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0.500HS4600Acting I

-Grades:IB -MYP THEATRE 1- 1 semester (Year 4: 9th Grade)Intended Audience: Grades 9-12Prerequisites: NoneMajor Outcomes: Students will gain a general knowledge of theatreperformance and technical theatre. Students will be introduced toShakespeare and other forms of theatre like improv and scene work.There is also an element of social justice theatre.Instructional Focus: Will be on group work, acting exercises, improv,research, discussion, performance creation and more.Projects: Improv long form and short form, Shakespearian monologues,scene work, Technical theatre and Social Justice theatre.

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0.500HS4605Acting II

-Grades:IB- MYP THEATRE 2 - 1 semester (Year 5: 10th Grade)Intended Audience: Grades 10-12Prerequisites: Theatre 1Major Outcomes: We will study and perform scenes from classic andcontemporary plays of the students' choice, exploring a range of actingand performance styles. Directing, acting intensive, social justice,physical theater, stage improvisation.Instructional Focus: Theatre 2 students will focus on directing andActing intensive (movement, combat, masks and more), and Actingstyles (commedia del Arte, mime, modern, and more). Using actingtechniques developed by Stanislavski, Michael Chekov, Stella Adler,Sanford Meisner, Jerzy Grotowski and other artists. Directing.Projects.: Two directing projects, Acting intensive performance, and twoacting styles performance.

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0.500HS4607Acting Master Class

-Grades:THEATRE 3 - 1 semesterIntended Audience: Grades 11-12Prerequisites: Theatre 2Major Outcomes: We will study, direct, and perform scenes from classicand contemporary plays. This will allow students to explore a range ofacting, directing, and performance styles.Instructional Focus: Focus will be on learning about performing,directing, auditioning, creativity, how to be a risk-taker and deepeningall of our theatre skills.Projects, activities, etc.: Auditioning for college/professional theatre.Critical analysis by watching each other perform and professionalsperform. Self created theatre project intensive. Acting and Musicaltheatre.

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0.500HS4700Beginning Dance

-Grades:IB-MYP BEGINNING DANCE - 1 Semester (Year 4: 9th Grade)Intended Audience: Grades 9-12Prerequisites/Selection Process: NoneMajor Outcomes: Students will develop their performance andchoreography skills in various dance genres (such as ballet, modern,Jazz, etc.) They will also begin to focus on their own choreography anddevelopment as an artist.Instructional Focus: Students will focus on utilizing their dancetechnique and composition skills for project ideas and for personalexpression.Projects, activities, etc.: Dance technique, choreography, small andlarge group performances. *Required evening performances.

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0.500HS4520Centaur Choir A

-Grades:CENTAUR CHOIR A & B - Full Year (Year 5: 10th Grade)Intended Audience: Grade 9-12Prerequisites: noneMajor Outcomes: Centaur Choir will provide a more advanced approachto choral music study and performance for any BCHS student in grades9-12. A variety of musical styles will be studied to provide a broadbackground in large ensemble singing. Performance of popular andclassical music will be a regular part of these courses. Studies in musictheory, sight-reading, and music history, a varied repertoire of choralliterature, and community performances will combine to provide thebroadest level of musicianship.Instructional Focus: Vocal technique, basic music skills, musicsight-readingProjects, activities, etc.: daily rehearsal, theory exercises, *requiredevening concert performances

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0.500HS4521Centaur Choir B

-Grades:CENTAUR CHOIR A & B - Full Year (Year 5: 10th Grade)Intended Audience: Grade 9-12Prerequisites: noneMajor Outcomes: Centaur Choir will provide a more advanced approachto choral music study and performance for any BCHS student in grades9-12. A variety of musical styles will be studied to provide a broadbackground in large ensemble singing. Performance of popular andclassical music will be a regular part of these courses. Studies in musictheory, sight-reading, and music history, a varied repertoire of choralliterature, and community performances will combine to provide thebroadest level of musicianship.Instructional Focus: Vocal technique, basic music skills, musicsight-readingProjects, activities, etc.: daily rehearsal, theory exercises, *requiredevening concert performances

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0.500HS8050Ceramics/Sculpture I

-Grades:IB-MYP Ceramics & Sculpture 1A & 2B - 1 Semester each (Year 5:10th Grade)Intended Audience: Grades 9 -12Major Outcomes: Students will learn basic techniques used in creating3-dimensional art. The students will use the artistic process to createoriginal works of art.Instructional Focus: Students will learn techniques such ashand-building and wheel-throwing to create functional ceramics.Sculptural techniques to create original 3-dimensional art will also betaught. The history, cultural background and social context of ceramicsand sculpture will be explored. Second semester focus will be onlearning advanced ceramics and sculpture techniques and will workmore independently on long-term projects. Techniques will includeadditive, subtractive and assemblage to create original works of art.Projects, activities, etc.: Projects will include both hand-built and wheelthrown bowls, vases, mugs, slab construction, etc.

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0.500HS8060Ceramics/Sculpture II

-Grades:IB-MYP Ceramics & Sculpture 1A & 2B - 1 Semester each (Year 5:10th Grade)Intended Audience: Grades 9 -12Major Outcomes: Students will learn basic techniques used in creating3-dimensional art. The students will use the artistic process to createoriginal works of art.Instructional Focus: Students will learn techniques such ashand-building and wheel-throwing to create functional ceramics.Sculptural techniques to create original 3-dimensional art will also betaught. The history, cultural background and social context of ceramicsand sculpture will be explored. Second semester focus will be onlearning advanced ceramics and sculpture techniques and will workmore independently on long-term projects. Techniques will includeadditive, subtractive and assemblage to create original works of art.Projects, activities, etc.: Projects will include both hand-built and wheelthrown bowls, vases, mugs, slab construction, etc.

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0.500HS8130CIS Art A

-Grades:COLLEGE IN THE SCHOOLS VISUAL ART 1A & 2B - Full YearIntended Audience: Grades 11 &12Prerequisites: Instructor PermissionMajor Outcomes: The visual arts course enables students to engage inboth practical exploration and artistic production, and in independentcontextual, visual and critical investigation. The course is designed toenable students to study visual arts in higher education and alsowelcomes those students who seek life enrichment through visual arts.

Instructional Focus: The focus will be on students developing theircreative and critical abilities and to enhance their knowledge,appreciation and enjoyment of visual arts.

Projects: Students will have the opportunity to explore a variety ofartistic media including painting, drawing, printmaking, clay, and mixedmedia.

**This is a two-year course. While seniors may register to only take thefirst year, they will not take the IB external assessment and cannotreceive an IB certificate or diploma.

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0.500HS8131CIS Art B

-Grades:COLLEGE IN THE SCHOOLS VISUAL ART 1A & 2B - Full YearIntended Audience: Grades 11 &12Prerequisites: Instructor PermissionMajor Outcomes: The visual arts course enables students to engage inboth practical exploration and artistic production, and in independentcontextual, visual and critical investigation. The course is designed toenable students to study visual arts in higher education and alsowelcomes those students who seek life enrichment through visual arts.




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0.500HS4540Concert Band S1

-Grades:CONCERT BAND A & B - full year (Year 5: 10th Grade)Intended Audience: Grades 9 - 12Prerequisites/Selection Process: Students must have at least two yearsof instrumental music experience and/or have successfully completedintermediate band, or by directors approval.Major Outcomes: A wide variety of music literature will be studied andperformed at a major concert each term.Instructional Focus: Fundamentals of advanced musicianship will beemphasized in each class. All band members are expected to beinvolved in an individual lesson experience to develop personal musicunderstanding, appreciation, playing techniques, and musicianship.Projects, activities, etc.: Concerts, lessons, sectionals, performances,festivals, field trips.

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0.500HS4541Concert Band S2

-Grades:CONCERT BAND A & B - full year (Year 5: 10th Grade)Intended Audience: Grades 9 - 12Prerequisites/Selection Process: Students must have at least two yearsof instrumental music experience and/or have successfully completedintermediate band, or by directors approval.Major Outcomes: A wide variety of music literature will be studied andperformed at a major concert each term.Instructional Focus: Fundamentals of advanced musicianship will beemphasized in each class. All band members are expected to beinvolved in an individual lesson experience to develop personal musicunderstanding, appreciation, playing techniques, and musicianship.Projects, activities, etc.: Concerts, lessons, sectionals, performances,festivals, field trips.

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0.500HS3000Costume Design

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0.500HS4730Dance Company A

-Grades:IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME DANCE SL A & B -TWO YEAR COURSEIntended Audience: Grades 11 & 12Prerequisites/Selection Process: Instructor Permission.Major Outcomes: This course focuses on the composition, performanceand analysis of dance, or "expressive movement," which is practicedamongst peoples of various backgrounds, and for a variety of purposes,throughout the planet. Students create, participate in, and reflect upondance forms and styles from a range of cultures & traditions, bothfamiliar & unfamiliar.

Projects, activities, etc.: Students in this class will choreographtwo-three dance works, either two solos or a solo and a duet, 6 - 10minutes in total. Students choose one of the dances about which theywill write an analytical statement reflecting upon the process ofchoreographing the dance. In addition, students will complete a danceinvestigation and a performance component. *Required eveningperformances.

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0.500HS8030Draw/Paint I

-Grades:IB-MYP Drawing & Painting 1A & 2B - 1 Semester each (Year 5: 10thGrade)Intended Audience: Grades 9 -12Major Outcomes: Students will develop artistic and technical drawingand painting skills to create original works of art.Instructional Focus: Students will build on ideas and concepts to createart that focuses on each student's individual interests. The historicaland cultural background of drawing and painting will also be studied.Projects, activities, etc.: Projects will include still life, landscape, portrait,figure and abstract art. Global Art projects: mandalas, masks, ofrendas,origami, Notan designs, collage, painting and sculpture. Draw & PaintProjects: Op-art, graffiti, abstract paintings.A variety of media will be used including charcoal, ink, pastel, coloredpencil, acrylic and watercolor paints. Students will learn how to stretchcanvases, mat, frame, and display their artwork.

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0.500HS8040Draw/Paint II

-Grades:IB-MYP Drawing & Painting 1A & 2B - 1 Semester each (Year 5: 10thGrade)Intended Audience: Grades 9 -12Major Outcomes: Students will develop artistic and technical drawingand painting skills to create original works of art.Instructional Focus: Students will build on ideas and concepts to createart that focuses on each student's individual interests. The historicaland cultural background of drawing and painting will also be studied.Projects, activities, etc.: Projects will include still life, landscape, portrait,figure and abstract art. Global Art projects: mandalas, masks, ofrendas,origami, Notan designs, collage, painting and sculpture. Draw & PaintProjects: Op-art, graffiti, abstract paintings.A variety of media will be used including charcoal, ink, pastel, coloredpencil, acrylic and watercolor paints. Students will learn how to stretchcanvases, mat, frame, and display their artwork.

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0.500HS4542Drumline

-Grades:INTRO TO DRUM LINE:The Drum Line class is the introductory level of the MarchingPercussion program at Brooklyn Center High School. In this classstudents will have the opportunity to learn how to read music notes,rhythms and theory as well as develop the techniques used inmany drum lines world-wide. The specific aim of the drum line programis to enable students to communicate effectively through instrumentalmusic and to understand and value a variety of musical and culturalexpressions throughout life.Course Objective: By participating in the Brooklyn Center Drum Lineprogram, students will:• Learn basic skills such as the care of their chosen instrument,proper playing posture, tone production, rudiments and playingtechniques for their instrument.• Learn basic music theory and music vocabulary such asreading and understanding musical notation and symbols.• Acquire the skills, abilities, understandings and attitudesnecessary to express themselves musically as individuals and asmembers of an ensemble• Perform in at least 1 Concert• Be able to make informed decisions both as producers andconsumers of music• Value and appreciate music from a variety of cultural andhistorical contexts and understand the role of music in daily life.

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0.500HS4505Electronic Music I

-Grades:Electronic Music I & II - 1 semester each (Year 4: 10th Grade)Intended Audience: Grades 9 - 12Prerequisites/Selection Process: No prior musical experience isnecessary. Students must successfully complete Electronic Music Ibefore moving on to Electronic Music II.Major Outcomes: This course is open to any student who is interestedin learning about recording techniques, song structure, and computerbased composition.Instructional Focus: Students will work with computer programs,synthesizers, sound modules, samplers, drum machines, and recordingdevices to create contemporary music while learning about musicalforms, basic music theory, and basic physics of sound.

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0.500HS4507Electronic Music II

-Grades:Electronic Music I & II - 1 semester each (Year 4: 10th Grade)Intended Audience: Grades 9 - 12Prerequisites/Selection Process: No prior musical experience isnecessary. Students must successfully complete Electronic Music Ibefore moving on to Electronic Music II.Major Outcomes: This course is open to any student who is interestedin learning about recording techniques, song structure, and computerbased composition.Instructional Focus: Students will work with computer programs,synthesizers, sound modules, samplers, drum machines, and recordingdevices to create contemporary music while learning about musicalforms, basic music theory, and basic physics of sound.

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0.500HS4522Ensemble Choir

-Grades:Ensemble Choir

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0.500HS8010Global Arts & Crafts I

-Grades:IB-MYP Global Arts 1A & 2B-1 Semester each (Year 4: Grade 9)Intended Audience: Grades 9 -12Major Outcomes: Students will develop artistic and technical skills andan understanding of the connection between a visual artwork, it'spurpose, and it's cultural and historical context.Instructional Focus: Students will focus on developing artistictechniques and knowledge of traditional arts and crafts from around theworld.Global Art Projects: Mandalas, masks, ofrendas, origami, Notandesigns, collage, painting, sculpture.

Draw & Paint Projects: Op-Art, graffiti, abstract paintings,

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0.500HS8015Global Arts & Crafts II

-Grades:IB-MYP Global Arts 1A & 2B-1 Semester each (Year 4: Grade 9)Intended Audience: Grades 9 -12Major Outcomes: Students will develop artistic and technical skills andan understanding of the connection between a visual artwork, it'spurpose, and it's cultural and historical context.Instructional Focus: Students will focus on developing artistictechniques and knowledge of traditional arts and crafts from around theworld.Global Art Projects: Mandalas, masks, ofrendas, origami, Notandesigns, collage, painting, sculpture.

Draw & Paint Projects: Op-Art, graffiti, abstract paintings,

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0.500HS4740Global Dance I

-Grades:IB-MYP GLOBAL DANCE - 1 SemesterIntended Audience: Grades 9-12Prerequisite: NoneMajor Outcomes: Students will develop their performance andchoreography skills in various dance genres from around the globe.Study will include the cultural significance of the dances and the nationsfrom which they originate.Instructional Focus: Students will focus on utilizing their dancetechnique and composition skills for project ideas and for personalexpression.Projects, activities, etc.: Dance technique, choreography, small andlarge group performances. *Required evening performances.

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0.500HS4745Global Dance II

-Grades:IB-MYP GLOBAL DANCE - 1 SemesterIntended Audience: Grades 9-12Prerequisite: NoneMajor Outcomes: Students will develop their performance andchoreography skills in various dance genres from around the globe.Study will include the cultural significance of the dances and the nationsfrom which they originate.Instructional Focus: Students will focus on utilizing their dancetechnique and composition skills for project ideas and for personalexpression.Projects, activities, etc.: Dance technique, choreography, small andlarge group performances. *Required evening performances.

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0.500HS4738IB DP Dance IIA



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0.500HS8165IB DP Visual Art IIB

-Grades:IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME VISUAL ARTS HL A & B - TWO YEAR COURSEIntended Audience: Grades 11 &12Prerequisites: Instructor PermissionMajor Outcomes: The Diploma Programme visual arts course enablesstudents to engage in both practical exploration and artistic production,and in independent contextual, visual and critical investigation. Thecourse is designed to enable students to study visual arts in highereducation and also welcomes those students who seek life enrichmentthrough visual arts.




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0.500HS8162IB DP Visual Arts IA





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0.500HS4710Intermediate Dance

-Grades:Intermediate Dance

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0.500HS3001Set Design

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0.500HS4500Voice Studio I

-Grades:VOICE STUDIO I & II - 1 semester each (Year 5: 10th Grade)Intended Audience: Grades 10-12Prerequisites: Instructor ApprovalMajor Outcomes: This course is designed to provide students with anopportunity to work intensively on developing their singing voices in anenvironment focused on solo and small-group performance. Unlikeregular choir, students will be working more independently on sololiterature, beginning with classical and moving throughout the year intomodern popular styles. Emphasis is on training the voice to be free andhealthy so that students can perform music in many styles authenticallyand without fatigue or injury.Instructional Focus: The vocal process, diagnosing vocal dysfunction,techniqueProjects, activities, etc.: All students will work on a variety of solos,duets, trios, & quartets. Students will also be performing solo materialfor the rest of the studio class. Studio students will also havecommunity solo opportunities.

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0.500HS4501Voice Studio II

-Grades:VOICE STUDIO I & II - 1 semester each (Year 5: 10th Grade)Intended Audience: Grades 10-12Prerequisites: Instructor ApprovalMajor Outcomes: This course is designed to provide students with anopportunity to work intensively on developing their singing voices in anenvironment focused on solo and small-group performance. Unlikeregular choir, students will be working more independently on sololiterature, beginning with classical and moving throughout the year intomodern popular styles. Emphasis is on training the voice to be free andhealthy so that students can perform music in many styles authenticallyand without fatigue or injury.Instructional Focus: The vocal process, diagnosing vocal dysfunction,techniqueProjects, activities, etc.: All students will work on a variety of solos,duets, trios, & quartets. Students will also be performing solo materialfor the rest of the studio class. Studio students will also havecommunity solo opportunities.

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0.500HS2800AVID 09 A

-Grades:AVID 9A & 9B (Advancement Via Individual Determination) - Full YearIntended Audience: College-bound 9th gradersPrerequisite: Application & interviewMajor Outcomes: Students will be prepared for entrance into andsuccess at a 4-year college or university.Instructional Focus: Building organizational skills, study skills,test-taking skills, note-taking skills, as well as college-level writing,inquiry, collaboration and reading skillsProjects, activities, etc.: Centaur seminar (small group tutorials),college-readiness and research activities, Philosophical Chairs andSocratic Seminars, college field trips speakers from colleges and fieldsof work.

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0.500HS2810AVID 09 B

-Grades:AVID 9A & 9B (Advancement Via Individual Determination) - Full YearIntended Audience: College-bound 9th gradersPrerequisite: Application & interviewMajor Outcomes: Students will be prepared for entrance into andsuccess at a 4-year college or university.Instructional Focus: Building organizational skills, study skills,test-taking skills, note-taking skills, as well as college-level writing,inquiry, collaboration and reading skillsProjects, activities, etc.: Centaur seminar (small group tutorials),college-readiness and research activities, Philosophical Chairs andSocratic Seminars, college field trips speakers from colleges and fieldsof work.

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0.500HS2820AVID 10A

-Grades:AVID 10A & 10B (Advancement Via Individual Determination) - FullYearIntended Audience: College-bound 10th gradersPrerequisite: AVID 9, success in Pre-Avid, or application & interviewMajor Outcomes: Students will be prepared for entrance into andsuccess at a 4-year college or university.Instructional Focus: Continued building organizational skills, studyskills, test-taking skills, note-taking skills, as well as college-levelwriting, inquiry, collaboration and reading skillsProjects, activities, etc.: Centaur seminar (small group tutorials),college-readiness and research activities, Philosophical Chairs andSocratic Seminars, college field trips speakers from colleges and fieldsof work.

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0.500HS2830AVID 10B

-Grades:AVID 10A & 10B (Advancement Via Individual Determination) - FullYearIntended Audience: College-bound 10th gradersPrerequisite: AVID 9, success in Pre-Avid, or application & interviewMajor Outcomes: Students will be prepared for entrance into andsuccess at a 4-year college or university.Instructional Focus: Continued building organizational skills, studyskills, test-taking skills, note-taking skills, as well as college-levelwriting, inquiry, collaboration and reading skillsProjects, activities, etc.: Centaur seminar (small group tutorials),college-readiness and research activities, Philosophical Chairs andSocratic Seminars, college field trips speakers from colleges and fieldsof work.

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0.500HS2840AVID 11A

-Grades:AVID Junior Seminar A & B (Advancement Via Individual Determination)- Full YearIntended Audience: 11th grade students who have previously beenenrolled in AVIDPrerequisite: AVID 9 and/or AVID 10Major Outcomes: Students will be prepared for entrance into andsuccess at a 4-year college or university.Instructional Focus: Rhetorical reading, analytical writing, collaborativediscussion strategies, inquiry-based study groups, preparation forcollege entrance and placement exams, college study skills andtest-taking strategies, note-taking and research.Projects, activities, etc.: The theme for the Junior Seminar is"Leadership as a Catalyst for Change in Society." In addition toCentaur Seminars (small tutorial groups) and college field trips,students will study exceptional leaders in contemporary society andexamine the effect these individuals have had on culture, politics,education, history, science and the arts.

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0.500HS2845AVID 11B

-Grades:AVID Junior Seminar A & B (Advancement Via Individual Determination)- Full YearIntended Audience: 11th grade students who have previously beenenrolled in AVIDPrerequisite: AVID 9 and/or AVID 10Major Outcomes: Students will be prepared for entrance into andsuccess at a 4-year college or university.Instructional Focus: Rhetorical reading, analytical writing, collaborativediscussion strategies, inquiry-based study groups, preparation forcollege entrance and placement exams, college study skills andtest-taking strategies, note-taking and research.Projects, activities, etc.: The theme for the Junior Seminar is"Leadership as a Catalyst for Change in Society." In addition toCentaur Seminars (small tutorial groups) and college field trips,students will study exceptional leaders in contemporary society andexamine the effect these individuals have had on culture, politics,education, history, science and the arts.

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0.500HS2850AVID 12A

-Grades:AVID Senior Seminar A & B (Advancement Via IndividualDetermination) - Full YearIntended Audience: 12th grade students who have previously beenenrolled in AVIDPrerequisite: AVID Junior SeminarMajor Outcomes: Students will be prepared for entrance into andsuccess at a 4-year college or university.Instructional Focus: Rhetorical reading, analytical writing, collaborativediscussion strategies, inquiry-based study groups, preparation forcollege entrance and placement exams, college study skills andtest-taking strategies, note-taking and research.Projects, activities, etc.: The theme for the Senior Seminar is"Leadership as a Catalyst for Change in Society". Senior AVID studentswill select a leader to study in depth. They will read extensively aboutthe leader, write a number of analytical essays, develop criticalquestions based on readings and writings, participate in collaborativediscussion groups such as Socratic Seminar, and complete a finalresearch essay project.

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0.500HS2855AVID 12B

-Grades:AVID Senior Seminar A & B (Advancement Via IndividualDetermination) - Full YearIntended Audience: 12th grade students who have previously beenenrolled in AVIDPrerequisite: AVID Junior SeminarMajor Outcomes: Students will be prepared for entrance into andsuccess at a 4-year college or university.Instructional Focus: Rhetorical reading, analytical writing, collaborativediscussion strategies, inquiry-based study groups, preparation forcollege entrance and placement exams, college study skills andtest-taking strategies, note-taking and research.Projects, activities, etc.: The theme for the Senior Seminar is"Leadership as a Catalyst for Change in Society". Senior AVID studentswill select a leader to study in depth. They will read extensively aboutthe leader, write a number of analytical essays, develop criticalquestions based on readings and writings, participate in collaborativediscussion groups such as Socratic Seminar, and complete a finalresearch essay project.

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0.500HS3023Advanced Culinary Arts A

-Grades:ADVANCED CULINARY ARTS A & B - FULL YEARIntended Audience: Grades 11-12Prerequisite: Introduction to Culinary ArtsMajor Outcomes: This class is the second half of a two-year, two-year,career-building program for high school students. ProStart ® is aprogram sponsored by the National Restaurant Association EducationFoundation. Throughout a two-year period, students study in theclassroom, participate in mentored work experiences, and test theirskills in local and national competitions. At the end of each yearlongprogram, students take a national exam and earn an electroniccertificate which recognizes successful completion of the program.Students are eligible to earn special scholarships and college creditfrom colleges and universities. It also opens the door to a vibrant andgrowing industry.Instructional Focus: ProStart students spend two years in theclassroom mastering the fundamental management and culinary skillsthey will need for success in the hospitality industry. Students canexpect to participate in related lab activities and a variety ofassignments.Projects, activities, etc.: Topics, field trips and labs include (whereapplicable): introduction to the restaurant and foodservice industry,food and workplace safety, professionalism, understanding recipestandards, equipment and techniques, soups, stocks, sauces,communication, management essentials, fruits and vegetables, servingyour guests, potatoes and grains, building a successful career in theindustry.Fees: $40 to cover the cost of food and supplies

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0.500HS3024Advanced Culinary Arts B

-Grades:ADVANCED CULINARY ARTS A & B - FULL YEARIntended Audience: Grades 11-12Prerequisite: Introduction to Culinary ArtsMajor Outcomes: This class is the second half of a two-year, two-year,career-building program for high school students. ProStart ® is aprogram sponsored by the National Restaurant Association EducationFoundation. Throughout a two-year period, students study in theclassroom, participate in mentored work experiences, and test theirskills in local and national competitions. At the end of each yearlongprogram, students take a national exam and earn an electroniccertificate which recognizes successful completion of the program.Students are eligible to earn special scholarships and college creditfrom colleges and universities. It also opens the door to a vibrant andgrowing industry.Instructional Focus: ProStart students spend two years in theclassroom mastering the fundamental management and culinary skillsthey will need for success in the hospitality industry. Students canexpect to participate in related lab activities and a variety ofassignments.Projects, activities, etc.: Topics, field trips and labs include (whereapplicable): introduction to the restaurant and foodservice industry,food and workplace safety, professionalism, understanding recipestandards, equipment and techniques, soups, stocks, sauces,communication, management essentials, fruits and vegetables, servingyour guests, potatoes and grains, building a successful career in theindustry.Fees: $40 to cover the cost of food and supplies

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0.500HS1161Business Ownership

-Grades:BUSINESS OWNERSHIP - 1 SemesterIntended Audience: Grades 10 - 12Prerequisite: noneMajor Outcomes: Have you ever dreamed of owning your ownbusiness or being the boss at your job? You can learn how in thisclass! Do you wish learning was as easy as playing a video game? Itis in this class! You'll own and manage your own business in a virtualworld and compete with other students/business owners in amultiplayer format.We will explore a variety of businesses by taking a number of field tripsfor an inside look, as well as learning from guest speakers in theclassroom.Instructional Focus: Projects, technology and software tools, onlineresources, community resources.

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0.500HS7030Computer Animation

-Grades:IB-MYP COMPUTER ANIMATION 1 & 2 - 1 semester each (Year 4)Intended Audience: Grades 9 - 12Prerequisite: noneMajor Outcomes: In this course students will learn how to createcomputer animations using Adobe Flash. Students will also learn howto develop their story telling skills through concept development andstory boarding.Instructional Focus: Graphic Design.Projects, activities, etc.: Major projects include basic action scriptingand interactive animations.

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0.500HS3020Creative Foods

-Grades:Creative Foods - 1 semesterIntended Audience: Grades 9 -12Prerequisite: noneMajor Outcomes: Learn about different foods and cooking techniques.Discover how foods are researched and developed.Instructional Focus: In addition to other cooking experiences, studentswill create a new product, test market and evaluate the final product.Projects, activities, etc.: Cooking labs, new product development labs,garnishing labs Fees: $20 to cover the cost offood and supplies

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0.500HS3021Culinary Arts A

-Grades:INTRODUCTION TO CULINARY ARTS A & B - FULL YEARIntended Audience: Grades 10-12Prerequisite: Application and interviewMajor Outcomes: This class is the first half of a two-year, two-year,career-building program for high school students. ProStart ® is aprogram sponsored by the National Restaurant Association EducationFoundation. Throughout a two-year period, students study in theclassroom, participate in mentored work experiences, and test theirskills in local and national competitions. At the end of each yearlongprogram, students take a national exam and earn an electroniccertificate which recognizes successful completion of the program.Students are eligible to earn special scholarships and college creditfrom colleges and universities. It also opens the door to a vibrant andgrowing industry.Instructional Focus: ProStart students spend two years in theclassroom mastering the fundamental management and culinary skillsthey will need for success in the hospitality industry. Students canexpect to participate in related lab activities and a variety ofassignments.Projects, activities, etc.: Topics, field trips and labs include (whereapplicable): introduction to the restaurant and foodservice industry,food and workplace safety, professionalism, understanding recipestandards, equipment and techniques, soups, stocks, sauces,communication, management essentials, fruits and vegetables, servingyour guests, potatoes and grains, building a successful career in theindustry.Fees: $40 to cover the cost of food and supplies

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0.500HS3022Culinary Arts B

-Grades:INTRODUCTION TO CULINARY ARTS A & B - FULL YEARIntended Audience: Grades 10-12Prerequisite: Application and interviewMajor Outcomes: This class is the first half of a two-year, two-year,career-building program for high school students. ProStart ® is aprogram sponsored by the National Restaurant Association EducationFoundation. Throughout a two-year period, students study in theclassroom, participate in mentored work experiences, and test theirskills in local and national competitions. At the end of each yearlongprogram, students take a national exam and earn an electroniccertificate which recognizes successful completion of the program.Students are eligible to earn special scholarships and college creditfrom colleges and universities. It also opens the door to a vibrant andgrowing industry.Instructional Focus: ProStart students spend two years in theclassroom mastering the fundamental management and culinary skillsthey will need for success in the hospitality industry. Students canexpect to participate in related lab activities and a variety ofassignments.Projects, activities, etc.: Topics, field trips and labs include (whereapplicable): introduction to the restaurant and foodservice industry,food and workplace safety, professionalism, understanding recipestandards, equipment and techniques, soups, stocks, sauces,communication, management essentials, fruits and vegetables, servingyour guests, potatoes and grains, building a successful career in theindustry.Fees: $40 to cover the cost of food and supplies

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0.500HS7233Digital Photography

-Grades:digital photography and video 1 & 2 - 1 Semester eachIntended Audience: Grades 9 - 12Prerequisite: Graphics Arts 1, prior graphics experience with instructorapproval.Major Outcomes: This course serves as an introduction to digitalcameras and camcorders and the programs used for photo and videoediting. Students will explore elements of art along with the principles ofdesign and composition. We will learn the basics of genres photographyincluding portraits, landscapes and architecture.Instructional Focus: Production of the Brooklyn Center Yearbook.Projects, activities, etc.: Basics of storyboarding and various film genresincluding stop motion, commercials and documentary.

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0.500HS7060Game Design

-Grades:GAME DESIGN - 1 SemesterIntended Audience: 9 - 12Prerequisite: NoneMajor Outcomes: Have you ever wished learning in school was morelike playing video games? Is your dream career designing video gamesfor game systems and mobile apps? Well, this is your class! We willlearn:• Why games are important and how gaming skills translate tothe "real world"• What goes into making a GOOD game• Design techniques• The different jobs and skills used in a game developmentteam• DESIGN, PROGRAM, AND PLAY ACTUAL WORKINGGAMESInstructional Focus: Hands-on design and development of games withuser-friendly software.

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0.500HS7014IB DP Business/Management A

-Grades:HL/SL A & B - Full YearIntended Audience: Grades11-12Prerequisite: noneMajor Outcomes: The Diploma Programme Business and Managementis a college preparatory business course designed to develop anunderstanding of business theory, as well as an ability to applybusiness principles, practices and skills. This course explores howbusiness decision-making processes impact and are affected byinternal and external forces and environments. Students learn byanalyzing real-world business problems that they will encounter uponentering the corporate world. Issues are analyzed from a globalperspective taking into account cultural differences. Students arechallenged to work cooperatively to come up with creative andinnovative solutions to these problems while developing communicationand organizational skills vital for college success.Instructional Focus: Project-based learning revolving around the fiveidentified business topic that form the core of the course: BusinessOrganization & Environment, Human Resources, Accounts & Finance,Marketing, & OperationsProjects, activities, etc: Numerous fun Internet projects as individualsand teams, multimedia presentations, company field trips, virtualbusiness simulations, and guest speakers. Students seeking the IBcertificate/diploma must complete the IA written commentary and EAexams at the close of the course.

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0.500HS7015IB DP Business/Management B

-Grades:HL/SL A & B - Full YearIntended Audience: Grades11-12Prerequisite: noneMajor Outcomes: The Diploma Programme Business and Managementis a college preparatory business course designed to develop anunderstanding of business theory, as well as an ability to applybusiness principles, practices and skills. This course explores howbusiness decision-making processes impact and are affected byinternal and external forces and environments. Students learn byanalyzing real-world business problems that they will encounter uponentering the corporate world. Issues are analyzed from a globalperspective taking into account cultural differences. Students arechallenged to work cooperatively to come up with creative andinnovative solutions to these problems while developing communicationand organizational skills vital for college success.Instructional Focus: Project-based learning revolving around the fiveidentified business topic that form the core of the course: BusinessOrganization & Environment, Human Resources, Accounts & Finance,Marketing, & OperationsProjects, activities, etc: Numerous fun Internet projects as individualsand teams, multimedia presentations, company field trips, virtualbusiness simulations, and guest speakers. Students seeking the IBcertificate/diploma must complete the IA written commentary and EAexams at the close of the course.

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0.500HS3030International Foods

-Grades:International Foods - 1 semesterIntended Audience: Grades 9 -12Prerequisite: noneMajor Outcomes: Explore rich cultural foods from all over the world.

Instructional Focus: Students will plan and prepare foods of particularcultural interest.Projects, activities, etc.: Cultural food labs and involvement with theInternational Culture FairFees: $20 to cover the cost of food and supplies

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0.500HS1111Marketing/Business B

-Grades:Marketing/Business B

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0.500HS7230Multimedia 1

-Grades:IB-MYP Multimedia ARTS 1 & 2 - 1 semester each (Year 5)Intended Audience: Grades 9 - 12Prerequisite: noneMajor Outcomes: In this course students will use digital cameras,Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator gain a vast understanding of theElements and principles of art, and how they are used in graphic designand digital photography. They will lean about these topics as theyexplore how they are used to create art as well as print advertising.Instructional Focus: MultimediaProjects, activities, etc.: In this course the student will have theopportunity to work with and see many new forms of Technology andMultimedia. Students get an in depth look at photography andintermediate graphic design (composite images). They will also learnthe basics of film planning, shooting, and editing.

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0.500HS7232Multimedia 2

-Grades:IB-MYP Multimedia ARTS 1 & 2 - 1 semester each (Year 5)Intended Audience: Grades 9 - 12Prerequisite: noneMajor Outcomes: In this course students will use digital cameras,Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator gain a vast understanding of theElements and principles of art, and how they are used in graphic designand digital photography. They will lean about these topics as theyexplore how they are used to create art as well as print advertising.Instructional Focus: MultimediaProjects, activities, etc.: In this course the student will have theopportunity to work with and see many new forms of Technology andMultimedia. Students get an in depth look at photography andintermediate graphic design (composite images). They will also learnthe basics of film planning, shooting, and editing.

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0.500HS1020Personal Finance

-Grades:PERSONAL FINANCE - 1 semester** REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION **Intended Audience: Grades 11 - 12Prerequisite: noneMajor Outcomes: Students will learn the basics of money managementincluding units on credit, investment, insurance, salary and payrolltaxes, income taxes, car purchasing, and home selection. This class isdesigned to provide students with real world preparation in handlingmoney.Instructional Focus: Project based after introductory lectures andlessons in each unit. We will use a virtual business computer-basedsimulation where you'll get hands-on experience with opening bankaccounts, balancing a check book, paying bills, getting and using acredit card, getting insurance, buying a car, and more!Projects, activities, etc.: Car purchasing, tax preparation, apartmentrental, home purchasing, investment strategy, credit cards, insuranceselection, checking account management, consumer rights and muchmore.

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0.500HS1160Sports & Entertainment Marketing A

-Grades:SPORTS and ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING - 1 SemesterIntended Audience: Grades 10 - 12Prerequisite: NoneMajor Outcomes: Would you like to spend your career working in theSports and Entertainment industry? This class will explore that industryand let you make decisions of a sports team owner. You will exploreand learn about ticket pricing for sports and concerts, sellingsponsorships, using traditional and social media for promotions,promoting music concerts, managing stadium and team staff, and muchmore!Instructional Focus: Project-based learning through use of technologyand software tools, online resources, and group collaboration.

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0.500HS7050Yearbook Sem 1

-Grades:Production Graphics: Yearbook A

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0.500HS7051Yearbook Sem 2

-Grades:ProdGrph:Yearbook B

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0.500HS2692EL Academic Support A

-Grades:ELD Academic Support A

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0.500HS2693EL Academic Support B

-Grades:ELD Academic Support B

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0.500HS2594ELD ELA 11/12 A

-Grades:ELD ELA 11/12 A

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0.500HS2595ELD ELA 11/12 B

-Grades:ELD ELA 11/12 B

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0.500HS2592ELD ELA 9/10 A

-Grades:EL English 9/10- A & B - FULL YEAR (Year 5: 10th Grade)Intended Audience: Grade 9 - 12Prerequisites: Vocabulary Development 1Major Outcomes: Students will increase literacy skills and prepare forboth state standardized testing and mainstream English classes.Instructional Focus: This course is designed to improve reading andwriting skills emphasizing related vocabulary and grammar constructsthrough literature.Projects, activities, etc.: Students will be completing writingassignments and reading projects associated with the literature readinside and outside of class. Formative and summative assessments willbe used to assess student learning.

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0.500HS2593ELD ELA 9/10 B

-Grades:EL English 9/10- A & B - FULL YEAR (Year 5: 10th Grade)Intended Audience: Grade 9 - 12Prerequisites: Vocabulary Development 1Major Outcomes: Students will increase literacy skills and prepare forboth state standardized testing and mainstream English classes.Instructional Focus: This course is designed to improve reading andwriting skills emphasizing related vocabulary and grammar constructsthrough literature.Projects, activities, etc.: Students will be completing writingassignments and reading projects associated with the literature readinside and outside of class. Formative and summative assessments willbe used to assess student learning.

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0.500HS2610ELD Math A

-Grades:EL Basic Skills Math- A & B - FULL YEAR (Year 1: 6th Grade)Intended Audience: Grades 7 - 12Prerequisites/Selection Process: Beginning - Level 1Major Outcomes: Students will be able to perform basic mathcomputations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.Students will develop literacy skills and acquire math vocabulary.Instructional Focus: Acquisition of both basic math skills and literacy inmath. Additional focus will be on vocabulary specific to mathematics.Projects, activities, etc.: Time both in class and outside of class topractice computations, reading, and problem solving.

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0.500HS2611ELD Math B

-Grades:EL Basic Skills Math- A & B - FULL YEAR (Year 1: 6th Grade)Intended Audience: Grades 7 - 12Prerequisites/Selection Process: Beginning - Level 1Major Outcomes: Students will be able to perform basic mathcomputations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.Students will develop literacy skills and acquire math vocabulary.Instructional Focus: Acquisition of both basic math skills and literacy inmath. Additional focus will be on vocabulary specific to mathematics.Projects, activities, etc.: Time both in class and outside of class topractice computations, reading, and problem solving.

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0.500HS2590ELD Support A

-Grades:ELD Academic English Support A

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0.500HS2591ELD Support B

-Grades:ELD Support B

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0.500HS2608ELL Social Studies A

-Grades:EL HUMANITIES A & B (LEVEL 1) - FULL YEARIntended Audience: Grades 7 - 12Prerequisites/Selection Process: Beginning (Level 1)Major Outcomes: Students will become proficient in concepts related toworld and United States Geography, as well as concepts related toresponsibilities within various communities.Instructional Focus: General geography concepts including mapreading, landforms, continents and oceans, as well as familiarity withthe 50 United States. General concepts include communities, time androutines, transportation, and producing and providing goods. Emphasiswill be placed on vocabulary and application of terms associated withcontent area.Projects, activities, etc.: Preparation for mainstream humanities classesthrough map, graphs, chart reading interventions and communities.Students will be researching and learning to use the Internet to createprojects associated with content area and vocabulary application.

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0.500HS2609ELL Social Studies B

-Grades:EL HUMANITIES A & B (LEVEL 1) - FULL YEARIntended Audience: Grades 7 - 12Prerequisites/Selection Process: Beginning (Level 1)Major Outcomes: Students will become proficient in concepts related toworld and United States Geography, as well as concepts related toresponsibilities within various communities.Instructional Focus: General geography concepts including mapreading, landforms, continents and oceans, as well as familiarity withthe 50 United States. General concepts include communities, time androutines, transportation, and producing and providing goods. Emphasiswill be placed on vocabulary and application of terms associated withcontent area.Projects, activities, etc.: Preparation for mainstream humanities classesthrough map, graphs, chart reading interventions and communities.Students will be researching and learning to use the Internet to createprojects associated with content area and vocabulary application.

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0.500HS2602Newcomer Literacy A

-Grades:ELLiteracy- A & B - FULL YEAR (Year 4: 9th Grade)Intended Audience: Grades 7- 12Prerequisites: Beginning - Level 1Major Outcomes: Students will develop basic skills in reading andwriting.Instructional Focus: Students will learn basic vocabulary specific todifferent readings, as well as practice grammar elements. Students willdemonstrate their learning to literature through writing.Projects, activities, etc.: Students will read leveled texts. Students willbe given opportunities to write, focusing on sentence structure.Students learning will be assessed through a variety of differentiatedassessments.

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0.500HS2603Newcomer Literacy B

-Grades:ELLiteracy- A & B - FULL YEAR (Year 4: 9th Grade)Intended Audience: Grades 7- 12Prerequisites: Beginning - Level 1Major Outcomes: Students will develop basic skills in reading andwriting.Instructional Focus: Students will learn basic vocabulary specific todifferent readings, as well as practice grammar elements. Students willdemonstrate their learning to literature through writing.Projects, activities, etc.: Students will read leveled texts. Students willbe given opportunities to write, focusing on sentence structure.Students learning will be assessed through a variety of differentiatedassessments.

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0.500HS2596Newcomer Vocabulary A

-Grades:ELVocabulary Development 1A & B - FULL YEAR (Year 4: 9th Grade)Intended Audience: Grades 7 - 12Prerequisites: Beginning - Level 1Major Outcomes: Students will develop basic vocabulary andcommunicative competencies in English.Instructional Focus: Instruction will focus on the acquisition of basicvocabulary and communication practice. Although speaking andlistening skills are the primary focus, reading and writing are alsostressed.Projects, activities, etc.: Students will participate in class discussions,practice dialogues, and work with leveled reading materials. Studentslearning will be assessed through a variety of differentiatedassessments.

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0.500HS2597Newcomer Vocabulary B

-Grades:ELVocabulary Development 1A & B - FULL YEAR (Year 4: 9th Grade)Intended Audience: Grades 7 - 12Prerequisites: Beginning - Level 1Major Outcomes: Students will develop basic vocabulary andcommunicative competencies in English.Instructional Focus: Instruction will focus on the acquisition of basicvocabulary and communication practice. Although speaking andlistening skills are the primary focus, reading and writing are alsostressed.Projects, activities, etc.: Students will participate in class discussions,practice dialogues, and work with leveled reading materials. Studentslearning will be assessed through a variety of differentiatedassessments.

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0.500HS2022Advanced English 10A

-Grades:IB-MYP Lang A: Adv. English 10A & 10B - Full Year (Year 5: Grade 10)Intended Audience: Grade 10 advanced studentsPrerequisite: English 9 and teacher recommendation are required.Major Outcomes:• Familiarity with contemporary and classic texts in Americanliterature• Ability to analyze and apply literary terms to fiction andnonfiction texts• Preparedness for the MCA Reading test• Strong critical thinking and higher level questioning skills• Analysis from multiple perspectives• Familiarity with the writing process• Clarity and refinement of writing skillsInstructional Focus: Discussion, group work, lecture, individualactivities, Socratic SeminarProjects, activities, etc.: Expository essays, poetry portfolio, poetryrecitation, characterization projects, research paper, independentreading project, and various others

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0.500HS2023Advanced English 10B

-Grades:IB-MYP Lang A: Adv. English 10A & 10B - Full Year (Year 5: Grade 10)Intended Audience: Grade 10 advanced studentsPrerequisite: English 9 and teacher recommendation are required.Major Outcomes:• Familiarity with contemporary and classic texts in Americanliterature• Ability to analyze and apply literary terms to fiction andnonfiction texts• Preparedness for the MCA Reading test• Strong critical thinking and higher level questioning skills• Analysis from multiple perspectives• Familiarity with the writing process• Clarity and refinement of writing skillsInstructional Focus: Discussion, group work, lecture, individualactivities, Socratic SeminarProjects, activities, etc.: Expository essays, poetry portfolio, poetryrecitation, characterization projects, research paper, independentreading project, and various others

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0.500HS2012Advanced English Language Arts 09A

-Grades:IB-MYP Lang A: ADV. ENGLISH 9A & 9B- Full Year (Year 4: Grade 9)Intended Audience: Grade 9 advanced studentsPrerequisites/Selection Process: Successful completion of English 8 isrequired. Teacher recommendation is required.Major Outcomes:• Familiarity with contemporary and classic texts in Amer.Literature• Clarity and refinement in writing skills• Ability to analyze fiction and nonfiction texts• Preparedness for the GRAD Writing Test• Strong critical thinking skills• Analysis from multiple perspectivesInstructional Focus: Discussion, group work, lecture, individual activitiesProjects, activities, etc.: Persuasive essay, Poetry portfolio, PoetryRecitation, Characterization project, Research paper, IndependentReading project, various others

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0.500HS2013Advanced English Language Arts 09B

-Grades:IB-MYP Lang A: ADV. ENGLISH 9A & 9B- Full Year (Year 4: Grade 9)Intended Audience: Grade 9 advanced studentsPrerequisites/Selection Process: Successful completion of English 8 isrequired. Teacher recommendation is required.Major Outcomes:• Familiarity with contemporary and classic texts in Amer.Literature• Clarity and refinement in writing skills• Ability to analyze fiction and nonfiction texts• Preparedness for the GRAD Writing Test• Strong critical thinking skills• Analysis from multiple perspectivesInstructional Focus: Discussion, group work, lecture, individual activitiesProjects, activities, etc.: Persuasive essay, Poetry portfolio, PoetryRecitation, Characterization project, Research paper, IndependentReading project, various others

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0.500HS2170CN English A

-Grades:College Now English A

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0.500HS2171CN English B

-Grades:College Now English B

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0.500HS2150College in the Schools Literature

-Grades:College in the SchoolsIntro to Literature: Poetry, Drama, Narrative - 1 semesterOffered Semester 2 OnlyIntended Audience: Grade 12 onlyPrerequisite: English 1001W is an intensive U of M humanities courserequiring substantial reading, writing, and critical thinking. Studentsenrolling in ENGL 1001W must be high school seniors.Students must also meet at least ONE of the following additionalqualifications:• Have a cumulative GPA in previously-taken English coursesthat exceeds a 3.25, OR• Demonstrate to the CIS instructor the reading and writingskills necessary for success in the course, OR• Have a demonstrated passion for reading and writing aboutliterature, OR• Are in the top 20% of their high school class.Major Outcomes: Students will make connections to other literature, totheir own experiences, & to the real world. Students will interpretliterature from a variety of critical perspectives.Instructional Focus: In-depth discussion and writing about textsapplying a variety of critical lenses.Projects, activities, etc.: This is a highly rigorous writing and readingintensive course. We read a new text about every two weeks. Thereare three literary analysis prompts to respond to each week, anannotated bibliography due at mid semester, a final literary analysisportfolio, a literary experience paper, quizzes, some informal in-classassignments and projects, and graded discussion each week.

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0.500HS2160College in the Schools Writing

-Grades:College in the SchoolsWriting Studio 1201 - 1 semesterOffered Semester 1 OnlyIntended Audience: Grade 12 onlyPrerequisite: Students enrolling in Writing Studio should have a GPA of3.0 or better; show a pattern of consistent attendance at school; passMN MCA exams in reading and/or have a teacher recommendation;and be a senior in high school.Major Outcomes: Introduction to and practice of writing process.Academic genres. Critical reading, rhetorical analysis for principles ofaudience, purpose, and argumentative strategies. Formal assignments:summary/analytical writing, source-based writing.Instructional Focus: WRIT 1201 introduces students to general writingstrategies encountered at the college level. Through frequent practiceand feedback, students learn to see writing as a tool for learning and avehicle for expression of ideas and informed views. Students also learna working vocabulary for discussing writing. Typical assignmentsinclude informal writing derived from personal experience, response toreadings, analysis and evaluation of sources on the web and in print,and formal papers that increasingly make use of sources as well asclose reading of texts. The course emphasizes the active practice ofwriting, from gathering ideas for a paper, through the drafting of papers,to careful editing.Projects, activities, etc.: Essays of varying lengths, as well as onelonger research paper.

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0.500HS2011English Lanaguage Arts 9B

-Grades:IB-MYP Lang A: English 9A & 9B- Full Year (Year 4: 9th Grade)**Required for graduation**Intended Audience: Grade 9Prerequisite: noneMajor Outcomes:• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate ideas andinformation from a variety of texts• Recognize and apply the structures and features of orallanguage to convey and derive meaning• Familiarity with contemporary and classic texts in Amer.literature• Preparedness for GRAD Writing TestInstructional Focus: Discussion, group activities, individual work,note-taking. Poetry, mythology, short story, novel and non-fiction.Projects, activities, etc.: Projects include personal portfolios, essays,journals, presentations, original poetry and short stories.

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0.500HS2020English Language Arts 10A

-Grades:IB-MYP Lang A: English 10A & 10B- Full Year (Year 5: Grade 10)**Required for graduation**Intended Audience: Grade 10Prerequisite: English 9

Major Outcomes:• Familiarity with various texts in American literature• Clarity and refinement in writing skills• Ability to analyze fiction and nonfiction texts• Preparedness for the MCA reading testInstructional Focus: Discussion, group work, lecture, individual activitiesProjects, activities, etc.: Persuasive essay, poetry portfolio,characterization project, research paper, independent reading project,and various others.

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0.500HS2021English Language Arts 10B

-Grades:IB-MYP Lang A: English 10A & 10B- Full Year (Year 5: Grade 10)**Required for graduation**Intended Audience: Grade 10Prerequisite: English 9

Major Outcomes:• Familiarity with various texts in American literature• Clarity and refinement in writing skills• Ability to analyze fiction and nonfiction texts• Preparedness for the MCA reading testInstructional Focus: Discussion, group work, lecture, individual activitiesProjects, activities, etc.: Persuasive essay, poetry portfolio,characterization project, research paper, independent reading project,and various others.

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-Grades:English 11A & 11B - Full Year**Required for graduation**Intended Audience: Grade 11Prerequisite: English 10Major Outcomes: Students will review and establish competence in thebasic skills related to writing and literature. Students will prepare forpost-high school experiences and entrance exams.Instructional Focus: Multi-cultural literature, novel, short stories,literature circles, group work, individual work based on writing andreading.Projects, activities, etc.: Contemporary literature from around the worldpaired with literature and writing activities

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-Grades:English 11A & 11B - Full Year**Required for graduation**Intended Audience: Grade 11Prerequisite: English 10Major Outcomes: Students will review and establish competence in thebasic skills related to writing and literature. Students will prepare forpost-high school experiences and entrance exams.Instructional Focus: Multi-cultural literature, novel, short stories,literature circles, group work, individual work based on writing andreading.Projects, activities, etc.: Contemporary literature from around the worldpaired with literature and writing activities

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-Grades:English 12 A& B - Full YearIntended Audience: Grade 12Prerequisite: English 11Major Outcomes: Improvement of identified skills necessary for entryinto a post-secondary institution or career success. Students focus onreading, writing and research during both semesters.Instructional Focus: Targeted approach to reading and writing skillsneeded for college or career success.Projects, activities, etc.: Lit circles, reader response, literary analysis,essays, etc.

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-Grades:English 12 A& B - Full YearIntended Audience: Grade 12Prerequisite: English 11Major Outcomes: Improvement of identified skills necessary for entryinto a post-secondary institution or career success. Students focus onreading, writing and research during both semesters.Instructional Focus: Targeted approach to reading and writing skillsneeded for college or career success.Projects, activities, etc.: Lit circles, reader response, literary analysis,essays, etc.

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-Grades:IB-MYP Lang A: English 9A & 9B- Full Year (Year 4: 9th Grade)**Required for graduation**Intended Audience: Grade 9Prerequisite: noneMajor Outcomes:• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and evaluate ideas andinformation from a variety of texts• Recognize and apply the structures and features of orallanguage to convey and derive meaning• Familiarity with contemporary and classic texts in Amer.literature• Preparedness for GRAD Writing TestInstructional Focus: Discussion, group activities, individual work,note-taking. Poetry, mythology, short story, novel and non-fiction.Projects, activities, etc.: Projects include personal portfolios, essays,journals, presentations, original poetry and short stories.

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0.500HS2172IB Diploma Programme English II A

-Grades:IB DIPLOMA PROGRAME - ENGLISH HL A & B-TWO-YEAR COURSEIntended Audience: Grades 11 & 12

Major Outcomes: In this course students will study literature thatrequires them to articulate what they think they know, and asks them tochallenge this knowledge through discussion and debate. Studentsneed to be able to analyze multiple interpretations of the text, as well aslook at it from various perspectives. Through this they will strive tocomprehend the world of the text, their own worlds and the worldbeyond them. The range of texts studied is broad in order that studentsgrow to appreciate the variety and complexity of language.

Instructional Focus: Students will develop skills in literary criticism,strong powers of written and oral expression, an open-mindednesstowards cultural differences and an appreciation of the value ofliterature.

Projects, activities, etc.: Students must complete IB Internal & ExternalAssessments such as written and oral commentaries, essays and finalexams.**This is a two-year course. While you may register to only take thefirst year, you will not take the external assessment and cannot receivethe IB certificate in this subject.

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0.500HS2173IB Diploma Programme English II B

-Grades:IB DIPLOMA PROGRAME - ENGLISH HL A & B-TWO-YEAR COURSEIntended Audience: Grades 11 & 12

Major Outcomes: In this course students will study literature thatrequires them to articulate what they think they know, and asks them tochallenge this knowledge through discussion and debate. Studentsneed to be able to analyze multiple interpretations of the text, as well aslook at it from various perspectives. Through this they will strive tocomprehend the world of the text, their own worlds and the worldbeyond them. The range of texts studied is broad in order that studentsgrow to appreciate the variety and complexity of language.

Instructional Focus: Students will develop skills in literary criticism,strong powers of written and oral expression, an open-mindednesstowards cultural differences and an appreciation of the value ofliterature.

Projects, activities, etc.: Students must complete IB Internal & ExternalAssessments such as written and oral commentaries, essays and finalexams.**This is a two-year course. While you may register to only take thefirst year, you will not take the external assessment and cannot receivethe IB certificate in this subject.

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0.500HS9014Elective

-Grades:Elective transfer credit

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0.250HS100610th Advisory

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0.500HS6750BCA APEX

-Grades:BCA Apex

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0.500HS9981Early Release

-Grades:Early Release

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0.500HS9012Genesys Works A

-Grades:Genesys Works - A

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0.500HS9013Genesys Works B

-Grades:Genesys Works - B

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0.500HS9023Insight Online Class A

-Grades:Insight online A

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0.500HS9024Insight Online Class B

-Grades:Insight online B

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0.500HS9010PSEO College - A

-Grades:PSEO (Grades 11 - 12)Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a program that allowsstudents in their junior or senior year to earn college credit while in highschool. Students in Grades 11 or 12 may take courses, full-or part-time,at a postsecondary institution for high school credit. The programprovides students with a greater variety of class offerings and theopportunity to pursue more challenging coursework than may beavailable at the high school. The tuition, fees and required textbooksare at no cost to students. Each college and/or university that offersPSEO sets its own requirements for enrollment into the program. Forfull-time PSEO students who begin in their junior year, it is possible tograduate from high school with enough college credits for anAssociate's Degree. Students pursuing postsecondary options will beable to save time and money by entering college with earned credittoward graduation. Contact your counselor or the college or universityof your choice for specific program requirements.

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0.500HS9011PSEO College - B

-Grades:PSEO (Grades 11 - 12)Postsecondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) is a program that allowsstudents in their junior or senior year to earn college credit while in highschool. Students in Grades 11 or 12 may take courses, full-or part-time,at a postsecondary institution for high school credit. The programprovides students with a greater variety of class offerings and theopportunity to pursue more challenging coursework than may beavailable at the high school. The tuition, fees and required textbooksare at no cost to students. Each college and/or university that offersPSEO sets its own requirements for enrollment into the program. Forfull-time PSEO students who begin in their junior year, it is possible tograduate from high school with enough college credits for anAssociate's Degree. Students pursuing postsecondary options will beable to save time and money by entering college with earned credittoward graduation. Contact your counselor or the college or universityof your choice for specific program requirements.

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0.250HS1009Special Advisory

-Grades:Special Advisory

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0.250HS9962Student Assistant A

-Grades:Student Asst.

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0.250HS9963Student Assistant B

-Grades:Student Asst.

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World LanguageDepartment:

0.500HS2548DP French A

-Grades:IB Diploma Programme -French HL/SL A & B -Full yearIntended Audience: Students in grades 11-12Prerequisites: Successful completion of French 3 with a C or higherIn DP French, students utilize and develop their language skills toexamine important issues in our global society such as children's rights,responsible use of our natural environment, access to medical care,and the representation of beauty in the media. By the end of thiscourse, students will be able to successfully communicate in Frenchwith native speakers, understand media from Francophone countries,and study other subjects in French. This course should be consideredby those planning to attend a four-year college, those who hope tostudy languages, cultures, international relations or business, thosewho plan to travel internationally, and those who enjoy learning aboutother perspectives.

Instructional Focus: Advanced study of French via the four modalities:Speaking, listening, writing, and reading. History, literature, music, andculture across the French-speaking world.

Projects, activities, etc.: Accessing French and Francophone articles,websites, poetry, film, and other media provide students with acomparison to our own language and cultural take on theseissues. Students must complete an IB internal assessment and theexternal assessment at the end of the course (final exam).

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0.500HS2549DP French B

-Grades:IB Diploma Programme -French HL/SL A & B -Full yearIntended Audience: Students in grades 11-12Prerequisites: Successful completion of French 3 with a C or higherIn DP French, students utilize and develop their language skills toexamine important issues in our global society such as children's rights,responsible use of our natural environment, access to medical care,and the representation of beauty in the media. By the end of thiscourse, students will be able to successfully communicate in Frenchwith native speakers, understand media from Francophone countries,and study other subjects in French. This course should be consideredby those planning to attend a four-year college, those who hope tostudy languages, cultures, international relations or business, thosewho plan to travel internationally, and those who enjoy learning aboutother perspectives.

Instructional Focus: Advanced study of French via the four modalities:Speaking, listening, writing, and reading. History, literature, music, andculture across the French-speaking world.

Projects, activities, etc.: Accessing French and Francophone articles,websites, poetry, film, and other media provide students with acomparison to our own language and cultural take on theseissues. Students must complete an IB internal assessment and theexternal assessment at the end of the course (final exam).

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0.500HS2510French 1A

-Grades:FRENCH 1A

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0.500HS2511French 1B

-Grades:FRENCH 1B

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-Grades:IB-MYP LANG B: FRENCH 2A & 2B - FULL YEAR (Year 4: 9th Grade)Intended Audience: Students in grades 9-12Prerequisites/Selection Process: Successful completion of French 1with a C or higherMajor Outcomes: Students will increase their ability to understand andspeak French through the introduction of additional vocabulary relatedto fashion, homes, traveling, as well as refining their grammar. Theamount of reading for comprehension and writing is increased.Students gain additional insights into the culture of the countries wherethe language is spoken through reading and listening activities.Instructional Focus: Speaking, listening, writing, and reading in FrenchProjects, activities, etc.:Paired/group activities/communicative activitiessuch as information gaps, games, projects, interviews, and surveys,Total Physical Response Storytelling, Role-plays, Fashion show,Journal entries and multiple paragraph essays, Grammar andvocabulary drills, Reading authentic texts for understanding, Listeningto authentic sources for understanding, French music and films

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-Grades:IB-MYP LANG B: FRENCH 2A & 2B - FULL YEAR (Year 4: 9th Grade)Intended Audience: Students in grades 9-12Prerequisites/Selection Process: Successful completion of French 1with a C or higherMajor Outcomes: Students will increase their ability to understand andspeak French through the introduction of additional vocabulary relatedto fashion, homes, traveling, as well as refining their grammar. Theamount of reading for comprehension and writing is increased.Students gain additional insights into the culture of the countries wherethe language is spoken through reading and listening activities.Instructional Focus: Speaking, listening, writing, and reading in FrenchProjects, activities, etc.:Paired/group activities/communicative activitiessuch as information gaps, games, projects, interviews, and surveys,Total Physical Response Storytelling, Role-plays, Fashion show,Journal entries and multiple paragraph essays, Grammar andvocabulary drills, Reading authentic texts for understanding, Listeningto authentic sources for understanding, French music and films

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-Grades:IB-MYP: FRENCH 3A & 3B - FULL YEAR (Year 5: 10th Grade)Intended Audience: Students in grades 10-12Prerequisites/Selection Process: Successful completion of French 2with a C or higherMajor Outcomes: Students should attain intermediate proficiency inlistening, writing, reading, and speaking in French. The amount ofreading and writing is increased. Students gain additional insights intothe culture of the countries where the language is spoken throughauthentic resources.Instructional Focus: Speaking, listening, writing, and reading in French.Projects, activities, etc.: Pair/group activities such as information gaps,games, projects, interviews, and surveys, Role-plays, Demonstrationspeech, Journal entries, Grammar and vocabulary drills, Readinglonger texts, Listening to more complex authentic sources, Writingthree-five paragraph essays in French, French music and films

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-Grades:IB-MYP: FRENCH 3A & 3B - FULL YEAR (Year 5: 10th Grade)Intended Audience: Students in grades 10-12Prerequisites/Selection Process: Successful completion of French 2with a C or higherMajor Outcomes: Students should attain intermediate proficiency inlistening, writing, reading, and speaking in French. The amount ofreading and writing is increased. Students gain additional insights intothe culture of the countries where the language is spoken throughauthentic resources.Instructional Focus: Speaking, listening, writing, and reading in French.Projects, activities, etc.: Pair/group activities such as information gaps,games, projects, interviews, and surveys, Role-plays, Demonstrationspeech, Journal entries, Grammar and vocabulary drills, Readinglonger texts, Listening to more complex authentic sources, Writingthree-five paragraph essays in French, French music and films

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0.500HS2588IB DP Spanish A

-Grades:IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME - SPANISH HL/SL A & B -TWO-YEAR COURSEPrerequisites: Successful completion of Spanish 3 with a C or betterMajor Outcomes: In DP Spanish HL, students refine their ability tocommunicate in Spanish through activities that integrate reading,writing, speaking and listening skills. They increase their understandingof the Spanish- speaking world through the study of a variety of topics,including environment, health, social issues, popular culture, andpolitics. Students will learn about Spanish-speaking cultures anddevelop international-mindedness by reading literary selections from avariety of genres and by reading and reporting on current issues fromauthentic news sources, including periodicals and the Internet.

Instructional Focus: Focused grammar study and vocabulary buildingactivities are used to help students enhance their overall control of thelanguage. Film and video with native speakers are used to helpstudents improve their listening and speaking proficiency. Writing taskswill ensure students receive practice in writing for a variety of purposesand audiences, thus allowing them to use different registers, vocabularysets, grammar constructions, and cultural knowledge appropriate to thesituation or context.

Projects, Activities, etc.: Communication-based tasks, such asrole-plays, paired conversations, pronunciation practice, anddiscussions of course topics support the language learning process.**Even though this is a two-year course, senior students, may stillregister for just one year. Successful completion of the course byseniors (1 year) will result in a school certificate. The IB Diploma &Certificate are not available for students beginning this course in 12thgrade. Students must complete an IB internal assessment and theexternal assessment at the end of the course (final exam).

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0.500HS2589IB DP Spanish B

-Grades:IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME - SPANISH HL/SL A & B -TWO-YEAR COURSEPrerequisites: Successful completion of Spanish 3 with a C or betterMajor Outcomes: In DP Spanish HL, students refine their ability tocommunicate in Spanish through activities that integrate reading,writing, speaking and listening skills. They increase their understandingof the Spanish- speaking world through the study of a variety of topics,including environment, health, social issues, popular culture, andpolitics. Students will learn about Spanish-speaking cultures anddevelop international-mindedness by reading literary selections from avariety of genres and by reading and reporting on current issues fromauthentic news sources, including periodicals and the Internet.

Instructional Focus: Focused grammar study and vocabulary buildingactivities are used to help students enhance their overall control of thelanguage. Film and video with native speakers are used to helpstudents improve their listening and speaking proficiency. Writing taskswill ensure students receive practice in writing for a variety of purposesand audiences, thus allowing them to use different registers, vocabularysets, grammar constructions, and cultural knowledge appropriate to thesituation or context.

Projects, Activities, etc.: Communication-based tasks, such asrole-plays, paired conversations, pronunciation practice, anddiscussions of course topics support the language learning process.**Even though this is a two-year course, senior students, may stillregister for just one year. Successful completion of the course byseniors (1 year) will result in a school certificate. The IB Diploma &Certificate are not available for students beginning this course in 12thgrade. Students must complete an IB internal assessment and theexternal assessment at the end of the course (final exam).

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0.500HS2550Spanish 1A

-Grades:SPANISH 1A

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0.500HS2551Spanish 1B

-Grades:SPANISH 1B

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-Grades:IB-MYP - Spanish 2A & 2B - FULL YEAR (Year 4: 9th Grade)Intended Audience: Grades 9 - 12Prerequisites: Successful completion of Spanish 1 w/ a C or higherMajor Outcomes: Students build on their communicative competence ofSpanish and learn more academic Spanish by studying sophisticatedgrammatical structures in Spanish, reading longer texts in Spanish, andcompleting more complex speaking & listening tasks.Instructional Focus: Listening, speaking, reading, and writing whiledeveloping cultural sensitivity.Projects, activities, etc.: Partner Activities, Small-Group Work, Quizzes,Exams, Movies, Spanish Music, Role-plays, Projects

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-Grades:IB-MYP - Spanish 2A & 2B - FULL YEAR (Year 4: 9th Grade)Intended Audience: Grades 9 - 12Prerequisites: Successful completion of Spanish 1 w/ a C or higherMajor Outcomes: Students build on their communicative competence ofSpanish and learn more academic Spanish by studying sophisticatedgrammatical structures in Spanish, reading longer texts in Spanish, andcompleting more complex speaking & listening tasks.Instructional Focus: Listening, speaking, reading, and writing whiledeveloping cultural sensitivity.Projects, activities, etc.: Partner Activities, Small-Group Work, Quizzes,Exams, Movies, Spanish Music, Role-plays, Projects

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-Grades:IB-MYP - Spanish 3A & 3B - FULL YEAR (Year 5: 9th Grade)Intended Audience: Grades 10 - 12Prerequisites: Successful completion of Spanish 2 w/ a C or higherMajor Outcomes: Students gain greater command of the written andspoken language. Students will reinforce and build on previouslylearned skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing through thestudy of cultural topics, current events, songs, art, film, and literature.Spanish 3A will focus mostly on oral-performance activities, while 3Bmoves into an interactive telenovela view experience that focuses onlistening and discussion skills and the cultural importance of this genreof media.Instructional Focus: Listening, speaking, reading, and writing whiledeveloping cultural sensitivity.Projects, activities, etc.: Partner Activities, Small-Group Work, Quizzes,Exams, Movies, Spanish Music, Role-plays, Project

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-Grades:IB-MYP - Spanish 3A & 3B - FULL YEAR (Year 5: 9th Grade)Intended Audience: Grades 10 - 12Prerequisites: Successful completion of Spanish 2 w/ a C or higherMajor Outcomes: Students gain greater command of the written andspoken language. Students will reinforce and build on previouslylearned skills in speaking, listening, reading, and writing through thestudy of cultural topics, current events, songs, art, film, and literature.Spanish 3A will focus mostly on oral-performance activities, while 3Bmoves into an interactive telenovela view experience that focuses onlistening and discussion skills and the cultural importance of this genreof media.Instructional Focus: Listening, speaking, reading, and writing whiledeveloping cultural sensitivity.Projects, activities, etc.: Partner Activities, Small-Group Work, Quizzes,Exams, Movies, Spanish Music, Role-plays, Project

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MathematicsDepartment:

0.500HS4080Algebra IIA

-Grades:Algebra 2A & 2B - FULL YEARIntended Audience: Grades 10 -12Prerequisite: Algebra 1A & 1B and Geometry A & B, orinstructor/counselor approvalMajor Outcomes:• An extension of topics covered in Algebra 1A & 1B, includingpolynomials, exponentials, radicals, probability, and solving systems ofequations• Apply new topics in real-world settings, such as logarithms,linear programming, number systems, sequences and series, discretemath, and trigonometryInstructional Focus: Discussion, group work, individual work

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0.500HS4081Algebra IIB

-Grades:Algebra 2A & 2B - FULL YEARIntended Audience: Grades 10 -12Prerequisite: Algebra 1A & 1B and Geometry A & B, orinstructor/counselor approvalMajor Outcomes:• An extension of topics covered in Algebra 1A & 1B, includingpolynomials, exponentials, radicals, probability, and solving systems ofequations• Apply new topics in real-world settings, such as logarithms,linear programming, number systems, sequences and series, discretemath, and trigonometryInstructional Focus: Discussion, group work, individual work

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0.500HS4073Conceptual Geometry B

-Grades:Conceptual Geometry B

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0.500HS4070Geometry A

-Grades:IB-MYP Geometry A & B - FULL YEAR (Year 5: 10th Grade)Intended Audience: Grades 9 -12Prerequisite: Algebra 1A & 1BMajor Outcomes:• Build a good foundation in geometry with respect to two andthree dimensions.• Topics include constructions, congruent and similar triangles,polygons, transformations, circles, area and volumes.Instructional Focus: Discussion, lecture, group work, individual workProjects, activities, etc.: Geometer's Sketchpad

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0.500HS4071Geometry B

-Grades:IB-MYP Geometry A & B - FULL YEAR (Year 5: 10th Grade)Intended Audience: Grades 9 -12Prerequisite: Algebra 1A & 1BMajor Outcomes:• Build a good foundation in geometry with respect to two andthree dimensions.• Topics include constructions, congruent and similar triangles,polygons, transformations, circles, area and volumes.Instructional Focus: Discussion, lecture, group work, individual workProjects, activities, etc.: Geometer's Sketchpad

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0.500HS4100IB DP Math SL 2A

-Grades:dp math sl 2A & 2B - FULL YEARIntended Audience: Grade 12Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus A & B and an acceptable grade of a C orbetter in Pre-Calculus. Placement to be determined by guidance andAlgebra 2 instructor.Major Outcomes:• Understanding of the fundamentals of calculus throughnumeric, graphical, and symbolic viewpoints• Topics of study are functions, limits, derivatives, and integralsalong with their real world applications.Instructional Focus: Discussion, group work, individual workProjects, activities, etc.: Experiment with graphing calculators

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0.500HS4101IB DP Math SL 2B


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0.500HS4102IB DP Math Stud II A

-Grades:IB DP MATH STUDIES A & B SLTWO YEAR COURSEIntended Audience: Grades 11 & 12Prerequisite A grade of a C or better in Algebra 2A & 2BMajor Outcomes: The IB-DP Math Studies course is a collegepreparatory math course for students not interested in talking calculus.Math Studies is required for the IB Diploma and studies math from aninternational perspective. The aims of this course is to enable studentsto:develop mathematical knowledge, concepts and principles, developlogical, critical and creative thinkingemploy and refine their powers ofabstraction and generalization which they will use in the college mathcourses.Instructional Focus: Math Studies students will study in greater detailthe following topics: numbers & algebra, statistics, functions, geometryand trigonometry. Students will also learn about sets, logic andprobability, differential calculus, and financial mathematics.

**This is a two-year course. While senior students may register to onlytake the first year, they will not take the IB external assessment andcannot receive a certificate in this subject. Instead, they will receive aschool certificate upon completion.

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0.500HS4103IB DP Math Stud II B

-Grades:IB DP MATH STUDIES A & B SLTWO YEAR COURSEIntended Audience: Grades 11 & 12Prerequisite A grade of a C or better in Algebra 2A & 2BMajor Outcomes: The IB-DP Math Studies course is a collegepreparatory math course for students not interested in talking calculus.Math Studies is required for the IB Diploma and studies math from aninternational perspective. The aims of this course is to enable studentsto:develop mathematical knowledge, concepts and principles, developlogical, critical and creative thinkingemploy and refine their powers ofabstraction and generalization which they will use in the college mathcourses.Instructional Focus: Math Studies students will study in greater detailthe following topics: numbers & algebra, statistics, functions, geometryand trigonometry. Students will also learn about sets, logic andprobability, differential calculus, and financial mathematics.

**This is a two-year course. While senior students may register to onlytake the first year, they will not take the IB external assessment andcannot receive a certificate in this subject. Instead, they will receive aschool certificate upon completion.

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0.500HS4032Intermediate Algebra A

-Grades:IB-MYP INTERMEDIATE Algebra 1A & 1B - FULL YEAR (Year 3: 8thGrade)Intended Audience: Grades 8-12Prerequisite: Math 8A & 8BMajor Outcomes:• Work with measures of central tendency, axioms of equality,solving and graphing equations, and solving systems of equations.• Begin to work with polynomials, exponents, radicals, andquadratics.Instructional Focus: Discussion, group work, individual workProjects, activities, etc.: Experiments

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0.500HS4033Intermediate Algebra B

-Grades:IB-MYP INTERMEDIATE Algebra 1A & 1B - FULL YEAR (Year 3: 8thGrade)Intended Audience: Grades 8-12Prerequisite: Math 8A & 8BMajor Outcomes:• Work with measures of central tendency, axioms of equality,solving and graphing equations, and solving systems of equations.• Begin to work with polynomials, exponents, radicals, andquadratics.Instructional Focus: Discussion, group work, individual workProjects, activities, etc.: Experiments

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0.500HS4098Pre-Calculus A

-Grades:Pre-Calculus A

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0.500HS4099Pre-Calculus B

-Grades:Pre-Calculus B

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Physical Education/ HealthDepartment:

0.500HS5120Field/Court Sports 1

-Grades:Field and Court Sports - 1 semesterIntended Audience: Grades 10-12Prerequisites/Selection Process: Advanced PE (Phy Ed 10)Major Outcomes:• Awareness of all three standard based assessments:cognitive, affective, and psychomotor.• Understand the importance of living and maintaining ahealthy, active lifestyle which will be assessed by fitness testingthroughout the school year.• Understand and develop the necessary skills to be proficientin individual fitness and sport activities.Instructional Focus: Discussion, Lecture, Drill and practiceProjects, activities, etc.: Sport specific work packetsFees: PE uniform and lock fee ($1.00)

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0.500HS5121Field/Court Sports 2

-Grades:Field and Court Sports - 1 semesterIntended Audience: Grades 10-12Prerequisites/Selection Process: Advanced PE (Phy Ed 10)Major Outcomes:• Awareness of all three standard based assessments:cognitive, affective, and psychomotor.• Understand the importance of living and maintaining ahealthy, active lifestyle which will be assessed by fitness testingthroughout the school year.• Understand and develop the necessary skills to be proficientin individual fitness and sport activities.Instructional Focus: Discussion, Lecture, Drill and practiceProjects, activities, etc.: Sport specific work packetsFees: PE uniform and lock fee ($1.00)

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0.500HS5010Physical Education 09

-Grades:IB-MYP Physical Education 9 - 1 semester (Year 4: 9th Grade)**Required for graduation**Intended Audience: Grade 9Prerequisites/Selection Process: Phy Ed 8Major Outcomes:• Development of skills such as hand - eye coordination,cardiovascular fitness, physical strength, and the fine motor skills.• Pre/Post fitness evaluation• Understand the relationship between fitness, nutrition, andwell being throughout their lifespanInstructional Focus:• Introduction to rules and safety• Individual skill development-Pre/Post assessment ofknowledge and skill which involves both individual and team sportactivities.Fees: PE uniform and lock fee ($1.00)

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0.500HS5020Physical Education 10

-Grades:IB-MYP Physical Education 10 - 1 semester (Year 5:10th Grade)**Required for graduation**Intended Audience: Grade 10Prerequisites: Phy Ed 9Major Outcomes:• Awareness of all three standards-based assessments:cognitive, affective, and psychomotor.• Understand the importance of living and maintaining ahealthy, active lifestyle which will be assessed by fitness testingthroughout the school year.• Understand and develop the necessary skills to be proficientin individual fitness and sport activities.Instructional Focus: Discussion, Lecture, Drill and practiceProjects, activities, etc.: Sport specific work packetsFees: PE uniform and lock fee ($1.00)

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0.500HS5030Senior High Health

-Grades:Senior High Health - 1 semester**Required for graduation**Intended Audience: Grades 11 & 12Prerequisites/Selection Process: noneMajor Outcomes: Develop decision making skills that enhanceindividual, family, and community. The class will focus on health areassuch as reducing and preventing the use of tobacco drugs, and alcohol,intentional and unintentional injuries, and STD/unintentionalpregnancies.Instructional Focus: Lecture, discussion, group work,Projects, activities, etc.: Lab projects, group projects

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0.500HS5040Skills For Living

-Grades:Skills for Living - 1 semesterIntended Audience: Grades 11 & 12Prerequisites/Selection Process: Sr. High HealthMajor Outcomes: To enable young people to gain the self-confidence,good judgment, and social skills needed to cope with today'schallenging world. The student will be able to gain a generalunderstanding of the skills necessary to build healthy relationships,families, and marriages.Instructional Focus: Discussions, Lectures, group and individual work,power point and other use of media.Projects, activities, etc.: Lab projects, qualitative researchFees: Lock fee ($1.00)

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0.500HS5130SrHi Adapted PE A

-Grades:Developmental/Adapted Physical Education (DAPE) -1 semester or full year (Year 4: 9th Grade)Intended Audience: This course is designed for those students whocannot participate successfully in regular physical education programsbecause of low motor skills, low fitness, handicapping conditions(physical, emotional, psychomotor or cognitive) or illness.

Selection Process: An assessment team, including the D/APESpecialist, will determine if a student qualifies for D/APE. Such studentsmay benefit from support in the mainstream, supplemental P.E.,part-time or full-time placement in D/APE.Major Outcomes: Primary goals of this course are to improve physicaleducation and social development.

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0.500HS5131SrHi Adapted PE B

-Grades:Developmental/Adapted Physical Education (DAPE) -1 semester or full year (Year 4: 9th Grade)Intended Audience: This course is designed for those students whocannot participate successfully in regular physical education programsbecause of low motor skills, low fitness, handicapping conditions(physical, emotional, psychomotor or cognitive) or illness.

Selection Process: An assessment team, including the D/APESpecialist, will determine if a student qualifies for D/APE. Such studentsmay benefit from support in the mainstream, supplemental P.E.,part-time or full-time placement in D/APE.Major Outcomes: Primary goals of this course are to improve physicaleducation and social development.

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Physical Education/ HealthDepartment:

0.500HS5090Strength/Conditioning 1

-Grades:Strength & Conditioning 1 & 2 - 1 semesterIntended Audience: Grades 11 & 12Prerequisites/Selection Process: Successful completion of Phy. Ed.requirements through t10th grade year.Major Outcomes: Students will learn and perform the basic principles ofweight training, plyometrics, sprint work, agility drills, andcardiovascular conditioning.Instructional Focus: Students will be put through a variety of trainingmethods on a daily basis.Fees: Lock Fee ($1.00)

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0.500HS5095Strength/Conditioning 2

-Grades:Strength & Conditioning 1 & 2 - 1 semesterIntended Audience: Grades 11 & 12Prerequisites/Selection Process: Successful completion of Phy. Ed.requirements through t10th grade year.Major Outcomes: Students will learn and perform the basic principles ofweight training, plyometrics, sprint work, agility drills, andcardiovascular conditioning.Instructional Focus: Students will be put through a variety of trainingmethods on a daily basis.Fees: Lock Fee ($1.00)

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ScienceDepartment:

0.500HS6058Applied Chem A

-Grades:APPLIED CHEMISTRY A&B - full yearIntended Audience: Grades 11 - 12Prerequisites/Selection Process: Physical Science 9A & 9B.Major Outcomes: Students will discover and explore the basics ofchemistry through laboratory experiments and activities. This course isdesigned for students who are NOT planning on entering a four-yearcollege after high school or a science related field (such as medicine orengineering). This course will explore the basic ideas of chemistrythrough a lab-focused curriculum. In this course most of theassignments will be completed during the class period.

Instructional Focus: Chemistry is the study of matter. Students will useboth qualitative and quantitative techniques to explore the compositionof substances and the changes they undergo. Throughout this course,students will discover the basic ideas of chemistry through theirlaboratory work. Students will also develop their ability to investigateresearch questions and will continue to develop their abilities to solvereal-world scientific problems. Like all sciences, chemistry gives us abetter understanding of our world.

Projects, activities, etc.: Experiments, lab activities, research projectsand performance labs, which will correspond to the major topicscovered during the semester, will be completed using acceptedscientific methods.

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0.500HS6059Applied Chem B

-Grades:APPLIED CHEMISTRY A&B - full yearIntended Audience: Grades 11 - 12Prerequisites/Selection Process: Physical Science 9A & 9B.Major Outcomes: Students will discover and explore the basics ofchemistry through laboratory experiments and activities. This course isdesigned for students who are NOT planning on entering a four-yearcollege after high school or a science related field (such as medicine orengineering). This course will explore the basic ideas of chemistrythrough a lab-focused curriculum. In this course most of theassignments will be completed during the class period.

Instructional Focus: Chemistry is the study of matter. Students will useboth qualitative and quantitative techniques to explore the compositionof substances and the changes they undergo. Throughout this course,students will discover the basic ideas of chemistry through theirlaboratory work. Students will also develop their ability to investigateresearch questions and will continue to develop their abilities to solvereal-world scientific problems. Like all sciences, chemistry gives us abetter understanding of our world.


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0.500HS6210Biology

-Grades:IB-MYP Biology A & B - Full year (Year 5: 10th Grade)**Required for graduation**Intended Audience: Grades 10-12Prerequisites/Selection Process: Physical Science 9A & 9BMajor Outcomes: The MCA- Science test is administered at thecompletion of the course. Students must pass the MCA science test inorder to graduate. Students will be able to perform several laboratorytechniques including: gel electrophoresis, microscopy, VernierLabQuest and chromatography.Instructional Focus: Biology provides the introduction to basic biologicaltechniques and principles. Students will be introduced to the basics ofmicrobiology, including the use of the microscope and life functions atthe cellular level. The dynamics of evolution and ecosystems will alsobe discussed. Genetic principles will be introduced and studied in detail,including topics of Mendelian Genetics, chromosomal defects andgenetic mutations.Projects, activities, etc.: IB Science projects will be completed eachquarter on varying topics such as cells, bacteria, forensics, andgenetics.

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0.500HS6060Chemistry A

-Grades:CHEMISTRY 1 A&B - full yearIntended Audience: Grades 11 - 12

Prerequisites/Selection Process: Physical Science 9A & 9B. Thestudent must also have a minimum of a B average in all their previousmath/science classes and a recommendation from their previousscience teacher.

Major Outcomes: Students will discover and explore the theories ofchemistry through laboratory experiments and activities. This course isdesigned for students who are planning on entering a four-year collegeright after high school and/or are planning on entering a science relatedfield (such as medicine or engineering). Students taking this course willbe required to complete their assignments outside of the class period.

Instructional Focus: Chemistry is the study of matter. Students will useboth qualitative and quantitative techniques to explore the compositionof substances and the changes they undergo. Throughout this course,students will discover the theories and principles of chemistry byconnecting their laboratory work to the ideas presented in theirchemistry text. Students will develop their ability to investigate researchquestions in a lab environment, will develop their abilities to thinkcritically, and will continue to develop their abilities to solve real-worldscientific problems. Like all sciences, chemistry gives us a betterunderstanding of our world.


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0.500HS6061Chemistry B

-Grades:CHEMISTRY 1 A&B - full yearIntended Audience: Grades 11 - 12

Prerequisites/Selection Process: Physical Science 9A & 9B. Thestudent must also have a minimum of a B average in all their previousmath/science classes and a recommendation from their previousscience teacher.

Major Outcomes: Students will discover and explore the theories ofchemistry through laboratory experiments and activities. This course isdesigned for students who are planning on entering a four-year collegeright after high school and/or are planning on entering a science relatedfield (such as medicine or engineering). Students taking this course willbe required to complete their assignments outside of the class period.

Instructional Focus: Chemistry is the study of matter. Students will useboth qualitative and quantitative techniques to explore the compositionof substances and the changes they undergo. Throughout this course,students will discover the theories and principles of chemistry byconnecting their laboratory work to the ideas presented in theirchemistry text. Students will develop their ability to investigate researchquestions in a lab environment, will develop their abilities to thinkcritically, and will continue to develop their abilities to solve real-worldscientific problems. Like all sciences, chemistry gives us a betterunderstanding of our world.


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0.500HS6080College in the Schools Anatomy A

-Grades:CIS Anatomy & Physiology - Full YearIntended Audience: Grade 12Prerequisites/Selection Process: Successful completion of Biology A &B with a B average.Major Outcomes: Students will obtain a basic knowledge of theanatomy each body system and its function.Instructional Focus: Students will be introduced to the basics of humananatomy and physiology. All of the body systems will be discussed andlabs that correspond to those systems will be performed. Also includedin the class is terminology that relates to the corresponding systems.Students will perform a dissection of a fetal pig to examine structuresand systems that were studied during the course.Projects, activities, etc.: Projects will correspond to the units covered inclass.

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0.500HS6081College in the Schools Anatomy B

-Grades:CIS Anatomy & Physiology - Full YearIntended Audience: Grade 12Prerequisites/Selection Process: Successful completion of Biology A &B with a B average.Major Outcomes: Students will obtain a basic knowledge of theanatomy each body system and its function.Instructional Focus: Students will be introduced to the basics of humananatomy and physiology. All of the body systems will be discussed andlabs that correspond to those systems will be performed. Also includedin the class is terminology that relates to the corresponding systems.Students will perform a dissection of a fetal pig to examine structuresand systems that were studied during the course.Projects, activities, etc.: Projects will correspond to the units covered inclass.

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0.500HS6200Contemporary Issues in Science

-Grades:Contemporary Issues in Science - 1 semesterIntended Audience: Grade 12Prerequisites/Selection Process: Physical Science 9A & 9BMajor Outcomes: Students will learn how to research current issues inscience.Instructional Focus: This course will help you to understand current andfuture science issues. The primary emphasis of this course will be theunderstanding of both sides of these complex issues. This course is a"must" for all future citizens in a complex and changing world. Potentialtopics include: ozone depletion, the right - to - die, biogeneticengineering, cryonics, cloning, energy alternatives, overpopulation,global warming, reproductive technologies and the space program.Projects, activities, etc.: Projects correspond to topics covered in classand change yearly.

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0.500HS6310Forensics

-Grades:FORENSICS - 1 semesterIntended Audience: Grade 12Prerequisites: Physical Science 9 (full year); Biology (full year)Major Outcomes: Students will investigate a typical crime scene and theforensic science associated with investigating the scene.Instructional Focus: Students will understand concepts, theories andprinciples of Forensic Science including: DNA fingerprinting, fibercomparison, body decomposition, entomology, and many more.Techniques used by forensic scientists will be discussed and practicedwhen appropriate.Projects, activities, etc.: Various projects, field trips, guest speakers etc.will correspond to the units.

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0.500HS6082IB DP Environmental Systems & Societies A

-Grades:IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS &SOCIETIES SL A & B- Full YearIntended Audience: Grade 11 or 12Major Outcomes: IB Diploma ESS is a college preparatory sciencecourse. Through studying environmental systems and societies (ESS)students will look at interrelationships between environmental systemsand the societies that live in them. Special attention is paid to currentenvironmental issues. Students will evaluate the scientific, ethical andsocio-political aspects of these issues. This course includes anemphasis on student investigation and inquiry, research, analysis, andapplication. Students will communicate their ability to apply, critique andrevise their findings in many ways such as oral, visual, and writtencommunications. I

Instructional Focus: Topics include: Environmental Systems, Populationand Carrying Capacity, Climate Change, Pollution, Conservation, &Resource Use

Projects, etc.: The course is focused on practical application throughexperiments and simulations. Students complete IB internal andexternal assessments.**This is a one-year course. Incoming seniors can register for thiscourse and test for the IB certificate.

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0.500HS6083IB DP Environmental Systems & Societies B

-Grades:IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS &SOCIETIES SL A & B- Full YearIntended Audience: Grade 11 or 12Major Outcomes: IB Diploma ESS is a college preparatory sciencecourse. Through studying environmental systems and societies (ESS)students will look at interrelationships between environmental systemsand the societies that live in them. Special attention is paid to currentenvironmental issues. Students will evaluate the scientific, ethical andsocio-political aspects of these issues. This course includes anemphasis on student investigation and inquiry, research, analysis, andapplication. Students will communicate their ability to apply, critique andrevise their findings in many ways such as oral, visual, and writtencommunications. I

Instructional Focus: Topics include: Environmental Systems, Populationand Carrying Capacity, Climate Change, Pollution, Conservation, &Resource Use

Projects, etc.: The course is focused on practical application throughexperiments and simulations. Students complete IB internal andexternal assessments.**This is a one-year course. Incoming seniors can register for thiscourse and test for the IB certificate.

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1.000HS6270MN Ecology

-Grades:Minnesota Ecology

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0.500HS6010Physical Science 9A

-Grades:IB-MYP Physical Science 9A & 9B - full year (Year 4: 9th Grade)**Required for graduation**Intended Audience: Grade 9Prerequisites/Selection Process: noneMajor Outcomes: Physical Science 9 is a prerequisite to all high schoolscience courses.Instructional Focus: Ninth grade physical science provides studentswith an overview of both physics and chemistry. Science 9A covers thescience inquiry process and physics topics of motion, work and energy,energy resources, sound, light, and wave theory. Science 9B covers anintroduction to chemistry, properties and states of matter and itschanges, atomic structure, the periodic table, bonding, equations andreaction types.Projects, activities, etc.: Energy Alternatives Project/History of ScienceProject

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0.500HS6011Physical Science 9B

-Grades:IB-MYP Physical Science 9A & 9B - full year (Year 4: 9th Grade)**Required for graduation**Intended Audience: Grade 9Prerequisites/Selection Process: noneMajor Outcomes: Physical Science 9 is a prerequisite to all high schoolscience courses.Instructional Focus: Ninth grade physical science provides studentswith an overview of both physics and chemistry. Science 9A covers thescience inquiry process and physics topics of motion, work and energy,energy resources, sound, light, and wave theory. Science 9B covers anintroduction to chemistry, properties and states of matter and itschanges, atomic structure, the periodic table, bonding, equations andreaction types.Projects, activities, etc.: Energy Alternatives Project/History of ScienceProject

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0.500HS6710American History

-Grades:IB-MYP American History A &B - full year (Year 5: 10th Grade)**Required for graduation**Intended Audience: 10th GradePrerequisites/Selection Process: NoneMajor Outcomes: Students will meet the Minnesota State Standards forAmerican History 9-12.Instructional Focus: Students will cover the following topic areas duringAmerican History A: Early Native People, Colonization, theRevolutionary War, American Politics, Slavery, Expansionism, ForeignPolicy, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. Students will continuelearning about the following topic areas during American History B:Industrialism, Progressivism, Isolationism, WWI, the Roaring 20's, theDepression Era, WWII, Civil Rights, Foreign Policy, the Cold War, andcurrent events of the late 20th / early 21st century.Projects, activities, etc.: This class will be taught using researchprojects, simulations, group work, discussion, lecture, writtenassignments, PowerPoint presentations, debates, interactive websites,Internet searches, and 5 paragraph essays along with thesis papers.

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0.500HS6530American History A


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0.500HS6700Civics

-Grades:IB-MYP Civics A & B - Full Year (Year 4: 9th Grade) **Required forgraduation**Intended Audience: 9th GradePrerequisites/Selection Process: NoneMajor Outcomes: Students will learn about United States, state, andlocal government.Instructional Focus: Students will look at how government affects them,and how they can be involved in change through our government.Projects, activities, etc.: Simulations, group work, discussion, researchprojects, lecture, written assignments

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0.500HS6540Civics / Government

-Grades:IB-MYP Civics A & B - Full Year (Year 4: 9th Grade) **Required forgraduation**Intended Audience: 9th GradePrerequisites/Selection Process: NoneMajor Outcomes: Students will learn about United States, state, andlocal government.Instructional Focus: Students will look at how government affects them,and how they can be involved in change through our government.Projects, activities, etc.: Simulations, group work, discussion, researchprojects, lecture, written assignments

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0.500HS6514CN History A

-Grades:College Now History A

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0.500HS6515CN History B

-Grades:College Now History B

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0.500HS6541Economics

-Grades:Economics - 1 semester**Required for graduation**Intended Audience: 12th GradePrerequisites/Selection Process: Only offered to students in 12thGrade.Major Outcomes: Students will meet the Minnesota State Standards forEconomics grade 9-12.Instructional Focus: Students will cover the following topics inEconomics: the basics / definitions of Micro and Macro-Economics,supply, demand, GDP, the stock market / investing, economic history,global economic policy, current events, types of economic structures,bankruptcy, market structures in business, and consumerism.Projects, activities, etc.: Research projects, simulations, group work,interactive websites, PowerPoint presentations, discussion, lecture,written assignments, internet searches, the stock market game and the12th Grade Stock Market Portfolio.

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0.500HS6510Geography A

-Grades:Geography 9A

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0.500HS6511Geography B

-Grades:Geography 9B

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0.500HS6532IB Advanced American History A

-Grades:IB-MYP Advanced American History A &B - Full Year (Year 5: 10thgrade)**Required for graduation**Intended Audience: 10th GradePrerequisites/Selection Process: Teacher recommendation orapplicationMajor Outcomes: Students will meet the Minnesota State Standards forAmerican History 9-12.Instructional Focus: Students will cover the following topic areas duringAmerican History A: Early Native People, Colonization, theRevolutionary War, American Politics, Slavery, Expansionism, ForeignPolicy, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. Students will continuelearning about the following topic areas during American History B:Industrialism, Progressivism, Isolationism, WWI, the Roaring 20's, theDepression Era, WWII, Civil Rights, Foreign Policy, the Cold War, andcurrent events of the late 20th / early 21st century.Projects, activities, etc.: Research projects, simulations, group work,discussion, presentations, debates, interactive websites, etc. Advancedstudents have more independent work, more writing, and mustorganize/manage their work outside of class.

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0.500HS6533IB Advanced American History B

-Grades:IB-MYP Advanced American History A &B - Full Year (Year 5: 10thgrade)**Required for graduation**Intended Audience: 10th GradePrerequisites/Selection Process: Teacher recommendation orapplicationMajor Outcomes: Students will meet the Minnesota State Standards forAmerican History 9-12.Instructional Focus: Students will cover the following topic areas duringAmerican History A: Early Native People, Colonization, theRevolutionary War, American Politics, Slavery, Expansionism, ForeignPolicy, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. Students will continuelearning about the following topic areas during American History B:Industrialism, Progressivism, Isolationism, WWI, the Roaring 20's, theDepression Era, WWII, Civil Rights, Foreign Policy, the Cold War, andcurrent events of the late 20th / early 21st century.Projects, activities, etc.: Research projects, simulations, group work,discussion, presentations, debates, interactive websites, etc. Advancedstudents have more independent work, more writing, and mustorganize/manage their work outside of class.

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0.500HS6512IB Advanced Civics A

-Grades:IB-MYP ADVANCED Civics A & B -Full Year (Year 4: 9th Grade)Intended Audience: 9th GradePrerequisites/Selection Process: Students interested in the Honorsoption must complete an application. Please see your current SocialStudies teacher for this form.Major Outcomes: Students will learn about United States, state, andlocal government.Instructional Focus: Students will look at how government affects them,and how they can be involved in change through our government.Students in the Honors section will work at an accelerated pace and willproduce more written work than the other Civics sections.Projects, activities, etc.: Simulations, group work, discussion, researchprojects, lecture, written assignments

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0.500HS6513IB Advanced Civics B

-Grades:IB-MYP ADVANCED Civics A & B -Full Year (Year 4: 9th Grade)Intended Audience: 9th GradePrerequisites/Selection Process: Students interested in the Honorsoption must complete an application. Please see your current SocialStudies teacher for this form.Major Outcomes: Students will learn about United States, state, andlocal government.Instructional Focus: Students will look at how government affects them,and how they can be involved in change through our government.Students in the Honors section will work at an accelerated pace and willproduce more written work than the other Civics sections.Projects, activities, etc.: Simulations, group work, discussion, researchprojects, lecture, written assignments

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0.500HS6516IB DP History II A

-Grades:IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME HISTORY OF AMERICAS-ARAB ISRAELICONFLICT (1945-1979) HLTWO-YEAR COURSEPrerequisites/Selection: American History w/ a C or betterIntended Audience: 11th& 12th GradeMajor Outcomes: History is more than the study of the old andout-of-date. It is the process of recording, reconstructing andinterpreting the past through the investigation of a variety of sources.Students will explore in-depth 20th century issues and events as theybuild a better understanding of themselves and others in relation to theworld, both past and present.Instructional Focus: Within the DP History of the Americas, both thestudents and the instructors goal is to promote an understanding ofhistory as a discipline, including the nature and diversity of its sources,methods and interpretations.Projects, activities, etc.: There will be a variety of texts/ readings,simulations, and the creation of original written and media relatedworks. Students will also complete IB internal and externalassessments.

**Though seniors may register for the course for one year, they will notcomplete the IB assessments and cannot earn the IBDiploma/Certificate.

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0.500HS6517IB DP History II B

-Grades:IB DIPLOMA PROGRAMME HISTORY OF AMERICAS-ARAB ISRAELICONFLICT (1945-1979) HLTWO-YEAR COURSEPrerequisites/Selection: American History w/ a C or betterIntended Audience: 11th& 12th GradeMajor Outcomes: History is more than the study of the old andout-of-date. It is the process of recording, reconstructing andinterpreting the past through the investigation of a variety of sources.Students will explore in-depth 20th century issues and events as theybuild a better understanding of themselves and others in relation to theworld, both past and present.Instructional Focus: Within the DP History of the Americas, both thestudents and the instructors goal is to promote an understanding ofhistory as a discipline, including the nature and diversity of its sources,methods and interpretations.Projects, activities, etc.: There will be a variety of texts/ readings,simulations, and the creation of original written and media relatedworks. Students will also complete IB internal and externalassessments.

**Though seniors may register for the course for one year, they will notcomplete the IB assessments and cannot earn the IBDiploma/Certificate.

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0.500HS6560Psychology

-Grades:Psychology- 1 semesterIntended Audience: 11th or 12th GradePrerequisites/Selection Process: NoneMajor Outcomes: This course is a survey of the different psychologicalschools of thought, and looks to explain human behavior.Instructional Focus: Students will learn basic concepts relating toneurobiology, cognitive and social psychology, personality theories,psychoanalysis, and abnormal personality disorders.Projects, activities, etc.: Research projects, debate, group work,discussion, lecture, written assignments

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0.500HS8120Support Economics

-Grades:Special Ed. Class Economics

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1.000HS6723US History


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0.500HS6720World Studies

-Grades:World Studies A& B- Full Year**Required for graduation**Intended Audience: 10th-11th GradePrerequisites/Selection Process: noneMajor Outcomes: Students will meet the Minnesota State standards forWorld History (3000 B.C. to present).Instructional Focus: This course will trace human history from thecradles of civilization to modern events in order to provide students withan understanding and appreciation for the world and its peoples.Students will learn about western and non-western traditions andbeliefs, while exploring both physical and human geography.Projects, activities, etc: Five paragraph essays, geospatial technologybusiness model, primary source analysis, performance tasks, thesisconstruction and world place locations and physical features of theworld.

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0.500HS6520World Studies A


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0.500HS6521World Studies B


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0.500HS2616Functional Academics A

-Grades:FUNCTIONAL ACADEMICS: In this class, students will learn skills theywill use for the rest of their lives. For example, in Reading class, thestudents will learn to read signs, such as stop, go, restroom; read arecipe, etc.). In Math class, students will learn about money, groceryshopping, making change, and budgeting. The students also learnhealth (grooming, oral hygiene, planning healthy meals).

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0.500HS2617Functional Academics B

-Grades:FUNCTIONAL ACADEMICS: In this class, students will learn skills theywill use for the rest of their lives. For example, in Reading class, thestudents will learn to read signs, such as stop, go, restroom; read arecipe, etc.). In Math class, students will learn about money, groceryshopping, making change, and budgeting. The students also learnhealth (grooming, oral hygiene, planning healthy meals).

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0.500HS2626Functional Math 2A

-Grades:Functional Math 2A

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0.500HS2627Functional Math 2B

-Grades:Functional Math 2B

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0.500HS2652Fusion English 2A

-Grades:FUSION: Fusion Reading is a comprehensive, research-based readingintervention program for students in grades 9-12. The flexible,multi-year program provides struggling adolescent students the skillsthey need to quickly become fluent, competent, and confident readers.Students learn to read award-winning books that are relevant to theirlives and the problems they face.

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0.500HS2653Fusion English 2B


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0.500HS2650Fusion English A


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0.500HS2651Fusion English B


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0.500HS2674Independent Living A

-Grades:Independent Living A

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0.500HS2675Independent Living B

-Grades:Independent Living B

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0.500HS2624Moving With Math 1A

-Grades:MOVING WITH MATH: Standards based math instruction from grades1 thru Algebra. It is a yearlong program designed around three principalfeatures: a standards based assessment and learning system, aconceptually based instructional model, and exceptional instructionalsupport. Each Moving with Math grade level set has manipulatives forthe students to learn the concepts better.

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0.500HS2625Moving With Math 1B

-Grades:MOVING WITH MATH: Standards based math instruction from grades1 thru Algebra. It is a yearlong program designed around three principalfeatures: a standards based assessment and learning system, aconceptually based instructional model, and exceptional instructionalsupport. Each Moving with Math grade level set has manipulatives forthe students to learn the concepts better.

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0.500HS2676Pre Employment

-Grades:Pre Employment A

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0.500HS2677Pre Employment

-Grades:Pre Employment B

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0.500HS2645Social Skills

-Grades:Social Skill

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0.500HS2618Social Skills A

-Grades:Social Skills 9-12

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0.500HS2619Social Skills B

-Grades:Social Skills

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0.500HS8100Support Math

-Grades:Special Ed Class

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0.500HS8160Support Science

-Grades:SPED SCIENCE/CHEMISTRY

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0.500HS9000Transitions 1A

-Grades:TRANSITIONS: In transition classes, students learn skills that will helpthem go from school to adult life. The services depend on the students'needs and interests. The class helps students with everything fromwork to school to fun. A student can get help to go to college or anotherschool after high school. Transition classes also help students learn jobskills, help students get jobs, help students find a place to live, and tobe part of their community.

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0.500HS9001Transitions 1B


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0.500HS9002Transitions 2A


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0.500HS9003Transitions 2B


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0.500HS2672Work Exploration A

-Grades:WORK EXPLORATION: Students participating in the CommunityBased Vocational Training program gain valuable work experience andimprove social, communication and work-related skills, which are allessential skills for success in life. The goal of the Community BasedVocational Training Program is to allow students exposure andexperience in work settings that will help them make good decisionsabout their future employment.

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0.500HS2673Work Exploration B

-Grades:WORK EXPLORATION: Students participating in the CommunityBased Vocational Training program gain valuable work experience andimprove social, communication and work-related skills, which are allessential skills for success in life. The goal of the Community BasedVocational Training Program is to allow students exposure andexperience in work settings that will help them make good decisionsabout their future employment.

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