Courses Offered

Kindergarten Elementary Middle High

Kindergarten

Language Art

The kindergarten English Language Arts program is developed and implemented in accordance with the Common Core State Standards. Students are expected to meet the kindergarten grade-specific standards in Reading: Literature, Reading: Informational Texts, Reading: Foundational Skills, Writing, Speaking & Listening, and Language. The ELA program utilizes Pearson’s Reading Street, a comprehensive research-based approach to reading and language arts instruction. There is a weekly literature selection based around the following themes: All Together Now, Look at Us!, Changes All Around Us, Let’s Go Exploring, and Going Places. Students will be exposed to both fiction and nonfiction texts. Students also use a workbook to practice vocabulary, spelling, grammar, phonemic awareness, and writing skills. Reading Street is supplemented with additional phonics and writing programs. The course is also integrated with other subjects such as math, social studies, and science.

Math

The kindergarten math curriculum is aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Students are expected by the end of the year to meet the kindergarten grade-specific standards in Counting & Cardinality, Operations & Algebraic Thinking, Number & Operations in Base Ten, Measurement & Data, and Geometry. The math program utilizes Everyday Mathematics.The content is divided into nine units labeled by number. Each unit contains different activities that scaffolds student learning. Some of the topics explored include Numbers 0 to 10, Classifying Objects, Addition & Subtraction, Numbers 10 to 20, Shapes, and Measurements.Students will utilize their worktext, learning centers, tiered activities, project-based learning, and visual learning strategies.

Social Studies

The kindergarten social studies curriculum is aligned with AERO Social Studies Standards. The standards are organized into grade spans to allow flexibility within a curriculum framework. Students are expected to meet the performance indicators by second grade. The Social Studies program utilizes Pearson’s myWorld Social Studies Program. Students will learn American content integrated with local content for comparison. The kindergarten content is divided into the following units: All About Me, Where We Live, Traditions, History, and Needs and Wants. As often as possible, social studies will be integrated with other content areas. Social and Emotional Learning is also integrated in social studies.

Science

The kindergarten science curriculum is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. Students are expected, by the end of the year, to meet the kindergarten grade specific standards in Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions, Energy, From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes, Earth’s Systems, Earth and Human Activity, and Engineering Design. The science program utilizes Pearson’s Interactive Science. The content is divided into the following units: All About Science, Motion, Living Things, Earth and Sky, and Solving Problems. Students will utilize their worktext, guided inquiry activities, and lab activities.

Elementary

Language Art

The first grade English Language Arts program is developed and implemented in accordance with the Common Core State Standards. Students are expected to build upon the skills from kindergarten and by the end of the year, meet the first grade-specific standards in Reading: literature, Reading: Informational Texts, Reading: Foundational Skills, Writing, Speaking & Listening, and Language. The ELA program utilizes Pearson’s Reading Street, a comprehensive research-based approach to reading and language arts instruction. There is a weekly literature selection based around the following themes: Animals, Communities, Changes, Treasures, and Great Ideas. Students will be exposed to both fiction and nonfiction texts. Students also use a workbook to practice vocabulary, spelling, grammar, phonemic awareness, and writing skills. Reading Street is supplemented with additional phonics and writing programs. The course is also integrated with other subjects such as math, social studies, and science.
The second grade English Language Arts program is developed and implemented in accordance with the Common Core State Standards. Students are expected to build upon the skills from first grade and by the end of the year, meet the second grade-specific standards in Reading: literature, Reading: Informational Texts, Reading: Foundational Skills, Writing, Speaking & Listening, and Language. The ELA program utilizes Pearson’s Reading Street, a comprehensive research-based approach to reading and language arts instruction. There is a weekly literature selection based around the following themes: Exploration, Working Together, Creative Ideas, Our Changing World, Responsibility, and Traditions. Students will be exposed to both fiction and nonfiction texts. Students also use a workbook to practice vocabulary, spelling, grammar, phonemic awareness, and writing skills. Reading Street is supplemented with additional phonics and writing programs. The course is also integrated with other subjects such as math, social studies, and science.
The third grade English Language Arts program is developed and implemented in accordance with the Common Core State Standards. Students are expected to build upon the skills from second grade and by the end of the year, meet the third grade-specific standards in Reading: Literature, Reading: Informational Texts, Reading: Foundational Skills, Writing, Speaking & Listening, and Language. The ELA program utilizes Pearson’s Reading Street, a comprehensive research-based approach to reading and language arts instruction. There is a weekly literature selection based around the following themes: Living and Learning, Smart Solutions, People and Nature, One of a Kind, Cultures, and Freedom. Students will be exposed to both fiction and nonfiction texts. Students also use a workbook to practice vocabulary, spelling, grammar, phonemic awareness, and writing skills. Reading Street is supplemented with additional phonics and writing programs. The course is also integrated with other subjects such as math, social studies, and science.
The fourth grade English Language Arts program is developed and implemented in accordance with the Common Core State Standards. Students are expected to build upon the skills from third grade and by the end of the year, meet the fourth grade-specific standards in Reading: Literature, Reading: Informational Texts, Reading: Foundational Skills, Writing, Speaking & Listening, and Language. The ELA program utilizes Pearson’s Reading Street, a comprehensive research-based approach to reading and language arts instruction. There is a weekly literature selection based around the following themes: Turning Points, Teamwork, Patterns in Nature, Puzzles and Mysteries; Adventures by Land, Air, and Water; and Reaching for Goals. Students will be exposed to both fiction and nonfiction texts. Students also use a workbook to practice vocabulary, spelling, grammar, phonemic awareness, and writing skills. Reading Street is supplemented with additional writing programs. The course is also integrated with other subjects such as math, social studies, and science.
The fifth grade English Language Arts program is developed and implemented in accordance with the Common Core State Standards. Students are expected to build upon the skills from fourth grade and by the end of the year, meet the fifth grade-specific standards in Reading: Literature, Reading: Informational Texts, Reading: Foundational Skills, Writing, Speaking & Listening, and Language. The ELA program utilizes Pearson’s Reading Street, a comprehensive research-based approach to reading and language arts instruction. There is a weekly literature selection based around the following themes: Meeting Challenges, Doing the Right Thing, Inventors and Artists, Adapting, Adventures, and the Unexpected. Students will be exposed to both fiction and nonfiction texts. Students also use a workbook to practice vocabulary, spelling, grammar, phonemic awareness, and writing skills. Reading street is supplemented with additional writing programs. The course is also integrated with other subjects such as math, social studies, and science.

Math

The first grade math curriculum is aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Students are expected to build upon the skills from kindergarten and by the end of the year, meet the first grade-specific standards in Operations & Algebraic Thinking, Number & Operations in Base Ten, Measurement & Data, and Geometry. The math program utilizes Everyday Mathematics Volume 4. The content is divided into the following units: Counting, Introducing Addition, Number Stories, Length and Addition Facts, Place Value and Comparisons, Addition Fact Strategies, Subtraction Fact Strategies and Attributes of Shapes, Geometry, and Two-Digit Addition and Subtraction. Students will utilize their worktext, learning centers, tiered activities, project-based learning, and visual learning strategies.
The second grade math curriculum is aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Students are expected to build upon the skills from first grade and by the end of the year, meet the second grade-specific standards in Operations & Algebraic Thinking, Number & Operations in Base Ten, Measurement & Data, and Geometry. The math program utilizes Everyday Mathematics.The content is divided into the following units: Establishing Routines, Fact Strategies, More Fact Strategies, Place Value and Measurement, Addition and Subtraction, Whole Number Operations, Number Stories, Measurement and Data, Geometry and Arrays, and Equal Shares. Students will utilize their worktext, learning centers, tiered activities, project-based learning, and visual learning strategies.
The third grade math curriculum is aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Students are expected to build upon the skills from second grade and by the end of the year, meet the third grade-specific standards in Operations & Algebraic Thinking, Number & Operations in Base Ten, Numbers & Operations – Fractions, Measurement & Data, and Geometry. The math program utilizes Everyday Mathematics.The content is divided into the following units: Math Tools, Time, and Multiplication, Number Stories and Arrays, Operations, Measurement and Geometry, Fractions and Multiplication Strategies, More Operations, Fractions, Multiplication and Division, and Multidigit Operations.Students will utilize their worktext, learning centers, tiered activities, project-based learning, and visual learning strategies.
The fourth grade math curriculum is aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Students are expected to build upon the skills from third grade and by the end of the year, meet the fourth grade-specific standards in Operations & Algebraic Thinking, Number & Operations in Base Ten, Numbers & Operations – Fractions, Measurement & Data, and Geometry. The math program utilizes Everyday Mathematics.The content is divided into the following units: Place Value, Multidigit Addition and Subtraction, Multiplication and Geometry, Fractions and Decimals,Multidigit Multiplication, Fraction and Mixed-Number Computation, Measurement, Division, Angles, Multiplication of a Fraction by a Whole Number, Fraction Operations, and Applications. Students will utilize their worktext, learning centers, tiered activities, project-based learning, and visual learning strategies.
The fifth grade math curriculum is aligned with the Common Core State Standards. Students are expected to build upon the skills from fourth grade and by the end of the year, meet the fifth grade-specific standards in Operations & Algebraic Thinking, Number & Operations in Base Ten, Numbers & Operations – Fractions, Measurement & Data, and Geometry. The math program utilizes Everyday Mathematics. The content is divided into the following units: Area and Volume; Whole Number Place Value and Operations; Fraction Concepts, Addition, and Subtraction; Decimal Concepts; Coordinate Grids; Operations with Fractions; Investigations in Measurement; Decimal Multiplication and Division; Multiplication of Mixed Numbers; Geometry; Graphs; and Applications of Measurement, Computation, and Graphing. Students will utilize their worktext, learning centers, tiered activities, project-based learning, and visual learning strategies.

Social Studies

The first grade social studies curriculum is aligned with AERO Social Studies Standards. The standards are organized into grade spans to allow flexibility within a curriculum framework. Students are expected to meet the performance indicators by second grade. The Social Studies program utilizes Pearson’s myWorld Social Studies Program. Students will learn American content integrated with local content for comparison. The grade 1 content is divided into the following units: My School, My Community, and Me; Looking at Our World; Work in the Community; Our Past, Our Present; Cooperation and Conflict; Traditions We Share; and Inventors. As often as possible, social studies will be integrated with other content areas. Social and Emotional Learning is also integrated in social studies.
The second grade social studies curriculum is aligned with AERO Social Studies Standards. The standards are organized into grade spans to allow flexibility within a curriculum framework. Students are expected to meet the performance indicators by second grade. The Social Studies program utilizes Pearson’s myWorld Social Studies Program. Students will learn American content integrated with local content for comparison. The grade two content is divided into the following units: Roles and Choices, Working to Meet Our Needs, Past and Present, Dealing with Disagreement, The World Around Us, Citizenship and Government, and Culture.As often as possible, social studies will be integrated with other content areas. Social and Emotional Learning is also integrated in social studies.
The third grade social studies curriculum is aligned with AERO Social Studies Standards. The standards are organized into grade spans to allow flexibility within a curriculum framework. Students are expected to meet the performance indicators by fifth grade. The Social Studies program utilizes Pearson’s myWorld Social Studies Program. Students will learn American content integrated with local content for comparison. The grade three content is divided into the following units: Needs and Wants, Government, Our Rights, Technology and Growth, Our Environment, Celebrating Culture, Communities Across Space and Time, and Early Communities. As often as possible, social studies will be integrated with other content areas. Social and Emotional learning is also integrated in social studies.
The fourth grade social studies curriculum is aligned with AERO Social Studies Standards. The standards are organized into grade spans to allow flexibility within a curriculum framework. Students are expected to meet the performance indicators by fifth grade. The Social Studies program utilizes Pearson’s myWorld Social Studies Program. Students will learn American content integrated with local content for comparison. The grade four content is divided into the following units: Geography, Economy, Government, The Northeast, The Southeast, The Midwest, The Southwest, and The West. As often as possible, social studies will be integrated with other content areas. Social and Emotional Learning is also integrated in social studies.
The fifth grade social studies curriculum is aligned with AERO Social Studies Standards. The standards are organized into grade spans to allow flexibility within a curriculum framework. Students are expected to meet the performance indicators by fifth grade. The Social Studies program utilizes Pearson’s myWorld Social Studies Program. Students will learn American content integrated with local content for comparison. The grade five content is divided into the following units: The First Americans, Age of Exploration, Settlements Take Root, Life in the Colonies, The American Revolution, A New Nation, The Young Nation Grows, Moving West, and Civil War and Reconstruction. As often as possible, social studies will be integrated with other content areas. Social and Emotional Learning is also integrated in social studies.

Science

The first grade science curriculum is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. Students are expected to build upon the skills from kindergarten and by the end of the year, meet the first grade specific standards in Waves: Light and Sound; Structure, Function, and Information Processing; Space Systems: Patterns and Cycles; and Engineering Design. The science program utilizes Pearson’s Interactive Science. The content is divided into the following units: How To Be a Scientist, Patterns of Change in the Sky, Characteristics of Living Things, Mimicking Organisms to Solve Problems, Light and Sound, and Communicating with Light and Sound. Students will utilize their worktext, guided inquiry activities, and lab activities.
The second grade science curriculum is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. Students are expected to build upon the skills from first grade and by the end of the year, meet the second grade specific standards in Structure and Properties of Matter, Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems, Earth’s Systems: Processes that Shape the Earth, and Engineering Design. The science program utilizes Pearson’s Interactive Science. The content is divided into the following units: Properties of Matter, Changes to Matter, Relationships in Habitats, The Earth’s Land and Water, and Changes to Earth’s Land. Students will utilize their worktext, guided inquiry activities, and lab activities.
The third grade science curriculum is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. Students are expected to build upon the skills from second grade and by the end of the year, meet the third grade specific standards in Forces and Interactions, Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems, Inheritance and Variation of Traits: Life Cycles and Traits, Weather and Climate, and Engineering Design. The science program utilizes Pearson’s Interactive Science. The content is divided into the following units: Being a Scientist, Weather and Climate, Forces and Motion, Energy and Its Forms, Plants, Animals, Organisms and the Environment, Understand Change in Environments, and Engineering and Design. Students will utilize their worktext, guided inquiry activities, and lab activities.
The fourth grade science curriculum is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. Students are expected to build upon the skills from third grade and by the end of the year, meet the fourth grade specific standards in Energy; Waves and Information; Structure, Function, and Information Processing; Earth’s Systems: Processes that Shape the Earth; and Engineering Design. The science program utilizes Pearson’s Interactive Science. The content is divided into the following units: Transfer of Energy, Force and Motion, Electricity, Structures and Functions, How Organisms Process Information, Weather and Erosion, and Earth Processes. Students will utilize their worktext, guided inquiry activities, and lab activities.
The fifth grade science curriculum is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards. Students are expected to build upon the skills from fourth grade and by the end of the year, meet the fifth grade specific standards in Structure and Properties of Matter, Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems, Earth’s Systems, Space Systems: Stars and the Solar System, and Engineering Design. The science program utilizes Pearson’s Interactive Science. The content is divided into the following units: Properties of Matter, Forces and Motion, Growth and Survival, Ecosystems, Water Cycle and Weather, and Earth and Space. Students will utilize their worktext, guided inquiry activities, and lab activities.

Middle School

Language Art

English Language Arts Grade 6 (year-long)

ELA 6 is a balanced literacy program in which students are challenged to improve in the areas of reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, spelling, speaking, and listening.

Pre-Requisites: None

Grade Level: 6

English Language Arts Grade 7 (year-long)

ELA 7 is a course focused on developing students’ reading, writing, and study skills. The curriculum will also emphasize analytical thinking and group work. During the year, students will participate in a variety of activities and thematic units to achieve this goal, and will also experiment with various forms of creative writing.

Pre-Requisites: English Language Arts Grade 6 or Equivalent

Grade Level: 7

English Language Arts Grade 8 (year-long)

ELA 8 is the study of English with a goal for high school and beyond. The course is guided by the Common Core State Standards, which outlines English study as reading, writing, speaking, and listening. While the students read English literature, they will be taught how to analyze and appreciate it. They will become familiar with literary terms and learn how to recognize and interpret the elements of short stories, novels, poetry, drama, and non-fiction. Students will respond to the literature through writing, speaking, and listening assignments, which will take the form of journals, quick-writes, essays, exams, projects, and speeches. These different responses will vary in length and depth: from basic summation to critical analysis. Student writing will include sentence sense and paragraph practice. Language study will cover the conventions of standard English, knowledge of language, and vocabulary acquisition and use.

Pre-Requisites: English Language Arts Grade 7 or Equivalent

Grade Level: 8

Math

Math Grade 6 (year-long)

Math 6 introduces students to problem-based interactive learning. The students develop the ability to explore and solve real-world application problems through interaction with the teacher and other students. This course lays the foundation for every subsequent course in mathematics. The topics learned in Math 6 form the basis for future math courses such as pre-Algebra.

Pre-Requisites: None

Grade Level: 6

Math Grade 7 (year-long)

Math 7 introduces students to problem-based interactive learning. The students develop the ability to explore and solve real-world application problems through interaction with the teacher and other students. This course lays the foundation for every subsequent course in mathematics. The topics learned in Math 7 form the basis for future math courses such as pre-Algebra and Algebra 1.

Pre-Requisites: Grade 6 Math

Grade Level: 7

Math Grade 8, Pre-Algebra (year-long)

Pre-Algebra is to serve as a bridge between elementary mathematics and Algebra. This course will build a foundation of algebraic concepts through the use of Khan Academy. The course will offer various programs for online reinforcement that offer practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom.

Pre-Requisites: Grade 6 Math or Equivalent

Grade Level: 7-8

Social Studies

Ancient World History (year-long)

Ancient World History introduces students to ancient history from early humans to Ancient Egypt to Ancient Greece to the Middle Ages. The course is focused on skill-based learning targets that students need for analyzing, historical explanations, and other critical thinking.

Pre-Requisites: None

Grade Level: 6

Modern World History (year-long)

Modern World History introduces students to world history from the end of the Middle Ages, to explorations to the Americas, to World War I and II, and finally to modern day. The course is focused on skill- based learning targets that students’ needs for analyzing, explaining, and other critical thinking.

Pre-Requisites: Grade 6 Social Studies or Equivalent

Grade Level: 7

US History (year-long)

US History introduces students to US history from the beginning of western exploration to the Americas to the American colonies to the American Revolution to the Civil War and Reconstruction. The social studies content follows the American Education Reaches Out Social Studies standards. The course is focused on skill- based learning targets that students’ needs for analyzing, explaining, and other critical thinking.

Pre-Requisites: Grade 8 Social Studies or Equivalent

Grade Level: 8

Science

Earth and Space Science (year-long)

The Earth and Space Science course focuses on in-depth phenomena central not only to the planet, solar system and the galaxy around us, but to life and physical sciences as well. Performance expectations blend the core ideas with scientific and engineering practices and crosscutting concepts to support students in developing useable knowledge to explain ideas across the science disciplines.

Pre-Requisites: None

Grade Level: 6

Life Science (year-long)

Life Science focuses on the study of ecosystems, heredity, biological evolution. The emphasis of the work will be placed on developing critical-thinking skills, research skills, and laboratory techniques. Independent study projects and inquiry-based learning experiences are integral parts of the course requirements. Units include the study of cells, bacteria, viruses, fungi, plants, animals, human body, and ecology.

Pre-Requisites: Earth and Space Science or Equivalent

Grade Level: 7

Physical Science (year-long)

Physical Science focuses specifically matter and its interactions, motion, energy and waves and their applications in technologies for information transfer. This course is a hands-on, discovery based and comprehensive year-long course introducing students to the physical world around us. Fundamental skills in Chemistry and Physics such as measuring, data collection and manipulation, observing, and application of the scientific method will be practiced throughout the course.

Pre-Requisites: Life Science or Equivalent

Grade Level: 8

Foreign Languages

Chinese I (1 semester)

This course will introduce Pinyin, basic Chinese vocabulary, and useful terms and phrases in typical everyday conversations. We will help students experience and adapt to the atmosphere of speaking with native Chinese speakers. Students will grasp Chinese phonetics, tones and rhythms, and about 320 common Chinese words. Students can say simple and more typically well-known Chinese phrases, such as those used in self-introductions, and will also be able to conduct most routine communicative tasks for personal needs in Chinese, such as making an appointment, making an acquaintance, paying a visit, dating, shopping, etc.

Pre-Requisites: None

Grade Level: 7-12

Chinese II (1 semester)

Students will continue to explore the communicative functions of the previous semester from Chinese I. This is particularly evident in the first five units. In Unit 6, a new topic is introduced about environmental protection. This parallel type content gives the students a more in-depth training in the communication skills targeted. The tasks focus on the communication skill required for daily life. As these tasks are extended both in depth and width, the students' vocabulary will be enlarged, and so will the ability to conduct daily communication. This will act as a bridge to their further Chinese study.

Pre-Requisites: Chinese I or instructor approval

Grade Level: 7-12

Chinese III (1 semester)

This course will concentrate on practicing of listening, speaking, reading, and writing to improve students’ Chinese fluency. Students will learn to scan for information, expand vocabulary, and strengthen their knowledge of grammatical structures. Students will take part in everyday conversations in Chinese about familiar topics. Students will use more complex sentence structures, grammar patterns, and will express their opinions using basic yet appropriate expressions and language norms in Chinese.

Pre-Requisites: Chinese II or instructor approval

Grade Level: 7-12

Chinese IV (1 semester)

Students in Chinese IV will learn more Chinese vocabulary, useful terms, grammar points and Chinese culture. Students should grasp about 500 new Chinese words. To cope with the general needs of conducting daily communication, the sentence's patterns and grammar concepts presented to students will be in an order that emphasizes functional usage. The language materials are arranged within situational topics.

Pre-Requisites: Chinese III or instructor approval

Grade Level: 7-12

Chinese V (1 semester)

Students in level 5 will practice listening, speaking, reading and writing to improve students’ Chinese fluency. Students will learn to scan for information, expand vocabulary, and strengthen grammatical structures and know more about Chinese culture. Students will read and comprehend the text and will actively utilize new words; the grammar aspect analyzes some comparatively complex sentence patterns to train the students to use more complex sentence structures and grammar patterns.

Pre-Requisites: Chinese IV or instructor approval

Grade Level: 7-12

Chinese VI (1 semester)

This course is designed for students who have a vocabulary of at least 1100 words and have completed the primary Chinese courses. The course will prepare the students to demonstrate their level of Chinese proficiency as high as being able to learn in a Chinese speaking college or university. Communicative modes of teaching are provided to help students with their Chinese language skills in interpersonal, interpretive and presentational ways.

Pre-Requisites: Chinese V or instructor approval

Grade Level: 7-12

HSK I (1 semester)

HSK I is a test-preparation course with an aim at mastery of all reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills necessary for success taking the HSK 1 exam. Students will learn new words, as well as grammar elements and phrases, and will also refine their speaking and listening skills. Finally, classes will compliment students’ daily Chinese class.

Pre-Requisites: Concurrent enrollment in Chinese III

Grade Level: 7-12

HSK II (1 semester)

HSK II is a test-preparation course with an aim at mastery of all reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills necessary for success taking the HSK 2 exam. Students will learn new words, grammar elements and phrases, and will also refine their speaking and listening skills. Finally, classes will compliment students’ daily Chinese class.

Pre-Requisites: HSK I or instructor approval

Grade Level: 7-12

HSK III (1 semester)

HSK III is a test-preparation course with an aim at mastery of all reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills necessary for success taking the HSK 3 exam. Students will learn new words, grammar elements and phrases, and will also refine their speaking and listening skills. Finally, classes will compliment students’ daily Chinese class.

Pre-Requisites: HSK II or instructor approval

Grade Level: 7-12

HSK IV (1 semester)

HSK IV is a test-preparation course with an aim at mastery of all reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills necessary for success taking the HSK 4 exam. Students will learn new words, as well as grammar elements and phrases, and will also refine their listening skills. Classes will compliment students’ daily Chinese class.

Pre-Requisites: HSK III or instructor approval

Grade Level: 7-12

HSK VI (1 semester)

HSK V is a test-preparation course with an aim at mastery of all reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills necessary for success taking the HSK 5 exam. Students will learn new words, grammar elements, and phrases, and will also refine their listening skills.

Pre-Requisites: HSK IV or instructor approval

Grade Level: 7-12

AP Chinese (year-long)

AP Chinese is a full-year course that covers the equivalent of a second year college Chinese course. It is an advanced Mandarin Chinese course aimed at equipping students both linguistically and culturally to communicate successfully in Chinese within and beyond the school setting. This course prepares students to demonstrate their level of Chinese proficiency across the three communicative modes (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational) and the five goal areas (communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities) as outlined in the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century.

Pre-Requisites: HSK VI or instructor approval

Grade Level: 9-12

Spanish I (year-long)

The student is introduced to the Spanish language through basic vocabulary and grammar. Practice is given in all aspects of the language: listening, reading, speaking, and writing.

Pre-Requisites: None

Grade Level: 9-12

Spanish II (year-long)

Spanish II is a continued development of speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. There is also a greater emphasis on vocabulary expansion and cultural topics.

Pre-Requisites: Spanish I or equivalent skill on placement exam

Grade Level: 9-12

Spanish III (year-long)

This course is a continued, intensive development of speaking, writing, listening and reading skills with a greater emphasis on increased development of grammatical and communicative skills in preparation for advancement into the higher levels.

Pre-Requisites: Spanish II or equivalent skill on placement exam

Grade Level: 10-12

Spanish IV (year-long)

This course prepares the student for intensive grammar study and further development of communicative skills. Authentic materials are used to introduce vocabulary and grammar such as videos, music, and graded Spanish texts.

Pre-Requisites: Spanish III or equivalent skill on placement exam

Grade Level: 11-12

AP Spanish Language and Culture (year-long)

AP Spanish Language and Culture is equivalent to an intermediate level college course in Spanish. Students cultivate their understanding of Spanish language and culture by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication in real-life situations as they explore concepts related to family and communities, personal and public identities, beauty and aesthetics, science and technology, contemporary life, and global challenges.

Pre-Requisites: Spanish VI and instructor approval

Grade Level: 11-12

High School

Language Art

General English 9 (year-long)

General English 9 builds upon the students' prior knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, word usage, and mechanics of writing, and usually include the four aspects of language use: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Usually, the various genres of literature are introduced and defined, with writing exercises often linked to reading selections.

Pre-Requisites: None

Grade Level: 9

Honors General English 9 (year-long)

This one-year course is a more rigorous version of the standard General English 9. It builds upon the students' prior knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, word usage, and mechanics of writing, and usually include the four aspects of language use: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Usually, the various genres of literature are introduced and defined, with writing exercises often linked to reading selections.

Pre-Requisites: Successful honors application

Grade Level: 9

General English 10 (year-long)

General English 10 offers a balanced focus on composition and literature. Typically, students learn about the alternate aims and audiences of written compositions by writing persuasive, critical, and creative multi-paragraph thematic essays and compositions. The study of literature encompasses various genres as students improve their reading rate and comprehension and develop the skills to determine authors' intent and theme and to recognize the techniques employed by the author to achieve the goal.

Pre-Requisites: none

Grade Level: 10

Honors General English 10 (year-long)

This one-year course is a more rigorous version of the standard General English 10. It offers a balanced focus on composition and literature. Typically, students learn about the alternate aims and audiences of written compositions by writing persuasive, critical, and creative multi-paragraph thematic essays and compositions. The study of literature encompasses various genres as students improve their reading rate and comprehension and develop the skills to determine authors' intent and theme and to recognize the techniques employed by the author to achieve the goal.

Pre-Requisites: Successful honors application

Grade Level: 10

American Literature (year-long)

American Literature covers the literature of the United States from the early beginnings of the country until the present. Historical forces impacting the literature, as well as the regional influences, are also examined. The development of critical thinking and vocabulary building, along with writing skills, are emphasized.

Pre-Requisites: None

Grade Level: 11-12

Creative Writing (1 semester)

Creative writing is focused on allowing students to display their creative and expressive writing skills. Exercises and assignments in each of the main literary genres—creative nonfiction, poetry, fiction, and drama—will help students discover their voice and tone while expanding vocabulary, building awareness of audience, and refining flow, context, meaning, and sentence variation. Creative writing will promote critical thinking and help students refine communication skills, which will aid students in writing more interesting essays, enhance their success in other classes, and set them apart in college applications as they continue on in the world of academia.

Pre-Requisites: None

Grade Level: 9-12

AP Literature and Composition (year-long)

This class is designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition exam given at the end of the school year. For success in the course, students need advanced English skills as well as a major commitment of their time and effort. During the class, students engage in careful reading and critical analysis of fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Students are expected to actively engage in class discussions, write critical essays, and deliver oral presentations about the literary texts studied in class.

Pre-Requisites: Lexile score of 1100 and successful application

Grade Level: 11-12

World Literature (year-long)

World Literature is a year-long study of canonical literature spanning the globe. In this course, students will examine short stories, novels, plays, poetry, and nonfiction within a historical and cultural context. Students take part in group discussions and class seminars, write essays, and deliver speeches to demonstrate their growing understanding of the relationship between local concerns and universal questions, the manner in which geography and culture can influence form, and world views of literature itself. Class discussions also encourage students to express opinions and support individual ideas from their readings.

Pre-Requisites: None

Grade Level: 11-12

Speech (1 semester)

Speech is a course that is designed to improve public speaking skills in a variety of settings. For each speech, topic selection, audience analysis, research, outlining, speech writing, and speech delivery will be emphasized. By the end of this course students will have improved verbal and nonverbal communication skills, and will be able to successfully and confidently present speeches in a variety of real-world situations.

Pre-Requisites: None

Grade Level: 12

Math

Geometry (year-long)

This one-year course is a logical development of the inductive and deductive systems of reasoning. Emphasis is on developing visualization abilities, analytical skills, and logical reasoning through activity-oriented methods of instruction.

Pre-Requisites: Algebra I or *grade of B or higher in Pre-Algebra

Grade Level: 9-10

Algebra I (year-long)

This first-year course is the study of patterns and structure within the real number system. Topics include working with equations, graphing, and problem-solving strategies. Students become adept at solving problems that require the integration of a variety of mathematical concepts.

Pre-Requisites: Pre-Algebra (or have equivalent math skills).

Grade Level: 9

Honors Algebra I (year-long)

This first-year algebra course is designed for the highly-qualified, motivated student who is committed to a challenging course of study during each year of high school. The development of algebraic strategies to enhance problem-solving skills and the study of structure within the real number system form the basis of this course.

Pre-Requisites: Pre-Algebra and successful honors application

Grade Level: 9

Algebra II (year-long)

This second-year course in algebra represents a mathematical progression from the concept of numbers as experienced in arithmetic to the notion of properties of numbers without regard to their value, a necessary tool for science applications. Formal abstraction will enable students to understand and analyze data in many occupational and academic fields.

Pre-Requisites: Geometry (or have equivalent math skills).

Grade Level: 11-12

Honors Algebra II (year-long)

This second-year algebra course is designed for students who desire a more rigorous course of study than in the standard Algebra II curriculum. Students will develop a more in-depth study of the concept of numbers from arithmetic to the notion of discrete mathematics. Formal abstraction will enable students to understand and analyze data in many occupational and academic fields. Emphasis is placed on proof of mathematical assertions assumed in other courses.

Pre-Requisites: Geometry and successful honors application

Grade Level: 11-12

Math Topics (year-long)

Math Topics builds upon Algebra II to provide mastery of math in daily life and for university coursework in non-math courses. Students will learn to interpret mathematical relationships, estimate values, and present data. This course will emphasize critical thinking and communication skills as students gain strong math acumen for academic and professional life.

Pre-Requisites: Algebra II

Grade Level: 10-12

Pre-calculus (year-long)

Pre-calculus is the in-depth study and application of advanced algebra, analytic geometry, and trigonometry; with emphasis on the use of technology, modeling, and problem-solving. The goals are to provide students with the critical-thinking skills and the mathematical know-how needed to succeed in college. As statistics is increasingly used in college course work, the work place, and everyday life this course includes an introduction to combinatorics and statistical analysis. The purpose of this course is to prepare students for Calculus.

Pre-Requisites: Algebra II with a C- or higher (or have equivalent math skills).

Grade Level: 11-12

Honors Pre-calculus (year-long)

The purpose of this course is to prepare students for a Calculus class. Students gain extended knowledge and experience working with functions, and also broaden their Trigonometry skills. The year starts with some review of Algebra II and ends with an introduction to Calculus.

Pre-Requisites: Algebra II with a C- or higher (or have equivalent math skills).

Grade Level: 11-12

Calculus (year-long)

Calculus is a study of trigonometry, advanced Algebra, elementary analysis, and plane, solid and analytic geometry designed to provide critical processing skills necessary for success in Calculus. The use of technology will be incorporated in the course. Emphasis will be placed on justification of answers through various forms of communication including writing.

Pre-Requisites: Completion of Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry and Pre-Calculus with a B- or higher

Grade Level: 12

AP Calculus AB (year-long)

AP Calculus AB is a year-long course that is comparable to calculus courses offered during the first semester at US colleges and universities. It is expected that students who take an AP course in calculus will seek college credit, college placement, or both, from institutions of higher learning. Students will master concepts of differentiation and integration, graphical analysis including limits, asymptotes, and continuity. This rigorous study ultimately seeks to prepare students for success on the May AP examination.

Pre-Requisites: Pre-calculus with a B- or higher and successful honors application

Grade Level: 12

AP Statistics (year-long)

This course is designed to cover the four main topics on the AP Statistics exam: exploratory data analysis, planning and conducting a study, probability, and statistical inference. Topics will include: categorical and quantitative data, proportions, one sample means, matched pairs means, regression analysis, z-test, t-test, chi square test, z-intervals and paired tests, amongst others. This course requires the use of a graphing calculator. Students will be to understand which statistical procedure to apply and how to interpret the results.

Pre-Requisites: Algebra II with a B- or higher and successful honors application

Grade Level: 12

Social Studies

American Government (Civics) (1 semester)

Students in American Government will examine the democratic foundations, structures, and institutions of American government at local, state, and national levels. Students will study the political processes to gain an understanding of the role of the individual in the decision-making process of American government. Students will also learn about the rights and responsibilities of the citizens of the United States. Students will investigate American government though a variety of methods.

Pre-Requisites: None

Grade Level: 9

Geography (1 semester long)

This course is designed to provide the student with a basic introduction to physical and human geography. Students will examine the role which geography plays in the world and how the interactions of humans with the environment affect the other. Students will explore the major world regions and examine the physical systems and human interactions within the regions. Students will use maps, globes, in‐depth case studies, and geographic systems and databases to help them answer geographic questions.

Pre-Requisites: None

Grade Level: 9

World History (year-long)

This one-year survey course will examine world history through the disciplines which comprise the humanities: the arts, philosophy, literature, history, political institutions, and religion. It explores the great ideas and actions of humankind which have shaped life. The emphasis is on European, Asian, African, Latin American, and Middle Eastern civilizations.

Pre-Requisites: Civics/American Government and/or Geography

Grade Level: 10

Honors World History (year-long)

This one-year course is an in-depth study of world history through the disciplines which comprise the humanities: the arts, architecture, philosophy, literature, theater, and music. It traces the evolution of political, social, religious, technological, and economic institutions from prehistoric to modern times. The emphasis is on European, Asian, African, Latin American, and the Middle Eastern civilizations. Students will be involved in historical research, analysis of primary source documents, and essay writing.

Pre-Requisites: Government Course and successful honors application

Grade Level: 10

AP World History (year-long)

This one-year course is an in-depth study of world history. The AP World History course is structured around the investigation of five course themes and 19 key concepts in six different chronological periods, from approximately 8000 B.C.E. to the present. The course themes include the Interaction between humans and the environment, the development and interaction of cultures, state building, expansion, and conflict, creation, expansion, and interaction of economic systems, and development and transformation of social structures

Pre-Requisites: Successful application

Grade Level: 10-12

US History (year-long)

US History will give students the opportunity to learn how the United States evolved to become what it is today. Students will study the origins of the country, the mistakes and successes in its development, and Americas potential role in the future. The goal is for students to learn from America’s trials and tribulations and use their newly acquired knowledge to make educated decisions in the future.

Pre-Requisites: Government course

Grade Level: 11

Honors US History (year-long)

US History will give students the opportunity to learn in depth, how the United States evolved to become what it is today. Students will study the origins of the country, the missteps and successes in its development, and Americas potential role in the future. The goal is for students to learn from America’s trials and tribulations and use their newly acquired knowledge to make educated decisions in the future.

Pre-Requisites: Government course and successful honors application

Grade Level: 11

AP US History (year-long)

AP U.S. History is an introductory college-level U.S. history course. Students cultivate their understanding of U.S. history from c. 1491 CE to the present through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like American and national identity; work, exchange, and technology; geography and the environment; migration and settlement; politics and power; America in the world; American and regional culture; and social structures.

Pre-Requisites: Government course and a successful application

Grade Level: 11-12

Economics (year-long)

This class is an introduction to economics. In this class, students will study the characteristics of macroeconomics and microeconomics. Economics class will be split into two sections. Section one will cover economic systems and the roles of government, consumers, and producers in these systems. Section 2 will cover money and banking, financial markets and international trade. Upon completing these two sections, students will be empowered to help correct societal problems.

Pre-Requisites: Algebra I and II

Grade Level: 12

AP Economics (year-long)

The purpose of the AP Economics course is to give students a thorough understanding of the principles of microeconomics and macroeconomics. Course work in macroeconomics provides understanding of the principles of economics that apply to an economic system as a whole. Such a course places emphasis on the study of national income and price determination, and also develops student familiarity with economic performance measures, economic growth, and international economics. Through the study of microeconomics, students will understand the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual decision makers, both consumers and producers, within the larger economic system. It places emphasis on the nature and functions of product markets, and includes the study of factor markets and of the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy.

Pre-Requisites: Algebra I and II and successful application

Grade Level: 12

AP Psychology (year-long)

The AP Psychology course is designed to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the ethics and methods psychologists use in their science and practice. Students will discover the biological, social, and learned reasons for behavior.

Pre-Requisites: Lexile score of 1100 and a successful application

Grade Level: 11-12

Science

Biology (year-long)

Biology is the study of life. During this course, students will learn key concepts about biology and the diversity of life surrounding us. After this course, students will understand most topical subjects, such as: tumors, cloning, stem cells, etc. In addition, by learning the scientific method, students will acquire a different way of thinking.

Pre-Requisites: 9th grade Physical Science or *grade of C or higher in 8th grade Physical Science

Grade Level: 9-10

Honors Biology (year-long)

This one-year course is a rigorous presentation of introductory biological concepts designed for the serious, academically-oriented student. Emphasis is particularly placed on developing critical-thinking skills, research skills, and laboratory techniques. Independent study projects are an integral part of course requirements.

Pre-Requisites: Physical Science and successful honors application

Grade Level: 9-10

AP Biology (year-long)

Advanced Placement Biology is a year-long course designed to meet the overarching ideas of the AP Biology Curriculum Framework. This course is also designed to model a university-level freshman biology class. All students are required to take the AP Biology Test in the spring. This class will require students to do extensive college-level reading and to utilize critical thinking skills in a college preparatory, self-motivated environment. Students are expected to work with a high level of integrity and self-direction. Through laboratory activities, lectures, individual and group projects, students will cover a wide spectrum of concepts in biology.

Pre-Requisites: Biology or Honors Biology and successful application

Grade Level: 11-12

Chemistry (year-long)

Chemistry is the study of the principles of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. In the fall semester, students will develop scientific skills as they explore atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical formulas and compounds, and chemical reactions. In the second semester, students will study stoichiometry, gases and phase changes, solutions, kinetics and equilibrium, acids and bases, and organic chemistry.

Pre-Requisites: Biology and Algebra 1

Grade Level: 10-11

Honors Chemistry (year-long)

Chemistry is the study of the principles of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. In the fall semester, students will develop scientific skills as they explore atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical formulas and compounds, and chemical reactions. In the second semester, students will study stoichiometry, gases and phase changes, solutions, kinetics and equilibrium, acids and bases, and organic chemistry.

Pre-Requisites: Biology and Algebra I and successful honors application

Grade Level: 10-11

​AP Chemistry (year-long)

Chemistry is the study of the principles of matter and the changes that matter undergoes. In the fall semester, students will develop scientific skills as they explore atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical bonding, chemical formulas and compounds, and chemical reactions. In the second semester, students will study stoichiometry, gases and phase changes, solutions, kinetics and equilibrium, acids and bases, and organic chemistry.

Pre-Requisites: Biology and Algebra I and successful application

Grade Level: 10-11

​Physics (year-long)

Physics is the study of the relationships between matter and energy. This year-long course is a broad survey of classical and modern physics. It is designed to enable students to appreciate the role of physics in today's society and technology. Emphasis is made on the fundamental laws of nature on which all science is based, with some examples of interest to biologists. Knowledge of algebra, geometry, and trigonometry essential.

Pre-Requisites: Geometry, Algebra I, Good knowledge of Trigonometry

Grade Level: 11 or 12

AP Physics (year-long)

Physics is the application of mathematics to real world situations in order to understand how the universe around us works. This is a college preparatory physics course that includes probability, statistics, the scientific method, motion, force, gravity, linear motion, circular motion, momentum, optics, electricity, energy, waves, and modern physics.

Pre-Requisites: Geometry, Algebra I, Good knowledge of Trigonometry and successful application

Grade Level: 11-12

Foreign Languages

Chinese I (1 semester)

This course will introduce Pinyin, basic Chinese vocabulary, and useful terms and phrases in typical everyday conversations. We will help students experience and adapt to the atmosphere of speaking with native Chinese speakers. Students will grasp Chinese phonetics, tones and rhythms, and about 320 common Chinese words. Students can say simple and more typically well-known Chinese phrases, such as those used in self-introductions, and will also be able to conduct most routine communicative tasks for personal needs in Chinese, such as making an appointment, making an acquaintance, paying a visit, dating, shopping, etc.

Pre-Requisites: None

Grade Level: 7-12

Chinese II (1 semester)

Students will continue to explore the communicative functions of the previous semester from Chinese I. This is particularly evident in the first five units. In Unit 6, a new topic is introduced about environmental protection. This parallel type content gives the students a more in-depth training in the communication skills targeted. The tasks focus on the communication skill required for daily life. As these tasks are extended both in depth and width, the students' vocabulary will be enlarged, and so will the ability to conduct daily communication. This will act as a bridge to their further Chinese study.

Pre-Requisites: Chinese I or instructor approval

Grade Level: 7-12

Chinese III (1 semester)

This course will concentrate on practicing of listening, speaking, reading, and writing to improve students’ Chinese fluency. Students will learn to scan for information, expand vocabulary, and strengthen their knowledge of grammatical structures. Students will take part in everyday conversations in Chinese about familiar topics. Students will use more complex sentence structures, grammar patterns, and will express their opinions using basic yet appropriate expressions and language norms in Chinese.

Pre-Requisites: Chinese II or instructor approval

Grade Level: 7-12

Chinese IV (1 semester)

Students in Chinese IV will learn more Chinese vocabulary, useful terms, grammar points and Chinese culture. Students should grasp about 500 new Chinese words. To cope with the general needs of conducting daily communication, the sentence's patterns and grammar concepts presented to students will be in an order that emphasizes functional usage. The language materials are arranged within situational topics.

Pre-Requisites: Chinese III or instructor approval

Grade Level: 7-12

Chinese V (1 semester)

Students in level 5 will practice listening, speaking, reading and writing to improve students’ Chinese fluency. Students will learn to scan for information, expand vocabulary, and strengthen grammatical structures and know more about Chinese culture. Students will read and comprehend the text and will actively utilize new words; the grammar aspect analyzes some comparatively complex sentence patterns to train the students to use more complex sentence structures and grammar patterns.

Pre-Requisites: Chinese IV or instructor approval

Grade Level: 7-12

Chinese VI (1 semester)

This course is designed for students who have a vocabulary of at least 1100 words and have completed the primary Chinese courses. The course will prepare the students to demonstrate their level of Chinese proficiency as high as being able to learn in a Chinese speaking college or university. Communicative modes of teaching are provided to help students with their Chinese language skills in interpersonal, interpretive and presentational ways.

Pre-Requisites: Chinese V or instructor approval

Grade Level: 7-12

HSK I (1 semester)

HSK I is a test-preparation course with an aim at mastery of all reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills necessary for success taking the HSK 1 exam. Students will learn new words, as well as grammar elements and phrases, and will also refine their speaking and listening skills. Finally, classes will compliment students’ daily Chinese class.

Pre-Requisites: Concurrent enrollment in Chinese III

Grade Level: 7-12

HSK II (1 semester)

HSK II is a test-preparation course with an aim at mastery of all reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills necessary for success taking the HSK 2 exam. Students will learn new words, grammar elements and phrases, and will also refine their speaking and listening skills. Finally, classes will compliment students’ daily Chinese class.

Pre-Requisites: HSK I or instructor approval

Grade Level: 7-12

HSK III (1 semester)

HSK III is a test-preparation course with an aim at mastery of all reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills necessary for success taking the HSK 3 exam. Students will learn new words, grammar elements and phrases, and will also refine their speaking and listening skills. Finally, classes will compliment students’ daily Chinese class.

Pre-Requisites: HSK II or instructor approval

Grade Level: 7-12

HSK IV (1 semester)

HSK IV is a test-preparation course with an aim at mastery of all reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills necessary for success taking the HSK 4 exam. Students will learn new words, as well as grammar elements and phrases, and will also refine their listening skills. Classes will compliment students’ daily Chinese class.

Pre-Requisites: HSK III or instructor approval

Grade Level: 7-12

HSK VI (1 semester)

HSK V is a test-preparation course with an aim at mastery of all reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills necessary for success taking the HSK 5 exam. Students will learn new words, grammar elements, and phrases, and will also refine their listening skills.

Pre-Requisites: HSK IV or instructor approval

Grade Level: 7-12

AP Chinese (year-long)

AP Chinese is a full-year course that covers the equivalent of a second year college Chinese course. It is an advanced Mandarin Chinese course aimed at equipping students both linguistically and culturally to communicate successfully in Chinese within and beyond the school setting. This course prepares students to demonstrate their level of Chinese proficiency across the three communicative modes (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational) and the five goal areas (communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities) as outlined in the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century.

Pre-Requisites: HSK VI or instructor approval

Grade Level: 9-12

Spanish I (year-long)

The student is introduced to the Spanish language through basic vocabulary and grammar. Practice is given in all aspects of the language: listening, reading, speaking, and writing.

Pre-Requisites: None

Grade Level: 9-12

Spanish II (year-long)

Spanish II is a continued development of speaking, reading, writing, and listening skills. There is also a greater emphasis on vocabulary expansion and cultural topics.

Pre-Requisites: Spanish I or equivalent skill on placement exam

Grade Level: 9-12

Spanish III (year-long)

This course is a continued, intensive development of speaking, writing, listening and reading skills with a greater emphasis on increased development of grammatical and communicative skills in preparation for advancement into the higher levels.

Pre-Requisites: Spanish II or equivalent skill on placement exam

Grade Level: 10-12

Spanish IV (year-long)

This course prepares the student for intensive grammar study and further development of communicative skills. Authentic materials are used to introduce vocabulary and grammar such as videos, music, and graded Spanish texts.

Pre-Requisites: Spanish III or equivalent skill on placement exam

Grade Level: 11-12

AP Spanish Language and Culture (year-long)

AP Spanish Language and Culture is equivalent to an intermediate level college course in Spanish. Students cultivate their understanding of Spanish language and culture by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication in real-life situations as they explore concepts related to family and communities, personal and public identities, beauty and aesthetics, science and technology, contemporary life, and global challenges.

Pre-Requisites: Spanish VI and instructor approval

Grade Level: 11-12