American Literature & Composition / Honors

American Literature is designed to provide juniors with an evolving awareness, understanding and respect for  literary contributions attributed to United States authors, poets, and playwrights, as well as extend and enhance their skills in expository writing, grammar mechanics, reading comprehension and critical thinking.

British Literature & Composition / Honors

This course is designed to provide seniors with an awareness, understanding and respect for the literary contributions attributed to British authors, poets, and playwrights, in addition to preparation for college-level writing.

Modern World History / Honors

Modern World History is a survey course focused on development of western civilization and thought from the Renaissance through WWII.

AP United States History       Approval form here

This is an Advanced Placement course equivalent to a college 101 course in American History. Students will take an exam in May that may earn them college credit for the course. PREREQUISITE: Completion of summer work and permission of instructor.

Contemporary World Cultures & Problems

Contemporary World Cultures and Problems is designed to prepare seniors for citizenship in the 21st century. Geography, history, economics, sociology and other tools of inquiry are used to explore current issues, their possible solutions and our personal roles in them both.

AP Psychology                   Approval form here

This is an Advanced Placement course equivalent to a college 101 course in Psychology. Students will take an exam in May that may earn them college credit for the course. We study the social, biological and psychological factors that help us develop into the individuals that we are.

PREREQUISITE: Completion of summer work and permission of instructor.

Intro to Algebra

Intro to Algebra eases the transition from arithmetic to algebra. Algebraic expressions and linear equations are applied throughout a thorough review of operations on integers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and radicals.  PREREQUISITE: Grade 7 or 8 Math

Algebra 1

Algebra 1 focuses on relations, functions, graphing, systems of equations, radicals, factoring polynomials, rational equations, probability and statistics, and quadratic functions. It emphasizes practical methods of solving first- and second-degree equations and inequalities. Each chapter includes word problems and real-life applications using technology.  PREREQUISITE: Grade 8 Math or Pre-Algebra

Geometry

Geometry introduces the study of points, segments, triangles, polygons, circles, solid figures and their associated relationships as a mathematical system. Emphasis is placed on the description and use of inductive, deductive and intuitive reasoning skills.  PREREQUISITE: Algebra 1 or qualifying placement exam score

Algebra 2

Algebra II Honors Contract

Algebra 2 is designed to build on algebraic and geometric concepts. It develops advanced algebra skills such as systems of equations, advanced polynomials, imaginary and complex numbers, quadratics and related word problems. It also introduces matrices and their properties.  PREREQUISITE: Geometry or qualifying placement exam score

Advanced Algebra

The primary goal of Advanced Algebra is to develop advance algebraic tools and mathematical reasoning that will help you participate fully in life beyond school. Lessons will be discovered mostly through investigations. Appropriate technology will be incorporated. Model real world situations using math. Focus on statistics and probability. No Trigonometry.  PREREQUISITE: Algebra 2

Pre-Calculus

Required summer work

Pre-Calculus will help students gain exposure to concepts in basic and advanced algebra and trigonometry. Explore topics such as logarithms, solving or graphing linear equations and factoring a polynomial at a more advanced level. Focus on algebra-based science. You gain a good foundation for study in future calculus classes.  PREREQUISITE: Algebra 2 or Advanced Algebra

Health & Physical Education 9

Health & Fitness is designed to help freshmen make informed decisions about their well-being and develop the intrinsic desire to exercise and eat well.

Drama

Drama is and elective designed to introduce students to the basics of acting and technical theatre. The syllabus is flexible, depending on the experience level of the students in the course.

Old Testament

This course is an overview of the Old Testament from Genesis to Malachi. The course is designed to give students an understanding of history and overarching principles and themes contained within the Old Testament that are important to the Christian faith.

New Testament

This course is an overview of the New Testament. Students will learn about the life of Jesus, miscellaneous themes contained in the epistles and history of the early Christian Church.

World Religions

World Religions is designed to give juniors the tools to develop a strong worldview and provide a deeper understanding of what people believe and why. The world’s main religions are examined from several perspectives to help facilitate a personal understanding of faith.

Capstone Theology

This course is designed for students to discuss, examine and refine their worldview while, at the same time, to gain a deeper understanding of Christian faith. C.S. Lewis’ Mere Christianity is the basis of class discussion and examination.