Students focus on the development and revision of evidence-based analytic and argumentative writing, the rhetorical analysis of nonfiction texts, and the decisions writers make as they compose and revise. Students evaluate, synthesize, and cite research to support their arguments. Additionally, they read and analyze rhetorical elements and their effects in nonfiction texts—including images as forms […]
Learn MoreThis course is a basic introduction to psychology that focuses on the following areas: experimental methods, infant and child development, adolescent development, learning theories, sensation, and perception.
Learn MoreThis course is a basic introduction to psychology that focuses on personality theories and disorders. Research papers and outside reading will be required. Psychology I is not needed to take this course.
Learn MoreThe AP U.S. History course focuses on developing students’ understanding of American history from approximately 1491 to the present. The course has students investigate the content of U.S. history for significant events, individuals, developments, and processes in nine historical periods and develop and use the same thinking skills and methods (analyzing primary and secondary sources, […]
Learn MoreThis course emphasizes the foundations of government, institutions of government, and political behavior in the United States. The course begins with review and study of the Constitution and political landscape. Later, focus will be given to political behaviors—including an in-depth look at political parties, voting, elections, and the campaign process. Students are expected to read […]
Learn MoreThis course will allow students to examine the many facets that contribute to shaping the course of modern European nations, including political, military, religious and geographical reform. Students will examine the revolutions that changed the nature of government in France, Italy, Germany and Russia, as well as the impact that these revolutions had upon other […]
Learn MoreThis course is designed to examine some basic concepts in world history using films. Such topics as imperialism, militarism, revolution, religious protest, exploration, ethnic cleansing, slavery, totalitarianism, and Communism may be covered.
Learn MoreA grade 9 introductory level art class. Students will learn basic art fundamental techniques and processes through hands-on experiences with assorted materials. The cultural, historical, and vocational aspects of art will be included. This one- semester elective will prepare the student for further high school art experiences.
Learn MoreAn introductory class that teaches the basics of digital art through projects and research using Adobe Creative Cloud. Students will explore various methods used to create and combine text, symbols and images in communicating ideas. Students will learn the theories of graphic design while producing real world projects.
Learn MoreThis studio class offers students the opportunity to explore a variety of traditional artistic processes and techniques in drawing, painting, printmaking, and mixed media. Beginning as well as advanced art students will have opportunities for individual learning through class projects and activities.
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