Courses offered
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English
- MS English III
- General English 9
- Honors General English 9
- Speech
- General English 10
- Honors General English 10
- World Literature
- Creative Writing
- American Literature
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Mathematics
- Algebra I
- Honors Algebra I
- Geometry
- Honors Geometry
- Algebra II
- Honors Algebra II
- Math Topics
- Honors Pre-Calculus
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Social Studies
- MS Social Studies III
- Geography
- American Government
- World Government
- World History
- Honors World History
- US History
- Honors US History
- Financial Literacy
- Economics
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Science
- MS Science III
- Physical Science
- Honors Physical Science
- Biology
- Honors Biology
- Chemistry
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Foreign Language
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Fine Arts
- MS Music III/ESL Music
- MS Art III/ESL Art
- Band
- Art I
- Music
- Drama
- Digital Art
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Elective
- ESL Science
- ESL English
- ESL Social Studies
- Academic English Support
- Wellness
- Academic Skills
- Leadership
- College Preparation
- Intensive English
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Information Services
- Information Technology
- Multimedia Journalism
STEM graduation requirements
Science credits (Need 6 credits) Use same course descriptions as already in course catalog. 2 credits need to be in biology.
- AP biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Earth / Environmental Science This course is laboratory-based science class emphasizing the function of the earth’s system. Emphasis is placed on the human interactions with the Earth’s geologic and environmental systems, predictability of a dynamic Earth, origin and evolution of the Earth system and universe, geochemical cycles and energy in the Earth system.
Technology credits (Need 4 credits)
- Computer science This course is an intermediate course in computer programming. Students will learn the traditional concepts of procedural computer programming, including input, processing, output, simple and complex functions, decision structures, Boolean logic, algorithms, exception handling and persistence of data. In addition, students will learn the basics of Object-Oriented Programming.
Throughout the year, students will solve numerous programming challenges and also work on large-scale projects. While designing their projects, students are encouraged to focus on topics of their own choice, and are encouraged to explore computer programming as both an art and a science.
- STEM capstone (project, report, and final presentation-senior course) Senior Capstone Project is a culminating learning activity that encourages critical thinking and research, promotes conversation and problem solving, and results in real life application of prior and acquired knowledge. Students will concentrate on areas of personal interest. Using an inquiry-based method, they will connect their acquired knowledge to life experiences, thus deepening their awareness of what they learned.
Engineering credits (Need 4 credits)
- Engineering Design (currently called STEM) This course uses 3D printers as part of the
design process. Utilizing this design approach, students understand how design influences their lives. Students also learn 3d drawing techniques and use descriptive geometry as a component of design, measurement and computer modeling. Students brainstorm, research, develop ideas, create models, test and evaluate design ideas, and communicate solutions.
- Digital Electronics (class will use Adriuno kits)This course is the study of electronic circuits that are used to process and control digital signals. Digital electronics is the foundation of all modern electronic devices such as cellular phones, MP3 players, laptop computers, digital cameras and high-definition televisions. The major focus of the DE course is to expose students to the process of combinational and sequential logic design, teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards and technical documentation.
Mathematics credits (Need 8 credits)
- Algebra 2
- Geometry
- AP calculus
- Statistics