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Skills for Health

Free
Calendar Sep 9, 2024

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Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5

Grades: 9-12

Course Description: This course focuses on important skills and knowledge in nutrition; physical activity; the dangers of substance use and abuse; injury prevention and safety; growth and development; and personal health, environmental conservation, and community health resources. The curriculum is designed around topics and situations that engage student discussion and motivate students to analyze internal and external influences on their health-related decisions. The course helps students build the skills they need to protect,

enhance, and promote their own health and the health of others.

Sociology

Free

with Kaitlin Gasser

Calendar Sep 9, 2024

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Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: .5 credit

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: Students explore complex social issues in a variety of social settings—from families and schools to global cultures. Real-world application is the centerpiece of this course, as students complete projects to develop and apply their knowledge.

Spanish 1 (1st Semester of 2 semester class)

Free
Calendar Sep 9, 2024

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No fee is required upfront; however, billing information will need to be provided as part of the enrollment process.

Course Length: Yearlong Course

Credit: 1.0 credit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: Students begin their introduction to Spanish by focusing on the four key areas of world language study: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. 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. Students should expect to be actively engaged in their own language learning; become familiar with common vocabulary terms and phrases; participate in simple conversations and respond appropriately to basic conversational prompts; analyze and compare cultural practices, products, and perspectives of various Spanish-speaking countries; and take frequent assessments by which their language progression can be monitored.

Note: Students who have already succeeded in Middle School Spanish 2 should enroll in Spanish II                                                                                                                                                                                              

Spanish 2 (1st Semester of 2 semester class)

Free
Calendar Sep 9, 2024

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No fee is required upfront; however, billing information will need to be provided as part of the enrollment process.

Course Length:  Yearlong Course 

1st Semester of 2-semester course

Credit:  1.0 credit 

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): Spanish I; Middle School Spanish 1 and 2 (or equivalents)

Course Description: Students continue their study of Spanish by further expanding their knowledge of key vocabulary topics and grammar concepts. Students not only begin to comprehend listening and reading passages more fully, but they also start to express themselves more meaningfully in both speaking and writing. 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; understand common vocabulary terms and phrases; use a wide range of grammar patterns in their speaking and writing; participate in conversations and respond appropriately to conversational prompts; analyze and compare cultural practices, products, and perspectives of various Spanish-speaking countries; and take frequent assessments by which their language progression can be monitored. By Semester 2, the course is conducted almost entirely in Spanish.

Spanish 3 (1st semester of 2-semester course)

Free
Calendar Sep 9, 2024

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Course Length:  Yearlong Course

1st semester of 2-semester course

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): Spanish II (or equivalent)

Course Description: Intermediate Spanish students who have a strong base of vocabulary, speaking, and listening skills reach a new level of mastery and fluency in this course. Through games and compelling stories, students learn advanced grammar and vocabulary, with an emphasis on correct accents and comprehension of real-world native speech. Error-recognition technology helps students eliminate common mistakes from their speaking and writing. Engaging graphics, videos, and games keep students interested, and make learning languages exciting.

 

Spanish 4 (1st semester of 2-semester course)

Free
Calendar Sep 9, 2024

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Course Length: Yearlong Course

1st semester of 2-semester course

Credit: 1.0 credit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): Spanish III (or equivalent)

Course Description: Students further deepen their understanding of Spanish by focusing on the three modes of communication: interpretive, interpersonal, and presentational. Each unit consists of a variety of activities which teach the students how to understand more difficult written and spoken passages, to communicate with others through informal speaking and writing interactions, and to express their thoughts and opinions in more formal spoken and written contexts. Students should expect to be actively engaged in their own language learning; use correct vocabulary terms and phrases naturally; incorporate a wide range of grammar concepts consistently and correctly while speaking and writing; participate in conversations covering a wide range of topics and respond appropriately to conversational prompts; analyze and compare cultural practices, products, and perspectives of various Spanish-speaking countries; read and analyze important pieces of Hispanic literature; and take frequent assessments by which their language progression can be monitored.

 

U.S. History (1st Semester of a 2-semester course)

Free

with Luke Johnson

Calendar Sep 9, 2024

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Course Length:  Yearlong Course   1st Semester of a 2-semester course

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 10-12

Course Description: – How was our government designed to work by the Founding Fathers? Why is the United States involved in so many wars and conflicts? How did our ancestors come to live here and why? How can marginalized groups gain equality? In US History, we will learn, research, and analyze these questions to better understand our place and space in US history. Over the year, we will focus on the four themes: government and politics, conflicts, immigration/migration, and social movements.

AP ® Biology (2nd Semester of a 2-semester course)

Free
Calendar Jan 27, 2025

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Course Length:  Yearlong Course   2nd Semester of a 2-semester course

Credit:  1.0

Recommended Grade Level: 10-12

Course Description: This course guides students to a deeper understanding of biological concepts including the diversity and unity of life, energy and the processes of life, homeostasis, and genetics. Students learn about regulation, communication, and signaling in living organisms, as well as interactions of biological systems. Students carry out a number of learning activities, including readings, interactive exercises, extension activities, hands-on laboratory experiments, and practice assessments. These activities are designed to help students gain an understanding of the science process and critical-thinking skills necessary to answer questions on the AP Biology Exam. The content aligns to the sequence of topics recommended by the College Board.      

 





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