Introduction to Literature Honors
Introduction to Literature is a one credit, year long course which encourages understanding of the world around us and ourselves through reading, writing and speaking. Beginning with the genre of the short story, students will go on to read such classic novels as Lord of the Flies by William Golding, Fahrenheit 451, by Ray Bradbury, or To Kill A Mockingbird by Harper Lee, explore poetry from different parts of the world, read William Shakespeare’s play, Romeo and Juliet, and learn about the tradition of the heroic epic poem through reading Homer’s The Odyssey.  On the way, the instructor will emphasize literary terms and devices which will serve as a basis for further studies in literature.  An understanding of these, along with building a broad high school level vocabulary will be vital for success on college entrance exams such as the SAT.  Students will have ample opportunity to develop a set of critical thinking skills which will serve them well across the curriculum as we analyze and connect what we read to what we already know.  Through informal writing in journals to formal essay assignments, students will practice developing their ideas in a logical and grammatically correct manner.  Emphasis will be placed on supporting ideas through providing evidence from the reading, enhancing understanding and encouraging a close reading of the text. Prerequisite: Freshman Standing

British Literature
British Literature Honors
British Literature is a one credit, year long course. In this course we will take a look at the development of the English language from its Old English roots in Anglo-Saxon to its present day, modern form.  Through the lens of England’s literary and cultural heritage we will explore genres from epic poetry to the novel.  The chronological presentation of the works will be accompanied by an overview of England’s history during each literary time period studied.  Students should begin to see that writers and artists do not write from a vacuum but are influenced by past and present events around them.  Examples of works to be read include: Beowulf, Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales, William Shakespeare’s play, Macbeth, Milton’s Paradise Lost, the satiric genius of Swift’s “A Modern Proposal,” Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Charles Dickens’ Great Expectations and lasting works reflecting the beginning of the modern age and beyond such as All Quiet on the Western Front, by Erich Remarque or 1984, by George Orwell. Students will begin to recognize how these works still influence our popular culture and political ideas today.  Critical thinking and communication skills are sharpened through written work, both formal and informal, as well as class discussions and presentations. Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing.

American Literature
American Literature Honors
American Literature is a one credit, year long course in which students analyze a variety of literary works as they reflect social perspectives and significant historical events of their respective eras, as well as how they correspond to modern times & society.  Students will strive to conceptualize and define social and political issues, arguments, and theories, and explore the reasons various works have been canonized as American literary classics.  Emphasis will be placed on the development of various genres; more specifically, how literature through the ages reflects the events, attitudes, and beliefs of each respective era.  Authors to be examined include the early Puritan writers (Bradstreet, Edwards, etc.), Thomas Jefferson, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry David Thoreau, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Kate Chopin, Frederick Douglass, J.D. Salinger, and Martin Luther King, Jr., to name a few. Students will write literary critiques and expressive, expository, & argumentative essays.  Students will develop skills for critical analysis of texts through reading, writing, speaking, & listening.  Methods of assessment include unit tests, in-class essays, term papers, quizzes, and nightly homework assignments.  Prerequisite: Junior Standing

World Literature
World Literature Honors
World Literature is a one credit, year long course that aims to introduce high school seniors to selected masterpieces of world literature.  Most of the works that will be studied were originally written or conceived in languages other than English, but have been made available in English through translation or original writing in English by non-native speakers.  In time, they range from the works of the ancients that have stood the test of time to some fairly recent works by twentieth century writers.  Typical authors whose works will be sampled include Homer, Virgil, Ovid, Dante, Petrarch, Rabelais, Cervantes, Moliere, Voltaire, Dostoevsky, Tolstoy, Camus, Soyinka, and other authors of similar caliber.  Evaluation of student performance in the course will be done through a combination of methods: monitoring class participation, judging homework assignments, giving unannounced class quizzes, and through periodic unit tests and a final examination.  Additionally, students will be required to write two term papers.  Prerequisite: Senior Standing.

AP English Literature & Composition
This one credit, year long AP course is designed to engage students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Participants learn to make careful observations of textual detail, establish connections among their observations, and, from these, to make inferences and conclusions about the meaning and value of literary works.  As students analyze world literature with an emphasis on British works, they will study elements of style.  In-class timed writings are used to prepare students to express ideas cogently.  Students who complete this course will be required to take the AP English Literature and Composition examination.

Algebra I
Algebra I is a full year, one credit course that continues the study of algebraic concepts.  It includes operations with polynomials and matrices, creation and application of linear functions and relations, algebraic representations of geometric relationships, and an introduction to nonlinear functions.  Students will be expected to describe and translate among graphic, algebraic, numeric, tabular, and verbal representations of relations and use those representations to solve problems.  Appropriate technology, from manipulatives to calculators and application software, will be used regularly for instruction and assessment.  Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra

Geometry
This is a full year, one credit course. Geometry continues students’ study of geometric concepts building upon middle school topics.  Students will move from an inductive approach to deductive methods of proof in their study of two- and three-dimensional geometric figures.  Reasoning skills will be emphasized and students will broaden their use of the coordinate plane. Appropriate technology, from manipulatives to calculators and graphics software, will be used regularly for instruction and assessment.  Prerequisite: Algebra I

Geometry Honors
This is a full year, one credit honors level course.  Geometry is a mathematics course involving the study of geometric concepts with algebraic manipulation of these geometric concepts included. The course also includes a systematic study of the concept of proof. The course requires the purchase and use of a special calculator as designated by the mathematics department. The Honors Geometry course is taught at a faster pace than Geometry as well as examining problems that are more difficult. The student is expected to be an independent thinker and worker in order to be enrolled in an Honors level course. Prerequisite: Algebra I

Algebra II
This is a full year, one credit level course. Algebra II continues students’ study of advanced algebraic concepts including functions, polynomials, rational expressions, systems of functions and inequalities, and matrices.  Students will be expected to describe and translate among graphic, algebraic, numeric, tabular, and verbal representations of relations and use those representations to solve problems.  Emphasis should be placed on practical applications and modeling. Appropriate technology, from manipulatives to calculators and application software, will be used regularly for instruction and assessment.  Prerequisites: Algebra I and Geometry

Algebra II Honors
Same description as Algebra II, with this addition: Honors Algebra II is a one credit year long course that emphasizes problem solving and new skill development. Students are encouraged to develop a more independent style of reading and studying mathematics at a faster pace.  (NOTE: All students must take a placement test toward the end of their year in Algebra II to help determine placement for subsequent math courses.)

Advanced Functions and Modeling
This is a full year, one credit course which provides students an in-depth study of modeling and applying functions. Home, work, recreation, consumer issues, public policy, and scientific investigations are just a few of the areas from which applications will originate.  Appropriate technology, from manipulatives to calculators and application software, will be used regularly for instruction and assessment.  Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry and Algebra II

Pre-Calculus Honors
This is a full year, one credit honors level course.  The Pre-Calculus course is a mathematics course involving the study of advanced topics, including extensive work with functions and their graphs and a rigorous development of Trigonometry. This course also will cover an introduction to limits and Calculus.  The material is covered at a fast pace and studied at an in-depth level. Prerequisite: Algebra II

Calculus Honors
This is a full year, one credit honors level course.  Calculus develops the student’s understanding of the concepts of calculus.  It includes limits and continuity, derivatives, applications of derivatives, and an introduction to integration and its applications.  During the year, students will learn to recognize and express mathematical concepts graphically, numerically, analytically, and verbally and understand the connections between these representations.  Appropriate technology, from manipulatives to calculators and application software, will be used regularly for instruction and assessment.  Prerequisites:  Pre-Calculus

AP Calculus
AP Calculus is a full year, one credit AP course of study which includes properties of functions, limits, differential calculus, and integral calculus. Use of symbolic differentiation and integration utilities are also part of the course. Students are required to take the AP exam.  Prerequisite: B+ in Pre-Calculus Honors

Biology Honors
Biology is a one credit, year long course that involves the study of life.  By the end of this course, students should have an understanding of evolution; homeostasis; energy, matter, and organization of living systems; reproduction and inheritance in living systems; growth and differentiation in living systems; and ecology.  We begin with a review of scientific methods, microscope use, laboratory and safety techniques. Labs and hands-on activities are included with every unit to help reinforce concepts that were covered and to emphasize the scientific method.

AP Biology & Advanced Biology Laboratory (2 periods)
This course is a one credit, year long AP course that follows the College Board guidelines with emphasis on the major themes of biology: science as a process; evolution, energy transfer; continuity and change; the relationship of structure to function; regulation; interdependence in nature; and science, technology and society. Emphasis will be given to consideration of evolution as a naturalistic philosophy as well as the scientific difficulties of evolutionary theory. AP Biology has a significant reading component.  Students are required to take the AP Biology exam.  A second unit of credit will be given for Advanced Biology Lab. The lab is required to be taken concurrently with AP Biology.  Prerequisites: Honors Biology and Honors Chemistry.

Introduction to Physics and Chemistry Honors
Introduction to Physics and Chemistry is a one credit, year long course designed to prepare students for successful completion of the chemistry course required for graduation and introduce physics concepts that are required in a technological world.  IPC covers chemistry concepts such as atomic structure, the periodic table, chemical reactions, and balancing equations.  Physics concepts include motion, gravity, work, energy, light, momentum, sound, electricity and magnetism.  This course is usually taken in the tenth grade prior to chemistry. Prerequisite: Biology

Chemistry Honors
Chemistry is a one credit year long course.  In this introductory college preparatory course, students will gain a basic understanding of principles of inorganic chemistry.  Topics will chemical safety, intro to chemistry and matter, scientific measurement, atomic structure, nuclear chemistry and the formation of the elements, arrangement of electrons in atoms, the Periodic Table and periodicity, ionic and covalent bonding, nomenclature, chemical formulas, chemical quantities (moles), chemical reaction types and products, stoichiometry, 3 types of solution reactions, acids and bases, thermochemistry, and gas laws.  Laboratory experience will acquaint students with basic laboratory practices in the qualitative and quantitative study of inorganic chemistry. Co-requisite: Algebra II

7th Grade Course Descriptions

Math – Grade Level 7

This year long (two semesters) course provides opportunities for further study and practice of basic math concepts in preparation for the pre-algebra course.  The major concepts explored will include independent and dependent variables; the distributive property; number theory; solving two-step equations; calculating integers, fractions, decimals, and percents; and finding probability. 

Science – Grade Level 7

This year long (two semesters) course will explore the life, earth, and physical sciences.  It will be divided into six units of study: earth’s air and water, the human body, interactions of organisms in the living world, genetics, the nature of matter, and chemical interactions.  Hands-on activities and experiments will be included in the learning process whenever possible.

American History

This year long (two semesters) course is a chronological study of American history from its earliest events to the Reconstruction Period (1865-1877).  The focus of the study will be on the establishment of the United States of America as a nation and its growth through decades of changes, division that led to the Civil War, and finally the reuniting of the North and South.

7th-8th Grade English

This year long (two semesters) class will focus on the review, practice, and utilization of grammar skills with the intent to produce accurate and effective writing.  An emphasis will be placed on the study of parts of speech, capitalization, punctuation, word usage, sentence structure, and the basic mechanics of writing.  Attention will also be given to vocabulary and spelling.  Literature will be interwoven with the study of grammar in order to promote critical thinking and spark ideas for creative writing.

8th Grade Course Descriptions

Pre-Algebra

The Pre-Algebra course is a year long course (2 semesters) that focuses on algebra and geometry concepts and reasoning.  The major topics include algebraic equations, geometric properties of polygons, and graphing equations and polygons on a coordinate plane.

In Algebra, students learn to solve equations by applying a process that includes combining like terms, expanding exponents, reducing fractions, and applying inverse operations to both sides of the equation.  Students learn about positive and negative integers and rational numbers, and how to solve equations that include these types of numbers.

In Geometry, students learn to analyze polygons to determine similarity and congruence, to calculate perimeter, area, and volume, and to perform transformations of plane figures. By combining algebra and geometry, students learn to graph equations of lines and polygons on a coordinate plane.

To provide a framework for learning, students are given an overview schedule for each chapter.  To develop personal expertise, students are given daily homework assignments and these are reviewed in the next class.  To assess understanding, students are tested at least once a week.  In all the exercises, students are expected to show all of their work.

The pre-requisites for the course are an understanding of numbers and fractions and the ability to recall, from memory, the addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division tables from 1 through 12.

Physical Science:

Physical science is a year long (two semesters) course which is an introduction to chemistry and physics. The course begins with fundamental scientific concepts and procedures. The first semester is a study of chemistry. Students will learn the structure of atoms and how this relates to chemical and physical properties. They will gain an understanding of the Periodic Table and how it can be used as a helpful scientific tool. They will finish up with a lesson in writing chemical formulas and balancing equations. The second semester is a study of physics. Students will learn the principles of waves as well as study a unit on the electromagnetic spectrum. The principles of wave energy will be covered including electricity and magnetism. Students will finish with a unit on movement, force, and acceleration. Labs will be included with each unit to reinforce the concepts that were learned.

World Geography

World Geography is a year long (two semesters) course in the eighth grade year.  It will cover the physical, cultural, and current geography of all the continents.  Emphasis will be placed on knowledge of maps and current events.  Students will complete projects on each region that utilize comprehension skills, computer skills, and research skills.  The purpose of this course is to give students a firm understanding of the world around them, and to prepare them for high school history courses.  Prerequisite:  Eighth grade class standing. 

7th-8th Grade English

This year long (two semesters) class will focus on the review, practice, and utilization of grammar skills with the intent to produce accurate and effective writing.  An emphasis will be placed on the study of parts of speech, capitalization, punctuation, word usage, sentence structure, and the basic mechanics of writing.  Attention will also be given to vocabulary and spelling.  Literature will be interwoven with the study of grammar in order to promote critical thinking and spark ideas for creative writing.

Spanish I
Spanish I is a one credit, year long course that empowers students to speak, read, write and comprehend Spanish and to do so in a culturally authentic manner.  Clear and concise grammar explanations guide student to understand and use Spanish with increasing accuracy, while communication activities allow students to use Spanish in meaningful everyday situations. 

Spanish II
This course is a continuation of Spanish I and is designed to accommodate the student that has completed his/her first year of Spanish. Spanish II is a one credit, year long course that uses communications, cultures, connections, comparisons and communities with interesting content, varied and effective methodology, interactive activities and an ongoing discussion of the wealth of opportunities available to students through the study of Spanish. Prerequisite: Successful completion of level one foreign language class.

Spanish III Honors
This course is a continuation of Spanish II and accommodates the student that has completed his/her second year of Spanish. Spanish III is a one credit, year long honors level course designed to incrementally increase the student’s knowledge of grammar, reading, and speaking of the language. Spanish will be spoken throughout most of the course. Students will continue exploring the characteristics of Spanish-speaking cultures. The students will read and analyze Spanish literature. Prerequisite: Successful completion of level two foreign language class.

French I
French I is a one credit, year long course that teaches students to speak, read, write and comprehend French in the authentic French culture. Concise and simple grammar explanations guide students to understand and use French with increasing accuracy, while communication activities allow students to use French in meaningful everyday situation

French II
This course is a continuation of French I and is designed to accommodate the student that has completed his/her first year of French. French II is a one credit, year long course that uses communications, cultures, connections, comparisons and communities with interesting content, varied and effective methodology, interactive activities and an ongoing discussion of the wealth of opportunities available to students through the study of French. Prerequisite: Successful completion of level one foreign language class.

French III Honors
This course is a continuation of French II and accommodates the student that has completed his/her second year of French. Spanish III is a one credit, year long honors level course designed to incrementally increase the student’s knowledge of grammar, reading, and speaking of the language. French will be spoken throughout most of the course. Students will continue exploring the characteristics of French-speaking cultures. The students will read and analyze French literature. Prerequisite: Successful completion of a level two foreign language class.

ESL
ESL is a one credit, year long course that empowers students with developmental skills for beginner, intermediate and advanced levels of English as a second or foreign language. While focusing on vocabulary and grammar, ESL promotes the development of all language skills in a variety of ways through an abundant variety of exercises, interactive communication activities and students’ own life experiences. Thus, students will be able to follow other studies done in the English language without being impaired by language weaknesses.

World History
World History Honors
World History is a one credit, year long course in the ninth grade year with an honors option that will study the history of ancient civilizations, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, major world religions, the Reformation, Absolutism, Enlightenment, and Imperialism.  It is also designed to introduce students to the various methods by which history can be examined and understood.  The course touches upon the great intellectual, political, and philosophical ideas that fostered Western Civilization.  It also touches upon the economic and religious forces have shaped Western Civilization.  Students who graduate from this course will have a solid grounding of the history of the ancient world, western civilization, and of historical ideas, themes, and trends.  This will allow them to better understand the other history-based subjects taught at Oak Ridge Military Academy.  Along with material, students will learn to write analytical essays on various historical questions and proper note taking and study skills on a high school level.  Prerequisite:  Freshman Standing

American Government
American Government Honors
American Government is a multi-level one credit, year long course that focuses on the evolution of the United States government from the founding of the Republic in 1776 to the present. Students will examine some of the European philosophies that helped create our government and they will examine the roles played by federal, state, and local governments. Students will also examine the three main branches of the federal government: legislative, executive, and judicial. By analyzing these branches students will gain a better understanding of the legitimate role of government in our society. Prerequisite: Sophomore Standing.

US History
US History Honors
United States History is a comprehensive one credit, year long survey course which examines the history of America from the earliest European exploration and settlement to the present. The course focuses on the political, military, and economic history of the Republic; however, both social and ethnic history is also included.  The course stresses note-taking and organizational skills; critical thinking skills are also emphasized through class discussions.  Students will leave the course with a broad knowledge of the main events and ideas which have dominated American life since 1492. Honors students will complete extensive writing projects. Prerequisite: Junior Standing

AP United States History (Online)
AP US History is a one credit, year long, writing intensive course that will provide students with a detailed knowledge of the history of the United States. Students will follow the path of American history from the time of the earliest explorers to the Bush administration. The course is based on curriculum provided by the College Board and is designed to be equivalent to a US History course on the university level. Students will be required to complete numerous reading and writing exercises throughout the year in preparation for the required Advanced Placement Exam.

Psychology (Online) 
Psychology is a ½ (.5) credit, one semester online course that provides an overview of the discipline of psychology. Students will explore a range of topics in an in-depth manner. Some of these topics include learning processes, the development of personality, mental and emotional problems, the psychology of motivation, and social attitudes. Studying these topics will help students develop an awareness and understanding of the many forces that influence their behavior. This class is open to qualified juniors and seniors.

African-American History
African American History is an elective, one credit, year long course offered by the History Department.  It covers the scope of the African American experience from African roots and heritage to modern day.  Students will read three novels:  Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, An American Slave by Frederick Douglass, Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe, and Black Like Me by John Howard Griffin.  These novels will present the perspective and experience of African Americans more clearly as well as prompting multiple class discussions.  Many films will also be utilized throughout the course such as Roots, Glory, The Children’s March, and Look Who’s Coming to Dinner among others.  The purpose of this course is to uncover the vast history and importance of African Americans that is often left out in abbreviated American history books. 

Current Affairs
The purpose of this elective, full year, one credit course is to provide an understanding of the importance of daily events and to show how these events have global and local impact. This course uses current news outlets as a major resource. International, national, state, and local items are examined with the intent of interpreting the significance of these events. This course attempts to place current events within a historical perspective and suggests future implications of these events.

History of the United States Supreme Court
This elective, year long, one credit course covers the history of the High Court from its beginnings to the present. It focuses on the following areas: The early years of the Court, The Nomination and Confirmation process, A Look at the Chief Justices, and a study important cases and rulings handed down by the Court.  Students will also study current Court cases and decisions that occur during the school year.

Computer Applications
Computer Applications is a year long, one credit course that  introduces students to the Microsoft Office Suite of products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Access, and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA). Students will become familiar enough with each product to successfully create a document, spreadsheet, presentation, calendar, and a database. Students will learn some VBA programming. The focus is to learn just enough to use the suite of products in other classes and to provide a foundation for further exploration.

Digital Media
This full year, one credit course will focus on digital communication tools and techniques used to solve real world problems in communication and information technology.  Students will learn to manipulate digital images including illustrations, photographs, animation and web-based images to solve challenges.  In a creative environment, students will be provided the opportunity to develop visual presentations, 2D and 3D products and prototypes. Students will also understand the proper expression of various digital communications, including Twitter, Facebook and Blogs. This course is designed to provide each student with an opportunity to experience integrating a variety of media to obtain unique results.

Environmental Science (Online)
The purpose of this yearlong, one credit course is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world. Students will identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the relative risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them.

Journalism and Yearbook 
Journalism / Yearbook is a year long, one credit course that focuses on publishing a monthly newsletter and a yearly yearbook for the students at the school.

For the newsletter, the students in the class will take or gather the photographs, write or gather the stories, create or gather the art work, and develop a newsletter that reflects activities that are happening at the school or at the various military and sporting events. The newsletter is developed in Microsoft Publisher, and the students in the class will learn how to use Publisher to create a newsletter.

For the yearbook, the students in the class will use a process similar to the one used for the newsletter to acquire photographs, articles, and artwork. The students will develop the cover and the overall organization of the yearbook, and will develop the specific content for each page. The yearbook is published by Jostens, who provides access to their online tool for placing content on a page and for reviewing the overall organization of the yearbook.

For any articles written by the students in the class, the students will learn how to use a structured format to create a story. The structured format consists of a topic sentence, and introductory, content, and conclusion paragraphs. Students with graphic artist skills will have an opportunity to develop custom artwork for the newsletter and yearbook and participate in the graphical design of both publications.

Photography I
This is a full year, one credit course in which students will learn to record events and people via digital, still, and video photography; communicate ideas and information to an audience; and develop an aesthetic vision. The aim of this introductory class is to develop understanding of the camera as an image-making tool. Assignments will begin with formal artistic principles and shift toward conceptual application. Students will be exposed to exemplary photographic artworks and related careers. Class discussions and critiques will focus not only on the work but also on developing a vocabulary that will further enhance the student's ability to communicate ideas. Students will have the opportunity to create a personal portfolio of representative work.

Public Speaking
This is a year long, one credit course which seeks to establish the foundation on which students may identify, understand, and apply key principles of verbal and nonverbal speech in order to build a life-long commitment to effective communication. This lecture-performance based course enables students to become more articulate, deliberate, self-inquiring, and effective in their communication through the preparing, rehearsing, and delivering of speeches in various informal and formal settings. Through application, students will learn to distinguish between different purposes and goals of communication, including speeches to inform, persuade, demonstrate, minister, debate, and interview. Students will also learn to listen attentively and deliberately while providing positive criticism and self-evaluation.

Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)

As a high school level cadet at Oak Ridge Military Academy, the student will be required to participate in the Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Program.  The JROTC curriculum is based on a learning model in which lecture and reading is minimized, and in which group discussion, learning by doing, and teaching others is emphasized.  JROTC levels I-IV each include 180 hours of classroom instruction, testing and administration, and leadership laboratory.

Army JROTC I (Foundations of JROTC, first year level)
This one credit, year long course is a character and leadership development program which helps develop new skills that students can use in school and throughout life.  This introductory unit gives students a greater appreciation of American symbols, customs, and traditions and the history and purpose of Army JROTC.  An introduction to the Department of Defense and other services presents the differences and similarities of each service and their unique roles in the defense of the nation.

Army JROTC II (Leadership Theory and Application, second year level)
This one credit, year long course teaches students about leadership: How to BE a leader; what you need to KNOW when you are influencing others; and what things you DO when you are leading. Students will learn about character and values, leadership theories and principles, and human behavior.  Students will have the opportunity to take the leadership lessons learned in the classroom to the drill field.  Most important, this unit will help students build their relationships in their community service projects and their daily participation in school, work, and community.  Cadets learn Geography and Earth Science which helps cadets develop a global perspective and awareness of environmental issues by engaging them in interactive activities that explore the use of maps, map reading, and orienteering through Oak Ridge’s outdoor land navigation course.  Prerequisite: JROTC I

Army JROTC III (Foundations for Success, third year level)
This one credit, year long course is designed to provide cadets with hands-on experiential learning activities that will build self-awareness, essential life skills, and the ability to set and achieve goals.  Content areas include communication, diversity, study skills, conflict resolution, decision-making, and service learning.  Cadets learn about Wellness, Fitness, and First Aid.  Cadets receive training on basic First Aid and life saving measures.  Cadets learn about substance abuse, intervention, and prevention.  Prerequisite:  JROTC II

Army JROTC IV  
This fourth year, one credit, year long course prepares cadets for their future after high school.  Cadets study financial responsibility, stock market, and investment strategies.  Cadets receive extensive work on where and how to apply for scholarships, requirements for attending college, financial aid, history of military academies, and the different branches of the military.  This unit also includes advanced history lessons for seniors as well as appropriate service learning projects. Prerequisite:  JROTC III.

Physical Education/Health
PE/Health is a one credit, year long course designed to teach students the value of a healthy lifestyle.  Students will learn how regular physical activity and a healthy diet can dramatically improve their physical and mental well being.  Proper techniques will be addressed for strength training and conditioning. The proper skills/techniques and rules for various sports will be taught.  This class will also address the many social issues facing today's teenagers, including sex education and drug, alcohol and tobacco abuse.  Upon completion of this course students will be well prepared to implement healthy lifestyle choices.

Art I
This is a full-year, one credit, introductory art course focusing on the study of the elements (line, shape/form, color, texture/pattern, space) and principles (balance, rhythm, unity, contrast, emphasis) of design and how they relate to each other in a composition.  Observational skills and some perspective drawing will be addressed. Students will develop confidence in becoming visual thinkers, able to translate their ideas into a completed piece of art work.  Drawing, painting, printmaking and a 3-D project will be included during the year along with regular journal assignments.

Art II: This is a full-year, one credit, intermediate level course specializing in various drawing and painting media and techniques.  2-D media may include pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, pastel, watercolors, and paint. Art II is a continuation of skills learned in Art I.  Students will explore portraiture, still life, and landscapes.  Projects with 3-D media such as clay or papier-mâché will be included as well.  Regular journal assignments which promote visual thinking will be part of this course.

Music Appreciation (Online)
Music Appreciation is a one semester long, ½ (.5) credit, online non-performance music course. Students will gain knowledge in music history and theory. 

Drama
This is a full year, one credit course that will investigate and develop confidence and competence in speech, movement, acting techniques and technical theatre.