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Sociology (0.5 credit)
Grades 11 and 12
Why do people behave the way
they do? Who makes the rules?
Why do some people break rules
and others follow them? Why study
sociology? These questions and
others will be answered in this one
semester course. Sociology helps
us gain a better understanding of
our social world and ourselves.
In this course we will examine
how human behavior is largely
shaped by the groups to which
we belong and the society in
which we live. We will look beyond
personal experiences and gain
insights into society and the larger
world order. Through topics such
as the sociological imagination,
socialization, race, gender, class,
crime, and deviance students will
be challenged to develop a new
understanding of human behavior
and American society
Introduction to Marketing
(0.5 credit)
Grades 10, 11 and 12
More U.S. college freshmen
declare majors in business than
any other major. Do you have
what it takes? Can you talk a
dog off a meat wagon? If so, this
class is for you! This business-
oriented class will develop student
understanding and skills in the
functional areas of marketing:
channel management, marketing-
information management, market
planning, pricing, product/service
management, promotion and
sales. Students will acquire an
understanding and appreciation
of each of the marketing functions
and their ethical and legal issues.
affects individuals’ responsibilities
and rights, addressing topics that
will include constitutional law (the
Bill of Rights), criminal law, civil
law, and personal liability. Students
will gain an understanding of the
legal rights and responsibilities and
fundamental principles of authority,
fairness, justice and responsibility
that underlie our legal system. The
use of legal case studies will allow
you the opportunity to engage
in discussions regarding legal
problems, contemporary issues and
the ramifications of those issues.
All class members will learn when
and how to consult professional
counsel.
MATH
Course sequences in mathematics
vary and should be selected based
on students’ post-secondary plans.
Although there is some flexibility,
college-bound students especially
should consider carefully which
sequence would best serve their
intentions following graduation.
Instruction and discussion of what
constitutes academic integrity will
be consistent through all Math
classes in order to assure that
students have the opportunity
to understand the concepts
presented, including how to
recognize the difference between
times when working with other
students contributes to greater
understanding of the material,
versus times when group work
hinders individual comprehension.
Courses in order that they appear
in this section
(*) fulfills requirement, 3 credits
are needed for graduation
(#) NCAA approved
Foundations of Math I *
Foundations of Math II *
Foundations of Math III *
Foundations of Math IV *
Algebra I *#
Algebra with Discrete Math *#
Geometry *#
Algebra II *#
Trigonometry *#
Probability and Statistics *#
Honors Algebra I *#
Honors Geometry *#
Honors Algebra II *#
Honors Pre-Calculus *#
Honors Statistics *#
AP Statistics *#
Honors Calculus A *#
AP Calculus AB *#
AP Calculus BC *#
Introduction to Logic
Introduction to Accounting
Honors Accounting
On the Money - Financial Literacy
You and the Law (0.5 credit)
Grades 10, 11 and 12
It has long been said that ignorance
of the law is no excuse, but why are
most people so uninformed about
rights and laws? Through this class
students will learn how the law
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