COURSE
DESCRIPTION for GRADES 9 - 12
HUMANITIES
/ ELECTIVES
ART
COURSES
Art
History 1 Semester,
18 Lessons
In Art History, students use the elements of art and
the principles of design. Although many elements and
principles were never recorded nor even acknowledged
throughout history, students may still use the ideas
to study the rich diversity of art work. The elements
of art are line, shape, color, value, shape, form,
texture, and space. The principles of design are balance,
emphasis, movement, harmony, contrast, pattern, proportion,
and unity. In each lesson, students examine an element
and a principle using several masters of the Renaissance,
Claude Monet, Picasso and Matisse. (back)
Renaissance
Art 1 Semester,
18 Lessons
In Renaissance Art, students learn about the rebirth
of ideas and art from the classical period of the
Greeks and Romans. They study the lives and works
of Michelangelo, Da Vinci, and Raphael, three primary
artists featured in this course, and learn that versatility
was a key to the greatness of Renaissance artists
who were also writers, scientists, and mathematicians.
Students learn how the arts flourished during the
Renaissance period and about artists who were often
individuals of great social stature, wealth and influence. (back)
FOREIGN
LANGUAGE COURSES
French I 2 Semesters,
36 Lessons
Students in French I develop knowledge and skills
to begin communicating in the target language. They
speak, listen, read, and write the language in short
sentences and paragraphs that contain the learned
vocabulary words and phrases. Students also gain insight
into the target culture by examining literature, music,
laws, foods, values, traditions, and behaviors. (back)
French
II 2 Semesters,
36 Lessons
Students in French II participate in simple conversational
situations using sentences and groups of sentences.
They create with the target language by combining
and recombining learned phrases and words. Students
write simple messages, read texts dealing with familiar
topics, and understand main ideas when listening to
conversations dealing with familiar topics or themes.
Students also gain an awareness and understanding
of, and appreciation for, cultural contributions made
by people of the target language. (back)
French
III 2 Semesters,
36 Lessons
Students in French III initiate and sustain conversations
by making statements, asking questions, and giving
appropriate responses. They communicate using correct
time frames on everyday topics, both orally and in
writing. When writing, students compose cohesive paragraphs
related to familiar topics and personal experiences.
Students develop understanding of main ideas and significant
details in extended discussions and presentations,
both live and recorded. They acquire new knowledge
and information from texts including short literary
texts and media. Students continue to expand their
knowledge and understanding of the cultural significance
of the target language. (back)
French
IV 2
Semesters, 36 Lessons
Students in French IV speak and write the target language
using coherent paragraphs. They learn to initiate,
sustain, and bring to closure a wide variety of communicative
tasks using appropriate time frames. They expand comprehension
skills that allow them to acquire knowledge and information
from comprehensive, authentic texts including literary
texts and media. Students continue to develop insight
into the nature of the target language and culture.
Spanish
I 2
Semesters, 36 Lessons
Students in Spanish I develop knowledge and skills
to begin communicating in the target language. They
speak, listen, read and write the language in short
sentences and paragraphs that contain the learned
vocabulary words and phrases. Students also gain insight
into the target culture by examining literature, music,
laws, foods, values, traditions, and behaviors. (back)
Spanish
II 2
Semesters, 36 Lessons
Students in Spanish II participate in simple conversational
situations using sentences and groups of sentences.
They create with the target language by combining
and recombining learned phrases and words. Students
write simple messages, read texts dealing with familiar
topics, and understand main ideas when listening to
conversations dealing with familiar topics or themes.
Students also gain an awareness, understanding of,
and appreciation for cultural contributions made by
people of the target language. (back)
Spanish III 2 Semesters, 36 Lessons
Spanish III is offered to students interested in pursuing greater fluency in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the target language. The students will be required to recall previously learned words and phrases and build upon them as they learn to create more native-like writing and conversation. This course also continues with a more intense study of grammar and appreciation for cultural contributions made by people of the target language. (back)
TECHNOLOGY
COURSES
Microsoft Word 2003 1
Semester, 18 Lessons
Students in Microsoft Word create documents that communicate
ideas clearly and effectively. They enter and revise
text; copy and move text; locate and correct spelling;
format text and design pages; align text in rows and
columns using tables; enhance the appearance of a
document using images, lines, and shapes; and use
mail merge to personalize form letters and mailing
labels. Microsoft Word 2000 Illustrated Series, Introductory
Edition is the textbook for the course. (back)
***This course requires a lab book.
Microsoft
PowerPoint 2003 1
Semester, 18 Lessons
Students in Microsoft PowerPoint create 35-mm slides,
overheads, speaker's notes, handouts, outlines, and
visual presentations. They enter and edit data, change
the appearance of information, organize and arrange
information, and run presentations. Microsoft PowerPoint
2000 Illustrated Series, Introductory Edition is the
textbook for the course. (back)
***This course requires a lab book.
Microsoft
Excel 2003 1
Semester, 18 Lessons
Students in Microsoft Excel build, edit, and format
worksheets and charts; work with formulas and functions;
and manage workbooks using a hands-on approach. They
walk through the process of starting, reviewing, and
practicing each concept. Microsoft Excel 2000 Illustrated
Series, Introduction Edition, the textbook for the
course, serves as an excellent reference for future
use. (back)
***This course requires a lab book.
Computer
Applications 1
Semester, 18 Lessons
Students in Computer Applications learn the basic
ins and outs of a computer, beginning with the basics
of who invented the computer and leading into more
advanced study of computer networking. At the end
of the course, students will be able to define all
internal and external components of the computer.
This course is a great beginning for the future computer
programmer! (back)
Introduction
to the Internet 1
Semester, 18 Lessons
Students in Introduction to the Internet learn to
use the Internet for school and personal reasons.
They learn where the Internet came from and become
experts at finding just what they are looking for.
They use online study tools, find people, download
useful software, and use the Internet to help plan
for their futures. When students are finished with
this course, they will have visited many websites
and know how to organize those sites so they can use
them in the future. Students learn to avoid viruses
and hoaxes and how to stay safe while they are online.
Students spend time becoming web experts! (back)
OTHER COURSES
ACT Preparation 2
Semesters, 36 Lessons
The ACT course will prepare students to take the ACT
test. Each student will recieve the Cambridge Six-Step
ApproachTM. “ Cambridge ACT 7 th Edition textbook
to accompany this course. The text includes powerful
TestPrepTM strategies, admissions advice, quizzes,
upper quartile problems, complete tests with explained
answers, and math, reading, science, English, and
writing basic skills review. An official ACT supplement
test booklet and additional follow-up questions in
each of the 36 lessons is also included. The instructions
within each lesson will direct the student to the
section of the book that they need to reference. (back)
****This course requires a lab book.
Family Living 1
Semester, 18 Lessons
Are you eager to be independent? Family Living will help prepare you for life after high school. You will explore housing choices as well as advantages of renting an apartment versus buying a home. You will look at "setting up" a house and turning it into a home. You will learn about food preparation and practice cooking skills as you complete a couple lab activities and prepare simple recipes. Washing clothes will be a breeze after you examine laundry basics. Learning about budgeting, writing checks, and examining consumer issues will prepare you for working with finances. Practicing decision making and good communication skills will become part of your everyday life. (back)
Student Leadership 1
Semester, 18 Lessons
The course is designed to prepare students for leadership
roles and responsibilities. Students should be able
to apply leadership principles & skills in their
everyday lives. (back)
HEALTH COURSES
Health 1
Semester, 18 Lessons
The Health course focuses on helping students become
responsible for their own personal health. Students
develop a basic knowledge and understanding of body
systems, body functions, and body needs. They practice
and implement healthy habits and routines that properly
support and care for theses systems, functions and
needs. (back)
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