East Boston High School Program of Studies
2017- 2018
PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE
Dear Student,
My name is Phillip R. Brangiforte, and I am both honored and humbled to be able to address the parents and residents of this community as Headmaster of East Boston High School. Very often in the realm of secondary education, we speak of the word “identity” in relation to our students. Why? Because high school is the period when individuals truly develop lasting identities; when children become young adults; when career aspirations are instilled, and when choices both positive and negative can impact a lifetime. I would ask that you please allow me a brief moment to share my identity with all of you.
I am, and will always be, a lifelong resident of East Boston. I could have moved anywhere, but I decided to live and raise my family in the city where my roots were planted. I could have sent my children to any school, but I chose East Boston High because my bloodlines run deep within these walls, as over 40 of my relatives, including my parents, sister, and children have proudly received diplomas from this great institution.
As a child growing up on West Eagle Street, I often looked out of my bedroom window at the brick facade of East Boston High, yearning to be one of the kids who poured out of the green doors every afternoon, off to football or baseball practice. Eventually, I wore the blue and gold with such intense pride that after graduating college, I decided to dedicate my life to the betterment of this school and the surrounding community. That dream was fulfilled when I was appointed as East Boston High School's Headmaster. So as your children enter our beloved school and begin to mold the identities that will define their futures, I want them to understand that we share two common bonds:
The first was forged in the classrooms and playgrounds of this great neighborhood. I have walked the same hallways, sat in the same seats, and played on the same fields as your sons and daughters. For them, my door is always open, and when they graduate, their identities will be solidified: they will join me as proud alumni of East Boston High: prepared to further their educations, embark on successful careers, and become role models to generations who will follow in their footsteps.
The second bond lies even deeper, in the roots of our ancestors from all parts of the globe, to this land of opportunity. Our cultural backgrounds help define us as individuals, and I embrace those from all over the world who are as proud as I am to call East Boston their home. I believe that we are united, not divided by our shared history as pioneers to this great city.
Like so many of you, I am the product of immigrants searching for a better life. My grandparents were Italian and Spanish, and despite speaking very little English, they worked hard, nurtured their children and grandchildren, and became symbolic of what makes East Boston a truly special place to live, a genuine Melting Pot, where people from all over the world can begin their journeys toward the American Dream.
It is my hope that East Boston High can be an integral part of that experience. Our educational initiatives promote continued success not just in high school, but in all post-secondary endeavors. This is evidenced by a consistent stream of alumni who have returned as successful graduates of some of the most prestigious colleges in the world. Their journeys began with our rigorous curriculum, which currently offers 24 Advanced Placement and Honors courses and SAT Prep for almost every junior. We also promote over 20 sports, clubs and activities to ensure that every student feels not only academically challenged, but also socially accepted.
I pledge to you that as Headmaster, I will work tirelessly to provide safety and security; to ensure high academic standards and rigorous instruction; to provide 21st Century skills and college readiness; to model self-respect and tolerance; to motivate and inspire every student who enters East Boston High School. I have fulfilled my American Dream. It is my turn to help our children discover theirs. Thank you for your trust and support.
Sincerely,
Phillip R. Brangiforte Headmaster East Boston High School
Mission Statement
We are committed to educating, caring for, and inspiring all East Boston High School students to have the capacity to be successful in their life pursuits. Our expectation is for all members of our school community to embody our legacy of “Class, Pride, Tradition.”
Core 4 Values
Embrace Excellence in Character “Class, Pride, Tradition” Be Passionate for Learning Inspire, imagine, and innovate Have Empathy and Compassion Care for self, others, and community Show Pride in our Community Celebrate, honor, and respect all in our community
21st Century Learning Expectations
Academic 1. Technology / Media Evaluate media content and sources to convey ideas, observations, and information with clarity, while using current and emerging technologies.
2. Critical Thinking / Problem-Solving Apply critical thinking skills to analyze and solve real-world problems, independently and with others, in a culturally diverse and interconnected world.
3. Communicative Competence Communicate information clearly and effectively using all language domains in multiple contexts for a variety of audiences and purposes.
4. Self-directed, Independent Learners Monitor academic progress and performance through self-reflection.
Social Act responsibly and collaboratively while considering the diverse perspectives and values of others.
Civic Be a respectful, informed, and contributing member of the community who advocates for self and others.
East Boston High School Organizational Chart of Administrators, Student Development Counselors, and Staff Assistants
Phillip R. Brangiforte, Headmaster Judith Blanco, Assistant Headmaster Administrator Student Development Counselor Staff Assistant Grade 9 Michael Smith Teni Patterson Carmen Pittella [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Ext. 30310 Ext. 30337 Ext. 30327 (Suite 164) (Suite 162C) (Suite 158A) (ELL 9th grade & newcomers grade10) Taryn Powers [email protected] Ext. 30335 (Suite 162B) (SPED, Reg ed & Repeaters) Grade 10 Jayson Smith Jackie Seda Lashawn Streater [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Ext. 30307 Ext. 30343 Ext. 30340 (Suite 301) (Suite 225C) (Room 158A) Grade 11 Audrey Schindler Claudia Rodriguez Ricardo Perez [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Ext. 30323 Ext. 30318 Ext. 30340 (Room 201) (Suite 225D) (Suite 158A) Grade 12 Theresa O’Neill Jo-Anne Themo & Noemy Vides TBA [email protected] [email protected] & Ext. 30327 Ext. 30308 [email protected] (Suite 158A) (Room 221) Ext. 30348 (Suite 225B) Grades Jaime Staraitis 9 – 12 [email protected] (ELL) Ext. 30309 (Suite 162A) Grades Melissa Curley Rosalia Bianchi (Grades 10-12) 9 – 12 [email protected] [email protected] Special Ext. 30305 Ext. 30328 Education (Suite 215) (Suite 225A) Christine Hanley Robin Delaney [email protected] [email protected] Ext.30339 Ext. 30320 (Suite 227) (Suite 223A) Main Office Main Office Main Office Administrative Support Support Staff Administrative 617-635-9896 • Ms. Laurie Murphy • Maura McCormack, Registrar Support and Main Office (fax) • Ms. Rita Eliot Jane Simpson, Nurse Main Office 617-635-9726 • • Ms. Jessica Saravia Numbers Tardy Desk • Ms. Cindy Gatta-Hurley, Nurse
617-635-9896 • Josephine Tescione, Librarian
EAST BOSTON HIGH SCHOOL COURSE OF STUDY MASS CORE GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students must fulfill the following Mass Core College & Career Readiness requirements:
•---––––4 ELA/ESL Courses + + +
• 4 Math Courses: 1 Advanced Algebra + 3 Math Courses + + +
• 3 Science courses total: Physics, Biology and Chemistry + 1 Science Course Elective + + +
• 3 History courses: U.S. History 1 + U.S. History 2 + World History
+ +
• 2 World/Native Language Courses in the Same Language +
• 2 Physical Education/Health courses
+
• 1 Art Course 1 Computer Course
+
• 2 Career Technical Education courses
+
• 3 Mass Core elective courses
+ +
• PASS ELA, MATH and SCIENCE MCAS
GPA, AP, DUAL ENROLLMENT AND HONORS EXPLANATION GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS GPA (GRADE POINT AVERAGE) In high school, you are given letter grades on your report card, which are then converted into number grades. These number grades are averaged to calculate your GPA. The GPA is important because it represents the kind of student you have been in high school. It is based on a 4.0 scale. To calculate your GPA, you can convert the letter grade into the following numerical values: an A = 4 points, a B = 3 points, a C = 2 points, a D = 1 point, and an F = 0 points. The numbers are then averaged. The more A’s you get, the higher the GPA.
What is an Honors course? An honors course is a class with more demanding college-prep coursework. Honors classes can cover advanced material and allow for more in-depth study than a standard course. Students must have 90% attendance rate, must receive a teacher recommendation in order to enroll and they must have a B or better in the content of the honors course they want to take.
What is an AP course? An AP course stands for Advanced Placement. It is a course created by the College Board, which offers college-level content and exams to high school students. Most colleges and universities grant placement and course credit to students who get high scores on the AP exams.
What is Dual Enrollment? The term dual enrollment is used in reference to high school students taking college courses on the college campus while they are still in high school. The term early college is a common synonym for dual enrollment.
Do Honors, AP and Dual Enrollment courses count as more points in your GPA? Because Advanced Placement, dual enrollment, and honors-level courses are more demanding, the grades in these courses are given extra weight:
Advanced Placement & Dual Enrollment—you take the Grade * Credit * Weight of 1.5 to the earned GPA for that class (for example, a B in AP Biology would count as a 4.5 (3.0 * 1.5 = 4.5)
Honors – You take the Grade * Credit * Weight of 1.3 to the earned GPA for that class (for example, a B in honors ELA 10 would count as a 3.9 (3 * 1.3= 3.9)
ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES AND THEIR PRE-REQUISITES
How can a student enroll in an AP? A student must have a 90% attendance rate, a B- or better in the content of the AP course they wish to take and they must receive a teacher recommendation. Students must also pass the required pre-requisite courses for each AP course they wish to take.
When can a student enroll in an AP course? A student may begin taking AP courses their junior year of high school.
What is the maximum number of AP courses a student can take in one year? Students may take a maximum of 3 AP courses in one year.
Are there any pre-requisite classes? Yes, please see below.
AP Calculus AB or AP Calculus BC – Students must pass MCAS as well as Alg 1, Geometry, Adv Alg, and Pre-Calculus
AP Statistics – Students must pass MCAS as well as Alg I, Geometry and Adv Alg.
AP Language and Composition – Students must pass MCAS, ELA 9, and ELA 10.
AP Literature – Students must pass MCAS, ELA 9/ESL, ELA 10/ESL, and AP Lang & Composition
AP Histories (AP Government, AP US History and AP Human Geography) – Students must pass MCAS as well as US History 1 and US History 2.
AP Sciences (AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental, and AP Physics) – Students must pass MCAS as well as Physics, Biology and Chemistry. Student may take AP Physics, AP Biology or AP Environmental their junior year, but must take Chemistry concurrently if they have not taken it yet.
AP Spanish Literature– Students must pass MCAS and Spanish 1 & 2 or Spanish for Native Speakers 1
AP Italian – Student must pass MCAS and Italian 1 & 2
AP Computer Science – Students must pass MCAS and Computer Science Honors
AP Art – Students must pass MCAS and Foundations of Art and Art Portfolio
8
MASS CORE COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS ELECTIVES GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
MASS CORE Electives At most high schools, students get to take electives. These are classes outside the required curriculum that you get to choose. You may find elective classes in subjects such as art, dance, psychology, computer programming and filmmaking. Taking elective classes can give you a chance to explore your interests and have fun studying something you enjoy. The courses also count towards your MASS Core Elective requirement for graduation.
Tips for Choosing Electives Follow Your Passions • Follow your passions when choosing electives. Taking a class in an area you enjoy or want to learn more about can be fun and interesting. Try Something New • Taking a class that will introduce you to a completely new subject is a great way to challenge yourself and stay motivated. You may discover a new talent or interest.
MASS CORE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS ELECTIVES
• Accuplacer Prep (158) • Introduction to Technology (629) Advanced Topics in Science (55A) • • JROTC (LET 1 ) (619) • African American History (257) • JROTC (LET 2) (620) • Bio-technology • JROTC (LET 3) (621) • College Level Dual Enrollment (A82) • JROTC (LET 4) (622) • Computer Science Honors (C61) • Latin American History (259) • Creative Writing (15U) • Law and Justice (25C) • Dance (887) • Theatre Arts (AAB) • Debate (25D) • Visual Arts Portfolio (861) • Fitness & Conditioning (088) • Weight Lifting (084) • Forensic Science (55H) • Yoga (082) • Game Design with JAVA (C5E)
WORLD LANGUAGE COURSES
WORLD LANGUAGES:
• AP Spanish (374) • AP Italian (378) • Spanish for Native Speakers 1&2 (356 & 357) • Spanish 1&2 (351 & 352)
• Italian 1&2 (3AA & 3AB)9 • Latin 1&2 (35K & 35M)
CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION COURSES
When MUST a student start taking Career Technical Education Courses (CTE)? CTE courses start junior year and will finish senior year.
What CTE pathways are offered at East Boston High School? Please see below.
CTE Pathways
Pathway 1: Radio & TV Broadcasting • Radio & TV Broadcasting I • Radio & TV Broadcasting II
Pathway 2: Hospitality Management • Hospitality Management I • Hospitality Management II
Pathway 3: Design & Visual Communications • Design & Visual Communications I • Design & Visual Communications II
Pathway 4: Future Educators /Boston University Pathway • Teach Boston I • Teach Boston II
Pathway 5: Criminal Justice • Criminal Justice I • Criminal Justice II
Pathway 6: JROTC • JROTC Management 1 (646) • JROTC Management 2 (647)
Pathway 7: AP STEM Pathway Minimum of 3 AP STEM classes • AP Science (AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science, AP Physics) • AP Math (AP Statistics, AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC) • AP Computer Science
Pathway 8: Biotechnology STEM Pathway • Biotechnology I • Biotechnology II
10
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS "Words are, of course, the most powerful drug used by mankind." - Rudyard Kipling
The English Language Arts course of study is a sequential and diverse four-year program required for graduation. Overall objectives for each year are to develop students’ reading, writing, listening, speaking, viewing and critical thinking skills. Students must pass all four years of English and meet the requirements of the Boston Public Schools English Language Arts Curriculum. Additionally, all English classes require the study of a Shakespearean text.
Subject English Language Arts Course Name College English Language Arts 9 A/B Course Number 151 Year/Semester Full Year Description This freshman English course is designed to give each student solid reading, writing, thinking, and communication skills necessary to succeed in high school and to prepare for MCAS testing. Through a variety of approaches, including the use of the Reading Apprenticeship Program, students acquire learning strategies to increase their ability to read, write, and think critically, and to respond orally and in writing to a variety of literary genres. All students in College English 9 must complete a minimum of nine essays, including Personal Narrative, Literary Analysis, Argument, Synthesis, and MCAS Long Composition. Additionally, students are required to read the equivalent of four in-class books throughout the year and an additional ten for independent reading.
Subject English Language Arts Course Name Creative Writing Course Number 15U Year/Semester Semester This creative writing course allows students to explore their talent through the written word, while keeping our instructional focus on reading, writing, listening, and speaking Skills. In the first part of the semester, students will be introduced to poetry and poetic devices, and analyze poetry in its true sense of meaning. Each Description student will create a poem to be shared in class as a final project. The second part of the semester is dedicated to short stories. Students will learn literary techniques including hooks, powerful introductions, plot development, figurative language, imagery, characterization, dialogue, conflict, purposeful conclusions, syntactical choices, editing, revision, and pacing. Week by week, students will create and edit an original written product. As a final project, at the end of the semester, each student will choose two to three original short stories, which will be organized into a small, “publishable” booklet.
11
Subject English Language Arts Course Name College English Honors 9 Course Number 161 Year/Semester Full Year College English Honors 9 is designed to provide an intensive and rigorous course of study for Grade 9 students capable of working with a challenging curriculum. Besides studying the prescribed Grade 9 English curriculum and using the Reading Apprenticeship Program, Honors English 9 students will be required to read and Description write extensively. They will acquire the skills necessary to analyze literature and to apply literary terms and critical thinking to their analyses. In addition to completing the mandatory grade 9 essays and required readings, all students in Honors English 9 will complete various literary analyses and research, and will be expected to do extensive outside reading and writing projects. Admission to College English Honors 9 is determined by certain prerequisites, including the student’s standardized test scores, grades, attendance, and teacher recommendations.
Subject English Language Arts Course Name College English Language Arts 10A/B Course Number 152 Year/Semester Full Year This sophomore English course continues to emphasize development of the core language arts components of reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students will read complex literary and informational texts independently and in collaboration with peers and teacher. Students will increase their understanding Description of the writing process and the different purposes of writing in order to produce a variety of writing, including reading journals, whole-school writing prompts, narrative essays, argument essays, poetry, informational/expository essays and other creative writing. In preparation for MCAS, students will compare, analyze, and evaluate literature including characterization and theme development. Students will also study rhetorical analysis and identify author's choice of language, themes, literary devices, structure, and point of view. All students will produce a writing portfolio.
Subject English Language Arts Course Name College English Language Arts 10 Course Number 162 Year/Semester Full Year College English Honors 10 is designed to provide an intensive and rigorous course of study for Grade 10 students capable of working with a challenging curriculum. In addition to providing MCAS preparation, Honors English 10 students will Description identify, compare, analyze, and evaluate literature including author's choice of language, themes, literary devices, structure, and point of view. Besides completing a literary analysis, a variety of essays, a portfolio of best work, and a literature notebook, all Honors English 10 students are expected to do extensive outside reading and writing projects. Admission to College English Honors 10 is determined by certain prerequisites, including standardized test scores, grades, attendance, and teacher recommendations.
12
Subject English Language Arts Course Name College English Language Arts 11 A/B Course Number 153 Year/Semester Semester This junior English course is designed to deepen students' reading, writing, listening, speaking, and critical thinking skills, as well as their understanding of the chronological development of American literature. Students will identify and Description evaluate the impact of various historical, societal, and cultural influences on
literary themes and movements throughout American and World History. In
addition to the two required readings, all students in College English 11 must read
at least ten independent reading selections, complete a research paper and a variety of other essays, a portfolio of best works from each quarter, and a literature notebook.
Subject English Language Arts Course Name College English Honors 11 Course Number 163 Year/Semester Semester College English Honors 11 is designed to provide an intensive and rigorous examination of the chronological development of American literature with special emphasis on the historical, political, and cultural forces which shaped American Description writing. All students are required to complete a minimum of four outside
readings, ten formal critical analyses, ten in-class essays, five oral presentations,
and one five-page research paper. All students must maintain a literature
notebook and a portfolio of best work upon which grades are determined. Admission to this course is determined by a committee, which considers grades, attendance, and attitude, as well as teacher recommendations.
Subject English Language Arts Course Name College English Language Arts 12 Course Number 154 Year/Semester Semester This senior English course is designed to reinforce and refine students' communication and critical thinking skills through the study of multicultural literature and nonfiction writings. Students will study the use of rhetoric in non- fiction and write at least five rhetorical analyses to demonstrate their ability to Description transfer this knowledge to real world situations. Students will also be expected to
write argument essays and synthesis essays. Writing workshop strategies will be
employed to improve student writing skills and fluency. In addition to rhetorical
analysis, students will analyze long and short literary works for themes, characters, and structure. A minimum of two literary analysis essays and/or explication papers will be written. All students in College English 12 must complete a research paper and a literature notebook.
13
Subject English Language Arts Course Name College English Honors 12 Course Number 174 Year/Semester Semester This course will address portions of both Advanced Placement Literature and Composition and Advanced Placement Language and Composition. Over the course of the semester, students will write both a literary analysis and non-fiction analysis, such as rhetorical analysis, argument, and synthesis. Writing-workshop strategies will be employed to improve student writing skills and fluency. Students Description will write a minimum of ten essays and engage in multiple Project-Based Learning
opportunities in which they will hone skills necessary for success in college and
beyond. They will read sophisticated texts and will continue to learn reading skills
to help them tackle reading that initially may seem beyond their reach. Public speaking will be taught as a necessary skill for success in the working world. Students will have many opportunities to speak in small and whole-class groupings. All students in College Honors 12 must complete a research paper and a literature notebook.
Subject English Language Arts Course Name Advanced Placement Language and Composition Course Number 171 Year/Semester Full Year Students in Advanced Placement Language and Composition will read and carefully analyze a broad and challenging range of prose selections, and develop their awareness of how language works. Through close reading and frequent writing, students will develop their ability to work with language and texts with Description greater awareness of purpose and strategy, while strengthening their own composing abilities. While the reading assignments feature expository, analytical, and argumentative essays from a variety of authors and historical contexts, students examine and respond to American texts as well. Admission to Advanced Placement Language and Composition is determined by a committee, which considers grades, attendance, and attitude as well as teacher recommendations. Students are required to take the Advanced Placement Language and Composition exam.
Subject English Language Arts Course Name Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition Course Number 172 Year/Semester Full Year Advanced Placement English Literature and Composition is designed to develop students’ reading, writing, and critical thinking skills through an intensive Description examination and analysis of literary and poetic works. It is anticipated that students will, at the end of this course, be able to read and interpret literary works with accuracy and depth, and critique these works in strong, individual writing, which meets the demands of the AP Examination. Admission to AP English Literature and Composition is determined by a committee, which considers grades, attendance, and attitude, as well as teacher recommendations.
14
Subject English Language Arts Course Name College English Language Arts MCAS Course Number 185 Year/Semester Semester This English course is designed to support students in meeting the MCAS benchmark. Intensive review of all English Language Arts skills, as well as reinforcement of test taking, time management and organizational skills, is the Description goal of the framework of this course. Students will formulate and respond to key
questions about the relationship of literary language, themes, characters, and
structure within the context of different world cultures and ideologies. Students
will also review past tests and analyze their strengths and the areas in which they need to improve. All students in this course must complete a research paper and a literature notebook.
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE “Old music is the same as new music—it’s just a different way of delivering it.” -Jeff Lynne
The ESL Program is designed for students who come to EBHS having started their education in another language. The content is designed to challenge students academically with rigorous tasks with increased amounts of context-embedded language, in a context of shared understanding, where there are cues or signals that help to reveal the meaning.
Subject English as a Second Language Course Name ESL 1 Entering HS Course Number 15G Year/Semester Full Year Description This course is offered to newcomers who have had little or no exposure to English. The course work introduces and develops communicative competencies and strategies necessary for success in and out of school. It also develops and applies academic cognitive language skills for learning in the content areas.
Subject English as a Second Language Course Name ESL 2 Emerging HS Course Number 15K Year/Semester Full Year Description This course is designed for students who, as a result of their most recent WIDA ACCESS test, have achieved ELD level 2. Students remain with the same teacher for two 80-minute blocks. During the first block, students use the Edge textbook to read, analyze and respond to culturally diverse works of literature. During the second period, students complete at least 20-minutes of independent reading, while the remaining time is spent developing skills at the teacher’s discretion. Instruction for both blocks focuses on collaborative learning across the language domains, including critical reading and thinking skills, oral and written argument and vocabulary development. In accordance with the school-wide instructional focus, students are expected to create responses using multiple sources through speaking, reading, listening and writing.
15
Subject English as a Second Language
Course Name ESL 3 Developing HS Course Number 15P Year/Semester Full Year Description This course is designed for students who, as a result of their most recent WIDA ACCESS test, have achieved ELD level 3. Students will receive one eighty-minute period of English for ELLs through a core textbook series, EDGE, published by National Geographic in addition to other short stories, independent reading books, videos, radio commentaries, scripts, and non-fiction Internet and news articles. Students will continue to expand their listening comprehension and speaking fluency, reading, writing, and critical thinking skills in the English language. They will also increase their knowledge of grammar, awareness of complex sentence structure and ability to create such advanced structures,, vocabulary development(word families, root words, collocations, etc.), writing, reading comprehension and oral communication in the English language.
Subject English as a Second Language Course Name ESL 4 Expanding HS Course Number 15S Year/Semester Semester Description This course is offered to students who have achieved a 4 or 5 on the ACCESS test and are in grade 11 or 12. The course supports students’ English development complementing to hone their skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. There is a focus on nonfiction texts to prepare students as active participants in their communities.
MATHEMATICS "Mathematics takes us into the region of absolute necessity, to which not only the actual word, but every possible word, must conform." -Bertrand Russell
The Mathematics program is a rigorous course of study in which students are given numerous opportunities to connect real world experiences with comprehensive mathematics. Once graduation requirements have been meet, students may opt to continue their course of study with Pre-Calculus and Calculus course offerings. All mathematics classrooms utilize graphing calculators.
Subject Mathematics Course Name Algebra I Course Number 451 Year/Semester Full Year During Year I of Algebra students learn a variety of ways to organize, present, and Description analyze information using the language of algebra and the properties of algebra. Students work with two-variable statistics and use the graphing calculator as a tool to explore these concepts and relationships. The general idea of a functional relationship is developed as students learn about algebraic and geometric representations of functions. Technology use will be an integral part of this course.
16
Subject Mathematics Course Name Geometry Course Number 454 Year/Semester Full Year This course is designed to emphasize the study of the properties and applications Description of common geometric figures in two and three dimensions as they apply to points, lines, planes, circles, polygons, and solids. It includes the study of transformations, triangles and right triangle trigonometry, as well as the rich concepts of congruence and similarity. Inductive and deductive thinking skills are used in problem-solving situations, and applications to the real world are stressed.
Subject Mathematics Course Name Geometry Honors Course Number 462 Year/Semester Full Year Description In this accelerated course algebraic ideas will be incorporated as students explore concepts such as measurement, scaling, symmetry, congruence, perpendicularity, trigonometry, and coordinate geometry. Students explore systems of equations and the use of matrices and other methods to solve systems of linear equations.
Subject Mathematics Course Name Advanced Algebra Course Number 456 Year/Semester Semester The Advanced Algebra course provides students with the opportunity to apply real Description world situations to many of the previously learned basic and critical thinking skills
in Algebra and Geometry. The importance of communicating mathematical
knowledge and understanding through writing will be emphasized. Technology use
will be an integral part of this course.
Subject Mathematics Course Name Advanced Algebra Honors Course Number 463 Year/Semester Semester In this accelerated course, students will use algebraic, exponential, logarithmic Description and rational functions to analyze real world situations. Students will solve
problems using linear programming, optimization, graph theory, and integrated
technologies. Logical arguments will be studied and applied to explain properties
of axiomatic systems.
17
Subject Mathematics Course Name Advanced Algebra 2 Course Number 470 Year/Semester Full Year The Advanced Algebra course provides students with the opportunity to apply to Description real world situations many of the previously learned basic and critical thinking
skills in Algebra and Geometry. The importance of communicating mathematical
knowledge and understanding through writing will be emphasized. Technology use
will be an integral part of this course.
Subject Mathematics Course Name Pre-Calculus Course Number 458 Year/Semester Semester Students will use their previous knowledge of Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, Probability, and Trigonometry to investigate, analyze, and solve word problems Description and apply those skills to solve real-life problems encountered in the environment. This course will also lay the foundation skills for the study of Calculus. Integrated technologies will be a strong component of this course. In a cooperative learning atmosphere mixed with classroom discussions, students will work in groups to solve problems by using their critical thinking, and provide high- level responses to open-ended questions.
Subject Mathematics Course Name Pre-Calculus Honors Course Number 464 Year/Semester Semester Students will use their previous knowledge of Algebra, Geometry, Statistics, Probability, and Trigonometry to investigate, analyze, and solve word problems Description and apply those skills to solve real-life problems encountered in the environment. This course will lay the foundation for Limits, Derivatives, and Integration skills in preparation for the study of Calculus. Integrated technologies will be a strong component of this course. In a cooperative learning atmosphere mixed with classroom discussions, students will work in groups to solve problems by using their critical thinking, and provide high-level responses to open-ended questions.
Subject Mathematics Course Name Calculus Course Number 459 Year/Semester Semester This course is designed to enhance students’ background knowledge in Precalculus concepts. Students will extend their experience with functions as they study the fundamental concepts of calculus: limiting behaviors, difference quotients and the Description derivative, Riemann sums and the definite integral, antiderivatives and indefinite integrals, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Students will review and extend their knowledge of trigonometry and basic analytic geometry. This course will also develop and strengthen the students’ problem-solving skills and teach them to read, write, speak, and think in the language of calculus. In particular, students learn how to apply the tools of calculus to a variety of problem situations. (Prerequisite Pre-Calculus 458)
18
Subject Mathematics Course Name Statistics Course Number 45D Year/Semester Semester The course introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. There are four major components in Statistics: 1. Interpreting Categorical and Quantitative Data Description 2. Making Inferences and Justifying Conclusions
3. Conditional Probability and the Rules of Probability
4. Using Probability to Make Decisions
Students use technology, investigations, problem solving, and writing as they build conceptual understanding of statistics in real world applications. Skills will be assessed through a variety of hands-on activities and project-based learning.
Subject Mathematics Course Name AP Statistics Course Number 471 Year/Semester Full Year The AP Statistics course is equivalent to a one-semester, introductory, non- calculus-based college course in statistics. The purpose of the AP course in statistics is to introduce students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes: Description 1. Exploring Data: Describing patterns and departures from patterns 2. Sampling and Experimentation: Planning and conducting a study 3. Anticipating Patterns: Exploring random phenomena using probability and simulation 4. Statistical Inference: Estimating population parameters and testing hypotheses Students use technology, investigations, problem solving, and writing as they build conceptual understanding. Students who successfully complete the course and exam may receive credit, advanced placement or both for a one-semester introductory college statistics course.
Subject Mathematics Course Name AP Calculus – AB Course Number 472 Year/Semester Full Year The course is designed to help students develop a conceptual understanding of college-level calculus content, as well as proficiency in the skills and practices needed for mathematical reasoning and problem solving. Students are trained to apply critical thinking, reasoning, and problem solving skills in a variety of Description contexts; use calculus notations and terminology appropriately; and clearly
communicate their findings using mathematical evidence and justifications.
Students will study the limit process, the derivative and its applications, which
includes topics such as optimization, related rates, average and instantaneous rates of change, and the definite and indefinite integrals as well as their applications. (Prerequisite Pre-Calculus 458)
19
Subject Mathematics Course Name AP Calculus – BC Course Number 473 Year/Semester Full Year The course is designed to help students develop a conceptual understanding of college-level calculus content, as well as proficiency in the skills and practices needed for mathematical reasoning and problem solving. Students are trained to apply critical thinking, reasoning, and problem solving skills in a variety of contexts; use calculus notations and terminology appropriately; and clearly communicate their findings using mathematical evidence and justifications as well Description as critically interpret and accurately report information provided by technology.
Students will study the limit process, the derivative and its applications, which
includes topics such as optimization, related rates, average and instantaneous
rates of change, and the definite and indefinite integrals as well as their applications. Additional BC topics are also covered like Polar and Parametric Functions, Advanced techniques of Integration and Series and Convergence. Concepts will be studied and reviewed thoroughly, as our emphasis is placed on preparing students for the AP Calculus BC exam. (Prerequisite Pre-Calculus 458).
Subject Mathematics Course Name Math Fundamentals 9 Course Number 40P Year/Semester Full Year Students will use the Unique Learning Systems curriculum to develop and practice mathematical concepts using the East Boston High School instructional focus of creating responses using multiple sources in the 4 domains of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. In the context of real-world scenarios, students will calculate using a combination of operations, simplify, and solve a variety of functionally based math problems. Students will be able to understand and use Description addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in order to solve functional math
problems. They will be able to write and simplify an expression, which represents
a real-world situation. Students will be able to problem solve for the purpose of
real-world application. There is a focus to engage and participate in age- appropriate discussions on mathematical topics relating to expressing opinions and sharing ideas and information, while responding to questions relevant to functional math. All lessons are scaffolded based on each student’s abilities and modeled by accessing the UNIQUE Curriculum utilizing visuals, realia, and hands- on lessons.
20
Subject Mathematics Course Name Math Fundamentals 10 Course Number 40Q Year/Semester Full Year Students will use the Unique Learning Systems curriculum to develop and practice mathematical concepts using the East Boston High School instructional focus of creating responses using multiple sources in the 4 domains of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. Student will participate in the MCAS Alternate Assessment, Common Core Standards include: Numbers and Quantity: H.N.-RN.1, Statistics & Probability - H.S.-ID.1, Geometry - H.G.-GPE.1. In the context of real- world scenarios, students will calculate using a combination of operations, Description simplify, and solve a variety of functionally based math problems.
Students will be able to understand and use addition, subtraction, multiplication
and division in order to solve functional math problems. They will be able to write
and simplify an expression, which represents a real-world situation. Students will be able to problem solve for the purpose of real-world application. There is a focus to engage and participate in age-appropriate discussions on mathematical topics relating to expressing opinions and sharing ideas and information, all the while responding to questions relevant to functional math. All lessons have scaffolds based on each student’s abilities and modeled by accessing the UNIQUE Curriculum utilizing visuals, realia, and hands-on lessons.
Subject Mathematics Course Name Math Fundamentals 11 Course Number 40R Year/Semester Full Year Students will use the Unique Learning Systems curriculum to develop and practice mathematical concepts using the East Boston High School instructional focus of creating responses using multiple sources in the 4 domains of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. In the context of real-world scenarios, students will calculate using a combination of operations, simplify, and solve a variety of functionally based math problems. Students will be able to understand and use Description addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in order to solve functional math problems. They will be able to write and simplify an expression, which represents a real-world situation. Students will be able to problem solve for the purpose of real-world application. There is a focus to engage and participate in age- appropriate discussions on mathematical topics relating to expressing opinions and sharing ideas and information, while responding to questions relevant to functional math. All lessons have scaffolds based on each student’s abilities and modeled by accessing the UNIQUE Curriculum utilizing visuals, realia, and hands- on lessons.
21
Subject Mathematics Course Name Math Fundamentals 12 Course Number 40S Year/Semester Full Year Students will use the Unique Learning Systems curriculum to develop and practice mathematical concepts using the East Boston High School instructional focus of creating responses using multiple sources in the 4 domains of Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking. In the context of real-world scenarios, students will calculate using a combination of operations, simplify, and solve a variety of functionally based math problems. Students will be able to understand and use Description addition, subtraction, multiplication and division in order to solve functional math
problems. They will be able to write and simplify an expression, which represents
a real-world situation. Students will be able to problem solve for the purpose of
real-world application. There is a focus to engage and participate in age- appropriate discussions on mathematical topics relating to expressing opinions and sharing ideas and information, while responding to questions relevant to functional math. All lessons have scaffolds based on each student’s abilities and modeled by accessing the UNIQUE Curriculum utilizing visuals, realia, and hands- on lessons.
Subject Mathematics Course Name Math MCAS Prep 12 Course Number 484 Year/Semester Semester Description The focus of this course is to provide the skills, effective strategies, and practice necessary to help students perform with success on the MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System). This course is also designed for the students who failed the MCAS to reach major goals.
Subject Mathematics Course Name Math SAT Prep Course Number 485 Year/Semester Semester This course is designed to prepare students for the SAT. The course will focus on Description teaching students the format of the test and provide both strategies and practice. In addition to reviewing topics from pre-algebra, algebra, and geometry, students will become familiar with the format of the test and learn strategies. This course will also include a discussion of the effective use of a graphing calculator. Much time will be devoted to practice problems similar to those on the SAT.
22
Subject Mathematics Course Name Mathematics HILT 1 HS Course Number 40T Year/Semester Full Year This course focuses on developing basic mathematics skills: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division focusing on the practical use of these operations in Description solving problems of daily living. Students will develop pre-algebra comprehension, communication, and reasoning skills in the areas of computation, estimation, pattern relationships, geometry, statistics, functions, measures, fractions, decimals, and percentages. The student will be prepared for the Algebra I course (45A).
Subject Mathematics Course Name Mathematics HILT 2 HS Course Number 40U Year/Semester Full Year/Semester This course focuses on developing pre-algebra skills in the student: algebraic expressions, equations, inequalities, factors, exponents, proportions, linear Description functions, spatial reasoning, probability, polynomials and nonlinear functions with emphasis on the practical use of These operations when solving problems of daily life. Students will develop pre-algebra comprehension, communication, and reasoning skills in the areas of computation, estimation, pattern relationships, geometry, statistics, functions, measures, fractions, decimals, and percentages. Students will be prepared for the Algebra I course (45A).
Subject Mathematics Course Name Senior Math Seminar Course Number 45E Year/Semester Semester This course provides the opportunity for students to apply the mathematics learned in the prerequisite courses of Algebra 1, Geometry and Advanced Algebra to real-world problems. Throughout the course students work both independently and collaboratively, and utilize various forms of math to predict, understand and explain many phenomena in the world in which we live. Students will: • Develop and strengthen a variety of problem-solving and presentation Description skills. • Determine, analyze, solve and graph linear, quadratic and exponential equations, functions and systems. • Investigate how recursion affects the approach to problem solving. • Use tables, graphs and equations to analyze situations involving statistics and probability. • Incorporate the use of technology to help deepen the understanding of the material being investigated. • Present individual and group work orally, graphically, mathematically and in writing.
23
SCIENCE "The unexamined life is not worth living." - Socrates
The science courses offered at East Boston High School use a variety of instructional tools. Students will be prepared to devise controlled multi-variable experiments as well as appreciate and apply scientific principles and procedures to real life situations.
Subject Science Course Name Physics 1 Course Number 555 Year/Semester Full Year Physics 1 is an introductory, activity-based physics course organized into thematic units. The thematic approach is designed to allow students to learn physics Description principles through the hands-on exploration of topics that interest them. Students participate in multiple hands-on activities in each unit in order to gain a better understanding of physics and the world around them. Topics align with Massachusetts State Standards and prepare students for the Physics MCAS in June. Every student will produce a quality science notebook as measured by the Interactive Notebook rubric.
Subject Science Course Name Physics 1 Honors Course Number 565 Year/Semester Full Year Physics 1 Honors is a 9th grade introductory activity-based conceptual physics course that moves at a quicker pace than Active Physics. This pace allows for time to add additional physics concepts including projectile motion and an introduction to rotational motion, as well as delve deeper into ideas such as conservation of Description energy and momentum. Like the Active Physics class, each thematic chapter allows students to learn physics principles through hands-on exploration and physical demonstration of the topics. The Activity-Before-Concept model allows students to have a shared experience to reference when looking to learn higher- level physics concepts. Each chapter includes numerous hands on activities and demonstrations, and culminates with a test and a chapter challenge project that allows students to use their physics knowledge to solve a problem or present an idea.
Subject Science Course Name Engineering Physics Course Number 55L Year/Semester Semester Engineering Physics is an introductory, activity-based conceptual physics course that addresses the needs of beginner ELL (ELD Level 1-2) students. The basis of the Description class covers core physics topics and is taught with, and cumulates in, a hands-on
engineering project for every unit. The class also promotes the development of
problem solving and language skills through group work. Scientific language and
communication are stressed throughout to prepare students for future science classes.
24
Subject Science Course Name Forensic Science Course Number 55H Year/Semester Semester This course focuses on the collection, identification and analysis of crime scene evidence. Emphasis will be placed on the methods that link suspect, victim, and crime scene together. Laboratory exercises will include fingerprinting, handwriting Description analysis, ballistics, blood typing, hair and fiber examination, and DNA analysis. Case studies and current events will be explored. The course goals include students: Critically thinking through and formulating problems; Identifying and investigating probable solutions; Properly collecting and scientifically evaluating data; Recording results and drawing logical conclusions based on the evidence; Applying data to the given authentic situations; Evaluating the most effective means of delivering the information and communicating the results of the work.
Subject Science Course Name Biology 1 Course Number 553 Year/Semester Semester Biology is an introductory course about the living world encompassing the concept and interrelated laws of the biological world; topics include Characteristics of Living Things, Cells, Organisms, Cellular Inheritance, Life and Environment, Organic Evolution, and Growth and Differentiation. The course examines biological Description concepts in the context of the four strands of the Massachusetts Curriculum
Framework for Science and Technology. Using a variety of instructional tools
including hands-on material, students will be prepared to devise controlled
multivariable experiments as well as appreciate and apply biology principles and procedure to real life situations. Every student will produce a quality science notebook as measured by the Interactive Notebook rubric.
Subject Science Course Name Chemistry 1 Course Number 554 Year/Semester Semester Chemistry is a college preparatory course that covers a first-year high school chemistry curriculum as defined by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks Learning Standards for High School Chemistry. This one-semester class meets 80 minutes per day, with some time outside of class required for homework completion and special projects. The course includes substantial laboratory work Description and laboratory sessions are held at least once every two weeks, often more frequently. Adherence to lab safety guidelines is essential. The goals of the course are for students to develop: (1) new knowledge of many chemistry concepts, (2) laboratory skills, including the ability to carry out many common chemical analyses, (3) the ability to read and learn from high school science textbooks and materials, (4) scientific writing and communication skills, and (5) an understanding of the role of chemistry in society. Students entering Chemistry must have passed Physics and Biology courses (or take Biology later in the same school year) and typically have passed the MCAS Science test, either in Physics or Biology.
25
Subject Science Course Name Chemistry 1 Honors Course Number 564 Year/Semester Semester Chemistry Honors, like Chemistry, is a one-semester class that meets 80 minutes per day. The course covers a first-year high school chemistry curriculum as defined by the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks Learning Standards for High School Chemistry, including atomic structure, the periodic table, properties of matter, intermolecular forces, chemical reactions, and acids and bases, among others. This course covers topics in greater depth than regular Chemistry and requires significantly more time outside of class for homework completion and special projects. The course includes substantial laboratory work and laboratory Description sessions are held at least once every two weeks, often more frequently.
Adherence to lab safety guidelines is essential. The goals of the course are for students to develop: (1) new knowledge of many chemistry concepts, (2) laboratory skills, including the ability to carry out many common chemical analyses, (3) the ability to read and learn from high school science textbooks and materials, (4) scientific writing and communication skills, and (5) an understanding of the role of chemistry in society. Students entering Chemistry must have passed Physics and Biology courses (or take Biology later in the same school year) and typically have passed the MCAS Science test, either in Physics or Biology.
Subject Science Course Name Advanced Placement Chemistry Course Number 572 Year/Semester Full Year AP® Chemistry is a rigorous course offered to high school juniors and seniors who demonstrate promise in and enthusiasm towards the study of chemistry. The course provides students with knowledge, skills, and laboratory experiences equivalent to a first-year college chemistry course. Students will deepen their understanding of topics addressed in first-year chemistry courses such as stoichiometry, chemical reactions, gas laws, chemical bonding, and atomic Description structure. In addition, students will learn topics in Chemistry that would typically
be found in a college-level course such as electrochemistry, kinetics, thermodynamics, and equilibrium. At the center of all scientific exploration and learning this year is a focus on graphical interpretation, experimental design, critical thinking, and testing skills and strategies, which will prepare students for the SAT and Accuplacer exams, but especially the mandatory and very challenging AP Chemistry exam which takes place in May.
26
Subject Science Course Name Advanced Placement Biology Course Number 571 Year/Semester Full Year The Advanced Placement Biology course is a rigorous, full-year class designed to be an introductory college level class that covers a range of topics included in a typical first year Biology course. This class is vastly different than a high school biology class in the range, depth, and speed through which topics are covered. The Description Advanced Placement Biology course is designed to be completed by students after
the successful completion of a first course in high school biology and after or in conjunction with students taking chemistry. It aims to provide students with the conceptual framework, factual knowledge, and analytical skills necessary to deal critically with the rapidly changing science of biology.
Subject Science Course Name Advanced Placement Environmental Science Course Number 574 Year/Semester Full Year The AP Environmental Science course is a full-year course designed to be the equivalent of a one-semester, introductory college course in environmental science. The goal of the AP Environmental Science course is to provide students Description with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to 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.
Subject Science Course Name Advanced Placement Physics Course Number 573 Year/Semester Full Year Throughout this rigorous, full-year, college-level course, students will delve deep into numerous physics topics and develop key scientific skills. Over the year, students will cover kinematics, dynamics, work, energy, power, circular motion, rotation, gravity, oscillations, mechanical waves, electrostatic, electricity, and Description circuits. At the center of all scientific exploration and learning this year is a focus
on graphical interpretation, experimental design, critical thinking, and testing skills and strategies, which will prepare students for the SAT and Accuplacer exams, but especially the mandatory and very challenging AP Physics 1 exam which will takes place in May.
Subject Science Course Name Advanced Topics in Science Course Number 55A Year/Semester Full Year This science elective is open to seniors who are interested in further advancing Description their knowledge of biological science as it relates to the human body. The class consists of three modules Infectious disease, neurological disorders and metabolic disease.
27
Subject Science Course Name Biology 2 Course Number 566 Year/Semester Semester Biology 2 is a continuing course in Biology that explores the concepts and inter- related laws of the biological world. The course counts towards a student’s three- year graduation requirement in science. Using a variety of instructional tools, including hands-on material and inquiry-based pedagogy, students will be Description prepared to devise controlled, multivariable experiments as well as appropriate
and apply biology principles and procedures to real life situations. This course is designed with an emphasis on Biology MCAS questions. The specific topics include chemistry of life, structure and functions of cells, genetics, human anatomy and physiology, evolution and diversity, and ecology.
Subject Science Course Name Biology 1A Course Number 55N Year/Semester Full Year Throughout this course, students will improve and refine their skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening through focused and rigorous scientific observation, experimentation, and data analysis. By the end of this course, students will be able to read, understand, and communicate in the language of Description science, comprehend a variety of scientific texts, and think critically in order to
solve problems. Students will also develop the ability to process, collect, analyze, and present data. Topics include biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, evolution and ecology. Students will prepare for the state MCAS Biology exam, as well as for other local and state standardized tests.
Subject Science Course Name Biology 1 Honors Course Number 563 Year/Semester Full Year The science of biology involves the study of living systems and their interaction with each other as well as the physical world. Our textbook, BSCS Biology-A Human Approach, is an inquiry-based resource that will help you develop the skills needed for scientific discovery and success with designing, completing and Description analyzing experiments. In this course you will be an active participant as you learn the key concepts of biology: evolution; homeostasis; energy, matter, and organization; continuity; development; and ecology. Through each of these concepts you will learn about all kinds of organisms including yourself! You will learn about how your body works and what you can do to live an active and healthy life.
28
Subject Science Course Name Biotechnology I Course Number 55J Year/Semester Semester This course offers an introduction to the fields of biotechnology and biomedical engineering, and is designed for students interested in pursuing future college programs and employment in the biotechnology sector. We will conduct inquiry- based labs using the general principles of biology, recombinant DNA technology, and the applications of biotechnology and biomedical engineering. In addition we will research the medical, social, political and ethical implications of recombinant Description DNA technology. Course topics of this class include but are not limited to: bioengineering, biotechnology in the workplace, ethics in biotechnology, common laboratory skills, microbiological and cell culture techniques, DNA structure and analysis, bacterial transformation and plasmid purification, working with model organisms, PCR, protein structure and analysis, immunological applications, etc. During this class we will be will visiting biotechnology community labs and collaborating with Amgen Biotech Experience, BioTeach, BioBuilder, and Boston University. *pre-requisites: students must have taken Biology and Chemistry, or be taking chemistry concurrently with Biotechnology 1
Subject Science Course Name Biotechnology II Course Number 55K Year/Semester Semester Biotechnology II is a continuation of Biotechnology I, and is designed for students interested in pursuing future college programs and employment in the biotechnology sector. Students will advance their biotech skills with a biomedical Description and microbial techniques. Example units include: Infectious disease (HIV, Ebola,
Tuberculosis, Aseptic technique, Bacterial Identification using gram staining
technique and PCR). Students will also engage in the BioSCANN curriculum from
Tufts University focusing on drug discovery and design (Phase 1 and Phase 2 trials). *pre-requisites: students must have taken Biology, Chemistry, and Biotechnology 1
29
Subject Science Course Name Unified Science Foundations 10 Course Number 50F Year/Semester Full Year Students will use the Unique Learning Systems curriculum to develop and practice science concepts using the EBHS instructional focus of creating response using multiple sources using the four domains (reading, writing, listening, speaking. Students also participate in the MCAS Alternate Assessment, which cover the following Common Core Standards: Chem I - 1.3, Chem II - 2.2, Chem III - 3.3. The Suggested Monthly Plans coincide with the monthly unit topic by providing science lessons in Earth and Space Science, Life Science and Physical Science areas. The instructional targets for the designated science standards are listed with each title. Description Each lesson provides 4 days of instruction in the designated science category. The
fifth day can be used to complete and/or review. All reading materials are found in
the N2Y Library. This curriculum also advises on solutions to implement the
monthly unit materials, core materials and pre- and post-assessments into routine-based classroom instruction. The Plan is an example of how to sequence and pace monthly lessons and activities. It encourages repetition with each monthly lesson in order to build comprehension and extend learning for each instructional target presented in the lesson. Examples of these are photosynthesis and why this is important for our planet. Another example is the earth’s different land structures; this enables the students to understand how these land structures add to the ecological make up of the earth.
Subject Science Course Name Unified Science Foundations 9 Course Number 50E Year/Semester Full Year Students will use the Unique Learning Systems curriculum to develop and practice science concepts using the EBHS instructional focus of creating response using multiple sources using the four domains (reading, writing, listening, speaking. The Suggested Monthly Plans coincide with the monthly unit topic by providing science lessons in Earth and Space Science, Life Science and Physical Science areas. The instructional targets for the designated science standards are listed with each title. Each lesson provides 4 days of instruction in the designated science category. The Description fifth day can be used to complete and/or review. All reading materials are found in the N2Y Library. This curriculum also advises on solutions to implement the monthly unit materials, core materials and pre- and post-assessments into routine-based classroom instruction. The Plan is an example of how to sequence and pace monthly lessons and activities. It encourages repetition with each monthly lesson in order to build comprehension and extend learning for each instructional target presented in the lesson. Examples of these are introducing students to photosynthesis and why this is important for our planet. Another example is the earth’s different land structures; this enables the students to understand how these land structures add to the ecological make up of the earth.
30
Subject Science Course Name Unified Science HILT 1 HS Course Number 50J Year/Semester Semester It is an introductory course that aims to examine the fundamental concepts of biology and health according to the curriculum standards of the state of Description Massachusetts. When performing a series of activities the student will be
prepared to develop basic laboratory techniques and to apply scientific principles
and procedures to real life situations. In addition, it will provide you with the
opportunity to integrate other areas of science (physics, mathematics, ecology, etc.)
Subject Science Course Name Unified Science HILT 2 HS Course Number 50K Year/Semester Semester This is an introductory course that aims to examine the fundamental concepts of the earth sciences, according to the curricular standards of the state of Description Massachusetts. When performing a series of activities the student will be
prepared to develop basic laboratory techniques and to apply scientific principles
and procedures to real life situations. In addition, it will provide you with the
opportunity to integrate other areas of science (physics, mathematics, ecology, etc.)
SOCIAL STUDIES "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." - Aristotle
Subject Social Studies Course Name US History 1 Course Number 2A1 Year/Semester Semester United States History 1: The Revolution through Reconstruction (1763-1877) requires students to examine the historical and intellectual origins of the United States during the Revolutionary and Constitutional eras. They learn about the important political and economic factors that contributed to the outbreak of the Revolution as well as the consequences of the Revolution, including the writing of and main ideas of the U.S. Constitution. Students also Description study the basic framework of American democracy and the basic concepts of American government such as popular sovereignty, federalism, separation of powers, and individual rights. Students study America’s westward expansion, the establishment of political parties, and economic and social changes of the Northern and Southern states. Finally students learn the growth of sectional conflict, how sectional conflict led to the Civil War, and the consequences of the Civil War, including Reconstruction. Students will also be expected to engage in 21st Century Learning Expectations which require students to: grapple with essential questions which span disciplines, utilize higher-order thinking skills, and apply appropriate technology and media literacy skills.
31
Subject Social Studies Course Name US History 1 Honors Course Number 268 Year/Semester Semester Honors level requires students to function at high academic level, process information deeply, read and outline independently, and analyze and synthesize information to draw their own conclusions. Students will be expected to complete reading and writing assignments with minimal teacher support and conduct research above grade level.
The Revolution through Reconstruction (1763-1877) requires students examine the historical and intellectual origins of the United States during the Revolutionary and Constitutional eras. They learn about the important political and economic Description factors that contributed to the outbreak of the Revolution as well as the
consequences of the Revolution, including the writing and main ideas of the U.S.
Constitution. Students also study the basic framework of American democracy and
the basic concepts of American government such as popular sovereignty, federalism, separation of powers and individual rights. Students study America’s westward expansion, the establishment of political parties, and economic and social changes of the Northern and Southern states. Finally, students will learn about the growth of sectional conflict, how sectional conflict led to the Civil War, and the consequences of the Civil War, including Reconstruction. Students will also be expected to engage in 21st Century Learning Expectations which require students to: grapple with essential questions that span disciplines, utilize higher- order thinking skills and apply appropriate technology and media literacy skills.
Subject Social Studies Course Name World History 2 Course Number 252 Year/Semester Semester In World History II, students study the rise of the nation state in Europe and the economic and political roots of the modern world, including the Industrial Revolution, 19th century political reform in Western Europe, and European imperialism in Africa, Asia, and South America. They also examine the causes and Description consequences of the great military and economic events of the past century, including World War I, the Great Depression, World War II, the Cold War, the Russian and Chinese revolutions, the rise of nationalism, and the continuing persistence of political, ethnic, and religious conflict in many parts of the world. Students will also be expected to engage in 21st Century Learning Expectations which require students to: grapple with essential questions that span disciplines, utilize higher-order thinking skills and apply appropriate technology and media literacy skills.
32
Subject Social Studies Course Name US History 2 Course Number 253 Year/Semester Semester This course focuses on US History from 1877 – 2017: Industrialization to the events of September 11, 2001 and current day. Students study the political, economic, social, and cultural developments of the nation throughout the eras. They will read, write, discuss, and present information about the causes of Description Industrial America, the Age of Reform, the origins, accomplishments and failures
of Progressivism, World War II, the Cold War and the policy of Containment, the
Vietnam War, the Civil and Women’s Rights Movements, and Contemporary
America. Students will also be expected to engage in 21st Century Learning Expectations which require students to: grapple with essential questions that span disciplines, utilize higher-order thinking skills and apply appropriate technology and media literacy skills.
Subject Social Studies Course Name Civics Boston Youth Power/Rights/Community Change Course Number 2AA Year/Semester Semester Selected participants in this course will learn and review strategies in order to build future academic success for themselves via small-group circle discussions and utilizing “Power Source: Taking Charge of Your Life” text and accompanying workbook. The “At-Risk” students will show growth by developing student Description resilience, discussing their personal active learning experiences, fostering social
emotional skills, and witnessing their GPAs ascend throughout the school year.
Participants will explore strategies for becoming the best people they can become,
both in and out of East Boston High School. Students will also be expected to engage in 21st Century Learning Expectations which require students to: grapple with essential questions that span disciplines, utilize higher-order thinking skills and apply appropriate technology and media literacy skills.
Subject Social Studies Course Name Debate Course Number 25D Year/Semester Semester This course focuses on main components of debate and how to debate. We will cover many issues throughout this semester ranging from Immigration to foreign policy questions. The course calls on students to come up with strong arguments Description for or against an issue with evidence and reasoning behind their stated claim.
Students will also be called on to make oral arguments and also engage in whole
classroom debates. Students will also be expected to engage in 21st Century
Learning Expectations which require students to: grapple with essential questions that span disciplines, utilize higher-order thinking skills and apply appropriate technology and media literacy skills.
33
Subject Social Studies Course Name Facing History and Ourselves/History of Boston Course Number 25R Year/Semester Semester This course focuses on the History of Boston from pre-colonial times to the modern era. One of the first areas of study is the role Boston played in both the slave trade and the abolitionist movement. Immigration throughout the Boston’s history is studied extensively, using several resources in the East Boston Description neighborhood. Boston’s technological and educational advancements also play a significant role in the course. The Boston Public School integration/“busing” crisis of the 1970s is the final piece of study, including the reading of Common Ground. Students write several DBQs, take field trips including to the African Meeting House and to Mayor Walsh’s office. Students will also be expected to engage in 21st Century Learning Expectations which require students to: grapple with essential questions that span disciplines, utilize higher-order thinking skills and apply appropriate technology and media literacy skills.
Subject Social Studies Course Name Latin American Studies Course Number 259 Year/Semester Semester This course is a survey of the history and culture of Latin America from ancient history to the present. Political, economic, social, and cultural factors will be considered, as well as the interaction between Latin America and the larger society. It will include an examination of the following topics: Ancient civilization, the European conquest, the growth and consolidation of Spanish and Portuguese Description colonies, race and slavery, regional unrest and revolt, the independence
movements, the emergence of Latin American republics, revolution, U.S. and Latin
American politics, and 20th century Latin cultural movements. Additional focus will
be directed to the role of religion, popular culture, national identity, and migration. Students will also be expected to engage in 21st Century Learning Expectations which require students to: grapple with essential questions that span disciplines, utilize higher-order thinking skills and apply appropriate technology and media literacy skills.
Subject Social Studies Course Name Law & Justice Course Number 25C Year/Semester Semester This course focuses on the seven goals of law, the different kinds of law, the causes and nature of crimes, human rights, human values, and human behavior. Students will understand the notion of the rights, responsibilities and duties of Description U.S. citizens, how they have changed over time, and how they have been extended to different groups throughout American history. In short, students will learn how to become more knowledgeable, active, and responsible citizens. Students will also be expected to engage in 21st Century Learning Expectations which require students to: grapple with essential questions that span disciplines, utilize higher-order thinking skills and apply appropriate technology and media literacy skills.
34
Subject Social Studies Course Name Social Studies HILT 1 ES Course Number 20B Year/Semester Semester The History of the United States I: to Reconstruction, 1865. Students will examine the historical and intellectual origins of the United States during the revolutionary and constitutional era. They will study the political and economic factors that contributed to the Revolution; The consequences of it and the main ideas of the Description American Constitution. Students will also study the basic structure of American
democracy and the basic concepts of American government as popular
sovereignty, federalism, separation of powers and individual rights. Students will
also study the westward expansion of the United States, the founding of political parties and economic and social changes. Finally students will study the growth of regional conflicts and how they led the country to civil war. They will also study the consequences of the Civil War and the Reconstruction period.
Subject Social Studies Course Name Social Studies HILT 2 ES Course Number 20C Year/Semester Semester The History of the United States II: 20th Century and Beginning of the 21st Century. This course focuses on the history of the United States of the 20th Century and the beginning of the 21st Century. The main objective is to familiarize Description students with the major events in the history of the United States during this
important period of its history. Students will be motivated to develop and use
critical thinking skills and analysis, challenge unquestionable assumptions, and
make connections between past and present events. Students will acquire the skills necessary to conduct historical research and write a report on these investigations. The teacher and other students will evaluate this report.
Subject Social Studies Course Name Advanced Placement US History Course Number 271 Year/Semester Full Year The AP US History course is designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the problems and materials in US history. The program prepares students for intermediate and advanced college level coursework. The AP U.S. History course is designed to provide a college-level experience and preparation for the AP Exam. Emphasis is on interpreting documents, mastering a significant body of factual information, developing historical thinking skills, and writing critical essays. Topics include life Description and thought in colonial America, revolutionary ideology, constitutional
development, development of political parties, Jeffersonian and Jacksonian
democracy, nineteenth-century reform movements, Manifest Destiny, Civil War,
Reconstruction, immigration, industrialization, Populism, imperialism, Progressivism, World War I, the Jazz Age, the Great Depression, the New Deal, World War II, the Cold War, the post-Cold War era, and the United States in the twenty-first century. Students will also be expected to engage in 21st Century Learning Expectations which require students to: grapple with essential questions that span disciplines, utilize higher-order thinking skills and apply appropriate technology and media literacy skills.
35
Subject Social Studies Course Name US History 2 Honors Course Number 263 Year/Semester Semester Honors level requires students to function at high academic level, process information deeply, read and outline independently, and analyze and synthesize information to draw their own conclusions. Students will be expected to complete reading and writing assignments with minimal teacher support and conduct research above grade level.
This course surveys American History and Civilization from 1877 to Description Present. Students study the political, economic, social, and cultural developments of the nation throughout the eras. They will read, write, discuss, and present information about; the causes and growth of Industrial America, the Age of Reform, the origins, accomplishments and failures of Progressivism, World War II, the Cold War and the policy of Containment, the Vietnam War, the Civil and Women’s Rights Movements, and Contemporary America. Students will be required to research weekly current events and present them. Students will also explore civics, geography and political science. Students will also be expected to engage in 21st Century Learning Expectations which require students to: grapple with essential questions that span disciplines, utilize higher-order thinking skills and apply appropriate technology and media literacy skills.
Subject Social Studies Course Name Advanced Placement American Government and Politics Course Number 273 Year/Semester Year The Advanced Placement United States Government and Politics class is designed to give students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. This course includes both the study of the US Constitution and branches of government and how that impacts the lives of all people in the US. By exploring the laws of the United States, how those laws are created, and the power of all government institutions, students will learn how government responds to the Description voice of the people. This course also focuses on current events, including what decisions the President, Congress, and the Supreme Court art making and how the media is covering those decisions. This course is project-based and requires a great deal of cooperative group work and public speaking. Students also take a field trip to the Edward M. Kennedy Institute and host a discussion with a US Senator or US Representative. Students are required to take the AP exam in May. Students will also be expected to engage in 21st Century Learning Expectations which require students to: grapple with essential questions that span disciplines, utilize higher-order thinking skills and apply appropriate technology and media literacy skills.
36
Subject Social Studies Course Name World History 2 Honors Course Number 262 Year/Semester Semester Honors level requires students to function at high academic level, process information deeply, read and outline independently, and analyze and synthesize information to draw their own conclusions. Students will be expected to complete reading and writing assignments with minimal teacher support and conduct research above grade level. This course focuses on the history of the world from 1800 to the present. Students study the Enlightenment, the rise of the nation state in Europe, the French Revolution, and the economic and political roots of the Description modern world. They study the origins and consequences of the Industrial Revolution, 19th century political reform in Western Europe, including the Revolutions of 1848. Causes and consequences of Imperialism in Africa, Asia, and South America. They will also explain the causes and consequences of the military and economic events of the past century, including WWI, the Great Depression, WWII, the Cold War, and the Russian and Chinese revolutions. Finally, students will study the rise of nationalism and the continuing persistence of political, ethnic and religious conflict in many parts of the world. Students will also be expected to engage in 21st Century Learning Expectations which require students to: grapple with essential questions that span disciplines, utilize higher-order thinking skills and apply appropriate technology and media literacy skills.
Subject Social Studies Course Name African American History Course Number 257 Year/Semester Semester The growing trend in American education and curriculum development is the establishment of multicultural perspectives in the field of Social Studies, with the intent and goal of exposing students to the varied histories that comprise the American cultural landscape. The role of this course will be that of providing students with an opportunity to enhance their understanding of diversity and multiculturalism in general and, even more specifically, in terms of the cultural Description perspective of African Americans. This course will examine several issues, topics, and themes that are central to the historical experiences of African Americans. We will begin with African origins of humanity and civilization to continue to the present period of the 21st century. Students will also be expected to engage in 21st Century Learning Expectations which require students to: grapple with essential questions that span disciplines, utilize higher-order thinking skills and apply appropriate technology and media literacy skills.
37
Subject Social Studies Course Name Advanced Placement Human Geography Course Number 27C Year/Semester Year Human Geography is intended to expose students to our contemporary world and the impact of humans on the landscape. This course will analyze the distribution, processes, and effects of the human population on our planet. The first half of the year will concentrate on culture and its spatial connections to geography. Topics as diverse as religion, ethnicity, folk customs and language, and how they relate to space and place will be analyzed. The latter half of the year focuses on economic issues such as industry, agriculture and urbanization and how they relate to geography and place. Globalization and its impact will be a recurring theme Description throughout the course, along with maps and mapping. In studying our world from a global perspective, students will not only learn about where geographical issues occur, but also why they occur. Students will ultimately be challenged to think independently and to see the world from a different perspective and to understand what it means to be part of a global community. Students will also be expected to engage in 21st Century Learning Expectations which require students to: grapple with essential questions that span disciplines, utilize higher-order thinking skills and apply appropriate technology and media literacy skills.
Technology "Wisdom begins in wonder." - Socrates
Subject Technology Course Name Microsoft Office Suite 1 Course Number C58 Year/Semester Semester This class is a technology course where students get the opportunity to develop foundational expertise in computing skills. Focus will be on PowerPoint or Word. Students.in the Academy of Management Program can earn a certificate from Description Microsoft Corporation upon completion of a timed test as part of their chosen
course of study leading to increased academic and job performance and personal
confidence. Microsoft Office Specialist Certification is the qualification the student needs to validate his or her skills in the use of Microsoft Office applications and highly recognized as an industry standard.
Subject Technology Course Name Office Techniques Course Number 629 Year/Semester Semester Students will be introduced to three Office Suite applications: Word, Excel and Description PowerPoint. Students will also explore the Internet (in collaboration with project- based learning, learn Inspiration (graphic organizer), and determine protocols for computer use.
38
Subject Technology Course Name Computer Graphics 1 Course Number C5E Year/Semester Semester Students will study Java through several Game based projects from a practical, Description design-oriented perspective. The course will take an object-oriented approach to writing graphics-based games. This course serves as good preparation for students wishing to write mobile phone apps in the future.
Subject Technology Course Name Advanced Placement Computer Science Course Number C71 Year/Semester Full Year Computer science embraces problem solving, hardware, algorithms, and perspectives that help people utilize computers to address real-world problems in contemporary life. As the study of computer science is evolving, the careful design Description of the AP Computer Science A course and exam continues to strive to engage a
diverse student population, including female and underrepresented students, with
the rigorous and rewarding concepts of computer science. Students who take the
AP Computer Science A course and exam are well prepared to continue their study of computer science and its integration into a wide array of computing and STEM- related fields.
Subject Technology Course Name Computer Science A Honors Course Number C61 Year/Semester Semester Honors Computer Science introduces students to many of the Big Ideas in Description Computer Science that are shaping the world around us: artificial intelligence, security, privacy, cyber warfare, and others. Students will learn HTML/CSS (the language of the web), JavaScript, Python, and the basic problem solving and foundations of logic. This class is a balanced and rigorous course, which provides a foundation for further study in a wide area of CSC, related fields.
39
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH "Friendship is the hardest thing in the world to explain. It's not something you learn in school. But if you haven't learned the meaning of friendship, you really haven't learned anything." - Muhammad Ali
Subject Health and Wellness Course Name Fitness and Conditioning Course Number 088 Year/Semester/Term Semester and Year This course is divided into two components: Physical Education and Health. Physical Education is the education of, by, and through human movement, as it promotes an understanding of our community and of the complex world around us. This is a learning discipline that is correlated to all other academic areas. The Description Health course seeks to develop and establish proper attitudes and habits that will lead to the highest level of physical, mental and social fitness. Units include substance abuse (alcohol, drugs and tobacco), human sexuality, AIDS, STI’s, mental illness, nutrition and coping skills. Students will also be expected to engage in 21st Century Learning Expectations which require students to: grapple with essential questions that span disciplines, utilize higher-order thinking skills and apply appropriate technology and media literacy skills.
Subject Health and Wellness Course Name Physical Education 2/Yoga Course Number 082 Year/Semester/Term Semester and Full Year This physical education class introduces student to the physical and mental practices of yoga and meditation. Students learn to use meditation to focus their Description attention on their breathing and bring awareness and relaxation to their
thoughts. Each day students also practice various postures in yoga and increase
their flexibility, balance, and strength. Students are also required to journal each week about how their yoga practice is developing and changing.
Subject Health and Wellness Course Name Physical Education 4 Course Number 084 Year/Semester/Term Semester and Full Year An introductory course designed to help each student: improve muscular strength; gain knowledge and understanding of weight training theory and practice; develop a personalized weight-training program. Students will also be
expected to engage in 21st Century Learning Expectations which require students to: grapple with essential questions that span disciplines, utilize higher-order thinking skills and apply appropriate technology and media literacy skills.
40
WORLD LANGUAGES "Do not go where the path may lead, go instead where there is no path and leave a trail." - Ralph Waldo Emerson
Subject World Languages Course Name Spanish for Native Speakers HS 1 Course Number 356 Year/Semester Semester Description This course is designed for native speakers of the Spanish language. The course maintains reading, writing, vocabulary development, and spoken language skills that have been acquired functionally since primary education. The course aims to enable the students to appreciate literature, think critically, and to write correctly.
Subject World Languages Course Name Spanish for Native Speakers HS 2 Course Number 357 Year/Semester Semester This course is designed for students who have passed Spanish for Native Speakers 1 or who have tested at the Spanish for Native Speakers 2 level. Students will read, understand and review a variety of literature. The course emphasizes the study of different literary genres giving more attention to the short story, the novel and Description drama. Literary works in prose and verse from Hispanic authors will be studied.
For Cultures, Connections, Comparisons, and Communities, students gain
knowledge and understand the relationships between products, practices, and
perspectives of the cultures studied in literary texts and through other media. Additionally, students continue to develop language proficiency across a full range of language skills, with special attention focused on language used in critical reading and analytical writing.
Subject World Languages Course Name Spanish 1 Course Number 351 Year/Semester Semester The Spanish 1 course is designed to allow students to complete the four stages of language acquisition within the six strands which categorize the different aspects Description of the BPS curriculum: culture, connecting, listening, speaking, reading, and
writing. The course emphasizes a multilevel acquisition of the following linguistic
skills: listening and speaking; reading comprehension, cultural awareness and writing.
Subject World Languages Course Name Spanish 2 Course Number 352 Year/Semester Semester Description This course is designed for students who have passed Spanish I. An intensive review of Spanish 1 is given with more extensive units on vocabulary development, sentence structure, listening, oral communication, cultural awareness, reading comprehension, and writing skills.
41
Subject World Languages Course Name Latin 1 Course Number 35K Year/Semester Semester In this course, students will begin to develop communicative abilities in reading, Description writing, listening, and speaking Latin. These skills will be developed through practice with TPRS™ stories, participating in daily communicative activities, and reading selected texts from the Cambridge Latin Course. Students will also grow in their understanding of Roman culture and the influence that the Romans and the Latin language continue to have on English and the Western World.
Subject World Languages Course Name Latin 1 Honors Course Number 36A Year/Semester Semester This course is a more rigorous version of Latin I, in which students will begin to develop communicative abilities in reading, writing, listening, and speaking Description Latin. These skills will be developed through practice with TPRS™ stories,
participating in daily communicative activities, and reading selected texts from the
Cambridge Latin Course as well as other ancillary texts. Students will also grow in
their understanding of Roman culture and the influence that the Romans and the Latin language continue to have on English and the Western World.
Subject World Languages Course Name Latin 2 Course Number 35M Year/Semester Semester This course will build on the skills and knowledge that was acquired during Latin I. Students will continue to develop communicative abilities in reading, writing, Description listening, and speaking. These skills will be developed through practice with TPRS™ stories, maintaining and independent Latin reading journal, participating in daily communicative activities, and learning about some basic concepts of Latin grammar. Students will also grow in their understanding of Roman culture and the influence that the Romans and the Latin language continue to have on English and the Western World.
Subject World Languages Course Name Italian 1 Course Number 3AA Year/Semester Semester The Italian 1 course is designed to allow students to complete the four stages of Description language acquisition within the six strands which categorize the different aspects of the BPS curriculum: culture, connecting, listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course emphasizes a multilevel acquisition of the following linguistic skills: listening and speaking; reading comprehension, cultural awareness and writing.
42
Subject World Languages Course Name Italian 2 Course Number 3AB Year/Semester Semester This course is designed for students who have passed Italian 1. An intensive Description review of Italian 1 is given with more extensive units on vocabulary development, sentence structure, listening, oral communication, cultural awareness, reading comprehension, and writing skills.
Subject World Languages Course Name Native Language Spanish HILT 1 HS Course Number 301 Year/Semester Full Year This course precedes the course entitled Native Language Spanish HILT 2 and has Description similar goals. Students use their native language to express their thoughts,
feelings and responses to literature. Students will develop independent reading
and writing skills, learn to speak with clarity and propriety, to listen carefully, to
interpret visual and abstract images and to think critically.
Subject World Languages Course Name Native Language Spanish HILT 2 HS Course Number 302 Year/Semester Full Year This course aims to develop language arts in the four domains. Students use their native language to express their thoughts, feelings and responses to literature. Description Students will develop independent reading and writing skills, learn to speak with clarity and propriety, to listen carefully, to interpret visual and abstract images and to think critically. Students will learn basic rules of grammar, spelling, morphology and composition. An interest in reading is developed as a means of information, self-esteem and communication. Also, there are opportunities to give oral presentations and integrate content from other subjects.
Subject World Languages Course Name Advanced Placement Spanish Literature Course Number 374 Year/Semester Full Year The AP Spanish Literature and Culture course prepares students for the AP exam. It uses a thematic approach to introduce students to representative texts (short stories, novels, poetry, and essays) from Peninsular Spanish, Latin American, Description and United States Hispanic literature. Students develop proficiencies across the full range of communication modes (interpersonal, presentational, and interpretative), thereby honing their critical reading and analytical writing skills. Literature is examined within the context of its time and place, as students reflect on the many voices and cultures present in the required readings. The course also includes a strong focus on cultural connections and comparisons, including exploration of various media (e.g., art, film, articles, literary criticism).
43
High Intensity Literacy Program (HILT) “Moving on is a simple thing; what it leaves behind is hard.” –David Mustaine
The HILT Program provides native language literacy and ESL skills as well as subject matter knowledge.
Subject High Intensity Literacy Training Course Name Mathematics Enrichment HILT Course Number 40t Year/Semester Year Description Basic mathematics skills are used as a focus for teaching math computations, fractions, decimals, measurements, percentages, and estimating skills. Pre-algebra concepts will be taught to prepare students to enter Algebra 1.
Subject High Intensity Literacy Training Course Name Spanish Native Language HILT Course Number 305 Year/Semester Year Students are encouraged to speak out to express feelings and thoughts in the Description native language, to participate in discussions, to listen, to take turns, and to stay
on task. Basic reading skills and phonics are taught. Students learn basic rules for
writing and the mechanics for translating sounds to words. .
Subject High Intensity Literacy Training Course Name Active Physics I (HILT) Course Number 555 Year/Semester Semester Active Physics I is an introductory course, which explores the basic nature of the Description physical world, with an emphasis on developing conceptual understanding. The
specific topics include motion and forces, conservation of energy and momentum,
heat and hear transfer, waves, electromagnetism, and electromagnetic radiation.
Subject High Intensity Literacy Training Course Name US History 1 (HILT) Course Number 2a1 Year/Semester Semester This class is taught in Spanish: It covers the Revolution through reconstruction (1763-1877) and is required. Using a variety of visual and linguistic supports, broadly following the same content as US History I. Students examine the historical and intellectual origins of the US during the Revolutionary and Constitutional eras. They learn the political and economic factors in the outbreak Description and in the consequences of the Revolution, including the main ideas of the U.S. Constitution. The basic framework and concepts of American democracy and American government are covered, such as popular sovereignty, federalism, separation of powers, and individual rights. Students study America’s westward expansion, the establishment of political parties, and economic and social change. Finally students learn how growing sectional conflict led to the Civil War, and its consequences, including Reconstruction. HILT / SIFE students have a central objective of developing non-fiction reading strategies.
44
Visual/Performing Arts "Give me a museum, and I'll fill it." - Pablo Picasso
Subject Visual/Performing Arts Course Name Foundations of Visual Arts Course Number 880 Year/Semester Semester This class is an entry-level visual arts class. It is offered to any student who has an interest in visual art. Students will explore the elements of art (line shape, color, value, texture and pattern) and principals of design (balance, placement Description composition, proportion and overlapping) through the understanding and application of various media, techniques and processes. Using hand-on activities, students will challenge their potential to think creatively, solve problems and communicate ideas, feelings and experiences in two and three-dimensional works. Students will research and study visual images from various cultures, historic time periods and discuss the characteristics of these images as they pertain to their own works, and the works of others.
Subject Visual/Performing Arts Course Name Visual Arts Portfolio Course Number 861 Year/Semester Semester This class builds on the skills gained in drawing from life, both figure and landscape, understanding basic elements of design (composition, balance, proportion, and color) and a familiarity with a variety of art mediums. Students will continue to strengthen their 2-D and 3-D skills, explore the relationships between 2-D and 3-D, and begin to think critically about their own work as well as critique work from other artists. Students will be expected to have an advanced Description knowledge of a variety of media and techniques. Students should be comfortable
working independently, analyzing and interpreting art works in relation to form,
context, and purpose, and using additional resources and research to enhance
their skills. Students will develop a dynamic portfolio of at least 8 pieces of work reflective of their mastery of skills, their understanding of the elements of visual communication, and their ability to express their ideas and creativity through the medium. In all levels students should be able to produce work incorporating visual elements to the best of their ability and appropriate for exhibition at the end of the year.
45
Subject The Arts Course Name Advanced Placement Art Course Number 871 Year/Semester Year This advanced-leveled class offers exemplary visual arts students intensive, focused and advanced study, studio application, reflection, methods, peer and expert critique and assessment. Students will develop a three part portfolio (Quality, Concentration, and Breadth) reflective of their mastery of skills, their understanding of the elements of arts, design, and visual communication in several mediums. Students will use advanced knowledge of a wide variety of Description media, application techniques, and historical context to express their ideas and creativity. For Quality (Selective Works), students will produce 5 actual works that best demonstrates their understanding of/and the engagement of drawing. For Concentration (Sustained Investigation), students will submit 12 works describing an in-depth exploration of a particular drawing concern. For Breadth (Range of Approaches), students will submit 12 images that include a variety of works demonstrating their understanding of drawing issues. Students will work independently (with teacher facilitation) to analyze and interpret art works in relation to form, context and purpose. Research techniques, including technology, will be applied. Students will submit a portfolio.
Subject Visual/Performing Arts Course Name HS Dance 1 Course Number 887 Year/Semester Semester Students learn various dance techniques from different countries such as bachata, merengue, salsa, cumbia, kizomba, cha-cha-cha, samba, Description reggaeton, hip-hop, etc. Students select dances and music for online research and
choreography. Students perform different dances through the course and perform
these dances in front of the class and in school events such as award ceremonies,
the Multicultural Show, etc. Students also do research about the history of different dances and present projects to the class.
Subject Visual/Performing Arts Course Name Theater Arts 1 Course Number AAB Year/Semester Semester Students will practice and begin to develop the tools of the actor (voice, body and imagination) through daily participation in classroom activities and culminate with Description an end of semester one act performance. Personal responsibility, commitment to the creative process and respect for social, cultural and ethnic diversity in thoughts and actions will be stressed. Basic elements of design in the production of sound, properties, costumes, lighting and sets will also be explored. Students will improvise scenes, be introduced to Meisner and GOTE acting techniques and culminate with an end of semester one act performance.
46
US ARMY JUNIOR RESERVED OFFICER TRAINING CORPS (JROTC) PROGRAM
The mission of the JROTC program is to “motivate young people to become better citizens.” This course is not to prepare students for active military service, but to provide cadets with a challenging, meaningful and hands-on-training experience.
Subject JROTC Course Name Junior JROTC Course Number 610 Year/Semester Full Year This entry-level course includes classroom and laboratory instruction expanding on skills taught in LET I. It will further develop and involve the student as a leader, Description and staff assistant within the cadet battalion. Cadets selected for retention at this level will fill key staff functions of the Clipper Battalion’s Corps of Cadets. Cadets are required to plan, organize and execute JROTC related activities. (Prerequisites: Successful completion of LET 1 and instructor approval.)
Subject JROTC Course Name Army ROTC 1 Course Number 619 Year/Semester Full Year This entry-level course includes classroom and laboratory instruction in the history, customs, traditions and purpose of Army JROTC. It will provide the cadet Description with intense citizenship and leadership training through “followership” positions. This course prepares high school cadets for responsible leadership roles while making them aware of their rights, responsibilities and privileges as an American citizen. Successful completion of this course fulfills the “Physical Education” and “Health” graduation requirements. (Prerequisites: Student must volunteer and obtain parental approval.)
Subject JROTC Course Name Army ROTC 2 Course Number 620 Year/Semester Full Year This second year course includes classroom and laboratory instruction expanding on skills taught in LET I. It provides instruction on leadership styles and practical Description time to exercise leadership theories as well as the basic principles of management. It provides self-assessments that help students determine their skill sets and opportunities to teach using accepted principles and methods of instruction. Successful completion of this course fulfills the “Physical Education” and “Health” graduation requirements. (Prerequisites: Successful completion of JROTC 1 and instructor approval.)
47
Subject JROTC Course Name Army ROTC 3 Course Number 621 Year/Semester Full Year This third year course includes classroom and laboratory instruction expanding on Description skills taught in LET I-II. It will further develop and involve the student as a leader, teacher and counselor within the cadet battalion. It includes negotiation skills and management principles. Cadets are required to plan, organize and execute JROTC related activities. (Prerequisites: Successful completion of JROTC 2 and instructor approval.)
Subject JROTC Course Name Army ROTC 4 Course Number 622 Year/Semester Year This fourth year course includes classroom and laboratory instruction expanding on skills taught in LET I-III. It focuses on creating a positive leadership situation, negotiating, decision-making, problem solving, planning, team development, Description project management, and mentoring. Cadets selected for retention at this level
will fill all of the key leadership positions and manage all of the staff functions of
the Clipper Battalion’s Corps of Cadets. It provides opportunities to demonstrate leadership potential in an assigned command or staff position. (Prerequisites: Successful completion of JROTC 3 and instructor approval.)
Occupational Skills Development Center, OSDC “Some people arrive and make such a beautiful impact on your life; you can barely remember what life was like without them.” -Anna Taylor
Subject OSDC Course Name Math Fundamentals 9-10 40 R Year Grade 9 Course Number 40 Q Grade 10 Year/Semester Year Students will develop computational, procedural, and problem solving skills to provide a solid foundation for further studies in mathematics. Some of the topics Description explored include geometry, numbers and quantity, functions, and statistics and probability. All concepts are presented under the scope of real world scenarios and application. Instructional strategies incorporating IEP goals and objectives are used to help learners with special needs achieve the greatest possible personal self-sufficiency and success in school and community.
48
Subject OSDC Course Name Math Fundamentals 11-12 40 R Grade 11 Course Number 40 S Grade 12 Year/Semester Year Students will begin to develop real world, functional mathematical concepts. Real life objects, such as money, clocks and grocery ads, and other manipulatives are Description used to help with generalizing the skills being taught. All concepts are presented under the scope of real world scenarios and application. Instructional strategies incorporating IEP goals and objectives are used to help learners with special needs achieve the greatest possible personal self-sufficiency and success in school and community.
Subject OSDC Course Name Life Skills 9-12 year 603 Grade 9 603 Grade 10 Course Number 603 Grade 11 603 Grade 12 Year/Semester Full Year Students will learn future planning geared toward employment, daily living needs,
community access, and more. Students will develop a variety of functional Description academic skills such as: managing personal finances, caring for personal needs,
exhibiting responsible citizenship, self-confidence development, and general
problem-solving skills.
Subject OSDC Course Name Basic Skills Course Number 602 Year/Semester Full Year Students will learn the necessary skills to be safe and productive members of Description society. Skills learned include, but are not limited to: basic safety, grooming and
personal care, money handling, household tasks, using recreational facilities, and
basic cooking safety and implementation.
Subject OSDC Course Name English 9-12 10U Grade 9 Year 10V Grade 10 Year Course Number 10W Grade 11 Year 10X Grade 12 Year Year/Semester Year Students will improve phonological awareness, decoding and encoding skills, and increase vocabulary. They will develop higher level thinking skills through the use Description of fiction and nonfiction materials and assessments. Students will improve written language skills using a variety of writing strategies. Instructional strategies use individually planned arrangement of physical settings, materials, teaching procedures, and other interventions designed to help students with special needs achieve the greatest possible success in school and the community.
49
Subject OSDC Course Name Life Skills Health Grade: 9 Course Number 089 Year/Semester Year The instruction focuses on motivating students to be safe and healthy, reduce risks and to learn life-long wellness behaviors. Students will be required to apply their Description knowledge of good health skills to themselves.
Social skills Grade: 9-12 This social skills course is designed to enable students to
explore and practice the skills of interpersonal behavior in a variety of settings and circumstances.
Subject OSDC Course Name Employment Skills Course Number 600 Year/Semester Full Year Students will develop the general work skills, social skills, and safety habits necessary to succeed in a skills-training program or BPS sanctioned Description worksite. Students will assess their current skills and develop realistic, yet
challenging job goals and aspirations. Students will participate in a variety of skill
training areas and develop a personalized post-secondary vision focusing on employment.
Subject OSDC Course Name Individual Skill Building Course Number 605 Year/Semester Full Year Students will improve their skills in the areas of decision-making, self-advocacy Description and leadership. This class provides practice and strategies for students to increase
these skills through the building of self-confidence, appropriate communication,
special education rules and laws, and feelings and values.
Subject OSDC Course Name Vocation class Course Number 601 Year/Semester Year Students will foster a new knowledge and integrate personal goals within the labor market. An instructional strategy will be used to individually plan and Description systematically monitor the students through the arrangement of physical settings,
specialized instruction and other interventions designed to help learners with
special needs to achieve the greatest possible personal self-sufficiency and success in school and community.
50
Subject OSDC Course Name Life Skills 1 Course Number 603 Year/Semester Year Students will improve their abilities to evaluate personal and health information, to make life skills decisions, to set goals and to meet daily challenges encountered Description throughout the school and work site. An instructional strategy using the individually planned and will be systematically monitored through the arrangement of specific interventions designed to help learners with special needs achieve the greatest possible personal self-sufficiency and success in school and community.
Subject OSDC Course Name Life Skills 2 Course Number 098 Year/Semester Year Students will improve their travel training skills and be able to navigate their way Description independently to a job site and upon arrival perform the expected task. When the
task is complete the student will independently depart and return to their proper
end destination.
Subject OSDC Course Name Life Skills 3 50E Grade 9 50F Grade 10 Course Number 50G Grade 11 50H Grade 12 Year/Semester Year Students will be able to explain, understand and define Physical Science: the shaping of the Earth’s surface, thermal energy, the evolution of life on Earth, the physical principles of biological structures and functions, motion, force, the Description structure of matter, the solar system, chemical reactions and the chemistry of living systems and Life Science; genetics, cell biology, evolution, and the structure and function of living systems. An instructional strategy using the individually planned and systematically monitored interventions designed to help learners with special needs achieve the greatest possible personal self-sufficiency and success in school and community.
51
MASS CORE COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS ELECTIVES
Subject Mass Core College and Career Readiness Electives Course Name Accuplacer Prep/Research and Study Skills Course Number 158 Year/Semester Semester This class uses internet-based activities to research the college application process Description and improve study skills to help ensure that students are ready to take the Accuplacer college placement exam in both English and math. Materials/Software used for this course include, but are not limited to: Accuplacer practice tests/essays, No Red Ink, and essay writing. Additionally, students learn to do research on colleges and career choices.
Subject Mass Core College and Career Readiness Electives Course Name Advanced Topics in Science Course Number 55A Year/Semester Full Year This science elective is open to seniors who are interested in further advancing Description their knowledge of biological science as it relates to the human body. The class consists of three modules Infectious disease, neurological disorders and metabolic disease.
Subject Social Studies Course Name African American History Course Number 257 Year/Semester Semester The growing trend in American education and curriculum development is the establishment of multicultural perspectives in the field of Social Studies, with the intent and goal of exposing students to the varied histories that comprise the American cultural landscape. The role of this course will be that of providing students with an opportunity to enhance their understanding of diversity and multiculturalism in general and, even more specifically, in terms of the cultural Description perspective of African Americans. This course will examine several issues, topics, and themes that are central to the historical experiences of African Americans. We will begin with African origins of humanity and civilization to continue to the present period of the 21st century. Students will also be expected to engage in 21st Century Learning Expectations which require students to: grapple with essential questions that span disciplines, utilize higher-order thinking skills and apply appropriate technology and media literacy skills.
52
Subject Mass Core College and Career Readiness Electives Course Name Biotechnology 1 Course Number 55J Year/Semester Year Description This course offers an introduction to the fields of biotechnology and biomedical engineering, and is designed for students interested in pursuing future college programs and employment in the biotechnology sector. We will conduct inquiry- based labs using the general principles of biology, recombinant DNA technology, and the applications of biotechnology and biomedical engineering. In addition we will research the medical, social, political and ethical implications of recombinant DNA technology. Course topics of this class include but are not limited to: bioengineering, biotechnology in the workplace, ethics in biotechnology, common laboratory skills, microbiological and cell culture techniques, DNA structure and analysis, bacterial transformation and plasmid purification, working with model organisms, PCR, protein structure and analysis, immunological applications, etc. During this class we will be will visiting biotechnology community labs and collaborating with Amgen Biotech Experience, BioTeach, BioBuilder, and Boston University.
Subject Technology Course Name Computer Science Honors Course Number C61 Year/Semester Semester Honors Computer Science introduces students to many of the Big Ideas in Description Computer Science that are shaping the world around us: artificial intelligence, security, privacy, cyber warfare, and others. Students will learn HTML/CSS (the language of the web), JavaScript, Python, and the basic problem solving and foundations of logic. This class is a balanced and rigorous course, which provides a foundation for further study in a wide area of CSC, related fields.
Subject Mass Core College and Career Readiness Electives Course Name Creative Writing Course Number 15U Year/Semester Semester This creative writing course allows students to explore their talent through the written word, while keeping our instructional focus on Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking Skills. In the first part of the semester, students will be introduced to Poetry, Poetic Devices and to analyze poetry in its true sense of meaning. Each Description student will create a Poem to be shared in class as a final project. The second part of the semester is dedicated to “short stories”. Students will learn Literary Devices such as: Hooks, strong introduction, plot with BME, figurative language, Imagery, creating characters, dialogue, creating conflict, concluding with a purpose, using syntax to influence pacing and revising with SCAM and editing with CUPS. Week by week, students will create and edit an original piece. As a final project, at the end of the semester each student will have written 2-3 original short stories, which can be organized into a small booklet.
53
Subject Visual/Performing Arts Course Name HS Dance 1 Course Number 887 Year/Semester Semester Students learn various dance techniques from different countries such as bachata, merengue, salsa, cumbia, kizomba, cha-cha-cha, samba, Description reggaeton, hip-hop, etc. Students select dances and music for online research and
choreography. Students perform different dances through the course and perform
these dances in front of the class and in school events such as award ceremonies,
the Multicultural Show, etc. Students also do research about the history of different dances and present projects to the class.
Subject Mass Core College and Career Readiness Electives Course Name Debate Course Number 25D Year/Semester Semester This course focuses on main components of debate and how to debate. We will cover many issues throughout this semester ranging from Immigration to foreign policy questions. The course calls on students to come up with strong arguments
for or against an issue with evidence and reasoning behind their stated claim. Description Students will also be called on to make oral arguments and also engage in whole
classroom debates. Students will also be expected to engage in 21st Century
Learning Expectations which require students to: grapple with essential questions that span disciplines, utilize higher-order thinking skills and apply appropriate technology and media literacy skills.
Subject Mass Core College and Career Readiness Electives Course Name Fitness and Conditioning Course Number 088 Year/Semester Semester and Year This course is divided into two components: Physical Education and Health. Physical Education is the education of, by, and through human movement, as it promotes an understanding of our community and of the complex world around Description us. This is a learning discipline that is correlated to all other academic areas.
The Health course seeks to develop and establish proper attitudes and habits
that will lead to the highest level of physical, mental and social fitness. Units include substance abuse (alcohol, drugs and tobacco), human sexuality, AIDS, mental illness, nutrition and coping skills.
Subject Mass Core College and Career Readiness Electives Course Name Forensic Science Course Number 55H Year/Semester Semester This is an introductory science course that focuses on practices and analysis of Description physical evidence found at crime scenes. The fundamental objective is to teach basic processes and principles of scientific thinking and apply them to problem solving. This course is designed to explain the sciences used in the various forensic science techniques.
54
Subject Mass Core College and Career Readiness Electives Course Name Game Design with JAVA Course Number C5E Year/Semester Semester Students will study Java through several Game based projects from a practical, Description design-oriented perspective. The course will take an object-oriented approach to
writing graphics-based games. This course serves as good preparation for students
wishing to write mobile phone apps in the future.
Subject Mass Core College and Career Readiness Electives Course Name Introduction to Technology Course Number 629 Year/Semester Semester Students will be introduced to three Office Suite applications: Word, Excel and Description PowerPoint. Students will also explore the Internet (in collaboration with project-
based learning, learn Inspiration (graphic organizer), and determine protocols for
computer use.
Subject Mass Core College and Career Readiness Electives Course Name Army ROTC 1 Course Number 619 Year/Semester Full Year This entry-level course includes classroom and laboratory instruction in the history, customs, traditions and purpose of Army JROTC. It will provide the cadet Description with intense citizenship and leadership training through “followership” positions. This course prepares high school cadets for responsible leadership roles while making them aware of their rights, responsibilities and privileges as an American citizen. Successful completion of this course fulfills the “Physical Education” and “Health” graduation requirements. (Prerequisites: Student must volunteer and obtain parental approval.)
Subject Mass Core College and Career Readiness Electives Course Name Army ROTC 2 Course Number 620 Year/Semester Full Year This second year course includes classroom and laboratory instruction expanding on skills taught in LET I. It provides instruction on leadership styles and practical Description time to exercise leadership theories as well as the basic principles of management. It provides self-assessments that help students determine their skill sets and opportunities to teach using accepted principles and methods of instruction. Successful completion of this course fulfills the “Physical Education” and “Health” graduation requirements. (Prerequisites: Successful completion of JROTC 1 and instructor approval.)
55
Subject Mass Core College and Career Readiness Electives Course Name Army ROTC 3 Course Number 621 Year/Semester Full Year This third year course includes classroom and laboratory instruction expanding on Description skills taught in LET I-II. It will further develop and involve the student as a leader, teacher and counselor within the cadet battalion. It includes negotiation skills and management principles. Cadets are required to plan, organize and execute JROTC related activities. (Prerequisites: Successful completion of JROTC 2 and instructor approval.)
Subject Mass Core College and Career Readiness Electives Course Name Army ROTC 4 Course Number 622 Year/Semester Year This fourth year course includes classroom and laboratory instruction expanding on skills taught in LET I-III. It focuses on creating a positive leadership situation, negotiating, decision-making, problem solving, planning, team development, Description project management, and mentoring. Cadets selected for retention at this level
will fill all of the key leadership positions and manage all of the staff functions of
the Clipper Battalion’s Corps of Cadets. It provides opportunities to demonstrate leadership potential in an assigned command or staff position. (Prerequisites: Successful completion of JROTC 3 and instructor approval.)
Subject Mass Core College and Career Readiness Electives Course Name Law and Justice Course Number 25C Year/Semester/Term Semester and Year This course focuses on the seven goals of law, the different kinds of law, the causes and nature of crimes, human rights, human values, and human behavior. Description Students will understand the notion of the rights, responsibilities and duties of
U.S. citizens, how they have changed over time, and how they have been
extended to different groups throughout American history. In short, students will learn how to become more knowledgeable, active, and responsible citizens.
Subject Mass Core College and Career Readiness Electives Course Name Latin American History Course Number 259 Year/Semester Semester This course is a survey of the history and culture of Latin America from ancient history to the present. Political, economic, social, and cultural factors will be considered, as well as the interaction between Latin America and the larger society. It will include an examination of the following topics: Ancient civilization, Description the European conquest, the growth and consolidation of Spanish and Portuguese
colonies, race and slavery, regional unrest and revolt, the independence
movements, the emergence of Latin American republics, revolution, U.S. and Latin American politics, and 20th century Latin cultural movements. Additional focus will be directed to the role of religion, popular culture, national identity, and migration.
56
Subject Mass Core College and Career Readiness Electives Course Name Theater Arts Course Number AAB Year/Semester Semester Students will practice and begin to develop the tools of the actor (voice, body and imagination) through daily participation in classroom activities and culminate with an end of semester one act performance. Personal responsibility, Description commitment to the creative process and respect for social, cultural and ethnic
diversity in thoughts and actions will be stressed. Basic elements of design in the
production of sound, properties, costumes, lighting and sets will also be explored. Students will improvise scenes, be introduced to Meisner and GOTE acting techniques and culminate with an end of semester one act performance.
Subject Mass Core College and Career Readiness Electives Course Name Visual Arts Portfolio Course Number 861 Year/Semester Semester This class builds on the skills gained in drawing from life, both figure and landscape, understanding basic elements of design (composition, balance, proportion, and color) and a familiarity with a variety of art mediums. Students will continue to strengthen their 2-D and 3-D skills, explore the relationships between 2-D and 3-D, and begin to think critically about their own work as well as critique work from other artists. Students will be expected to have an advanced knowledge of a variety of media and techniques. Students should be Description comfortable working independently, analyzing and interpreting art works in
relation to form, context, and purpose, and using additional resources and research to enhance their skills. Students will develop a dynamic portfolio of at least 8 pieces of work reflective of their mastery of skills, their understanding of the elements of visual communication, and their ability to express their ideas and creativity through the medium. In all levels students should be able to produce work incorporating visual elements to the best of their ability and appropriate for exhibition at the end of the year.
Subject Mass Core College and Career Readiness Electives Course Name Weight Lifting Course Number 084 Year/Semester Semester Weight Training and Conditioning course is designed to educate students in key areas of health and fitness. Main areas of focus include muscular strength and endurance, cardiovascular endurance, power, flexibility and balance. Students will learn weightlifting techniques and will be able to design a weight training and Description conditioning program that is realistic and attainable for their specific goals. Students are required to keep a log, which includes specific lifts, sets, repetitions and weight. Student’s logs will be graded to make sure that students are keeping track of their progress. This course does require a high level of physical activity, and dressing for class is required. This course requires written work, periodic research, as well as physical assessments. All students must pass a weight room safety test before beginning their individual programs.
57
Subject Mass Core College and Career Readiness Electives Course Name Physical Education 2/Yoga Course Number 082 Year/Semester Semester This physical education class introduces student to the physical and mental practices of yoga and meditation. Students learn to use meditation to focus their Description attention on their breathing and bring awareness and relaxation to their
thoughts. Each day students also practice various postures in yoga and increase
their flexibility, balance, and strength. Students are also required to journal each week about how their yoga practice is developing and changing.
Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathways
Pathway 1: Radio & TV Broadcasting Subject Career Technical Education Pathways (CTE Pathways) Course Name Radio & TV Broadcasting I Course Number C090701VO101 Year/Semester Semester In Radio &TV Broadcasting I, students will develop and improve their communication and presentation skills through the creation of original Description programming, including announcements, talk/music shows, and podcasts. On the
television side, students will learn how to use a video camera and tripod, write a
script, edit footage in Adobe Premiere, and render a finished video. Students will
eventually gain enough technical experience to produce a weekly web-based television show.
Subject Career Technical Education Pathways (CTE Pathways) Course Name Radio & TV Broadcasting II Course Number C090701VO102 Year/Semester Semester Description In Radio & TV Broadcasting II, students will continue to advance their audio and video engineering skills by creating original beats, documentaries, and music videos. Qualifying radios shows will be broadcast on 94.9. Students will have the opportunity to earn industry-recognized certification in Adobe Premiere.
58
Pathway 2: Hospitality Management Subject Career Technical Education Pathways (CTE Pathways) Course Name Hospitality Management I Course Number C520901VO101 Year/Semester Semester Students take a brief look at the history of the industry to understand the forces that have shaped it and the degree to which it has changed over time. They learn about traveler motivation and consumer needs and how these factors affect current offerings in the lodging, transportation, food and beverage, sports and entertainment sectors. Students consider the economic and environmental impacts of the industry on the world today. They receive exposure to the wide array of domestic and international travel. Finally, students learn the basics of Description selling and marketing in tourism. Throughout the course, students apply their learning to their culminating projects: developing a vacation package for high school students. They create a business plan, an itinerary that includes a special meal suggestion, a promotional plan, and a brochure about the destination. They present their plan to an invited audience. Students will also learn about delivering great customer service and hospitality marketing. They also learn about planning and managing events including special events and business events, sports events and entertainment/performing arts events. Students will examine career opportunities such as a travel agent, hotel and restaurant management, chef, entrepreneur/business owner, event planner, facility manager, event coordinator, or event promoter.
Subject Career Technical Education Pathways (CTE Pathways) Course Name Hospitality Management II Course Number C520901VO102 Year/Semester Semester Students take a deeper look at the history of the industry to understand the forces that have shaped it and the degree to which it has changed over time. They learn about traveler motivation and consumer needs and how these factors affect current offerings in the lodging, transportation, food and beverage, sports and entertainment sectors. Students consider the economic and environmental impacts of the industry on the world today. They receive exposure to domestic and international travel. Finally, students learn the basics of selling and marketing Description in tourism. Throughout the course, students apply their learning to their
culminating projects: developing a vacation package for high school students. They
create a business plan, an itinerary that includes a special meal suggestion, a
promotional plan, and a brochure about the destination. They present their plan to an invited audience. Students will also learn about customer service, hospitality marketing, planning and managing events including special events and business events, sports events and entertainment/performing arts events. Students will examine career opportunities such as a travel agent, hotel and restaurant management, chef, entrepreneur/business owner, event planner, facility manager, event coordinator, or event promoter.
59
Pathway 3: Design and Visual Communications Subject Career Technical Education Pathways (CTE Pathways) Course Name Design and Visual Communications I Course Number C500401VO102 Year/Semester Semester Design and Visual Communication (DVC) 1 seeks to build upon skills learned in Foundations of Visual Arts - including principles of art, composition, and balance - Description by examining their impact on the ever-changing digital-media landscape. Students will be exposed to elements and conventions of graphic design, and create logos, print advertisements, and brochures in Photoshop. Students will also learn the fundamentals of photography; how to operate a still camera and tripod, and how to manage various file formats (JPEG, PNG). At the end of the experience, students will create a simulation of their own web-based business.
Subject Career Technical Education Pathways (CTE Pathways) Course Name Design and Visual Communication II Course Number C500401VO105 Year/Semester Semester Design and Visual Communication (DVC) II seeks to build upon skills learned in DVC Description 1, with a focus on advanced Photoshop techniques, including vector graphics,
animation, and typeface. Students will also be exposed to Adobe InDesign and
Illustrator. At the end of the course, students will have the opportunity to become
credentialed in Photoshop.
Pathway 4: Future Educators/Boston University Pathway Subject Career Technical Education Pathways (CTE Pathways) Course Name Teach Boston I Course Number 19199PK101 Year/Semester Semester Students will study overarching themes and answer essential questions such as Description “What makes a good teacher?” and “How do students learn differently?” There will also be exploration into classroom management and teaching philosophies. The skills learned by the end of this course include: organization, presenting, mentoring, and research. Major class projects and assessments are completed throughout the course.
Subject Career Technical Education Pathways (CTE Pathways) Course Name Teach Boston II Course Number 19199PK102 Year/Semester Semester In year two, of this two-year pathway, students will study overarching themes and answer essential questions such as “What makes a good teacher?” and “How do Description students learn differently?” There will also be exploration into classroom management and teaching philosophies. Students will deepen skills learned including: organization, presenting, mentoring, and research. Major class projects and assessments are also completed throughout the course. Students are given opportunities to gain real-world teaching experience through small group teaching assistantships at local elementary schools.
60
Pathway 5: Public Service Subject Career Technical Education Pathways (CTE Pathways) Course Name Criminal Justice I Course Number C430107VO101 Year/Semester Semester Criminal Justice I is designed to prepare students for careers in the legal profession Description and provide them with work-based learning opportunities. Students will visit East Boston Courthouse to experience criminal procedure and trial procedure. Students will perform mock trials related to: the trial court system, Constitutional, Criminal and Civil Law, as well as practice Criminal Justice Health and Criminal Justice Safety Skills.
Subject Career Technical Education Pathways (CTE Pathways) Course Name Criminal Justice II Course Number C430107VO102 Year/Semester Semester This course focuses on the collection, identification and analysis of crime scene evidence. Emphasis will be placed on the methods that link suspect, victim, and crime scene. Laboratory exercises will include fingerprinting, handwriting analysis, Description ballistics, blood typing, hair and fiber examination, and DNA analysis. Case studies and current events will be explored. The course goals include students: Critically thinking through and formulating problems; Identifying and investigating probable solutions; Properly collecting and scientifically evaluating data; Recording results and drawing logical conclusions based on the evidence; Applying data to the given authentic situations; Evaluating the most effective means of delivering the information and communicating the results of the work.
Pathway 6: JROTC Subject JROTC Course Name JROTC Management 1 Course Number 646 Year/Semester Semester This third year course is the JROTC School To Career (STC) pathway course. It will investigate career choices within all of the Uniformed Services of the United Description States. Students will be exposed to Accession requirements for enlisted personnel as well as, Warrant Officer and Commissioned Officers programs. Candidates will be required to take the ASVAB as a diagnostic vocational assessment. (Prerequisites: Co-enrollment in one of the JROTC 1-3 courses 1-3/ instructor approval.)
61
Subject JROTC Course Name JROTC Management 2 Course Number 647 Year/Semester Semester This fourth year course is the Capstone of the JROTC School To Career (STC) pathway. It will continue to investigate career choices within all of the Uniformed Description Services of the United States. Students will be exposed to Accession requirements for enlisted personnel, as well as Warrant Officer and Commissioned Officers. Candidates will be required to take the ASVAB as a vocational assessment. (Prerequisites: Co enrollment in any one of the JROTC courses and instructor approval.)
Pathway 7: AP STEM PATHWAY Subject AP STEM PATHWAY AP Biology AP Chemistry AP Environmental Science AP Physics Course Name AP Computer Science AP Calculus (AB) AP Calculus (BC) AP Statistics Course Number (571, 572, 574, 573, C71, 472, 473, 471) respectively Year/Semester Full Year In the AP STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Pathway students must take a minimum of 3 AP STEM classes. These classes can be in AP Science (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Environmental Science), AP Math (Statistics, Description Calculus AB, Calculus BC), or AP Computer Science. Students will begin taking AP classes in the 11th grade. Students may take more than 3 AP classes if it fits into their schedule with other graduation requirements. *pre-requisites: Students must pass MCAS exams, Algebra 1, and Physics. Students must take Honors Biology, Honors Chemistry, and Honors Geometry in the 10th grade.
62
Pathway 8: Biotechnology Pathway Subject Science Course Name Biotechnology I Course Number 55J Year/Semester Semester This course offers an introduction to the fields of biotechnology and biomedical engineering, and is designed for students interested in pursuing future college programs and employment in the biotechnology sector. We will conduct inquiry- based labs using the general principles of biology, recombinant DNA technology, and the applications of biotechnology and biomedical engineering. In addition we will research the medical, social, political and ethical implications of recombinant Description DNA technology. Course topics of this class include but are not limited to: bioengineering, biotechnology in the workplace, ethics in biotechnology, common laboratory skills, microbiological and cell culture techniques, DNA structure and analysis, bacterial transformation and plasmid purification, working with model organisms, PCR, protein structure and analysis, immunological applications, etc. During this class we will be will visiting biotechnology community labs and collaborating with Amgen Biotech Experience, BioTeach, BioBuilder, and Boston University. *pre-requisites: students must have taken Biology and Chemistry, or be taking chemistry concurrently with Biotechnology 1
Subject Science Course Name Biotechnology II Course Number 55K Year/Semester Semester Biotechnology II is a continuation of Biotechnology I, and is designed for students interested in pursuing future college programs and employment in the Description biotechnology sector. Students will advance their biotech skills with a biomedical and microbial techniques. Example units include: Infectious disease (HIV, Ebola, Tuberculosis, Aseptic technique, Bacterial Identification using gram staining technique and PCR). Students will also engage in the BioSCANN curriculum from Tufts University focusing on drug discovery and design (Phase 1 and Phase 2 trials). *pre-requisites: students must have taken Biology, Chemistry, and Biotechnology I
63