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American Literature Honors
- The emphasis in Junior English is on different ways of thinking by writing in various styles but still maintaining good grammar, developing plot in new ways as well as learning a more extensive vocabulary ACT/SAT
- They keep reading journals to help organize and clarify thinking as they analyze literature.
Physics Honors
- Motion in 1 and 2 dimensions, Laws of Motion, work and energy
- Fluid mechanics, Heat and Thermo dynamics, waves, vibrations, sound
- With labs
Algebra II Honors
- Solving equations and inequalities: multi-variable, linear, absolute value, quadratic, rational, radical, exponential, logarithmic
- Graphing equations and inequalities: linear, quadratic, absolute value, systems, 3-dimensional
- Problem solving
Fine Arts/Humanities AP
- Recognition of the philosophical and historical influences on the Arts through the centuries and the development of various art movements throughout time to the present.
- Learning about techniques and styles, famous or influential events, and people relating to art movements, students learn how to analyze and critique various styles of art. Which then enhances a student’s appreciation of the various expressions of Art, such as architecture, music, theater and the visual arts.
American Nation
- A social history of America from beginning prehistory – present
Government
- Foundations of American Government, Legislative, Executive, Judicial
- Constitutional freedoms, equal justice, law, participating in government
- Public policies and service, state and local government
- Political and economic systems
Junior Curriculum Overview