Credit Recovery

Algebra 1 [Credit Recovery]

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Course Description What are algebraic expressions? How are they structured, and how can they be combined to create equations and inequalities? How do you know that the solutions you find are correct? In Algebra 1, students create expressions from verbal descriptions, manipulate and transform them, and create visual models. Requiring students to explain each step helps them understand mathematical processes. Exploring functions, sequences, and their corresponding graphs helps students determine the best ways to represent each. Students examine functions graphically, numerically, symbolically, and verbally, and learn how to translate between these different forms. Students’ depth of understanding increases as they complete proofs and describe data, fitting functions to their data. Students then extend their knowledge of linear and exponential relationships and apply their new understanding to create quadratic and exponential expressions as models of real-life phenomena. Course Breakdown Structure of expressions Solving linear equations and inequalities in one variable Graphing linear equations Slope and intercepts Scatter plots Systems of equations Systems of inequalities Structures of polynomials Solving quadratic equations Graphing quadratic equations Course Goals Solve one-step and multistep equations using different operations. Solve one-step and multistep linear inequalities using different operations. Interpret different types of graphed lines. Demonstrate the ability to solve systems using different methods. Apply the different methods of factoring polynomials. Investigate rational expressions. Compute various types of probabilities.
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Algebra 2 [Credit Recovery]

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Course Description Extending their knowledge of linear, exponential, and quadratic functions to polynomial, rational, and radical functions, students in Algebra 2 model situations and solve equations, discovering how the rules they learned in arithmetic continue to apply as they work with polynomials. Students focus on the properties and factors of polynomials, learning to find the zeros of a polynomial and graph it as a function. Students use complex numbers to solve quadratic equations and exponential expressions, and learn how to rewrite rational expressions in different forms and solve simple rational and radical equations. The trigonometric concepts students learned previously are expanded as they focus on the unit circle and apply these concepts to models of periodic phenomena. Students then extend their knowledge of function families to model functions defined as square roots or cube roots, as well as piecewise-defined functions. A detailed look at exponential and logarithmic functions is applied to showing intercepts and end behavior. Students collect data through sample surveys, experiments, and simulations, and learn about the role of randomness in this process. Quantitative reasoning is emphasized as students compare the differences between sample surveys, experiments, and observations, and explain how randomization relates to each one Course Breakdown Graphing linear functions Characteristics of linear functions Systems of equations Linear programming Matrices Graphing and transforming quadratic equations Complex numbers and solutions Inverse functions Exponential and logarithmic functions Permutations and combinations Probability Normal distribution Course Goals Solve quadratic equations with complex solutions. Reveal features of polynomials by factoring. Solve systems of equations using a variety of methods. Use the properties of exponents to simplify expressions. Analyze the unit circle and its relationship to trigonometric functions. Use characteristics of normal distributions to solve problems.
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American History [Credit Recovery]

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Course Description American History takes students on a journey through the key events that have shaped America as a nation, from the end of the Civil War in 1865 to the height of the Cold War in 1980. The journey begins with Reconstruction, a period of great transition and opportunity to heal a broken nation. Students witness the great migration westward and explore how the Industrial Revolution and waves of immigration fueled the flames of the American spirit. The course details the challenges America faced and the elusiveness of equality for populations of Native Americans, African Americans, immigrants, and women. Students learn how the core values of the founding fathers eventually prevailed and led to the women’s suffrage and civil rights movements. The course closely examines the impact of war, with units covering the role of the United States in World War I, World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. Throughout their journey, students encounter the great political, industrial, military, and human rights leaders who shaped America into a beacon of hope Course Breakdown Reconstruction Slavery and civil rights Western expansion Government versus businesses Nineteenth Amendment Reforms Culture of the 1920s The Great Depression The New Deal World War II Bay of Pigs Invasion Civil rights movement and nonviolent protests Course Goals Explain the different Reconstruction plans after the Civil War in the United States. Identify the reasons for western expansion and describe its effects on Native Americans. Explain the reasons for reform movements in the early twentieth century and assess their impact. Explain the changes in the culture of the United States that were seen in the early 1920s. Identify the reasons for World War II and explain why the United States got involved. Compare the different ideas about foreign policy that arose in the United States after World War II.
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Anatomy and Physiology [Credit Recovery]

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Course Description Why is the human body so complex? How do all of the different structures of the body work together? In Anatomy and Physiology, students survey the different systems of the human body, with an emphasis on the relationship between structure and function. The course begins by teaching the language of anatomy and familiarizing students with the building blocks of the human body: cells and tissues that combine to create the complex organs and support structures of the body. Students get to know their bodies inside and out, from the skin that covers and protects the entire body to the skeleton and the attached muscles that provide support and create movement. Moving deeper inside, students explore the cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, and digestive systems, which work together to supply the body with nutrients and rid it of wastes. Students also learn how the nervous and endocrine systems respond to the environment and maintain a state of balance. Students study the reproductive system as they follow the development of a human from a single-celled zygote to a mature adult. Interwoven throughout many lessons is information about genetic diseases, dysfunctions, and ailments such as diabetes, HIV, and arthritis. By the end of this course, students will feel as if they have read the owner’s manual for their bodies. Course Breakdown Overall structure of the body Cellular structure and function Different types of tissues Skeletal system Muscular system Cardiovascular system Respiratory system Digestive system Digestive system Urinary system Lymphatic system Nervous system Endocrine system Reproductive system Human development Course Goals Identify the regions and structural organization of the human body. Describe the properties and functions of cells in the human body. Summarize the properties, functions, and layers of skin. Relate the structure to the function of the parts of the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. Describe the functions, properties, and features of the digestive, urinary, and lymphatic systems. Relate the functions of the nervous and endocrine systems in controlling the functions of other systems. Summarize the relationship between the structure and the function of the reproductive system of both sexes. Investigate the process of human development and the role of the reproductive system in that process.
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Biology [Credit Recovery]

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Course Description The science of biology is large, complex, and constantly changing. This course provides students with a broad and interactive experience covering the main topics of biological science. Topics range from cell reproduction to the diversity of life. Students also learn about the chemical components of life, the process of energy conversion, and life’s functions. The course explores genetics, incorporating the latest scientific research, including the use of genetics in biotechnology. Next, the course covers ecology to raise students’ awareness of the many challenges and opportunities in the modern world and how they apply to the field of biology. Finally, the course presents the theory of evolution and the evidence that supports the theory. Throughout the course, students complete lab activities that reinforce the material and provide the opportunity to apply their knowledge through interactive experiments and activities. Course Breakdown The scientific method Characteristics of life Classification of living things The cell theory Cell structure Types of cells Cellular transport The cell cycle Mitosis and meiosis Respiration and photosynthesis Genetics Protein synthesis Protein synthesis Mutations of DNA Genetic engineering Structure of plants Vertebrates and invertebrates Structure of ecosystems Population dynamics Characteristics of biomes Human impact on the environment Mechanism of evolution Evidence for evolution Course Goals Summarize the use of scientific inquiry to classify and describe living things. Identify the structure and function of the various cellular organelles. Show the steps involved in the processes of respiration and photosynthesis. Compare and contrast the processes of mitosis and meiosis. Describe the use of DNA for genetics and protein synthesis. Summarize the processes of protein formation. Describe the processes and controversies involved in genetic engineering. Compare and contrast plants and animals, and vertebrates and invertebrates. Identify the positive and negative ways that humans influence ecosystems. Assess the Theory of Evolution based on multiple sources of evidence.
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Calculus [Credit Recovery]

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Course Description Students examine the foundational components of limits, derivatives, integrals, and series and apply this knowledge to real-world situations. Derivatives are used to find slopes of lines tangent to curves at specified points. Students learn specific rules of differentiation and explore real-world applications, including related rates and optimization. Students explore the graphs of functions and their first and second derivatives to reveal the functions’ characteristics. Functions increase in complexity to include logarithmic and exponential components. Integrals are explored as various methods of finding the area under a curve are examined and applied, and each method is supported graphically. Integration is used to revolve solids about an axis. At the conclusion of the course, students learn about series, including Taylor and Maclaurin series, as well as how to prove convergence or divergence using integral and p-series tests. Course Breakdown Limits Continuity Tangents to curves Derivative rules and notation Concavity and extrema Modeling and optimization Riemann sums and areas under curves Definite and indefinite integration Differential equations Volumes of solids Parametric and polar curves Series Course Goals Calculate and analyze functions, graphs, and limits. Recognize and describe asymptotic behavior, continuity, rates of change and infinity on the coordinate plane. Calculate, interpret, and analyze derivatives including those of trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic, and inverse functions. Explore graphs of derivatives, concavity, inflection points, and extrema. Model and solve optimization problems. Evaluate antiderivatives using formulas, using substitution techniques, and by parts. Use sigma notation to represent, manipulate, and evaluate finite sums and other series including Taylor, Maclaurin, and power series. Use integration to find areas under curves and areas between curves. Calculate the volume of a solid using cross sections and washer methods. Calculate arc length of parametric curves and apply parametric equations.
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Chemistry [Credit Recovery]

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Course Description This course shows the importance of science and challenges students to apply their studies in previous sciences to new theories, models, and problems. The course begins with a discussion of the history and importance of chemical principles; moves through the various models of the atom and chemical reactions; explores relationships among liquids, gases, and solids; and investigates the role of energy in these relationships. The course ends with a unit on organic chemistry, a branch of science that focuses on the molecules that are important to living things. Lab activities throughout the course reinforce the material and provide an opportunity for students to apply their knowledge through hands-on experiments and activities. Course Breakdown The science of chemistry History of chemistry Measurements in the lab Properties of matter Atomic models Bonding and compounds Nomenclature and formula writing Chemical reactions Balancing chemical reactions Stoichiometry Gas laws Nature of water Solubility and solutions Acids and bases Collision theory of reactions Laws of thermodynamics Organic chemistry Nuclear chemistry Course Goals Summarize how scientific methodology creates advances in theories – in particular, the model of the atom. Show how measurements are collected in the lab and how data is analyzed. Compare the properties of the states of matter and recognize changes from one state to another. Describe the formation and nomenclature of compounds. Classify the types of chemical reactions and demonstrate the ability to balance the equations. Apply the law of conservation of matter in stoichiometry problems. Use the kinetic theory of matter in applying the gas laws. Describe the nature of solutions – in particular, acid and bases. Relate the effects of energy on chemical reactions and systems in equilibrium. Summarize the processes in organic and nuclear chemistry.
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Earth Science [Credit Recovery]

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Course Description Earth Science explores how a number of sciences, including geology, physics, chemistry, and biology impact the world and universe around us. In this interactive and engaging course, students study air, water, and the physical processes that shape the physical world, and how human civilization has affected the balance of nature. Students learn about the modern science behind topics from the Earth’s history, such as continental drift, ice ages, fossil dating, and geological timescale. Students will also look at processes that affect life today, such as weathering and erosion, the rock cycle, weather patterns, and climate. They will explore regular phenomena, the cause of the seasons and natural disasters. The students will examine the formation, acquisition and use of natural resources, as well as alternative energy sources. The students will also look at Earth as a small part of a larger universe in an exploration of astronomy. They will examine the Solar System and the stars and galaxies beyond it. Course Breakdown Modeling in Earth science The four spheres Continental drift Types of stress and faults Seismographs and data Magnitude of an earthquake Locations of active volcanoes Rocks Superposition and correlation Glaciers Erosion Energy cycle Floods Layers of the atmosphere Energy from the Sun The water cycle Air pressure Thunderstorms and tornadoes Earth's movements The carbon cycle Climate changes Greenhouse effect Habitat impact Asteroids and comets Telescopes, satellites, and probes Star characteristics and classification Big bang theory Course Goals Describe the four spheres of Earth's system. Analyze the four layers of Earth. Compare locations of earthquakes and volcanoes with plate boundaries. Describe the conditions necessary for the formation of thunderstorms and tornadoes. Explain why seasons occur on Earth. Describe the factors that influence climate. Explain the hypotheses that describe how the Moon may have formed.
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English 1 [Credit Recovery]

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Course Description How do writers and speakers effectively communicate to their audiences? When is it appropriate to use formal and informal English? When writing or speaking, why are smooth transitions from one idea, event, or concept to another important? Learning to become an effective communicator includes knowing how to receive, evaluate, comprehend, and respond to verbal and nonverbal communication. Students learn effective communication in the context of fiction and nonfiction writing as well as in one-on-one and group discussions. Students strengthen their writing skills by varying syntax and sentence types, and through the correct use of colons, semicolons, and conjunctive adverbs. Students learn to keep their audience, task, and purpose in mind while maintaining a formal style and objective tone, and use style manuals and reference materials to appropriately cite sources and ensure that their writing meets the conventions of formal English. Course Breakdown Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare “I Am Offering This Poem" by Jimmy Santiago Baca Don Quixote by Miguel de Cervantes “Dulce et Decorum Est" by Wilfred Owen "When You Are Old" by William Butler Yeats "The Second Coming" by William Butler Yeats "Do Not Go Gentle into That Good Night" by Dylan Thomas "For My People" by Margaret Walker "Changgan Memories" by Li Po "The Latin Deli: An Ars Poetica" by Judith Ortiz Cofer "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain "Musée des Beaux Arts" by W. H. Auden Course Goals Read and analyze Don Quixote. Explore the elements of plot. Read and analyze Romeo and Juliet. Examine the structure and elements of a drama. Write a cause-and-effect essay. Analyze elements of poetry and literary nonfiction. Write a compare-and-contrast essay on two poems. Read and analyze The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Explain how culture and history influence a work of literature.
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English 2 [Credit Recovery]

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Course Description How can the written language be changed according to context, audience, and purpose? In this course, students explore the evolution of language in fiction and nonfiction, assess rhetorical and narrative techniques, identify and refine claims and counterclaims, and ask and answer questions to aid in their research. Students also evaluate and employ vocabulary and comprehension strategies to determine the literal, figurative, and connotative meanings of technical and content-area words and phrases. Course Breakdown Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech by The Dalai Lama Nobel Prize Acceptance Speech by William Faulkner "Letter from Birmingham Jail" by Martin Luther King Jr. Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech by Mother Teresa Animal Farm by George Orwell "Sonnet 73" by William Shakespeare Lord of the Flies by William Golding "Thanatopsis" by William Cullen Bryant "Any Human to Another" by Amy Lowell "Patterns" by Countee Cullen "Just Lather, That's All" by Hernando Téllez "Fish Cheeks" by Amy Tan "The Feather Pillow" by Horacio Quiroga "The Rat Trap" by Selma Lagerlöf "My Last Duchess" by Robert Browning "A Very Old Man with Enormous Wings" by Gabriel García Márquez "Where Stories Come From" by an anonymous author "Why the Cheetah's Cheeks Are Stained" by an anonymous author Course Goals Write a compare-and-contrast essay on two speeches. Read a selection of speeches and analyze their rhetorical elements. Read and analyze Animal Farm. Write an original short story. Read poems and examine their structure. Analyze the use of literary devices in various readings. Read and analyze Lord of the Flies.
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English 3 [Credit Recovery]

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Course Description English 3 gives students the opportunity to explore the American identity by reading American texts that span the period from the late eighteenth century through the late twentieth century. During this journey through American literature, students will examine a variety of texts, including documents, speeches, poems, short stories, and novels. As they read these texts, students learn about the themes, characteristics, and concepts that delineate the American identity and examine how literature both reflects and defines these ideas. This work culminates in a project in which students research the American literary canon throughout history and then choose a modern text that they believe should be part of the literary canon. By the end of the course, students should be able to describe the defining characteristics of American literature and explain how those characteristics have evolved over time. Course Breakdown Common Sense by Thomas Paine The Declaration of Independence by Thomas Jefferson The Preamble to the Constitution The Bill of Rights "To His Excellency, General Washington" by Phillis Wheatley "A Political Litany" by Philip Freneau "Thanatopsis" by William Cullen Bryant "We Grow Accustomed to the Dark" by Emily Dickinson "The Cross of Snow" by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow "The Chambered Nautilus" by Oliver Wendell Holmes "Rip Van Winkle" by Washington Irving "Self-Reliance" by Ralph Waldo Emerson "Civil Disobedience" by Henry David Thoreau "The Minister's Black Veil" by Nathaniel Hawthorne "Dr. Heidegger's Experiment" by Nathaniel Hawthorne "The Cask of Amontillado" by Edgar Allan Poe "The Fall of the House of Usher" by Edgar Allan Poe "The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" by Washington Irving The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald "I Have a Dream" by Martin Luther King Jr. "Letter from Birmingham Jail" by Martin Luther King Jr. "Civil Rights Address" by John F. Kennedy Brown v. Board of Education majority opinion Gideon v. Wainwright majority opinion "Equal Rights for Women" by Shirley Chisholm "Commonwealth Club Address" by Cesar Chavez A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry "The Ballad of Rudolph Reed" by Gwendolyn Brooks "For My People" by Margaret Walker "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou "Women" by Alice Walker "Recitatif" by Toni Morrison "Everyday Use" by Alice Walker "I Stand Here Ironing" by Tillie Olsen Course Goals Read and analyze foundational documents and texts from the Revolutionary War period. Examine defining characteristics of nineteenth-century American literary movements, including Romanticism, transcendentalism, and Gothic literature. Write a persuasive essay that convinces the audience to take action to fix a problem in the community. Write an original short story that incorporates components of Gothic literature. Explain how American literature both reflects and defines characteristics of the American identity. Examine the meaning of the American Dream and how Fitzgerald explores its destruction in his novel The Great Gatsby. Present an analysis of two themes in The Great Gatsby. Analyze speeches, Supreme Court majority opinions, and other documents focused on civil rights issues in the mid-twentieth century. Evaluate how fiction from the mid-twentieth century conveys themes, concepts, and issues from the period during which it was written.
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English 4 [Credit Recovery]

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Course Description In English 4, students look critically at the world around them by reading a range of texts that explore past and present social, political, and cultural issues. As they read, students are challenged to analyze how central ideas and themes are crafted and presented, assess the author’s purpose for writing, and consider how to break down and evaluate information in a thoughtful manner. Throughout this course, students will think about how people see the world from different perspectives while also considering the common themes, hardships, and triumphs that unite humanity. Course Breakdown "American History" by Judith Ortiz Cofer "Once Upon a Time" by Nadine Gordimer "Sweat" by Zora Neale Hurston "The Garden of Forking Paths" by Jorge Luis Borges "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman "Dreams of a City on a Hill" by John Winthrop The Crucible by Arthur Miller "Declaration of Conscience" by Margaret Chase Smith "How Social Media Has Changed How We Consume the News" by Nicole Martin "Is College Even Worth It? Is This Even the Right Question?" by Josipa Roksa and Richard Arum "The Importance of a College Education" by Mark Heckler "The Patriot Act: Protection Over Privacy" by Mike Kubic "The Patriot Act Must Go: It Assaults Our Freedoms, Doesn't Keep Us Safe" by Andrew Napolitano "Jailing Kids? We Can Do Better" by the ACLU of Washington "Adult Punishments for Juveniles" by Charles Stimson "Let Nature Heal Climate and Biodiversity Crises, Say Campaigners" by Damian Carrington "Maybe We're Not Doomed After All" by Jon Gertner Hamlet by William Shakespeare Course Goals Read and analyze short stories, with a focus on examining character, setting, symbolism, and theme. Write a literary analysis of a short story. Read The Crucible and examine how Miller develops themes about fear, corruption, and standing up to injustice. Explain how Miller used The Crucible as a metaphor for the McCarthy hearings. Write a scene in which you dramatize a real instance of injustice in society. Lead a group discussion on how people consume and perceive the news. Read pairs of articles that take different perspectives on the same topic, then analyze how the authors of these articles convey their purpose and introduce, relate, and develop their central ideas. Read Hamlet and explore how Shakespeare develops the plot and characters through dramatic elements. Examine the elements of a Shakespearean tragedy and consider how they are applied in Hamlet. Present an analysis of two interpretations of Hamlet by comparing and contrasting the interpretations with the original text.
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General Math [Credit Recovery]

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Course Description General Math motivates students while helping them establish a strong foundation for success in developmental and consumer mathematics. The course leads students through basic mathematics and its applications, focusing on whole numbers, integers, decimals, and percentages. Students make sense of the mathematics they encounter each day, including wages, banking, interest, credit, and consumer costs. At the end of this course, students have a knowledge of and appreciation for mathematics and problem-solving that prepare them for the future. Course Breakdown Operations with real numbers Applications with integers Scientific notation Percents and decimals Map scale Earnings and taxes Checking account basics Simple and compound interest Payments and loans Costs of rent and mortgages Cost of utilities Cost of home improvements Course Goals Analyze percentages in real-world scenarios. Apply different methods of finding costs related to purchasing and operating new and used cars. Interpret the different parts of a map. Calculate the cost of planning a trip using various transportation methods. Interpret and calculate a total paycheck, given different job types. Manage a bank account through accurate record keeping. Gain an understanding of how interest affects different credit accounts. Analyze and calculate the subtotal of a bill from a shopping trip. Interpret the costs associated with a mortgage. Calculate the different utility bills for a house.
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Geometry [Credit Recovery]

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Course Description What are the different ways a figure can be transformed? What is the difference between similarity and congruence? In Geometry, students formulate mathematical arguments and create geometric constructions. Working with triangle construction to prove theorems, students employ their reasoning abilities to show similarity and congruence, and use trigonometric ratios to find missing measures in triangles. Solving problems concerning three-dimensional figures gives students the opportunity to examine formulas. Students apply their knowledge of geometric shapes by using measures and properties to describe real-life objects, and connect algebra to geometry by graphing figures on the coordinate plane. Students then move to circles, exploring their properties and theorems. Next is the study of probability, in which students interpret data by using independence and conditional probability, and apply the rules of probability to determine compound events and evaluate outcomes of decisions. Course Breakdown Triangle postulates Triangle theorems Polygon classification Parallelograms Area and perimeter Geometric probability Right triangle ratios Angles of elevation and depression Special triangles Laws of sines and cosines Parts of circles Surface area and volume Polyhedrons Course Goals Explain the building blocks of geometry including using definitions and coordinate geometry. Apply the properties of parallel and perpendicular lines. Perform geometric constructions. Identify and apply the properties of circles to a variety of problems. Solve problems using the properties of triangles. Identify and apply properties of probability to a variety of problems. Identify and apply the properties of similar polygons and triangles. Apply area formulas for two- and three-dimensional figures. Reveal key information in a problem using the volume formulas for three-dimensional figures. Apply trigonometric functions to solve a variety of problems.
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Language Arts 6th Grade [Credit Recovery]

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Course Description Students read to enhance their understanding of different genres and to enhance their own writing. Students practice the writing process in each part of the course as they plan, organize, compose, and edit four projects: a brief narrative essay about a personal hero, a piece of creative fiction, an essay analyzing a poem, and a research project. As they read the coming-of-age novel Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor, students focus on the elements of fiction and examine elements of the author’s craft. In a tour of folktales, students embark on a journey to South America, Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, as well as ancient Greece and Rome. Students are introduced to several types of poetry, learn to recognize poetic devices, evaluate the effectiveness of a poet’s message, and, ultimately, compose their own poetry. As they explore nonfiction and informational texts, students build on concepts they learned in the elementary grades to develop higher-level critical thinking skills. A study of advertising and persuasive techniques helps students become more informed consumers. Students strengthen speaking and listening skills through predicting, questioning, summarizing, clarifying, and synthesizing. Students learn to work collaboratively, incorporate multimedia in their presentations, and present their findings in unique, effective ways. Course Breakdown "For Poets" by Al Young "The Road Not Taken" by Robert Frost "Twelfth Song of Thunder" by an anonymous author "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by Shel Silverstein "Ars Poetica" by Archibald MacLeish "The Railway Train" by Emily Dickinson "The Bird" by Ernesto Santiago "The Quill" by Ernesto Santiago "Some Limericks for Kids" by Graham Lester, et al "Sonnet 18" by William Shakespeare "The Song of Wandering Aengus" by W. B. Yeats "The Adventures of Beowulf: Episode 11" by David Breeden "Fire and Ice" by Robert Frost "Those Winter Sundays" by Robert Hayden Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor Course Goals Read a variety of poems and analyze poetic elements. Read and analyze Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Write an analytical essay.
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Language Arts 7th Grade [Credit Recovery]

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Course Description Students read and analyze literature that includes poetry, novels, folklore, and myth, using what they learn to enhance their own writing. The course begins with the steps of the writing process, which includes identifying parts of speech and using them correctly and effectively. A study of writing style focuses on slang, sentence variety, and transitions. Students learn how characters, setting, and plot contribute to literary fiction as they identify and explain these components and use them creatively in their own narrative essays. Reading poetry allows students to focus on figurative and descriptive language, which they apply to write descriptive essays. Students also learn about the themes and characteristics of myth and folklore. A study of nonfiction focuses on research and organization as students produce objective informational essays. Students learn active reading and research skills that enable them to recognize bias and the techniques of persuasion in different genres, including biographical writing. They then write persuasive essays based on their own beliefs or opinions. Course Breakdown "All Summer in a Day" by Ray Bradbury "Rip Van Winkle" by Washington Irving "The Old Demon" by Pearl S. Buck "The Third Level" by Jack Finney "A Day's Wait" by Ernest Hemingway "The Fox and the Grapes" by Aesop "The Lion and the Mouse" by Aesop "The Man, the Boy, and the Donkey" by Aesop "The Wooden Tablet" by an anonymous author "American Floats in Space" by Walter Sullivan "Chomp! Meat-Eating Plants" by Catherine Clarke Fox "Space Weather 101" from NASA "The California Invasive Plant Inventory" by California Invasive Plant Council The Call of the Wild by Jack London "The Highwayman" by Alfred Noyes "Annabel Lee" by Edgar Allan Poe "Dove" by Court Smith "Fishing" by Court Smith "Owl" by Court Smith "Salmon" by Court Smith "Sailboat" by Court Smith Various haiku by Matsuo Bashō "in Just" by e. e. cummings "To You" by Langston Hughes "My November Guest" by Robert Frost Inaugural Address from John F. Kennedy "On War" by James Boswell "Camping Out" by Ernest Hemingway The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin by Benjamin Franklin "Blood, Toil, Tears, and Sweat: Address to Parliament" by Winston Churchill "Buying Gloves in Gibraltar" by Mark Twain "An Enlightening Tale" by Fernando Sorrentino "A Little Fable" by Franz Kafka "The Trickster Tricked" by an anonymous author Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Course Goals Read and analyze genres of poetry. Read and analyze short stories to examine their characters, writing styles, and genres. Read and analyze The Call of the Wild. Write an informational essay. Read and analyze speeches and other nonfiction texts to better understand and recognize persuasive techniques. Read and analyze The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin. Read and analyze Little Women. Write a persuasive essay.
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