phenomena namely atmospheric convection, and the resulting weather, climate, and water cycle, that leads to various seasons on the Earth.
Science 8
This course covers the basics of the components of reproduction and heredity, such as reproduction, and predicting the genetic combination using Punnett square. Students also evaluate the relationship between natural selection, adaptation, survival, and speciation of organisms. They are involved in identifying the different interaction of waves with various types of matter. In addition, they assess the factors involved in the evolution of the species and the dependency of humans on the Earth's systems and cycles for many resources including renewable and non-renewable resources.
Social Studies
Social Studies 6
In this course, students study citizens and citizenship. The economics domain includes geographical features. The geography domain focuses on immigration to the USA and the world's resources. The history domain focuses on mass culture.
Social Studies 7
In this course, the students will examine issues related to contact between societies with differing worldviews. They will explore elements of worldviews and how these views are expressed by people living in different times and in different places.
Social Studies 8
In this course, the students will examine issues related to contact between societies with differing worldviews. They will explore elements of worldviews and how these views are expressed by people living in different times and in different places.
Computer Science
Computer Science 6
This course helps you understand the interaction between humans and computing devices, know how hardware and software determine the storing capability, understand that troubleshooting is a systematic process, recognize that protocols help in sending and receiving information, understand how information sent can be protected from unauthorized access, know that algorithms automate data collection process and affect human-computer interaction, illustrate how applications store data as representations, explain data transformation that removes errors, simulate events using computer models, create variables to store data values, select and combine control structures, such as loops, event handlers, and conditionals, use procedures to organize code and making it easier to reuse, understand the designing of meaningful solutions by defining a problem’s criteria and constraints, explore how advancements in computing technology change people’s everyday activities, organize and engage in various topics through social media, and know the niches of protecting personal information.
Computer Science 7
The course focuses on the study of human-computer interaction, figure out how a computing system stores and processes information, understand that the systematic process of troubleshooting will begin with identifying the source of a problem, recognize the best path to send and receive data, explore the security measures to safeguard online information, know that data is sampled and converted into a computer-understandable form, understand that data transformation removes errors and expose relationships, know that algorithms that are readable are easier to follow, test, and debug, illustrate that variables enable flexibility to represent different situations, demonstrate why programmers use loops, event handlers, and conditionals to create complex program behavior, understand how procedures can be repurposed in new programs, develop programs based on the diverse needs and wants, demonstrate the impact of computing technology on globalization, and sketch the difference between allowing information to be public and keeping it secure.
Computer Science 8
In this course, you will understand how accessibility is an important consideration in the design of any computing system, know the various hardware and software factors that determine the capability of a computing system, use checklists to troubleshoot problems starting from the basics, know how protocols allow different devices to communicate, understand the difference between HTTP and HTTPS and secured information, analyze the difference between data collected by individual devices or by systems, explore how data is represented using characters, numbers, and bits, know how cleaning of data reduces noise and errors, understand how recommendations are predicted using data sets with the help of algorithms, know what variables are and how they are declared, explore the uses of compound and nested conditionals, state how a procedure is a module that performs tasks, employ user-centered designs to create solutions that can impact the society, feel the effect of globalization and the impacts of online piracy, and know how social networking can lead to social engineering and other unauthorized access to information.
Elementary School
Math
Mathematics K
This course focuses on representing, relating, and operation on whole numbers, with sets of objects. In addition, students will also measure and classify objects and describe shapes and space.
Mathematics 1
This course focuses on developing understanding of addition, subtraction, and strategies for addition and subtraction within 20, developing understanding of whole number relationships and place value, and grouping in tens and ones. In addition, students will also understand time, money, linear measurement, and measuring lengths. Emphasis will be placed on reasoning about attributes of, and composing and decomposing geometric shapes.
Mathematics 2
This course includes the study of understanding of base-ten notation, and building fluency with addition and subtraction. In addition, students will also use standard units of measure, time, money, and graphs. Emphasis will be placed on describing and analyzing shapes.
Mathematics 3
This course builds a foundation of middle school Math skills. Topics in this course include: Whole numbers; multiplication and division; properties of multiplication; relationship between multiplication and division; multiply and divide within 100; solve problems involving the four operations; fractions as numbers; compare fractions; place value; properties of operations to perform multi-digit arithmetic; measurements; estimation of intervals of time, liquid volumes, and masses of objects; represent and interpret data; area and perimeter; plane figures; shapes and their attributes.
Mathematics 4
This course builds a foundation of middle school Math skills. Topics in this course include: Operations with whole numbers; factors and multiples; patterns; place value of whole numbers; fractions; ordering; compare decimal fractions; solve problems involving measurement; conversion of measurement from a larger unit to a smaller one; represent and interpret data; basic geometry concepts; angle and measuring angles; symmetry.
Mathematics 5
This course builds a foundation of middle school Math skills. Topics in this course include: Numerical expressions; patterns and relationships; place value system; operations with multi-digit whole numbers and with decimals to hundredths; estimation; equivalent fractions; add and subtract fractions; multiply and divide fractions; conversion of units; represent and interpret data; geometric measurement; volume; graph points on coordinate plane; and classify two-dimensional figures into categories based on their properties.
ELA
Language Arts K
This course is designed to help students read stories, identify the elements of stories, learn and spell words and categorize them, sequence ideas, and identify main ideas. In addition, students will understand the basic elements of phonemic awareness and the different parts of a book. Emphasis is given to pronouncing the letters of the English alphabet, understand long and short sounds, and write opinion pieces and stories. Basic grammar aspects like prepositions, capitalization, and punctuation are also discussed in this course.
Language Arts 1
This course is designed to help students read fables, folktalkes, identify the elements of stories, learn and spell words and categorize them, sequence ideas, and identify main ideas. In addition, students will understand sensory details, characterization, purpose, and point of view of authors. Students will also be able to identify main ideas and connections within texts. Students will understand the basic elements of phonemic awareness, syllables, digraphs, and suffixes. Writing narratives, opinion pieces, and expository texts are also emphasized in this course, along with the grammar aspects of nouns, pronouns, capitalization, adjectives, tenses, and end punctuation.
Language Arts 2
This course is designed to help students read fables, folktales, identify the elements of stories, learn and spell words and categorize them, sequence ideas, and identify main ideas. In addition, students will understand literary devices, characterization, purpose, and point of view of authors. Students will also be able to identify main ideas and connections within texts, along with understand the structure and feature of texts. Illustrative and pictorial texts are provided to understand the purpose behind using them. Writing narratives, opinion pieces, and expository texts are also emphasized in this course, along with the grammar aspects of collective and proper nouns, reflexive pronouns, capitalization, adjectives and adverbs, tenses, and end punctuation. Understanding root words, context clues, and figurative language to determine meanings of words are also emphasized in this course.
Language Arts 3
This course is designed to help students develop reading, literature, writing, language, and comprehension skills. Course topics include: Definitive Features of Literary Forms, Compare and Contrast, Prefix and Suffix, Graphic Organizers, Chart Graph Illustration, Reading Comprehension Strategies, Writing Strategies, Grammar and Language.
Language Arts 4
This course is designed to help students develop reading, literature, writing, language, and comprehension skills. Course topics include: Summarizing, Synonyms, Identifying Themes, Cause and Effect, Problem and Solution, Rhyming Words, Homophones, Verb Tenses, and Simile and Metaphor.
Language Arts 5
This course is designed to help students develop reading, literature, writing, language, and comprehension skills. Course topics include: Elements of Story, Elements of Poetry, Features of a Text, Multi-syllable Words, Purpose of Reading, Writing Process, Prepositions, Interjections, and Punctuate Titles.
Science
Science K
This course engages students in raising questions about the world around them. Students begin to the differentiate between organisms and non-living objects, the life cycle of some common animals, the basic needs of plants and animals, and their survival needs. In addition, students learn to identify seasons, and identify how humans use various Earth resources.
Science 1
This course engages students in raising questions about the world around them and seeking answers by making observations. Students analyze the basic needs of plants and animals, the life cycle of plants, survival needs of organisms, animal's role in pollintation, etc., In addition, they will be able to demonstrate their understanding about light and sound. They will also be describing the various weather patterns.
Science 2
In this course, students, will demonstrate their understanding of the life cycle of common animals, and plants. They also analyze the survival needs of organisms. In addition, students explore the observable properties of matter and different aspects of force and motion. Special emphasis is given to the understanding of the appearance of moon, stars, etc.
Science 3
This course engages students in identifying the external features and adaptation of animals to know the hierarchical organization. In addition, they research the physical changes of matter such as that of magnetic force and relate to the particle motion in matter. Students will also examine the force, mass, and distance of objects to study the relationship between various motions, forces, and energy. Factors affecting land forms, structure of the Earth, erosion and their features, various resources and their uses, and the impact of human activities on the ecosystem are parameters of research by the students.
Science 4
In this course, students will understand the interactions in the human organ system and the different levels of organization of organisms starting from their cells and the related diseases to understand the hierarchical organization. They also learn about the reproduction and heredity by analyzing the life cycle of different organisms. In addition, students explore the various sources of heat and the various properties associated with motions, forces, and energy, such as reflection, transmission, conduction, absorption, volume, and pitch etc. The students will then investigate the different earth's systems and cycles such as the water cycle by using various tools used to measure weather.
Science 5
In this course, students will understand the ecology and interdependence of organisms by studying photosynthesis in plants, and the biotic and abiotic components of the ecosystem that help in the flow of energy in the ecosystem. They also analyze the organization of matter and chemical reactions with the help of different tools used in scientific experiments, by listing the physical properties of matter, their solubility, and also by separating mixtures. In addition, they evaluate the physical and chemical changes and the conservation of matter. They also examine the different types of forces and their effects. In addition, they research the characteristics of planets, stars, constellations, Earth's rotation and the phases of the Moon to understand the Earth's place in the Universe.
Social Studies
Social Studies K
In this course, students explore the various aspects of civics, economics, civil rights, geography, and history. They examine the roles individuals as good citizens and the positive characters of a good citizen. They explore the economic aspects by distinguishing the difference between the usage of goods and services, and the role of money associated with it. In relation to the civic rights, they relate the cultural diversity they observe in various communities in America. The geography strand lets them identify the sense of place relative to an individual, home, and school, differentiate land and water features on simple maps and globes, and explore how famous people and events have shaped the local community, state, and nation.
Social Studies 1
In this course, students explore the various aspects of civics, economics, civil rights, geography, and history. They examine the roles individuals as good citizens and the positive characters of a good citizen. They explore the economic aspects by distinguishing the difference between the usage of goods and services, and the role of money associated with it. In relation to the civic rights, they relate the cultural diversity they observe in various communities in America. They will be able to identify the sense of place relative to an individual, home, and school, differentiate land and water features on simple maps and globes, and explore how famous people and events have shaped the local community, state, and nation.
Social Studies 2
In this course, students begin the year learning about the civic roles of American citizens and their good traits. They also identify the economic differences in the goods and services, supply and demand, and needs and wants of individuals. Students also explore the cultural diversity among the different communities of America. The geography strand emphasizes the use of maps and globes to differentiate various land and water features.
Social Studies 3
In this course, students begin the year learning about citizenship in local government. They also demonstrate knowledge of the community and local government; the way individuals exercise rights and responsibilities within the community and local government. Students also analyze the role of money and trade within the community. The student also examines civil rights. The geography strand emphasizes the use of maps and globes to differentiate various land and water features.
Social Studies 4
In this course, students begin the year learning about the civic roles of American citizens and their good traits. Topics covered in this course include: rights in the declaration of independence, types of communities, American revolution, and cultural diversity.
Social Studies 5
In this course, students begin the year learning about the civic roles of American citizens and their good traits. Topics covered in this course include: the articles of confederation and the constitution, exploration and expansion, and causes of American revolution.
Computer Science
Computer Science 3
This course focuses on learning how the various devices and components work together, understand the difference between hardware and software, how to troubleshoot for basic problems, understand network communication and organization, know the importance of cybersecurity, understand the various digital tools available, understand the various storage tools available, visualize and manipulate data, infer and predict from the data collected, understand how algorithms work, know the various control structures available, understand how programs can be broken down into smaller parts as needed, develop and modify computing technology based on people’s needs and wants, and use computing technology ethically.
Computer Science 4
In this course, you will learn about how the interconnected computing devices interact for a common purpose, understand how hardware and software work together to provide the desired output, troubleshoot by getting to the basics, understand how to communicate in a network, know the various measures used to protect information, try to observe data using the various digital tools available, understand how storage varies with the various file formats, know to communicate insights gained from data, analyze how realistic data lead to accuracy of inferences and predictions, understand algorithms specific to a particular context, how conditionals selectively execute or skip instructions, develop programs using an iterative process, understand how technology allows for collaboration all around the world, and know how to avoid online piracy and plagiarism.
Computer Science 5
This course lets you know the various computing devices and their types and uses, know how information is transmitted as bits and can represent a variety of information, understand how troubleshooting strategies need to address both hardware and software, list down the various channels and paths of communication, how to avoid security breach by using various antivirus software, understand binary or 8-bit versus 16-bit representations of storage, know how data is sorted and grouped to provide additional clarity, understand the use of cause-and-effect relationships and predict outcomes, know that algorithms can be expressed in non computer languages, understand the various data types used in various programming languages, how different loops are used to repeat instructions, design, review, and implement programs, and know the fair use and properly citing sources are ethical computer use.