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High School course catalog

In Advanced Topics in Spanish, students continue to hone their skills and understanding in Spanish. This course’s pace and coverage of material is designed to allow interested students the opportunity to take the AP Exam in Spanish Language and Culture, but that is not a requirement of the course. World Languages

In Spanish 4, students will continue to practice speaking, reading, and understanding Level 4 Spanish. At this point in their language learning, students are working on finessing and mastering the main tenses and grammatical constructions. World Languages

German 4 is the final and most advanced course of the German program at Prestans. In a multifaceted approach, classes consist of advanced grammar practice with task-based exercises, as well as cultural enrichment courses that draw upon German literature and visual arts. World Languages

In this semester course, students study contemporary literature. Students will explore works of literature as pieces of art, considering questions about literary structure, character development, themes, and authorial choices. Writing & Literature

This is an advanced level full-year course (30 synchronous sessions) designed for students who have established background knowledge in U.S. history. History & Philosophy

Screenwriting presents the foundational principles of screenwriting and will encourage students to develop their writing skills, learn how to draft well-structured stories, create compelling characters, and become familiar with other important concepts to succeed in this field. Arts

iMovie Making empowers students to utilize the powerful resources that they have in their pockets. Whether a student has no film experience, or they are looking for a cost-effective and quick way to grow their body of work, every student will enjoy making something at their own pace. Arts

This semester-long course provides essential skills for students who want to establish a foundation in on-screen acting. Students will work with scripts for movies, television, theater, skits, social media campaigns, and auditions. Arts

AT Environmental Science is an advanced, yearlong science course that runs for 30 synchronous sessions with accompanying asynchronous work and assessments. This course is meant for students who are curious to learn more about the world around them, understand the positive and negative impacts of their actions, and envision sustainable solutions to address dilemmas resulting from climate change. Sciences

Latin IV is a year-long regular level course designed to transition students to reading classical Latin in an unadapted form. We will read the best known Roman authors with a focus on learning about their culture in their own words, while reviewing advanced grammar topics. World Languages

Calculus Based Statistics is an advanced level course for those who have successfully completed a semester of differential and integral calculus as a prerequisite. In order to succeed in this course, students must have exceptional mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills. Mathematics

In Honors U.S. History, students explore the significant events, people, themes, turning points and processes that shaped the development of the United States of America. The course draws extensively on foundational primary and secondary texts, as well as a vast array of other engaging resources, in order to promote a deeper understanding of America. History & Philosophy

This is an honors level Algebra 2 course with a total of 10 modules.  The 10 modules will be covered in 30 synchronous sessions.  Some modules will be completed after one synchronous session, while others will be covered over multiple synchronous sessions.  Students will be assessed on their ability to complete calculations, as well as their ability to explain the concepts that they have learned. Mathematics

This is an honors level Geometry course consisting of a total of 11 modules.  The modules will be covered in 30 synchronous sessions.  Students will be assessed on their ability to complete calculations, as well as their ability to explain the concepts that they have learned.  Assignments will be given after every synchronous session, while assessments will be given, in general, after every three synchronous sessions.  Students who have successfully completed Algebra I will learn to apply those skills to Geometry concepts. Mathematics

Advanced Topics Psychology is an advanced honors-level course designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of a college-level introduction to psychology course. Sciences

General Psychology is a course designed to introduce and excite high school students about the study of psychology. In this semester-length course, students will learn about all major areas of psychology. Students will learn to explain behavior and apply theories using concepts from different theoretical frameworks. Students will also learn to analyze, interpret, and evaluate psychological research studies. Sciences

Mandarin Chinese 4 is equivalent to the intermediate level and is a continuation of Chinese III. In this course, students will master dialogue with colloquial expressions, learn new vocabulary and grammar, and explore Chinese culture. The assessments will encompass all four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and typing. Upon successful completion of this course, learners will demonstrate enhanced communication skills in a wide range of topics covered in previous courses. World Languages

This is a honors level Pre-Calculus course with a total of 10 modules. The 10 modules will be covered in 30 synchronous sessions.  Students will be assessed on their ability to complete calculations, as well as their ability to explain the concepts that they have learned and apply them to real-world situations. Mathematics

Blending content and knowledge acquisition and retention with the development of an array of historical thinking skills, this full year (30 synchronous sessions) or semester (15 synchronous sessions) honors-level course aims to expose students to major themes of World History spanning ancient times, the middle ages, and the modern era. History & Philosophy

Honors Biology is an honors-level course that follows an engaging storyline driven by three central questions relating to the study of life. How did life evolve? How is life sustained? How does life change over time? Sciences

This full-year advanced level course explores the relevancy of American Government, its policies and procedures, and the execution, enforcement, and interpretation of laws, as they align with the intent of the United States Constitution. History & Philosophy

Mandarin Chinese 3 builds towards an intermediate proficiency in the language. This dynamic and experiential learning class aims to provide a well-rounded language learning experience. Students will have the opportunity to apply their prior knowledge of Chinese and acquire more advanced phrases and vocabulary to express themselves coherently in series of sentences. World Languages

Advanced Topics in Statistics is a full year, advanced level course. The course moves at a consistent pace of roughly one chapter section per synchronous class. Students will be assigned asynchronous assignments prior to each class that will introduce the material so that synchronous sessions can focus on discussion and problem solving. Mathematics

Advanced Topics in Calculus AB is an advanced level course for those who have successfully completed an advanced or accelerated pre-calculus class. In order to succeed in this course, students must have exceptional problem solving abilities and a clear understanding of functions and function behavior. This is a full year course, consisting of 30 synchronous sessions. Mathematics

This is an honors level Algebra 1 course with a total of 11 modules.  The 11 modules will be covered in 30 synchronous sessions.  Some modules will be completed after one synchronous session, while others will be covered over multiple synchronous sessions.  Students will be assessed on their ability to complete calculations, their ability to explain the concepts that they have learned, and finally to apply the concepts they have learned to real-world problems. Mathematics

This year-long honors level English course works to create a foundation for students in the skills of high-school-level literary inquiry across a wide range of material, from short stories to a novel to poetry to a play. Beginning with developing students’ reading strategies and centering close attention to textual details, the course then emphasizes the dispositions required for effective student-centered Harkness discussion and the writing process underlying clear and concise expressions of students’ analytical understanding. Writing & Literature