Boston SMS Course

AP CHEMISTRY

  • SCIENCE
  • AP

In this course, students cultivate their understanding of chemistry through inquiry-based investigations, as they explore content such as atomic structure, intermolecular forces and bonding, chemical reactions, kinetics, thermodynamics, and equilibrium. Course instruction involves applying logic and critical thinking to show a depth of understanding with specialemphasis placed on the six science practices that capture important […]

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AP BIOLOGY

  • SCIENCE
  • AP

In this course, students cultivate their understanding of biology through inquiry-based investigations as they explore topics such as evolution, cellular processes, energy and communication, genetics, information transfer, ecology, and interactions. Course instruction encourages student development of inquiry and reasoning skills, such as designing a plan for collecting data, analyzing data, applying mathematical routines, and justifying […]

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AP PHYSICS I (ALGEBRA-BASED)

  • SCIENCE
  • AP

In this course, students cultivate their understanding of physics through inquiry-based investigations asthey explore these topics: kinematics, dynamics, circular motion and gravitation, energy, momentum,simple harmonic motion, torque and rotational motion, electric charge and electric force, DC circuits, and mechanical waves and sound. Course instruction helps students develop a deep understanding of the foundational principles that […]

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AP PHYSICS II (ALGEBRA-BASED)

  • SCIENCE
  • AP

In this course, students cultivate their understanding of physics through inquiry-based investigations as they explore topics such as fluids; thermodynamics; electrical force, field, and potential; electric circuits; magnetism and electromagnetic induction; geometric and physical optics; and quantum, atomic, and nuclear physics. Course instruction helps students develop a deep understanding of the foundational principles that shape […]

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ACCELERATED AP PHYSICS I & II (ALGEBRA-BASED)

  • SCIENCE
  • AP

In this course, students cultivate their understanding of physics through inquiry-based investigations as they explore topics such as fluids; thermodynamics; electrical force, field, and potential; electric circuits; magnetism and electromagnetic induction; geometric and physical optics; and quantum, atomic, and nuclear physics. Course instruction helps students develop a deep understanding of the foundational principles that shape […]

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AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

  • SCIENCE
  • AP

This course is designed to engage students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships within the natural world. Course instruction requires students to identify and analyze natural andhuman-made environmental problems, evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. Environmental science is […]

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INTRO TO ART

  • VISUAL ART ELECTIVES
  • ACP

A 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.

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INTRO TO DIGITAL DESIGN

  • VISUAL ART ELECTIVES
  • ACP

An 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.

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ART STUDIO

  • VISUAL ART ELECTIVES
  • ACP

This 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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DRAWING AND PAINTING I

  • VISUAL ART ELECTIVES
  • ACP

This course introduces students to essential concepts and skills in two-dimensional visual art. Students will learn basic drawing and painting processes such as shading, perspective, color theory, still life and gridding. Materials used will include pen, pencil, charcoal, pastel, watercolor, tempera, and acrylic paints. Sketchbook work is required.

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