Summer School Teacher
Algebra I
Algebra 1 continues the study of pre-algebra/algebra concepts. It includes operations with polynomials and matrices, creation and application of linear functions and relations, algebraic representations of geometric relationships, and an introduction to nonlinear functions. Students will be expected to describe and translate among graphic, algebraic, numeric, tabular, and verbal representations of relations and use those representations to solve problems. Appropriate technology, from manipulatives to calculators and application software, can and will be used regularly for instruction and assessment.
Geometry
Geometry continues students’ study of geometric concepts building upon junior high/middle school topics. Students will move from an inductive approach to deductive methods of proof in their study of two- and three-dimensional geometric figures. Reasoning skills will be emphasized and students will broaden their use of the coordinate plane. Appropriate technology, from manipulatives to calculators and graphics software, can and will be used regularly for instruction and assessment.
Algebra II
Algebra 2 continues students' study of advanced algebraic concepts including functions, polynomials, rational expressions, systems of functions and inequalities, and matrices. Students will be expected to describe and translate among graphic, algebraic, numeric, tabular, and verbal representations of relations and use those representations to solve problems. Emphasis should be placed on practical applications and modeling. Appropriate technology, from manipulatives to calculators and application software, can and will be used regularly for instruction and assessment. Pre-Calculus builds on concepts learned in previous classes, especially Algebra 2.
Pre-Calculus
This course provides students a study of trigonometry, analytic geometry, series and sequencing, functions and limits in preparation for calculus. Applications should be included throughout the course of study. Appropriate technology, from manipulatives to calculators and application software, can and will be used regularly for instruction and assessment.
World History
The World History course will cover a plethora of civilizations, from ancient civilizations to modern day civilizations. It will include the civilizations, cultures, and historical movements and contributions of Europe, Africa, South and North America, and Asia.
Government & Economics
Government will entail a study of the successes and failures of different types of governments. Students will develop an understanding of the inner workings of the complex makeup of government at all levels. In Economics students will master a basic understanding of economics as well as vocabulary that correlates to it. This study will be applied at many different levels, from the economics of countries to personal finance.
U.S. History
U.S. History will cover the history of the United States. It will begin with the Native American world and continue throughout the present day United States. Students will chart the development of this nation to its rise as a superpower. Significant wars, influential historical periods, and major historical figures are topics that will be studied in this course.
Earth & Environmental Science
The earth/environmental science curriculum focuses on the function of Earth's systems. Emphasis is placed on matter, energy, plate tectonics, origin and evolution of the earth and solar system, environmental awareness, materials availability, and the cycles that circulate energy and material through the earth system. Through active learning, students will be introduced to the fundamental concepts of earth & environmental science.
Biology
Students will investigate biological systems at the molecular, cellular, and macrobiological level. Hands-on laboratory exercises incorporating cellular biology, genetics, DNA technology, evolution, and ecology will be provided to assist students in their understanding of biological themes. Projects and reading assignments may be required with each unit of instruction.
Chemistry
Students explore the fundamental principles of chemistry which characterize the properties of matter and how it reacts. Computer-based and traditional laboratory techniques are used to obtain, organize and analyze data. Conclusions are developed using both qualitative and quantitative procedures. Topics include, but are not limited to: measurement, atomic structure, electron configuration, the periodic table bonding, gas laws, properties of liquids and solids, solutions, stoichiometry, reactions, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, and nuclear chemistry.
Spanish I
Spanish I introduces Spanish at a basic level. Students will learn basic vocabulary, sentence structure, verb conjugation in the present tense, simple future tense, and indirect object pronouns. This course encourages active learning through all three learning styles. Students will begin developing Spanish skills by all four skills activities with a focus on verbal production.
Spanish II
In Spanish II, students will begin learning more advanced concepts of the Spanish language. They will continue to build on the fundamental vocabulary learned in Spanish I. Advanced sentence structure and verb conjugation in the past, future, progressive, perfect tenses will be concepts students focus on throughout the year. Students will continue to develop and foster their Spanish-speaking skills through all four skills activities.