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| Sophmore Course Descriptions |
(1.4)H (1.2)R
Some of the major works studied will include Julius Caesar, Idyls of the King, Song of Roland, The Cid, Cyrano de Bergerac, Carmen, and All Ouiet on the Western Front. Students will read a variety of short stories and poems; many from Russian literature. The five paragraph theme will be emphasized in composition, and spelling and vocabulary will still be
important parts of the program.
(one Year) (1.2)
This will be a totally new experience for the students. In addition to the basic communication skills like listening, organizing, and presenting, students will be taught research and reasoning skills, propaganda techniques, and persuasive speaking (including debate).
(western) (1.4)H (1.2)R
This is the second course of a two part World Civilizations series. This course focuses on western history and is taught in conjunction with the second year of literature. Students will be expected to complete various five-paragraph themes, as well as other projects.
(1.2)
While the emphasis will continue to be on speaking and understanding the language, reading and writing skills will be used more extensively. Sophomore field trips will concentrate on the languages with trips to foreign films, restraints, and cultural events.
(1.2)
This course fulfills the requirement for graduation from W.H.S.. It will introduce the students to the latest technology in energy, transportation, communication, and production in preparation for becoming a part of the work force of the 21st century.
(1.2)
This laboratory course exposes students to many branches of the physical world: meteorology, oceanography, climatology, cartography, geology, and astronomy. The course examines the earth as a dynamic body whose underlying theme is change. Ecological subjects will be coordinated with the work problems unit in social studies.
(1.2)
The course deals with the structures of substances and how they interact. It involves precise laboratory work, mathematical calculations, and the relating of these to problems given in lecture, in the text, and in the laboratory.
H(1.4)
This is an honors level course for students who have successfully completed a year of honors plane-solid geometry during their freshman year. This course provides a brief review of the major topics of algebra and an in-depth development of additional algebraic skills and concepts.
R(1.2)
This course provides a review of the major topics of Algebra I, an in-depth development of additional algebraic skills and concepts, and is good preparation for college entrance exams.
R(1.2)
This is a basic course in plane and solid geometry with an emphasis on the deductive method of reasoning. The emphasis on deduction will tie in nicely with the Critical Thinking Speech course.
R(1.2)
This course covers material traditionally included in plane geometry with an emphasis on concrete examples an applications.
R(1.2)
Driver Education is a semester course that is offered in conjunction with one semester of sophomore P.E. To be eligible for driver education, students must have passed at least four 9th grade courses, have no more than 4 unexcused absences, and have no more than one suspension (from school or bus) on their records.
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