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Screenwriting
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
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
Acting for Film
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
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
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
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
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
World History and Philosophy
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. History & Philosophy
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
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
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
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
Storytelling: The Study of Literature
This yearlong course establishes essential skills for students beginning their study of English literature. Students start with an exploration of the history of storytelling, examining historical modes of transmitting knowledge and sharing cultural experiences. Writing & Literature
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