PSD Summer School Sec
Subject
Subject Area(s): Math & Computer Science
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Description:
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.
Subject Area(s): Math & Computer Science
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Description:
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.
Subject Area(s): Civics/Government
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Description:
The focus of this course is in U.S. National Government and politics. It will emphasize the institutions and political forces that have shaped the U.S. National Government and examine the behavior of individuals in the American political system and the non-institutional forces that influece decision-making in U.S. politics (such as political parties interest groups and the media.) This course enables the student to understand the functions of the U.S. National Government and how citizens can access the decision-making process. Students will gain a fuller understanding of the American political system. Pre requisite is 7220 7221 or 7225
Subject Area(s): Fine & Applied Arts Social Studies
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Description:
Students will explore art with a world history and culture focus. Students will recognize the elements and principles of art to examine and critique pieces from pre-history to modern styles around the world in an evaluative historical context. Students will access the contributions and evolution of art and art forms by appraising how they have reflected and influenced society across time.
Subject Area(s): Language Arts
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Description:
Basic Speech is designed as a fundamental course to improve public speaking in formal and informal settings. Focus is on activities which address the organization preparation and delivery of solo speaking opportunities including informative visual aid demonstration and persuasive speeches. Work also includes effective listening oral interpretation and group discussion.
Subject Area(s): Science
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Description:
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.
Subject Area(s): Science
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Description:
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.
Subject Area(s): Wellness
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Description:
Students learn about healthy lifestyle choices that center on the basic concepts of physical health and wellness. Nutrition and exercise are emphasized. Students also learn about health risks types of illnesses functions of the major systems of the body and health career options
Subject Area(s): Wellness
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Description:
This credit recovery course meets curriculum for physical education graduation requirements.
Subject Area(s): Language Arts
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Description:
This class enables students to explore and develop their special talents and interests in writing short stories poems plays and other creative works.
Subject Area(s): Science
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Description:
Earth Systems Science A (ESSA) is a standards based physical science course that explores the interactions of the various spheres of Earth (hydrosphere and 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).
Subject Area(s): Economics
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Description:
This course will emphasize the theory and practice of the U.S. economic system. Students will apply the fundamentals of economic theory to a variety of issues. Students will contrast the American economic system with other economic systems.
Subject Area(s): Economics
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Description:
As the world's economies become increasingly interdependent it is essential that students become economic thinkers. Using micro and macro-economic tools and concepts students in this course will build the foundation necessary for understanding real-world economic issues. Students will understand the allocation of scarce resources in societies through analysis of individual choice market interaction and public policy. Units of study include: Economic Thinking Market Capitalism The Business Cycle Monetary Policy Fiscal Policy and Global Markets. The economic foundation built in this course will also enhance understanding of other social science disciplines such as political science geography history and sociology. This course fulfills the PSD graduation requirement for Economics.
Subject Area(s): Language Arts
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Description:
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.
Subject Area(s): Math & Computer Science
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Description:
The fundamental purpose of the course in Geometry is to formalize and extend students' geometric experiences from the middle grades. Students explore more complex geometric situations and deepen their explanations of geometric relationships, moving towards formal mathematical arguments. Important differences exist between this Geometry course and the historical approach taken in Geometry classes. For example, transformations are emphasized early in this course. Close attention should be paid to the introductory content for the Geometry conceptual category found in the high school CCSS. 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, organized into six units are as follows: Congruence, Proof, and Constructions; Similarity, Proof and Trigonometry; Connecting Algebra and Geometry through Coordinates; Circles With and Without Coordinates; Extending to Three Dimensions; Applications or Probability.
Subject Area(s): Wellness
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Description:
An understanding of health and wellness is a prerequisite for any other physical education class. This class will teach each student to live healthy productive lives along with making positive choices about their future lifestyles. It sets the framework for the health and wellness practices that students will need once they graduate from high school.
Subject Area(s): Humanities Language Arts
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Description:
Seniors will study world cultures and ethnic groups which have deeply affected American thinking and creativity. They will explore the philosophy literature art music and comparative religions of Europe Africa Latin America and Asia. Excellent for college preparation this year-long class encourages student created projects and attendance at cultural events.
Subject Area(s): Personal Finance
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Description:
Students will inventory their interests and aptitudes, explore careers, learn appropriate use of technology, polish communication/interview skills, and develop a job portfolio. Students will consider their short- and long-term goals, then create and apply a financial plan to achieve those goals. Financial concepts like diversification, liquidity, income and growth will be presented in a student-relevant context of spending saving, borrowing, and investing. The risks and benefits of personal credit will be explored so that students may intelligently develop and evaluate risk-management strategies. This course meets the PSD graduation requirement for Personal Financial Literacy.
Subject Area(s): Wellness
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Description:
The students will be introduced to the basic skills strategies and formations needed to play a variety of individual and team activities. Skills will be developed through drill and game situations. Rules terminology and safety precautions will be presented for all activities. Cooperation and the elements of effective teamwork will be stressed in all situations.
Subject Area(s): Wellness
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Description:
This class should be taken during the freshman or sophomore year and is a pre-requisite for all other physical education classes. Course could be taken concurrently with Health or Athletic Weights Conditioning with teacher approval. This class will address a variety of individual activities, team sports and personal fitness. This class will include instructions about the use of the school's fitness center, team building activities, sports etiquette and behavior expected in the physical education class setting. This course is designed to meet the Colorado Academic Standards for Physical Education. This course fulfills Wellness credit.
Subject Area(s): Elective
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Description:
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Subject Area(s): U.S. History
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Description:
This course is a chronological survey of events and people that characterize each of the major eras in U.S. History. The eras studied include: The American to 1600, The Colonial Era, The Revolutionary Era, Nation Building and Expanding Nation, The Civil War and Reconstruction. The course analyzes political, social, economic, religious and military issues. Pre-requisite for 7270 7273 7274 7275
Subject Area(s): Language Arts
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Description:
This survey course explores United States literature from its earliest beginnings through the present age. Units include major works from the following eras: Puritans the Founding Fathers the Romanticists and Transcendentalists the Realists and Naturalists and the Modernists. The primary aim is to increase students' understanding and enjoyment of American literature in all of its varied forms of prose and poetry. Writing is integrated with the study of literature.
Subject Area(s): Language Arts
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Description:
This survey course explores United States literature from its earliest beginnings through the present age. Units include major works from the following eras: Puritans the Founding Fathers the Romanticists and Transcendentalists the Realists and Naturalists and the Modernists. The primary aim is to increase students' understanding and enjoyment of American literature in all of its varied forms of prose and poetry. Writing is integrated with the study of literature.
Subject Area(s): Social Studies
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Description:
This course is a study of geography with a primary emphasis on Asia Africa and Latin America. The course analyzes the physical geography cultural political religious and historical perspective of each region.
Subject Area(s): World Language/Culture Social Studies
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Description:
This course is a chronological survey of events and people that characterize each of the major eras in World History. The eras studied include Emergence of Civilization The Classical Civilizations The Expansion and Interaction of Civilizations The Early Modern World The World in the 19th Century and the World in the Contemporary Era up to and including World War II.
Subject Area(s): Language Arts
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Description:
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.