SK Online Virtual High School - Spring 2012

• Introduction To Business (CRN: BV2142) examines topics ranging from business management and leadership to marketing, finance, human resources, accounting, and ethics. Additional topics include learning about the inter-relationships of business, government and society, and employment opportunities in various business fields. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: None.Introduction to Business
• Business Law (CRN: BV2052) provides students with the opportunity to learn and understand the basic principles that apply to personal and business law. This course focuses on the origin of laws, the Constitution’s role in enforcement of laws, the justice system, contracts and property law. Students will develop an understanding of the purpose and operation of law in our society, learn how to analyze legal and ethical situations, and to read case citations. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: Introduction to Business. Business Law I

• Career Exploration (CRN: XC3152) explores 13 career clusters and the three career pathways, and will match your talents, interests, and goals to various career options. Students use a number of employment resources both in print and on the Internet. This course examines valuable life and career skills, including resume-writing, interview techniques, budgeting, time-management, and long-term planning. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: None.Career Exploration
• Career Quest (CRN: XR2002) develops understanding of life interests, skills, and opportunities through online resources, assessments, and tools. Career Quest extends application of Oregon’s Career Related Learning Standards (CRLS) and includes personal education planning to satisfy graduation requirements. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: None.Career Quest

• Computer Skills 1 (CRN: BE2022) teaches students a variety of application software. Word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and graphics will be emphasized. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: None.Computer Skills 1
• Computer Skills 2 (CRN: BE3022) teaches students to refine and improve their computing abilities through a variety of software applications. More efficient use of the Internet will be emphasized, and projects will include integrating word processing, spreadsheets, database and graphic tools. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: Computer Skills 1. Computer Skills 2 (Prerequisite: Computer Skills 1 or equivalent)

Note: A microphone is required for the speaking requirements in all foreign language courses. Microphone Selection Guide

• Spanish 1 (CRN: FS2014) is designed to introduce the student to the Spanish language and the culture of some Spanish speaking nations. The four skills of speaking, listening, reading, and writing will be introduced. Communication in Spanish will be stressed. Oral production will consist of isolated words and learned phrases within very predictable areas of need. Vocabulary is sufficient for handling simple, elementary needs and expressing basic courtesies. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: None. Spanish 1, Sem. 1 & 2
• Spanish 2 (CRN: FS3014) students will learn to communicate about themselves, their hopes and fears, as well as about topics beyond their own lives. Students will expand their vocabulary in cooking, geography and architecture through language structure and grammar including verb forms, tenses, moods and uses, impersonal constructions, and reported speech. Students will deepen their knowledge of Spanish speaking regions and cultures by learning about history, literature, culture and contemporary issues. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: Spanish 1.Spanish 2, Sem. 1 & 2
• Spanish 3 (CRN: FS4014) students build on the Spanish fundamentals and Spanish conversational skills developed in Spanish 1 and 2. Students learn to share ideas and opinions in Spanish, express feelings and talk about everyday life, work, current events and more. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: Spanish 2.Spanish 3, Sem. 1 & 2
• Spanish 4 (CRN: FS4024) students expand on skills and abilities you learned in Spanish 1, 2, and 3. Instruction helps students to negotiate complex situations. Develop conversational skills to navigate the workplace, care for personal health, arrange repairs, and move abroad. Students will discuss entertainment and culture, government and the marketplace, and celebrate language-learning success. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: Spanish 3.Spanish 4, Sem. 1 & 2

• English 9 - Literature (CRN: LL2412) students study short stories, novels, poetry, drama, and non-fiction works. In addition, students will take district assessments in writing and reading and literature. This course is one semester of the year-long English 9 requirement. Both English 9 - Literature and English 9 - Composition focus on reading and writing. Grade level: 9. Prerequisite: None.English 9 - Literature
• English 9 - Composition (CRN: LW2412) students study short stories, novels, poetry, drama, and non-fiction works. In addition, students will take district assessments in writing and reading and literature. This course is one semester of the year-long English 9 requirement. Both English 9 - Literature and English 9 - Composition focus on reading and writing. Grade level: 9. Prerequisite: None.English 9 - Composition
• Communication Skills (CRN: LW1712) includes sentence and paragraph writing for students who need further practice in basic writing skills. Short writing assignments are based on reading selections from Oregon authors. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: None.Communication Skills - Basic Writing
• Sophomore Survey 1 - Writers' Workshop (CRN: LW3522) is a standard, one-semester, sophomore-level course designed to help students develop the skills necessary to write in a variety of modes and styles with well-organized ideas, correct spelling, grammar and punctuation, and interesting, correct sentence structure. Grade level: 10. Prerequisite: English 9 or equivalent.Sophomore Survey - Writers' Workshop
• Sophomore Survey 2 - Literature (CRN: LL3522) is the second semester of a year-long course in English for students at or near grade level. Emphasis is placed on literature but students will continue to write frequently. Topics included: the short story, classical drama, poetry, and the novel. Grade level: 10. Prerequisite: English 9 or equivalent.Sophomore Survey 2 - Literature
• Oregon Writers - Intro to College Writing (CRN: LW3934) focuses on analyses of literature authored by Oregon writers. Using these models, students write expository paragraphs and multi-paragraph essays, and both expository and literary analyses. A short research paper is included. Grade level: 11-12. Prerequisite: Sophomore Survey or equivalent.Oregon Writers - Intro to College Writing
  Pre-Test Required (WR 115 - College Credit Available)
• American Literature (CRN: LL4804) reading selections cover a variety of genres and voices in literature and expository prose. Students read a survey of American literature from colonial to contemporary eras. They are encouraged to respond critically and personally to these works and to use them as a context for thinking about the unique and universal aspects of culture. They learn and practice skills for workplace communication in special activities, and each unit features an engaging interactive Web exploration that covers core topics in media literacy. Finally, students practice gathering, evaluating, synthesizing, presenting, and documenting information in a unit dedicated to writing research reports. Grade level: 11. Prerequisite: Sophomore Survey or equivalent.American Literature, Sem. 1 & 2

• English 1 (CRN: XC3162 and XC3172) introduces the elements of writing demonstrated in poems, short stories, plays, and essays. Grammar skills are enhanced by the study of sentence structure and style and by student composition of paragraphs and short essays. Topics include narration, exposition, description, argumentation, punctuation, usage, spelling, and sentence and paragraph structure. Grade level: 9. Prerequisite: None.English 1, Sem. 1 & 2
• English 2 (CRN: XC3182 and XC3192) focuses on using personal experiences, opinions, and interests as a foundation for writing. Skills acquired in English I are reinforced and polished. Literary models are provided to demonstrate paragraph unity and a more sophisticated word choice. Topics include grammar, sentence and paragraph structure, organizing compositions, and the research paper. Grade level: 10. Prerequisite: English 1, English 9 or equivalent.English 2, Sem. 1 & 2
• British Literature (CRN: XC3102 and XC3112) is a chronological survey of British Literature and may be taken as a semester or year-long course. In addition to literature it also covers expository essays, argumentative writing, and research writing. Grade level: 11-12. Prerequisite: English 2, Sophomore Survey or equivalent.British Literature, Sem. 1 & 2
• American Literature (CRN: XC3082 and XC3092) surveys American authors and the historical development of literature in America. The course illustrates how the events in history and the cultural heritage of the times influenced the work of authors. The ability to analyze literary works is stressed. Topics include Puritanism, Deism, Neoclassicism, Romanticism, Transcendentalism, Realism, and Naturalism. Grade level: 11-12. Prerequisite: English 2, Sophomore Survey or equivalent.American Literature, Sem. 1 & 2

• Math 1 (CRN: 7060 and 7062) explores foundational concepts in mathematics. Topics include basic number concepts such as whole numbers, counting, and place value; advanced number concepts such as rounding, exponents, and negative numbers; addition and subtraction; and multiplication and division. The course also covers fractions; operations with fractions; decimals, percents, and ratios; problem solving; basic concepts in geometry; and measuring shapes. Two semesters, equivalent to 6th grade math. Grade level: 6-8. Prerequisite: None. Note: Eligible for middle school credit only. Math 1, Sem. 1 & 2 (6th Grade)
• Math 2 (CRN: 7064 and 7065) explores beginning algebraic concepts. Students are challenged to extend their knowledge and understanding by solving open-ended problems and thinking critically. Topics include integers; the language of algebra; solving equations with addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; fractions and decimals; measurement. Two semesters, equivalent to 7th grade math. Grade level: 6-8. Prerequisite: Math 1 or equivalent. Note: Eligible for middle school credit only. Math 2, Sem. 1 & 2 (7th Grade)
• Math 3 (CRN: 7066 and 7067) reviews concepts from Math 2 and extends understanding new topics in exponents; solving equations with roots and powers; multi-step equations; and linear equations. Two semesters, equivalent to 8th grade math.Grade level: 6-8. Prerequisite: Math 2 or equivalent. Note: Eligible for middle school credit only. Math 3, Sem. 1 & 2 (8th Grade, Equivalent to Pre-Algebra)
• Math 4 (CRN: 7068 and 7069) provides an in-depth exploration of key algebraic concepts. Topics include an Introductory Algebra review; measurement; an introduction to functions; problem solving with functions; graphing; linear equations, and systems of linear equations; an introduction to polynomials; and probability. Two semesters, equivalent to upper 8th grade math / Algebra 1. Grade level: 6-8. Prerequisite: Math 3 or equivalent. Note: 6th and 7th graders are eligible for middle school credit only. 8th graders MAY be eligible for high school credit, on approval.Math 4, Sem. 1 & 2 (Adv. 8th Grade, Equivalent to Algebra 1)
• Honors Geometry (CRN: MG3034) is designed for middle school advanced math students. Topics include deductive reasoning, congruence of triangles, and properties of polygons. The approach is theoretical with extensive work in logical development. Students earn high school credit. By arrangement only. Registration is initiated by the student's school. Grade level: 7-8. Prerequisite: Algebra 1 AND approval.Honors Geometry, Sem. 1 (Middle School Only)
• General Math (CRN: MM2014) is a continuation of Introduction to Math and is designed to help students transition into Algebra 1. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: None.General Math, Sem. 1 & 2
• Foundations: Introductory Algebra (CRN: MA2014) is designed to reestablish fundamental arithmetic skills while learning algebra concepts. As an introductory algebra course, Foundations focuses on graphing equations, probability, algebraic sentences, solving equations, fractions, percents, proportions, formulas, Pythagorean Theorem, surface area, volume, slope, rate of change, exponents and scientific notation. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: Intro to Math or General Math.Foundations: Introductory Algebra, Sem. 1 & 2
• Algebra 1 (CRN: MA2024) topics include simplifying expressions, solving equations, exploring linear equations and inequalities and their graphs. Also included are topics like systems of equations, using exponents and proportions, and solving quadratic equations. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: Intro to Math or General Math.Algebra 1, Sem. 1 & 2
• Geometry (CRN: MG3014) qualifies for the geometry requirement for college. Topics include inductive and deductive reasoning, congruence of triangles, properties of polygons, circles, constructions and transformations. The approach is theoretical, with careful logical development. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: Algebra 1 (Recommended).Geometry, Sem. 1 & 2
• Algebra 2 (CRN: MA4024) introduces many of the topics included in traditional Intermediate Algebra: systems of linear and quadratic equations; probability, the field of complex numbers, and polynomials and rational expressions. A strong emphasis on theory, problem-solving, communication and thinking skills, and use of graphing calculators enables students to further understand their Algebra 1 concepts. The use of algebraic skills in real life is emphasized. This course rigorously covers a great amount of material; close adherence to prerequisites is strongly encouraged. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: Algebra 1 or Geometry.Algebra 2, Sem. 1 & 2
• Pre-Calculus (CRN: MF4024) is a comprehensive course that weaves together previous study of algebra, geometry, and functions into a preparatory course for calculus. Topics include linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, radical, polynomial, and rational functions, systems of equations, conic sections in one semester. The second semester covers trigonometric ratios and functions, inverse trigonometric functions, applications of trigonometry, including vectors and Laws of Cosine and Sine, polar functions and notation, and arithmetic of complex numbers. The content is based on the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards and is aligned to state standards.. Grade level: 10-12. Prerequisite: Algebra 2.Pre-Calculus, Sem. 1 & 2

• Personal Enhancement (Physical Education) (CRN: PZ2552) is designed to be a lifetime skill course. It is meant to focus on activities that a student can apply to pursuits beyond the classroom setting. Students are expected to design, implement, and complete an individualized plan. This plan will integrate the goals of a personal physical education plan with participation in a student selected approved activity or a school sponsored activity. This course is repeatable for additional credit. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: None.Personal Enhancement (Phys. Ed.)
• Wellness 1 (CRN: HZ2082) includes units on wellness, physical, mental and social well-being. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: None.Wellness 1
• Wellness 2 (CRN: HZ2092) covers first aid, safety, nutrition, exercise and coping with personal crisis while incorporating a variety of projects and activities on current health issues. Grade level: 10-12. Prerequisite: Wellness 1.Wellness 2

• Health (CRN: XC3122) includes units on wellness, physical, mental and social well-being. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: None.Health

• Biology (CRN: SB3114) is designed to introduce students to the basic concepts and skills associated with the life sciences. Major topics include evolution, cell structure and function, genetics and heredity, diversity and ecology. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: None.Biology, Sem. 1 & 2
• Earth Science (CRN: SE3112) surveys basic physical sciences such as geology, biology, meteorology, oceanography, astronomy, botany, and physics and their impact on the earth and its processes. Students are guided to a better understanding of how the earth and the universe are structured. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: None.Earth Science
• Forensic Science (CRN: SG3132) is designed as a survey of concepts and techniques of the simpler methodologies of Forensic Science. At-home labs, experiments and activities will serve to reinforce methods taught in the course, allow practice with some of the tools and techniques as well as build interest in the content. Much of the content (case studies and readings) provides background on actual cases faced by police and forensic investigators. Grade level: 11-12. Prerequisite: None.Forensic Science
• Physical Science (CRN: SP2114) focuses on the processes used by scientists to gain information about the natural world. It covers topics from chemistry, physical, and earth sciences through observational and simulated interactive experiences. Topics include: nature and class of matter, atomic structure, chemical reactions, compounds, solutions, acids, and bases. The course is designed to develop student problem solving skills using scientific methodology. This class provides the groundwork for further study in high school science. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: None.Physical Science, Sem. 1 & 2

• History in Cinema (CRN: DH3022) studies key episodes in American History using film and primary sources as key ingredients for instruction. Students will analyze the accuracy and impact of films about our nation’s history. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: None.History in Cinema
• 20th Century Studies (CRN: DH2024) is an integrated course including the study of civics, economics, world history, U.S. history and geography from 1900 to post World War II. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: None.20th Century Studies, Sem. 1 & 2
• American Government (CRN: DC3032) takes an in-depth approach to the study of the structure and function of federal, state, and local government. The course prepares students to meet the civic benchmarks. Citizen participation in the American political process will be stressed. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: None.American Government
• Global Issues (CRN: DG3012) is a survey of global interdependence. Peace and conflict, the global economy and human rights are discussed. Grade level: 11-12. Prerequisite: None.Global Issues
• Psychology (CRN: DS3062) serves as an introduction to psychology. Topics include learning, sleep and dreams, substance abuse, theories of personality, human development, adolescence, mental illness, and death and dying. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: None. Note: Eligible for elective credit only.Psychology
  (Elective credit only)
• Sophomore Economics (CRN: DE3052) promotes an understanding of the basic economic concepts and encourages students to apply economics analyzing life situations. Microeconomics, macroeconomics and world economics are stressed. Students will gain ability to function effectively as consumers, producers, and investors in today’s society. Grade level: 10-12. Prerequisite: None.Sophomore Economics
• Senior Economics (CRN: DE4072) expands on theoretical economic concepts first introduced in sophomore economics. Emphasis will be placed on how these concepts apply to everyday life situations. Students will apply micro and macro economic theory to study topics such as labor and employment issues, investing for thefuture including home ownership and income distribution. Other topics include consumer rights and responsibilities, financial planning and protecting personal assets. Students will investigate important economic issues such as social security, healthcare and role the government plays in the economic lives of Americans. Grade level: 12. Prerequisite: Sophomore Economics.Senior Economics

• American Government (CRN: XC3132) provides and overview of the operation and development of federal, state, county and city governments. It examines statute making, diplomacy, labor policies, public finance, and the contrasts between national, state and local levels of government. Topics emphasize the branches of government, the checks and balance system of the national government, the separation of power, and the role of the government in promoting the interests of the people and involving itself in current topics. Other areas of discussion include the Constitution; civil rights and equality; the legislative, judicial and executive branches; the Federal Reserve System, and foreign policy. This one-semester course presents the essentials of government. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: None.American Government
• Economics (CRN: XC3452 and XC3462) introduces students to how decisions are made in the four areas of production. Topics include saving, spending, and borrowing; the law of supply and demand, the Federal Reserve System; sources of money supply; and how the government plays a unique role in an open market economy. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: None.Economics, Sem. 1 & 2
• Native American Studies (CRN: XC3142 and XC3402) Semester 1 examines the history of Native American people and tribes in North America from pre-Colonial times. This course is designed for both Native American and non-Native American students so everyone can better understand human similarities and differences as well as recognize the contributions that Native American people and cultures have made to the world. Semester 2 takes a thematic approach to traditions and issues surrounding the Native American experience, including worldviews, spirituality, language, health, socio-economics, art, images in the media, contemporary professionals and organizations, veterans, modern-day pow- wows, and a global perspective on indigenous people worldwide. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: None.Native American Studies, Sem. 1 & 2
• American History (CRN: XC3412 and XC3422) is a survey of the historical development of the United States from 1850 to the present. It is a study of the nation’s past which will give students an understanding of the democratic ideals which helped to form the American government and way of living. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: None.American History, Sem. 1 & 2
• World Geography (CRN: XC3062 and XC3212) introduces terminology used in both physical and human geography and teaches students about different countries in the world, their languages, religions, political systems and economics. Landforms of mountains and major rivers will be discussed. Topics include the countries of North America, Latin America, Asia, Antarctica, Europe, Africa, and the Pacific. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: None.World Geography, Sem. 1 & 2
• World History (CRN: XC3382 and XC3392) provides a thorough overview of the world’s history from pre-historic times to the present. The focus is on major events, including the growth of political powers, social and economic developments, and the rise of civilization. The course identifies the inventions, historical figures, and ideas of the past which influence the present and future. Topics include the ancient world, the development of major religions, the Renaissance and Reformation, and the World Wars. Grade level: 9-12. Prerequisite: None.World History, Sem. 1 & 2

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