IB ENGLISH--A TWO-YEAR PROGRAM
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ENGLISH LITERATURE |
17830 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
11
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| PREREQUISITES: |
Pre-IB English 9-10, or
Honors English, and teacher recommendation
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| CREDIT: |
1 |
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- IB WORLD LITERATURE
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17840 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
IB/AP English Language |
| CREDIT: |
1
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| COURSE DESCRIPTION: This
two-year class integrates AP English with the World Literature course of the
International Baccalaureate Program. In
this course, students will develop clear expression of ideas orally and in
written form. The program encourages
the development of the appreciation of literature and culture of the student's
society as well as of other societies. Through the study and critical analysis of world literature, it is
intended that the student will gain a global perspective of literature and
human thought. Students will take the
IB English examinations at the end of grade 12.
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IB HISTORY--A TWO-YEAR PROGRAM
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IB
HISTORY OF EUROPE |
22820 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
11 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
Pre-IB
World Studies, AP U.S. History, or Honors and teacher recommendation |
| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This
two-year course will present a well-rounded exploration and examination of
historical events around political and diplomatic, intellectual, and cultural,
and social and economic themes. Covering a chronology from 1450 to the 1990's the themes will be interrelated.
The two courses will prepare students to take both Advanced Placement European
History and the IB History of Europe examinations. |
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- IB 20th CENTURY WORLD TOPICS
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22710 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
IB History of Europe |
| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This
two-year course will present a well-rounded exploration and examination of
historical events around political and diplomatic, intellectual, and cultural,
and social and economic themes. Covering a chronology from 1450 to the 1990's the themes will be interrelated.
The two courses will prepare students to take both Advanced Placement European
History and the IB History of Europe examinations. |
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- IB BIOCHEMICAL BIOLOGY - A Two Year Program
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35110 (7x) / 35120 (7x) |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
11/12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
Pre-IB
Biology/Chemistry, or Honors, and teacher recommendation /IB Biology-grade 11 |
| CREDIT: |
1.5 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: In this
two-year course, students will develop a secure knowledge of a limited body of
facts and at the same time develop a broad understanding of the subject. This
course is laboratory based and students will apply their understanding via
first-hand experiences. Four biological concepts will form the basis for this
course: structure and function, universality versus diversity, equilibrium
within systems, and evolution. Students will take both AP and IB examinations
in biology. |
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- IB PHYSICS- A Two Year Program
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36310 (7x) / 36320 (7x) |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
11/12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
Honors Pre Calculus, and teacher recommendation /IB Physics-grade 11 |
| CREDIT: |
1.5 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: This two year course is a rigorous inquiry based science class using
algebra and trigonometry to solve problems in measurement, mechanics,
thermal physics, electricity and magnetism, and atomic and nuclear
physics. Although content is important, the focus of the class
is to understand how scientific experiments are performed.
Students will be asked to investigate various objects and will be
required to determine what and how they investigate their topic
independently. This class requires a strong background in
mathematics and the ability to think logically about the realities of
performing experiments within the context of physical principles.
Students will have the option of taking the Standard Level or Higher
Level Examination in May of their senior year. |
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- THEORY OF KNOWLEDGE I and II
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17910 and 17920 (3x) |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
11 and 12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
IB Diploma Candidate |
| CREDIT: |
5 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: This
two-year course is required of students pursuing the IB Diploma. This course explores the relationships of
various disciplines to one another and to life experiences. The Theory of Knowledge (TOK) class normally
meets three times a week. |
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- IB MATH STUDIES
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47320 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
11 and 12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
Pre-
IB Math Program, or honors, and teacher recommendation. |
| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: This
course is for students with varied backgrounds in mathematics. The purpose is
to provide students with mathematical skills needed in technology, with an
emphasis on the application of mathematics in real- life situations. |
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- IB MATHEMATICS II
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47820 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
Honors Precalculus or
IB Math Studies and teacher recommendation. |
| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: This
course is for students who anticipate a need for a sound
mathematical background in preparation for their future
studies. Topics that will be covered include Numbers and
Algebra, Functions and Equations, Circular Functions and
Trigonometry, Vector Geometry, Statistics and Probability, and
Calculus. Students will be required to complete a Portfolio
and will take both IB Methods and AP Calculus exams at the end of
the course. |
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| IB SPANISH |
56810 / 56820 |
| GRADES OFFERED: |
11 - 12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
Pre-
IB Spanish I-II, or Spanish for Spanish Speakers, and teacher recommendation. |
| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: The
focus of the course is communication. The students will sharpen skills in the
area of listening comprehension, reading of authentic materials, and written
and oral expression for a variety of social, education, business, and personal
purposes. Students will discover the richness of Hispanic culture and become
aware and respectful of the differences in culture and understand how language
reflects these differences and/or similarities. Students will take the IB
examination in Spanish at the end of grade 12. Students may also take the AP
Spanish Language exam. |
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| IB HONORS FRENCH I |
- 56210
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| PREREQUISITES: |
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| CREDIT: |
1 |
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| IB AP FRENCH II56220 |
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| CREDIT: |
1 |
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| IB INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY IN A GLOBAL SOCIETY
(ITGS) |
- 78710/78720
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| GRADES OFFERED: |
11 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
Pre- IB
Information Technology and Software Applications or
teacher recommendation |
| CREDIT: |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: This
course examines the interaction between information, technology and society.
Students will develop problem-solving and analytic techniques using various
software programs. The course also focuses on the impact of information
technology on individuals and societies. Students will take the IB Information
Technology examination at the end of the course. |
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| IB VISUAL ARTS |
- 97710/97720
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| GRADES OFFERED: |
12 |
| PREREQUISITES: |
Pre-IB Art Program, or
teacher recommendation |
| CREDIT |
1 |
| COURSE DESCRIPTION: The IB Art is a studio oriented course
encompassing group - structured and self-structured work designed to
provide students with opportunities to explore, study and master
processes and techniques necessary for expressing a creative visual
statement. Students will draw upon local as well as
global resources in pursuing individual growth. Through individual research and group interaction the
students will develop artistic literacy and critical analysis of
artworks from both contemporary and historical perspectives. Students will take the IB Art examination at the end of the course. |
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| IB HONORS THEATER ARTS I |
97810 |
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| PREREQUISITES: |
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| CREDIT: |
1 |
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| IB AP THEATER ARTS II |
- 99820
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PREREQUISITES: |
| CREDIT: |
1 |
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