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 MoreThis course is intended for students who want to learn and perform all types of vocal music ranging from the classical and popular styles. Drawing from important American musical styles, the class will also study and perform vocal jazz music and musical theater styles. Students will learn how to sing correctly, basic music reading, harmonizing, […]
Learn MoreThe purpose of band class is to introduce and to cultivate musical literacy and improve the technical musical skill of each student through rehearsals, utilizing a wide range of musical styles for both concert band and other performances. The students are challenged in the music and skills required to play and will require practice and […]
Learn MoreThis course is intended as an introductory, one semester course for students who want to begin studying the guitar as a solo and ensemble instrument. This one semester course teaches students basic music reading, chord reading, and finger techniques. Students will learn classical, traditional, and contemporary styles of music in this course.
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