COURSE SELECTION GUIDE

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1 COURSE SELECTION GUIDE 11 th & 12 th Grade Course Choices

2 International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Curriculum... 4 Fees f IB Diploma Coursewk... 4 Meridian School Course of Study... 6 Class of 2018 (12 th Grade in )... 6 Class of 2019 (11 th Grade in )... 7 Class of 2020 (10 th Grade in )... 8 Class of 2021 & 2022 (8 th & 9 th Grade in )... 9 Class of 2023 & 2024 (6 th & 7 th Grade in ) Course Selection Course Descriptions Explanation of Terminology Group 1: Language and Literature IB DP English A: Literature English III IB DP English A: Literature English IV Group 2: Language Acquisition IB DP French Spanish B ab initio IB DP French Spanish B Spanish III Spanish IV IB DP French Spanish B ab initio IB DP French Spanish B Group 3: Individuals and Societies IB DP Histy : Americas American Histy Since Reconstruction IB DP Histy : 20 th Century Wld Topics th Century Wld Topics Group 4: Experimental Sciences IB DP Biology Biology II IB DP Chemistry Chemistry II IB DP Biology Biology III IB DP Chemistry Chemistry III Physics Group 5: Mathematics IB DP Mathematical Studies Math Studies (Pre-Calculus) IB DP Mathematics Standard Level IB DP Mathematics Higher Level... 25

3 IB DP Mathematical Studies Statistics IB DP Mathematics Standard Level IB DP Mathematics Higher Level Group 6: Fine Arts and IB Electives IB DP Theater Theater III IB DP Visual Art Visual Art III IB DP Theater IB DP Visual Art Area 7: TOK, Government, Economics IB DP They of Knowledge Semester They of Knowledge Semester United States Government IB DP They of Knowledge Semester They of Knowledge Semester Economics Area 8: Other Electives Computer Science I Computer Science II Design Technology I Design Technology II Personal Financial Literacy Physics Study Hall... 33

4 International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Curriculum In March 2014, Meridian School received authization from the International Baccalaureate (IB) to offer the Diploma Program curriculum (DP). This enables students to pursue the IB Diploma in addition to a Meridian School Diploma. In der to receive the IB Diploma, students must complete a two year course in each of six different subject groups. In addition they must take a They of Knowledge (TOK) course both the juni and seni years, complete the Creativity, Action, and Service (CAS) program, and an Extended Essay (EE). Whether not students are awarded the IB Diploma is based upon satisfacty completion of the above elements, as well as receiving an average passing sce of 4 out of a possible 7 points on exams in their six IBDP subject group courses that are completed in May of the seni year. Students at Meridian School are not required to pursue the IB Diploma. All students will complete CAS and an Extended Essay, but if they are not pursuing the IB Diploma these results will not be sent to IB. Subject group courses will cover IB curriculum elements, but students who choose to take these courses at the IB level will be graded me rigously and the courses will be listed as IB courses on these students transcripts. College admissions officers look me favably upon courses that are taken at the IB level, and especially like it when it is indicated that a student is pursuing the IB Diploma. F this reason, and especially the educational benefits that accompany the IB Diploma, all Meridian students are encouraged to pursue the IB Diploma. Fees f IB Diploma Coursewk The International Baccalaureate charges fees f IB exams, and Meridian students taking courses at the IB level will need to pay the costs of these exam fees. There is a one-time candidate fee, plus a fee f each of the six subject courses in which an exam is taken. F the Meridian graduating class of 2018, the fee f all of the coursewk involved in pursuing the IB Diploma is $915 (approximately $150 per IB course exam). IB fees tend to increase somewhat each year. F the Meridian graduating class of 2019, the fee will be $925. Below is a summary of fees and deadlines. As an alternative to the installment plan, payment may be made in full at any point. Class of 2018 Class of 2019 Due Date Installment Due Date Installment 15-Nov-2016 $ Nov-2017 $185 1-Feb-2017 $185 1-Feb-2018 $185 1-May-2017 $185 1-May-2018 $185 1-Sep-2017 $180 1-Sep-2018 $185 1-Nov-2017 $180 1-Nov-2018 $185 Total $915 Total $925

5 Students not pursuing the full IB Diploma will be charged only the IB candidate fee and exam fees f the individual IB exams they are taking. Payment can be made in full, following the same payment schedule as IB Diploma candidates. Financial hardship should not stand in the way of a student being able to pursue the IB Diploma IB exams in individual courses. If a family is unable to pay IB exam fees due to financial hardship, they should contact the Meridian School business office to pursue a scholarship.

6 Meridian School Course of Study Class of 2018 (12 th Grade in ) Courses below reflect those currently offered. Additional course offerings are possible in the future. Subject Group Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 1 Grade 12 1 Language Arts 7 Language Arts 8 English 1 English 2 2 Spanish 1a French 1a Spanish 1b French 1b Spanish 2 French 2 Spanish 3 IB DP English IB DP French IB DP Spanish IB DP English IB DP French Year 2 IB DP Spanish 3 Texas Histy US Histy to 1877 Wld Geography Wld Histy 4 Science 7 Science 8 Biology Chemistry 5 Pre-Algebra Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra Physical Education Theater 7 Art 8 Visual Arts 1 Theater 1 Physical Education and Health Foundations of Personal Fitness 8 Study Skills Study Skills Approaches to Learning Visual Arts 2 Theater 2 College Readiness Study Hall Computer Science 1 Physics Or IB DP Fr. / Span. Ab initio Y1 IB DP Histy of the Americas (United States Histy from 1877) IB DP Biology -- IB DP Chemistry IB DP Math SL (Precalculus) - IB DP Math Studies (Statistics) IB DP Art, IB DP Theatre, IB DP Bio, IB DP Chem Fall: US Government Spring: IB They of Knowledge (TOK) Comp. Sci. 1 Physics Study Hall Or IB DP Fr. / Span. Ab initio Y2 IB DP Histy of the Americas Year 2 (20 th Century Topics) IB DP Biology -- IB DP Chemistry IB DP Math SL (Calculus) - IB DP Math Studies (Statistics) IB DP Art, IB DP Theatre, IB DP Bio, IB DP Chem Fall: IB They of Knowledge (TOK) Spring: Economics Comp. Sci. 1, 2 Design Tech 1 Pers. Fin. Lit. Physics Study Hall 1 Most Meridian School students pursue the full IB Diploma Program in 11 th and 12 th grade. With approval from a

7 Class of 2019 (11 th Grade in ) Courses below reflect those currently offered. Additional course offerings are possible in the future. Subject Group Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 2 Grade 12 1 Language Arts 7 Language Arts 8 English 1 English 2 2 French 1a French 1b French 2 French 3 IB DP English IB DP French IB DP English IB DP French Or Spanish 1a Spanish 1b Spanish 2 Spanish 3 IB DP Spanish IB DP Spanish 3 Texas Histy US Histy to 1877 Wld Geography Wld Histy 4 Science 7 Science 8 Biology Chemistry 5 6 Pre-Algebra Algebra 1 7 Physical Education Algebra 1 Geometry Geometry Algebra 2 Theater 7 Art 8 Visual Arts 1 Theater 1 Physical Education and Health 8 Study Skills Approaches to Learning Foundations of Personal Fitness Design Tech I Algebra 2 Precalculus Visual Arts 2 Theater 2 College Readiness Computer Science 1 Physics Study Hall Or IB DP Fr. / Span. Ab initio Y1 IB DP Histy of the Americas (United States Histy from 1877) IB DP Biology -- IB DP Chemistry IB DP Math Studies (Precalculus)) Y1 IB DP Math SL Y1 (Precalculus) IB DP Math HL Y1 (Calculus) IB DP Art, IB DP Theatre, IB DP Bio, IB DP Chem Fall: US Government Spring: IB They of Knowledge (TOK) Comp. Sci. 1 2 Design 1 2 Pers. Finan. Lit. Physics Study Hall Or IB DP Fr. / Span. Ab initio Y2 IB DP Histy of the Americas (20 th Century Topics) IB DP Biology -- IB DP Chemistry IB DP Math Stud (Statistics) Y2 IB DP Math SL Y2 (Calculus) IB DP Math HL Y2 (Calculus) IB DP Art, IB DP Theatre, IB DP Bio, IB DP Chem Fall: IB They of Knowledge (TOK) Spring: Economics Comp. Sci. 1, 2, 3 Design 1, 2, 3 Pers. Finan. Lit. Physics Study Hall 2 Most Meridian School students pursue the full IB Diploma Program in 11 th and 12 th grade. With approval from a placement committee, however, individual students who are not pursuing the IB Diploma may be placed in the closest equivalent alternate level course in the same subject.

8 Class of 2020 (10 th Grade in ) Courses below reflect those currently offered. Additional course offerings are possible in the future. Subject Group Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 3 Grade 12 1 Language Arts 7 Language Arts 8 English 1 English 2 2 French 1a French 1b French 2 French 3 IB DP English IB DP French IB DP English IB DP French Or Spanish 1a Spanish 1b Spanish 2 Spanish 3 IB DP Spanish IB DP Spanish 3 Texas Histy US Histy to 1877 Wld Geography Wld Histy 4 Science 7 Science 8 Biology Chemistry 5 6 Pre-Algebra Algebra 1 7 Physical Education Algebra 1 Geometry Geometry Algebra 2 Theater 7 Art 8 Visual Arts 1 Theater 1 Physical Education and Health Foundations of Personal Fitness 8 Study Skills Design 8 Design Tech 1 Comp. Sci. 1 Study Hall Algebra 2 Precalculus Visual Arts 2 Theater 2 College Readinesss Comp Sci. 1 2 Design1 2 Physics Pers. Finan. Lit. Literacy/SH Study Hall Or IB DP Fr. / Span. Ab initio Y1 IB DP Histy of the Americas (United States Histy from 1877) IB DP Biology -- IB DP Chemistry IB DP Math Studies (PreCalculus) Y1 IB DP Math SL Y1 (Precalculus) IB DP Math HL Y1 (Calculus) IB DP Art, IB DP Theatre, IB DP Bio, IB DP Chem Fall: US Government Spring: IB They of Knowledge (TOK) Comp. Sci. 1, 2, 3 Design 1, 2, 3 Pers. Finan. Lit. Physics Study Hall Or IB DP Fr. / Span. Ab initio Y2 IB DP Histy of the Americas (20 th Century Topics) IB DP Biology -- IB DP Chemistry IB DP Math Stud (Statistics) Y2 IB DP Math SL Y2 (Calculus) IB DP Math HL Y2 (Calculus) IB DP Art, IB DP Theatre, IB DP Bio, IB DP Chem Fall: IB They of Knowledge (TOK) Spring: Economics Comp. Sci. 1, 2, 3 Design 1, 2, 3 Pers. Finan. Lit. Physics Study Hall 3 Most Meridian School students pursue the full IB Diploma Program in 11 th and 12 th grade. With approval from a placement committee, however, individual students who are not pursuing the IB Diploma may be placed in the closest equivalent alternate level course in the same subject.

9 Class of 2021 & 2022 (8 th & 9 th Grade in ) Courses below reflect those currently offered. Additional course offerings are possible in the future. Subject Group Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 4 Grade 12 1 Language Arts 7 Language Arts 8 English 1 English 2 2 French 1a Spanish 1a French 1b Spanish 1b 3 Texas Histy US Histy to 1877 French 2 Spanish 2 Wld Geography French 3 Spanish 3 Wld Histy 4 Science 7 Science 8 Biology Chemistry 5 6 Pre-Algebra Algebra 1 7 Physical Education Algebra 1 Geometry Geometry Algebra 2 Theater 7 Art 8 Visual Arts 1 Theater 1 Physical Education and Health Foundations of Personal Fitness 8 Design Tech 7 Design Tech 8 Design Tech1 Comp. Sci. 1 Pers. Finan. Lit. Study Hall Algebra 2 Precalculus Visual Arts 2 Theater 2 College Readiness Comp. Sci. 1 2 Design 1 2 Physics Pers. Finan. Lit. Study Hall IB DP English IB DP French IB DP Spanish Or IB DP Fr. / Span. Ab initio Y1 IB DP Histy of the Americas (United States Histy from 1877) IB DP Biology -- IB DP Chemistry IB DP Math Studies (Precalculus) Y1 IB DP Math SL Y1 (Precalculus) IB DP Math HL Y1 (Calculus) IB DP Art, IB DP Theatre, IB DP Bio, IB DP Chem Fall: US Government Spring: IB They of Knowledge (TOK) Comp. Sci. 1, 2, 3 Design 1, 2, 3 Pers. Finan. Lit. Physics Study Hall IB DP English IB DP French Year 2 Or IB DP Spanish Or IB DP Fr. / Span. Ab initio Y2 IB DP Histy of the Americas Year 2 (20 th Century Topics) IB DP Biology -- IB DP Chemistry IB DP Math Stud (Statistics) Y2 IB DP Math SL Y2 (Calculus) IB DP Math HL Y2 (Calculus) IB DP Art, IB DP Theatre, IB DP Bio, IB DP Chem Fall: IB They of Knowledge (TOK) Spring: Economics Comp. Sci. 1, 2, 3 Design 1, 2, 3 Pers. Finan. Lit. Physics Study Hall 4 Most Meridian School students pursue the full IB Diploma Program in 11 th and 12 th grade. With approval from a placement committee, however, individual students who are not pursuing the IB Diploma may be placed in the closest equivalent alternate level course in the same subject.

10 Subject Group Class of 2023 & 2024 (6 th & 7 th Grade in ) Courses below reflect those currently offered. Additional course offerings are possible in the future. Grade 6 Grade 7 Grade 8 Grade 9 Grade 10 Grade 11 5 Grade 12 1 Language Arts 6 Language Arts 7 Language Arts 8 2 French 1a French 1b French 2a Spanish 1a Spanish 1b Spanish 2a 3 Wld Cultures Texas Histy US Histy to 1877 English 1 English 2 French 2b Spanish 2b Wld Geography French 3 Spanish 3 Wld Histy 4 Science 6 Science 7 Science 8 Biology Chemistry 5 Math Physical Education 6 Pre-Algebra Algebra 1 Algebra 1 Geometry Geometry Algebra 2 Music 6 Theater 7 Art 8 Visual Arts 1 Theater 1 Physical Education 7 Physical Education and Health 8 Design Tech 6 Design Tech 7 Design Tech 8 Foundations of Personal Fitness Design 1 Comp. Sci 1 P. Fin. Lit. Study Hall Algebra 2 Precalculus Visual Arts 2 Theater 2 College Readiness Comp. Sci 1, 2 Design 1, 2 Pers. Fin. Lit. Physics Study Hall IB DP English IB DP French Year 1 IB DP Spanish Or IB DP Fr. / Span. Ab initio Y1 IB DP Histy of the Americas Year 1 (United States Histy from 1877) IB DP Biology -- IB DP Chemistry IB DP Math Studies (Precalculus)) Y1 IB DP Math SL Y1 (Precalculus) IB DP Math HL Y1 (Calculus) IB DP Art, IB DP Theatre, IB DP Music, IB DP Bio, IB DP Chem Fall: US Government Spring: IB They of Knowledge (TOK) Comp. Sci. 1, 2, 3 Design 1, 2, 3 Pers. Finan. Lit. Physics Study Hall IB DP English IB DP French Or IB DP Spanish Or IB DP Fr. / Span. Ab initio Y2 IB DP Histy of the Americas (20 th Century Topics) IB DP Biology -- IB DP Chemistry IB DP Math Stud (Statistics) Y2 IB DP Math SL Y2 (Calculus) IB DP Math HL Y2 (Calculus) IB DP Art, IB DP Theatre, IB DP Music, IB DP Bio, IB DP Chem Fall: IB They of Knowledge (TOK) Spring: Economics Comp. Sci. 1, 2, 3 Design 1, 2, 3 Pers. Finan. Lit. Physics Study Hall 5 Most Meridian School students pursue the full IB Diploma Program in 11 th and 12 th grade. With approval from a placement committee, however, individual students who are not pursuing the IB Diploma may be placed in the closest equivalent alternate level course in the same subject.

11 Course Selection Students in 11 th grade at Meridian School will register f courses in eight different areas, regardless of whether they choose to pursue the IB Diploma. Students who are pursuing the IB Diploma need to make sure that they select the IB DP option in Group 1 through Group 6, as well as IB DP They of Knowledge.

12 Course Descriptions Explanation of Terminology Weighted GPA: IB Diploma Program courses receive a weighted GPA. This means that when a high school students Grade Point Average is calculated, IB DP courses receive one me Grade Point than non-ib DP courses do. F example, if a student earned a grade of 100 in English III, this is 4.0 Grade Points. If a student receives a grade of 100 in IB English Literature, this is 5.0 Grade Points. This is to account f the fact that IB DP courses are graded me rigously than non-ib DP courses are. Grade Level: The grade in which students typically take this course at Meridian School. Prerequisite: Courses f which a student must have received credit pri to taking this course. Semesters: The number of semesters that must be taken to receive full course credit. Credit: The number of credits received f taking the course. A year-long high school course is one credit.

13 Group 1: Language and Literature IB DP English A: Literature Prerequisite: English I and English II Credit: 1 This is the first year of a two-year English IB HL Course designed f students in IB Diploma Program. This course is designed to facilitate holistic learning and international mindedness through the study of wld literature and the literature that iginates in all the continents across genres and time periods. Emphasis is placed upon critically appreciating literature as an art expressing human ingenuity. Students broaden and deepen their appreciation of literary themes and techniques through studying wks from a wide variety of wld regions, such as the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and East Asia. They examine wld culture vis-à-vis their culture and develop appreciation of their culture and a deeper understanding of the culture of the wk studied. Students wk toward enhancing their critical appreciation and analytical writing skills to better understand and articulate how auths create their effects. Students write literary essays which express understanding of themes imptant to a single wk and the similarities and differences between literary wks from different periods and/ cultures. Students hone their critical listening and speaking skills as they participate in discussions, provide al commentaries, and present al projects. Besides in-class assessments, students wk on IB Internal and External Assessments, and will complete the IB exam in English Literature in May of the seni year. English III Prerequisite: English I and English II Credit: 1 This course is taught concurrently with the IB English Literature course and has a similar curriculum. Students will be challenged to think critically and express their analysis both ally and in writing, but assessment will be less rigous than in IB English Literature. The course is designed to facilitate holistic learning and international mindedness through the study of wld literature and the literature that iginates in all the continents across genres and time periods. Emphasis is placed upon critically appreciating literature as an art expressing human ingenuity. Students broaden and deepen their appreciation of literary themes and techniques through studying wks from a wide variety of wld regions, such as the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and East Asia. They examine wld culture vis-à-vis their culture and develop appreciation of their culture and a deeper understanding of the culture of the wk studied. Students wk toward enhancing their critical appreciation and analytical writing skills to better understand and articulate how auths create their effects. Students write literary essays which express understanding of themes imptant to a single wk and the similarities and differences between literary wks from different periods and/ cultures. Students hone their critical listening and speaking skills as they participate in discussions, provide al commentaries, and present al projects. Students in English III will not sit f the IB exam.

14 IB DP English A: Literature Grade Level: 12 Semesters: 2 Prerequisite: English I, English II, IB DP English Y1 Credit: 1 This is the second year of a two-year English IB HL Course designed f students in IB Diploma Program. This course is designed to facilitate holistic learning and international mindedness through the study of wld literature and the literature that iginates in all the continents across genres and time periods. Emphasis is placed upon critically appreciating literature as an art expressing human ingenuity. Students broaden and deepen their appreciation of literary themes and techniques through studying wks from a wide variety of wld regions, such as the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and East Asia. They examine wld culture vis-à-vis their culture and develop appreciation of their culture and a deeper understanding of the culture of the wk studied. Students wk toward enhancing their critical appreciation and analytical writing skills to better understand and articulate how auths create their effects. Students write literary essays which express understanding of themes imptant to a single wk and the similarities and differences between literary wks from different periods and/ cultures. Students hone their critical listening and speaking skills as they participate in discussions, provide al commentaries, and present al projects. Besides in-class assessments, students wk on IB Internal Assessments, and will complete the External Assessments of the IB exam in English Literature in May of the seni year. English IV Grade Level: 12 Semesters: 2 Prerequisite: English I, English II, English III Credit: 1 This course is taught concurrently with the IB English Literature course and has a similar curriculum. Students will be challenged to think critically and express their analysis both ally and in writing, but assessment will be less rigous than in IB English Literature. The course is designed to facilitate holistic learning and international mindedness through the study of wld literature and the literature that iginates in all the continents across genres and time periods. Emphasis is placed upon critically appreciating literature as an art expressing human ingenuity. Students broaden and deepen their appreciation of literary themes and techniques through studying wks from a wide variety of wld regions, such as the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, South Asia and East Asia. They examine wld culture vis-à-vis their culture and develop appreciation of their culture and a deeper understanding of the culture of the wk studied. Students wk toward enhancing their critical appreciation and analytical writing skills to better understand and articulate how auths create their effects. Students write literary essays which express understanding of themes imptant to a single wk and the similarities and differences between literary wks from different periods and/ cultures. Students hone their critical listening and speaking skills as they participate in discussions, provide al commentaries, and present al projects. Students in English IV will not sit f the IB exam.

15 Group 2: Language Acquisition IB DP French Spanish B ab initio Prerequisite: None Credit: 1 This is the first year of the IB DP French Spanish ab initio course, which is designed f students who had little to no knowledge of the language pri to acceptance into the IB Diploma Program. The overall objective of this course is f students to achieve communicative competency in a variety of everyday situations. At the end of the Ab Initio course, the students will be required to understand and use accurately the essential spoken and written fms of the language in a limited range of situations. Students will need to understand and use a limited range of vocabulary in common usage, use a register that is generally appropriate to the situations and show an awareness of some elements of the cultures related to the francophone / hispanophone wld. Students will complete IB Internal Assessments in class, and sit f External Assessments of the IB DP ab initio exam in May of the seni year. IB DP French Spanish B Prerequisite: French Spanish I and II Credit: 1 This course is the first year of a two-year IB DP French Spanish course, designed f students in the IB Diploma Program. Students must have taken two me years of the language f high school credit to be prepared f the IB DP Spanish course. The course offers students an enriched, advanced study of language, literature and culture with relevance to international societies. The focus will be on communication with equal emphasis on listening, reading, and writing as well as knowledge, understanding, thinking, inquiry, communication and application. The essentials of grammar are systematically reviewed as well as specific vocabulary topics. The objective is to develop and strengthen, through texts and social interaction, an appreciation of diverse cultures and different perspectives. To accomplish this objective, students are immersed in culturally rich environments in which they are actively involved. Students are assessed on their ability to communicate effectively and accurately, incpating the language into their daily lives. Besides in-class assessments, students wk on IB Internal and External Assessments, and will complete the IB DP exam in in May of the seni year. Spanish III Prerequisite: Spanish I and Spanish II Credit: 1 This course is taught concurrently with the IB Spanish course and has a similar curriculum. Students will be challenged to understand and communicate in Spanish, but assessment will be less rigous than in IB Spanish. The course offers students an enriched, advanced study of language, literature and culture with relevance to international societies. The focus will be on communication with equal emphasis on listening, reading, and writing as well as knowledge, understanding, thinking, inquiry, communication and application. The essentials of grammar are systematically reviewed as well as specific vocabulary topics. The objective is to develop and strengthen, through texts and social interaction, an appreciation of diverse cultures and different

16 perspectives. To accomplish this objective, students are immersed in culturally rich environments in which they are actively involved. Students are assessed on their ability to communicate effectively and accurately, incpating the language into their daily lives. Students in Spanish III will not sit f the IB exam. Spanish IV Prerequisite: Spanish I, Spanish II and Spanish III Credit: 1 This course is taught concurrently with the IB Spanish course and has a similar curriculum. Students will be challenged to understand and communicate in Spanish, but assessment will be less rigous than in IB Spanish. The course offers students an enriched, advanced study of language, literature and culture with relevance to international societies. The focus will be on communication with equal emphasis on listening, reading, and writing as well as knowledge, understanding, thinking, inquiry, communication and application. The essentials of grammar are systematically reviewed as well as specific vocabulary topics. The objective is to develop and strengthen, through texts and social interaction, an appreciation of diverse cultures and different perspectives. To accomplish this objective, students are immersed in culturally rich environments in which they are actively involved. Students are assessed on their ability to communicate effectively and accurately, incpating the language into their daily lives. Students in Spanish IV will not sit f the IB exam. IB DP French Spanish B ab initio Grade Level: 12 Semesters: 2 Prerequisite: IB DP French B ab initio Y1 Credit: 1 This is the second year of the IB DP French Spanish ab initio course, which is designed f students who had little to no knowledge of the language pri to acceptance into the IB Diploma Program. The overall objective of this course is f students to achieve communicative competency in a variety of everyday situations. At the end of the Ab Initio course, the students will be required to understand and use accurately the essential spoken and written fms of the language in a limited range of situations. Students will need to understand and use a limited range of vocabulary in common usage, use a register that is generally appropriate to the situations and show an awareness of some elements of the cultures related to the francophone / hispanophone wld. Students will complete IB Internal Assessments in class, and sit f External Assessments of the IB DP ab initio exam in May of the seni year. IB DP French Spanish B Grade Level: 12 Semesters: 2 Prerequisite: French Spanish I, II, IB DP Y1 Credit: 1 This course is the second year of a two-year IB DP French Spanish course, designed f students in the IB Diploma Program. The course offers students an enriched, advanced study of language, literature and culture with relevance to international societies. The focus will be on communication with equal emphasis on listening, reading, and writing as well as knowledge, understanding, thinking, inquiry, communication and application. The essentials of grammar are systematically reviewed as well as specific vocabulary topics. The objective is to develop and strengthen, through texts and social interaction, an appreciation of diverse cultures and different

17 perspectives. To accomplish this objective, students are immersed in culturally rich environments in which they are actively involved. Students are assessed on their ability to communicate effectively and accurately, incpating the language into their daily lives. Besides in-class assessments, students wk on IB Internal and Assessments, and will complete the External Assessments of the IB DP exam in May of the seni year.

18 Group 3: Individuals and Societies IB DP Histy : Americas Prerequisite: Wld Geography and Wld Histy Credit: 1 This course is the first year of a two-year IB Histy course, designed f students in the IB Diploma Program. In addition to covering the required state curriculum f a United States since Reconstruction histy course, it addresses the IB Histy Higher Level regional option of histy of the Americas. Students examine and analyze United States Histy from European colonization to the present, with a focus upon the histy of the United States after the Civil War. The course is comparative in nature, examining links between United States, Latin American, and Canadian histy. Histy is expled along three themes: intellectual and cultural histy, political and diplomatic histy and social and economic histy. Students develop investigative skills of source analysis and gathering and interpreting infmation, analytical and decisionmaking skills, and the ability to ganize and present knowledge and analysis both in writing and ally. An emphasis is placed upon college-level analysis and writing skills, both through inclass essays and a maj research paper known as the Histical Investigation. This Histical Investigation serves as practice f the Internal Assessment to be completed in this second year of IB Histy. Students will complete the IB exam in Histy in May of the seni year. American Histy Since Reconstruction Prerequisite: Wld Geography and Wld Histy Credit: 1 This course is taught concurrently with the IB Histy : Americas course and has a similar curriculum. Students will be challenged to think critically and express their analysis of histical events both ally and in writing, but assessment will be less rigous than in IB Histy. In addition to covering the required state curriculum f a United States since Reconstruction histy course, relevant Canadian and Latin American histy is analyzed from a comparative perspective. Students examine and analyze United States Histy from European colonization to the present, with a focus upon the histy of the United States after the Civil War. Histy is expled along three themes: intellectual and cultural histy, political and diplomatic histy and social and economic histy. Students develop investigative skills of source analysis and gathering and interpreting infmation, analytical and decision-making skills, and the ability to ganize and present knowledge and analysis both in writing and ally. An emphasis is placed upon college-level analysis and writing skills, both through in-class essays and a maj research paper. Students in American Histy Since Reconstruction will not sit f the IB exam. IB DP Histy : 20 th Century Wld Topics Grade Level: 12 Semesters: 2 Prerequisite: Wld Geography, Wld Histy, Credit: 1 IB DP Histy Y1 This course is the second year of a two-year IB Histy course, designed f students in the IB Diploma Program. The course is comparative in nature, examining links between United States, Latin American, and Canadian histy, particularly in the 20 th century. Topics in the 20 th century

19 wld such as the Cold War and the rise and rule of single party states are expled through a comparison of the histy of selected countries in the Americas as well as countries such as Russia and China. Students develop investigative skills of source analysis and gathering and interpreting infmation, analytical and decision-making skills, and the ability to ganize and present knowledge and analysis both in writing and ally. An emphasis is placed upon collegelevel analysis and writing skills, both through in-class essays and a maj research paper known as the Histical Investigation, which serves as the Internal Assessment f the IB Histy exam. Students will complete the External Assessments of the IB exam in Histy in May of the seni year. 20 th Century Wld Topics Grade Level: 12 Semesters: 2 Prerequisite: Wld Geography, Wld Histy, Credit: 1 US Histy 1877-Present This course is taught concurrently with the second year of the IB DP Histy course, and has a similar curriculum, but assessment is less rigous than IB DP Histy. The course is comparative in nature, examining links between United States, Latin American, and Canadian histy, particularly in the 20 th century. Topics in the 20 th century wld such as the Cold War and the rise and rule of single party states are expled through a comparison of the histy of selected countries in the Americas as well as countries such as Russia and China. Students develop investigative skills of source analysis and gathering and interpreting infmation, analytical and decision-making skills, and the ability to ganize and present knowledge and analysis both in writing and ally. An emphasis is placed upon college-level analysis and writing skills, both through in-class essays and a maj research paper known as the Histical Investigation. Students in 20 th Century Wld Topics will not sit f the IB exam.

20 Group 4: Experimental Sciences IB DP Biology Prerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry I Credit: 1 This course is the first year of a two-year IB Biology course, designed f students in the IB Diploma Program. The ce curriculum includes cells, the chemistry of life, cell respiration and photosynthesis, genetics, ecology and evolution, human health and physiology and plant science. Students will conduct very extensive and intensive qualitative and quantitative labaty investigations that will allow them to apply various scientific methods and techniques; develop hypotheses; use variables; collect, manipulate, graph, and interpret data; and develop criticalthinking and problem solving skills. As a result of their endeavs, students will realize the imptance of labaty investigation within the wld of science. In addition, they will learn and develop the skills necessary to research, ganize and conduct an independent scientific investigation. This course will teach students the expectations of wking in the sciences and also prepare them f the rigs of studying at the college level. Besides in-class assessments, students wk on IB Internal Assessments, and will complete the IB exam in Biology in May of the seni year. Biology II Prerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry I Credit: 1 This course is taught concurrently with the IB Biology course and has a similar curriculum. Students will be challenged to think critically, investigate, and solve problems, but assessment will be less rigous than in IB Biology. The ce curriculum includes cells, the chemistry of life, cell respiration and photosynthesis, genetics, ecology and evolution, human health and physiology and plant science. Students will conduct very extensive and intensive qualitative and quantitative labaty investigations that will allow them to apply various scientific methods and techniques; develop hypotheses; use variables; collect, manipulate, graph, and interpret data; and develop critical-thinking and problem solving skills. As a result of their endeavs, students will realize the imptance of labaty investigation within the wld of science. In addition, they will learn and develop the skills necessary to research, ganize and conduct an independent scientific investigation. This course will teach students the expectations of wking in the sciences and also prepare them f the rigs of studying at the college level. Students in Biology II will not sit f the IB Biology exam. IB DP Chemistry Prerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry I Credit: 1 This course is the first year of a two-year IB Chemistry course, designed f students in the IB Diploma Program. The ce curriculum includes stoichiometry, atomic they, periodicity, bonding, states of matter, energetics, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, and ganic chemistry. Students will conduct very extensive and intensive qualitative and quantitative labaty investigations that will allow them to apply various scientific

21 methods and techniques; develop hypotheses; use variables; collect, manipulate, graph, and interpret data; and develop critical-thinking and problem solving skills. As a result of their endeavs, students will realize the imptance of labaty investigation within the wld of science. In addition, they will learn and develop the skills necessary to research, ganize and conduct an independent scientific investigation. This course will teach students the expectations of wking in the sciences and also prepare them f the rigs of studying at the college level. Besides in-class assessments, students wk on IB Internal Assessments, and will complete the IB exam in Chemistry in May of the seni year. Chemistry II Prerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry I Credit: 1 This course is taught concurrently with the IB Chemistry course and has a similar curriculum. Students will be challenged to think critically, investigate, and solve problems, but assessment will be less rigous than in IB Chemistry. The ce curriculum includes stoichiometry, atomic they, periodicity, bonding, states of matter, energetics, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, and ganic chemistry. Students will conduct very extensive and intensive qualitative and quantitative labaty investigations that will allow them to apply various scientific methods and techniques; develop hypotheses; use variables; collect, manipulate, graph, and interpret data; and develop critical-thinking and problem solving skills. As a result of their endeavs, students will realize the imptance of labaty investigation within the wld of science. In addition, they will learn and develop the skills necessary to research, ganize and conduct an independent scientific investigation. This course will teach students the expectations of wking in the sciences and also prepare them f the rigs of studying at the college level. Students in Chemistry II will not sit f the IB Chemistry exam. IB DP Biology Grade Level: 12 Semesters: 2 Prerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry I, IB DP Biology Y1 Credit: 1 This course is the second year of a two-year IB Biology course, designed f students in the IB Diploma Program. The ce curriculum includes cells, the chemistry of life, cell respiration and photosynthesis, genetics, ecology and evolution, human health and physiology and plant science. Students will conduct very extensive and intensive qualitative and quantitative labaty investigations that will allow them to apply various scientific methods and techniques; develop hypotheses; use variables; collect, manipulate, graph, and interpret data; and develop criticalthinking and problem solving skills. As a result of their endeavs, students will realize the imptance of labaty investigation within the wld of science. In addition, they will learn and develop the skills necessary to research, ganize and conduct an independent scientific investigation. This course will teach students the expectations of wking in the sciences and also prepare them f the rigs of studying at the college level. Besides in-class assessments, students wk on IB Internal Assessments, and will complete the External Assessments of the IB exam in Biology in May of the seni year.

22 Biology III Grade Level: 12 Semesters: 2 Prerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry I, Biology II Credit: 1 This course is taught concurrently with the IB Biology course and has a similar curriculum, but assessment is less rigous than in IB DP Biology. Students will be challenged to think critically, investigate, and solve problems, but assessment will be less rigous than in IB Biology. The ce curriculum includes cells, the chemistry of life, cell respiration and photosynthesis, genetics, ecology and evolution, human health and physiology and plant science. Students will conduct very extensive and intensive qualitative and quantitative labaty investigations that will allow them to apply various scientific methods and techniques; develop hypotheses; use variables; collect, manipulate, graph, and interpret data; and develop criticalthinking and problem solving skills. As a result of their endeavs, students will realize the imptance of labaty investigation within the wld of science. In addition, they will learn and develop the skills necessary to research, ganize and conduct an independent scientific investigation. This course will teach students the expectations of wking in the sciences and also prepare them f the rigs of studying at the college level. Students in Biology III will not sit f the IB Biology exam. IB DP Chemistry Grade Level: 12 Semesters: 2 Prerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry I, IB DP Chemistry Y1 Credit: 1 This course is the second year of a two-year IB Chemistry course, designed f students in the IB Diploma Program. The ce curriculum includes stoichiometry, atomic they, periodicity, bonding, states of matter, energetics, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, and ganic chemistry. Students will conduct very extensive and intensive qualitative and quantitative labaty investigations that will allow them to apply various scientific methods and techniques; develop hypotheses; use variables; collect, manipulate, graph, and interpret data; and develop critical-thinking and problem solving skills. As a result of their endeavs, students will realize the imptance of labaty investigation within the wld of science. In addition, they will learn and develop the skills necessary to research, ganize and conduct an independent scientific investigation. This course will teach students the expectations of wking in the sciences and also prepare them f the challenges of studying at the college level. Besides in-class assessments, students wk on IB Internal Assessments, and will complete the External Assessments of the IB exam in Chemistry in May of the seni year. Chemistry III Prerequisite: Biology I and Chemistry I, Chemistry II Credit: 1 This course is taught concurrently with the IB Chemistry course and has a similar curriculum, but assessment is less rigous than in IB DP Chemistry. Students will be challenged to think critically, investigate, and solve problems, but assessment will be less rigous than in IB Chemistry. The ce curriculum includes stoichiometry, atomic they, periodicity, bonding, states of matter, energetics, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, and ganic chemistry. Students will conduct very extensive and intensive qualitative and quantitative labaty investigations that will allow them to apply various scientific methods and techniques; develop hypotheses; use variables; collect, manipulate, graph,

23 and interpret data; and develop critical-thinking and problem solving skills. As a result of their endeavs, students will realize the imptance of labaty investigation within the wld of science. In addition, they will learn and develop the skills necessary to research, ganize and conduct an independent scientific investigation. This course will teach students the expectations of wking in the sciences and also prepare them f the rigs of studying at the college level. Students in Chemistry III will not sit f the IB Chemistry exam. Physics This course is offered as an elective. See Area 8: Other Electives f a course description.

24 Group 5: Mathematics IB DP Mathematical Studies Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Credit: 1 This course is the first year of a two-year IB Mathematical Studies course, designed f students in the IB Diploma Program. A course f students with varied mathematical backgrounds and abilities, Mathematical Studies emphasizes the application of mathematics, with the largest section upon statistical techniques. Topics include logic, set they, trigonometry, functions and their graphs, statistics, vects, probability, and financial mathematics. Students are prepared to solve math problems in a variety of settings, developing me sophisticated problem solving and logical thinking. Students taking Math Studies should be well prepared f college-level studies in the social sciences, humanities, languages, the arts, where they may need to utilize statistics and logical reasoning. Besides in-class assessments, students wk on IB Internal Assessments, and will complete the IB exam in Mathematical Studies in May of the seni year. Math Studies (Pre-Calculus) Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Credit: 1 This course is taught concurrently with the IB DP Mathematical Studies course and has a similar curriculum. Students will be challenged to think critically, investigate, and solve problems, but assessment will be less rigous than in IB DP Math Studies. This course is f students with varied mathematical backgrounds and abilities, and emphasizes the application of mathematics, with the largest section upon statistical techniques. Topics include logic, set they, trigonometry, functions and their graphs, statistics, vects, probability, and financial mathematics. Students are prepared to solve math problems in a variety of settings, developing me sophisticated problem solving and logical thinking. Students taking Math Studies should be well prepared f college-level studies in the social sciences, humanities, languages, the arts, where they may need to utilize statistics and logical reasoning. Students in Math Studies will not sit f the IB Mathematical Studies exam. IB DP Mathematics Standard Level Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Credit: 1 This course is the first year of a two-year IB Mathematics Standard Level (SL) course, designed f students in the IB Diploma Program. A course f students with me advanced mathematical abilities, topics include algebra, trigonometry, probability and statistics, and calculus of a single variable. Students taking IB Mathematics SL should receive the sound mathematical preparation needed f college-level studies in areas such as chemistry, economics, psychology, and business administration. Besides in-class assessments, students wk on IB Internal Assessments, and will complete the IB exam in Mathematics SL in May of the seni year.

25 IB DP Mathematics Higher Level First available f Class of 2019 Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-calculus Credit: 1 The highest level of mathematics in the IB Diploma Program, this is the first year of a two-year IB Mathematics Higher Level (HL) course. Taking pre-calculus in 10 th grade is a prerequisite. Topics include algebra, trigonometry, calculus, vects, statistics, and matrices functions and equations. Students taking IB DP Mathematics HL will be well prepared f university studies highly centered upon mathematics, such as physics, engineering, and mathematics. Besides inclass assessments, students wk on IB Internal Assessments, and will complete the IB exam in Mathematics HL in May of the seni year. IB DP Mathematical Studies Grade Level: 12 Semesters: 2 Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Credit: 1 IB DP Math Studies Y1 This course is the second year of a two-year IB Mathematical Studies course, designed f students in the IB Diploma Program. A course f students with varied mathematical backgrounds and abilities, Mathematical Studies emphasizes the application of mathematics, with the largest section upon statistical techniques. Topics include logic, set they, trigonometry, functions and their graphs, statistics, vects, probability, and financial mathematics. Students are prepared to solve math problems in a variety of settings, developing me sophisticated problem solving and logical thinking. Students taking Math Studies should be well prepared f college-level studies in the social sciences, humanities, languages, the arts, where they may need to utilize statistics and logical reasoning. Besides in-class assessments, students wk on IB Internal Assessments, and will complete the External Assessments of the IB exam in Mathematical Studies in May of the seni year. Statistics Grade Level: 12 Semesters: 2 Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II Credit: 1 This course is taught concurrently with the IB Mathematical Studies course and has a similar curriculum, but assessment is less rigous than in IB DP Math Studies. Students will be challenged to think critically, investigate, and solve problems, but assessment will be less rigous than in IB Math Studies. This course is f students with varied mathematical backgrounds and abilities, and emphasizes the application of mathematics, with the largest section upon statistical techniques. Topics include logic, set they, trigonometry, functions and their graphs, statistics, vects, probability, and financial mathematics. Students are prepared to solve math problems in a variety of settings, developing me sophisticated problem solving and logical thinking. Students taking Math Studies should be well prepared f college-level studies in the social sciences, humanities, languages, the arts, where they may need to utilize statistics and logical reasoning. Students in Math Studies will not sit f the IB Mathematical Studies exam.