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Course # 716Credit 0.5 Accounting 2 builds upon the introductory course of Accounting I. Students will learn how to keep the financial records of a merchandising business that has two or more partners. Students will learn how to use journals, how to handle payroll, how to file/complete taxes, and how to complete the end of fiscal year adjustments.  

Course # 713Credit 0.5 Prerequisite: Accounting IAccounting 2 builds upon the introductory course of Accounting I. Students will learn how to keep the financial records of a merchandising business that has two or more partners. Students will learn how to use journals, how to handle payroll, how to file/complete taxes, and how to complete the end of fiscal year adjustments.

Course# 737Credit 0.5 Prerequisite: Accounting I and 2Accounting 3 is a continuation of Accounting 2.  It is for students planning a career in the accounting field or in business.  Students will learn how to manage a corporation’s financial records, how to handle uncollectible accounts, depreciation, notes, inventory, accruals, taxes, and voucher systems for a corporation. Current events in the business world will be stressed. Computerized information for handling the financial records of a corporation will be discussed and analyzed.  

Course #222 (CP) Credit 1.0College Prep:This course begins with a review of the essential skills of arithmetic as they relate to the study of algebra.  Algebra concepts are introduced in a step-by-step approach with many examples illustrating each new skill.  Frequent sets of exercises and real-life applications allow students to practice what they have learned and see the relevance of what they are studying. Topics include: expressions, equations and functions; solving, graphing, and writing linear equations; solving and writing linear inequalities; probability and data analysis; systems of equations; exponents and exponential functions; and quadratic equations and functions.  Instruction, practice, and assessments will be presented in a variety of formats, such as multiple-choice, short answer, and open-ended. There will also be extensive use of technology including the graphing calculator throughout the year.

Course #242 (CP) #243 (H)Credit 1.0College Prep:In this course, content is organized around families of functions, including linear, absolute value, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, radical and rational functions. Lessons include real-life applications that help students see the relevance of what they are studying. Topics include: quadratic functions and factoring; polynomials and polynomial functions, radical expressions and rational exponents, exponential and logarithmic functions, and rational functions. Instruction, practice and assessments will be presented in a variety of formats, such as multiple-choice, short answer and open-ended. There will also be extensive use of technology including the graphing calculator throughout the year.Honors:In this course, content is organized around families of functions; including linear, absolute value, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, radical, rational and trigonometric functions. Lessons include real-life applications that help students see the relevance of what they are studying. Topics include: quadratic functions and factoring; polynomials and polynomial functions; rational exponents and radical functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; rational functions and trigonometric ratios and functions. Instruction, practice and assessments will be presented in a variety of formats, such as multiple-choice, short answer, and open-ended. There will also be extensive use of technology including the graphing calculator throughout the year.

Course # 225Credit 1.0 Prerequisite: Completion of Geometry CP with a 90% average, an 85% in Geometry Honors or better. Strong work ethic and signature of the math department chair required. This course is based directly on the College Board AP Computer Science Principles Framework. APComputer Science Principles introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and explores the impact computing and technology have on our society. With a unique focus on creative problem solving and real-world applications, the AP Computer Science Principles course gives students the opportunity to explore several important topics of computing using their own ideas and creativity, use the power of computing to create artifacts of personal value, and develop an interest in computer science that will foster further endeavors in the field.This course is meant to be a first-time introduction to computer science and does not require students to come in with any computer programming experience. However, students that have at least a basic understanding of/familiarity with computing principles and programming in JavaScript will be well prepared for the course.The course culminates with the AP Computer Science Principles exam in May as well as the AP Computer Science Principles “Create Performance Task” where students will design and implement a program to solve a problem, enable innovation, explore personal interest, or express creativity. The development process will include exploration, investigation, reflection, design, implementation, and testing of the program.

Grades 6, 7, 8

Course #319Credit 1.0 This course is designed to meet the requirements of the Next Generation Science Standards. The disciplinary core ideas of structure and function, inheritance and variation of traits, matter and energy in organisms and ecosystems, interdependent relationships in ecosystems, natural selection and evolution are integrated with concepts of human impacts on Earth systems and engineering design. The science practices of asking questions, developing and using models, planning and carrying out investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, using mathematical and computational thinking, constructing explanations, argument from evidence, and obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information are utilized throughout the year.

Course #257Credit 1.0Before studying calculus, all students should complete four years of secondary mathematics designed for college-bound students: courses in which they study algebra, geometry, trigonometry, analytic geometry, and elementary functions. These functions include those that are linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, inverse trigonometric, and piecewise defined. In particular, before studying calculus, students must be familiar with the properties of functions, the algebra of functions, and the graphs of functions. Students must also understand the language of functions (domain and range, odd and even, periodic, symmetry, zeros, intercepts, and so on) and know the values of the trigonometric functions of the numbers 0, π/6, π/4, π/3, π/2, and their multiples. This program of study includes properties of functions, limits, differential calculus, and integral calculus. Proper notation is stressed and is an important element when expressing written work. A graphing calculator is required for the course, as investigative techniques are an integral part of the complete understanding of the course.

Course #333Credit 1.0 Prerequisites:  >90 in CP Bio & teacher recommendation >80 in Honors Bio & teacher recommendation >90 in Algebra 2 CP  OR  >87 in Honors Algebra 2 This course is designed to meet the requirements of the Next Generation Science Standards. The disciplinary core ideas of structure and properties of matter, chemical reactions, nuclear processes, electromagnetic radiation, energy, and engineering design are integrated with extensive mathematical applications to bring relative units of study to the student. Real life correlations of chemical concepts to energy and Earth systems are embedded in various units of study. The science practices of asking questions, developing and using models, planning and carrying out investigations, analyzing and interpreting data, using mathematics and computational thinking, constructing explanations, argument from evidence, and obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information are utilized throughout the year. Credit Subject Area: Science or STEM  

Grades 6, 7, 8

Course #422 Credit .5 (combined w/ Global Studies II)Students will enroll in two single semester courses for their 10th grade Social Studies requirement. The first,Global Studies 2, will be a continuation of their 9th grade Social Studies course, which concludes with post World War 2 decolonization. This course will continue to emphasize the literacy skills inherent in historical analysis, pushing students to engage in more challenging texts and primary sources and develop more sophisticated writing. Content consideration focuses largely on global current events and how they can be understood from a historical context. During the second semester students will be enrolled in Civics where literacy development will continue, now with a thematic examination of the foundations and modern implications of American Government. Students will acquire  skills to become a productive member of a democratic society.

Course # 764Credit 1.0 Prerequisite: IED & Principles of Engineering (POE) and teacher recommendation. Computer Integrated Manufacturing - Students discover and explore manufacturing processes, product design, robotics, and automation, and then they apply what they have learned to design solutions for real-world manufacturing problems. This course follows the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Computer Integrated Manufacturing curriculum. More information on this course can be found here: Course Outline

Course # 224Credit 1.0 Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1.  Computer Science teaches the foundations of computer science and basic programming, with an emphasis on helping students develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills. Once students complete this course, they will have learned material equivalent to a semester college introductory course in computer science and be able to program in JavaScript. Topics to be covered include Digital Citizenship and Cyber Hygiene; Introduction to Programming in JavaScript; Networks and the Internet; Javascript & Graphics; JavaScript Control Structures; Functions, Events, and Lists;  And other related topics as time allows.  

Course #765Credit 1.0 Prerequisite: IED, POE, Computer Integrated Manufacturing and teacher recommendation. The knowledge and skills students acquire throughout PLTW Engineering come together in Engineering Design and Development as they identify an issue and then research, design, and test a solution, ultimately presenting their solution to a panel of engineers. Students apply the professional skills they have developed to document a design process to standards, completing Engineering Design and Development ready to take on any post-secondary program or career.   This course follows the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) Engineering Design and Development curriculum. For more information about this course please click the following link: Course Outline  

Curriculum Revised August 2024

Curriculum Revised August 2024

Curriculum Revised August 2024 Course # 122/123Credit 1.0 College Prep:Sophomore English continues to build on students’ analytical reading and writing skills (including an emphasis on grammar, spelling, usage, and mechanics). As students will read a series of complex literary texts and explore a central topic in each unit of study, students will be expected to express their understanding of the core body of knowledge and skills through a variety of written, oral, and multimodal expressions regarding ethics, storytelling, historical influence and more. HonorsPrerequisite: Students must have a 90 or higher cumulative average in their freshmen Honors English or a 95 or higher in their freshman College Prep English class, along with a teacher recommendation.  Sophomore English continues to build on students’ analytical reading and writing skills (including an emphasis on grammar, spelling, usage, and mechanics). As students will read a series of complex literary texts and explore a central topic in each unit of study, students will be expected to express their understanding of the core body of knowledge and skills through a variety of written, oral, and multimodal expressions regarding ethics, storytelling, historical influence and more. As this is an Honors level course, the scope, and depth of analysis within literary texts will be greater than that of a College Preparatory course. By the end of this course, students will be prepared to write for higher-level challenges, such as the SAT, AP exams, or other college placement examinations.