Four credits of English are required for graduation, which means you must pass English every year! The ELA options are listed below, as well as some information about our English elective options: Psychology and AP Psychology.
This course is an introduction to Psychology that includes topics such as: History and Approaches; Sensation & Perception; Consciousness; Learning & Cognition; Motivation, Emotion, and Stress; Development; Personality; Intelligence; and Social Psychology. This class includes a forum in which to discuss and communicate your knowledge and experiences in the field of Psychology and all of its related topics.
*No prerequisite; Grades 10-12; .5 credit (1 semester)
This course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. While considering the psychologists and studies that have shaped the field, students explore and apply psychological theories, key concepts, and phenomena associated with such topics as the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, motivation, developmental psychology, testing and individual differences, treatment of abnormal behavior, and social psychology. Throughout the course, students employ psychological research methods, including ethical considerations, as they use the scientific method, analyze bias, evaluate claims and evidence, and effectively communicate ideas.
*No prerequisite; Grades 10-12; 2 semester class