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In Art 2, students explore artistic expression of their own personal interests. They learn to organize art into categories and to identify the various methods and materials used to create art. Throughout this course, students expand their artistic vocabulary, using it to describe the works they are studying. They explore the ways in which color can represent mood in artworks and create their own works to express their mood. While learning safe procedures for working with artistic materials, students experiment with mixing colors. In addition to creating artworks that depicts family, school, and community life, students also gain familiarity with works from European and Asian cultures.

• Artist Choices
• Art Themes
• Preparing Portfolios
• Archival Art
• Subject & Mood

In Art K, students are introduced to the ways in which they can express ideas and demonstrate their creativity through art. Throughout this course, students are encouraged to use their imagination to create art. They use a wide variety of materials to make their artwork, and they learn safe methods for using those materials. They explore the importance of working with others by collaborating both to create art and to solve artistic problems. Students use multiple techniques while working with the same artistic medium, and they create various scenes, including a nature scene, a construction scene, and an underwater scene. This course will teach students to develop and carry out a plan to create and revise their work, and it guides them through the process of creating a personal art portfolio. In addition, Art K-1 encourages students to begin thinking about the artwork of others. They learn about well-known artists and the common tools those artists used. They also learn about art museums and consider how pieces of artwork make them feel. Finally, students create works of art that are of a more personal nature, including art depicting their own community, a self-portrait, and an illustration of their favorite book. Throughout Art K-1, students learn art terminology so that they are able to connect ideas and demonstrate the beginnings of a strong artistic foundation.

• Media Magic
• New Ways to Create
• Planning Art
• Saving Your Art
• Art Show
• The World in Pictures
• Art About Me

In the Cursive Handwriting course, students will have the opportunity to learn the art of cursive handwriting. This course uses videos and written lessons to demonstrate and explain how each letter is written. Students will practice their cursive writing using engaging worksheets.

• Correct Writing Posture
• Paper Positioning
• Lowercase Letters
• Uppercase Letters
• Individual Letter Strokes
• Connecting Letters to Create Words

English Language Arts 1 focuses on developing reading, writing, spelling, speaking, and listening skills. In this course, students begin to understand that spoken and written language can be broken into phonemes. They use rhyming, blending, and segmenting to develop the foundation needed to become an emergent reader. Students read prose, poetry, and informational texts for comprehension. They learn to interpret the ways in which stories and poems appeal to the senses and to identify the main topic and key ideas within texts. Students increase their vocabulary by learning to use morphemic and contextual analysis to determine the meaning of unknown words. Students learn to spell new words using various spelling rules. In English Language Arts 1, students hone their writing skills by practicing grammar rules for noun usage, personal possessive and indefinite pronouns, verb tenses, capitalization, commas, and end punctuation. In doing so, they learn to produce and expand sentences and to write opinion pieces, informational pieces, and narratives. This year, students begin learning how to research information and how to use their research to answer questions. They identify and use various parts of a book, such as headings and the table of contents. They also use digital tools to publish their writing. This course includes a printed Parent and Teacher Guide that will help you support your student’s learning.

• Phonological Awareness
• Phonics
• Fluency
• Comprehension
• Spelling
• Vocabulary
• Interpretation of Texts
• Story Elements
• Compare & Contrast
• Parts of a Book
• Summarizing
• Computer Skills
• Grammar & Punctuation
• Sentences
• Speaking & Listening
• Writing
• Research

English Language Arts 2 central concepts are reading, writing, spelling, speaking, and listening. This year, students begin to transition from learning to read to reading to learn. In this course, students continue to develop their phonemic awareness by learning to recognize word families, word origins, and irregularly spelled words. They also begin to use linking words to connect opinions and reasons and time-order words to signal the order of events. While reading, students work to distinguish fact from opinion, decipher an author’s reason, and identify the main topic of a multi-paragraph text. Students sample multiple genres of literature, including fiction, nonfiction, poetry, folktales, and fables, while exploring story elements such as plot, setting, characterization, and the author’s point of view. They also learn to distinguish between the main idea and the theme of a story. Students develop their writing skills by composing narrative, persuasive, and informative essays, as well as creative writing pieces. Additionally, they practice their research skills by finding facts in multiple sources and using them to produce a science report. Students use a dictionary to reinforce phonetic punctuation and spelling and to identify words with multiple meanings. This course includes a printed Parent and Teacher Guide that will help you support your student’s learning.

• Phonemic Awareness
• Vocabulary
• Reading
• Interpretation of Texts
• Story Elements
• Compare & Contrast
• Parts of a Book
• Genres of Literature
• Summarizing
• Computer Skills
• Grammar & Punctuation
• Speaking & Listening
• Writing
• Research Skills
• Dictionary Skills

English Language Arts 3 focuses on expanding students’ reading, writing, spelling, speaking, and listening skills. In this course, students read more complex texts and write to express themselves with greater sophistication. They practice reading at a natural pace while using intonation and expression appropriately. While reading, they interpret texts in more complex ways, by identifying cause and effect, determining tone and mood, and distinguishing shades of meaning in figurative language. This course introduce students to new genres, including opinion pieces, biographies, and blogs, while they continue to work with narratives, fiction, and informational texts. An emphasis is placed on grammar, punctuation, and spelling as students explore the functions of nouns, pronouns, verbs, adjectives, and adverbs; categorize nouns; explain the differences between various verb tenses; write simple, complex, and compound sentences; and use capitalization, commas, and quotation marks correctly. They learn the spelling of words with various prefixes and suffixes; regular and irregular nouns, verbs, and adjectives; and contractions, compound words, homophones, and words with various vowel sounds. Students develop their speaking and listening skills by planning, writing, and delivering an oral presentation and by creating visual aids to accompany the presentation. English Language Arts 3 also introduces students to new forms of writing, such as scripts, autobiographies, and outlines. They practice drafting and revising their writing through the development of journal entries, short stories, opinion pieces, and narratives. Students expand their research skills by learning to take notes while researching and to organize their notes into categories. They also gather information using both print and electronic sources. This course includes a printed Parent and Teacher Guide that will help you support your student’s learning.

• Vocabulary
• Spelling
• Reading
• Interpretation of Texts
• Story Elements
• Vocabulary
• Compare & Contrast
• Genres of Literature
• Summarizing
• Computer Skills
• Grammar & Punctuation
• Speaking & Listening
• Writing
• Research Skills
• Dictionary Skills

Students in English Language Arts 4 focuses on expanding their reading, writing, spelling, speaking, and listening skills, with a heavy emphasis on solidifying their writing skills. They use narrative, descriptive, opinion, persuasive, and informative pieces to learn to state ideas, facts, and opinions clearly while correctly using introduction, body, and conclusion paragraphs. Students create a plan for writing, revise and edit their work, and improve their writing using feedback from an adult. Through their writing, they continue to master the conventions of English grammar, including quotations, relative pronouns, progressive verb tenses, modal auxiliaries, prepositional phrases, antecedents, coordinating conjunctions, compound sentences, capitalization, and punctuation, while avoiding sentence fragments and run-on sentences. They learn to spell words with a wide variety of prefixes and suffixes in addition to homophones, possessives, compound words, and words with silent letters. While reading, students identify, describe, and analyze story elements and compare and contrast these elements in stories, myths, and literature from various cultures. Students further develop their research skills by conducting short research projects, taking notes during research, and creating bibliographies. They develop more concrete speaking skills by creating and delivering presentations on various topics. In addition, students create audio recordings and visual aids to supplement their presentations. This course includes a printed Parent and Teacher Guide that will help you support your student’s learning.

• Phonics & Word Recognition
• Vocabulary
• Spelling
• Reading
• Interpretation of Texts
• Story Elements
• Compare & Contrast
• Genres of Literature
• Summarizing
• Computer Skills
• Grammar & Punctuation
• Speaking & Listening
• Writing
• Research Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Reference Books

In English Language Arts 5, students solidify their foundational skills in reading, writing, spelling, speaking, and listening. Students read a variety of texts this year, including fiction, nonfiction, and informational texts. They identify the author’s purpose in multiple forms of writing, such as descriptive, expository, technical, persuasive, and narrative passages. Through these texts, they learn to make inferences and analyze multiple accounts of the same event. They also identify, interpret, and compare similes, metaphors, and idioms used in writing and learn to draw a plot diagram and to identify common themes in literature. This year, students write a five-paragraph essay and an effective thesis statement. They follow the writing process to develop essays, create outlines to organize their ideas, and revise and improve their original draft. Students also write a persuasive letter, a speech, and a script. This course teaches and reinforces spelling rules, such as i before e, while also focusing on the spelling of words ending in a silent e, commonly misspelled words, and words with multiple syllables. Students sharpen their research skills by learning to use notecards for research, gathering information about the same topic from multiple sources, and understanding plagiarism and the importance of writing in their own words. They also practice citing sources by creating a bibliography. Students enhance their presentation skills by reporting on a text or topic, telling a story, retelling an experience, or presenting an opinion in an organized way while using facts and details to support the main idea. This course includes a printed Parent and Teacher Guide that will help you support your student’s learning.

• Phonics & Word Recognition
• Vocabulary
• Spelling
• Reading
• Interpretation of Texts
• Story Elements
• Compare & Contrast
• Genres of Literature
• Summarizing
• Computer Skills
• Grammar & Punctuation
• Speaking & Listening
• Writing
• Research Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Reference Books

English Language Arts EK provides a strong foundation for emergent readers and writers, preparing them for Kindergarten. This course focuses on the alphabet – letter recognition, sound recognition, and beginning writing skills of uppercase and lowercase letters. Students will recognize rhyming words, beginning sounds of words, and begin to blend sounds to make three letter words. As students become more familiar with the letters of the alphabet, they will begin to develop fundamental book skills which includes making the connection that letters form the words in books. In addition, they will begin handling books properly, sequencing events from stories, and recognizing characters and settings. English Language Arts EK also places a large focus on advancing the speaking and listening skills of the Early Kindergarten student to develop the communication abilities of a good learner.  This course was developed with the parent and Early Kindergarten teacher in mind, providing the opportunity for the Early Kindergarten student to thrive in either the school or home environment.

• The Alphabet
• Speaking & Listening
• Sequencing of Events
• Story Elements
• Pictures & Texts
• Parts of a Book
• Emergent Writing

English Language Arts K encompasses reading, writing, speaking, spelling, and listening skills for students who are emerging learners. This course places a heavy emphasis on the alphabet, as students learn letter names and both uppercase and lowercase letters. Students also learn letter sounds and how to articulate and blend those sounds. English Language Arts K focuses on building reading skills through the use of high-frequency sight words—common prepositions, nouns, verbs, and adjectives. Through grade-level appropriate readings, students explore story elements and the ways in which pictures relate to text. They also learn to summarize a text and to compare and contrast characters, events, and ideas within texts. This course teaches foundational grammar and writing skills, including proper capitalization, spacing between words, and sentence punctuation. Students learn to print words and write complete sentences. Finally, interactive activities throughout the academic year help students develop their speaking and listening skills as well. This course includes a printed Parent and Teacher Guide that will help you support your student’s learning.

• The Alphabet
• Phonemic Awareness
• Vocabulary
• Reading Fluency
• Interpretation of Texts
• Pictures & Texts
• Story Elements
• Compare & Contrast
• Parts of a Book
• Opinions
• Summarizing
• Computer Skills
• Grammar & Punctuation
• Writing
• Speaking & Listening

The Integrated Early Kindergarten course encompasses elements of English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, as well as the developmental aspects of 3- and 4-year-old students in the areas of social emotional development, health and wellness, creative development, and features of learning through play. This course provides a suggested schedule of a well-rounded school day for the student working with a parent at home or with an Early Kindergarten teacher in the classroom. The Integrated Early Kindergarten course is composed of the modules that make up the Early Kindergarten English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies courses in addition to developmental courses, which include Learning about Me, Learning through the Arts, Learning through Play, and Wellness.

In Introduction to Typing course, students study the proper typing techniques in order to increase their typing speed or WPM (words per minute). Students practice proper posture, finger positioning, and typing strategies, and they explore safe Internet practices.

Note: To complete this course, students will need to download the RapidTyping software, which requires a Windows operating system. Please review the system requirements of RapidTyping to ensure your system is compatible.

• Keyboard Techniques
• Reasons to Know Typing
• Invention of Typewriter
• Formatting Documents
• Punctuation & Spacing Rules
• QWERTY Keyboard
• Numeric Keypad
• Netiquette

Learning about Me EK focuses on the social emotional development of the Early Kindergarten student.  Throughout this course, students begin to develop new and improved ways to understand and express emotions, communicate with others appropriately, and focus on making their own choices. Students also begin to recognize that people have traits that make them the same as and different from others. This course was developed with the parent and Early Kindergarten teacher in mind, providing the opportunity for the Early Kindergarten student to thrive in either the school or home environment.

• Understanding & Expressing Emotions
• Communication Skills
• Personality Traits
• Decision Making

Learning through Play EK emphasizes the importance of growth through play in the Early Kindergarten setting. In this course, students become more familiar with the structure and setting of school, which will help them as they ease into Kindergarten. They begin playing with others as they explore the world using a mode they understand – play – and becomes more strategic in their activities. This course was developed with the parent and Early Kindergarten teacher in mind, providing the opportunity for the Early Kindergarten student to thrive in either the school or home environment.

• Recalling Information for New Purposes
• Exploring the Environment
• Initiating Activities

Learning through the Arts EK allows the Early Kindergarten student to show their creative side in the form of musical expression, visual arts, or dramatic play. Students are given opportunities to express themselves in different manners, and they begin learning to appreciate the artwork of others. This course was developed with the parent and Early Kindergarten teacher in mind, providing the opportunity for the Early Kindergarten student to thrive in either the school or home environment.

• Visual Arts
• Music
• Dramatic Play

In Mathematics 2, students begin to develop the skills to solve problems mentally and to explain how they solved a problem aloud or through writing. They count to 1,000 and identify even and odd numbers. Students discover multiple strategies for adding and subtracting numbers and determine which strategies work best for various problem types. They work with number lines and use them to represent whole numbers and their sums and differences. In this course, students expand their knowledge of place value to include thousands and use this concept to compare numbers. They use standard units of measurement to express the length of objects in inches, feet, centimeters, and meters. Mathematics 2 introduces digital and analog time and presents students with word problems involving money. In addition to learning monetary values, students also learn to use the dollar and cent symbols appropriately. Students also deepen their understanding of geometric shapes while exploring fractions by dividing shapes into halves, thirds, and fourths. They are introduced to new ways of representing data, including line plots, picture graphs, and bar graphs. This course uses mathematics' manipulatives to help students visualize problems in addition to a printed Parent and Teacher Guide that will help you support your student’s learning.

• Rote Counting
• Numbers
• The Number Line
• Addition & Subtraction
• Word Problem Solving
• Place Value
• Length
• Time
• Money
• Geometry
• Fraction Sense
• Data

Students in Mathematics 3 focus on multiplication and division, as this course aims to build strong foundational skills in these areas. Students explore the relationship between multiplication and division and practice using the order of operations to solve problems, including one- and two-step word problems. In addition to using place value to perform multidigit arithmetic, students round numbers to the nearest ten or hundred. They refine their mathematics skills in relation to money by making change using a combination of bills and coins. Mathematics 3 presents area and perimeter to students as they explore linear and area measurements. They also work with fractions as numbers in this course, representing them on number lines, generating equivalent fractions, and comparing fractions with the same numerator and denominator. Finally, students explore the ways in which various types of data can be displayed. This course includes a printed Parent and Teacher Guide that will help you support your student’s learning.

• Operations
• Word Problems
• Place Value
• Time
• Money
• Geometry & Measurement
• Data

In Mathematics 4, students refine their skills in the areas of place value, measurement, geometry, fractions, and decimals. They use the order of operations to solve problems with whole numbers up to 1 million, and they explore factors and multiples ranging from 1 to 100. Students use equations, arrays, and area models to explain multiplication calculations. They compare multidigit whole numbers, fractions, and decimals using the symbols for greater than, less than, and equal to. Students practice converting measurements, such as feet to inches, and they use their understanding of size to determine whether measurements are reasonable answers to problems. Mathematics 4 introduces students to the protractor, which they use to measure angles in whole number degrees. Students learn to identify right triangles, and they sketch angles, lines, segments, and rays. Students look closely at fractions and decimals in this course by writing equivalent fractions, ordering fractions from least to greatest, comparing fractions with different numerators and denominators, and writing fractions as decimals and vice versa. This course includes a printed Parent and Teacher Guide that will help you support your student’s learning.

• Operations
• Word Problems
• Place Value
• Measurement
• Money
• Geometry
• Data
• Fractions & Decimals

Mathematics EK introduces students to mathematical concepts, allowing them to discover that mathematics is a part of everyday life. The course focuses on rote counting, identifying numbers to 20, and classifying and identifying shapes and colors. Students begin to develop patterning skills, graphing skills, and the ability to sort items based on characteristics. Throughout this course, students develop a foundation for basic addition and subtraction and begin to compare quantities. This course was developed with the parent and Early Kindergarten teacher in mind, providing the opportunity for students to thrive in either the school or home environment.

• Identification of Numbers
• Rote Counting
• Shape Identification & Classification
• Writing & Representing Numbers
• Sorting
• Comparing Quantities
• Creating & Completing Patterns
• Addition & Subtraction

In Mathematics K, students explore the world of mathematics all around them. Students begin to develop foundational mathematics skills such as number identification and recognition and rote counting to 100 by memory. They learn the difference between more than and less than and explore the ways in which numbers are broken down into various components. Students compare measurements, such as longer and shorter and heavier and lighter. They begin to develop problem-solving skills as they engage with simple addition and subtraction equations and word problems. Finally, students are introduced to basic geometry and learn the names and basic attributes of shapes. This course includes a printed Parent and Teacher Guide that will help you support your student’s learning.

• Number Identification
• Rote Counting
• Representing & Writing Numbers
• Comparing Numbers and Quantities
• Comparing Measurements
• Problem Solving
• Addition & Subtraction
• Breaking Down Numbers
• Basic Geometry

In Music 2, students explore musical expression. They investigate how musical concepts such as tempo are used to achieve the musician’s expressive intent. Students identify the role and responsibility of a music composer and seek out the connections between music, other arts, daily life, and history. Throughout the course, they perform songs with movements and improvise rhythmic patterns and melodies. They create and record musical ideas through a recording device or on paper. Students learn to identify how personal interests and experiences influence music selection and instrument choice. Through these studies, they evaluate music from the Irish, African, and Japanese cultures. Additionally, they work with standard and iconic notation. Finally, students use the musical skills learned in this course to evaluate recorded music and make suggestions for improvement.

• Moving and Time
• What is a Composer?
• Connections to Music
• Musical Ideals
• Pitched Percussions
• Non-Pitched Percussions
• Critiquing Music

In Music 3, students explore musical basics such as melody, harmony, dynamics, tempo, timbre, texture, and context. They also reflect upon how these elements affect a listener’s response to the music. Students use standard notation to read and write notes and rhythm in the treble clef and then practice playing those notes on instruments including the hand drum, rhythm sticks, and the soprano recorder. They learn about new musical ideas such as the pentatonic sound, major and minor scales, and singing in solfège. Finally, students identify key classical composers and explore new musical genres such as blues, bluegrass, country, jazz, and pop music.

• Music Genres
• Musical Elements
• Notes, Meter, and Rhythm
• Working with Rhythm
• Working with Melody
• All about Performing
• Refining and Presenting
• Explaining Music
• Music Success

In Music 4, students identify how the elements of music (melody, harmony, timbre, dynamics, and tempo) affect what a piece of music communicates to a listener. Students label or perform three different examples of rhythm in addition to musical notes such as the eighth note and the sixteenth note. They identify notes on the bass and treble clef. Students learn the difference between sharps and flats and major and minor scales. They create simple melodies with chords and mark tempo, time signature, and signature key. Students explore different musical characteristics and instruments from Africa in addition to Latin American and Celtic music and dance. Finally, students explain how social and cultural contexts influence a musical performance.

• Reading Pitch
• Music of Latin America
• Celtic Music
• Key Composers
• Reading a Score
• The Blues
• Early Rock and Roll
• Swing Rhythms

In Music K, students are introduced to the expression of ideas and creativity in music through active involvement. Students respond, connect, perform, and create music to enhance gross and fine motor skills, vocal development, self-expression, personal connection, originality, visual recognition, and audiation while developing music terminology.

• Rhythm
• Tempo
• Pitches
• Melodic Direction
• Dynamics
• AB Forms

Physical Education 1 offers students a complete physical education experience where students are encouraged to live healthy lifestyles through good food choices and daily activity. The course begins by introducing students to the requirements for completion, which include 36 hours of organized, supervised physical activity. Students document all activity within their PE Logs. From there, students learn about a number of different elements of a healthy lifestyle, including safety, working with others, responsibility, stretching, healthy versus unhealthy foods, and warming-up and cooling-down. Regardless of the activity students are asked to do on a given day, they are expected to get up and move for a certain amount of time within each lesson. This expectation encourages students to be active every day by creating a routine. Students can be active by performing different exercises, engaging in different activities, or by using items from their grade-appropriate physical education kits, which are available to purchase. The kit is designed to work in conjunction with the course content and contains age-appropriate exercise and activity items. Adaptive physical education activities are available for this course.

• Essentials of Education
• Heart Health
• Nutrition
• Measuring Fitness
• Jump Rope
• Ankle Swing Ball
• Striking Skills
• Badminton
• Anatomy

Physical Education 2 provides students with a comprehensive physical education course. Within this course, students are encouraged to discover the ways to live a healthy lifestyle, including better food choices and consistent activity. Students begin the course by learning about the required 36 hours of organized, supervised physical activity. They also learn to document their activity within a PE Log. The course then moves into different aspects of healthy living, discussing components of health and safety, nutrition, working with others, following directions, and a number of new and different exercises, activities, and techniques. Regardless of the activity the student is asked to do within a given day, they are encouraged to get up and move for a certain amount of time within each lesson. This expectation helps them to create a routine-like schedule. Students can be active by performing different exercises, engaging in different activities, or by using items from their grade-appropriate physical education kits, which are available to purchase. This kit, which is designed to work in conjunction with the course content, contains age-appropriate exercise and activity items. Adaptive physical education activities are available for this course.

• Flexibility and Stretching
• Heart Health
• Nutrition
• Measuring Fitness
• Jump Rope
• Ankle Swing Ball
• Striking Skills
• Ball Handling
• Badminton

Physical Education 3 offers a comprehensive physical education course where students learn how to live a healthy lifestyle and are motivated to be active. Students begin by learning about the required 36 hours of organized, supervised physical activity required in the course and how to document their activity within a PE Log. After students learn the guidelines, they move into the course content, which covers topics ranging from safety, rules, and etiquette to various new, fun, and challenging activities and exercise techniques. Students learn the basic elements of each new activity, along with the proper way to execute the motions so that they can get the most benefits from the exercise. Regardless of the activity the student is asked to do within a given day, they are encouraged to get up and move for a certain amount of time within each lesson. This expectation helps them to create a routine-like schedule. Students can be active by performing different exercises, engaging in different activities, or by using items from their grade-appropriate physical education kits, which are available to purchase. This kit, which is designed to work in conjunction with the course content, contains age-appropriate exercise and activity items. Adaptive physical education activities are available for this course.

• Essentials of Education
• Flexibility and Stretching
• Pulse and Heart Rate
• Nutrition
• Measuring Fitness
• Jump Rope
• Playground Games
• Circuit Training
• Anatomy
• Fitness Growth

Physical Education 4 provides students with a complete physical education experience where they not only learn how to live healthier lifestyles, but they are also taught and encouraged to be active every day. The course begins with an introduction to the requirements for completing the course successfully. Students must participate in, and document, at least 36 hours of organized, supervised physical activity within a PE Log. Then, students move into the content, which ranges in topics from the five components of physical fitness and safety, rules, and etiquette to various new, fun, and challenging activities and exercise techniques. Before attempting each activity, students receive instruction on the basic elements and the proper execution of each movement so that they can get the most benefits from the exercise. Regardless of the activity the student is asked to do within a given day, they are encouraged to get up and move for a certain amount of time within each lesson. This expectation helps them to create a routine-like schedule. Students can be active by performing different exercises, engaging in different activities, or by using items from their grade-appropriate physical education kits, which are available to purchase. This kit, which is designed to work in conjunction with the course content, contains age-appropriate exercise and activity items. Adaptive physical education activities are available for this course.

• Essentials of Education
• Nutrition
• Pulse and Heart Rate
• Jump Rope
• Target Heart Rate
• Paddle Ball
• Playground Games
• Circuit Training
• Anatomy
• Fitness Growth

Physical Education 5 offers a comprehensive physical education course where students are taught the basics for healthy and active living. Students begin by learning about the 36 hours of organized, supervised physical activity required for the course and how to document their activity in a PE Log. Next, students begin to engage with the content, which includes topics about safety and journaling in addition to new, fun, and challenging activities and exercise techniques. Before attempting each activity, students receive instruction on the basic elements and the proper execution of each movement so that they can get the most benefits from the exercise. Regardless of the activity the student is asked to do within a given day, they are encouraged to get up and move for a certain amount of time within each lesson. This expectation helps them to create a routine-like schedule. Students can be active by performing different exercises, engaging in different activities, or by using items from their grade-appropriate physical education kits, which are available to purchase. This kit, which is designed to work in conjunction with the course content, contains age-appropriate exercise and activity items. Adaptive physical education activities are available for this course.

• Essentials of Education
• Pulse and Heart Rate
• Nutrition
• Resistance
• Ball Manipulation Skills
• Playground Ball Games
• Circuit Training
• Anatomy
• Fitness Growth

Physical Education EK offers students a complete physical education course that focuses on getting them up and moving. Students begin by learning about the course requirement of 36 hours of organized, supervised physical activity. They also learn to document their activity in their PE Log. Next, students learn the important facets of physical education including safety, following directions, taking turns, creating peer relationships, and basic health and nutrition. Regardless of whether students are learning about healthy lifestyles or practicing a new exercise, game, or technique, they are expected to get up and move every day. They can do so by using different movements, exercises, or the grade-appropriate physical education kit items, which are available to purchase. The kit is designed to work in conjunction with the course content and contains age-appropriate exercise and activity items. Adaptive physical education activities are available for this course.

• Heart Health
• Nutrition
• Hopscotch
• Balance and Coordination
• Throw and Catch
• Soccer
• Anatomy

Physical Education K offers students a comprehensive physical education course where the focus is to get students motivated to be active. Students begin by learning about the course requirement of 36 hours of organized, supervised physical activity. They also learn to document their activity in their PE Log. Next, students learn about different aspects of physical education, including different exercise and activity techniques in addition to information on leading a healthier lifestyle that allows them to be more physically-fit. Topics such as safety, following direction, friendships with peers, and basic health and nutrition are reviewed. Regardless of the content covered in the daily lesson, students are expected to get up and move every day. They can do so by using different movements, exercises, or the grade-appropriate physical education kit items, which are available to purchase. The kit is designed to work in conjunction with the course content and contains age-appropriate exercise and activity items. Adaptive physical education activities are available for this course.

• Hopscotch
• Balance and Coordination
• Jump Rope
• Striking Skills
• Throw and Catch
• Soccer
• Anatomy

Science 1 extends students’ exploration of the natural world. Along the way, they practice making predictions and observations, experimenting, and using scientific tools and problem-solving skills. Students investigate ecosystems and habitats, identifying the five basic needs of all living things, the importance of natural resources, and the interactions of human beings and the environment. They examine the agricultural system and its products and by-products. This course also introduces the water cycle and the Earth as a body in space. Students observe matter and describe its properties and states, and they discover the properties of light and sound. Study of force and motion enable them to define the terms and explain the effect of different amounts of force and also how moving objects stop. Finally, students develop their ability to distinguish fact from opinion and recognize the relation of cause and effect. This course includes a printed Parent and Teacher Guide that will help you support your student’s learning.

• Water
• Living Things
• Natural Resources
• Environment
• Agriculture
• Space Systems
• Light & Sound
• Matter
• Force & Motion
• Facts & Opinions
• Cause & Effect

Science 2 encourages students to make sense of the world around them by observing and experimenting. Through focused readings and hands-on activities, students explore matter, energy, and physical and chemical changes. They study interdependence in ecosystems, such as the role of bees in pollination and the use and conservation of natural resources. They look beyond food production to the broader purposes of agriculture and recognize the importance of local farms to human society. Students examine the water cycle—including evaporation and condensation—and the life cycles of such living things as frogs, butterflies, and plants. They research topics and formulate questions, make predictions, and then use scientific tools to observe and measure their experiments. By distinguishing fact from opinion and recognizing patterns and cause and effect, students develop the ability to make inferences and communicate their findings. This course includes a printed Parent and Teacher Guide that will help you support your student’s learning.

• Ecology
• Water
• Living Things
• Natural Resources
• Agriculture
• Properties of Matter
• Physical & Chemical Changes
• Facts & Opinions
• Scientific Tools
• Cause & Effect

Science 3 guides students on an exploration of the natural world, its animals, its plants, and its terrain. They learn how clouds form, what causes the cycles of seasons and of day and night on Earth, and that light and sound are actually energy. Students examine the Earth’s eight major biomes and identify how adaptations help plants and animals to survive varying conditions. They become junior meteorologists, able to explain weather and climate and to use weather instruments and knowledge of patterns to observe and predict the weather. Students recognize the information fossils can provide about the Earth’s past and use geologic time scales to identify the eras when fossilized organisms lived. They explain how chemical reactions can change the properties of matter, and they investigate energy, magnetism, and electricity. Finally, students research topics and formulate questions, make predictions and observations, experiment and measure using scientific tools, and draw inferences and identify patterns based on their scientific inquiries. This course includes a printed Parent and Teacher Guide that will help you support your student’s learning.

• Ecology
• Weather & Climate
• Earth Science
• Agriculture & Natural Resources
• Space Science
• Energy, Force, and Motion
• Properties of Matter
• Physical & Chemical Changes
• Light
• Magnetism & Electricity

Science 4 lays a foundation for future excellence in the STEM fields by introducing technology and engineering concepts, such as simple and complex machines and the steps of the engineering design process. This course encourages students to become innovative problem-solvers equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to address twenty-first century issues. Students explore the technical and sometimes surprising facts behind the things they see and experience every day. They expand their knowledge and understanding of topics in the areas of physics, chemistry, Earth science, ecology, biology, and space science. Students investigate genetics and the physical characteristics of living things, ecosystems and extinction, agriculture and sustainable resources, and pollution and recycling. They get to know the Earth’s landforms and the types of rocks and soil, and extend their learning beyond the Earth to the solar system and the Milky Way. Finally, students encounter important concepts in physics, such as the types and properties of waves, and in chemistry, such as atoms, molecules, and the conservation of mass. This course includes a printed Parent and Teacher Guide that will help you support your student’s learning.

• Biology

• Ecology

• Agriculture

• Natural Resources

• Earth Science

• Space Science

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Technology & Engineering

• Science Skills

• Research Skills

• Scientific Tools

Science 5 puts the emphasis on doing science. Students build their knowledge by crafting models, conducting experiments, creating terrariums, and making electromagnets. They learn about plant and animal cells and their functions, photosynthesis, and the roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in an ecosystem. Students explore the global water cycle, the negative impacts of weather, and the relationship between weather and climate. They deepen their understanding of their home planet by investigating landforms, volcanic activity, the layers of the Earth’s atmosphere and geosphere, the tilt of the Earth’s axis, the impacts of its revolution around the Sun, and the Sun’s role as source of energy for life on Earth. Students are introduced to elements as the basic substances of all matter and the relationship between matter and particles; they also encounter such core concepts of physics as energy transformation, gravitation, and Newton’s first and second laws of motion. They  design simple and parallel circuits and use the engineering design process to generate solutions to real-world problems. Finally, they conduct research, formulate questions, make predictions and observations, conduct fair tests using the scientific method, record their findings, and draw conclusions for future investigation. This course includes a printed Parent and Teacher Guide that will help you support your student’s learning.

• Matter and Its Interactions
• Organisms & Cells
• Organisms in the Environment
• Genetics
• Evolution & Adaptations
• Energy
• Motion & Stability
• Earth and the Universe
• Landforms, Weather and Climate
• Earth’s Water Resources
• Humans and the Environment
• Engineering Design
• What is Technology
• How Technology is Used, Design, and Improved
• A Technology Driven World

Science EK provides students with a foundation for scientific learning. The course emphasizes making predictions and then testing the predictions to determine the reality of the solution. Students test predictions on a number of topics including changes in matter, variations of light and sound, and activities involving the five senses. Students also explore living things, motion and energy, and technology. This course was developed with the parent and Early Kindergarten teacher in mind, providing the opportunity for the Early Kindergarten student to thrive in either the school or home environment.

• Changes in Matter
• Living Things
• Motion & Energy
• Light & Sound

Science K introduces emerging learners to the knowledge and skills that will help them discover and understand the natural world around them. In this course, students learn to formulate questions, to predict, and to investigate. They use basic scientific tools, such as a magnifying glass, a ruler, and a thermometer, to make observations and draw on those observations to communicate their findings. They learn to use their five senses as observational tools as well. They deploy their observational skills to describe animals and plants, their basic needs for survival, and their environments. Students discover the effect of sunlight on Earth's surfaces and the difference between sun and shade. Students explore weather types, weather patterns, and seasonal changes. They also examine the characteristics of force, including the difference between a push and a pull. This course includes a printed Parent and Teacher Guide that will help you support your student’s learning.

• Explore & Discover
• Basic Needs
• Environmental Factors
• Plant & Animal Impacts
• Sunlight's Effects
• Weather Factors
• Weather Patterns
• Position & Motion

Social Studies 1 leads students beyond their local community to consider their place in their state, the nation, and the world. They explore the function and characteristics of government in the United States, including the role of rules and laws and the rights and responsibilities of citizens. Students also learn how to ask questions and gather information to understand history. The course focuses on developing students’ knowledge of the interplay between the physical world and human societies, as they learn basic geography skills, such as map reading, and examine the impact of the environment on how and where people live and how regional variations drive trade in both goods and services. Finally, students build their understanding of good citizenship by identifying ways to contribute to the community and avoid conflict and by interacting respectfully with others. This course includes a printed Parent and Teacher Guide that will help you support your student’s learning.

• Basic Geography

• People & the Environment

• Historical Analysis

• My State

• United States History

• United States Government

• World History

• Citizenship

• Rules & Laws

• Economics

Social Studies 2 empowers students to become productive citizens by developing their knowledge and skills in civics, history, geography, and economics. They deepen their understanding of the U.S. government by explaining the role of the three branches of government and of the U.S. Constitution. Students  extend their knowledge of U.S. history to recognize the impact of important figures and movements of the past, and they begin to think like historians by identifying reliable sources, crafting compelling questions, distinguishing fact and opinion, and using timelines to structure series of events. The course highlights the role of international relations, including both alliances and international trade, as well as the importance of geography and regional variations in resources and production. Finally, students learn core concepts of economics, including supply and demand, scarcity, and cost and benefits, as well as the functions of banks, and relate these concepts to individuals and communities. This course includes a printed Parent and Teacher Guide that will help you support your student’s learning.

• Government

• Citizenship

• International Relationships

• Historical Sources

• Geography

• Economics

• U.S. History

• Timelines

• Facts & Opinions

Social Studies 3 focuses on the United States, including its government and its laws. Students are encouraged to think about what it means to be productive, responsible citizens of both the nation and their own local communities. To support their learning about U.S. history and differing cultures and perspectives, students develop and research compelling questions on historical topics, work with credible sources, and distinguish between fact and opinion. Additionally, they learn to evaluate the validity of sources, especially websites. Students develop presentation skills that include constructing arguments to support their opinions and using visual aids to add interest to oral reports. They also expand their map-reading skills and learn the fundamentals of financial literacy. In addition to studying the United States, students examine the geography, culture, history, government, and economy of three other world communities: Canada, Mexico, and India. This course includes a printed Parent and Teacher Guide that will help you support your student’s learning.

• Questioning
• My Community and the World
• World Communities: Geography
• Comparing Cultures
• America's Beginnings
• Expanding America
• World Communities: History
• Government in My Community
• World Communities: Government
• Resources in My Community
• Money in My Community
• World Economies

Social Studies 4 introduces students to critical analysis, as they develop more detailed knowledge of U.S. and world history and the influence of individual perspectives on documents and events. Students assess and use a wide variety of primary and secondary sources to research compelling questions and present interpretations and arguments in both written and oral form, supporting their positions with details drawn from those reliable sources. They learn the rights and responsibilities of citizens and how people and groups can work together to accomplish common goals. Students also explore how regional differences in physical environment and culture affect how people live and work. This course fosters a command of the concepts and tools of geography, such as latitude, longitude, maps of various kinds, and scales. Students also gain an understanding of core aspects of economics, including resources, production, consumption, and international trade. This course includes a printed Parent and Teacher Guide that will help you support your student’s learning.

• Evidence & Source Evaluation
• Geography
• People and the Environment
• Economics
• Principles & Documents
• Rights & Duties of Citizenship
• Government
• History
• Civics
• Processes & Perspectives

Social Studies 5 puts American history front and center, as students learn about the Native American civilizations of the Americas, the discovery of the New World by European explorers, the founding of the United States, westward expansion, and the coming of the Industrial Revolution. Students leverage research skills to analyze historical events and documents, and they present their findings using arguments based on reliable sources with supporting facts. They refine their ability to distinguish fact from opinion in the context of historical investigation. Students also broaden their understanding of government by recognizing how the system of checks and balances works at both national and state levels, and they identify and interpret important songs and symbols of the United States. Civic responsibility is woven throughout the curriculum, and students recognize the value of public service and the traits of good leaders. Social Studies 5 also explores the themes, tools, and techniques of geography. Students learn how human interaction with the environment has caused change, both beneficial and detrimental, in the past and in the present. Finally, they learn how the U.S. economy functions, including the role of government and multinational organizations in domestic and international trade. This course includes a printed Parent and Teacher Guide that will help you support your student’s learning.

• Geography
• Early American Civilizations
• Exploration & Colonization
• American Independence
• Principles & Documents
• Growth & Westward Expansion
• Government
• Patriotism & Citizenship
• Economics
• The Economy of the World
• Income, Profit, & Wealth

Social Studies EK provides a foundation of rules and consequences as well as a beginning look at cultures. Students recognize themselves as being part of a group and begin to recognize and solve their own problems. Students acquire beginning skills with maps and different resources and are introduced to the idea of money and the difference between work and play. This course was developed with the parent and Early Kindergarten teacher in mind, providing the opportunity for the Early Kindergarten student to thrive in either the school or home environment.

• Rules & Consequences
• Cultural Traditions & Norms
• Resource Availability
• Problem Solving
• Sense of Belonging

Social Studies K introduces emerging learners to the knowledge and skills that help them to become active and valued participants in their community. Students learn the importance of rules and regulations in guiding community behavior and the role of government and other institutions. They explore the concept of good citizenship and values such as respect, democracy, cooperation, and equality in the context of the family and the local community. This course lays the foundation for understanding the past by teaching the importance of a sequence of events, introducing historical figures, and developing students’ skill in distinguishing fact and opinion. Finally, students learn about the world around them, including how geography influences society, how maps represent places, and how communities rely on trade in goods and services. This course includes a printed Parent and Teacher Guide that will help you support your student’s learning.

• Rules & Regulations
• Government & Institutions
• Local Community
• Community Helpers
• Good Citizenship
• Goods & Services
• Basic Geography
• Sequence of Events
• Characteristics of People & Places
• Historical Figures
• Facts & Opinions

Wellness EK focuses on the physical health and wellness of the Early Kindergarten student. This course emphasizes healthy eating habits, exercise, small and gross motor control and development, safety, and appropriate hygiene. Engaging activities allow students to demonstrate small and gross motor skills, while the discussions surrounding healthy eating habits, safety, and hygiene give them a strong foundation on which they can build health and wellness awareness in the future. This course was developed with the parent and Early Kindergarten teacher in mind, providing the opportunity for the Early Kindergarten student to thrive in either the school or home environment.

• Small & Gross Motor Functions
• Healthy Eating & Hygiene
• Safety

Ancient History enables students to explore the cultures of ancient civilizations throughout the world. They discover each civilization's contributions to art, music, literature, education, religion, science, technology, government, and philosophy. Students explore aspects of humanity from prehistoric to about 500 CE.

• Early Humans
• Mesopotamia
• Ancient Egypt
• Ancient Japan
• Ancient Greece
• Ancient Rome

In Art 8, students will be introduced to design elements and principles, as well as contemporary art-making processes and the act of conceptual thinking. The Art 8 curriculum is designed to cover a half year of instruction, but can be completed at each student's own pace.

• Art Journaling
• Social Justice Graphic Novel
• Hockney Photographic Collage
• Museum Curation and Narration
• Identifying Group Triptych
• Assemblage
• Masking Tape Murals

English Language Arts 6 introduces and builds the fundamental skills of English language arts, including reading, writing, speaking, listening, and using language. This course helps transition students from an elementary setting to the middle school learning environment. Students explore a variety of texts from a range of time periods, literary genres, and writers. From classic authors to contemporary creative writers, students study the use of language and literary devices to improve reading comprehension and to apply to their own skill sets. In addition to reading, students strengthen their writing skills through several modes of composition, such as entertainment, persuasive, poetic, and expository texts. They learn how to construct a well-written five-paragraph essay. Notably, students learn to conduct research, cite sources in MLA formatting, and compose a formal research essay. The final topic of the course provides the opportunity for students to either read a novel or examine a variety of excerpts from novels. This topic encompasses the fundamental skill sets built throughout the year. Students complete creative projects such as creating an original piece of folklore and writing an original poem. These projects encourage students to highlight their talents and skills. This course emphasizes the importance of independent and creative thinking and integrates social-emotional learning.

• Basics of English Language Arts
• Basics of Language
• Basics of Writing
• Basics of Communication
• Spelling
• Folklore
• Short Stories
• Narrative Writing
• Literary Nonfiction
• Informational Texts
• Research
• Influential Media
• Argumentative Writing
• Poetry
• Drama
• Expository Writing
• Novels

English Language Arts 7 introduces students to reading a wide array of literature and informational texts. In addition, students explore the elements of literature, focusing on plot, setting, and characters. By studying language and engaging in different writing assignments, students begin to explore different ways to state their opinions, to make claims, and to verbalize in an effective manner.

• Story Elements
• Literary Structure & Texts
• Grammar
• Vocabulary Acquisition
• Informational Structure & Texts
• Nonfiction Texts
• Essay Writing
• Media Presentations
• Speech Adaption

English Language Arts 8 introduces students to literature and informational texts. Through lessons on the literary elements, the structure of texts, and the basics of grammar and composition, students apply analytical thinking skills to the works that they read. Students also delve into poetry in this course by dissecting the structure of poems, the language, and the terminology that is often affiliated with the genre. Students also apply their listening and speaking skills through presentations and projects. 

• Mood, Style, & Tone
• Elements of Narratives
• Grammatical Rules
• Characterization
• Word Choice & Exploration
• Reading of Literature
• Writing Process
• Fiction, Nonfiction, & Poetry

The Introduction to Computer Programming course, a course for middle school students, provides a foundation for future programming courses. The Introduction to Computer Programming course, a course for middle school students, provides a foundation for future programming courses.  Students gain a broad overview of computer programming by exploring the logic, thought processes, and basic elements of writing code.  As part of this exploration, students examine various programming languages, databases, and the Internet.  Through this overview of computer programming, students relate the course concepts to daily life by investigating careers in technology and by learning how to responsibly navigate through our digital society.

• Technology Careers
• Data Protection
• Programming Process Overview
• Programming Languages
• Computational Thinking

The Introduction to Foreign Language course is geared toward students who are interested in taking a foreign language course, but are not sure in which language they would like to begin their studies. This course provides an introduction to German, Spanish, and French languages, allowing students to explore the culture and other important dynamics associated with each language. Students learn the basic vocabulary and structures of the languages in ways that are fun and educational.

• French Alphabet, Conversation Basics, Colors, Clothing, Food, & Family Vocabulary
• Spanish Alphabet, Conversation Basics, Colors, Clothing, Food, & Family Vocabulary
• German Alphabet, Conversation Basics, Colors, Clothing, Food, & Family Vocabulary
• French-Speaking Countries & Culture
• Spanish-Speaking Countries & Culture
• German-Speaking Countries & Culture

Mathematics 5 focuses on developing students’ math skills and problem-solving strategies. Problems and activities are designed to get students reasoning abstractly and quantitatively, constructing arguments, and modeling with mathematics. Students add, subtract, and multiply fractions, divide fractions by whole numbers, and divide whole numbers by fractions. They perform multiple operations with decimals in addition to comparing, ordering, and rounding them. They use exponents to denote powers of 10. Students are introduced to volume and how to calculate it and classify two-dimensional shapes into categories. They also graph data on a plot line and the coordinate plane, using graphs to solve real-word and mathematical problems. This course includes a printed Parent and Teacher Guide that will help you support your student’s learning.

• Place Value & Operations
• Multiply & Divide Whole Numbers
• Decimal Operations
• Fraction Operations
• Expressions & Equations
• Patterns & Graphing
• Measurement
• Geometry
• Volume
• Data Analysis

Mathematics 6 introduces students to rational numbers and explores the concept of absolute value. Students work with ratios and rates to analyze relationships, and they connect these concepts to percents. Students also apply all four operations to decimal numbers, using the concepts to solve real-world application problems. In this course, students begin their study of Algebra by learning about mathematical expressions, equations, and inequalities. They analyze data and display data using statistical methods. Students also explore two- and three-dimensional shapes.

• Decimals
• Expressions
• Equations
• Inequalities
• Rational Numbers
• Ratios & Rates
• Statistics
• Perimeter & Area
• Surface Area
• Volume

Students in Mathematics 7 begin their journey on the pathway to developing a strong mathematics framework. Students hone their arithmetic skills in this course, preparing them for more difficult and detailed calculations. Students work through fractions and decimals and begin developing algebraic skills by learning to work with and solve two-step equations. Students also explore probabilities, data, and statistics.

• Equations
• Probability, Including Experimental and Theoretical Probability 
• Multi-step Equations
• Ordered Pairs
• Fractions & Decimals
• Rates & Ratios
• Proportions 
• Unit Rates
• Absolute Value

Mathematics 8 prepares students for more difficult mathematics courses by exposing students to foundational arithmetic concepts. Students in this course examine the elements of geometry by being introduced to angles, lines, and points. Students apply this knowledge to graphs using coordinate planes and by completing calculations between two points’ distances. Students also study the scientific notation, which assists them in computations and provides a framework for more difficult calculations.

• Sequences
• Linear & Algebraic equations
• Probability
• Surface Area
• Data Representation
• Pythagorean Theorem
• Number Systems
• Square Roots
• Rational and Irrational Numbers
• Solving Equations

Middle School Civics and Government introduces students to the basic principles of the democratic government of the United States. Students examine the structure of legislation, including the numerous branches of government and the roles that each branch plays governing the nation. Students look at local and state governments, including mandates and laws and how those laws affect citizens locally and nationally.

• Political Parties
• Legislative, Judicial, and Executive Branches
• Voting & Civil Rights
• Local Government
• State Government
• Taxation & Tax Structure
• Public & Private Services
• Mandates & Laws
• Origin of Law
• The Constitution
• Amendment Creation

In Middle School Earth and Space Science, students study the planet Earth and the extensive solar system structure in which it resides. They evaluate Earth’s climate and its weather patterns and changes, and they learn about life science and how chemistry and physics play a role in Earth’s major processes. Students also investigate climate change and the ways in which global warming impacts Earth. By evaluating the numerous facets of our planet, students prepare for higher level and more subject-specific science courses.

• Introduction to Cosmology
• Galaxies and Stars
• Earth-Sun-Moon System
• Exploring Space
• Human Population
• Predicting Natural Hazards
• Climate Change

Students learn to study the Earth’s landscape in Middle School Geography. In this course, students learn that geography extends beyond physical structures by exploring geographical facets such as regions, ethnicities, and trade routes, in addition to landforms. By studying the geography, history, culture, religion, and contemporary issues facing a certain group of people or a specific area of space, students discover a significant amount of information about people in the present and in the past.

• Places & Regions
• Geographical Arguments
• Organization of a Region
• Spatial & Cultural Patterns
• Constructing & Using Maps
• Inquiry in Geography
• Valid Sources
• Critiquing Arguments

By taking Middle School Health, students begin to learn and adopt healthier lifestyles, diets, exercise routines, and family dynamics. Middle School Health covers topics from improving lifestyles and nurturing familial relationships to lessening stress and promoting longer, healthier lives. Students study mental health and how it impacts the overall health of any individual directly. Finally, students learn more about decision-making and executing decisions that lead to improved overall health.

• Nutrition
• Fitness
• Family
• Peers
• Health Triangle
• Communication
• Conflict
• Emotions
• Diseases and Disease Prevention
• Alcohol, Drugs, and Tobacco
• Health Services
• Decision-making

Middle School Life Science introduces students to an integrated approach to physical and life sciences. Students study science concepts and problem solving, while exploring the many aspects of the living and nonliving world around them. Students review numerous cycles of life and study their impact on animal, plant, and human life. Students also investigate important topics in histology, heredity, and the biology of living organisms.

• Basic Characteristics of Life
• Structure & Function of the Cell
• Levels of Biological Organization
• Growth & Development of Organisms
• Organization of Energy & Matter in Ecosystems
• Cycles of Matter in Ecosystems
• Ecosystem Dynamics
• Heredity
• Mendelian Genetics
• Evidence for Evolution
• Natural Selection
• Adaptations

In Middle School Nutrition and Personal Fitness, students explore nutrition, dietary needs, and physical fitness. With a foundation in nutrition principles and practices, students read food labels and identify food safety concerns. With regard to physical fitness, students analyze exercise guidelines that promote healthy lifestyles.

• Flexibility
• Assessing Habits
• Planning for Diet Needs
• Food Groups
• Fitness Components

Middle School Physical Science introduces students to the foundational concepts of both physics and chemistry. Students begin by studying topics related to the nature of science and engineering, where they gain the skills necessary to succeed in inquiry-based and engineering labs. They move on to learn the general principles of chemistry and physics, including matter and energy, chemical reactions, motion and forces, and interactions of waves. This course allows students to explore these major concepts through unique labs based on real-world phenomena.

• Matter
• Energy
• Chemical Bonds & Reactions
• Forces & Motion
• Work, Energy, and Power
• Sound Waves
• Light Waves
• Electricity
• Magnets & Magnetism

In Music 6, students express ideas and creativity through music. Students apply music terminology to different instrument groups and learn to read music. Additionally, students discuss different forms of music and popular songs within Western and worldwide music.

• Music Genres Galore
• The History of Recorded Music
• Improvisation
• Beginning Composition
• Piano & Its Famous Composers

In Music 8, students are introduced to a variety of music genres and instruments. They explore the concepts of rhythm, melody, timbre, texture, dynamics, form, and rhythm, and they learn to sight read music. Students listen to various examples of songs to interpret performances, and they compose and perform their own song.

• Music Theory
• Elements of Music
• Family of Instruments
• Music Genres
• World Music
• Talent Competition
• Sight Reading
• Writing Music
• Composing

Physical Education 6 provides a complete physical education experience, allowing students to learn the basics of living a healthy life and the benefits of being active as often as possible. Students begin by learning about the 36 hours of organized, supervised physical activity required for the course. They also learn how to document their activity within a PE Log. Next, students move into the content, studying topics ranging from health, nutrition, journaling, and safety to new, fun, and challenging activities and exercise techniques. Before attempting each activity, students receive instruction on the basic elements and the proper execution of each movement so that they can get the most benefits from the exercise. Regardless of the activity the student is asked to do within a given day, they are encouraged to get up and move for a certain amount of time within each lesson. This expectation helps them to create a routine-like schedule. Students can be active by performing different exercises, engaging in different activities, or by using items from their grade-appropriate physical education kits, which are available to purchase. This kit, which is designed to work in conjunction with the course content, contains age-appropriate exercise and activity items. Adaptive physical education activities are available for this course.

• Essentials of Education
• Pulse and Heart Rate
• Measuring Fitness
• Strength and Cardiovascular
• Resistance
• Bean Bag Cubes
• Playground Ball Games
• Circuit Training
• Anatomy
• Fitness Growth

Physical Education 7 offers a comprehensive physical education course for students to assist them in creating a healthy lifestyle and living active life. Students begin by learning about the required 72 hours of supervised, physical activity and how to document their activity in a PE Log. Students can also track their activity by using a Movband, which is a physical fitness step tracker. Students then move through the course content, which ranges from topics about healthy living and eating to a variety of fun and challenging activities and exercise techniques. Before attempting each activity, students receive instruction on the basic elements and the proper execution of each movement so that they can get the most benefits from the exercise. Regardless of the activity the student is asked to do within a given day, they are encouraged to get up and move for a certain amount of time within each lesson. This expectation helps them to create a routine-like schedule. Students can be active by performing different exercises, engaging in different activities, or by using items from their grade-appropriate physical education kits, which are available to purchase. This kit, which is designed to work in conjunction with the course content, contains age-appropriate exercise and activity items. Students who participate in organized team practices, games, and/or matches can also document activity within the Sports Verification Log. Adaptive physical education activities are available for this course.

• Tracking Activity
• Physical Fitness Components
• F.I.T.T. Principle
• Fitness Ball
• Resistance Bands
• Playground Ball Games
• Workout Regimen
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Anatomy
• Fitness Growth 

Physical Education 8 offers a complete physical education experience for students, helping them learn about and implement healthy habits. Whether it is with nutrition, exercise, or general life choices, students are educated on the multiple facets of creating a healthy lifestyle. Students begin by learning about the required 72 hours of supervised, physical activity and how to document their activity in a PE Log. Students can also track their activity by using a Moveband fitness tracker. Next, students begin to work through the course content, which ranges from topics about the F.I.T.T. principle and other physical fitness components to various fun and challenging activities and exercise techniques. Before attempting each activity, students receive instruction on the basic elements and the proper execution of each movement so that they can get the most benefits from the exercise. Regardless of the activity the student is asked to do within a given day, they are encouraged to get up and move for a certain amount of time within each lesson. Students can be active by performing different exercises, engaging in different activities, or by using items from their grade-appropriate physical education kits, which are available to purchase. This kit, which is designed to work in conjunction with the course content, contains age-appropriate exercise and activity items. Students who participate in organized team practices, games, and/or matches can also document activity within the Sports Verification Log. Adaptive physical education activities are available for this course.

• Tracking Activity
• Health Components
• Nutrition
• Weighted Ball
• Resistance Bands
• Playground Ball Games
• Workout Regimen
• Badminton
• Basketball
• Anatomy
• Fitness Growth

In Pre-Algebra, students explore concepts such as integers, expressions, equations, and fractions. This course provides students with a solid foundation for Algebra I and emphasizes the use of technology, problem solving, critical thinking, and reasoning.

In the credit recovery instance of this course, pre- and post-tests measure student mastery at the learning objective level. Students are excused from credit recovery course content based on the results of the topical pre-tests, which allows them to focus on the content they've not yet mastered.

• Linear Functions
• Plots
• Slopes and Intercepts
• Arithmetic & Geometric Sequences
• Geometry
• Equations
• Pythagorean Theorem

Throughout the Advertising course, students discover the various ways that advertisements touches their lives. This course presents a comprehensive introduction to the field of advertising, which includes its purpose and the theory behind it. In this course, students learn to identify target markets, distinguish different types of business, and interpret the information they gather to create a winning advertising plan. Students investigate the needs and wants of both the consumers to whom they are advertising and the companies for which they are creating the advertisement. Lessons will cover the basic skills and knowledge required to work in the advertising world and will guide students through the creation of a complete advertising plan. Students in this course are presented with a realistic idea of what a career in advertising entails. 

• Client Relationships
• Advertising Strategy
• Traditional Media
• Creating Print Media
• Designing Radio Advertisements
• Making Television Commercials
• Mobile Advertising
• Budgeting
• Advertising Campaign Plan

African American Literature is a survey course that spans the history of America as it relates to the lives of African Americans. Students explore the forcible transport of individuals from Africa to America, the publication of narratives of enslaved men and women, the abolition of slavery under President Lincoln, the civil rights movement, and the presidency of Barack Obama. Students explore the powerful and influential roles that African Americans have played in U.S. history. They discover the contributions of African American activists, artists, and authors through literature and nonfiction texts such as biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, court cases, historical texts, and litigations.

• Elements of a Story
• Developing a Narrative
• Elements of Drama
• Informational Texts
• Argumentative Writing
• Informative Writing

Lincoln Empowered™ Credit Recovery courses combine four facets of curriculum design, all of which equip students for content mastery. Each uniquely designed course allows for the needs of individual students to be met, and empowers students to work in an appropriately structured learning environment that allows for flexibility and personalization.

Algebra I continues the exploration of variables, function patterns, graphs, and equations. Students are expected to describe and to translate graphic, algebraic, numeric, and verbal representations of relations and to use those representations to solve problems. This course provides a solid foundation for further study in mathematics by helping students to develop computational, procedural, and problem solving skills. Some of the topics explored within this course include:

• Algebraic, numeric, and graphic representations
• Rational and irrational numbers
• Systems of equations and inequalities
• Exponential functions
• Factoring
• Quadratic equations and functions.

In American History II – Reconstruction through WWII course, students continue to study American history by exploring important historical moments from the Reconstruction era through the end of World War II. Students learn about the industrialization of this growing nation and the economic and social changes it underwent as the nation transitioned from an agricultural society to an industrial society. Students also analyze the challenges the nation faced as it was forced to choose between isolation and involvement in international armed conflicts. This course guides students as they interpret the extraordinary changes the nation went through after the American Civil War and examine how those changes ultimately led to the United States’ emergence as an international power at the conclusion of World War II.

• Labor Movement
• The Corporation
• World War I
• The Roaring Twenties
• The Great Depression
• World War II in Europe

In American History III – Post WWII to Present, students conclude their exploration of American history in this last history installment. Students examine the difficulties the United States faced as it became an international military and economic power. They also analyze the Cold War, how the nation redefined itself in the 1950s, the turmoil of the 1960s era, as well as multiple wars on terror. Students also review significant presidents who implemented monumental policies and changes. This course brings students to present time and covers some major contemporary events.

• Cuban Missile Crisis Causes
• Civil Rights Era
• Great Society
• Space Program 1950s
• Korean War
• Ending the Cold War
• Wartime Conferences
• Obama Presidency

In American Literature, students explore various cultural periods of American literature. They examine numerous aspects of Romanticism, literature from multiple historical eras of the United States, and contributions made by significant American leaders. In addition to discovering multiple genres and investigating numerous periods of writing, students also explore the basics of literature, writing, and grammar.

• Early American Literature
• Native American Oratory
• Historical Influences
• Literary Elements
• Writing
• Analyzing Nonfiction
• Romantic Movement
• Poetry

Within Anatomy and Physiology, students will explore the fascinating dynamics of the human body. Students begin by exploring the history of anatomy, essential anatomical terminology, and the hierarchical organization of the human body. From there, students will be introduced to basic biochemistry and cellular processes, and they will take a virtual tour of the cell. Students also investigate the structure, function, hierarchy, and diseases and/or disorders of each organ system. Students must possess basic spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software knowledge as a prerequisite. Completion of one full year of high school Biology is required in order to evaluate the numerous biological concepts presented in this course.

• Anatomical Terminology
• Body Chemistry
• Cellular Structure & Function
• Cellular Reproduction
• Homeostasis
• Substance Transport
• The Major Organ Systems

Applied Mathematics covers the fundamental mathematics necessary for students to obtain a broad range of skills. Although problems in this course apply to a variety of topics from Algebra to Geometry, emphasis is given to real-world applications. Students write and solve linear equations to represent situations such as the value of a car or the distance that a plane travels during a trip. They also learn to solve quadratic equations and find the maximum value of quadratic equations. Students explore area, perimeter, and volume, and then they apply these concepts to situations such as building a swimming pool. Students calculate conversions between the U.S. customary system of measurements and the metric system. Geometry concepts presented in this course include the Pythagorean Theorem, using similar triangles, finding dimensions, and interpreting scale on a map. Finally, students use statistical concepts to interpret data sets and turn those data sets into graphical representations.

• Equations
• Scale Drawings
• Conversions
• Quadratics
• Geometry
• Statistical Graphs

Art and Visual Culture, students analyze and interpret artwork created by others, examine the concepts of aesthetics and art criticism, and explore the practical application of art in a variety of careers. Art and Visual Culture highlights drawing as a form of communication and introduces students to the elements of art and principles of design through hands-on activities. Students sharpen their observation skills using a variety of art media and become adept at using basic techniques and processes to depict the world around them. Furthermore, students express their thoughts and feelings through art practice and experimentation. This course prepares students to pursue art as an area of study.

• Artistic Choices
• Applying Art
• What is Art?
• Art & Culture
• Creativity
• The World Around Us
• Artistic Foundations

In Art Appreciation, students explore visual art from the ancient world to the present day. Students investigate various topics such as the mysteries surrounding Stonehenge, the lives of famous Renaissance artists, the way celebrities influenced the Pop Art movement, and the reasons why public memorials are created. This course highlights the important connections between visual art, culture, and human history and allows students to analyze and interpret artworks. Art history comes alive as students emulate basic techniques used by well-known artists.

• Foundations of Art
• Baroque
• Contemporary Art
• Degenerate Art
• Feminism 
• Photography
• Street Art
• Visual Culture

In Astronomy, students begin by discussing basic astronomical concepts and discoveries throughout history. They take an in-depth look at the first moments of the universe by studying the Big Bang. From there, they investigate the evolution of the universe, beginning with the first atoms and moving on to explore elements, stars, solar systems, and galaxies. Students gather information to determine if there is a possibility of life on other planets and in other solar systems. Students analyze the major space missions that have led to the modern study of cosmology, and they explore the possibilities of where this field may take scientists in the future.

• Changing Paradigms
• Formation of the Solar System
• Atoms & Atomic Spectra
• Star Characteristics
• The Death of Stars
• Galaxy Formation & Evolution
• The Universe
• Notable Space Missions

Biology covers a wide range of concepts in the field of biology. They are introduced to the concept of cell structure and function, and investigate Mendelian genetics and how humans inherit traits. Students also analyze the structure and mechanisms of DNA, as well as the role of biotechnology in today’s society. This course presents the theory of evolution, including early ideas, how populations evolve, and the history of life on Earth. Students explore the concept of ecology, where they study the different principles of ecology, interactions that occur within ecosystems, the biosphere, and how humans have impacted ecosystems thus far.

In the credit recovery instance of this course, pre- and post-tests measure student mastery at the learning objective level. Students are excused from credit recovery course content based on the results of the topical pre-tests, which allows them to focus on the content they've not yet mastered.

• Cellular Division
• Function of DNA
• DNA Replication
• Biotechnology
• Evidence for Evolution
• Heredity and Probability
• Theory of Natural Selection

British Literature provides students with a survey of literature in this genre. Students explore the Anglo-Saxon and medieval eras, the English Renaissance, and the Restoration and Enlightenment periods. They analyze how authors from this region have traditionally constructed texts and developed prominent and long-lasting literature. In this course, students examine a variety of styles and use the vocabulary that is characteristic of literature pieces they are reading. This course offers students numerous chances to discuss, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate the texts they read through a wide range of writing and thinking exercises.

In the credit recovery instance of this course, pre- and post-tests measure student mastery at the learning objective level. Students are excused from credit recovery course content based on the results of the topical pre-tests, which allows them to focus on the content they've not yet mastered.

• Symbolism
• Historical Literature
• Romantic Poetry
• Renaissance
• Restoration & Enlightenment
• Poetry
• Anglo-Saxon Literature
• Shakespeare

In Business Applications, students focus on business software and the corresponding skills required in the business world. The course begins with an overview of computers, including hardware, software, and operating systems. Students explore spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, and database software and discover how to fulfill a customer request using these skills. They also study web-based applications and additional software packages and learn about Internet technology. Students investigate common security concerns and discover how to prevent security issues. Finally, students experience the software development cycle where they learn how various professionals utilize business applications. They discover the importance of moral and ethical responsibility in an online community. Students must possess basic spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software skills before entering this course. Additionally, students must be independent learners, and they must be comfortable learning new technology and researching software features and functions.

Requisite Software: Microsoft Office 2016 Suite

• Computer Systems Overview
• Database Software
• Presentation Software
• Professional Considerations
• Security
• Web-Based Tools

Business Management guides students through examples of their roles as wage earners, consumers, and citizens as they explore the wide, exciting world of business. Students examine topics ranging from extensive credit use to the role of government in the U.S. economy. Students are encouraged to take Introduction to Business as a prerequisite to Business Management, as Business Management dives deeper into the different aspects of managing a business successfully.

• Project Management
• The Consumer
• Human Resource Management
• International Environment
• Managerial Roles & Skills
• Operations Management

In Business Mathematics, students discover a variety of basic mathematical concepts and tools for real-word mathematical application including algebraic equations, formulas, operations using fractions, decimals, and percentages. This course shows students how to work with percentages to solve application problems and how to research investment and insurance options. Students learn to graph a function from an equation, and they work with ratios and proportions. Additionally, students explore the proper methods of preparing and analyzing income statements and balance sheets. They also study the ways in which to calculate real estate loan payments, and they learn to read and interpret graphs to represent data in the business world. This course also discusses mean, median, and mode as it relates to the distribution of data.

• Equations
• Ratios & Proportions
• Earnings
• Withholdings
• Goods & Services
• Deposits & Inflation

Calculus evaluates higher-level mathematics through analytical/algebraic, numerical, graphical, and verbal methods. Students study various components of mathematics, including the investigation of trigonometric functions, probability, and series. Students will strengthen their skills with Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry concepts in preparation for post-secondary coursework. Having a strong calculus knowledge base supports all students, but mostly those students who are interested in careers in the mathematics and engineering fields.

• Limits
• Continuity
• Derivatives
• Analysis of Graphs of Functions
• Curve Sketching
• Integration
• Area Between Curves
• Volume

Career Explorations allows students to investigate the necessary steps to prepare for careers that match their interests, abilities, and aptitudes. Students research various careers, their roles in society, job duties, required education and qualifications, and salary and outlook. They acquire job-seeking skills such as resume writing, interviewing, and portfolio development skills. Students discover workplace dynamics, how to navigate challenging situations, and explore various techniques for advancing in their chosen career field. This course prepares students to manage the financial challenges they will face as they prepare for a career and future employment. Students apply newly acquired knowledge and skills in a real-world experience to further solidify future career plans.

• Career Preparation
• Career Research
• Career Acquisition
• Understanding the Workplace
• Career Retention & Advancement
• Financial Literacy
• Job Shadowing

Chemistry gives students a deeper understanding of the world around them as they investigate how chemistry is involved in everyday life. Students explore fundamental chemistry content and concepts, including the metric system, the periodic table, atomic structures, bonding, chemical reactions, and nuclear reactions. They apply their knowledge and science process skills through labs that use common, household objects in order to explore the practicality of chemistry. As a prerequisite to Chemistry, students must have completed Algebra I and must possess basic spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software knowledge.

In the credit recovery instance of this course, pre- and post-tests measure student mastery at the learning objective level. Students are excused from credit recovery course content based on the results of the topical pre-tests, which allows them to focus on the content they've not yet mastered. 

• The Atom
• Defining Matter
• Acids & Bases
• Polar Bonds & Molecules
• Solutions
• Ionic Bonding
• Thermochemistry
• Nuclear Reactions

In Communications, students explore various aspects of communication. They investigate the foundations of communication by analyzing, applying, and designing creative works essential to the professional communications industry. This course establishes a comprehensive foundation for students interested in a post-secondary career in communications.

• Communication Skills
• Surveys
• News Stories
• News Broadcast
• Magazines
• Advertising
• Radio Commercials
• Radio Shorts
• Television Interviews
• Television Commercials

In Consumer Mathematics, students learn mathematical concepts that they will use in their daily lives. They focus on real-world topics that require addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, as well as fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, and percentages. Students also explore the ways in which real-life activities such as traveling, purchasing a new car or house, or even installing new carpeting relates to mathematics. Consumer Mathematics relates everyday mathematics concepts to concrete definitions, processes, and many real-life situations.

• Shopping
• Nutrition
• Party Planning
• Traveling
• Budgeting

Creative Writing is a course in which students discover, analyze, and apply the methods and styles used in various forms of fiction, creative nonfiction, drama, and poetry. It emphasizes experimentation and practice, and it encourages students to take cues from published writers and poets. Students express themselves while learning various genres and their respective writing rules. Students also explore related topics, including word choice, diction, form, editing, idea generation, and other skills useful in nonfiction writing. Students do a great deal of writing in this course.

• Setting
• Informative Elements
• Mysteries
• Suspense
• Poetic Elements

In the Debate course, students learn crucial debate terminology, speech strategies, and persuasive techniques. Students investigate rhetoric and learn to consider multiple and divergent perspectives. Throughout this course, students develop the skills necessary to execute a well-versed and effectively supported argument. This study of supporting claims with credible evidence will allow students to engage in effective persuasive discourse.

• Historic Debates
• Lincoln-Douglas Debates
• Claims & Counterclaims
• Credibility
• Responding in Debates

In Earth Science, students discover the theories about how Earth first formed. They explore Earth’s history and the different geologic processes that continually take effect and help to shape the planet. Students debate the ways in which human impacts affect the Earth's climate, and they view Earth as a body within the solar system and universe. They also review Earth's renewable and finite resources. The course concludes with a virtual tour of Earth's atmosphere and oceans.

• Climate
• Geologic Activity
• Human Impacts
• Plate Tectonics
• Resources & Energy
• The Atmosphere of Earth
• Weather

Economics presents basic economic theory to students. They explore the ways in which the economy effects everyday life. Students examine basic economic concepts such as scarcity, opportunity cost, efficiency, and trade-offs as well as the factors of production. Students will compare the free market system to other economic systems. This course serves as an introduction and overview of economics.

• Wealth Distribution
• Financial Markets
• Multinational Corporations
• Economics & Democratic Development
• Money & Banking
• Market Structures
• Supply & Demand
• Economic Growth & Stability

Students enrolled in English Grammar explore basic, intermediate, and advanced concepts of grammar, language, style, and composition. By analyzing word meaning and function, students will generate content using appropriate grammatical expressions. Students will examine provided writing samples and their own compositions to enhance their skills. The English Grammar curriculum is designed to cover a half-year of instruction, but it can be completed at each student’s own pace.

• Linguistics
• Punctuation
• Effective Words & Phrases
• Precise Language
• Sentence Fattening
• Glossing

In  English Language Arts 10, students focus on literature, grammar, and composition. They examine the different elements of a story, including plot, setting, character, narrator, and voice. Throughout the course, students also study various parts of speech, readings, and poetry. English Language Arts 10 presents students with many different types and styles of writing in order to provide a thorough examination of language and literature.

In the credit recovery instance of this course, pre- and post-tests measure student mastery at the learning objective level. Students are excused from credit recovery course content based on the results of the topical pre-tests, which allows them to focus on the content they've not yet mastered.

• Word Meaning & Sources
• Analyzing Different Mediums
• Reading for Meaning
• Character Relationships
• Utilizing Evidence
• Informative Writing
• Grammar in Writing
• Arguments

English Language Arts 9 introduces students to elements of literature from classic to modern times using the genres of fiction and nonfiction. Through reading and the study of literary elements, such as plot and setting, character, narrator and voice, tone and mood, and symbolism and irony, students develop skills in literary analysis and interpretation. Students also examine form, style, and persuasion within nonfiction works. In this course, students strengthen their vocabulary, grammar, and mechanics. They also focus on the stages of the writing process.

• Understanding Theme
• Complex Characters
• Recognizing Text Structure
• Comparing Mediums
• Developing Clear Writing
• Descriptive Essay Writing
• Writing Arguments
• Writing Persuasive Conclusions

Environmental Science introduces students to the scientific method, terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, biomes of the world, tropic interactions, and nutrient and chemical cycles. Students analyze the human impact on the environment and ways to reduce negative consequences. Students investigate environmental issues first hand and use their discoveries to make environmental decisions for themselves.

• Aquatic Environments
• Biodiversity & Abiotics
• Earth Cycles
• Ecosystem Biodiversity
• Endangered Species
• Natural Selection

Exploring Cinema introduces students to film-making and cinematic productions. In this course, students explore the technology used to create a film and begin to build an aesthetic appreciation of films. Students also explore media art and the ethics of media creation, giving them a wider perspective on the different ways material can be presented.

• Critical Review
• Creating a Script
• Developing Trailer Topics
• Censorship
• Cinematic Sound
• Viewing Propaganda

Fashion Design is an advanced course for students interested in learning the intricate process of how the fashion system works. Students will study the fashion business in sequential order from concept to consumer. They will examine all of the processes involved in the industry from producing raw materials, apparel, and accessories to the retail stores that sell fashion merchandise to the public. Students learn that the decision-making process is complex and not just about the latest designers, styles, or trends of an era. In this course, students will explore the history of fashion, including the looks and creations at every era. They will discover the equipment, tools, and fabrics used to create fashion, and they will learn how technology is used in fashion. Students have an opportunity to express themselves and their style through the creation of their own fashion design sketches and mood boards. Students will learn fashion terminology and how to forecast new and upcoming fashion trends.

• Skills in Fashion
• Technology & Fashion
• Fashion Principles
• Textiles, Fibers, & Fabrics
• History of Fashion
• The Fashion Industry
• Fashion Careers

Students enrolled in Forensic Science will develop a better understanding of the reality of forensic science, which is often contradicted by the fictional forensic science portrayed in entertainment. Students begin by exploring the history and background of forensic science. They discover several forensic science disciplines, such as pathology, anthropology, toxicology, serology, entomology, and odontology. Students learn and use proper lab practices, which ensure the integrity of any collected organic and inorganic evidence. Students investigate chromatography, spectroscopy, and microscopy techniques. They also explore and survey the impact of DNA analysis and questioned document analysis on forensic science. This course teaches the proper handling of impression evidence, such as shoe print, foot, tire, lip print, firearm, and fingerprint impressions while students examine the analysis of trace evidence, including hair and glass. The course concludes with an exploration into the ways in which forensic science is interconnected with the legal system, as well as what the future holds for forensic science. It includes numerous hands-on labs, including measuring a hypothetical time of death, extracting their own DNA, and analyzing their own fingerprint impressions. Forensic Science is ideal for high school students who are interested in forensic science, biology, law, and/or criminalistics. Students must possess basic spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software knowledge as a prerequisite. Completion of one full year of high school Biology is required in order to evaluate the numerous biological concepts present in this course. In addition, students must be mature, independent learners and comfortable learning new technology.

Please note: The concepts discussed in any forensic science course are intended for mature and responsible students only. Delicate and sensitive concepts related to forensic science will be discussed in a respectful and straightforward manner.

• Forensic Specialties
• Evidence
• Lab Practices
• Analytic Instrumentation
• DNA Analysis
• Controlled Substance Analysis
• A Career in Forensic Science

French I is an introductory course designed for students who have little or no previous knowledge of the French language and culture. This course will allow students to acquire the tools necessary for communication and comprehension of the French language. Students explore the global francophone community, and they compare these different cultures to each other and to their own. This course primes students’ fluency through various types of communications. 

• Making Requests
• Home
• Food
• Weather
• Shopping
• Clothing
• Cognates
• Time
• Questions

In French II, students have the opportunity to review some of the structures from French I, but they also build their knowledge of the basic and intermediate French concepts. Students review the present tense of regular and irregular verbs, the passé composé with avoir and être, and adjective agreement and placement. Students examine grammatical forms and are challenged to progress in their basic knowledge and speaking capabilities.

• Verb Tense
• Travel
• Questions
• Recommendations
• Personal Descriptions
• Describing Situations & Processes
• Francophone Cultures
• Etiquette

In French III, students continue their study of the French language and popular French culture. They use larger vocabulary terms and explore a variety of literary texts that include the structures and vocabulary that they are learning. In this course, students study vocabulary, grammar, and culture in context through authentic literary and journalistic texts, putting these items into practice through written and spoken tasks.

• The Passive Voice
• The Conditional
• Historic Events
• The Subjunctive
• Current Issues
• Narration
• Demographics
• Dates & Times
• Family & People
• The Arts

Fundamentals of Ecology allows students to explore the ways in which organisms interact with their surrounding environments. Students will investigate ecological principles, such as natural selection, population and population dynamics, biodiversity, and the sustainability of ecosystems. Students also analyze major ecological challenges and the different ways society is working to mitigate these challenges.

• Levels of Organization
• Cycles of Matter
• Biodiversity & Populations
• Species Interactions
• Ecosystem Stability
• Weather & Climate
• Energy in the Environment
• Earth’s Layers

In Geometry, students begin to create a solid foundation in mathematics by studying and exploring a wide range of geometric concepts. Students study the basics of geometric equations and how these equations are present in daily life. They calculate perimeter and work directly with angles and arcs to evaluate the importance of geometric math in construction.

• Angle Relationships
• Parallel & Perpendicular Lines
• Congruence
• Bisectors
• Trigonometry
• Transformations

In German I, students are introduced to the basic and fundamental skills necessary for expressing common ideas in the German language. They learn to state daily activities and how to have an introductory conversation. These concepts build in theme and scope, allowing students to explore topics including daily activities, travel, needs, desires, and preferences in typical and increasingly complex situations. The course provides a realistic context in which students can practice their newly acquired skills. German I also provides a considerably thorough study of grammatical skills, ranging from the most basic sentences to engaging and creative structures dealing with more interesting situations.

• Personal Information
• Interpreting Information
• Simple Interactions
• The House
• Making Plans
• Describing Others
• Directions

German II provides students with a comprehensive introduction to nouns and verbs and previously learned concepts. Students examine the case systems extensively, and focus on verbs throughout this course. They learn different types of verbs and their conjugations in different grammatical tenses such as present, future, past simple, and present perfect. Students practice one of the most challenging aspects of German grammar — verbs with accusative, dative, and genitive prepositions — thoroughly. Students learn a large number of new vocabulary words and idioms to assist in their continual development of language.

• Employment
• Etiquette
• Hobbies & Interests
• Personal Information
• Reporting Events
• Rhetoric
• Travel
• Weather

German III, students continue their study of the German language and popular German culture. Students use larger vocabulary terms and explore a variety of literary texts that include the structures and vocabulary that they are learning. In this course, students study vocabulary, grammar, and culture in context through authentic literary and journalistic texts, putting these items into practice through written and spoken tasks.

• Oral & Written Narration
• Interpreting Opinions
• Obtaining Information
• Media Language
• Giving Detailed Descriptions
• Business & Finances
• Comparing Germany & the United States
• German-American History
• Applying Academic Standards
• Public Sphere

In Greek and Roman Mythology, students explore myths from Greece and Rome. They examine the history of mythology and some of the key gods and goddesses. Students learn to connect the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome with the culture of today. Throughout this course, students use technology and artistic practices to express their knowledge. In addition, they explore vocabulary, literary, and narrative elements, in addition to writing through the lens of mythology. Students work through the process of writing myths of their own through planning, drafting, revising, and publishing.

• Introducing Mythology
• Universal Ideas
• Character Traits
• Arguments in Mythology
• Inspiring Art

High School Civics and Government offers students an introduction to the foundation of the democratic government of the U.S. and the basic principles of the judicial system. In this course, students explore what it means to be a citizen, as well as the structure of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the U.S. government. Students learn about how these branches work together. Students also look at the characteristics of state and local governments throughout the country to examine the organization and responsibilities of these branches. Students also explore the components of the American economy, including its foundations and how it interacts with other economies of the world.

• The Party System
• International Relations
• Rights & Responsibilities
• Local Governments
• Function of Government
• The Free Market
• The Constitution

In High School Health, students discover how to make conscientious decisions when attempting to improve their overall health and wellness. From healthy lifestyles, diets, and exercise to responsibilities within individual families and larger communities, topics within the health discipline are pertinent and applicable to all students. Throughout the course, students review concepts that promote safe, healthy, and active lifestyles.

• Noncommunicable Diseases
• Decision-Making
• Nutrition
• Communication
• Peers
• Family
• Health Services
• Emotions

High School Nutrition and Personal Fitness helps students to recognize the impacts that nutritional choices and personal fitness play within their lives. Students learn practical ways to control their health through nutrition, exercise, and stress management. Students discover that physical fitness will help them to feel good.

• Personal Fitness Planning
• Body Composition
• Muscular Fitness
• Maximizing Cardio Fitness
• Basic Principles of Fitness
• Tools for Healthful Eating
• Eating Disorders
• Eating for Health

Students in the Human Development and Family Studies course explore the basic information about human development, parenting roles and strategies, and functioning effectively within the family in today’s changing and complex society. This course helps students to develop competencies related genetics, family types, and effective communication. They investigate the ways in which humans develop over their lifespan, human relationships, child care, and child abuse. Students also learn the importance of creating a nurturing and caring home environment.

• Parenting Styles
• Human Brain
• Effective Parenting
• Maternal Choices
• Life Span Development
• Emotional Factors
• Ethical & Legal
• Heredity & Environment

In Introduction to Business, students explore their roles as wage earners, consumers, and citizens as they discover the wide, exciting world of business. In this introductory course, students investigate topics pertaining to investment strategies and business communications that are vital for success in today’s economy. Students analyze the impact of marketing and the role of the government in the realm of business and economy.

• Business Communication
• Human Resources
• Business Law
• Business Management
• Operations Management
• Finance
• Customer Relations
• Sales

Lincoln Empowered™ Introduction to College Writing prepares students to create freshman writing pieces as they move toward their post-secondary education. In this course, they learn the skills necessary to build a solid foundation for basic college writing as they focus on informative and persuasive writing. Students practice organization, tone, and style in their work to ensure that they are well-rounded and skilled writers. Finally, students discover how to locate and present research and evidence in a logical, well-organized manner.

• Using Sources
• Research
• The Writing Process
• Writing to Task and Audience
• Connecting Ideas
• Creating Claims
• Structure & Meaning
• Supporting Inferences
• Evaluating & Citing Sources

Introduction to Digital Media provides students with a foundation in graphic arts, sound, and video media. Students explore production and portfolio generation while evaluating and analyzing other artists. Topics extend beyond the actual visual demonstrations, allowing students to review the editing process for images, sound, and video. In this introductory course, students explore the vast possibilities of digital media, how it is used in everyday advertising and art, and where innovation exists within the field.

Requisite Adobe Software: Audition, Bridge, Illustrator, Photoshop, Portfolio, Premiere

• Think Like An Artist
• Photoshop
• Illustrator
• Digital Media Arts
• Digital Graphics
• Sound Art
• Portfolios

Introduction to Engineering provides students with an overview of the field of engineering and the primary processes and procedures used by engineers. Student explore engineering careers and their impacts on society, and they learn how mathematics and science are used in the field of engineering. They examine different engineering disciplines, the engineering design process, and various engineering styles and methods used in the field. Students take part in hands-on learning as they work through a real-life design problem and solve it through the steps of the engineering design process. The course concludes with a student-created presentation to demonstrate their solution to the design problem. Introduction to Engineering is an excellent addition to a STEM-centered curriculum. Students must have completed Algebra I as a prerequisite and must possess basic spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software knowledge.

• Engineering & Society
• Math & Science in Engineering
• Engineering Design Process
• Ergonomics, Ethics, and Liability
• Sustainable Design
• Modeling & Prototyping

In the Law course, students examine citizen obligations to law enforcement, the court system, and the rules and regulations that all Americans are expected to uphold. They explore the terminology and the regulations that structure and control society. Students study different types of crime and the law enforcement powers that are put in place to regulate and diminish overall crime. Students who are interested in a law career will benefit from learning the law and justice terminology presented in this course.

• Citizen Obligations
• Law Enforcement Powers
• Court Systems
• Family Law
• Crimes Against Society, Property, & the Person
• Criminal Law
• Civil Law
• Origins of Law
• The Making of Laws

Life Skills provides students with important information that will help them to lead independent and successful lives as adults. In this course, students focus on topics including personal finance, nutrition, and personal development. The useful skills students gain in this course will help them to become responsible and proactive young adults.

• Personal Development
• Relationships
• Cultures
• Communication
• Career, Education, & Work
• Personal Finance

Mandarin Chinese I is an introductory course to Modern Standard Chinese, which includes the spoken language, Mandarin, and the written language of simplified characters. Students recognize and apply vocabulary in Pinyin and Chinese characters in the context of common themes. In addition to learning the language, students get a glimpse of Chinese culture, history, tradition, and society.

• Greetings
• Pinyin
• Characters
• Numbers
• Family
• Home
• School
• Culture Comparisons

In Mandarin Chinese II, students develop their communication skills through listening, reading, speaking, and writing in the target language. The course presents modern Standard Chinese, Mandarin, as the spoken language and simplified characters as the written language. Students recognize and apply vocabulary in Pinyin and Chinese characters in the context of common scenarios. Students will practice handwriting Chinese characters in complete sentences. Students explore Chinese traditions, language, and society.

• Personal Information
• Family & Home Life
• School & Activities
• Food, Dining, & Etiquette
• Clothing & Shopping
• Arts & Entertainment
• Environment & Nature
• Travel & Transportation
• Careers & Future Plans

Throughout the Marketing course, students discover the various ways marketing affects their lives. This course introduces students to the study and implementation of market analysis, which focuses on identifying customer needs and desires and supplying them with those exact requests. The course provides a solid foundation for students contemplating careers in marketing, advertising, or other business-related and commercial fields.

• Demographics
• Branding
• SWOT Analysis
• Distribution
• Pricing
• The Customer
• Sales
• Advertising

Media Writing is designed for students who are interested in careers in broadcast journalism, communications, or media. In this course, students explore the basics of media writing in addition to careers in print, online, and broadcast media. Students investigate the numerous styles of writing for a number of applications, including newspapers, magazines, audio broadcasts, video broadcasts, and the Internet. In addition, students practice researching, locating, and using sources that are reliable and valid.

• Jargon
• Leads
• News Article Analysis
• Writing for a Magazine
• Solid Conclusions
• Blogging

Music Appreciation stimulates personal growth when listening to music by exposing the student to a large variety of music with provided listening maps indicating applicable music terminology. Students will be able to explain personal music preference, and identify how music is impacted by technology, social values, and daily life of the composers. Students develop an understanding of composer's intent and the ability to rationalize personal interpretation of music works. Similarities and contrasts in music throughout the eras are identified as well as how previous compositions impact future compositions.

• Medieval Era
• Renaissance Era
• Baroque Era
• Classical Era
• Romantic Era
• Romantic Nationalism
• 20th Century
• Contemporary

In Pennsylvania History, students explore the geography, history, culture, and government of Pennsylvania. They examine Pennsylvania's role in the founding of the United States, the Civil War, and the Industrial Revolution, and they study the state’s significance in modern times.

In the credit recovery instance of this course, pre- and post-tests measure student mastery at the learning objective level. Students are excused from credit recovery course content based on the results of the topical pre-tests, which allows them to focus on the content they've not yet mastered.

• Founding Pennsylvania
• The American Revolution
• Early 19th Century Expansion
• Labor Movement
• Pennsylvania Arts
• 1970s to the Present
• Pennsylvania Tourism

Physical Education 10 offers a complete physical education experience for students. The course, which includes a mix of health-related information and physical fitness activities, focuses on teaching students how to live both healthy and active lives. Students begin the course by reviewing the requirement of 72 hours of supervised, physical activity and learn to document their activity in a PE Log. They can also track their activity by using their Movband, an electronic fitness tracker. Next, students explore a variety of health and physical fitness components such as using fitness equipment and playing organized games. When students are asked to complete an exercise or activity, they receive instruction on the basic elements and the proper execution of each movement so that they can get the most benefits from the exercise. Regardless of what activity the student is asked to do within a given day, they are encouraged to get up and move for a certain amount of time in each lesson. Students can be active by performing different exercises, engaging in different activities, or by using items from their grade-appropriate physical education kits, which are available to purchase. This kit, which is designed to work in conjunction with the course content, contains age-appropriate exercise and activity items. Students who participate in organized team practices, games, and/or matches can also document activity within the Sports Verification Log. Adaptive physical education activities are available for this course.

• Health Components
• Physical Fitness Components
• Nutrition
• Resistance Bands
• Fitness Ball
• Football
• Tennis
• Workout Regimen
• Anatomy
• Fitness Growth

Physical Education 11 provides students with a complete physical education course, which includes a mix of nutrition-related insight to physical fitness activities. Students begin by learning about the required 72 hours of supervised, physical activity and how to document their activity in a PE Log. They can manually track activity or use their Movband, an electronic fitness tracker. Next, students explore a variety of health and physical fitness components such as using fitness equipment and playing organized games. When students are asked to complete an exercise or activity, they receive instruction on the basic elements and the proper execution of each movement so that they can get the most benefits from the exercise. Regardless of what activity the student is asked to do within a given day, they are encouraged to get up and move for a certain amount of time in each lesson. Students can be active by performing different exercises, engaging in different activities, or by using items from their grade-appropriate physical education kits, which are available to purchase. This kit, which is designed to work in conjunction with the course content, contains age-appropriate exercise and activity items. Students who participate in organized team practices, games, and/or matches can also document activity within the Sports Verification Log. Adaptive physical education activities are available for this course.

• Health Components
• Physical Fitness Components
• Nutrition
• F.I.T.T. Principle
• Weighted Ball
• Stepper
• Pickleball
• Running a 5K Race
• Workout Regimen
• Anatomy
• Fitness Growth

Physical Education 12 delivers a comprehensive physical education experience for students. They receive a mix of instruction on nutrition and physical activities, in addition to information that will help them make better, more health-conscious decisions. The course will guide them in leading a more fit and active lifestyle. Students begin by learning about the required 72 hours of supervised, physical activity and how to document their activity in a PE Log. They can manually track activity or use their Movband, an electronic fitness tracker. The course then moves into content ranging from the F.I.T.T. principle and nutrition to a variety of exercises and physical activities. When students are asked to complete an exercise or activity, they receive instruction on the basic elements and the proper execution of each movement so that they can get the most benefits from the exercise. Regardless of what activity the student is asked to do within a given day, they are encouraged to get up and move for a certain amount of time in each lesson. Students can be active by performing different exercises, engaging in different activities, or by using items from their grade-appropriate physical education kits, which are available to purchase. This kit, which is designed to work in conjunction with the course content, contains age-appropriate exercise and activity items. Students who participate in organized team practices, games, and/or matches can also document activity within the Sports Verification Log. Adaptive physical education activities are available for this course.

• Health Components
• Physical Fitness Components
• Nutrition
• Jump Rope
• Push-Up Handles
• Weighted Ball
• Stepper
• Pickleball
• Running a 5K Race
• Workout Regimen
• Anatomy
• Fitness Growth

Physical Education 9 provides a comprehensive physical education course for students, focusing on teaching them how to live both healthy and active lives. Whether it is with nutrition, exercise, or general life choices, students are educated on the multiple facets of creating a healthy lifestyle. Students begin by learning about the required 72 hours of supervised, physical activity and how to document their activity in a PE Log. Students can also track their activity by using a Moveband fitness tracker. As they begin the course, students focus on different physical fitness components (including F.I.T.T.) in addition to various fun and challenging activities and exercise techniques. They receive instruction on the basic elements and the proper execution of each movement so that they can get the most benefits from the exercise. Regardless of the activity students are asked to do within a given day, they are encouraged to get up and move for a certain amount of time within each lesson. Students can be active by performing different exercises, engaging in different activities, or by using items from their grade-appropriate physical education kits, which are available to purchase. This kit, which is designed to work in conjunction with the course content, contains age-appropriate exercise and activity items. Students who participate in organized team practices, games, and/or matches can also document activity within the Sports Verification Log. Adaptive physical education activities are available for this course.

• F.I.T.T. Principle
• Health Components
• Nutrition
• Jump Rope
• Fitness Ball
• Football
• Tennis
• Workout Regimen
• Anatomy
• Fitness Growth

Physical Science are introduced to the principles of chemistry and physics so that they may develop a better understanding of atoms, chemical reactions, and nuclear interactions. Students explore the properties and states of matter and investigate chemical bonds and reactions. Students will investigate the development of the periodic table, an outline of modern atomic theory, and organic and nuclear chemistry. Additionally, students study Newton’s laws of motion while considering the interactions between motion, forces, energy, and thermodynamics. As a prerequisite to Physical Science, students must have completed Algebra I and must possess basic spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software knowledge.

In the credit recovery instance of this course, pre- and post-tests measure student mastery at the learning objective level. Students are excused from credit recovery course content based on the results of the topical pre-tests, which allows them to focus on the content they've not yet mastered.

• Periodic Table
• Atomic Structure
• Chemical Reactions
• Acids, Bases, and Solutions
• Nuclear Chemistry
• Motions & Forces
• Work & Energy
• Thermal Energy & Heat