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Course Descriptions: Credit Retrieval
CR Algebra 1.1 - Algebra I courses include the study of properties and
operations of the real number system; evaluating rational algebraic expressions;
solving and graphing first degree equations and inequalities; translating
word problems into equations; operations with and factoring of polynomials;
and solving simple quadratic equations.
CR Algebra 1.2 - Algebra I courses include the study of properties and
operations of the real number system; evaluating rational algebraic expressions;
solving and graphing first degree equations and inequalities; translating
word problems into equations; operations with and factoring of polynomials;
and solving simple quadratic equations.
Return to course list CR Algebra 2.1 - Algebra II course topics include field properties and
theorems; set theory; operations with rational and irrational expressions;
factoring of rational expressions; in-depth study of linear equations
and inequalities; quadratic equations; solving systems of linear and
quadratic equations; graphing of constant, linear, and quadratic equations;
properties of higher degree equations; and operations with rational and
irrational exponents.
CR Algebra 2.2 - Algebra II course topics include field properties and
theorems; set theory; operations with rational and irrational expressions;
factoring of rational expressions; in-depth study of linear equations
and inequalities; quadratic equations; solving systems of linear and
quadratic equations; graphing of constant, linear, and quadratic equations;
properties of higher degree equations; and operations with rational and
irrational exponents.
Return to course list CR American History 1 - U.S. History-Comprehensive courses provide an
overview of the history of the United States, examining time periods
from discovery or colonialism through World War II or after. Political,
military, scientific, and social developments are typically included
in the historical overview. Course content includes a history of the
North American peoples prior to European settlement.
CR American History 2 - U.S. History-Comprehensive courses provide an
overview of the history of the United States, examining time periods
from discovery or colonialism through World War II or after. Political,
military, scientific, and social developments are included in the historical
overview. Course content includes a history of the North American peoples
prior to European settlement.
Return to course list CR American Lit 1 - American Literature/History courses integrate the
study of American literature with an overview of U.S. history. These
courses include other aspects of American culture, such as art or music.
A two year sequence or two-period per day class may be required to cover
the same objectives as would be covered separately in U.S. History Overview
and American Literature.
CR American Lit 2 - American Literature/History courses integrate the
study of American literature with an overview of U.S. history. These
courses include other aspects of American culture, such as art or music.
A two year sequence or two-period per day class may be required to cover
the same objectives as would be covered separately in U.S. History Overview
and American Literature.
Return to course list CR Biology 1 - Biology provides information regarding the fundamental
concepts of life and life processes. Topics covered include cell structure
and function, general plant and animal physiology, genetics, and taxonomy.
CR Biology 2 - Biology provides information regarding the fundamental
concepts of life and life processes. Topics covered include cell structure
and function, general plant and animal physiology, genetics, and taxonomy.
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CR Economics 1 - Economics courses provide an overview of economics
with primary emphasis on the principles of microeconomics and a focus
on the U.S. economic system; these courses cover topics such as principles
of macroeconomics, international economics, and comparative economics.
Economic principles may be studied either in a formal or an applied manner,
or both.
CR Economics 2 - Economics courses provide an overview of economics
with primary emphasis on the principles of microeconomics and a focus
on the U.S. economic system; these courses cover topics such as principles
of macroeconomics, international economics, and comparative economics.
Economic principles may be studied either in a formal or an applied manner,
or both.
Return to course list CR English 1.1 - English/Language Arts I (9th grade) courses build upon
the students' prior knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, word usage, and
mechanics of writing, and include the four aspects of language use: reading,
writing, speaking, and listening. The various genres of literature are
introduced and defined, with writing exercises often linked to reading
selections.
CR English 1.2 - English/Language Arts I (9th grade) courses build upon
the students' prior knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, word usage, and
mechanics of writing, and include the four aspects of language use: reading,
writing, speaking, and listening. The various genres of literature are
introduced and defined, with writing exercises often linked to reading
selections.
Return to course list CR English 2.1 - English/Language Arts II (10th grade) courses offer
a balanced focus on composition and literature. Students learn about
the alternate aims and audiences of written compositions by writing persuasive,
critical, and creative multi-paragraph thematic essays and compositions.
The study of literature encompasses various genres as students improve
their reading rate and comprehension and develop the skills to determine
authors' intent and theme and to recognize the techniques employed by
the author to achieve the goal.
CR English 2.2 - English/Language Arts II (10th grade) courses offer
a balanced focus on composition and literature. Students learn about
the alternate aims and audiences of written compositions by writing persuasive,
critical, and creative multi-paragraph thematic essays and compositions.
The study of literature encompasses various genres as students improve
their reading rate and comprehension and develop the skills to determine
authors' intent and theme and to recognize the techniques employed by
the author to achieve the goal.
Return to course list CR Health 1 - Topics covered within Health I include self-esteem, violence prevention, tobacco, drug, and alcohol education, fitness, teen sexuality, and HIV-AIDS education. This is a project and community-based course, requiring students to phone, visit, and interview community-based, health-related agencies, as well as interview parents or trusted adults on a variety of topics. DVD player or VCR also required.
CR Health 2 - Topics covered within Health II include stress, first aid, relationships, child development, nutrition, death and dying, and health-related careers. This is a project and community-based course, requiring students to phone, visit, and interview community-based, health-related agencies, as well as interview parents or trusted adults on a variety of topics. A DVD player or VCR is also required.
As a part of Health 2, students are required to get their First Aid card. Once enrolled, students need to call the local American Red Cross office to sign up for a class, and tell the Red Cross agency they are enrolled in Health 2 through Oregon Online. The agency will have a list of student names. If the student lives in Jackson or Josephine County, the fee will be $6 for the cost of the card. If the student lives outside Jackson or Josephine County, the student must tell their local Red Cross agency they are taking this class through Oregon Online and that they would like to apply for a scholarship; this should reduce the fee to the $6 amount.
Return to course list CR US Government - U.S. Government-Comprehensive courses provide an
overview of the structure and functions of the U.S. government and political
institutions, and examine constitutional principles, the concepts of
rights and responsibilities, the role of political parties and interest
groups, and the importance of civic participation in the democratic process.
These courses examine the structure and function of state and local government.
Course content includes some coverage of economic and legal topics.
CR World Cultures 1 - World Area Studies courses examine the history,
politics, economics, society, and/or culture of one or more regions of
the world, such as Africa, Latin America, the former Soviet Union, Far
East Asia, and the Middle East. These courses may focus primarily on
the history of the region, or may take an interdisciplinary approach
to the contemporary issues affecting the region. Furthermore, these courses
focus on one particular country (other than the United States), rather
than focusing on a region or continent.
Return to course list CR World History-Overview - World History-Overview courses provide an
overview of the history of human society from early civilization to the
contemporary period, examining political, economic, social, religious,
military, scientific, and cultural developments. World History-Overview
courses include geographical studies, but often, these components are
not explicitly taught as geography.
CR World Lit 1 - English/Literature (upper level) is designed for juniors
and/or seniors and emphasize comprehension, discernment, and critical
thinking skills in the reading of texts and literature. More advanced
literary techniques (irony, satire, humor, connotation, tone, rhythm,
symbolism, and so on) are introduced and explored through two or more
literary genres, with the aim of creating sophisticated readers. Writing
assignments may be required as an additional method to develop and improve
critical thinking and analytic skills.
Return to course list CR World Lit 2 - English/Literature (upper level) is designed for juniors
and/or seniors and emphasize comprehension, discernment, and critical
thinking skills in the reading of texts and literature. More advanced
literary techniques (irony, satire, humor, connotation, tone, rhythm,
symbolism, and so on) are introduced and explored through two or more
literary genres, with the aim of creating sophisticated readers. Writing
assignments may be required as an additional method to develop and improve
critical thinking and analytic skills.
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