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McCluer North 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.
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.
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
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.
Algebra II
This course consists of more advanced topics than those in Algebra I. Topics include real number axioms, absolute value, equations and inequalities, linear equations and inequalities, relations and function, conic sections, rational exponents, radicals, system of equations and related application problems. A TI-83/84 or TI-89 graphing calculator is needed for this course.
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.
Chemistry
This course is the study of composition of substances and their changes and interactions. This study will include the forces, cycles, and events that impact the chemical systems of our planet. The student will become competent in analyzing quantitative and qualitative relationships as applied to chemical change. Students will develop proficiency in a laboratory setting, working cooperatively in heterogeneous groups. Students will also gain an appreciation of the methods of science, the relevance of chemistry in daily life, and the impact of our decisions on the environment.
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.
Strength Training
This course will cover basic strength training and conditioning fundamentals needed to create personal fitness programs that will improve quality of life. Content includes safety practices, proper techniques, and benefits of various strength and weight training methods and strategies that effect health and skill related fitness components. Students are required to take the Physical Fitness Test
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.
IB/AP Success Academy
Future Problem Solvers: Building Skills for the IB/AP World
Course Description: If you want to change the world for the better, you will need a range of logistical and analytical skills and strategies, not only to solve the problems but using logical reasoning to get others to buy into your vision for a better world. To do this, you will complete activities that include analogies, critical thinking puzzles, word problems, analysis and argument. One IB teacher will lead the course, and three other IB teachers will assist to incorporate science, writing and investigation, and other IB attributes.
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