Course Descriptions for Middle School

GRADE 6

وصف للمنهاج: ويخضع منهج اللغة العربية لإشراف وزارة التربية و التعليم بدولة الكويت، ويتناول الطلبة على مدار الأسبوع  دروسا في( القراءة،و الإملاء و القواعد ،و الشعر العربي،و التعبير) كما يتم الاهتمام بتنمية مهارة الخط العربي لدى التلاميذ، كما يوجد برنامجا للدمج وللغة العربية لغير الناطقين بها

وصف للمنهاج: يخضع منهاج التربية الإسلامية لإشراف وزارة التربية والتعليم بدولة الكويت بمعدل ثلاث حصص أسبوعيا ويهدف إلى خلق الوازع الديني في نفس الطالب والعمل على تقويم سلوكه بما ينسجم مع القيم الإسلامية و الإنسانية من خلال عدة مفاهيم مثل( المجتمع المسلم مجتمع متحاب) كما يهدف المنهج إلى تنمية مهارات التلاوة لدى التلاميذ و الاهتمام بحفظ القرآن الكريم .

وصف للمنهاج:يخضع منهج الدراسات الاجتماعية لإشراف وزارة التربية و التعليم ويتضمن الكتاب المدرسي دراسة شاملة للوطن العربي من جوانب متعددة جغرافية،و تاريخية ،وسكانية ،واقتصادية ،واجتماعية بصورة كاملة ، كما يتم دراسة العديد من المستجدات الهامة على الساحة الكويتية وتعزيز روح الانتماء للوطن ،و دور الكويت في الأمة العربية.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  Students will study all aspects of English Language Arts including, vocabulary, language skills, grammar, writing, reading and comprehension. This study will help to increase their proficiency in speaking, listening, writing and reading interpretation. Students will be exposed to a variety of mediums and genres of reading and writing. Short stories and novels will be read. The six steps of the writing process will be taught and assessed through the 6+1 traits. Written, oral and multimedia assignments will be given.

TEXT: Harcourt Brace textbook, ‘James and the Giant Peach’, ‘Holes’, ‘The BFG’, ‘Matilda’, ‘The Witches’, ‘Tuck Everlasting’

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course is designed to expand the student’s mathematical skills through problem-solving activities, mathematical reasoning and the use of mathematical concepts in every day situations.  Specific topics covered are number theories, place value, decimals, fractions, ratio and proportion, percentage, probability, area, perimeter, volume, and graphs.

TEXT: ‘Mathematics Plus 6’

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course utilizes a structured balance of content and hands-on activities that explore Matter and Energy, Electricity and Magnetism, the Diversity of Living Things and The Changing Earth.  Students must not only know various scientific facts, but must also explore the world around them, thus gaining a firm grasp between the abstract and tangible. This course also demands that the student observes, infers, relates, categorizes, communicates and compares what is learned in order to solidify the scientific concepts relayed to the student.  Assessments are a combination of performance based and constructed response.

TEXT: ‘Matter and Energy’, ‘Electricity and Magnetism’, ‘The Diversity of Living Things’, ‘The Changing Earth’ - McDougal Little

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  The Physical Education program provides the opportunity for the student to develop and maintain his or her level of fitness and also develop a variety of sport specific skills.  There will be opportunities provided for the development of self-control, self-direction and desirable sportsmanship.  The following topics are included in the course:  basketball, soccer, volleyball, gymnastics, track and field, swimming, hockey, handball, badminton, tennis, recreational games and physical fitness.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course is designed to introduce technical skills, manual ability, visual concepts and creative thinking.  The art program will develop techniques used for drawing, painting, printmaking and three-dimensional work.  A variety of media will be included:  pastel, watercolor, oil paint, tempera, color pencils, crayons, markers, ink, collage, clay and cardboard.  Additionally, the student will explore some crafts such as glass painting, paper mache, fabric paint, ceramics or weaving.

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will build on existing computer skills by reviewing computer basics and terminology.  Students will be introduced to ethics and etiquette in the technology learning environment. They will demonstrate appropriate keyboarding skills including predetermined keyboarding speed and accuracy. Students will also produce various documents and computer projects using word processing.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  Throughout this course, students will be exposed to creative musical activities including learning how to read musical notation. This course will introduce the musical concepts of pitch, rhythm, texture, melody, and form.  Students will be introduced to singing and playing the keyboard.  Cooperative group work, listening, and ensemble skills are emphasized.

Course Descriptions for High School

Arabic Language Arts

وصف للمنهاج: ويخضع منهج اللغة العربية لإشراف وزارة التربية و التعليم بدولة الكويت، ويتناول الطلبة على مدار الأسبوع  دروسا في( القراءة كمثل القراءة لإبداء الرأي ولزيادة الحصيلة الثقافية،و الإملاء و القواعد وذلك من خلال الدروس المقررة في كتاب القواعد ،و الشعر العربي بهدف تنمية القدرة على الإحساس بالجمال و التذوق،و التعبير مثل تدريب المتعلم على كيفية التلخيص المتقن و أسلوب المقال الأدبي و دراستهم لمجالات متعددة في الأدب مثل الأدب وتعبيره عن الاتجاهات العاطفية و الإجتماعية و السياسية  ) كما يتم الاهتمام بتنمية مهارة الخط العربي لدى التلاميذ. ، كما يوجد برنامجا للدمج وللغة العربية لغير الناطقين بها .

وصف للمنهاج: ويخضع منهج اللغة العربية لإشراف وزارة التربية و التعليم بدولة الكويت، ويتناول الطلبة على مدار الأسبوع  دروسا في( القراءة  والتعبير وصقل مهارة التلخيص  ، كما يتم تعريفهم على سمات الأسلوب العلمي و الأدبي وصفات كل منهما و القيام بتحليل القصائد ممن خلال الجوانب الإبداعية وإظهار المحسنات البديعية و الخيال الجزئي في أبيات القصيدة،ودراسة الصورة الفنية أو الخيال الكلي وتحليلها ، بالإضافة إلى تنمية المهارات النحوية من خلال المنهج المقرر و المدروس ،وكذلك تنمية القدرة على الإحساس بالجمال و تذوقه في نفوس الطلاب   ) كما يتم الاهتمام بتنمية مهارة الخط العربي لدى التلاميذ. ، كما يوجد برنامجا للدمج وللغة العربية لغير الناطقين بها .

وصف للمنهاج: ويخضع منهج اللغة العربية لإشراف وزارة التربية و التعليم بدولة الكويت، ويتناول الطلبة على مدار الأسبوع  دروسا في( القراءة  والاطلاع و البحث ،وكذلك تنمية مهارة التعبير الإبداعي و الوظيفي لدى التلاميذ ،كما يتم دراسة الشعر العربي من خلال تدريب التلاميذ على مهارات تحليل النصوص الأدبية وحفظ وتحليل عددا من النماذج الأدبية شعرا ونثرا  ) كما يتم الاهتمام بتنمية مهارة الخط العربي لدى التلاميذ. ، كما يوجد برنامجا للدمج وللغة العربية لغير الناطقين بها .

وصف للمنهاج: ويخضع منهج اللغة العربية لإشراف وزارة التربية و التعليم بدولة الكويت، ويهدف إلى الارتقاء بلغة الطالب اليومية و لتعبيرية ،موازنا بين مهارتي الحفظ  و الفهم و توظيف كل منهما في خدمة الأخرى ،ويركز هذا المقرر على الأدب المعاصر و المدارس الأدبية المختلفة على الساحتين العربية و الكويتية،معتمدا على الجهد الذاتي للطالب من خلال المطالعة الخارجية و البحث . ، كما يوجد برنامجا للدمج وللغة العربية لغير الناطقين بها .

Islamic Studies

وصف للمنهاج: يخضع منهاج التربية الإسلامية لإشراف وزارة التربية والتعليم بدولة الكويت بمعدل ثلاث حصص أسبوعيا ويهدف إلى خلق الوازع الديني في نفس الطالب والعمل على تقويم سلوكه بما ينسجم مع القيم الإسلامية و الإنسانية من خلال عدة مفاهيم مثل( التوحيد أساس العقيدة، الإنسان في الإسلام محور هذا الكون ، الحلال و الحرام تشريع الهي، و العبادة طاعة لله وتنفيذ لأوامره ، والعبادة تطهير للنفس وإيقاظ للضمير وضابط للسلوك ،و المؤمن القوي خير وأحب إلى الله من المؤمن الضعيف، المؤمن تحكم تصرفاته قيم الإسلام) كما يهدف المنهج إلى تنمية مهارات التلاوة لدى التلاميذ و الاهتمام بحفظ القرآن الكريم .

وصف للمنهاج: يخضع منهاج التربية الإسلامية لإشراف وزارة التربية والتعليم بدولة الكويت بمعدل ثلاث حصص أسبوعيا ويهدف إلى خلق الوازع الديني في نفس الطالب والعمل على تقويم سلوكه بما ينسجم مع القيم الإسلامية و الإنسانية من خلال عدة مفاهيم مثل( الله تعالى رب هذا الكون كله ،الله تعالى هو وحده اله هذا الكون ،تشريع الحلال و الحرام حماية لحقوق الإنسان ،الحق في الإسلام ما قرره الشرع أو العرف السليم، عقيدة الإسلام صافية نقية واضحة) كما يهدف المنهج إلى تنمية مهارات التلاوة لدى التلاميذ و الاهتمام بحفظ القرآن الكريم .

وصف للمنهاج: يخضع منهاج التربية الإسلامية لإشراف وزارة التربية والتعليم بدولة الكويت بمعدل ثلاث حصص أسبوعيا ويهدف إلى خلق الوازع الديني في نفس الطالب والعمل على تقويم سلوكه بما ينسجم مع القيم الإسلامية و الإنسانية من خلال عدة مفاهيم مثل(الإسلام يدعو إلى بناء الأسرة الصالحة المتماسكة ،في المجتمع المعاصر كثير من المشكلات ، كتاب الله وسنة لرسول صلى الله عليه وسلم، من أهم مصادر التربية الإسلامية،والمسلم الحق نافع مستنير الفكر سليم الرأي ،الرسول صلى الله عليه وسلم خير المربين ،دور العقيدة في بناء و تنظيم المجتمع) كما يهدف المنهج إلى تنمية مهارات التلاوة لدى التلاميذ و الاهتمام بحفظ القرآن الكريم .

وصف للمنهاج: يخضع منهاج التربية الإسلامية لإشراف وزارة التربية والتعليم بدولة الكويت بمعدل ثلاث حصص أسبوعيا ويهدف إلى خلق الوازع الديني في نفس الطالب والعمل على تقويم سلوكه بما ينسجم مع القيم الإسلامية و الإنسانية من خلال عدة مفاهيم مثل( التفكير الصحيح في الكون سبيل الإيمان بالله تعالى ،الابتكار و لاختراع و التجديد طريق المجتمع إلى الرقي و التقدم ،المسلم متمسك بشرع الله تعالى ،يتجنب الحرام ويمارس ما طاب من الحلال ،المشكلات لفكرية و لسلوكية التي يعاني منها المجتمع المسلم اليوم، من خصائص التشريع الإسلامي: التوازن ،والاعتدال ،المسلم يقبل على كتاب الله تعالى وسنة نبيه قارئا و متعبدا) كما يهدف المنهج إلى تنمية مهارات التلاوة لدى التلاميذ و الاهتمام بحفظ القرآن الكريم .

Arabic Social Studies

وصف للمنهاج:يخضع منهج الدراسات الاجتماعية لإشراف وزارة التربية و التعليم

ويتضمن الكتاب المدرسي دراسة شاملة لدولة الكويت من الناحية الطبيعية و علاقتها الجيولوجية بشبه الجزيرة العربية ،وكذلك الخصائص المناخية لدولة الكويت و العوامل المؤثرة في مناخها.  ثم ننتقل لدراسة الحياة الحيوانية والنباتية ثم نشأة الكويت وازدهارها وكذلك دراسة بعض المشكلات الاجتماعية مثل العمالة المنزلية ثم دراسة عن النفط في دولة الكويت.

وصف للمنهاج:يخضع منهج الدراسات الاجتماعية لإشراف وزارة التربية و التعليم

ويتضمن الكتاب المدرسي دراسة شاملة للخصائص الجغرافية للوطن العربي من حيث التضاريس و المناخ و الغطاء النباتي ثم السكان في الوطن العربي من حيث أصولهم العرقية وهجرتهم ،و الموارد الطبيعية و النشاط السكاني ،ثم الحضارات القديمة التي نشأت في الوطن العربي، كما يتم التعرض لدراسة مشكلة المياه في الوطن العربي ، و الثقافة العربية و التحديات التي تواجهها ، أيضا يتم لتعرض لدراسة الصراع العربي الإسرائيلي ، ثم ينتهي بالتكامل و التضامن العربي وسيلة فعالة في مواجهة المتغيرات السياسية و التكتلات الاقتصادية. 

Arabic Electives

وهذه المادة يتم اختيارها من خلال التلاميذ ولقد حرصت مدرسة دسمان على وضعها بهدف رفع مستوى التلاميذ في اللغة العربية وتدرس يوميا بمعدل حصة لكل يوم ،ويتم دراسة العديد من الموضوعات الأدبية مثل الشعر ويتم دراسة العديد من المدارس الشعرية والتعرف على العديد من الشعراء العرب ، كما يتم دراسة المسرح في الوطن العربي من خلال التركيز على المسرح الكويتي ،ويتم دراسة فن القصة بأنواعها ونعتمد في الدراسة على مهارات البحث والاطلاع لدى المتعلم.

وهذه المادة يتم اختيارها من خلال التلاميذ ولقد حرصت مدرسة دسمان على وضعها بهدف رفع مستوى التلاميذ في اللغة العربية وتدرس يوميا بمعدل حصة لكل يوم ،ويتم دراسة العديد من الموضوعات الأدبية مثل الشعر ويتم دراسة العديد من المدارس الشعرية والتعرف على العديد من الشعراء العرب ، كما يتم دراسة المسرح في الوطن العربي من خلال التركيز على المسرح الكويتي ،ويتم دراسة فن القصة بأنواعها ونعتمد في الدراسة على مهارات البحث والاطلاع لدى المتعلم.

وهذه المادة يتم اختيارها من خلال التلاميذ ولقد حرصت مدرسة دسمان على وضعها بهدف رفع مستوى التلاميذ في اللغة العربية وتدرس يوميا بمعدل حصة لكل يوم ،ويتم دراسة العديد من الموضوعات الأدبية مثل الشعر ويتم دراسة العديد من المدارس الشعرية والتعرف على العديد من الشعراء العرب ، كما يتم دراسة المسرح في الوطن العربي من خلال التركيز على المسرح الكويتي ،ويتم دراسة فن القصة بأنواعها ونعتمد في الدراسة على مهارات البحث والاطلاع لدى المتعلم.

English Language Arts

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  The course will expand the student's knowledge base and skills in English vocabulary, reading comprehension, writing, and conversation.  Literature is used as a source of ideas for writing, inquiry, self discovery, and research.  Students will reflect on both modern and classical literature.  The reading list includes the novels Frankenstein, From the Desert to Detroit and a variety of short stories and poetry.  Different genres of reading and writing will be explored.  Both reading and writing will be used to activate creative and critical thinking.  Students will develop their own sense of style and voice when writing and responding to literature.  The 6+1 traits of writing will be used as an assessment tool.

TEXTS: ‘Elements of Literature’, Prentice Hall ‘Grammar’, ‘Writing and Communication in Action’, ‘World Literature’, ‘Things Fall Apart’

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course includes a study and analysis of the literary genres such as short story, nonfiction, poetry, drama, legends, and humor. The communication skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening are developed on an ongoing basis and through a variety of approaches as students progress from one grade level to the next. Critical thinking skills are developed through analysis of literature in a variety of works from around the world. Class work will focus on the gradual improvement of all skills and on extending understanding of the use of literary devices. Extended research projects are also required.

TEXTS: ‘Oliver Twist’, ‘The Hunch Back of Notre Dame’, ‘One for the Road’, ‘Multi Cultural Voices’, ‘The Elements of Style’, ‘Grammar & Language Workbook’ – Glencoe

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  American Literature is studied in a chronological approach for analysis and appreciation. The communication skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening are developed on an ongoing basis and through a variety of approaches as students progress.  Critical thinking skills are developed through the study of literature in a variety of genres by American writers.  Class work will focus on the gradual improvement of all skills, especially the use of literary devices.  Time will be spent in preparation for the SAT and TOEFL tests. Extended research projects are also required, including multi-media presentations.

TEXTS: ‘The Way to Rainy Mountain’, ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ ‘The House of Dies Drear’, ‘Grammar & Language Workbook’ – Glencoe

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  British and World Literature features a chronological approach and

analysis and appreciation of this body of literature. Further, communication skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening are developed on an ongoing basis and through a variety of approaches as students progress. Critical and analytical skills are developed through the study of literature in a variety of genres from around the world. Class work will focus on the improvement of writing skills in preparation for college.   Extended research projects are also required, including multi-media presentations.

TEXTS: ‘Gulliver's Travels’ , ‘The Metamorphosis’, ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ ‘Grammar & Language Workbook’ – Glencoe

Mathematics

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  Algebra I introduces fundamental topics of algebra. The course is designed to provide practice developing essential skills and have students apply those skills to a variety of realistic problems. Algebra I concentrates on algebraic concepts such as: linear relationships, linear inequalities, systems of linear equations, powers and exponents, quadratic equations, polynomials and factoring, proportions and rational equations, and functions.  Problem solving skills are emphasized throughout the course.

TEXTS: ‘Algebra I’ – Glenco

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  Geometry focuses on the proof and application of theorems involving geometric topics. This course concentrates on concepts such as: reasoning (deductive and inductive), lines, triangles, polygons, transformations, circles, planar and spatial measurements, and loci.  Also included is a review of basic algebra skills and problems with connection to real life situations.

TEXTS: ‘Geometry: Concepts and Applications’ – Glencoe

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  Algebra II develops further the major concepts learned in Algebra I and Geometry such as: linear equations, systems of linear equations, and inequalities. In addition, matrices, quadratic equations, functions, powers, roots, radicals, sequences and series, and probability and statistics will also be covered. Application of algebraic skills in a variety of problem-solving situations is included. The course is appropriate for students who have a solid foundation in Algebra I.

TEXTS: ‘Algebra II’ – Glencoe

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course is an applied mathematical course.  There will be a large practical based component where students use mathematical concepts in a real world context.

TEXTS: ‘Contemporary Mathematics in Context Course 1A’ – Glencoe

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course is an applied mathematical course and builds on concepts covered in Integrated Math.  There will be a large practical based component where students use mathematical concepts in a real world context.

TEXTS: ‘Mathematics with Business Applications – Glencoe

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course is designed for students of above-average mathematical ability who plan to pursue mathematically related subjects in college or university. It is also a prerequisite course for students who plan to take calculus in their senior year. The program provides a strong foundation in the concepts, techniques, and applications of pre-Calculus in order to prepare students for more advanced work. Course topics include functions, inequalities, exponents and logarithms, conic sections, trigonometry, and sequences and series.

TEXTS: ‘Advanced Mathematical Concepts: Pre- Calculus’ – Glencoe

Science

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course has a dual purpose: to provide a challenging, in-depth study of living organisms for the average college bound student and to provide an extensive foundation for those students who will choose to pursue advanced biology courses. The course will include units of study on: the nature of life, basic biochemistry, cell structure and function, cell respiration, photosynthesis, cell division, protein synthesis, genetics and inheritance. Various biological systems will be explored in depth, stressing comparisons between simple and complex organisms, while concentrating on human systems.

TEXTS: Holt ‘Biology’ and ‘Modern Biology’

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course is intended to challenge students to think about chemistry as a major career choice and gives constant relevant work geared toward showing the importance of oil and its meaning to the Kuwait economy. It starts from the basics of matter and present atomic theory, working on the study of chemistry as the study of pure substances, going into depth about elements and compounds. The course discusses how Man can change the properties of substances to make new substances useful for industry, retail and commercial applications. It aims to give an in-depth understanding of bonding, chemical reactions and laboratory techniques and expects students to be studying on a regular basis having an expected assessment each week to help pace students through the study of a subject.

TEXTS: ‘Chemical Interactions and World Chemistry’

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  Physics is considered a challenge to most students and with good reason. However this course aims to simplify and demystify basic physical phenomena and place it into a useable, understandable context. This is not calculus based and uses simple language intermingled with basic mathematic formula to explain complex physical occurrences. Physics explains how to predict future scientific events through the use of physical formulae and integrates concepts learned during middle school to show relevance. The emphasis is to show the significance of physics to prospective future engineers and related careers by showing how it can be applied to a huge variety of areas in civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical and IT engineering.

TEXTS: ‘Matter and Energy’, ‘Motion and Forces’, ‘Electricity and Magnetism’

Humanities

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  The World Geography curriculum is devoted to the development of the high school student for the modern world. The global and political situations provide the springboard for student involvement. Throughout this topic, geographical skills and map interpretations are important. In Physical Geography the emphasis is placed on the impact and importance of water, winds and oceans, hurricanes, primary and secondary landforms, climate, vegetation and resources. Regional Geography is concerned with Africa as a continent and the 5 main regions. The physical geography, history and culture, economy and future developments of these regions are studied.

TEXTS: ‘People, Places, and Change’ – Holt

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  Students will investigate significant events in and assess characteristics of Traditional Civilizations, Medieval Europe, Rise of the West, European Domination and the Twentieth Century. The main topics here are the Renaissance, Reformation, Exploration, Changing ways of Life, New Ideas, French Revolution and Cultural Revolution. Central throughout these themes are the causes and effects of these events.

TEXTS: ‘World History’, Glencoe

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course is devoted to the Introduction of Economics Principles, Functions and important Institutions. The global and political situations are used to provide students with an opportunity to become involved, and to understand world issues and current world problems. Emphasis is placed on Fundamental Economic Concepts, Economic Systems, Decision Making and Business Organization. Micro-economical factors like Demand, Supply, Prices and Market Structures are studied. Macro-economical factors like Employment, Labor, Wages, Government Revenue and Government Spending are important elements which will be covered.

TEXTS: ‘Economics: Principles & Practices’ - Glencoe

French

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the French language and its culture. The course stresses language acquisition, which is knowing how to use the language through the development of communication skills. The course focuses first on students' listening skills, next on their speaking skills and then gradually reading and writing are introduced. By the end of this course, students should be able to: carry on basic conversation, follow more complex conversations, read simple texts and write about themselves and what concerns them. The course text is supplemented by workbooks, short story readers, role plays and internet websites.

TEXTS: ‘Allez, Viens!  Holt French Level’.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  The purpose of this course is to further introduce students to the French language and its culture and build on French IA. The course stresses language acquisition, which is knowing how to use the language through the development of communication skills. The course focuses first on students' listening skills, next on their speaking skills and then gradually reading and writing are introduced. Grammar is introduced as needed to help students understand the structure. By the end of this course, students should be able to: carry on basic conversation, follow more complex conversations, read simple texts and write about themselves and what concerns them. The course text is supplemented by workbooks, short story readers, role plays and internet websites.

TEXTS: Allez, Viens!  Holt French Level 1

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course stresses the consolidation of previously covered concepts as well as acquisition and fluency in the use of a new language. French II includes a thorough review and expansion of French I material. Authentic documents are used wherever possible: internet sources, modern songs, magazine articles and short stories.

TEXTS: ‘Allez, Viens!’  Holt French Level 2

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This third year French course is a continuation of the first two years. The student will continue to improve listening, reading and writing skills through activities that are based on pedagogically proven methods of foreign language instruction. Throughout the five units – feelings, transportation, work, countries, and future – students build on previous knowledge with additional vocabulary, verb tenses and grammatical structures appropriate to their level. Grammar is introduced and practiced in innovative and interesting ways with a variety of learning styles in mind.

TEXTS: ‘Allez, Viens!’  Holt French Level 2

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  Students will learn the art of arguing a topic with respect. Debate terms, vocabulary and structure will be highlighted during the first semester. Included will be how to debate in a democratic society and learning the skills of analysis. Students will learn fundamental considerations when debating and actively participate in learning affirmative and negative case construction and strategy. The second semester will engage the students in real debates among their classmates.

TEXTS: ‘Debate’

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  Using a variety of media, text materials, handouts and lectures, each student will increase their awareness of the Theatre Arts through exposure to each of the following disciplines: Opera, Operetta, Classical Stage, Contemporary Stage, Melodrama, Children’s Theatre, Drama, Comedy, Broadway Theatre, Musical Theatre, Acting, Directing and Technical Theatre, Animation, Silent Film and The Tony Awards.

Physical Education

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course provides the environment in which the student may acquire the knowledge necessary for the understanding and appreciation of the human body.  It provides the opportunity for the student to reach the level of fitness he or she is capable of attaining and encourages the student to maintain that level.  It also provides opportunities to understand and apply rules and regulations connected to refereeing.  There will be opportunities provided for the development of high standards of self-control, self-direction and desirable sportsmanship and fair play.  The following areas are included in the PE Curriculum and skill development program:  basketball, soccer, volleyball, gymnastics, track and field, recreational games, physical fitness, badminton, table tennis, tennis, handball, hockey and swimming.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course provides the environment in which the student may acquire the knowledge necessary for the understanding and appreciation of the human body.  It provides the opportunity for the student to reach the level of fitness he or she is capable of attaining and encourages the student to maintain that level.  It also provides opportunities to understand and apply rules and regulations connected to refereeing.  There will be opportunities provided for the development of high standards of self-control, self-direction and desirable sportsmanship and fair play.  The following areas are included in the PE Curriculum and skill development program:  basketball, soccer, volleyball, gymnastics, track and field, recreational games, physical fitness, badminton, table tennis,  tennis , handball , hockey and swimming.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  Personal Fitness is designed to help the student make a personal fitness assessment and then gives them structure toward their individual goals. These goals will be in the area of cardiovascular fitness, strength, muscular endurance and flexibility as well as the correct exercises to accomplish these goals. This course will emphasize various methods of self body training (climbing, skipping, running, jumping and a bit of free weight training) for a better health condition as well as a fitness component which will focus on Pilates ( release of muscular tension known as stretching). Fitness will also be improved through a variety of individual and team sports.

Fine Arts

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  An intensive course designed to further develop technical skills, visual concepts and creative thinking.  The Art program will involve detailed projects designed to exercise the student in all areas of Art and Design.  These include drawing, painting, printmaking and pottery.  A variety of medias will be used including pastels, watercolor, collage, glass painting, paper mache, ceramics and weaving.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  An intensive course designed to further develop technical skills, visual concepts and creative thinking.  The Art program will involve detailed projects designed to exercise the student in all areas of Art and Design.  These include drawing, painting, printmaking and pottery.  A variety of medias will be used including pastels, watercolor, collage, glass painting, paper mache, ceramics and weaving.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  An intensive course allowing students to focus on a discipline in which their preference falls.  The 2 dimensional design program includes a broad range of detailed assignments such as portraiture, printmaking, graphic design, surrealism, still life and a history of art module.  The broad range of mediums that the student will explore includes pastels, watercolors, oil paints, grache, and tempera.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  Student will explore 3-dimensional design through sculptural projects involving paper, wood, clay, ceramics and glass based materials. The elements and principles of design will be implemented and art appreciation, art criticism and art history will be studied.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course reviews basic theory of music including how to read and write music, music history and dynamics of music.  Students will also develop their practical ability including the opportunity to play a variety of instruments both individually and as a group.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course reviews the basic theory of music including how to read and write music, music history and dynamics of music.  Students will also develop their practical ability including the opportunity to play a variety of instruments both individually and as a group.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course exposes students to the basic skills necessary in guitar playing. Students will also improve their knowledge of music theory, history and musical appreciation.  There is a large performance component to this course.

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course involves group instrumental instructions using instruments such as the Piano, Lute, Guitar and Violin.  Students will also improve their knowledge of music theory, history and musical appreciation.  There is a large performance component to this course.

Computers

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course will focus on teaching advanced skills to students. Microsoft Word is used as a word processing tool to compose letters, reports, and essays. Microsoft Excel is used to create spreadsheets which are used primarily for storing and manipulating numerical data. Microsoft PowerPoint is used to create slide show presentations. Microsoft Access is used to create a database used to store records and perform tasks such as editing fields. Students will also gain skills using email and the Internet.

TEXTS: Guide to Microsoft Office & Internet I

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course will focus on increasing existing skills in the applications of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook.  Students will be introduced to computer design using applications such as Adobe Photoshop and Microsoft FrontPage. This course also covers a more advanced use of the Internet.

TEXTS: Guide to Microsoft Office & Internet II

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  Yearbook / Publishing is a 2 semester senior elective that empowers the students to produce the annual yearbook publication. Students will learn theme development, photography, page layout, editing and adherence to style guides, all the while using industry standard software.  Students will be required to attend school events and meet production deadlines. Yearbook/ Publishing is for students interested in Communications, Publishing, Journalism and Photography.

TEXTS:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:  This course will focus on developing multimedia skills toward a final goal of creating a personal Web page using Microsoft FrontPage. The student will plan the Web site’s folder structure and then build pages. Students will learn to use information architecture for an easily managed site. This course will also focus on Macromedia Flash software which is a professional graphics animation computer software product.

TEXTS: Guide to Microsoft FrontPage