This course includes literature that will aid students in reading comprehension and literary response and analysis. Some of the literature units will include Romeo and Juliet, novel studies, and poetry studies. This class also includes a study of systematic grammar with emphasis on sentence structure and usage in composition as well as a systematic study of vocabulary necessary for students of this age.

English 10

This course of study presents a chronological survey of world literature including an integration of corresponding writing activities. Some of the literature includes The Tempest, Great Expectations, and Oedipus Rex. The students will also be provided with tools for deepening their understanding of English grammar and increasing their proficiency in the use of English, especially as it applies to the different styles of writing. This class will also explore vocabulary as it relates to its Latin or Greek root family.

English 11/12

The students will study British literature from the Old English period through the present. The class will incorporate their grammar skills in writing essays, newspaper articles, and various forms of communication. The students will also complete a systematic study of vocabulary that will prove to be helpful in preparing for SAT’s, college, and the workplace.

Honors English 11/12

This course of study surveys British literature from the Old English literary period through the present. The students will also complete a course of study that provides tools for deepening their understanding of English grammar and increasing their proficiency in the use of English, especially as it applies to the different styles of writing. The class will also provide a systematic study of vocabulary helpful for upper school students in preparation for SAT’s, college, and the workplace.
•The students in this class will be completing the work at a faster pace and will be required to complete extra assignments to keep them challenged.

Algebra 1/2

This course will build a basic knowledge that the students will need in Algebra 1. They will work with items such as number lines, decimals, fractions, exponents, mixed numbers, equations, mode, median, mean, range, word problems, order of operations, ratios, simplifying, Roman numerals, probability, metric conversions, and the Pythagorean Theorem.

Algebra 1

The students will build on what they have learned previously. They will solve problems with fractions, signed numbers, algebraic equations, factors, exponents, decimals, parentheses, simplifying expressions, percentages, polynomials, sets, inequalities, trinomials, linear equations, Pythagorean Theorem, and direct and indirect variation.

Algebra 2

This class will add to what the students studied in Algebra 1. The students will work with perimeter, polygons, exponents, properties, word problems, percents, fractions, polynomials, variables, monomials, trinomials, angles, radical equations, quadratic equations, metric unit conversions, scientific calculator, factors, venn diagrams, axioms, slopes, conjunctions, disjunctions, chords, secants, and logarithmic equations.
*Algebra 2 Honors will use the same book, but will be challenged more and require more effort from the students. They will proceed through the book at a faster pace than the standard Algebra 2 class.

Advanced Math

The students will review what has been taught in previous math classes. They will also work with trigonometric functions, factoring exponentials, reflect and translate graphs, angles, laws of logarithms, properties of inverse functions, complex roots, parabolic equations, permutations, analyzing statistical data, ellipses, Cramer’s rule, De Moivre’s Theorem, probability, sequence notations, cofactors, binomial theorem, and Decartes’ rule of signs.

Calculus

This course will challenge the students as they work with graphing calculators, trigonometric ratios, absolute value, logarithms, quadratics, exponential equations, derivatives, rational functions, binomial functions, graphing polynomial functions, implicit differentiation, integrals of constants, the chain rule, related-rates problems, integration by guessing, areas above, below, and between curves. They will also work with odd and even functions, properties of limits, values of functions, continuity of functions, and examining selected topics to gain exposure to different presentations of familiar topics.

Business Math

This course will allow the student to work with mathematical concepts used in the business world.

Geography

The students will study the locations and cultures of various countries. By exploring both the history and geography, the students will have a better understanding of the world around them. Students will also gain a better appreciation for the diversity in the country and the world around them.

World History

The students will have the opportunity to study world history and geography in order to understand how location impacts development of societies as well as the end of societies. By the end of this course, the students will be able to explain how past events impact the culture today.

U.S. History

This class will provide the students with the history of the United States. It will cover the Revolutionary Era, creating a new government, Nationalism, Sectionalism, the Civil War, Reconstruction, Industrialism, Westward Expansion, becoming a World Power, World War I and II, the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, the Cold War, Civil Rights, the Vietnam War, and forging into the 21st Century.

American Government

The students will study the different situations that have formed our government into what it is today. They will explore the Magna Carta, Bill of Rights, the Constitution, and the Declaration of Independence. The students will also investigate all of the branches of government and their functions. The students will complete projects that will solidify what is being studied in this course.

Biology

The students will study the different divisions of biology. They will explore the cell, cell structures, photosynthesis, cellular respiration, cell growth, and cell division. The students will have the opportunity to study genetics, DNA, RNA, bacteria, viruses, drugs, the nervous, skeletal, muscular, integumentary, lymphatic, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive and excretory systems. Labs will help the students visualize what they are studying.

Marine Biology

The students will study the different parts of our marine world. This course concentrates on marine wildlife and marine habitats. The student will learn about the microscopic organisms that make life in the ocean possible, including details about their interesting habits and life cycles. The student will also learn about the anatomy of many macroscopic marine creatures such as clams, starfish, and sharks. The student will then learn how these creatures and their physical surroundings form marine ecosystems such as intertidal zones, estuaries, coral reefs, continental shelf communities, epipelagic communities, and deep-ocean communities. The course ends with a study of marine resources and our relationship with the sea.

Chemistry

The students will have an exciting time studying matter, scientific measurement, atomic structure, electrons, the periodic table, ionic and metallic bonding, and covalent bonding. They will also investigate chemical names and formulas, chemical quantities and reactions, stoichiometry, states of matter, behavior of gases, solutions and water and aqueous systems. The students will learn about thermochemistry, reaction rates, equilibrium, acids, bases, salts, oxidation, reduction reactions and conclude with a study of organic chemistry. The students will have the opportunity to participate in labs that will reinforce what they are studying.

Advanced Placement Chemistry

This course will keep the students challenged as they look more deeply into the world of chemistry. They will learn of matter and measure, atoms, molecules, ions, stoichiometry, chemical formulas and equations, aqueous reactions, solutions stoichiometry, thermochemistry, electronic structure of atoms, periodic properties of the elements. They will explore chemical bonding, molecular geometry, bonding theories, gases, intermolecular forces, liquids, solids and properties of solutions. The students will end the year with a study of chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrius, acid-base equilibrium, chemical thermo-dynamics, and chemistry of coordonation compounds. The labs provided in this course will allow the students hands-on experience as they study the different aspects of chemistry.

Physics

The students taking this course will investigate the mechanics of linear motion, projectile motion, Newton’s First, Second, and Third Laws of Motion, momentum, energy, gravitation, satellite motion, relativity – time, space, length, momentum and energy. The students will also explore the properties of matter. They will study the atomic nature of matter, solids, liquids, and gases. They will discover all of the concepts related to heat sound and light, electricity and magnetism. They will end the year with a study of atomic and nuclear physics.

Spanish 1

The students will be introduced to the Spanish language and culture. They will be given the fundamentals such as grammar and vocabulary. By the end of the course, the students will be able to have basic conversations with others and write complete paragraphs in Spanish.

Spanish 2

The students will build upon the foundation laid in Spanish 1 by learning more vocabulary and grammar. They will also study more of the Spanish culture. Upon completion, the students will be able to listen to instruction in Spanish, read Spanish short stories, and write papers in Spanish.

Spanish 3

In this challenging course, the students will continue to build on the foundations laid in Spanish 1 and 2. The students will develop more grammatical skills and learn more vocabulary words. At the end of Spanish 3, the students will be able to listen to instruction, read extensive passages, write essays and short stories, converse with the teacher and others, as well as present projects and information in Spanish.

Sign Language

The students will step into another world and learn the language of those that can not hear our world.

Speech / Drama

The students will be discovering the world of public speaking. They will study the different types of speeches and give them in class. They will also be studying the history of drama and different dramatic styles. They will also have the opportunity to participate in the drama productions throughout the year.

Art

This class will focus on art appreciation. The students will study different artists, their time periods and different pieces of art. They will be able to discuss and demonstrate the different techniques used in art.

Computer

This course is designed to teach the middle school students the basics of keyboarding, using a computer, and office programs. They will work with programs such as Power Point, Word, and Excel.

Yearbook

This course gives the students the time and resources to create the student yearbook.