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FRESHMEN YEAR COURSE OF STUDY
The school year is divided into two terms.
Annualization is a key feature of our academic program. In other
words, freshmen year students will remain with the same content area teacher for
two terms or the entire school year.* We believe that annualization supports
students’ academic success as they transition to high school life.
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term 1:
fall 2007 |
term 2:
spring 2008
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subject and course code: |
subject and course code:
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Course Descriptions
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English (E1) |
English ( E2) |
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Fundamentals of
English for effective communication, including writing as an expression
of thinking, shared inquiry, discussion, listening and reading for
meaning. Includes a study of literary terms, structural elements of
genres and interpreting selected works to read more effectively for both
knowledge and enjoyment. The English courses will include
interdisciplinary connections with the American History courses.
Nightly homework.
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American History (H5) |
American History (H6) |
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The study of people, events, and sociopolitical
forces that have shaped American society and culture, from its discovery
to the present. Shows how American history affects today’s events and
global conditions. Includes the study of the roots of American
government and the evolution of the U.S. Constitution and citizenship.
Year terminates
with the U.S. History & Government Regents examination.
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Mathematics (ME1E) |
Mathematics (ME2E) |
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Integrated
Algebra is the first
mathematics course in high school. The focal point is the algebra
content strand (operations with signed numbers and polynomials,
formulas, equations, inequalities, functions and their graphs,
exponents, roots, quadratic equations and algebraic fractions). Algebra
provides tools and ways of thinking that are necessary for solving
problems in a wide variety of disciplines, such as science, business,
social sciences, fine arts, and technology. This course of study will
assist students in developing skills and processes to be applied using a
variety of techniques to successfully solve problems in a variety of
settings.
Nightly homework
and seven exams each term.
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Science (SL1) |
Science (SL2) |
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Living Environment
is the study of the interaction and interdependence between man and his
environment. This course will examine six (6) main concepts: ecology,
energy and matter, dynamic equilibrium, reproduction, genetics and
evolution. Scientific investigations promote students to explain,
summarize, hypothesize, classify data and draw conclusions.
Year terminates
with the Living Environment Regents examination.
Student eligibility depends on the satisfactory completion of at least
30 written lab assignments that include five (5) State mandatory lab
assignments.
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Technology (BB) |
Physical Education (P•••) |
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This is a new
course developed to support and strengthen students’ literacy skills.
This course will cover keyboarding for accuracy and speed; word
processing to perform basic file management tasks and Microsoft
PowerPoint to prepare visual presentations.
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Besides physical activity and play, all physical
education classes include discussions of the forms and functions of the
muscular, cardiorespiratory and skeletal systems. |
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Health (PH1) |
Institute Elective |
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Covers healthy
habits, attitudes and preventive behaviors appropriate for teenagers.
What makes a person whole?
Explore the factors that influence consumer,
mental and social health issues. Study nutrition, physical fitness and
the human life cycle.
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An
introductory course to the different institute majors. |
* To every extent possible and for the benefit of the
student.
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