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Course Catalog
2021-2022
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COURSE LISTS
Elementary School...........................................................................................................................................................4
Middle School....................................................................................................................................................................6
High School........................................................................................................................................................................8
Honors..............................................................................................................................................................................13
Credit Recovery...............................................................................................................................................................14
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Elementary School 15
Core Courses..................................................................................................................................16
Kindergarten....................................................................................................................................................................16
First Grade........................................................................................................................................................................18
Second Grade..................................................................................................................................................................19
Third Grade......................................................................................................................................................................21
Fourth Grade....................................................................................................................................................................23
Fifth Grade........................................................................................................................................................................25
Elective Courses.............................................................................................................................27
Academic Enrichment...................................................................................................................................................27
Information Technology................................................................................................................................................27
Visual & Performing Arts................................................................................................................................................28
Middle School 30
Core Courses..................................................................................................................................31
English Language Arts....................................................................................................................................................31
Mathematics....................................................................................................................................................................32
Science..............................................................................................................................................................................33
Social Studies & History................................................................................................................................................34
Elective Courses.............................................................................................................................35
Academic Enrichment...................................................................................................................................................35
Business & Marketing.....................................................................................................................................................35
Career Exploration & Development.............................................................................................................................35
Communication & AV Technology...............................................................................................................................36
Health Care Sciences.....................................................................................................................................................36
Information Technology................................................................................................................................................36
Physical, Health, & Safety Education..........................................................................................................................38
School Organization.......................................................................................................................................................39
Visual & Performing Arts................................................................................................................................................39
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High School 41
Core Courses..................................................................................................................................42
English Language Arts....................................................................................................................................................42
Mathematics....................................................................................................................................................................45
Science..............................................................................................................................................................................48
Social Studies & History................................................................................................................................................52
Elective Courses.............................................................................................................................56
Academic Enrichment...................................................................................................................................................56
Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources......................................................................................................................58
Business & Marketing.....................................................................................................................................................59
Career Exploration & Development.............................................................................................................................62
Communication & AV Technology...............................................................................................................................63
Engineering & Technology............................................................................................................................................65
English Language Arts....................................................................................................................................................67
Health Care Sciences.....................................................................................................................................................68
Hospitality & Tourism.....................................................................................................................................................70
Human Services..............................................................................................................................................................72
Information Technology................................................................................................................................................74
Military Science...............................................................................................................................................................78
Physical, Health, & Safety Education..........................................................................................................................79
Public, Protective, & Government Services...............................................................................................................80
School Organization.......................................................................................................................................................81
Science..............................................................................................................................................................................82
Social Studies & History................................................................................................................................................83
Visual & Performing Arts................................................................................................................................................84
World Languages............................................................................................................................................................88
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COURSE LIST Elementary School
CORE
Kindergarten Fourth Grade
Language Arts K A Language Arts 4 A
Language Arts K B Language Arts 4 B
Math K A Math 4 A
Math K B Math 4 B
Science K A Science 4 A
Science K B Science 4 B
Social Studies K A Social Studies 4 A
Social Studies K B Social Studies 4 B
First Grade Fifth Grade
Language Arts 1 A Language Arts 5 A
Language Arts 1 B Language Arts 5 B
Math 1 A Math 5 A
Math 1 B Math 5 B
Science 1 A Science 5 A
Science 1 B Science 5 B
Social Studies 1 A Social Studies 5 A
Social Studies 1 B Social Studies 5 B
Second Grade
Language Arts 2 A
Language Arts 2 B
Math 2 A
Math 2 B
Science 2 A
Science 2 B
Social Studies 2 A
Social Studies 2 B
Third Grade
Language Arts 3 A
Language Arts 3 B
Math 3 A
Math 3 B
Science 3 A
Science 3 B
Social Studies 3 A
Social Studies 3 B
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ELECTIVE
Academic Enrichment
i-Ready Math
i-Ready Reading
Information Technology
Computer Fundamentals
Keyboarding
Scratch Coding
Visual & Performing Arts
Art Development Level 1
Art Development Level 2
Art Development Level 3
Art Development Level 4
Arts and Crafts K A
Arts and Crafts K B
Arts and Crafts 1 A
Arts and Crafts 1 B
Arts and Crafts 2 A
Arts and Crafts 2 B
Recorders Level 1
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CORE ELECTIVE
English Language Arts Academic Enrichment
Language Arts 6 A i-Ready Math
Language Arts 6 B i-Ready Reading
Language Arts 7 A Study Skills
Language Arts 7 B
Language Arts 8 A Business & Marketing
Language Arts 8 B Dave Ramsey’s Foundations in Personal Finance
Exploring Business
Mathematics
Math 6 A Career Exploration & Development
Math 6 B Career Exploration 1: Charting Your Path
Math 7 A Career Exploration 2: Find Your Passion
Math 7 B
Pre-Algebra A Communication & AV Technology
Pre-Algebra B Journalism: Tell Your Story
Science Health Care Sciences
Science 6 A Exploring Health Science
Science 6 B
Science 7 A Information Technology
Science 7 B Coding 1a: Introduction
Science 8 A Coding 1b: Learning Python and JavaScript
Science 8 B Computer Basics
Exploring Information Technology
Social Studies & History Game Design 1a: Introduction
Social Studies 6 A Game Design 1b: Creating a Game
Social Studies 6 B JavaScript Game Design
Social Studies 7 A Keyboarding
Social Studies 7 B
Social Studies 8 A
Social Studies 8 B
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ELECTIVE (CONTINUED)
Physical, Health, & Safety Education
Fitness
Health
Individual and Team Sports
School Organization
Keys to Success
Orientation
Visual & Performing Arts
2D Studio Art
Arts Explorations
Basic Drawing
Beginning Painting
Digital Art and Design
Exploring Music
Photography 1a: Introduction
Photography 1b: Drawing with Light
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CORE
English Language Arts Science
AP® English Language and Composition A Anatomy and Physiology 1a: Introduction
AP® English Language and Composition B Anatomy and Physiology 1b: Discovering
AP® English Literature & Composition A Form and Function
AP® English Literature & Composition B AP® Biology A
Contemporary Novels AP® Biology B
Creative Writing: Unleashing the Core of AP® Chemistry A
Your Imagination A AP® Chemistry B
Creative Writing: Unleashing the Core of AP® Physics 1 A
Your Imagination B AP® Physics 1 B
Language Arts 9 A*† Biology A*†
Language Arts 9 B*† Biology B*†
Language Arts 10 A*† Chemistry A*†
Language Arts 10 B*† Chemistry B*†
Language Arts 11 A*† Earth Science A†
Language Arts 11 B*† Earth Science B†
Language Arts 12 A*† Forensic Science 1: Secrets of the Dead
Language Arts 12 B*† Forensic Science 2: More Secrets of the Dead
Public Speaking 1a: Introduction Forensics: The Science of Crime A
Public Speaking 1b: Finding Your Voice Forensics: The Science of Crime B
Paleontology
Mathematics Physical Science A†
Algebra 1 A*† Physical Science B†
Algebra 1 B*† Physics A*†
Algebra 2 A*† Physics B*†
Algebra 2 B*†
AP® Calculus (AB) A
AP® Calculus (AB) B
AP® Calculus (BC) A
AP® Calculus (BC) B
Consumer Math A
Consumer Math B
Geometry A*†
Geometry B*†
Pre-Algebra A†
Pre-Algebra B†
Pre-Calculus A
Pre-Calculus B
*Has an Honors option
†
Has a Credit Recovery (CR) option. See page 14 for more details.
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CORE (CONTINUED) ELECTIVE
Social Studies & History Academic Enrichment
American Government*† ACT® Prep
American History A*† Character Education
American History B*† i-Ready Math
Anthropology 1: Uncovering Human Mysteries i-Ready Reading
Anthropology 2: More Human Mysteries Uncovered Independent Study
AP® European History A Life Skills: Navigating Adulthood
AP® European History B SAT® Prep
AP® Government and Politics A Study Skills and Strategies
AP® Government and Politics B Survey of ACT® Prep
AP® US History A Survey of SAT® Prep
AP® US History B
AP® World History A Agriculture, Food, & Natural Resources
AP® World History B Agriscience 1: Introduction
Civics† Agriscience 2: Sustaining Human Life A
Economics*† Agriscience 2: Sustaining Human Life B
History of the Holocaust Forestry and Natural Resources A
Human Geography: Our Global Identity Forestry and Natural Resources B
Personal Psychology 1: The Road to Self-Discovery Principles of Agriculture, Food and
Personal Psychology 2: Living in a Complex World Natural Resources A
Sociology 1: The Study of Human Relationships Principles of Agriculture, Food and
Sociology 2: Your Social Life Natural Resources B
World Geography A†
World Geography B† Business & Marketing
World History A*† Accounting
World History B*† Advertising and Sales Promotion A
Advertising and Sales Promotion B
Business Information Management 1a:
Introduction
Business Information Management 1b:
Data Essentials
Business Law 1a: Introduction
Business Law 1b: Legal Aspects of Business
Dave Ramsey's Foundations in Personal Finance
Entrepreneurship 1a: Introduction
Entrepreneurship 1b: Make Your Idea a Reality
International Business: Global Commerce in the
21st Century
Manufacturing: Product Design and Innovation A
*Has an Honors option Manufacturing: Product Design and Innovation B
†
Has a Credit Recovery (CR) option. See page 14 for more details.
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ELECTIVE (CONTINUED)
Business & Marketing (Continued) Engineering & Technology
Marketing 2a: Global Business and Trade Applied Engineering 1a: Introduction
Marketing 2b: Developing a Sales Team Applied Engineering 1b: Solving Problems
Marketing Foundations 1a: Introduction Together
Marketing Foundations 1b: Building Your Base Concepts of Engineering and Technology A
Personal and Family Finance Concepts of Engineering and Technology B
Principles of Business, Marketing, Finance 1a: Drones: Remote Pilot
Introduction Renewable Technologies: Introduction A
Principles of Business, Marketing, Finance 1b: Renewable Technologies: Introduction B
Targeting Your Business Insight Robotics: Applications and Careers
Sports and Entertainment Marketing A Wearable Technology Innovations
Sports and Entertainment Marketing B
English Language Arts
Career Exploration & Development Gothic Literature: Monster Stories
Arts Careers Mythology and Folklore: Legendary Tales
Career Planning Reading and Writing for Purpose
Careers in Criminal Justice 1a: Introduction The Lord of the Rings: An Exploration of the Films
Careers in Criminal Justice 1b: Finding Your and Their Literary Influences
Specialty
Construction: Fundamentals and Careers Health Care Sciences
Work Experience Biotechnology 1a: Introduction
Workplace and Internship Readiness: Preparing for Biotechnology 1b: Unlocking Nature's Secrets
Work & Life Health Science Foundations 1a: Introduction
Health Science Foundations 1b: Professional
Communication & AV Technology Responsibilities
Digital Media Fundamentals 1a: Introduction Health Science: Nursing A
Digital Media Fundamentals 1b: Producing for Health Science: Nursing B
the Web Health Science: Public Health
Digital Media Web Design 2a: Build a Medical Terminology 1a: Introduction
Portfolio Website Medical Terminology 1b: Discovering Word
Digital Media Web Design 2b: Build an Foundations
eCommerce Website
Journalism 1a: Introduction
Journalism 1b: Investigating the Truth
Learning in a Digital World: Strategies for Success
Media & Communications
Social Media: Our Connected World
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ELECTIVE (CONTINUED)
Hospitality & Tourism Information Technology (Continued)
Culinary Arts 1a: Introduction Foundations of Game Design 1b: Storytelling,
Culinary Arts 1b: Finding Your Palate Mechanics, and Production
Culinary Arts 2: Baking, Pastry, and More! A Game Design 2a: Build a World
Culinary Arts 2: Baking, Pastry, and More! B History of Gaming and Esports
Hospitality and Tourism: Traveling the Globe A Intro to Java Programming
Hospitality and Tourism: Traveling the Globe B Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
Hospitality and Tourism 2a: Hotel and Introduction to Networking 1a: Introduction
Restaurant Management Introduction to Networking 1b: Network Oversight
Hospitality and Tourism 2b: Hotel and JavaScript
Restaurant Management Keyboarding
Restaurant Management Network Security Fundamentals 1a: Introduction
Network Security Fundamentals 1b: Forensics and
Human Services Permissions
Cosmetology 1a: Cutting Edge Styles Outlook: Office Fundamentals Series
Cosmetology 1b: Cutting Edge Styles PowerPoint: Office Fundamentals Series
Cosmetology 2a: The Business of Skin Principles of Information Technology 1a:
and Nail Care Introduction
Cosmetology 2b: The Business of Skin Principles of Information Technology 1b: Working
and Nail Care with Computers
Cosmetology 3a: Introduction to Hair Skills Web Development 1a: Introduction
Cosmetology 3b: Waving, Coloring, and Web Development 1b: Planning and Designing
Advancing Hair Skills Word: Office Fundamentals Series
Early Childhood Education 1a: Introduction
Early Childhood Education 1b: Developing Early Military Science
Learners Military Careers: Introduction
Human and Social Services 1a: Introduction
Human and Social Services 1b: Introduction Physical, Health, & Safety Education
Peer Counseling Driver's Ed
Health 1: Life Management Skills
Information Technology Health A
Access: Office Fundamentals Series Health B
Augmented and Virtual Reality Applications Personal Fitness
Cloud Technologies and the Internet of Things Physical Education A
Coding 1a: Introduction to Programming Physical Education B
Coding 1b: Programming
Excel: Office Fundamentals Series
Foundations of Game Design 1a: Introduction
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ELECTIVE (CONTINUED)
Art Appreciation
Public, Protective, & Government Services Visual & Performing Arts (Continued)
Criminology: Inside the Criminal Mind Art in World Cultures A
Cybersecurity 1a: Foundations Art in World Cultures B
Cybersecurity 1b: Defense Against Threats Digital Photography 1a: Introduction
Law and Order: Introduction to Legal Studies Digital Photography 1b: Creating Images
National Security with Impact!
Principles of Public Service: To Serve and Protect A Digital Photography 2: Discovering Your
Principles of Public Service: To Serve and Protect B Creative Potential
Fashion Design
School Organization Graphic Design
Keys to Success Interior Design
Orientation Music Appreciation: The Enjoyment of Listening
Photojournalism
Science Theater, Cinema, and Film Production 1a:
Aeronautics and Space Travel Introduction
Astronomy 1a: Introduction
Astronomy 1b: Exploring the Universe World Languages
Great Minds in Science: Ideas for a New Generation American Sign Language 1a: Introduction
Marine Science: Secrets of the Blue A American Sign Language 1b: Learn to Sign
Marine Science: Secrets of the Blue B American Sign Language 2a: Communicating
Nutrition and Wellness American Sign Language 2b: Advancing
Space Explorations Communication Skills
Veterinary Science: The Care of Animals American Sign Language 3a: Community and
World of STEAM Culture
French 1 A
Social Studies & History French 1 B
Archaeology: Detectives of the Past French 2 A
Fundamentals of Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency French 2 B
Philosophy: The Big Picture German 1 A
German 1 B
Visual & Performing Arts German 2 A
3D Modeling A German 2 B
3D Modeling B Spanish 1 A
Adobe Illustrator Spanish 1 B
Adobe InDesign Spanish 2 A
Adobe Photoshop Spanish 2 B
Animation 1a: Introduction Spanish 3 A
Animation 1b: Animating Your Creativity Spanish 3 B
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HONORS
English Language Arts
Language Arts 9 A
Language Arts 9 B
Language Arts 10 A
Language Arts 10 B
Language Arts 11 A
Language Arts 11 B
Language Arts 12 A
Language Arts 12 B
Mathematics
Algebra 1 A
Algebra 1 B
Algebra 2 A
Algebra 2 B
Geometry A
Geometry B
Science
Biology A
Biology B
Chemistry A
Chemistry B
Physics A
Physics B
Social Studies & History
American Government
American History A
American History B
Economics
World History A
World History B
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CREDIT RECOVERY
English Language Arts Social Studies & History
Language Arts 9 A American Government
Language Arts 9 B American History A
Language Arts 10 A American History B
Language Arts 10 B Civics
Language Arts 11 A Economics
Language Arts 11 B World Geography & Cultures A
Language Arts 12 A World Geography & Cultures B
Language Arts 12 B World History A
World History B
Math
Algebra 1 A
Algebra 1 B
Algebra 2 A
Algebra 2 B
Geometry A
Geometry B
Pre-Algebra A
Pre-Algebra B
Science
Biology A
Biology B
Chemistry A
Chemistry B
Earth Science A
Earth Science B
Physical Science A
Physical Science B
Physics A
Physics B
Credit Recovery (CR) courses are designed for students who have previously taken a course and have not mastered content to earn
credit. They are not for students wanting to accelerate, but designed for students that want to graduate on time. Credit Recovery
courses are available as two 0.5 credit semester-based courses. Students can take either one semester or the full year course.
Students should be able to show that the course was previously taken and not mastered.
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Elementary SchoolCORE COURSES Elementary School
Our interactive K-5 curriculum is rooted in national standards and prepares students to build their
foundational skills in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies to set them up for academic
success in elementary school and beyond.
This comprehensive curriculum offers opportunities for students to develop their reading, writing, and
critical thinking skills across all content areas. Unless otherwise indicated, courses require the use of
common household, kitchen, and school supplies.
KINDERGARTEN
Language Arts K A Language Arts K B
Introduces letter names, letter sounds, and pho- Introduces letter names, letter sounds, and pho-
nograms, with a focus on letters in the first half nograms, with a focus on letters in the second half
of the alphabet and short vowel sounds. Engages of the alphabet and long vowel sounds. Engages
students in reading and comprehension strategies students in reading and comprehension strategies
through a variety of literature. Presents opportu- through a variety of literature. Presents opportu-
nities to master sight and spelling words through nities to master sight and spelling words through
weekly writing assignments. weekly writing assignments.
Math K A Math K B
Presents foundational math facts including count- Presents foundational math facts including count-
ing to 12, comparing sizes, ordinal numbers, and ing to 20 and comparing properties of objects. Ex-
basic measurements. plores basic geometric shapes and the concepts of
Required Materials: Beans or counters, empty egg first, middle, and last.
carton, chalk, mini marshmallows, hole punch, Required Materials: Beans or counters, empty egg
yarn, buttons or beads, pipe cleaners, finger paints carton, chalk, mini marshmallows, hole punch,
yarn, buttons or beads, pipe cleaners, finger paints
Science K A Science K B
Uses the five senses to explore the world. Experi- Continues to explore the world by using the five
ences include nature walks and gardening. Explores senses. Examines animals and their tracks, astron-
nature by observing animals and camouflage, the omy in the winter, shapes in nature, clouds, rain-
seasons, gardening, and magnets. bows, and evaporation. Introduces the growth cy-
Required Materials: Magnifying glass, charcoal, cle of a plant, bees and pollination, and frogs.
seeds, iron fillings, nails Required Materials: Bean seeds, garden stakes,
magnifying glass
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KINDERGARTEN (CONTINUED)
Social Studies K A Social Studies K B
Introduces communities and the responsibilities of Covers map reading skills. Presents symbols of the
being a member of society. Explores figures of U.S. U.S. and common holidays. Introduces what mon-
History such as Pocahontas, George Washington, ey is, currency, how money can be spent, and the
and Abraham Lincoln. Explains the responsibilities differences between wants and needs.
of pet ownership, the importance of rules, proper
table manners, and how to eat well.
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FIRST GRADE
Language Arts 1 A Language Arts 1 B
Teaches students how to identify, write, and pro- Teaches students how to identify, write, and pro-
duce sounds of short vowels, r, s, and l blends, sh, duce sounds of consonant and vowel blends. Cov-
th, ch, wh, ph. Covers soft c, g, and dge sounds. Pro- ers hard ck, k, g sounds. Introduces compound
vides opportunities for reading and comprehen- words and contractions. Provides opportunities
sion through assigned and independent readings. for reading and comprehension through assigned
Presents opportunities to master sight and spelling and independent readings. Presents opportunities
words through weekly writing assignments. to master sight and spelling words through weekly
writing assignments.
Math 1 A Math 1 B
Builds fluency with basic math facts including Introduces counting by twos, fives, and tens. Teach-
counting to 100, addition and subtraction, and es vertical addition and subtraction. Introduces
how to add double-digit numbers. Introduces word multiplication, division, and even/odd numbers.
problems, Venn diagrams, and basic geometric Explores geometric shapes, use of a balance beam,
concepts. Presents the practical skills of reading a and the concept of weight. Covers the signs used in
thermometer, maps, and understanding the value math operations.
of coins.
Required Materials: Counters, coins
Science 1 A Science 1 B
Introduces animals and their habitats, behaviors, Examines animals in the arctic, states of matter,
and basic needs. Explores the concept of erosion, characteristics of plants and trees, butterflies, and
cloud formations, and types of weather. Provides bees. Explores life in a pond and provides the op-
opportunities for observations of constellations portunity to plant a garden. Introduces the practice
and how humans live with nature of inquiry and observation.
Required Materials: Tweezers, iron, dowel, out- Required Materials: Tomato seeds, gardening pot,
door thermometer soil, vegetable seeds
Social Studies 1 A Social Studies 1 B
Explores basic fundamentals of map skills, cardinal Introduces economics focusing on bartering, goods
directions, and maps of the U.S. and the globe. In- and services, community jobs, and how the mar-
troduces important figures from American history ketplace works. Explores positive character traits
such as Pocahontas, George Washington, Abraham and the concept of personal responsibility.
Lincoln, and Clara Barton. Teaches students how to
retell stories using details and the basics of a nar-
rative.
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SECOND GRADE
Language Arts 2 A Language Arts 2 B
Teaches students to spell and write vocabulary, Teaches students to spell and write vocabulary,
read more fluently, apply grammar concepts, and read more fluently, apply grammar concepts, and
participate in handwriting and writing activities participate in handwriting and writing activities
through thematic units. Grows reading and com- through thematic units. Grows reading and com-
prehension strategies through assigned and inde- prehension strategies through assigned and inde-
pendent readings. Presents opportunities to mas- pendent readings. Presents opportunities to mas-
ter sight and spelling words through weekly writing ter sight and spelling words through weekly writing
assignments. Includes units on families, cooking, assignments. Includes units on communities, na-
animals and authors. ture, space, and feelings.
Math 2 A Math 2 B
Continues to build fluency with basic math facts. Uses place value to add and subtract within 1000.
Introduces subtraction and addition within 100. Ex- Teaches how to estimate and to solve word prob-
plains how to solve word problems using strategic lems. Explores lengths and how to represent it on
methods. Explores numbers to 1000 using knowl- a number line. Introduces money and time to com-
edge of hundreds, tens, and ones. Presents arrays pare values. Explains data collection and graphs.
with repeated addition. Reviews common 2-dimensional and 3-dimension-
Required Materials: Counters or bag of beans al shapes by specific characteristics.
Required Materials: Counters or bag of beans
Science 2 A Science 2 B
Introduces students to the process of observation Explains the different groupings of animals, in-
and how important it is to the study of science. cluding vertebrates, invertebrates, warm- and
Examines many different types of animals, their cold-blooded animals, carnivores, herbivores, and
environments, characteristics, habits, and needs omnivores. Reviews the five senses that they dis-
through observation. Explores plant and animal cussed at the beginning of the course and com-
rhythms and students will participate in small ex- pares them to the senses of animals. Covers how
periments with plants. Presents stories to teach animals communicate and the relationship be-
about nature and interactions that humans have tween animals and humans. Analyzes the charac-
with nature. teristics of reptiles, insects, birds of prey, and fish.
Required Materials: Seeds, potting soil, pots for
plants, birdseed
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SECOND GRADE (CONTINUED)
Social Studies 2 A Social Studies 2 B
Explores the ancient cultures of China, Africa, and Introduces economics and the role that money
the Celts through ancient folk tales and fables. Ex- plays in every civilization, including the exchange of
amines the importance of geography and direction money for goods and services. Compares differenc-
by locating boundaries while using a world map. es between natural, human, and capital resources.
Develops a rudimentary understanding of map Explains what scarcity is and why it is good that
symbols as students locate continents, the equa- we do not always get everything that we want. Ex-
tor, and oceans. Explores relevant locations by plores desirable human qualities through the use of
using personalized maps to identify roads, rivers, fables such as “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.” Discuss-
mountain ranges, and lakes. es individuals who have made a difference in the
greater community.
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THIRD GRADE
Language Arts 3 A Language Arts 3 B
Continues to build vocabulary through the study of Continues to apply phonics and grammar concepts
folktales, fables, myths, informational text, dramas, with a focus on special vowel sounds, prefixes, and
poems, and stories. Presents stories and requires suffixes. Builds writing skills by having students
demonstration of story comprehension. Compares respond to readings in authentic writing activities
the themes, settings, and plots of stories. Presents using the writing process. Uses reading accuracy
the logical connections between a sentence and and fluency to support comprehension. Offers op-
paragraph. Introduces writing in cursive. portunities to read and comprehend informational
texts, including history/social studies, science, and
technical texts.
Math 3 A Math 3 B
Builds flexibility with numbers as addition, sub- Explores concepts of measurement including linear
traction, multiplication, and division facts are measurement, weight, volume, temperature, and
mastered. Explores mathematical relationships by time. Introduces how to recognize, compare, and
learning how to borrow, carry, and regroup in or- convert fractions. Teaches how to write amounts of
der to find sums and differences of numbers up to money and make change using as few coins as pos-
10,000. Explains place value up to 1,000,000 to find sible. Examines lines, polygons, and solid figures as
patterns and make estimations. Reviews the 4-step an introduction to basic concepts of geometry.
approach to solving problems and how to express Required Materials: 12 sheets of hundreds blocks,
numbers differently including translating them into eye dropper, thermometer, brads
Roman Numerals or expressing them as ordinal
numbers.
Required Materials: Counters, 50 pennies
Science 3 A Science 3 B
Introduces students to experimentation as they Begins with the students writing a poem about
research the earth. Presents units with simple ex- the seasonal cycles. Explores the concepts of root
periments that explore the water cycle, gravity, the formation, the interdependence of plants and hu-
weather and its patterns, various types of terrain, mans, biomes of land and sea, extreme weather,
the role of plants in the production of oxygen and rocks, vertebrates and invertebrates, as well as
their importance to human survival. Explains that extinction. Examines characterics of earthquakes,
experiments require the use of instruments, obser- volcanoes, rocks, and caves. Introduces heredity
vation, recording, and drawing conclusions based and genetics.
on evidence. Required Materials: Celery, magnifying glass
Required Materials: Inflatable globe, balloons, clay
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THIRD GRADE (CONTINUED)
Social Studies 3 A Social Studies 3 B
Examines the ancient Hebrew civilization, the Phoe- Explains economics and the role that money plays
nicians, the Kush Tribe of Ancient Africa, and the in every civilization. Compares natural, human,
Native American tribes of the Cherokee, Sioux, and and capital resources. Examines the production of
Hopi. Introduces the first explorers of the Americas goods, trade, specialization, and interdependence,
and the beginning of the United States. Reviews and the importance each individual plays in a so-
geographical factors of the ancient civilizations, ciety’s economy. Introduces Civics by discussing
Native American tribes, and the developing United the governmental structure of the Ancient Hebrews
States. Provides an opportunity for students to dis- and Phoenicians. Covers the purpose, importance,
cover their own personal heritage by mapping their and establishment of laws through stories of the
ancestry. Ancient Phoenicians, Native Americans, and the
Required Materials: Clay, globe United States.
Required Materials: Craft foam, Sculpey clay
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FOURTH GRADE
Language Arts 4 A Language Arts 4 B
Integrates reading, writing, speaking, listening, and Teaches specific skills for reading poetry, drama,
the study of vocabulary and grammar to build lit- and informational text. Explains how information-
eracy skills. Covers classic and contemporary liter- al text differs from literary text and how different
ature, including media and multimedia products. forms of informational text differ from each other.
Focuses on narrative and persuasive writing, and Presents writing assignments emphasizing exposi-
emphasizes the use of details to support opin- tory writing and guides students through research
ions. Guides students through the writing process. projects. Develops oral presentation skills using
Teaches students how to participate in collabora- multimedia.
tive discussion and peer review sessions. Required Materials: Novels: "Wringer" by Jerry Spi-
Required Materials: Novels: "A Tale of Despereaux" nelli, "Pictures of Hollis Woods" by Patricia Reilly
by Kate Dicamillo, "Bud, Not Buddy" by Christopher Giff, "Shiloh" by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, additional
Paul Curtis, "Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" by optional novels
Judy Blume, additional optional novels
Math 4 A Math 4 B
Develops understanding and fluency with multi-dig- Continues working with fractions with a focus on
it multiplication and dividing to find quotients in- multiplying and converting fractions to decimals.
volving multi-digit dividends. Reviews estimation, Covers equivalent measurements of length, weight,
rounding, and place value. Explores fraction equiv- mass, and capacity. Explores time, distance, and
alence, addition and subtraction of fractions with money. Analyzes geometric figures for angle mea-
like denominators, and multiplication of fractions sures, symmetry, parallel, and perpendicular sides.
with whole numbers. Introduces tessellations.
Required Materials: Graph paper Required Materials: Calculator, protractor
Science 4 A Science 4 B
Explores types of experimenting, including field Focuses on the relationship between heat, light,
studies, systematic observations, models, and sound, and electrical energy, and the transfer be-
controlled experiences. Introduces the scientific tween each other. Compares natural objects and
method. Examines life on planet earth, salt and objects made by humans by examining technology
freshwater, and the changes that occur on the plan- and the role it plays in science. Covers the life cycles
et. Reviews galaxies, the solar system, and other of animals, plants, and humans and how they inter-
planets. Identifies the ways that forces and motion act with each other.
can be measured and the concept that a single kind Required Materials: Indoor holiday lights, marbles,
of matter can exist as a solid, liquid, or gas. thermometer
Required Materials: Modeling clay, orange gelatin,
scale, house plant, inflatable globe, gumdrops, sug-
ar cubes
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FOURTH GRADE (CONTINUED)
Social Studies 4 A Social Studies 4 B
Explores the early development of the United Introduces basic concepts of economics including
States including early Native Americans and Euro- supply and demand, entrepreneurship, resourc-
pean Settlers. Explains the establishment of the es and scarcity and personal finance. Covers the
American colonies and early American govern- relationship humans have with our physical envi-
ment. Reviews important documents and the es- ronment. Explores geography and map reading
tablishment of rules and laws that has led to the skills. Provides an overview of cultural awareness.
formation of the federal and state governments as Explains major events in the Great Depression and
we know them today. Covers local state and com- WWII. Reviews state history and government.
munity history.
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FIFTH GRADE
Language Arts 5 A Language Arts 5 B
Integrates reading, writing, speaking, listening, and Teaches specific skills for reading and analyzing
the study of vocabulary and grammar to build lit- informational text including main ideas, authors’
eracy skills. Covers classic and contemporary lit- claims, and how to synthesize scientific informa-
erature with an emphasis on identifying conflicts, tion from multiple articles. Presents writing assign-
character and setting development, and follow- ments emphasizing expository writing and guides
ing dialogue. Focuses on narrative and persuasive students through research projects, with an em-
writing and the use of details to support opinions. phasis on reference materials and sources. Devel-
Guides students through the writing process. ops oral presentation skills using multimedia.
Required Materials: Novels: "Because of Winn Dix- Required Materials: Novels: "Maniac Magee" by
ie" by Kate DiCamillo, "Number the Stars" by Lois Jerry Spinelli, "Out of the Dust" by Karen Hesse,
Lowry, "The Watsons Go to Birmingham" by Chris- and "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O’Dell,
topher Paul Curtis, additional optional novels additional optional novels
Math 5 A Math 5 B
Develops fluency with addition, subtraction, mul- Continues work with fractions focusing on ratios
tiplication, and division of fractions. Extends di- and solving word problems using fractions and ra-
vision to 2-digit divisors, integrates decimal frac- tios in practical life situations. Presents lessons in
tions into the place value system, and increases measurement of length, weight, and volume. Intro-
an understanding of operations with decimals to duces reciprocals and conversions of weights and
hundredths. Covers operations and expressions, measures. Explains how to read and interpret line
decimals, and money. Presents real-life situations graphs. Discusses geometric concepts of volume,
involving the use of math. coordinate points, and polygons.
Required Materials: Graph paper.
Science 5 A Science 5 B
Focuses on earth and space science by looking at Covers the different types of ecosystems that ex-
the solar system and planets. Presents the concept ist and how changes to them affect their ability to
of the earth as a sphere and the earth’s place in the support their populations. Examines plants, their
solar system. Explains the different tools that can structures, and how those structures allow them to
measure force, time, and distance. Explores how respond to different needs. Improves understand-
light and sound travel and interact with each other, ing of the importance of good nutrition for all living
as well as the different types of energy. Concludes organisms. Concludes with a look into the scientific
with a look into life science and the ways that or- process and the importance of investigations and
ganisms are interconnected. conclusions.
Required Materials: Seeds, balloons Required Materials: Indoor holiday lights, marbles,
thermometer
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FIFTH GRADE (CONTINUED)
Social Studies 5 A Social Studies 5 B
Combines the study of United States History Explores the west and what life was like for those
through the Civil War with a geographical explora- looking to find gold. Covers slavery and what led
tion of the United States and what it has to offer. to the Civil War. Examines cultures, people, and the
Explores early settlements of North America and geography of the United States from past to pres-
allows learners to take an in-depth look into what ent. Presents the geography, climate and culture of
life was like for colonists and Native Americans. Ex- the United States.
plains the causes of the Revolutionary War and the
people who played a significant role in it. Examines
the new nation and what life was like for European
immigrants and those on the frontier.
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ACADEMIC ENRICHMENT
i-Ready Math i-Ready Reading
Gauges student’s math skills through online adap- Gauges student’s reading skills through online
tive assessments. Determines what math skills the adaptive assessments. Determines what reading
student has mastered and what skills may need skills the student has mastered and what skills may
more practice. Presents individualized lessons that need more practice. Presents individualized les-
enable a student to become a stronger and more sons that enable a student to become a stronger
confident mathematician. and more confident reader.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Computer Fundamentals Keyboarding
Learn about computer equipment, the basics of Explores the keyboard home keys through the top
keyboarding and how to properly use some G Suite and bottom row. Focuses on sight and high-fre-
tools. Explore email etiquette and basics of internet quency words. Assumes no keyboarding experi-
safety. Available for grades third through fifth. ence. Available for grades third through fifth.
Scratch Coding
Introduces real coding programs using the drag-
and-drop coding block method to create a fully
functional program. Assumes no prior computer
coding knowledge. Available for fourth and fifth
grades.
Required Materials: Online account
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VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS
Art Development Level 1 Art Development Level 2
Introduces basic concepts of art such as lines, cir- Introduces basic concepts of art such as the color
cles, shapes, primary colors, watercolors, finger- wheel, complementary colors, lines, painting, mir-
print flowers, cut-out faces, and mirror printing. Ex- ror images, symmetry, flower shapes, block-print-
plores shapes, lines, and other art basics while they ing, and free drawing. Explores shapes, lines, and
create their own art notebook. Culminates with stu- other art basics while they create their own art-
dents creating their own book cover thus creating work. Promotes development of fine motor skills.
an art book keepsake.
Art Development Level 3 Art Development Level 4
Introduces basic concepts of art such as the color Introduces basic concepts of art such as coloring,
wheel, complementary colors, watercolors, draw- shading, composition, portrait creation, mosaics,
ing, and sculpture. Combines art forms and in- and collages. Reviews age-appropriate art vocab-
creases self-confidence in art through the creation ulary and concepts that will help build on skills
of personalized artwork. learned in prior elementary level art courses. Ex-
plains the historical context of artwork and art
techniques.
Arts and Crafts K A Arts and Crafts K B
Provides a foundation for children’s inherent artis- Provides a foundation for children’s inherent artis-
tic imagination and creativity by sharing the basics tic imagination and creativity by sharing the basics
of art and making art. Introduces lines, circles, rec- of art and making art. Applies skills from the first
ognizing and using shapes, how to create a collage, semester to produce more detailed works of art.
and concepts such as symmetry. Explores a vari- Includes projects that have students building a bird
ety of media such as pastels, watercolors, crayons, feeder, making puppets, craft paper flowers, pot-
tempera, and pencil drawings. pourri, wind chimes and collages.
Required Materials: Safety Needle, beans, buttons,
embroidery floss, clothing pattern, variety paints,
elastic, carving instruments, pastels, watercolors,
tempera paints
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VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS (CONTINUED)
Arts and Crafts 1 A Arts and Crafts 1 B
Provides a foundation for the student’s artistic Explores art using different mediums. Covers how
imagination and creativity by sharing the basics of to express emotions and feelings through artwork.
art and making art. Introduces primary colors, the Presents projects including creating a calendar.
color wheel, shapes such as lines and circles, and Required Materials: Art paper, paints, pastels, clay,
concepts such as symmetry. Explores a variety of spray fixative
media such as pastels, watercolors, crayons, tem-
pera, and pencil drawing.
Required Materials: Art paper, paints, pastels,
spray fixative
Arts and Crafts 2 A Arts and Crafts 2 B
Explores the primary and complementary colors Presents a semester-long project of designing a
using the color wheel. Uses watercolor paints to personalized calendar. Uses clay to create a sea-
create art. Presents the concepts of symmetry us- sonal table and to make sculptures. Explores form
ing drawing and painting media, pop art, and sculp- drawings. Allows students to choose their own
ture. projects to complete.
Required Materials: Art paper, paints, brushes, oil Required Materials: Art paper, paints, brushes, oil
pastels, clay pastels, clay
Recorders Level 1
Combines music and performing arts. Introduces
new songs for students to sing. Builds dramatic
skills using fingerplays. Introduces beginning notes
and how to play the recorder. Available for grades
third through fifth.
Required Materials: Recorder
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Middle SchoolCORE COURSES Middle School
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
Language Arts 6 A Language Arts 6 B
Analyzes literature focused on storytelling and Builds on student expression of ideas and knowl-
heroes. Develops student expression of ideas and edge using standard (formal) English in written and
knowledge using standard (formal) English in writ- oral assignments with a focus on parts of speech,
ten and oral assignments. Emphasizes finding the prefixes, and figurative language. Explores myths
themes of stories, identifying points of view, char- and fairy tales and teaches students how to identi-
acterization and dialogue. Introduces grammar, fy forms of poetry.
usage, and mechanics of writing, with attention to Required Materials: Novel: "The Giver" by Lois
sentence structure. Lowry, additional optional novels
Required Materials: Novel: "The Watsons Go to
Birmingham" by Christopher Paul Curtis, additional
optional novels
Language Arts 7 A Language Arts 7 B
Examines how to synthesize and organize ideas Builds on skills and concepts introduced in the first
to prepare structured essays in several different semester. Analyzes elements of poetry. Reviews the
modes, including narrative and persuasive. Applies history of language. Introduces elements of writing
strategies for reading and writing about different including precision of word choice, style, syntax,
types of texts. Discusses the elements of drama. and levels of formality. Surveys how humor is used
Reviews sources of research. as a literary device.
Required Materials: Anthology: "Poetry Speaks Required Materials: Anthology: "Poetry Speaks
Who I Am", Novel: "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Who I Am", Novel: "The Outsiders" by S.E. Hinton,
Craighead George, additional optional novels access optional novels
Language Arts 8 A Language Arts 8 B
Analyzes various types of written works, including Reviews the role of historical autobiographies and
novels, short fiction, informational texts, and one- diaries in our understanding of history. Discuss-
act plays. Explores reading as a source of ideas for es the impact of point of view on nonfiction texts.
reflection, analysis, and argument, while emphasiz- Examines how to synthesize and organize ideas to
ing content in science and history. Examines how write a reflective and persuasive essay. Combines
to synthesize and organize ideas to prepare struc- students’ reading and writing assignments into a
tured essays in several different modes, including culminating portfolio project.
personal narratives, persuasive essays and an orig- Required Materials: Anthology: "Poetry Speaks
inal one-act play. Who I Am" Novel: "Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne
Required Materials: Anthology: "Poetry Speaks Frank, additional optional novels
Who I Am", Novel: "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry" by
Mildred Taylor, additional optional novels
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MATHEMATICS
Math 6 A Math 6 B
Reviews basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, Teaches the order of operations and its application
and division of whole numbers. Teaches how to to problem-solving. Introduces basics of algebra
add, subtract, multiply, and divide integers, deci- and algebraic expressions. Applies problem-solv-
mals and fractions. Examines ratios and propor- ing skills to percents and solving single and multi-
tions. ple-step equations. Explores geometry, probability
and statistics.
Math 7 A Math 7 B
Focuses on real-world problem-solving skills. Ex- Continues exploration of fractions and percents.
amines beginning algebra skills, geometry, deci- Covers unit conversions, proportions, probability,
mals, fractions, data analysis, number theory and and rates. Includes the geometry topics of lines,
patterns, decimals, percents and integer use. Intro- angles, polygons, polyhedrons, perimeter, area,
duces inequalities, functions, and their graphs. surface area, volume, and transformations. Devel-
ops the understanding of squares, square roots,
permutations and combinations.
Pre-Algebra A Pre-Algebra B
Looks at computational and problem-solving skills Examines the foundations of geometry including
while learning the language of algebra. Reinforces perimeter, area, and volume. Introduces experi-
concepts of rational numbers, graphs, functions, mental and theoretical probability. Builds knowl-
percents, ratios and sequences. Introduces expo- edge of data, statistics and sequencing. Explains
nents, ratios, proportions, and similarity. and provides practice with multi-step equations
and inequalities.
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SCIENCE
Science 6 A Science 6 B
Integrates the fields of earth and space science, Focuses on the understanding and application of
life science, and physical science. Introduces earth science topics. Covers ecosystems, the energy flow
and space science and examines forces and gravity, of life, green plants, energy, heat and Newton’s
stars, earth, moon and the solar system. Laws of motion.
Science 7 A Science 7 B
Integrates the fields of earth and space science, life Focuses on the understanding and application of
science, and physical science. Examines the nature topics. Covers matter and chemical reactions, cells,
of science, waves and sound, light, lenses, electric- digestive system and human nutrition, respiratory
ity and magnets. and circulatory systems, and body movement and
systems.
Science 8 A Science 8 B
Integrates the fields of earth and space science, life Focuses on the understanding and application of
science, and physical science. Examines Earth’s his- topics. Covers vertebrates, invertebrates, pollution,
tory and structure, modern machines, simple and human impacts on populations, classification of
compound machines, water, air, climate, weather, living things, reproduction, heredity, and evolution.
and science then and now.
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