2020-21 Eagle Ridge Academy School of Rhetoric • Course Catalog
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2020-21 Eagle Ridge Academy School of Rhetoric • Course Catalog Eagle Ridge Academy School of Rhetoric 2020-21 Course Catalog | 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome ........................................................................................................................3 How to Use This Guide ...............................................................................................4 College Readiness, Admissions, & Your Four-Year High School Course Plan .................................................5 College Preparation & Credit Opportunities ........................................................6 Additional Course & Scheduling Information ......................................................7 Course & Credit Requirements for Graduation Credits Required for Graduation......................................................................................8 Sample Four-Year Plan .....................................................................................................8 Resources Course Offerings by Year (2020-2024)..........................................................................9 Course Guide Art History.........................................................................................................................10 Electives.............................................................................................................................11 Fine Arts...........................................................................................................................13 Humanities (English & History)......................................................................................16 Mathematics.....................................................................................................................18 Science..............................................................................................................................20 Singletons (Additional Liberal Arts Requirements) ....................................................23 World Language...............................................................................................................24 Get Involved: Athletics & Activities .....................................................................26 Course Index ..............................................................................................................27 2 | 2020-21 Course Catalog Eagle Ridge Academy School of Rhetoric WELCOME TO THE EAGLE RIDGE ACADEMY SCHOOL OF RHETORIC Dear Students and Families, Registering for courses at Eagle Ridge Academy OUR MISSION is an exciting opportunity to plan to take classes that are interesting, challenging, wide-ranging, The mission of Eagle Ridge Academy is to and that promote the flourishing of young people. provide our students with a traditional, Classical education that demands their Please take the time to read the course descrip- best in academic achievement, tions and to think about what is most important behavior, and attitude and challenges to you and what will help you reach your goals. them to attain their highest potential. Plan for each future term and keep your priorities clear in your thinking, so that you can fit all the classes you need while also taking some classes you want. Eagle Ridge Academy has many options OUR VISION and has expanded its offerings through partner- Eagle Ridge Academy will offer an aca- ships with Nova Classical Academy and Brigham demically rigorous, time-tested Classical, Young University. liberal arts curriculum that: We continue in the Classical Education tradition prepares students to be exemplary and to seek truth, beauty, and goodness and to keep knowledgeable citizens; learning an integral part of our students’ lives. instills a life-long passion for learning; values self-discipline, respect, Sincerely, perseverance, and achievement; teaches truth, beauty and goodness; and fosters an appreciation for the Bart Johnson United States of America and Principal her unique role in the world. Schools of Logic & Rhetoric Eagle Ridge Academy School of Rhetoric 2020-21 Course Catalog | 3 HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE Within this guide, you will find the intended course offerings for the 2020-21 school year. Course offerings are heavily dependent on the number of students who sign up for a course, so it is important to make sound decisions that accu- rately reflect your academic needs and post-secondary goals. Thoroughly read this guide. Pay special attention to graduation requirements, course 1. sequence, and opportunities to take rigorous New This Year! courses. We created an online registration guide, so Consult with your teachers. Your teachers can you can easily navigate the courses you’re 2. help make recommendations about courses most interested in and read their descrip- you should take next. Please tions, prerequisites, and other details. consider their recommendations carefully, as they know your academic strengths and Visit needs best. EagleRidgeAcademy.org/ school-of-rhetoric-registration/ to read Consider your post-secondary goals. What through all courses or filter by grade, course do you plan to do after high school? How do type, and more. Use this online guide to help 3. the courses you select reflect these goals and you complete your registration sheet. help you build the skills needed to get there? Quick course guide access Use your support system. Share your plans with your family and seek out the Academic https://www.eagleridgeacademy.org/ 4. Counselor when you have questions, school-of-rhetoric-registration/ concerns, or are seeking guidance. IMPORTANT DATES MEET YOUR ADMINISTRATION TEAM & ACADEMIC COUNSELOR Registration for current students in grades 8-11 will open on Monday, Feb. 10, 2020, and it will close on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. Registration will be completed during Human- ities (Gr. 9-11) and English (Gr. 8) courses. Upcoming Conferences: Thursday, February 13, from 4:00-8:30 p.m. Bart Romelle Nicole Friday, February 14, from 7:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Johnson Pornschloegl Cecka Principal Assistant Academic bjohnson@ Principal Counselor These are a great opportunity to meet with eagleridgeacademy. romellep@ ncecka@ current teachers and talk about future courses. org eagleridgeacademy. eagleridgeacademy. org org 4 | 2020-21 Course Catalog Eagle Ridge Academy School of Rhetoric COLLEGE READINESS, ADMISSIONS, & YOUR FOUR-YEAR HIGH SCHOOL COURSE PLAN College admissions requirements vary across all colleges, but they have similar criteria that they like to see in a students’ high school transcripts upon their application in to college. These criteria include rigor of courses taken, a grade point average of 2.5 or higher, and academic electives. The rigor of the transcript is the most important of these three criteria. In addition, college admissions like to see student commitment to activities, clubs, and athletics, as well as leadership positions. Our Academic Counselor meets with each student to ensure that they are taking steps to applying to colleges that meet their aspirations. As a high school student, if you have an idea of the types of schools you would like to go to, you can take steps now in your high school course planning. The following chart distinguishes schools by “types” and delineates for you the expectations that are typical or average for the freshmen who are admitted to their colleges. The courses you take in high school can open doors to the types of colleges you can apply to. It is recom- mended that you take rigorous courses in which you can earn a B- or better and that fit a balanced schedule. Eagle Ridge Academy’s academic counselor can assist you with making these determinations. Information shown below is from the State of Minnesota Office of Higher Education. Average ACT High Admission scores School Typical ACT (36)/ AP Course/ Type of Standards (Enrolled GPA SAT in Math and Exam Score College Freshmen, Expecta- Reading (1600) Expectation 2013-2014*) tion Majority of Ivy League-33 Highly freshmen in Vassar-31 4+ courses/ top 10% of Carleton-31 3.75 28+/1220+ Score of 4 or 5 Selective their high Davidson-30 on exams school class Macalester-30 UM-Twin Majority of Cities-27 freshmen in Gustavus-27 24+/1110+ 3+ courses/ Selective top 25% of St. Thomas-25 3.5 Score of 3, 4, 5 their high UM-Morris-25 (ACT range 21-27) on exams school class UMD-24 UW-Eau Claire-24 Winona State-23 Majority of Mankato State-22 freshmen in 21+/990+ UW-Stout-22 top 50% of 3.0 Not Applicable Traditional UW-River Falls-22 their high (ACT range 21-23) St. Cloud State-21 school class Bemidji-21 Accuplacer Test required Century, Norman- High School All high school for course placement dale Community Diploma/ (ACT/SAT scores could graduates are Not Applicable Open College, St. Paul GED be substituted in some accepted College, etc. circumstances for the Accuplacer) Eagle Ridge Academy School of Rhetoric 2020-21 Course Catalog | 5 COLLEGE PREPARATION & CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES The School of Rhetoric academic programming was created to include a breadth of disciplines within the Liberal Arts tradition. We take pride in our curriculum which challenges scholars to think, speak, and make informed decisions. As a result, students leave Eagle Ridge Academy more prepared to be knowledgeable and exemplary citizens. This firm foundation not only prepares our students to be accepted into their first choice post-secondary institution, but instills in them the necessary skills and knowledge for success later in life. ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP®) HONORS COURSES