Curriculum

THEOLOGY I                                 
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level:  9

DESCRIPTION:  Jesus Christ in Scripture (Semester 1). This section of the course provides students with a general knowledge and appreciation of the Sacred Scriptures. Through their study of the Bible they will come to encounter the living Word of God, Jesus Christ; students will learn about the Bible, authored by God through Inspiration, and its value to people throughout the world. The class will pay particular attention to the Gospels, where they may grow to know and love Jesus Christ more personally. Who is Jesus? (Semester 2). An introduction to the mystery of Jesus Christ, the living Word of God, the Second Person of the Blessed Trinity.  Students will understand that Jesus Christ is the ultimate Revelation to us from God, and in learning about who He is, students will also learn who He calls them to be.  Instructor: Deacon Michael Demers. (State ID # 9999999; counts as Bright Futures Elective)

THEOLOGY II                                   
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level:  10

DESCRIPTION:  The Mission Of Jesus (Semester 1). Students will come to understand all that God has done for us through his Son, Jesus Christ, and learn that for all eternity God has planned for us to share eternal happiness with Him, which is accomplished through the redemption Christ won for us. Students will learn that they share in this redemption only in and through Jesus Christ. They will also delve deeper into what it means to be a disciple of Christ, and what life as a disciple entails.  Jesus’ Mission Through the Church (Semester 2). The purpose of this course is to help the students understand that in and through the Church they encounter the living Jesus. They will be introduced to the fact that the Church was founded by Christ through the Apostles and is sustained by Him through the Holy Spirit. The students will come to know that the Church is the living Body of Christ today. This Body has both divine and human elements and students will learn about the sacred nature of the Church. Instructor: Mr. Michael Boehlein. (State ID # 9999999; counts as Bright Futures Elective)

THEOLOGY III                                   
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level:  11

DESCRIPTION: Sacraments as Encounters With Jesus (Semester 1).  This course helps students understand that they can encounter Christ today, in a full and real way, in and through the sacraments and especially through the Eucharist. Students will examine each of the sacraments in detail, to better understand how they may encounter Christ throughout their adult life. Moral Lives in Jesus (Semester 2). The purpose of this course is to help students understand that it is only through Christ that they can fully live out God’s plans for their lives. Students will learn the moral concepts and precepts that govern the lives of Christ’s disciples. Instructor: Mr. John Cronin. (State ID # 9999999; counts as Bright Futures Elective)

SACRAMENTS (REL 2770) / FREEDOM & VIRTUE (REL 3752) 
(Barry University Dual Enrollment)   
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level:  11

DESCRIPTION:  REL 2770 – An examination of the Christian sacraments from the perspective of religious experience and symbol, Christ as the primordial sacrament, the Church as the fundamental sacrament, and the historical-­theological development of each sacrament. Although primary focus will be on the Roman Catholic tradition, attention will also be given to Orthodox and Protestant understanding and practice.  REL 3752 – An examination of the meaning of human freedom, the nature and search for virtue as a means and goal of human behavior and as a consequence of our actions. Accountability as part of free human action will be considered in the context of decisions of conscience. Instructor: TBA. (State ID # REL 2770/REL 3752; counts as Bright Futures Elective; passing each semester course earns three (3) college credits – a total of six (6) for the year.  Prerequisite:  SFCA Dual Enrollment criteria; PERT score

THEOLOGY IV                                    
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level:  12

DESCRIPTION:  Responding to the Call of Jesus (Semester 1). This course helps students to understand the vocations of life: how Christ calls us to live. Students will learn how all vocations are similar and how they differ. The course is structured around married life, single life, priestly life, and consecrated life, and students should learn what it means to live life for the benefit of others and the value in considering a vocation in service to the Christian community.  Living as a Disciple in Society (Semester 2).  An introduction to the Church’s social teaching; in this segment, students learn how Christ’s concern for others, especially the poor and needy, is present today in the Church’s social teaching and mission. Instructor: Mr. John Cronin. (State ID # 9999999; counts as Bright Futures Elective)

ENGLISH I                                  
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level:  9

DESCRIPTION:  This course acquaints students with various types of literature, such as the short story, novel, drama, poetry, and essay. Instruction in the writing process includes grammar, usage, and library skills, as well as opportunities for listening, viewing, speaking, and creative writing.  A research paper is assigned in the second semester.  Instructor: Mr. Cody Chatman. (State ID # 1001310; counts towards Bright Futures English Requirement)

ENGLISH I HONORS                             
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level:  9

DESCRIPTION:  Literature study includes reading and analysis of literary genres. Instruction and practice is given in a variety of writing modes, together with college prep vocabulary study, creative writing, and formal and informal speaking experiences. Outside reading and other independent projects are required, and a research paper is assigned in the second semester.  Instructor: Mr. Cody Chatman. (State ID # 1001320; counts towards Bright Futures English Requirement)     Prerequisite:  SFCA Honors criteria, HSPT score

ENGLISH II                                  
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level:  10

DESCRIPTION:  This course focuses on analyzing genres in world literature, with emphasis on the writing process and development of various types of written papers, and the continued development of listening, speaking and reading skills. A research paper is assigned in the second semester. Instructor: Ms. Margaret McCloskey. (State ID # 1001340; counts towards Bright Futures English Requirement)   Prerequisite:  English I

ENGLISH II HONORS                                
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level:  10

DESCRIPTION:  This is an advanced course with strong emphasis on the writing process. College-prep vocabulary and grammar study are included, along with the critical reading of major works of world literature, both in class and independently. The course includes formal and informal speaking opportunities, and study of the research process which involves an independent, documented paper. Instructor: Ms. Margaret McCloskey. (State ID # 1001350; counts towards Bright Futures English Requirement)  Prerequisite:  English I or English I Honors; SFCA Honors criteria

ENGLISH III                                     
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level:  11

DESCRIPTION:  This course is based on the chronological study of various genres in American multicultural literature. Writing instruction emphasizes multi-paragraph papers and imaginative writing of various kinds. Vocabulary study and speaking experiences are included. A research paper and individual and group presentations are required. Summer reading is required.  Instructor: Mrs. Fidah Williams. (State ID # 1001370; counts towards Bright Futures English Requirement)   Prerequisite:  English II or English II Honors

ENGLISH III HONORS                               
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level:  11

DESCRIPTION:  This is an advanced course including various genres in American multicultural literature, with a strong emphasis on writing multi-paragraph papers and imaginative writing. College prepatory vocabulary study and speaking experiences are incorporated in the course as in an in-depth research paper, which proceeds through stages.  Individual and group presentations are required. Summer reading is mandatory.  Instructor: Mrs. Fidah Williams. (State ID # 1001380; counts towards Bright Futures English Requirement)   Prerequisite:  English II or English II Honors; SFCA Honors criteria

AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level:  11

DESCRIPTION:   The AP English Language and Composition course aligns to an introductory college-level rhetoric and writing curriculum, which requires students to develop evidence-based analytic and argumentative essays that proceed through several stages or drafts. Students evaluate, synthesize, and cite research to support their arguments. Throughout the course, students develop a personal style by making appropriate grammatical choices. Additionally, students read and analyze the rhetorical elements and their effects in non-fiction texts, including graphic images as forms of text, from many disciplines and historical periods. Instructor: Ms. Margaret McCloskey. (State ID # 1001420; counts towards Bright Futures English Requirement)   Prerequisites:  English I/II Honors, SFCA AP criteria

ENGLISH IV                                  
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 12

DESCRIPTION:   Students will study representative examples of British and world literature in various genres. The course includes writing for college and vocational experience, SAT-prep vocabulary study, and a required documented paper. Outside reading, individual and group presentations and imaginative writing are included. Summer reading is required. Instructor: Mrs. Fidah Williams. (State ID # 1001400; counts toward Bright Futures English Requirement)      Prerequisite:  English III

ENGLISH VI HONORS                          
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 12

DESCRIPTION:   This is an advanced course in which students study representative examples of British and world literature in various genres. Intensive writing for college and vocational experience is included as is college level vocabulary study.  A documented paper, outside reading, individual and group presentations and imaginative writing are required. Summer reading is mandatory. Instructor: Mrs. Fidah Williams. (State ID # 1001410; counts toward Bright Futures English Requirement) Prerequisite:  English III or English III Honors; SFCA Honors criteria

AP ENGLISH LITERATURE & COMPOSITION
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 12

DESCRIPTION:   The AP English Literature and Composition course aligns to an introductory college-level literary analysis course. The course engages students in the close reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature to deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure. As they read, students consider a work’s structure, style, and themes, as well as its use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism, and tone. Writing assignments include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays that require students to analyze and interpret literary works.  Instructor: Mrs. Fidah Williams. (State ID # 1001430; counts toward Bright Futures English Requirement) Prerequisites:  AP English Language, SFCA AP criteria

ALGEBRA I
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 9

DESCRIPTION:  This course is designed to provide the foundation for more advanced mathematics courses and to develop the skills needed to solve mathematical problems.  Sets, variables, structure and properties of the real number system, first-degree equations/inequalities, relations and functions, graphs, systems of linear equations/inequalities, integral exponents, polynomials, factoring, rational algebraic expressions, irrational numbers, radical expressions, quadratic equations and mathematical problems will be studied. Instructor: Ms. Melissa Likamwa. (State ID # 1200310; fulfills Bright Futures Algebra I Requirement)

ALGEBRA I HONORS
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 9

DESCRIPTION:  This course is designed for the student with the ability to quickly master algebraic concepts and apply them to challenging situations.  This is an intense study of algebra and its applications with an emphasis on problem-solving skills.  It includes Algebra I content, quadratic functions and their graphs, and direct and indirect variations. Instructor: Ms. Melissa Likamwa. (State ID # 1200320; fulfills Bright Futures Algebra I Requirement)      Prerequisite:  SFCA Honors Criteria, HSPT and 8^th grade math exam score

GEOMETRY
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 10

DESCRIPTION:  This course emphasizes critical thinking involving the discovery of relationships and their proofs, and skills in applying the deductive method to mathematical situations.  Logic and reasoning will be used.  The study of Euclidian geometry of lines, planes, angles, triangles, similarity, congruence, geometric inequalities, polygons and circles, area and volume and constructions will be studied. Instructor: Mrs. Sara Geiser. (State ID # 1206310; fulfills Bright Futures Geometry Requirement)   Prerequisite:  Algebra I

GEOMETRY HONORS
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 9, 10

DESCRIPTION:  This course is a rigorous in-depth study of geometry with emphasis on methods of proof and the formal language of mathematics.  The study of the structure of geometry, angles, triangles, polygons, perpendicularity and parallelism in a plane and in space, similar polygons, circles and spheres, constructions, area and value, and coordinate geometry will be studied. Instructor: Mrs. Sara Geiser.(State ID # 1206320; fulfills Bright Futures Geometry Requirement)  Prerequisite:  Algebra I Honors with grade of B or better; SFCA Honors Criteria

ALGEBRA II
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11, 12

DESCRIPTION:  This course continues the study of the structure of Algebra and provides the foundation for applying these skills to other mathematical and scientific fields.  Review and extension of the structure and properties of the real number system, relations, functions and graphs including conic sections, polynomials and rational expressions, quadratic equations and inequalities, polynomial functions, rational and irrational exponents, logarithms, complex numbers and word problems will be studied. Instructor: Instructor: Mrs. Melissa Diblin. (State ID # 1206320; counts toward Bright Futures Mathematics Requirement)    Prerequisite:  Algebra I, Geometry

ALGEBRA II HONORS
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 10, 11

DESCRIPTION:  This course is a rigorous, in-depth study of the topics of Algebra II with emphasis on theory, and development of formulas, as well as their application.  The student also studies circular and trigonometric functions and their applications. Extension of polynomial functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, mathematical induction, matrix Algebra, the concept and theory of limits, vectors, and conic sections will be studied. Instructor: Mrs. Melissa Diblin. (State ID # 1200340; counts toward Bright Futures Mathematics Requirement)  Prerequisite: Geometry Honors; SFCA Honors Criteria

PRECALCULUS HONORS
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11, 12

DESCRIPTION:  This is a rigorous course that emphasizes the skills necessary for the study of Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus.  Trigonometry, linear relations and functions, systems of equations and inequalities, the nature of graphs, polynomial and rational functions, conics, exponential and logarithmic functions, sequences and series, and combinatorics will be studied.  Instructor: Mrs. Melissa Diblin. (State ID # 1202340; counts toward Bright Futures Mathematics Requirement)   Prerequisite:  Algebra II Honors with grade of B+ or better, SFCA Honors criteria

PROBABILITY & STATISTICS HONORS
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11, 12

DESCRIPTION:  This is a rigorous course in which students are introduced to the fundamental concepts involved in using sample data to make inferences about populations. Included are the study of measures of central tendency and dispersion, finite probability, probability distributions, statistical inferences from large and small samples, linear regression, and correlation.  Instructor: Mrs. Sara Geiser. (State ID # 1210300; counts toward Bright Futures Mathematics Requirement)   Prerequisite:Algebra II Honors with grade of B+ or better, SFCA Honors criteria

MATHEMATICS FOR DATA & FINANCIAL LITERACY
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11, 12

DESCRIPTION:  In Mathematics for Data and Financial Literacy, instructional time will emphasize five areas: (1) extending knowledge of ratios, proportions and functions to data and financial contexts; (2) developing understanding of basic economic and accounting principles; (3) determining advantages and disadvantages of credit accounts and short- and long-term loans; (4) developing understanding of planning for the future through investments, insurance and retirement plans and (5) extending knowledge of data analysis to create and evaluate reports and to make predictions. Instructor: Ms. Melissa Likamwa. (State ID # 1200384; counts toward Bright Futures Mathematics Requirements)  Prerequisite: Algebra II or Algebra II Honors

AP STATISTICS
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 12

DESCRIPTION:  The AP Statistics course is equivalent to a one-semester, introductory, non-calculus-based college course in statistics. The course introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. There are four themes in the AP Statistics course: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, anticipating patterns, and statistical inference. Students use technology, investigations, problem solving, and writing as they build conceptual understanding.  Instructor: Mrs. Sara Geiser. (State ID # 1210320; counts toward Bright Futures Mathematics Requirement)   Prerequisite:  Algebra II Honors, Algebra II with B+ or higher and teacher recommendation

AP CALCULUS AB
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11, 12

DESCRIPTION:  AP Calculus AB is roughly equivalent to a first semester college calculus course devoted to topics in differential and integral calculus. The AP course covers topics in these areas, including concepts and skills of limits, derivatives, definite integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. The course teaches students to approach calculus concepts and problems when they are represented graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally, and to make connections amongst these representations. Students learn how to use technology to help solve problems, experiment, interpret results, and support conclusions. Instructor: Mrs. Melissa Diblin. (State ID # 1210310; counts toward Bright Futures Mathematics Requirement)  Prerequisite:  Precalculus Honors, SFCA AP criteria

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11, 12

DESCRIPTION: AP Computer Science Principles is an introductory college-level computing course that introduces students to the breadth of the field of computer science. Students learn to design and evaluate solutions and to apply computer science to solve problems through the development of algorithms and programs. They incorporate abstraction into programs and use data to discover new knowledge. Students also explain how computing innovations and computing systems—including the internet—work, explore their potential impacts, and contribute to a computing culture that is collaborative and ethical. Instructor: Mr. Louis Foster. (State ID # 0200335; counts toward Bright Futures Mathematics Requirement)  Prerequisite:  Precalculus Honors, SFCA AP criteria

BIOLOGY                                    
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 9

DESCRIPTION:  This course is an introduction to life sciences and an understanding of the differences and interconnectedness within nature. Basic chemistry of life, cell structure and function, genetics, and mechanisms of evolution will be studied as unifying themes in biology. A general survey of the characteristics and ecology of archaebacteria, eubacteria, protists, fungi, plants and animals, with primary emphasis on human anatomy and physiology, will highlight the exceptional diversity of life. Instructor: Mr. Andrew Carmody. (State ID # 2000310; fulfills Bright Futures Biology Requirement)

BIOLOGY HONORS                                   
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 9

DESCRIPTION:   This course in an introduction to life sciences with emphasis on reading in the content area, exploring internet resources, conducting laboratory exercises, writing scientific papers, and generally understanding both the differences and interconnectedness within nature. Basic chemistry of life, cell structure and function, genetics, and mechanisms of evolution will be studied as unifying themes in biology.  A thorough survey of the characteristics and ecology of archaebacteria, eubacteria, protists, fungi, plants and animals, with special emphasis on human anatomy and physiology, will highlight the exceptional diversity of life. Instructor: Mr. Andrew Carmody. (State ID # 2000320; fulfills Bright Futures Biology Requirement)   Prerequisite:  SFCA Honor criteria, HSPT scores

CHEMISTRY
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 10

DESCRIPTION:  This course is an introduction to the basic principles of chemistry.  Among the topics covered are: measurement, phases of matter, gas laws, kinetic theory, atomic structure, bonding, the periodic table, formulas, equations, mole concept, solutions, kinetic equilibrium, and acid-base theory.   Instructor: Sr. Irene Gerdeman. (State ID # 2003340; counts toward Bright Futures Science with Lab Requirement)    Prerequisite:  Biology and Algebra I

CHEMISTRY HONORS
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 10

DESCRIPTION:  This course is a rigorous introduction to the basic principles of chemistry.  Among the topics covered are measurement, phases of matter, gas laws, kinetic theory, energy and order, reaction rates nuclear chemistry, atomic structure, bonding, the periodic table, formulas, equations, mole concept, solutions, kinetic equilibrium, acid-base theory, Redox Chemistry, and an introduction to organic chemistry.  Instructor: Sr. Irene Gerdeman. (State ID # 2003350; counts toward Bright Futures Science with Lab Requirement)   Prerequisite:  Biology Honors, Algebra I Honors, SFCA Honors criteria

MARINE SCIENCE
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 10-12

DESCRIPTION: This course is an introduction to key marine science concepts and ideas. It is intended to expose students to the marine organisms and ecosystems as well as the ecology/relationships between them.  Students will develop critical and creative problem-solving skills that will prepare them for future marine science courses. The topics will raise awareness of the physical, chemical and geological aspects of oceanography, marine biology, the coastal environment and what we need to do to preserve it. Instructor: Mr. Andrew Carmody.  (State ID # 2002500; counts toward Bright Futures Science with Lab Requirement)  Prerequisite:  Biology

PHYSICS HONORS
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11

DESCRIPTION:  This course provides the student with an introductory study of the theories and laws governing the interaction of matter, energy, and the forces of nature.  These four major areas will be studied:  mechanics, wave action, electricity, and nuclear physics.  Laboratory activities are an integral part of the course.  Instructor: Sr. Irene Gerdeman.  (State ID # 2003390; counts toward Bright Futures Science with Lab Requirement)  Prerequisite:  Chemistry Honors, SFCA Honors criteria

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY HONORS
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11, 12

DESCRIPTION:    Anatomy and physiology is a course that will enable students to develop an understanding of the relationships between the structures and functions of the human body. Students will also learn the mechanisms for maintaining homeostasis within the human body. This course will involve laboratory activities, projects, dissections, textbook material, models, diagrams, journal writings, and clinical studies. Instructor: Mrs. Carlotta Neill. (State ID # 2000350; counts toward Bright Futures Science with Lab Requirement)  Prerequisite:  Biology, Chemistry, SFCA Honors criteria

AP BIOLOGY
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 12

DESCRIPTION:    AP Biology is an introductory college-level biology course. Students cultivate their understanding of biology through inquiry-based investigations as they explore the following topics: evolution, cellular processes, energy and communication, genetics, information transfer, ecology, and interactions.  This course requires that 25 percent of the instructional time will be spent in hands-on laboratory work, with an emphasis on inquiry-based investigations that provide students with opportunities to apply the science practices. Instructor: TBA.  (State ID # 2000340; counts toward Bright Futures Science with Lab Requirement)  Prerequisite:  Biology Honors, Chemistry, SFCA AP criteria

AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11, 12

DESCRIPTION:  The AP Environmental Science course is designed to be the equivalent of a one-semester, introductory college course in environmental science, through which students engage with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world. The course requires that students identify and analyze natural and human-made environmental problems, evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolving or preventing them. Environmental Science is interdisciplinary, embracing topics from geology, biology, environmental studies, environmental science, chemistry, and geography.  Although there are no specific AP Environmental Science labs or field investigations required for the course, it is expected that students perform as many labs/field investigations as possible.  Instructor: Mrs. Carlotta Neill. (State ID # 2001380; counts toward Bright Futures Science with Lab Requirement)    Prerequisite: Biology Honors, Chemistry Honors, Algebra II Honors, SFCA AP criteria

WORLD HISTORY
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 9

DESCRIPTION:  This course provides students with interdisciplinary knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to meet their responsibilities as citizens of their community, state, and nation in an increasingly interdependent and complex global society.  The Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Latin America will be the focus of attention as students identify similarities and differences between today’s reality and the world of the past.  Instructor: Ms. Madison Worth. (State ID # 2109310; fulfills Bright Futures World History requirement

WORLD HISTORY HONORS
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 9

DESCRIPTION:  This course provides students with interdisciplinary knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to meet their responsibilities as citizens of their community, state, and nation, in an increasingly interdependent and complex global society. The course is designed for the student interested in the how and why of history.  The Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Latin America will be the focus of attention as students identify similarities and differences between today’s reality and the world of the past.  The student will develop the ability to identify the cause and effect of historical development and learn how to produce research projects.  Instructor: Ms. Madison Worth. (State ID # 2109320; fulfills Bright Futures World History requirement)  Prerequisite:  SFCA Honors criteria, HSPT scores

AP WORLD HISTORY – MODERN
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 9

DESCRIPTION:  AP World History is designed to be the equivalent of a two semester introductory college or university World History course. In AP World History students investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes in six historical periods from approximately 8000 B.C.E. to the present. Students develop and use the same skills, practices, and methods employed by historians: analyzing primary and secondary sources; developing historical arguments; making historical comparisons; and utilizing reasoning about contextualization, causation, and continuity and change over time. The course provides five themes that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places: interaction between humans and the environment; development and interaction of cultures; state building, expansion, and conflict; creation, expansion, and interaction of economic systems; and development and transformation of social structures.  Instructor: Ms. Madison Worth. (State ID # 2109420; fulfills Bright Futures World History requirement)Prerequisite:  SFCA AP criteria, HSPT scores; students should be able to read a college-level textbook and write grammatically correct, complete sentences. 

EUROPEAN HISTORY
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 10

DESCRIPTION:  This course is designed to help the student understand the development of Europe within the context of history by examining connections to the past to prepare for the future as participating members of a global community.  The students will acquire an understanding of the history, geography, economics, political processes, religion, ethics and diverse cultures and humanities beginning with early man up through the twentieth century.  Instructor: TBA. (State ID # 9999999; counts as Bright Futures Elective)  Prerequisite:  World History

EUROPEAN HISTORY HONORS
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 10

DESCRIPTION:  Honors credit will be extended to students enrolled in European History who demonstrates the desire to learn and research beyond the basic requirements.  Students who meet the grade point criteria are offered a conjunction with their regular European history assignments.  Instructor: TBA. (State ID # 9999999; counts as a Bright Futures Elective)   Prerequisite:  World History Honors, SFCA Honors criteria

AP EUROPEAN HISTORY
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 10

DESCRIPTION:  AP European History is designed to be the equivalent of a two-semester introductory college or university European history course. In AP European History students investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes in four historical periods from approximately 1450 to the present. Students develop and use the same skills, practices, and methods employed by historians: analyzing primary and secondary sources; developing historical arguments; making historical comparisons; and utilizing reasoning about contextualization, causation, and continuity and change over time. The course also provides six themes that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places: interaction of Europe and the world; poverty and prosperity; objective knowledge and subjective visions; states and other institutions of power; individual and society; and national and European identity.  Instructor: Mr. Luca Tizzano. (State ID # 2109380; counts toward the Bright Futures Social Sciences requirement). Prerequisite:  Honors or AP World History, SFCA AP criteria; students should be able to read a college-level textbook and write grammatically correct, complete sentences.

UNITED STATES HISTORY
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11

DESCRIPTION:  This course provides the student with the opportunity to examine chronological development of the American people by examining those political, geographic, economic, social, religious, technological, demographic and cultural components that have affected the rise and growth of our nation.  The first semester deals with the development of democracy from the efforts of the thirteen colonies to the Civil War.  The second semester deals with Reconstruction to the twentieth century. Instructor: Mr. James Langham. (State ID # 2100310; fulfills Bright Futures US History requirement)  Prerequisite:  World History, European History

UNITED STATES HISTORY HONORS
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11

DESCRIPTION:  Course objectives are designed to provide students with cognitive and factual knowledge necessary to analyze, interpret, and evaluate historical issues.  Course work will include substantial writing as well as an emphasis on primary source readings.   The first semester deals with the development of democracy from the efforts of the thirteen colonies to the Civil War.  The second semester deals with Reconstruction to the twentieth century.  The purchase of additional paperback books during the course will be required. Instructor: Mr. James Langham. (State ID # 2100320; counts toward Bright Futures US History requirement)  Prerequisite:  World History Honors, European History Honors, SFCA Honors criteria 

AP UNITED STATES HISTORY
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11

DESCRIPTION:  AP U.S. History is designed to be the equivalent of a two-semester introductory college or university U.S. history course. In AP U.S. History students investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes in nine historical periods from approximately 1491 to the present. Students develop and use the same skills, practices, and methods employed by historians: analyzing primary and secondary sources; developing historical arguments; making historical comparisons; and utilizing reasoning about contextualization, causation, and continuity and change over time. The course also provides seven themes that students explore throughout the course in order to make connections among historical developments in different times and places: American and national identity; migration and settlement; politics and power; work, exchange, and technology; America in the world; geography and the environment; and culture and society.  Instructor: TBA. (State ID # 2100330; fulfills Bright Futures US History requirement) Prerequisite: Honors/AP World History, Honors/AP European History, SFCA AP criteria

HISTORY OF THE U.S. – PEOPLE & IDEAS TO 1877 (AMH 2010)           
U.S. PEOPLE & IDEAS SINCE 1877 (AMH 2020)
(Barry University Dual Enrollment)      
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11

DESCRIPTION:  AMH 2010 is a survey of the social, political, economic, geographic, and cultural development of the American people through Reconstruction. Emphasis is placed on enabling students to understand and appreciate the United States’ diverse cultural heritage. AMH 2020 emphasizes the social, political, and economic factors instrumental in the rise of the United States to a position of world leadership. Enables students to better understand the problems of the present. Emphasis is placed on enabling students to understand and appreciate the United States’ diverse cultural heritage. Instructor: Mr. Jason Acosta. (State ID # AMH2010/AMH2020; counts toward Bright Futures US History requirement; passing each semester course earns three (3) college credits – a total of six (6) for the year.  Prerequisite:  SFCA Dual Enrollment criteria; PERT score

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT / ECONOMICS
Credit: 0.5/0.5
Grade Level: 12

DESCRIPTION:  United States Government is a semester course which is designed to acquaint students with the origins, concepts, organizations, and policies of the United States government and political system,  concentrating on an in-depth study of the three branches of the federal government. Students develop a better understanding and appreciation of the United States Constitution and government at the national, state, and local levels.  Instructor: Mr. James Langham. (State ID # 2106310; fulfills the Bright Futures US Government requirement)

Economics is a semester study of the concepts and processes of the national and international economic systems. Topics to be covered include the following: the fundamental concepts relevant to the major economic systems including supply and demand, and the production of goods and services; the role of the consumer, of labor, of public finance. Also covered is credit, banking and monetary policy; financial and investment markets and the business cycle; promotion of economic stability including major economic theories, measurements, tools, and methodologies; and the influence and role of the government and fiscal policies on the United States and world economies. Instructor: Mr. James Langham. (State ID # 2102335; fulfills the Bright Futures Economics with Financial Literacy requirement)

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT / ECONOMICS HONORS
Credit: 0.5/0.5
Grade Level: 12

DESCRIPTION:  United States Government is a semester course which is designed to acquaint students with the origins, concepts, organizations, and policies of the United States government and political system,  concentrating on an in-depth study of the three branches of the federal government. Students develop a better understanding and appreciation of the United States Constitution and government at the national, state, and local levels.  Assignments will be more in depth with some outside reading, research papers and decision papers.  The student will also report on current events.  Instructor: Mr. James Langham. (State ID # 2106320; fulfills the Bright Futures US Government requirement) Prerequisite: United States History; SFCA Honors criteria 

Economics is a semester study of how society, using limited resources, goes about producing, distributing, and consuming goods and services to satisfy its wants. Topics to be covered include the following: supply and demand, production of goods and services, the role of the consumer, labor and its role, public finance and the role of government, credit and banking, promotion of economic stability, persistent economic problems, and the United States and world economies.  Assignments will be more in depth with some outside reading, research papers and decision papers. Instructor: Mr. James Langham. (State ID # 2102345; fulfills the Bright Futures Economics with Financial Literacy requirement) Prerequisite:  SFCA Honors criteria

AP UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT & POLITICS /AP MICROECONOMICS
Credit: 0.5/0.5
Grade Level: 12

DESCRIPTION:  AP U.S. Government and Politics provides a college-level, nonpartisan introduction to key political concepts, ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the constitutional system and political culture of the United States. Students will study U.S. foundational documents, Supreme Court decisions, and other texts and visuals to gain an understanding of the relationships and interactions among political institutions, processes, and behavior. They will also engage in disciplinary practices that require them to read and interpret data, make comparisons and applications, and develop evidence-based arguments. In addition, they will complete a political science research or applied civics project. Instructor: TBA. (State ID # 2106420; fulfills the Bright Futures US Government requirement) Prerequisite:  SFCA AP criteria, AP US History recommended; students should be able to read a college-level textbook and write grammatically correct, complete sentences.

AP Microeconomics is an introductory college-level course that focuses on the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual economic decision-makers. The course also develops students’ familiarity with the operation of product and factor markets, distributions of income, market failure, and the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. Students learn to use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts. Instructor: TBA. (State ID # 2102360; fulfills the Bright Futures Economics with Financial Literacy requirement) Prerequisite:  SFCA AP criteria; students should be able to read a college-level textbook and write grammatically correct, complete sentences.

AP PSYCHOLOGY
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11-12

DESCRIPTION:  The AP Psychology course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. While considering the psychologists and studies that have shaped the field, students explore and apply psychological theories, key concepts, and phenomena associated with such topics as the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, motivation, developmental psychology, testing and individual differences, treatment of abnormal behavior, and social psychology. Throughout the course, students employ psychological research methods, including ethical considerations, as they use the scientific method, evaluate claims and evidence, and effectively communicate ideas. Instructor: Deacon Michael Demers.  (State ID # 2107350; counts towards the Bright Futures Elective requirement) Prerequisite:  SFCA AP criteria; students should be able to read a college-level textbook and write grammatically correct, complete sentences.

AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11-12

DESCRIPTION:  AP Human Geography is an introductory college-level human geography course. Students cultivate their understanding of human geography through data and geographic analyses as they explore topics like patterns and spatial organization, human impacts and interactions with their environment, and spatial processes and societal changes. Instructor: Ms. Madison Worth.  (State ID # 2103400; counts towards the Bright Futures Elective requirement) Prerequisite:  SFCA AP criteria; students should be able to read a college-level textbook and write grammatically correct, complete sentences.

SPANISH I  
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 9-11

DESCRIPTION:  This course introduces the student to basic Spanish.  The student will develop introductory listening and speaking skills through conversational activities supplemented by a comprehensive communicative approach through the use of interactive activities.  Global awareness is developed by the study of the culture of Spanish speaking countries. Instructor: Mrs. Katherine Velez. (State ID # 0708340; counts toward the Bright Futures World Language requirement)

SPANISH II                                                                                                    Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 9-12

DESCRIPTION:  This course reinforces the fundamental skills acquired by the student in the first year.  The student will develop more advanced speaking, listening, reading, and writing skills.  By the end of the year the student will have mastered the important patterns and grammar of the language.  The culture of Spanish speaking countries is studied.  This course is open to freshmen who have passed the Spanish I exam. Instructor: Mrs. Katherine Velez. (State ID # 0708350; counts toward the Bright Futures World Language requirement) Prerequisite:  Spanish I

SPANISH III HONORS         
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 9-12

DESCRIPTION:  This course is designed for the intermediate student in order to refine skills previously acquired.  The course will emphasize the use of authentic vocabulary, expanded grammatical concepts, reading selections, composition, conversation, and comprehension in the form of a fully integrated curriculum. Instructor: Mrs. Katherine Velez. (State ID # 0708360; counts toward the Bright Futures World Language requirement) Prerequisite:  Spanish II, SFCA Honors criteria

 SPANISH IV HONORS                                                                                  Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11-12

DESCRIPTION:  This course will include advanced language structures and idiomatic expressions in order to improve conversational skills.  There will be additional growth in authentic vocabulary and emphasis on reading and discussion of various relevant themes. Instructor: Mrs. Katherine Velez. (State ID # 0708370; counts toward the Bright Futures World Language requirement)  Prerequisite:  Spanish III Honors, SFCA Honors criteria

LATIN I                                                                                                         
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 9-11

DESCRIPTION:  This course will introduce students to fundamental Latin vocabulary, grammar, and classical culture.  Content will include English derivatives and vocabulary based on Latin; basic grammatical structures of Latin; simple short stories for comprehension and their translation into English; classical heroes and legends, with special attention to classical myths, and selected aspects of life in a Roman family.  Instructor: Mr. Luca Tizzano. (State ID # 0706300; counts toward the Bright Futures World Language requirement)

LATIN II                                                                                                         Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 9-12

 DESCRIPTION:  This course will provide the student with an intensive study of the Latin language and the Roman history and culture. Content will include the grammar and vocabulary necessary for the reading and appreciation of Latin authors, particularly Caesar’s writings. This reading should be designed to increase the student’s understanding of sentence structure, English word-origin, and Roman history and customs. Instructor: Mr. Luca Tizzano. (State ID # 0706310; counts toward the Bright Futures World Language requirement) Prerequisite:  Latin I

LATIN III HONORS                                                                                      Credit: 1.0 
Grade Level: 10-12     

DESCRIPTION:  The purpose of this course will include review and expansion of the essentials of Latin grammar.  There will be readings in poetry, study of the Roman civilization through its literature with emphasis on history, mythology, and intensive derivative study to refine the students’ English vocabulary.  Instructor: Mr. Luca Tizzano. (State ID # 0706320; counts toward the Bright Futures World Language requirement) Prerequisite:  Latin II, SFCA Honors criteria

AP LATIN                                                                                                       Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11-12

 DESCRIPTION:  The AP Latin course focuses on the in-depth study of selections from two of the greatest works in Latin literature: Vergil’s Aeneid and Caesar’s Gallic War. The course requires students to prepare and translate the readings, and place these texts in a meaningful context, which helps develop critical, historical, and literary sensitivities. Throughout the course, students consider themes in the context of ancient literature and bring these works to life through classroom discussions, debates, and presentations. Additional English readings from both of these works help place the Latin readings in a significant context.  Instructor: Mr. Luca Tizzano. (State ID # 0706375; counts toward the Bright Futures World Language requirement) Prerequisite:  Latin III, SFCA AP criteria

BAND  I                                                                                                          Credit: 1.0 
Grade Level: 9-12     

DESCRIPTION:  Experience playing a band instrument is preferable, but not required.  Band students must furnish their own instruments.  All students are performing members of the band which provides music for some school and community functions.  Several on/off campus performance opportunities field trips.  There are financial obligations associated with participating in the band program; opportunities to meet some financial obligations can be done through group fundraising efforts.  Instructor: Mr. Michael Boehlein. (State ID # 1302300; counts toward the Bright Futures Fine, Practical or Performing Arts requirement)

BAND II                                                                                                          Credit: 1.0 
Grade Level: 10-12     

DESCRIPTION:  All students are performing members of the band which provides music for some school and community functions.  Several on/off campus performance opportunities field trips.  There are financial obligations associated with participating in the band program; opportunities to meet some financial obligations can be done through group fundraising efforts. Instructor: Mr. Michael Boehlein.  (State ID # 1302310; counts toward the Bright Futures Fine, Practical or Performing Arts requirement) Prerequisite:  Band I

BAND III    
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 10-12      

DESCRIPTION:  All students are performing members of the band which provides music for some school and community functions.  Several on/off campus performance opportunities field trips.  There are financial obligations associated with participating in the band program; opportunities to meet some financial obligations can be done through group fundraising efforts.  Instructor: Mr. Michael Boehlein. (State ID # 1302320; counts toward the Bright Futures Fine, Practical or Performing Arts requirement) Prerequisite:  Band II

BAND IV  
Credit: 1.0 
Grade Level: 10-12     

DESCRIPTION:  All students are performing members of the band which provides music for some school and community functions.  Several on/off campus performance opportunities field trips.  There are financial obligations associated with participating in the band program; opportunities to meet some financial obligations can be done through group fundraising efforts. Instructor: Mr. Michael Boehlein.  (State ID # 1302330; counts toward the Bright Futures Fine, Practical or Performing Arts requirement) Prerequisite:  Band III

CHORUS I    
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 9-12     

DESCRIPTION:  Chorus explores choral music from a wide variety of cultures and time periods through study and performance.  The core curriculum emphasizes the basics of vocal technique, sight-reading, music theory, and music history.  Students in Chorale are expected to participate in our Fall and Spring Fine Arts Nights as well as lead music for our weekly Mass at school.  There are other occasional performance opportunities that may be required during non-school hours. Instructor: Mr. Michael Boehlein. (State ID # 1303300; counts toward the Bright Futures Fine, Practical or Performing Arts requirement)

CHORUS II
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 10-12     

DESCRIPTION: Chorus II continues to explore choral music from a wide variety of cultures and time periods through study and performance.  The core curriculum emphasizes the basics of vocal technique, sight-reading, music theory, and music history.  Students in Chorale are expected to participate in our fall and spring Fine Arts Nights as well as lead music for our weekly Mass at school.  There are other occasional performance opportunities that may be required during non-school hours.  Instructor: Mr. Michael Boehlein. (State ID # 1303310; counts toward the Bright Futures Fine, Practical or Performing Arts requirement) Prerequisite:  Chorus I

CHORUS III  
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 10-12     

DESCRIPTION: Chorus III continues to explore choral music from a wide variety of cultures and time periods through study and performance.  The core curriculum emphasizes the basics of vocal technique, sight-reading, music theory, and music history.  Students in Chorale are expected to participate in our Fall and Spring Fine Arts Nights as well as lead music for our weekly Mass at school.  There are other occasional performance opportunities that may be required during non-school hours.  Instructor: Mr. Michael Boehlein. (State ID # 1303300; counts toward the Bright Futures Fine, Practical or Performing Arts requirement) Prerequisite:  Chorus II

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY I  
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 10-12

DESCRIPTION:  The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop fundamental skills and creative approaches in photographic imagery, processes, and techniques.  Digital photography is a “real world” art skill with applications inside and outside the arts.  It is the industry standard for all commercial and fashion photography and is an accepted media within the Fine Art Community.  Instructor: Mr. Christopher Lee. (State ID # 0108370; counts toward the Bright Futures Fine, Practical or Performing Arts requirement)  Prerequisite:  One previous art class preferred

DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY II  
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11-12

DESCRIPTION:  This course builds on the fundamental skills and creative approaches in photographic imagery, processes, and techniques established in Digital Photography I. Instructor: Mr. Christopher Lee. (State ID # 0108380; counts toward the Bright Futures Fine, Practical or Performing Arts requirement)  Prerequisite:  Digital Photography I

DRAWING I   
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 10-12

DESCRIPTION:  Drawing I will give the student experiences in the areas of drawing, painting, color, and design.  The student will develop skills in two-dimensional art forms and will produce original two-dimensional visual images.  Drawing II students, having completed Drawing I, will learn intermediate-level perceptual, observational, and compositional skills necessary to communicate a range of subject matter, symbols, ideas, and concepts using knowledge of drawing and painting media, processes, and techniques.  Instructor: Mr. Christopher Lee. (State ID # 0104340; counts toward the Bright Futures Fine, Practical or Performing Arts requirement)

DRAWING II                                                                                                  Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11-12

DESCRIPTION:  Drawing II will give the student experiences in the areas of drawing, painting, color, and design.  The student will develop skills in two-dimensional art forms and will produce original two-dimensional visual images.  Drawing II students, having completed Drawing I, will learn intermediate-level perceptual, observational, and compositional skills necessary to communicate a range of subject matter, symbols, ideas, and concepts using knowledge of drawing and painting media, processes, and techniques.  Instructor: Mr. Christopher Lee. (State ID # 0104350; counts toward the Bright Futures Fine, Practical or Performing Arts requirement) Prerequisite:  Drawing I

INTRO TO FINE ARTS DRAWING & PAINTING  
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 9-10

DESCRIPTION:  Drawing I (first semester) will give the student experiences in the areas of drawing, painting, color, and design.  The student will develop skills in two-dimensional art forms and will produce original two-dimensional visual images.  Drawing II students, having completed Drawing I, will learn intermediate-level perceptual, observational, and compositional skills necessary to communicate a range of subject matter, symbols, ideas, and concepts using knowledge of drawing and painting media, processes, and techniques. Painting I (second semester) will begin with training in the basic principles of drawing, with intensity of training varying according to student expertise.  The rest of the course would be devoted to the study of watercolor and acrylic painting, with an emphasis on hands-on learning.  Students will take out-of-class fieldtrips to sketch the school campus, ranging from the chapel to the woodsy areas.  They will use these sketches and other ideas to design paintings, including some that could be displayed temporarily and permanently in the school.  Students will also study art history, ranging from the classics to modern art. Instructor: Mr. Christopher Lee. (State ID # 0104320; counts toward the Bright Futures Fine, Practical or Performing Arts requirement)

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY I    
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 10-12

DESCRIPTION:  DESCRIPTION:  Engineering Technology I is the first in a sequence of courses (I, II, III) whose purpose is to provide students with a foundation of knowledge, as well as technically oriented experiences, in the study of the applications of engineering and its effect upon our lives.   The content and activities will also include the study of entrepreneurship, safety, and leadership skills and the choosing of engineering as an occupation.  Instructor: TBA. (State ID # 8600570; counts toward Bright Futures Fine, Practical or Performing Arts Requirement)

JOURNALISM I – YEARBOOK  
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 10-12

DESCRIPTION:  This course is designed to teach the concepts of producing a high school yearbook. Students will engage in designing attractive and balanced layouts, learning the basics of photography, writing and editing.  Journalism I students are eligible for leadership roles in subsequent years. Instructor: Mr. Joshua Kerkau. (State ID # 1006300; counts toward the Bright Futures Fine, Practical or Performing Arts requirement) Prerequisite:  Teacher recommendation/application.

 JOURNALISM II – YEARBOOK 
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11-12

DESCRIPTION:  This course continues teaching the concepts of producing a high school yearbook. Students will design attractive and balanced layouts, using photography, writing and editing to compile finished product.  Instructor: Mr. Joshua Kerkau. (State ID # 1006310; counts toward the Bright Futures Fine, Practical or Performing Arts requirement) Prerequisite:  Journalism I; Teacher recommendation/application.

PAINTING I                                                                                                   Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 10-12

DESCRIPTION:  Painting I will begin with training in the basic principles of drawing, with intensity of training varying according to student expertise.  The rest of the course would be devoted to the study of watercolor and acrylic painting, with an emphasis on hands-on learning.  Students will take out-of-class fieldtrips to sketch the school campus, ranging from the chapel to the woodsy areas.  They will use these sketches and other ideas to design paintings, including some that could be displayed temporarily and permanently in the school.  Students will also study art history, ranging from the classics to modern art.  Instructor: Mr. Christopher Lee. (State ID # 0104370; counts toward the Bright Futures Fine, Practical or Performing Arts requirement)

PAINTING II   
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11-12

DESCRIPTION:  Painting II will continue the basic principles of drawing, with intensity of training varying according to student expertise.  The rest of the course would be devoted to the study of watercolor and acrylic painting, with an emphasis on hands-on learning.  Students will take out-of-class field trips to sketch the school campus, ranging from the chapel to the woodsy areas.  They will use these sketches and other ideas to design paintings, including some that could be displayed temporarily and permanently in the school.  Students will also study art history, ranging from the classics to modern art.  Instructor: Mr. Christopher Lee. (State ID # 0104380; counts toward the Bright Futures Fine, Practical or Performing Arts requirement) Prerequisite:  Painting I

AP STUDIO ART – 2D DESIGN  
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 12

DESCRIPTION:  The purpose of AP Studio Art – 2D Design is to develop skills in a two-dimensional medium such as graphic design, photography, collage, printmaking and others as students learn the principles of 2-D design. Students will learn how artists and designers decide what to make and why, and they will study the processes and techniques used to create the work.  Students will create artwork that reflects their own ideas and skills and what they’ve learned. Portfolios will include works of art and design, process documentation, and written information about the work presented. In May, students submit portfolios for evaluation based on specific criteria, which include skillful synthesis of materials, processes, and ideas and sustained investigation through practice, experimentation, and revision, guided by questions.   This course is designed to be the equivalent of a one-semester, introductory college course in 2-D art and design.  Instructor: Mr. Christopher Lee. (State ID # 0109350; counts toward the Bright Futures Fine, Practical or Performing Arts requirement) Prerequisite: prior experiences in studio art courses that address conceptual, technical, and critical thinking skills can support student success in the AP Studio Art Program.

TELEVISION PRODUCTION TECHNOLOGY I                                  Credit: 1.0
Grade Level:  10-12

DESCRIPTION:    Television Production Technology I is the first in a sequence of courses (I, II, III) that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and the relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare students for further education and careers in the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster.  This course provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the  academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills of all aspects of the Arts, A/V Technology and Communication career cluster.  The content includes, but is not limited to, communication skills, leadership skills, human relations and employability skills, safe and efficient work practices, and sets the framework for preparation to assume responsibility for the television production studio activities (e.g., scriptwriting, lighting, shooting and directing, electronic news gathering, and field production).  Instructor: TBA. (State ID # 8201510; counts toward Bright Futures Fine, Practical or Performing Arts Requirement)

HEALTH / PERSONAL FITNESS 
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 9

DESCRIPTION:  The purpose of this course is to develop and enhance healthy behaviors that influence lifestyle choices and student health and fitness. Students will combine the learning of principles and background information in a classroom setting with physical application of the knowledge. A majority of class time should be spent in physical activity.  In addition to the physical education content represented in the benchmarks below, specific health education topics within this course include, but are not limited to: mental/social health, physical activity, components of physical fitness, nutrition and wellness planning, diseases and disorders, health advocacy.  Instructor: Mrs. Mary Kay Duncan. (State ID # 1506320; fulfills the Bright Futures Physical Education with Health Component requirement)

PERSONAL FITNESS 
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 10 -12

DESCRIPTION:  This course provides students with the knowledge, skills, and values they need to become healthy and physically active for a lifetime. This course addresses both the health and skill-related components of physical fitness which are critical for students’ success. Instructor: Mrs. Mary Kay Duncan. (State ID # 1501300; counts toward the Bright Futures Elective requirement)

WEIGHT TRAINING I 
Credit: 0.5
WEIGHT TRAINING II 
Credit: 0.5
Grade Level: 11-12

DESCRIPTION:  This course provides the student with opportunities to acquire basic knowledge and skills in beginning and intermediate weight training that may be used in physical fitness pursuits today as well as in later life, improve muscular strength and endurance, and enhance body image.  The student also will learn nutritional practices and safety practices related to weight training.  Instructor: TBA. (State ID # 1501340/1501360; counts toward the Bright Futures Elective requirement)

LEARNING STRATEGIES      
Credit: 1.0
LEARNING STRATEGIES II 
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 9-10

 DESCRIPTION:  This course is designed to assist students in developing learning and study strategies that they will apply independently across the curriculum. During the course, students analyze their individual learning styles and learning modes and how these impact the student’s approach to study. Other topics presented and applied to daily schoolwork include goal-setting, organization and time management, listening skills, note-taking techniques, reading textbooks, writing strategies, memory strategies, and preparation for taking tests. Course materials include related handouts and the textbooks students utilize during the academic year. This course may be required of some incoming 9th grade students. Instructor: Mrs. Tara Montgomery. (State ID # 7963080; counts as a Bright Futures Elective)

ZERO ONE I: WOLFTECH IT HELP DESK   
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 10-12

DESCRIPTION: The WolfTech IT Help Desk provides technical assistance and support for incoming queries and issues related to Apple laptops and/or iPads; responds to queries either in person or tracks issues using the web help ticketing system.  WolfTech IT Help Desk Technician’s responsibilities include serving as the first point of contact for customers seeking technical assistance during the assigned period in the media center, including teachers, staff and students.   The course provides the opportunity to earn Microsoft and/or Apple certifications; learn about iPads, mobile device management, Swift programming, networking and servers. This class has a cap of seven students. Instructor: Mr. Claudio Faenza. (State ID # 9999999; counts as a Bright Futures Elective)

ZERO ONE II: WOLFTECH IT HELP DESK 
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11-12

DESCRIPTION:  The WolfTech IT Help Desk provides technical assistance and support for incoming queries and issues related to Apple laptops and/or iPads; responds to queries either in person or tracks issues using the web help ticketing system.  WolfTech IT Help Desk Technician’s responsibilities include serving as the first point of contact for customers seeking technical assistance during the assigned period in the media center, including teachers, staff and students.   The course provides the opportunity to earn Microsoft and/or Apple certifications; learn about iPads, mobile device management, Swift programming, networking and servers. This class has a cap of seven students. Instructor: Mr. Claudio Faenza. (State ID # 9999999; counts as a Bright Futures Elective) Prerequisite:  Zero One I

AP Capstone™ is an innovative diploma program from the College Board that equips students with the independent research, collaborative teamwork, and communication skills that are increasingly valued by colleges. AP Capstone is built on the foundation of two AP courses — AP Seminar and AP Research — and is designed to complement and enhance the in-depth, discipline-specific study experienced in other AP courses.

In AP Seminar, students investigate real-world issues from multiple perspectives, gathering and analyzing information from various sources in order to develop credible and valid evidence-based arguments. In AP Research, students cultivate the skills and discipline necessary to conduct independent research in order to produce and defend a scholarly academic paper. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing will receive the AP Capstone Diploma. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research but not on four additional AP Exams will receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate. AP Seminar may also be taken as a stand-alone option.

For more information about the AP Capstone™ Program please visit College Board/AP Capstone.

AP SEMINAR   
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11

DESCRIPTION:  AP Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations that explore the complexities of academic and real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational literary and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches,

broadcasts, and personal accounts; and experiencing artistic works and performances. Students learn to synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in research-based written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and as part of a team. Ultimately, the course aims to equip students with the power to analyze and evaluate information with accuracy and precision in order to craft and communicate evidence-based arguments. Instructor: Mr. Cody Chatman. (State ID # 1700500; counts as a Bright Futures Elective)

AP Seminar is the first of two courses in the AP Capstone™ program.  AP Research is the second course.  If you earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams of your choosing, you will receive the AP Capstone Diploma™. This signifies outstanding academic achievement and attainment of college-level academic and research skills.  Alternatively, if you earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research only, you will receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate™.  AP Seminar may also be taken as a stand-alone option.

AP RESEARCH  
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 12

DESCRIPTION: AP Research allows students to deeply explore an academic topic, problem, or issue of individual interest. Through this exploration, students design, plan, and conduct a year-long research based investigation to address a research question. In the AP Research course, students further their skills acquired in the AP Seminar course by understanding research methodology; employing ethical research practices; and accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing information as they address a research question. Students explore their skill development, document their processes, and curate the artifacts of the development of their scholarly work in a portfolio. The course culminates in an academic paper of 4000–5000 words (accompanied by a performance or exhibition of product where applicable) and a presentation with an oral defense.  Instructor: Mrs. Tara Montgomery. (State ID # 1700510; counts as a Bright Futures Elective) Prerequisite:  AP Seminar

AP Research is the second course in the AP Capstone™ program.  In AP Research, students cultivate the skills and discipline necessary to conduct independent research in order to produce and defend a scholarly academic paper. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP Exams of their choosing will receive the AP Capstone Diploma. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research but not on four additional AP Exams will receive the AP Seminar and Research Certificate.

This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and careers in the Health Science career cluster; provides technical skill proficiency, and includes competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem-solving skills, work attitudes, general employability skills, technical skills, and occupation-specific skills, and knowledge of all aspects of the Health Science career cluster.

MEDICAL SKILLS AND SERVICES 
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 9

DESCRIPTION:  The purpose of this course is to assist students in making informed decisions about their future academic and occupational goals and to provide information regarding careers and skills in the Health Science career cluster. The content of this course includes but is not limited to: employability and communication skills, legal and technological aspects of health care, medical mathematics, services provided by health science professions, mental health and wellness, occupational safety, and basic health science skills. Instructor: Mrs. Janine Plavac. (State ID # 8400320; counts as a Bright Futures Elective//Career & Technical) Prerequisite:  Acceptance to the Health Sciences Institute

HEALTH SCIENCE I – Health Science Anatomy & Physiology 
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 10

 DESCRIPTION: This course is part of the secondary Health Core consisting of a study of the human body, both structurally and functionally with emphasis on the pathophysiology and transmission of disease. Medical terminology is an integral part of the course. Mrs. Janine Plavac. (State ID # 8417100; counts as a Bright Futures Elective//Career & Technical) Prerequisite:  Medical Skills and Services

HEALTH SCIENCE II – Health Science Foundations  
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11

 DESCRIPTION: This course is part of the Secondary Health Core designed to provide the student with an in-depth knowledge of the health care system and associated occupations. Emphasis is placed on communication and interpersonal skills, use of technology, ethics and the development of critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students will also learn first aid skills and demonstrate the measurement of vital signs. Students may shadow professionals throughout the course.  Mrs. Janine Plavac. (State ID # 8417110; counts as a Bright Futures Elective/Career & Technical) Prerequisite:  Health Sciences I

ALLIED HEALTH ASSISTING
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 12

DESCRIPTION: In this course students will perform skills representative of one to three areas of allied health care in the laboratory and clinical settings.  The area of allied health concentration that will be taught are the skills needed to be a Certified Pharmacy Technician.  Students will utilize both didactic learning in the Fall and internship experiences in the Spring with our business partner, Walgreens, to be competent to take the PTCB certification exam upon graduation.  Students will obtain 60 hours of clinical experience towards the 240 hours needed to obtain their Florida Registry by the State of Florida under the clinical guidance of Walgreen’s pharmacists.  (State ID # 8427131; counts as a Bright Futures Elective/Career & Technical)  Prerequisite:  Health Sciences II

ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH TECHNICIAN  
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 12

DESCRIPTION: This course prepares students for further study in the medical/health sciences as well as for employment as Electrocardiograph Technicians. Content includes, but is not limited to, a foundation in the cardiovascular system, safety measures for the individual, co-workers, and patients as well as training in the appropriate theories and instruments used by an Electrocardiograph Technician. Mrs. Janine Plavac. (State ID # 8427130; counts as a Bright Futures Elective/Career & Technical)  Prerequisite:  Health Sciences II

Focused on teaching students to develop the skills necessary to drive innovation and solve complex problems, the IEI aims to foster collaboration and creativity while developing students’ confidence in their ability to drive innovation in their own careers.

As tomorrow’s leaders, developing an “entrepreneurial” mindset will assist today’s students in a variety of career fields. Whether a student is interested in architecture and engineering, arts, culture and entertainment, business, management and administration, communications, community and social services, education, science and technology, healthcare/ healthcare administration, the competencies and skills learned in the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Innovation will apply to their career choice.

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PRINCIPALS OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP 
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 9

DESCRIPTION:  This course provides instruction in the basic principles of entrepreneurship including the role of the entrepreneur, developing an entrepreneurial mindset, entrepreneurship as a career, ethics in business, delivering value to customers, and the principles of marketing, financing, and managing a business. Instructor: Mrs. Sara Geuser. (State ID # 8812110; counts as a Bright Futures Elective//Career & Technical) Prerequisite:  Acceptance to the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

MARKETING 
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 10

 DESCRIPTION: This course is part of the IEI Core designed to demonstrate and develop human relations skills necessary for success in marketing occupations. Topics include: types of marketing, social responsibility in marketing, consumer behavior, social media and e-commerce, financing and budgeting for marketing, advertising and careers. Instructor: Mrs. Sara Geiser. (State ID # 8827110; counts as a Bright Futures Elective//Career & Technical) Prerequisite:  Principals of Entrepreneurship

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT  
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 11

 DESCRIPTION: This course includes, but is not limited to, communication skills, forms of business ownership and organizational structures, supervisory/management functions and skills, accounting concepts and practices, business law concepts, leadership skills, business ethics, governmental regulations, human resources and management issues, financial and data analysis, database development and queries, and career development. Instructor: Mrs. Sara Geiser (State ID # 8301100; counts as a Bright Futures Elective/Career & Technical) Prerequisite:  Marketing

INTRODUCTION TO ACCOUNTING
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 12

DESCRIPTION: In this course students will be introduced to double-entry accounting; methods and principles of recording business transactions; the preparation of various documents used in recording income, expenses, acquisition of assets, incurrence of liabilities, and changes in equity; and the preparation of financial statements. Use of Quickbooks and Preparation for Quickbooks certification will be emphasized.  (State ID # 8203310; counts as a Bright Futures Elective/Career & Technical)  Prerequisite:  Business Management