High School Courses

ACT Prep/English Semesters A and B (1/2 credit each)

This course is designed to help you prepare for taking the English portion of the ACT college entrance exam. It will provide test taking strategies and tips for getting ready for the test. More specifically, this course will provide an in depth study into the three basic components of the ACT English exam. You will practice usage and mechanics along with rhetorical skills. You will also examine content of the ACT Reading Test. In addition, you will look at the newest component of the ACT, the Writing Test. In this course, you will look at sample writing prompts from the test and sample responses. You will learn a variety of strategies for successfully completing the writing portion of the test. Throughout the course you will take a minimum of three practice tests. This course is also useful to students preparing for Advanced Placement tests.

15 assignments.

Tuition: $90.00 per semester.

AP Calculus — Semesters A and B (1/2 credit each)

This purpose of this course is to give students a good background in calculus as preparation for taking the Advanced Placement (AP) calculus examination. The focus of each semester is on the concepts of calculus. Students may check other textbooks on calculus and individuals with knowledge of calculus so that more than one presentation of concepts can be seen. Each semester includes asynchronous communication with the instructor via email for questions and feedback.

20 assignments plus a final exam in each semester.

Tuition: $90.00 per semester.

AP English — Semesters A and B (1/2 credit each)

This English Literature and Composition course was designed with two purposes: to prepare students for the Advanced Placement English examination and to build a solid foundation in literature, writing, and research as preparation for college level work. The course involves careful reading of a variety of literary works from a variety of time periods and genres. It includes examining the literary in terms of their time periods and the author’s uses of language and ideas. As a student in the course, you will consider literary elements such as character, symbolism, setting, and theme. You will learn to be a close, active, and critical reader. Writing assignments in the course will focus on the critical analysis of literature, and they will include essays in exposition and argument. You will be asked to do personal writing with the goal of developing a clear, coherent writing style reflecting richness and depth of thought.

12 assignments for the first semester, 20 assignments for the second semester, plus a final exam in each semester.

Tuition: $90.00 per semester.

AP Spanish -- Semester A and B (1/2 credit each)

This course is designed to prepare you for the Advanced Placement Spanish Language Examination. A thorough knowledge of Spanish grammar is required. You should have successfully completed a minimum of three years of Spanish. Assignments in this course consist of numerous exercises that parallel those on the AP exam. The assignments focus on grammar, reading, listening, and writing and are designed to prepare you for three of the four major segments of the exam: reading, writing, and listening. In addition to the work of this course, you can enhance your skills by listening to Spanish television, music, radio, and videos. Speaking with native Spanish speakers or someone who speaks the language will help prepare you for the fourth segment of the exam, speaking. The goal of his course is to guide your study and practice and thereby to further develop your skills in the language.

30 assignments plus a final exam in each semester.

Tuition: $90.00 per semester.

ACCOUNTING A or B (1/2 unit each)

The first half of this beginning bookkeeping course covers basic bookkeeping records, the beginning balance sheet, recording income and expenses, the journal, ledger, trial balance and interpretation of records. The student solves problems which provide a working knowledge of complete bookkeeping. The second half of the course is a continuation of the first half in which attention is given to the combined cash journals and petty cash book.

17 assignments in each half unit.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

BUSINESS MATHEMATICS A or B (1/2 unit each)

This is a course designed to train the individual to perform satisfactory computations and problems related to business activities.

18 assignments in each half unit.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS A or B (1/2 unit each)

This course is designed to help students learn how to use the English language correctly and effectively in business and industry. Skills gained in this course will aid students in communicating successfully in office occupations, in seeking jobs and in taking job-entrance examinations.

16 assignments in each half unit.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

BUSINESS LAW (1/2 unit)

This course helps the student develop an understanding of legal rights and responsibilities in personal law and business law. Topics covered include the American legal system, court procedures, the criminal justice system, torts, the civil justice system, oral and written contracts, sales contracts and consumer protection.

15 assignments.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS A or B (1/2 unit each)

This course is designed to introduce students to the world of business and to provide preparation for a more meaningful and beneficial interaction with business. Topics include the economic system, living in the computer age, consumer concerns, banking and financial services.

18 assignments in each half unit.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

CONSUMER EDUCATION A or B (1/2 unit each)

In the first half consumer values, goals and decisions in the marketplace are analyzed with respect to advertising, food purchase, transportation, owning an automobile, housing, clothing and human services. In the second half the managing of income through banking, checking, saving and investing services enables the consumer to better understand the U.S. economy and his/her role in consumer action.

16 assignments in each half unit.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

ECONOMICS A or B (1/2 unit each)

This course focuses on economic systems and theory, microeconomics, macroeconomics, the role of advertising and consumers' rights, laws of supply and demand and the basic marketing principles. It also includes the measure of economic performance, money and the banking system, the Federal Reserve System, unemployment, inflation, the global economy, international trade, capitalism and socialism, characteristics of developing nations and their economic growth, direct foreign investment in the United States, economic changes and the impact that the Internet is having on the economy and cybernomics.

13 assignments in each 1/2 unit.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

PERSONAL, MARRIAGE AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS (1/2 unit)

This course is designed to improve communication skills, to clarify an understanding of self, to relate personal values to the decision making process and to help the student relate positively to family, friends and society. Topics studied include decision making, values, relationships, conflicts, family living lifestyles and group relationships.

16 assignments.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

French I Semesters A and B (1/2 credit each) 

These first two semesters of French are designed to provide an introduction to the basic principles of the language. Both semesters emphasize learning the vocabulary and basic grammar of the language. In each, there are 16 lessons with assignments that cover 8 chapters in the textbook. Students must pass the final exam for the each semester in order to begin work in the next semester. The course does not include learning to speak French, but there are pronunciation guides to use with the pronunciation exercises that are provided in the course study guide. Because this is an independent study course, it is critically important to master the material of each lesson and assignment in order to fully understand the next one. Skill with the language is built as you work through each lesson and complete each assignment. Constant review is necessary. It is important to practice old and new vocabulary words continuously. 

Semester A - 16 assignments. Semester B – 19 assignments. 

French II Semesters A and B (1/2 credit each) 

Each of these two semesters of French continue the introduction into the basic principles of the language. Vocabulary and basic grammar are emphasized in each of the two semesters. There are 16 lessons and assignments that cover 8 chapters in the textbook. Students must pass the final exam for each semester in order to begin work in the next semester. The course does not include learning to speak French, but there are pronunciation guides to use with the pronunciation exercises that are provided in the course study guide. Because this is an independent study course, it is critically important to master the material of each lesson and assignment in order to fully understand the next one. Skill with the language is built as you work through each lesson and complete each assignment. Constant review is necessary. It is important to practice old and new vocabulary words continuously. 

Semester A - 16 assignments. Semester B – 15 assignments. 

French III Semesters A and B (1/2 credit each) 

Each of these two semesters is the beginning of the study of French at an intermediate level. It is assumed that a certain level of mastery of basic vocabulary and grammar of the language has already been thoroughly mastered. There are lessons and assignments in each of the two semesters. 

Students must pass the final exam for each semester in order to begin work in the next semester. Students will be expected to accurately compose sentences in French and to translate phrases, sentences, and short paragraphs from French to English in the assignments for the lessons in each of these semesters. 

Semester A - 15 assignments. Semester B – 15 assignments. 

German I Semesters A and B (1/2 credit each) 

These two semesters cover the basic principles of the language through grammar by emphasizing a rapid development of reading and comprehension skills. In order to develop these skills, many vocabulary words have to be memorized. Several types of exercises are used in the lessons and in the assignments to be prepared and submitted including translations, phrase and sentence completion, and composing complete sentences in German. Each lesson requires thorough knowledge of earlier lessons. Patterns of words form earlier lessons will be present in later lessons. Students must pass the final exam for each semester in order to begin work in the next semester. Though not required, completing exercises in a German language workbook helps master vocabulary and grammar. The work in these courses does not include learning to speak German. 

20 assignments in each semester. 

German II Semesters A and B (1/2 credit each) 

These two semesters of German continue the introduction into the basic principles of the language. Vocabulary and basic grammar are emphasized in each of the two semesters. There are 20 lessons and assignments. Students must pass the final exam for each semester in order to begin work in the next semester. Rapid development of reading and comprehension skills is emphasized. Many vocabulary words have to be memorized. 

Several types of exercises are used in the lessons and in the assignments to be prepared and submitted including translations, phrase and sentence completion, and composing complete sentences in German. Each lesson requires thorough knowledge of earlier lessons. Patterns of words form earlier lessons will be present in later lessons. Skill with the language is built as you work through each lesson and complete each assignment. Constant review is necessary. It is important to practice old and new vocabulary words continuously. Though not required, completing exercises in a German language workbook helps master vocabulary and grammar. The work in these courses does not include learning to speak German. 

20 assignments in each semester. 

HEALTH A or B (1/2 unit each)

This course is designed to give the high school student abroad view of the role health plays in modern society. The responsibility in cooperating actively and intelligently in improving his/her own health and that of fellow citizens is stressed.

16 assignments in each half unit.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

JOURNALISM A or B (1/2 unit each)

This is an elective course designed for students interested in the world of media. This fun course allows students to develop skills that are involved in newspaper, television, and media reporting. Both semesters of this course are designed with subjective and objective assignments so that students can experience journalism writing, as well as learn the terminology and technical aspects associated with the field.

11 assignments in first half and 13 assignments in second half unit.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

MASS MEDIA (1/2 unit)

This course is designed to help the student understand the need for communication and how language, through various techniques of media, is used to appeal to and fulfill basic needs. Through the study of newspapers, magazines, comics, radio, television and movies the student will discover how the media influences their decisions and opinions.

18 assignments.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

CONSUMER MATHEMATICS A or B (1/2 unit each)

This course enables the student to apply skills in solving mathematical problems of consumers. Concepts of whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percent are applied through study and problem solving in the following areas: investment, wages, commissions, buying/renting a home, taxes, travel, banking, personal care and insurance.

16 assignments in each half unit.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

ESSENTIALS OF MATHEMATICS A or B (1/2 unit each)

This course contains some basic content from arithmetic, algebra and geometry. Topics include estimation, measurement, statistics, proportion/percent, transformation, probability and logic. Problem solving strategies are woven into the course.

16 assignments in each half unit.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

FUNDAMENTALS OF MATHEMATICS A or B (1/2 unit each)

A remedial course for students needing more practice in developing arithmetic skills. Basic computations with fractions and decimals in problem solving in the first half are followed by a review of percentages and introduction to measures of length, weight and volume in the second half.

15 assignments in each half unit.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

INTEGRATED MATHEMATICS A or B (1/2 unit each)

Integrated mathematics is a spiraled study of high school mathematics. This course includes topics from Algebra, such as linear equations, linear inequalities and factoring expressions; Geometry, such as angles, polygons, circles, perimeter, area, volume and trig ratios; Statistics and Probability, such as analyzing data, displaying data, experimental geometry, theoretical probability, and geometric probability; and Logical Reasoning such as conjectures, counter examples, and if-then statements.

18 assignments in each half unit.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

PRE-ALGEBRA A or B (1/2 unit each)

Topics in this course include such basic algebraic concepts as the variable, the real number system, ratio and proportion, order of operations, exponents and radicals and geometry. The prerequisite skills, concepts and problem solving processes needed to help students become comfortable with and be successful in Algebra are introduced.

17 assignments in each half unit.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

ALGEBRA I

First-year course. This course serves as an introduction to the subject and is designed to prepare students for Algebra II. It explores functions, both linear and non-linear, solves equations and inequalities algebraically and graphically, and explores probability and statistics.

16 assignments in each half unit.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

ALGEBRA II

Second-year course. This course is an excellent preparation for college Algebra.

Part A (1/2 unit, 17 assignments)

Part B (1/2 unit, 18 assignments)

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

PLANE GEOMETRY A or B (1/2 unit each)

This course is the study of shapes and objects. This includes lines, angles, planes, circles and polygons. The course examines the concepts of congruence, similarity and measurements of two and three dimensional objects.

16 assignments in each half unit.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

PRE-CALCULUS A or B (1/2 unit each)

A senior level course for students who have completed Algebra I, Algebra II and Plane Geometry. Recommendation by counselor or math teacher required. Trigonometric graphs, identities and equations are included with precalculus topics of functions, graphs, equations and inverse.

16 assignments in each half unit.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE/GENERAL SCIENCE A or B (1/2 unit each)

A basic introductory science course. The first half focuses on life science, physical science and developing science skills. The second half introduces earth and space and includes studies of the solar system, meteorology, oceanography and mankind's role in the environment.

15 assignments in each half unit.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

LIFE SCIENCE/BIOLOGY

The first half introduces the cell structure, heredity, genetics, classification of living beings, plants and animals. The second half covers the way living things breathe, eat, reproduce, digest and interact with each other and their environment.

Part A (1/2 unit, 15 assignments)

Part B (1/2 unit, 16 assignments)

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

SPACE SCIENCE/EARTH SCIENCE A or B (1/2 unit each)

A combination of astronomy, geology, meteorology and oceanography. This course enables students to gain an understanding of earth science as it relates to the demands of today's society and its problems. Topics cover include scientific measurement, the solar system, time zones, atoms, minerals, rocks, messengers from space, stars, galaxies and the universe.

17 assignments in each half unit.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

HUMANITIES A or B (1/2 unit each ) **

This course covers history and the arts from prehistoric times through the modern age. Students will be presented with an overview of the visual arts, literature, music, theatre, dance and architecture along with the political events surrounding them. Part I begins with early humans and continues through the Middle Ages. Part II begins with the Renaissance and continues through Modernism.

15 assignments in each half unit.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

KENTUCKY STUDIES A or B (1/2 unit each)

A combination of geographical, historical, cultural and recreational topics are covered. Students will have the opportunity to research and report on local points of interest as well as become familiar with the entire state.

14 assignments in each half unit.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

LAW AND JUSTICE A or B (1/2 unit each)

A study of the structure of our local, state and national governments with an emphasis on the processes by which governments operate. Community life, the economy, consumer decisions, foreign policy and the decision making process in government are included.

14 assignments in each half unit.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

U.S. HISTORY A or B (1/2 unit each)

Part I begins with the Civil War and Reconstruction, and it continues through the World Wars of the 20th century. Part II includes the history of the second half of the 20th century, concluding with issues of the 90's. Major themes in American history, dealing with reform movements, values, economics, technology, environment, diversity, unity, conflict and democracy are addressed in both parts of the course.

15 assignments in each half unit.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT/POLITICAL SCIENCE A or B (1/2 unit each) **

A survey of all levels of government with emphasis on the federal level. Magruder's American Government is the basis of the course content.

15 assignments in each half unit.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

WORLD CIVILIZATION A or B (1/2 unit each) **

This course begins with the foundations of Western Civilization and touches on Asian, African and Ancient American Civilizations. The first half includes the Renaissance, Reformation and the Scientific Revolution. It concludes with the Napoleonic Era and the unification of Italy and Germany. The second half introduces the modern era and concludes with the 1920's.

14 assignments in each half unit.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

WORLD GEOGRAPHY A or B (1/2 unit each) **

Students in this course will study cultural and physical geographical concepts and information through considering the five fundamental themes in geography: location, place, human/environmental interaction, movement and regions. Students will investigate how geography affects the way people live. They will use map and graph skills to discover or exhibit information and they will focus on the critical thought necessary to understand geographic relationships.

15 assignments each half unit.

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

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SOCIOLOGY

A high school course in the field of social science called sociology with emphasis in the area of marriage and family living.

Part A (1/2 unit, 17 assignments)

Part B (1/2 unit, 16 assignments)

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.

Spanish I Semesters A and B (1/2 credit each) 

These two semesters provide an introduction into the Spanish language. 

Vocabulary and basic grammar are emphasized in each of the two semesters through the study of words and grammatical constructions found in readings about Spanish culture. Although some English and Spanish words are cognates, they are spelled alike and they mean the same thing, many words simply have to be memorized. There are 19 assignments in each semester and a final, proctored exam. Students use the graded and corrected assignments and self-tests to measure their progress and to prepare for the final exam. Because this is an independent study course, it is critically important to master the material of each lesson and assignment in order to fully understand the next one. Patterns of words form earlier lessons will be present in later lessons. Skill with the language is built as you work through each lesson and complete each assignment. Constant review is necessary. It is important to practice old and new vocabulary words continuously. Since there are no aural models for pronunciation in the course material, students should read the explanations given in the textbook and read examples aloud. Listening to and watching television programs on Spanish language channels and watching movies in Spanish will provide some exposure to pronunciation. 

Semester A - 19 assignments. Semester B – 20 assignments. 

Spanish II Semesters A and B (1/2 credit each) 

These two semesters of Spanish continue the introduction into the basic principles of the language. Vocabulary and basic grammar are emphasized in each of the two semesters. There are ___ lessons and assignments. Students must pass the final exam for each semester in order to begin work in the next semester. Rapid development of reading and comprehension skills is emphasized. Many vocabulary words have to be memorized. 

Several types of exercises are used in the lessons and in the assignments to be prepared and submitted including translations, phrase and sentence completion, and composing complete sentences in Spanish. Each lesson requires thorough knowledge of earlier lessons. Patterns of words form earlier lessons will be present in later lessons. Skill with the language is built as you work through each lesson and complete each assignment. Constant review is necessary. It is important to practice old and new vocabulary words continuously. 

20 assignments in each semester. 

Spanish III Semesters A and B (1/2 credit each) 

Each of these two semesters is the beginning of the study of Spanish at an intermediate level. It is assumed that a certain level of mastery of basic vocabulary and grammar of the language has already been thoroughly mastered. There are 21 lessons and assignments in each of the two semesters. Students must pass the final exam for each semester in order to begin work in the next semester. Students will be expected to accurately compose sentences in Spanish and to translate phrases, sentences, and short paragraphs from Spanish to English in the assignments for the lessons in each of these semesters. 

21 assignments in each semester. 

Spanish IV Semesters A and B (1/2 credit each) 

Each of these two semesters is a continuation of the study of Spanish at an intermediate level. It is assumed that a certain level of mastery of basic vocabulary and grammar of the language has already been thoroughly mastered. There are lessons and assignments in each of the two semesters. Students must pass the final exam for each semester in order to begin work in the next semester. Students will be expected to accurately compose sentences in Spanish and to translate phrases, sentences, and short paragraphs from Spanish to English in the assignments for the lessons in each of these semesters. 

Semester A – 21 assignments. Semester B – 23 assignments. 

PSYCHOLOGY

This course is designed to help students better understand their interests, abilities, personality and growth and to guide students in making the best use of assets.

Part A (1/2 unit, 15 assignments)

Part B (1/2 unit, 16 assignments)

Tuition: $70.00 per half unit.