2 Semesters, .5 Credit, Part-Time

This course is designed to provide the actor with the fundamental tools of voice, movement, and acting technique.  Beginning with a focus on healthy vocal production and physical relaxation, the students will move into the development of a personal acting technique using methods developed by Robert Cohen, in the Stanislavski tradition.  The final exercise of the year will be a unit of basic stage combat and safety.

2 Semesters, 0.5 Credit, Part-Time

This course is designed to enhance the actor’s development and personal technique by exploring three major styles theatre: early-Realism with Henrik Ibsen, High Comedy using the principles of Maria Aitken and practiced with Noel Coward, and finally William Shakespeare (with a  bit of dialect work popping up for fun).   Through research projects, actor journals, and practical application through scene and monologue work, the actor will gain a variety of tools for their craft.
Prerequisite: Completion of Acting I

2 Semesters, 0.5 Credit, Part Time Course

2nd Semester, .5 Credit, Full Time Course

1st semester, .5 Credit, Full Time Single Semester Course

This semester course will explore the historical, cultural, and gastronomical importance of a variety of cuisines from Francophone countries around the globe. The influence of traditions, as well as regional and cultural perspectives on food choices and culinary practices in the francophone world, will be emphasized. Through this exploration, students will compare and contrast cuisines, ingredients, and preferred cooking methods of those various francophone cultures. Lectures, student work, films, and additional materials will all be in French. The class will, of course, include several tastings. The students should be prepared to prepare at least one Francophone dish to share with their classmates.
Prerequisite: French III

2nd Semester, 0.5 credit, Full-Time

This course will explore the highlights of the development of Latin American film. The class will explore the origins of Latin American film from the early 20th century through today, including classics that won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and Oscar nominees and winners. We will explore the works of the great directors and actors of the 20th century. The class will be entirely in Spanish, with lectures, student work, films, and additional materials all being in the target language. A few films will be rated R for serious subject matter related to war, human suffering, or references to sexuality, all of which will be addressed maturely in the context of understanding changing historic and cultural contexts. Prerequisite: Spanish III or SIP

1st Semester, 0.5 Credit, Single Semester Full Time Course

The course will allow students to apply the Spanish that they have learned in previous courses to practical conversations and translations of everyday life. The intent is to work with local organizations in order for students to gain positive and meaningful experiences while learning the nuances of the  language. We also hope to work closely with the MA immersion program, including, for example,  creating a bilingual website, admissions materials, and marketing materials and activities. Topics will  include cultural dialects and lexicon, social systems and how they affect language, and the similarities  and differences of all of these among various Spanish-speaking countries, as well as those of Spanish  speakers in the U.S. This course provides an advanced high school level of Spanish but truly an  important introduction of advanced Spanish conversation and translation for students to be more  integrated and impactful in today’s globally competitive society. Prerequisite: Spanish III or PSIP

1st Semester, 0.5 Credit, Full-Time

This course will explore the historical, cultural, and culinary importance of a variety of different types of cuisines from Latin America. We will explore the origins of various types of cuisine of the Latin American continent, reaching beyond the comfortable acquaintance students may have with Tex-Mex. We will look at traditional Mexican cuisine from various regions of the country, as well as traditional cuisine from Cuba, Venezuela, Colombia, Chile, Guatemala, and Argentina, among others. The class will include explorations off campus during the long lunch period and/or outside the normal school day. The course will be entirely in Spanish, with lectures, student work, films, and additional materials being all in the target language.
Prerequisite: Spanish III or PSIP

2nd Semester, 0.5 Credit, Full-Time Course

This course will explore the highlights of the great works of contemporary Latin American authors such as Isabel Allende, Pablo Neruda, Rosario Castellanos, Gabriel García Márquez, and others. Students will explore some of the most important movements such as Modernismo, Vanguardismo, and el Boom, as well as literary devices such as Magic Realism. The course will be entirely in Spanish, with lectures, student work, songs, and additional materials all being in the target language.
Prerequisite: Spanish III or PSIP

2nd Semester, .5 Credit, Full Time Course

This course will explore the highlights of the development of Latin American music in the late 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. The class will explore the manner in which Latin American music engaged and continues to engage with important historical and social moments. We will explore works by important performers and songwriters and their intersection with the Cuban Revolution, the Mexican Revolution, the Dirty Wars in Chile and Argentina, as well as social issues dealing with immigration, poverty, and sexism. The course will be entirely in Spanish, with lectures, student work, songs, and additional materials being all in the target language.

Prerequisite: Spanish III or SIP

1st Semester, 0.5 Credit, Full-Time

Mythology of Northern Spain aims to explore the vast and rich subcultures that comprise the northern portion of the Iberian peninsula (Basque Country, Cantabria, Asturias, and Galicia) through the lens of legends, myths, and stories that precede the Roman occupation, all the way to contemporary traditions and cultures that still exist in the north. Students study the regions, legends, and mythology tied to the area, and try their hand at writing their very own myths/legends in Spanish inspired by the mythology they study in class. Prerequisite: Spanish III or SIP

1 Semester, 0.5 Credit, Full-Time
This course will explore the importance of Soccer and other sports in the Spanish speaking world. The class will explore the origins of soccer in Latin America as well as the intersection of sports and other important historical events. We will explore important sports rivalries and how they are reflected in the population, the Soccer War, the rise of Narco Soccer, as well as the impact of the Wet Foot/Dry Foot policy on MLB. The class will be entirely in Spanish, with lectures, student work, films, and additional materials all being in the target language. Prerequisite: Spanish III or PSIP

2nd Semester, 0.5 Credit, Full-Time

From the Islamic Period (8th to 15th century) to the Renaissance to the 19th Century and beyond, Spanish Inventions from Astronomy to Lollipops focuses on the contributions that came from the Iberian Peninsula that are still a part of life today. Students learn the origins and diversity of these developments and how they have been adapted or incorporated into contemporary culture.
Prerequisite: Spanish III or SIP

1st Semester, 0.5 Credit, Full-Time

This course offers an introduction to art in Spain and Latin America over the past 450 years. We will begin Mannerism of the late 16th century and conclude with modern art in  the 20th century. Students will examine major works of Spanish painters, beginning with El Greco, through the Baroque era featuring Velazquez, Zurbarán, and Murillo, continuing on to the era of Romanticism with Goya. For the 19th to the 20th centuries, we begin with Spanish Impressionism, featuring Sorolla’s masterworks, then continue on to Spanish symbolism in painting, featuring de la Torre. Finally, we enter the 20th century with Pablo Picasso’s and Juan Gris’ innovative cubist style. Salvador Dalí and Joan Miró will also be the focus of 20th century Spanish painting.  New directions in 20th century Modernist architecture in Barcelona will offer a visual feast with its bold innovations. Mural painting and  innovative surrealist photography in Mexico and Cuba will conclude the last month of the course. All artists will be studied from a variety of interpretative points of view including iconography, style, technique, social and economic circumstances, and the relationship of the visual arts to other cultural productions such as literature and music. Lectures, student presentations, songs, cortometrajes (short films) and 2-3 full-length movies, and literary works will all be in Spanish.

1st Semester, 0.5 Credit, Full-Time

In the Writing and Reading Lab, students dive into various texts, from news articles to reviews and personal testimonies, focusing on enhancing their writing and reading skills. They learn to analyze and synthesize information through interactive activities, discussions, and writing workshops, fostering strong critical thinking abilities. Each session includes practical exercises encouraging students to craft their texts, such as reviews and essays, promoting clear and coherent expression of ideas. By the end of the course, students are equipped not only to interpret information from the world around them but also to communicate their thoughts effectively and persuasively.
Prerequisite: Spanish III or SIP

2 Semesters, 1.0 Credit, Full-Time

An introduction to modern algebra. Topics include: polynomials in one and two variables, solutions of linear equations and inequalities, linear functions and graphing, systems of two equations in two unknowns, rational algebraic expressions, quadratic equations solved by factoring and the quadratic formula, proportions and percents, irrational numbers, and application problems.

2 Semesters, 1 Credit, Full Time Course
A continuation from the Algebra I study of linear equations. Topics include: linear systems and inequalities, the complex number system, irrational and imaginary numbers, rational and polynomial expressions, linear, rational, and quadratic functions, including their graphs, and methods for solving equations. Students in this course are expected to purchase a TI-84 graphing calculator.
Prerequisite: Geometry or Geometry Honors

A rigorous and fast-past continuation from the Algebra I study of linear equations. Topics include: linear systems and inequalities, the complex number system, irrational and imaginary numbers, rational and polynomial expressions, linear, rational, and quadratic functions, including their graphs, and methods for solving equations. An exposure to exponential and logarithmic functions as well as sequences and series will be included. Students in this course are expected to purchase a TI-84 graphing calculator. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of B+ in Geometry Honors or minimum grade of A- in Geometry

2 Semesters, 1 Credit, Full Time Course (Grades 10-12)

2 Semesters, 1 Credit, Full Time Course (Grades 10-12)

Curriculum for this course follows the AP Calculus BC curriculum set by the College Board and is designed to prepare students for the AP Calculus BC exam in May. This is a rigorous course covering the topics included in the AP Calculus AB course in greater detail and completely covering the calculus of a single variable. Additional topics include: properties of functions given in parametric, polar, and vector form, more applications of integrals and integration techniques, and a thorough study on infinite series. Students in this course are expected to purchase a TI-84 graphing calculator. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of A in Precalculus Honors or Calculus. Department recommendation required.

2 Semesters, 1 Credit, Full Time Course (Grades 10-12)

Curriculum for this course follows the AP Computer Science A curriculum set by the College Board and is designed to prepare students for the AP Computer Science A exam in May. This course introduces students to computer science through programming. Fundamental topics in this course include the design of solutions to problems, the use of data structures to organize large sets of data, the development and implementation of algorithms to process data and discover new information, the analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing systems. The course emphasizes object-oriented programming and design using the Java programming language.
Prerequisite: Algebra II or Algebra II Honors and completion of a computer science course with a minimum grade of B+. Department recommendation required.

2 Semesters, 1 Credit, Full Time Course (Grades 10-12)

2 Semesters, 1 Credit, Full-Time

The AP Spanish Language and Culture course is comparable to fifth- and sixth- semester college and university courses that focus on speaking and writing in the target language at an advanced level.  Students develop proficiency across three communicative modes: interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational. It is assumed that students qualifying for this course have already learned grammar and have acquired skills in speaking, writing, reading, and aural comprehension in Spanish. Therefore, the curriculum strives to meet the five goal areas outlined in the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the 21st Century: communication, cultures, connections, comparisons, and communities by providing students access to authentic materials representative of Spain and Latin America.

Prerequisite: 1 credit of Advanced Spanish semester courses

2 Semesters, .5 Credit, Part Time Course

2 Semesters, 1 Credit, Full Time Course

1st Semester, .5 Credit, Full Time Course (Grades 11-12)

A continuation of the AP Calculus AB syllabus, covering those topics in the BC course not covered in the AB course. Topics include: further techniques and applications of integration, improper integrals, differential equations, infinite series, and functions given in parametric, polar, and vector form. If time allows, further vector topics will be considered. Students enrolled in this course will take the AP Calculus BC exam in May. Students in this course are expected to purchase a TI-84 graphing calculator. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of B- in AP Calculus AB with a grade of 3 or more on the the AP Calculus AB exam

2nd Semester, .5 Credit, Full Time Course (Grades 11-12)

2 Semesters, 0.5 Credit, Part-Time

Camerata (formerly the Moravian Academy Chamber Singers) is a small, select vocal ensemble chosen by audition from members of the Chorale. Emphasis is given to the preparation of more advanced choral literature in an appropriate musical style, and the perfection of group vocal technique through ensemble, sectional, and individual rehearsal. Camerata is a musical ambassador of Moravian Academy, performing at school functions and throughout the community.
Prerequisite: Audition   Corequisite:  Chorale

2nd Semester, .25 Credit, Part-Time

Camerata (formerly the Moravian Academy Chamber Singers) is a small, select vocal ensemble chosen by audition from members of the Chorale. Emphasis is given to the preparation of more advanced choral literature in an appropriate musical style, and the perfection of group vocal technique through ensemble, sectional, and individual rehearsal. Camerata is a musical ambassador of Moravian Academy, performing at school functions and throughout the community.
Prerequisite: Audition   Corequisite:  Chorale

2 Semesters, 0.5 Credit, Part-Time

This course is designed to introduce students to the excitement of working with clay in a variety of ways: functional, non-functional and sculptural. Techniques taught include both hand-building and an introduction to the potter’s wheel. Emphasis is on the technical and aesthetic considerations as well as historic and cultural perspectives. After groundwork is laid with basic pottery techniques and processes, projects become gradually more student-generated and include clay selection, multi-piece constructions, and glaze applications.

2 Semesters, 0.5 Credit, Part Time

This course is designed to introduce students to the excitement of working with clay in a variety of ways: functional, nonfunctional and sculptural. Techniques taught include both hand-building and an introduction to the potter’s wheel. Emphasis is on the technical and aesthetic considerations as well as historic and cultural perspectives.

Prerequisite: Art & Design

2 Semesters, 1.0 Credit, Full-time
This introduction of chemistry includes the following topics: matter and change, scientific measurement, the factor label method of problem solving, atomic structure, the periodic table, nomenclature, chemical bonding, molecular structure, chemical equations and reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gasses, liquids, solids, solutions, acids and bases, pH, reaction rates, and chemical equilibrium. Chemistry or Chemistry (Honors) is required for all sophomores. Prerequisite: Algebra I and Biology

2 Semesters, 1.0 Credit, Full-Time
Chemistry Honors is an accelerated introductory course designed for science-oriented students. In addition to the topics covered in chemistry, studies include an introduction to electrochemistry, organic chemistry, acid-base equilibria, solubility equilibria, and nuclear chemistry. Chemistry or Chemistry (Honors) is required for all sophomores. Prerequisite: Biology and Departmental Recommendation

2 Semesters, 1 Credit, Full Time Course

2 Semesters, 1 Credit, Full Time Course

Chinese IV reinforces and expands the skills acquired in the first three years of Chinese instruction. The class is conducted mainly in Mandarin Chinese. Cultural elements are introduced through videos, films, supplementary readings, and festival celebrations. To strengthen students’ understanding of sentence structure and grammar, as well as to practice oral and writing skills, students submit monthly journals, which they revise and record. Although the course is taught primarily with simplified characters, students expand their knowledge of traditional characters, which helps them to better appreciate and understand the language. The Ni Hao series includes a textbook, a workbook, and a listening CD. In addition, songs, dictations, videos, games, skits, authentic learning materials, newspaper articles, and other reading selections help to reinforce concepts and skills learned. Students are expected to do three book reports and complete several individual and group projects throughout the year.

Prerequisite: Chinese III
Prerequisite: Chinese III

2 Semesters, .5 Credit, Part Time Course

The Chorale is the principal choral performing ensemble of Moravian Academy.  It is open to students in grades 9 to 12 who demonstrate musical ability and an interest in singing.  A wide variety of choral literature is prepared for public performances at Coffeehouse, the Moravian Academy Christmas Vespers, and the Academy’s Spring Concert.  Members are required to participate in all performances to receive credit. An audition may be required by the instructor for students new to the group.

2 Semesters, 0.5 Credit, Part Time

This is the foundation course in Photography using analog film photographing and darkroom printing processes. We are fortunate to run a full darkroom lab at Moravian Academy during a time when few places still have these facilities available for students. This is an artistic opportunity rooted in a hands-on experience connecting with history. In this course students are introduced to the technical, aesthetic, and historical foundations that established the current art form of Photography. Darkroom Photo introduces fine art practices of observation, documentation, self-expression, and self-reflection through a robust practice of the historic analog photographic art medium. This course is taught using SLR, Medium Format Holgas, and handbuilt pinhole cameras and an Alternative & Historic Process Chem Lab and Darkroom Printing facility. Photographers explore historic and alternative photographic processes in our traditional chem lab and darkroom. A goal for each artist is to introduce the history, tools, basic functioning and good practices of those tools. Artists study and research the history of photography to help them gain an understanding of how and why these tools were developed. Students shape their personal photographic process and creative interests through the development of their work. They learn how to run and care for the MA Darkroom Studio and use it to create their art. By year’s end, photographers will have built a developed autonomous studio practice. All students share and exhibit their work in our annual Art Show.
Note: All equipment and course materials provided. A studio fee of $175 is required.

2 Semesters, 0.5 Credit, Part-Time

This is the foundation course in Photography using digital cameras and editing tools. It is an introduction to contemporary methods of photographic artistry and commercial professional practice and an opportunity to gain access to the full Adobe Creative Suite. Student artists are introduced to basic handling and functions of the (D)SLR camera. Exploration aids in establishing an awareness of aesthetics through a practice which utilizes compositional techniques. Artists begin to make images that explore personal creative processes, styles, and interests. Artists study and research influential master photographers to help them shape their own process and creative interests. Students experiment, create, research, develop a keen understanding of the technical aspects of the medium, and research historical methods, exploring the work of kindred artists. A goal for each artist is to have a basic understanding of how to utilize photographic technologies and methods and to develop an autonomous studio practice by year’s end. All students share and exhibit their work in our annual Art Show.
Note: All equipment and course materials provided. A studio fee of $175 is required.

2 Semesters, 0.5 Credit, Part Time Course

2 Semesters, 0.5 Credit, Part-Time

This course builds upon the concepts and skills of self-expression practiced in Art & Design but with a focus on the development of the drawing and painting mediums while working both from observation and self-generated reference materials. The sketchbook process is central to developing and testing ideas to not only bring about the most successful result and reflect the established methods found in the professional world. Using value-oriented materials such as graphite, ink, and charcoal students will establish drawing foundation explorations of the figure, self-portraiture, and still life. Color theory will be incorporated through projects that will include a variety of materials including but not limited to watercolor, acrylic, and pastel with projects ranging from figure to landscape and abstracted statements. Students are encouraged to bring their voice to each project through choice and experimentation.

2 Semesters, 1 Credit, Full Time Course

2 Semesters, 1 Credit, Full Time Course

2 Semesters, 1 Credit, Full Time Course


Prerequisite: French II

2 Semesters, 1 Credit, Full Time Course

2 Semesters, 1 Credit, Full-Time

2 Semesters, 0.5 Credit, Part-Time (Grades 10-12)

¡Hagamos arte! (Let’s make art!) is a continuation of the Spanish Immersion Program for 10th graders and any heritage speakers who would like to increase their language proficiency while creating art. Students will read Spanish short stories and poems from Galeria de Arte y Vida and from Leyendas Latinoamericanas and respond to them through guided conversation and then a visually creative project.  If you struggle to draw a straight line–don’t worry! We will explore through photography, film-making, creating a ‘zine, and, of course drawing and painting. On occasion we will depart for the classroom to visit a Lehigh Valley Spanish speaking artist’s studio or visit the Latin American Art collection at Lehigh University’s Art Gallery. Our plan is also to travel to New York City for the day and visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City and then do an interactive workshop at the Sorolla Vision of Spain collection at the Hispanic Society of America. By the end of the year we will have collaborated as a class on creating our own graphic novel or mural inspired by one of the works of literature read.
This is a Spanish immersion course for post Spanish immersion program students as well as native or heritage speakers of Spanish.

2 Semesters, .25 Credit, Part Time Course

The Health and Driver's Education course is divided into four distinct segments: 1) wellness and nutrition (15 hours); 2) human sexuality (15 hours); 3) classroom driver education (30 hours); and 4) cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification (5 hours).

2 Semesters, 0.5 Credit, Part-Time

• This course examines topics in wellness, nutrition, human sexuality, active lifestyles, CPR, and mental health literacy and is required to be completed in either Grade 9 or 10. The course uses the Harvard University Chan School of Public Health’s nutrition materials to cut through confusing information about nutrition and provide clear tips for healthy eating, dispelling nutrition myths along the way. It includes choosing healthy drinks, staying active, and healthy eating. We discuss the effects of our diet on our health and our environment.
• The human sexuality component of the course includes frank and open consideration of all areas of human sexuality. Units include responsible and informed decision-making, sexually transmitted diseases, the reproductive system, contraception, and healthy and responsible sexual relationships. Effort is made to dispel myths and misconceptions about human sexuality.
• Students are required to be certified in adult CPR by the time of graduation. Moravian Academy provides certification from the American Heart Association during the Health course. The certification is for one- and two-person adult CPR and is taught by a certified CPR instructor.

2 Semesters, 0.5 Credit, Part Time Course

2 Semesters, .5 Credit, Part Time Course

2 Semesters, .5 Credit, Part Time Course (Independent Study Only)

2nd Semester, 0.5 Credit, Full-Time
The primary purpose of Introduction to Engineering and Robotics is to learn the basics of design, construction, and coding to prepare for FIRST robotics competition (FRC). The first part of the course is devoted to learning about the fundamentals of robots and design. This includes learning about gear ratios, the relationship between motor torque and speed, and drivetrain fundamentals. The second part of the course involves learning computer-aided design and modeling using Autodesk Fusion 360. Students create generative designs and use 3D printers and CNC routers to make their designs come to life. Finally, students work on the design process and the actual building of the robots which they take to at least two competitions in the Philadelphia/New Jersey district area. Participation in this event is encouraged but not required of students. Open to Grades 10-12; Grade 10 requires teacher recommendation

2 Semesters, .5 Credit, Part Time Course

The course is designed to provide the students with an understanding of the development of written and performed drama with a focus on its roots in Ancient Greece, the Shakespearean era and the present day musical theater. Beginning the year with an exploration of the theatre space and the aforementioned historical examination, the remainder of the year will focus on other separate areas of importance in theatre. Following the history portion, the class will focus on the technical aspects of theatre. With a stress on set shop safety the students will learn the proper use of the tools of the scenic building trade and dabble in a few scenic painting techniques. Finally we will focus on training for the speaking voice and text analysis/presentation. This basic building block of the actor’s trade provides valuable material for every walk of life. Using the work of Kristin Linklater, the goal of this portion is to provide the students with a solid basis in clear vocal production and public speaking. Students are expected to attend the Winter Musical, Spring Drama, and see two productions at the professional, collegiate, or community theatre level.

2 Semesters, 0.5 Credit, Part Time (Grades 10-12)
This course introduces students to the basic elements of woodworking. The course includes studying the types, characteristics, properties, and uses of both softwoods and hardwoods. Students learn the proper safety techniques for the use of both power tools and hand tools, including various saws, planers, routers, lathes, chisels, rasps, and sanders. Students learn the proper sanding and finishing techniques, including the advantages of various finishes such as stains, varnishes, and polyurethanes. Students design and create group projects and individual projects throughout the year.

2 Semesters, 0.5 Credit, Part Time Course

The Jazz Band is a special ensemble for instrumentalists interested in playing jazz in a group setting, with a strong focus on improvisation.  Members are required to participate in all performances to receive credit.

Prerequisite:  Permission of the instructor 
Corequisite:  Wind Ensemble or String Orchestra  

2 Semesters, 0.5 Credit, Part-Time

2 Semesters, 0.5 Credit, Part Time Course

2 Semesters, 0.5 Credit, Part-Time

Handbell ringing is the ultimate in ensemble performance experiences, as each performer has sole responsibility for the notes that are assigned to them. The Moravian Academy Ringers perform for Upper School chapel programs, Christmas Vespers, and the Spring Concert as well as for occasional concerts in the community. Their performance repertoire consists of arrangements of music written for other instruments as well as original music written especially for handbells.
Membership is restricted to those students with prior handbell experience or permission of the instructor.

2nd Semester, .5 Credit, Full Time Course (Grades 11-12)

2 Semesters, 0.5 Credit, Part Time (Grades 10-12)

Note: A lab fee of $175.00 is required

2 Semesters, 1 Credit, Full Time Course
A course designed to prepare students for the study of calculus. Topics include: elementary algebraic functions (polynomial, rational, power) piecewise, logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions, algebraic manipulation skills, and methods for solving equations. Exposure to logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions is at the introductory level. Students in this course are expected to purchase a TI-84 graphing calculator.
Prerequisite: Algebra II or Algebra II Honors

A fast-paced and intensive course in preparation for AP Calculus (AB or BC). Topics include: the properties and techniques of advanced graphing, solutions of the elementary functions (polynomial, rational power, piecewise, exponential, logarithmic, logistic, and trigonometric), complex numbers, sequences and series, and an introduction to limits. Students in this course are expected to purchase a TI-84 graphing calculator. Prerequisite: Minimum grade of B+ in Algebra II Honors

2 Semesters, 1 Credit, Full Time Course

2 Semesters, 1 Credit, Full Time Course


Prerequisite: Spanish 1

2 Semesters, 1 Credit, Full Time Course

Spanish III is an intermediate course designed to strengthen previously learned skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Students develop their cultural competency of Spain, Latin America, and the Caribbean through thematic modules. Literary and cultural readings recognize and celebrate the diversity of the Spanish-speaking world and its people. An emphasis is placed on guided communicative activities that foster spontaneity of the language and a natural approach to syntax. In addition to the multimedia approach, supplemental materials in the form of children’s stories, magazine articles, podcasts, audio sources, and online exercises are used to reinforce concepts.
Prerequisite: Spanish II

2 Semesters, 0.5 Credit, Part Time Course

2 Semesters, 0.5 Credit, Part Time Course

2 Semesters, 0.5 Credit, Part-Time

This course introduces students to the basic elements of woodworking. The course includes studying the types, characteristics, properties, and uses of both softwoods and hardwoods. Students learn the proper safety techniques for the use of both power tools and hand tools, including various saws, planers, routers, lathes, chisels, rasps, and sanders. Students learn the proper sanding and finishing techniques, including the advantages of various finishes such as stains, varnishes, and polyurethanes. Students design and create group projects and individual projects throughout the year.
Note: A studio fee of $175 is required.

2 Semesters, 1.0 Credit, Full-Time
The required tenth-grade course examines the development of multiple areas of the world through a variety of comparative themes in different historical time periods. The areas of the world include the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. This course uses common historical themes to demonstrate the change and the conflict throughout global history. The themes include Golden Ages, Interactions, Revolutions, Imperialism, and Independence Movements. This course prepares students to comprehend the historical roots of the political, intellectual, economic, and ideological forces that have shaped the history of human societies and the contemporary world. It also emphasizes the development of skills in conversation, critical thinking, analytical reading, expository essay writing, and project focused research that will be essential for future history courses.

1st Semester, 0.25 Credit, Part Time Course

1st Semester, 0.25 Credit, Part Time Course

2nd Semester, 0.25 Credit, Part Time Course

2nd Semester, 0.25 Credit, Part Time Course

1st Semester, 0.25 Credit, Part-Time

2nd Semester, 0.25 Credit, Part-Time

2 Semesters, 1.0 Credit, Full-Time
Students in English 10 read beyond the plot level and are engaged in learning the skills of critical thinking and essay writing. The reading consists of units of literary genres, including the novel, poetry, short story, essay, and memoir/personal essay. We consider the works of such authors as Homer, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Lorraine Hansberry, and Shakespeare. The special priority at this level is emphasis on learning as a process through reading, prewriting, writing, and revising, with students becoming more independent and taking responsibility for their own processing skills, as these are essential to reading and writing well.