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McCluer Summer Learning Course Descriptions
Edmentum (Credit Recovery):
Edmentum is a computer based program that allows students to experience multiple classes of the student's choosing and/or that are designed particularly to the student’s graduation and credit needs. Edmentum is utilized for students recovering credit from a class that was taken during the school year where credit was not previously satisfied. A teacher works with the student to complete various learning platforms and assessments for mastery. A student can be enrolled in multiple classes in the edmentum program.
Science:
Physical Science
Using engineering design, scientific processes, tools of measurement and scientific models, students will investigate the principles and theories that govern the physics and chemistry of the universe. This will include the laws of motion, forces, mechanical systems, work energy, power, waves, sound and light, along with properties of matter, chemical reactions, and reaction types.
Physical Education:
Health & Wellness
This comprehensive course provides exposure to a variety of health topics and contemporary issues that addresses the overall wellness of an individual. Topics include the structure and functions of the human body, mental health (social & emotional), personal and family wellness, nutrition, consumer health and safety, life management skills, disease prevention and control, injury prevention and safety, substance education, and environmental health.
Boys Fitness for Life
Girls Fitness for Life
This required 9th grade course emphasizes the importance of physical activity and its benefits on health and quality of life. It combines the classroom with the physical activity setting to develop and enhance knowledge and application of various fitness components necessary for personal fitness program development. Students will engage in a variety of physical activity experiences with an emphasis on portfolio self-assessment, achievement, and maintenance or improvement of personal health- related fitness goals that will promote a lifetime of fitness. Students are required to take the Physical Fitness Test.
Mathematics:
Algebra I
This is the foundation course for all other studies of mathematics. The students will work with algebraic expressions and word problems, solve linear equations and inequalities; make graphs on a number line and in the Cartesian plane; work with square roots, and solve quadratic equations using the quadratic formula. A scientific calculator is needed for this course.
Geometry
Prerequisite: Algebra I
This course consists of the fundamental vocabulary, postulates, properties and theorems of two-dimensional figures and some three dimensional figures. Individual topics covered are points, lines, planes, angles, triangles, quadrilaterals, inequalities, coordinate geometry, area, volume, construction, similarity and parallel lines. Part of this course is the use of problem solving skills and critical thinking to perform deductive two column proofs. A scientific calculator, a compass, protractor, and ruler is needed for this course.
Personal Finance:
Personal Finance:
Students are informed of their various financial responsibilities, and provides opportunities for self-awareness, expression, and satisfaction in a highly technical and competitive society. Students discover new ways to maximize their earning potential, develop strategies for managing their resources, explore skills for the wise use of credit, and gain insight into the different ways of managing money such as wages, savings, and investments. Budgeting and expense sources such as food, clothing, shelter, insurance, and taxes will be examined. Income tax forms will be completed.
Language Arts:
9th Grade Language Arts
Students will read a variety of short stories, novels, poetry, plays, and nonfiction. Students will learn and practice essential communication skills such as oral presentation, composition, library research, grammar usage and mechanics, study skills, and note taking. Students will study a variety of literary forms, genres, and devices. Writing and reading levels will be extended beyond what is required in 8th grade Literature and Composition.
History:
American History
American History is a required course that fulfills the State of Missouri requirement for high school graduates. The course covers the development of the United States from Reconstruction to the present. The growth of the nation as a world power and the push for Civil Rights are two main themes of the course. Another aspect of the course will focus on the social, political, economic, and technological changes that took place during the era.
AP Success Academy:
The AP Success Academy introduces future AP students to all of McCluer’s Advanced Placement offerings with an emphasis on AP Capstone. Students will learn what is on each course syllabus, what the exams consist of, what daily class life is like, and what major class assignments they will need to complete. The academy will also focus on writing skills, research skills, presentation skills, and communication skills. Self-regulation will also be imbued in the lessons and students will work on honing their time management, organization, growth mindset, etc. Each class period will begin with an engaging group activity and end with time to work on the culminating project, which is a vision board of what students expect to get out of AP, how they will achieve it, and a vision for their future. The program is open to all, but EOS data will also be used to target bubble students and those who are interested in AP but want more information. Students will receive a SWAG bag upon arrival and be invited to the “Academy Awards'' on the last day to present their vision boards, receive commendations from instructors and peers, and be awarded a prize for their hard work.
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