Lincoln: English Language Arts 9 S1 
Lincoln: English Language Arts 9 S2

Length: 2 semesters, Credits: 1

English Language Arts 9 introduces students to elements of literature from classic to modern times using the genres of fiction and nonfiction. Through reading and the study of literary elements, such as plot and setting, character, narrator and voice, tone and mood, and symbolism and irony, students develop skills in literary analysis and interpretation. Students also examine form, style, and persuasion within nonfiction works. In this course, students strengthen their vocabulary, grammar, and mechanics. They also focus on the stages of the writing process.

Course Topics:

• Understanding Theme
• Complex Characters
• Recognizing Text Structure
• Comparing Mediums
• Developing Clear Writing
• Descriptive Essay Writing
• Writing Arguments
• Writing Persuasive Conclusions

Lincoln:Honors English Language Arts 9 S1 
Lincoln:Honors English Language Arts 9 S2 

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

In English Language Arts 9 Honors, students are challenged to master more in-depth content, tied to appropriate academic standards, in the same period as a traditional course, with a high level of rigor in both requirements and assessments. English Language Arts 9 utilizes works of fiction and nonfiction from classic to modern times to introduce students to key literary elements. Students develop skills in literary analysis and interpretation by reading and examining plot, setting, character, narrator, voice, tone, mood, symbolism, irony, and other literary elements. In addition, students examine form, style, and persuasion in nonfiction works. In this course, students strengthen their vocabulary, grammar skills, and use of mechanics. They also focus on mastering the stages of the writing process and further developing their research and presentation skills.

Lincoln: English Language Arts 10 S1 
Lincoln: English Language Arts 10 S2 

Length: 2 semesters, Credits: 1

NCAA Eligible Course
In English Language Arts 10, students focus on literature, grammar, and composition. They examine the different elements of a story, including plot, setting, character, narrator, and voice. Throughout the course, students also study various parts of speech, readings, and poetry. English Language Arts 10 presents students with many different types and styles of writing in order to provide a thorough examination of language and literature.

Course Topics:

• Recognizing Word Meanings
• Analyzing Text Structure
• Types of Poetry
• Reading for Meaning
• Point of View
• Theme in Action
• Characters in Literature
• Utilizing Evidence
• Writing for a Range
• Grammatical Elements

Lincoln: Honors English Language Art S1
Lincoln: Honors English Language Art S2 

Length: 2 Semesters, Credit(s): 1

In English Language Arts 10 Honors, students are challenged to master more in-depth content, tied to appropriate academic standards, in the same period as a traditional course, with a high level of rigor in both requirements and assessments. In English Language Arts 10, students focus on literature, grammar, and composition. They examine words and their meanings and apply this information to other concepts in the course. Students analyze the different elements of a story, including plot, setting, character, narrator, and voice. Additionally, throughout the course, students study various parts of speech, readings, and poetry. English Language Arts 10 also presents students with many different types and styles of writing in order to provide a thorough examination of language and literature. Students apply these styles to their own writing as well.

Lincoln: English Language Arts 11 S1 
Lincoln: English Language Arts 11 S2 

Length: 2 semesters, Credits: 1
Primary Grade: 12  Grade Range:11, 12

NCAA Eligible Course
In American Literature, students explore various cultural periods of American literature. They examine numerous aspects of Romanticism, literature from multiple historical eras of the United States, and contributions made by significant American leaders. In addition to discovering multiple genres and investigating numerous periods of writing, students also explore the basics of literature, writing, and grammar.

Course Topics:

• Early American Literature
• Native American Oratory
• Historical Influences
• Literary Elements
• Writing
• Analyzing Nonfiction
• Romantic Movement
• Poetry

Lincoln: Honors American Literature S1 
Lincoln: Honors American Literature S2

Length: 2 semesters

Credit:1

In American Literature Honors, students are challenged to master more in-depth content, tied to appropriate academic standards, in the same period as a traditional course, with a high level of rigor in both requirements and assessments. In American Literature, students explore various cultural periods of American literature. They examine numerous aspects of Romanticism, literature from multiple historical eras of the United States, and contributions made by significant American leaders. In addition to discovering multiple genres and investigating numerous periods of writing, students also explore the basics of literature, writing, and grammar.

Lincoln: British Literature S1 
Lincoln: British Literature S2

Length: 2 semesers, Credits: 1
Primary Grade: 12
Grade Range: 11, 12

NCAA Eligible Course
British Literature provides students with a survey of literature in this genre. Students explore the Anglo-Saxon and medieval eras, the English Renaissance, and the Restoration and Enlightenment periods. They analyze how authors from this region have traditionally constructed texts and developed prominent and long-lasting literature. In this course, students examine a variety of styles and use the vocabulary that is characteristic of the literature pieces they are reading. This course offers students numerous chances to discuss, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate the texts they read through a wide range of writing and thinking exercises.

Course Topics:

• Symbolism
• Historical Literature
• Romantic Poetry
• Renaissance
• Restoration & Enlightenment
• Poetry
• Anglo-Saxon Literature
• Shakespeare
• Drama
• Research

Lincoln: Honors English Lang Arts 12 S1 
Lincoln: Honors English Lang Arts 12 S2 

Length: 2 semesters

Credit:1

In British Literature Honors, students are challenged to master more in-depth content, tied to appropriate academic standards, in the same period as a traditional course, with a high level of rigor in both requirements and assessments. British Literature provides students with a survey of literature in this genre. Students explore the Anglo-Saxon and medieval eras, the English Renaissance, and the Restoration and Enlightenment periods. They analyze how authors from this region have traditionally constructed texts and developed prominent and long-lasting literature. In this course, students examine a variety of styles and use the vocabulary that is characteristic of the literature pieces they are reading. This course offers students numerous chances to discuss, analyze, synthesize, and evaluate the texts they read through a wide range of writing and thinking exercises.

Lincoln: African American Literature S1
Length: 1 Semesters  Credit: 0.5
Primary Grade: 11-12
NCAA Eligible Course
African American Literature is a survey course that spans the history of America as it relates to the lives of African Americans. Students explore the forcible transport of individuals from Africa to America, the publication of narratives of enslaved men and women, the abolition of slavery under President Lincoln, the civil rights movement, and the presidency of Barack Obama. Students explore the powerful and influential roles that African Americans have played in U.S. history. They discover the contributions of African American activists, artists, and authors through literature and nonfiction texts such as biographies, autobiographies, memoirs, court cases, historical texts, and litigations.

Lincoln: Communications

Length: One Semester, Credits: 0.5

Primary Grade:11
Grade Range:11, 12

This course is not NCAA approved.

In Communications, students explore various aspects of communication. They investigate the foundations of communication by analyzing, applying, and designing creative works essential to the professional communications industry. This course establishes a comprehensive foundation for students interested in a post-secondary career in communications.

Course Topics:

• Communication Skills
• Surveys
• News Stories
• News Broadcast
• Magazines
• Advertising
• Radio Commercials
• Radio Shorts
• Television Interviews
• Television Commercials

Lincoln: Creative Writing 

Length: One Semester, Credits: 0.5

Creative Writing is a course in which students discover, analyze, and apply the methods and styles used in various forms of fiction, creative nonfiction, drama, and poetry. It emphasizes experimentation and practice, and it encourages students to take cues from published writers and poets. Students express themselves while learning various genres and their respective writing rules. Students also explore related topics, including word choice, diction, form, editing, idea generation, and other skills useful in nonfiction writing. Students do a great deal of writing in this course.

COURSE TOPICS

• Setting
• Informative Elements
• Mysteries
• Suspense
• Poetic Elements

Lincoln: Debate S1 
Lincoln: Debate S2

Length: 2 Semesters, Credits: 1

Grade Level: 11-12 

NCAA Eligible Course
In the Debate course, students learn crucial debate terminology, speech strategies, and persuasive techniques. Students investigate rhetoric and learn to consider multiple and divergent perspectives. Throughout this course, students develop the skills necessary to execute a well-versed and effectively supported argument. This study of supporting claims with credible evidence will allow students to engage in effective persuasive discourse.

Course Topics:

• Historic Debates
• Lincoln-Douglas Debates
• Claims and Counterclaims
• Credibility
• Responding in Debates

Lincoln: English Grammar 

Length: One Semester, Credits: 0.5

This course is not NCAA approved.

Students enrolled in English Grammar explore basic, intermediate, and advanced concepts of grammar, language, style, and composition. By analyzing word meaning and function, students will generate content using appropriate grammatical expressions. Students will examine provided writing samples and their own compositions to enhance their skills. The English Grammar curriculum is designed to cover a half-year of instruction, but it can be completed at each student’s own pace.

Course Topics:

• Linguistics
• Punctuation
• Effective Words and Phrases
• Precise Language
• Sentence Fattening
• Glossing

Lincoln: Exploring Cinema 

Length: One Semester, Credits: 0.5

This course is not NCAA approved.

Grade level: 11-12

Exploring Cinema introduces students to film-making and cinematic productions. In this course, students explore the technology used to create a film and begin to build an aesthetic appreciation of films. Students also explore media art and the ethics of media creation, giving them a wider perspective on the different ways material can be presented.

Course Topics:

• Critical Review
• Creating a Script
• Developing Trailer Topics
• Censorship
• Cinematic Sound
• Viewing Propaganda

Lincoln: Greek and Roman Mythology S1 
Lincoln: Greek and Roman Mythology S2 

Length: 2 Semesters, Credits: 1

Primary Grade: 10

Grade Range: 9, 10

NCAA Eligible Course
In Greek and Roman Mythology, students explore myths from Greece and Rome. They examine the history of mythology and some of the key gods and goddesses. Students learn to connect the cultures of ancient Greece and Rome with the culture of today. Throughout this course, students use technology and artistic practices to express their knowledge. In addition, they explore vocabulary, literary, and narrative elements, in addition to writing through the lens of mythology. Students work through the process of writing myths of their own through planning, drafting, revising, and publishing.

Course Topics:

• Introducing Mythology
• Universal Ideas
• Character Traits
• Arguments in Mythology
• Inspiring Art

Lincoln: Introduction to College Writing

Length: 1 Semester, Credits: 0.5

Grade Level: 11-12 

NCAA Eligible Course
Lincoln Empowered Introduction to College Writing prepares students to create freshman writing pieces as they move toward their post-secondary education. In this course, they learn the skills necessary to build a solid foundation for basic college writing as they focus on informative and persuasive writing. Students practice organization, tone, and style in their work to ensure that they are well-rounded and skilled writers. Finally, students discover how to locate and present research and evidence in a logical, well-organized manner.

Course Topics:

• Using Sources
• Research
• The Writing Process
• Writing to Task and Audience
• Connecting Ideas
• Creating Claims
• Structure and Meaning
• Supporting Inferences
• Evaluating and Citing Sources

Lincoln: Media Writing 

Length: 1 Semester, Credits: 0.5

Grade Level: 11-12

This course is not NCAA approved.

Lincoln Empowered™ Media Writing is designed for students who are interested in careers in broadcast journalism, communications, or media. In this course, students explore the basics of media writing in addition to careers in print, online, and broadcast media. Students investigate the numerous styles of writing for a number of applications, including newspapers, magazines, audio broadcasts, video broadcasts, and the Internet. In addition, students practice researching, locating, and using sources that are reliable and valid.

Lincoln: Poetry 

Length: 1 Semester, Credits: 0.5

NCAA Eligible Course
Poetry is a course for students who are interested in learning more about different types of poetry and writing their own poetry. In Poetry, students explore the elements of a poem, including theme, poetic devices, rhyme, meter, and word choice. Students evaluate different poetic structures and draft and create their own poems in these structures. In this course, students use evidence to support analysis, conduct research, and write research papers.

Course Topics:

• Figurative Language
• Emotional Wording
• Imagery in Poetry
• Culturally Diverse Poetry

Lincoln: Short Stories

Length: 1 Semester, Credits: 0.5

NCAA Eligible Course
Short Stories exposes students to the basic characteristics, writing style, and literary elements of a story. From characters, point of view, and setting to techniques such as suspense and irony, students learn how short stories provide readers with the opportunity to experience different story lines in a precise and defined format. Students become acquainted with the compact nature of the short story literary form and each author’s ability to weave exciting, interesting narratives in such short, tight spaces. Students learn the importance of being concise, recognizing that good literature does not necessarily have to be lengthy in order to be captivating.

Course Topics:

• Researching Vocabulary
• Conventions of English
• Building Vocabulary
• Interpreting Figures of Speech
• Context Clues
• Knowledge of Language
• Characterization
• Discovering Text
• Analyzing Artistic Mediums

Lincoln: Technical Writing

Length: 1 Semester, Credits: 0.5

This course is not NCAA approved.

Written communication skills and documentation in the business environment are central to the Technical Writing course. This course enables students to understand a variety of documents and allows them to perfect their technical writing abilities. From journal writing, email, and directional writing to memos and letter drafting, students encounter numerous types of technical writing and build upon their technical skills and knowledge. Students are also given an assortment of project-based assignments throughout the course. 

Lincoln - World and Cultural Mythology 

Length: 1 Semester, Credits: 0.5

Grades Level: 11-12

NCAA Eligible Course
World and Cultural Mythology is the perfect course for students looking for an interactive way to learn about mythology and myths from around the world. The course focuses on different dynamics of myths and analyzes aspects of myths found in different cultures. The course looks at the type of writing styles used in different myths, including common terminology, sentence structure, and writing techniques. Finally, students evaluate mythical places and sacred locations, including the characters commonly found in myths, such as gods, goddesses, monsters, heroes, and deities.

Course Topics:

• Greek and Roman Mythology
• European Mythology
• African Mythology
• Middle Eastern Mythology
• Asian Mythology
• African Folklore
• Cultural Mythology
• Researching Mythology

Lincoln: World Literature 

Length: 1 Semester, Credits: 0.5

Grades Level: 11-12

NCAA Eligible Course
In World Literature, students explore a wide variety of literary styles, artists, and mediums from cultures and societies around the globe. Students analyze different forms of writing, including fiction and nonfiction, and they evaluate how authors from different areas, religious backgrounds, genders, and cultures use the written word to express thoughts and opinions and tell poignant stories.

Course Topics:

• European Literature
• Middle Eastern Literature
• African Literature
• Asian Literature
• The United Kingdom
• Australian Literature
• Native American Literature
• Cultural Literature
• Researching Literature

Lincoln: Algebra I S1 
Lincoln: Algebra I S2 

Length: Full Year, Credits: 1

NCAA Eligible Course
In Algebra I, students explore variables, function patterns, graphs, and equations. They will describe and translate graphic, algebraic, numeric, and verbal representations of relations and use those representations to solve problems. Students will develop computational, procedural, and problem-solving skills throughout this course, building a solid foundation for further study in mathematics.

Course Topics:

• Solving Equations
• Units & Sequences
• Graphs & Functions
• Linear Equations & Graphs
• Exponents/Exponential Functions
• Polynomials & Factoring
• Quadratic Equations

Lincoln: Honors Algebra I S1 
Lincoln: Honors Algebra I S2 

In Algebra I Honors, students are challenged to master more in-depth content, tied to appropriate academic standards, in the same period as a traditional course, with a high level of rigor in both requirements and assessments. In Algebra I, students explore roots, function patterns, graphs, equations, and inequalities. They will also transform and compare functions. Students will describe and translate graphic, algebraic, numeric, and verbal representations of relations and use those relationships to solve problems.

Lincoln: Algebra II S1 
Lincoln: Algebra II S2 

Length: Full Year            Credits: 1

NCAA Eligible Course
In Algebra II, students analyze situations verbally, numerically, graphically, and symbolically. Students solve equations and inequalities. They extend their knowledge of algebraic expressions, absolute value, functions, and graphs. The Algebra II course prepares students for more difficult mathematical concepts and content.

Course Topics:

• Rational Expressions
• Interpret Functions
• Function Composition
• Complex Numbers
• Binomial Expansion
• Trigonometric Functions

Lincoln: Honors Algebra II S1 
Lincoln: Honors Algebra II S2

In Algebra II Honors, students are challenged to master more in-depth content, tied to appropriate academic standards, in the same period as a traditional course, with a high level of rigor in both requirements and assessments. In Algebra II, students analyze situations verbally, numerically, graphically, and symbolically. Students solve equations and inequalities. They extend their knowledge of algebraic expressions, absolute value, functions, and graphs. This course prepares students for more difficult mathematical concepts and content.

Lincoln: Applied Mathematics S1 
Lincoln: Applied Mathematics S2 

Length: Full Year, Credits: 1

This course is not NCAA approved.

Applied Mathematics covers the fundamental mathematics necessary for students to obtain a broad range of skills. Although problems in this course apply to a variety of topics from Algebra to Geometry, emphasis is given to real-world applications. Students write and solve linear equations to represent situations such as the value of a car or the distance that a plane travels during a trip. They also learn to solve quadratic equations and find the maximum value of quadratic equations. Students explore area, perimeter, and volume, and then they apply these concepts to situations such as building a swimming pool. Students calculate conversions between the U.S. customary system of measurements and the metric system. Geometry concepts presented in this course include the Pythagorean Theorem, using similar triangles, finding dimensions, and interpreting scale on a map. Finally, students use statistical concepts to interpret data sets and turn those data sets into graphical representations.

Course Topics:

• Equations
• Scale Drawings
• Conversions
• Quadratics
• Geometry
• Statistical Graphs

Lincoln: Business Mathematics S1 
Lincoln: Business Mathematics S2 

Length: Full Year, Credits: 1

This course is  not NCAA approved.

In Business Mathematics, students discover a variety of basic mathematical concepts and tools for real-word mathematical application including algebraic equations, formulas, operations using fractions, decimals, and percentages. This course shows students how to work with percentages to solve application problems and how to research investment and insurance options. Students learn to graph a function from an equation, and they work with ratios and proportions. Additionally, students explore the proper methods of preparing and analyzing income statements and balance sheets. They also study the ways in which to calculate real estate loan payments, and they learn to read and interpret graphs to represent data in the business world. This course also discusses mean, median, and mode as it relates to the distribution of data.

Course Topics:

• Equations
• Rations and Proportions
• Earnings
• Withholdings
• Good and Services
• Deposits and Inflation

Lincoln: Geometry S1 
Lincoln: Geometry S2 

Length: Full Year, Credits: 1

NCAA Eligible Course
In Geometry, students begin to create a solid foundation in mathematics by studying and exploring a wide range of geometric concepts. Students study the basics of geometric equations and how these equations are present in daily life. They calculate perimeter and work directly with angles and arcs to evaluate the importance of geometric math in construction.

Course Topics:

• Angle Relationships
• Parallel and Perpendicular Lines
• Congruence
• Bisectors
• Trigonometry
• Transformations

Lincoln: Honors Geometry S1 
Lincoln: Honors Geometry S2 

In Geometry Honors, students are challenged to master more in-depth content, tied to appropriate academic standards, in the same period as a traditional course, with a high level of rigor in both requirements and assessments. In Geometry, students explore the relationships that exist within geometric figures, such as triangles, circles, and quadrilaterals. Students analyze the relationships and use mathematical postulates and theorems to write proofs. The explored relationships are also used to solve mathematical and real-world problems and to perform geometric constructions. The students are introduced to the concept of probability and to parabolas.

Lincoln - Pre-Calculus S1 
Lincoln - Pre-Calculus S2

Length: Full Year, Credits: 1

NCAA Eligible Course
In Pre-Calculus, students develop a deeper and more thorough understanding of functions and graphs. Graphs that students study range from polynomial and rational to exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric. Some exponential and logarithmic topics discussed in this course are change of base formulas, properties of logs, growth and decay, and logistic growth models.

Course Topics:

• Zeros of Polynomials
• Trig Application
• Sequence and Series
• Vectors: Magnitude and Direction
• Matrices
• Conics

Lincoln: Honors Pre-Calculus S1 
Lincoln: Honors Pre-Calculus S2 

In Pre-Calculus Honors, students are challenged to master more in-depth content, tied to appropriate academic standards, in the same period as a traditional course, with a high level of rigor in both requirements and assessments. In Pre-Calculus, students develop a deeper and more thorough understanding of functions and graphs. Graphs that students study range from polynomial and rational to exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric. Some exponential and logarithmic topics discussed in this course are change of base formulas, properties of logs, growth and decay, and logistic growth models.

Lincoln: Calculus S1 
Lincoln: Calculus S2

Length: Full Year, Credits: 1

NCAA Eligible Course
Calculus evaluates higher-level mathematics through analytical/algebraic, numerical, graphical, and verbal methods. Students study various components of mathematics, including the investigation of trigonometric functions, probability, and series. Students will strengthen their skills with Pre-Calculus and Trigonometry concepts in preparation for post-secondary coursework. Having a strong calculus knowledge base supports all students, but mostly those students who are interested in careers in the mathematics and engineering fields.

Course Topics:

• Limits
• Continuity
• Derivatives
• Analysis of Graphs of Functions
• Curve Sketching
• Integrations
• Area Between Curves
• Volume

Lincoln: Consumer Mathematics S1 
Lincoln: Consumer Mathematics S2 

Length: Full Year, Credits: 1

This course is  not NCAA approved.

In Consumer Mathematics, students learn mathematical concepts that they will use in their daily lives. They focus on real-world topics that require addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, as well as fractions, decimals, ratios, proportions, and percentages. Students also explore the ways in which real-life activities such as traveling, purchasing a new car or house, or even installing new carpeting relates to mathematics. Consumer Mathematics relates everyday mathematics concepts to concrete definitions, processes, and many real-life situations.

Course Topics:

• Shopping
• Nutrition
• Party Planning
• Traveling
• Budgeting

Lincoln: Probability and Statistics

Length: One Semester, Credits: 0.5

NCAA Eligible Course
Students enrolled in Probability and Statistics build a strong foundation in calculating probabilities and evaluating statistics. The Probability and Statistics curriculum is designed to cover a half year of instruction but can be completed at each student’s own pace. Students enrolled in the course explore the representation of statistical data, work with scatter plots, and analyze statistical data using properties and theorems, and more.

Course Topics:

• Statistics Data Representation
• Scatter Plots
• Analyzing Data
• Operations with Probability
• Probability Outcomes

Lincoln: Trigonometry

Length: One Semester, Credits: 0.5

NCAA Eligible Course
Trigonometry is offered for students who want to continue a rigorous study of mathematics. The course begins by reviewing the real number system, characteristics of functions, and solving equations. Topics from right-triangle trigonometry lead to an in-depth study of the unit circle and trigonometric functions, their graphs, and their inverses. In their study of analytic trigonometry, students verify identities and solve trigonometric equations. The course covers the Law of Cosines, the Law of Sines, and vectors. It closes with a complete study of conics, parametric equations, and polar curves. Before enrolling in this course, students should have completed Algebra II and Geometry.

Course Topics:

• Prerequisites of Trig
• Foundations of Trig
• Trig Graphs and Inverses
• Analytic Trigonometry
• Oblique Triangles
• Directions in Trigonometry
• Analytic Geometry
• Parametric and Polar

Lincoln: Biology S1
Lincoln: Biology S2 

Length: Full Year, Credits: 1

NCAA Eligible Course
Biology covers a wide range of concepts in the field of biology. They are introduced to the concept of cell structure and function, and investigate Mendelian genetics and how humans inherit traits. Students also analyze the structure and mechanisms of DNA, as well as the role of biotechnology in today’s society. This course presents the theory of evolution, including early ideas, how populations evolve, and the history of life on Earth. Students explore the concept of ecology, where they study the different principles of ecology, interactions that occur within ecosystems, the biosphere, and how humans have impacted ecosystems thus far.

Course Topics:

• Cellular Division
• Function of DNA
• DNA Replication
• Biotechnology
• Evidence for Evolution
• Heredity and Probability
• Theory of Natural Selection

Lincoln: Honors Biology S1
Lincoln: Honors Biology S2 

In Biology Honors, students are challenged to master more in-depth content, tied to appropriate academic standards, in the same period as a traditional course, with a high level of rigor in both requirements and assessments. Biology follows the adventures of two Lincoln High School students, Zeke and Chloe, as they explore the fascinating world of the biological sciences. As members of the BioLINC Club, organized by their teacher Mr. Quinn, they attend field trips and conduct laboratory activities to learn more about topics in Biology. Students begin by exploring the foundations of biology, the chemistry of life, and the structure and function of cells. Then, they dive into the basics of cellular energy, including photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Next, cellular development and reproduction are explored, including mitosis and meiosis. The principles of heredity and the manipulation and testing of DNA are also examined. Semester one concludes with a look at the history of life, including the fossil record and geologic time scale. During semester two, students investigate the principles of evolution and how populations change over time. Students continue by studying the basics of ecology and how organisms are intertwined within communities. The ecosystems within the biosphere are explored, as well as the impacts humans have on Earth’s environment. Next, the classification system used to categorize organisms on Earth is explored, and the behaviors of animals are studied. Finally, the course culminates with a look at how organisms maintain homeostasis and how human body systems work.

Lincoln: Chemistry S1 
Lincoln: Chemistry S2

Length: Full Year, Credits: 1

NCAA Eligible Course
Chemistry gives students a deeper understanding of the world around them as they investigate how chemistry is involved in everyday life. Students explore fundamental chemistry content and concepts, including the metric system, the periodic table, atomic structures, bonding, chemical reactions, and nuclear reactions. They apply their knowledge and science process skills through labs that use common, household objects in order to explore the practicality of chemistry. As a prerequisite to Chemistry, students must have completed Algebra I and must possess basic spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software knowledge.

Course Topics:

• The Atom
• Defining Matter
• Acids & Bases
• Polar Bonds & Molecules
• Solutions
• Ionic Bonding
• Thermochemistry
• Nuclear Reactions

Lincoln: Honors Chemistry S1 
Lincoln: Honors Chemistry S2 

In Chemistry Honors, students are challenged to master more in-depth content, tied to appropriate academic standards, in the same period as a traditional course, with a high level of rigor in both requirements and assessments. Chemistry takes students on a journey with Elena Gilbert, a crime scene investigation intern, who applies the fundamentals of chemistry to CheMYSTERY crime scene investigations at the conclusion of each topic. The journey begins with an exploration of scientific practices, laboratory safety guidelines, and measurement skills. Next, students work through the properties of matter, atomic theory and structure, and quantum mechanics. The history and organization of the periodic table precedes exploring the basics of chemical bonding, rules for naming compounds, proper construction of chemical formulas, and methods of chemical quantification. Semester one concludes by investigating the types of chemical reactions and balancing chemical equations. During semester two, students begin with conducting stoichiometric calculations, studying the behavior of gases, and investigating the nature of solutions. Next, the world of thermochemistry is explored, as well as the concept of equilibrium. Students continue an investigation of acids, bases, and salts and the concept of oxidation-reduction reactions. The course culminates with a look at specialty areas of chemistry, including nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, and electrochemistry. As a prerequisite to Chemistry, students must have completed Algebra I with a passing grade of C or better.

Lincoln: Physical Science S1 
Lincoln: Physical Science S2 

Length: Full Year, Credits: 1

NCAA Eligible Course
Physical Science are introduced to the principles of chemistry and physics so that they may develop a better understanding of atoms, chemical reactions, and nuclear interactions. Students explore the properties and states of matter and investigate chemical bonds and reactions. Students will investigate the development of the periodic table, an outline of modern atomic theory, and organic and nuclear chemistry. Additionally, students study Newton’s laws of motion while considering the interactions between motion, forces, energy, and thermodynamics. As a prerequisite to Physical Science, students must have completed Algebra I and must possess basic spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software knowledge.

Course Topics:

• Periodic Table
• Atomic Structure
• Chemical Reactions
• Acids, Bases, and Solutions
• Nuclear Chemistry
• Motions & Forces
• Work & Energy
• Thermal Energy & Heat

Lincoln: Honors Physical Science S1
Lincoln: Honors Physical Science S2 

In Physical Science Honors, students are challenged to master more in-depth content, tied to appropriate academic standards, in the same period as a traditional course, with a high level of rigor in both requirements and assessments. Physical Science students are introduced to the principles of chemistry and physics so that they may develop a better understanding of atoms, chemical reactions, and nuclear interactions. Students explore the properties and states of matter and investigate chemical bonds and reactions. Students will investigate the development of the periodic table, an outline of modern atomic theory, and organic and nuclear chemistry. Additionally, students study Newton’s laws of motion while considering the interactions between motion, forces, energy, and thermodynamics. As a prerequisite to Physical Science, students must have completed Algebra I and must possess basic spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software knowledge.

Lincoln: Earth Science S1 
Lincoln: Earth Science S2

Length: Full Year, Credits: 1

NCAA Eligible Course
In Earth Science, students discover the theories about how Earth first formed. They explore Earth’s history and the different geologic processes that continually take effect and help to shape the planet. Students debate the ways in which human impacts affect the Earth's climate, and they view Earth as a body within the solar system and universe. They also review Earth's renewable and finite resources. The course concludes with a virtual tour of Earth's atmosphere and oceans.

Course Topics:

• Climate
• Geologic Activity
• Human Impacts
• Plate Tectonics
• Resources & Energy
• The Atmosphere of Earth
• Weather

Lincoln: Honors Earth Science S1
Lincoln: Honors Earth Science S2 

In Earth Science Honors, students are challenged to master more in-depth content, tied to appropriate academic standards, in the same period as a traditional course, with a high level of rigor in both requirements and assessments. In Earth Science, students discover the theories about how Earth first formed. They explore Earth’s history and the different geologic processes that continually take effect and help to shape the planet. Students debate the ways in which human impacts affect the Earth's climate, and they view Earth as a body within the solar system and universe. They also review Earth's renewable and finite resources. The course concludes with a virtual tour of Earth's atmosphere and oceans.

Lincoln: Anatomy and Physiology 

Length: One Semester, Credits: 0.5

NCAA Eligible Course
The Anatomy and Physiology course allows students to discover the fascinating dynamics of the human body. Students begin by exploring the history of anatomy, essential anatomical terminology, and the hierarchical organization of the human body. Next, students are introduced to basic biochemistry and cellular processes, which includes a virtual tour of the cell. Students also investigate the structure, function, hierarchy, and diseases associated with each organ system. Completion of one full year of high school Biology is required to understand the numerous biological concepts presented in this course.

Course Topics:

• Introduction to Anatomy
• Body Chemistry
• Cellular Structure
• Cellular Reproduction
• Cellular Metabolism
• Homeostasis and Transport
• Human Tissues
• The Integumentary System
• The Respiratory System
• The Endocrine System
• The Skeletal System
• The Muscular System
• The Nervous System
• The Cardiovascular System
• The Digestive System
• The Urinary System
• The Lymphatic System
• The Reproductive System

Lincoln: Honors Anatomy and Physiology S1 
Lincoln: Honors Anatomy and Physiology S2 

In Anatomy and Physiology Honors, students are challenged to master more in-depth content, tied to appropriate academic standards, in the same period as a traditional course, with a high level of rigor in both requirements and assessments. The Anatomy and Physiology course allows students to discover the fascinating dynamics of the human body. Students begin by exploring the history of anatomy, essential anatomical terminology, and the hierarchical organization of the human body. Next, students are introduced to basic biochemistry and cellular processes, which includes a virtual tour of the cell. Students also investigate the structure, function, hierarchy, and diseases associated with each organ system. Completion of one full year of high school Biology is required in order to understand the numerous biological concepts presented in this course.

Lincoln: Astronomy S1
Lincoln: Astronomy S2 

Length: Full Year, Credits: 1

NCAA Eligible Course
In Astronomy, students begin by discussing basic astronomical concepts and discoveries throughout history. They take an in-depth look at the first moments of the universe by studying the Big Bang. From there, they investigate the evolution of the universe, beginning with the first atoms and moving on to explore elements, stars, solar systems, and galaxies. Students gather information to determine if there is a possibility of life on other planets and in other solar systems. Students analyze the major space missions that have led to the modern study of cosmology, and they explore the possibilities of where this field may take scientists in the future.

Course Topics:

• Changing Paradigms
• Formation of the Solar System
• Atoms & Atomic Spectra
• Star Characteristics
• The Death of Stars
• Galaxy Formation & Evolution
• The Universe
• Notable Space Missions

Lincoln: Environmental Science 

Length: One Semester, Credits: 0.5

NCAA Eligible Course
Environmental Science introduces students to the scientific method, terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems, biomes of the world, tropic interactions, and nutrient and chemical cycles. Students analyze the human impact on the environment and ways to reduce negative consequences. Students investigate environmental issues first hand and use their discoveries to make environmental decisions for themselves.

Course Topics:

• Aquatic Environments
• Biodiversity and Abiotics
• Earth Cycles
• Ecosystem Biodiversity
• Endangered Species
• Natural Selection

Lincoln: Forensic Science

Length: One Semester, Credits: 0.5

NCAA Eligible Course
Students enrolled in Forensic Science will develop a better understanding of the reality of forensic science, which is often contradicted by the fictional forensic science portrayed in entertainment. Students begin by exploring the history and background of forensic science. They discover several forensic science disciplines, such as pathology, anthropology, toxicology, serology, entomology, and odontology. Students learn and use proper lab practices, which ensure the integrity of any collected organic and inorganic evidence. Students investigate chromatography, spectroscopy, and microscopy techniques. They also explore and survey the impact of DNA analysis and questioned document analysis on forensic science. This course teaches the proper handling of impression evidence, such as shoe print, foot, tire, lip print, firearm, and fingerprint impressions while students examine the analysis of trace evidence, including hair and glass. The course concludes with an exploration into the ways in which forensic science is interconnected with the legal system, as well as what the future holds for forensic science. It includes numerous hands-on labs, including measuring a hypothetical time of death, extracting their own DNA, and analyzing their own fingerprint impressions. Forensic Science is ideal for high school students who are interested in forensic science, biology, law, and/or criminalistics. Students must possess basic spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software knowledge as a prerequisite. Completion of one full year of high school Biology is required in order to evaluate the numerous biological concepts present in this course. In addition, students must be mature, independent learners and comfortable learning new technology.

Please note: The concepts discussed in any forensic science course are intended for mature and responsible students only. Delicate and sensitive concepts related to forensic science will be discussed in a respectful and straightforward manner.

Course Topics:

• Background of Forensics
• Forensic Specialties
• Evidence
• Lab Practices
• Analytical Instrumentation
• Shoe and Tire Impressions
• Firearm and Ballistics
• DNA Analysis
• Controlled Substance Analysis
• Trace Evidence Analysis: Hair
• Trace Evidence Analysis: Glass
• Fire Debris Analysis
• Questioned Documents Analysis
• Current Uses of Forensic Science
• Court Testimony
• Quality in Forensic Science
• A Career in Forensic Science

Lincoln: Fundamentals of Ecology 

Length: One Semester, Credits: 0.5

NCAA Eligible Course
Fundamentals of Ecology allows students to explore the ways in which organisms interact with their surrounding environments. Students will investigate ecological principles, such as natural selection, population and population dynamics, biodiversity, and the sustainability of ecosystems. Students also analyze major ecological challenges and the different ways society is working to mitigate these challenges.

COURSE TOPICS
Levels of Organization
Cycles of Matter
Biodiversity and Populations
Species Interactions
Ecosystems Stability
Weather and Climate
Energy in the Environment
Earth's Layers

Lincoln: Introduction to Engineering 

Length: One Semester, Credits: 0.5

This course is  not NCAA approved.

Introduction to Engineering provides students with an overview of the field of engineering and the primary processes and procedures used by engineers. Students explore engineering careers and their impacts on society, and they learn how mathematics and science are used in the field of engineering. They examine different engineering disciplines, the engineering design process, and various engineering styles and methods used in the field. Students take part in hands-on learning as they work through a real-life design problem and solve it through the steps of the engineering design process. The course concludes with a student-created presentation to demonstrate their solution to the design problem. Introduction to Engineering is an excellent addition to a STEM-centered curriculum. Students must have completed Algebra I as a prerequisite and must possess basic spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software knowledge.

Course Topics:

• Engineering & Society
• Math & Science in Engineering
• Engineering Design Process
• Ergonomics, Ethics, and Liability
• Sustainable Design
• Modeling & Prototyping

Lincoln: Physics S1
Lincoln: Physics S2 

Length: Full Year, Credits: 1

NCAA Eligible Course
Students enrolled in Physics advance their knowledge and understanding of concepts in previous general science courses. In this course, students examine classical mechanics while learning to calculate concepts in one-dimensional, two-dimensional, and circular motion. Students explore work and energy in addition to the concepts of waves, sound, light, optics, and electromagnetism. The course concludes with an analysis of nuclear physics and a debate on quantum physics. This course requires students to use fundamental algebra and analytical skills to solve problems and analyze situations. As a prerequisite to Physics, students must have completed Algebra I and must possess basic spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software knowledge. While the completion of Trigonometry is not required, a pre-or corequisite of Trigonometry will allow students to be better prepared for calculations involving dynamics, vectors, and kinematics.

• Electricity
• Momentum
• Nuclear Physics
• Thermodynamics
• Vectors
• Mechanical Energy
• Work and Power

Lincoln: Honors Physics S1
Lincoln: Honors Physics S2 

In Physics Honors, students are challenged to master more in-depth content, tied to appropriate academic standards, in the same period as a traditional course, with a high level of rigor in both requirements and assessments. Students enrolled in Physics advance their knowledge and understanding of concepts in previous general science courses. In this course, students examine classical mechanics while learning to calculate concepts in one-dimensional, two-dimensional, and circular motion. Students explore work and energy in addition to the concepts of waves, sound, light, optics, and electromagnetism. The course concludes with an analysis of nuclear physics and a debate on quantum physics. This course requires students to use fundamental algebra and analytical skills to solve problems and analyze situations. As a prerequisite to Physics, students must have completed Algebra I and must possess basic spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software knowledge. While the completion of Trigonometry is not required, a pre-or corequisite of Trigonometry will allow students to be better prepared for calculations involving dynamics, vectors, and kinematics.

Lincoln: Sports Medicine 

Length: One Semester, Credits: 0.5

This course is  not NCAA approved.

Sports Medicine provides students with basic knowledge of the history of sports medicine, the anatomy of the body, and the common injuries that occur in sports. In addition, the course discusses techniques used in sports medicine to train and strengthen the body, treatments for injury and disease, and proper nutrition for athletes. As prerequisites, students must possess basic word processing and presentation software skills. Completion of one full year of high school Biology is required in order to evaluate the numerous biological concepts present in this course.

Course Topics:

• Injury Prevention
• Injury Assessment
• The Muscular System
• The Circulatory System
• The Skeletal System
• The Nervous System
• Training and Conditioning

Lincoln: HS World History S1 
Lincoln: HS World History S2

Length: Full Year, Credits: 1

NCAA Eligible Course
World History allows students to investigate significant events, people, and places from prehistoric to modern times. Studying world history allows students to consider the historical relevance of people, places, and events. In this wide-ranging course, students learn how the world and its inhabitants were shaped over time, and, in the process, gain a better understanding of the role that geography plays in world history.

Course Topics:

• Introduction to History
• Ancient Asia
• Ancient Mediterranean
• The Americas
• Medieval Europe
• The Age of Exploration
• The Age of Revolution
• Imperialism
• New Nations Emerge
• The Cold War
• The Modern World

Lincoln: Honors World History S1
Lincoln: Honors World History S2 

In World History Honors, students are challenged to master more in-depth content, tied to appropriate academic standards, in the same period as a traditional course, with a high level of rigor in both requirements and assessments. World History allows students to investigate significant events, people, and places from prehistoric to modern times. Studying world history allows students to consider the historical relevance of people, places, and events. In this wide-ranging course, students learn how the world and its inhabitants were shaped over time, and, in the process, gain a better understanding of the role that geography plays in world history.

Lincoln: HS U.S. History II S1
Lincoln: HS U.S. History II S2

Length: Full Year, Credits: 1

NCAA Eligible Course
In United States History II students continue to study United States history by exploring important historical moments from the Reconstruction era through the end of World War II. Students learn about the industrialization of this growing nation and the economic and social changes it underwent as the nation transitioned from an agricultural society to an industrial society. Students also analyze the challenges the nation faced as it was forced to choose between isolation and involvement in international armed conflicts. This course guides students as they interpret the extraordinary changes the nation went through after the American Civil War and examine how those changes ultimately led to the United States’ emergence as an international power at the conclusion of World War II.

Course Topics:

• Labor Movement
• The Corporation
• World War I
• The Roaring Twenties
• The Great Depression
• World War II in Europe

Lincoln: Honors U.S. History II S1 
Lincoln: Honors U.S. History II S2 

In U.S. History II Honors, students are challenged to master more in-depth content, tied to appropriate academic standards, in the same period as a traditional course, with a high level of rigor in both requirements and assessments. In United States History II students continue to study United States history by exploring important historical moments from the Reconstruction era through the end of World War II. Students learn about the industrialization of this growing nation and the economic and social changes it underwent as the nation transitioned from an agricultural society to an industrial society. Students also analyze the challenges the nation faced as it was forced to choose between isolation and involvement in international armed conflicts. This course guides students as they interpret the extraordinary changes the nation went through after the American Civil War and examine how those changes ultimately led to the United States’ emergence as an international power at the conclusion of World War II.

Lincoln: HS Civics and Government S1 
Lincoln: HS Civics and Government S2 

Length: Full Year, Credits: 1

NCAA Eligible Course
Civics and Government offers students an introduction to the foundation of the democratic government of the U.S. and the basic principles of the judicial system. In this course, students explore what it means to be a citizen, as well as the structure of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the U.S. government. Students learn about how these branches work together. Students also look at the characteristics of state and local governments throughout the country to examine the organization and responsibilities of these branches. Students also explore the components of the American economy, including its foundations and how it interacts with other economies of the world.

Course Topics:

• The Party System
• International Relations
• Rights & Responsibilities
• Local Governments
• Function of Government
• The Free Market
• The Constitution

Lincoln: Honors Civics and Government S1 
Lincoln: Honors Civics and Government S2 

In Civics and Government Honors, students are challenged to master more in-depth content, tied to appropriate academic standards, in the same period as a traditional course, with a high level of rigor in both requirements and assessments. Civics and Government offers students an introduction to the foundation of the democratic government of the U.S. and the basic principles of the judicial system. In this course, students explore what it means to be a citizen, as well as the structure of the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of the U.S. government. Students learn about how these branches work together. Students also look at the characteristics of state and local governments throughout the country to examine the organization and responsibilities of these branches. Students also explore the components of the American economy, including its foundations and how it interacts with other economies of the world.

Lincoln: HS Economics S1 
Lincoln: HS Economics S2 

Length: Full Year, Credits: 1

NCAA Eligible Course
Economics presents basic economic theory to students. They explore the ways in which the economy effects everyday life. Students examine basic economic concepts such as scarcity, opportunity cost, efficiency, and trade-offs as well as the factors of production. Students will compare the free market system to other economic systems. This course serves as an introduction and overview of economics.

Course Topics:

• Wealth Distribution
• Financial Markets
• Multinational Corporations
• Economics and Democratic Development
• Money and Banking
• Market Structures
• Supply and Demand
• Economic Growth and Stability

Lincoln: HS 1960s America

Length: One Semester, Credits: 0.5

NCAA Eligible Course
The 1960s America course gives students a look at life during this exciting and monumental decade. This course covers the social, political, and cultural movements and changes that occurred in the 1960s. Students explore different historical events and determine how these events impacted American citizens during the decade and afterward. The course also focuses on significant headlines of the 1960s to give students a realistic perspective of this decade.

Course Topics:

• Music and Culture of the 60s
• Civil Rights in the 1960s
• Vietnam
• Feminism
• 1968

Length: Semester, Credits: 0.5

NCAA Eligible Course
African American History is a survey course that spans the history of America, including ancient African society and culture through the presidency of Barack Obama. Students examine the African American struggle to secure their constitutional rights. This course explores the powerful and influential role of African Americans in U.S. history.

Course Topics:

• Triangle Trade
• Notable Figures
• The Great Depression
• Civil Rights Amendments
• Jim Crow Laws
• Advances in the Courts

Lincoln: HS Law 

Length: One Semester, Credits: 0.5

NCAA Eligible Course
In the Law course, students examine citizen obligations to law enforcement, the court system, and the rules and regulations that all Americans are expected to uphold. They explore the terminology and the regulations that structure and control society. Students study different types of crime and the law enforcement powers that are put in place to regulate and diminish overall crime. Students who are interested in a law career will benefit from learning the law and justice terminology presented in this course. Warning: This content contains subject matter that may be considered offensive or graphic.

Course Topics:

• Citizen Obligations
• Law Enforcement Powers
• Court Systems
• Family Law
• Crimes Against Society, Property, and the Person
• Criminal Law
• Civil Law
• Origins of Law
• The Making of Laws

Lincoln: HS Political Science 

Length: Semester, Credits: 0.5

NCAA Eligible Course
Political Science is an introduction to political science as an academic discipline. Students discover the origin, creation, and function of different political systems within the United States and across the globe. Students explore political theories, such as systems theory and the social contract theory. Additionally, students examine economic concepts, how countries interact with one another, international governmental organizations and non-governmental organizations, and the role of media in politics while developing skills in research methodology.

Course Topics:

• Political Science Concepts
• Political Theories
• Systems of Government
• Political Culture
• Comparative Politics
• Economics
• Political Methodology

Lincoln: HS Psychology

Length: Semester, Credits: 0.5

NCAA Eligible Course
In Psychology, students explore the science of explaining and controlling human behavior. Psychology plays an integral part in everyday life because all decisions, relations, and emotions are closely tied to behavior and genetics. Within this course, students look at behavior, and they consider prominent psychologists who have made impressive and monumental discoveries through testing, research projects, and proving theories. Students study everything from the anatomy of the brain to psychological disorders.

Course Topics:

• Therapy
• Disorders
• Thinking & Intelligence
• Behavioral
• Sensation & Perception
• Social Psychology
• Psychological Methods

Lincoln: US Sociology

Length: One Semester, Credits: 0.5

NCAA Eligible Course
In the Sociology course, students explore the various topics and sociological terminology necessary for understanding and exploring the field. Students investigate major sociological perspectives and the famous sociologists who invented and contributed to them. Additionally, students determine how researchers perform valid and reliable sociological studies. This course is ideal for students who are interested in pursuing post-secondary careers in sociology, psychology, law, or other social sciences.

Course Topics:

• Culture
• Social Structure
• Socialization
• Social Stratification
• Race and Ethnicity
• Gender and Age
• Family
• Research

Lincoln: HS World Cultures S1 
Lincoln: HS World Cultures S2 

Length: Full Year, Credits: 1

NCAA Eligible Course
World Cultures explains global geography, history, and culture to students. In this course, students study the major political powers of each era and discover how the world's earliest civilizations developed through the Age of Exploration to the Industrial Revolution. In the second half of the course, students examine a world at war, navigating the Great War, nationalist movements in Russia and Asia, World War II, the Cold War, Third World independence, and struggles for democracy. The course closes with discussions of current global issues such as terrorism, technology, economy, pollution, and renewable energy.

Course Topics:

• Early Humans
• Ancient Greece
• Roman Empire
• Crusades
• Exploration of Asia
• Renaissance
• Enlightenment
• Industrial Revolution
• World War I
• Cold War
• U.S. Pollution

Lincoln: Honors World Cultures S1 
Lincoln: Honors World Cultures S2

2 Semesters, 1 Credit

In World Cultures Honors, students are challenged to master more in-depth content, tied to appropriate academic standards, in the same period as a traditional course, with a high level of rigor in both requirements and assessments. World Cultures explains global geography, history, and culture to students. In this course, students study the major political powers of each era and discover how the world's earliest civilizations developed through the Age of Exploration to the Industrial Revolution. In the second half of the course, students examine a world at war, navigating the Great War, nationalist movements in Russia and Asia, World War II, the Cold War, Third World independence, and struggles for democracy. The course closes with discussions of current global issues such as terrorism, technology, economy, pollution, and renewable energy.

Lincoln: HS World Geography S1
Lincoln: HS World Geography S2 

Length: Full Year, Credits: 1

NCAA Eligible Course
In World Geography, students explore the principles and tools of geography while examining the world as geographers. Students gain cultural perspectives by exploring the physical and human geographic aspects of each continent and its regions. This enables students to analyze cultures throughout the world and examine how the global community impacts their lives.

Course Topics:

• Geographic Tools
• Climate
• Human Geography
• North America
• Central America
• South America
• Europe
• Africa
• South and Southwest Asia
• East Asia
• Oceania and Antarctica
• Modern Geographic Issues

Lincoln: Honors World Geography S1 
Lincoln: Honors World Geography S2

In World Geography Honors, students are challenged to master more in-depth content, tied to appropriate academic standards, in the same period as a traditional course, with a high level of rigor in both requirements and assessments. In World Geography, students explore the principles and tools of geography while examining the world as geographers. Students gain cultural perspectives by exploring the physical and human geographic aspects of each continent and its regions. This enables students to analyze cultures throughout the world and examine how the global community impacts their lives.

Lincoln: French I S1 
Lincoln: French I S2 

Length: 2 semesters, Credits: 1

NCAA Eligible Course
French I is an introductory course designed for students who have little or no previous knowledge of the French language and culture. This course will allow students to acquire the tools necessary for communication and comprehension of the French language. Students explore the global francophone community, and they compare these different cultures to each other and to their own. This course primes students’ fluency through various types of communications.

Course Topics:

• Making Requests
• Home
• Food
• Weather
• Shopping
• Clothing
• Cognates
• Time
• Questions

Lincoln: French II S1 
Lincoln: French II S2 

Length: 2 semesters, Credits: 1

NCAA Eligible Course
In French II, students have the opportunity to review some of the structures from French I, but they also build their knowledge of the basic and intermediate French concepts. Students review the present tense of regular and irregular verbs, the passé composé with avoir and être, and adjective agreement and placement. Students examine grammatical forms and are challenged to progress in their basic knowledge and speaking capabilities.

Course Topics:

• Verb Tense
• Travel
• Questions
• Recommendations
• Personal Descriptions
• Describing Situations and Processes
• Francophone Cultures
• Etiquette

Lincoln: French III S1 
Lincoln: French III S2 

Length: 2 semesters, Credits: 1

NCAA Eligible Course
In French III, students continue their study of the French language and popular French culture. They use larger vocabulary terms and explore a variety of literary texts that include the structures and vocabulary that they are learning. In this course, students study vocabulary, grammar, and culture in context through authentic literary and journalistic texts, putting these items into practice through written and spoken tasks.

Course Topics:

• The Passive Voice
• The Conditional
• Historic Events
• The Subjunctive
• Current Issues
• Narration
• Demographics
• Dates & Time
• Family & People
• The Arts

Lincoln German I S1 
Lincoln German I S2 

Length: 2 semesters, Credits: 1

NCAA Eligible Course
In German I, students are introduced to the basic and fundamental skills necessary for expressing common ideas in the German language. They learn to state daily activities and how to have an introductory conversation. These concepts build in theme and scope, allowing students to explore topics including daily activities, travel, needs, desires, and preferences in typical and increasingly complex situations. The course provides a realistic context in which students can practice their newly acquired skills. German I also provides a considerably thorough study of grammatical skills, ranging from the most basic sentences to engaging and creative structures dealing with more interesting situations.

Course Topics:

• Personal Information
• Interpreting Information
• Simple Interactions
• The House
• Making Plans
• Describing Others
• Directions

Lincoln: German II S1
Lincoln: German II S2 

Length: 2 semesters Credits: 1

NCAA Eligible Course
German II provides students with a comprehensive introduction to nouns and verbs and previously learned concepts. Students examine the case systems extensively, and focus on verbs throughout this course. They learn different types of verbs and their conjugations in different grammatical tenses such as present, future, past simple, and present perfect. Students practice one of the most challenging aspects of German grammar — verbs with accusative, dative, and genitive prepositions — thoroughly. Students learn a large number of new vocabulary words and idioms to assist in their continual development of language.

Course Topics:

• Employment
• Etiquette
• Hobbies and Interests
• Personal Information
• Reporting Events
• Rhetoric
• Travel Weather

Lincoln: German III S1 
Lincoln: German III S2 

Length: 2 semesters, Credits: 1

NCAA Eligible Course
In German III, students continue their study of the German language and popular German culture. Students use larger vocabulary terms and explore a variety of literary texts that include the structures and vocabulary that they are learning. In this course, students study vocabulary, grammar, and culture in context through authentic literary and journalistic texts, putting these items into practice through written and spoken tasks.

Course Topics:

• Oral versus Written Narration
• Interpreting Opinions
• Obtaining Information
• Media Language
• Giving Detailed Descriptions
• Business & Finances
• Comparing Germany and the United States
• German-American History
• Applying Academic Standards
• Public Sphere

Lincoln: Spanish I S1 
Lincoln: Spanish I S2 

Length: 2 semesters, Credits: 1

NCAA Eligible Course
Spanish I provides students with a strong foundation of the Spanish language and its cultural influences. From pronunciation to basic grammar and practical vocabulary, students gain a fundamental understanding of written and conversational Spanish. Students practice pronunciation sounds, greetings and introductions, questions, and present-tense verb conjugation. Students learn how to describe people, school, and pastime activities in addition to likes and dislikes. Spanish I presents information in a fun, interesting format that promotes learning and draws a link between the classroom and real-world situations.

Course Topics:

• Introductions
• Describing People
• Home Routine
• Places & Directions
• Pastimes
• Making Plans
• History
• Cultural Comparisons

Lincoln: Spanish II S1 
Lincoln: Spanish II S2

Length: 2 semesters, Credits: 1

NCAA Eligible Course
Lincoln Empowered Spanish II is the next course in the Spanish sequence, and this course introduces complex grammatical components, such as reflexive verbs and the present progressive, preterite, and imperfect tenses, along with idiomatic expressions unique to the Spanish language. Building on an ever-growing lexicon, students incorporate concepts to form questions, express preferences and possession, discuss the past, and describe and compare people, places, and locations. Spanish II continues to build a foundation for students in their pursuit to learn and master the Spanish language.

Course Topics:

• Narration
• Plans and Persuasion
• Instructions
• Descriptions
• Compare and Contrast
• Identify and Summarize
• Research
• Introductions

Lincoln: Spanish III S1
Lincoln: Spanish III S2 

Length: 2 semesters, Credits: 1

NCAA Eligible Course
In Spanish III, students will acquire a more extensive topical vocabulary while gaining a higher understanding of complex grammatical structures, verb applications, and idiomatic expressions. Students will increase their reading and listening comprehension as well as their fluency in speaking and writing in Spanish. Students will describe, analyze, summarize, and explain ideas verbally and through writing, using the Spanish language.

Course Topics:

• Technology
• Storytelling
• Research Report
• Personal Description
• Past Narration
• Culture and Traditions
• Career
• Advice

Lincoln: Mandarin Chinese I S1
Lincoln: Mandarin Chinese I S2 

2 Semesters, 1 Credit

Mandarin Chinese I is an introductory course to Modern Standard Chinese, which includes the spoken language, Mandarin, and the written language of simplified characters. Students recognize and apply vocabulary in Pinyin and Chinese characters in the context of common themes. In addition to learning the language, students get a glimpse of Chinese culture, history, tradition, and society.

COURSE TOPICS

• Greetings
• Pinyin
• Characters
• Numbers
• Family
• Home
• School
• Culture Comparisons

Lincoln: Mandarin Chinese II S1 
Lincoln: Mandarin Chinese II S2

2 Semesters, 1 Credit

In Mandarin Chinese II, students develop their communication skills through listening, reading, speaking, and writing in the target language. The course presents modern Standard Chinese, Mandarin, as the spoken language and simplified characters as the written language. Students recognize and apply vocabulary in Pinyin and Chinese characters in the context of common scenarios. Students also practice handwriting Chinese characters in complete sentences. Additionally, students explore Chinese traditions, language, and society.

Imagine: HS English Language Arts 9 S1 (VI. ELA9.1)
Imagine: HS English Language Arts 9 S2 (VI. ELA9.2)

This freshman-year English course engages students in literary analysis and inferential evaluation of great texts both classic and contemporary. While critically reading fiction, poetry, drama, and literary nonfiction, students will master comprehension and literary-analysis strategies. Interwoven in the lessons across two semesters are activities that encourage students to strengthen their oral language skills and produce clear, coherent writing. Students will read a range of classic texts including Homer's The Odyssey, Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, and Richard Connell's "The Most Dangerous Game." They will also study short but complex texts, including influential speeches by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan. Contemporary texts by Richard Preston, Julia Alvarez, and Maya Angelou round out the course.

Imagine: Honors Language Arts 9 S1 (VI. ELA9H.1)
Imagine: Honors Language Arts 9 S2 (VI. ELA9H.2)

This freshman Honors English course invites students to explore a variety of diverse and complex texts organized into thematic units. Students will engage in literary analysis and inferential evaluation of great texts, both classic and contemporary. While critically reading fiction, poetry, drama, and literary nonfiction, honors students will master comprehension, use evidence to conduct in-depth literary analysis, and examine and critique how authors develop ideas in a variety of genres. Interwoven throughout the lessons are activities that encourage students to strengthen their oral language skills, research and critically analyze sources of information, and produce clear, coherent writing. In addition to activities offered to students in core courses, honors students are given additional opportunities to create and to participate in project-based learning activities, including writing a Shakespearian sonnet and creating an original interpretation of a Shakespearian play. Honors students will read a range of classic texts, including Homer’s The Odyssey, Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet, Jack London’s “To Build a Fire” and Richard Connell’s “The Most Dangerous Game.” Students will also read Sue Macy’s full length nonfiction work Wheels of Change: How Women Rode the Bicycle to Freedom (With a Few Flat Tires Along the Way) and will study a variety of short but complex texts, including influential speeches by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Ronald Reagan. Contemporary texts by Richard Preston, Julia Alvarez, and Maya Angelou round out the course.

Imagine: HS English Language Arts 10 S1 (VI. ELA10.1)
Imagine: HS English Language Arts 10 S2 (VI. ELA10.2)

Focused on application, this sophomore English course reinforces literary analysis and twenty-first century skills with superb pieces of literature and literary nonfiction, application e-resources, and educational interactives. Each thematic unit focuses on specific literary analysis skills and allows students to apply them to a range of genres and text structures. As these units meld modeling and application, they also expand on training in media literacy, twenty-first century career skills, and the essentials of grammar and vocabulary. Under the guidance of the Writing software, students also compose descriptive, persuasive, expository, literary analysis, research, narrative, and compare-contrast essays.

This sophomore-year honors English course provides engaging and rigorous lessons with a focus on academic inquiry to strengthen knowledge of language arts. Honors reading lessons require analyzing complex texts, while concise minilessons advanced writing and research skills to craft strong, compelling essays and projects. Students will write argumentative and analytical essays based on literary texts, as well as an informative research paper using MLA style. Throughout the course, students read a range of classic and contemporary literary texts including Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House, George Orwell’s Animal Farm, and Marjane Satrapi’s Persepolis. In addition to reading a wide range of literary texts, students read and analyze complex informational and argumentative texts including Sonia Sotomayor’s “A Latina Judge’s Voice,” Niccolò Machiavelli’s The Prince, and the contemporary informational text Sugar Changed the World: A Story of Magic, Spice, Slavery, Freedom, and Science.

Imagine: HS English Language Arts 11 S1 (VI. ELA11.1)
Imagine: HS English Language Arts 11 S2 (VI. ELA11.2)

This junior-year English course invites students to delve into American literature from early American Indian voices through contemporary works. Students engage in literary analysis and inferential evaluation of great texts as the centerpieces of this course. While critically reading fiction, poetry, drama, and expository nonfiction, students master comprehension and literary analysis strategies. Interwoven in the lessons across two semesters are tasks that encourage students to strengthen their oral language skills and produce creative, coherent writing. Students read a range of short but complex texts, including works by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Emily Dickinson, Herman Melville, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Martin Luther King, Jr., F. Scott Fitzgerald, Sandra Cisneros, Amy Tan, and Dave Eggers.

Imagine: Honors Language Arts 11 S1 (VI. EL11H.1)
Imagine: Honors Language Arts 11 S2 (VI. EL11H.2)

This junior-year honors English course invites students to delve into American literature from early American Indian voices through contemporary works. Students will engage in literary analysis and inferential evaluation of great texts, including the full-length novel The Awakening by Kate Chopin. While critically reading fiction, poetry, drama, and expository nonfiction, honors students will master comprehension, use evidence to conduct in-depth literary analysis, and examine and critique how authors develop ideas in a variety of genres. Interwoven throughout the lessons are activities that encourage students to strengthen their oral language skills, research and critically analyze sources of information, and produce clear, coherent writing. To round out the course, students will read a range of short but complex texts, including Henry David Thoreau’s essay “Civil Disobedience,” Floyd Dell’s drama King Arthur’s Socks, and works by Emily Dickinson, Herman Melville, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Martin Luther King, Jr., F. Scott Fitzgerald, Sandra Cisneros, Amy Tan, and Dave Eggers.

Imagine: HS English Language Arts 12 S1 (VI. ELA12.1)
Imagine: HS English Language Arts 12 S2 (VI. ELA12.2)

This senior-level English course offers fascinating insight into British literary traditions spanning from Anglo-Saxon writing to the modern period. With interactive introductions and historical contexts, this full-year course connects philosophical, political, religious, ethical, and social influences of each time period to the works of many notable authors, including Chaucer, William Shakespeare, Queen Elizabeth I, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and Virginia Woolf. Adding an extra dimension to the British literary experience, this course also exposes students to world literature, including works from India, Europe, China, and Spain.

Imagine: Honors Language Arts 12 S1 (VI. EL12H.1)
Imagine: Honors Language Arts 12 S2 (VI. EL12H.2)

This senior-year honors English course invites students to delve into British literature, from ancient texts such as the epic of Beowulf through contemporary works. Students will engage in a variety of rigorous lessons with a focus on academic inquiry, literary analysis, and inferential evaluation. While critically reading fiction, poetry, drama, and expository nonfiction, honors students will master comprehension, use evidence to conduct in-depth literary analysis, examine and critique how authors develop ideas in a variety of genres, and synthesize ideas across multiple texts. In addition to activities offered to students in core courses, honors students are given additional opportunities to create and participate in project-based learning activities, including creating a time travel brochure and an original interpretation of William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Hamlet. Honors students will read a range of classic texts, including Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, “Politics and the English Language” by George Orwell, and William Shakespeare’s The Tragedy of Hamlet. In addition to full length works, students will read a variety of excerpts, including readings from Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Smithsonian’s History of America in 101 Objects, and Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales, as well as a variety of short fiction, speeches, and poetry.

Imagine: HS Literacy & Comprehension I (VI. ELA10.1)

This course is one of two intervention courses designed to support the development of strategic reading and writing skills. These courses use a thematic and contemporary approach, including high-interest topics to motivate students and expose them to effective instructional principles using diverse content areas and real-world texts. Both courses offer an engaging technology-based interface that inspires and challenges students to gain knowledge and proficiency in the following comprehension strategies: summarizing, questioning, previewing, and predicting, recognizing text structure, visualizing, making inferences, and monitoring understanding with metacognition. Aimed at improving fluency and vocabulary, self-evaluation strategies built into these courses inspire students to take control of their learning.

Imagine: HS Literacy & Comprehension II (VI. ELALT.2)

Offering high-interest topics to motivate students who are reading two to three levels below grade, this course works in conjunction with Literacy & Comprehension I to use a thematic and contemporary approach to expose students to effective instructional principles using diverse content areas and real-world texts. Each of these reading intervention courses offers an engaging, technology-based interface that inspires and challenges high school and middle school students to gain knowledge and proficiency in the following comprehension strategies: summarizing, questioning, previewing, and predicting, recognizing text structure, visualizing, making inferences, and monitoring understanding with metacognition. Aimed at improving fluency and vocabulary, self-evaluation strategies built into these courses inspire students to take control of their learning.

Imagine: HS Expository Reading and Writing S1 (VI. RDGWR.1)
Imagine: HS Expository Reading and Writing S2 (VI. RDGWR.2)

This elective English course is designed to develop critical reading and writing skills while preparing high school students to meet the demands of college-level work. While students will explore some critical reading skills in fiction, poetry, and drama the focus of this course will be on expository and persuasive texts and the analytical reading skills that are necessary for college success. Students will read a range of short but complex texts, including works by Walt Whitman, Abraham Lincoln, Cesar Chavez, Martin Luther King Jr., Langston Hughes, Julia Alvarez, Edna St. Vincent Millay, and Gary Soto.

Imagine: HS Intro. to Communications and Speech S1 (VI. ISPEE.1)
Imagine: HS Intro. to Communications and Speech S2 (VI. ISPEE.2)

Beginning with an introduction that builds student understanding of the elements, principles, and characteristics of human communication, this course offers fascinating insight into verbal and nonverbal messages and cultural and gender differences in the areas of listening and responding. High school students enrolled in this one-semester course will be guided through engaging lectures and interactive activities, exploring themes of self-awareness and perception in communication. The course concludes with units on informative and persuasive speeches, and students are given the opportunity to critique and analyze speeches.

Imagine: HS Creative Writing S1 (VI.EL11H.1)
Imagine: HS Creative Writing S2 (VI.EL11H.2)

This junior-year honors English course invites students to delve into American literature from early American Indian voices through contemporary works. Students will engage in literary analysis and inferential evaluation of great texts, including the full-length novel The Awakening by Kate Chopin. While critically reading fiction, poetry, drama, and expository nonfiction, honors students will master comprehension, use evidence to conduct in-depth literary analysis, and examine and critique how authors develop ideas in a variety of genres. Interwoven throughout the lessons are activities that encourage students to strengthen their oral language skills, research and critically analyze sources of information, and produce clear, coherent writing. To round out the course, students will read a range of short but complex texts, including Henry David Thoreau’s essay “Civil Disobedience,” Floyd Dell’s drama King Arthur’s Socks, and works by Emily Dickinson, Herman Melville, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Martin Luther King, Jr., F. Scott Fitzgerald, Sandra Cisneros, Amy Tan, and Dave Eggers.

Imagine: AP® English Literature and Composition S1 (VI. APLIT.1)
Imagine: AP® English Literature and Composition S2 (VI. APLIT.2)

In this introductory college-level course designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement exam, students develop the fundamentals of literary analysis and introductory college compositions. The course focuses on analyzing, evaluating, and interpreting literary fiction, poetry, and drama from a range of literary periods, authors, and perspectives. The diverse canon allows students to explore the function of character, setting, structure, narrator, and figurative language. Through a wide range of instruction and collaborative writing activities, students articulate their interpretation of literature through writing. The course includes exam preparation and practice that anticipates common student misconceptions.

Imagine: AP® English Language & Composition S1 (VI. APLAN.1)
Imagine: AP® English Language & Composition S2 (VI. APLAN.2)

In this introductory college-level course designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement exam, students advance their understanding of rhetoric and writing through the reading, analyzing, and writing of rhetorical texts. Throughout the course, students explore the basic tenets of writing and argumentation, such as rhetorical situation, claims and evidence, reasoning and organization, and style. Students will read and analyze a variety of nonfiction genres, including essays, journalism articles, political writings, science writings, nature writings, autobiographies, biographies, diaries, speeches, history writings, and criticisms from multiple perspectives and backgrounds. The primary focus is on writing evidence-based analytical, synthesis, and argumentative essays and analyzing the rhetorical choices of a wide range of nonfiction writers. In addition to explicit instruction and a variety of independent and collaborative learning opportunities, the course offers specific exam preparation lessons and practice.

Imagine: Pre-Algebra S1 (VI. MPALG.1)
Imagine: Pre-Algebra S2 (VI. MPALG.2)

This full-year course is designed for high school students who have completed a middle school mathematics sequence but are not yet algebra-ready. High school students taking this course be advised that some high schools may count this as elective and not math credit. This course reviews key algebra readiness skills from the middle grades and introduces basic Algebra I work with appropriate support. Students revisit concepts in numbers and operations, expressions and equations, ratios and proportions, and basic functions. By the end of the course, students are ready to begin a more formal high school Algebra I study.

Imagine: HS Algebra I S1 (VI. MALG1.1)
Imagine: HS Algebra I S2 (VI. MALG1.2)

This full-year course focuses on five critical areas: relationships between quantities and reasoning with equations, linear and exponential relationships, descriptive statistics, expressions and equations, and quadratic functions and modeling. This course builds on the foundation set in middle grades by deepening students’ understanding of linear and exponential functions and developing fluency in writing and solving one-variable equations and inequalities. Students will interpret, analyze, compare, and contrast functions that are represented numerically, tabularly, graphically, and algebraically. Quantitative reasoning is a common thread throughout the course as students use algebra to represent quantities and the relationships among those quantities in a variety of ways. Standards of mathematical practice and process are embedded throughout the course, as students make sense of problem situations, solve novel problems, reason abstractly, and think critically.

Imagine: HS Algebra II S1 (VI. MALG2.1)
Imagine: HS Algebra II S2 (VI. MALG2.2)

This course focuses on functions, polynomials, periodic phenomena, and collecting and analyzing data. The course begins with a review of linear and quadratic functions to solidify a foundation for learning these new functions. Students make connections between verbal, numeric, algebraic, and graphical representations of functions and apply this knowledge as they create equations and inequalities that can be used to model and solve mathematical and real-world problems. As students refine and expand their algebraic skills, they will draw analogies among the operations and field properties of real numbers and those of complex numbers and algebraic expressions. Mathematical practices and habits of mind are embedded throughout the course, as students solve novel problems, reason abstractly, and think critically.

Imagine: HS Geometry S1 (VI. MGEO.1)
Imagine: HS Geometry S2 (VI. MGEO.2)

This course formalizes what students learned about geometry in the middle grades with a focus on reasoning and making mathematical arguments. Mathematical reasoning is introduced with a study of triangle congruency, including exposure to formal proofs and geometric constructions. Then students extend what they have learned to other essential triangle concepts, including similarity, right-triangle trigonometry, and the laws of sines and cosines. Moving on to other shapes, students justify and derive various formulas for circumference, area, and volume, as well as cross-sections of solids and rotations of two-dimensional objects. Students then make important connections between geometry and algebra, including special triangles, slopes of parallel and perpendicular lines, and parabolas in the coordinate plane, before delving into an in-depth investigation of the geometry of circles. The course closes with a study of set theory and probability, as students apply theoretical and experimental probability to make decisions informed by data analysis.

Imagine: HS Precalculus s1 (VI. MPRCA.1)
Imagine: HS Precalculus s2 (VI. MPRCA.2)

2 semesters, 1 credit

With an emphasis on function families and their representations, Precalculus is a thoughtful introduction to advanced studies leading to calculus. The course briefly reviews linear equations, inequalities, and systems and moves purposefully into the study of functions. Students then discover the nature of graphs and deepen their understanding of polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Scaffolding rigorous content with clear instruction, the course leads students through an advanced study of trigonometric functions, matrices, and vectors. The course concludes with a short study of probability and statistics.

Imagine: Calculus AB S1 (VI. MCAL.1)
Imagine: Calculus AB S2 (VI. MCAL.2)

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

Major topics of study in this full-year course include a review of pre-calculus, limits, derivatives, definite integrals, mathematical modeling of differential equations, and the applications of these concepts. Emphasis is placed on the use of technology to solve problems and draw conclusions. The course utilizes a multi-representative approach to calculus with concepts and problems expressed numerically, graphically, verbally, and analytically.

Imagine: HS AP® Calculus AB S1 (VI. MAPCA.1)
Imagine: HS AP® Calculus AB S2 (VI. MAPCA.1)

This college-level, yearlong course prepares students for the Advanced Placement (AP) Calculus AB Exam. Major topics of study in this full-year course include a review of pre-calculus, limits, derivatives, definite integrals, mathematical modeling of differential equations, and the applications of these concepts. Emphasis is placed on the use of technology to solve problems and draw conclusions. The course utilizes a multi-representative approach to calculus with concepts and problems expressed numerically, graphically, verbally, and analytically.

Imagine: HS Mathematics I S1 (VI. MMA1.1 )
Imagine: HS Mathematics I S2 (VI. MMA1.2 )

2 semesters, 1 credit

The first in an integrated math series for high school, this course formalizes and extends middle school mathematics, deepening students’ understanding of linear relationships. The course begins with a review of relationships between quantities, building from unit conversion to a study of expressions, equations, and inequalities. Students contrast linear and exponential relationships, including a study of sequences, as well as applications such as growth and decay. Students review one, two, and multi-step equations, formally reasoning about each step using properties of equality. Students extend this reasoning to systems of linear equations. Students use descriptive statistics to analyze data before turning their attention to transformations and the relationship between algebra and geometry on the coordinate plane.

Imagine: HS Mathematics II S1 (VI. MMA2.1)
Imagine: HS Mathematics II S2 (VI. MMA2.2)

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

This course begins with a brief exploration of radicals and polynomials before delving into quadratic expressions, equations, and functions, including a derivation of the quadratic formula. Students then embark on a deep study of the applications of probability and develop advanced reasoning skills with a study of similarity, congruence, and proofs of mathematical theorems. Students explore right triangles with an introduction to right-triangle trigonometry before turning their attention to the geometry of circles and making informal arguments to derive formulas for the volumes of various solids.

Imagine: HS Mathematics III S1 (VI. MMA3.1 )
Imagine: HS Mathematics III S2 (VI. MMA3.2 )

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

This course synthesizes previous mathematical learning in four focused areas of instruction. First, students relate visual displays and summary statistics to various types of data and to probability distributions with a focus on drawing conclusions from the data. Then, students embark on an in-depth study of polynomial, rational, and radical functions, drawing on concepts of integers and number properties to understand polynomial operations and the combination of functions through operations. This section of instruction builds to the fundamental theorem of algebra. Students then expand the study of right-triangle trigonometry they began in Mathematics II to include non-right triangles and developing the laws of sines and cosines. Finally, students model an array of real-world situations with all the types of functions they have studied, including working with logarithms to solve exponential equations. As they synthesize and generalize what they have learned about a variety of function families, students appreciate the usefulness and relevance of mathematics in the real world.

Imagine: HS Mathematical Models with Applications S1 (VI. MMOD.1)
Imagine: HS Mathematical Models with Applications S2 (VI. MMOD.2)

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

Broadening and extending the mathematical knowledge and skills acquired in Algebra I, the primary purpose of this course is to use mathematics as a tool to model real-world phenomena students may encounter daily, such as finance and exponential models. Engaging lessons cover financial topics, including growth, smart money, saving, and installment-loan models. Prior mathematical knowledge is expanded, and new knowledge and techniques are developed through real-world application of useful mathematical concepts

Imagine: HS Financial Math S1 (VI. MFIN.1)
Imagine: HS Financial Math S2 (VI. MFIN.2)

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

Connecting practical mathematical concepts to personal and business settings, this course offers informative and highly useful lessons that challenge students to gain a deeper understanding of financial math. Relevant, project-based learning activities cover stimulating topics such as personal financial planning, budgeting and wise spending, banking, paying taxes, the importance of insurance, long-term. investing, buying a house, consumer loans, economic principles, traveling abroad, starting a business, and analyzing business data. Offered as a two-semester course for high school students, this course encourages mastery of math skill sets, including percentages, proportions, data analysis, linear systems, and exponential functions.

Imagine: HS Concepts in Probability and Statistics S1 (VI. MCPS.1)
Imagine: HS Concepts in Probability and Statistics S2 (VI. MCPS.2)

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

This full-year high school course provides an alternative math credit for students who may not wish to pursue more advanced mathematics courses such as Algebra II and Pre-Calculus. The first half of the course begins with an in-depth study of probability and an exploration of sampling and comparing populations and closes with units on data distributions and data analysis. In the second half of the course, students create and analyze scatterplots and study two-way tables and normal distributions. Finally, students apply probability to topics such as conditional probability, combinations and permutations, and sets.

Imagine: HS Statistics S1 (VI. MSTA.1)
Imagine: HS Statistics S2 (VI. MSTA.2)

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

This fourth-year high school math option provides a comprehensive introduction to data analysis and statistics. Students begin by reviewing familiar data displays through a more sophisticated lens before diving into an in-depth study of the normal curve. They then study and apply simple linear regression and explore sampling and experimentation. Next, students review probability concepts. and begin a study of random variables. Later topics also include sampling distributions, estimating, and testing claims about proportions and means, and inferences and confidence intervals

Imagine: HS AP® Statistics S1 (VI. MAPST1)
Imagine: HS AP® Statistics S2 (VI. MAPST2)

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

This yearlong, college-level course is designed to prepare students for the Advanced Placement (AP) Statistics exam. Major topics of study include exploring one-and two-variable data, sampling, experimentation, probability, sampling distributions, and statistical inference. These topics are organized into three big ideas: variation and distribution, patterns and uncertainty, data-based predictions, decisions, and conclusions.

Imagine: HS Trigonometry (VI. MTRI)

Length: 1 semesters, Credit(s): 0.5

In this one-semester course, students use their geometry and algebra skills to begin their study of trigonometry. Students will be required to express understanding using qualitative, quantitative, algebraic, and graphing skills. This course begins with a quick overview of right-triangle relationships before introducing trigonometric functions and their applications. Students explore angles and radian measures, circular trigonometry, and the unit circle. Students extend their understanding to trigonometric graphs, including the effects of translations and the inverses of trigonometric functions. This leads to the laws of sines and cosines, followed by an in-depth exploration of trigonometric identities and applications. This course ends with an introduction to the polar coordinate system, complex numbers, and DeMoivre’s theorem.

Imagine: Honors Algebra I S1 (VI. MHAL1.1)
Imagine: Honors Algebra I S2 (VI. MHAL1.2)

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

This full-year honors course introduces students to linear, exponential, and quadratic functions by interpreting, analyzing, comparing, and contrasting functions that are represented numerically, tabularly, graphically, and algebraically. Technology is utilized within some lessons to further support students in identifying key features as well as displaying images of the functions. The course builds upon the basic concepts of functions to include transformations of linear and nonlinear functions. Students deepen their understanding of quantitative reasoning, piecewise functions, and quadratic functions through performance tasks. The additional performance- based skills allow the honors students to apply more of the concepts taught in the course. The course concludes with students analyzing data through displays and statistical analysis.

Imagine: Honors Algebra II S1 (VI. MHAL2.1)
Imagine: Honors Algebra II S2 (VI. MHAL2.2)

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

The course begins with a review of concepts that will assist students throughout the course, such as literal equations, problem solving, and word problems. Students then progress to a unit on functions where students compute operations of functions, compose of functions, and study inverses of functions. To build on their algebraic skills, students learn about complex numbers and apply them to quadratic functions via completing the square and quadratic formula methods. Next, students solve linear systems and apply their knowledge of the concept to three-by-three systems. An in-depth study on polynomial operations and functions allows students to build their knowledge of polynomials algebraically and graphically. In the second semester, students study nonlinear functions. Students solve and graph rational and radical functions whereas the exponential and logarithmic functions focus on the key features and transformations of the functions. Expected value and normal distribution concepts expand and deepen students’ knowledge of probability and statistics. Students also cover trigonometric functions and periodic phenomena.

Imagine: Honors Geometry S1 (VI. MHGE.1)
Imagine: Honors Geometry S2 (VI. MHGE.2)

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

The course begins by exploring the foundational concepts of Euclidean Geometry in which students learn the terminology of geometry, measuring, proving theorems, and constructing figures. Students then expand on their knowledge of transformations and complete an assignment on identifying point symmetry as well as completing a performance task on tessellations. The course continues with an in-depth look at triangles where students prove theorems, relating congruency and similarity in terms of transformations, and connecting right triangles relationships to trigonometry. Students study set theory and apply probability through theoretical and experimental probability, two-way tables, and combinations and permutations. With lessons pertaining to quadrilaterals, students can identify the various figures based on their key features. Within the circles units, students identify angles, radii, and chords, perform a performance-based task on tangents, and then compute the circumference and area of various circles. Then students study parabolas, ellipses and hyperbolas before modeling and computing two- and three-dimensional figures.

Imagine: Honors Pre-Calculus S1 (VI. MHPC.1)
Imagine: Honors Pre-Calculus S2 (VI. MHPC.2)

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

This full-year advanced math course starts with a unit on the nature of functions and complex numbers before moving into matrices, systems, and linear programming. Students then return to functions with a focus on graphing a variety of function types; this unit includes a performance task on production schemes. Students explore rational functions in depth and then conclude the first semester with the right triangle and circular trigonometry. In the second half of the course, students synthesize what they have learned to graph and solve trigonometric functions. They also study vectors, conics and analytic geometry, statistics and probability, mathematical modeling, sequences, and series.

Imagine: HS Algebra II – Semester 1 Half Paced S1: VI.ALG2A.1
Imagine: HS Algebra II – Semester 1 Half Paced S2: VI.ALG2A.2

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

This course will focus topics from Algebra 2’s 1st semester of content over the entire school year.

Imagine: HS Algebra II – Semester 2 Half Paced S1: VI.ALG2B.1
Imagine: HS Algebra II – Semester 2 Half Paced S2: VI.ALG2B.2

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

This course will focus topics from Algebra 2’s 2nd semester of content over the entire school year.

Imagine: HS Biology S1 (VI. SCBIO.1)
Imagine: HS Biology S2 (VI. SCBIO.2)

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

This compelling two-semester course engages students in the study of life and living organisms and examines biology and biochemistry in the real world. This is a yearlong course that encompasses traditional concepts in biology and encourages exploration of new discoveries in this field of science. The components include biochemistry, cell biology, cell processes, heredity and reproduction, the evolution of life, taxonomy, human body systems, and ecology. This course includes both hands-on wet labs and virtual lab options.

Imagine: HS Chemistry S1(VI. SCCHE.1)
Imagine: HS Chemistry S2(VI. SCCHE.2)

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

This rigorous, full-year course engages students in the study of the composition, properties, changes, and interactions of matter. The course covers the basic concepts of chemistry and includes eighteen virtual laboratory experiments that encourage higher-order thinking applications, with wet lab options if preferred The components of this course include chemistry and its methods, the composition and properties of matter, changes and interactions of matter, factors affecting the interactions of matter, electrochemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, nuclear chemistry, mathematical applications, and applications of chemistry in the real world.

Imagine: HS Physics S1 (VI. SCPHY.1)
Imagine: HS Physics S2 (VI. SCPHY.2)

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

This full-year course acquaints students with topics in classical and modern physics. The course emphasizes conceptual understanding of basic physics principles, including Newtonian mechanics, energy, thermodynamics, waves, electricity, magnetism, and nuclear and modern physics. Throughout the course, students solve mathematical problems, reason abstractly, and learn to think critically about the physical world. The course also includes interactive virtual labs and hands-on lab options, in which students ask questions and create hypotheses.

Imagine: HS Earth & Space Science S1: VI.PHYSCI1
Imagine: HS Earth & Space Science S2: VI. PHYSCI2

Length: 2   semesters, Credit(s): 1

This full-year course focuses on traditional concepts in chemistry and physics, and encourages exploration of new discoveries in this field of science. The course includes an overview of scientific principles and procedures, and leads students toward a clearer understanding of matter, energy, and the physical universe. As students refine and expand their understanding of physical science, they will apply their knowledge in experiments that require them to ask questions and create hypotheses. Throughout the course, students solve problems, reason abstractly, and learn to think critically.

Imagine: HS Earth & Space Science S1: VI.ESPS.1
Imagine: HS Earth & Space Science S2: VI.ESPS.2

Length: 2   semesters, Credit(s): 1

This full-year course introduces students to the study of Earth and its place in the universe. The course leads students toward a clearer understanding of geology, oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. As students refine and expand their understanding of Earth science, they will apply their knowledge in investigations that require them to ask questions and explore the world around them. Throughout the course, students will also solve problems, reason abstractly, and learn to think critically.

Imagine: Honors Biology S1 (VI. SCHBI.1)
Imagine: Honors Biology S2 (VI. SCHBI.2)

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

This compelling full-year course engages students in a rigorous honors-level curriculum that emphasizes the study of life and its real-world applications. This course examines biological concepts in more depth than general biology and provides a solid foundation for collegiate-level coursework. Course components include biochemistry, cellular structures and functions, genetics and heredity, bioengineering, evolution, structures and functions of the human body, and ecology. Throughout the course, students participate in a variety of interactive and hands-on laboratory activities that enhance concept knowledge and develop scientific process skills, including scientific research and technical writing.

Imagine: Honors Chemistry S1 (VI. SCHCH.1)
Imagine: Honors Chemistry S2 (VI. SCHCH.2)

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

This rigorous full-year course provides students with an engaging honors-level curriculum that emphasizes mathematical problem solving and practical applications of chemistry. Topics are examined in greater detail than general chemistry to prepare students for college-level coursework. Course components include atomic theory and structure, chemical bonding, states and changes of matter, chemical and redox reactions, stoichiometry, the gas laws, solutions, acids and bases, and nuclear and organic chemistry. Throughout the course, students participate in a variety of interactive and hands-on laboratory activities that enhance concept knowledge and develop scientific process skills, including scientific research and technical writing.

Imagine: Honors Physics S1 (VI. SCHPH.1)
Imagine: Honors Physics S2 (VI. SCHPH.2)

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

This rigorous full-year course provides students with an engaging honors-level curriculum that emphasizes abstract reasoning and applications of physics concepts to real- world scenarios. Topics are examined in greater detail than general physics and provide a solid foundation for collegiate-level coursework. Course components include one- and two-dimensional motion, momentum, energy and thermodynamics, harmonic motion, waves, electricity, magnetism, and nuclear and modern physics. Throughout the course, students participate in a variety of interactive and hands-on laboratory activities that enhance concept knowledge and develop scientific process skills, including scientific research and technical writing.

Imagine: HS Environmental Science S1 (VI. SCES.1)
Imagine: HS Environmental Science S2 (VI. SCES.2)

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

Environmental science is a captivating and rapidly expanding field, and this two-semester course offers compelling lessons that cover many aspects of the field: ecology, the biosphere, land, forests and soil, water, energy and resources, and societies and policy. Through unique activities and material, high school students connect scientific theory and concepts to current, real-world dilemmas, providing them with opportunities for mastery in each of the segments throughout the semester.

Imagine: HS AP® Environmental Science S1 (VI. SCAES.1)
Imagine: HS AP® Environmental Science S2 (VI. SCAES.2)

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

Environmental Science is a laboratory- and field-based course designed to provide students with the content and skills needed to understand the various interrelationships in the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems, and to propose and examine solutions to these problems. Since this is an online course, the laboratory- and field-based activities will be completed virtually and via experiments that students can easily perform at home with common materials. The course is intended to be the equivalent of a one- semester, college-level ecology course, which is taught over a full year in high school. The course encompasses human population dynamics, interrelationships in nature, energy flow, resources, environmental quality, human impact on environmental systems, and environmental law.

Imagine: HS Survey of World History S1 (VI. SSSWH.1)
Imagine: HS Survey of World History S2 (VI. SSSWH.2)

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

This yearlong course examines the major events and turning points of world history from ancient times to the present. Students investigate the development of classical civilizations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, and they explore the economic, political, and social revolutions that have transformed human history. At the end of the course, students conduct a rigorous study of modern history, allowing them to draw connections between past events and contemporary issues. The use of recurring themes, such as social history, democratic government, and the relationship between history and the arts, allows students to draw connections between the past and the present, among cultures, and among multiple perspectives. Throughout the course, students use a variety of primary and secondary sources, including legal documents, essays, historical writings, and political cartoons to evaluate the reliability of historical evidence and to draw conclusions about historical events.

Imagine: HS Modern World History S1 (VI. SSMWH.1)
Imagine: HS Modern World History S2 (VI. SSMWH.2)

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

This yearlong course examines the major events and turning points of world history from the Enlightenment to the present. Students investigate the foundational ideas that shaped the modern world in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas, and then explore the economic, political, and social revolutions that have transformed human history. This rigorous study of modern history examines recurring themes, such as social history, democratic government, and the relationship between history and the arts, allowing students to draw connections between the past and the present, across cultures, and among multiple perspectives. Students use a variety of primary and secondary sources, including legal documents, essays, historical writings, and political cartoons to evaluate the reliability of historical evidence and to draw conclusions about historical events. Students also sharpen their writing skills in shorter tasks and assignments, and practice outlining and drafting skills by writing full informative and argumentative essays.

Imagine: HS Civics and Citizenship (VI. SSCIV)

Length: 1 semesters, Credit(s): 0.5

Civics and Citizenship is a one-semester elective appropriate for students in middle school and early high school. The course investigates events, concepts, and issues with a 360-degree view allowing multiple perspectives from various cultures and institutions to inform student learning. The course is divided into five units in which students will study the purposes and principles of the Constitution; investigate the role of power in decision-making; and discover ways to influence the government. The course provides opportunities to actively engage with the content through interactives, assignments, readings, short writings, projects, and discourses.

vImagine: HS Economics (VI. SSECO)

Length: 1 semesters, Credit(s): 0.5

This semester long course invites students to broaden their understanding of how economic concepts apply to their everyday lives—including microeconomic and macroeconomic theory and the characteristics of mixed-market economies, the role of government in a free-enterprise system and the global economy, and personal finance strategies. Throughout the course, students apply critical-thinking skills while making practical economic choices. Students also master literacy skills through rigorous reading and writing activities. Students analyze data displays and write routinely and responsively in tasks and assignments that are based on scenarios, texts, activities, and examples. In more extensive, process-based writing lessons, students write full-length essays in informative and argumentative formats.

Imagine: Honors Economics (VI. SSHEC)

Length: 1 semesters, Credit(s): 0.5

From creating graphs to reach equilibrium to learning to manage a bank account, students will take part in a more rigorous semester-long study of the principles and processes of economics in the American system. Students begin with an introduction of basic economic concepts then move on to an in-depth study of microeconomic principles. Students showcase their understanding of supply, demand, and economic choices by completing a case study on starting a business. Students then turn to macroeconomic concepts, government policies, and entrepreneurship. With this foundation, students create a proposal for public policies and programs in a small developing nation. Students continue their study of Economics by examining global economic concepts such as trade barriers and agreements. This Honors course concludes with a unit on personal finance. Students will learn more about topics such as taxation, financial institutions, credit, and money management. Students extend their knowledge of personal financial planning by creating a successful budget. Throughout the course, economic theory is introduced, demonstrated, and reinforced through real-life scenarios and examples. In assignments and project-based lessons, students learn to apply critical thinking skills while making practical economic choices.

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Imagine: Honors US History and Geography S1: VI.SSHSU.1
Imagine: Honors US History and Geography S2: VI.SSHSU.2

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

From the first colonial settlements through today’s society, students will embark on a more rigorous yearlong study of our nation’s history. Students investigate the economic, political, and social revolutions that have transformed our country into the nation it is today. Units progress through the course by taking an in-depth look at events such as those surrounding the creation of the Constitution, the Civil War, our nation’s 29 involvement in World War I and II, as well as cultural aspects of our society. From writing about life in the colonies to analyzing landmark Supreme Court decisions, students are better equipped to compare what happened in yesterday’s world with what is going on in our modern era. Throughout this Honors course, students continuously analyze primary and secondary sources relating to the period of study. Incorporating activities from other disciplines gives students the opportunity to connect history to other subjects. Students read excerpts from novels like Upton Sinclair’s The Jungle, and poetry such as “The New Colossus” by Emma Lazarus Activities such as writing a petition and analyzing various Presidents’ speeches encourage students to perform throughout the course at a higher level.

Imagine: World History and Geography S1: VI.SSWHG.1
Imagine: World History and Geography S2: VI.SSWHG.2

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

World History and Geography (HS) - In this course, students will explore global patterns and significant historical developments across diverse regions and eras. Students will investigate major themes such as the rise and fall of empires, the evolution of trade networks, and the spread of religions and philosophies. Students will examine shifts like the transition from agricultural economies to industrial systems and the impacts of industrialism and independence movements across various regions, including India, Africa, and Southeast Asia. By connecting these cross-temporal and interregional perspectives, the course fosters a comprehensive understanding of how historical processes interrelate and shape the global landscape, encouraging students to see beyond traditional chronological and spatial boundaries.

Imagine: Human Geography S1 (VI.SSHGE.1)
Imagine: Human Geography S2 (VI.SSHGE.2)

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

Examining current global issues that impact our world today, this course takes a thematic approach to understanding the development of human systems, human understanding of the world, and human social organization. Divided into two semesters, this high school course will challenge students to develop geographic skills, including learning to interpret maps, analyze data, and compare theories. Offering interactive content that will grow students’ understanding of the development of modern civilization and human systems—from the agricultural revolution to the technological revolution—this course encourages students to analyze economic trends as well as compare global markets and urban environments.

Imagine: HS Personal Psychology S1 (VI.SSPSY.1)
Imagine: HS Personal Psychology S2 (VI.SSPSY.2)

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

This two-semester course introduces high school students to the study of psychology and helps them master fundamental concepts in research, theory, and human behavior. Students analyze human growth, learning, personality, and behavior from the perspective of major theories within psychology, including the biological, psychosocial, and cognitive perspectives. From a psychological point of view, students investigate the nature of being human as they build a comprehensive understanding of traditional psychological concepts and contemporary perspectives in the field. Course components include an introduction to the history, perspectives, and research of psychology; an understanding of topics such as the biological aspects of psychology, learning, and cognitive development; the stages of human development; aspects of personality and intelligence; the classification and treatment of psychological disorders; and psychological aspects of social interactions.

Imagine: HS Sociology S1: VI.ESOCI
Imagine: HS Sociology S2: VI.ESOCI.2

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

This course provides insight into the human dynamics of our diverse society, this is an engaging, one-semester course that delves into the fundamental concepts of sociology. This interactive course, designed for high school students, covers cultural diversity and conformity, basic structures of society, individuals and socialization, stages of human development as they relate to sociology, deviance from social norms, social stratification, racial and ethnic interactions, gender roles, family structure, the economic and political aspects of sociology, the sociology of public institutions, and collective human behavior, both historically and in modern times.

Imagine: HS AP® Human Geography S1 (VI. SSHGE.1)
Imagine: HS AP® Human Geography S2 (VI. SSHGE.2)

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

Examining current global issues that impact our world today, this course takes a thematic approach to understanding the development of human systems, human understanding of the world, and human social organization. Divided into two semesters, this high school course will challenge students to develop geographic skills, including learning to interpret maps, analyze data, and compare theories. Offering interactive content that will grow students’ understanding of the development of modern civilization and human systems—from the agricultural revolution to the technological revolution—this course encourages students to analyze economic trends as well as compare global markets and urban environments.

Imagine: HS AP® United States History S1 (VI. SSAUH.1)
Imagine: HS AP® United States History S2 (VI. SSAUH.2)

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

This course surveys the history of the United States from the settlement of the New World to modern times and prepares students for the AP United States History Exam. The course emphasizes themes such as national identity, economic transformation, immigration, politics, international relations, geography, and social and cultural change. Students learn to assess historical materials, weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship, and analyze and express historical understanding in writing.

Imagine: HS AP® World History: Modern S1 (VI. SSAWM.1)
Imagine: HS AP® World History: Modern S2 (VI. SSAWM.2)

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

This advanced study of world history explores historical themes common to societies around the world and across time periods, from 1200 to the present day. Emphasis is placed on document analysis, historical thinking skills, reasoning processes, and essay writing. Students will demonstrate their understanding and acquisition of skills through written work, document-based questions, project- based activities, and practice exams.

Imagine: HS AP® United States Government and Politics (VI. SSGOA)

Length: 1 semesters, Credit(s): 0.5

This one-semester college-level course is designed to prepare students for the AP United States Government and Politics exam. Students will study the Constitutional underpinnings and structure of the United States government, issues of politics and political parties, and topics in civil rights and public policy, demonstrating their understanding and acquisition of skills through written work, project-based activities, and practice exams.

Imagine: HS AP® Psychology S1 (VI. SSAPS.1)
Imagine: HS AP® Psychology S2 (VI. SSAPS.2)

Length: 2 semesters, Credit(s): 1

Psychology will introduce students to the systematic study of the behavior and mental processes of human means and animals. Students are exposed to the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with the major fields within psychology. Students also learn about the methods psychologists use in their science and practice. The major aim of this course is to provide each student with a learning experience equivalent to that obtained in most introductory college psychology courses. In addition, this course has been designed to help students successfully achieve a passing score on the AP Psychology exam.

Imagine: HS Spanish I S1 (VI. SPAN1.1)
Imagine: HS Spanish I S2 (VI. SPAN1.2)

Students begin their introduction to high school Spanish with fundamental building blocks in four key areas of foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Each unit consists of an ongoing adventure story, a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, numerous interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading, and listening comprehension activities, speaking, and writing activities, and multimedia cultural presentations covering major Spanish-speaking areas in Europe and the Americas.

Imagine: HS Spanish II S1(VI. SPAN2.1)
Imagine: HS Spanish II S2(VI. SPAN2.2)

High school students continue their introduction to Spanish with fundamental building blocks in four key areas of foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Each unit consists of an ongoing adventure story, a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, numerous interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading, and listening comprehension activities, speaking, and writing activities, cultural presentations covering major Spanish-speaking areas in Europe and the Americas, and assessments.

Imagine: HS Spanish III S1 (VI. SPAN3.1)
Imagine: HS Spanish III S2 (VI. SPAN3.2)

In this expanding engagement with Spanish, high school students deepen their focus on four key skills in foreign language acquisition: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. In addition, students read significant works of literature in Spanish and respond orally or in writing to these works. Continuing the pattern and building on what students encountered in the first two years, each unit consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, numerous interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading, and listening comprehension activities, speaking, and writing activities, and multimedia cultural presentations covering major Spanish-speaking areas in Europe and the Americas.

Imagine: HS AP® Spanish Language & Culture S1 (VI. SPAAP.1)
Imagine: HS AP® Spanish Language & Culture S2 (VI. SPAAP.2)

Spanish Language and Culture is an advanced language course in which students acquire proficiencies that expand their cognitive, analytical, and communication skills. The course prepares students for the AP Spanish Language and Culture Exam. It uses as its foundation the three modes of communication (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational) as defined in the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the Twenty-First Century. The course is designed as an immersion experience and is conducted almost exclusively in Spanish. In addition, all student work, practices, projects, participation, and assessments are in Spanish. The course teaches language structures in context and focuses on the development of fluency to convey meaning. Students explore culture in both contemporary and historical contexts to develop an awareness and appreciation of cultural products, practices, and perspectives. In addition, students participate in a forum where they can share their opinions and comments about various topics and comment on other students’ posts. The course also makes great use of the Internet for updated and current materials.

Imagine: HS French I S1 (VI. FREN1.1)
Imagine: HS French I S2 (VI. FREN1.2)

Students in high school begin their introduction to French with fundamental building blocks in four key areas of foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Each unit consists of an ongoing adventure story, a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, numerous interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading, and listening comprehension activities, speaking, and writing activities, and multimedia cultural presentations covering major French-speaking areas in Europe and across the globe.

Imagine: HS French II S1 (VI. FREN2.1)
Imagine: HS French II S2 (VI. FREN2.2)

Students continue their introduction to French in this second-year, high school language course with review of fundamental building blocks in four key areas of foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Each unit consists of an ongoing adventure story, a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, numerous interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading, and listening comprehension activities, speaking, and writing activities, cultural presentations covering major French-speaking areas |across the globe, and assessments.

Imagine: HS French III S1 (VI. FREN3.1 )
Imagine: HS French III S2 (VI. FREN3.2)

In this expanding engagement with French, high school students deepen their focus on four key skills in foreign language acquisition: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. In addition, students read significant works of literature in French and respond orally or in writing to these works. Continuing the pattern and building on what students encountered in the first two years; each unit consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, numerous interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading, and listening comprehension activities, speaking, and writing activities, and multimedia cultural presentations covering major French speaking areas in Europe and the Americas.

Imagine: HS AP® French Language & Culture S1 (VI. FREAP.1 )
Imagine: HS AP® French Language & Culture S2 (VI. FREAP.2)

French Language and Culture is an advanced language course in which students acquire proficiencies that expand their cognitive, analytical, and communicative skills. The course prepares students for the AP French Language and Culture Exam. It uses as its foundation the three modes of communication (interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational) as defined in the Standards for Foreign Language Learning in the Twenty-First Century. The course is designed as an immersion experience requiring the use of French exclusively. The online learning coach only uses French to communicate with students. In addition, all the reading, listening, speaking, and writing is in French. The course teaches language structures in context and focuses on the development of fluency to convey meaning. Students explore culture in both contemporary and historical contexts to develop an awareness and appreciation of cultural products, practices, and perspectives. The course contains a forum where students share their opinions and comments about various topics and comment on other students’ posts. The course makes great use of the Internet for updated and current material. 

Imagine: HS German I S1 (VI. GERM1.1)
Imagine: HS German I S2 (VI. GERM1.2)

High school students begin their introduction to German with fundamental building blocks in four key areas of foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Each unit consists of an ongoing adventure story, a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, numerous interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading, and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, and cultural presentations covering major German-speaking areas in Europe.

Imagine: HS German II S1 (VI. GERM2.1)
Imagine: HS German II S2 (VI. GERM2.2)

Students continue their introduction to high school German in this second-year course with review of fundamental building blocks in four key areas of foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Each unit consists of an ongoing adventure story, a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, numerous interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading, and listening comprehension activities, speaking, and writing activities, and cultural presentations covering major German-speaking areas in Europe.

Imagine: HS Chinese I S1 (VI. CHIN1.1)
Imagine: HS Chinese I S2 (VI. CHIN1.2)

High school students begin their introduction to Chinese with fundamental building blocks in four key areas of foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Each unit consists of an ongoing adventure story, a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, numerous interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, and multimedia cultural presentations covering major Chinese speaking countries.

Imagine: HS Chinese II S1(VI. CHIN2.1)
Imagine: HS Chinese II S2 (VI. CHIN2.2)

Students in high school continue their introduction to Chinese in this second-year course with a review of fundamental building blocks in four key areas of foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Each unit consists of an ongoing adventure story, a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, numerous interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading, and listening comprehension activities, speaking, and writing activities, and multimedia cultural presentations covering major Chinese-speaking countries.

Imagine: HS Latin I S1 (VI. LAT1.1)
Imagine: HS Latin I S1 (V2. LAT1.2)

High school students begin their introduction to Latin with fundamental building blocks in four key areas of foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Each unit consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, numerous interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading, and listening comprehension activities, speaking, and writing activities, cultural presentations covering significant aspects of Roman culture or their modern-day manifestations, and assessments.

Imagine: HS Latin II S1 (VI. LAT2.1)
Imagine: HS Latin II S2 (VI. LAT2.2)

Students continue their introduction to high school Latin by covering the fundamental building blocks in four key areas of foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Each unit consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, a notable ancient myth in Latin, numerous interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading, and listening comprehension activities, speaking, and writing activities, cultural presentations covering significant aspects of Roman culture or their modern-day manifestations, and assessments.

Imagine: HS American Sign Language 1 S1 (VI. ASL1.1 )
Imagine: HS American Sign Language 1 S2 (VI. ASL1.2 )

This year-long course will introduce you to vocabulary and simple sentences, so that you can start communicating right away. Importantly, you will explore Deaf culture: social beliefs, traditions, history, values, and communities influenced by deafness. The second semester will introduce you to more of this language and its grammatical structures.

Imagine: HS American Sign Language 2 S1 (VI. ASL2.1)
Imagine: HS American Sign Language 2 S2 (VI. ASL2.2)

In this course, students will build on the skills they learned in American Sign Language 1 and explore the long and rich history of Deaf culture and language. They will expand their knowledge of the language as well as their understanding of the world in which it is frequently used. Students will grow their sign vocabulary and improve their ability to interact using facial expressions and body language. They will also learn current trends in technology within ASL as well as potential education and career opportunities.

Imagine: HS American Sign Language 3 S1 (VI. ASL3.1)
Imagine: HS American Sign Language 3 S2 (VI. ASL3.2)

As students dive into more advanced ASL signing, including unique grammar features, advanced classifiers, and locatives, they’ll learn, compose, and present newfound vocabulary and narratives by immersion in Deaf culture and community. Students will learn opinions, slang, and idioms, using technology and media that offers authentic Deaf perspectives. They will explore how travel, cultural differences, and geography affect sign language, and gain a better understanding of Deaf culture by learning important events and examining topics such as education, science, and literature. Additionally, through discussing Deaf culture and experiences, students will advance their signing skills by developing verb tenses, grammar, and syntax in real conversation activities and through opportunities to debate real issues. Students will explore the next steps in education and career opportunities for their new intermediate ASL skills.