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Grade 12 High School Academic Program for 2015-2016 English English 12: Contemporary American Literature (101200) This senior semester course reflects the structure and emphasizes the skills expected in first-year undergraduate literature courses, focusing closely on analysis that extends beyond literary elements into historical context, narrative structure, and authorial intent. Course content includes challenging non-linear poetry, prose, and drama with a common emphasis on American identity in the second half of the 20th Century. Students are introduced to several strands of literary theory and begin to apply these theories to their reading. Critical writing focuses on clear, concise argument. Building on previous skills, students take ownership of the writing process in order to internalize the steps necessary for writing successfully at the college level.

Texts: The Things They Carried (summer reading), Slaughterhouse-Five, Interpreter of Maladies, selected poetry and short stories, Angels in America. English 12 ADV: Contemporary American Literature (101295) This senior semester course is designed to reflect the cognitive challenges presented by junior- and senior-level undergraduate courses. Its focus, the nuanced relationship between narrative technique and the human experience as manifest in a series of modernist and post-structuralist works, opens the way for a wide variety of challenging lines of inquiry. In their critical writing, students learn to write shorter, more densely articulated arguments, bringing to bear basic theoretical approaches to literary criticism. They will find that the work they do in their college essays and in the composition of prose and/or poetry pieces associated with the major creative project of the semester, the Commonplace Book, complements these undertakings, as it too is succinct, concise, and tightly constructed.

Texts: The Things They Carried (summer reading), Mrs. Dalloway (summer reading), The Waste Land, The Hours, selected poetry and short stories, Angels in America. English 12 ESOL (101097) This is an English course designed for students who are speakers of other languages as their first language and who are in their first three years at CESJDS. Placement in this course is determined as part of the application process and in conjunction with testing and school recommendation. Interest in ESOL should be discussed with the student’s guidance counselor.

English Distribution Courses

English 12:Shakespeare in 1599 (101228) This course examines closely Shakespeare’s achievements in the year he became a shareholder of the Globe Theater. As students consider how Shakespeare’s art as a playwright grows and evolves at this crucial moment in his career, they become familiar with all of the major genres. Alongside the plays, students read some of the most famous critical perspectives on Shakespeare’s achievements, and study some of the more important cinematographic productions of these plays. Expectations of all


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assignments are consummate with those of English 12 ECP. Performance is a part of the course, as well as oral presentation. There is at least one in-class exam, as well as a creative project.

Plays read in their entirety include: As You Like It, Julius Caesar, Henry V, and Hamlet.

English 12: Shakespeare’s Histories and Comedies ADV (101224) Between the years of 1596 and 1601, William Shakespeare wrote some of his most well-known comedies; at the same time, he seems to have perfected the dramatic genre known as “histories” in the composition of his second tetralogy. This course concentrates on these two genres with consideration to their historical, social, and political context. It begins with the study of a select number of Shakespeare’s comedies, paying attention to Shakespeare’s ongoing experiments in the domain of error, metamorphosis, and the humanistic sense of “self-fashioning.” The focus then shifts to Shakespeare’s histories, how they not only utilize comedic techniques, but also examine the nature of kingship, social order, and right rule. The course then sets these two genres—comedy and history—into conversation, examining the ways in which notions of the “renaissance man” in the former surface in ideas about the renaissance king in the latter. In addition to the plays students also read the historical materials on which Shakespeare based his stories. Expectations of the critical writing is consummate with those of English 12 ADV. Performance is a part of the course, as well as oral presentation. There are at least two in-class exams, as well as a culminating creative project.

Plays read will include: Comedy of Errors, Twelfth Night, Henry V (along with excerpts drawn in from Henry IV, Parts 1 and 2), and Hamlet.

English 12:World Literature (101226) This course considers how pieces of literature can allow readers to access cultures different from their own. Students read a combination of long and short fiction, drama, and poetry from the literary traditions of various world regions including the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, East Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. They explore how peoples actively create cultural identities in relation to pressures like politics, religion, imperialism, and social change. Key components of this class include short weekly reading responses and a heavy reliance on student participation and leadership in discussion. The semester culminates in a presentation of the students’ choice of a short piece of world literature to the class--a short story or graphic novel--and addressing questions on major issues of cultural identity raised in this work. Authors studied may include Albert Camus, Anton Chekhov, Tsitsi Dangarembga, Edwidge Danticat, Etgar Keret, Franz Kafka, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Marjane Satrapi, Dai Sijie, Leo Tolstoy, and Yehuda Yaari. English 12:World Literature ADV (101227) This course considers how pieces of literature afford readers access to cultures different from their own. Students read a combination of long and short fiction as well as poetry from the literary traditions of various world regions including the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the Caribbean, East Asia, and the Indian subcontinent. They explore how peoples actively create cultural identities in relation to the pressures of politics, religion, imperialism, and social change. Students apply literary criticism such as Said’s Orientalism as well as gender theory, narratology, and streams of minority discourse in their effort to elucidate specific texts. Key components of this class include short weekly


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reading responses and a heavy reliance on student participation and leadership in discussion. The semester culminates with a presentation of the students’ choice of a substantive piece of world literature--a novel or a dramatic work-- to the class and leading discussions on major issues of cultural identity raised in this work. Works studied include Israeli short stories by Yehuda Yaari, Savyon Liebrecht, and Etgar Keret, Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress, The Stranger, Nervous Conditions, and One Hundred Years of Solitude.

HISTORY Economics ADV (201284) This rigorous course is designed to give students an intensive introduction to economics as it relates to their lives and the global economic community as a whole. Students will focus on basic microeconomic theories behind supply and demand, prices and various market structures in an effort to understand the choices that consumers and producers make every day, as well as the factors that go into individual and corporate decision-making. Students will then focus on larger macroeconomic principles, such as unemployment, money, banking, monetary and fiscal policy, government’s role in the economy, and international trade as these issues relate to national and global economic relationships. History: Colonial America ADV (201299) This course will be an in-depth examination of the Colonial period in North America prior to the development of the independent United States of America. Drawing upon recent scholarship in North Atlantic history, the course will examine the interactions of the English, French, Dutch, Spanish, and Native populations that came together to create the distinctive Colonial American experience. Although the course will place an emphasis on developing a close historical examination of the differing political, economic, social, and religious dynamics that formed the early English colonies along the Atlantic Coast, additional attention will be given briefly to the colonial experience in the West Indies and the Pacific. The class will be broken into the following three sections of study: Initial Encounters, The Colonial Experience, and The Colonies and the Empire. Students will be expected to be able to draw upon general concepts from the Age of Exploration during the 15th and 16th centuries. Students taking the course for Advanced level credit will be expected to be leaders in class discussions, conduct additional independent research, as well as critically assess various historiographical models of the Colonial Era. Each quarter, Advanced level students will be asked to complete an additional assignment or additional component to a class-wide project that will be assessed for historical accuracy as well as depth of insight. History: Colonial America (201281) This course will be an in-depth examination of the Colonial period in North America prior to the development of the independent United States of America. Drawing upon recent scholarship in North Atlantic history, the course will examine the interactions of the English, French, Dutch, Spanish, and Native populations that came together to create the distinctive Colonial American experience. Although the course will place an emphasis on developing a close historical examination of the differing political, economic, social, and religious dynamics that formed the early English colonies along the Atlantic Coast, additional attention will be given briefly to the colonial experience in the West Indies and the Pacific.


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The class will be broken into the following three sections of study: Initial Encounters, The Colonial Experience, and The Colonies and the Empire. Students will be expected to be able to draw upon general concepts from the Age of Exploration during the 15th and 16th centuries. History: Contemporary Issues (201259) The United States Contemporary Issues senior distribution course is designed to enable students to reflect on the dominant issues that are currently surfacing within American society. This course will rely upon student interest to shape its study of specific domestic and foreign policy issues. Students will be required to supplement their current understanding of issues such as poverty, race relations, and the changing role of the U.S. in the foreign policy realm by conducting independent research, leading class discussions and staying up-to-date on current events. The course will utilize current event books such as Gang Leader for a Day to assess a variety of domestic issues within the U.S., such as poverty, race, urban renewal and crime. Students are expected to actively participate in class discussions as well as lead discussions from time to time.

History: Contemporary Issues ADV (201260) The United States Contemporary Issues senior distribution course is designed to enable students to reflect on the dominant issues that are currently surfacing within American society. This course will rely upon student interest to shape its study of specific domestic and foreign policy issues. Students will be required to supplement their current understanding of issues such as poverty, race relations, and the changing role of the U.S. in the foreign policy realm by conducting independent research, leading class discussions and staying up-to-date on current events. The course will utilize current event books such as Gang Leader for a Day to assess a variety of domestic issues within the U.S., such as poverty, race, urban renewal and crime. Students are expected to actively participate in class discussions as well as lead discussions from time to time. Advanced level students will be leaders in class discussion. The students will help to move the class discussions forward by bringing in interesting background information as well as providing insightful opinions and thought-provoking questions. History: Studies in American Law (201283) This course introduces students to the American legal system and provides a thorough exploration of the different areas of American law. The areas of study will include constitutional law, tort law, contract law and criminal law, with some introduction to legal theory. Students will be asked to investigate various case studies, legal precedents and court decisions to formulate their understanding of the law and its application in today's society. Students are expected to engage in class discussions and evaluate different perspectives as they prepare their own analyses of various legal cases. History: Studies in American Law ADV (201298) This course introduces students to the American legal system and provides a thorough exploration of the different areas of American law. The areas of study will include constitutional law, tort law, contract law and criminal law, with some introduction to legal theory. Students will be asked to investigate various case studies, legal precedents and court decisions to formulate their understanding of the law and its application in today's society. Students are expected to engage in class discussions and evaluate different perspectives as they prepare their own analyses of various legal cases.


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The advanced level of this course has higher expectations of students’ ability to learn some content independently and construct analyses of cases without revisions. Students taking the course at the advanced level should be prepared for a more in-depth final project that requires analysis of more material and case law. History: United States Cultural History (201282) This course will focus on how Americans defined and redefined themselves during different historical periods through the examination of various cultural forms, such as music, art, literature, holidays, film and television. The class will examine the ways in which social movements and popular culture shaped the American populace and gave rise to various (often competing) notions of what it meant to be “American.” The course will begin by analyzing broadside ballads of the American Revolution and will conclude with an examination of contemporary conceptions of American identity and culture through an analysis of contemporary cultural forms such as television, film, and social media. Students will be encouraged to seek out cultural forms meaningful to themselves for use in class wide discussions. The course will draw upon general knowledge of major events in United States history as well as incorporate rudimentary elements of cultural and social history.

History: War and Civilization (201286) The course investigates the history of warfare from the ancient world through the present. It begins by studying ancient and medieval warfare and analyzes the impact of gunpowder weapons in early modern Europe and the creation of national armies during the French Revolution. Students will then evaluate the influence of technological innovations on the organization and conduct of warfare in the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. Trips to Gettysburg Battlefield and the Pentagon are important parts of the course. The influence of nuclear weapons on the conduct of the Cold War will also be addressed as will counterinsurgency warfare in Vietnam. Students will read Michael Shaara’s Pulitzer Prize-Winning Civil War novel, The Killer Angels, and James McDonough’s firsthand account of the Vietnam War, Platoon Leader. History: War and Civilization ADV (201280) The course investigates the history of warfare from the ancient world through the present. It begins by studying ancient and medieval warfare and analyzes the impact of gunpowder weapons in early modern Europe and the creation of national armies during the French Revolution. Students will then evaluate the influence of technological innovations on the organization and conduct of warfare in the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century. Trips to Gettysburg Battlefield and the Pentagon are important parts of the course. The influence of nuclear weapons on the conduct of the Cold War will also be addressed as will counterinsurgency warfare in Vietnam. Students will read Michael Shaara’s Pulitzer Prize-Winning Civil War novel, The Killer Angels, and James McDonough’s firsthand account of the Vietnam War, Platoon Leader. The advanced level of this course has higher expectations of students’ ability to learn some content independently, including conducting outside research to prepare a class presentation on a noted military figure and to conduct an interview of a military veteran as part of a discussion board requirement.


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History: Western Art (201249) In this course students explore some of the major artistic developments in the history of the Western world. The focus is on painting, sculpture and architecture, with occasional references to the decorative arts. After assessing the legacy of classical Greece and Rome on the visual arts in the West, the class will survey the major changes in style from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance, from the Baroque to the Romantic movements, and from Impressionism to some of the major artistic movements of the 20th century. Students do not use a specific textbook, but rather will rely upon a variety of visual sources from the Internet, as well as images, analyses and commentaries distributed in class. History: Western Art ADV (201240) In this course, students explore some of the major artistic developments in the history of the Western world. The focus is on painting, sculpture and architecture, with occasional references to the decorative arts. After assessing the legacy of classical Greece and Rome on the visual arts in the West, the class will survey the major changes in style from the Middle Ages through the Renaissance, from the Baroque to the Romantic movements, and from Impressionism to some of the major artistic movements of the 20th century. Students do not use a specific textbook, but rather will rely upon a variety of visual sources from the Internet, as well as images, analyses and commentaries distributed in class. Advanced level students will be leaders in class discussion. The students will help to move the class discussions forward by bringing in interesting background information as well as providing insightful opinions and thought-provoking questions.

MATH Data Analysis/Statistics (301305) This course is an introduction to statistics with a heavy emphasis on applications. Core concepts are: describing a data set numerically and graphically; basic probability; the normal distribution; confidence intervals and hypothesis tests; and correlation and regression. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of statistics by completing several projects on topics of their own choosing. Principles of Calculus ACC (301306) In Principles of Calculus Accelerated, students synthesize concepts that they learned in Pre-Calculus in order to move into a calculus-based curriculum. First, they learn to analyze and graph rational functions. This unit leads into a study limits and continuity. The year continues with an introduction to the concepts of the derivatives and integrals of functions, two major linchpins of first year college calculus. At the end of the year, students apply this knowledge to real life situations and new problems in a hands-on data analysis unit. Principles of Calculus Accelerated presumes that students can master fundamental and some advanced skills of the course, having seen the instructor model them once or twice in class. Principles of Calculus ADV (301307) In Principles of Calculus ADV, students analyze functions carefully using various sophisticated methods, including considering the behavior of the function over infinite and infinitesimal (infinitely small) intervals. This semester-long course is a survey of the topics covered in a typical college Calculus I class, including limits and continuity, derivatives and their applications, and the area problem and integrals. The semester concludes with a group project on a more advanced topic and a final exam. Principles of


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Calculus ADV presumes that students can master fundamental and advanced skills of the course with some degree of self-sufficiency. Occasionally, these students are expected to apply these skills to problem solving contexts the instructor has not yet modeled for them. Statistics ADV (301311) In today’s data-driven world we find ourselves having to make decisions based on plentiful, but often incomplete data. We will spend the year looking at how to organize and collect data, and how to ask questions whose answers are teased out of data that we have at hand. This course will survey some of the main ideas of descriptive and inferential statistics. Topics in this course could include and are not limited to: Organizing Data, Averages and Variation, Probability, Normal Distribution, Estimation, Hypothesis Testing, and Correlation and Regression.

Multivariable Calculus ADV (301288) This course is an examination of advanced calculus concepts and applications that is intended to prepare students for more advanced work in mathematics at the college level. We begin with an overview of differentiation and integration. Afterwards, we will study applications of integrals in physics and look at various techniques of integration. We explore vectors of three dimensions, focusing on the dot and cross product. We learn how to evaluate double- and triple-integrals. Our exploration of differential equations will look at mathematical modeling for science and engineering, including systems of differential equations in the phase plane. An additional goal of this course is to develop students’ abilities to understand and communicate mathematical ideas effectively, both verbally and in written work. Students are expected to master fundamental and advanced skills of the course with limited modeling from the instructor, and are regularly expected to apply these skills to solve more challenging problems on their own.

Science The knowledge and skills taught in our science courses have assisted many students in attaining internships at prestigious research institutions such as the NIH, FDA, NIST, NASA, Walter Reed, the Technion, and the Weizmann Institute of Science. Interested high school students should talk to their teachers about the possibilities open to them. Anatomy and Physiology 12 (401246) This course examines the major systems of the mammalian body in terms of both structure and function. The emphasis is on anatomy and physiology rather than biochemistry. Dissection of the cat is an integral part of the course as are other laboratory exercises based on the examination of cattle eyes, hearts, lungs, and kidneys. Comparative studies of mammalian skeletons and hominid skulls are also part of the course. Reference is constantly made to human anatomy and physiology and to interesting human pathologies. Laboratory study of specimens, dissection, and knowledge of the mammalian body are the major goals. All students do a project with paper and presentation on a subject of particular interest. Genetics & Biotechnology I 12 (401273) Genetics and Biotechnology I is a lab-based course for seniors that provides students with a solid foundation in classical genetics and introduces them to the cutting edge field of biotechnology.


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Students learn how to extract and analyze DNA. Our many labs include the genetic analysis of diseases such as Mad Cow Disease and Tay Sachs. You’ve seen Abby in the lab on NCIS, now it’s your turn to be the geneticist in the crime lab. Come analyze the blood that was left behind at the crime scene. Learn how to create DNA profiles of the suspects and solve the crime. Discover the role of DNA in some of the most infamous criminal cases of the past three centuries. Enter the brave new world of the 21st century. Learn about stem cells and designer babies. Dazzle your friends and family and learn how to clone. In the world of biotechnology the only limitation is your own imagination! Genetics & Biotechnology I 12 ADV (401276) Genetics and Biotechnology I ADV is a lab-based course that provides students with a solid foundation in classical genetics and introduces them to the cutting edge field of biotechnology. Due to the advanced nature of the course, a heavy emphasis is placed on the on biochemistry and molecular biology that is at the foundation each topic. Students learn how to extract and analyze DNA. Our many labs include the genetic analysis of diseases such as Sickle Cell Anemia, cancer, and Tay Sachs. Students in the advanced section are taught to perform college level techniques such as gel electrophoresis, DNA amplification via the polymerase chain reaction (PCR), and DNA sequencing. Emphasis is placed on the generation and analysis of lab data, the application of concepts, and the utilization of logical reasoning to formulate scientifically accurate conclusions. You’ve seen Abby in the lab on NCIS, now it’s your turn to be the geneticist in the crime lab. Come analyze the blood that was left behind at the crime scene. Learn how to create DNA profiles of the suspects and solve the crime. Discover the role of DNA in some of the most infamous criminal cases of the past three centuries. Enter the brave new world of the 21st century. Learn about stem cells and designer babies. Dazzle your friends and family and learn how to clone. In the world of biotechnology the only limitation is your own imagination! Genetics & Biotechnology II 12 (401259) Prerequisite of Genetics & Biotechnology I ADV. Seniors continue their study of genetics by extracting, sequencing, and analyzing their own DNA. Students will test their DNA for transposable elements (jumping genes) and VNTRs used by the FBI in their DNA database. Students will be able to compare their genetic profile to an online database to determine if they are related to royalty (the Romanov family) and which ethnic group their maternal mtDNA most closely matches. The course concludes with students presenting their individual research topics. Genetics & Biotechnology II 12 ADV (401263) Prerequisite of Genetics & Biotechnology I ADV. Seniors continue their study of genetics by extracting, sequencing, and analyzing their own DNA. Students will test their DNA for transposable elements (jumping genes) and VNTRs used by the FBI in


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their DNA database. Students will be able to compare their genetic profile to an online database to determine if they are related to royalty (the Romanov family) and which ethnic group their maternal mtDNA most closely matches. The course concludes with students presenting their individual research topics. Due to the advanced nature of the course, a heavy emphasis is placed on the on biochemistry and molecular biology that is at the foundation each topic. Students in the advanced section are taught to perform college level techniques such as protein electrophoresis, Western blotting, transduction, and advanced gene cloning techniques. Emphasis is placed on the generation and analysis of lab data, the application of concepts, and the utilization of logical reasoning to formulate scientifically accurate conclusions. Organic Chemistry ADV (401120) Prerequisite: Chemistry II ADV. This course is addressed only to those high school students who are interested in pursuing a career in science or medicine, since it serves as a short introduction to the more advanced subject of organic chemistry, with an emphasis on hydrocarbons and functional derivatives, nomenclature and stereochemistry, as well as physical and chemical reactivity. Organic chemistry is quite different from general chemistry in that it de-emphasizes math and emphasizes conceptual understanding. The goals of this course are threefold: 1) to teach students how to think logically about molecular properties and chemical behavior, 2) master the course ideas and be able to use them in novel problems, and 3) discover how to improve student’s learning style to become successful in this course as well as future organic chemistry courses in college. The course is supplemented with lab assignments such as cinnamon extraction, soap making, and polymerization, which will be engaged alongside a corresponding learning topic. Physics I 12 (401241) Each one of us is a student of physics from the moment of birth. Early on we learn to “conquer” gravity as we support our heads and then our entire bodies. Our eyes learn to focus and we find that we can recognize objects because of the patterns of light reflected from them. This course takes the knowledge students have already acquired and places it in a more formal context using the language of mathematics. Students are expected to grapple with the material on their own and in small groups. The class will emphasize development of a coherent conceptual understanding of the fundamental principles while minimizing the amount of mathematical problem solving. Homework assignments and lab experiments will each be a regular part of the learning process. Laboratory work will at times require students to work in small groups to plan and implement an appropriate investigation of physical phenomena. Tests will be primarily questions to determine conceptual understanding with some problems that require mathematical solutions. In this class the following units will be covered: 1-dimensional motion, vectors, 2-dimensional motion, forces, energy, momentum, electrostatics, electric circuits, and magnetism.


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Physics I 12 ADV (401264) Prerequisite of Function Analysis and Trigonometry (or Pre-Calculus) at the ADV INT or ADV level or permission of the Science Department. Each one of us is a student of physics from the moment of birth. Early on we learn to “conquer” gravity as we support our heads and then our entire bodies. Our eyes learn to focus and we find that we can recognize objects because of the patterns of light reflected from them. This course takes the knowledge students have already acquired and places it in a more formal context using the language of mathematics. Students are expected to be independent learners, willing to grapple with the material on their own and in small groups. Homework assignments and lab experiments will each be a regular part of the learning process. Students are expected to volunteer to show their classmates how to solve some of the more challenging homework problems. Laboratory work will require students to work in small groups to plan and implement an appropriate investigation of physical phenomena. Tests will include both questions to determine conceptual understanding and problems that require mathematical solutions. In this class the following units will be covered: 1-dimensional motion, vectors, 2-dimensional motion, forces, energy and momentum. Each of these topics will be covered more in depth than in the Physics course. Students will be expected to solve problems that are more conceptually challenging and require more sophisticated mathematics. Physics II 12 ADV (401115) Prerequisite of Physics I ADV or permission of the Science Department. This course is a continuation of Physics I Advanced and will include the following topics: waves, optics, rotational motion, nuclear physics, quantum physics, and astrophysics. In lieu of a final exam, students will be expected to do an independent study based on a topic or application that was not covered in the class.

Jewish History JH: American Jewish History through Film and Literature (210983) Modern Jewish History is a prerequisite for this course. This course explores themes in American Jewish history using film and literature. The primary goal of the course will be to look at how Jews have publicly presented their culture and religion to an American audience, and how those images and themes have changed over the course of the 20th and 21st centuries. Students will learn how to use film and literature as texts with which to explore issues of representation and identity.

Core Texts and Films include, but are not limited to: The Chosen by Chaim Potok, Goodbye Columbus by Philip Roth, The Shawl by Cynthia Ozick, The Jazz Singer, Driving Miss Daisy, and other selections.

JH: American Jewish History through Film and Literature ADV (210984) Modern Jewish History is a prerequisite for this course. This course explores themes in American Jewish history using film and literature. The primary goal of the course will be to look at how Jews have publicly presented their culture and religion to an American audience, and how those images and themes have changed over the course of the 20th and 21st


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centuries. Students will learn how to use film and literature as texts with which to explore issues of representation and identity.

Core Texts and Films include, but are not limited to: The Chosen by Chaim Potok, Goodbye Columbus by Philip Roth, The Shawl by Cynthia Ozick, The Jazz Singer, Driving Miss Daisy, and other selections.

Students in the Advanced level will engage in more independent, self-directed learning and are expected to be able to understand primary and secondary texts without guided questions. Students in the Advanced level will work independently and in small groups as they prepare their own analyses of the course material, and may also be asked to prepare and lead class discussions.

JH: History of World Jewry in the Post-1945 Era (210981) (Fall Semester Only) Since the end of World War II and the emergence of the Jewish State of Israel, there has been a fundamental shift in world Jewry, drastically altering how we as Jews experience the world. This course will focus on the way in which post-war Jewry has changed through a detailed exploration of cultural, religious, political, and economic patterns addressing specific issues throughout Europe and the Arab world. Among the topics discussed will be: the long-term impact of the Holocaust on world Jewry; the dissolution of the Jewish communities of the Muslim world; the progression of Soviet policy towards Jewish emigration; and evolving Christian attitudes towards Jews. Throughout the course, students will also reflect on the impact of these changes on the American Jewish community. Through this course, students will become informed, critical thinkers who understand the Jewish world that has emerged from the catastrophe of the Holocaust and the Cold War. Students in this course will learn to think and write like historians. How did past events lead to the present? What benefits come from thinking with and about past societies and cultures? How has the concept of Jewish identity evolved since 1945? Students will engage in project-based learning, with heavy emphasis on class discussion and writing. Core texts include video, historical writings, and primary source documents of various leaders and thinkers. The class will have the opportunity to learn from guest speakers, as well. Students in both levels will use Vanishing Diaspora: The Jews of Europe since 1945 by Bernard Wasserstein (Cambridge, Mass., 1996) as well as The Jew in the Modern World, a source reader edited by Paul Mendes-Flohr and Jehuda Reinharz. JH: History of World Jewry in the Post-1945 Era ADV (210982) (Fall Semester Only) Since the end of World War II and the emergence of the Jewish State of Israel, there has been a fundamental shift in world Jewry, drastically altering how we as Jews experience the world. This course will focus on the way in which post-war Jewry has changed through a detailed exploration of cultural, religious, political, and economic patterns addressing specific issues throughout Europe and the Arab world. Among the topics discussed will be: the long-term impact of the Holocaust on world Jewry; the dissolution of the Jewish communities of the Muslim world; the progression of Soviet policy towards Jewish emigration; and evolving Christian attitudes towards Jews. Throughout the course, students will also reflect on the impact of these changes on the American Jewish community. Through this course, students will become informed, critical thinkers who understand the Jewish world that has emerged from the catastrophe of the Holocaust and the Cold War. Students in this course will


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learn to think and write like historians. How did past events lead to the present? What benefits come from thinking with and about past societies and cultures? How has the concept of Jewish identity evolved since 1945?

Core texts include video, historical writings, and primary source documents of various leaders and thinkers. The class will have the opportunity to learn from guest speakers, as well. Students in both levels will use Vanishing Diaspora: The Jews of Europe since 1945 by Bernard Wasserstein (Cambridge, Mass., 1996) as well as The Jew in the Modern World, a source reader edited by Paul Mendes-Flohr and Jehuda Reinharz. Students in the Advanced level will engage in project-based learning, with heavy emphasis on class discussion and writing. Students in the Advanced level are expected to engage in self-directed, independent and small group study activities. JH: Contemporary Issues in Israel 12 (210976) History of Modern Israel is a prerequisite for this course. Since her founding almost 60 years ago, Israel has struggled to become both a nation like all other nations and the Jewish state, a democratic nation of the world while at the same time the national homeland for the Jewish people. Israeli society is complex and multi-dimensional. Her population is comprised of Jews and non-Jews; sabras and immigrants; Ashkenazim, Sephardim and Mizrahim; religious, secular and anti-religious. She is locked in a continual struggle with her neighbors that continue to propel this tiny nation to front pages of newspapers around the world. She has become a world leader in the areas of high-tech and science, and has one of the most successful systems of immigration absorption in the world. Israel purports to uphold a high moral standard, and yet her morality and the ethics of her decisions are challenged at every turn. Our course seeks to explore the complicated reality that is Israel today, while enhancing the School’s mission of Ahavat Yisrael. Students will engage in scaffolded project-based learning as they study Israel as reflected in news and scholarly sources. The class will involve close reading, simulations and written reflections on various developments and issues in contemporary Israeli society. JH: Contemporary Issues in Israel 12 ADV (210970) History of Modern Israel is a prerequisite for this course. Since her founding almost 60 years ago, Israel has struggled to become both a nation like all other nations and the Jewish state, a democratic nation of the world while at the same time the national homeland for the Jewish people. Israeli society is complex and multi-dimensional. Her population is comprised of Jews and non-Jews; sabras and immigrants; Ashkenazim, Sephardim and Mizrahim; religious, secular and anti-religious. She is locked in a continual struggle with her neighbors that continue to propel this tiny nation to front pages of newspapers around the world. She has become a world leader in the areas of high-tech and science, and has one of the most successful systems of immigration absorption in the world. Israel purports to uphold a high moral standard, and yet her morality and the ethics of her decisions are challenged at every turn. Our course seeks to explore the complicated reality that is Israel today, while enhancing the School’s mission of Ahavat Yisrael.


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Students at the Advanced level will engage in project-based learning that requires independent and group work. Students will be expected to lead our weekly current events discussions, as well as to engage in independent and group research, simulations and reflections on various developments and issues in contemporary Israeli society.

Jewish Text Grade 12: All Seniors must select TWO courses to fulfill their Judaic requirement. These courses may be chosen from courses in the Hebrew, Jewish History or JTTP departments. JT: Talmud IV ADV (601160) Prerequisite: Talmud III or permission of the department Talmud IV is an advanced Talmud course for students who have completed Talmud III and are prepared for more in-depth study, including Rishonim and other commentaries. This advanced (ADV) level course is designed for advanced level conceptual thinkers who have a working knowledge of Hebrew and will delve deeper into content and skills: Language of instruction: English; Text accessed in Hebrew and Aramaic with scaffolding of specific Hebrew and Aramaic terms and phrases for discipline related concepts and terms. However, longer passages may be presented in English translation. JT: Jewish Life and Communal Structure (600914) This course is designed to help students to feel more confident in your Jewish identity as they move into a post-CESJDS life. Some of the topics of discussion will include understanding the importance of religion, ethnicity, and culture in shaping one’s overall identity; recognizing varied definitions of “Jewishness”; Jewish demographics; Jewish organizational life; Jewish influences in the political process; Jews and the law; Jews and civic responsibility; Jewish ritual practices; formulating a personal theology; synagogue affiliations and other forms of (religious) expression; forms of Jewish study; finding a connection with Israel; and Judaism on the college campus. In the past, the class has included a trip to Jewish institutions in the Washington area and a variety of speakers with expertise on the topics we will discuss. Students may also have opportunity to participate in the Washington Jewish Film Festival. Language of instruction: English; Text accessed in English. JT: Tanakh Seminar Bet: Book of Kings ADV (611800) Prerequisite: Leadership in Biblical Literature I This course may be taken even by students who have taken Tanakh Seminar in the past Tanakh Seminar Bet: Book of Kings will build upon the skills and content acquired in previous Tanakh classes and apply them to the Book of Kings. We will look at the transition of leadership from King David to King Shlomo to the divided kingdom and the narratives surrounding the building of the 1st Temple to its destruction. Throughout this course, we will examine the questions raised by the text, relying on both classical and modern biblical commentary in order to bring the narrative to life and apply its lessons to our own lives. This course will focus on the skills of textual analysis of broad thematic explorations as well as close reading.


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This advanced (ADV) level course is designed for advanced level conceptual thinkers who have a working knowledge of Hebrew and will delve deeper into content and skills: Language of instruction: English; Text accessed in Hebrew with scaffolding of specific Hebrew terms and phrases for discipline related concepts and terms. However, longer passages may be presented in English translation. JT: Tanakh Seminar Bet: Book of Kings HEB ADV (611801) Prerequisite: Leadership in Biblical Literature I This course may be taken even by students who have taken Tanakh Seminar in the past Tanakh Seminar Bet: Book of Kings will build upon the skills and content acquired in previous Tanakh classes and apply them to the Book of Kings. We will look at the transition of leadership from King David to King Shlomo to the divided kingdom and the narratives surrounding the building of the 1st Temple to its destruction. Throughout this course, we will examine the questions raised by the text, relying on both classical and modern biblical commentary in order to bring the narrative to life and apply its lessons to our own lives. This course will focus on the skills of textual analysis of broad thematic explorations as well as close reading. This Hebrew advanced (HEB) level course is designed for students who have a strong mastery over the Hebrew language. This level focuses on developing Hebrew language skills (texts, worksheets, language of instruction and discussion and all student work will be in Hebrew) and may not go into as great a depth of content and skills as the advanced (ADV) level. Both the language of instruction and text are Hebrew, with scaffolding of specific Hebrew terms and phrases for discipline related concepts and terms. JT: Modern Jewish Philosophy Revelation and Law ADV (601024) This course is concerned with the way in which we read the biblical text, with special emphasis on the first and second creation stories. In the first quarter, we will ask the “why, what and how” questions and in the second quarter, we shall begin our exploration of the “who”. Attention will be given to the concept of human authorship, the Documentary Hypothesis, and the attempt to reconcile biblical scholarship with Jewish religious beliefs, as well as the ideas that emanate from those who do not accept biblical scholarship outright. Students are expected to examine the history of ideas that relate to both traditional and non-traditional approaches to reading the Bible. This advanced (ADV) level course is designed for advanced level conceptual thinkers who have a working knowledge of Hebrew and will delve deeper into content and skills: Language of instruction: English; Text accessed in Hebrew with scaffolding of specific Hebrew terms and phrases for discipline related concepts and terms. However, longer passages may be presented in English translation. JT: Rendering Legal Decisions ADV (610916) This course will introduce the students to the procedural and substantive issues involved in rendering a legal decision in Judaism. After an introduction to the dynamics of legal decision making (both secular and religious), and an historical overview of Responsa literature, we will examine halachic decisions concerning the most contemporary and, in many cases, crucial issues of the modern era. Some issues addressed will include: What is the source of halachic authority? What is the origin and authority of the Rabbi as legal arbiter? What should be the influence of community standards in legal decision making?


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This advanced (ADV) level course is designed for advanced level conceptual thinkers who have a working knowledge of Hebrew and will delve deeper into content and skills: Language of instruction: English; Text accessed in Hebrew and English with extensive readings in Hebrew, especially Responsa of Rav Moshe Feinstein and Rav Ovadya Yosef.

Hebrew The goal of the Hebrew Elective Program is to continue strengthening students’ Hebrew speaking, reading comprehension and analytical skills. The Hebrew elective program is offered to students in grades 11 and 12. After completing four years (grades 7-10) of studying Hebrew, students can elect their Hebrew courses. The elective program offers Hebrew course at four levels, matched to the strength of the students’ language skills. Students utilize and hone their reading comprehension and analytical skills and sharpen their speaking and reading skills using a higher level of language Hebrew 12 (521243) Hebrew 12 ADV (521164) Hebrew 12 INT (521162) Hebrew for Native Speakers 12 (520932) Hebrew 12 ADV INT (521163)

ELECTIVES Arts Electives Art and Design Sem 1 (721320) May be repeated for credit. Students in the Art and Design class advance their artistic skills through a wide range of mediums: paint, pastel, charcoal, pen and ink, watercolor, printing, collage, paper cutting, sculpture, mixed media and more. The projects in art class are designed to encourage creative and imaginative thinking, while helping students practice artistic techniques. Throughout the course, students will be exposed to major topics and trends in art history and some projects will be grounded in exploring important artistic movements. Music Ensemble: Band Sem 1 (810792) May be repeated for credit. Students enrolled in Band learn how to perform as an ensemble, with sensitivity to musical style and tone, while strengthening the technical proficiency of their instruments. Band students improve upon performance techniques including improvisation, sight-reading and sight-singing, ensemble work and performance styles. As a prerequisite for band, students must have some prior experience with a musical instrument. Ceramics Sem 1 (722011) May be repeated for credit.


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The goal of ceramics courses is to learn about the role of ceramics throughout history and implement some of the same techniques that have been used for over 10,000 years. Students will discuss and mimic different techniques to create both functional and non-functional ceramic works. Those with prior experience are introduced to the wheel as well as more elaborate decorative techniques and styles. Graphic Design Sem 1 (800922) May be repeated for credit. In Graphic Design, students will create meaningful, artistic graphic arts projects using computer software programs such as Adobe Photoshop. Along the way, they will learn typography design, image manipulation, spatial proportioning, and color harmony. Students also study effective graphic design work and build the vocabulary to critically assess graphic design work. Photography Sem 1 (841211) May be repeated for credit. All students learn how to operate a standard 35 mm camera and how to take quality photographs in black and white and color and develop and enlarge images in the dark room. Students also use digital cameras and crop, adjust and – if desired – alter images artistically on the latest digital imaging software. Throughout, students study composition, lighting, posing, expression, line, shape, texture, angle, scale and pattern. Stage and Screen Sem 1 (800708) May be repeated for credit. This hands-on course introduces students to the basics of acting, directing and designing stage and screen performances. Students participate in improvisational theater games, character exercises, scene study, and the creation of their own short film. Students will also explore three or four classic films and plays. Creative play, healthy risk-taking and collaborative ensemble work are emphasized throughout the course.

Health and Exercise Science Electives All HS students are also required to complete a 1.0 Credit Requirement for P.E. The 1.0 Credit Requirement for P.E. can be satisfied by participation in the following options: 1. Exercise Science Class Credit Value: .5 semester class 2. After-School Exercise Science Class Credit Value: .25 per quarter (25hr minimum) 3. An Approved, Supervised, Outside PE Activity Credit Value: .25 per quarter (25hr minimum) 4. CESJDS Team Sports (*Description of options below) Credit Value: .25 and .5 options 5. Participation in a combination of the available options. *Student Athletes will receive .25 credit for Fall/Spring Sport Seasons and .50 credit for Winter Sports Season. Exercise Science Sem 1 (700127) High school students gain experiential knowledge of cardiovascular and musculoskeletal strength and conditioning principles. Students utilize the fitness facility and apply the principles/methods learned in order to achieve their personal fitness goals. Prevention of cardiovascular diseases, osteoporosis, muscle


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imbalances, lifestyle injuries and sedentary ailments are addressed in a scientific manner. This class focuses on the health benefits of regular physical activity. With an emphasis on lifetime fitness, students are encouraged to develop personal programs that they enjoy in order to utilize these programs long-term beyond the class. Students should notice an improvement in their overall health and wellness within a few weeks of participation. Some of the benefits include improved sleep, mood, concentration, nutritional habits, and increased self-esteem and stress reduction. Proper form and technique are essential in injury prevention. After completion of this class, students should be able to enter any fitness facility and feel confident about utilizing the cardiovascular and strength training equipment safely and successfully.

Publications Electives Publications Production Sem 1 (801122) This semester-long course will allows section and executive editors time to organize and produce the pages necessary to meet the demanding deadlines of yearbook and newspaper production, as well as advanced skills training as necessary. The course is highly encouraged for all newspaper and yearbook section and executive editors.

World Language Electives 20th Century Spanish and Latin American Film (511300) (Fall Semester Only) Open to any student in 11th or 12th grade who is NOT currently enrolled in a Spanish class at CESJDS. Course taught entirely in English. In this semester long elective course, students will have the opportunity to discuss Spanish and Latin American films. Students will be expected to do research using authentic materials in translation. Class discussion will focus on symbolism, themes, and the historical context of the time period in which the film events take place. All films are in Spanish with English subtitles. Class discussion will be conducted in English and based on research and film content. This is a discussion based course, and students are expected to be actively involved in class discussion on a daily basis. Discussions are both content-based and analytical. Assignments for this course include quizzes, short written pieces, daily oral participation, group work and oral presentations. Films included in this course are: El Norte (Guatemala); La Historia Oficial (Argentina); Machuca (Chile); La Lengua de la Mariposa (Spain); Mar Adentro (Spain); Valentín (Argentina). Arabic III 12 ADV (512110) Prerequisites: Arabic I and II. In this course, students continue to develop their communicative competence by interacting orally and in writing with other Arabic learners and speakers, understanding Arabic oral and written messages, and making oral and written presentations in the Arabic. They will begin to show a greater level of accuracy when using basic language structures, and they are exposed to more complex features of the language. They will continue to focus on communicating about their immediate world and daily activities. Students will read material on familiar topics and write short, directed compositions. The emphasis will continue to be placed on the use of authentic materials to learn about the Arabic culture.


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Arabic IV 12 ADV (512112) Prerequisites: Arabic I, II and III. Students at this level have a broader range of vocabulary, more fluency in speaking, and more advanced skills in Arabic. This level is characterized by extensive readings and discussions on a multitude of political, social, cultural, and literary topics. Writing assignments are geared toward stylistic and aesthetic aspects of the Arabic language. Listening activities focus on authentic materials of considerable length and content. At this level, students will learn one of the colloquial dialects. The objective is to equip students with the necessary conversational skills that would enable them to engage in meaningful discourse with educated Arabs in a medium that is not considered artificial or unfamiliar in the Arab World. The study of the dialect is uniquely integrated into the general curriculum emphasizing the linguistic realities in the Arab World. Spanish III 12 (510926) Prerequisite: Spanish I and II. This course provides progressively more challenging conversational and grammatical study, increasing a student’s ability to speak, read and write. In the third year of study there is increased emphasis on verb tenses and appropriate manipulation of the tenses in both speaking and writing activities. Vocabulary- or culture-based assignments during the year include mini-projects in which students work in small groups to prepare oral presentations. There are regular vocabulary quizzes as well as chapter tests. In addition to the text, students also use a workbook and online resources which accompany the text. The resources include activities such as games, flashcards, video clips, cultural readings and grammar activities which allow the student to individualize his/her method of review of previously taught material. Spanish III 12 ADV (510823) Prerequisites: Spanish I and II. This course provides progressively more challenging conversational and grammatical study, increasing a student’s ability to speak, read and write. In the third year of study there is increased emphasis on verb tenses and appropriate manipulation of the tenses in both speaking and writing activities. Vocabulary- or culture-based assignments during the year include mini-projects in which students work in small groups to prepare oral presentations. There are regular vocabulary quizzes as well as chapter tests. At the advanced level, students are expected to use only Spanish during all class activities and all classroom instruction is done exclusively in Spanish. There is also one major project, the Historical Personality Assignment, for which the student does research, writes an essay and does an oral presentation to the class in Spanish. In addition to the text, students also use a workbook and online resources which accompany the text. The resources include activities such as games, flashcards, video clips, cultural readings and grammar activities which allow the student to individualize his/her method of review of previously taught material.

Spanish IV 12 (511258) Prerequisites: Spanish I, II and III.


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This course provides progressively more challenging conversational and grammatical study, increasing a student’s ability to speak, read and write. Students are exposed to a variety of writing activities such as speeches, letters, skits, poetry and opinion pieces. Speaking activities include informal group presentations as well as formal individual presentations such as speeches or debates and class discussions on current events and politics. In addition to the grammar and vocabulary component of this course, students also learn about Spanish literature, film, art and culture. There are regular vocabulary quizzes as well as chapter tests. There is one major project, a literary assignment for which the student will work a partner to do research on an author, read a literary selection by that author and prepare a visual and oral presentation. Spanish IV 12 ADV (511259) Prerequisites: Spanish I, II and III. This course provides progressively more challenging conversational and grammatical study, increasing a student’s ability to speak, read and write. Students are exposed to a variety of writing activities such as speeches, letters, skits, poetry and opinion pieces. Speaking activities include informal group presentations as well as formal individual presentations such as speeches or debates and class discussions on current events and politics. In addition to the grammar and vocabulary component of this course, students also learn about Spanish literature, film, art and culture. There are regular vocabulary quizzes as well as chapter tests. At the advanced level, students are expected to use only Spanish during all class activities, and all classroom instruction is done exclusively in Spanish. There is one major project, a literary assignment for which the student will do research on an author, read a literary selection by that author, and write an essay in Spanish. Spanish V 12 (511257) Prerequisites: Spanish I, II, III and IV. This course provides progressively more challenging conversational and grammatical study, increasing a student’s ability to speak, read and write. The course is a combination of grammar review, literature and film. The literature studied in this course includes authors from the 19th and 20th centuries from Spain and Latin America. Students read poetry and short stories from a variety of authors. Students are expected to analyze the literature through an understanding of symbolism, themes and the author’s life. The course also includes the study of Latin American film. This is a conversation-based course, so students are actively involved in class discussion on a daily basis. Discussions are both content-based and analytical. Students are expected to speak only Spanish during all activities. Assignments for this course include chapter tests, short written pieces, essays, daily oral participation and oral presentations. Spanish V 12 ADV (511146) Prerequisites: Spanish I, II, III and IV. This course provides progressively more challenging conversational and grammatical study, increasing a student’s ability to speak, read and write. The course is a combination of grammar review, literature and film. The literature studied in this course includes authors from the 19th and 20th centuries from Spain and Latin America. Students read poetry, short stories and excerpts from novels from a variety of


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authors. Students are expected to analyze the literature through an understanding of symbolism, themes and the author’s life. The course also includes the study of Latin American film. This is a conversation-based course, so students are actively involved in class discussion on a daily basis. Discussions are both content-based and analytical. Since this is an advanced level course, students are expected to speak only Spanish during all activities and classroom instruction is done exclusively in Spanish. Assignments for this course include chapter tests, short written pieces, essays, daily oral participation and oral presentations. Spanish VI 12 ADV (511147) Prerequisites: Spanish I, II, III, IV and V. This course is the culmination of the previous five years of study. In this semester, students have the opportunity to use their speaking skills to discuss literature, art and film. They are expected to apply the grammar concepts they have learned to both their speaking and writing assignments. Students have the opportunity to learn more about some of the authors that they studied in Spanish IV-V and to see the impact that their lives had on the literature that they wrote. This course includes poetry, one play, short stories, film and art of the 20th century. Students are expected to analyze the literature through an understanding of symbolism, themes and the author’s or artist’s life. Class discussion is based on the readings, and students are expected to make connections between the Spanish literature, art and politics in Spain during the 20th century. This is a conversation-based course, and students are actively involved in class discussion on a daily basis. Discussions are both content-based and analytical. Students are expected to speak only Spanish during all activities, and classroom instruction is done exclusively in Spanish. Assignments for this course include quizzes, short written pieces, daily oral participation and oral presentations. Authors studied in this course include: Federico García Lorca, Pablo Neruda, Ana María Matute and Jorge Luis Borges. The texts used in this course vary from year to year, and may include:

Federico García Lorca: Bodas de Sangre, La Casa de Bernarda Alba Pablo Neruda: Veinte Poemas de Amor, Los Versos del Capitán Jorge Luis Borges: El Informe de Brodie Ana María Matute: Obra Escogida

The films for this course vary from year to year, and may include: The Disappearance of García Lorca, La Lengua de la Mariposa, Machuca, Il Postino, Dalí by Dalí, Mar Adentro.

Additional Elective Offerings Computer Science (831100) In this course, students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of computer science with an emphasis on problem solving using the programming language Python. The emphasis will be on developing skills in defining, writing and running computer programs that solve a wide range of problems. This course will be very hands-on and will encourage creativity. Students will also examine how computers and computer science impact the world in which they live. No prior programming knowledge is required.


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Computer Science ADV (831101) In this course, students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of computer science with an emphasis on problem solving using the programming language Python. The emphasis will be on skills in defining, writing and running computer programs that solve a wide range of problems. This course will be very hands-on and will encourage creativity. Students will also examine how computers and computer science impact the world in which they live. No prior programming knowledge is required. Computer Science Advanced will move through the curriculum at an accelerated pace and in great depth. Students will be expected to show independence in problem solving skills as well as an ability to implement new coding ideas without explicit examples. Computer Science II: Algorithms and Data Structures ADV (831103) Prerequisite of Computer Science I (or permission of the instructor) and Precalculus In this course, students will continue to develop their programming skills and deepen their understanding of fundamental computer science concepts. Much of the semester will be dedicated to exploring commonly used data structures and their associated algorithms. Students will encounter lists, stacks, queues, hashes, trees, and graphs. An emphasis will be placed on analysis and implementation of traditional searching and sorting algorithms. Programs will be written in Python. Free Period 12 (881200) Free period is an available option for seniors who wish to have a full period of their 9-period class schedule reserved for quiet reading, study, homework completion, college application process, meeting with college counselor or available classroom teachers. Psychology (201255) What forms your personality? What has more influence on you – nature or nurture? What causes mental illness? The goal of this course is to delve deeply into questions such as these. Through readings, experiments and class discussion we will search for answers to these questions. Other topics under consideration will include IQ, gender identification, and child development. Psychology ADV (201261) What forms your personality? What has more influence on you – nature or nurture? What causes mental illness? The goal of this course is to delve deeply into questions such as these. Through readings, experiments and class discussion we will search for answers to these questions. Other topics under consideration will include IQ, gender identification, and child development. Students taking the course for advanced credit will engage in additional research that will enhance class discussions. Sports Medicine I 12 (700700) High school students gain experiential education in an area of health and special services that apply medical and scientific knowledge to prevent, recognize, manage and rehabilitate injuries related to sport, exercise, or recreational activity. Students are introduced to organization and administration principles, recognition/evaluation/ management, injuries and the healing process, bio hazardous protocols and preventive/supportive techniques as they apply to Sports Medicine. Labs/Training Room Activities: Taping, wrapping, bracing/splinting, first aid kit inventory, crutch fitting and wound care.


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Sports Medicine II (701120) Sports Medicine I is a prerequisite to this course. High school students gain experiential education in an area of health and special services that apply medical and scientific knowledge to prevent, recognize, manage and rehabilitate injuries related to sport, exercise or recreational activity. Students will become certified in Adult CPR, Infant CPR, Child CPR, AED and First Aid and Safety. Labs/Training Room Activities: CPR/AED training advanced taping, wrapping, bracing/splinting and injury management. Structured Study Hall SSH-HS-S1 (860101) Structured Study Hall is a required period of the day for students who receive Educational Support Services. Learning Specialists work closely with students to foster independent learning and academic self-confidence. Students get help in note taking, textbook reading, and test preparation. Students who receive the accommodation of extended time testing complete their exams in an adjoining room. In addition, students have the option of working with private tutors paid for by parents. Study Hall Study Hall Sem 1 (851113) Study hall is an available option for students who wish to have a full period of their 9-period class schedule reserved for quiet reading, study or homework completion.

Minyan All Minyanim are year- long courses. Each student should select one Minyan when registering. Drisha (100050) This program allows students to explore approaches to prayer and spirituality beyond traditional worship. On most days, participants engage in experiential workshops that are related to Judaic, artistic, and/or social action themes. On the other days, they take part in a traditional-style prayer service or in small-group discussions about prayer. Drisha participants are expected to demonstrate a commitment to the principles of the program and to participate fully in each of its elements. Egalitarian (100051) This Egalitarian Minyan utilizes a somewhat abbreviated version of the traditional Ashkenazi liturgy. All services are coordinated and led by students, and students gain experience in preparing and running interactive programs for their peers. All participants are encouraged to wear tallit and tefillin. Masorti (100052) This Minyan, which is based upon the concept of a daily chiyyuv (obligation) for prayer, utilizes the complete, traditional Ashkenazi liturgy. Seating is mixed, and females and males participate equally. All participants are expected to wear tallit and tefillin, unless they have a family custom not to do so. Havurah (100053)


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This Minyan is an alternative prayer group that is at its core a caring and intimate community of like-minded individuals students and faculty who come together to experience spirituality and community together. The siddur was made by members of the Minyan, and participants explore God and spirituality through prayer, meditation, art and other means. Each member of the Minyan is expected to engage completely in all aspects of the Minyan: to lead, to participate, and to help to make decisions for the community. Mechitzah Ashkenazi (100054) This Minyan utilizes the traditional liturgy and worships in the Ashkenazi tradition. Females and males sit separately, and the service is led by males. Males are expected to wear tefillin. Females meet in a separate group once per week. High school and middle school groups meet separately on non-Torah reading days and together on Torah reading days. Mechitzah Sepharadi (100055) This Minyan utilizes the traditional liturgy and worships in the Sepharadi tradition, with an emphasis on lively music. Females and males sit separately, and the service is led by males. Males are expected to wear tefillin.

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