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Curriculum Cycle - Course Descriptions

Year 1 in Curriculum Cycle

*1st SEMESTER*
Physical Science	Study of the laws of Physics, as applied to motion, energy, and simple machines.
Social Studies	Study of fundamental map skills. Study of Ancient Greece and Rome.
Literature	Development of comprehension skills and vocabulary through fables, mythology, and epic poems integrated with Social Studies curriculum.
English	The study of grammar rules as they apply to written composition.
Math	Coursework determined by individual student skill level: Basic Skills through High School Geometry.
Physical Education	Development of teamwork and soccer skills to participate in the local recreation league. Development of physical strength and coordination through dance.

*2nd SEMESTER*
Life Science	Focus on Environmental Studies, ecosystems, and their processes.
Social Studies	Continued study of Western Civilization through the Middle Ages.
Literature	Development of comprehension skills and vocabulary through novels integrated with Social Studies curriculum.
English	Development of composition skills through paragraph, essay, and research writing.
Math	Coursework determined by individual student skill level: Basic Skills through High School Geometry.
Physical Education	Development of physical strength and flexibility through indoor gym activities. Development of physical fitness through conditioning, circuit training, and track and field.

Year 2 in Curriculum Cycle

*1st SEMESTER*
Life Science	Study of of Biology, focusing on the plant and animal kingdoms.
Social Studies	Study of the Constitutional foundation and processes of American Government.
Literature	Development of comprehension and vocabulary through a Short Story unit.
English	The study of grammar rules as they apply to written composition.
Math	Coursework determined by individual student skill level: Basic Skills through High School Geometry.
Physical Education	Development of teamwork and soccer skills to participate in the local recreation league. Development of physical strength and coordination through dance.

*2nd SEMESTER*
Earth Science	Study of Geology, Weather, and Astronomy.
Social Studies	Study of American History, from pre-Columbian Native Americans through the American Revolution
Literature	Development of comprehension skills and vocabulary through legends and novels integrated with Social Studies curriculum. .
English	Development of composition skills through paragraph, essay, and research writing.
Math	Coursework determined by individual student skill level: Basic Skills through High School Geometry.
Physical Education	Development of physical strength and flexibility through indoor gym activities. Development of physical fitness through conditioning, circuit training, and track and field.

Year 3 in Curriculum Cycle

*1st SEMESTER*
Life Science	Study of human body systems, including a nutrition unit for health.
Social Studies	Study of American History of the 1800s, focused on the Early Nation and Westward Expansion.
Literature	Development of comprehension skills and vocabulary through novels integrated with Social Studies curriculum.
English	The study of grammar rules as they apply to written composition
Math	Coursework determined by individual student skill level: Basic Skills through High School Geometry.
Physical Education	Development of teamwork and soccer skills to participate in the local recreation league. Development of physical strength and coordination through dance.

*2nd SEMESTER*
Physical Science	Study of Chemistry and Scientific Method, focusing on physical properties, atomic structure, and chemical reactions.
Social Studies	Study of American History of the 1800s, focused on the Industrialization Revolution through the Civil War.
Literature	Development of comprehension skills and vocabulary through novels and primary sources integrated with Social Studies curriculum.
English	Development of composition skills through paragraph, essay, and research writing.
Math	Coursework determined by individual student skill level: Basic Skills through High School Geometry.
Physical Education	Development of physical strength and flexibility through indoor gym activities. Development of physical fitness through conditioning, circuit training , and track and field.

Summer Session 4-Weeks

Language Arts	Continued development and maintenance of reading comprehension and composition skills through coursework such as creative writing, poetry, Book Clubs, etc.
Math	Continued development and maintenance of math skills at individual skill level.
Electives	Provide students with opportunities to pursue individual interests, to have enriched regular curriculum activities, to express themselves creatively or artistically, and to be exposed to foreign languages. Possible class offerings Hands-On Thematic Projects Drama Gardening Artistic Expression Computer Skills Study Skills Review Creative Writing Outdoor School Etiquette Study Skills Review Story Line Modern History
Physical Education	Outdoor Recreation – hiking, softball, Ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, etc.

High School Curriculum

*1st SEMESTER*
Biology	Focus on the building blocks of life, including cell structure, plants, and ecology.
World Studies	Study of the physical features and the cultures of the world. Focus on North America, South America, and Europe culture areas.
Literature	Development of comprehension skills and vocabulary through a Science Fiction short story unit.
English	Review of grammar rules, essay structure, and composition skills.
Math	Coursework determined by individual student skill level: Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Algebra 2/Trigonometry, Geometry.
Physical Education	Development of teamwork and soccer skills to participate in the local recreation league. Development of physical strength and coordination through dance.

*2nd SEMESTER*
Biology	Focus on animal life, including genetics and human body systems.
Social Studies	Development of comprehension skills and vocabulary through a Shakespeare play and international literature integrated with Word Studies topics.
Literature	Development of research writing skills. Development of critical thinking skills through various forms of writing.
English	Development of composition skills through paragraph, essay, and research writing.
Math	Coursework determined by individual student skill level: Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Algebra 2/Trigonometry, Geometry.
Physical Education	Development of physical strength and flexibility through indoor gym activities. Development of physical fitness through conditioning, circuit training , and track and field.