Courses

Art Appreciation

Apex Learning
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0.5 Unit
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Fine Arts
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Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Art Appreciation is a survey of the history of Western visual arts, with a primary focus on painting. Students begin with an introduction to the basic principles of painting and learn how to critique and compare works of art. Students then explore prehistoric and early Greek and Roman art before... Read More
  • State Certified

English I

Apex Learning
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1 Unit
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English Language Arts
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Grades: 9
The English 9 course is an overview of exemplar selections of literature in fiction and nonfiction genres. Students read short stories, poems, a full-length novel, and a full-length Shakespeare play, analyzing the use of elements of literature in developing character, plot, and theme. For example, in selected stories, students compare... Read More
  • NCAA Eligible
  • State Certified

Environmental Science

Apex Learning
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1 Unit
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Science
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Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Environmental Science explores the biological, physical, and sociological principles related to the environment in which organisms live on Earth, the biosphere. Course topics include natural systems on Earth, biogeochemical cycles, the nature of matter and energy, the flow of matter and energy through living systems, populations, communities, ecosystems, ecological pyramids,... Read More
  • NCAA Eligible
  • State Certified

Health Careers

Apex Learning
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1 Unit
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Elective
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Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Principles of Health Science provides knowledge and skills students need for careers in health care. Students explore the services, structure, and professions of the health care system and get guidance on choosing a specific career path in health services, including career paths in emergency medicine, nutrition, and alternative medicine. Students... Read More
  • State Certified