213 ECONOMIC FOUNDATIONS ( 1 semester - .5 CU): This interdisciplinary course is a semester offering to meet the graduation requirements. Each teacher will direct students’ learning for a period of six weeks and concentrate on the following: Family and Consumer Science Dept: 1) Personal Management Skills; 2) Career Employment; 3) Consumerism. Business / Technology Dept: 1) Consumer Rights; 2) Insurance; 3) Credit, Finance, and Banking; 4) Federal Income Tax. Social Studies Dept: 1) Economic Systems; 2) Production Resources; 3) Trade Offs / Opportunity Costs; 4) International Trade.
820 PEER FACILITATORS: ( 1 semester - .5 CU):This course is offered to individuals who are interested in developing inter and intra personal skills. They will be trained to facilitate mediation between peers. Use of study hall time is required in addition to class time.
All Art classes cover the Maine Learning Results areas of 1. Creative Expression, 2. Cultural Heritage, and 3. Criticism and aesthetics. All Art classes have an academic component which include art history assignments, as well as verbal and written critiques.
892 ART I BEGINNING STUDIO (1 year - 1 CU): This course is the foundation of studio art. Students will learn a variety of studio art skills, study art criticism and be introduced to artists and their styles. Textbook reading and weekly homework assignments are required. Student responsibilities include keeping a notebook, sketchbook, and portfolio. Various projects include drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture and crafts. Early American architectural styles are studied and an artist biographical research paper will be completed.
804 DIRECTED STUDIES (1 year - 1 CU): Honors. This course is designed for the serious, self-directed and committed senior art student. The curriculum balances critical thinking, problem solving assignments with self and teacher directed learning. Components of assessment in this course are research, class presentations, reflective journal writing, reading and responding to current art theories and aesthetic criticism. Students will study: 1st qtr - role of Western art, 2nd qtr – multiculturalism, 3rd qtr - artistic identity and creativity. The second half of each quarter, students will complete an independent study contract. PREREQUISITE: Art I and/or Fine Arts. (Seniors only)
897 FINE ARTS (1 semester - .5 CU): This course is your creative passport to the world through the visual arts. Explore the relationship of art and the cultures of Asia, Africa, Mexico, South America, The Middle East, Europe, Oceana and Australia. You will make a variety of projects such as: jewelry, masks, batiks, paintings, prints, pottery, weaving, and sculpture.
899 HONORS HUMANITIES I (1 year - 1 CU): This course is designed for seniors but is open to motivated, high-achieving juniors. Students frequently write essays and work independently. Intensive studies in multi-cultural and Western art, architecture, and philosophy, as well as music appreciation, are offered in an historical context starting with the prehistoric era. Students will use critical and interpretive skills through aesthetic analysis of the fine arts and through the discussion of the artist’s role in society.
Creativity is developed through hands-on projects in a wide variety of media.
895 DRAWING I – TWO DIMENSIONAL DESIGN (1 semester - .5 CU): This course concentrates on drawing and design skills. This class is designed as a strong foundation for further studio experiences. A variety of media and subjects will be explored. Students will learn the elements and principles of art. PREREQUISITE: Art I and/or Fine Arts.
896 DRAWING II – TWO DIMENSIONAL DESIGN (1 semester - .5 CU): This course continues portfolio development for students. Drawing and design assignments will include figure, self-portrait, perspective and still-life. Careers in the arts will be explored. PREREQUISITE: Drawing I
891 PAINTING (1 semester - .5 CU): This course will focus on watercolor and acrylic painting techniques. Students will learn how to stretch their own canvases. PREREQUISITE: Art I and/or Fine Arts
898 PRINTMAKING (1 semester - .5 CU): This course will include techniques such as monoprints, woodcuts, collographs, relief, serigraphy and intaglio printmaking. PREREQUISITE: Art I and/or Fine Arts
900 SCULPTURE AND THREE DIMENSIONAL DESIGN (1 semester - .5 CU): This course will explore additives, subtractive and assemblage techniques using a variety of media such as paper, wire, plaster and clay. PREREQUISITE: Art I and/or Fine Arts
600 ACCOUNTING I (1 year - 1 CU): This course is designed for the student who is interested in any business career since accounting is a requirement in all college programs leading to any business administration major. Through exposure to a variety of journals and ledgers, the student will gain an understanding of accounting principles for a proprietorship, a partnership and a corporation. Students will work with business simulation practice sets and chapter-related working papers. GRADES 10-12
601 ADVANCED ACCOUNTING (1 year - 1 CU): This course is designed for students who have an interest in continuing their study of accounting and possibly pursuing the accounting field beyond high school. The course focuses on partnerships and corporations, accruals and deferrals, depreciation and stockholder’s equity. All elements learned in Advanced Accounting will be learned through manual and automated processes. A business simulation will be used incorporating automated accounting software. PREREQUISITE: Accounting I.
604 BUSINESS PRINCIPLES & MANAGEMENT ( 1 year – 1 CU): This course is an introduction to a college Business Administration program of studies. This is a full-year course designed to introduce the student to the many possible majors within a business administration program. The student will gain exposure to marketing, advertising, purchasing, finance (investment careers), personnel management, international business, public relations, retail/fashion merchandising and small business ownership to name a few of the topics. Students will have the opportunity to job shadow careers of their choosing in the spring. This course is a must for students considering any type of two or four-year business program beyond high school, as well as for those who wish to some day run their own business. GRADES 11-12
606 ECONOMIC THEORY (1 year - 1 CU): This course will apply basic economic concepts of production, distribution and consumption to make decisions as effective participants in an international economy. Students will learn the development principles, institutions, relationships to culture and change over time of economic systems in the United States and elsewhere. Students will also learn how these concepts apply to individuals, households, businesses, governments, and societies which make decisions based on the availability of resources, as well as on costs and benefits of choices. GRADES 11-12
610 COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY I (1 semester - .5 CU): This course is intended to introduce the student to the very basic word processing functions of creating, saving, printing and retrieving files utilizing Microsoft Word and Paint. Students will use a variety of automated techniques to build career skills in addition to exploring the Internet.
613 WORD PROCESSING (1 semester - .5 CU): This course is designed to present the student with a variety of word processing jobs utilizing Microsoft Word. The class is aimed at preparing the student for entry level clerical positions in an office environment. Keyboarding will be covered in order to improve the students’ proficiency of production. Tables, multi-page letters and reports, merges and other word processing features will be covered.
614 PC APPLICATIONS I (1 semester .5 CU): This course will present students with a brief keyboard review, an introduction to the search functions of the Internet, followed by the features of Microsoft Word and Excel. Students will learn Microsoft Word for basic word processing, correspondence, tables, research papers and document publication including enhancements. Students will be guided through the research process using an interdisciplinary topic of their choice. Students will be introduced to the use of Excel for basic spreadsheet functions and become adept working with cut and paste between these programs. Proficiency in the creation of documents that are properly formatted, proofread, and designed with a professional appearance will be the final result.
616 PC APPLICATIONS II (1 semester - .5 CU): This course will allow students to progress to more detailed publishing features using Microsoft Word and more in depth use of Excel, as well as an introduction to PowerPoint as a presentation tool. Internet research and work simulation for the production of industry-related materials such as business cards, letter heads, flyers, tri-folds and forms will be the focus, including merging of documents between programs. The digital camera and scanner will be used in projects during this course. PREREQUISITE: PC Applications I
QUARTER COURSES – STUDENTS MUST SELECT AT LEAST TWO IN ORDER TO SCHEDULE INTO A SEMESTER FORMAT
617 MICROSOFT WORD (1 quarter - .25 CU): This course is designed to help the students in preparation of high school and college documents. Basics of the MLA format, outlines, cover pages, source pages will be presented. Students will also be introduced to the correct formatting and preparation of letters of application both for job entry and college admissions. The basic construction of tables to be used within a research paper will also be covered.
618 MICROSOFT EXCEL (1 quarter - .25 CU): This course teaches the basics of Excel spreadsheets. Building, editing and formatting of spreadsheets, working with charts, formulas and functions will be covered. Managing workbooks and preparing them for the web, automating worksheet tasks and using lists will also be covered.
619 MICROSOFT POWERPOINT (1 quarter - .25 CU): This course teaches the basics of presentations software. Creating, modifying, enhancing and customizing presentations of the student’s choosing within a planned themed unit. Enhancing charts, inserting and embedding objects and using the slide show audio and visual features will be covered.
620 MICROSOFT FRONTPAGE (1 quarter - .25 CU): This course teaches the basics of web site design. Creating a FrontPage web site using a template, adding a new web page to a web site, customizing and managing web pages and images will be covered. In addition, creating and using interactive forms on the web, using frames to display database results in web pages and using sub sites, the database interface wizard and source control will also be featured.
621 KEYBOARDING (1 quarter - .25 CU): The course is designed to improve the student’s proficiency in keyboard and basic data entry. Using the touch-method of keyboarding, students will improve their productivity rate at the keyboard while maintaining quality copy and emphasizing errorless data entry.
104 ENGLISH I (1 year - 1 CU):This course focuses on literary analysis and terminology. Students will read selections such as Romeo and Juliet, The Odyssey, and To Kill a Mockingbird . Written work emphasizes expository writing based on a thesis statement, descriptive writing and the research process. Students will also review grammar, mechanics and usage.
114 HONORS ENGLISH I (1 year - 1 CU): This course is designed for students with a love of language, both reading and writing. An extensive vocabulary is expected. As with English 1, writing stresses expository writing based on a thesis statement, descriptive writing and the research process. The course emphasizes literary analysis using inferential skills and includes an intensive review of grammar, mechanics and usage. Because of the in-depth nature of the class, students should anticipate a heavier work load than for English 1. A summer reading / writing project is required.
105 ENGLISH II (1 year - 1 CU): This course reinforces mechanics and usage. In class novels and an anthology allow the students to sample some of the best literature with emphasis on theme and other tools for literary analysis. Although most of the writing is expository, narrative writing is also stressed. Students read a minimum of four novels and give literary presentations that reveal oral and written skills. Students practice the research process.
115 HONORS ENGLISH II (1 year - 1 CU): This course emphasizes writing and the writing process with a focus on expository and narrative forms. Each student writes a critical analysis on a selected author. The analysis is based upon four books, research and an original thesis statement, and it requires the discipline necessary for independent work. An anthology and outside readings are used to further the exploration of literary analysis.
124 TECH PREP ENGLISH III (1 year – 1 CU): This course provides students with the opportunity to practice critical thinking and writing skills, some with workplace applications. Hands-on projects are emphasized. Revision, editing by self and peers, and oral presentations are expected of all students. Students write expository and persuasive essays. In addition, students do reflective writing related to the assigned readings that focus on American literature. Students practice the research process and keep a portfolio of their writings. Preparation for the SAT Reasoning Test is included.
106 ENGLISH III (1 year - 1 CU): This course directs grammar and usage instruction towards meeting specific class needs. Students study American literature, develop persuasive and expository writing skills, and use the library facilities for research. Using Modern Language Association (MLA) style, each student writes a critical analysis on an American author. Preparation for the SAT Reasoning Test is included.
101 ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION (AP ENGLISH III ) (1 year – 1 CU): This course is designed to prepare students for the national AP English Language and Composition exam given each spring. This course is equivalent to a freshman college composition class. It stresses levels of diction from formal to casual; organized study of sentence structure; varieties of sentence types; relationships of sentences within paragraphs; modes of discourse; aims of discourse; rhetorical strategies; and relationships among author, subject, and reader. Summer reading/writing project is required.
125 TECH PREP ENGLISH IV (1 year - 1 CU): This course provides students with the opportunity to practice critical thinking and writing skills, some with workplace applications. Hands-on projects are emphasized. Revision, editing by self and peers, and oral presentations are expected of all students. Students write expository, descriptive, narrative and persuasive essays, as well as work related writing such as applications, resumes, and business letters. In addition, students do reflective writing related to the assigned readings that focus on British and world literature. Students also produce a research paper.
107 ENGLISH IV (1 year - 1 CU): This course directs grammar and usage instruction towards meeting specific class needs. Students study selections from early Western literature and from British literature and each one writes a critical analysis on a British author. Students write descriptive, narrative, persuasive and expository essays and produce college essays and resumes.
100 ADVANCED PLACEMENT ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION (AP ENGLISH IV )(1 year – 1 CU): This course is designed to prepare students for the national AP English exam given each spring. This course is a college equivalent seminar which will engage students in the careful reading and critical analysis of literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to convey meaning. Students consider a work’s structure, style, themes, as well as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism and tone. A summer reading/writing project is required.
123 SPEECH (1 semester - .5 CU): This course exposes all students to various areas of oral English to improve their communication and listening skills. The course includes informative, persuasive and impromptu speeches, group discussions, and interviews.
108 CREATIVE WRITING (1 semester - .5 CU): This course instructs students in the production of original works of poetry, short fiction, and “imaginative non-fiction” (such as narrative, description, biography or autobiography). The course will encourage the use of creativity in language in all writing forms. The course will also include instruction in the evaluation and critiquing of writing, and students will review and select student generated materials for inclusion in a student literary magazine. Students will read examples of good creative writing forms from various sources. Students will prepare a final writing portfolio for evaluation.
117 INTRODUCTION TO THEATER (1 semester - .5 CU): This course will provide students with an overview of theater arts with hands-on projects and performances in both acting and technical aspects of theatre. The course will also provide an overview of the evolution of Western theatre, stage conventions and script-writing techniques.
120 GRECO- ROMAN MYTHOLOGY (1 semester - .5 CU): This course will explore and interpret the symbols, stories, metaphors, allusions and derivatives handed down by the Greeks and Romans. Assessment will include taking tests, mapping routes, writing myths and essays, giving oral presentations and preparing projects. In addition, there will be reading assignments, class discussions and videos.
118 JOURNALISM (1 semester - .5 CU): This course is a hands-on experience in news reporting, writing, layout and graphic design. It covers interviewing skills, research, news photography, headline writing and editorials. Discussions cover the nature of news, deciding what is news and what is not, the role of journalism in our society, bias and objectivity, journalism as a business and journalism as a career. There are no formal tests or quizzes; students have assignments and are graded on the quality of the work they do in those assignments.
126 WORLD MYTHOLOGY (1 semester - .5 CU) This course will sample myths from around the world, excluding Greek and Roman mythology. Students will read, discuss and present myths from Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas and Australia. Assessment will include oral presentations, original myths, essays, projects, tests and quizzes.
135 FRESHMAN WRITING SEMINAR (1 semester - .5 CU): This course will help students strengthen their understanding of the writing process and practice writing expository and narrative pieces. It is designed for freshmen who want to improve their writing skills.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE PROGRAM
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL), 127, 128, 129
(1 year - 1 CU if taken in place of a regular English course)
(1 year - .5 CU if taken along with a regular English course)
This course is a comprehensive four-year program designed for English Language Learner (ELL) students. This course will emphasize building listening, speaking, reading, writing and study skills. Other topics include the development of marketable skills for entrance into the work force and acculturation into American life while maintaining appreciation for native heritage. This program is designed to aid students' transition into the regular high school curriculum at which point an appropriate maintenance program is offered to enable students to function at grade level.
132 ESL WORKSHOP (1 year - .25 CU): This course provides small group academic support with a sheltered approach for ELL students in the content areas.
ESL READING/WRITING LAB (1 year - .5 CU) This course develops effective reading and writing comprehension strategies for ELL learners. Skills such as predicting, inferring, vocabulary enhancement, writing styles, and the language of the content areas will be addressed.
ESL CIVICS (1 year - 1 CU) This course is a modified Civics curriculum, available as needed.
ESL U.S. HISTORY (1year – 1 CU) This course is a modified U.S. History curriculum, available as needed.
812 FOODS I (1 semester - .5 CU): This course will focus on basic cooking skills. Topics include buying, planning, preparing and understanding the importance of healthy eating. This class is designed as a grade 9 or 10 beginning cooking class. (Students may take only one cooking class per semester)
814 JOY OF COOKING (1 semester - .5 CU): This course offers new experiences in cooking each week. Students will review basic skills before learning new and more challenging techniques. Topics include planning, purchasing, preparing and serving nutritional meals.
817 SEWING I (1 semester - .5 CU): This course is for students with beginning skills. Topics include learning the basics about fabrics, fitting a pattern, selecting suitable colors and sizes and basic sewing skills. Students will create and sew their own outfits.
818 SEWING II (1 semester - .5 CU): This course focuses on selecting styles, colors and fabrics appropriate to the individual. Students will review basic sewing skills and then move on to more challenging projects. Some sewing experience is preferred.
811 FASHION DESIGN (1 semester - .5 CU): This course explores the world of fashion design-- past, present, and future. Students will learn sewing skills and apply this knowledge through creative projects. This course may be used to fulfill the Fine Arts requirement.
813 INTERIOR DESIGN (1 semester - .5 CU): This course explores America’s architectural history and interior design through various hands-on projects. Students will create pleasing rooms using design techniques, color, furniture, floor plan ideas, etc. This course allows students to incorporate all their ideas into a final house project. This course may be used to fulfill the Fine Arts requirement.
815 RELATIONSHIPS - TEEN ISSUES (1 semester - .5 CU): This course examines various family and social relationships. Topics include personality, human development, communication skills, decision making skills, handling conflict, friendships, love and relationships. This course also explores a wide range of current issues such as eating disorders, date rape, drug and alcohol use and abuse, human sexuality, stress, etc.
810 CHILD DEVELOPMENT (1 semester - .5 CU): This course explores all areas of childhood. The class examines the child from conception through the eighth year. Topics include physical, mental, moral, emotional and social development, families, caring for children, exceptional children and children in crises. This is an excellent introductory course for students furthering their education in such fields as early child development, elementary education or social work.
MODERN AND CLASSICAL LANGUAGES
504 FRENCH I (1 year – 1 CU): This course is the first in a four-year sequence and is designed for students who have no previous French experience, or who had French at the middle school level but need to review their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills before they continue with the language. The culture of the francophone world is introduced at this level.
512 HONORS FRENCH I (1 year – 1 CU): This course is the first in a four-year sequence for students who have a good understanding of beginning level French from the middle school. These students will continue where they left off at the middle school. They will further develop their listening, speaking, reading and writing skills and will continue learning about the culture of the francophone world.
505 FRENCH II (1 year – CU): This course will continue to develop the listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills that were begun in French I. As students develop these skills they will be able to work on various assessments and projects that incorporate these four skills. Speaking skills are developed daily. The culture of the francophone world is studied through readings and projects.
513 HONORS FRENCH II (1 year – 1 CU ) This course further develops the work of Honors French I with continued emphasis on listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. In the beginning part of the year, students will do more in-depth work on vocabulary, structure, verb tenses and reading. The end of the year will include both cultural and literary readings. Speaking skills are developed daily. The culture of the francophone world is studied through readings and projects.
506 FRENCH III (1 year – 1 CU): Students will continue to build on the listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. A review of verb tenses and grammar will be covered in this course. There will also be discussions in French of selected reading materials, and conversational skills will continue to be developed. There will be further study of the francophone world.
511 HONORS FRENCH III (1 year – 1 CU): This course will continue the development of students’ language. They will have an in-depth review of grammar, and will read short stories, plays and novels in the original version. There is more intense emphasis on listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Students will work on various types of assessments such as journals, summaries, presentations and skits. Students will read Le Petit Prince in its original version and learn more about the francophone world. Class discussions are conducted in French as much as possible.
507 FRENCH IV (1 year – 1 CU): This course will continue to develop language, speaking and reading skills. Students will further develop their writing skills through the readings that will be assigned. They will read short stories, some original versions of French literary works, and review French grammar. Culture throughout the course will be studied through literary works. This class is conducted mostly in French.
514 HONORS FRENCH IV (1 year - 1 CU): This course reviews French tenses and covers more difficult points of structure. Students will continue to develop the fours skills of language – listening, speaking, reading and writing at a more advanced level. They will read more advanced literature, write short papers and hold all class discussions in French. Opportunities will be provided to use French in real life situations and to further learn about the culture of the francophone world.
NOTE: Honors French IV and French IV students have the opportunity to prepare for the AP French Language Exam in May. Please see the Department Chair for more information.
516 LATIN I (1 year – 1 CU): This course is the first in a 4-year sequence aimed at the beginning student. It starts with the development of grammatical and vocabulary skills and introduces the mythology, history and civilization of Rome
517 LATIN II (1 year – 1 CU) This course further develops the objectives of Latin I with more advanced grammar, vocabulary and derivatives. Students improve their translation skills and expand their knowledge of Roman mythology, history and civilization.
518 LATIN III / IV (1 year – 1 CU): This course alternates readings of Roman authors in the original language, in addition to what is taught in Latin I and Latin II, so that the student will deal with different selections of literature in junior / senior years.
520 SPANISH I (1 year – 1 CU): This course is the first in a four-year sequence for students who are beginning the study of Spanish. The course introduces the student to basic vocabulary, grammar and cultural topics. Students develop skills in listening , speaking, reading and writing, and begin their study of the Spanish-speaking world.
521 SPANISH II (1 year – 1 CU): This course will continue to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. A variety of cultural topics will be covered and students will continue their study of the Spanish-speaking world.
522 SPANISH III (1 year – 1 CU): This course introduces advanced grammar and vocabulary topics, as well as investigates aspects of the history and culture of Spanish-speaking countries in greater detail. A variety of materials will be used to further the four skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. Class discussions are conducted mostly in Spanish. Assignments demand a higher reading comprehension level and complex writing.
523 SPANISH IV (1 year – 1 CU): This course is for students who wish to continue their study at a more advanced level. Students will use the culture, history and literature of Spanish-speaking countries to master the skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. This course is conducted primarily in Spanish. It requires superior reading and listening comprehension as well as highly developed writing and speaking skills.
508 GERMAN I (1 year - 1 CU): This course is the first in a four-year sequence. The course introduces the student to basic vocabulary, grammar, and cultural topics. The student will develop skills in speaking, reading, writing and listening through storytelling.
509 GERMAN II (1 year - 1 CU): This course will continue to develop skills in speaking, reading, writing and listening through storytelling. A variety of cultural topics will also be covered.
510 GERMAN III (1 year - 1 CU): This course introduces advanced grammar and vocabulary topics, as well as investigates aspects of German history and culture in greater detail. A variety of materials will be used to develop skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing. Class discussions are conducted mostly in German.
503 GERMAN IV (1 year – 1 CU): This course is for students who wish to continue their study at a more advanced level. The course is conducted primarily in German. Students will use topics in German culture and history to master skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
702 INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY (1 year - 1 CU): This course involves three areas consisting of the following units: 1) drafting and design, 2) wood , 3) metals fabrication and forming. Each area covers design, planning and production of products using hand and machine tools. This course is designed primarily for students with no previous high school industrial technology experience. Class is limited to 16 students.
705 WOOD TECHNOLOGY (1 semester - .5 CU): This course advances student learning of furniture construction and design. Power tool safety and use is integrated with development of construction techniques while creating a piece of furniture. Students must have previous technology experience or instructor approval. Class is limited to 16 students. PREREQUISITE: Industrial Technology
700 ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING AND DESIGN (1 semester - .5 CU): This course involves architectural house drawing and design using architectural criteria and standards. Students will develop a set of plans to include plates for foundation, floor plans, elevations, and electrical and plumbing plans. Students must have previous technology experience or instructor approval. Class is limited to 16 students. This course may fulfill the fine arts requirement.
309 INTEGRATED ALGEBRA I-A (1 year - 1 CU): This course is the first year in a 3-year Secondary Mathematics Core Curriculum that successfully connects mathematics with the real world of people, business and everyday life. It builds bridges between different mathematical areas; mathematics and science; mathematics and history, literature and art – connections that will help students to grasp important math concepts, and gain a fuller, richer understanding of mathematics. Following the National Council of Teachers’ of Mathematics (NCTM) Standards and the Maine Learning Results, topics include but are not limited to: algebra, probability, statistics, pattern exploration, measurement and geometry. It is intended for students who may or may not pursue post secondary training.
308 INTEGRATED ALGEBRA I-B (1 year - 1 CU): This course is a continuation of Integrated Algebra 1-A. PREREQUISITE: Integrated Algebra 1-A
303 ALGEBRA I (1 year - 1 CU): This course is a rigorous college preparatory mathematics course. A student should be skilled in three areas: (1) understanding verbal directions and following them accurately; (2) reading with understanding; and (3) expressing ideas clearly. Areas of study include but are not limited to real numbers, solving equations and word problems, polynomials, rational expressions, introduction to functions and systems of linear equations.
306 HONORS ALGEBRA I (1 year - 1 CU): This course covers the same material as Algebra I. In addition, higher level thinking skills are used extensively throughout the course with particular emphasis on the solution of word problems and application of concepts developed in the course. This course also includes an introduction to radicals and radical equations, systems of equations and inequalities.
316 INTEGRATED GEOMETRY (1 year – 1CU): This course starts with the basic concepts of measuring length and area, using symmetries of planar shapes to address questions about polygonal figures. Algebraic ideas from Algebra I are elaborated by using geometric interpretations. Standard principles of congruence and triangulation of polygonal figures are developed so as to make clear their applicability to real world problems. Matrices are introduced as a tool for solving systems of linear equations, and are shown to be a convenient vehicle for organizing, storing and manipulating information. PREREQUISITE: Algebra I or Integrated Algebra IA/IB
304 GEOMETRY (1 year - 1 CU): The course begins by emphasizing the elements of geometry (theorems, definitions, postulates, properties, and axioms) with applications to writing proofs and solving numerical problems with a primary focus on vocabulary. Key areas are triangles and quadrilaterals and related concepts. The second semester has an increased emphasis on numerical applications. Key areas are planes, parallel lines, polygons, and circles. PREREQUISITE: Algebra I
307 HONORS GEOMETRY (1 year - 1 CU): This course is devoted mainly to plane geometry with a shorter introduction to solid geometry. The course emphasizes the deductive and inductive reasoning processes which the students use to discover properties of plane figures. Students will be exposed to using the computer as a tool and will be expected to complete assignments using a geometry software package. All students are expected to maintain an average of 76 each quarter. Students unable to meet this requirement will be moved to Geometry. PREREQUISITE: Algebra I
317 INTEGRATED ALGEBRA II (1 year – 1CU): This course uses mathematical models of real world situations to provide for the discussion of algebraic, periodic, exponential and logarithmic functions. The emphasis throughout this material is the utility of mathematical tools for describing and clarifying what we observe. This course is a further extension of the modeling theme to encompass methods of linear programming, optimization and topics from graph theory. Modeling is examined by considering the role of axioms and axiomatic systems, logic and mathematical proof. PREREQUISITE: Geometry or Integrated Geometry
300 ALGEBRA II (1 year - 1 CU): This course includes mathematical concepts such as relations, functions and graphing. The use of calculators and graphing calculators is emphasized throughout the course. Students will be involved in problem solving and applications of these mathematical concepts. Specific topics include first and second degree equations and inequalities in the real number system, solving literal equations (formulas), systems of equations and matrices, sequences and series, polynomials, conics, radicals, logarithms, exponential functions, probability and statistics. PREREQUISITE: Algebra I and/or concurrently with Geometry
305 HONORS ALGEBRA II (1 year - 1 CU): This course covers the same core material as in Algebra II. Particular emphasis will be given to the algebraic solutions of practical applications (word problems) and algebraic theory, including proofs. Students are expected to explore some of the basic reasoning of algebra, analyze the results, and reach logical conclusions as to what happens and "why". Length of assignments are approximately one hour and additional after school work is encouraged. All students are expected to maintain an average of 76 each quarter. Students unable to meet this requirement will be changed to a college prep course. PREREQUISITE: Algebra I and/or concurrently with Geometry
.311 PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS (1 semester - .5 CU): This course is intended for students who will enter a post-secondary field such as Business Administration, Computer Information Systems, Psychology, or mathematics that requires knowledge of these topics. Topics pursued include: permutations, combinations, probability, and special functions as probability, distributions, mean, variance and standard deviation.
310 PRECALCULUS (1 year - 1 CU): This course is designed for those students intending to pursue a post-secondary course of study that does not require highly advanced mathematics. Prospective students of business, liberal arts, psychology, nursing, criminal justice, teaching, or technical colleges are encouraged to select this course. Topics include linear coordinate geometry, operations with polynomial and rational functions, right angle trigonometry, probability, statistics and linear programming. PREREQUISITE: Algebra II and Geometry
315 HONORS PRECALCULUS (1 year - 1 CU): This course is a study of the trigonometric functions as they relate to triangles as well as their use as circular functions. Topics include inverses of circular functions, trigonometric identities, vectors, polar coordinates, solutions to trigonometric equations, and applications of trigonometry. There is also concentration in functions of all varieties (polynomial, rational, exponential and logarithmic) as well as derivatives. Graphing and interpreting graphs, with or without the aid of a graphing calculator, will be emphasized. As the course is designed for those students who intend to pursue mathematics courses requiring the knowledge of advanced mathematics, students who have not been enrolled in honors level mathematics courses may have difficulty with the material and critical thinking skills required for mastery. PREREQUISITE: Algebra II and Geometry
302 CALCULUS (1 year - 1 CU): This course is intended for the student who desires a high level of mathematics in college. The course content is typical of college level courses and involves rigorous study of limits, derivatives, integrals, the fundamental theorem of integral calculus, and applications of the derivative and integrals. Students are expected to problem solve and apply critical thinking skills. PREREQUISITE: Precalculus or Honors Precalculus
320 COMPUTER PROGRAMMING - BASIC I (1 semester - .5 CU): This course introduces the student to accepted, structured programming techniques. The software used will be QBASIC run on a Windows NT network. PREREQUISITE: Algebra I
954 CONCERT BAND (1 year - 1 CU): This course is performance-based, in which students explore the repertoire of the concert band through performing a wide variety of compositions. Students gain greater proficiency on their instruments through an ongoing study of technique, tone production, music notation and interpretation. Band students perform in a wide range of venues including concerts, festivals, school activities and civic events. Prior experience playing a musical instrument is a prerequisite. Students who have no previous experience playing an instrument, but would like to start, may enroll with permission of the instructor. Students enrolled in this course are required to attend all performances of the Cony Band.
952 MUSIC CONCEPTS (1 year - 1 CU): This course deals with the fundamentals of music. Students will learn to read in treble and bass clefs and will learn basic rhythms, scales and chord progressions. Basic piano technique will be taught on electronic keyboards in a piano lab. The students will play both in classical and popular style. This course is for beginning piano students with little or no training.
958 ADVANCED MUSIC CONCEPTS (Theory) (1 year - 1 CU): This course is designed for the student who desires a concentrated effort in theory. The content will include scales, chords, music composition, transposition, complex rhythms and advanced ear training. PREREQUISITE: Previous music training and/or permission from instructor.
956 AMERICAN POPULAR MUSIC (1 semester - .5 CU): This course in music appreciation is designed to give the student an overview of the various styles of music from the past 100 years. Students will learn how earlier forms (blues, folk) contribute to the sounds heard today as we trace the progression of popular music throughout the past century. Styles include jazz, soul, doo-wop, rock, country, rap, British invasion, punk, art rock, etc.
957 TREBLE CHOIR (1 year - 1 CU: This course is open to female singers who wish to explore treble (upper) voice choral literature. A wide variety of styles will be performed. This group will sing at school concerts.
953 CHORALE (1 year - 1 CU): This course is open to any student who enjoys singing. Students will learn the basics of singing in a choir, i.e. proper posture, breathing, note and sight reading. Members are expected to sing at all concerts.
955 CONCERT CHOIR ( 1 year – 1 CU): This course allows students to demonstrate and utilize vocal and choral skills to an advanced degree. Members are expected to have the ability to read music of moderate to advanced difficulty. Members are expected to sing at all performances. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Chorale (2 years) or permission of the instructor.
414 INTEGRATED SCIENCE: (1 year - 1 CU): This course covers topics such as matter, earth science, the universe, energy & motion. It is required of all freshmen and helps to satisfy graduation requirements as defined by the Maine Learning Results.
410 HONORS BIOLOGY (1 year - 1 CU): This course promotes in-depth learning of biology at an accelerated pace relying heavily on critical thinking skills. This course provides a strong foundation for those students planning to take AP Biology and/or major in science in college. Students must maintain a minimum 76 average each quarter to stay in this course.
PREREQUISITE: Freshmen who enroll must also be enrolled in Integrated Science in order to satisfy graduation requirements as defined by Maine Learning Results.
403 BIOLOGY (1 year - 1 CU): This course is designed to provide a broad introduction to the biological sciences. This is a lab-based course that promotes the learning of abstract and theoretical concepts and encourages critical thinking skills. PREREQUISITE: Integrated Science
411 HONORS CHEMISTRY (1 year - 1 CU): This course teaches chemical concepts by means of extensive laboratory experience and promotes in depth learning of concepts at an accelerated pace utilizing students’ critical thinking and analytical skills. This course provides a solid background in both descriptive and conceptual chemistry. Students must maintain a minimum 76 average each quarter to stay in this course. PREREQUISITE: Biology and Algebra I or Integrated Algebra . I/A-B
404 CHEMISTRY (1 year - 1 CU): This course teaches chemical concepts emphasizing qualitative and quantitative aspects of chemistry. It fosters critical thinking and analytical skills with more mathematical support than the Honors Chemistry. PREREQUISITE: Biology and Algebra I or Integrated Algebra 1/A-B
400 ANATOMY (1 year - 1 CU): This course studies the structure and function of the human body through in-depth learning of the organ systems. The laboratory component of the course allows students to expand their analytical and critical thinking skills as well as to synthesize the holistic nature of the human machine. PREREQUISITE: Biology and Chemistry
402 ADVANCED PLACEMENT BIOLOGY (1 year - 1 CU): This course is designed to prepare students to take the AP Biology exam given each spring. The instructional pace of both theoretical and concrete concepts is accelerated to match what is being taught in colleges and universities across the country. PREREQUISITE: Biology and Chemistry.
412 HONORS PHYSICS (1 year - 1 CU): This course delves into abstract, theoretical concepts in the areas of classical mechanics, waves, sound, light, optics, electricity, magnetism and topics in modern physics at an accelerated pace. Students will utilize advanced math skills and logical reasoning. Students must maintain a minimum 76 average each quarter to stay in this course. PREREQUISITE: Chemistry, Algebra II and Geometry
405 PHYSICS (1 year - 1 CU): This course parallels the Honors Physics course although the approach utilizes less advanced math and gives more opportunities to foster critical thinking and logic skills. Topics covered are: classical mechanics, waves, sound, light, optics, electricity, magnetism and topics in modern physics. PREREQUISITE: Chemistry, Algebra II and Geometry
415 TECHNICAL PHYSICS (1 year - 1 CU): This course integrates the learning of concepts and applied principles in the areas of: mechanical, fluid, thermal, and electrical energy systems. Emphasis is placed on the application of materials taught to help students understand principles of physics encountered in life and workplace situations. PREREQUISITE: Algebra I, Integrated Science and Biology
402 ADVANCED PLACEMENT PHYSICS (1 year - 1 CU): This course is designed to prepare students to take the national AP Physics B exam given each spring. Topics covered are similar to those in Physics and Honors Physics, but are probed in greater detail typical of the first year physics curriculum taught in colleges and universities across the country. PREREQUISITE: Physics and concurrent enrollment in Calculus.
406 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE I (first semester - .5 CU): This course is designed to help students achieve increased awareness of their surroundings and its importance to their lives. The course will advance the students’ knowledge that every person can make a difference in their community and should assume responsibility for protecting the environment. The first semester focuses on applications within the realm of ecology, ecosystems, bio-diversity and animal populations. PREREQUISITE: Biology
407 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE III (second semester - .5 CU): This course is designed to help students achieve increased awareness of their surroundings and its importance to their lives. The course will advance the students’ knowledge that every person can make a difference in their community and should assume responsibility for protecting the environment. The second semester focuses on man’s impact on the environment: population, forestry, agriculture and residential impact. PREREQUISITE: Biology
207 GLOBAL INSIGHTS (1 year - 1 CU): This course provides students with a thorough study of the Earth and people's interaction with it. Students learn to apply the five themes of geography: location, place, human/environment interactions, movement and regions. Students will focus on aspects of political, physical and cultural geography. Discussion of how geography influences current issues will be explored.
217 HONORS GLOBAL INSIGHTS (1 year - 1 CU): This course is designed for freshmen with superior reading and writing ability. Students will use the five themes of geography as they explore their world through a substantial amount of outside reading, essays and projects in addition to their textbooks. The course integrates all academic disciplines as it focuses on geographic determinism and current geographic issues. Students must maintain an 80 average at the end of the first semester to remain in this course.
209 WORLD HISTORY (1 year - 1 CU): This course is the study of major events and eras that have shaped today's world, beginning with ancient history and continuing to the 20th Century. Students learn how political, social and economic systems have evolved.
218 HONORS WORLD HISTORY (1 year - 1 CU): This course is designed for students with excellent reading and writing ability. It includes ancient, medieval and modern history. Special emphasis is placed on events which have significantly affected the course of human history. A variety of teaching methods is used throughout the course including classroom discussion and debate, simulations, role playing and audio-visual technology. Analytical thinking skills are developed through demanding reading and writing assignments. Students must maintain an 80 average at the end of the first semester to remain in the course.
208 US HISTORY (1 year – 1 CU): This course provides a survey of US History from the Colonial Period to the present. Students study social, political and economic causes and consequences of major events. The relevance of past to current events is an integral part of the course. A formal research paper is required, and frequent essays are assigned.
201 ADVANCED PLACEMENT US HISTORY (1 year - 1 CU): This course provides the student with a learning experience equivalent to that in most college introductory US History courses. Students learn key chronological events from the colonial period to the present. Factual knowledge is supplemented by outside reading in economic, political, social-cultural and diplomatic history. Students read historical novels as well as college-level historiography. The course requires frequent essays, challenging reading and a significant amount of independent study to encourage the development of analytical thinking skills. The summer assignments include reading an historical fiction and writing several brief analyses of primary documents.
206 CIVICS (1 semester - .5 CU): This course explores the rights and responsibilities of civic life, the types and purposes of governments, and the constitutional principles and democratic foundations of U.S. political institutions. It encourages student participation in society in a spirit of civility and productivity. Students will participate in several projects which connect Civics to current events, one of which will be a public policy position project and presentation or a constitutional project.
210 GOVERNMENT (1 year - 1 CU): This course teaches the rights and responsibilities of civic life, the types and purposes of government and the constitutional foundations and democratic functions of the political institutions of the United States. Students will explore the constitutional underpinnings of the United States government, political beliefs and behaviors, political parties, interest groups, the media, institutions of national government, public policy, and civil rights and liberties. This course meets the Civics requirements for graduation.
200 ADVANCED PLACEMENT GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS: UNITED STATES, COMPARATIVE (1 year - 1 CU): This course is divided into two semesters. The first semester of this course will cover United States Government and Politics. Topics include constitutional underpinnings of American Government; the three branches of government, political parties, interest groups, the media, public policy, civil rights and liberties. A summer assignment is required of all incoming students. The second semester course addresses issues of Comparative Government and Politics. Students will examine the governments, political institutions, and political relationships of Great Britain, France, China, Russia and Nigeria. These seminar courses comply with the College Board Advanced Placement guidelines and will prepare students for two separate AP exams in May. Students may earn up to 6 college credits upon successful completion of the course and exams.
211-212 CURRENT EVENTS I-II (1 semester each - .5 CU): This course identifies and discusses significant contemporary events and trends, and also enhances understanding of these issues by placing them into proper historic context. News stories are discussed in depth each day and their importance and interrelationships are assessed. Students receive a copy of a news magazine each week for discussion and written analysis. The course aims at instilling an awareness and a continued interest in developments in the world and also seeks to provide young adult citizens with practice in seeking out information, processing it and determining its value and meaning.
220 SOCIOLOGY (1 semester - .5 CU): This course is designed for seniors. Students will learn about the individual and his relationship with others through studying the five institutions of society: family, education, government, religion and the economy. Students will gain an understanding of and appreciation for social diversity. In addition to a textbook, students will use current resources as they discuss major contemporary social issues, prepare and conduct a public opinion survey and work on individual and small group projects.
219 PSYCHOLOGY (1 year - 1 CU): This course can help students gain a better understanding of their own personality, behavior and relationships, acquire knowledge about how psychologists study human and animal behavior, and learn practical applications for enriching their lives. Topics include the life span, the workings of the mind and body, abnormal behavior, human relations, personality, individuality, adjustment and breakdown.
216 THE HOLOCAUST (1 semester - .5 CU): This course explores the causes and effects of the Holocaust through the use of cinema, film, primary reading sources, guest speakers and discussions.
904 WELLNESS I (1 semester - .5 CU): This course will combine physical education and health. Students will take one quarter of physical fitness, nutrition and health related skills. The other quarter will consist of adolescent health iss