ONE YEAR CLASS: Instead of memorizing formulas and equations, VideoText Algebra helps students to understand math through mastery learning, helping them to solidify each concept before moving on to the next. In this program, students will find a complete study of the essential material covered in a traditional Algebra 1 course. * Please note the 3 Modules A, B & C cover the entire year of Algebra 1; the next 3 Modules D, E & F will be used for Algebra 2. … [Read more...]
Thursday JH (AM0) – Pre-Algebra (Teaching Textbooks)
ONE YEAR CLASS: This class will be using Teaching Textbooks curriculum to cover all the Pre-Algebra concepts, starting with the basics like rational numbers, decimals, percent, measurements, area and volume, and then algebraic expressions and equations, working with negative and positive integers, and more. There will be instruction and practice in class for each lesson, and student will complete assigned lesson problem sets at home. There will also be lots of review so students can go over … [Read more...]
*Tuesday JH/HS Elective (AM1B) – World Geography
ONE YEAR CLASS: Taught using a distinctly, creative, highly interesting strategy of mnemonics, this world geography course will help students shape a more in-depth mental map of their world around them. Mini documentaries with vivid visuals, energizing music, crisp narration, and entertaining story lines will describe interesting facts about each country, e.g., mountains, rivers, lakes, languages, etc., while showing actual footage of the country, maps, satellite views in each country. … [Read more...]
Thursday JH/HS (AM2A) – Physical Science w/ Labs
ONE YEAR CLASS: This course using the new Apologia edition of Exploring Creation with Physical Science has been designed to bridge middle and high school science courses and create a solid foundation for preparing both 8th & 9th grade students for higher-level science courses.The text discusses such topics as the atmosphere, the hydrosphere, weather, the structure of the earth, environmentalism, the physics of motion, Newton’s Laws, gravity, and astrophysics, with many hands-on … [Read more...]
Thursday JH (PM1A) – General Science
ONE YEAR CLASS: This course is an overview and introduction to the sciences. The course covers such topics as the scientific method, designing experiments, simple machines, geology, archaeology, biology, and more, with a large focus on Earth Science (astronomy, meteorology, oceanography, earth study, geology, paleontology, and environmental science). Students will keep a notebook of their findings, and there will be lots of review and fun activities to help reinforce the material students are … [Read more...]
Wednesday JH (PM1B) – Introduction to ASL
ONE YEAR CLASS (same class as offered for jr. high on Tuesday last year): This class is a jr. high level class that will be a slow-paced introduction to American Sign Language. They will learn the alphabet, basic vocabulary, and become familiar with ASL’s grammatical structure. Furthermore, they will be exposed to the complexities of Deaf Culture and what it means to be Deaf. Students will learn how to communicate with Deaf people and navigate visual language in real-life. Students will … [Read more...]