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ART DEPARTMENT

Melissa Woodland

Art education makes an important contribution to the broad spectrum of the educational welfare of the students and former students in the community. Success, personal satisfaction and happiness in the future call for individuals with foresight, imagination, and creative skills. Art education at the high school level teaches students how to achieve these goals by intensifying their horizontal and vertical learning activities in Art. Art in our schools has a responsibility to help each student develop his or her maximum potential along lines that are in harmony and acceptability with the philosophies of the school, community and society in general. In endeavoring to establish an individual personality, the energies of young people are always seeking some form of expression. Art lends itself readily to a form of education that guides expression along creative lines and appeals to the varying types of personalities found among high school students. 

Art Appreciation/History CY520011 1.0 Cr. 9,10,11,12

This course provides an overview of the definition of art, the cultural purpose of art, visual elements of art, terminology and principles of design, and two- and three-dimensional media and techniques. Tracing the history of art, from prehistoric to the contemporary, students will explore historical, geographical, political and religious context for understanding art through the ages. Because there is no studio component in this course, no art materials are utilized or required. 

BUSINESS & COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

Lea Pels - Andrew Swavely 

Want an edge in college? Make your college application stand out? Get a jump-start on your competition and get involved with several exciting business, accounting and computer science programs that will put you on the right track for a well-paying career. Skills taught in the Business and Computer Technology Department are in demand by virtually every industry, regardless of what you plan to do as a career. Did you know?

• 32% of all high school students become Business majors in college.

• 60% of all Science, Technology, Engineering and Math jobs are in Computer Science/Computing. Entrepreneurship is the buzzword of Business Schools.

• DECA, FBLA, and the Computer Science Club allow you to put the skills you learn in class to immediate use in competitive environments.

Accounting 1 CY530005 1.0 Cr. 9,10,11,12

Accounting 1 provides entry-level job skills and preparation for college study. Students receive hands-on experience in learning basic tasks involved in the accounting cycle using journals, ledgers and financial statements. Career options and goals will be explored. Students will also complete a manual accounting simulation.  Students will also be introduced to Computer Integration using Cengage.com/MindTap. 

Accounting 2 CY530002 1.0 Cr. 10,11,12

This course reviews Accounting 1 principles and introduces new accounting concepts. Accounting 2 introduces corporate and cost accounting for merchandising and manufacturing businesses.Computer integration using Cengage.com/Mindtap will give students hands-on experience. Students will also complete an automated accounting simulation. Career options and goals will be explored.

Prerequisite: Accounting 1

Marketing CY530101 0.5 Cr. 9,10,11,12

Throughout this course, the students will relate business activities and decisions to the following marketing functions: Market Planning, Product & Service Management, Distribution, Pricing, Promotion, Selling, Market-Information Management, Financing, and Risk Management. Students will use the Internet to complete and present market research. This course focuses on the tools, techniques, and systems that businesses use to create exchanges and satisfy organizational objectives both domestically and internationally.

Sports Marketing CY530113 0.5 Cr. 9,10,11,12

Sports Marketing provides students an opportunity to analyze the nature, structure, and impact of professional and amateur sports. Topics include the history of sports business, sponsorships, endorsements, licensing, media rights, the economic impact of sporting events, and the marketing of amateur and professional teams. Activities include developing in-game promotions, designing team names and logos, segmenting and researching the fan market, pricing tickets, and implementing a team’s promotional strategy. Students will use the Internet and sports magazines throughout the course to research and analyze marketing strategies and techniques professional teams use.

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT

Megan Thornton 

An understanding of one’s native language is basic to learning. For this reason, the importance of the study of English is recognized at all levels of the educational system. The State of Pennsylvania requires every student to take one course in English during each year of secondary school. Colleges vary in their requirements, but, at the least, they expect competency in the use of the language, both written and oral, and knowledge of the literature of England and America. Today’s society expects each individual to have acquired, to varying degrees, acceptable competency and knowledge. Easton Area High School has, therefore, established certain requirements in English. It must not be assumed, however, that satisfying these requirements is all that should be expected. Each student is urged to consult his/her parents, teachers, school counselor to determine which of the programs will provide the background which will serve the student best in their later education, in their chosen occupation, and in daily life.

CP Literature and Composition 9 CY109003 1.0 Cr. 9

CP Literature and Composition 9 is divided into the units of literature, grammar and composition, vocabulary, and introductory research skills. The literature curriculum serves as an introduction to various genres including short story, novel, drama, and poetry. Grammar, composition, and vocabulary are integrated with, but not limited to, the literature studied. Student-driven research will familiarize students with MLA format and research techniques.

Honors Literature and Composition 9 CY109006 1.0 Cr. 9

Honors Literature and Composition 9 explores the various literary genres through discussion, vocabulary and composition. The genres include short story, novel, myth, drama and poetry. Composition is integrated with the literature units. Composition instruction includes development of a thesis statement and a five-paragraph essay. Research skills are presented. In addition, vocabulary will be studied. Student participation in the Shakespeare Festival is required. There is a summer reading requirement.

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation. 

CP American Literature and Composition CY110003 1.0 Cr. 10

CP American Literature and Composition is divided into the units of literature, grammar, composition, vocabulary, and research skills.  The literature units include a novel, drama, short stories, poetry, and non-fiction.  The writing units are composed of a variety of writing types, such as persuasive, expository, narrative, and research.  The research experience builds upon the 9th grade curriculum.  As a Keystone testing year, this course also prepares students with additional vocabulary and skills practice.

Honors American Literature and Composition CY512013 1.0 Cr. 10

Honors American Literature and Composition 10 is an enriched course for sophomore students of literature and composition.  The literature is challenging and studied in great depth.  Works are organized by genre and studied as representatives of their various forms.  Writing assignments are given regularly and frequently.  These assignments include creative, expository, and critical essays.  The research experience is taught and a research paper is completed.  Independent projects and various oral presentations are required.  Vocabulary in preparation for standardized testing is also included.  There is a summer assignment requirement. 

CP British Literature and Composition CY111003 1.0 Cr. 11

CP British Literature is a course for four-year university/college bound students. Major British writers, including Chaucer and Shakespeare, are studied in depth. The literature includes poetry, a major novel, short fiction, and nonfiction. Expository writing is a major focus, along with outlining, developing a general topic, limiting the general topic, developing a thesis, developing supportive paragraphs, organizing the complete paper, proofreading, and revising. There are frequent writing assignments based on the literature studied. Research skills are reviewed and expanded, and a research paper is assigned. Vocabulary is systematically studied.

Honors British Literature and Composition CY111006 1.0 Cr. 11

Honors British Literature is an enriched course of literature, composition, and research skills. It consists of a study of British literature, an emphasis on expository writing, and an emphasis on the principles of research and research skills. Major British writers are studied in depth. Written analysis of literature studied is assigned frequently. Only students with an interest in English studies and a determination to work hard should consider selecting this course. Vocabulary is systematically studied. Prerequisite: Honors American Literature; successful completion of research paper in sophomore year.

CP Modern Literature CY112103 1.0 Cr. 12

CP Modern Literature is designed for students who plan to complete a four-year university/ college program. It is a historical survey approach to the literature of Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and the Americas. Emphasis will be on the variety and diversity and influences of the literature and the Jungian archetypes that are represented therein. A major research assignment will be due by the end of the first marking period. Full-length works as well as excerpts and shorter works are discussed and analyzed, including selections from Dante’s Inferno, The Illiad, and The Odyssey, as well as various essays and works of poetry. Students will be expected to participate and perform in the school’s Shakespeare Festival, as well as complete several projects based in technology.

Honors Humanities CY112016 1.0 Cr. 12

Honors Humanities deals with the ages of Western man in various disciplines: philosophy, literature, art history, music history, and general cultural development. The course begins with an in-depth study of Jungian Archetypes and the Hero’s Journey as proposed by the teachings of Joseph Campbell. Writing assignments include reaction papers as well as literary analyses. There will be a close study of Dante’s Inferno along with several projects relating to its themes. A large part of the second quarter/second semester will encompass participation and production of the school’s Shakespeare Festival, where students produce and perform selections of Shakespeare’s plays, in particular, Hamlet. There is a summer reading requirement. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors British Literature or AP Language

English Electives

Advanced Placement English Language and Composition CY111009 1.0 Cr. 11

This course is designed for students who have demonstrated the ability to pursue their study of English at the college level. Through the examination of nonfiction literary models, students will deepen their understanding of the English language and the principles of composition. Readings are taken from a variety of disciplines (including the pure and applied sciences, the social sciences, and the arts) and include all of the modes of discourse. A major component of the course is a series of independent projects based on a specific curricular area selected by the student. This course includes frequent reading and writing assignments, independent projects, grammar study, vocabulary development, SAT preparation, and mandatory summer reading and writing. Students are encouraged to take the AP Language and Composition test. Interested students should have mastered the basic concepts of English grammar and usage. Prior training in the research paper is required. Prerequisite: Honors American Literature and Composition. Successful completion of a research paper is required. 

Advanced Placement Literature and Composition CY112009 1.0 Cr. 12

AP Literature and Composition is an intensive and demanding study of literature and composition. Frequent written assignments, both formal and informal, are required each marking period. In-class writing is assigned.  A research paper is required – on a literary topic and adhering to the guidelines of the English Department. Students enrolling in this course should possess a superior command of vocabulary and the mechanics of writing, and be able to pay particular attention to literary detail. This course prepares students for the Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition examination.  Prerequisite: Successful completion of AP Language and Composition or Honors British Literature and Composition and the successful completion of their 11th grade English research paper.

Oral Communications CY113005 .5 Cr. 10,11,12

This class is designed for students who want to develop public speaking skills, particularly those students who recognize that the number of professions and occupations requiring such skills is growing rapidly. Law, education, and various media are prime examples. Students gain experience in preparing and delivering several types of speeches, both formal and informal. Students prepare their own speeches and learn to incorporate multimedia.

Creative Writing I CY113015 .5 Cr. 10,11,12

Students will create a representative piece of writing in the creative nonfiction, fiction, poetry, monolog, and dialogue genres. Students will practice journaling techniques and will provide constructive criticism addressing classmates’ work. Active class participation is required in this workshop-based course. While a mastery of mechanics is not required, it will be addressed and corrected during each workshop. All writing will be submitted to the class for constructive criticism; all writing submitted will be anonymous. Students must be willing to have writing critiqued and corrected. Also, it is essential that students read and write a lot in their free time. If one does not like to read or write in an academic setting, then this class is not for him or her. 

Introduction to Science Fiction and Fantasy     CY113030 .5 Cr.         10,11,12

Introduction to Science Fiction and Fantasy is a single semester elective exploring the history, development, goals, and themes of the specific genres known as Science Fiction and Fantasy. Students will read, discuss and respond to assigned readings, films, artwork, and adaptations. A variety of evaluation methods will be used.  

FAMILY and CONSUMER SCIENCE (F&CS)

Emily Sweitzer

The Family and Consumer Science courses emphasize individuals and families and their roles in our society. The goals of the Family and Consumer Science Department are to assist students, develop attitudes, appreciations, understandings and abilities for the achievement of satisfying personal, family, and community life. With this in mind, the curriculum is designed to help individuals appreciate the significance of the family as a basic unit in our society and the impact it makes upon the health, values and attitudes of members at each developmental stage; understand the nature of personal values and their role in determining the quality of personal and family relations in society; perceive family practices of different cultural groups; gain knowledge of underlying principles relevant to meeting human needs; comprehend the influence affecting decision making; develop skills in making decisions and managing resources; acquire knowledge and skills needed to provide food, clothing and shelter for the individual or the family; develop human relations skills; develop intellectual abilities and attitudes needed to deal creatively with continuous social, economic, and technological changes affecting family life; and make creative use of leisure time. 

Child Development 1 CY550108 0.5 Cr. 9,10,11,12

This elective is open to all students interested in working with children. Students will investigate career opportunities that involve working with children of all ages. Specific units will include: types of child care programs, theories of child development, and understanding children from birth through 2 years old. 

Child Development 2 CY550109 0.5 Cr. 9,10,11,12

This elective is open to all students interested in working with children. Students will expand the knowledge of children studied in Child Development 1, addressing the overall development of children between the ages of 2 and 12. Units of study will focus upon the day care environment and the elementary classroom, exploration of educational materials and toys, preparation and delivery of age appropriate lessons and activities, guiding children with special needs, and proper nutrition. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Child Development 1 

Fashion and Fabrics CY550113 0.5 Cr. 9,10,11,12

This elective offers a balance of knowledge gathering and hands-on application that will  engage student creativity with the exploration of fashion and designers, elements of design, basic sewing construction techniques, and environmental stewardship. Open to students in grades 9 through 12, the course fosters a basic understanding of the integration of fashion and textiles into everyday life. Students will demonstrate understanding through both research and the production of unique and useful goods.

Parenting Skills CY550111 0.5 Cr. 9,10,11,12

The Parenting Skills course will prepare students with basic skills that enable children to grow, mature and learn in a nurturing atmosphere. The areas of in-depth study include: parenting/caregiving styles and responsibilities, reproduction, genetics and birth defects, prenatal development, the birth process, child care and child rearing practices. 

Culinary CY510116 0.5 Cr. 10, 11,12

This elective is recommended to all students interested in food and the techniques of food preparation. This course will cover units in equipment, careers, sauces, French Cookery, confections, grilling, spices, garnishes, soups, pasta, vegetables, cakes and breads. This course will use the premise of a restaurant kitchen in exploring the different stations and the responsibilities of each. 

Health and Physical Education

Matthew Ellis - Amy Fontno 

As part of the required curriculum for graduation from Easton Area High School, each student will complete a grade-level specific physical education course each year and one Health course. Physical Education improves physical fitness, provides skill and motor development, teaches self-discipline, facilitates personal responsibility for health and fitness, reduces stress, strengthens peer relationships, can improve self-confidence and self-esteem, teaches goal setting, and improves academic performance. The Physical Education program at Easton Area High School focuses on activities and principles that promote lifelong physical fitness and well-being. The program includes instruction in human movement studies, fitness components and principles, rules and practice of specific sports, and exercise and fitness techniques. 

9th Grade Physical Education (PE 9) CY510203 0.5 Cr. 9

This is a general PE course that focuses on safety and injury prevention, physical activity, and the concepts, principles, and strategies of movement. Course offerings will include a variety of activities such as team sports, individual activities, lifetime and fitness activities, game strategies, and safety practices. All freshmen will be enrolled in PE 9. This is a semester course that meets on A or B days 

10th Grade Physical Education (PE 10) Fitness CY510210 0.5 Cr. 10

This is a personal fitness class with the emphasis on the components of fitness and exercise principles. Concepts and skills learned in this class will guide students to create a personal fitness plan that can be utilized in class and throughout a lifetime. Students will be involved in a variety of fitness-based activities that will give them a foundation, which will allow them to choose self-selected lifetime fitness activities in the future. Activities will include fitness circuits, core stability activities, resistance training exercises, and cardiovascular activities.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of PE9. This is a semester course available to sophomores; Meets on A or B days 

Health 10 CY510110 0.5 Cr. 10

The Health course at Easton Area High School covers the topics of stress, suicide prevention, nutrition, weight management, communicable and non-communicable diseases, reproduction, the role of medicine, and tobacco, as well as alcohol and other drugs. It is the goal of the Health and Physical Education Department to provide the instruction, skills, experience, and knowledge necessary for all students to be equipped to seek lifelong fitness and well-being. 

11th & 12th Grade Physical Education Options

● Students will not be able to select a class they have successfully completed previously. 

● Students must select one course each during 11th & 12th grade.

Team Sport (PeTeam) CY510415 0.5 Cr. 11,12

Students who select this course will evaluate and synthesize strategies for successful participation in team sports and fitness activities. They will incorporate knowledge of biomechanical principles to personal and team participation. Offerings include fitness testing and team sports such as soccer, football, softball, and team handball. Prerequisites: Successful completion of PE 9 & PE 10. This is a semester course available to Juniors and Seniors who have not successfully completed this course previously. Meets on A or B days. 

Strength Training (PeStrength) CY510416 0.5 Cr. 11,12

Students who select this course will evaluate and synthesize strategies for successful implementation of a personal fitness plan including aspects of cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and plyometrics. The course will incorporate knowledge of anatomy, biomechanical principles, training philosophies, and more. This course is not for the novice weightlifter. Prerequisites: Successful completion of PE 9 & PE 10. This is a semester course available to juniors and seniors who have not successfully completed this course previously. Meets on A or B days. 

MATHEMATICS

Cristen Charnley - Kristine Powell 

Within the selection of math courses students will find a track for every ability level and a sequence of courses that will provide them with the mathematical background necessary to compete in our complex society and to pursue their chosen aspirations successfully. Whichever course is selected, students will find the material presented to be directly relevant and practical or taught with the purpose that it will eventually become a useful tool. It must be understood that often in mathematics many seemingly useless topics are necessary to master before they can be meshed into powerful, thoroughly useful concepts. Successful completion of every course will naturally require effort. Each topic presented will require attentiveness and responsibility to do the work assigned in order that it is understood and mastered. 

Pre Algebra CY400074 1.0 Cr. 9

This course reviews operations of integers, fractions, decimals, equations, algebraic expressions, graphing, inequalities, linear equations, and polynomials. Homework and a well-kept notebook will be required.

Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation. 

CP Algebra 1 CY400083 1.0 Cr. 9

This course covers operations on real numbers, solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities in one or two variables, polynomials, solving systems of equations and factoring. Homework and a well-kept notebook will be required.

Prerequisite: Prealgebra and teacher recommendation. 

Geometry CY400101 1.0 Cr. 10,11

The areas covered in this course are points, lines, angles, parallel lines, proving triangles congruent, using congruent triangles, polygons, circles, area and perimeter of quadrilaterals and circles, similar polygons, solids, Pythagorean Theorem, and using special right triangles. Homework and a well-kept notebook will be required.

Prerequisite: Algebra 1 

CP Geometry CY400103 1.0 Cr. 10,11

The structure of deductive proofs will be emphasized. The content of the course includes angles, segments, measures and relationships of parallel lines, triangles, polygons, circles, spheres, areas and other related measures of circles and polygons and coordinate geometry. Homework and a well-kept notebook will be required.

Prerequisite: CP Algebra 1 

Honors Geometry CY400094 1.0 Cr. 9,10

This course reviews sets and properties of real numbers. Deductive reasoning is stressed throughout the course. Emphasis is placed on deductive proofs. Angles, parallel lines, triangles, circles, solids, area, volume, coordinate geometry and constructs are covered. Homework and a well-kept notebook will be required.

Prerequisite: 8th Grade Algebra 

Algebra 2 CY400091 1.0 Cr. 9,10,11

This course covers solving equations, graphing lines, inequalities, absolute value functions, quadratics and logarithmic functions, solving systems, polynomials, exponential, radical, and rational expressions and equations, and logarithms. Homework and a well-kept notebook will be required.

Prerequisite: Algebra 1 

CP Algebra 2 CY400093 1.0 Cr. 9,10,11

This course covers solving equations, graphing lines, inequalities, absolute value functions, quadratics and logarithmic functions, solving systems, polynomials, exponential, radical, and rational expressions and equations, logarithms, series and sequences, and probability. Homework and a well-kept notebook will be required.

Prerequisite: CP Algebra 1 

Honors Algebra 2 CY400092 1.0 Cr. 9,10,11

This course consists of all those areas described in CP Algebra 2 and will also cover complex numbers, progressions, and polynomial equations. A graphing calculator is required in this course. Homework and a well-kept notebook will be required.

Prerequisite: 8th Grade Algebra 

Trigonometry and Algebra 3 400301 / CY400303 1.0 Cr. 10,11,12

This course covers trigonometry and analytic geometry as a preparation for college mathematics. Homework and a well-kept notebook will be required. Students must provide their own scientific calculator.

Prerequisite: Geometry and Algebra 2 

CP Precalculus CY400113 1.0 Cr. 10,11,12

This course covers trigonometry and analytic geometry as a preparation for Honors Calculus. Homework and a well-kept notebook are required. A graphing calculator is used in this course.

Prerequisite: CP Algebra 2 and CP Geometry 

Honors Precalculus CY400114 1.0 Cr. 10,11,12

This course thoroughly covers polynomial functions, analytic geometry and trigonometry as a preparation for Honors or AP Calculus. Homework and a well-kept notebook are required. A graphing calculator is required for this course.

Prerequisite: Honors Algebra 2, Honors Geometry, and teacher recommendation. 

Honors Statistics CY413000 1.0 Cr. 11,12

This course is designed to engage students in the analysis of data using graphical and numerical techniques. This course will cover topics including describing and displaying data, exploring relationships between variables, gathering data, probability, and inferences from these topics. A graphing calculator is required for this class.

Prerequisite: CP Precalculus, Honors Precalculus, or Honors Algebra.

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

Marilena Carranza - Christina Lee 

Science is the search for understanding the natural world and facts, principles, theories and laws that have been verified by the scientific community and are used to explain and predict natural phenomena and events. Acquiring scientific knowledge involves constructing hypotheses using observation and knowledge in the content area in order to formulate useful questions that provoke scientific inquiry. The Science Department not only wishes to impart this knowledge to our students, but to have them inquire, problem solve, and think scientifically. 

In courses where a lab is required in semester 2, students MUST complete both semesters of the curriculum in order to receive course credit.  If the second semester is not completed, the student will receive no credit for the course work completed during semester 1.

College Prep Physical Science CY308012 1.0 Cr. 9

In this course students will learn the principles of physical science, which are examined through numerous student hands-on laboratory activities and class demonstrations. The scientific method is applied for student discovery of physical science principles in order to promote creative and critical thinking. Emphasis is placed on investigating the chemical and physical properties of matter and the interaction of these properties for technological understanding. 

Honors Physical Science CY308013 1.0 Cr. 9

Honors Physical Science is an introductory chemistry and physics course. This course covers fundamental and in-depth concepts such as: force, motion, and interactions of matter, energy, structure, and properties of matter. This class will include hands-on laboratory investigations, individual studies and group activities. Each student is required to complete an instructor approved long-term research project involving experimentation. This course is designed for highly motivated students who have demonstrated achievement in science and mathematics.

Prerequisite: Algebra I (or taking concurrently) 

College Prep Biology CY310003 1.0 Cr. 10

The college prep biology course follows the Keystone Biology curriculum as outlined by the PA Department of Education. This course studies Science As Inquiry, The Chemical Basis For Life, Cells and Cell Processes, Homeostasis and Transport, Bioenergetics, Cell Growth And Reproduction, Genetics, Theory Of Evolution, and Ecology through lab work, activities and projects. Laboratory safety and scientific thinking skills are emphasized as a way to learn biology by following lab procedures or conducting an inquiry-based activity. This semester course meets the biological sciences requirement for graduation and prepares the student to take the Keystone Exam at the conclusion of the course. 

Honors Biology CY308014 1.0 Cr. 10

This course is designed for students interested in pursuing a more rigorous academic career. This course examines the structure and processes necessary for the perpetuation of living systems with an emphasis on chemical and biochemical pathways. Each student is required to complete an instructor approved long-term research project involving experimentation and presentation of the results. Course topics include: Science As Inquiry, The Chemical Basis For Life, Basic Biological Principles, Homeostasis and Transport, Bioenergetics, Cell Growth And Reproduction, Genetics, Theory Of Evolution, and Ecology. Laboratory safety and scientific thinking skills are emphasized as a way to learn biology by following lab procedures or conducting an inquiry-based activity, conducting research, or completing classroom projects. This course meets the biological sciences requirement for graduation and prepares the student to take the Keystone Exam at the conclusion of the course.

Prerequisite: Honors Physical Science, or teacher recommendation. 

CP Chemistry CY311003 1.0 Cr. 11,12

This course is designed for the college-bound student, but not necessarily for the student majoring in the sciences. Principles are studied qualitatively as well as quantitatively. This course requires scientific calculations, problem solving, and lab work. A scientific calculator is required.

Prerequisite: CP Biology and CP Algebra I. 

Honors Chemistry CY311005 1.0 Cr. 11,12

This course studies the major principles of chemistry with an emphasis on the mathematical relationships involved. Laboratory experiments are conducted that reveal or verify the theoretical concepts under study. Each student is required to complete an instructor approved long-term research project involving experimentation. The student must present the results. This course is recommended for those students whose college studies will be in the sciences.

Prerequisite: Honors Algebra 2 (or taking concurrently), Honors Physical Science, and Honors Biology. 

CP Environmental Science CY311013 1.0 Cr. 11,12

This course gives an overview of environmental science mixed in with lab work. Some of the work done in this course will take place outdoors and it is expected for the student to participate outside. Students will be analyzing real world issues and will be given the opportunity to explore those issues in depth. Students will also do an analysis on their home’s air quality standards and perform a home energy audit project. The following topics are explored: human population, biodiversity, system ecology, land management, water systems, water quality, agriculture, and renewable/nonrenewable resources. This course is designed for students who plan to attend college. It is recommended to have a chemistry background and experience with lab material and safety.

Prerequisite: Physical Science, Biology, and Algebra. 

Honors Environmental Science CY311016 1.0 Cr. 11,12

This course is an in-depth analysis of environmental science and ecology. There is more project based learning and an emphasis on formal research. Formal research consists of 2 research papers exploring topics in depth throughout the school year. The second research paper will be the basis for the student to participate in the EAHS Science Fair in which all honors students are required to participate and attend. Students will also do an analysis on their home’s air quality standards and perform a home energy audit project. Not only is there an in-depth exploration of current issues, but there is also a focus on economics, law, and political ideology. Many projects will consist of the use of technology, data analysis, field study, and problem solving. This course also dives deep into the world of propaganda, documentaries, and controversial topics of today. Students are expected to keep up with current events in order to relate to the topic at hand. This course explores the following topics: population, land management, biodiversity, energy and ecosystems, nonrenewable and renewable energy as well as, air, water (aquatic ecology and hydrology), and land. Each student will be required to keep a lab manual to record labs and at the end of the year there will be an additional lab practicum (final). Labs are designed to understand real world environmental issues and problem solving; such as, production of biodiesel, water quality testing, air pollution testing, oil spill cleanup, over fertilization of waterways, drinking water quality, fuel combustion rates.

Prerequisite: Honors Physical Science, Honors Biology, and CP Algebra I & 2. 

CP Physics CY312003 1.0 Cr. 11,12

CP Physics is the study of matter and energy and how they are related. Of necessity, it depends on mathematics for exploring these relationships. This course is designed for students to improve their problem solving capability and give them higher level thinking skills. The subjects studied are systems of measurement, vectors, force, velocity, acceleration, momentum, potential and kinetic energy, thermodynamics, wave motion, sound, light, electricity and magnetism. This course is offered for college bound students. Lab work and homework will be collected and graded.

Prerequisite: CP Algebra 2 or approval of the Physics Department. 

Honors Physics CY308016 1.0 Cr. 11,12

This course is recommended for college bound juniors and seniors looking for a challenge. Honors Physics is designed for students to improve their problem solving capability and give them higher level thinking skills. The subjects studied are systems of measurement, vectors, force, velocity, acceleration, circular motion, gravity, momentum, work, power, potential and kinetic energy, fluids, thermodynamics, wave motion, sound, light, electricity, and magnetism. Although the topics are similar to CP Physics, the pace is faster, the depth of coverage is greater and there is a greater emphasis on mathematical analysis. Lab work and homework will be collected and graded.

Prerequisite: Precalculus or math teacher recommendation or approval of the Physics Department. 

SOCIAL STUDIES DEPARTMENT

Michael Kresge - Vincent Spina - Sarah Volturo  

It is the intent of the Social Studies Department that courses be practical, meaningful and geared toward reaching positive goals. To attain these goals, hard work and sincerity of interest on the part of the student are a must. Teachers expect and encourage student participation in all Social Studies courses. Social Studies will always be an important part of everyone’s life; therefore, teachers will emphasize the fact that each of us depends heavily on others in all walks of life. To emphasize this point, an essential requirement that will be stressed in all Social Studies courses is empathy - learning to put yourself in the other person’s shoes. Another major goal is to have students become knowledgeable about our political and economic system and to stimulate them to better the political processes/economic opportunities when they feel it is substandard at the local, state, and national level. 

CP U.S. History I CY209003 1.0 Cr. 9

This course is intended for the student who will be starting a career or exploring the possibility of entering a two or four-year college/university after high school. CP United States History covers the period from the formation of the American government and the Constitution through the Progressive Reform Era (1777-1914). Units covered include: The United States Constitution, early U.S. Presidents, The War of 1812, Industrialization, The Age of Jackson, Westward Expansion, causes of the Civil War, The Civil War, Reconstruction, The Gilded Age, Immigration and at the Turn of the 20th  Century, America becomes a World Power, and the Progressive Reform Era. Students selecting this course will be expected to be an active participant in the classroom. Students will be required to complete work outside the classroom to include, but not limited to, position papers, lesson extension activities, and researched based projects. 

Honors U.S. History I CY512014 1.0 Cr. 9

This course is intended for the student who has the expectations of attending a four-year college/university after high school as well as considering taking Advanced Placement (AP) American History in tenth grade. Honors United States History covers the period from the formation of the American government and the Constitution through the Progressive Reform Era (1777-1914). Units covered include: The United States Constitution, early U.S. Presidents, The War of 1812, Industrialization, The Age of Jackson, Westward Expansion, causes of the Civil War, The Civil War, Reconstruction, The Gilded Age, Immigration and the Turn of the 20th Century, America becomes a World Power, and the Progressive Reform Era. Students selecting this course will be expected to be an active participant in the classroom. They must be willing to take responsibility for work outside the classroom to include, but not limited to, completion of a data based question (DBQ), position papers, and research based projects. Students selecting this course should have a strong background in English, since writing is an integral part of the course. 

CP U.S. History 2 CY210003 1.0 Cr. 10

This course covers the period from 1914 to the present for the college bound student interested in a four-year university or college. Topics covered will begin with World War I, through the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression, move to World War II and its aftermath, and conclude with modern day political and military history. This course will prepare the student for the college classroom, and writing will be an integral part of this course. Different types of writing, such as the formal essay, will be assigned.  Students taking this course should be prepared to work outside of the classroom. 

Honors U.S. History 2 CY512015 1.0 Cr. 10

This course covers the period from 1914 to the present and will do so in more detail than College Prep U.S. History 2.  Students choosing this level should have an interest in history and a desire to attend a four-year college or university. A major emphasis will be placed on writing and historical research, including primary source analysis. Writing assignments will be assigned on a regular basis and include different types of writing, such as the formal essay. Students selecting this course should have a strong English background, as writing is an important part of the class. Topics covered will begin with World War I, through the Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression, move to World War II and its aftermath, and conclude with modern day political and military history.  They must be willing to take responsibility for work outside the classroom to include, but not limited to, completion of a data based question (DBQ), position papers, and research based projects. Students selecting this course should have a strong background in English, since writing is an integral part of the course. 

Advanced Placement U.S. History CY214009 1.0 Cr. 10

The Advanced Placement Program in United States History is designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in United States history. The program prepares students for intermediate and advanced college courses by making demands upon them equivalent to those made by full year introductory college courses. Students will learn to assess historical materials – their relevance to a given interpretive problem, their reliability and their importance – and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. An Advanced Placement United States History course should thus develop the skills necessary to arrive at conclusions on the basis of an informed judgment and to present reasons and evidence clearly and persuasively in essay format. Selecting an Advanced Placement course should depend upon a student’s commitment and is designed to be the equivalent of a freshmen college course in a high school setting. It is recommended that a student have a very strong background in both Honors History and English. This year-long challenge requires solid reading and writing skills and a willingness to spend considerable time outside the classroom, and requires frequent evaluations as well as extensive reading and essay writing. 

CP World History CY211003 1.0 Cr. 11

This college preparatory course will begin with the study of the medieval period and continue to the contemporary world. Important social, economic, cultural, and political developments in history will be discussed. Historical thinking skills that enable students to evaluate evidence, analyze content, interpret historical events, and construct sound arguments will be emphasized. In addition to the primary focus of historical analysis, students will be developing and applying skills which will prepare them for the college classroom. Students will be expected to use creativity in constructing original projects, complete independent work outside the classroom, and demonstrate understanding of standards through classroom presentations. 

Honors World History CY512016 1.0 Cr. 11

This course combines a solid core of Western Civilization with an understanding of the micro and macro view of European History. Beginning with the medieval period, students will explore the social, political, scientific, technological, economic, and cultural history of the emergence of the First Global Age, the Age of Revolutions and the Twentieth Century. A timeline approach will be studied each marking period, which will instruct students in argumentative writing and debating, analytical reading and interpretation, critical thinking, and comprehension. 

Advanced Placement World History CY215009 1.0 Cr. 11

This course is designed to be the equivalent of a two-semester introductory college or university world history course. In AP World History students investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes in six historical periods from approximately 8000 B.C.E. to the present. Students develop and use the same skills, practices, and methods employed by historians: analyzing primary and secondary sources, making historical comparisons, utilizing reasoning about contextualization, causation, and continuity and change over time, and developing historical arguments. The course provides five themes that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places: interaction between humans and the environment, development and interaction of cultures, state building, expansion, and conflict, creation, expansion, and interaction of economic systems, and development and transformation of social structures. 

CP History 12 CY212003 1.0 Cr. 12

CP History 12 students will study American Government and Economics (Macroeconomics). The government aspect of the course includes the three branches of government on the local, county, state and federal levels. Economics will include the study of scarcity, supply and demand, the price system, market structures, banking, business organizations, the Federal Reserve, and labor unions.

Prerequisite: CP World History; concurrent enrollment in CP English 12. 

Honors History 12 CY512017 1.0 Cr. 12

This course content is the same as the CP History 12 description, but will be covered in greater detail. Requirements will include several projects, essays, and position papers. A research paper may be assigned. 

Advanced Placement U.S. Government and Politics CY212009 1.0 Cr. 12

This course will give students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. Students will become acquainted with various institutions, groups, beliefs and ideas that constitute U.S. politics. Some areas of focus will include Constitutional underpinnings of the United States Government, political beliefs and behaviors, political parties, interest groups and mass media, institutions of national government, public policy, as well as civil rights and liberties. There will be heavy emphasis placed on following and understanding current political events. In addition, students are required to complete two five-page research papers. The first is a biographical sketch of a current member of the House of Representatives and the second involves the observation of local government in action. 

Social Studies Electives

Minorities in American History CY213023 0.5 Cr. 11,12

Minorities in American History will provide an appreciation of the life, culture, and contributions of the people of many cultural backgrounds, which make up the United States. This course includes cooperative learning activities, research projects, oral and written reports, field trips, and guest speakers. Research paper required. This course is available to juniors and seniors only. 

CP Psychology CY213012 1.0 Cr. 11,12

CP Psychology is an elective course designed to introduce the student to the basic concepts of psychology. The course will focus on research, biological factors, consciousness, learning, memory, personality, intelligence, human development, social interaction, psychological disorders, and treatment. A goal of this course will be to have the students understand themselves and others. This course is available to juniors and seniors only. 

Sociology CY213033 0.5 Cr. 11,12

This is an introductory course for college bound juniors and seniors that will provide a general overview of the concepts of sociology. Students will study human behavior and the organization of society, and analyze how people’s attitudes and behavior can impact society. Students will begin to understand their role in society and learn about various institutions that affect American culture. This course will encourage critical thinking skills, and students taking the course will be expected to participate in class regularly, as well as online discussions, complete all required reading, and project-based assignments for each unit. 

WORLD LANGUAGE DEPARTMENT

Jeffrey Jacoby

Why learn another language? The world is full of languages. Knowing other languages brings opportunities. Research has shown that math and verbal SAT scores climb higher with each additional year of foreign language study. Furthermore, studying a foreign language can improve your analytical and interpretative capacities. Easton Area High School will educate students who are linguistically and culturally equipped to communicate successfully in a pluralistic American society and abroad. This imperative envisions a future in which all students will develop and maintain proficiency in English and at least one other language, modern or classical. Studying World Languages at Easton Area High School will empower you to: 1. Communicate in Languages Other Than English 2. Gain Knowledge and Understanding of Other Cultures 3. Connect with Other Disciplines and Acquire Information 4. Develop Insight into the Nature of Language and Culture 5. Participate in Multilingual Communities at Home and Around the World What can you expect? At Easton Area High School you will learn a second language in exciting new ways, integrating into their learning process the latest interactive technology and focusing on reading, speaking, writing and learning how to function in another culture and a new community from the inside out. 

Spanish 1 CY580710 1.0 Cr. 9,10,11,12

Spanish 1 is a beginning course of language basics. It lays the groundwork for understanding Spanish by presenting situations similar to those the student could expect to encounter when visiting a Spanish-speaking country. Major emphasis is placed on pronunciation and listening comprehension. A strong foundation of vocabulary and grammar is built to help develop the reading and writing skills that are emphasized in the more advanced levels of the program. Cultural awareness is strongly encouraged. 

Spanish 2 CY580720 1.0 Cr. 9,10,11,12

Spanish 2 is an intermediate course of language basics. Major emphasis is placed on the continued development of grammar and listening comprehension. Reading and writing skills are practiced at length, and functional ability is expected before students move on to the next level of the program. Cultural opportunities are abundant.

Prerequisite: Spanish 1. 

Spanish 3 CY580730 1.0 Cr. 9,10,11,12

Spanish 3 is the most advanced course of language basics. The grammar concepts of previous levels are reviewed and reinforced. Varied high interest topics are used to expand vocabulary and overall communicative abilities. Competency reading and writing assignments are assumed, and well-developed, grammatically accurate and creative writing assignments are expected each week. The development of cultural awareness is an integral part of the program.

Prerequisite: Spanish 2.