AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A

Grade: 11-12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Algebra 2 (PAP preferred)           

AP Computer Science A is equivalent to a first semester, college-level course in computer science. The course introduces students to computer science with fundamental topics that include problem solving, design strategies and methodologies, organization of data (data structures), approaches to processing data (algorithms), analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing. The course emphasizes both object-oriented and imperative problem solving and design using Java language. These techniques represent proven approaches for developing solutions that can scale up from small, simple problems to large, complex problems. The AP Computer Science A course curriculum is compatible with many CS1 courses in colleges and universities.

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES

Grade: 10-12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Algebra 1 (PAP preferred)
Test Fee:  Yes

AP Computer Science Principles offers a multidisciplinary approach to teaching the underlying principles of computation. The course will introduce students to the creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the Internet, cybersecurity concerns, and computing impacts.

SPANISH 1

Grade: 11-12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None

• understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish

• study of Spanish cultures, music, dance, and literature

• grammar study & conversational Spanish

SPANISH FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS 1 &2 (Spanish for Native Speakers)

Grade: 9-12
Credit: 2
Prerequisite: Native Spanish Speaker (counselor approval required)

This course is for learners who have Spanish language background. Students will further develop and improve their proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Emphasis is placed on students’ communicative competence in both formal and informal situations. Spanish for Spanish Speakers is an accelerated course that allows students to receive credit for Spanish 1 in the fall semester and Spanish 2 in the spring semester. 

SPANISH 2

Grade: 9-12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Spanish 1 or equivalent

• grammar study & conversational Spanish

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 1

Grade: 9-12
Credit: 1

A beginning level of Sign Language open for students who take the course as a foreign language. The course emphasizes visual and spatial modalities by using American Sign Language in everyday communication. Develop construct grammatical structure, facial expressions, everyday conversational, and experience in building expressive and receptive skills. Basic knowledge of Deaf Culture and Deaf History are included.

AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE 2

Grade: 10-12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: ASL 1

Intermediate level of Sign Language featuring new skills to describe items to develop receptive and expressive skills with increased accuracy and fluency. Provide opportunity for interaction within the Deaf Community.

CHINESE 1

Grade: 9-12
Credit: 1

This course is an Introduction to Mandarin Chinese beginning with the sound system of Mandarin Chinese and moves on to basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and an introduction to Chinese culture.

CHINESE 2

Grade: 9-12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Chinese 1

Students will study basic practical vocabulary, grammar, culture, and pronunciation. Students will listen, speak, read, write, and learn to express themselves, communicate and convey information with others in Mandarin Chinese on topics closely related to their own experiences and daily life.

CHINESE 3 ADVANCED

Grade: 9-12
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Chinese 2

This course emphasizes students, listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Chinese cultural studies are also included in the curriculum so that students’ multicultural awareness is strengthened in the teaching and learning process.