An introductory science course. Students will apply the natural laws of science to solve daily problems apply safe skills in field and lab study interrelationships in the natural and man-made environments to recognize broad implications of scientific development and to interpret data from tables and graphs.

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. Life Skills is designed to increase student knowledge and ability in skills necessary for everyday living. This course provides students with the opportunity to learn life skills. Skills addressed but not limited to the following: analog clock reading making a grocery list and shopping for it cooking a simple meal understanding safety signs personal safety and hygiene and interacting 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.

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.

Prerequisite: successful completion of Intro to Algebra (R). Basic concepts and properties of algebra are introduced early to prepare students for equation solving. Concepts and skills are introduced algebraically graphically numerically and verbally. As a result the student will be able to communicate mathematically make connections within algebra and between algebra and other disciplines. To address district and state standards this course interweaves mathematical topics of algebra geometry statistics probability number systems and measurement. Algebra 1 explores rational numbers equations proportions radicals Pythagorean Theorem inequalities functional relationships linear functions and models probability data analysis exponents systems of equations polynomial functions and quadratic functions. 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.

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 course is designed as an introductory algebra course. Topics taught might include but not be limited to signed numbers writing and solving simple algebraic equations learning algebraic terminology and application of algebraic concepts.

This is a servant leadership class that focuses on school and community outreach and building leadership capacity for students. Activities include peer education on sexual assault and harassment prevention, teen dating violence prevention, mental health awareness and suicide prevention, and welcoming new students to our school. Student Ambassadors serve as mentors to peers in our school as well as to elementary aged students at local Elementary schools. This is an application based and interview-based class. It is a requirement of the class that students will be leaving campus to participate in activities at other schools and sites; students are responsible for their own transportation.

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

Students will gain knowledge, skill and understanding in a variety of systems of production as well as the care, management and handling of livestock and companion animal species. Nutrients and nutrition, types of feeds, balancing rations, herd health management, common diseases, parasites, disease treatment and prevention, reproductive management, routine administration techniques and basic animal handling will be the topics covered in this course. Current animal agricultural issues will be researched and addressed. The scientific processes of observation, hypothesizing, data gathering, interpretation, analysis and application will be included. Career opportunities and educational preparation will be examined. Learning activities are varied with classroom, laboratory and field experiences will be included.

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 AP offering in Art History is designed to provide students an understanding and enjoyment of architecture sculpture painting and other art forms within historical and cultural contexts. In the course students examine major forms of artistic expression from the past and the present from a variety of cultures. They learn to look at works of art critically with intelligence and sensitivity and to analyze what they see. Many colleges and universities offer advanced placement and/or credit to students who have performed successfully on the AP Art History Examination. No prior experience in art history is assumed. Students who have done well in other courses in the humanities such as history and literature or in any of the studio arts are especially encouraged to enroll. Students who enroll should understand that the course requires a high degree of commitment to academic work and to the purposes of the program designed to meet college standards. With principal approval this course may replace graduation requirement #10. See your counselor for a waiver form.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 is an introductory course that is standards based. Embedded in this course are Colorado Science standards 1 2 5 and 6. It is designed to help students understand their living world. The class uses extensive laboratories to supplement lecture/reading activities. The class is a prerequisite to more advanced courses in biology. This course may be used to satisfy part of graduation requirements.

The third course of a three-semester sequence in calculus. Vector algebra and analytic geometry in two and three dimensions; multivariable differential calculus and tangent planes; multivariable integral calculus; optimization and Lagrange multipliers; vector calculus including Green's and Stokes's theorems.

This capstone class allows students to continue their study of technology, technical drawing, engineering, robotics or architecture. Students will work with their instructor to design an independent advanced project to continue studies of a topic which they have developed a strong interest. Students will collaborate with a team of mentors from both in the school and the community to design their final project. Instructor approval required for this course.

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

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.

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.

Students in this class will learn about various facets of construction in both a classroom and hands-on setting. This program of study is intended to prepare students for careers in construction by developing an understanding of the different phases of a construction project from start to finish. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in the earlier phases of building construction, including site layout, foundation systems, framing systems, and electrical systems.

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 guides you on the path from basic concepts of mathematics to algebra concepts. There are many jobs that use mathematics and algebra and this course will help the student apply skills learned to jobs and everyday life.

The Discovery Program is a skills-based curriculum that creates positive change in students. Through this class students will develop many of the social skills necessary to be successful in school and life. The objectives of this course are: To develop a strong sense of community and establish positive support systems for all students. To teach practice and provide feedback on positive social skills. To reinforce the culture of the classroom/school and ensure that all students know what is expected of them and what they can expect from the staff.

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).

This class requires teacher/counselor approval. Students build skills to communicate effectively in writing and to analyze and interpret literature. Students build writing skills by writing expository essays formal letter writing and a creative work. Class will practice editing and re-writing by focusing on mechanics organization style and story development. Literature genres include; short stories novels and plays.

This class requires teacher approval. Students will read stories about people from similar and different backgrounds and time periods. Students will learn about different points of view. Information from readings will be used to increase vocabulary and use of more complex words. Class will also work on editing and re-writing. Types of material read are Huckleberry Finn The House on Mango Street and Journey of the Sparrow.

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 advanced-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.

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.

Forensic science is the study and application of science to the processes of law and involves the collection examination evaluation and interpretation of evidence. This field encompasses many scientific areas that make invaluable contributions to the resolution of social and legal disputes. This course will review the basic applications of the biological physical chemical medical and behavioral understanding of forensic science and how to apply the scientific process to real world problems. Pre-requisites: Algebra I and either Biology or Pre-AP Biology.

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 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 is designed to help students understand the overall picture regarding geography. The students will be learning about local geography (how to get around Fort Collins) and global geography (focusing on how the world around them works). We will use a curriculum to help guide the class but we will also go out into the community to help build a better understanding of how geography applies to the student.

6242 - Geometry in Construction (Proposed revised language) This is an integrated class that will inspire interest and relevance in geometry concepts and theory and also provide insight into numerous building trade fields. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skill in the earlier phases of building construction. In addition to applying geometry skills, other skills may include site layout, foundation systems, framing systems, and electrical systems.

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 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.

A second-year Advanced class where students prepare for the Higher Level I.B. examination which consists of an individual art show of 20 works. Students study a variety of art mediums and produce a variety of art works. Students also study art and artists through the production of research workbooks. (Prerequisite: IB Art/Design SL). Grade 12

A second-year Advanced class where students prepare for the Higher Level I.B. examination which consists of an individual art show of 20 works. Students study a variety of art mediums and produce a variety of art works. Students also study art and artists through the production of research workbooks. (Prerequisite: IB Art/Design SL). Grade 12

A one-year course where students prepare for their IB examination which consists of an individual art show of 12 to 16 works. Students study a variety of art mediums and produce a variety of art works. (Prerequisite: IBMYP art/design and one or more semesters of an art department elective.) Grade 11

The first year of a two-year college-level class integrating theory with lab work. The year starts by looking at cell structure and function progresses onto chemistry of life cell respiration photosynthesis and ends with genetics. Prerequisite: MYP Biology Grade 11

This one-year course examines all areas of biology: biochemistry genetics cellular structure and function ecology evolutionary trends of living organisms body systems botany and animal behavior. Laboratory exercises are approximately 25% of the course including a 10-hour independent group investigation. Prerequisites: MYP Biology and MYP Chemistry or ICPE Grade 10 2 semesters 10 credits.

The second year of a two-year advanced level course that examines all areas of biology in an in-depth manner. Students will study ecology human health and physiology neurobiology and behavior and plant science. Laboratory exercises are approximately 25% of the course including a 10-hour independent group investigation. Prerequisites: MYP Biology and MYPIB Chemistry Grade 12

The course covers the key characteristics of business organization and environment and the business functions of human resource management, finance and accounts, marketing and operations management. Links between the topics are central to the course. Through the exploration of six underpinning concepts (change, culture, ethics, globalization, innovation and strategy), the course allows students to develop a holistic understanding of today's complex and dynamic business environment. The conceptual learning is firmly anchored in business management theories, tools and techniques and placed in the context of real world examples and case studies.

The course covers the key characteristics of business organization and environment and the business functions of human resource management, finance and accounts, marketing and operations management. Links between the topics are central to the course. Through the exploration of six underpinning concepts (change, culture, ethics, globalization, innovation and strategy), the course allows students to develop a holistic understanding of today's complex and dynamic business environment. The conceptual learning is firmly anchored in business management theories, tools and techniques and placed in the context of real world examples and case studies.

The first year of a two-year college-level class that integrates a lab-based curriculum with advanced inorganic and organic chemistry. This year combines with AP Chemistry and deals primarily with inorganic chemistry exploring topics of stoichiometry thermodynamics kinetics electrochemistry bonding acid-base equilibrium and physical states. Prerequisites: MYP Chemistry and Algebra 2. Grade 11

This is a one-year college-level class that integrates a lab-based curriculum with advanced inorganic and organic chemistry. This year combines IB SL with AP Chemistry and deals primarily with inorganic chemistry exploring topics of stoichiometry, thermodynamics, kinetics, electrochemistry, bonding, acid-base equilibrium and physical states.

This course focuses on causes practices and results of WWI WWII Korea Vietnam Persian Gulf rise of single party states and the Cold War. Students prepare for the HL exam. Grade 12

Studied throughout the Diploma Programme, CAS involves students in a range of activities alongside their academic studies. Students will show initiative, demonstrate perseverance, and develop skills such as collaboration, problem solving and decision making. The three strands of CAS are creativity shown through arts, and other experiences that involve creative thinking, activity demonstrated through physical exertion contributing to a healthy lifestyle, complementing academic work elsewhere in the DP, and service through unpaid and voluntary exchange.

Studied throughout the Diploma Programme, CAS involves students in a range of activities alongside their academic studies. Students will show initiative, demonstrate perseverance, and develop skills such as collaboration, problem solving and decision making.

A second-year course in which theatre is viewed from the perspectives of history theory and production. Study of various theatrical traditions is given practical application in work with disciplines such as design acting scriptwriting directing and technical theatre. Students complete an independent theatre project. Students prepare for a Higher Level Exam.

Theatre is viewed from the perspectives of history theory and production. Study of various theatrical traditions is given practical application in work with disciplines such as design acting scriptwriting directing and technical theatre. Students prepare for the Standard Level Exam.

This one-year course examines the following topics of environmental issues: ecological systems and models the ecosystem human population conservation urbanization and sustainable development. Laboratory exercises are approximately 25% of the course and include a 10-hour independent group investigation. Pre-requisites: MYP Biology and MYP Chemistry or ICPE. Grades 11 and 12

Speaking listening reading and writing skills are expanded through a study of literary readings history culture simulators phonetics and the writing of short compositions. A review of major verb tenses and basic grammar is done. The reading and writing skills become increasingly liberated. Students prepare for the SL Language B exam. The four-year IB sequence is equivalent to the five-year district sequence.

This course meets the Colorado Academic Standards for solid Intermediate low communication proficiency and the IB requirements. 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.

Students solidify vocabulary and apply structures as independent learners in preparation for the HL exam. Activities include conversations, authentic readings, advanced listening selections, and written communication. Students experience language through the study of cultures, while making connections and comparisons to their native language and developing communication skills in the target language. The study of a world language prepares students to compete in a global community.

Speaking listening reading and writing skills are expanded through a study of literary readings history culture simulators phonetics and the writing of short compositions. A review of major verb tenses and basic grammar is done. The reading and writing skills become increasingly liberated. Students prepare for the SL Language B exam. The four-year IB sequence is equivalent to the five-year district sequence.

Comparative history of the Americas including such topics as meeting of European and American cultures colonial and revolutionary times political institutions in the 19th century and the industrial age. The war years foreign policy and 1965 to present. Grade 11

The language A: language and literature course aims at studying the complex and dynamic nature of language and exploring both its practical and aesthetic dimensions. The course will explore the crucial role language plays in communication, reflecting experience and shaping the world, and the roles of individuals themselves as producers of language. Throughout the course, students will explore the various ways in which language choices, text types, literary forms and contextual elements all effect meaning.

The language A: language and literature course aims at studying the complex and dynamic nature of language and exploring both its practical and aesthetic dimensions. The course will explore the crucial role language plays in communication, reflecting experience and shaping the world, and the roles of individuals themselves as producers of language. Throughout the course, students will explore the various ways in which language choices, text types, literary forms and contextual elements all effect meaning.

The language A: language and literature course aims at studying the complex and dynamic nature of language and exploring both its practical and aesthetic dimensions. The course will explore the crucial role language plays in communication, reflecting experience and shaping the world, and the roles of individuals themselves as producers of language. Throughout the course, students will explore the various ways in which language choices, text types, literary forms and contextual elements all effect meaning.

The language A: language and literature course aims at studying the complex and dynamic nature of language and exploring both its practical and aesthetic dimensions. The course will explore the crucial role language plays in communication, reflecting experience and shaping the world, and the roles of individuals themselves as producers of language. Throughout the course, students will explore the various ways in which language choices, text types, literary forms and contextual elements all effect meaning.

Prerequisites: AP Calculus BC, Grade 12 The second year of a two-year higher level course designed for students who will major in mathematics at the university level. Course includes the study of probability, statistics, integrated and differential calculus, discrete math, vector geometry, circular functions and trigonometry. Students will complete a math exploration that will count for 20% of their IB grade. This course is designed only for the advanced math student.

Prerequisites: IB MYP Pre-calculus Students will study the following topics: algebra, functions, and equations, circular functions and trigonometry, three-dimensional geometry, statistics and probability, and calculus. Students will complete a math exploration that will count for 20% of their IB grade.

A one-year standard level course designed to provide a realistic math course for students with varied backgrounds and abilities. Course includes the study of functions statistics probability logic linear programming vectors matrices trigonometry and three-diminsional geometry. Students will complete a math project that will count for 20% of their IB grade. Requires completion of MYP Algebra 2.

A one-year non-Calculus based physics class. The course explores standard topics found in college level physics including mechanics thermodynamics waves electricity and magnetism and atomic and nuclear physics. This course prepares students for the SL examination in Physics. (Prerequisite: General Physics and Pre calculus or concurrent Pre calculus

HL IB psychology examines the interaction of biological cognitive and socio-cultural influences on human behavior. Students will learn how psychological knowledge is both researched and applied allowing them to achieve a greater understanding of themselves as well as appreciate the diversity of human behavior. This is the first year of a two year class using both qualitative and quantitative research methods to examine these integrated topics as well as an in-depth option area of health psychology where topics such as stress substance abuse addiction and obesity are investigated. *The internal assessment is a report of a simple experimental study conducted by HL students which requires inferential statistical analysis and a more in-depth approach than that required of SL student.

This is the second year of the two-year IB Higher Level (HL) Psychology. Students will continue their investigation into the interaction of biological cognitive and sociocultural influences on human behavior and complete their internal assessments for IB. This course prepares students for the Higher Level exam.

This course introduces 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. Students prepare for the SL exam in psychology.

Prerequisite: IB program completed 4-5 years Spanish courses. Instructor Approval Meets requirement numbers: 1 11 The study of a modern language in this case Spanish entails acquiring a language system and applying it in four active and interrelated ways: through listening speaking reading and writing. These four skills involve exchanging ideas and effective communication. Effective communication in turn involves the intellectual process of understanding how ideas can best be expressed to the audience concerned. Understanding ideas and expressing them clearly and convincingly demands an awareness of the cultural characteristics of the audience. Class will provide the necessary environment for student to continue to practice and perfect these skills in a culturally rich context. Study of modern language at any level should enable students to use it spontaneously and appropriately in unfamiliar as well as in familiar circumstances. Class will reflect a progressively sophisticated domain of communicative proficiency expectations than the standard level IB Spanish courses. Whereas the emphasis in Spanish SL is more practical and social Spanish HL will include communicative experience in more expressive and intellectual domains.

This course meets the Colorado Academic Standards for Intermediate mid communication proficiency and the IB requirements. 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.

Sports, exercise and health science (SEHS) is an experimental science course combining academic study with practical and investigative skills. SEHS explores the science underpinning physical performance and provides the opportunity to apply these principles. The course incorporates the disciplines of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition. Students cover a range of core and option topics, and carry out practical (experimental) investigations in both laboratory and field settings. The course offers a deeper understanding of the issues related to sports, exercise and health in the 21st century and addresses the international dimension and ethics related to both the individual and global context.

Sports, exercise and health science (SEHS) is an experimental science course combining academic study with practical and investigative skills. SEHS explores the science underpinning physical performance and provides the opportunity to apply these principles. The course incorporates the disciplines of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition. Students cover a range of core and option topics, and carry out practical (experimental) investigations in both laboratory and field settings. The course offers a deeper understanding of the issues related to sports, exercise and health in the 21st century and addresses the international dimension and ethics related to both the individual and global context.

Sports, exercise and health science (SEHS) is an experimental science course combining academic study with practical and investigative skills. SEHS explores the science underpinning physical performance and provides the opportunity to apply these principles. The course incorporates the disciplines of anatomy and physiology, biomechanics, psychology and nutrition. Students cover a range of core and option topics, and carry out practical (experimental) investigations in both laboratory and field settings. The course offers a deeper understanding of the issues related to sports, exercise and health in the 21st century and addresses the international dimension and ethics related to both the individual and global context.

This two-year course continues development of in-depth written and oral communication skills focusing on literary analysis and comparative literature studies. Authors and works include Chaucer Shakespeare poetry world novels and drama. Students complete oral assessments for IB. Students prepare for the HL exam in English.

The second year of this two-year course continues development of in-depth written and oral communication skills focusing on literary analysis and comparative literature studies. Emphasis is on world literature and detailed study of one genre.

This class is recommended as a prerequisite for resource math students that want to take Algebra I the following year. Concepts that will be taught include; integers equations an introduction to geometry number theory and fractions rational numbers ratio proportion and percent circles and polygons inequalities and graphing on the coordinate plane. 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 introductory Health Science course provides an overview of the challenging environments and occupation is the healthcare field. This course introduces students to the five pathways that make up the health science cluster (Diagnostic, Therapeutic, and Support Services, Health Informatics, Biotechnology Research and Development). In addition, students are provided a hands-on application of the foundational skills/ knowledge including health maintenance, employability skills, teamwork, healthcare systems, communications, and legal issues in healthcare. This course includes preparation for Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification.

Students learn to examine professional news and information reporting and to write journalistically. The fundamentals of information gathering, interviewing, reporting stories, writing, advertising strategies, and yearbook design and layout are all learned as a basis for yearbook production.

This course includes classroom instruction and laboratory instruction expanding on the skills taught in LET 1-3. It focuses on creating a positive leadership situation, negotiating, decision-making, problem solving, planning, team development, project management, and mentoring. It requires a term paper/project. It provides the opportunity to demonstrate leadership potential in an assigned command or staff position within the cadet battalion organizational structure. This is an International Baccalaureate advanced leadership class.

This class requires teacher approval. This course is designed for students mastering basic reading and writing. Students will read a variety of materials focusing on letter recognition sounds and decoding. Students will also practice recall and comprehension. Writing will include writing own name with either technology or writing utensil recording information from a text as well as recall and independent thought use of appropriate grammar and punctuation where applicable and learning to use expressive language skills.

This class requires teacher approval. Students will learn but are not limited to the following: recognizing numbers and currency understanding basic more or less concept demonstrating basic operations (+ - x /) use of computation by both calculator and pencil dollar-up strategy and solving problems applicable to real life situations.

This course is designed as a refresher course in basic arithmetic concepts. Topics taught might include but not be limited to integers fractions decimals percents ratio and proportion. 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 course is a further exploration of the algebra of the real number system with the extension into the complex system as well as continued development of problem-solving skills. As a result the student should be able to communicate mathematically make connections within algebra and between algebra and other disciplines. To address district standards this course will interweave mathematical topics of algebra geometry statistics probability and measurement.

This is the first semester of MYP Biology 1. This course introduces life sciences using basic scientific methods of inquiry and knowledge. Study will include respiration and photosynthesis plant and animal cells cellular reproduction molecular genetics plant and animal physiology and taxonomy evolution and ecological processes. Grade 9 2 semesters 10 credits.

This course includes measurement characteristics of matter atomic and molecular structure and chemical reactions. Chemical principles are applied to reactions in lab problem solving. Periodic table chemical bonding solution characteristics and thermodynamics are also studied. Prerequisite: Algebra 2 or concurrent Algebra 2. Grade 10

Traditional geometry concepts and logical reasoning are emphasized throughout while measurement and applications are integrated to motivate students via real-world connections. As a result the student should be able to communicate mathematically make connections within geometry and between geometry and other disciplines. To address district standards this course will interweave mathematical topics of algebra geometry statistics probability and measurement.

The 10th grade MYP Personal Project is the culminating activity of the IB Middle Years Program. Working with a community mentor the student completes a 5-month independent study project of his or her choosing that includes research a personal statement a tangible product and an oral presentation.

This is the 1st Semester of MYP World Geography/History. This course includes the study of world history and geography in chronological units. These units focus on Ancient World Cultures 4000 BC-500AD. Interactions between East and West 500 AD - 1200 AD and Origins of Modern Europe 1200 AD - 1600 AD.

Focus is on the world in 1200-1500. Interaction of East and West 1500-1800 and the rise of the European Power 1800-1900. Historiography focuses on the role of the historian with in-depth study of historical bias use of primary and secondary sources and critical thinking. The course includes a personal project in preparation for the IB Program. Grade 10

This is the 1st Semester of Newcomer Geography. This course is designed for students with minimal English proficiency. Students will develop an understanding and language about their physical surroundings including home school community state country and continent through the use of maps and globes. The instruction will focus on the five themes of geography including place location movement interaction and region.

This is the second year of Newcomer Language Arts. This course is designed for students with minimal to basic English language proficiency. The focus will be the development of a student's listening and speaking, reading and writing skills with a strong emphasis on conversational skills and academic vocabulary. The curriculum for this class will be EDGE Fundamental Curriculum.

This is the first semester of Newcomer Language Arts. This course is designed for students with minimal English language proficiency. The focus will be the development of a student's listening and basic speaking skills with a strong emphasis on conversational skills and survival vocabulary. The curriculum for this class will be placed on content vocabulary English language grammar structure and usage.

This course is designed to increase English vocabulary development while differentiating math instruction tailored to the individual student's needs so that they can be successful in the mainstream math class. Topics include: data & statistics shapes & designs variables & patterns properties of similarity & algebra.

Students will act in the capacity of teaching para-professionals with a focus on student tutoring and mentoring. Students will be specifically assigned to classes where the population is predominately made up of at-risk students.

Physics is a laboratory course exploring the interactions of energy and matter. Units of study include forces motion energy waves sound light and introductions to electricity and modern physics. Its approach also emphasizes rigorous problem solving skills and quantitative laboratory work necessary for college. Prerequisite: Algebra 2 or concurrent Algebra 2.

Pre Algebra is a course designed to offer students the ability to be Algebra 1 ready by mastering middle school standards that are necessary to understand the Algebra 1 material. Prerequisites: Students must have taken 6th and 7th grade mathematics, regardless of their completion status in either grade.

Students will develop knowledge, skills and understanding in the biological processes and physiological systems found in livestock and companion animal species including anatomy and physiology, growth and development, muscular and skeletal systems, integumentary system, respiratory and circulatory systems, nervous system, lymphatic and endocrine systems and excretory system. The scientific processes of observation, hypothesizing, data gathering, interpretation, analysis and application will be included. Career opportunities and educational preparation will be examined. Learning activities are varied with classroom, laboratory and field experiences will be included.

This course is designed to introduce students to the horticulture industry. Major units of instruction include horticulture research, horticultural careers, plant anatomy, seed germination, plant propagation, growing media, pest management, hydroponics, identifying horticultural plants, soil science, growing greenhouse crops. Improving industry standard workplace skills will be a focus. Participation in FFA student organization activities and Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects is an integral course component for leadership development, career exploration and reinforcement of academic concepts.

An introductory course for agriculture education students pursuing careers in Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences. This course expands student learning to the foundational principles of ecology including the fields of geology, meteorology, biology and chemistry related to the conservation, natural resources, and fish and wildlife management. Students will gain knowledge in career development, leadership, personal development, communications, and environmental science.

This course is designed to help Limited English Proficient students improve their general reading and writing skills. 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 school. Some of the topics to be covered include: working effectively in groups note taking skills test taking skills study skills goal setting conflict resolution and career exploration.

This course focuses on improving literacy skills through phonemic awareness and phonics word recognition and spelling vocabulary and morphology grammar and usage listening and reading comprehension and speaking and writing. This course will also focus on helping students improve sentence structure paragraphing and basic essay writing. Students will learn how to write friendly and business letters send an email and fill out forms. Students will have an opportunity to improve word-processing skills.

Robotics & Automated Systems is an applied course for students who wish to explore how robots and automated systems are used in industry. Upon completion of this course, students will have an understanding of the historical and current uses of robots and automated systems; programmable circuits, interfacing both inputs and outputs; ethical standards for engineering and technology professions; and testing and maintenance of robots and automated systems.

Membership in these groups is by auditions only. Through participation in these large ensembles students will acquire advanced performance techniques. Choirs perform in the community and at state functions. Students furnish a portion of performance outfit.

Membership in this choir is by audition or by permission of instructor. The choir performs treble choir literature of intermediate to difficult levels. The choir represents the school in the community and participates in music competitions. Students provide part of the performing outfit.

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 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 is intended for students with good Spanish language comprehension but basic literacy skills. Students will improve their communication and literacy skills of reading and writing. Activities include reading and responding to short stories in written and oral presentations and group activities. Students gain an enhanced understanding of fundamentals of Spanish grammar. This course addresses the World Language standards of communication culture connections and comparisons.

This high school course is intended for Spanish-speaking students to improve and enrich literacy skills of reading and writing proficiency. Students receive instruction in reading comprehensions skills and strategies through Spanish literature selections. They also refine and improve skills that allow them to write for a wide range of purposes and a variety of audiences. This course addresses the World Language standards of communication culture connections and comparisons.

In Student Council students will learn and practice all areas of leadership. They will become skilled in the art of leadership and work as a team to create positive change and exciting activities for school. It is expected that students will fulfill a course requirement of numerous extra hours outside of the normal school day working on Council activities

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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.