High School Basic Skills (BSHS)

BSHS ALG1  High School Algebra 1

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Lecture: 15-150   

Key components of first year high school algebra. Use of symbolic reasoning and calculations with symbols as applied to solving, graphing equations, functions and inequalities. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent. From 1-10 high school credits can be earned in 15-hour modules.

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BSHS ALG2  High School Algebra 2

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Lecture: 15-150   

Components of second year algebra. Expands on basic algebra and geometry concepts, including solutions of quadratic equations and functions, equations and inequalities, fractional exponents and exponential functions, polynomials, real numbers, rational and irrational expressions, logarithmic functions, computations, permutations and probabilities, statistics, series and sequences, the complex number system, and trigonometric functions. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent. From 1-10 high school credits can be earned in 15-hour modules.

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BSHS ART1  High School Art and Creative Expression

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Lecture: 15-150   

Artistic perception, creative expression, historical and cultural context of art, aesthetic valuing, art forms, relationships, applications, and original productions through design and drawing using a variety of media, careers in art and design. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent. From 1-10 high school credits can be earned in 15-hour modules.

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BSHS ART2  High School Art 2

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Lecture: 15-150   

Artistic perception, creative expression, and aesthetic valuing. Historical and cultural context of the visual arts. Original productions in more complex art designs and drawings using a variety of media. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent. From 1-10 high school credits can be earned in 15-hour modules.

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BSHS BIO  High School Biology

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Lecture: 15-150   

Basic life science. Includes diversity of life from a microscopic to a macroscopic scale, relationship between structure and function, chemistry in life processes, cells as the basis of all life, interdependence in nature, information and heredity, evolutionary theories, and homeostasis. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent. From 1-10 high school credits can be earned in 15-hour modules.

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BSHS CHEM  High School Chemistry

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Lecture: 15-150   

Nature of matter and its transformations, chemical bonds and stoichiometry, properties of gases, acids and bases, and organic and inorganic compounds. Chemical systems such as solutions, reactions, and nuclear processes. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent. From 1-10 high school credits can be earned in 15-hour modules.

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BSHS CIV  High School Civics

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Lecture: 15-150   

Growth of democracy, federalism, separation of powers, checks and balances, civil liberties, civil rights, civic participation and comparative government. Assessment of global perspectives, constitutional interpretations, political processes, public policy, free enterprise and cultural pluralism. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent. From 1-10 high school credits can be earned in 15-hour modules.

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BSHS CPTC  High School Computer Technology

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Lecture: 15-150   

Fundamental computer concepts, keyboarding skills, digital citizenship, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Application of technology in the educational and workplace settings. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent. From 1-10 high school credits can be earned in 15-hour modules.

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BSHS EASC  High School Earth Science

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Lecture: 15-150   

Fundamentals of earth and space science, Earth's place in the universe, Earth's systems, and Earth and human activity. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent. From 1-10 high school credits can be earned in 15-hour modules.

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BSHS ECON  High School Economics

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Lecture: 15-150   

General economic principles and practices including: scarcity and choice, opportunity and trade-offs, economic systems, institutions and incentives, markets and prices, supply and demand, competition, income distribution, monetary policy, international economics, and government roles. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent. From 1-10 high school credits can be earned in 15-hour modules.

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BSHS ELD  High School English Language Development

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Lecture: 15-150   

English Language Development (ELD) course intended for high school English language learners (ELLs) to improve their English language skills and content knowledge in preparation to reclassify to mainstream classrooms. This course is designed to support ELLs in developing their English proficiency, enhancing their academic use of English, and providing access to subject-specific content. Through meaningful interactions and rich content, students will interpret and discuss texts, write collaboratively and independently, and justify their opinions with evidence. They will learn how English communicates meaning in various contexts, adjusting their language use based on audience, discipline, topic, and task.

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BSHS ENG1  High School English 1

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Lecture: 15-150   

Foundations and analysis of literature using a variety of genres and themes. Writing, editing, and critical thinking skills including vocabulary, concept development, grammar, and writing mechanics. Contributes to the progress of a high school diploma or equivalent. From 1-10 high school credits can be earned in 15-hour modules.

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BSHS ENG2  High School English 2

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Lecture: 15-150   

Advanced foundations of literature using a variety of genres and themes. Improves skills in reading comprehension, literary analysis, mechanics of writing, and oral presentations. Supports progress toward to a high school diploma or equivalent. From 1-10 high school credits can be earned in 15-hour modules.

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BSHS ENG3  High School English 3

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Lecture: 15-150   

American literature using an American historical approach. Includes social, political, and intellectual trends connected with the following time periods: Pre-Colonial Era, the American Revolution, the New England Renaissance, Slavery and the Civil War, the Frontier Era, the Harlem Renaissance, and the Modern Era. Development of writing and critical thinking skills. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent. From 1-10 high school credits can be earned in 15-hour modules.

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BSHS ENG4  High School English 4

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Lecture: 15-150   

British literature using the historical approach. Includes social, political, and intellectual trends connected with the following time periods: Anglo-Saxon, Medieval, English Renaissance, Renaissance drama, the early 17th century, the Restoration and the 18th century, the Romantic Era, the Victorian Age, and contemporary British poetry and prose. Development of writing, critical thinking, and the use of literary tools. Supports progress toward to a high school diploma or equivalent. From 1-10 high school credits can be earned in 15-hour modules.

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BSHS ETHN  High School Ethnic Studies

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Lecture: 15-150   

Major concepts, issues, debates, and movements toward racial and social justice and liberation in the United States. Includes a comparative and interdisciplinary exploration of historical connections between race, ethnicity, class, religion, sexuality and gender inequality, as well as diverse perspectives on empowerment, identity, equity, self-determination, agency, and anti-racism within contemporary American society. Analysis of social, political, economic, educational, and cultural developments of diverse populations with an emphasis on the lived experiences of Native Americans, African Americans, Asian Americans, and Latinxs in the United States. Supports progress toward a high school diploma or equivalent. From 1-10 high school credits can be earned in 15-hour modules.