2020-2021 SCHOOL-YEAR WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULES

This Algebra I course is a foundation in algebraic principles and problem-solving skills. Students will learn how to understand and solve mathematical problems involving variables, ratios, inequalities and exponents. They will gain practice in simplifying expressions and choosing the best method for solving complex equations.

The content in this course is tied to real-world applications like sports, travel, business, and health. This course is designed to give students the skills and strategies to solve all kinds of mathematical problems

This course is designed to give students a rigorous foundation in preparation for taking calculus. Topics include graphs and functions, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometric functions, circular functions and graphs, trigonometric identities and equations, applications of trigonometry, systems of equations and matrices, and analytic geometry.

This is a full-length online Honors Algebra I course for accelerated students. In this course, students will extend topics introduced in Pre-Algebra by learning algebraic concepts through both theory and applications. Modeling and real-world problems are introduced throughout the course. This course prepares students for Honors Geometry and Honors Algebra II.

This is a full-length online Honors Algebra I course for accelerated students. In this course, students will extend topics introduced in Pre-Algebra by learning algebraic concepts through both theory and applications. Modeling and real-world problems are introduced throughout the course. This course prepares students for Honors Geometry and Honors Algebra II.

Physical Science is the study of matter and energy. In the first three units of the course, students describe the atomic and molecular structure of substances using models. They will investigate how chemical reactions involve energy and lead to changes in properties of substances. They’ll model different kinds of forces and the effect they have on the motion of objects. Students solve problems involving work and power and apply these principles to simple machines. In the last three units, students investigate gravitational, electric, and magnetic force fields and identify factors that determine their strength. In addition, they apply concepts of electricity and magnetism to explain how motors, generators, and electromagnets work. Students will discuss energy transformations in objects and systems, including how heat flows between objects that are at different temperatures.

In this course, students will be introduced to algebraic concepts through both theory and applications. Modeling and real-world problems are introduced throughout the course. This course focuses on the study of algebraic manipulation and graphical interpretations and covers topics normally taught in preparation of Algebra 1.

This programming class is great for those who want to see what programming is all about! This class is meant to cover programming fundamentals using the Python programming language. Python is one of the easiest computer languages to learn for students interested in programming or just want a taste of it. Python is also a real programming language actually used by companies such as Google, Facebook, Instagram, Netflix, and more around the world. Discussion and questions are widely encouraged.

This class will use a web-based coding platform for learning Python called Repl.it. This means no downloads or installations will be required besides the class video streaming platform to view our virtual class.

High schoolers get hands-on in biology with a variety of labs and experiments designed to challenge and inspire their thinking about the living world! All of our STEM School series classes are designed to compliment state standards being taught at home.

Biological Organisms Research:
They'll engage in experiments each week and learn proper microscope use, how to make slides, molecule identification, cell differentiation, photosynthesis and much more!

Topics included:
Using a Compound Microscope, Molecule Identification, Diffusion across a Semi-permeable Membrane, Cell Differentiation Lab, Photosynthesis Lab, Respiration Lab, DNA Extraction, Building Proteins from RNA

By the end of the course, students will be confident in the use of basic 3D modelling and be able to create files for 3D printing. We integrate a nice blend of CAD modelling challenges and theory work, teaching students about the technology of 3D printing and the principles behind how they work.

Physics expands upon the concepts introduced in Physical Science to help students understand the physical world around them. The course opens with a review of the mathematical skills needed in high school physics. Then, it quickly proceeds into classical physics, starting with mechanics, a mathematical interpretation of how the world works developed by Isaac Newton. Students then continue on to learn about waves, optics, and electromagnetism. The course also includes an optional survey of thermodynamics and more modern work in physics, including an introduction to quantum mechanics. Throughout the course, students learn to apply the concepts from the reading and lessons to the world around them through homework problems that adapt to the students’ performance and laboratories.

Lessons included in this course combine to form a comprehensive, standalone high school physics curriculum, and can also be used to can help enhance understanding of material covered in physics classes at school. Begin by exploring the basics, like the relationship between force and motion or the atomic properties of electricity and nuclear energy, before mastering more advanced areas of study. By the course's end, you might find yourself examining gravitational forces and investigating particle charge. You could even learn how to solve equations for nuclear reaction rates.

This is a full-length online Honors Pre-Algebra course for accelerated students. This course is aligned to both Grades 7 and 8 Common Core Mathematics Standards offered in a full year. In this course, students will be introduced to algebraic concepts through both theory and applications. Modeling and real-world problems are introduced throughout the course. This course focuses on the study of algebraic manipulation and graphical interpretations, and covers topics normally taught in middle school for preparation of Honors Algebra I.

High schoolers get hands-on in chemistry with a variety of labs and experiments designed to challenge their thinking about the elements and how they react with one another! All of our STEM School series classes are designed to compliment state standards being taught at home.

Chemical Explorations
Students learn atomic structures, molecular compounds, stoichiomentry, phase changes of matter, solutions, chemical thermodynamics and more.

Topics included:
Atomic Model Lab Activity, Ionic Compounds Properties Lab, Covalent Compounds, Stoichiomentry, Solutions, Common Lab Procedures, Phase Changes (Ice and Dry Ice) and Enthalpy and Calorimetry