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Honors World History

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

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Honors Algebra 1

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

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WORLD HISTORY

In this course, students will develop their literacy and historical thinking skills while simultaneously exploring the major themes of world history. The course begins in the present and works backwards. Students will explore the modern technological revolution, the industrial revolution, the agricultural revolution, and the cognitive revolution. History & Philosophy

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Algebra 1

Mastering the skills and concepts of Algebra is essential to life as a 21st century citizen. You may not realize it yet, but Algebra is foundational to any future exploration of math, the physical and social sciences, and business. Mathematics

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Spanish 1

In this course, students will learn how to read, speak, and understand Level 1 Spanish. Through their studies in Spanish 1, students will explore cultural identity, the benefits of travel, and how technology connects people. World Languages

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French 1

French 1 is a full year, regular level course. Students will learn how to read, speak, write, and understand Level 1 French. Students will read and listen to stories from the perspective of students in schools across the world. World Languages

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Latin 1

This year-long regular-level course will introduce students to the Latin language and Roman history, mythology, and culture. Students will learn the intricacies of grammar and sentence structure, develop a thorough working Latin vocabulary, cultivate their English vocabulary through Latin derivatives, and begin to understand how ancient civilization informs our modern world through study of Roman society and culture. World Languages

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German 1

In order to acquire and develop their ability to communicate and understand German at the foundational level, students apply four language skills - listening, speaking, writing, and reading - by exchanging, interpreting, and presenting information in multiple tenses and contexts. World Languages

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Conceptual Physics

Conceptual Physics focuses on learning the fundamental principles of the scientific study of physics. Though there is less of an emphasis on mathematics than honors physics, mathematical calculation remains integral to the course. Sciences

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