Core Instruction

Core Instruction

Overview

Humanities

Our humanities courses are taught in the team teaching model.  An English Language Arts teacher and a Social Science teacher collaborate and plan integrated lessons and projects.  

  • 9th Grade Course – iWorld (ELA 9/Foundations)
  • 10th Grade Course – World Studies (ELA 10/World History)
  • 11th Grade Course – American Studies (ELA 11/US History)
  • 12th Grade Course – Political Studies (ELA 12/American Government & Economics)

Math

Student are required to take and pass 3 math courses.  Offerings include:

  • Integrated Math I
  • Integrated Math II
  • Integrated Math III
  • Enrollment in college math course at a community college

Science

Students are required to take and pass 3 science courses.  Offerings include:

  • Biology
  • Physics
  • Chemistry

World Language

Students can take Spanish I and Spanish II in their 11th grade year or they can take a language of their choice at a community college through the Advance Education program.

Art/PE/Electives

A.G.E.:  All students will take 2 semesters of Art.  Art is integrated with Geography and Ethnic studies in order to provide a more in depth experience in all three subject areas.

PE:  All students will take 4 semesters of PE.  In 9th grades, students must pass the Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

Theater I:  This course supports our learning outcomes by helping students master Oral Communication, Collaboration, and Presentation Skills through theater arts.

Journalism:  In this course, students will work on mastering their skills in written communication and collaboration among many other skills as related to journalism.