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Core Curriculum


LANGUAGE ARTS
English 9, English 10, English 11, English 11 (H), English 12, English Composition (H), Historical Literature, Creative Writing & Journalism courses. Students have ample opportunity to practice and reinforce writing skills to develop style and creativity through prose, poetry, composition and essay. Students are exposed to a rigorous curriculum with an array of quality literature. Students develop skills to comprehend and interpret prose and poetry of different genres.

Goals:
• Acquisition of fluent word reading and comprehension skills.
• Acquisition of an extensive and advanced vocabulary
• Acquisition of spelling, creative and expository writing skills
• Acquisition of speaking skills and expression
• Students will demonstrate mastery of selected concepts, vocabulary, and skills of each unit in order to pass on to the next year of study.


MATHEMATICS
Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Pre-Cal (H) & Consumer Math courses. Students master new mathematical skills and concepts. The application of those concepts are put into real-world scenarios. Math instruction involves whole class and small-group presentations addressing ability and strengths at all levels.

Goals:
• Acquisition of fluency with math facts
• Acquisition of math reasoning and estimation skills
• Application of math skills to real life scenarios
• Acquisition of new concepts representing challenging international standards
• Students will demonstrate mastery of selected concepts, vocabulary, and skills of each unit in order to pass on to the next year of study.


SCIENCE
Integrated Physical Science, Biology, Chemistry, & Physics courses. The science curriculum puts a heavy emphasis on experiential learning and the scientific process. Scientific methods and process skills are the basis of hands-on experiences in lab and field activities. Topics are examined using real-life practical applications to encourage connection and understanding of our world, with increasing sophistication each year or each grade level.

Goals:
• Acquisition of science concepts in a broad array of science areas
• Understanding of science in our lives and surroundings
• Students will demonstrate mastery of selected concepts, vocabulary, and skills of each unit in order to pass on to the next year of study.


HISTORY
Geography/World History, Civics/Economics, US History/History of NH, Sociology, & Psychology courses. Students explore topics in history and geography, gaining an understanding of their physically and culturally diverse world. The social sciences curriculum is supported by independent and cooperative projects that foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Methods of proper research, with an emphasis on reading and writing through persuasive essays, are at the core of social science learning. There is an emphasis placed on current events and their relationship with events throughout history.

Goals:
• Gain understanding of the world in a geographical sense
• Gain understanding of cultures/civilizations, past and present
• Students will demonstrate mastery of selected concepts, vocabulary, and skills of each unit in order to pass on to the next year of study.


FOREIGN LANGUAGE
Spanish I, Spanish II, & Spanish III courses. These courses are designed to expose students to the language and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. There is a strong emphasis on vocabulary acquisition and verb conjugation. Students learn to develop and utilize the Spanish language in an academic context of understanding and compare language and culture. Students will develop proficiency in the four modalities of language learning: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Students will further develop their understanding of and interpretation of the spoken and written language while communicating a wide variety of topics. Our advanced courses focus on Spanish conversation and dialogue utilizing practical Spanish in real life scenarios.

Goals:
• Acquisition of introductory through advanced level conversational skills
• Exposure to and better understanding of culture and countries where the target language is spoken
• Students will demonstrate mastery of selected concepts, vocabulary, and skills of each unit in order to pass on to the next year of study.


TECHNOLOGY
Technology integrated throughout our curriculum
• Understanding of effective Internet research practices (utilizing SEO and tag words), demonstration of an ability to discern reliable information.
• Demonstration of mastery of selected concepts, vocabulary, and skills of each unit in order to pass on to the next year of study.


HEALTH AND FITNESS
Physical Education, Wellness, & Selected Electives
• Exposure to varied health and fitness topics
• Students will demonstrate mastery of selected concepts and   skills of each unit in order to pass on to the next year of study.

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  • Home
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    • Guidance >
      • 2022/2023 Course Catalog
      • ACT/PSAT/SAT Info
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      • College Resources
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      • Financial Aid & Scholarships
      • Graduation Requirements
  • Calendar
    • Printable School Day Calendar
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  • Clubs and Groups
    • Sports
    • Dance Council
    • GSA
    • National Honors Society
    • Robotics
    • Student Council
    • Drama Club
    • Tri-M Music Honor Society
  • Family Information
    • Carpool Solutions
    • Drop-Off and Pickup
    • Community Service Form
    • Handbook & Policies
    • Pay My Fees
    • PowerSchool
  • Covid-19 Info
  • Facilities - Public Notification
  • In the News
  • Job Openings
  • Five-Year Strategic Plan
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  • Board of Trustees
  • Bylaws
  • Financial Statements
  • Full Charter