High school courses

The field of archeology helps us to better understand the events and societies of the past that have helped to shape our modern world. This course focuses on these techniques, methods, and theories that guide the study of the past.

Anthropology has helped us better understand cultures around the world and through different time periods. Following Anthropology I, this course continues the study of global cultures and the ways that humans have made sense of their world. Students will examine some of the ways that cultures have understood and given meaning to different stages of life and death. The course will also examine the creation of art within cultures and examine how cultures evolve and change over time.

The aim of anthropology is to use a broad approach to gain an understanding of our past, present, future and address the problems humans face in biological, social and cultural life. This course will explore the evolution, similarity and diversity of humankind through time. It will look at how we have evolved from a biologically and culturally weak species to one that has the ability to cause catastrophic change.

How have African Americans shaped the culture of the United States throughout history? Tracing the accomplishments and obstacles of African American from the slave trade through emancipation, and to the modern African diaspora, students will learn about the political, economic, social, religious, and cultural factors that have influenced African American life.

Explore new concepts that will take your math knowledge to new heights. Dive deeper into your knowledge of functions by analyzing their key features and combining them to solve real-world problems. Learn about trigonometric functions and their applications, along with new ways to use the coordinate plane to represent different types of functions.

This course allows students to learn while having fun. Interactive examples help guide students’ journey through customized feedback and praise. Mathematical concepts are applied to everyday occurrences such as earthquakes, stadium seating, and purchasing movie tickets. Students investigate the effects of an equation on its graph through the use of technology. Students have opportunities to work with their peers on specific lessons.

Algebra and geometry are everywhere, not just in pyramids. Engineers use them to build highways and bridges. Artists use them to create perspective in their paintings, and mapmakers help travelers find things using the points located on grids. Throughout this course, students travel a mathematical highway illuminated by spatial relationships, reasoning, connections, and problem solving.

Explore the exciting world of mathematics through real-life applications and problem-solving strategies. You'll dive into a blend of algebra, geometry, and statistics, discovering how these concepts connect to everyday situations. With a focus on critical thinking and practical skills, this course will empower you to tackle mathematical challenges with confidence and creativity. Get ready to build a strong foundation in math and see the subject in a whole new light!

Geometry is everywhere, not just in pyramids. Engineers use geometry to build highways and bridges. Artists use geometry to create perspective in their paintings, and mapmakers help travelers find things using the points located on a geometric grid. Throughout this course, students travel a mathematical highway illuminated by spatial relationships, reasoning, connections, and problem solving.

This advanced mathematics course uses hands-on activities and interactive examples to dive deeper into the discipline of Algebra. You will extend your knowledge of linear, exponential, and quadratic functions, as well as systems of equations and probability and statistics. You will be introduced to polynomial functions, complex numbers, rational functions, logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, and sequences and series.

This course is the foundation—the skills acquired in this course contain the basic knowledge needed for all future high school math courses. The material covered in this course is important, but everyone can do it. Everyone can have a good time solving the hundreds of real-world problems algebra can help answer. Course activities make the numbers, graphs, and equations more real. The content in this course is tied to real-world applications like sports, travel, business, and health.

In this course, students read and respond to 4 of Shakespeare's tragedies: Romeo and Juliet, Othello, Macbeth, and Hamlet. Students analyze critical themes, characters, and conflicts in the plays while paying close attention to Shakespeare's language. They also complete assignments that allow them to examine film adaptations, re-envision a play's setting, create artistic representations, and research critical elements of Elizabethan England.  

In this course, students explore the wonderful world of poetry. They learn poetic terms and examine different structures and styles by creating collections of poems sourced from classic and contemporary works. Emphasis is placed on the language and themes, and at the end of the course, students are also expected to compose their own poems.

In this course, students read and respond to 4 of Shakespeare's comedies: A Midsummer Night's Dream, Taming of the Shrew, Much Ado About Nothing, and Twelfth Night. Students analyze critical themes, characters, and conflicts in the plays while paying close attention to Shakespeare's language.

In this course, students critically examine the art of narrative by reading and responding to pieces of literature. They learn about the core story components like plot, character, theme, setting, and point of view. They also learn how authors create unique stories using various literary devices.

The Lord of the Rings is one of the most popular stories in the modern world. In this course, students will study the movie versions of J.R.R. Tolkien's novel and learn about the process of converting literature to film. They will read and respond to classic literature that influenced Tolkien and his storytelling: Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. Students will also explore fantasy literature as a genre and critique the three Lord of the Rings films.

In this course, students learn techniques from famous speakers throughout history while learning what it takes to make a great speech. Students bring their speeches to life by learning about body language, vocal, and other techniques. They learn about logic and reason while gaining the confidence to create and deliver great presentations and speeches. They will also critically examine their speeches and presentations and those of others to improve upon their skills.

In this course, students are introduced to the art of oration, a form that combines written text and verbal communication. Students examine various speeches for technique and effectiveness, including structure, language, tone, and nonverbal communication. They also learn practical strategies for writing and delivering speeches and presentations of their own. At the end of the course, students are expected to give an expository, persuasive, and special occasion speech.

From vampires to ghosts, these frightening stories have influenced fiction writers since the 18th century. This course will focus on the major themes found in Gothic literature and demonstrate how the core writing drivers produce, for the reader, a thrilling psychological environment. Terror versus horror, the influence of the supernatural, and descriptions of the difference between good and evil are just a few of the themes presented.

In this course, students explore a career in journalism and learn how to write a news story, a feature story, and an editorial. Throughout this course, they learn best practices for conducting research and interviews, analyzing the reliability of sources, and self-editing. This course provides a practical art credit to meet the art requirement for high school graduation.

Students learn the basics of expository composition, with a strong emphasis on using the writing process to create well-structured essays. Students write outlines and matching essays with clear thesis statements and topic sentence agreement, and they develop their ideas through relevant details. They also learn basic research and citation skills. Students produce 4 essays in the course: division/classification, compare/contrast, cause and effect, and persuasive research.

Students review mythologies of the world and discover similarities that span time and culture. The course emphasizes the hero's journey, character archetypes, and creation myths. Students explore the common patterns in each. At the end of the course, the students show their knowledge through two student choice projects.

 In English IV, students explore history's impact on modern texts. By focusing on elements like universal theme, author's purpose and perspective, and historic influence, students are able to see literary works as a whole and understand the deeper experiences that surround these texts. With a strong focus on writing, speaking, and presenting, students engage with their audience and explore elements of English that are highly applicable to both college and the workforce.

In English III, students delve deep into literary texts to uncover how literary elements enhance and add layers of meaning to an author's message. By exploring and evaluating the unique styles of a diverse selection of writers and works, students develop the skills needed to write literary analyses that inform an audience and defend an author's stylistic choices.