High School Curriculum Catalog 2010-2011

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alternatives for individual students and partner schools.

Individual Students: Students in grades 3-12 interested in a self-directed distance learning environment can be enrolled individually in Bridgewater Academy. Through this accredited distance learning school, they can take elective courses to enrich their current academic program, catch up on lost credits, or become a full-time distance learning student on track to receiving a diploma.

School Partnership: An extraordinary opportunity for schools that would like to offer a distance learning program, Bridgewater Academy’s partnership program provides a complete, accredited online learning environment with core and elective courses, teachers, administrative resources, and a diploma program. Partner schools can enroll one or many students for full-time academics, electives, credit recovery, or adult education programs.

Our distance learning program is flexible to meet the diverse needs of schools today and the lifestyles of students in the digital generation. With a complete curriculum available from any place, anytime, Bridgewater Academy is a proven alternative education option for today’s students.

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Welcome to Bridgewater AcademyWith a focus on rigorous academics and a commitment to individualized learning, Bridgewater Academy provides alternative options to 21st century students all across the country. Interactive curriculum designed specifically for distance learning, teachers uniquely qualified to teach over the Internet, and administrators dedicated to excellence ensure an engaging learning environment where students in grades 3-12 can thrive.

Bridgewater Academy is fully accredited through AdvancED, the world’s largest educational community that includes more than 27,000 public and private schools and districts across the United States.

Our differentiated and mastery-based learning approach makes the academy especially effective at facilitating learning for a diverse blend of students, no matter what their learning styles and challenges.

Bridgewater Academy provides


committed to delivering an effective distance learning program to students and schools across the United States. With flexible curriculum and rigorous courses, we can meet the diverse needs of every student. At the foundation of our mission are today’s students and their future.

We believe:

• Every student can achieve.

The keys to achievement are a positive environment, effective learning tools, and dedicated direction. One-on-one guidance and academic support allow all students to tap into their true potential and open a world of learning possibilities.

• Every student is unique and learns differently.

Each student deserves an individualized, enriched, and diverse educational experience. Student-centered learning is our passion.

• Every student deserves and benefits from an individualized approach.

Each student needs an instructional experience and pace appropriate to individual needs and abilities. Mastery of skills should be attainable for all learners.

• Every student must develop proficiency

in the essentials.

Reading, writing, math, and critical thinking skills are the foundations for learning. A thorough understanding of these basics is crucial to future successes.

• Every student must master technology skills to ensure a promising future.

Access to information, effective communication, and the ability to discern relevancy, are 21st century skills supported by the use of online curriculum and technology-based tools. Through their use, today’s students become tomorrow’s leaders.

At Bridgewater Academy, we provide students with a flexible learning option and schools with a proven distance learning alternative for educating students in grades 3-12. Using adaptable online curriculum, state-of-the-art lessons, and passionate teachers and support staff, we provide the resources necessary for students to excel and for schools to create a personalized learning environment that supports the diversity of today’s students.

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High School Requirements and Typical Course Chart

On enrollment in Bridgewater Academy, students take placement tests to help determine the optimal grade level and schedule that should be assigned. Guidance counselors will review the results of these assessments and transcripts from previous schools, if applicable, and will then recommend courses that are most appropriate.

Typical full-time students in 3rd through 8th grades will take history and social studies, language arts, math, and science. Grade-level electives also are available. Students must be enrolled in Bridgewater Academy full-time (taking at least four courses) before qualifying as candidates for a diploma. Homeschool transfer students must earn at least their last six credits through the academy before graduation. Students transferring from accredited schools must earn at least six senior year credits through the academy to graduate. High school credits earned prior to academy enrollment can be accepted based on official transcripts.

High school students are required to earn a minimum of 24 credits in order to receive a diploma through Bridgewater Academy.

College Preparation Course Track for High School Students

Course Credit Requirements

Language Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.0

Social Sciences . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.5

Math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 (4.0 is strongly recommended)

Natural Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.0 (at least 2 lab sciences)

Physical Education . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.0

Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5

Computer Technology . . . . . . . . . . . 0.5

Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8.5

Foreign Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.0 (strongly recommended)

Other Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6.5

Total Graduation Credits 24.0

• High school math courses should include Algebra I, Algebra II, and geometry.

• Many college majors require taking biology, chemistry, and physics in high school.

• High school history courses must include world history, U.S. history, and government/economics.

• One high school elective should be from the fine arts or practical arts category.

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• Many colleges require two years of a foreign language.

• As many colleges have different requirements for admissions, students should contact their prospective college to best determine specific courses, including foreign languages, required for entrance.

Typical High School Courses

Freshman Year (6 credits)

English I Algebra I Integrated Physics and Chemistry World History Physical Education Spanish I or French I

Sophomore Year (6 credits)

English II Geometry Biology U.S. History Spanish II or French II Health Business Computer Information Systems I-A

Junior Year (6 credits)

English III Algebra II Chemistry Government and Economics Electives

Senior Year (6 credits)

English IV Pre-Calculus or Consumer Math Physics or General Elective History/Geography Elective Electives

Student-driven and mastery-based, Bridgewater Academy Courses for students in grades 3-12 raise the bar for Internet-based learning solutions.

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2010- 2011 Course List

English and Language Arts English I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 English II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 English III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 English IV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Science Integrated Physics and Chemistry (Physical Science). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Biology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Physics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Math Algebra I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Geometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Algebra II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Pre-Calculus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

History and Geography World Geography . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 World History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 U.S. History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 Government & Economics . . . . . . . . . . . 16

English Electives Essentials of Language Arts . . . . . . . . . . 17

Science Electives Earth Science . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Math Electives Essentials of Math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Consumer Math . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Pre-Algebra . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Trigonometry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Integrated Math I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Integrated Math II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Integrated Math III . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

History and Geography Electives Civics and World Geography . . . . . . . . . 26 Twentieth Century American History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 U.S. Civil War . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 U.S. History Reconstruction to Present . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Vietnam Era . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 World Civilizations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Fine/Practical Arts Music Theory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Foreign Language French I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 French II . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Spanish I . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Spanish II. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Computer Technology Business Computer Information Systems I-A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Business Computer Information Systems I-B . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

General Electives High School Health . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Personal Financial Literacy . . . . . . . . . . .40 Physical Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41 Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 Essentials of Communications . . . . . . . . 43 Personal and Family Living . . . . . . . . . . . 44

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This engaging 12-unit course introduces students to the fundamentals of the English language as they develop their writing skills and explore the world of literature. Through interactive lessons, off-computer projects, and relevant reading, students will learn the many ways language is used to inform, persuade, entertain, and more. The course includes many opportunities for students to practice their writing skills. Students will also learn about a variety of literary genres including plays, novels, poems, and short stories.

In the first semester, students explore the history and structure of language, word definitions, and English usage, essay writing, and the short story. In the second semester, students begin with an examination of mass media, interpreting visual elements, agendas, and bias in the media. Each unit of the course contains quizzes and tests to evaluate progress and student mastery.

Additional Details: Required texts include The Odyssey by Homer, Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare, and Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea by Jules Verne.

Overview:

• Reading and Writing

• The Structure of Language

• Language Use and Language History

• Researching - A Complex Process

• Practical Persuasion

• Mass Media

• Poetry and Short Stories

• The Odyssey

• Romeo and Juliet

• Studies in the Novel

• Review

English I

Credits: 1

Course Length: 2 Semesters

Prerequisites: None

English/Language Arts


This course challenges 10th grade students to improve their reading, writing, and speaking skills as they explore the building blocks of language. From word etymology and pronunciation to paragraph structure and regional dialects, they will be exposed to a variety of ideas that will help to develop more effective communication skills. As they study the parts of speech and mechanics, they will examine communication in the job search process and will put this knowledge to work as they practice writing for the workplace by creating their own cover letters and resumes.

During the second semester of the course, students will continue to study various literary genres and their origins including the novel, short story, drama, and poetry. This information-packed course also examines the media and its evolution from its origins into the mid-century popularity of radio, to the introduction of television in the fifties, and to its function in the 21st century.

Additional Details: Required texts include Silas Marner by George Eliot, and Pygmalion by George Bernard Shaw, “The Lady, or the Tiger?” “The Necklace,” and “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County.”

Overview:

• Reading, Writing, and Speaking

• Language Structure

• Writing Effective Sentences

• Exposition

• Get a Job

• Media and You

• Short Stories

• Reviewing Literature

• Poetry

• Pygmalion

English II

Credits: 1


Prerequisites: None



English III is an in-depth study of the language with an emphasis on strengthening written and oral communication skills, improving proficiency in literary analysis, broadening students’ literary knowledge base, and expanding research aptitude. In the first semester, students delve into the uses and varieties of English, studying everyday, standard, nonstandard, professional, legal, and business English.

This course examines American literary classics, grammar rules, and the parts of speech, giving students the opportunity to improve their communications skills through practicing effective writing, sentence structure improvement, nonfiction literature, American drama and poetry, and the American novel. During this course, students write analytical and persuasive essays, as well as prepare for and write a major research paper. This course fosters essential skills, building strong English foundations for 21st century learners.

Additional Details: Required texts include Our Town by Thornton Wilder, and The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway. The research project in unit 10 is considered vital to a student’s future achievement. Students will not receive credit for second the semester without successfully completing this project.

Overview:

• The Uses and Varieties of English

• Writing Effective Sentences

• Sentence Workshop

• Why Study Reading?

• Poetry

• Nonfiction

• American Drama

• Studies in the American Novel

• Research

• Reviewing Communication Skills and Literature

English III

Credits: 1


Prerequisites: None



From Internet research and locating information in the library to expository and short story writing , high school students practice the skills necessary for post-secondary education or transition into a career in this comprehensive core language arts course. Exposure to a variety of literary styles and genres continues as 12th grade students explore selections from British and world literature such as The Canterbury Tales and Hamlet, as well as the work of prominent poets including Wordsworth, Keats, and Tennyson with historical literary significance.

This exciting language arts course includes writing projects, quizzes, tests on topics ranging from language structure, with an intensive review of grammar and the parts of speech, to fiction writing, with a close look at development of plot and character. English IV helps to prepare students for college-level writing and to develop skills for academic achievement in the 21st century.

Additional Details: Required texts include excerpts from Beowulf, The Canterbury Tales, Paradise Lost, and various poems. Hamlet by William Shakespeare will also be read in its entirety.

Overview:

• The Worth of Words

• The Structure of Language

• Reading, Researching, and Listening Skills

• Studying Language

• Medieval English Literature

• Elizabethan Literature

• 17th and 18th Century English Literature

• Romantic and Victorian Poetry

• Creative Writing

English IV

Credits: 1


Prerequisites: None



World History

History and Geography

This world history course for high school students explores history from a variety of perspectives. From ancient agricultural society to today’s global community, this course covers a diverse mix of topics including the emergence of major religions, the development of tools and their effect on the advancement of the human race, classical Greece, conflicts in the Middle East, the Mongols’ mark on global history, the Renaissance, the Industrial Age, and the United Nations.

Through the study of the politics, religions, wars, economics, technological advancements, and other institutions and trends, students are encouraged to gain perspective the way human society has been effected by and will continue to be influenced by the past.

Overview:

• The Beginnings of Human Society

• Early River Valley Civilizations

• Classical Traditions, Major Religions, and Giant Empires

• Expanding Zones of Exchange and Encounter

• Intensified Hemispheric Interactions, A.D. 1000-1500

• Global Expansion and Encounter

• The Age of Revolutions, 1750-1914

• A Half Century of Crisis and Achievement, 1900-1945

• The 20th Century Since 1945: Promises and Paradoxes

• Turning Points in Human Society

Credits: 1


Prerequisites: None


U.S. History


In this course, students take a broad look at the people and events that joined together to make America the country it is today. From colonization through more than 200 years of transformation, to a contemporary global society, students will discover America from a historical perspective.

Expansive and challenging, the course explores America’s humble beginning as a Puritanical colony through the French and Indian War, the War of 1812, slavery, Reconstruction, the Great Depression, the Vietnam Conflict and the Kennedy assassination, culminating in a look at the modern-day USA. Students get a sweeping historical overview that examines not only the events that shaped the country, but international policies, internal politics, and cultural movements that impacted the face of America over the years.

Overview:

• Foundations of the American Republic

• Development of Constitutional Government

• National Expansion

• A Nation Divided

• A Nation Divided and United

• United States Involvement at Home and Abroad

• The Search for Peace

• A Nation at War

• Contemporary America

• United States History Review

Credits: 1


Prerequisites: None


World Geography


This course puts students on a path of discovery around the world with lessons that take them on a journey across the seven continents and is designed to help students see themselves in relation to their communities, their states, their country, and the world. They will study aeronautics, electronic communications, and other technologies that have made the people of the world more interdependent.

Throughout the course, students will learn about geographer’s tools, the physical characteristics and topography of the land, and the effects of human interaction with the environment. They will investigate the use of globes, maps, charts, and graphs to view the world and its topography from different perspectives. They will study various ecosystems, the atmosphere, and the hydrosphere, as well as the culture, settlement, economics, and politics of the inhabitants of different lands.

Overview:

• Introduction to Geography

• Human Geography

• North America

• Central America, South America, and the Caribbean

• Oceania, Australasia, and Antarctica

• Western Europe

• Eastern Europe and Russia

• Sub-Saharan Africa

• North Africa and Southeast Asia

• Central, South, East, and Southeast Asia

Credits: 1


Prerequisites: None


Government and Economics


Government and economics is full year course divided into two sections. The first half of the year, students will be introduced to the types, purpose, and functions of governments around the world. Through the exploration of the theories of Aquinas, Engels, Machiavelli, and Marx, students explore diverse models of government. Lessons include a discussion of the branches of the federal government, allowing students to follow a bill through the process of becoming a law. They will also learn their rights and responsibilities as citizens as they progress through this engaging class.

During the second half of the course, economics is the focus. From macro to micro economics, students study domestic and international financial terminology, trace the history of currency, investigate the banking industry, explore the stock market, and learn about personal money management. Concise and interactive, this course is packed with practical information both theoretical and practical information that will better prepare them for their adult lives.

Additional Details: The first semester of this course may be taken for a .5 credit of government. The second semester of this course may be taken for a .5 credit of economics.

Overview:

• International Governments

• United States Government

• The American Party System

• History of Governments

• The Citizen and His Government

• Free Enterprise

• Business and You

• The Stock Market

• Budget and Finance

• Banking

Credits: 1


Prerequisites: None


Algebra I

Math

Algebra I emphasizes the development of algebraic fluency as students study the language of algebra and begin classifying and comparing numbers. Lessons include a review of the properties of numbers and new material introducing principles for solving theoretical and real-life problems.

This course also includes the study of functions, linear equations, compound inequalities, exponential expressions, radicals, monomials, polynomials, trinomials, and quadratics. Students will use various types of reasoning to formulate and evaluate valid mathematical arguments and translate word problems into equations to solve the root problem. A comprehensive class, it is designed to enhance math and problem solving skills, helping students utilize those skills in real-world situations.

Overview:

• Foundations of Algebra

• Linear Equations

• Functions

• Inequalities

• Linear Systems

• Polynomials

• Exponential and Radical Functions

• Quadratics

• Rational Expressions

• Probability and Statistics

Credits: 1


Prerequisites: None


Geometry

Math

This comprehensive course guides students through interactive lessons that cover terminology, postulates and theorems, angles, shapes, and equations for determining area, circumference, volume, and area. Units include many problems for practice, and tests and quizzes to assess student progress.

Rigorous and challenging, the course begins with the discussion of simple points and lines, then leads students through the study of more complex shapes. Students enrolled in this course will be introduced to coordinate geometry and isometry. Student will be asked to look beyond the obvious and focus on visualization, spatial reasoning, and problem solving.

Overview:

• Introduction

• Logic

• Angles and Parallels

• Congruent Triangles and Quadrilaterals

• Similar Polygons

• Circles

• Area and Volume

• Coordinate Geometry

• Transformations

• Review

Credits: 1


Prerequisites: Algebra I


Algebra II

Math

Algebra II students will be asked to take their math skills to the next level in this course that begins where Algebra I ends. Starting with a quick review of foundational math concepts, this course gives students the tools and knowledge to use algebra to solve real world problems.

Students will work with quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and algebraic fraction equations. They will combine terms in algebraic expressions and explore compound sentences. Other topics include advanced polynomial functions, data analysis, logarithms, function graphing, joint and combined variation, algorithms, conic sections and probability.

Overview:

• Set, Structure, and Function

• Numbers, Sentences, and Problems

• Linear Equations and Inequalities

• Polynomials

• Algebraic Fractions

• Real Numbers

• Quadratic Relations and Systems

• Exponential Functions

• Counting Principles

• Review

Credits: 1


Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry


Pre-Calculus

Math

Pre-Calculus initiates study in mathematical analysis, the purpose of calculus, and helps students expand their knowledge of algebraic skills learned in Algebra II with a focus on functions and graphs, trigonometry, and probability. Students enrolled in this course will practice the skills and learn the concepts necessary to be successful in calculus.

Lessons cover a wide range of materials including an observation of multiple mathematical functions, quadratic inequalities, logarithms, probabilities, and permutation. Pre-Calculus prepares students for calculus at the college level. Students expand their knowledge of algebraic skills learned in Algebra II and complete a thorough study of trigonometry.

Overview:

• Relations and Functions

• Functions

• Trigonometric Functions

• Circular Functions and Their Graphs

• Identities and Functions of Multiple Angles

• Application of Trigonometric Functions

• Inverse Trigonometric Functions and Polar Coordinates

• Quadratic Equations

• Probability

• Calculus and Review

Credits: 1


Prerequisites: Algebra II


Integrated Physics and Chemistry

Science

This introductory science course includes the study of matter, motion and forces, work and energy, electricity and magnetism, and waves. By covering basic chemistry and physics, students build a firm foundation of physical science concepts in preparation for more complex topics. Instruction encourages careful observation of the outside world through relevant instructional materials, projects, and hands-on experiments.

The use of the scientific method encourages systematic analysis of problems and finding solutions. Students will learn to integrate their knowledge into the real world on the local, regional, national, and international level.

Additional Details: Additional materials are necessary to successfully complete integrated physics and chemistry lab experiments. A list of required supplies for this course is available in the Bridgewater Academy Resource Center online.

A minimum of two-thirds of the assigned projects must be completed for this course to be considered a laboratory science (college preparatory) course. If fewer than two-thirds of the projects are completed but the student still passes the course, the transcript will list the class as a non-lab course. Non-lab science courses do not meet the entrance requirements of many colleges.

Overview:

• Explorations in Physical Science

• The Structure of Matter

• Matter and Change

• States of Matter

• Motion and Forces

• Semester Exam

• Work and Energy

• Heat Flow

• Electricity and Magnetism

Credits: 1


Prerequisites: None


Biology

Science

In this exciting science course, students are introduced to a wide range of biology topics. Lessons begin with a look at taxonomy and the classification of plants and animals, and progress through the study of microbiology, cells, biodiversity, the human body, genetics, ecology, and more.

Through the use of hands-on experiments and projects, students will learn to apply the information they learn through their lessons to real-life situations for better understanding of scientific concepts and methodology.

Additional Details: Additional materials are necessary to successfully complete biology lab experiments. A list of required supplies for this course is available in the Bridgewater Academy Resource Center online.

A minimum of two-thirds of the assigned projects must be completed for this course to be considered a laboratory science (college preparatory) course. If fewer than two-thirds of the projects are completed but the student still passes the course, the transcript will list the class as a non-lab course. Non-lab science courses do not meet the entrance requirements of many colleges.

Overview:

• Biology: The Study of Life

• Biochemistry

• Cells

• Cell Energy

• Cell Division and Reproduction

• Semester Exam

• Genetics and Heredity

• Microbiology and Biodiversity

• Plants

• Animals and Humans

• Semester Exam

Credits: 1


Prerequisites: None


Chemistry

Science

Here, students will take a quantum leap into the world of chemistry by exploring metrics, measurement, chemical elements and compounds, equilibrium, chain reactions, organic compounds, and the chemist’s toolbox. Students will learn about atoms, chemicals, and the way these building blocks react when manipulated.

Fifteen lab experiments are required. Once students understand the concepts and the purpose of each experiment, they will write a hypothesis using the “if-then” format. Through the use of these virtual labs, students gain a better understanding of chemistry and its implications.

Additional Details: Students are required to complete 15 chemistry labs while enrolled in this course. A minimum of two-thirds must be completed for this course to be considered a laboratory science (college preparatory). If fewer are completed but the student still passes the course, the transcript will list the class as a non-lab course. Non-lab science courses do not meet the entrance requirements of many colleges. All labs for this course are completed using the online simulator Late Nite Labs. The resources section of Bridgewater Academy website includes a list of the required lab projects and additional details.

Lab Fee: $50

Overview:

• Measurement and Analysis

• Starting the Investigation: How to Identify Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures

• Exploring Laws for Gases and Conservation of Mass

• The Discovery of Atoms: Nature’s Building Blocks

• Molecular Structure

• Semester Exam

• Chemical Reactions, Rates, and Equilibrium

• Equilibrium Systems

• Carbon Chemistry: Hydrocarbons

• Carbon Chemistry: Functional Groups

• Chemistry Review

Credits: 1


Prerequisites: None


Physics

Science

This course engages students in self-directed exploration of the physical world and the universe including the study of light, motion, energy, electricity, magnetism, waves, nuclear energy, fusion, and thermodynamics. Complex concepts are illustrated with easy-to-understand graphics that increase retention and support understanding.

Students will read about the underlying principles of physics and perform experiments, enabling them to see these principles in action and gain a better understanding of motion in our world. Additional materials will be required for experiments.

Additional Details: Students are required to complete off computer experiments to get full credit for this course. A minimum of two-thirds of the projects must be completed for this course to be considered a laboratory science (college preparatory). If fewer of the projects are completed but the student still passes the course, the transcript will list the class as a non-lab course. Non-lab science courses do not meet the entrance requirements of many colleges.

Bridgewater Academy recommends Home Science Tools as an excellent resource for purchasing specialized materials for experiments. Please refer to the Physics Supply List on the website for more details.

Overview:

• Kinematics

• Dynamics

• Work and Energy

• Introduction to Waves

• Light

• Semester Exam

• Static Electricity

• Electric Currents

• Magnetism

• Atomic and Nuclear Physics

• Review

• Semester Exam

Credits: 1


Prerequisites: Algebra II*

*Taking Algebra II concurrently or prior to Physics is recommended.


Essentials of Language Arts

English Electives

Broad in scope, this course is designed for review and remediation of the basics. Skills-based, it helps to refresh or reintroduce concepts to students who may need to brush up on language arts. Students will practice reading informational texts including consumer and workplace documents, learn how to best evaluate this practical information, and follow up with practice writing business letters. Through the study of plot, characterization, literary devices, drama, and poetry, students will try their hand at literary analysis and will write a literary critique.

This course also emphasizes the importance of writing. To reinforce these skills, students will write a biographical narrative, an expository essay, and a persuasive essay. At the end of the course students will study the connections between ideas and review basic grammar. This course covers all the basics in language arts.

Overview:

• Reading Informational Text

• Literary Analysis

• Basics of Essay Writing

• Effective Writing

Credits: 0.5

Course Length: 1 Semester

Prerequisites: None


Earth Science

Science Electives

This enriching elective helps students understand the earth’s formation, structure, interacting systems, and its place within the universe. Lessons provide a detailed study of the natural world around them and the impact of human beings living on the earth. Students study the laws of nature, the history of life on Earth, mass extinction, earthquakes and volcanoes, types of rocks and minerals, weather and its effect on the planet, water use and conservation, the greenhouse effect and climate change, and the solar system.

Lessons in this course are fun, yet challenging, and require critical thinking and computer skills. Many lessons include off-computer projects and experiments that require additional materials. At the end of the course, students should understand the earth’s structure and how it interacts with other planetary systems and its role in space.

Additional Details: Students are required to complete off computer experiments to get full credit for this course. If fewer than two-thirds of the projects are completed but the student still passes the course, the transcript will list the class as a non-lab course. Non-lab science courses do not meet the entrance requirements of many colleges. See materials required to complete experiments and projects on the course syllabus.

Overview:

• Origin of the Earth

• History of the Earth

• Dynamic Structure of Earth

• Forces and Features of Earth

• Features of Earth’s Crust

• Shaping Earth’s Crust

• Earth’s Water

• Earth’s Atmosphere

• Earth’s Weather and Climate

• Astronomy

Credits: 1


Prerequisites: None


Essentials of Math

Math Electives

Broad in scope, this course is designed for review and remediation of math basics. Skills-based, it helps to refresh or reintroduce concepts to students who may need to brush up on their math proficiency. Students will review rational numbers, integers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and exponents. Students will practice working with data and comparing data sets, as well as solving equations and inequalities.

This course also emphasizes the importance of measurement, geometry, and problem solving. Mathematical reasoning and algebra basics will also be covered. To reinforce math skills, students will have plenty of practice and will be assessed for progress throughout the course with quizzes and unit tests. At the end of the course, students will be able move forward into core math courses.

Overview:

• Number Sense

• Statistics, Data, Analysis, and Probability

• Algebra and Functions

• Measurement and Geometry

• Mathematical Reasoning

• Algebra I

Credits: 0.5


Prerequisites: None


Consumer Math

Appropriate for high school students who have completed a minimum of Algebra I and geometry, this supplementary math course trains students in mathematical applications for daily use. Students will explore practical uses for math in basic money management including employment issues, budgeting and record-keeping, insurance, loans, taxes, banking and credit cards.

Beginning with a review of basic math skills from fractions, number bases, and percentages, consumer math covers a broad base of topics. As it relates to the workplace, students will learn how to manage wages, payroll deductions, and retirement funds. They will use statistics to plan a home budget and will study the tax system, the stock market, insurance, and banking. This course helps ensure readiness for financial success after graduation.

Overview:

• Basic Math Review

• Personal Finance

• Statistics

• Taxes and Insurance

• Banking Services and Investments

• Banking and Credit Costs

• Purchase and Sale of Goods

• Leisure, Travel, and Retirement

• Job Related Services

• Consumer Math Review

Credits: 1


Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry

Math Electives


Pre-Algebra

Pre-Algebra lays the groundwork for higher-level math study in algebra, geometry, and statistics. This preparation includes a thorough examination of number relationships, variables, scientific notation, functions, integers, measurement, formula use, and data representation. The course introduces the use of mathematical equations to solve problems not only theoretically, but practically, as they relate to the world around them.

Students also learn how to calculate length, area, and volume in two-dimensional and three-dimensional spaces with a concentration on geometric figures and solids, probability, and statistics. For many students, this course will be an introduction to abstract mathematical thinking.

Overview:

• The Real Number System

• Modeling Problems In Integers

• Modeling Problems with Rational Numbers

• Proportional Reasoning

• More with Functions

• Measurement

• Plane Geometry

• Measures of Solid Figures

• Data Analysis

• Probability

Credits: 1


Prerequisites: None

Math Electives


Trigonometry

Students in this semester-length trigonometry course build a strong foundation for higher mathematical thinking while they study advanced math. Lessons include the fundamentals of trigonometry from right angle trigonometry, trigonometric identities, and graphing, to the laws of sines and cosines, and polar coordinates. By using formulas to solve real-world problems, students will learn how trigonometry is used as a tool for indirect measurement. They will also model natural phenomenon with trigonometric functions and perform operations with complex numbers.

With interactive step-by-step lessons, this course supports students’ confidence in performing higher-level math operations, builds a solid foundation for more sophisticated mathematical thinking, and helps to prepare students for college math.

Additional Details: A scientific calculator is required for this course. A graphing calculator is not required.

Overview:

• Right Triangle Trigonometry

• Graphing and Inverse Functions

• Analytic Trigonometry

• Trigonometric Applications

• Polar Coordinates

Credits: 0.5


Prerequisites: Algebra II

Math Electives


Integrated Math I

In Integrated Math I, students are introduced to the foundations of algebra, geometry and statistics. Students explore how to operate with variables and interpret the meaning of algebraic expressions. They also explore topics such as working with angles and measures and using formulas to solve measurement problems. Formulas for finding volume and surface area and the Pythagorean theorem will be reviewed. Lastly, students learn how to take a sampling and use statistical measures to interpret data.

Students will learn to apply mathematical principles and problem solving to both theoretical and practical situations. Student progress will be measured throughout the course with quizzes and tests to determine understanding of the material.

Overview:

• Foundations of Algebra

• The Language of Algebra

• Geometry

• Coordinate Geometry

• Semester Exam

• Linear Equations

• Equations and Inequalities

• Linear Systems

• Probability and Statistics

Credits: 1


Prerequisites: None

Math Electives


Integrated Math II

In Integrated Math II, students review the mathematical concepts covered in Integrated Math I and build on them. They will be introduced to different types of algebraic functions and a variety of geometry functions. They will also take a deeper look at many different types of special angles and segments. Toward the end of the course, students will be able to apply their advanced math skills to real-world situations as they study data and probability while they learn to prepare a budget, practice using math in small business applications, and analyze data for use in planning and estimation.

Students will learn to apply mathematical principles and problem solving in both theoretical and practical situations such as managing money on a daily basis. Student progress will be measured throughout the course with quizzes and tests to determine understanding of the material.

Overview:

• Integrated Math Review

• Real Numbers



• Functions


• Circles

• Statistics

Credits: 0.5


Prerequisites: None

Math Electives


Integrated Math II

In Integrated Math II, students review the mathematical concepts covered in Integrated Math I and build on them. They will be introduced to different types of algebraic functions and a variety of geometry functions. They will also take a deeper look at many different types of special angles and segments. Toward the end of the course, students will be able to apply their advanced math skills to real-world situations as they study data and probability while they learn to prepare a budget, practice using math in small business applications, and analyze data for use in planning and estimation.

Students will learn to apply mathematical principles and problem solving in both theoretical and practical situations such as managing money on a daily basis. Student progress will be measured throughout the course with quizzes and tests to determine understanding of the material.

Overview:

• Integrated Math Review

• Real Numbers



• Functions


• Circles

• Statistics

Credits: 0.5


Prerequisites: None

Math Electives


Integrated Math III

Designed for the advanced learner, Integrated Math III takes students on a journey through advanced topics in math including matrices, conics, logarithms, exponential functions, solving equations and inequalities, polynomial functions, and data analysis. This challenging course allows students a more in depth study of circles, spheres, and the principles by which they are defined and understood. They will also learn to write equations, simple and more complex, based on word problems. They will learn to solve for multiple unknowns, use graphs, and calculate logarithms. Lessons on data analysis give them the opportunity to use data in practical applications.

Through the use of quizzes and tests, student progress will be continually evaluated for understanding. Students who complete this course will have a thorough understanding of more complex mathematical problem solving and will improve critical thinking skills.

Overview:

• Review

• Modeling with Matrices

• Conics

• Logarithmic and Exponential Functions

• Solving Equations and Inequalities

• Polynomial Functions

• Data Analysis

Credits: 0.5


Prerequisites: None

Math Electives


Civics

From ancient civilizations to the government today, students enrolled in this exciting class will study a wide range of topics. The course begins with an exploration of the history of America including its origins, conflicts over the ages, independence, political parties, and the changes in our society. Students will get a comprehensive look at the federal government, its branches, and its duties, followed by the study of governing on the state and local levels. With a focus on citizenship, this course challenges students to learn about their rights and responsibilities that come with citizenship.

Through the use of maps, graphs, and the globe, students are encouraged not only to gain a deeper understanding of the history of the government and its impact on the citizenship but will also learn to interpret data. In addition to quizzes and tests, students enrolled in Civics will be required to complete several projects that may demand research.

Overview:

• The Heritage of the United States

• Our National Government

• State and Local Government

• Planning a Career

• Citizenship

Credits: 0.5


Prerequisites: None

History and Geography Electives


Twentieth Century American History

Twentieth century American history is a one-semester course in which students study the political, economic, and social developments of the United States during the 20th century and how those developments have influenced present day America. Students will cover many topics including the Industrial Revolution, the Progressive Era, the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, and the civil rights movement, as well as the U.S. involvement in World War I, World War II, and the cold war. The course concludes with a look at the presidential terms of Nixon, Ford, Carter, and Reagan and the challenges they faced, as well as a look at the way technology, social, and religious changes have affected the American culture, workforce, and economy.

In addition to tests and quizzes to monitor progress, students will be required to complete several projects during the course.

Overview:

• Coming of Age

• Modern America Emerges

• Boom to Bust

• World War II and the Cold War

• Change, Continuity, and Conflict

Credits: 0.5


Prerequisites: None



U.S. Civil War

U.S. Civil War is a one-semester history elective that examines one of the major turning points in American history. The course describes the major points of contention between the North and the South, which intensified and resulted in the South’s secession and the start of the Civil War. In this course students will study the lives and actions of key figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, and the generals of the North and South. They will also get a glimpse into the daily life of a soldier. By examining decisive battles and troop movements on interactive maps, they will be able to gain an understanding of the importance of strategy in the war. The course also considers the aftermath of the war, including the Reconstruction Era.

The central goal of this course is to foster an in-depth understanding of the Civil War, including its effect on the people directly involved, as well as its lasting impact on the United States. In addition to tests and quizzes to gauge student progress, several projects will be assigned throughout this course.

Overview:

• The Pre-war Years

• The Early Years

• Turning Point

• War in the South

• Reconstruction of a Nation

• The Civil War in Review

Credits: 0.5


Prerequisites: None



U.S. History Reconstruction to Present

History meets the present with this inspiring course that illustrates the ways America has changed since the Civil War, through national conflicts, laborious resolutions, and international discord. Throughout the course, students explore the relationship of the people, the environment, and the ideas that formed America. This course takes students through 100 years of history, conflict, and resolution with emphasis on the Korean War, the Industrial Revolution, civil rights for women and minorities, world wars, and the war in Iraq. Lessons support key concepts including the impact that industrialization, technological advances, international competition, foreign policy, and the events of September 11, 2001 changed the face of American history.

Tests and quizzes throughout the course gauge student progress as they journey through time to discover America for themselves.

Overview:

• Sectionalism and War

• Growth and Innovation

• America on the World Stage

• Ecstasy and Depression

• The War Years

• Semester Exam

• Hope, Tragedy, and Conflict

• Monumental Changes

• Turmoil at Home and Abroad

• End of an Era

• Complex Domestic and Foreign Issues

Credits: 1


Prerequisites: None



Vietnam Era

From the initial involvement of the United States in Vietnam to the Paris cease-fire agreement signed in 1973, this one-semester history elective chronicles three turbulent decades of conflict that began in Southeast Asia but affected the entire world. This course broadens student understanding of the factors that led to the conflict, Vietnam’s role in the cold war, the military strategy of the U.S., the anti-war movement, the fall of Saigon, and even the music inspired by this controversial period.

With an in-depth look at how prominent historical figures such as Dien Bien Phu, Lyndon B. Johnson, Dwight D. Eisenhower, JFK and Richard Nixon played a part in history, this course offers both a political and a global perspective of the event that left a permanent mark on the youth culture of America and brought images of the war-time events on the other side of the world to our television screens.

Overview:

• The Origins of U.S. Involvement in Vietnam

• From Military Advisors to Combat Troops

• A Nation Divided by War

• Achieving Peace with Honor

• The Legacy of Vietnam

Credits: 1


Prerequisites: None



World Civilizations

From the earliest beginnings of the human race to modern culture, world civilizations charts the history of man and society. An interactive exploration takes students around the world and introduces them to early hunters and farmers, emerging empires, the conquest of the New World, and much more. Lessons emphasize the development of societies and cultures. From the Mayans and Incas of South and Central America to European Exploration, to Asian empires, and to the colonization of America, this core course is comprehensive and filled with compelling historical information. Students will examine the implications of political, social, and economic change, the spread of religions, the Great Depression, terrorism, and other social and political issues.

As they move through the course progress will be assessed through quizzes, tests, and projects, as students explore the world’s past and prepare for their own future.

Overview:

• The Beginnings of Human Society

• Early Civilizations

• Classical Traditions, Major Religions, and Giant Empires

• Expanding Zones of Exchange and Encounter

• Political and Economic Societies Expand

• Global Expansion and Encounter

• Age of Revolutions

• A Half-Century of Crisis and Achievement

• The Twentieth Century Since 1945: Promises and Paradoxes

• Word History Across the Eras

Credits: 1


Prerequisites: None



Music Theory

Take note of this entertaining, semester-long elective that lays the foundation for a lifetime appreciation of music. Music theory answers the question, “Why study music?” with real answers. From rhythm and meter to making harmony and working with chords, this course goes beyond the basics with audio and video elements that help to explain vague concepts and offer illustration.

Today’s students have access to many more sources of information than generations past, as well as online tools to help them create their own melodies. The online music writing application Noteflight included in the course is used by students to write original music compositions. This course gives students the tools they need to explore the exciting world of music from concept to composition, and imagining to performing. Students will explore how music is made, instrumentation, harmony, and note reading, and will be encouraged to create some music of their own.

Additional Details: This course requires that students have access to a scanner.

Overview:

• Rhythm and Meter

• Notation and Pitch

• Scales and Key Signatures

• Harmony

• Making Music

Credits: 0.5


Prerequisites: None

Fine/Practical Arts


French I

Throughout French I, students accompany fictional characters while they enjoy an academic year abroad in France. They will be staying with host families and will be learning the language, culture, and customs of the French and the people in other French-speaking countries. Students will learn about greetings, alphabet, numbers, geography, schooling, family and friends, leisure time, sports, celebrations, traditions, food, daily life, the media, and summer vacations.

Students enrolled in this course will develop a working knowledge and novice vocabulary of the language while they build a strong foundation for learning more advance French speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Overview:

• Welcome

• At School

• Family and Friends

• Leisure Time and Activities and Sports

• Holidays and Traditions

• In Town

• Enjoy Your Food

• Daily Life

• The Media

• Vacation

Credits: 1


Prerequisites: None

Foreign Language


French II

Throughout French II, students continue their journey through France in the company of two fictional characters while they enjoy an academic year abroad in France. While in the virtual company of host families, they will be learning the language, culture, and customs of the French and the people in other French-speaking countries. Students will learn about French fashion and shopping, movies and the media, urban and rural communities, art, health, and growing up French.

Students enrolled in this course will build their knowledge and communication skills as they expand their vocabulary and grammar skills, while reading, writing, and speaking French.

Overview:

• Let’s Go Shopping!

• At Work

• At the Movies

• In Town and in the Country

• Health

• Winter Vacation

• Fashion

• In the Art Museum

• At the Beach

• Rites of Passage

Credits: 1


Prerequisites: French I

Foreign Language


Spanish I

Throughout Spanish I, students accompany two fictional characters as they travel abroad in nine Spanish-speaking countries and Puerto Rico. As they move from country to country, they compare the cultural differences and similarities of the people they meet from Spain to Cuba and many places in between. During their trip, they learn the basics of Spanish verb conjugation in the indicative and subjunctive modes, direct and indirect objects, demonstrative pronouns and adjectives, adjective placement, and other grammatical concepts.

Students enrolled in this course will develop a basic knowledge of Spanish and a foundational vocabulary as they prepare to learn advanced Spanish speaking, reading, and writing skills.

Overview:

• Friends in the World

• Friends in the U.S.

• Friends in Mexico

• Friends in Argentina

• Friends in Honduras and El Salvador

• Friends in Puerto Rico

• Friends in Spain

• Friends in Cuba

• Friends in the Dominican Republic

• Friends in Panama

Credits: 1


Prerequisites: None

Foreign Language


Spanish II

In Spanish II each student continues the journey he began in Spanish I, traveling with two friends to even more Spanish-speaking countries, learning language and culture along the way through reading, writing, and speaking this intriguing romance language.

Language learning includes review of Spanish I material as well as the imperative and conditional forms of verbs, the passive se, more on adjective placement, uses of por and para, superlatives, and possessive adjectives. There is a continued focus on expanding vocabulary with topics such as food, music, historical sites, ancient civilizations, tourism, and families.

Overview:

• Friends in the World

• Friends in Chile

• Friends in Venezuela

• Friends in Peru

• Friends in Colombia

• Friends in Guatemala

• Friends in Bolivia and Ecuador

• Friends in Costa Rica

• Friends in Nicaragua

Credits: 1


Prerequisites: Spanish I

Foreign Language


Business Computer Information Systems I-A

With Business Computer Information Systems I-A, high school students increase their knowledge base for the use and function of the computer while also developing the practical skills necessary to compete in the global environment. This course helps students develop the skills to become effective and productive communicators in the classroom, the workplace, and in their personal lives. With a focus on communication and business technology, this semester-length course includes instruction in word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications. Lessons cover emerging technology, effective communication, workplace skills, keyboarding, creating a resumé, budgeting, estimating income taxes, and data management.

This course supports student success in other subjects as their technological aptitude expands, and prepares them for job in the modern business world.

Overview:

• Communication Skills

• Business Technology

• Word Processing

• Spreadsheets

• Databases

Credits: 0.5


Prerequisites: None

Computer Technology


Business Computer Information Systems I-B

With Business Computer Information Systems I-B, high school students continue their exploration of the uses of computers and their place in the business world. A continuation of Business Computer Information Systems I-A, which is a prerequisite, this course reinforces and grows effective computer information skills including designing a manual with text and graphics, planning and creating a presentation, and understanding networks, hardware, and software. Students explore the many ways that communication technologies are used together for effective and efficient communication in the workplace and in their personal lives.

Throughout the course, students will not only learn practical computer skills, but will focus on the larger technology issues they will encounter in the business world through the study of telecommunications technology, desktop publishing technology, presentation technology, computer networking, and computer operating systems.

Overview:

• Telecommunications Technology

• Desktop Publishing Technology

• Presentation Technology

• Computer Networks

• Computer Operating Systems

Credits: 0.5


Prerequisites: Business Computer Information Systems I-A

Computer Technology


High School Health

Students will take a healthy look at physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing with high school health. With content geared specifically toward high school students, this semester-length course encourages students to make healthy choices for responsible living. Beginning with a thorough review of the human body, students will study anatomy and physiology from conception through adulthood. With an emphasis on making responsible choices throughout life, students will discuss nutrition, healthy eating, and exercise as well as how to avoid disease and substance abuse.

The course also looks at how the world around us affects help with an exploration of making healthy social choices, safety, mental health, first aid, and environmental health.

Overview:

• Body Essentials

• Physical Health

• Social and Mental Health

• Preventative Health Care and First Aid

• Responsible Living

Credits: 0.5


Prerequisites: None

General Electives


Personal Financial Literacy

In personal financial literacy, students will learn to understand the importance of financial responsibility and money management in the global economy. This semester-long elective prepares high school students to make thoughtful and effective long and short-term financial decisions throughout their lives. Students will learn how to assess financial information, explore various career options from a monetary perspective, create a budget, and plan for a secure financial future.

More than theoretical, this course offers practical advice and skills for living in today’s world such as saving, investing, credit and debt, consumer rights and responsibilities, and evaluating media messages that try to influence financial decision making. Beyond high school, students will be much better prepared as global consumers when they complete this engaging and interactive elective.

Overview:

• Financial Responsibility and Decision Making

• Careers and Income

• Money Management

• Saving and Investing

• Credit, Debt, and Consumer Skills

Credits: 0.5


Prerequisites: None

General Electives


Physical Fitness

This physical fitness course illustrates the interconnectedness of physical, mental, and emotional health to promote a healthy lifestyle. Students will not only to explore the benefits of basic nutrition, physical fitness, and healthy lifestyles, will be required to participate in off-computer fitness activities. To fulfill the course requirements, students log daily activities that promote health and fitness.

Lessons include the benefits of exercise, stretching and flexibility, cardiovascular health, weight control, strength training and conditioning, and goal-setting and motivation. This course is rigorous and practical with much of the work to be completed outside the online classroom. Students who successfully complete this interactive course will understand the types and benefits of exercise, have the ability to set personal fitness goals, and know how to evaluate their progress.

Overview:

• An Overview of Fitness

• Flexibility Training

• Cardiovascular Fitness

• Resistance Training

• Motivation and Mindset

Credits: 1


Prerequisites: None

General Electives


Psychology

Psychology is a semester-long elective that allows students to explore those things that influence human actions and beliefs, and discuss basic psychological theories. They will discover how and why scientific findings in psychology affect many other disciplines and develop a greater understanding of how theories change over time, requiring validation to be widely accepted. Students will also use various scientific methods and standards common in the industry to expand their knowledge and skill. Real world applications include observation and theorizing.

During the course, students will learn about the various fields of psychology including biopsychosocial, developmental, cognitive, and abnormal psychology, as well as group behavior. Students enrolled in this enriching elective course will conduct experiments, perform psychological research, analyze dreams, and investigate career opportunities.

Overview:

• Introduction and Methods

• Biopsychosocial Psychology

• Developmental Psychology

• Cognitive Psychology

• Abnormal and Group Behavior

Credits: 0.5


Prerequisites: None

General Electives


Essentials of Communication

In essentials of communication, students will study the foundations of effective communication as it applies to real life situations. They will learn about perceptions, language systems, listening processes, interpersonal relationships, group dynamics, leadership, and public speaking, among many other topics that are relevant in both personal and work-related endeavors. Throughout the course, students will practice new skills such as writing and delivering a speech, conducting interviews, or attending local community meetings to practice and observe effective communication. This course aims to prepare students with knowledge that enables them to reach personal and professional goals, develop relationships, fulfill social obligations, and strengthen their sense of self-worth

The course teaches important lessons, including how to problem solve, handle criticism, complete an effective interview, and maintain strong a self concept while listening to and understanding the positions of others.

Additional Details: Students must have access to a library or web library collections to complete research-based projects. In addition, students will need a minimum of basic audio capability (speakers and headset) on a computer to complete online presentations.

Overview:

• Communication Foundations

• Language Characteristics

• Interpersonal Relationships

• Understanding Groups

• Presenting and Interpreting Public Messages

Credits: 0.5


Prerequisites: None

General Electives


Personal and Family Living

This personal and family living course gives students the real-world knowledge they will need to become independent, well-rounded adults, functioning in a global society. A semester-long elective, it takes students on an interactive exploration of the challenges they may face as they transition into adulthood including constructive conflict resolution, nutrition and health, building healthy families, financial responsibility, and long-term employment.

This course helps students to identify the traits associated with maturity and learn how to cope with the challenges that come with the transition to adulthood. They will study interpersonal relationships and skills, and will examine the structures, roles, and functions of the family in our society. Aside from the tests and quizzes required in the course, students will also complete projects that help them learn real skills for real life.

Overview:

• Personal Development

• Home and Family Life

• Interpersonal Relationships

• Health, Finances, and Safety

• Career and Employment Preparation

Credits: 0.5


Prerequisites: None

General Electives

Documents

High School Curriculum Catalog 2010-2011