Course Information

Summit Developmental Algebra - This is the first course in a two-year algebra sequence that concludeswith Continuing Algebra . In this course, students begin to explore thetools and principles of algebra. Students learn to identify the structureand properties of the real number system; complete operations withintegers and other rational numbers; work with square roots andirrational numbers; graph linear equations; solve linear equations andinequalities in one variable; and solve systems of linear equations.Sophisticated virtual manipulatives and online graphing tools helpstudents visualize algebraic relationships. Developmental Algebra coversfewer topics than a one-year algebra course, providing students withmore time to learn and practice key concepts and skills. After completingDevelopmental Algebra, students will be prepared to take ContinuingAlgebra.

Summit Continuing Algebra - This is the second course in a two-year algebra sequence. In this course,students build on what they learned in Developmental Algebra tocomplete their knowledge of all topics associated with a deepunderstanding of Algebra I. They learn about relations and functions,radicals and radical expressions, polynomials and their graphs, factoringexpressions and using factoring to solve equations, solving quadratics,rational expressions, and logic and reasoning. 

Summit Algebra 1 CA - The Summit Algebra 1 course is intended to formalize and extend themathematics that students learned in the middle grades. Because it isbuilt to follow revised middle school math courses, the course coversslightly different ground than previous versions of algebra. In this course,students deepen their understanding of linear and exponentialrelationships by contrasting them with each other. Students also applylinear models to data that exhibit a linear trend. The course also coversanalyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions. 

Summit Algebra 1 Honors CA - Summit Algebra 1 course is intended to formalize and extend themathematics that students learned in the middle grades. Because it isbuilt to follow revised middle school math courses, the course coversslightly different ground than previous versions of Algebra. In this course,students deepen their understanding of linear and exponentialrelationships by contrasting them with each other. Students also applylinear models to data that exhibit a linear trend. The course also coversanalyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions. 

Summit Geometry CA - K12’s Geometry course builds on the geometry covered in middle schoolto explore more complex geometric situations and deepen students’ability to explain geometric relationships, moving toward formalmathematical arguments. Specific topics include similarity andcongruence, analytic geometry, circles, the Pythagorean theorem, righttriangle trigonometry, analysis of three-dimensional objects, conicsections, and geometric modeling. 

Summit Geometry Honors CA - This Summit Geometry Honors course builds on the geometry covered inmiddle school to explore more complex geometric situations and deepenstudents’ ability to explain geometric relationships, moving towardformal mathematical arguments. Specific topics include similarity andcongruence, analytic geometry, circles, the Pythagorean theorem, righttriangle trigonometry, analysis of three-dimensional objects, conicsections, and geometric modeling. This course includes all the topics inMTH208 as well as several extension activities. Each semester alsoincludes an independent honors project. 

Summit Algebra 2 CA - This Summit Algebra 2 course, students build on their work with linear,quadratic, and exponential functions, and extend their repertoire toinclude polynomial, rational, radical, and trigonometric functions.Students also expand their ability to model situations and solveequations, including solving quadratic equations over the set of complexnumbers and solving exponential equations using the properties oflogarithms. The course covers sequences and series, probabilitydistributions, and more advanced data analysis techniques. 

Summit Algebra 2 Honors CA- In the Algebra 2 course, students build on their work with linear,quadratic, and exponential functions, and extend their repertoire toinclude polynomial, rational, radical, and trigonometric functions.Students also expand their ability to model situations and solveequations, including solving quadratic equations over the set of complexnumbers and solving exponential equations using the properties oflogarithms. The course covers sequences and series, probabilitydistributions, and more advanced data analysis techniques.  

Summit Consumer Math - In Summit Consumer Math, students study and review arithmetic skills they can apply in their personal lives and in their future careers. The first semester of the course begins with a focus on occupational topics; it includes details on jobs, wages, deductions, taxes, insurance, recreation and spending, and transportation. In the second semester, students learn about personal finances, checking and savings accounts, loans and buying on credit, automobile expenses, and housing expenses. Narrated slideshows help illustrate some of the more difficult content. Throughout the course, students participate in online discussions with each other and their teacher.In Consumer Math, students study and review arithmetic skills they can apply in their personal lives and in their future careers. The first semester of the course begins with a focus on occupational topics; it includes details on jobs, wages, deductions, taxes, insurance, recreation and spending, and transportation. In the second semester, students learn about personal finances, checking and savings accounts, loans and buying on credit, automobile expenses, and housing expenses. Narrated slideshows help illustrate some of the more difficult content. Throughout the course, students participate in online discussions with each other and their teacher. 

Summit Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry - Pre-calculus weaves together concepts of algebra and geometry into a preparatory course for calculus. The course focuses on the mastery of critical skills and exposure to new skills necessary for success in subsequent math courses. Topics include quadratic, exponential, logarithmic,radical, polynomial, and rational functions; matrices; and conic sections in the first semester. The second semester covers an introduction to infinite series, trigonometric ratios, functions, and equations; inverse trigonometric functions; applications of trigonometry, including vectors; polar equations and polar form of complex numbers; arithmetic of complex numbers; and parametric equations. Connections are made throughout the course to calculus and a variety of other fields related to mathematics. Purposeful concentration is placed on how the concepts covered relate to each other. Demonstrating the connection between the algebra and the geometry of concepts highlights the interwoven nature of the study of mathematics. 

AP(R) Statistics - AP Statistics gives students hands-on experience collecting, analyzing, graphing, and interpreting real-world data. They will learn to effectively design and analyze research studies by reviewing and evaluating real research examples taken from daily life. The next time they hear the results of a poll or study, they will know whether the results are valid. As the art of drawing conclusions from imperfect data and the science of real-world uncertainties, statistics plays an important role in many fields. The equivalent of an introductory college-level course, AP Statistics prepares students for the AP exam and for further study in science, sociology, medicine, engineering, political science, geography, and business. 

AP(R) Calculus AB - In AP Calculus AB, students learn to understand change geometrically and visually (by studying graphs of curves), analytically (by studying and working with mathematical formulas), numerically (by seeing patterns in sets of numbers), and verbally. Instead of simply getting the right answer, students learn to evaluate the soundness of proposed solutions and to apply mathematical reasoning to real-world models. Calculus helps scientists, engineers, and financial analysts understand the complex relationships behind real-world phenomena. The equivalent of an introductory college-level calculus course, AP Calculus AB prepares students for the AP exam and further studies in science, engineering, and mathematics. 

Summit English 9 CA 

Summit English 9 Honors CA 

Summit English 10 CA 

Summit English 10 Honors CA

Summit American Literature

Summit American Literature Honors   

Summit Grammar and Composition - This course is designed to build practical communication skills needed for career readiness while exploring the themes of personal identity and coming of age. Students will read several short literary pieces, and instruction will focus on communicating ideas clearly, organization, sentence fluency, writing conventions, audience awareness, and other career communication skills. Students who are planning to attend a 2-year college, technical school, the military, or move directly into a career will benefit from this course as it builds critical thinking and applied communication skills. This course is not A-G aligned and should only be taken by students who are not planning to go directly to a 4-year university (UC/State).  

Summit British and World Literature

Summit British and World Literature Honors 

Biology: The Living Earth CA - In this comprehensive course, students investigate the chemistry of living things: the cell, genetics, evolution, the structure and function of living things, and ecology. The program consists of in-depth online lessons, including extensive animations, an associated reference book, collaborative explorations, and laboratory experiments students can conduct at home. 

Summit Honors Biology - This course provides students with a challenging honors-level biology curriculum, focusing on the chemistry of living things: the cell, genetics, evolution, the structure and function of living things, and ecology. The program consists of advanced online lessons, including extensive animations, an associated reference book, collaborative explorations, and laboratory experiments students can conduct at home. Honors activities include debates, research papers, and extended laboratories. 

SCI500A AP(R) Biology - This course guides students to a deeper understanding of biological concepts, including the diversity and unity of life, energy and the processes of life, homeostasis, and genetics. Students learn about regulation, communication, and signaling in living organisms, as well as interactions of biological systems. Students carry out a number of learning activities, including readings, interactive exercises, extension activities, hands-on laboratory experiments, and practice assessments. These activities are designed to help students gain an understanding of the science process and critical-thinking skills necessary to answer questions on the AP Biology Exam. The content aligns to the sequence of topics recommended by the College Board. 

Chemistry in the Earth Systems CA - This course gives students a solid basis to move on to future studies. The course provides an in-depth survey of all key areas, including atomic structure, chemical bonding and reactions, solutions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, organic chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. The course includes direct online instruction, laboratories, and related assessments, used with a problem-solving book. 

Summit Honors Chemistry - This advanced course gives students a solid basis to move on to more advanced courses. The challenging course surveys all key areas, including atomic structure, chemical bonding and reactions, solutions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, organic chemistry, and nuclear chemistry, enhanced with challenging model problems and assessments. Students complete community-based written research projects, treat aspects of chemistry that require individual research and reporting, and participate in online threaded discussions. 

AP(R) Chemistry - Students solve chemical problems by using mathematical formulation principles and chemical calculations in addition to laboratory experiments. They build on their general understanding of chemical principles and engage in a more in-depth study of the nature and reactivity of matter. Students focus on the structure of atoms, molecules, and ions, and then go on to analyze the relationship between molecular structure and chemical and physical properties. To investigate this relationship, students examine the molecular composition of common substances and learn to transform them through chemical reactions with increasingly predictable outcomes. 

CS Astronomy - This is an interdisciplinary, integrated, year-long lab course. Through inquiry-based investigation and virtual simulations, students will delve into a diverse range of astronomical phenomena, from the formation of stars and galaxies to the mysteries of black holes and dark matter. Throughout the course, students will develop critical thinking skills as they analyze data, interpret results, and draw conclusions about the universe's fundamental processes. By integrating concepts from physics, mathematics, and earth science, students will gain a holistic understanding of celestial phenomena and their broader implications.

Physics in the Universe CA - This course provides a comprehensive survey of all key areas: physical systems, measurement, kinematics, dynamics, momentum, energy, thermodynamics, waves, electricity, and magnetism, and introduces students to modern physics topics such as quantum theory and the atomic nucleus. The course gives students a solid basis to move on to more advanced courses later in their academic careers. The program consists of online instruction, laboratories, and related assessments, plus an associated problem-solving book. 

Summit Honors Physics -  This advanced course surveys all key areas: physical systems, measurement, kinematics, dynamics, momentum, energy, thermodynamics, waves, electricity, and magnetism, and introduces students to modern physics topics such as quantum theory and the atomic nucleus. Additional honors assignments include debates, research papers, and extended laboratories. The course gives a solid basis for moving on to more advanced college physics courses. The program consists of online instruction, and related assessments, plus an associated problem-solving book. 

AP(R) Environmental Science - The AP Environmental Science course is designed to engage students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships within the natural world. The course requires that students identify and analyze natural and human-made environmental problems, evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. Environmental science is interdisciplinary, embracing topics from geology, biology, environmental studies, environmental science, chemistry, and geography. The AP Environmental Science course is designed to be the equivalent of a one-semester, introductory college course in environmental science. 

World History - In this comprehensive survey of world history from prehistoric to modern times, students focus in depth on the developments and events that have shaped civilization across time. The course is organized chronologically and, within broad eras, regionally. Lessons address developments in religion, philosophy, the arts, science and technology, and political history. The course also introduces geography concepts within the context of the historical narrative. Online lessons and assessments complement World History: Our Human Story, a textbook written and published by Stride. Students are challenged to consider topics in depth and from multiple perspectives as they analyze primary sources and maps and complete other projects. They practice historical thinking and writing skills as they explore the broad themes and big ideas of human history. 

 World History Honors - In this challenging survey of world history from prehistoric to modern times, students focus in-depth on the developments and events that have shaped civilization across time. The course is organized chronologically and, within broad eras, regionally. Lessons address developments in religion, philosophy, the arts, science and technology, and political history. The course also introduces geography concepts and skills within the context of the historical narrative. Online lessons and assessments complement World History: Our Human Story, a textbook written and published by K¹². Students are challenged to consider topics in depth as they analyze primary sources and maps, create timelines, and complete other projects—practicing advanced historical thinking and writing skills as they explore the broad themes and big ideas of human history. Students complete an independent honors project each semester. 

Modern US History CA - This course provides students with a comprehensive view of American history from the industrial revolution of the late nineteenth century to recent events. Readings are drawn from Stride’s The American Odyssey: A History of the United States. Online lessons help students organize study, explore topics in-depth, review in preparation for assessments, and practice skills of historical thinking and analysis. Activities include analyzing primary sources and maps, creating timelines, completing projects and written assignments, and conducting independent research. 

Modern US History Honors - This course is a challenging full-year survey that provides students with a comprehensive view of American history from the industrial revolution of the late nineteenth century to recent events. Readings are drawn from K12’s The American Odyssey: A History of the United States. Online lessons help students organize study, explore topics in-depth, review in preparation for assessments, and practice advanced skills of historical thinking and analysis. Activities include analyzing primary sources and maps, creating time lines, completing projects and written assignments, and conducting independent research. Students complete independent projects each semester. 

AP(R) US History - Students explore and analyze the economic, political, and social transformation of the United States since the time of the first European encounters. Students are asked to master not only the wide array of factual information necessary to do well on the AP Exam, but also to practice skills of critical analysis of historical information and documents. Students read primary and secondary source materials and analyze problems presented by historians to gain insight into challenges of interpretation and the ways in which historical events have shaped American society and culture. The content aligns to the sequence of topics recommended by the College Board and to widely used textbooks. The course prepares students for the AP Exam. 

Principles of American Democracy CA - This course studies the history, organization, and functions of the United States government. Beginning with the Declaration of Independence and continuing through to the present day, students explore the relationship between individual Americans and our governing bodies. Students take a close look at the political culture of our country, and gain insight into the challenges faced by citizens, elected government officials, political activists, and others. Students also learn about the roles of political parties, interest groups, the media, and the Supreme Court. They discuss their own views on current political issues. 

AP(R) US Government and Politics - This course is the equivalent of an introductory college-level course. Students explore the operations and structure of the U.S. government and the behavior of the electorate and politicians. Students gain the analytical perspective necessary to evaluate political data, hypotheses, concepts, opinions, and processes and learn how to gather data about political behavior and develop their own theoretical analysis of American politics. Students also build the skills they need to examine general propositions about government and politics, and to analyze specific relationships between political, social, and economic institutions. Students prepare for the AP Exam and for further study in political science, law, education, business, and history. 

Principles of Economics CA - In this course on economic principles, students explore choices they face as producers, consumers, investors, and taxpayers. Students apply what they learn to real-world simulation problems. Topics of study include markets from historic and contemporary perspectives; supply and demand; theories of early economic philosophers such as Adam Smith and David Ricardo; theories of value; money (what it is, how it evolved, the role of banks, investment houses, and the Federal Reserve); Keynesian economics; how capitalism functions, focusing on productivity, wages, investment, and growth; issues of capitalism, such as unemployment, inflation, and the national debt; profiles of individuals who are making their mark in business and economics, and a survey of markets in such areas as China, Europe, and the Middle East. 

Personal Financial Literacy & Economics TX - Students will explore personal finance topics to help them prepare for future financial well-being. Major topics include sources of income and spending decisions; opportunities for saving and investing money; types of credit and forms of borrowing; options for insurance and protecting oneself and one’s money; and the importance of understanding postsecondary education and training choices. Throughout the course, students will determine their own goals and identify concrete steps for achieving those goals. They will develop practical skills to guide them in their financial future. Graded assignments, quizzes, and unit tests assess student understanding of the various course concepts and topics.

AP(R) Macroeconomics - This course is the equivalent of an introductory college-level course. Students learn why and how the world economy can change from month to month, how to identify trends in our economy, and how to use those trends to develop performance measures and predictors of economic growth or decline. Students also examine how individuals and institutions are influenced by employment rates, government spending, inflation, taxes, and production. Students prepare for the AP Exam and for further study in business, political science, and history.