This course targets literary analysis through study of myth, short story, novel, poetry, and drama. Descriptive, expository, argumentative, and narrative writing, as well as basic research techniques and speaking skills are emphasized. In addition, students will refine grammar and usage skills through the writing process and effective composition strategies.

This course includes the study of American Literature from colonial through contemporary periods using thematic strands. Students will read journals, biographies, essays, novels, short stories, plays, and poetry representing American authors of various ethnic backgrounds. The literature will promote students' analytical abilities and will encourage critical thinking through the writing of expository, argumentative, and narrative essays. Speaking and listening skills are also emphasized.

This required course continues college preparation of language and composition through a skills-based study of a wide variety of texts representing multiple cultures and genres. Students will utilize skills to critically analyze information, synthesize valid sources, and develop cogent arguments while implementing 21st-century skills and technologies.

This course focuses on various aspects of film study including the technical viewpoint, the historical significance, and the visual approaches used to demonstrate thematic ideas in film. The goal of this course is for students to become visually literate, critical thinkers, and evaluative writers when interpreting, evaluating, and analyzing film and media. Students will focus on communication skills needed to effectively connect with others as well as on logically developing ideas with appropriate evidence, clear and precise language, and varied sentence structure. To show mastery, students will respond through a variety of venues such as written analyses and class presentations. This class will hone critical thinking and composition skills learned in previous English courses while instructing students on the concept of visual literacy. This course is not NCAA core approved.

This course allows seniors the opportunity to read a variety of contemporary novels, plays, and short stories. Building on textual knowledge, critical thinking, and composition skills developed in previous English classes, students will question and determine the role of contemporary literature in society through a variety of written analyses, class presentations, and quarterly projects.

This course concentrates on communicating effectively in the academic environment, personal relationships, daily activities, and professional settings. Students will utilize and refine their reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Students will focus on logically developing ideas with appropriate evidence, clear and precise language, and varied sentence structure. They will learn how to effectively communicate in different settings through instruction on teamwork, problem solving, technological application, leadership skills, and interaction with people in various roles and work situations, all to help them become successful communicators in the world beyond high school.

The study of world geography provides students with a strong foundation for future social studies courses. Students will learn about the complex interrelation of physical, cultural, and economic geography. An emphasis is placed on the historical and political changes occurring within each region of study and the impact the geographic factors have on the day-to-day lives of people. Throughout the course, students will also analyze and develop a deeper understanding of a wide range of global issues: human rights, genocide, disease, overpopulation, resources, environmental dangers, world trade, emerging nationhood, and independence. The major world religions will also be studied. Students will develop critical thinking, reading, writing, and speaking skills. Regular homework reading beyond the textbook will be required. This course satisfies the freshman Social Studies graduation requirement.

This course is a comprehensive study focusing on major themes and concepts essential to understanding American economic, political, and social institutions. Learning emphasizes analytical writing, interpreting historical documents, developing both written and oral communication skills, understanding cause and effect relationships, discovering the significance of people, places, and events impacting U.S. history, and applying historical principles in today's world. This course satisfies the American History graduation requirement.

Government introduces the student to the basic principles of political science. Emphasis is placed on students becoming part of an active citizenry. The semester course covers the foundations of government, the Constitution, political parties, campaigns, and the three branches of American Government. Group and individual projects are utilized. This course satisfies federal and state constitutional graduation requirements and satisfies the government graduation requirement.

This course stresses the applications of skills developed in Math 100. Practical applications used in everyday life situations will be emphasized. This course will cover pre-Algebra and some basic Geometry skills. Note-taking and study skills will be stressed. A TI-30X calculator (or equivalent) is required. This course is not NCAA core approved.

Emphasis in this course is on basic Algebra skills, including studying and graphing linear and quadratic equations, and further exploring Geometry concepts developed from Math 200. An integration of Algebra and Geometry will be covered. Note-taking and study skills will be stressed. A TI-30X (or equivalent) calculator is required. This course is not NCAA core approved.

This course is designed for those students who struggled in pre-Algebra and need more time to process and develop these skills. The course covers Algebra 1 topics including solving and graphing linear and quadratic equations and inequalities in one and two unknowns. There are activity-based units in this course. Note-taking and study skills are stressed and formalized. Students in this class, oftentimes are also scheduled in a math support course ACCESS MATH for an opportunity for pre-teaching, re-teaching, remediation, and reinforcement. Students earn an elective credit for ACCESS MATH.