This class requires teacher approval. This class is designed to teach students how to interact and exist in the community. Students will learn community access through the city bus bus safety job importance personal responsibility of self and others in the community and appropriate interactions in the community.

This class requires teacher approval. This class is designed to teach students how to interact and exist in the community. Students will learn community access through the city bus bus safety job importance personal responsibility of self and others in the community and appropriate interactions in the community.

As developmentally appropriate, this course (or series of courses) is designed for students to create an individual, initial career plan that outlines steps to reach their career goal. Students will identify a career goal based upon results of various assessments, i.e. interest survey, aptitude evaluation, academic skills, learning styles, work preferences, etc. Students will also investigate the training and educational requirements (academic planning & postsecondary options) for their chosen career field. Students should be able to articulate short-term action necessary to achieve the goal(s) in their career plan; including intentional academic planning, high school choices based on self-awareness, career exploration and postsecondary aspirations. Whenever possible, computer literacy skills, and leadership skills tied to a CTSO should be embedded into the curriculum.

As developmentally appropriate, this course (or series of courses) is designed to teach skills needed for entry into the workforce. Students will demonstrate successful job search strategies. Students will demonstrate employability skill ability to accurately complete job applications, write a resume ask for letters of recommendation. Students will examine model interviews and then participate in their own interview simulations. Students will be able to advocate for accommodations or adaptations necessary to be successful on the job. Students will be knowledgeable of the environmental expectations of the workplace. Additionally, students will be introduced to personal financial literacy skills including: financial planning, budgeting, saving, credit, paycheck calculation, and taxes. Students practice appropriate communication, teamwork, problem-solving while working in a group environment. Whenever possible, computer literacy skills, and leadership skills tied to a CTSO should be embedded into the curriculum

This course concentrates on the high-end capabilities of Adobe InDesign as a print and digital media publication tool. Students explore a wide range of selection and manipulation techniques that can be applied to works for publication. Students will analyze critique and discuss original student writing. Students may serve as the editorial board selecting material for publication in the school's literary magazine. This class will include editing and publishing skills.

This course concentrates on the high-end capabilities of Adobe InDesign as a print and digital media publication tool. Students explore a wide range of selection and manipulation techniques that can be applied to works for publication. Students will analyze critique and discuss original student writing. Students may serve as the editorial board selecting material for publication in the school's literary magazine. This class will include editing and publishing skills.

The fundamental purpose of this course is to formalize and extend the mathematics that students learned in the middle grade. Because it is building on the middle grades standards, this is a more ambitious version of Algebra I than has generally been offered. The critical areas, called units, deepen 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 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.

The fundamental purpose of this course is to formalize and extend the mathematics that students learned in the middle grade. Because it is building on the middle grades standards, this is a more ambitious version of Algebra I than has generally been offered. The critical areas, called units, deepen 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 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.

Building on their work with linear, quadratic, and exponential functions, students 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. The critical areas for this course, organized into four units are as follows: Inferences and Conclusions from Data; Polynomial, Rational, and Radical Relationships; Trigonometric Functions; Modeling with Functions.

Building on their work with linear, quadratic, and exponential functions, students 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. The critical areas for this course, organized into four units are as follows: Inferences and Conclusions from Data; Polynomial, Rational, and Radical Relationships; Trigonometric Functions; Modeling with Functions.

This is the 1st semester where students with a major interest in the biomedical career paths will enjoy the in-depth study of the major human systems. Anatomy is the study of structure. Extensive dissection of vertebrates will reinforce the body and demonstrate the complexities and similarities in mammalian structure. Physiology is the function and interaction of the body parts and their associated systems. Prerequisite: Standards Based Biology

This is the 2nd semester where students with a major interest in the biomedical career paths will enjoy the in-depth study of the major human systems. Anatomy is the study of structure. Extensive dissection of vertebrates will reinforce the body and demonstrate the complexities and similarities in mammalian structure. Physiology is the function and interaction of the body parts and their associated systems. Prerequisite: Standards Based Biology

This class provides students the opportunity to work in a variety of art mediums in a studio environment to create a finalized portfolio to submit as part of the AP Studio Art test. The curriculum for this class includes instruction with various mediums history aesthetics and evaluation. AP Studio Art is designed for the serious art student wishing to pursue an art related field/education. It is strongly recommended that students complete a minimum of at least two upper level art classes. Taking this class requires teacher interview and approval for acceptance. Student supplies and/or fees required.

This class provides students the opportunity to work in a variety of art mediums in a studio environment to create a finalized portfolio to submit as part of the AP Studio Art test. The curriculum for this class includes instruction with various mediums history aesthetics and evaluation. AP Studio Art is designed for the serious art student wishing to pursue an art related field/education. It is strongly recommended that students complete a minimum of at least two upper level art classes. Taking this class requires teacher interview and approval for acceptance. Student supplies and/or fees required.

AP Biology as designed by The College Board is a rich and challenging course for highly motivated students in biology. The rigor of this course stems from its depth of content as well as its emphasis on science process through completion of several college laboratories. Students will use college texts and supplementary materials to understand the following major themes in biology: evolution energy transfer continuity and change relationship of structure to function regulation of life processes interdependence in nature and science as it relates to technology and society. Successful performance on the national AP Biology exam may result in the granting of college credit at many universities. Prerequisite: Standards Based Biology

AP Biology as designed by The College Board is a rich and challenging course for highly motivated students in biology. The rigor of this course stems from its depth of content as well as its emphasis on science process through completion of several college laboratories. Students will use college texts and supplementary materials to understand the following major themes in biology: evolution energy transfer continuity and change relationship of structure to function regulation of life processes interdependence in nature and science as it relates to technology and society. Successful performance on the national AP Biology exam may result in the granting of college credit at many universities. Prerequisite: Standards Based Biology

Calculus is a study of all topics traditionally offered in a freshman college calculus course. Topics covered are limits derivatives of algebraic functions applications of the derivatives applications of the definite integral transcendental functions and methods of integration. This course will help prepare the student to take the AP-BC Calculus test. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus or equivalent.

Calculus is a study of all topics traditionally offered in a freshman college calculus course. Topics covered are limits derivatives of algebraic functions applications of the derivatives applications of the definite integral transcendental functions and methods of integration. This course will help prepare the student to take the AP-BC Calculus test. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus or equivalent.

Calculus is a study of all topics traditionally offered in a freshman college calculus course. Topics covered are limits derivatives of algebraic functions applications of the derivatives applications of the definite integral transcendental functions and methods of integration in function parametric vector and polar modes. This course will help prepare the student to take the AP Calculus test. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus or equivalent.

Calculus is a study of all topics traditionally offered in a freshman college calculus course. Topics covered are limits derivatives of algebraic functions applications of the derivatives applications of the definite integral transcendental functions and methods of integration in function parametric vector and polar modes. This course will help prepare the student to take the AP Calculus test. Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus or equivalent.

AP Chemistry as designed by the College Board is a rich and challenging class for highly motivated students in chemistry. The rigor of this class stems from the depth of content as well as its emphasis on the scientific process through completion of several college laboratories. Students will use a college textbook and supplementary material to study chemical kinetics and equilibrium acid base chemistry electrochemistry thermodynamics and other miscellaneous topics. Successful performance on the national AP Chemistry exam may result in the granting of college credit at many universities. Prerequisite: General Chemistry and Algebra 2.

AP Chemistry as designed by the College Board is a rich and challenging class for highly motivated students in chemistry. The rigor of this class stems from the depth of content as well as its emphasis on the scientific process through completion of several college laboratories. Students will use a college textbook and supplementary material to study chemical kinetics and equilibrium acid base chemistry electrochemistry thermodynamics and other miscellaneous topics. Successful performance on the national AP Chemistry exam may result in the granting of college credit at many universities. Prerequisite: General Chemistry and Algebra 2.

This course includes the study of short stories drama novels and poetry with emphasis on discussion thorough understanding and analysis of works of literature. Students read and study famous authors from ancient to contemporary times. This course is designed to complete an accelerated sequence of reading and writing classes in high school. Students may subsequently sign up to take the Advanced Placement examination for college credit in English.

This course includes the study of short stories drama novels and poetry with emphasis on discussion thorough understanding and analysis of works of literature. Students read and study famous authors from ancient to contemporary times. This course is designed to complete an accelerated sequence of reading and writing classes in high school. Students may subsequently sign up to take the Advanced Placement examination for college credit in English.

AP Computer Science A introduces students to computer science through programming. Fundamental topics in this course include the data design of solutions to problems, the use of data structures to organize large sets of data, the development and implementation of algorithms to process data and discover new information, the analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing systems. The course emphasizes object-oriented programming and design using the Java programming language.

AP Computer Science A introduces students to computer science through programming. Fundamental topics in this course include the data design of solutions to problems, the use of data structures to organize large sets of data, the development and implementation of algorithms to process data and discover new information, the analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing systems. The course emphasizes object-oriented programming and design using the Java programming language.

AP Computer Science Principles is an introductory college-level computing course. Students cultivate their understanding of computer science through working with data, collaborating to solve problems, and developing computer programs as they explore concepts like creativity, abstraction, data and information, algorithms, programming, the internet, and the global impact of computing.

AP Computer Science Principles is an introductory college-level computing course. Students cultivate their understanding of computer science through working with data, collaborating to solve problems, and developing computer programs as they explore concepts like creativity, abstraction, data and information, algorithms, programming, the internet, and the global impact of computing.

AP Environmental Science as designed by the College Board is a rich and challenging class for highly motivated students interested in environmental science. The rigor of this class stems from the depth of content as well as its emphasis on the scientific process through completion of several college laboratories. Students will use a college textbook and supplementary material to study concepts and methodologies to understand the interrelationships of the natural world to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems and to examine the alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. Successful performance on the national AP Environmental Science exam may result in the granting of college credit at many universities.

AP Environmental Science as designed by the College Board is a rich and challenging class for highly motivated students interested in environmental science. The rigor of this class stems from the depth of content as well as its emphasis on the scientific process through completion of several college laboratories. Students will use a college textbook and supplementary material to study concepts and methodologies to understand the interrelationships of the natural world to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems and to examine the alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. Successful performance on the national AP Environmental Science exam may result in the granting of college credit at many universities.

This course meets the Colorado Academic Standards for Intermediate mid communication proficiency. Students communicate in spontaneous spoken and written conversations, understand the main idea and key information in texts, create sentences and some series of sentences to ask and answer a variety of questions, on familiar topics. Language acquisition activities promote learning in context by being immersed in comprehensible language, supporting communication with increased accuracy. Students will prepare to take the national AP language exam.

This course meets the Colorado Academic Standards for Intermediate mid communication proficiency. Students communicate in spontaneous spoken and written conversations, understand the main idea and key information in texts, create sentences and some series of sentences to ask and answer a variety of questions, on familiar topics. Language acquisition activities promote learning in context by being immersed in comprehensible language, supporting communication with increased accuracy. Students will prepare to take the national AP language exam.

This course meets the Colorado Academic Standards for Intermediate mid communication proficiency. Students communicate in spontaneous spoken and written conversations, understand the main idea and key information in texts, create sentences and some series of sentences to ask and answer a variety of questions, on familiar topics. Language acquisition activities promote learning in context by being immersed in comprehensible language, supporting communication with increased accuracy. Students will prepare to take the national AP language exam.

This course meets the Colorado Academic Standards for Intermediate mid communication proficiency. Students communicate in spontaneous spoken and written conversations, understand the main idea and key information in texts, create sentences and some series of sentences to ask and answer a variety of questions, on familiar topics. Language acquisition activities promote learning in context by being immersed in comprehensible language, supporting communication with increased accuracy. Students will prepare to take the national AP language exam.

The AP geography course will introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding use and alteration of Earth's surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to analyze human social organization and its environmental consequences. Students learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice.

The AP geography course will introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding use and alteration of Earth's surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to analyze human social organization and its environmental consequences. Students learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice.

This junior level class will provide both a scope and sequence survey of U.S. literature and preparation for the AP English Language Exam. It is a year long course focusing on the development of sophisticated skills in English as they pertain to literature and to language. Along with their readings in U.S. literature students will study writing style usage and practice rhetorical analysis of fiction and non-fiction. The study of language itself - differences between oral and written discourse formal and informal languages historical changes in speech and writing will often be used as an organizing strategy.

This junior level class will provide both a scope and sequence survey of U.S. literature and preparation for the AP English Language Exam. It is a year long course focusing on the development of sophisticated skills in English as they pertain to literature and to language. Along with their readings in U.S. literature students will study writing style usage and practice rhetorical analysis of fiction and non-fiction. The study of language itself - differences between oral and written discourse formal and informal languages historical changes in speech and writing will often be used as an organizing strategy.

Music Theory is an Advanced Placement course. Course content offers the basic fundamentals of music structure, music history, and composition. Additionally, this course explores music and its effect on humanity through history, geography (ethnomusicology), language, visual arts, and dramatic elements. Students will compose their own music, applying a variety of styles as well as cultural implications. Opportunity also exists for live performance of student compositions. This course should be seriously considered by students who anticipate the study of music on the college level and for whom the global implications of music throughout history are of interest. Students completing this course may elect to take the Advanced Placement Exam in Music Theory. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment with a school performing ensemble preferred, though not required, or possession of high-level musical skills and consent of instructor. This course satisfies the requirement for humanities credit.

Music Theory is an Advanced Placement course. Course content offers the basic fundamentals of music structure, music history, and composition. Additionally, this course explores music and its effect on humanity through history, geography (ethnomusicology), language, visual arts, and dramatic elements. Students will compose their own music, applying a variety of styles as well as cultural implications. Opportunity also exists for live performance of student compositions. This course should be seriously considered by students who anticipate the study of music on the college level and for whom the global implications of music throughout history are of interest. Students completing this course may elect to take the Advanced Placement Exam in Music Theory. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment with a school performing ensemble preferred, though not required, or possession of high-level musical skills and consent of instructor. This course satisfies the requirement for humanities credit.

AP Physics 2 is equivalent to a second-semester college course in algebra-based physics designed by the College Board. It is a rich and challenging class for highly motivated students in physics. The rigor of this class stems from the depth of content, as well as its emphasis on the scientific process through completion of several college laboratories. Students will use a college textbook and supplementary material to cover fluid mechanics; thermodynamics; electricity and magnetism, optics; atomic and nuclear physics. Successful performance on the national AP Physics exam may result in the granting of college credit at many universities.

AP Physics 2 is equivalent to a second-semester college course in algebra-based physics designed by the College Board. It is a rich and challenging class for highly motivated students in physics. The rigor of this class stems from the depth of content, as well as its emphasis on the scientific process through completion of several college laboratories. Students will use a college textbook and supplementary material to cover fluid mechanics; thermodynamics; electricity and magnetism, optics; atomic and nuclear physics. Successful performance on the national AP Physics exam may result in the granting of college credit at many universities.

The purpose of the AP course in Psychology is to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts principles and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the methods psychologists use in their science and practice.

The purpose of the AP course in Psychology is to introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts principles and phenomena associated with each of the major subfields within psychology. They also learn about the methods psychologists use in their science and practice.

AP Research is the second of two year-long courses that comprise the Advanced Placement Capstone program. In this course, students will design, plan, and conduct a yearlong research-based investigation on a topic of individual interest. Through this inquiry and investigation, students demonstrate the ability to apply scholarly understanding to real-world problems and issues. Students further the skills acquired the AP Seminar course by understanding research methodology; employing ethical research practices; and accessing analyzing, and synthesizing information to build, present, and defend an argument. Students are assessed through culminating performance tasks: Academic thesis paper (5,000 words) with a defined structure, Presentation, performance, or exhibition and oral defense of research and presentation. The AP Research score is based on these components and is reported on the standard 1-5 AP scoring scale. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in both of the AP Capstone courses will receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate from the College Board. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in both AP Seminar and AP Research courses and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing will receive the AP Capstone Diploma from the College Board.

AP Research is the second of two year-long courses that comprise the Advanced Placement Capstone program. In this course, students will design, plan, and conduct a yearlong research-based investigation on a topic of individual interest. Through this inquiry and investigation, students demonstrate the ability to apply scholarly understanding to real-world problems and issues. Students further the skills acquired the AP Seminar course by understanding research methodology; employing ethical research practices; and accessing analyzing, and synthesizing information to build, present, and defend an argument. Students are assessed through culminating performance tasks: Academic thesis paper (5,000 words) with a defined structure, Presentation, performance, or exhibition and oral defense of research and presentation. The AP Research score is based on these components and is reported on the standard 1-5 AP scoring scale. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in both of the AP Capstone courses will receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate from the College Board. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in both AP Seminar and AP Research courses and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing will receive the AP Capstone Diploma from the College Board.

AP Seminar is the first of two year-long courses that comprise the Advanced Placement Capstone program. This foundational course provides students with opportunities to think critically and creatively, research, explore, pose solutions, develop arguments, collaborate, and communicate using various media. Students explore real-world issues through a variety of lenses and consider multiple points of view to develop deep understanding of complex issues as they make connections between these issues and their own lives. Students read articles, research studies, and foundational and philosophical texts; listen to and view speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experience artistic and literary works to gain a rich appreciation and understanding of issues. Themes like education, innovation, revolution, sustainability, and technology are selected and allow for deep exploration based on student interests, local and civic issues, global or international topics, and concepts from other Advanced Placement courses. Students are assessed with two through-course performance tasks and an end-of-course exam. The AP Seminar score is based on all three assessments and is reported on the standard 1-5 AP scoring scale. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in both of the AP Capstone courses will receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate from the College Board.

AP Seminar is the first of two year-long courses that comprise the Advanced Placement Capstone program. This foundational course provides students with opportunities to think critically and creatively, research, explore, pose solutions, develop arguments, collaborate, and communicate using various media. Students explore real-world issues through a variety of lenses and consider multiple points of view to develop deep understanding of complex issues as they make connections between these issues and their own lives. Students read articles, research studies, and foundational and philosophical texts; listen to and view speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experience artistic and literary works to gain a rich appreciation and understanding of issues. Themes like education, innovation, revolution, sustainability, and technology are selected and allow for deep exploration based on student interests, local and civic issues, global or international topics, and concepts from other Advanced Placement courses. Students are assessed with two through-course performance tasks and an end-of-course exam. The AP Seminar score is based on all three assessments and is reported on the standard 1-5 AP scoring scale. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in both of the AP Capstone courses will receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate from the College Board.

This course meets the Colorado Academic Standards for Intermediate mid communication proficiency. Students communicate in spontaneous spoken and written conversations, understand the main idea and key information in texts, create sentences and some series of sentences to ask and answer a variety of questions, on familiar topics. Language acquisition activities promote learning in context by being immersed in comprehensible language, supporting communication with increased accuracy. Students will prepare to take the national AP language exam.

This course meets the Colorado Academic Standards for Intermediate mid communication proficiency. Students communicate in spontaneous spoken and written conversations, understand the main idea and key information in texts, create sentences and some series of sentences to ask and answer a variety of questions, on familiar topics. Language acquisition activities promote learning in context by being immersed in comprehensible language, supporting communication with increased accuracy. Students will prepare to take the national AP language exam.

AP Statistics is a year long mathematics course centered around four main topics: exploring data; planning a study; probability as it relates to distributions of data; and inferential reasoning. Students will be expected to propose and carry out a statistical study. This course is designed to help prepare students for the Advanced Placement exam. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 2

AP Statistics is a year long mathematics course centered around four main topics: exploring data; planning a study; probability as it relates to distributions of data; and inferential reasoning. Students will be expected to propose and carry out a statistical study. This course is designed to help prepare students for the Advanced Placement exam. Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 2

This course is designed to prepare the student to challenge the Advanced Placement Examination in United States History. The chronology will begin at the pre-Columbus experience and conclude with America as a world power in the late 20th Century. This course requires extensive reading writing research and participation. The reading - text historical documents and historiography - is at the college freshman/sophomore level and students may expect to read perhaps 50-100 pages a week. Pre-requisite for 7270 7273 7274 7275

This course is designed to prepare the student to challenge the Advanced Placement Examination in United States History. The chronology will begin at the pre-Columbus experience and conclude with America as a world power in the late 20th Century. This course requires extensive reading writing research and participation. The reading - text historical documents and historiography - is at the college freshman/sophomore level and students may expect to read perhaps 50-100 pages a week. Pre-requisite for 7270 7273 7274 7275

AP World History: Modern. Students will investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes from 1200 CE to modern day. Students develop and use the same skills , practices, and methods employed by historians: analyzing primary and secondary sources; developing historical arguments; making historical connections; and utilizing reasoning about comparison, causation, and continuity and change over time. The course provides six themes that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places: humans and the environment, cultural developments and interactions, governance, economic systems, social interactions and organization, and technology and innovation.

AP World History: Modern. Students will investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes from 1200 CE to modern day. Students develop and use the same skills , practices, and methods employed by historians: analyzing primary and secondary sources; developing historical arguments; making historical connections; and utilizing reasoning about comparison, causation, and continuity and change over time. The course provides six themes that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places: humans and the environment, cultural developments and interactions, governance, economic systems, social interactions and organization, and technology and innovation.

This course will be the first course in a three-course set for students to learn and operate Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS). At the completion of the course, students will be prepared to take the FAA Drone Pilot Certification Test. Throughout this course, students will learn to operate, maintain, and the design structure behind Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV). Students will learn about the history and types of UAS, Safety and Regulations, Basic Aviation/Aeronautics, Assembly and Structure, and Basic Operations. This course will prepare students in the growing industry of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles in the private, hobbyist, and government careers.

AVID is an elective course where students will receive instruction on academic study skills such as time management note taking textbook reading library research and organization. These skills will support the students as they pursue a rigorous course of college preparatory study. Students will also work in tutor led study groups two days per week to focus on specific areas where additional academic instruction is needed. Students will be taught how to use writing as a tool of learning reading strategies collaboration and inquiry.

AVID is an elective course where students will receive instruction on academic study skills such as time management note taking textbook reading library research and organization. These skills will support the students as they pursue a rigorous course of college preparatory study. Students will also work in tutor led study groups two days per week to focus on specific areas where additional academic instruction is needed. Students will be taught how to use writing as a tool of learning reading strategies collaboration and inquiry.

AVID is an elective course where students will receive instruction on academic study skills such as time management note taking textbook reading library research and organization. These skills will support the students as they pursue a rigorous course of college preparatory study. Students will also work in tutor led study groups two days per week to focus on specific areas where additional academic instruction is needed. Students will be taught how to use writing as a tool of learning reading strategies collaboration and inquiry.

AVID is an elective course where students will receive instruction on academic study skills such as time management note taking textbook reading library research and organization. These skills will support the students as they pursue a rigorous course of college preparatory study. Students will also work in tutor led study groups two days per week to focus on specific areas where additional academic instruction is needed. Students will be taught how to use writing as a tool of learning reading strategies collaboration and inquiry.

The AVID Senior Seminar is the culmination of a student's years in the AVID program and the course involves substantial critical reading and writing preparation for external exams such as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate and weekly Socratic seminars. Students enrolled in the Senior Seminar are required to complete weekly timed writings and analytical discourses in subject areas across the curriculum. In addition students are required to make oral presentations to the class on topics related to college courses. College tutors work with students two days per week to lead discussions and guide analysis of the academic subjects in which the students are enrolled. Students prepare for college entrance and placement exams and will select a college area of study that leads to an anticipated career. Students will complete and present a portfolio of their work in AVID.

The AVID Senior Seminar is the culmination of a student's years in the AVID program and the course involves substantial critical reading and writing preparation for external exams such as Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate and weekly Socratic seminars. Students enrolled in the Senior Seminar are required to complete weekly timed writings and analytical discourses in subject areas across the curriculum. In addition students are required to make oral presentations to the class on topics related to college courses. College tutors work with students two days per week to lead discussions and guide analysis of the academic subjects in which the students are enrolled. Students prepare for college entrance and placement exams and will select a college area of study that leads to an anticipated career. Students will complete and present a portfolio of their work in AVID.

AVID is an elective course where students will receive instruction on academic study skills such as time management note taking textbook reading library research and organization. These skills will support the students as they pursue a rigorous course of college preparatory study. Students will also work in tutor led study groups two days per week to focus on specific areas where additional academic instruction is needed. Students will be taught how to use writing as a tool of learning reading strategies collaboration and inquiry.

AVID is an elective course where students will receive instruction on academic study skills such as time management note taking textbook reading library research and organization. These skills will support the students as they pursue a rigorous course of college preparatory study. Students will also work in tutor led study groups two days per week to focus on specific areas where additional academic instruction is needed. Students will be taught how to use writing as a tool of learning reading strategies collaboration and inquiry.

Biology is a standards based life science course that explores the interactions of the living world. This course illustrates the relevance and impact of science in society while engaging students in the mastery of basic biology concepts that will prepare them for higher level life sciences. Topics of study include cell structure and function genetics evolution ecology and other various topics.

Biology is a standards based life science course that explores the interactions of the living world. This course illustrates the relevance and impact of science in society while engaging students in the mastery of basic biology concepts that will prepare them for higher level life sciences. Topics of study include cell structure and function genetics evolution ecology and other various topics.

Participation is by audition or instructor approval. Chamber Orchestra players are selected string players from the Symphony Orchestra interested in performing music primarily of the baroque and classical period. This course is available to members of the orchestra.

Participation is by audition or instructor approval. Chamber Orchestra players are selected string players from the Symphony Orchestra interested in performing music primarily of the baroque and classical period. This course is available to members of the orchestra.

This is the first semester of Chemistry. This is a course for college-bound students. Many universities require it of entering freshmen. It emphasizes fundamental concepts regarding the interactions of energy and materials. Its approach also emphasizes rigorous problem solving and quantitative laboratory work necessary for college work. Prerequisite: Algebra 2 or concurrent Algebra 2

This is the second semester of Chemistry. This is a course for college-bound students. Many universities require it of entering freshmen. It emphasizes fundamental concepts regarding the interactions of energy and materials. Its approach also emphasizes rigorous problem solving and quantitative laboratory work necessary for college work. Prerequisite: Algebra 2 or concurrent Algebra 2

Instructor approval is required. Available to all 10th-grade students with previous band experience and 11th- and 12th-grade students who have not reached the proficiency level required for the Select Concert Band.

Instructor approval is required. Available to all 10th-grade students with previous band experience and 11th- and 12th-grade students who have not reached the proficiency level required for the Select Concert Band.

The course will be divided between instrumental and choral instruction.

The course will be divided between instrumental and choral instruction.

This course is designed for intermediate as well as advanced string players. Advanced techniques of bowing fingering and tone production are pursued through the study of music ranging from Early Baroque through contemporary and popular styles. The group performs both as a string ensemble and as a symphony orchestra by combining winds brass and percussion from advanced band. Performances are required.

This course is designed for intermediate as well as advanced string players. Advanced techniques of bowing fingering and tone production are pursued through the study of music ranging from Early Baroque through contemporary and popular styles. The group performs both as a string ensemble and as a symphony orchestra by combining winds brass and percussion from advanced band. Performances are required.

This class is designed for students who have a basic grasp of mathematical computation but require additional instruction for applying these skills as a wise consumer. Instruction is provided using a wide variety of realistic consumer-oriented applications. This class is intended for students who are currently on an individualized education plan therefore placement in this class must be pre-approved with the student's IEP team members.

This class is designed for students who have a basic grasp of mathematical computation but require additional instruction for applying these skills as a wise consumer. Instruction is provided using a wide variety of realistic consumer-oriented applications. This class is intended for students who are currently on an individualized education plan therefore placement in this class must be pre-approved with the student's IEP team members.

Pre-AP Biology is a standards based life science course that explores the interactions of the living world. This course illustrates the relevance and impact of science in society while engaging students in the mastery of basic biology concepts that will prepare them for higher level life sciences. Topics of study include cell structure and function genetics evolution ecology and other various topics. The course includes more rigorous reading and intensive lab work that is intended to prepare students in skill and content knowledge to take Advanced Placement Biology.

Pre-AP Biology is a standards based life science course that explores the interactions of the living world. This course illustrates the relevance and impact of science in society while engaging students in the mastery of basic biology concepts that will prepare them for higher level life sciences. Topics of study include cell structure and function genetics evolution ecology and other various topics. The course includes more rigorous reading and intensive lab work that is intended to prepare students in skill and content knowledge to take Advanced Placement Biology.

This is an enhanced first year chemistry course for students desiring to take AP Chemistry. The first term includes all topics of the General Chemistry course. The second term begins to cover content of the Advanced Placement Exam in Chemistry. This course provides a rigorous preparation for AP Chemistry.

This is an enhanced first year chemistry course for students desiring to take AP Chemistry. The first term includes all topics of the General Chemistry course. The second term begins to cover content of the Advanced Placement Exam in Chemistry. This course provides a rigorous preparation for AP Chemistry.

Pre-AP English 9 is based upon the same curriculum and standards as English 9 but is designed to emphasize the skills and habits of mind that will be needed to take Advanced Placement English courses and the Advanced Placement exam. Students will be challenged to do more with literary comparison composition and the higher order thinking skills of analysis synthesis and evaluation. Ninth grade English course content is covered in greater depth and with more insight.

Pre-AP English 9 is based upon the same curriculum and standards as English 9 but is designed to emphasize the skills and habits of mind that will be needed to take Advanced Placement English courses and the Advanced Placement exam. Students will be challenged to do more with literary comparison composition and the higher order thinking skills of analysis synthesis and evaluation. Ninth grade English course content is covered in greater depth and with more insight.

This course in world literature and composition provides an important foundation for future high school Advanced Placement English courses. It is the preparatory class for Advanced Placement courses in language and literature taken in the junior and senior years. The primary aim of this course is to build skills in writing thinking and speaking about literature and life. The structure of the course is based on seven units: Semantics The Novel The Short Story Drama (including Shakespeare) The Essay and Poetry. The activities of the course are reading journal writing essay analysis essay writing notetaking skills listening and the vocabulary of literature. Tests quizzes expository and persuasive essay writing and class participation are the primary means of evaluating a student's mastery of skills and overall performance.

This course in world literature and composition provides an important foundation for future high school Advanced Placement English courses. It is the preparatory class for Advanced Placement courses in language and literature taken in the junior and senior years. The primary aim of this course is to build skills in writing thinking and speaking about literature and life. The structure of the course is based on seven units: Semantics The Novel The Short Story Drama (including Shakespeare) The Essay and Poetry. The activities of the course are reading journal writing essay analysis essay writing notetaking skills listening and the vocabulary of literature. Tests quizzes expository and persuasive essay writing and class participation are the primary means of evaluating a student's mastery of skills and overall performance.

This course will focus on building leadership skills promoting diversity within our student body and increasing awareness and acceptance of all populations and backgrounds. Academic time and support will also be a component of this course. Students of all backgrounds are encouraged to register and apply.

Earth Systems Science (ESS) is a standards based physical science course that explores the interactions of the various spheres of Earth (atmosphere hydrosphere geosphere exosphere) as a dynamic evolving system. This course illustrates the relevance and impact of science in society while engaging students in the mastery of basic physics and chemistry concepts that will prepare them for higher level physical sciences. Prerequisite: Algebra 1 (Can be taken concurrently).

Earth Systems Science (ESS) is a standards based physical science course that explores the interactions of the various spheres of Earth (atmosphere hydrosphere geosphere exosphere) as a dynamic evolving system. This course illustrates the relevance and impact of science in society while engaging students in the mastery of basic physics and chemistry concepts that will prepare them for higher level physical sciences. Prerequisite: Algebra 1 (Can be taken concurrently).

English 9 standards call for the student to communicate effectively in writing and speaking; to read analyze and interpret literature; and to use appropriate resources and skills to conduct research. Students build writing skills in many forms and are expected to meet the district writing standard in three specific areas: an expository essay, a formal letter, and a creative work. Criteria for evaluation includes: focus development, organization, mechanics (spelling, punctuation, capitalization), and style (sentence structure and vocabulary). Literature study, which focuses on the concept of theme within various literary genres includes short stories, novels, and plays. Most students will read Romeo and Juliet and To Kill a Mockingbird.

English 9 standards call for the student to communicate effectively in writing and speaking; to read analyze and interpret literature; and to use appropriate resources and skills to conduct research. Students build writing skills in many forms and are expected to meet the district writing standard in three specific areas: an expository essay, a formal letter, and a creative work. Criteria for evaluation includes: focus development, organization, mechanics (spelling, punctuation, capitalization), and style (sentence structure and vocabulary). Literature study, which focuses on the concept of theme within various literary genres includes short stories, novels, and plays. Most students will read Romeo and Juliet and To Kill a Mockingbird.

This course is designed to help students at the early-intermediate level of English language proficiency improve their social and academic listening, speaking, reading and writing in English. The goal is to improve listening and reading comprehension, academic vocabulary development, and oral/written communication in order to move students along the English Language Development proficiency continuum. Supplemental component of the course focus on skills necessary for success in school. Some of the topics covered include: working effectively in groups, note taking skills, test taking skills, study skills, goal setting conflict resolution and career exploration.

This course is designed to help students at the early-intermediate level of English language proficiency improve their social and academic listening, speaking, reading and writing in English. The goal is to improve listening and reading comprehension, academic vocabulary development, and oral/written communication in order to move students along the English Language Development proficiency continuum. Supplemental component of the course focus on skills necessary for success in school. Some of the topics covered include: working effectively in groups, note taking skills, test taking skills, study skills, goal setting conflict resolution and career exploration.

This course is designed to help students at the mid-intermediate level of English language proficiency improve their social and academic listening, speaking, reading and writing in English. The goal is to improve listening and reading comprehension, academic vocabulary development, and oral/written communication in order to move students along the English Language Development proficiency continuum. Supplemental component of the course focus on skills necessary for success in school. Some of the topics covered include: working effectively in groups, note taking skills, test taking skills, study skills, goal setting conflict resolution and career exploration.

This course is designed to help students at the mid-intermediate level of English language proficiency improve their social and academic listening, speaking, reading and writing in English. The goal is to improve listening and reading comprehension, academic vocabulary development, and oral/written communication in order to move students along the English Language Development proficiency continuum. Supplemental component of the course focus on skills necessary for success in school. Some of the topics covered include: working effectively in groups, note taking skills, test taking skills, study skills, goal setting conflict resolution and career exploration.

This course is designed to help students improve their general reading and writing skills prior to enrolling in World Literature and Composition. The focus is on upgrading comprehension vocabulary reading rate and expository writing. A supplemental component of the course focuses on the skills necessary for success in high school. Some of the topics to be covered include: working effectively in groups goal setting conflict resolution and career exploration. Students will increase reading effectiveness using three instructional modalities within the Scholastic Read 180 curriculum: computer based direct instruction and independent reading.

This course provides students with a foundation in reading and writing skills necessary for completion of a comprehensive standards-based high school curriculum. The course integrates the teaching of writing with the study of literature. Students read a substantial selection of world literature including short stories novels drama (including Shakespeare) non-fiction and poetry. Writing instruction is based on the Six-Trait model. Students produce expository narrative descriptive persuasive technical and creative writings. Students will increase reading effectiveness using three instructional modalities within the Scholastic Read 180 curriculum: computer based direct instruction and independent reading.

Students increase reading effectiveness using three instructional modalities within the Scholastic Read 180 curriculum: computer based direct instruction and independent reading. Although students may work at a modified pace and intensity of instruction in this class as per their IEPs students follow the same Language Arts standards expected of all Grade 9 students including the following: reading comprehension for fiction and non fiction pieces expository and narrative writing poetry beginning research skills grammar spelling and writing a formal letter.

Students increase reading effectiveness using three instructional modalities within the Scholastic Read 180 curriculum: computer based direct instruction and independent reading. Although students may work at a modified pace and intensity of instruction in this class as per their IEPs students follow the same Language Arts standards expected of all Grade 9 students including the following: reading comprehension for fiction and non fiction pieces expository and narrative writing poetry beginning research skills grammar spelling and writing a formal letter.

English/Reading Literacy is a year-long course for 10-12 graders. Content supports fiction and non-fiction reading and writing assignments as they relate to postsecondary readiness and the SAT. Emphasis is on skills interventions including phonics, vocabulary development, comprehension, making inferences, making textual inferences, and summarizing critical reactions to texts. Students will read literature and non-fiction and respond to their reading both orally and in writing.

English/Reading Literacy is a year-long course for 10-12 graders. Content supports fiction and non-fiction reading and writing assignments as they relate to postsecondary readiness and the SAT. Emphasis is on skills interventions including phonics, vocabulary development, comprehension, making inferences, making textual inferences, and summarizing critical reactions to texts. Students will read literature and non-fiction and respond to their reading both orally and in writing.

Students learn how to use digital video editing software to create, edit, and save movies. Students create movies using digital video clips, digital photos, and music. The basics of shooting good video, capturing video from a camera to a computer, creating movies for the web, and creating a finished product will be covered.

Students learn how to use digital video editing software to create, edit, and save movies. Students create movies using digital video clips, digital photos, and music. The basics of shooting good video, capturing video from a camera to a computer, creating movies for the web, and creating a finished product will be covered.

This course meets the Colorado Academic Standards for novice-mid communication proficiency. Students communicate in spontaneous spoken and written conversations, identify the general topic and some basic information in texts, using a variety of practiced or memorized words, phrases, and simple sentences, on both very familiar and everyday topics. Language acquisition activities promote learning in context by being immersed in comprehensible language, emphasizing communication over form.

This course meets the Colorado Academic Standards for novice-mid communication proficiency. Students communicate in spontaneous spoken and written conversations, identify the general topic and some basic information in texts, using a variety of practiced or memorized words, phrases, and simple sentences, on both very familiar and everyday topics. Language acquisition activities promote learning in context by being immersed in comprehensible language, emphasizing communication over form.

This course meets the Colorado Academic Standards for novice-high communication proficiency. Students communicate in spontaneous spoken and written conversations, identify the general topic and some basic information in texts, using a variety of simple sentences, on both very familiar and everyday topics. Language acquisition activities promote learning in context by being immersed in comprehensible language, emphasizing communication over form.

This course meets the Colorado Academic Standards for novice-high communication proficiency. Students communicate in spontaneous spoken and written conversations, identify the general topic and some basic information in texts, using a variety of simple sentences, on both very familiar and everyday topics. Language acquisition activities promote learning in context by being immersed in comprehensible language, emphasizing communication over form.

This course meets the Colorado Academic Standards for novice-high approaching Intermediate low communication proficiency. Students communicate in spontaneous spoken and written conversations, understand the main idea and some pieces of information in texts, using simple sentences and starting to create simple sentences to ask and answer a variety of questions, on very familiar topics. Language acquisition activities promote learning in context by being immersed in comprehensible language, supporting communication with emerging accuracy.

This course meets the Colorado Academic Standards for novice-high approaching Intermediate low communication proficiency. Students communicate in spontaneous spoken and written conversations, understand the main idea and some pieces of information in texts, using simple sentences and starting to create simple sentences to ask and answer a variety of questions, on very familiar topics. Language acquisition activities promote learning in context by being immersed in comprehensible language, supporting communication with emerging accuracy.

This course meets the Colorado Academic Standards for solid Intermediate low communication proficiency. Students communicate in spontaneous spoken and written conversations, understand the main idea and some pieces of information in texts, creating simple sentences to ask and answer a variety of questions, on familiar topics. Language acquisition activities promote learning in context by being immersed in comprehensible language, supporting communication with improved accuracy.

FRE 2011: Continues the development of increased functional proficiency at the intermediate level in speaking, aural comprehension, reading, writing, and cultural competency in the French language. This course is conducted predominantly in French. This is a statewide Guaranteed Transfer course in the GT-AH4 category.