Liberty Magnet Course Catalog

Liberty MAGNET HIGH SCHOOL

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ADMINISTRATION

Rob Howle, Principal

Glen Blankenship, Assistant Principal

Shawona Ross, Assistant Principal

Delwyn Daigre, Assistant Principal

Monica Baker, Magnet Coordinator

Natishia Thanni, Dean of Students/Testing

Robin Chapman, Executive Secretary

STUDENT SERVICES

Our Counselors are organized by each student's last name.

Rachel Cart, School Counselor

Alpha (A-F) rcart@ebrschools.org

Keyanna Mason, School Counselor

(Alpha G-M) kmason1@ebrschools.org

Danielle Duvall, School Counselor

(Alpha N-Z) dduvall@ebrschools.org

Paula Kelly, ESS/504

Laura Acosta, Librarian

Allison Short, Librarian

Brandon White, Athletic Director

INTRODUCTION

The information in this guide is important to both you as a student and your parents. In order for Liberty to provide you with the best possible education, you must take the responsibility of choosing subjects that will help you achieve your goals. This guide will provide you with graduation requirements, scheduling requirements, course summaries, and other important information. We strongly advise all students to seek the counsel of their parents and their Liberty counselor and teachers before selecting courses for the coming year. Upperclassmen should be particularly careful that all graduation requirements are being met. Students in all grades are required to schedule eight classes (five of these must be academic subjects for grades 9-11 and at least four must be academic subjects for grade 12). All honors (H), dual enrollment (DE), and advanced placement (AP) courses carry one extra quality point for students who earn grades of “C” or above. Those extra points are used to determine a student’s grade point average. We strongly recommend that 9th-grade students allow for adjustment to high school by scheduling no more than two honors classes for their first year. To be considered for honors, advanced, and/or upper-level classes, 9th-grade students must provide documentation of readiness or eligibility (Liberty placement test scores, overall GPA, subject area GPA, reading stanine on national standardized tests.) The Liberty math department strongly recommends math placement based on a department administered proficiency exam. Liberty follows a rigorous college preparatory curriculum. Students who follow the recommended placement historically score higher on the ACT and are more successful at Liberty. All students, regardless of placement, must take four (4) years of math and four (4) years of science at Liberty. Liberty is a college-preparatory magnet high school and we take pride in providing a quality education for our students. We expect our students to earn more than the minimum requirements for graduation. At the end of four years, our students will have a total of 28 units of credit including up to 8 elective units in Engineering, Biomedical, Digital Media, and/or Computer Science.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR TOPS UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA

Requirements are subject to change per state guidelines. See LouisianaBelieves.com for more info. The list is inclusive of course offerings at Liberty.

English (4 Units)

Shall be English I honors; English II honors; English III or AP English Language; and English IV or AP English Literature

Mathematics (4 Units)

Shall be Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II. The remaining unit shall come from the following: Algebra III, Advanced Math I, Calculus and Statistics

Science (4 Units)

Shall be Biology and Chemistry. The remaining units shall come from the following: Physics I, Biology II, Chemistry II, Environmental Science, or Physics II

Social Studies (4 units)

Shall be Civics or AP Government, and US History; two units from the following: AP Human Geo.; World History; AP Economics Micro & Macro; or AP Psychology

PE (1½ units) and Health Education (½ unit)

Shall be 1 unit of PE I and ½ unit of PE II plus ½ unit of Health Education. JROTC I and II may be used to meet the PE and Health Education requirements provided the requirements in Section 2347 of Bulletin 741 are met.

Foreign Language (2 units)

Shall be 2 units in the same foreign language.

Arts (1 unit)

Art, Band, Choir, Theatre or Fine Arts Survey

Electives (3 units)

TOTAL (24 units)

THE STATE BOARD OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION (BESE)

LEAP 2025 EXAM POLICY STATES:

In addition to completing a minimum of Carnegie Units of credit, students must meet assessment requirements below to earn a diploma:

Students must pass three LEAP 2025 Tests in the following categories:

Algebra I or Geometry

English I, English II

Biology or U.S. History

TOPS

Louisiana Tuition Opportunity Programs for Students is a comprehensive program of state scholarships and assistance programs. Specific courses, grade point averages, ACT scores and other eligibility requirements are necessary for this program. Beginning with the class of 2018, the calculation of the TOPS Core Curriculum GPA will use a Five point scale for grades earned in AP and Dual Enrollment courses.

COUNSELING

A counselor is assigned to students at Liberty to help them during their high school career. A student may schedule a conference with a counselor for any number of reasons: scheduling, career counseling, college and scholarship consulting, testing, written recommendations and references, and personal problems. Strict confidentiality is maintained except when there is imminent personal danger or threat to others. Counselors are always available for consultation and guidance BUT THE FINAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR MEETING GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS and PREREQUISITES RESTS WITH THE STUDENT AND PARENTS.

ACT

Scores from the ACT test are used by most colleges and universities as part of entrance and scholarship requirements. Some accommodations may be available to students with special needs - see ACT guidelines. All juniors and seniors take the ACT in the spring.

INDIVIDUAL GRADUATION PLAN

Each student shall develop, with the input of his/ her family, an Individual Graduation Plan to include a sequence of courses that is consistent with the student’s stated goals for their four years in high school and one year after graduation. Each student’s Five Year Educational Plan shall be reviewed annually by the student, parent, and counselor and revised as needed.

SCHOLASTIC HONOR POLICY

The Liberty Magnet High School Honor and Academic Policies will be strictly enforced.

FEES

The school fee of $75 is due at orientation and is used to support administrative functions and schoolwide instruction. An additional Senior fee is due at orientation and is used to cover costs associated with conducting the graduation ceremony. Students unable to pay fees may apply to the Executive Secretary for a hardship waiver. Fees may be reduced or waived for students whose families are experiencing economic hardships including but not necessarily limited to: families receiving unemployment benefits or public assistance; foster families caring for children in foster care; and families that are homeless. All hardship waivers and supporting documentation shall be kept confidential. If a hardship waiver is denied, it may be appealed to the Principal.

SCHEDULING: SELECTION AND CHANGES

The selection of teachers is not permitted at any time. Classes may be changed by the principal or designee in order to balance or to change a student who has previously passed a course or to meet graduation or college entrance requirements or as an intervention based on the current course change policy. Students may NOT change courses after the Fifteenth (15th) day of school.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT COURSES

AP Courses are rigorous courses to give high school students the opportunity to experience college course material with the potential to earn college credit while still in high school. Students should be college-bound with a good work ethic. Students are expected to take the AP Exam at the end of the course. The $94 AP Exam Fees are set by College Board, the AP Exam provider. Honors requirements and teacher recommendations are required. For more info about AP: testing samples, scoring of exams, fees, and reduced fee opportunities, please refer to www.collegeboard.org/. Students enrolled in AP Courses are required to take the AP Exam.

DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES

Dual Enrollment courses provide students the opportunity to receive college credit while still in high school. Students must complete all of the course work required for the college course in order to receive the credit. Dual Enrollment have strict prerequisites, noted within the course descriptions that must be met for enrollment.

HONORS COURSES

Courses listed as honors will earn an additional quality point. Honors courses are more rigorous and require students to be self-directed learners who can keep up with a faster-paced, more content enriched course. A 3.5 content GPA is required.

Grading Scales

Regular Courses	Quality Points
93-100=A	4
85-92=B	3
75-84=C	2
67-74=D	1
66 & Below=F	0

Honors Courses Extra QP	Quality Points
93-100=A	5
85-92=B	4
75-84=C	3
67-74=D	1
66 & Below=F	0

AP/Dual Enrollment 10 point grading scale & extra QP	Quality Points
90-100=A	5
80-89=B	4
70-79=C	3
60-69=D	1
59 & Below=F	0

COURSE OFFERINGS:

Note that course offerings, content, requirements, and fees are subject to change as stipulated by the state and/or parish. AP courses substitute where state course codes align.

ENGLISH

ENGLISH I HONORS (9)

This course reviews basic grammar and note taking skills from previous grades and provide opportunities for oral and written communication. The basic types of paragraphs are taught, along with methods of development. These are combined into short themes. The literature focuses on selected world literature, with emphasis on the theme of coming of age as depicted in short stories, the novel, media, poetry, and Shakespeare.

ENGLISH II HONORS (10)

This course emphasizes refinement of those grammar skills essential to advanced writing with increased practice in writing short themes using standard methods development. Library skills leading to a research paper are taught. The literature will focus on selected world literature, with emphasis on the study of culture as depicted in the novel, poetry, drama, short stories, and media.

ENGLISH III (11)

This course provides an overview of dominant ideas and styles of major American writers, focusing on regional development with added emphasis on genres and movements particular to America. The writing emphasis is on the four major methods of discourse and the process of writing a fully documented research paper.

AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION

This course is designed to be an honors American literature class including an in-depth survey of major American writers and extensive writing in four modes of discourse, as well as reading and writing assignments specifically designed to prepare students for the AP test. Throughout the course, students develop a voice by making appropriate creative nonfiction choices. Additionally, students read and analyze the rhetorical elements and their effects in nonfiction texts, including graphic images as forms of text, from many disciplines and historical periods. This course can substitute for English III.

AP SEMINAR (10, 11)

Students investigate real-world issues from multiple perspectives in order to develop and write credible and valid evidence-based arguments. The AP evaluation requires two academic essays with presentations (one group and one individual) and an End Of Course AP exam. Students who earn a score of 3 or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research, and 4 other AP courses will receive the AP Capstone Diploma. This course is a prerequisite for AP Research. Students must have two teacher recommendations, one from the English teacher, and an A or B in English.

ENGLISH IV (12)

The literature is a survey of British selections from the Anglo-Saxon period to the present. Emphasis is placed on the language, history, and philosophy which has influenced the literature. The writing emphasis is analytical and persuasive and the research paper skills are reinforced. Outside reading is required.

AP LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION

This course includes an in-depth survey of major American and British writers and extensive writing in four modes of discourse, as well as reading and writing assignments specifically designed to prepare students for the AP test. This course can substitute for English IV.

AP RESEARCH (11, 12)

Students deeply explore an academic topic, problem, issue or idea of individual interest. Students design, plan, and implement a yearlong investigation to address a research question. Students reflect on their skill development, document their process, and curate artifacts through a process and reflection portfolio. The course culminates in an academic paper and a presentation with an oral defense. Students who earn a score of 3 or higher in AP Seminar, AP Research, and 4 other AP courses will receive the AP Capstone Diploma. Grade 11, 12 Only.

ENGLISH ELECTIVES

CREATIVE WRITING (11, 12)

This course is a writing workshop that focuses primarily on writing short memoirs, short stories, short plays and poetry. Students will be required to analyze the works of published authors, produce multiple drafts of their own work, and workshop the pieces of other students with the goal of creating publishable pieces.

JOURNALISM I (11, 12) JOURNALISM II (12)

This course is an elective that introduces the principles of journalistic writing, photography, layout and sales. Students will write stories, take photos and work on layouts which may be considered for publication in the school newspaper. A study of the history of journalism in America, as well as current trends in journalism, will also be part of the course material. The intent of this course is to publish the print edition and online edition of the school newspaper. Course work includes writing, photography, layout, web mastering, public relations and advertising sales. An afterschool commitment is required.

MATHEMATICS Progression

9th Algebra I or Algebra I Honors

10th Geometry or Geometry Honors

11th Algebra II or Algebra II Honors

12th Adv. Math Honors, Adv.Math DE,

AP Statistics ,Calculus AB or BC

ALGEBRA I/ ALGEBRA I HONORS

This is an entry-level course that bridges the gap between the concrete ideas of mathematics and the abstract thinking of Algebra. Topics studied include variables; operations and properties of real numbers; equivalent expressions and equations; solving and graphing linear equations and inequalities; factoring and solving quadratic equations; radicals; exponential growth; and probability. Special emphasis is placed on developing an understanding of functions through real-world applications.

GEOMETRY/ GEOMETRY HONORS

This course focuses on the study of visual patterns and the use of Geometry to describe the physical universe, to represent mathematical concepts, and to teach problem-solving skills. Students utilize inductive reasoning to discover patterns and make conjectures and employ deductive reasoning to confirm conjectures through proof. Topics include measurement formulas; geometric and spatial visualization; drawing skills; properties of congruence, similarity, parallelism, and perpendicularity; different methods of proof; properties of plane and solid figures; and transformations. Geometry provides unifying concepts that are used throughout high school mathematics.

ALGEBRA II/ ALGEBRA II HONORS

This course focuses on sharpening the understanding of concepts introduced in Algebra I and Geometry and extending the use of functions as models for real-world situations. Students explore algebraic expressions and forms, especially linear and quadratic forms, powers and roots, absolute value, and functions and graphs based on these concepts. Topics include logarithmic, exponential, and polynomial functions, and matrices. Algebraic and geometric topics are connected to topics in statistics, probability, science and engineering, and discrete math. Additional Honors level topics include conics, sequences, and series, probability and statistics and trigonometry.

ADVANCED MATH/ ADVANCED MATH HONORS

This is a college preparatory course that focuses on triangular and circular Trigonometry and Pre-Calculus. It further explores functions and their graphs through mathematical modeling, simulations, and real-world applications. Additional topics include analytic geometry, conics, logarithms, the Number e combinatorics and probability, derivatives, and the use of graphing calculators.

College Algebra is an in-depth treatment of solving equations and inequalities; function properties and graphs; inverse functions; linear, quadratic, polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions with applications; systems of equations.

ADV MATH DUAL (LSU MATH 1021 AND 1022)

Two semesters, two dual enrollment courses: one semester of Math 1021 (College Algebra) followed by one semester of Math 1022 (College Trig.) where students can earn 6 credit hours. Prereq: Math 1021: Min. composite ACT-20 AND Min. math score of ACT-21 AND a 2.5 cumulative HS GPA. Prereq: Math 1022: Credit for MATH 1021

College Trig. is an in-depth treatment of solving trigonometric functions and graphs; inverse trigonometric functions; fundamental identities and angle formulas; solving equations; triangles with applications; polar coordinate systems.

AP STATISTICS

The AP Statistics course is equivalent to a one-semester, introductory, non-calculus-based college course in statistics. The course introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. There are four themes in the AP Statistics course: exploring data, sampling, and experimentation, anticipating patterns, and statistical inference. Students use technology, investigations, problem solving, and writing as they build conceptual understanding. Prereq: Completion of Advance Math

AP CALCULUS AB

This course follows the suggested outline as provided by the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board. It is an intensive study of differential and integral calculus. This course prepares the student for the Advanced Placement Calculus Examination on the AB level. A graphing calculator is mandatory.

AP CALCULUS BC

This course follows the suggested outline as provided by the Advanced Placement Program of the College Entrance Examination Board. Topics included are those in the AB course; additional methods of integration, vector and parametrically defined functions, sequences and series, polar coordinate system, and elementary differential equations. This course prepares students for the AP Calculus BC Exam. A graphing calculator is mandatory.

SCIENCE

Suggested Progression

9th Environmental Science or AP Enviro. Science

10th Biology or Biology Honors

11th Chemistry or Chemistry Honors

12th Physics, AP Physics, AP Chemistry or

AP Biology

Environmental Science/ AP Environmental Science

The Environmental Science course is designed to be equivalent to an introductory college Environmental Science course. The goal of this course is to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, to identify and analyze environmental problems both natural and human-made, to evaluate the risks associated with these problems, and to examine alternative solutions resolving and/ or preventing them. In this course there will be a lab component as well as a field component.

BIOLOGY I/ BIOLOGY I HONORS

Students will do more than learn about science; they “do” science. Simply having content knowledge and scientific skills are not enough; students must investigate and apply content knowledge to scientific phenomena. Phenomena are real world observations that can be explained through scientific knowledge and reasoning (e.g., water droplets form on the outside of a water glass, plants tend to grow toward their light source, different layers of rock can be seen on the side of the road). Science instruction must integrate the practices, or behaviors, of scientists and engineers as students investigate real-world phenomena and design

solutions to problems.

CHEMISTRY I/ CHEMISTRY I HONORS

Students acquire an understanding of the basic principles of modern chemistry through classroom and laboratory work. Topics: matter and its composition, the mole concept, gas laws, atomic theory, bonding, thermal chemistry, chemical formulas, and equations, and acids, bases and salts, and varying degrees of math.

PHYSICS

This course includes an introduction to mechanics (kinematics, dynamics, and conservation laws), fluids, heat, wave phenomena, optics, electricity, and magnetism. Math problem-solving techniques and laboratory investigations are emphasized.

AP PHYSICS 1 & AP PHYSICS 2

These courses are college-level, algebra-based physics courses taken together in one school year. AP Physics 1 (fall) topics include Newtonian mechanics (including rotational motion); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound; and introductory, simple circuits. AP Physics 2 (spring) topics include fluid statics and dynamics; thermodynamics with kinetic theory; PV diagrams and probability; electrostatics; electrical circuits with capacitors; magnetic fields; electromagnetism; physical and geometric optics; and quantum, atomic, and nuclear physics.

AP CHEMISTRY II & AP CHEM II LAB HONORS

This AP course is the equivalent to college chemistry and covers all concepts recommended in the AP Chemistry course description. It includes in-depth theoretical studies and extensive problem-solving. Concurrent enrollment in Chemistry II Lab is required

AP PHYSICS C: MECHANICS

AP PHYSICS C: ELECTRICITY & MAGNETISM

Mechanics provide calculus-based college physics for students majoring in the physical sciences or engineering. Topics include kinematics, laws of motion, work, energy, power, linear momentum, rotation, oscillations, and gravitation. The course includes theoretical studies, extensive problem solving, and in-depth lab investigations.

Electricity and Magnetism provide calculus-based college physics for students majoring in the physical sciences or engineering. Topics include electrostatics, conductors, capacitors and dielectrics, electric circuits, magnetic fields, and electromagnetism.

ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY

Human Anatomy and Physiology is a laboratory-based course that investigates the structure and function of the human body. Topics covered will include the basic organization of the body and major body systems along with the impact of diseases on certain systems.

INTRO TO BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES

Learning and Growing by Investigating Medical Mysteries Through scaffolded activities that connect learning to life, students step into the roles of biomedical science professionals and investigate topics including human medicine, physiology, genetics, microbiology, and public health.

AP BIOLOGY

AP Biology is an introductory college-level biology course. Students cultivate their understanding of biology through inquiry-based investigations as they explore topics like evolution, energetics, information storage and transfer, and system interactions

Social Studies

Suggested Progression

9th AP Human Geography

10th AP Government

11th US History, Dual Enrollment or AP US History

12th World History or European History

AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

AP Human Geography is a full-year course designed to fulfill the curriculum expectations of a one-semester university human geography course. The course focuses on the processes and cause/ effect relationships of human populations. Students are required to complete additional readings, projects, presentations, and writing assignments.

AP GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS: US

United States Government and Politics give students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. This course includes both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. government and politics and the analysis of specific examples. It requires familiarity with various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute the U.S. government and politics. Students are required to complete additional readings, projects, presentations, and writing assignments.

AP GOVT AND POLITICS: US & COMPARATIVE

First Semester: AP Government and Politics: US gives students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. This course includes both the study of general concepts used to interpret U.S. government and politics and the analysis of specific examples. It requires familiarity with various institutions, groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute the U.S. government and politics as well as the governments of The U.K., Mexico, Russia, Iran, Nigeria, and China. Students are required to complete additional readings, projects, presentations, and writing assignments.

Second semester: AP Comparative Politics analyzes the various government institutions from countries based on their level of democracy.

U.S. HISTORY

United States History offers a study of the history of our nation from the Industrial Revolution until the present. Through content reading, independent research, and collaborative projects, students explore the American culture through a chronological survey of major issues, movements, people, and events in the United States.

AP U.S. HISTORY

This course is a two-semester survey of United States History from the age of exploration and discovery to the present. Solid reading skills, along with a willingness to devote considerable time to homework and independent study are necessary to succeed. Emphasis is placed on critical thinking skills, essay writing, interpretation of original documents, and historiography. This course can substitute for US History

AP WORLD HISTORY

AP World History is a challenging, college-level history course that seeks to develop a greater understanding of the evolution of global processes and contacts in different types of human societies over time. This means covering 10,000 years of human history from the Neolithic Revolution to the present day. With such a broad scope of study, AP World History focuses less on individual nations or regions and instead focuses on patterns of interaction and shared experiences between societies.

AP European History

AP European History is an introductory college-level European history course. Students cultivate their understanding of European history through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like the interaction of Europe and the world; economic and commercial developments; cultural and intellectual developments; states and other institutions of power; social organization and development; national and European identity; and technological and scientific innovation.

AP ECONOMICS (MACRO AND MICRO)

The aim of AP Economics is to provide the student with a learning experience equivalent to that obtained in a typical college introductory microeconomics and macroeconomics course. Although a social science course, there is a heavy emphasis on the mathematical and statistical techniques of economic analysis. Students are required to take both the AP Microeconomics and the AP Macroeconomics examinations.

AP PSYCHOLOGY

The AP Psychology course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. While considering the psychologists and studies that have shaped the field, students explore such topics as the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, motivation, developmental psychology, testing and individual differences, treatment of abnormal behavior, and social psychology. Throughout the course, students employ psychological research methods, including ethical considerations, as they use the scientific method, evaluate claims and evidence, and effectively communicate ideas. Students should be able to read a college-level textbook, clinical supplementary material, and write grammatically correct, complete sentences.

INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY

Study the major themes and concepts of philosophy, including metaphysics, epistemology, free will and determinism, evil and the existence of God, personal identity, ethical values and politics, modern cognitivism, and more. And you’ll meet the major philosophers throughout the ages: Socrates, Descartes, Locke, Hume, Kant, Hegel, Nietzsche, Mill, and Marx. You’ll also explore Eastern influences on Western philosophy, including Taoism, Confucianism, and Zen Buddhism.

AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES

This course provides an overview of African American history and culture. Topics include major events, persons, and issues spanning from the 16th century and the origin of African American heritage to contemporary times.

World Languages

*Louisiana requires 2 years of the same language to graduate*

FRENCH I

This is a beginning course designed to introduce students to basic French conversation skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students will also gain an appreciation and understanding of French and francophone culture. This course is conducted in the target language as much as possible.

FRENCH II

This course is a continuation of French I with an emphasis on continuing to improve proficiency in the conversational skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Upon completion of this course, students will have a basic command of elementary sentence patterns and grammatical structures, as well as further understanding of French and francophone culture. This course is conducted in the target language as much as possible.

French III Honors

This is an advanced language course with a focus on developing greater proficiency in the conversational skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students will also develop a greater understanding of various cultural perspectives of the francophone world. This course is conducted predominantly in the target language.

FRENCH 1001/1002 DUAL

This is a two-semester, DUAL enrollment course where students can earn 8 total credit hours. This is a General Education course. These are college-level French language courses that serve as an accelerated version of French I and French II. A college-level work ethic is required.

FRENCH 2101/2102 DUAL

This is a two-semester, DUAL enrollment course where students can earn 6 total credit hours. This is a General Education course. These are college-level French language courses that are the course sequence following FREN 1001 / 1002.

French IV Honors

This is an advanced language course designed to further develop proficiency in the conversational skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students will also develop a greater understanding of various cultural perspectives of the francophone world. This course is conducted predominantly in the target language

FRENCH V

This course is designed to be the equivalent of the introductory French literature readings course at the college level. This is a writing and reading-intensive course that will push students to further their communicative abilities in French. All course reading, writing, and discussion take place entirely in French, and the curriculum centers on Francophone literature and film and engages with contemporary questions of cultural identity. The course covers diverse authors and film-makers from all corners of the French-speaking world, and students will undertake at least one novel study per semester.

SPANISH I

A beginning course designed to give students the experience of learning a second language and gaining an appreciation of the cultures and places in which Spanish is spoken. Listening, comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing are included in the course curriculum. This course introduces students to language immersion.

SPANISH II

This course furthers the material covered in Spanish I, with a stronger emphasis on advanced grammatical structures. As well as more advanced speaking and reading material, the course also includes a more in-depth study of cultural norms and practices.

SPANISH III Honors

This is an advanced language course with a focus on developing greater proficiency in the conversational skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students will also develop a greater understanding of various cultural perspectives of the Spanish world. This course is conducted predominantly in the target language.

SPANISH 1101/1102 DUAL

This is a two-semester, DUAL enrollment course where students can earn 8 total credit hours. Basic lexicon and structure of Spanish; emphasis on communicative language use. These are college-level Spanish Language courses that serve as an accelerated version of Spanish I and Spanish II. A college-level work ethic is required.

SPANISH 2101/2102 DUAL

This is a two-semester, DUAL enrollment course where students can earn 8 total credit hours. Continuation of elementary Spanish. Additional emphasis on reading and writing.

SPANISH IV Honors

This is an advanced language course designed to further develop proficiency in the conversational skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking. Students will also develop a greater understanding of various cultural perspectives of the Spanish world. This course is conducted predominantly in the target language

SPANISH V

This course is designed to be the equivalent of the introductory Spanish literature readings course at the college level. This is a writing and reading-intensive course that will push students to further their communicative abilities in Spanish. All course reading, writing, and discussion take place entirely in Spanish, and the curriculum centers on Spanish literature and film and engages with contemporary questions of cultural identity. The course covers diverse authors and film-makers from all corners of the Spanish-speaking world, and students will undertake at least one novel study per semester.

LATIN I

This course concentrates on the basics of the Latin language with drill in grammar and translation. Roman history, legends, myths, religion and customs are presented throughout the course to promote a greater understanding of the Romans.

LATIN II

This course extends the study of the Latin language, but the major emphasis is on translating the language with precision.

LATIN III Honors

This course consists of more difficult readings from the works of Roman writers, poets, and historians with emphasis on differences in styles, in point of view, and in word usage.

LATIN IV Honors

This course helps the advanced Latin student to understand Vergil’s Aeneid, Caesar’s De Bello Gallico, and additional readings of other Roman writers in depth. Emphasis will be on the content of what the Roman author says, his style, and how it is interpreted by today’s scholars.

Physical Education

*Purchase of School PE Uniform required*

PHYSICAL EDUCATION I, II, III, IV

The aim of this course is to develop activities which a person can use later in life. Such activities as volleyball, basketball, track and field, soccer, flag football, and softball are taught

HEALTH

The goal in this class is to provide experiences and activities in health education that will help students to make informed choices about personal, family, and community health. The topics to be covered are first aid and safety, personal health, substance use and abuse, nutrition, and how to prevent obesity. 1/2 Credit is required for graduation.

SPORTS MEDICINE I

This course provides an opportunity for the study and application of the components of sports medicine, including but not limited to sports medicine-related careers; organizational and administrative considerations; prevention of athletic injuries; recognition, evaluation and immediate care of athletic injuries; rehabilitation and management skills; taping and wrapping techniques; emergency procedures; concussion syndrome; nutrition; sports psychology; human anatomy and physiology; basic therapeutic modalities; and therapeutic exercise. Sports Medicine I will concentrate on the lower extremities: foot, ankle, knee, and hip.

WEIGHT LIFTING

This introductory course is designed to help students improve muscular strength, teach proper lifting form and techniques, and gain knowledge and understanding of weight lifting.

Business

PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING

Principles of Marketing introduces the basic foundations and functions of marketing and entrepreneurship. Emphasis is placed on knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary for entering and advancing in the field and reinforced in this course through the application of marketing and entrepreneurial principles. Work-based learning strategies appropriate for this course include job shadowing, field trips, and/or cooperative education. Business simulations, projects, teamwork, DECA leadership activities, conferences, and competitions provide opportunities for application of instructional competencies.

CUSTOMER SERVICE

In this course, students are taught the key concepts of a successful customer service program. Students in this course have scheduled class time as employees in our school store.

BUSINESS INTERNSHIP

This course is designed to provide students an opportunity to apply learned skills in the workplace. Students work with the internship coordinator to secure paid or non-paid internships in the student’ related field of study. Students will be coached in the proper way to apply for and secure a desired position. The student has the opportunity to explore a single potential career or a combination of careers they may be considering. Emphasis will be placed on developing interpersonal skills, work ethics, and relevant skills of the workplace and an understanding of the selected career field of study. Oral and written communication skills are reinforced in this course as the student completes his/her workplace experience. Opportunities for application of clinical and leadership skills are provided by participation in the classroom through activities, projects, and online studies. Prerequisites:

1. Must be a senior.

2. Must have completed or be enrolled in one course in your chosen field of post-secondary study. (For example Computer Science I if interested in programming, etc.)

3. Must have good academic and discipline records

OFFICE AIDE -- APPLICATION ONLY

Students serve as office aides in the various Academy offices. This class is NOT for credit. Grade 12 ONLY. Application ONLY.

SPEECH I/ II

This is a basic course designed to train students for specialized speaking situations including reports, orations, impromptu speaking, panel discussions and elementary debate. Students learn techniques for overcoming stage fright and improve their ability to compose and deliver speeches as well as listen critically to other students' speeches.

JROTC

The Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) teaches character education, achievement, wellness, leadership, and diversity. It is a cooperative effort between the Army and the high schools to produce successful students and citizens while fostering in each school a more constructive and disciplined learning environment. The curriculum consists of education in citizenship, leadership, social and communication skills, physical fitness and wellness, geography, and civics. JROTC does have hair, makeup, and jewelry standards higher than the school standards. Cadets are required to wear the uniform properly and participate in physical training at least once per week.

JROTC I

Introduction to Drill and Ceremony, Physical Training, Drill Team, Color Guard, Rifle Team, marching, rifle drill, customs and courtesies, and wear of the JROTC uniform. ROTC 1 counts towards credit for physical education and health.

JROTC II

JROTC II gives students an opportunity for leadership in cadet formations, marching, physical training and team events. Completion of ROTC I and II give full credit for physical education and health.

JROTC III

Introduction to individual and team planning, problem-solving, decision making, public speaking and service-learning. Cadets in JROTC III have the opportunity for more advanced leadership in a program purposely designed for student-led activity: Leadership in Drill Team, Color Guard, and Rifle Team. Highly motivated, disciplined, fit, consistent, productive, cooperative, and respectful cadets will have an opportunity to serve in Cadet Battalion Staff positions.

JROTC IV

The highest level of leadership and responsibility. Leadership Education Training (LET) 4 cadets have the opportunity to lead, plan, and execute training and service for the entire Corps of Cadets. LET 4 cadets must be the hardest working cadets in the school, setting the example: teaching, training, coaching, and mentoring other cadets. Completion of JROTC 4 gives cadets an advantage in competing for ROTC scholarships and entry into military service

JROTC Honors Cyber-STEM Courses

The Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Honors Program is designed for those cadets with proven performance in academics, physical fitness, wear and appearance of the JROTC uniform, knowledge of JROTC, performance in JROTC Teams and extra-curricular activities. There must also be a record of good behavior, good attitude and cooperation. Enrollment is by written permission of the Senior Army Instructor only. Cadets approved for the Honors track will be held to the highest possible standards allowable by US Army Cadet Command.

JROTC 2 Honors.

Prerequisite is ROTC 1. Emphasis is on becoming a Developing Leader. Enrollment is by written permission of the Senior Army Instructor. Cadets in JROTC 2 Honors will learn and practice advanced techniques in leadership, planning, and executing JROTC classes and events. Completion of ROTC 1 and 2 give full credit for physical education and health.

JROTC 3 Honors.

Prerequisite ROTC 1, 2, or by express permission of the Senior Army Instructor. Emphasis is on becoming a Supervising Leader. Enrollment is by written permission of the Senior Army Instructor. Cadets in JROTC 3 Honors will learn to run all aspects of the JROTC program. They will practice leadership techniques, supervise other leaders, and serve on the cadet staff.

JROTC 4 Honors.

Prerequisite ROTC 1,2,3, or by express permission of the Senior Army Instructor. Emphasis is on becoming a Managing Leader. Enrollment is by written permission of the Senior Army Instructor. This is the highest level of leadership and responsibility. Cadets will manage the entire scope of the JROTC Program and work closely with the Senior Army Instructor. Great care will be placed upon earning scholarships, gaining entrance to colleges, and successfully preparing for the next phase of life. Completion of JROTC 4 gives cadets an advantage in competing for ROTC and Service Academy scholarships, and advanced entry into military service.

JROTC Cyber-STEM Course

Cadets will participate in CyberPatriot cyber-security training, apply their coding skills on the RARC and VEX Robotics teams, and practice their robot building skills on the VEX Robotics Teams. The course explores cyber awareness, develops critical thinking and reading skills, presentation and discussion skills and discusses how cyberspace technology affects a wide variety of topics such as law, ethics, terrorism, communications, and business.

JROTC Cyber-STEM Course is for students enrolled in their 2nd, 3rd, or 4th year (LET II, III, or IV) of JROTC, primarily for cadets on the CyberPatriot and Robotics teams. Other cadets may apply. Non-JROTC students may enter by enrolling in JROTC. Enrollment is by written permission of the Senior Army Instructor only.

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A

AP Computer Science A introduces students to computer science through programming.

Fundamental topics in this course include the design of solutions to problems, the use of data

structures to organize large sets of data, the development and implementation of algorithms

to process data and discover new information, the analysis of potential solutions, and the

ethical and social implications of computing systems. The course emphasizes object-oriented

programming and design using the Java programming language.

Prerequisite: first-year high school algebra course

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES

The AP Computer Science Principles course is designed to be equivalent to a first- semester introductory college computing course. In this course, students will develop computational thinking skills vital for success across all disciplines, such as using computational tools to analyze and study data and working with large data sets to analyze, visualize, and draw conclusions from

trends. The course engages students in the creative aspects of the field by allowing them to develop computational artifacts based on their interests. Students will also develop effective communication

and collaboration skills by working individually and collaboratively to solve problems, and will discuss and write about the impacts these solutions could have on their community, society, and the world.

ART

$50 Fee for all Art Courses

$94 AP Art Exam Fee

Students enrolled in AP Art Courses are REQUIRED to submit an AP Portfolio at the end of the course. College credit may be granted based on the student’s AP Exam score.

ART I

This course covers studio production, critical analysis, aesthetic awareness, and selected art history topics. Students experience basic drawing and painting in a variety of media and techniques.

ART II, ART III, ART IV

These courses are intermediate and advanced levels of visual arts which absolutely require that students are able to formulate their own projects with teacher guidance.

AP STUDIO ART COURSES

College-level accelerated art courses addressing conceptual and perceptual aspects of art production. The AP exam requires a 24 piece portfolio due in April of 2020.

AP STUDIO ART: DRAWING

Work may be in any media (painting, drawing, printmaking, collage, mixed-media) as long as it incorporates drawing in some way.

AP STUDIO ART: 2-D DESIGN

Work may be in any two-dimensional media. The final portfolio must collectively address all elements and principles of design.

AP STUDIO ART: 3-D DESIGN

Work may be in any three-dimensional media. The final sculpture portfolio must address all elements and principles of design.

CHOIR I

This is an entry-level chorus for male and female singers. No prior singing experience or knowledge is necessary. Students in this chorus will learn the basic fundamentals of music theory, history, sight-singing, and vocal technique.

CHOIR II

This is an intermediate level choir intended for students who have already taken Beginning Chorus and understand the fundamental concepts of music theory and singing. This course continues the study of music theory, history, and vocal technique.

BAND

$25 Class Fee

$25 Fee per semester for School Owned Instrument, availability is limited.

BEGINNING BAND

This course is designed for students with a serious interest in studying instrumental music and developing skills necessary to join the more experienced performing ensembles. In order to achieve the outcomes of this course perspective students should be disciplined and self-motivated. Students will need to obtain an instrument.

INTERMEDIATE BAND

Intermediate Band is a performing ensemble. Most rising 9th graders are expected to have already achieved the skill level necessary to perform at the Grade II level. This class will include a continuation of skills learned at the middle-school level. Besides the learning and performance of concert music, other music fundamentals will be reinforced.

ADVANCED BAND (SYMPHONIC BAND)

The Advanced Band is the top performing ensemble. Typically this band is for serious students with several years of experience. Focus will be on more advanced instrumental and ensemble techniques, and more advanced literature will be performed. Permission of the director is required.

JAZZ ENSEMBLE

This course is for advanced musicians. Students in Jazz Ensemble should also be enrolled in Advanced Band. This course will cover a variety of styles and

interpretations for the best literature written for this medium as well as basic improvisation and theory. Permission of the director is required.

ORCHESTRA

This course explores performance techniques of orchestral stringed instruments. Skills will be developed for solo and ensemble performance.

THEATRE I: INTRODUCTION TO THEATRE

Students explore basic techniques in acting, directing, and producing live theatre as well as critical analysis of the art. A variety of performance and project assignments provide an opportunity for the individual to develop, organize, and interpret knowledge for application. Students develop creative expression through the application of knowledge, ideas, communication and collaboration skills, organization abilities, and imagination in preparation for further learning. No prior acting experience necessary.

THEATRE II: METHODS & STYLES OF ACTING

Students apply basic techniques in acting, directing, and producing live theatre while exploring major developments in drama, major playwrights and their plays, the evolution of theatre as a culture, production styles, and critical analysis of the art.

THEATRE III: ADVANCED ACTING

Students refine skills in acting, characterization, script analysis, and research technique through the study of improvisation, monologues, scenes, stage combat, auditioning, and musical theatre. Students will also investigate career opportunities in theatre arts. Students develop accountability, productivity, and collaboration skills. Students may be required to participate in a one-act or full length play each semester. After school and/or evening rehearsals will be required in preparation for performances. * may be repeated for credit

THEATRE IV: PLAY PRODUCTION

Students apply acquired knowledge and skills in acting, characterization, script analysis, focused research, play selection, publicity and promotion, stage management, and house management as well as scenery, costume, prop, and sound design/ construction. Students are required to participate in a one-act or full-length play each semester. After school and/or evening rehearsals will be required in preparation for performances. * may be repeated for credit

THEATRE IV: TECHNICAL THEATRE

This is an introductory course to stagecraft and technical theater with work in basic stage carpentry, lighting, special effects, and scenery painting presented in the form of lectures, demonstrations, and skills labs. Students are required to crew shows after regular school hours.

LSU STEM ELECTIVES

Liberty Magnet High School, in collaboration with Louisiana State University and the Louisiana Department of Education, is providing programs for high school students that will better prepare them for college and careers in technology, engineering, and data-driven fields of employment. We are offering high quality courses in LSU's Pre-Engineering and Digital Design & Emergent Media Pathways that highlight 21st century skills such as critical thinking, problem solving, communication, collaboration, and appropriate use of technology. Upon completion of each of these electives, students will earn a LSU-issued certificate of course completion and may earn a Silver of Gold STEM Diploma Seal issued by the Louisiana Department of Education when graduating from Liberty.

LSU PRE-ENGINEERING

INTRO TO ENGINEERING (9)

This course exposes students to the design process, research and analysis, teamwork, communication methods, ethical decision making, engineering standards, and technical documentation. Students have the opportunity to develop these skills through project-based learning and to continually hone their interpersonal skills, creative abilities, and understanding of the design process. In addition to hands-on activities from each of the 10 major engineering disciplines, students will interact with industry professionals through guest presentations. Also available in a dual enrollment format.

INTRO TO COMPUTATIONAL THINKING (9)

This course will introduce coding as the means to express and communicate STEM ideas and to interact with computing devices. Students will be presented with problems arising from science, engineering, and mathematics for which simple computational solutions are easily available. These ideas will be illustrated using games, where the Pythagorean Theorem is the basis of collision detection, and the equations of motion are the basis of realistic behavior. This course will build upon concepts from Algebra I, which will be visualized and put into practice in numerous hands-on projects.

INTRO TO ROBOTICS (10)

Students use robotics to explore the fundamentals of engineering and programming. The course consists of project-based learning including principles of engineering, physics, electronics, mechanics, and programming using VEXCode. Students will use VEX components to create robots for various classroom projects. While building the robots, the design process will be emphasized as the robots are tested and their designs are modified to accomplish varying tasks. The second-semester projects will have a heavier focus on programming the robot to move autonomously.

PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING (10)

Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of structures and materials, and automation. Students continue to enhance their skills in problem solving,

research, and design while learning strategies for design process documentation, collaboration, and computational thinking.

PROGRAMMING FOR ENGINEERS (10)

Pre-Req: Intro to Computational Thinking for STEM The goal of this course is to have students develop a transferable skill set of computer programming abilities, which they could apply to any future programming task. Topics will include the software development cycle, data representation and processing, variables, functions and expressions, logic and control commands, repetition, implementation of basic algorithms, and physical computing. Projects will cover command-line scripting in Python, graphical interfaces in the JavaScript P5 environment, and interaction with electronic components in the Arduino platform.

ENGINEERING DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT (11)

Students work in teams to research, design, test, and construct a solution to an open‐ended engineering problem. Students will study visualization and prototyping techniques including freehand sketching and 3D modeling using Inventor. The curriculum includes studies in principles of design methodology, product development, and prototyping with 3D printers. Students will also learn about project management by creating a design portfolio with an emphasis on technical writing and presentation skills.

DATA MANIPULATION AND ANALYSIS (11/12)

This course is an introduction to the emerging field of Data Science, which is a combination of mathematics and statistics on one hand, and computational thinking and programming on the other hand. Students will learn how to collect and clean data from different sources, such as databases, web scraping or measurement devices. They will then use charts and plots to visualize the data, and statistical measures to analyze it. Machine learning techniques such as clustering, regression and Bayesian classification will be introduced as modern approaches to make sense out of large amounts of data. The course will end with an overview of Big Data and the archetypical Map-Reduce algorithm.

ADVANCED ROBOTICS (11/12)

Advanced robotics for VEX uses skills learned in Introduction to Robotics to create complex mechanical structures and high level programming in order to compete at VEX Robotics competitions. After school and weekend commitments may be required.

ENGINEERING ECONOMY (12)

Students learn how to plan engineering projects based on economic studies for decision-making, including considerations of rate of return, payback period, cost-benefit calculations, depreciation and tax relationships, and introduction to multivariate alternative studies. Also available in a dual enrollment format.

ENGINEERING CAPSTONE (12)

Students apply the knowledge and skills obtained throughout the Pre-Engineering Pathway to create a collaborative project which they present to other students, faculty and industry professionals.

Complimentary LSU PRE-ENGINEERING ELECTIVES

PROGRAMMING FOR DIGITAL
MEDIA INTERACTIVE DIGITAL MEDIA
ADVANCED MATH DE
AP CALCULUS AB
AP CALCULUS BC
AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A
AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES
AP BIOLOGY
AP CHEMISTRY
AP PHYSICS
AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCI.

LSU DIGITAL DESIGN & EMERGENT MEDIA

DIGITAL STORYTELLING (9)

This is an introductory course to Digital Design & Emergent Media. This is a project based learning (PBL) inspired class that utilizes a PBL assessment guide, as well as thoughtful integrated learning. Experimentation and the practice of storytelling through the lenses of multiple mediums will help the students develop narrative reasoning, digital literacy, and critical thinking skills, while simultaneously giving them a realm to be creative and challenged. This course was created due to the “entertainment” industry’s demand for content creation and a transfer of thinking. The purpose of this course is to get our students to become creators versus consumers. The course focuses on the realms of: Visual, Auditory, Videographic, and Interactive Storytelling, ending the course with a Culminating Project and a Diverse Media Rich Portfolio.

INTRO TO COMPUTATIONAL THINKING FOR STEM (9)

This course will introduce coding as the means to express and communicate STEM ideas and to interact with computing devices. Students will be presented with problems arising from science, engineering and mathematics for which simple computational solutions are easily available. These ideas will be illustrated using games, where the Pythagorean Theorem is the basis of collision detection, and the equations of motion are the basis of realistic behavior. This course will build upon concepts from Algebra I, which will be visualized and put into practice in numerous hands-on projects

CODING FOR THE WEB(10)

Coding for the Web is an introductory course focusing on the foundational programming concepts in web development, such as functions, for loops, conditional statements, as well as analyzing and solving problems like a programmer. Though we are utilizing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, this is not a “web design” course. Students will have the skills, knowledge, and experience to create web applets by the end of the course. The main goals of this class focus on teaching students to think critically about how to solve a problem using programming, and writing JavaScript programs using functions, for loops, and conditional statements.

PHOTOGRAPHY I (10)

An introductory course that will help the students become well rounded in the fundamentals of digital photography. Four areas of instruction emphasized are: how cameras work, how composition works, how lighting works, and how to use photo editing software

INTRO TO FILM (10)

An entry-level course that will serve as an introduction to basic video/film/audio production. The goal of the course is for the student to develop the ability to capture great video images and audio, and to be able to edit those elements together to tell a story.

INTRO TO MUSIC PRODUCTION (10)

An entry-level course that will serve as an introduction to the technical aspects of music production, including how sound is translated into audio signals, recording techniques and effects,

WEB DESIGN & STRUCTURE (11)

The Web Design & Structure curriculum is an introduction to the design, creation, and maintenance of web applications and websites. Students learn how to critically evaluate website quality, learn the building blocks of coding, learn about web design standards and why they're important, and learn to develop consultative skills while working for clients. The course progresses from concept, code, and publishing standards-based content for formats from websites to mobile devices -- building students’ knowledge of languages such as HTML5, CSS3, XML, JSON, and JavaScript.

PROGRAMMING FOR DIGITAL MEDIA (11)

This course introduces a broad array of topics related to digital media through project-oriented programming of graphics, audio, and hardware applications. The motivation for this course is to provide a basic introduction to computer programming using subjects that are relevant or appealing to incoming students who are new to technological fields of study, with no prior programming coursework. The course is presented in four segments, covering three distinct areas in digital media, with a fourth covering the integration of these areas. There is a strong emphasis on computer programming tasks throughout, and the hands-on exercise of digital media tools in class is required. The first segment introduces real-time graphics rendering and user interaction. The second introduces sound synthesis and audio production. The third introduces basic electronics and requires students to develop hardware devices with embedded processing. Finally, communication mechanisms are developed, allowing the disparate elements of graphics, sound, and hardware to be composed into interactive systems.

DIGITAL IMAGE (LSU ART 2050) & MOTION GRAPHICS (LSU ART 2055) (11/12)

These courses will be based on hands training in the use of computer hardware and software to create digital graphics, starting with the basics of Photoshop and Illustrator and continuing Maya software. As the student develops familiarity with these industry-standard programs and graphic tools 2D animation and design projects will be overseen by mentors. The 2D animation partition of the class will focus on, rigging, planar tracking, rotoscoping, motion tracking, etc in order to develop their own animated short. The class will conclude with the introduction of 3D design, development, and rigging. These will be offered as dual enrollment courses thru LSU.

PHOTOGRAPHY II (11)

This course will help students develop a portfolio of their work. Further techniques and skills will be refined and incorporated into their work.

SOUND DESIGN (LSU MUS 2745)(11/12)

Create original projects using a variety of music production software tools for sequencing, sound editing, synthesis, and effects. Get familiar with music notation software. Use edit and mix a studio session using professional tools. Get hands-on training with microphones, mixers, and other live sound equipment.

INTERACTIVE EMERGENT MEDIA CAPSTONE (12)

Students create an individual project, presenting it to fellow students, faculty, and industry profession- als. They apply knowledge and skills obtained in the program to design a significant project in a collaborative environment. At the end of the se- mester, they make a formal oral presentation of their project to a faculty committee.

VIDEO GAME DESIGN(12)

The course is project-based, the students will not just be learning dry programming concepts, but applying them immediately to real games. Students will build an entire game themselves with no prebuilds. Students will also be challenged to apply, and re-apply their knowledge regularly. The course will be taught only utilizing C#. The students will learn C#, including Test-Driven Development, a highly valuable skill. This is a higher-order thinking course that can build student’s confidence in the basics of coding and game development, and make them hungry to learn more.

Advanced Film Production

The course is project-based, the students will learn how to fine tune from the basics of editing, video production and sound capture. This course will be intensive in project-based learning consisting of projects from music videos to a short film and participation in a film festival. The goal of the course is for students to gain knowledge of the inner workings of a film production and further enhance their ability to tell a visual story using video and audio in the digital realm.

Television Production

This course is project-based, the students will learn the basics of broadcast journalism, how to write for broadcast and how to produce a news show. The focus of the course will be to produce a live news production every week to be broadcast at the school. Students will learn the major groups of production including: camera operator, sound engineer, editor, producer and director. The course will be dedicated to allowing students to explore newsgathering in the electronic age. While producing the news, students will have the opportunity to use professional studio equipment. Students are expected to have basic knowledge of cameras and tripods, as well as some video editing experience.

Other Electives

Cyber Literacy 1

Cyber Literacy is a hands-on curriculum that builds a strong cyber foundation for high school students. The course introduces students to cyber by blending robotics, programming, electricity, and elements of liberal arts. Students learn about the opportunities, threats, responsibilities, and legal constraints associated with operating in cyberspace. Throughout the course, students learn the basics of electricity, programming, and networking as well as develop critical thinking skills. Cyber Literacy lays a foundation for further exploration into STEM and cyber-related topics.

Cyber Literacy 2

Cyber Literacy 2 is a project-driven curriculum that expands a student’s understanding of cyberspace through two primary topics: systems engineering and liberal arts. The Cyber Literacy 2 course builds upon fundamental cyber skills developed in Cyber Literacy and challenges students to go deeper into the world of cyberspace. Students will utilize a microcontroller to construct complex systems that bring together a variety of components on each build and also will realize the significant real world connections as they discuss the liberal arts/ humanities crossovers that exist with today’s technologies. Many aspects of science, engineering, technology, and mathematics are discussed throughout each of the projects. Similarly, students are challenged to create flow-charts with each build as well as tossing out the wiring diagram in favor of reading schematics.

Cyber Society

The modules in Cyber Society are designed to use liberal arts concepts and ideas as an approach to increase cyber awareness among high school students. This course helps contribute to the initiative of developing a better, more educated cyber workforce. The lessons within each module improve students’ critical thinking and critical reading skills as they pull information from articles and other sources. Students also practice their presentation skills as they participate in debates and group presentations. The modules include a wide variety of topics such as law, ethics, terrorism, communications, and business as they pertain to cyberspace.

FINE ARTS SURVEY

This class is designed to further your understanding of the Fine Arts. When we discuss the Fine Arts, we are speaking about music, visual art, drama (including theatre and film)

FORENSICS SCIENCE

Focuses on the skills and concepts behind physical aspects of crime scene investigation and forensic science. ... This course includes a broad series of lessons and activities that offer a variety of modalities for ultimate student engagement and content retention.