COURSE DESCRIPTIONSALL COURSES ARE BASED ON INDIANA’S ACADEMIC STANDARDS

ART

INTRODUCTION TO TWO-DIMENSIONAL ART1 semester 1 creditRecommended Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 (1st semester)

Students taking this course engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, production, and integrated studies and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students explore historical and cultural background and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; create two-dimensional works of art, reflect upon the outcomes, and revise their work; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. They identify ways to utilize and support art museums, galleries, studios, and community resources.

INTRODUCTION TO THREE-DIMENSIONAL ART1 semester 1 creditRecommended Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 (2nd semester)

Students taking this course engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, production, and integrated studies and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students explore historical and cultural background and connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; create three-dimensional works of art, reflect upon the outcomes, and revise their work; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. They identify ways to utilize and support art museums, galleries, studios, and community resources.

ADVANCED TWO-DIMENSIONAL ART1 semester 1 creditRecommended Grade Level: 9, 10, 11, 12 (2nd semester)Prerequisite: Introduction to Two-Dimensional ArtDual Credit Available

Advanced Two-Dimensional Art is a course based on the Indiana Academic Standards for Visual Art. Students in this course build on the sequential learning experiences of Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students explore historical and cultural background and connection; analyze, interpret, theorize and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; create two-dimensional works of art, reflect upon the outcomes, and revise their work; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. They identify ways to utilize and support art museums, galleries, studios and community resources.

DRAWING 1, DRAWING 2, DRAWING 3, DRAWING 41 semester 1 creditRecommended Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Introduction to Two-Dimensional ArtDual Credit Available

Students in Drawing engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history , art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. Students create drawings utilizing processes such as sketching, rendering, contour, gesture, and perspective drawing and use a variety of media such as pencil, chalk, pastels, charcoal, and pen and ink. They reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, and identify art-related careers.

ART

PAINTING 1, PAINTING 2, PAINTING 3, PAINTING 41 semester 1 creditRecommended Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Introduction to Two-Dimensional Art, Drawing 1

Students taking Painting engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production that lead to the creating of portfolio quality works. Students create abstract and realistic paintings, using a variety of materials such as mixed media, watercolor, oil, and acrylics as well as techniques such as stippling, gouache, wash, and impasto. They reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, and identify art-related careers.

DIGITAL DESIGN1 semester 1 creditRecommended Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12 (2nd semester)Prerequisite: Students may take Digital Design with no prerequisites if they do not plan to take AP art.Dual Credit Available

Students in digital design engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. They incorporate desktop publishing, multi-media, digitized imagery, computer animation, and web design. Students reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize, and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the resources of art museums, galleries, and studios, and identify art-related careers.

VISUAL COMMUNICATION1 semester 1 creditRecommended Grade Level(s): 10, 11, 12 (1st semester)Prerequisite: Students may take Visual Communications with no prerequisites if they do not plan to take AP art.Dual Credit Available

This course is a basic digital photography class. Students in Visual Communications engage in sequential learning experiences that encompass art history, art criticism, aesthetics, and production and lead to the creation of portfolio quality works. They create print media utilizing graphic design, typography, illustration, and image creation with digital tools and computer technology. Students reflect upon and refine their work; explore cultural and historical connections; analyze, interpret, theorize and make informed judgments about artwork and the nature of art; relate art to other disciplines and discover opportunities for integration; and incorporate literacy and presentational skills. Students utilize the resources of art museums, galleries and studios, and identify art-related careers.

COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended Grade Level(s): 11, 12Prerequisite: Visual CommunicationDual Credit Available

This course is an organized learning experience that includes theory, laboratory and studio work as each relates to all phases of camera use, photographic processing, and electronic photographic editing. Instruction covers the topics of composition and color dynamics; contact printing and enlarging; lighting techniques and meters; large and medium format cameras and other current photographic equipment used for portrait, commercial, and industrial photography. Focus is placed on camera operation and composition related to traditional photographic principles and also tools and creative effects for editing and/or enhancing photographs. Instruction emphasizes the planning, development, and production of materials that visually communicate ideas and information.

ART

STUDIO ART (DRAWING PORTFOLIO) ADVANCED PLACEMENT2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended Grade Level(s): 11, 12Prerequisite: Intro to 2D, Advanced 2D, Drawing 1, Painting 1, Visual Communications, Drawing 2 or Digital DesignDual Credit Available

This course is designed to address a very broad interpretation of drawing issues and media. Light and shade, line quality, rendering of form, composition, surface manipulation, and illusion of depth are drawing issues that can be addressed through a variety of means, which could include painting, printmaking, mixed media, etc. Abstract, observational, and inventive works may demonstrate drawing competence. Any work that makes use of (appropriates) other artists’ works (including photographs) and/or published images must show substantial and significant development beyond duplication. This is demonstrated through manipulation of the formal qualities, design, and/or concept of the source. The College Board exam is taken. College credit is issued based on individual college requirements.

AP STUDIO ART (2-D DESIGN PORTFOLIO)2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended Grade Level(s): 11, 12Prerequisite: Intro to 2D, Advanced 2D, Drawing 1, Visual Communications, and Digital DesignDual Credit Available

This portfolio is intended to address two-dimensional (2-D) design issues. Design involves purposeful decision making about how to use the elements and principles of art in an integrative way. The principles of design articulated through the visual elements help guide artists in making decisions about how to organize the elements on a picture plane in order to communicate content. For this portfolio, students are asked to demonstrate proficiency in 2-D design through any two-dimensional medium or process, including, but not limited to, graphic design, digital imaging, photography, collage, fabric design, weaving, illustration, painting, and printmaking. Any work that makes use of (appropriates) other artists’ works (including photographs) and/or published images must show substantial and significant development beyond duplication. The College Board exam is taken. College credit is issued based on individual college requirements.

ENTREPRENEURSHIP1 semester 1 creditRecommended grade level: 11, per teacher’s permission or 12

Entrepreneurship is a specialized business course designed to enable students to acquire the knowledge and develop the skills needed to effectively organize, develop, create, and manage their own business. Topics addressed include the assessment of entrepreneurial skills, the importance of business ethics, and the role of entrepreneurs in a free enterprise system. Students will develop a written business plan for a business of their choice. Instructional strategies may include a school-based enterprise, computer/technology applications, real and/or simulated occupational experiences, and projects.

MARKETING1 semester 1 creditRecommended grade level: 11 per teacher’s permission or 12

Marketing is a business course that provides a basic introduction to the scope and importance of marketing in the global economy. Emphasis is placed on oral and written communications, mathematical applications, problem solving, and critical thinking skills as they relate to advertising/promotion/selling, distribution, financing, marketing-information management, pricing, and product/service management. Instructional strategies may include a school-based enterprise, computer/technology applications, real and/or simulated occupational experiences, and projects.

BUSINESS

BUSINESS FOUNDATIONS1 semester 1 creditRecommended Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Business Foundations is an introductory business course that provides the framework for pursuing additional business courses. This core course acquaints students with economics, entrepreneurship, management, marketing, law, risk management, banking, personal finance, and careers in business. The importance and application of business etiquette and ethics are included. Opportunities may be provided for the student to participate in job shadowing, job mentoring, and other field experiences. Instructional strategies may include simulations, projects, and cooperative ventures between the school and the community.

PERSONAL FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY1 semester 1 creditRecommended grade level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Personal Financial Responsibility addresses the identification and management of personal financial resources to meet the financial needs and wants of individuals and families, considering a broad range of economic, social, cultural, technological, environmental, and maintenance factors. This course helps students build skills in financial responsibility and decision making; analyze personal standards, needs, wants, and goals; identify sources of income, saving and investing; understand banking, budgeting, record-keeping and managing risk, insurance and credit card debt. A project based approach and applications through authentic settings such as work based observations and service learning experiences are appropriate. Direct, concrete applications of mathematics proficiencies in projects are encouraged.

Engineering

INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING DESIGN2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12 Dual Credit Available

Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) is a high school level course that is appropriate for 9th or 10th grade students who are interested in design and engineering. The major focus of the IED course is to expose students to the design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communication methods, global and human impacts, engineering standards, and technical documentation. IED gives students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of course concepts through activity, project, and problem-based (APPB) learning. Used in combination with a teaming approach, APPB-learning challenges students to continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities and understanding of the design process. It also allows students to develop strategies to enable and direct their own learning, which is the ultimate goal of education.

The course assumes no previous knowledge, but students should be concurrently enrolled in college preparatory mathematics and science. Students will employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. In addition, students use a state of the art 3D solid modeling design software package to help them design solutions to solve proposed problems. Students will develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges that increase in difficulty throughout the course. Students will also learn how to document their work, and communicate their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community.

Introduction to Engineering Design is one of three foundation courses in the Project Lead The Way high school pre-engineering program. The course applies and concurrently develops secondary level knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, and technology. The course of study includes: Design Process, Modeling, Sketching, Measurement, Statistics and Applied Geometry, Presentation Design and Delivery, Engineering Drawing Standards, CAD Solid Modeling, Reverse Engineering, Consumer Product Design Innovation, Marketing, Graphic Design, Engineering Ethics, and Virtual Design Teams.

PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (POE)Semesters: 2 credits: 2Recommended grade level(s): 10, 11, 12 Prerequisite: Introduction to Engineering Design (IED)Dual Credit Available

Principles of Engineering (POE) is a high school-level survey course of engineering. The course exposes students to some of the major concepts that they will encounter in a postsecondary engineering course of study. Students have an opportunity to investigate engineering and high tech careers. POE gives students the opportunity to develop skills and understanding of course concepts through activity-, project-, and problem-based (APPB) learning. Used in combination with a teaming approach, APPB-learning challenges students to continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities and problem-solving skills based on engineering concepts. It also allows students to develop strategies to enable and direct their own learning, which is the ultimate goal of education. To be successful in POE, students should be concurrently enrolled in college preparatory mathematics and science. Students will employ engineering and scientific concepts in the solution of engineering design problems. Students will develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of research and design to create solutions to various challenges. Students will also learn how to document their work and communicate their solutions to their peers and members of the professional community.

Principles of Engineering (POE) is the second of three foundation courses in the Project Lead The Way high school engineering program. The course applies and concurrently develops secondary level knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, and technology.

The course of study includes: Mechanisms, Energy Sources, Energy Applications, Machine Control, Fluid Power, Statics, Material Properties, Material Testing, Statistics, and Kinematics.

ENGINEERING

DIGITAL ELECTRONICS (DE)2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 11, 12Prerequisites: Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering

Dual Credit Available

Digital Electronics TM is the study of electronic circuits that are used to process and control digital signals. In contrast to analog electronics where information is represented by a continuously varying voltage, digital signals are represented by two discreet voltages or logic levels. This distinction allows for greater signal speed and storage capabilities and has revolutionized the world of electronics. Digital electronics is the foundation of all modern electronic devices such as cellular phones, MP3 players, laptop computers, digital cameras, high definition televisions, etc.

The major focus of the DE course is to expose students to the design process of combinational and sequential logic design, teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards, and technical documentation. Instruction includes the application of engineering and scientific principles as well as the use of Boolean algebra to solve design problems.

Utilizing the activity-project-problem-based (APPB) teaching and learning pedagogy, students will analyze, design and build digital electronic circuits. While implementing these designs students will continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities and understanding of the design process.

Digital Electronics TM is one of three foundation courses in the Project Lead The Way high school pre-engineering program. The course applies and concurrently develops secondary level knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, and technology.

ENGLISH 11: AMERICAN LITERATURE2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level: 11

English 11 is a study of language, literature, composition, and oral communication with a focus on exploring characterization across universal themes and a wide variety of genres. Students use literary interpretation, analysis, comparisons, and evaluation to read and respond to representative works of historical or cultural significance appropriate for Grade 11 in classic and contemporary literature balanced with nonfiction. Students write fictional narratives, short stories, responses to literature, reflective compositions, historical investigation reports, resumes, and technical documents incorporating visual information in the form of pictures, graphs, and tables. Students write and deliver grade-appropriate multimedia presentations and access, analyze, and evaluate online information.

ENGLISH 12: ENGLISH LITERATURE2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level: 12

English 12 is a study of language, literature, composition, and oral communication focusing on an exploration of point of view or perspective across a wide variety of genres. Students use literary interpretation, analysis, comparisons, and evaluation to read and respond to representative works of historical or cultural significance for Grade 12 in classic and contemporary literature balanced with nonfiction. Students write fictional narratives, short stories, responses to literature, reflective compositions, historical investigation reports, resumes, and technical documents incorporating visual information in the form of pictures, graphs, and tables. Students write and deliver grade-appropriate multimedia presentations and access, analyze, and evaluate online information.

ENGLISH

ENGLISH 9: LITERARY GENRES AND THEMESADVANCED GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION I2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level: 9

English 9 is a study of language, literature, composition, and oral communication with a focus on exploring a wide variety of genres and their elements. Students use literary interpretation, analysis, comparisons, and evaluation to read and respond to representative works of historical or cultural significance appropriate for Grade 9 in classic and contemporary literature balanced with nonfiction. Students write short stories, responses to literature, expository and persuasive compositions, research reports, business letters, and technical documents. Students deliver grade-appropriate oral presentations and access, analyze, and evaluate online information.

ENGLISH 10: WORLD LITERATURE2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level: 10

English 10 is a study of language, literature, composition, and oral communication with a focus on exploring universal themes across a wide variety of genres. Students use literary interpretation, analysis, comparisons, and evaluation to read and respond to representative works of historical or cultural significance appropriate for Grade 10 in classic and contemporary literature balanced with nonfiction. Students write short stories, responses to literature, expository and persuasive compositions, research reports, business letters, and technical documents. Students deliver grade-appropriate oral presentations and access, analyze, and evaluate online information.

ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION, 12,ADVANCED PLACEMENT2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level: 12Recommended Prerequisites: 92 % average in English 11, or 90% average in AP Language and Composition; teacher recommendationDual Credit Available

English Literature and Composition, Advanced Placement, is an advanced placement course based on content established by the College Board. An AP English course in Literature and Composition engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. As they read, students consider a work’s structure, style, and themes as well as such smaller-scale elements as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. The course includes intensive study of representative works from various genres and periods, concentrating on works of recognized literary merit. The College Board exam is taken. College credit is issued based on individual college requirements.

JOURNALISM2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Journalism, a course based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for English/Language Arts and the Common Core State Standards for English/Language Arts, is a study of communications history including the legal boundaries and the ethical principles that guide journalistic writing. It includes a comparison study of journalistic writing to other types of writing. Students prepare for a career path in journalism by working on high school publications or media staffs.

Journalism project for the second credit: Students complete a project, such as a special feature magazine or mini-documentary on a topic of interest or concern. The project demonstrates knowledge, application, and progress in Journalism course content.

ENGLISH

ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION, 11,ADVANCED PLACEMENT2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level: 11Recommended Prerequisites: 92% average in English 10; teacher recommendationDual Credit Available

English Language and Composition, Advanced Placement, is an advanced placement course based on content established by the College Board. An AP course in English Language and Composition engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of rhetorical contexts, and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Both their writing and their reading should make students aware of the interactions among a writer’s purposes, audience expectations, and subjects as well as the way generic conventions and the resources of language contribute to effectiveness in writing. The College Board exam is taken. College credit is issued based on individual college requirements.

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CREATIVE WRITING/SAT STUDY SKILLS2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 10, 11

Composition is a study and application of the rhetorical (effective) writing strategies for prose and poetry. Using the writing process, students demonstrate a command of vocabulary, the nuances of language and vocabulary, English language conventions, an awareness of the audience, the purposes for writing, and the style of their own writing.

Creative writing project: Students complete a project, such as a short story, a narrative or epic poem, a persuasive speech or letter, a book review, a script or short play, or other creative compositions, which demonstrates knowledge, application, and writing progress in the Creative Writing course content. The course encourages students to be curious about the English language, and it also prepares them to perform well on the SAT by using practice strategies throughout the course.

Advanced Speech and Communication

1 semester 1 creditRecommended Grade Level: 11, 12Prerequisite: English 9, English 10

Ivy Tech tuition fee required (approximately $675).) This course is designed for students who are completing the General Education Transfer Core at Ivy Tech. It will be taught online by an Ivy Tech instructor during Oldenburg Academy’s regular school day. An OA instructor will mod-erate the class.

Advanced Speech and Communication, a course based on Indiana’s Academic Standards for English/Language Arts, emphasizing the High School Speech and Communication Standards, is the study and application of skills in listen-ing, oral interpretation, media communications, research methods, and oral debate. Students deliver different types of oral and multi-media presentations, including speeches to inform, to motivate, to entertain, and to per-suade through the use of impromptu, extemporaneous, memorized, or manuscript delivery. ADVANCED SPEECH AND COMMUNICATION PROJECT: Students complete a project, such as multi-media presentations that are re-flective, reports, or historical investigations, responses to literature, or persuasive arguments, which demonstrate knowledge, application, and speaking progress in the Advanced Speech and Communication course content.

FINE ARTS

ADVANCED FINE ARTS1 semester 1 creditRecommended grade levels(s): 10Dual Credit Available

The purpose of this course is to promote an appreciation for music and art. This is not a performance or production oriented class. Music and art will be compared and contrasted over different periods I history from early periods to modern art and music. Many different types of art and music will be used to enhance the history of the different time periods. Elements of art and music will be used to analyze the music and art from all historical time periods as students investigate the sights and sounds around them.

CHORAL CHAMBER ENSEMBLE2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended Grade level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Choral Chamber Ensemble is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for High School Choral Music. Student musicianship and specific performance skills in this course are enhanced through specialized small group instruction. The activities expand the repertoire of a specific genre. Chamber ensemble classes provide instruction in creating, performing, listening to, and analyzing music in addition to focusing on specific subject matter. Students develop the ability to understand and convey the composer’s intent in performance of music. Time outside of the school day may be scheduled for rehearsals and performances. A limited number of public performances may serve as a culmination of daily rehearsal and musical goals. Students are required to participate in performance opportunities outside of the school day that support and extend learning in the classroom.

ADVANCED CHORUS (ACADEMY SINGERS)2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 9,10,11,12Prerequisite: By Audition Only

Students taking this course develop musicianship and specific performance skills through ensemble singing. This class includes the study of repertoire in the diverse styles of choral literature appropriate for the range of students. This course provides opportunities for performing, creating, and responding to music. Students develop the ability to understand and convey the composer’s intent in performance of music. Rehearsal time is scheduled three days a week before school. The chorus performs at various school events including concerts, Masses, and fundraisers as well as other public performances for the larger community.

ELECTRONIC MUSIC2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Electronic Music is based on the Indiana Academic Standards for High School Music Technology. Students taking this course are provided with a wide variety of activities and experiences to develop skills in using electronic media and current technology to perform, create, and respond to music. Electronic Music is appropriate for the non-music and the traditional music student. This class will use the iPads and the Music Lab located in the music building for various class activities and projects. Software applications such as Garage Band, Mixcraft, Cakewalk, Sonar, Compass for music, Audacity for music, and many other applications will be used. Electronic Music is a project- oriented class. It is not a performance class.

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ORCHESTRA2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

The Oldenburg Academy Orchestra is composed of strings, woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments. The OA Orchestra performs music from all musical time periods and genres while developing and improving musical knowledge and ability. The orchestra performs for concerts, school functions, contest, and various other programs and community opportunities throughout the school year. Attendance is required at school concerts and other additional performances. Private music lessons are highly encouraged for all orchestra members.

All students in orchestra need to have a performance level of ability on their instrument. If a student has an interest in learning an instrument, he/she must take lessons first and talk with the orchestra director.

APPLIED MUSIC2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 9,10,11,12

This course provides an opportunity to privately study piano, voice, or any of the string, woodwind, brass, or percussion instruments, including guitar or harp. Students are given one private lesson per week and practice at an assigned time within or outside of the school day. Forty-four minutes of practice per day is required. As proficiency is acquired, opportunities are provided for student musicians to perform in recitals, concerts, contests, and programs within and away from school. Beginners are welcome.

APPLIED MUSIC INSTRUMENTS

THEATRE ARTS2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Students in this course study the history of musical theatre and its place in today’s society. They participate in staging, choreographing, rehearsing, and performing an original or existing musical work. These activities incorporate elements of theatre history, culture, analysis response, creative process, the fundamentals of acting, and integrated studies. Additionally, students explore career opportunities in the theatre, attend and critique theatrical productions, and recognize the responsibilities and the importance of individual theatre patrons in their community.

BEGINNING MUSIC THEORY AND COMPOSITION2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 9.10,11,12

This course provides an opportunity for any student to study the basic theoretical concepts of music and composition. First year studies include basic standard notation, intervals, the construction of scales and chords as they occur in the circle of fifths, rhythm, triad inversion and figured bass, cadences, non-harmonic tones, harmonic analysis to include chord sevenths, composition, ear training, and basic melodic notation. These are the concepts which comprise the first semester of college-level music theory. Students utilize music software for composition, drill and practice, and ear training.

Alto SaxophoneBassBass ClarinetBassoonCelloClarinetFluteFrench Horn

GuitarHarpKeyboardOboeOrganPercussionPianoSteel Drums

Tenor SaxophoneTromboneTrumpetTubaViolaViolinVoice Lessons

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MUSIC THEORY, ADVANCED PLACEMENT (YEAR ONE)2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 10,11,12Prerequisite(s): Completion of Beginning Music Theory and Composition with a B average or pass Beginning Music Theory and Composition final exam or teacher recommendation

This course completes the second year of music theory concepts. Students review first year concepts and continue concept study with compositional modulation. Harmonic analysis expands to include secondary function and borrowed chords. Voice-leading increases to four-part. Compositional skills are expanded with extended assignments. Ear training includes all previous concepts, melodic and harmonic dictation (3 or 4 part) and harmonic progression identification. Students utilize computer assisted learning tools for composition, listening to compositional examples and repertoire, drill and practice, and ear training. Students are introduced to historical perspective and 20th century composition techniques. Concepts presented in this course comprise the second semester of college music theory. The College Board exam is taken. College credit is issued based on individual college requirements.

MUSIC THEORY, ADVANCED PLACEMENT (YEAR TWO)2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level: 11, 12Prerequisite: Completion of Music Theory, Advanced Placement (Year One) with a minimum of B average

This course is recommended and available for the serious music student. Content of the course corresponds to theoretical concepts presented in the second year of college theory study. Concepts include mode mixture, Neopolitan and augmented sixth chords, compositional genre and form, 20th century techniques, and historical perspective. Course content is individualized according to the aptitude and interest of the student with regard to music history and social significance, form and analysis, composition, and orchestration. Students will engage in research/composition projects in line with their area(s) of interest (history, composition, social relevance, form/genre, ethnomusicology, or analysis methods). The College Board exam is taken. College credit is issued based on individual college requirements.

ALGEBRA II2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Algebra I

Algebra II builds on work with linear, quadratic, and exponential functions and allows for students to extend their repertoire of functions to include polynomial, rational, and radical functions. Students work closely with the expressions that define the functions, and continue to expand and hone their abilities to model situations and to solve equations, including solving quadratic equations over the set of complex numbers and solving exponential equations using the properties of logarithms. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout each course and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.

GEOMETRY2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Algebra 1

Geometry formalizes and extends students’ geometric experiences from the middle grades. Students explore more complex geometric situations and deepen their explanations of geometric relationships, moving towards formal mathematical arguments. Six critical areas comprise the Geometry course: Congruency and Similarity; Measurement; Analytic Geometry; Circle; and Polyhedra.

MATH

Students Enrolling In Geometry As Freshmen: Your Algebra I grade (semester 1 and semester 2) from your 8th grade year will be transferred to Oldenburg Academy, reported on you high school transcript, and be calculated into your cumulative grade point average. The letter grades awarded from your sending school will be the grades reported on your academic record.

ALGEBRA I2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Algebra I formalizes and extends the mathematics students learned in the middle grades. Five critical areas comprise Algebra I: Relations and Functions; Linear Equations and Inequalities; Quadratic and Nonlinear Equations; Systems of Equations and Inequalities; and Polynomial Expressions. The critical areas depend and extend understanding of linear and exponential relationships by contrasting them with each other and by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend, and students engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout each course and, together with the content standard, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.

CALCULUS AB, ADVANCED PLACEMENT2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level: 12Prerequisites: B in Pre-Calculus, teacher recommendation

Calculus AB, Advanced Placement is a course based on content established by the College Board. Calculus AB is primarily concerned with developing the students’ understanding of the concepts of calculus and providing experience with its methods and applications. The course emphasizes a multi--representational approach to calculus, with concepts, results, and problems being expressed graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally. The connections among these representations also are important. Topics include: (1) functions, graphs, and limits; (2) derivatives; and (3) integrals. Students have the option to take the College Board AP Calculus exam and may earn college credit with a score of 3 to 5. Graphing calculators are required for this course and are permitted for usage on the AP Calculus examination. The College Board exam is taken. College credit is issued based on individual college requirements.

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FINITE MATHEMATICS2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 11, 12Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra IIDual Credit Available

Finite Mathematics is an umbrella of mathematical topics. It is a course designed for students who will undertake higher-level mathematics in college that may not include calculus. Topics include: (1) counting techniques, (2) matrices, (3) recursion, (4) graph theory, (5) social choice, (6) linear programming, and (7) game theory. Technology, such as computers and graphing calculators, will be used frequently.

PRE-CALCULUS/TRIGONOMETRY2 semester 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 11, 12Prerequisite: B in Algebra IIDual Credit Available

Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry is a two-credit course that combines the material from Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus into one course. The foundations of algebra and functions developed in previous courses will be extended to new functions, including exponential and logarithmic functions, and to high-level sequences and series. The course provides students with the skills and understandings that are necessary for advanced manipulation of angles and measurement. Students will also advance their understanding of imaginary numbers through an investigation of complex numbers and polar coordinates. The course is designed for students who expect math to be a major component of their future college and career experiences, and as such it is designed to provide students with strong foundations for calculus and other higher-level math courses. Scientific calculators are required and graphing calculators are permitted.

Probability and Statistics

2 semester 2 CreditsRecommended Grade Level: 11, 12Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-calculus

Probability and Statistics includes the concepts and skills needed to apply statistical techniques in the decision-making process. Probability and Statistics are made up of three strands: Data Analysis, Experimental Design, and Probability. Practical examples based on real experi-mental data are used throughout. Students plan and conduct experiments or surveys and analyze the result-ing data. The use of graphing calculators and computer programs is encouraged. The process standards for mathematics standards apply throughout each course and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, use-ful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 11 semester 1 creditRecommended grade level: 9

This course focuses on instructional strategies through a planned, sequential, and comprehensive physical education curriculum which provide students with opportunities to actively participate in physical fitness achievement, strength training, and team sports. Ongoing assessment includes both written and performance-based skill evaluation, such as skills performance exams, weekly fitness testing, and periodic strength, endurance, and cardiovascular evaluations.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION 21 semester 1 creditRecommended grade level: 9

This course focuses on instructional strategies through a planned, sequential, and comprehensive physical education curriculum which provide students with opportunities to actively participate in team, individual, and dual sports with a continued emphasis on physical fitness, strength training, endurance, and cardiovascular development. Students learn the basic skills and rules of sports and the importance and enjoyment of leisure activities. Ongoing assessment includes both written and performance-based skill evaluation, such as skills performance exams, weekly fitness testing, and periodic strength, endurance, and cardiovascular evaluations.

ELECTIVE PHYSICAL EDUCATION1 or 2 semesters 1 credit per semesterRecommended Grade level(s): 10, 11, 12 (This course may be taken more than once.)Prerequisite: Physical Education 1 and Physical Education 2

This course identifies what a student should know and be able to do as a result of a quality physical education program. The goal of a physically educated student is to maintain appropriate levels of cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and body composition necessary for a healthy and productive life. Elective Physical Education promotes lifetime sport and recreational activities.

The class itself will use a rigorous physical fitness model to improve endurance, strength, balance, coordination, and sport specific skills. Typically, students will lift weights on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday using the theory of periodization as well as short and long-term training plans as a guide. On Wednesdays, the class will focus on plyometrics, balance, speed development, flexibility, and endurance activities. At various intervals, the class will switch to lifting twice per week and athletic development drills three times per week. The course will be a challenging and rigorous course for students serious about fitness. Ongoing assessment includes performance-based skill evaluation.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION1 semester 1 creditRecommended grade level: 10

This course provides the basis to help students adopt and maintain healthy behaviors. Health education should contribute directly to a student’s ability to successfully practice behaviors that protect and promote health and avoid or reduce health risks. Through a variety of instructional strategies, students practice the development of functional health information; determine personal values that support healthy behaviors; develop group norms that value a healthy lifestyle; develop the essential skills necessary to adopt, practice, and maintain health-enhancing behaviors. This course includes the application of priority areas in a planned, sequential, comprehensive health education curriculum. Priority areas include: promoting personal health and wellness, physical activity, healthy eating, promoting safety and preventing unintentional injury and violence, promoting mental and emotional health, a tobacco-free lifestyle and an alcohol-and other drug-free lifestyle and promoting human development and family health. This course provides students with the knowledge and skills of health and wellness core concepts, analyzing influences, accessing information, interpersonal communication, decision-making and goal-setting skills, health-enhancing behaviors, and health and wellness advocacy skills.

RELIGION 11: FRANCISCAN HUMANISM2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level: 11

After two years of study focusing on the origins and foundations of Christianity, the third year of study is spent developing a Franciscan humanist worldview in the light of faith and reason. This course will introduce students to a theological approach to understanding God through a study of the relationship between God and humanity. This portion of the course will give special attention to matters such as our creation in the image of God (“imago Dei”), the gift of free will, the presence of evil in the world, the understanding of Christ as our model and moral norm, the nature of salvation through the Paschal Mystery, and the overwhelming presence of God’s grace in the Sacraments. This course will also encourage students as faithful keepers of a Franciscan tradition, both intellectually and spiritually. This section of the course will hold up Saints Francis and Claire as models of a genuine Christian spirituality. Students will examine the life, times, writings, and ministry of St. Francis and central figures in the Franciscan spiritual and intellectual tradition. Likewise, students will also reflect on the mission and ministry of a Franciscan charism. Derived from St. Francis’s understanding of humanity and the human-God relationship, this course will provide students with a uniquely Franciscan approach to better understanding their faith in Christ Jesus.

RELIGION

RELIGION 9: CHRISTOLOGY2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level: 9

The purpose of this year long course is to give students a deep understanding of Salvation History made evident to us through the fulfillment of the Old Testament through Jesus the Christ in the New Testament. Students will learn about the Bible, both New and Old Testament, while understanding the importance of Biblical Criticism. Students will spend time exploring the times in which Jesus lived and the circumstances that influenced his life. The Incarnation and Paschal Mysteries will be explored to help us understand the influence of Jesus in our own lives.

RELIGION 10: CHURCH HISTORY- MOMENTS IN THE LIFE OF THE CHURCH2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level: 10

This course examines the history of Christianity from its beginnings at Pentecost to the contemporary situation of our present today. Students will study the early, medieval, and modern periods of Church history. The course will emphasize significant movements, central figures, crucial events, major controversies, and important ecumenical councils that have shaped the contours of Christian history. Special attention will be paid to the development of sacraments and the evolution of Church teachings over the course. Likewise, this course will foster a deeper understanding of the Church and appreciate for relevance of Christianity’s past to its present.

RELIGION

RELIGION 12: SOCIAL JUSTICE & FAITH IN ACTION1 semester 1 creditRecommended grade level: 12

The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the moral concepts and precepts that are to govern the lives of Christ’s disciples- members of today’s Church. Students will delve deeply into the Church’s doctrine on Social Teaching and its principles of Solidarity, Subsidiarity, Stewardship, Dignity of the Human Person, Respect for Life, the Common Good, the Preferential Option for the Poor, Community Participation, and Rights and Responsibilities. In this course students are to learn how Christ’s concern for others, especially the poor, needy, oppressed, and forgotten, is present in the mission of the Church today. Students are called to recognize that due to social sin, as important part of our faith is action in both our local and global world. Students will spend time looking at current examples of the way social sin manifests itself in our world today, and how we are to respond. Students will also put this call to work for justice into action through their involvement in a required service project.

RELIGION 12: WORLD RELIGIONS1 semester 1 creditRecommended grade level: 12

The purpose of this course is to help students understand the manner in which the Catholic Church relates to non-Catholic Christians as well as other religions of the world. Building on the foundational truth that Jesus Christ established the Catholic Church and entrusted to her the fullness of God’s Revelation, the course is intended to help students recognize the ways in which important spiritual truths can be found in non-Catholic Christian churches and ecclesial communities as well as in non-Christian religions. It is also intended to help students recognize the ways in which other systems of belief and practices are similar to and differ from the Catholic faith. World religions that will be covered include but not limited to: Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism, and Islam.

SCIENCE

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Biology IDual Credit Available

Anatomy and Physiology is a course in which students investigate concepts related to Health Science, with emphasis on interdependence of systems and contributions of each system to the maintenance of a healthy body. It introduces students to the cell, which is the basic structural and functional united of all organisms, and covers tissues, integument, skeleton, muscular and nervous systems as an integrated unit. Through instruction, including laboratory activities, students apply concepts associated with Human Anatomy & Physiology. Students will understand the structure, organization and function of the various components of the health body in order to apply this knowledge in all health related fields. Dissection is both appropriate and necessary. Students should be able to use basic laboratory equipment such as microscopes, balances, and pipettes.

BIOLOGY I2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Biology I is a course based on the following core topics: cellular chemistry, structure and reproduction; matter cycles and energy transfer; interdependence of organisms; molecular basis of heredity; genetics and evolution. Instruction should focus on developing student understanding that scientific knowledge is gained from observation of natural phenomena and experimentation by designing and conducting investigations guided by theory and by evaluating and communicating the results of those investigations according to accepted procedures.

BIOLOGY II2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: B average in Biology I; pass Biology I End of Course AssessmentDual Credit Available

Biology II is an advanced laboratory, field, and literature investigations-based course. Students enrolled in Biology II examine in greater depth the structures, function, and processes of living organisms. Students also analyze and describe the relationship of Earth’s living organisms to each other and to the environment in which they live. In this course, students refine their scientific inquiry skills as they collaboratively and independently apply their knowledge of the unifying themes of biology to biological questions and problems related to personal and community issues in the life sciences.

AP BIOLOGY2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 11, 12Prerequisites: Biology 1, Chemistry 1, minimum GPA 3.0, teacher recommendationDual Credit Available

Biology, Advanced Placement, is a course based on the content established by the College Board. The major themes of the course include: the process of evolution drives the diversity and unity of life; biological systems utilize free energy and molecular building blocks to grow; to reproduce and to maintain dynamic homeostasis; living systems store, retrieve, transmit and respond to information essential to life processes; biological systems interact, and these systems and their interactions possess complex properties. Summer reading and writing may be required. This course requires 12 laboratory exercises that are part of the AP Biology exam. The College Board exam is taken. College credit is issued based on individual college requirements.

SCIENCE

CHEMISTRY I2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 10, 11, 12

Chemistry I is a course based on the following topics: properties and states of matter; atomic structure; bonding; chemical reactions; solution chemistry; behavior of gases, and organic chemistry. Students enrolled in Chemistry I compare, contrast, and synthesize useful models of the structure and properties of matter and the mechanisms of its interactions. Instruction should focus on developing student understanding that scientific knowledge is gained from observation of natural phenomena and experimentation by designing and conducting investigations guided by theory and by evaluating and communicating the results of those investigations according to accepted procedures.

CHEMISTRY II2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 11, 12Prerequisites: Biology 1, Chemistry 1, minimum GPA 3.0Dual Credit Available

Chemistry II is an extended laboratory, field, and literature investigations-based course. Students enrolled in Chemistry II examine the chemical reactions of matter in living and nonliving materials. Based on the unifying themes of chemistry and the application of physical and mathematical models of the interaction of matter, students use the methods of scientific inquiry to answer chemical questions and solve problems concerning personal needs and community issues related to chemistry.

AP CHEMISTRY2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 11, 12Prerequisites: Chemistry 1, minimum GPA 3.0, teacher recommendationDual Credit Available

Chemistry, Advanced Placement is a course based on the content established by the College Board. The content includes: (1) structure of matter: atomic theory and structure, chemical bonding, molecular models, nuclear chemistry; (2) states of matter: gases, liquids and solids, solutions; and (3) reactions: reaction types, stoichiometry, equilibrium, kinetics and thermodynamics. The College Board exam is taken. College credit is issued based on individual college requirements.

EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Earth and Space Science is a course focused on the following core topics; study of the earth’s layers; atmosphere and hydrosphere; structure and scale of the universe; the solar system and earth processes. Students analyze and describe earth’s interconnected systems and examine how earth’s materials, landforms, and continents are modified across geological time. Instruction should focus on developing student understanding that scientific knowledge is gained from observation of natural phenomena and experimentation by designing and conducting investigations guided by theory and by evaluating and communicating the results of those investigations according to accepted procedures.

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PHYSICS I2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 10, 11, 12Prerequisites: Biology I, Chemistry I, Algebra II, minimum GPA 3.0

Physics I is a course focused on the following core topics: motion and forces; energy and momentum; temperature and thermal energy transfer; electricity and magnetism; vibrations and waves; light and optics. Instruction should focus on developing students understanding that scientific knowledge is gained from observation of natural phenomena and experimentation by designing and conducting investigations guided by theory and by evaluating and communicating the results of those investigations according to accepted procedures.

UNITED STATES HISTORY, ADVANCED PLACEMENT2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level: 11

U. S. History, Advanced Placement, is a course based on the content established by the College Board. The course has a chronological frame from 1492 to the present and focuses on multiple causation and change in U.S. history over time. A variety of historical themes are examined in order to place the history of the United States into larger analytical contexts. Students are expected to analyze and interpret primary sources and develop awareness of multiple interpretations of historical issues in secondary sources. Historical events and issues in U.S. history are to be examined from multiple perspectives. The College Board exam is taken. College credit is issued based on individual college requirements.

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT1 semester 1 creditRecommended grade level: 12

U.S. Government provides a framework for understanding the purposes, principles, and practices of constitutional representative democracy in the United States. Responsible and effective participation of citizens is stressed. Students will understand the nature of citizenship, politics, and governments and understand the rights and responsibilities of citizens and how these are part of local, state, and national government. Students will examine how the United States Constitution protects rights and provides the structure and functions of various levels of government. How the United States interacts with other nations and the government’s role in world affairs will be examined. Using primary and secondary resources, students will articulate, evaluate, and defend positions on political issues. As a result, they will be able to explain the role of individuals and groups in government, politic, and civic activities and the need for civic and political engagement of citizens in the United States.

SOCIAL STUDIES

WORLD HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

World History emphasizes events and developments in the past that greatly affected large numbers of people across broad areas and that significantly influenced peoples and places in subsequent eras. Key events related to people and places as well as transcultural interaction and exchanges are examined in this course. Students are expected to compare and contrast events and developments involving diverse peoples and civilizations in different regions of the world. They will examine examples of continuity and change, universality and particularity, and unity and diversity among various peoples and cultures from the past to the present. Students are also expected to practice skills and process of historical thinking and research and apply content knowledge to the practice skills and process of historical thinking and research and apply content knowledge to the practice of thinking and inquiry skills and processes. There will be continuous and pervasive interactions of processes and content, skills and substance, in the teaching and learning of history.

UNITED STATES HISTORY2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level: 11

United States History builds upon concepts developed in previous studies of U.S. History. Students are expected to identify and review significant events, persons, and movements in the early development of the nation. The course then gives major emphasis to the interaction of key events, people, and political, economic, social, and cultural influences in national developments from the late nineteenth century through the present. Students are expected to trace and analyze chronological periods and examine the significant themes and concepts in U.S. History. They will develop historical thinking and research skills and use primary and secondary sources to explore topical issues and to understand the cause for changes in the nation over time.

SOCIOLOGY1 semester 1 creditRecommended grade level(s): 11, 12

Sociology allows students to study human social behavior from a group perspective. The sociological perspective is a method of studying recurring patterns in people’s attitudes and actions and how these patterns vary across time, cultures, and in social settings and groups. Students will describe the development of sociology as a social science and identify methods of research. Through research methods such as scientific inquiry students will examine society, group behavior, and social structures. The influence of culture on group behavior is addressed through institutions such as the family, religion, education, economics, community organizations, government, and political and social groups. The impact of social groups and institutions on group and individual behavior and the changing nature of society will be examined. Influences on group behavior and social problems are included in the course. Students will also analyze the role of individuals in the community and social problems in today’s world.

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ECONOMICS1 semester 1 creditRecommended grade level: 12

Economics examines the allocation of resources and their uses for satisfying human needs and wants. The course analyzes economic reasoning used by consumers, producers, savers, investors, workers, voters, and government in making decisions. Key elements of the course include study of scarcity and economic reasoning, supply and demand, market structures, role of government, national income determination, the role of financial institutions, economic stabilization, and trade. Students will explain that because resources are limited, people must make choices and understand the role that supply, demand, prices, and profits play in a market economy. The functions of government in a market economy and market structures will be examined. Students will understand economic performance, money, stabilization policies, and trade of the United States. The behavior of people, societies and institutions and economic thinking is integral to this course.

PSYCHOLOGY1 semester 1 creditRecommended grade level(s): 11, 12

Psychology is the scientific study of mental processes and behavior. The course is divided into six content areas and uses the scientific methods to explore research methods and ethical consideration. Developmental psychology takes a life span approach to physical, cognitive, language, emotional, social, and moral development. Cognitive aspects of the course focus on learning, memory, information processing, and language. Personality, assessment, and mental health topics include psychological disorders, treatment, personality, and assessment. Socio-cultural dimensions of behavior deal with topics such as conformity, obedience, perceptions, attitudes, and influence of the group on the individual. The biological basis focuses on the way the brain and nervous system function, including sensation, perception, motivation, and emotion.

WORLD LANGUAGE

GERMAN I2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

This course introduces students to effective strategies for beginning German language learning, and to various aspects of German-speaking culture. German 1 encourages interpersonal communication through speaking and writing, providing opportunities to make and respond to basic request and questions, understand and use appropriate greetings and forms of address, participate in brief guided conversations on familiar topics, and write short passages with guidance. This course also emphasizes the development of reading and listening comprehension skills, such as reading isolated words and phrases in a situational context and comprehending brief written or oral directions. Students will examine the practices, products and perspectives of German-speaking culture; recognize basic routine practices of the target culture; and recognize and use situation-appropriate non-verbal communication. This course further emphasizes making connections across content areas and the application of understanding German language and culture outside of the classroom.

GERMAN II2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: German I

This course builds upon effective strategies for German language learning by encouraging the use of the language and cultural understanding for self-directed purposes. This course encourages interpersonal communication through speaking and writing, providing opportunities to make and respond to requests and questions in expanded contexts, participate independently in brief conversations on familiar topics, and write cohesive passages with greater independence and using appropriate formats. This course also emphasizes the development of reading and listening comprehension skills, such as using contextual clues to guess meaning and comprehending longer written or oral directions. Students will address the presentational mode by presenting prepared material on a variety of topics, as well as reading aloud to practice appropriate pronunciation and intonation. Additionally, students will describe the practices, products and perspectives of German-speaking culture; report on basic family and social practices of the target culture; and describe contributions from the target culture. This course further emphasizes making connections across content areas and the application of understanding German language and culture outside of the classroom.

WORLD LANGUAGE

GERMAN III2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 11, 12Prerequisites: German I and II

This course builds upon effective strategies for German language learning by facilitating the use of the language and cultural understanding for self-directed purposes. This course encourages interpersonal communication through speaking and writing, providing opportunities to initiate, sustain and close conversations; exchange detailed information in oral and written form; and write cohesive information with greater detail. This course also emphasizes the continued development of reading and listening comprehension skills, such as using cognates, synonyms and antonyms to derive meaning from written and oral information, as well as comprehending detailed written or oral directions. Students will address the presentational mode by presenting student-created material on a variety of topics, as well as reading aloud to practice appropriate pronunciation and intonation. Additionally, students will continue to develop understanding of German-speaking culture through recognition of the interrelations among the practices, products and perspectives of the target culture; discussion of significant events in the target culture; and investigation of elements that shape cultural identity in the target culture. This course further emphasizes making connections across content areas as well the application of understanding German language and culture outside of the classroom.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT GERMAN2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended Grade level: 12Prerequisites: German III and teacher recommendation

This course is based on content established by the College Board. Emphasizing the use of the German language for active communication, the AP German Language course has as its objective the development of spoken interpersonal communication, written interpersonal communication, audio, visual and audiovisual interpretive communication, written and print interpretive communication, spoken presentational communication, written presentational communication. Course content might best reflect interests shared by the students and the teacher, e.g. the arts, current events, sports, etc. The AP German language course seeks to develop language skills that are useful in themselves and that can be applied to various activities and disciplines rather than being limited to any specific body of subject matter. Extensive practice in the organization and writing of compositions should also be emphasized. A comprehensive description of this course can be found on the College Board AP Central Course Description web page at: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/courses/descriptions/index.html. The College Board exam is taken. College credit is issued based on individual college requirements.

WORLD LANGUAGE

SPANISH I2 Semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Spanish I introduces students to effective strategies for beginning Spanish language learning, and to various aspects of Spanish-speaking culture. This course encourages interpersonal communication through speaking and writing, providing opportunities to make and respond to basic requests and questions, understand and use appropriate greetings and forms of address, participate in brief guided conversations on familiar topics, and write short passages with guidance. This course also emphasizes the development of reading and listening comprehension skills, such as reading isolated words and phrases in a situational context and comprehending brief written or oral directions. Additionally, students will examine the practices, products and perspectives of Spanish-speaking culture; recognize basic routine practices of the target culture; and recognize and use situation-appropriate non-verbal communication. This course further emphasizes making connections across content areas and the application of understanding Spanish language and culture outside of the classroom.

SPANISH II2 semesters 2 credits Recommended grade level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12Prerequisite: Spanish I

Spanish II builds upon effective strategies for Spanish language learning by encouraging the use of the language and cultural understanding for self-directed purposes. This course encourages interpersonal communication through speaking and writing, providing opportunities to make and respond to requests and questions in expanded contexts, participate independently in brief conversations on familiar topics, and write cohesive passages with greater independence and using appropriate formats. This course also emphasizes the development of reading and listening comprehension skills, such as using contextual clues to guess meaning and comprehending longer written or oral directions. Students will address the presentational mode by presenting prepared material on a variety of topics, as well as reading aloud to practice appropriate pronunciation and intonation. Additionally, students will describe the practices, products and perspectives of Spanish-speaking culture; report on basic family and social practices of the target culture; and describe contributions from the target culture. This course further emphasizes making connections across content areas and the application of understanding Spanish language and culture outside of the classroom.

WORLD LANGUAGE

SPANISH III2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 11, 12Prerequisite: Spanish II

Spanish III builds upon effective strategies for Spanish language learning by facilitating the use of the language and cultural understanding for self-directed purposes. This course encourages interpersonal communication through speaking and writing, providing opportunities to initiate, sustain and close conversations; exchange detailed information in oral and written form; and write cohesive information with greater detail. This course also emphasizes the continued development of reading and listening comprehension skills, such as using cognates, synonyms and antonyms to derive meaning from written and oral information, as well as comprehending detailed written or oral directions. Students will address the presentational mode by presenting student-created material on a variety of topics, as well as reading aloud to practice appropriate pronunciation and intonation. Additionally, students will continue to develop understanding of Spanish-speaking culture through recognition of the interrelations among the practices, products and perspectives of the target culture; discussion of significant events in the target culture; and investigation of elements that shape cultural identity in the target culture. This course further emphasizes making connections across content areas as well the application of understanding Spanish language and culture outside of the classroom.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT SPANISH2 semesters 2 creditsRecommended grade level: 12Prerequisite: Spanish III and teacher recommendation

AP Spanish emphasizes the use of the Spanish language for active communication. The AP Spanish language course has as its objective the development of advanced listening comprehension, reading without the use of a dictionary, expanded conversational skills, fluent and accurate written expression, and strong command of vocabulary and structure of the Spanish language. Course content might best reflect interests shared by the students and the teacher, e.g. the arts, current events, sports, etc. The AP Spanish language course seeks to develop language skills that are useful in themselves and that can be applies to various activities and disciplines rather than being limited to any specific body of student matter. Extensive practice in the organization and writing of compositions should also be emphasized. A comprehensive description of this course can be found on the College Board AP Central Course Description web page at: http://apcentral.collegeboard.com/apc/public/courses/descriptions/index.html. The College Board exam is taken. College credit is issued based on individual college requirements.

OTHER

STUDENT RESOURCE TIME (SRT)1 or 2 semesters 0 creditsRecommended grade level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12

Student Resource Time is a period of time in the school day set aside for study and homework. The class is supervised by a classroom teacher.