In the 9th grade AVID elective course, students will work on academic, personal and communication goals, adjusting to the high school setting. Students will increase involvement in their school and community. There is an emphasis on analytical writing, focusing on personal goals and thesis writing. Student will work in collaborative settings, learning how to participate in collegial discussions and use sources to support their ideas and opinions. Students will prepare for and participate in college entrance and placement exams, while refining study skill and test-taking, note-taking, and research techniques. They will take an active role in field trip and guest speaker preparations and presentations. College research will include financial options and building their knowledge on colleges and careers of interest.

During the 10th grade AVID elective course, students will refine the AVID strategies to meet their independent needs and learning styles. Students will continue to refine and adjust their academic learning plans and goals. As students increase the rigorous course load and school/community involvement, they will refine their time management and study skills accordingly. Students will expand their writing portfolio to include: analyzing prompts, supporting arguments and claims, character analysis and detailed reflections. Students will also analyze various documents, in order to participate in collaborative discussions and develop leadership skills in those settings. Students will expand their vocabulary use, continuing to prepare for college entrance exams and preparation. Text analysis will focus on specific strategies to understand complex texts. Lastly, students will narrow down their college and careers of interest based on personal interests and goals.

The 11th grade AVID Elective course is the first part in a junior/ senior seminar course that focuses on writing and critical thinking expected of first- and second-year college students. In addition to the academic focus of the AVID seminar, there are college-bound activities, methodologies, and tasks that should be undertaken during the junior year to support students when they apply to four-year universities and confirm their postsecondary plans.

The 12th grade AVID Elective course is the second part in a junior/senior seminar course that focuses on the writing and critical thinking expected of first- and second-year college students. Students will complete a final research essay project with research skills gained in their junior year in AVID. In addition to the academic focus of the AVID senior seminar, there are college-bound activities, methodologies, and tasks that should be achieved during the senior year that support students as they apply to four-year universities and confirm their postsecondary plans. All AVID seniors are required to develop and present a portfolio representing their years of work in the AVID program, as well as complete the requirements for the seminar course.

Must be enrolled in the International Business and Marketing Academy

CHS110 - Pharmacology 1 credits / Full year course / Grades: 11, 12

In this course, students will learn the difference between civil and criminal law as they incorporate a broad base of knowledge that will assist them in making appropriate business decisions throughout their life. Topics include torts, contract law, personal and family law, negligence, insurance, real estate property and concepts regarding agencies and employment.

Students in the Engineering Academy dig deep into the engineering design process, applying math, science, and engineering standards to hands-on projects. Working both individually and in teams, students will design solutions to a variety of problems using 3D modeling software and use of an engineering notebook to document their work. This course aligns to an industry certification available to all students. Must be enrolled in the Engineering Academy

This course propels student learning in the fundamentals of atmospheric and space flight. Explore the physics of flight and bring concepts to life by designing airfoils, propulsion systems, and rockets. Students will utilize industry-standard software while learning basic orbital mechanics and exploring robot systems through class created projects.

This course provides an overview into the fields of Civil Engineering and Architecture as students use state of-the-art software to solve real world problems and communicate solutions to hands-on projects and activities. Learners in this class are introduced to project planning, building design, site planning, project documentation and presentation. This course aligns to an industry certification available to all students.

The knowledge and skills students acquire throughout PLTW Engineering come together in Engineering Design and Development as they identify an issue to research, design, and test a solution to present to a panel of engineers. Students apply the professional skills they have developed by taking their project from design to completion, proving themselves ready to take on any post-secondary program or career.

High school students enrolled in this course will apply and use their journalistic skills for production intended for a select audience. Students will learn the laws and ethical considerations that affect broadcast journalism; learn the role and function of broadcast journalism; critique and analyze the significance of visual representations; and learn to produce by creating a broadcast journalism product. Students will apply industry standard skills, technical and artistic, to productions including but not limited to news programming, documentaries, commercials, PSAs, and graphic design elements. Students in II and III will participate in project-based learning for production every grading period that demonstrates their leadership ability in class projects.