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Course Descriptions: Regular EducationAlgebra 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. 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. NOTE: A working printer and access to a scanner or fax machine is required for Oregon Online math classes. 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. NOTE: A working printer and access to a scanner or fax machine is required for Oregon Online math classes. 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. NOTE: A working printer and access to a scanner or fax machine is required for Oregon Online math classes. American History 1.1 - U.S. History 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. American History 1.2 - U.S. History 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. American Literature 1.1 - 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. American Literature 1.2 - 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.
AP Calculus - AP Calculus AB provides students with an intuitive understanding of the concepts of calculus and experience with its methods and applications. These courses introduce calculus and include the following topics: elementary functions; properties of functions and their graphs; limits and continuity; differential calculus (including definition of the derivative, derivative formulas, theorems about derivatives, geometric applications, optimization problems, and rate-of-change problems); and integral calculus NOTE 1: A working printer and access to a scanner or fax machine is required for Oregon Online math classes. NOTE 2: AP classes often require students to purchase extra books at their own expense, in addition to paying the AP test fee and transportation to/from the AP test in Spring. These costs are NOT included in the tuition cost of an AP course through Oregon Online. Students should check with their school counselors for details regarding signing up and taking AP tests.
AP Literature and Composition - Designed to parallel college-level English courses, AP English Literature and Composition courses enable students to develop critical standards for evaluating literature. Students study the language, character, action, and theme in works of recognized literary merit; enrich their understanding of connotation, metaphor, irony, syntax, and tone; and write compositions of their own (including literary analysis, exposition, argument, narrative, and creative writing). NOTE: Students taking this course will be expected to purchase additional books and materials, pay the AP testing fee, and provide their own transportation to and from AP test site in the Spring. Students should check with their school counselors for details regarding signing up and taking AP tests.
Biology 1.1 - 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. Biology 1.2 - 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. Career Options 1- This is the first of two one-semester courses designed to provide students the opportunity to complete an Education Plan and Profile, Career-Related Learning Standards (CRLS), Career-Related Learning Experience Planning (CRLE), and an Extended Application (EA), which meet the new diploma requirements for 2007. By identifying the opportunities within a CRLE, students will cultivate career-related skills that will help them be successful in their career choices. Students will present their finished portfolio to their teacher and counselor at the conclusion of the second semester course, Career Options II. Depending upon each individual school’s Comprehensive Guidance and Counseling Plan, some students may need to complete both Career Options courses to meet Oregon graduation requirements for 2007. This course requires a minimum of four hours of job shadowing experience, to be arranged by the student.
Child Development 1 and 2 - Child Development classes provide students with knowledge about the physical, mental, emotional, and social growth and development of children from conception to pre-school age, emphasizing the application of this knowledge in child care settings. These courses typically include related topics such as the appropriate care of infants, toddlers, and young children. As part of Child Development, 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 Child Development 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 $10 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 $10 amount. NOTE: The Child Development courses also require a mandatory 15-hour practicum working with children at a public agency such as Head Start, Boys and Girls Club, YMCA, Asante Child Development Center, or a school. Students will need to provide their own transportation for this practicum.
Contemporary Issues - A variety of social, political and economic issues currently facing societies throughout the world will be explored in this one-semester course. Through the completion of a number of interdisciplinary activities, students will examine interesting issues from a variety of perspectives.
Creative Writing 1.1 and 1.2 - Creative Writing classes offer students the opportunity to develop and improve their technique and individual style in poetry, short story, drama, and essays. The emphasis of the class is on writing, although exemplary representations and authors may be studied to provide a fuller appreciation of the form and craft. This course integrates art and creative writing by using art to explore and expand writing and vice versa. NOTE: Check with your counselor to find out if this class will be accepted for Language Arts credit at your school. Cyber Study Skills - Cyber Study Skills helps prepares students for success in high school and/or for postsecondary education by improving their 21st Century Skills. Course topics Internet use and online research skills, email and word processing, Web 2.0 tools such as wikis and blogs, and tips and tricks for using technology for learning.
Digital Media - Digital Media is a project-based multimedia course that will include image editing, audio editing, and animation. Open source, freeware, and trial versions of software will be utilized; students will be required to download and install several software programs. This course is a recommended pre-requisite to Web Page Design. Earth Science 1.1 and 1.2 - Earth science courses offer insight into the environment on earth and the earth's environment in space. While teaching the concepts and principles essential to an understanding of the dynamics and history of the earth, the following topics may be explored: oceanography, geology, astronomy, meteorology, and geography. Economics - 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. Students may be required to send occasional worksheets to instructor via scanning, faxing, or U.S. Mail. NOTE: 2+2 credit is available for this course through Rogue Community College. 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. 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. 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. 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.
Geometry 1.1 - Geometry courses, emphasizing an abstract, formal approach to the study of geometry, include topics such as properties of plane and solid figures; deductive methods of reasoning and use of logic; geometry as an axiomatic system including the study of postulates, theorems, and formal proofs; rules of congruence, similarity, parallelism, and perpendicularity; and rules of angle measurement in triangles, including trigonometry, coordinate geometry, and transformational geometry. NOTE: A working printer and access to a scanner or fax machine is required for Oregon Online math classes. Geometry 1.2 - Geometry courses, emphasizing an abstract, formal approach to the study of geometry, include topics such as properties of plane and solid figures; deductive methods of reasoning and use of logic; geometry as an axiomatic system including the study of postulates, theorems, and formal proofs; rules of congruence, similarity, parallelism, and perpendicularity; and rules of angle measurement in triangles, including trigonometry, coordinate geometry, and transformational geometry. NOTE: A working printer and access to a scanner or fax machine is required for Oregon Online math classes. Graphic Novels - This course studies the graphic novel (also known as graphic fiction, comics, or sequential narrative) as a literary medium. Students will investigate the history of the graphic novel, analyze representative works, explore methods of production, and, finally, create graphic fiction of their own. Reading will include excerpts from Spiegelman's MAUS, Satrapi's Persepolis, Herge's Tintin, Willingham's Fables: Legends in Exile, Edginton's The Hound of the Baskervilles, and Pomplun's Edgar Allan Poe, among others.
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. 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 $10 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 $10 amount.
HTML/Web Design - This course provides students with an introduction to web page development using the Hypertext Markup Language (HTML) and an open source HTML editor. It is designed for students who are familiar with personal computers and have rudimentary skills on the Internet. The course covers basic HTML tags, hyperlinks, color, tables, and CSS, as well as the use of graphics and images. As a final project, students will design, develop, and implement a simple to moderately complex website. It is recommended that students complete the Digital Media course first. 2+2 credit is available for this course through Rogue Community College. Introduction to Art - This course will guide students through examining and practicing the basic elements and principles of design used within art. Students will create their own artwork using a variety of media such as pencil, pen, chalk, watercolor, and more. Students must have access to a digital camera to photograph and upload pictures of projects through various stages, including the final completed project. Most materials are provided, with the exception of the digital camera. Art II - This course will continue using skills and techniques learned in the Introduction to Art course to create additional projects, and will add a few new skills such as pencil and pen-and-ink drawing. Students will create their own artwork using a variety of media such as pencil, pen, chalk, watercolor, and more. Students must have access to a digital camera to photograph and upload pictures of projects through various stages, including the final completed project. Most materials are provided, with the exception of the digital camera. Introduction to Business - This course covers a variety of topics including business management, marketing, finance, human resources, accounting, and ethics. Additional topics include the inter-relationships of business, government and society, business law, and business plans. NOTE: Students will be required to create and carry out a mini-business plan. Introduction to Entrepreneurship - In this introductory business course, you’ll learn what it takes to be an entrepreneur while mastering the basics of planning and launching your own successful business. Whether you want to start your own money-making business or create a non-profit to help others, this course will help you develop the core skills you’ll need to be successful. Learn how to come up with new business ideas, how to attract investors, how to market your business and manage expenses. Get inspired by stories from teen entrepreneurs who have turned their ideas into reality, then plan and execute your own business! Prerequisite: Introduction to Business. NOTE: Students will be required to create and carry out a business plan.
Journalism - Journalism courses (typically associated with the production of a school newspaper, yearbook, or literary magazine) emphasize writing style and technique as well as production values and organization. Journalism courses introduce students to the concepts of newsworthiness and press responsibility; develop students’ skills in writing and editing stories, headlines, and captions; and teach students the principles of production design, layout, and printing. Photography and photojournalism skills may be included. Student work will be published online. NOTE: Check with your counselor to find out if this class will be accepted for Language Arts credit at your school. Lifetime Fitness PE - The acquisition of knowledge and skills regarding lifetime physical fitness is emphasized in these courses; content may include related topics such as nutrition, stress management, and consumer issues. Students will work closely with the teacher to design a personal fitness plan. Students need to work with a coach or professional trainer, keep a journal and multimedia documentation, and complete other related projects. Literature of the Harlem Renaissance - In the midst of legalized segregation and heightened anti-black violence, the Harlem Renaissance was a period (roughly1920-1940) of incredible literary and artistic production. This course will examine plays, novels, short stories, poetry, and essays written by figures including Zora Neale Hurston, Jessie Fauset, Wallace Thurman, Richard Bruce Nugent, and others; examine the literary, cultural, historical, and personal contexts within which these works were produced; and explore the effects of this literary/cultural revolution on cultural values and identity. Assignments will help develop advanced skills in critical reading, thinking, and writing. Native American Literature - From oral narratives to poetry to fiction, Native American Literature looks at a variety of works in different genres written during the last forty years. The course explores the different ways in which Native American writers construct individual, cultural, and historical identities in today’s society. Students will be introduced to writers from different Native cultures as they focus on characteristics that are common to many cultures: the experience of survival, change, adaptation and the history of dealing with stereotypes. Personal Finance - Consumer Economics/Personal Finance provides an understanding of the concepts and principles involved in managing one's personal finances. Topics may include savings and investing, credit, insurance, taxes and social security, spending patterns and budget planning, contracts, and consumer protection. An overview of the American economy may be provided. 2+2 credit is available for this course through Rogue Community College. Physical Science 1.1 - Physical Science courses involve the study of the structures and states of matter. An introductory survey course, topics covered include forms of energy, wave phenomenon, electromagnetism, and physical and chemical interactions. Physical Science 1.2 - Physical Science courses involve the study of the structures and states of matter. An introductory survey course, topics covered include forms of energy, wave phenomenon, electromagnetism, and physical and chemical interactions.
Pre-Algebra 1.1 - Pre-Algebra courses are intended to provide an extra year of study for students who have attained general mathematics objectives but are not yet ready to enter Algebra I. Pre-Algebra covers a variety of topics, such as properties of rational numbers (i.e., number theory), ratio, proportion, estimation, exponents and radicals, the rectangular coordinate system, sets and logic, formulas, and solving first-degree equations and inequalities. NOTE: A working printer and access to a scanner or fax machine is required for Oregon Online math classes. Pre-Algebra 1.2 - Pre-Algebra courses are intended to provide an extra year of study for students who have attained general mathematics objectives but are not yet ready to enter Algebra I. Pre-Algebra covers a variety of topics, such as properties of rational numbers (i.e., number theory), ratio, proportion, estimation, exponents and radicals, the rectangular coordinate system, sets and logic, formulas, and solving first-degree equations and inequalities. NOTE: A working printer and access to a scanner or fax machine is required for Oregon Online math classes. Pre-Calculus 1.1 - Pre-Calculus courses combine the study of Trigonometry, Elementary Functions, Analytic Geometry, and Math Analysis topics as preparation for calculus. Topics include the study of complex numbers; polynomial, logarithmic, exponential, rational, right trigonometric, and circular functions, and their relations, inverses and graphs; trigonometric identities and equations; solutions of right and oblique triangles; vectors; the polar coordinate system; conic sections; Boolean algebra and symbolic logic; mathematical induction; matrix algebra; sequences and series; and limits and continuity. This course requires a set of CDs, provided by Oregon Online, and a special video player to be downloaded to the student's computer. NOTE: A working printer and access to a scanner or fax machine is required for Oregon Online math classes. Pre-Calculus 1.2 - Pre-Calculus courses combine the study of Trigonometry, Elementary Functions, Analytic Geometry, and Math Analysis topics as preparation for calculus. Topics include the study of complex numbers; polynomial, logarithmic, exponential, rational, right trigonometric, and circular functions, and their relations, inverses and graphs; trigonometric identities and equations; solutions of right and oblique triangles; vectors; the polar coordinate system; conic sections; Boolean algebra and symbolic logic; mathematical induction; matrix algebra; sequences and series; and limits and continuity. This course requires a set of CDs, provided by Oregon Online, and a special video player to be downloaded to the student's computer. NOTE: A working printer and access to a scanner or fax machine is required for Oregon Online math classes. Psychology - Psychology courses introduce students to the study of individual human behavior. Course content typically includes (but is not limited to) an overview of the field of psychology, topics in human growth and development, personality and behavior, and abnormal psychology.
SAT Prep - This class will provide students with effective strategies for answering both verbal and math questions and hone writing skills for the current version of the SAT test. After reviewing the "basics," the instructor focuses on the wording and main concepts that recur most frequently. Each student will take several tests from recent SATs. Students will also learn about test anxiety control, time management tips, and test-taking secrets that will help create a more positive SAT experience. NOTE: Students taking this course are provided with preparation support ONLY. Students are responsible for signing up for the SAT test, paying the testing fee, and providing their own transportation to and from SAT test site. Students should check with their school counselors for details.
Spanish 1 - First-year courses emphasize basic grammar and syntax, simple vocabulary, and the spoken accent so that students can read, write, and speak on a basic level. Appreciation of the cultures in which the language is spoken is taught, through study of native fine and/or popular art, literature, food, public behavior and expectation, traditions and holidays, and history. Spanish 2 – Second-year courses enable students to expand upon what they have learned, increasing their skills and depth of knowledge. Appreciation of the cultures in which the language is spoken is taught, through study of native fine and/or popular art, literature, food, public behavior and expectation, traditions and holidays, and history. Spanish 3 – Third-year courses enable students to expand upon what they have learned, increasing their skills and depth of knowledge. This class focuses on having students express more complex concepts both verbally and in writing and comprehend and react to native speech. Throughout the sequence of Spanish Language courses, appreciation of the cultures in which the language is spoken is taught, through study of native fine and/or popular art, literature, food, public behavior and expectation, traditions and holidays, and history. Spanish 4 –Lenguaje Y Literatura explores aspects of Spanish from the point of view of the native speaker. Students sharpen their abilities in spelling, writing, and understanding literature. Students read a literary selections then are presented instruction in literary concepts, grammar and composition.
U.S. Government - U.S. Government provides an overview of the structure and functions of the U.S. government and political institutions, and examines 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, as well as an examination of the structure and function of state and local governments. Requires mandatory Governmental/Political Involvement (3.5 hour minimum) World Cultures -World Cultures is a one-semester course that examines the history, politics, economics, society, and/or culture of a variety of regions of the world, such as Africa, Latin America, the former Soviet Union, Far East Asia, and the Middle East. Students will participate in a variety of activities as they journey through an interdisciplinary exploration of issues affecting various regions in our world. The combination of World Cultures and World History are designed to satisfy the requirements for a one-year World Studies course, and may be taken in the order of preference of the school or student. World History - World History is a one-semester course that provides an overview of the history of human society from the 19th and 20th centuries. Students will examine political, economic, social, military, scientific, and cultural developments that occurred throughout the world, as well as a basic exploration of geographical factors. The combination of World History and World Cultures are designed to satisfy the requirement for a one-year World Studies course, and may be taken in the order of preference of the school or student. World Literature 1.1 - 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. World Literature 1.2 - 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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