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Spanish 2

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This course teaches basic Spanish vocabulary and grammar that are typically taught in a Spanish 2 course at the secondary level. Students are encouraged to build basic conversational and literacy skills in Spanish through speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities.

The content and instruction of this Spanish 2 course adheres to the standards of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL). By completing the lessons, you will learn to expand your vocabulary and to express yourself in Spanish. Grammar is introduced and practiced within practical contexts. In addition, cultural information is woven throughout this course in order to expose you to the people, geographical locations, food, music, and other cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking world.

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English 2

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English 2A/2B is designed to cover some of the basic elements of a traditional sophomore English class. Students will be reading, writing and analyzing texts (Shakespearean sonnets, a choice novel) throughout the course. Additionally, students will hone some basic grammar and punctuation skills, become versed in the art of persuasive speaking and writing and explore heroic archetypes and story patterns.

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French 3

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This course will continue to add to the vocabulary you know, including units on travel, occupations and your home. Grammar topics include three new tenses: the imperfect, the future and the conditional. Cultural studies will include parts of France as well as Canada, the French educational system, and the European Union. The activities continue to be varied, but will get more challenging as you progress through the course.

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French 2

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French listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills will be expanded using various Internet tools. Students will be expected to do daily work, and do weekly projects or assignments to demonstrate their learning. The text uses online exercises and videos, flashcards and quizzes. The units studied are food, daily routines, sports, and music. The grammar that will be mastered are past and future tense, and also the imperfect and descriptive past. Students will be involved in reading and telling, and in monthly speaking check with the web-cam or telephone. Students should have at least a C in French I to enroll and should be able to manage their time well. Cultural units to be studied are on the French speaking world and the geography of France. The online text Allez, Viens has activities and online assessments.

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Algebra – Quadratic

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The algebra-quadratic math course is the second semester of our Algebra course. This algebra content is typically taught in a traditional 9th grade algebra course. Students can take this semester of content over the course of a year.

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Physics

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This is a general high school Physics course. You will develop mathematical problem-solving techniques and critical thinking skills to solve scientific and technological problems using physics. Typically students that enroll in this course are in 11th or 12th grade. 

Physics Syllabus

German 2

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This course is an introduction to the German language and will give students some basic vocabulary and structures to work with as they begin their learning of another language and culture.

German 2 Syllabus

German 1

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This course is an introduction to the German language and will give students some basic vocabulary and structures to work with as they begin their learning of another language and culture.

German 1 Syllabus

Sociology

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Sociology is the study of groups and group interactions, societies and social interactions, from small and personal groups to very large groups. A group of people who live in a defined geographic area, who interact with one another, and who share a common culture is what sociologists call a society.

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English 3

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Students will learn about early American Literature, beginning with the pre-Colonial writings, Native American myth, and Colonial writings through the significant literary periods including the Age of Reason, the Romantic, Transcendentalist, and Realist movements and into the Modernist/Post-Modernist movement and Contemporary Literature. Students will be able to interact with the literature through various writings and critical thinking while developing an electronic portfolio.

It meets the general requirements for 11th grade English.

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