12th Grade Academics
English
English, Grade 12
Pre-requisites: English Language Arts, Grade 11
Reading literature, reading informational text, writing, speaking and listening, and language. NOTE: FULFILLS ENGLISH CREDIT REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. This course is appropriate for students interested in a wide range of postsecondary options.
English, Literature and Composition, AP
College Level Course; Will require Summer Work
Pre-requisites: English Language Arts, Grade 11
NOTE: FULFILLS ENGLISH CREDIT REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for English; engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature from several genres and periods from the sixteenth to the twenty-first century; extensive writing of compositions. Students who take this course are expected to take the AP Exam in May. Students may be eligible for college credit with a qualifying score on the AP Exam. This course is encouraged for students interested in pursuing postsecondary education at the two-year or four-year level.
History
ALL Seniors will take both US Government & Economics to earn their full credit for History
United States Government (.5 Credit)
Pre-requisites: None
Origins, functions, and branches of U. S. government; representative democracy; federalism; political/civic life; analysis of Constitution, Bill of Rights, and other relevant documents; foreign policy. This course is appropriate for students interested in a wide range of postsecondary options. *Students must earn at least ½ credit in both US Government and Economics.
Economics (.5 credit)
Pre-requisites: None
Basic elements of economics; comparative economic systems and economic theories; role of the consumer; business and labor issues; functions of government; structure of U. S. banking system; role of Federal Reserve Bank. This course is appropriate for students interested in a wide range of postsecondary options. *Students must earn at least ½ credit in both US Government and Economics.
United States Government and Politics, AP (1 credit)
Pre-requisites: AP US History 11
College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) Program for U. S. government and politics
Science
Chemistry
Pre-requisites: Completion of biology, any level
This course will satisfy the physical science requirement needed for graduation. This is mathematics-heavy course that applies mathematical concepts to chemical interactions. Content standards covered in this course include matter and its interactions, energy transformations, changes in matter, chemical reactions, stoichiometric calculations, etc. This course is appropriate for students interested in a wide range of postsecondary options.
AP Chemistry
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of biology and chemistry, preferably at the advanced level. Students should also have successfully completed Algebra II and be concurrently enrolled in Precalculus.
This is a college-level course that includes advanced studies in chemical interactions. This course is designed for the academically talented student who is considering a degree in science, engineering or medicine. It involves complex material and stresses problem-solving. Advanced laboratory experiments are an integral part of this course and may require additional time outside of the allotted class period to complete. Some independent research is recommended and may also be required. Students who take this course are expected to take the AP Exam in May. Students may be eligible for college credit with a qualifying score on the AP Exam. This course is encouraged for students interested in pursuing postsecondary education in a STEM field at the two-year or four-year level.
Environmental Science
Environmental Science is a course that introduces students to a broad view of the biosphere and the physical parameters that affect it. This course is appropriate for students interested in a wide range of postsecondary options.
Human Anatomy and Physiology
This course is designed to address the structure and function of human body systems from the cellular level to the organism level. This course is appropriate for students interested in a wide range of postsecondary options.
Earth & Space Science
NOTE: DOES NOT FULFILL THE GRADUATION REQUIREMENT FOR BIOLOGY OR "A PHYSICAL SCIENCE”. Comprehensive application of all science disciplines with focus on concepts of the universe and its Stars, Earth and the solar system, history of planet Earth, Earth’s materials and systems, plate tectonics, large-scale system interactions, the roles of water in Earth’s surface processes, weather and climate, and biogeology; includes integration of engineering, technology and application of science core ideas.
Math
Algebra with Finance
Pre-requisites: Successful Completion of Geometry with Data Analysis and Algebra 1 with Probability
Algebra with Finance is a college and career preparatory course that integrates algebra, precalculus, probability and statistics, calculus and geometry to solve financial problems that occur in everyday life. Real-world problems in investing, credit, banking, auto insurance, mortgages, employment, income taxes, budgeting and planning for retirement are solved by applying the relevant mathematics that are taught at a higher level. Students are encouraged to use a variety of problem-solving skills and strategies in real-world contexts, and to question outcomes using mathematical analysis and data to support their findings. The course offers students multiple opportunities to use, construct, question, model, and interpret financial situations through symbolic algebraic representations, graphical representations, geometric representations, and verbal representations. Math concepts and skills are applied through study and problem-solving activities in workforce situations in the following areas: banking, investing, employment and income taxes, automobile ownership and operation, mathematical operations, consumer credit, independent living, and retirement planning and budgeting.
This course may be used as the fourth math credit, a substitute for Algebra II, or an elective, but it does NOT currently meet eligibility requirements for the NCAA or most post-secondary admission requirements. Algebra with Finance can be approved by the NCAA on a school by school basis by submitting a request for approval through the NCAA portal. This course is appropriate for students interested in a wide range of postsecondary options. Note: Students may not receive credit for both Mathematical Modeling and Algebra with Finance, as Mathematical Modeling includes mathematics content that also appears in the Algebra with Finance course.
Applications of Finite Mathematics
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of Alg. 2 with Stats, Adv. Alg. 2 with Stats, or Alg. 2 Substitute
NOTE: FULFILLS ONE OF THE FOUR MATHEMATICS CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. Applications of Finite Mathematics was developed as a fourth-year course that extends beyond the three years of essential content that is required for all high school students. Applications of Finite Mathematics provides students with the opportunity to explore mathematics concepts related to discrete mathematics and their application to computer science and other fields and includes areas of study that are critical to the fast-paced growth of a technologically advancing world. The wide range of topics in Applications of Finite Mathematics includes logic, counting methods, information processing, graph theory, election theory, and fair division, with an emphasis on relevance to real-world problems. Logic includes recognizing and developing logical arguments and using principles of logic to solve problems. Students are encouraged to use a variety of approaches and representations to make sense of advanced counting problems, then develop formulas that can be used to explain patterns. Applications in graph theory allow students to use mathematical structures to represent real world problems and make informed decisions. Election theory and fair division applications also engage students in democratic decision-making so that they recognize the power of mathematics in shaping society. The prerequisite for Applications of Finite Mathematics is Algebra II with Statistics. Note: Students may not receive credit for both Applications of Finite Mathematics and Discrete Mathematics, as Applications of Finite Mathematics includes mathematics content that also appears in the Discrete Mathematics course.
Precalculus
** By its very nature, Precalculus is considered an advanced level mathematics course and students will receive the appropriate quality points for successful completion of the course. There is NOT a separate course code for Advanced Precalculus.
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of Adv. Algebra II with Statistics NOTE: FULFILLS ONE OF THE FOUR MATHEMATICS CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. Precalculus is a course designed for students who have successfully completed the Algebra II with Trigonometry course. This course is considered to be a prerequisite for success in calculus and college mathematics. Algebraic, graphical, numerical, and verbal analyses are incorporated during investigations of the Precalculus content standards. Parametric equations, polar relations, vector operations, conic sections, and limits are introduced. Content for this course also includes an expanded study of polynomial and rational functions, trigonometric functions, and logarithmic and exponential functions. Application-based problem solving is an integral part of the course. Instruction should include appropriate use of technology to facilitate continued development of students’ higher-order thinking skills.
Calculus AB, AP
Pre-requisites: Successful completion of mathematics to and including Precalculus. AP Calculus AB is roughly equivalent to a first semester college calculus course devoted to topics in differential and integral calculus. AP Calculus AB is structured around three big ideas: limit, derivatives, and integrals and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. The concept of limits is foundational; the understanding of this fundamental tool leads to the development of more advanced tools and concepts that prepared students to grasp the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, a central idea of AP Calculus. Students who take this course are expected to take the AP Exam in May. Students may be eligible for college credit with a qualifying score on the AP Exam. This course is encouraged for students interested in pursuing postsecondary education at the two-year or four-year level.