Sociology R

SOCIOLOGY R: The Sociology curriculum is designed to present fundamental sociological concepts in a clear, meaningful, and interactive way. The objectives for this course are threefold. First, this course is meant to help students understand how sociologists think. The curriculum has been carefully designed to help students develop the ability to examine the social world around them more objectively and see the connections between the larger world and their personal lives. In sociological terms this means fostering students’ sociological perspective and sociological imagination. Second, this course is meant to get students to learn, and mimic, how sociologists work. Through a combination of labs, research projects, and other resources, students will be expected to utilize the methods sociologists use in the field to collect reliable data and the tools they use to analyze said data. Finally, this course has been constructed in such a way as to make students more aware of the active role they play in society and how it influences their own personal lives. Through engagement with course materials, students will become aware of the factors involved in finding an acceptable balance between their own personal desires and the demands made on them by society. They will also develop a better understanding of how their lives are influenced by social institutions and how they, in turn, might influence society and its institutions.

Students work on a variety of projects such as life in a deserted island, a marriage/family assignment, and investigate cliques.

Professional Foods

PROFESSIONAL FOODS: Students learn the food preparation skills necessary for food careers. Students apply their previous learning experiences, working with more advanced food preparation terms and techniques. Students explore careers in food service areas. 

Prerequisite: Nutrition and Diet 2

Chinese AP

Chinese AP students teaching their peers about proper tea etiquette and the benefits of different teas.

Chinese AP: This course is designed to meet the needs of exceptionally capable and motivated students in grades 11 and 12 who wish to prepare for the Advanced Placement Examination. The course stresses reading and listening comprehension, vocabulary and grammatical structures, as well as process writing and speaking. In addition to the basic text, materials such as newspapers, magazines, films and optional readers give the student opportunities to express himself/herself orally with accuracy and fluency, to write compositions, to use grammar for active communication, and to extend previous awareness of both traditional and contemporary cultural patterns. Prerequisite: Levels 1, 2, 3, 4

Spanish 4 R

Spanish 4 students presenting their projects on famous Hispanics/Latinos.

Spanish 4 R:  In Level 4, students engage in advanced vocabulary and grammatical study. Emphasis is on comprehension and communication, both oral and written. Students examine and contrast traditional cultural patterns along with modern societal trends. Furthermore, they practice their skills in preparation for work at advanced levels or for entry into the business world. Prerequisite: Level 3 R 

French 4 R

French 4 students researched a French speaking country and created an edible map depicting landmarks, cities, bordering countries and geographical features! Everyone enjoyed the project after the presentation!  C’est super et délicieux!

French 4 R:  In Level 4, students engage in advanced vocabulary and grammatical study. Emphasis is on comprehension and communication, both oral and written. Students examine and contrast traditional cultural patterns along with modern societal trends. Furthermore, they practice their skills in preparation for work at advanced levels or for entry into the business world. Prerequisite: Level 3 R 

Dance R/S

This course is designed to focus upon dance techniques encompassing ballet, jazz, modern, theater dance and other contemporary dance styles as well as investigate the relationship of dance to other art forms. The emphasis will be on history, proper technique, rhythmical movement patterns, coordination, and performance. Students will become aware of dance technique; develop an awareness of the four components of fitness: flexibility, coordination, strength, and endurance; and experience history, choreography and performance dance styles throughout history.

Facing History and Ourselves R

Through the study of the Holocaust and other genocides, as well as various social issues, students learn the effects that racism and prejudice have had on history, and how these lessons can impact the moral choices they will face throughout their lives. One enriching aspect of this unique program is the almost complete reliance on primary source lessons that immerses every student in the examination of human behavior while connecting historical events to contemporary issues. Students are given the opportunity to use the tools of inquiry, analysis and interpretation of each event they study before forming opinions on the best way to reduce violence, prejudice and injustice in our communities, while strengthening individual civic responsibilities. Offered  to  11th and 12th graders.