Educational Programs

Grade 9 

English 1 CP1 (1cr)

To provide students with an introductory English course that prepares students in the writing and reading process and provides them the skills necessary for success in future English classes. The class is taught in consonance with the Massachusetts State English Language Arts Frameworks and will prepare the students for the English portion of MCAS. Content is comparable across the various levels and is part 1 of 2.
 

English 1 CP2 (1cr)

To provide students with an introductory English course that prepares students in the writing and reading process and provides them the skills necessary for success in future English classes. The class is taught in consonance with the Massachusetts State English Language Arts Frameworks and will prepare the students for the English portion of MCAS. Content is comparable across the various levels and is part 1 of 2.
 

Grade 10

English CP1 (1cr)

Part 2 of 2 in the introductory English course that prepares student for the writing and reading process, and the English Language Arts MCAS. Content is comparable across the various levels.

 

English CP2 (1cr)

Part 2 of 2 in the introductory English course that prepares student for the writing and reading process, and the English Language Arts MCAS. Content is comparable across the various levels.

 

English Honors (1cr)

Part 2 of 2 in the introductory English course that prepares student for the writing and reading process, and the English Language Arts MCAS. Content is comparable across the various levels.
 

Grade 11

English CP1 (1cr)

This course is designed to engage students in becoming skilled writers and readers using a variety of venues. Both their writing and their reading should make students aware of the interactions among a writer’s purposes, audience expectations, and the subjects as well as the way generic conventions and the resources of language contribute to effectiveness in writing.

 

English CP2 (1cr)

This course is designed to engage students in becoming skilled writers and readers using a variety of venues. Both their writing and their reading should make students aware of the interactions among a writer’s purposes, audience expectations, and the subjects as well as the way generic conventions and the resources of language contribute to effectiveness in writing.

 

English Honors (1cr)

This course is designed to engage students in becoming skilled writers and readers using a variety of venues. Both their writing and their reading should make students aware of the interactions among a writer’s purposes, audience expectations, and the subjects as well as the way generic conventions and the resources of language contribute to effectiveness in writing.
 

Grade 12

AP English (1cr)

This course is designed for students interested in potentially earning college credit. Students will explore both classical and contemporary literature, read poetry, discuss structure, diction, tone, mood, figurative language common themes, etc. AP English is an intensive, fast paced class structured and conducted like a college class.

Grade 9 

Algebra 1 CP1 (1 cr)
Purpose: This is a course with an emphasis on the art of problem solving. Students use algebraic methods to explore, model, and describe patterns and functions involving numbers, data, and graphs. The topics of study include real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, laws of exponents, polynomials and factors, quadratic functions, data analysis and statistics. Applications include problems relating to the students’ technical areas and everyday life. 
 

Algebra 1 CP2 (1 cr)
This is a course with an emphasis on the art of problem solving. Students use algebraic methods to explore, model, and describe patterns and functions involving numbers, data, and graphs. The topics of study include real numbers, linear equations and inequalities, laws of exponents, polynomials and factors, quadratic functions, data analysis and statistics. Applications include problems relating to the students’technical areas and everyday life.
 

Algebra 2 CP2 (1 cr) 

Purpose: This course expands upon the topics developed in Algebra I. The topics of study include functions, linear systems, factoring, rational expressions, radicals and complex numbers, and conic sections. Applications include problems relating to the students’ technical areas and everyday life. 

 

Grade 10

Elements of Geometry CP1 (1cr)

In this course students analyze the characteristics of two and three-dimensional geometric figures and their properties. The topics of study include polygons, properties of circles, area and volume of plane figures and solids, coordinate and transformational geometry, parallelism, similar figures, and probability. Applications include problems relating to the students’technical areas and everyday life.

Geometry CP1 (1cr)

In this course students analyze the characteristics of two and three-dimensional geometric figures and their properties. The topics of study include polygons, properties of circles, area and volume of plane figures and solids, coordinate and transformational geometry, parallelism, similar figures, and probability. Applications include problems relating to the students’technical areas and everyday life.

Geometry CP2 (1cr)

In this course students analyze the characteristics of two and three-dimensional geometric figures and their properties. The topics of study include polygons, properties of circles, area and volume of plane figures and solids, coordinate and transformational geometry, parallelism, similar figures, and probability. Applications include problems relating to the students’technical areas and everyday life.

Geometry Honors (1cr)

This course is an accelerated course with an emphasis on the art of problem solving. Students analyze the characteristics of two and three-dimensional geometric figures and their properties. The study of topics include polygons, properties of circles, area and volume of plane figures and solids, coordinate and transformational geometry, parallelism, congruent and similar figures, and probability. Applications include problems relating to the students’technical areas and everyday life. 
 

Grade 11

Elements of Algebra 2 CP1 (1 cr)

Principles of Algebra 2 CP1 (1 cr)
This course expands upon the topics developed in Algebra I. The topics of study include linear equations and functions, linear inequalities, systems of linear equations and inequalities, exponents and exponential functions, quadratic equations and functions, polynomials and factoring, rational expressions and radicals. Applications include problems relating to the students’technical areas and everyday life. 

Algebra 2 CP2 (1 cr)

Algebra 2 Honors (1 cr)

Trigonometry Honors (1 cr)
This is an accelerated course designed to prepare students for Calculus and AP Calculus AB. The topics of study include a further examination of functions: linear, polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions. The study of functions will include graphs, asymptotes, limits, continuity, symmetry, domain and range, and roots. Use of the graphing calculator is emphasized throughout instruction.

 

Grade 12

Elements of Algebra 2 CP1 (1cr)
 
Principles of Algebra 2 CP1 (1cr)
This course expands upon the topics developed in Algebra I. The topics of study include linear equations and functions, linear inequalities, systems of linear equations and inequalities, exponents and exponential functions, quadratic equations and functions, polynomials and factoring, rational expressions and radicals. Applications include problems relating to the students’technical areas and everyday life. 

Algebra 2 CP2 (1 cr)
This course expands upon the topics developed in Algebra I. The topics of study include functions, linear systems, factoring, rational expressions, radicals and complex numbers, and conic sections. Applications include problems relating to the students’technical areas and everyday life.

 

Pre-calculus CP2 (1 cr)

Calculus Honors (1 cr)
This is an accelerated course with an emphasis on the AP Calculus AB Exam. Students enrolled in this course prepare to take the Advanced Placement AB Calculus Exam and seek college credit and/or placement from institutions of higher learning. Course study includes properties of functions, graphs, limits, differential calculus, integral calculus, and applications. Regular use of a graphing calculator is required in the course work. Successful completion of summer problems and/or special projects may be required.

Grade 9 

Biology (1cr)

To provide students with an introductory science course that prepares students in the inquiry process and provides them the skills necessary for success in future science classes. The class is taught in consonance with the Massachusetts State Science and Engineering Frameworks and will prepare the students for the science portion of the MCAS. Content is comparable across the various levels.

This course is offered at the College Preparation Levels CP1 and CP2. 

 

Grade 10

Technology Engineering Science (1.0cr)

To provide students with an introductory background in forces, motion and energy in a hands-on inquiry based environment. Students will develop and apply skills in applying both the scientific process and engineering process. The class is taught in consonance with the Massachusetts State Science and Engineering Frameworks. Content is comparable across the various levels.

This course is offered at the College Preparation Levels CP1, CP2, and Honors. 

 

Grade 11

Chemistry (1cr)

To provide students with an introductory course in chemistry and develop skills in applying the scientific process in a hands-on inquiry based environment.  Students will develop and apply skills in applying both the scientific inquiry process and engineering process, as well as developing critcial thinking and problem solving skills.  The class is taught in consonance with the Massachusetts State Science and Engineering Frameworks. This course targets students planning to attend a two-year or four-year college or universities. Students will develop requisite academic skills to do well in college level science courses. This course is available at the College Prep and Honors level.

 

This course is offered at the College Preparation Levels CP1, CP2, and Honors.

 

Grade 12

Physics (1cr)

To provide students with an introductory course on physics and to develop skills in applying the scientific process and engineering process in a hands-on inquiry based environment. This course targets students planning to attend a four year college. Students will develop requisite academic skills to do well in college level courses. This course in intended for students in areas of construction and mechanical technologies, engineering, and informational technology, but is open to all students in any occupational areas as an elective science. This course is available at Honors level.

 

This course is offered at the College Preparation Levels CP1, CP2, and Honors. 

 

Marine Biology CP2 (1cr)

To provide students with an introductory course on ocean life from the most primitive to the most complex organisms, with a focus on local biota. This is a survey course open to all students as an elective science. This course targets students who plan to attend a two-year college or enter into an occupational area.

 

Biochemistry Honors (1cr) 

To provide students with an introductory course in organic chemistry and the physiology of the cell while developing skills in applying the scientific process in a hands-on inquiry based environment.  This course targets students planning to attend a four-year college, but will benefit students considering two-year colleges, technical schools, the military, or entering the workforce.  Students will develop requisite academic skills to do well in college level courses.  This course is intended for students in Health and Environmental Technologies, but is open to all students in any occupational area. 

Grade 9 

World History CP2 (1cr)
 

Grade 10

U.S. History CP1 (1cr)
This course examines the historical and intellectual origins of the United States during the Revolutionary and Constitutional eras. Topics include the Revolution, the writing of the U.S. Constitution, the Civil War, and the basic framework of American democracy and the basic concepts of American government. Students will improve upon various social science skills, including reading maps and charts, using timelines and flow charts, interpreting tables and graphs, and using primary and secondary documents. Content is comparable across levels.

 

U.S. History CP2 (1cr)

This course examines the historical and intellectual origins of the United States during the Revolutionary and Constitutional eras. Topics include the Revolution, the writing of the U.S. Constitution, the Civil War, and the basic framework of American democracy and the basic concepts of American government. Students will improve upon various social science skills, including reading maps and charts, using timelines and flow charts, interpreting tables and graphs, and using primary and secondary documents. Content is comparable across levels.

U.S. History Honors (1cr)

This course examines the historical and intellectual origins of the United States during the Revolutionary and Constitutional eras. Topics include the Revolution, the writing of the U.S. Constitution, the Civil War, and the basic framework of American democracy and the basic concepts of American government. Students will improve upon various social science skills, including reading maps and charts, using timelines and flow charts, interpreting tables and graphs, and using primary and secondary documents. Content is comparable across levels. 

 

Grade 12

World History CP2 (0.5cr)

In U.S. History students will explore the transformative effects of the Civil War and the emerging role of the
US as world power. They will examine the expanding concept of democracy, and the tumultuous 20th century as American influence expands in industry, world affairs, military conflicts and ideology. The course will
conclude with an examination of the current state of the people of the US in the world. The instructional
activities will develop the student’s critical thinking, writing and reading skills.

U.S.History CP2 (0.5cr)

U.S. History

Business Management CP2 (0.5cr)

 

World History CP1 (1cr)