Richard Montgomery High School

2011-2012Program of Studies

Dr. Nelson McLeodPrincipal

RICHARD MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOLThis booklet is a supplement to the Montgomery County Public Schools Course Bulletin located on the MCPS website. The information here is specific to Richard Montgomery High School. All questions should be directed to the individual student’s counselor.

ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF301-610-8000

Dr. Nelson McLeod, PrincipalMs. Nicole Sosik, Assistant Principal

Mr. Joshua Neuman-Sunshine, Assistant PrincipalMs. Afie Mirshah-Nayar, Assistant Principal

Mr. Jeff Brown, Assistant School AdministratorMs. Jennifer Hoover, Magnet Coordinator for the International Baccalaureate

Program301-610-8100

Mr. Parfait Awono, International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program Coordinator301-610-8160

COUNSELING OFFICE STAFF301-610-8050

Mrs. Theresa Y. Chee, CounselorMrs. Shannon O. Chen, Counselor

Mrs. Heather Eig, CounselorMrs. Ariella Gilbert, CounselorMs. Jessica Gottlieb, CounselorMs. Erica Lebright, Counselor

Mr. John P. Randall II, Resource CounselorMr. E. Russell Woodford, CounselorMs. Heather Lowery, Counseling Secretary

Mrs. Cynthia Goodman, Registrar301-610-8055

Ms. Mary Hull, College Career Coordinator301-610-8064

RESOURCE TEACHERS AND DEPARTMENT CHAIRPERSONS

DEPARTMENT NAME TELEPHONE

Cluster Program Mrs. Kristen Heyniger301-610-8156English Mrs. Nancy Shay301-610-8096English for Speakers of Other Languages Mrs. Marcia Lackland301-610-8113Foreign Language Mrs. Maria Solernou 301-610-8031Counseling Mr. John Randall II 301-610-8050

Interrelated Arts Mr. Frank Krach 301-610-8177Mathematics Ms. Laura Goetz 301-610-8176Physical Education/Health Education Mr. Tony Pykosh 301-610-8075 Resource Center Mrs. Diana Lovingfoss 301-610-8156Science Ms. Lori Martioski-Taylor301-610-8166Social Studies Ms. Kimberly Lansell301-610-8131

RICHARD MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL

2011-2012 PROGRAM OF STUDIES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

RMHS Pathways .………………………………………………….……………. 5-9

MCPS Opportunities ………………..………..…………………………...……. 10-11

Unique Course Offerings…………………………….…………………………. 12-19

Mathematics Department Course Sequence Chart…………………………..... 20

Science Department Course Sequence Chart……………………………...…... 21

General MCPS Information………………………………………………………22-30

Course Listing……………………………………………………………………

RICHARD MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL250 Richard Montgomery DriveRockville, Maryland 2085(301) 610-8000

January 5, 2011

Dear Parents, Students, and Guardians:

High school students have an array of opportunities for subject exploration and career development. Information and careful planning are the cornerstones of a successful high school program for each student. Course selection in high school is fundamental to the realization of career and higher education goals. Students should try to link their academic decisions to career choices that they are considering for the future. Most importantly, students should talk to their teachers and counselors about the courses needed and how the course selections help them meet graduation requirements.

This booklet provides information about the 2011-2012 Program of Studies at Richard Montgomery High School. Our goal at Richard Montgomery is for all students to challenge themselves and take rigorous courses. This booklet presents descriptions of rigorous courses that are designed to help you make the most out of your academic experience. You will find pertinent information related to courses, programs, and career pathways for student success.

On behalf of the staff at Richard Montgomery High School, we are looking forward to a very exciting 2011-2012 school year regarding academic excellence for all students.

Sincerely,

Nelson McLeodNelson McLeod, PhDPrincipal

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Richard Montgomery High School Pathways

Richard Montgomery has four basic pathways that lead to graduation. The Career and College Preparatory Pathway The Honors/Advanced Placement (AP) Pathway The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program Pathway The International Baccalaureate Magnet Program Pathway

The Career and College Preparatory Pathway

At Richard Montgomery High School, we offer a variety of career and college preparatory opportunities. These opportunities include, but are not limited to, participation in programs and internships connected to ROTC; the Fire Training Academy; and the MCPS College and Career program in which students combine academic courses with jobs for which they earn elective credits.

The advantages to students of participation in the career and college preparatory pathway at RMHS are numerous. In each of the combined academic and career-oriented programs available in this pathway at RMHS, students participate in activities that prepare them for further college

study and post-graduation career training. In addition, these activities both teach them to use state-of-the-art technology in their program of choice and duplicate job settings found in the real world. This is particularly true of the many Edison programs that place students in internships in area businesses. The Edison programs that have articulation agreements with Montgomery College also enable students to earn college credit while still in high school. Finally, like the AP pathway, the career and college preparatory pathway is extremely flexible. Students can mix honors, on-level, and AP courses in their academic programs, while enjoying an equally wide range of choices in the career and technology programs Thomas Edison High School and the county offer.

In addition to the career and technology programs offered at Thomas Edison, there are also programs available to RMHS students at individual school locations elsewhere in Montgomery County. The programs available can be roughly divided into five career “clusters” that reflect local, state, and regional economic development and industry profiles. The five major career clusters identified by Montgomery County Career Connections are as follows: Arts, Media, & Communications; Business Management & Finance; Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction, Transportation, & Technology; Health, Bioscience, Environmental & Natural Resource Systems, and Consumer, Hospitality, Tourism, & Human Resources. Within each of these five major career clusters, numerous programs are offered to MCPS students as program “completers” both at Edison and elsewhere around the County. In some instances when a student needs to spend part of the school day in a program located on another campus, MCPS provides the necessary transportation. For more information about Career & Technology Education in Montgomery County Public Schools, visit www.mcps.k12.md.us/departments/cte.

The Honors/ Advanced Placement Pathway

Students who complete Honors and MYP courses in grades 9-10 typically follow one of two pathways: (1) they apply and are accepted to the IB Magnet Program or (2) they enroll in Advanced Placement Course in their areas of strength for grades 11 and 12.

The Advanced Placement (AP) Program was created by the College Board in 1955 for the purpose of exposing American high school students to college-level courses and material. Through their involvement in AP courses and the opportunity to show their mastery of college-level material by taking AP exams, RMHS students may earn college credit, advanced standing, or both in many colleges and universities in the United States and abroad. Since 1978, RMHS’s AP program has grown into one of the most successful in the United States.

The following Advanced Placement classes will be offered for the 2011-2012 academic year:

Studio Drawing Statistics European History3-D Studio Art Calculus AB U.S. HistoryComputer Programming 3 Calculus BC World HistoryEnglish 11(Lang &Comp) Music Theory and Composition Micro EconomicsEnglish 12(Lang & Comp) Biology Macro EconomicsEnglish 12(Lit & Comp) Chinese Chemistry

Psychology French Language Physics

Spanish Language Spanish LiteratureEnvironmental Science

Govt., U.S. and Politics w/NSL

The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program Pathway

Based on the international success of the IB Diploma Program, the International Baccalaureate Organization established the Middle Years Program (MYP) in 1992. While the Middle Years Program serves as an excellent preparation for the IB Diploma Program, the two programs are

separate and independent. The MYP is a five year academic program for academically able and motivated students aged 11-16 years. The Julius West/ Richard Montgomery MYP were the first of its kind to be authorized in the state of Maryland (June 2003). Our MYP is a five year program that begins in Grade 6 at Julius West Middle School (JW) and ends in Grade 10 at Richard Montgomery High School (RM). Each year, approximately one-third of the students from our feeder middle school, JW, continue with the MYP at Richard Montgomery. All Grade 8 students may choose to continue in MYP for the final two years of the program. Students selecting this option, however, need to understand that they are making a commitment to the following:

All honors level academic classes (therefore, successful participation in some GRADE 8 GT classes/GT clusters is highly recommended)

Completion of the MYP Personal Project, an independent research project guided by the Areas of Interaction

Completion of 15 Community and Service hours in each year (Grades 9 and 10)

A summer orientation before entering Grade 9

The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program Pathway (Cont’d)

Like the IB Diploma Program, the MYP is academically rigorous and promotes intercultural understanding and interdisciplinary study. However, the MYP offers schools the flexibility to follow locally established curricula, while transcending those curricula by infusing and supplementing them with five perspectives known as the Areas of Interaction. The Areas of Interaction distinguish the MYP from either the IB Program or a more traditional course of study and can best be understood as themes which are repeatedly woven throughout the academic subjects. They include: Approaches to Learning; Environments; Human Ingenuity; Health and Social Education, and Community Service. As a result of the interweaving of these five perspectives throughout the traditional academic subjects, students come to see the complex interrelationships between subjects that have traditionally been taught in isolation. In its dual emphasis on interdisciplinary study and responsible global citizenship, the MYP follows a pedagogical approach more typical of European than of American middle and high schools.

The advantages of the MYP to students are several. The student who completes Levels I-III (grades 6-8) of the program will be better prepared to enter challenging academic courses at the high school level. For those who continue in Levels IV and V of the program (grades 9 and 10), the MYP will continue to offer the enrichment of traditional subjects with the Areas of Interaction, as well as to foster critical thinking and research skills and responsible international citizenship. While participation in the MYP in grades 9 and 10 does not guarantee entrance into

the IB Magnet Program, it serves as an excellent preparation for those students who may be admitted to the Magnet Program in grades 11 and 12. The MYP will also prepare students to be highly successful in the AP Program offered at RM should they choose that pathway in their junior and senior years.

All students who continue in the MYP in high school will be eligible for an MYP Certificate. In order to be eligible for an MYP Certificate, students must attain the expected level of achievement in all eight MYP subjects as well as the Personal Project and the Community and Service.

The International Baccalaureate Magnet Program Pathway

In 1968 in Switzerland, the International Baccalaureate Organization established a common program of studies for students attending international schools throughout the world. In addition to being motivated by practical considerations, international educators were also motivated by an idealistic vision: they wanted to give students an academic experience that would foster critical thinking, global awareness, and intercultural understanding.

The IB Diploma Program is a program of studies for academically gifted and committed students aged 16-19 who are interested in pursuing a rigorous pre-university course of studies. The Magnet IB Program at RMHS was established in 1987, where it has become one of the most successful programs in the United States.

There are two ways in which students may gain admission to the IB Magnet Program at Richard Montgomery.

Pathway 1:

Students apply in grade 8 to enter the IB Magnet at RMHS in grade 9. During this highly competitive, countywide process, approximately 800-900 students apply for 100 seats in the program Students who enter via this process enroll in the following pre-IB courses for their freshman year. The full IB Diploma Program does not begin until grade 11.

Pathway 2:

This pathway to the IB Magnet at RMHS is open only to students already enrolled in RMHS in grade 10, and more specifically after completion of the IB Middle Years Program. After students complete an application process that includes an application form, teacher recommendations, an MCPS transcript, and an admissions test, qualified students are selected to join the magnet in grade 11. Invited students then attend an IB Summer Acceleration Program at Richard Montgomery to help prepare them for the content and the level of academic expectation in IB Diploma level courses.

Students successfully completing the program earn an MCPS diploma, a Maryland Certificate of Merit, and the internationally recognized IB Diploma. Due to its reputation for rigorous assessment, the IB Program is recognized by colleges and universities throughout the world. In past years, students from RMHS have received as much as 60 credit hours and/or advanced standing at institutions of higher learning, in addition to access to some of the nation’s more prestigious colleges and universities. For more information about the IB Diploma Program atRichard Montgomery, visit http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rmhs.

MCPS Program Opportunities

Early Child Development Pathway

A student in the Early Child Development career pathway program can earn up to 9 free college tech prep credits at Montgomery College upon successful completion of the courses. The first class in the pathway is Early Child Development 1 A/B.

CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT4847/4848Prerequisite: Students must complete Child and Adolescent Development 1A before taking Child and Adolescent Development 1BIn this introductory course, students become part of an education team that has direct interaction with 4-year olds in a lab school setting. Students interested in education, pediatric medicine, physical therapy, family law, psychology, and sociology enroll in this course in preparation for college and career experiences. After a rigorous training period, students become part of a team of teachers responsible for the day-to-day workings of a lab school.

College and Career

CAREER SEMINAR A/B 8065/8066Prerequisite:  College/Career Research and Development A                                This course teaches how to effectively manage career and educational choices through incorporating employment, education, and training goals.  It builds financial literacy skills and integrates the Maryland’s Skills for Success competencies.  Students complete a career portfolio which demonstrates proficiencies in workplace readiness, personal financial management, and personal growth and development, and employment experiences. .5 credit

MCPS Program Opportunities (Cont’d)

Project Lead the Way: An Engineering Academy

Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is a new and exciting opportunity for students here at Richard Montgomery High School. PLTW is a series of specialized courses that complement math and science college preparatory programs to establish a solid background in engineering and technology. College credit is available for seven of the eight courses offered. Next year we will offer two of the seven courses here at Richard Montgomery with the remaining courses available through the Thomas Edison Career Center. It is our hope, with growth in the program to increase the number of courses offered here at Richard Montgomery.

High school students involved in PLTW strive to complete a minimum of the three foundation courses, one specialization course, and the capstone course. The Pathway to Engineering system works to prepare students for two- or four-year college studies in engineering and E/T by exposing them to the true scope of the field. Below are listed the course in the PLTW program.

PLTW Courses offered At Richard Montgomery This Year:

Introduction to Engineering Design™—uses a design development process while enriching problem solving skills; students create and analyze models using specialized computer software.

Principles Of Engineering™—explores technology systems and manufacturing processes; addresses the social and political consequences of technological change.

2011-2012 RMHS Unique Course OfferingsThe following course offerings at Richard Montgomery High School reflect unique program opportunities for all students. These courses are described

are only available at RMHS and include music, visual arts, physical education, internships and IB. Many of them do require approval from the

instructor in addition to strong student commitment to the rigor of the course.

COMPUTER SCIENCE INTERN A/B (Grades 10-12)2907/2908 This course provides an internship opportunity in Montgomery County’s information technology community. Students network with local IT professionals and mentors to learn the skills necessary for success in an IT career. .5 credit/ .5 creditApproval by instructor is required.

COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY-RMBC (Grades 11-12)

5502/5503Communications Systems Technology is a course for students who enjoy the challenge of solving problems by using electronic and computer imaging, audio-video production, lasers and fiber optics, and satellite telecommunications. Solutions to problems are constructed using different technology processes and systems. Students build and use communications systems, explore emerging technologies, use multimedia to manipulate and code information, and solve problems dealing with communications technologies. .5 credit/ .5 creditInterview and approval by instructor are required.

ROCKET CORPS (Grades 11-12) 781301/781601The goal of the RMHS Rocket Corps is to support the delivery of a quality education while exposing students to the field of teaching as a career outcome. It provides role models, tutors, and assistance to RMHS students. The program seeks to promote and introduce teaching as a profession, support initiatives to close the achievement gap and provide resources and assistance to students and teachers. It helps build character and a sense of self-worth at the same time it increases the success of every student.

Rocket Corps Interns will receive ½ elective credits, community service and a grade at the successful completion of the class. Interns attend their respective classes daily for a full semester. They are required to keep a daily journal, read and/or report on miscellaneous articles related to the field of education, and attend a class with the program coordinator weekly, scheduled during lunch.

Interns must be a junior or senior and have a 3.0 GPA and excellent attendance to be accepted into the program. Additionally, they must have satisfactorily achieved the goals and objectives in entry-level courses in English, math, science and social studies. They are assigned to a class based on stated strengths and interests. They are assigned in most departments at RMHS based on teacher requests and needs.

Interns plan with teachers in order to best facilitate instruction, work with individual students, assist the substitute when the teacher is unavoidably absent, and at the discretion of the cooperating teacher, the intern may present a lesson. Interns often take notes and daily attendance, keep a record of daily homework assignments, assist in test administration, re-teach and reinforce concepts and work on a one-to-one basis with students having difficulties with a specific area of instruction. Interns do not grade papers, submit grades into the teacher's grade book or run errands. Their job is to reinforce curriculum in any and all ways possible.

The Rocket Corps is an internship course designed for students in upper grades who have satisfactorily achieved the goals and objectives of entry-level (or higher) courses in core subjects. Rocket Corps interns assist the classroom teachers by helping students in need, and in many instances, conducting warm-ups and teaching lessons. They program seeks to promote and introduce teaching as a profession by offering a curriculum of issues in the field of education as well as practical experience in the classroom. Rocket Corps interns earn service learning hours and internship credit. .5 credit/ .5 credit (SSL hours can be acquired)Students register for the program and fill out an application.

ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY631320/631420Prerequisite: Attainment of the outcomes of Photography 2

This course provides additional time needed to continue the in-depth study that was begun in another art or craft course. May be repeated for credit. Students participate in individualized critiques of their own work and show evidence of a completed special project. .5 credit/.5 credit

ORCHESTRA (Grades 9-12)6866/6867Students develop and refine technical skills that will enable them to perform music. The emphasis is on the study of literature composed originally for the orchestra during the 20th century. More advanced harmonic dictation, transposition, and experiences at musical composition and/or arranging are included. Public performances during and after school hours may be required to meet course objectives. This course may be repeated for credit. .5 credit/ .5 credit

TREBLE CHORALE – FEMALES ONLY (Grades 9-12)6711/6712This course provides the foundation necessary for singers. Previous choral singing experience is not required. Emphasis is on the fundamentals of singing and on developing sight-reading skills. A variety of choral literature from various cultures and historical eras is rehearsed and performed. Students learn to appreciate and understand the historic, aesthetic, and cultural context of music as well as the social and intellectual influences affecting its development. Several performances are given at school. This course may be repeated three times for credit. .5 credit/ .5 credit

CONCERT CHOIR (Grades 9-12) – BY AUDITION ONLY 6731/6732Concert Choir provides choral instruction for students whose singing skills and musicianship demonstrate readiness to perform more advanced repertoire. An audition is required, and previous choral experience is expected. Emphasis is on refining vocal production, performance, and notational skills. Music representing a broad variety of historical eras and cultures is performed and is analyzed for aesthetic and social significance. Frequent performances are given at school and in the community. This course may be repeated three times for credit. .5 credit/ .5 credit

MADRIGALS (Grades 9-12) – BY AUDITION ONLY6741/6742Madrigals allow select singers to refine their vocal skills in the highly demanding small ensemble setting. Students sing a variety of music written for small vocal ensembles, often without accompaniment. Students learn and practice advanced music reading skills and gain an increased understanding of music theory. They use critical listening skills to evaluate and refine their performances. The ensemble has a very active performing schedule and offers leadership opportunities for student conductors and soloists. This course may be repeated three times for credit. .5 credit/ .5 credit

WIND ENSEMBLE (Grades 9-12) – BY AUDITION ONLY6826/6827Students develop and refine technical skills. The emphasis is on the study of literature composed originally for the band during the 20thcentury. Analysis of the repertoire provides students with an understanding of contemporary musical forms and styles. Public performances during and after school hours may be required to meet course objectives. This course may be repeated for credit. .5 credit/ .5 credit

JAZZ ENSEMBLE (Grades 9-12) – BY AUDITION ONLY6871/6872Students develop a high level of skill in the performance of popular music. They extend their technical range and develop specialized skills. They continue to study jazz harmony and theory. Members of the jazz ensemble are some of the most proficient performers in the school and should demonstrate a willingness also to participate in other instrumental ensembles within the school. Public performances during and after school hours may be required to meet course objectives. This course may be repeated for credit. .5 credit/ .5 credit

PHYSICAL EDUCATION (Grades 9-12)7720/7721, 7722, 7723Physical Education courses offer students a variety of experiences ranging from beginning to advanced levels of skill development. Courses are scheduled to allow students many opportunities to select from a variety of physical activity programs.

The physical education department is pleased to announce the re-structuring of class offerings. The expansion of specialty sport classes will give ALL students an opportunity to select from a wide variety of sports activities. The concentration within these specialty sport classes will provide students with an in-depth understanding of skill development and fundamentals, offensive and defensive strategies, as well as history of the sport and individual and team tournaments. These specialty classes are open to ALL students in all grade levels. These specialty sports classes fulfill the PE graduation requirement. An incoming 9 th grader may elect to take a specialty sport class. The specialty sport class is a full semester class.

In addition to the specialty classes, general PE classes are offered. This general PE class will give students a basic knowledge of a wide variety of individual and team sports. A full year of general PE class will cover approximately 12 to 15 different sport activities.

MYP students will continue to enroll in the MYP general PE class. MYP students will have an opportunity for a specialty sport class in conjunction with MYP health class during their sophomore year.

Specialty sport classes require a minimum enrollment to operate. Failure to reach that number will result in the class being canceled. Students will be placed in their second choice course, if available. Staffing will also dictate which courses will run for the year. Advanced specialty classes are available to upper classmen and require a pre-requisite course. See course list for further information.

OPEN ENROLLMENT INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE ELECTIVES

Students at Richard Montgomery High School are encouraged to register for elective courses that are part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Students do not need to be full IB Diploma students to take these electives. These courses do come with an assessment component which provides students with a course completion certificate, as well as college credit (depending on the college or university policy on IB course work). In most cases there are no prerequisites, but the courses are only open to junior and senior students.

SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES

IB WORLD PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION - Grade 11 or 12 (2237/2238)IB World Philosophy and Religion, through the examination of texts and themes, explores fundamental questions that people have asked throughout human history. The course engages students intellectually and actively, with a focus on cultivating critical thinking and developing a knowledgeable mind about various cultures and world perspectives, as well as the view that there are common themes addressed by humanity on a global scale. Students will complete a variety of assessments requiring oral and written reflection. The course prepared students for the standard level IB philosophy examination.

SOCIAL and CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY (Sociology) - Grade 11 or 12 (2242/2243)IB Social and Cultural Anthropology is the comparative study of culture and human societies. Anthropologists seek an understanding of humankind in all its diversity. This understanding is reached through the study of cultures and societies and the exploration of the general principles of social and cultural life. Students will evaluate comparative perspectives that challenge cultural assumptions and issues associated with the complexity of modern societies, in local, regional, and global contexts. Topics of anthropological inquiry include social change, kinship, symbolism, exchange, belief systems, ethnicity, and power relations. Through their study, students become acquainted with anthropological perspectives and ways of thinking, and develop critical knowledge about these ideas. Students will conduct field study experiments, and report and critique observations. This course prepares students for the standard level Social Anthropology examination.

FILM STUDIES

IB FILM STUDIES I – Grade 11/12 (7702/7703)Through the study of film texts and projects in filmmaking and analysis, the IB Film student will explore film history and theory, enabling them to appreciate the multiplicity of cultural and historical perspectives in film. Students will learn to consider a wide variety of film texts, theories, and ideas from the point of view of different individuals, nations, and cultures. IB Film Studies explores a range of creative works in a global context and emphasized practical production by the student. Assessments include film analysis, written and oral, and a reflective and practical portfolio of student work demonstrating the creative process and use of film technique.

IB FILM STUDIES II Grade 12 (7204/7205)IB Film Studies II is the second of the two-year sequence that prepares IB students for the IB Film examinations. Students will extend their knowledge of film history and theory, and will utilize knowledge of applied film techniques in culminating assessments for the IB examinations. These assessments include film analysis, written and oral, and a reflective and practical portfolio of student work demonstrating the creative process and use of film technique. The students will also engage in dialog about the art of film making and critique, as well as produce their own film projects during the year to extend and advance their practices from the first year.

VISUAL ARTS

IB ART AND DESIGN 1 - Grade 11 or 12 (6102/6103)Students develop their aesthetic, imaginative, and creative faculties. Emphasis is on visual awareness, multicultural expressions, and historical references. Students begin an expressive verbal and visual journal demonstrating the interrelationship between the student's personal research and studio work.

IB ART AND DESIGN 2 - Grade 12 (6107/6108)Students continue to develop their aesthetic, imaginative, and creative faculties. Emphasis is on visual awareness and multicultural expressions as reflected in studio work. Students complete studio work and refine verbal and visual journals begun in IB Art and Design 1 to fulfill the requirements for the standard level or higher level IB visual arts assessments.

MUSIC

Students must have studied and continue to study an instrument or voice. They must also be able to perform two or three pieces in contrasting styles in the examination year.

IB ADVANCED MUSIC - Grade 11 or 12 (6567/6568)IB Advanced Music is a two-semester sequence in which students learn to recognize the music of various eras and cultures through a detailed study of representative works. The study of musical scores extends students’ knowledge of music fundamentals and theory and comprehension of how the changes in composition styles create the music of different times and places. Students also study the music of nonwestern culture and twentieth-century “pop” styles. These objectives are obtained through extensive music reading, listening, and score analysis, all of which help prepare students for the standard level or higher level IB music examination.

THEATER

IB THEATER I (Grades 11-12) (8071/8072)IB Theater explores a range of creative works in a global context and emphasizes practical production by the student. Assessments include a practical play analysis, a reflective and analytical portfolio of their theatrical work, and research that applies theoretical and historical concepts to a contemporary production. At the end of IB Theater I, students are prepared for the standard level IB examination. On a space-available basis, non-IB advanced theatre students may enroll. Instructor permission is required.

IB THEATER II (Grade 12) (8073/8074)IB Theater II is the second of the two-year sequence that prepares IB students for the higher level IB theater examination. The two-year sequence consists of five parts: (1) performance skills, (2) world theater studies, (3) practical play analysis, (4) theater production, and (5) an individual p

Honors Geometry

Honors Algebra 2

HonorsPrecalculus AP Calculus AB

AP Calculus BCAP Statistics

Calculus/ApplicationsStatistics and Mathematical

Modeling

Geometry Algebra 2 Precalculus

Bridge

MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT

GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 GRADE 12

Algebra 1 Geometry or

Geometry with support

Precalculus

Business Math

Statistics and Mathematical

Modeling

Algebra 2

Bridge

MAPS Algebra 1 with Related Math

Geometry with support

Bridge / Algebra 2

Algebra 1 w/ Related Math

Matter & Energy,HonorsBiology

Earth/SpaceChemistryHonors ChemistryEnvironmental ScienceWildlife BiologyAnatomy and Phys.Nutrition

Matter &Energy,HonorsBiology

Chemistry/Honors Chemistry

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT GRADE 9 GRADE 10 GRADE 11 and GRADE 12

Requirement or Electives:Anatomy & PhysiologyEnvironmental ScienceHorticultureBiologyHonors BiologyAP BiologyAP Environmental SystemAP ChemistryAP PhysicsWildlife Biology