High school courses

Prepare for a college-level experience and gear up to ace the AP exam in early May. This course will help you develop an understanding of biological concepts through scientific inquiry, investigations, interactive experiences, higher-order thinking, real-world applications, writing analytical essays, statistical analysis, interpreting, and collecting data.

In this course, you will explore the interconnections between culture, art, and historical context through the critical analysis of art, culture, and purpose. Through the use of a defined art historical skill set and reflective learning, you will analyze relationships across cultures with a global lens. The examination of how people have responded to and communicated their experiences through art will enable you to think conceptually about art ranging from prehistory to contemporary.

In this course, students engage in a variety of physical activities. All types of physical activity are accepted for credit. Students log 75 hours of activity along with a student choice project and course reflection.

The goal of Pre-Algebra is to develop fluency with rational numbers and proportional relationships. Students will extend their elementary skills and begin to learn algebra concepts that serve as a transition into formal Algebra and Geometry. Students will learn to think flexibly about relationships among fractions, decimals, and percent’s. Students will learn to recognize and generate equivalent expressions and solve single-variable equations and inequalities.

Students who love interactive learning will enjoy pre-Algebra concepts in Algebra Prep. They experience intrigue and fun when they log in to Math 8. This hands-on course is full of slideshows, applications, videos, and real-world scenarios. The satisfaction students gain from truly understanding higher level concepts such as functions and systems of equations encourages excitement and joy for learning that they may have never experienced before.

This course combines historical thinking skills with the in-depth exploration of major course themes such as the interaction between humans and the environment; development and interaction of cultures; state-building, expansion, and interaction of economic systems; and more. Students engage in reading, writing, and discussion as they trace history from before the Common Era to the present.

In this course, you will develop and use historical thinking skills and reasoning processes to examine the historical developments of the United States from 1491 to the present. You'll actively analyze history by examining sources from the nine time periods outlined within the College Board Advanced Placement United States History Framework.

Dive into the fascinating world of data exploration and analysis! In this course, you’ll learn how to design and execute studies, uncover hidden patterns through probability and simulation, and make informed decisions using statistical inference. Whether predicting manufacturing errors or analyzing real-world trends, this course equips you with the tools to unravel the mysteries of data.

The AP Psychology course will introduce you to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. While learning about the studies that have shaped the field, you will explore and apply psychological theories, key concepts, and phenomena associated with the major units of study, including biological bases of behavior, cognition, development, learning, social psychology, personality, and mental and physical health.

In this course, students establish the fundamentals of economics, with a survey of scarcity, opportunity cost, supply, demand, and market equilibrium. They then zoom out to the largest scale of economic analysis, learning the indicators of whole countries’ economic health, specifically gross domestic product, unemployment, and price level.

Embark on a journey through imaginative literature that will transform how you read, analyze, and write. You'll dive deep into works of literary merit, sharpening your active, close reading and critical analysis skills. As you explore the nuances of style, figurative language, theme, and other literary elements, you'll uncover how these components contribute to a work's meaning and cultural significance.

Ready to wield the power of words and master the art of persuasion? Journey into the world of argument and composition, sharpening your critical reading and writing skills. You'll scrutinize nonfiction works, uncovering strategies to inform, convince, and inspire. You'll learn to recognize the building blocks of adequate arguments and use them to construct your own compelling pieces.

This course is designed to provide college-level instruction on the patterns and processes that impact the way humans understand, use, and change Earth’s surface. You will use geographic models, methods, and tools to examine human social organization and its effect on the world in which we live. You will be challenged to use maps and geographical data to examine spatial patterns and processes and analyze the changing interconnections among people and places.

In this course, you will learn the political concepts, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the constitutional system and political culture of the United States. You will examine core principles, theories, and processes through direct study of U.S. foundational documents and Supreme Court opinions.

As you dive into this interactive online calculus course, you will follow in the footsteps of great mathematicians like Newton and Leibniz. This adventure covers many topics, including limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, differential equations, the applications of derivatives and integrals, parametric and polar equations, and infinite sequences and series. This Advanced Placement (AP) calculus course covers a full year of material equivalent to college-level calculus.

This comprehensive course will help students prepare for and raise their scores on the Digital SAT, building their math, reading, and writing skills and performance. Students begin with a full-length practice test to identify personalized areas to target. From there, they can engage with reading, writing, and math tutorials, each accompanied by a quiz to test mastery.

This course is instructed by the school counselor and is meant to help seniors prepare for graduation and post high school endeavors. Students explore college options, learn how to apply to college, set future goals, and explore careers and financial literacy. Students will also learn about registering to vote, gap year options, and managing stress, anxiety, and depression.

This course leads students through the basic concepts and practices associated with day to day financial living. Students learn sound financial practices for making, saving, and spending money. Students will become familiar with record keeping, banking and investing, and planning for their financial future. Completion of this course provides a solid foundation in basic handling of finances and an understanding of building and implementing a personal budget.

Are you a great listener and love to help people achieve their goals? The role of a peer counselor is a rewarding one. Learn the skills of observation, listening, and empathic communication that counselors need, while also discovering basic training in conflict resolution and group leadership. You’ll learn how to be a great peer counselor, but also how to communicate effectively in personal and work relationships.

Students learn touch-typing skills with proper finger placement, building both accuracy and speed. Students should be able to type all letters and numbers with 80% or better accuracy at 24 wpm by the end of Keyboarding A. Students should achieve 35 wpm at 90% or better accuracy by the end of Keyboarding B, and this includes typing with punctuation marks and capital letters.  

International business has transformed in recent decades, with companies like Google, Uber, Nike, and Amazon expanding globally. Increased interconnectivity, advanced technology, and support for international trade have opened the doors —or borders—for businesses, big and small, to join the world economy. Going global involves more than just setting up “shop” abroad.

The demand for nurses has never been higher! Learn what it takes to become a nurse, pursue a career, and understand the practice of nursing and the healthcare system. With a strong focus on patient care, you’ll explore safety, communication and ethics, relationship building, and how to develop wellness strategies for your patients.

What is public health? Who decides which diseases get funding and which do not? What are the reasons for health inequality? Study both infectious and non-communicable diseases as well as learn how we conquer these on a community and global level through various methods, including proper hygiene, sanitation, and nutrition.

Health Science II will show you how to become part of this meaningful vocation. Promoting wellness, communicating with patients, and understanding safety in the workplace are just a few of the essential skills you will learn, all the while becoming familiar with some of the more prominent areas in the field, such as emergency care, nursing, infection control, and pediatrics.

Finding effective solutions to different health problems is one of our greatest challenges. How close are we to finding a cure for cancer? What’s the best way to treat diabetes and asthma? You’ll be introduced to disciplines such as toxicology, clinical medicine, and biotechnology.