Language Arts:
English
12-1
and
12-2:
Guided reading of British literature including Macbeth, with
world masterpieces including Dante's writing. Daily spelling, vocabulary,
research and personal writing, review of parts of speech and online and
library research techniques. Students with high grade averages may
consider advanced individual courses such as Creative Writing.
Math:
Advanced Mathematical Concepts 1 with
Trigonometry
and
Advanced Mathematical Concepts 2 with
Trigonometry and Introduction to Calculus:
Advanced mathematical concepts with pre-calculus. Trigonometric functions,
graphs, equations, parametric equations, conics, exponential and logarithmic
functions.
Science:
Physics 1
and
2:
Physics, vectors, motion, momentum, thermal energy, waves, sound, light
electromagnetic induction, quantum theory, and solid state electronics.
Community health factors.
Social Science: Economics 1
and
2:
Fundamental economic concepts, microeconomics, macroeconomics
institutions and policies, and international and global economics.
Fine Arts:
History of Design 1
and
2:
Design practice presents elements of design,
distinguishing between the fine arts and the applied arts. Students are
presented with discussions of repetition, variety, rhythm, balance, emphasis,
economy, controlling attention, viewing angle, viewing distance, conveying an
idea, and understanding and valuing what others have created. Studio problems
are designed experiments for line, implied lines, positive and negative areas,
descriptive line, shape and form.