Accounting Lab students study and learn the accounting cycle., which covers analyzing transactions, journalizing, posting, petty cash, financial statements, and adjusting and closing entries. This lab help students to understand the process of analyzing a business opportunity, determining feasibility of an idea utilizing research, developing a plan to organize and promote the business and its products/services, and to understand the capital required, the return on investment desired, and the potential for profit.

The IB Art program makes it possible for highly motivated students to do college level work while in high school. Students explore concepts and techniques, historical and biographic facts important to art and culture. Students also develop their own thoughts and style in art.

AP Studio Art students will learn to think creatively to solve problems as they process the world around them. Students will create a college-level portfolio of artwork that they will submit to College Board at the end of their second year.

Printmaking offers students a chance to dive into the Elements of Art and then apply the Principles of Art. Students first create and then display their work in a portfolio.

This is a 2-year instructional program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills of basic building construction and maintenance principles (OSHA regulations, national/local codes, plumbing, electricity, painting, masonry, roofing, sweating copper pipes, rough carpentry, fine carpentry, machine maintenance & heating, ventilating and air conditioning, HVAC).

IB Business and Management students work to analyze characteristics of business organization and environment, along with the functions of human resource management, financing and accounts, marketing and operations management. Student prepare for the IB Exam at the end of the year. 

This one-semester course covers the concepts and techniques of computerized spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel.  Students learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Excel and develop an appreciation of worksheets as a useful tool in the workplace.  Through projects and activities, students learn worksheet design, charting, and what-if analysis.  Students work towards developing proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Students learn the basics of word processing through the use of Microsoft Word.  This one-semester course gives students an in-depth understanding of creating announcements, business letters, resumes, research papers, reports, and newsletters.  Students work towards developing proficiency in Microsoft Word. Students who go on to take Advanced Word Processing can potentially earn Microsoft Certification.

This college-level AP course stresses an in-depth study of selected works of world literature. Novels, short fiction, drama, and poetry are an integral part of the course. Close reading and contemplative, highly organized methods of expository writing and revision are also components. Methods of learning are as important as the subject matter studied. Time is spent reviewing previously given AP exams in preparation for the national AP exams. 

This college-level AP writing course provides individualized instruction, critical analysis, and editorial comment for student. To take this course, students are typically skilled readers of complex prose from various periods and are able to write in a variety of modes and for a variety of purposes. Although this course is primarily a course in effective writing and the development of style, students are taught critical reading skills through a variety of expository texts. The course emphasizes skills that will prepare the student to take the three-hour AP examination. 

This college-level IB course stresses an in-depth study of selected works of world literature. Literary works of all genres are studied intensively. Class discussion and written responses to novels, short fiction, drama, and poetry are an integral part of the course and content. Close reading and contemplative, highly organized methods of expository writing and revision are components of the course. Methods of learning are as important as the subject matter studied. Students taking year one are eligible to take the AP examination, and students taking Year 2 are eligible to take the IB examination. 

The course involves interviewing, writing, editing, headlining, page design, photography, and online publication of the student newspaper, which can be found here. This class has a core group of editors, managers and reporters who publish the Vidette. 

Students produce the Echo, a 200-page plus history of McCaskey High School Campus, for the given school year. Writing stories and captions, designing layouts, selling advertisements, taking pictures, organizing a sales campaign, and distributing the yearbook are major responsibilities for those taking this course. Students are expected to work beyond class time to meet deadlines. A willingness to learn the Yearbook Avenue online program is imperative. Applications are available from the advisor beginning the first of March.   

This course is centered on two robotics competitions; one that takes place in the winter and a second competition that takes place in the spring. Students in this course will work together to design, build, and test a robot to compete at each meet. Along the way, students will develop skills in electronics, computer programming, mechanical design, Computer Aided Drawing (CAD), business, marketing, and teamwork. All students play an active role on the team and specialize in one area while learning a little bit about all areas. Students should see themselves as part of a company working together to design, build, market, and deliver an excellent product. 

Students in this class are exposed to multiple programming languages as they learn about multiple themes within the realm of computing. Topics such as robotics, databases, mobile applications, and software development will be explored in an activity, project, problem-based learning model. This course fulfills the requirement of a group 4 subject for IB Diploma candidates. 

This course gives students a broad exposure to the many aspects of digital and information security, while encouraging socially responsible choices and ethical behavior. It inspires algorithmic thinking, computational thinking, and especially, “outside-the-box” thinking. Students explore the many educational and career paths available to cyber security experts, as well as other careers that comprise the field of information security. The course includes problem-based learning, where students role-play as cyber security experts and train as cyber security experts train.

Designed to be the first computer science course for students who have never programmed before, Introduction to Computer Science is a project-based curriculum that aims to develop computational thinking skills and build excitement about coding. Students work in teams to create apps for mobile devices using MIT App Inventor®. They explore the impact of computing in society and build skills in digital citizenship and cyber security. Beyond learning the fundamentals of programming, students build computational-thinking skills by applying computer science to collaboration tools, modeling and simulation, and data analysis. In addition, students transfer the understanding of programming gained in App Inventor to text-based programming in Python® and apply their knowledge to create algorithms for games of chance and strategy. Students will also spend some time developing skills in Microsoft Office Basics.

During this course, students complete two collaborative programming projects and an individual research and writing project on the impact of a recent, computing innovation that appeals to the student. These projects conform to the College Board's two performance tasks on programming and impact. The emerging CS Principles AP course will use these performance tasks, in addition to a written exam, as a primary means for a student to demonstrate what they've learned. Projects and problems include app development, visualization of data, cybersecurity, and simulation. This course is aligned with the curriculum for AP® Computer Science Principles (AP CSP). Students will be prepared to take this exam upon completion of the course. 

This is a 3-year, 9-credit program that students begin in 10th grade that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills related to experiences in a variety of beauty treatments, including the care and beautification of the hair, complexion, and hands. Instruction includes training in giving shampoos, rinses and scalp treatments; hair styling, setting, cutting, dyeing, tinting and bleaching; permanent waving; facials; manicuring; and hand and arm massaging. Bacteriology, anatomy, hygiene, sanitation, salon management, including record keeping and customer relations, are also emphasized. Instruction is designed to qualify pupils for the licensing examination. 

Early Childhood Education is a 2-year, 6-credit program that students begin in 11th grade. Completing the program enables students to be employed in a child care center or enter a post-secondary early childhood education program.  Upon successful completion, the students receive the Assistant Group Supervisor (AGS) and/or the CDA ready certificate. Students complete competencies in the development, care, guidance, and teaching of young children from birth through second grade. Students actively participate in the on-site laboratory school through weekly internships.

This is an instructional program that prepares individuals to apply basic electronic principles and technical skills to the production, calibration, estimation, testing, assembling, installation and maintenance of electronic equipment. Emphasis is on passive components and solid-state devices; digital circuits; optoelectronic devices; operational amplifiers; audio and RF amplifiers; oscillators; power supplies; and AM, FM and PCM modulators. Knowledge is acquired through theoretical instruction, experimentation and hands-on activities. Instruction will develop basic levels of knowledge, understanding and associated skills essential for entry-level employment in communications, industrial electronics, digital processing, robotics, avionics, biomedical technology and other electronics occupations. Students who complete this track are eligible to take the J-STD- 001 Certification exam. This credential is widely recognized in the global electronics industry and has been endorsed by local electronics companies. 

Principles of Engineering (POE) is a high-school-level survey course of engineering that exposes students to some of the major concepts they will encounter in a postsecondary engineering course of study. POE gives students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of course concepts through activity and problem based learning. The major focus of the POE course is to expose students to the mathematical and physics aspects of engineering, communication methods, engineering standards, and technical documentation.  

This course is centered on two robotics competitions; one that takes place in the winter and a second competition that takes place in the spring. Students in this course will work together to design, build, and test a robot to compete at each meet. Along the way, students will develop skills in electronics, computer programming, mechanical design, Computer Aided Drawing (CAD), business, marketing, and teamwork. All students play an active role on the team and specialize in one area while learning a little bit about all areas. Students should see themselves as part of a company working together to design, build, market, and deliver an excellent product. 

This course is designed to deepen the understanding for the student who has successfully completed the pre-requisite course and intends to enter the health career workforce immediately after graduation or intends to continue their education in a two or four-year post-secondary college or university training program. The course will have a strong emphasis on Medical Assisting careers and the skills associated with this type of occupation including: billing procedures, fee collection, medical file preparation, specimen handling, coding procedures, EKG procedures, and examination room preparation. This course continues to build on the knowledge learned in Advanced Health Careers level one course and continues hands-on skills training throughout the curriculum. It also introduces and/or builds on the following areas of study: advanced medical terminology, advancements in healthcare, medical ethics/legal responsibilities, teamwork in health careers, anatomy and physiology, and health and safety and awareness. This course has a strong lab component as well as offers opportunities for students to gain experience in a real health care setting by participating in an internship experience. It also offers a student the opportunity to earn a First Aid and CPR certification and Bloodborne Pathogen certification. 

This course covers the basics of human anatomy and physiology, including anatomical terminology, basic biochemistry, cells and tissues, and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. This course introduces common human disease processes and prepares students to take advanced health careers courses.

The Approaches to Learning sequence is the capstone course that combines the core elements of the IB Career Certificate (IBCC) program. In addition to the Approaches to Learning (ATL) curriculum, the students will explore ethical dilemmas within their career vocational field, culminating in the Reflective Project, required by the IBCC. Additionally, the students will achieve a minimum of 50 hours of extended world language instruction. Finally, the ATL class will coordinate and monitor the service project hours required to achieve the IBCC. 

This course is designed to provide a background of mathematical thought and a reasonable level of technical ability for those wishing to take a more calculus-oriented IB Mathematics course. It is intended to provide a sound mathematical basis for those students planning to pursue further studies in such fields as mathematics, science, economics, and business administration. The course requires completion of a portfolio of at least one mathematical problem given by the instructor. This course prepares students to complete the IB Mathematics SL examination.

This course is designed to be a non-theoretical, practical course in applied statistics. It is highly recommended for students planning to major in areas such as biology, psychology, sociology, economics, and medicine. This course benefits students planning to attend college or technical school. Topics included in this course are: measures of central tendency, variability, reliability, correlations, simple hypothesis testing, treatment of experimental data, and regression. 

The course concentrates on mathematics that can be applied to contexts related as far as possible to other subjects being studied, to common real-world occurrences and to topics that relate to home, work and leisure situations. The course includes project work, a feature unique within this group of courses: students must produce a project, a piece of written work based on personal research, guided and supervised by the teacher. The project provides an opportunity for students to carry out a mathematical investigation in the context of another course being studied, a hobby or interest of their choice, using skills learned before and during the course. This process allows students to ask their own questions about mathematics and to take responsibility for a part of their own course of studies in mathematics. The students most likely to select this course are those whose main interests lie outside the field of mathematics, and for many students this course will be their final experience in formal mathematics. All parts of the syllabus have therefore been carefully selected to ensure that an approach starting with first principles can be used. As a consequence, students can use their own inherent, logical thinking skills and do not need to rely on standard algorithms and remembered formulae. Students likely to need mathematics for the achievement of further qualifications should consider an alternative mathematics course.

AP Calculus prepares students to succeed in four-year colleges and universities and provides opportunities for students to earn college credits while in high school. This course is a college-level mathematics course that prepares students to continue their study of calculus in college. Content includes elementary differential and integral calculus, including analytic geometry as required for development of the concepts of calculus. Students work with functions represented in a variety of ways; develop an understanding of the connections among these representations, derivatives, and the use of derivatives to solve a variety of problems. Technology is used to help solve problems, conduct experiments, interpret results, and verify conclusions. This course prepares students to complete the AP examination for Calculus AB, or BC, respectively. 

This course is the introductory, pre-requisite to all Media Studies courses. It is designed to introduce students to the world of mass media and communications, as well as, career opportunities available in this discipline. Units of study include introductions to speech and debate, communication theory, media studies, journalism, and performance technique. Students learn skills in filmmaking, video editing, scriptwriting, and producing as they use industry cameras and edit on Mac computers using the Final Cut Pro X software.  Twice a year, students participate in the Media Studies Film Fest to culminate their semester work. 

These courses introduce students to the filmmaking industry. Students analyze film for its concepts and principles and apply their filmmaking skills to original productions as they write, film, produce, and edit. 

The TV Production course is responsible for producing the WMCC "Tornado Alert" Morning Show daily. These students are responsible for writing news scripts, reporting on the daily news, and serving in professional production roles. Using the Tri-Caster video switcher, teleprompter, soundboard, cameras, lighting, and green screen, students work in various production roles. Students produce a daily news show that airs live to the student body. 

The TV Show Pre/Post Production course works behind the scenes to plan and produce original video content for the WMCC "Tornado Alert" Morning Show, the McCaskey student site, and McCaskey's social media accounts. Students in this course must have a desire to promote McCaskey's events and seek to connect the student body daily. 

The IB DP Music course is a two-year comprehensive and rigorous study of music.  The course is multifaceted and allows students to actively engage in music as creators, performers, and researchers.  Students will explore, learn, discover, and collaborate to become autonomous, informed, and skilled musicians.  The exploration of diverse musical material is focused through the lenses of four areas of inquiry.

AOI 1 - music for sociocultural and political expression

AOI 2 - music for listening and performance

AOI 3 - music for dramatic impact, movement, & entertainment

AOI 4 - music technology in the digital age

Upon completion of year two, students submit either standard-level or higher-level portfolio work, which is graded by a panel of international educators.

IB513 Prerequisites: To enroll in this course, you must have completed IB503 with a passing grade or obtained permission from the instructor.

This course emphasizes development of listening skills, sight-reading skills (vocal), familiarity with a broad musical repertoire, and a basic concept in music theory. The goals of AP Music Theory are to develop informed listeners who respond knowledgeably to music and to prepare students for the AP examination. It is strongly recommended that this course be taken by students in Grade 10 who plan to study IB Music. 

IB Biology is a general scientific study of living organisms. The course focuses on human biology and the impact of policies and practices as related to medicine, agriculture, pollution and genetics. IB Biology SL is well suited to the student who is interested in biology but whose principle interests are in other subjects. IB Biology SL students are expected to engage in laboratory investigations and group projects as part of the course requirements. IB Biology HL continues the IB Biology sequence by taking a deeper look at the molecular and biochemical aspects of Biology along with evolution, plant study, and genetics.

Physics is the most fundamental of the experimental sciences and a foundation for the study of the universe itself, from the smallest particles, quarks, to the vast distances between galaxies. Students study a combination of theories such as Newtonian mechanics, electromagnetism and thermodynamics; quantum mechanics and general relativity; Lap Lace's chaos theory with observation, experimentation, and scientific processes. In this course, students will learn the technological and physical aspects of the natural world and discuss the profound impact physics has had on society, including the moral, ethical, social, economic, and environmental implications of the work of physicists. 

Students enrolled in the IB Environmental Systems will learn to appreciate the dynamic interconnectedness between environmental systems and societies, develop awareness of the diversity of environmental value systems, and create innovative solutions to environmental issues by engaging actively in local and global contexts. Students will also prepare for the IB ESS exam.  

IB Chemistry SL ensures that the requirements of IB students who wish to enter higher education in the sciences are met. This course consists of a subject-specific core of study, in addition to the Group 4 Project. The core of study provides an excellent foundation in chemistry for all students as well as opportunities to explore chemistry within a global context. Students are challenged to consider the moral, ethical, social, economic and environmental implications of using science and technology. IB Chemistry HL builds upon the content by exploring topics in greater detail and by broadening the area of study to include theoretical aspects of chemistry and practical laboratory experiences. The course includes the study of two topics, one of which is organic chemistry. Each topic involves thirty hours (30) of study. 

This course is a regional study option which includes the United States, Latin America, and Canada. Spanning from the early 18th century through the mid-1990s, students analyze the political, social, economic, and cultural developments of nations in addition to the examination of hemispheric relations. Thematic studies include the colonial period, movements of independence, the evolution of new governments and confederation, issues of race including slavery, the United States Civil War, post-World War II, the Civil Rights movement, and the Mexican and Cuban revolutions. Throughout the course, students participate in the process of historical inquiry and thinking, assess accuracy and reliability of historical resources, and consider conflicting interpretations of past events.

This course provides students with a basic introduction to all aspects of psychological study such as clinical, physical, and social psychology. It also provides students with the opportunity to do research and experimentation. Emphasis is given to the practical investigation of animal and human behavior. Students are required to conduct experiments and make observations using accepted ethical standards and appropriate methodological techniques. 

IB Twentieth Century Topics is a thematic based study of modern world history. Students will examine the general causes, practices, and effects of war and make connections to current events in Iraq. The second topic covered is peace and cooperation. Students will evaluate the effectiveness of organizations such as the League of Nations and the United Nations. The final unit of study is the Cold War. Students will examine its causes, the major events including the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam War, and the end of the Cold War.  

In the IB Theory of Knowledge courses, students examine the philosophical framework of each of the academic disciplines while learning to reflect critically and logically on ideas originating in the skills and on the beliefs, they have previously formed and acquired. The object of this study is to master a deeper understanding of the range and limits of human knowledge through the examination of the assumptions and presuppositions on which various academic subjects and belief systems are based. Through the study of the theoretical foundations of the different branches of human knowledge, the students are able to unify the knowledge they have acquired in a specialized and dispersed fashion throughout their schooling. 

AP US Government and Politics students learn about our government system through the analysis of data and text-based sources, exploration of ideas of liberty, and discussion of competing policy-making interests and how they influence political behavior. Students enrolled in this course also prepare for the corresponding AP exam, which gives students the opportunity to learn college credit. 

IB World Religions is a standard level IB course which prepares students for the Spring International examination and promotes and inquiring, analytical and empathetic approach to the study of religion through a global appreciation of the issues surrounding religious and spiritual beliefs, controversies and movements in the world today. 

Students enrolled in this course study geography as it relates to the human race. Students will analyze complex relationships of cause and effect among people, their environments, and historical and contemporary actions. Students will also develop a perspective that empowers them to examine the ways phenomena are related to one another as a consequence of geographic location.

AP World History teaches students to analyze and identify historical sources, make connections throughout world history and establish correlations and patterns. This course prepares students for the AP World History Exam. 

This global politics course explores fundamental political concepts such as power, equality, sustainability, and peace in a range of contexts and at a variety of levels. It allows students to develop an understanding of the local, national, international and global dimensions of political activity, as well as allowing them the opportunity to explore political issues affecting their own lives.

Theatre I-II are introductory courses to Theatre. Students will explore actor training based on a number of theatre theorists and methodologies. Students will also read fully plays and analyze the playwright's intention before they move on to scene studies, set design, and direc their own short scenes. 

This course provides an overview of the dance basics including jazz, ballet, tap, acting, hip-hop, and modern dance. Students learn basic terminology in each genre and study specific choreographers and their methods such as Cechetti, Fosse, Graham, Pan, Fatima.  Students will become familiar with warm-ups, choreography, combinations, barre techniques, and across the floor drills specific to each genre. Grades are based upon participation, written exams, and practical exams.

IB Theatre is open as an elective, not only to students pursuing the Honors/IB diploma, but also to any student with a serious interest in theatre. Although the course includes some performance skills, it equally emphasizes play-reading from at least two different cultures, theater history of those cultures, practical play analysis from the director’s point of view, and study of production practices – what it takes to produce a play. The student will examine the art and craft of theatre from all perspectives, in preparation to study academically or to engage in practice as an actor, director, critic, stage manager, or producer. As a course requirement, every student must be involved in at least one production. 

Students enrolled in IB French courses learn to expertly write, read, speak, and analyze the French Language. Students also prepare for the International examination. 

Students enrolled in IB Spanish courses learn to expertly write, read, speak, and analyze the Spanish Language. Students also prepare for the International examination. 

Students enrolled in IB German courses learn to expertly write, read, speak, and analyze the German Language. Students also prepare for the International examination. 

McCaskey doesn't currently offer a Latin course, but they could in the future! Visit the course page to learn about what the course could offer. If you're interested in taking the course, fill out their survey.