Course Catalog

Designed for the serious and motivated college bound student. It consists of the basic topics in Calculus that includes limits, differentiation, and integration. *Graphing calculators are required. See instructor for recommendations.

The course frameworks for AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC define content students must know and skills students must master in order to earn transferable, long-term understandings of calculus. The frameworks reflect a commitment to what college faculty value and mirror the curricula in corresponding college courses. Teachers may adjust the frameworks to meet state and local requirements.
The frameworks are organized into logical sequences, based on teacher input and commonly used textbooks. These sequences represent one reasonable learning pathway for each course, among many. Teachers may adjust the suggested sequencing of units or topics, although they will want to carefully consider how to account for such changes as they access course resources for planning, instruction, and assessment.
Balancing guidance and flexibility, this approach helps to prepare students for college credit and placement.

The course frameworks for AP Calculus AB and AP Calculus BC define content students must know and skills students must master in order to earn transferable, long-term understandings of calculus. The frameworks reflect a commitment to what college faculty value and mirror the curricula in corresponding college courses. Teachers may adjust the frameworks to meet state and local requirements.
The frameworks are organized into logical sequences, based on teacher input and commonly used textbooks. These sequences represent one reasonable learning pathway for each course, among many. Teachers may adjust the suggested sequencing of units or topics, although they will want to carefully consider how to account for such changes as they access course resources for planning, instruction, and assessment.
Balancing guidance and flexibility, this approach helps to prepare students for college credit and placement.

Following a review of the nation’s beginnings and the impact of the Enlightenment on U.S. democratic ideals, students build upon the study of global industrialization to understand the emergence and impact of new technology and a corporate economy, including the social and cultural effects. They trace the change in the ethnic composition of American society; the movement toward equal rights for racial minorities and women; and the role of the United States as a major world power. An emphasis is placed on the expanding role of the federal government and federal courts as well as the continuing tension between the individual and the state. Students consider the major social problems of our time and trace their causes in historical events. They learn that the United States has served as a model for other nations and that the rights and freedoms we enjoy are not accidents, but the results of a defined set of political principles that are not always basic to citizens of other countries. Students understand that our rights under the U.S. Constitution are a precious inheritance that depends on an educated citizenry for their preservation and protection.

This course explores the history and culture of Asia from its earliest beginnings to the modern era. The examination of Asia will focus on the geography, institutions, traditions, belief systems, and contemporary issues that have shaped and continue to shape East, Southeast, South, and Southwest Asia (the Middle East). The course traces historical relationships among Asian nations and regions involving cultural diffusion, trade, conquest, and colonialism and how these have impacted Asia. It also will explore the experience of Asian Americans in today’s society and how their experience has changed throughout the years. Furthermore, this course will consider how globalization has affected Asia’s relationship with the rest of the world.

An elective course that examines the history and culture of Africa and the African-American experience in an interdisciplinary format, including an analysis of the unique historical, cultural, and social developments from the Middle Passage to the present day. The course will address the literary and artistic contributions of African-Americans to American culture. Critical thinking, reading, writing, and oral presentation skills are emphasized.

An elective course that examines Latin American culture, history, society, and geography. Students will study in-depth the cultural and ethnic distinctions that exist between Latin-American countries, both historical and contemporary. This course will emphasize critical thinking, writing, and analysis. Current events and issues in the Latin- American world will be incorporated.

A challenging elective course that examines the foundations of logic, ethics and epistemology in the classical tradition. Primary sources from the classical world, particularly Greece, constitute the main emphasis of reading and discussion along with significant works by modern authors. A high degree of competence and confidence in reading and writing is encouraged.

The main focus of this course will be women and their societal advancement through American History. Discussion of the status of women in a more global perspective will occur. Women’s Studies examine the experiences and contributions of diverse groups of women in American society. This course will provide knowledge about the social role of women and their involvement in areas such as health, history, and political activism. The course will also provide knowledge about gender stereotypes and how this affects the learning process.

This course will introduce the American Civil War era from the earliest seeds of disunion at the Constitutional Convention to the end of Reconstruction. Particular attention will be given to events that unfolded in Missouri and the Trans-Mississippi Theatre and the subsequent results in the region. Students will participate in simulations, group activities and individual presentations.