Boston SMS Course

PUBLIC SPEAKING

  • ENGLISH ELECTIVES
  • ACP

Students who have had difficulty organizing and expressing themselves in written form will benefit from this elective course. Repeating the writing process as presented in their English classes, students will learn how to creatively write a variety of presentations that are descriptive, expository, and persuasive in nature. Students will also learn the rudiments of public […]

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CREATIVE WRITING

  • ENGLISH ELECTIVES
  • ACP

This course will introduce students to the principles and skills of poetry and fiction writing. In the first quarter, we will work on refining our writing skills by focusing on writing poetry. In the second quarter, we will apply those skills to writing fiction, in particular, the short story. Throughout, we will focus on using […]

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FILM AS LITERATURE

  • ENGLISH ELECTIVES
  • ACP

This course will expose students to a variety of literary films, the process of filmmaking, film vocabulary, and the analysis of film as a work of literature. It will give students the necessary skills to analyze and critique film by applying literary and filmic standards. Students will produce critical and reflective essays, film reviews, critical […]

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PSYCHOLOGY I – General Topics in Psychology

  • SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES
  • ACP

This 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.

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AP U.S. HISTORY

  • SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES
  • AP

The 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, […]

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AMERICAN GOVERNMENT

  • SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES
  • ACP

This 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 […]

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MODERN EUROPEAN HISTORY

  • SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES
  • ACP

This 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 […]

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WORLD HISTORY THROUGH FILM

  • SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES
  • ACP

This 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.

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CONCERT CHOIR

  • MUSIC ELECTIVES

This 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, […]

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