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This class is the capstone for the program, encompassing the great ideas of the Western world as interpreted through art, music, philosophy and literature. This course focuses on tnstruction and practice in solid writing and interpretation. Major writers studied include Plato, Dante, Chaucer, Machiavelli, Shakespeare, Dostoevsky, and Romantic and modern poets.
An optional elective course for the senior students that wishes to shadow a career professional. Incorporated in the class is a senior seminar, which meets three times during the semester. Students will create a portfolio containing items critical for college entrance.
(1st Semester)(1.2)
One of the major aims of the course will be for the students to develop an awareness and knowledge of geography in order to compete in America's mostly international economy. It will focus not only on names and places but on the geographical features which influence the development of population centers and political boundaries.
(2nd Semester)(1.2)
The economics course fulfills the state requirement for consumer education. In addition, theoretical topics are studied with an emphasis on world affairs and their effects on the U.S. economy.
Senior units are usually on an elective basis with choices to be made from both team and individual sports. Seniors who are involved in varsity sports are excused from P.E. during the season and have a study hall instead.
(1.4)
Comprehensive grammar reviews and emphasis on conversation, reading and writing continue with additional units on history and culture of the countries as they are presented and discussed in the target language.
(1.4)
This is a one year course emphasizing oral proficiency, grammar, writing skills, and literature in preparation for the College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Test.
(1.2)
After the initial elements of the BASIC language are mastered, the student creates programs to solve problems from mathematics, science and technology. The second semester covers applications using matrices, vectors, function statements, file operations, graphics, random numbers and advanced decision statements. The primary purpose of the course is problem solving through the use of a computer.
This course is a non-Calculus based study of statistics. Students taking the course will prepare themselves for the AP Statistics exam in May. Pre-requisite: C or better in Advanced Algebra.
(1.2)
This is a course designed fro students desiring preparation for the study of advanced mathematics courses, especially calculus. In keeping with the recommendations of the College Entrance Examination Board, analysis concepts, methods, and techniques are covered in depth. Students completing this course are prepared to take the College Entrance Examination Board Mathematics Achievement Test, Level II in the spring.
(1.4)
This course is for recommended students who successfully completed Advanced Algebra their junior year. In the first semester students study trigonometric functions, their properties, and applications to various problems in the areas of science and technology. The second semester is an introduction to calculus.
(1.4)
This course is available only to recommended students. It will involve advanced calculus and preparation for Advanced Placement test taken in May.
(1.4)
In this laboratory course first year chemistry is reviewed and expanded. Special emphasis is placed on thermo chemistry, kinetics, equilibrium, molecular structure, and stoichiometry. Mathematical calculations and laboratory analysis involving each topic are dealt with in preparation for the Advanced Placement Exam, which is offered on a voluntary basis.
(1.2)
This lab-science course includes both physical and cultural anthropology. Major topics include evolution, genetics, anatomy, and behavior of living primates, study of fossils, living man, and physical and cultural diversity (including such things as intelligence, race, language, primitive and modern societies.)
(1.4)
For students who have completed Chemistry in the sophomore year, this is a laboratory course that emphasizes problem solving and development of skills. Physics deals with the relationship between matter and energy and involves extensive use of mathematics. Topics studied include motion, force, work, power, wave phenomenon, heat, light, sound, electricity, magnetism, nuclear reactions, and high energy physics.
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