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Academic Electives (US)

  • Literature and Film

    Department: English 
    Course Title: Literature and Film 
    Eligible Grade Level: 11, 12 
    Length of Course: Semester 
    Course Overview: Literature and Film will introduce students to various film adaptations of literature. The course will include a basic background on the film industry, terminology, and screenwriting process. Students will read a variety of original sources (ranging from children’s books to Shakespeare), view their film translations, and will analyze the decisions made in the filming process. Students will need strong critical and analytical skills and a high level of academic maturity. Most assessments will be written analysis. 
    Prerequisite Requirements: Completion of 10th grade English; Parental approval for R rated films, appropriate for course material and student consumption. 

  • Public Speaking


    Course Title: Public Speaking

    Eligible Grade Level: 9,10, 11, 12

    Length of Course:   Semester

    Course Overview:   The course focuses on building a student’s confidence in the delivery of a wide variety of speeches under varying conditions in multiple venues.   Emphasis is placed on the key elements of research, preparation and delivery.   Upon completion, students will be able to prepare and present well-organized speeches with appropriate audiovisual support.   Students will additionally be able to exhibit the speaking, listening, and interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate in academic, work place and community settings.

    Prerequisite Requirements: None    

  • Survey of Classics


    Course Title:  SURVEY OF CLASSICS

    Eligible Grade Level*:  10, 11, 12

    Length of Course:  semester

    Course Overview:  This course exposes students to ancient Greek and Roman culture, history, and classical literature.  Students will primarily explore the famous myths and legends of the Greeks, but also delve into the epic poetry of Homer and Vergil, as well as examine the writings of well-known Roman authors such as Julius Caesar and Livy.
     
    Prerequisite Requirements:  None

  • Anatomy & Physiology


    Course Title: Anatomy and Physiology

    Eligible Grade Levels: 10, 11, 12

    Length of Course: Semester

    Course Overview: An exploration of the various systems that make up the human body, including the interactions of those systems. In the lab portion of this class, several dissections will be performed to further understanding of the relationship between structure and function.

    Prerequisite Requirements: Biology. Teacher recommendation for rising sophomore.

     

  • Honors Anatomy & Physiology


    Course Title: HONORS Anatomy and Physiology

    Eligible Grade Levels: 10, 11, 12

    Length of Course: Semester

    Course Overview: An exploration of the various systems that make up the human body, including the interactions of those systems. In the lab portion of this class, several dissections will be performed to further understanding of the relationship between structure and function.

    Prerequisite Requirements: Biology. Teacher recommendation for rising sophomore.

  • Astronomy


    Course Title: Introduction to Astronomy

    Eligible Grade Levels: 10, 11, 12

    Length of Course: Semester

    Course Overview: An Introduction to Astronomy will provide a look at the universe and its development over the course of a semester.  The first half of the course will consist of a localized study of the Milky Way, including the evolution of our galaxy, the moon and sun, planetary structures (including dwarf planets), and an analysis of the night sky focusing on the importance of constellations to society over the centuries.  Additional topics will include the International Space Station, and the history of space travel.  The second half of the course will consist of a broader look at the scale of the universe, including black hole theory, stellar evolution, and a brief introduction to astrophysics.  Additional topics will include the Hubble telescope and the inner workings of telescopes in general, and a brief introduction to the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI).  Extracurricular components may include night sky viewings or movies followed by discussion.  Students interested in this course should expect to be challenged to broaden their worldview through in class lectures, article-driven discussions, and student-led presentations.  

    Prerequisite Requirements: None.

  • Ecology


    Course Title: Ecology

    Eligible Grade Levels: 10, 11, 12

    Length of Course: Semester

    Course Overview: Ecology looks at the interactions between living organisms with one another and with their non-living environment. Once a week the class will meet at the South Campus where topics from lectures will be observed and reinforced. Multiple labs are included along with a tree identification book.

    Prerequisite Requirement: Biology

  • Honors Ecology


    Course Title: Ecology

    Eligible Grade Levels: 10, 11, 12

    Length of Course: Semester

    Course Overview: Ecology looks at the interactions between living organisms with one another and with their non-living environment. Once a week the class will meet at the South Campus where topics from lectures will be observed and reinforced. Multiple labs are included along with a tree identification book.

    Prerequisite Requirement: Biology

  • Honors Evolution


    Course Title: Honors Evolution

    Eligible Grade Levels: 10, 11, 12

    Length of Course: Semester

    Course Overview: This course examines the scientific evidence for one of the most important theories in science. Topics discussed include the fossil record, biogeography, comparative morphology, and genetics. The course will correct some of the misconceptions about evolution and address some of the controversies involved.

    Prerequisite Requirements: Biology. Teacher recommendation for rising sophomore.

  • Honors Zoology


    Course Title: Ecology

    Eligible Grade Levels: 10, 11, 12

    Length of Course: Semester

    Course Overview: Ecology looks at the interactions between living organisms with one another and with their non-living environment. Once a week the class will meet at the South Campus where topics from lectures will be observed and reinforced. Multiple labs are included along with a tree identification book.

    Prerequisite Requirement: Biology. Teacher recommendation for rising sophomore.

  • 20th Century Military History

    Course Title: 20th Century Military History
     
    Eligible Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
     
    Length of Course: Semester
     
    Course Overview: This course will provide students with an opportunity for in-depth study of major military conflicts of the mid- to late-twentieth century, particularly World War II and the Cold War. Throughout the course, students will seek to understand the significance of these conflicts in history as well as to current events. This course will involve the study of military command and battlefield tactics but will also focus substantial attention on how these conflicts affected the politics, economies, societies, and cultures of countries across the globe. Students in this course should expect frequent reading and writing assignments, some of which will require outside research.
     
    Prerequisite Requirements: None

  • Government & Current Events

    Formerly Known: Gov & Current Events

    Course Title: GOVERNMENT AND CURRENT EVENTS
     
    Eligible Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
     
    Length of Course: Semester
     
    Course Overview: This course is an in-depth study of the Constitution and three branches of United States Government: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. Current events will be read and discussed throughout as a way of connecting modern government to the plans of the Founders. The course is designed to satisfy the required government credit or to count as a GPA weighted history elective.
     
    Prerequisite Requirements:  None

  • Honors Government

    Formerly Known: Gov & Current Events

    Course Title: GOVERNMENT AND CURRENT EVENTS
     
    Eligible Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
     
    Length of Course: Semester
     
    Course Overview: This course is an in-depth study of the Constitution and three branches of United States Government: Legislative, Executive, and Judicial. Current events will be read and discussed throughout as a way of connecting modern government to the plans of the Founders. The course is designed to satisfy the required government credit or to count as a GPA weighted history elective.
     
    Prerequisite Requirements:  None

  • History of Religion


    Course Title: HONORS History of Religion

    Eligible Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

    Length of Course: Semester

    Required Textbook and Materials: No textbook required.

    Course Overview: History of Religion focuses on an academic approach to the study of comparative world religions. Students will study the history, theology, and practices of the world’s most common religions, with particular emphasis on: Buddhism, Hinduism, Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.

    Prerequisite Requirements: None

  • Applied Psychology

    COURSE TITLE: APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY 


    Eligible Grade Level: 10, 11, 12
     
    Length of course: Semester

    Required Textbook and Materials: Myers' Psychology for the AP Course, 3rd Edition Please visit the link below to purchase the required textbook:
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    Course Overview: This course is designed to be an introduction to the field of psychology and as such, it will review the basic principles, main terminology, major theories, and practical applications of Psychology. In addition, this course will focus on the study of human behavior and its relation with performance (athletic, artistic, business) and will address topics such as personality development, problem-solving, intelligence, memory, subconscious and conscious concepts, motivation, thoughts, feelings, and emotions, stress and arousal, imagery, and self-talk skills.
     
    Students attending the course will be expected to engage with the material covered as a way to better understand  how our mind works and how our thoughts affect our emotions, our feelings, and our overall behavior. themselves as leaders. The course consists of reading materials, group projects, and short writing assignments.
     
    Prerequisite Requirements: None

  • Religion & Philosophy


    Course Title: Religion and Philosophy

    Eligible Grade Level: 10, 11, 12

    Length of course: Semester

    Required Textbook and Materials: No textbook required.

    Course Overview: The emphasis in this course will be an introduction to basic philosophical ideas, their connection with religious belief, and how these beliefs function in everyday life and culture.   The course will equip students to recognize and critique ideology found in contemporary cultural categories such as Hollywood cinema, television, art, music, sports, and even casual conversations.

    Prerequisite Requirements: None
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