Our 9th grade courses are designed to introduce students to the concepts of critical reading, writing, and thinking. Students will concentrate on effective and varied types of paragraph writing and multi-paragraph writing. Vocab- ulary skills in preparation for the PSAT/SAT will be emphasized as well. Literature study will revolve around a general, genre-based approach. Additionally, students will pursue independent projects and readings to improve critical and creative thinking, and learn the preliminary steps of the research process.

Our 10th grade courses continue to develop and refine those skills learned in the 9th grade with a strong emphasis on critical writing. Vocabulary skills in preparation for the SAT will be emphasized, and students will concentrate on composition writing in various rhetorical modes. Additionally, students will continue to build upon the re- search skills they learned in ninth grade. Literature study will take on a more in-depth approach including inde- pendent readings of novels, drama and/or poetry.

Our 11th grade courses will concentrate on varied composition writings of literary analysis as well as the con- struction of a research paper. Literature study will reflect historical and/or philosophical periods of America. Also, vocabulary skills will continue to be emphasized, and students will pursue independent projects and readings for the purpose of improving critical and creative thinking to prepare for the SAT. It is recommended that students take the PSAT/NMSQT in the fall. All juniors will take the SAT in the spring.

Our 12th grade courses are designed to concentrate on varied composition writing using sound independent judgment, logic, and argument. Literature study will reflect a refinement of literary analysis and independent eval- uation. Independent projects and readings are vigorously pursued. The studies of English literature will include its historical, social and cultural perception as vocabulary skills will continue to be emphasized. Students are expected to take the SAT and/or ACT during the first semester as well as the Advanced Placement Test during the spring.

In partnership with Delaware Technical Community College, E101 (Critical Thinking and Academic Writing) and E102 (Composition and Research), these college-level courses are designed to teach the concepts of critical thinking, reading, writing, research, and speaking skills necessary to complete academic essays. Students are se- lected based upon teacher recommendation and 11th grade SAT scores, and may be required to defray some of the tuition cost. Students must maintain a 75% average in E101 to elect E102 and must carry a 75% or higher to earn DTCC credit for both semesters. While the six English credits are automatically accepted by DTCC, it is up to each student to research his/her particular colleges to see if these credits are transferable. POS\_FINAL\_BLEED\_2025\_FINAL2.indd 28POS\_FINAL\_BLEED\_2025\_FINAL2.indd

This course is a study of linear and quadratic relationships, systems of equations, properties of real numbers, and patterns. Algebra I concepts will be explored in the context of various fields and integrated with Geometry, Prob- ability, and Statistics. The major focus will be on problem solving throughout the course.

Geometry is the study of polygons, points, lines, planes, and angles. Students learn theorems, definitions, and re- lationships by applying them to problems. Students will do a rigorous study of the Pythagorean Theorem and its needed use to find areas and volumes of plane and polyhedron figures.

Algebra II is a continuation of all mathematics covered in Algebra I and Geometry with the addition of quadratic and exponential relationships, systems of equations and inequalities, linear programming, radicals, patterns, func- tions and graphs of functions, matrices, permutations, and combinations.

This course is the culmination of all math courses taken up to Algebra II and Geometry. Students will study trigonometric functions, polar coordinates, and will undergo a more intensive study of functions and graphing. Successful completion of this course will prepare the student for any college algebra and trigonometry course or Calculus.

This is a study of basic probabilistic theory and its application to statistical inference as a basis for decision-mak- ing. It is available to students who have satisfactorily completed Algebra II and who exhibit sufficient aptitude to benefit from the course. It has wide applications in many fields such as nursing, medicine, business, psychology, biological sciences, education, etc.

This course will cover the same topics as a first semester college calculus course. The Calculus AB curriculum will cover a study of limits, the derivative and its applications, an analysis of functions and their graphs, and in- tegration. Successful completion of Honors Advanced Algebra and Trigonometry is required for this course. AP Calculus AB students must have teacher’s recommendation and are required to take the AP Calculus AB Exam.

This course is designed for students who are interested in pursuing non-mathematics or non-science-related fields in post-secondary institutions. This course will stress review of basic topics covered in high school Algebra I and Algebra II and on college placement tests such as the SAT and ACT and the Accuplacer. There will be extensive use of the graphing calculator as well as software applications. Mathematics 29 POS\_FINAL\_BLEED\_2025\_FINAL2.indd 29POS\_FINAL\_BLEED\_2025\_FINAL2.indd