Individual High School Courses

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A study of basic operations with signed numbers, monomials, and polynomials. Also includes formulas, equations, inequalities, graphing, exponents, roots, quadratic equations, and algebraic fractions.

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A study of algebraic functions, ratios, proportions, logarithms, variations, progressions, theorems, matrices, determinants, inequalities, permutations, and probability.

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A review of basic math skills and principles along with a study of various business math topics such as income, maintaining a checking account, interest, installment buying, discounts, and markups.

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Your learners will study how math applies to everyday life - including lessons on money, employment, purchases, insurance, savings and investments. 

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Your learners will study fundamental operations including whole numbers, decimals and fractions, and advances into ratios, proportions and percentages.

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Your learners will study fundamental operations including whole numbers, decimals and fractions, and advances into ratios, proportions and percentages.

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Your learners will study points, lines, planes and angles, and more advanced topics like polygons, triangles, circles and solids.

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Learn how to use Microsoft® Word™ to create, edit, and illustrate documents. Learn about the most widely used spreadsheet program, Microsoft® Excel.™ Excel™ can perform numerical calculations and is also useful for nonnumerical applications such as creating charts, organizing lists, accessing data, and automating tasks.

• Identify how to create various Microsoft Word documents
• Identify how to create various Microsoft Excel documents

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The Statistics and Probability course focuses on creating and interpreting visual displays of data. Students will interpret data on single measurable variable and represent data on two categorical and quantitative variables. Students will interpret linear models and evaluate statistical studies by examining statistical measures of centrality and spread, methods of data collection, binomial and normal distributions, hypothesis testing, and confidence intervals. Students will learn about probability. Students will use multiple representations to present data including written descriptions, numerical statistics, formulas, and graphs.  The course also includes the development of data interpretation, producing models using probability theory, and making statistical inferences, and is presented in a reachable way that helps the student learn both the logic and statistical awareness of data.

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Your learners will study the fundamentals of the English language to help them effectively communicate. This course covers capitalization, punctuation, grammar, and spelling.

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Your learners will learn how to avoid grammatical errors when writing sentences and paragraphs as well as how to use words to effectively communicate.

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Your learners will read short stories, nonfiction, poetry and drama to get a deeper appreciation of the relationship between literature and life.

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Develops writing skills by emphasizing sentence structure, paragraphs, letters, and compositions. Opens with a study of grammar, including the parts of speech, punctuation, spelling, and word usage. Explains the writing process and emphasizes an individual approach.

• Organize parts of speech to communicate
• Explain word usage and how it effects sentence construction
• Construct a sentence
• Develop ideas into writing using the writing process
• Compare compositions, creative writing, and factual writing

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A study of techniques applicable to any type of reading. Includes reviewing, predicting, scanning, finding the main idea, and drawing conclusions. Discusses how to determine word meanings by examining context clues, and differentiating fact from opinion to identify bias. Also covers poetry and fiction.

• Interpret a text by previewing and scanning
• Create effective writing
• Interpret works of fiction and poetry

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This course will refresh your understanding of the basic parts of speech and will focus on the importance of organizing your time effectively to create a document from the first draft stage to the final draft stage.

• Construct original sentences and paragraphs
• Use the writing process to develop writing from prewriting to a final draft
• Write an original first-person narrative
• Identify acceptable research types to use for a writing project
• Outline the process of writing a research paper
• Determine how and when to properly cite resources

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Your learners will learn about people, events and sociopolitical forces that have shaped American, from the discovery of the continent to present times. They will see how American history plays a role in today’s events and global conditions.

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This course covers the rights, freedoms and responsibilities of American citizens. Your learners will learn about the roots of American government and how it operates today. They'll also cover the relationships between American and other nations.

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In this course, your learners will learn about the different economic systems across the world. They'll learn the function of money, the law of supply and demand and the role of banks and governments in capitalist economies.

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Methods of analyzing and improving relations with other people in personal life and working environments. Accents individual productivity, teamwork, working relationships, dealing with frustration, organizing, repairing relationships, and maintaining one’s attitude.

• Define how human relations can help you in your personal life and your job
• Describe how to use your human relations skills in the workplace
• Identify ways to handle issues you may face as you advance through your career

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This course provides an introduction into the roots and development of modern psychology. Your learners will learn about states of consciousness, and theories of intelligence, development, and personality.

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When thinking about studying the entirety of world history, it’s easy to see how it appears to be a nearly impossible task. One way of making the vast amount of information manageable to learn is to present the information in a way that focuses on the highlights and large-scale trends seen in history. Your learners World History course begins with a very brief summary of ancient civilizations. They'll focus most of their studies on events and peoples in world history from 1450 to the present.

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In this course, your learners will learn about the characteristics of life, chemistry of cells, and the links between life and energy. They’ll also learn about the theory of evolution, ecosystems, heredity, and adaptation.

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Your learners will learn about the study of structure and reactions of matter. This course also covers the elemental symbols, chemical reactions and the role of energy in those reactions.

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In this course, your learners will learn about the scientific method, the formation of the solar system, the moon’s phases, movement of earth, plate tectonics, the formation of the oceans, and erosion. They’ll also learn about rock and mineral analysis, soil formation, weather patterns and chemical principles.

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An introduction to several branches of science and engineering, including environmental science, agricultural science, oceanography, human anatomy and physiology, biotechnology, and engineering design.

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In this course, your learners will learn about matter and energy - their nature and the relationship between them. They will cover topics like water, the chemistry of building materials, fuels, natural and synthetic rubbers and plastics, and energy in relation to motion and force.

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In this course, your learners will be introduced to various forms of art throughout history, from prehistoric to modern. They’ll also learn to evaluate the meaning and quality of individual works.

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Covers appreciating music; roles of composer and listener; principles of music theory and instrumentation; historical periods; varying styles of music.

• Categorize types of musical styles used during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance
• Discover new forms of music that emerged during the Baroque Era
• Examine the unique approach to music that emerged during the Classical Era
• Analyze the Industrial Revolution’s influences on music during the early 19th century
• Interpret the newly beautiful, emotionally powerful ballet music of the 19th century
• Evaluate influences and characteristics of American music forms of the 20th century
• Analyze influences and characteristics of folk music forms of the 20th century

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Spanish 1 integrates all the modalities of Spanish, speaking, reading, writing, and listening, to help the students achieve a basic level of proficiency. Students will study the most elementary concepts of grammar, vocabulary, dialogue, and culture, focusing on activities and routines used in daily life at school and home. The big idea of Spanish I includes mastery of the two forms of the verb “to be” (ser and estar) and how and when to accurately use them. It is a gentle introduction to the language and culture as a whole, and develops skills through reading, writing, and listening assignments as well as multiple choice, fill in the blank, and short answer exams and a comprehensive midterm and final.

* Indicates this course is offered by our sister brand James Madison High School

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Spanish II is a continuation of the Spanish I course. Spanish II includes the development of all modalities of the language — listening, speaking, reading, and writing — with a heavy emphasis on grammatical structures and verb tenses. Having mastered the present tense in Spanish I, students will move on to the past, present progressive, present perfect, conditional, and future tenses, along with learning commands, stem-changing verbs and reflexive verbs. The big idea of Spanish II is differentiating and mastering the preterite and imperfect tenses, and using them in a variety of settings. Topics in Spanish 2 Part 1 will include air and train travel, including airports and train stations, daily routine, hygiene, backpacking and camping, and food and restaurants. Skills are developed through more advanced reading, writing, and listening activities, as well as opportunities for practice speaking, as well as multiple choice and a comprehensive midterm and final.

* Indicates this course is offered by our sister brand James Madison High School

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Learn about the automobile repair field, engine parts and operation, and engine types. Includes a practical exercise.

• Connect your goals to the automotive repair technician profession and its essential knowledge
• Examine parts that make up the lower-end assembly and how they work
• Examine parts that make up the upper-end assembly and how they work
• Analyze work safety and equipment use
• Apply preventive maintenance and service procedures

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Experts explain everything step-by-step: the benefits of child day care, licensing requirements, managing staff, and details on child growth and development. Features Ages and Stages Chart and Student Observation Guide.

• Explain the need for child care professionals
• Describe theories of child development
• Discuss children’s physical, social, and cognitive development
• Identify guidance strategies to use with children
• Identify guidance strategies to use in special circumstances
• Explain how various factors affect child development
• Describe how to work with different stakeholders to support child development
• Describe how observation and assessments are used in child care settings

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Provides an introduction on how to prepare to start your own business and learn the basics of a business plan. Discusses market research and business connections.

• Outline the steps for starting your own business
• Analyze how to choose a business
• Determine your business goals and mission statement
• Examine networking and business relationships
• Perform market research
• Create a business plan

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Start learning the skills you need to become a Veterinary Assistant. Topics include introduction to animal care, animal behavior, handling and restraint, and veterinary terminology. Includes access to an audio CD, pronunciation guides, and flash cards.

• Describe qualities, requirements, functions, and professionalism of veterinary practice
• Identify scientific approaches and characteristics of animal behavior
• Navigate large and small animal handling and restraint
• Define veterinary terminology, language, and procedures