Registration Guide

Course Number: See Counselor
Grades:  9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1
Type: Trimester; Elective

Academic Center for Excellence (A.C.E) is a course that focuses on improving various executive skills i.e., creating goals, monitoring progress, task initiation, planning and prioritizing. Students also focus on developing a growth mindset and other metacognitive skills. In this course, students are expected to complete daily course tasks and then they have time to get individual help on other course work.

Course Number: 1051
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1
Type: Trimester; Elective

This course covers the concepts and principles of accounting as they relate to financial statements of a single proprietorship. The course will cover a broad range of accounting principles. This includes special journals, posting, trial balancing, worksheets, financial statements, adjustments, and closing ledgers. This course is strongly recommended for students who will be pursuing a business major in college.

Course Number: 5051
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1
Type: Trimester; Elective

This course covers the concepts and principles of accounting as they relate to financial statements of a single proprietorship. The course will cover a broad range of accounting principles. This includes special journals, posting, trial balancing, worksheets, financial statements, adjustments, and closing ledgers. This course is strongly recommended for students who will be pursuing a business major in college.

Learning Mode: This course is fully online.  Classes are primarily delivered asynchronously through online learning experiences that students can engage in “on demand,” at any time of day, or night. There are some virtual “live” learning sessions and/or small group learning experiences and expectations defined by each course instructor.  Online courses are a great choice for students who are independent learners, excel at learning at their own pace in an “on-demand” environment and who may benefit from the flexibility in their schedule.

Course Number: 1052
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1
Type: Trimester; elective
Prerequisite: Accounting 1

This course will be a continuation of Accounting 1. The accounting principles taught in this course include an in-depth study of accounting principles, procedures, and techniques used in keeping financial records for sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Students must take Accounting 1 prior to taking this course. This course is strongly recommended for students who will be pursuing business in college.

Course Number: 5052
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1
Type: Trimester; Elective
Prerequisite: Accounting 1

This course will be a continuation of Accounting 1. The accounting principles taught in this course include an in-depth study of accounting principles, procedures, and techniques used in keeping financial records for sole proprietorships, partnerships, and corporations. Students must take Accounting 1 prior to taking this course. This course is strongly recommended for students who will be pursuing business in college.

Learning Mode: This course is fully online. Classes are primarily delivered asynchronously through online learning experiences that students can engage in “on demand,” at any time of day, or night. There are some virtual “live” learning sessions and/or small group learning experiences and expectations defined by each course instructor.  Online courses are a great choice for students who are independent learners, excel at learning at their own pace in an “on-demand” environment and who may benefit from the flexibility in their schedule.

Course Number: 1003
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1
Type: Trimester; meets art requirement
Fee: No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project-based fee.

Adobe Illustrator is considered the industry standard in today’s fast-paced world of visual communication and print. The student will learn the in-depth tools of the vector-based program and will be able to apply the technology towards creating original pieces of their own designs. Elements and principles of design will be emphasized and applied to sketch compositions. The student will learn to scan their own sketches and recreate the designs using this powerful program. This course is designed for serious students who wish to take their art to the level of digital manipulation.

Course Number: 1024
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1
Type: Trimester; meets art requirement
Prerequisite: Intro to Photography
Fee: No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project-based fee.

Photoshop is the digital answer to manipulating images and producing special effects on prints. The computer becomes the darkroom and is a powerful tool in creating imagery while using today’s standards in the design industry. Students will be using devices such as iPads, consumer digital cameras and professional DSLR digital camera to capture images; then applying the techniques in Adobe Photoshop to enhance their compositions. Students must have an understanding of how to manipulate and capture images with a SLR camera, prior to taking this class. Some standard lessons will be done with images provided for the student on formative assessments given throughout the course. Summative assessments will require the student to produce original images; using some type of camera or device.

Course Number: 1022
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1
Type: Trimester; meets art requirement
Prerequisite: Intro to Photography (Level 1)
Fee: No fee for basic projects, additional projects may incur a project-based fee.

This course is for the serious photographer who wishes to take up photography as a hobby or profession. Traditional 35mm film is explored at a more rigorous pace, challenging the student to apply elements and principles of composition while learning advanced techniques of camera used to create desired effects in their images. Advanced darkroom techniques are introduced with the use of filters and dodging and burning. Students should have access to a traditional 35mm SLR FILM camera. Newer cameras should have settings that manually control ISO, F/stops and shutter speeds. There are a limited number of cameras available for rental during the trimester.

Course Number: 1427/1428/1429
Grade: 12
Credits: 3
Type: Full Year; Register for all three trimesters
Prerequisite: Intermediate Weight Training

This course is recommended for varsity athletes, and serious lifters. This class enhances the body’s flexibility, agility, speed, and quickness. Proper nutrition, plyometric and advanced lifting techniques are taught.

Course Numbers: 1034/1035/1036
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Credit: 1
Type: Trimester; meets art requirement (can be taken more than once)
Prerequisite: Recommendation from the instructor
Fee: None. However, students may fundraise to purchase their own yearbook, and t-shirts.

In this advanced level of the series, the student will explore and develop a higher understanding of design and conceptual work. The student will have the opportunity to contribute towards the theme and final layout designs. Juniors are highly encouraged to enroll in “Yearbook Publication – Spring”, so they can develop their senior yearbook. The student has the opportunity to earn leadership roles on the main yearbook staff and to earn a varsity letter. Students will be mentoring their peers throughout the course. Note for Juniors: In the spring of your junior year, you will have the opportunity to attend a Yearbook Training Camp in June to begin the overall theme and look of the book.

Course Numbers: 1206/1207/1208
Grades: 11, 12
Credits: 3
Type: Full Year; register for all three trimesters
Prerequisite: Geometry or Geometry Concepts

The course is structured around problems and investigations that build conceptual understanding of algebra topics. Students become comfortable with using general equations to represent functions and relations as well as with interpreting general equations to describe a situation. In particular, they develop the connections between and among the various core ideas of the course and will frequently use technology tools (such as Desmos) to support their learning. Students are encouraged to investigate, form conjectures, and then justify their thinking to develop their reasoning skills. In this course, students can expect to learn collaboratively through daily group activities, discussions, and independent practice. Students can expect to be assessed through skills assessments and group projects.

Course Numbers: 5206/5207/5208
Grades: 11, 12
Credits: 3
Type: Full Year; register for all three trimesters
Prerequisite: Geometry or Geometry Concepts

The course is structured around problems and investigations that build conceptual understanding of algebra topics. Students become comfortable with using general equations to represent functions and relations as well as with interpreting general equations to describe a situation. In particular, they develop the connections between and among the various core ideas of the course and will frequently use technology tools (such as Desmos) to support their learning. Students are encouraged to investigate, form conjectures, and then justify their thinking to develop their reasoning skills. In this course, students can expect to learn collaboratively through daily group activities, discussions, and independent practice. Students can expect to be assessed through skills assessments and group projects. 

Learning Mode: This course is fully online.  Classes are primarily delivered asynchronously through online learning experiences that students can engage in “on demand,” at any time of day, or night. There are some virtual “live” learning sessions and/or small group learning experiences and expectations defined by each course instructor.  Online courses are a great choice for students who are independent learners, excel at learning at their own pace in an “on-demand” environment and who may benefit from the flexibility in their schedule.

Course Numbers: 1209/1210/1211
Grades: 9, 10, 11,12
Credits: 3
Type: Full Year; register for all three trimesters
Prerequisite: Geometry

This course includes all content and concepts taught in Algebra 2, but at a faster pace to allow for units on the study of trigonometry. In addition to everything covered in Algebra 2, Students will study circle trigonometry and learn basics needed for work in Pre-Calculus. The course is structured around problems and investigations that build conceptual understanding of algebra topics. Students become comfortable with using general equations to represent functions and relations as well as with interpreting general equations to describe a situation.

In particular, they develop the connections between and among the various core ideas of the course and will frequently use technology tools (such as Desmos) to support their learning. Students are encouraged to investigate, form conjectures, and then justify their thinking to develop their reasoning skills. In this course, students can expect to learn collaboratively through daily group activities, discussions, and independent practice. Students can expect to be assessed through skills assessments and learning demonstrations.

Course Numbers: 1238/1239/1240
Grades: 9, 10, 11,12
Credits: 3
Type: Full Year; register for all three trimesters - Hybrid
Prerequisite: Geometry

This course includes all content and concepts taught in Algebra 2, but at a faster pace to allow for units on the study of trigonometry. The course is structured around problems and investigations that build conceptual understanding of algebra topics. Students become comfortable with using general equations to represent functions and relations as well as with interpreting general equations to describe a situation. In particular, they develop the connections between and among the various core ideas of the course. Students are encouraged to investigate, form conjectures, and then justify their thinking to develop their reasoning skills. Students will study circle trigonometry and learn basics needed for work in Pre-Calculus.  The Hybrid format will have two-three days of independent classwork, with students working through lessons and activities on their own with the teacher available for help. 

Learning Mode: This course is a flex Flex (Hybrid). Flex courses combine traditional at-school, in-classroom instruction with online learning experiences throughout the week. Students come to school 2-3 days per week for their courses and learn asynchronously on the other days. Hybrid learning is ideal for students who benefit from more flexible structures and schedules, and both at-school interaction and independent learning.

Course Numbers: 5209/5210/5211
Grades: 10, 11,12
Credits: 3
Type: Full Year; register for all three trimesters – online version
Prerequisite: Geometry

This course includes all content and concepts taught in Algebra 2, but at a faster pace to allow for units on the study of trigonometry. In addition to everything covered in Algebra 2, Students will study circle trigonometry and learn basics needed for work in Pre-Calculus. The course is structured around problems and investigations that build conceptual understanding of algebra topics. Students become comfortable with using general equations to represent functions and relations as well as with interpreting general equations to describe a situation. In particular, they develop the connections between and among the various core ideas of the course and will frequently use technology tools (such as Desmos) to support their learning. Students are encouraged to investigate, form conjectures, and then justify their thinking to develop their reasoning skills. In this course, students can expect to learn asynchronously  through daily videos and activities, discussions through Schoology forums, and independent practice. Students can expect to be assessed through skills assessments and learning demonstrations. 

Learning Mode: This course is fully online.  Classes are primarily delivered asynchronously through online learning experiences that students can engage in “on demand,” at any time of day, or night. There are some virtual “live” learning sessions and/or small group learning experiences and expectations defined by each course instructor.  Online courses are a great choice for students who are independent learners, excel at learning at their own pace in an “on-demand” environment and who may benefit from the flexibility in their schedule.