Computer Programming A will introduce you to how computers, networks, and data work, and how to design and build programs from the ground up. You will explore the systems that make technology work, learn how to break problems into smaller steps, and write code that solves problems or brings ideas to life. You will also learn how to represent and share information clearly, and how to protect your work and your data. By the end of the semester, you will have the skills to create small programs, understand the systems they run on, and explain your work to others.

Computer Programming 1B builds upon the foundational coding skills learned in Computer Programming 1A by focusing on designing programs for real users, improving usability, and refining work through testing and feedback. Students explore human-computer interaction, the social and ethical impacts of technology, and responsible coding practices. Throughout the course, students will: Design user-friendly programs and refine them through user testing and feedback. Apply proper use of libraries and understand licensing requirements for shared code. Work collaboratively using online tools and version control platforms. Evaluate how technology influences individuals, cultures, and societies. Identify and reduce bias in digital products and algorithms. Understand intellectual property, privacy, and ethical computing issues. Compare emerging technologies to older systems and predict future impacts. Research technology-related careers and create a personal learning or portfolio plan By the end of the course, students will be able to design, evaluate, and share computational artifacts that are fair, accessible, and aligned with professional and ethical standards in technology.

Biology A introduces you to the foundational concepts of life science. You will explore how living things are structured, how they function, and how they interact with their environment. You will study the scientific method, the chemistry of life, cells, body systems, and genetics. You will build skills in scientific inquiry by conducting investigations, analyzing data, modeling biological processes, and explaining scientific ideas clearly. By the end of the course, you will be able to: describe what makes something alive and how organisms are organized use the scientific method to design and analyze investigations explain the structure and function of macromolecules and their role in living systems identify cell types, organelles, and processes such as photosynthesis and respiration describe how human body systems maintain stability (homeostasis) explain how traits are inherited and how genetic variation occurs connect biological concepts to real-world applications in health, environmental science, and biotechnology

This Driver Education course is designed to teach the knowledge and skills necessary for students to become safe, qualified, defensive drivers. Special emphasis is placed on the all important mental aspects of driving, i.e.: emotions.

“Music of Today” is an engaging exploration of contemporary music spanning over various genres, styles, and cultural influences. This course will provide students with a deep understanding of the diverse landscape of modern music, examining its historical roots, cultural significance, technological advancements, and artistic innovations. Throughout the curriculum, students will embark on a journey through the dynamic world of contemporary music, discovering the ways in which it reflects and shapes our ever-changing society. From popular music to experimental avant-garde compositions, students will analyze and critically evaluate a wide range of musical works, gaining insights into the creative processes, socio-political contexts, and technological developments that have shaped the music of today.

English 10 is a 10th grade level English Language Arts course that is designed to teach our students key literary skills and knowledge which can be useful in the professional world. Through this course, student learning is supported via scaffolding, guided and independent practice, and so on. Each lesson is geared towards helping students grow in valuable areas such as vocabulary, grammar, writing, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and more. In the first semester, students will cover topics such as the components of an effective paragraph and essay, how to analyze and write literary responses to fiction, how to analyze and write about nonfiction, the techniques of persuasion, and how to present findings through a multimedia presentation. In the second semester, students will go over the elements of a short narrative (theme, plot structure, etc.), features of an autobiographical text, qualities and purpose of science fiction, techniques of satire, and methods of persuading through a formal proposal letter. Students are able to reinforce and demonstrate their understanding of the course materials through a Performance Task, a lesson's Check for Understanding, the Unit Summative Review, and the unit test.

Chemistry A/B covers key topics in matter, chemical reactions, energy, and real-world applications of chemistry. In Chemistry A, you’ll build a strong foundation by learning how scientists work, how to stay safe in the lab, and how to measure and calculate using the right tools. Then, you will study what matter is made of, how atoms bond to form compounds, and how chemical reactions work. You’ll also explore the periodic table and why elements behave the way they do. In Chemistry B, you’ll apply what you’ve learned to real-world chemistry. Then, you will calculate amounts in chemical reactions (stoichiometry), study gases and solutions, and understand how acids, bases, and pH affect everyday life. You’ll also explore how energy moves in chemical and nuclear reactions. Across both semesters, you will use experiments, models, and projects to build your understanding of how scientific concepts explain the world around you.

Chemistry A/B covers key topics in matter, chemical reactions, energy, and real-world applications of chemistry. In Chemistry A, you’ll build a strong foundation by learning how scientists work, how to stay safe in the lab, and how to measure and calculate using the right tools. Then, you will study what matter is made of, how atoms bond to form compounds, and how chemical reactions work. You’ll also explore the periodic table and why elements behave the way they do. In Chemistry B, you’ll apply what you’ve learned to real-world chemistry. Then, you will calculate amounts in chemical reactions (stoichiometry), study gases and solutions, and understand how acids, bases, and pH affect everyday life. You’ll also explore how energy moves in chemical and nuclear reactions. Across both semesters, you will use experiments, models, and projects to build your understanding of how scientific concepts explain the world around you.

English 10 is a 10th grade level English Language Arts course that is designed to teach our students key literary skills and knowledge which can be useful in the professional world. Through this course, student learning is supported via scaffolding, guided and independent practice, and so on. Each lesson is geared towards helping students grow in valuable areas such as vocabulary, grammar, writing, reading comprehension, critical thinking, and more. In the first semester, students will cover topics such as the components of an effective paragraph and essay, how to analyze and write literary responses to fiction, how to analyze and write about nonfiction, the techniques of persuasion, and how to present findings through a multimedia presentation. In the second semester, students will go over the elements of a short narrative (theme, plot structure, etc.), features of an autobiographical text, qualities and purpose of science fiction, techniques of satire, and methods of persuading through a formal proposal letter. Students are able to reinforce and demonstrate their understanding of the course materials through a Performance Task, a lesson's Check for Understanding, the Unit Summative Review, and the unit test.

Health A will concentrate on the concepts of wellness, health risks, personality, mental health, self-esteem, and expression of emotions.Students will also be exposed to an understanding of stress, responses to stress, and stress management. Students will study family roles and changes in family structures which have occurred. Also explored in this course are human reproduction, heredity, and human development. This course shall conclude with lessons in nutrition, malnutrition, diet planning, and being a wise consumer regarding food choices. HS Health has been updated to include required instruction on HIV/AIDS prevention education and affirmative consent. The course now includes medically accurate instruction on the nature of HIV/AIDS and its effects, methods of transmission, strategies to reduce the risk of infection, and social and public health issues related to HIV/AIDS. In addition, students will study the effectiveness and safety of all FDA-approved contraceptive methods in preventing unplanned pregnancy. High school students will be provided the knowledge and skills to form healthy relationships free from violence, coercion, and intimidation with a comprehensive study of affirmative consent/”Yes Means Yes”. Lastly, students will be instructed on hands-only CPR training and the Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and demonstrate hands-only CPR with an on-site CPR manikin.

The purpose of English 11 is to develop critical literary thinkers and effective writers. Through the use of Essential Questions, you will analyze and evaluate a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction selections. You will be challenged to improve your skills in a variety of writing assignments, refining your knowledge of grammar, proofreading, and revision rules. You will learn to use higher-level thinking skills to go beyond simple comprehension of the assigned texts. You will grow in your ability to analyze and evaluate information in literary and informational texts.

In this English 8 course, students will learn to deepen their literary analysis, writing, and comprehension skills through a series of study of various fictional and non-fictional reading works. Each workbook is designed to scaffold and support the student’s learning along the way through lessons centering on vocabulary, grammar and punctuation, background context, guided practice, checks for understanding, and more. In Semester A, the student will explore an author’s craft with creating suspense (use of diction, setting details, point of view, etc.), research skills (identifying credible sources, outlining key points, citing sources, etc.), creating and presenting findings via a presentation (learning elements of multimedia presentations, rhetorical devices, appeal types, etc.), the features of a drama (stage directions, dialogue types, etc.), and a comparative media study (evaluating the advantages and disadvantages of different media formats - print vs. movie, etc.). In Semester B, students dive into the components of a science fiction work (its features, active vs. passive voice, sensory details, etc.), analyzing persuasive speeches (diction, speech structure and organization, literary devices, author’s reasoning, etc.), oral tradition of folktales (its purpose, themes, character study, etc.), research into the historical background of a text (what a story and its background reveals about the people of the time, quoting research, presenting findings, etc.), and studying a Shakespearean play (understanding Shakespeare and his contributions to literature, identifying the elements of a sonnet and tragedy and comedy, iambic pentameter, etc.). A novel also accompanies this course to provide a student an opportunity to independently engage with a complex text.

This course is designed to hone and enhance students’ language skills by focusing on developing reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. By focusing on concepts, such as breaking down a prompt or annotating a text piece, this curriculum will help students deepen their critical thinking and grow their proficiency in academic and professional communication.

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to financial literacy, empowering students with the knowledge and skills to make informed and confident financial decisions. Students will begin by exploring the foundations of personal finance, including income, goal setting, career planning, and the psychology behind spending habits. They will then dive into practical money management skills such as budgeting, saving, and navigating the banking system, including how inflation affects purchasing power. Building on these fundamentals, the course covers key investing principles, financial data analysis, and the basics of business finance to help students make smart investment choices. Students will also gain a thorough understanding of credit—how it works, how to use it responsibly, and its long-term impact—while learning about mortgages, car ownership, and consumer protection. In the final unit, students will explore the interplay between income, taxes, and employment benefits, and take a deep dive into tax filing, investment taxation, and insurance coverage. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the tools and strategies needed to navigate real-world financial challenges and build a secure financial future.

The goal of the English 12 course is to equip students with important reading comprehension, analytical, critical thinking, and writing skills through studies of various fictional and non-fictional works. Each workbook aims to grow a student’s understanding of a literary concept, skill, or genre. In Semester A, the student will study Medieval literature (looking at the features of an epic and epic hero, characterization, Medieval warrior culture, etc.), 14th century literature (understand Chaucer and Canterbury Tales, rhyme, rhythm, the role of the church, etc.), Renaissance literature (how language and arts evolved during this time, features of poetry, figurative language, sound devices, etc.), and satirical literature (understand the purpose and features of satire, irony types, diction, etc.). For the final unit, the student will dive deeper into their semester reading of Macbeth via deep analysis of its themes, the figure of Macbeth as a tragic hero, the role of fate and ambition, and so forth. In Semester B, the student will explore the Romantic Movement (the impact of Industrialism, how Romantic ideals acted as a reaction to this change, poetry features, etc.), Victorian period (intro into Gothic literature style, role of monologues, etc.), 20th Century (going over the qualities of Modernism, analyzing Modernist works, etc.), and the World Wars (historical context and impacts of both World Wars on society, literature, etc.). In the final unit, students will bring everything they learned together through a culminating project. Within the unit, the lessons provide students the foundations for growth via teaching of relevant vocabulary, grammar and punctuation rules, background context, guided practice, performance tasks, checks for understanding, and more.

In this English 7 course, students will learn valuable reading comprehension, critical thinking, and writing skills through reading of fictional and non-fictional reading materials. Each workbook focuses on deepening a student’s understanding of a literary genre, concept, or skill. In Semester A, the student will begin with an overview of literary analysis, where he or she is introduced to themes, plot, making inferences, and more. He or she then moves into characterization and imagery (descriptive language, character types and development, etc.), features of a thematic narrative (dialogue, foreshadowing, etc.), enhanced writing techniques (figurative language, connotation vs. denotation, etc.), and the art of persuasion (arguments and counterarguments, providing evidence, etc.). In Semester B, the student will dive into the features of poetry (rhyme, rhythm, poetic forms, etc.), allegory and fables (symbolism, allusion, etc.), nonfiction (credible sources, structure of nonfiction works, etc.), understanding historical context (looking at root words, etc.), and a comparative media study (looking between the course novel and a media adaptation).Each unit is carefully crafted to scaffold and support the student’s learning. Within the unit, the lessons provide students the foundations for growth via teaching of relevant vocabulary, grammar and punctuation rules, background context, guided practice, performance tasks, checks for understanding, and more. A novel also accompanies this course to provide students an opportunity to independently engage with a complex text.

The predominant sign language of Deaf communities in the United States, American Sign Language is a complex and robust language. American Sign Language 1b: Learn to Sign will introduce you to more of this language and its grammatical structures. You will expand your vocabulary by exploring interesting topics like Deaf education and Deaf arts and culture.

This course offers a comprehensive introduction to financial literacy, empowering students with the knowledge and skills to make informed and confident financial decisions. Students will begin by exploring the foundations of personal finance, including income, goal setting, career planning, and the psychology behind spending habits. They will then dive into practical money management skills such as budgeting, saving, and navigating the banking system, including how inflation affects purchasing power. Building on these fundamentals, the course covers key investing principles, financial data analysis, and the basics of business finance to help students make smart investment choices. Students will also gain a thorough understanding of credit—how it works, how to use it responsibly, and its long-term impact—while learning about mortgages, car ownership, and consumer protection. In the final unit, students will explore the interplay between income, taxes, and employment benefits, and take a deep dive into tax filing, investment taxation, and insurance coverage. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the tools and strategies needed to navigate real-world financial challenges and build a secure financial future.

This course is designed to hone and enhance students’ language skills by focusing on developing reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. By focusing on concepts, such as breaking down a prompt or annotating a text piece, this curriculum will help students deepen their critical thinking and grow their proficiency in academic and professional communication.

This course is designed to hone and enhance students’ language skills by focusing on developing reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. By focusing on concepts, such as breaking down a prompt or annotating a text piece, this curriculum will help students deepen their critical thinking and grow their proficiency in academic and professional communication.

Film Analysis A will offer students the opportunity to become familiar with film history and the diversity of cinema through viewing and analyzing a selection of films from the most important genres.

Film Analysis B will continue giving students an understanding of film history and new insight about the major genres of film.