Richard Montgomery
High School
2011-2012
Program of Studies
Dr. Nelson McLeod
Principal
RICHARD MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL
This booklet is a supplement to the Montgomery County Public Schools Course Bulletin located on the
MCPS website. The information here is specific to Richard Montgomery High School. All questions should
be directed to the individual student’s counselor.
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
301-610-8000
Dr. Nelson McLeod, Principal
Ms. Nicole Sosik, Assistant Principal
Mr. Joshua Neuman-Sunshine, Assistant Principal
Ms. Afie Mirshah-Nayar, Assistant Principal
Mr. Jeff Brown, Assistant School Administrator
Ms. Jennifer Hoover, Magnet Coordinator for the International Baccalaureate Program
301-610-8100
Mr. Parfait Awono, International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program Coordinator
301-610-8160
COUNSELING OFFICE STAFF
301-610-8050
Mrs. Theresa Y. Chee, Counselor
Mrs. Shannon O. Chen, Counselor
Mrs. Heather Eig, Counselor
Mrs. Ariella Gilbert, Counselor
Ms. Jessica Gottlieb, Counselor
Ms. Erica Lebright, Counselor
Mr. John P. Randall II, Resource Counselor
Mr. E. Russell Woodford, Counselor
Ms. Heather Lowery, Counseling Secretary
Mrs. Cynthia Goodman, Registrar
301-610-8055
Ms. Mary Hull, College Career Coordinator
301-610-8064
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Mrs. Kristen Heyniger
Mrs. Nancy Shay
Mrs. Marcia Lackland
Mrs. Maria Solernou
Mr. John Randall II
Mr. Frank Krach
Ms. Laura Goetz
Mr. Tony Pykosh
Mrs. Diana Lovingfoss
Ms. Lori Martioski-Taylor
Ms. Kimberly Lansell
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RICHARD MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL
2011-2012 PROGRAM OF STUDIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
RMHS Pathways .………………………………………………….……………. 5-9
MCPS Opportunities ………………..………..…………………………...……. 10-11
Unique Course Offerings…………………………….…………………………. 12-19
Mathematics Department Course Sequence Chart…………………………..... 20
Science Department Course Sequence Chart……………………………...…... 21
General MCPS Information………………………………………………………22-30
Course Listing……………………………………………………………………
RICHARD MONTGOMERY HIGH SCHOOL
250 Richard Montgomery Drive
Rockville, Maryland 2085
(301) 610-8000
January 5, 2011
Dear Parents, Students, and Guardians:
High school students have an array of opportunities for subject exploration and career
development. Information and careful planning are the cornerstones of a successful high school
program for each student. Course selection in high school is fundamental to the realization of
career and higher education goals. Students should try to link their academic decisions to career
choices that they are considering for the future. Most importantly, students should talk to their
teachers and counselors about the courses needed and how the course selections help them meet
graduation requirements.
This booklet provides information about the 2011-2012 Program of Studies at Richard
Montgomery High School. Our goal at Richard Montgomery is for all students to challenge
themselves and take rigorous courses. This booklet presents descriptions of rigorous courses that
are designed to help you make the most out of your academic experience. You will find
pertinent information related to courses, programs, and career pathways for student success.
On behalf of the staff at Richard Montgomery High School, we are looking forward to a very
exciting 2011-2012 school year regarding academic excellence for all students.
Sincerely,
Nelson McLeod
Nelson McLeod, PhD
Principal
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Richard Montgomery High School Pathways
Richard Montgomery has four basic pathways that lead to graduation.
 The Career and College Preparatory Pathway
 The Honors/Advanced Placement (AP) Pathway
 The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program Pathway
 The International Baccalaureate Magnet Program Pathway
The Career and College Preparatory Pathway
At Richard Montgomery High School, we offer a variety of career and college preparatory
opportunities. These opportunities include, but are not limited to, participation in programs and
internships connected to ROTC; the Fire Training Academy; and the MCPS College and Career
program in which students combine academic courses with jobs for which they earn elective
credits.
The advantages to students of participation in the career and college preparatory pathway at
RMHS are numerous. In each of the combined academic and career-oriented programs available
in this pathway at RMHS, students participate in activities that prepare them for further college
study and post-graduation career training. In addition, these activities both teach them to use
state-of-the-art technology in their program of choice and duplicate job settings found in the real
world. This is particularly true of the many Edison programs that place students in internships in
area businesses. The Edison programs that have articulation agreements with Montgomery
College also enable students to earn college credit while still in high school. Finally, like the AP
pathway, the career and college preparatory pathway is extremely flexible. Students can mix
honors, on-level, and AP courses in their academic programs, while enjoying an equally wide
range of choices in the career and technology programs Thomas Edison High School and the
county offer.
In addition to the career and technology programs offered at Thomas Edison, there are also
programs available to RMHS students at individual school locations elsewhere in Montgomery
County. The programs available can be roughly divided into five career “clusters” that reflect
local, state, and regional economic development and industry profiles. The five major career
clusters identified by Montgomery County Career Connections are as follows: Arts, Media, &
Communications; Business Management & Finance; Engineering, Manufacturing, Construction,
Transportation, & Technology; Health, Bioscience, Environmental & Natural Resource Systems,
and Consumer, Hospitality, Tourism, & Human Resources. Within each of these five major
career clusters, numerous programs are offered to MCPS students as program “completers” both
at Edison and elsewhere around the County. In some instances when a student needs to spend
part of the school day in a program located on another campus, MCPS provides the necessary
transportation. For more information about Career & Technology Education in Montgomery
County Public Schools, visit www.mcps.k12.md.us/departments/cte.
The Honors/ Advanced Placement Pathway
Students who complete Honors and MYP courses in grades 9-10 typically follow one of two
pathways: (1) they apply and are accepted to the IB Magnet Program or (2) they enroll in
Advanced Placement Course in their areas of strength for grades 11 and 12.
The Advanced Placement (AP) Program was created by the College Board in 1955 for the
purpose of exposing American high school students to college-level courses and material.
Through their involvement in AP courses and the opportunity to show their mastery of collegelevel material by taking AP exams, RMHS students may earn college credit, advanced standing,
or both in many colleges and universities in the United States and abroad. Since 1978, RMHS’s
AP program has grown into one of the most successful in the United States.
The following Advanced Placement classes will be offered for the 2011-2012 academic year:
Studio Drawing
3-D Studio Art
Computer Programming 3
English 11(Lang &Comp)
English 12(Lang & Comp)
English 12(Lit & Comp)
Psychology
Spanish Language
Govt., U.S. and Politics
w/NSL
Statistics
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Music Theory and Composition
Biology
Chinese
French Language
Spanish Literature
European History
U.S. History
World History
Micro Economics
Macro Economics
Chemistry
Physics
Environmental Science
The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program
Pathway
Based on the international success of the IB Diploma Program, the International Baccalaureate
Organization established the Middle Years Program (MYP) in 1992. While the Middle Years
Program serves as an excellent preparation for the IB Diploma Program, the two programs are
separate and independent. The MYP is a five year academic program for academically able and
motivated students aged 11-16 years. The Julius West/ Richard Montgomery MYP were the first
of its kind to be authorized in the state of Maryland (June 2003). Our MYP is a five year
program that begins in Grade 6 at Julius West Middle School (JW) and ends in Grade 10 at
Richard Montgomery High School (RM). Each year, approximately one-third of the students
from our feeder middle school, JW, continue with the MYP at Richard Montgomery. All Grade 8
students may choose to continue in MYP for the final two years of the program. Students
selecting this option, however, need to understand that they are making a commitment to the
following:

All honors level academic classes (therefore, successful participation in some GRADE 8
GT classes/GT clusters is highly recommended)

Completion of the MYP Personal Project, an independent research project guided by the
Areas of Interaction

Completion of 15 Community and Service hours in each year (Grades 9 and 10)

A summer orientation before entering Grade 9
The International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program
Pathway (Cont’d)
Like the IB Diploma Program, the MYP is academically rigorous and promotes intercultural
understanding and interdisciplinary study. However, the MYP offers schools the flexibility to
follow locally established curricula, while transcending those curricula by infusing and
supplementing them with five perspectives known as the Areas of Interaction. The Areas of
Interaction distinguish the MYP from either the IB Program or a more traditional course of study
and can best be understood as themes which are repeatedly woven throughout the academic
subjects. They include: Approaches to Learning; Environments; Human Ingenuity; Health and
Social Education, and Community Service. As a result of the interweaving of these five
perspectives throughout the traditional academic subjects, students come to see the complex
interrelationships between subjects that have traditionally been taught in isolation. In its dual
emphasis on interdisciplinary study and responsible global citizenship, the MYP follows a
pedagogical approach more typical of European than of American middle and high schools.
The advantages of the MYP to students are several. The student who completes Levels I-III
(grades 6-8) of the program will be better prepared to enter challenging academic courses at the
high school level. For those who continue in Levels IV and V of the program (grades 9 and 10),
the MYP will continue to offer the enrichment of traditional subjects with the Areas of
Interaction, as well as to foster critical thinking and research skills and responsible international
citizenship. While participation in the MYP in grades 9 and 10 does not guarantee entrance into
the IB Magnet Program, it serves as an excellent preparation for those students who may be
admitted to the Magnet Program in grades 11 and 12. The MYP will also prepare students to be
highly successful in the AP Program offered at RM should they choose that pathway in their
junior and senior years.
All students who continue in the MYP in high school will be eligible for an MYP Certificate. In
order to be eligible for an MYP Certificate, students must attain the expected level of
achievement in all eight MYP subjects as well as the Personal Project and the Community and
Service.
The International Baccalaureate Magnet Program Pathway
In 1968 in Switzerland, the International Baccalaureate Organization established a common
program of studies for students attending international schools throughout the world. In addition
to being motivated by practical considerations, international educators were also motivated by an
idealistic vision: they wanted to give students an academic experience that would foster critical
thinking, global awareness, and intercultural understanding.
The IB Diploma Program is a program of studies for academically gifted and committed students
aged 16-19 who are interested in pursuing a rigorous pre-university course of studies. The
Magnet IB Program at RMHS was established in 1987, where it has become one of the most
successful programs in the United States.
There are two ways in which students may gain admission to the IB Magnet Program at Richard
Montgomery.
Pathway 1:
Students apply in grade 8 to enter the IB Magnet at RMHS in grade 9. During this highly
competitive, countywide process, approximately 800-900 students apply for 100 seats in the
program Students who enter via this process enroll in the following pre-IB courses for their
freshman year. The full IB Diploma Program does not begin until grade 11.
Pathway 2:
This pathway to the IB Magnet at RMHS is open only to students already enrolled in RMHS in
grade 10, and more specifically after completion of the IB Middle Years Program. After students
complete an application process that includes an application form, teacher recommendations, an
MCPS transcript, and an admissions test, qualified students are selected to join the magnet in
grade 11. Invited students then attend an IB Summer Acceleration Program at Richard
Montgomery to help prepare them for the content and the level of academic expectation in IB
Diploma level courses.
Students successfully completing the program earn an MCPS diploma, a Maryland Certificate of
Merit, and the internationally recognized IB Diploma. Due to its reputation for rigorous
assessment, the IB Program is recognized by colleges and universities throughout the world. In
past years, students from RMHS have received as much as 60 credit hours and/or advanced
standing at institutions of higher learning, in addition to access to some of the nation’s more
prestigious colleges and universities. For more information about the IB Diploma Program at
Richard Montgomery, visit http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/rmhs.
MCPS Program Opportunities
Early Child Development Pathway
A student in the Early Child Development career pathway program can earn up to 9 free college
tech prep credits at Montgomery College upon successful completion of the courses. The first
class in the pathway is Early Child Development 1 A/B.
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT DEVELOPMENT
4847/4848
Prerequisite: Students must complete Child and Adolescent Development 1A before taking Child
and Adolescent Development 1B
In this introductory course, students become part of an education team that has direct interaction
with 4-year olds in a lab school setting. Students interested in education, pediatric medicine,
physical therapy, family law, psychology, and sociology enroll in this course in preparation for
college and career experiences. After a rigorous training period, students become part of a team
of teachers responsible for the day-to-day workings of a lab school.
College and Career
CAREER SEMINAR A/B
8065/8066
Prerequisite: College/Career Research and Development A
This course teaches how to effectively manage career and educational choices through
incorporating employment, education, and training goals. It builds financial literacy skills and
integrates the Maryland’s Skills for Success competencies. Students complete a career portfolio
which demonstrates proficiencies in workplace readiness, personal financial management, and
personal growth and development, and employment experiences. .5 credit
MCPS Program Opportunities (Cont’d)
Project Lead the Way: An Engineering Academy
Project Lead the Way (PLTW) is a new and exciting opportunity for students here at Richard
Montgomery High School. PLTW is a series of specialized courses that complement math and
science college preparatory programs to establish a solid background in engineering and
technology. College credit is available for seven of the eight courses offered. Next year we will
offer two of the seven courses here at Richard Montgomery with the remaining courses available
through the Thomas Edison Career Center. It is our hope, with growth in the program to
increase the number of courses offered here at Richard Montgomery.
High school students involved in PLTW strive to complete a minimum of the three foundation
courses, one specialization course, and the capstone course. The Pathway to Engineering system
works to prepare students for two- or four-year college studies in engineering and E/T by
exposing them to the true scope of the field. Below are listed the course in the PLTW program.
PLTW Courses offered At Richard Montgomery This Year:

Introduction to Engineering Design™—uses a design development process while
enriching problem solving skills; students create and analyze models using specialized
computer software.

Principles Of Engineering™—explores technology systems and manufacturing
processes; addresses the social and political consequences of technological change.
2011-2012 RMHS Unique Course Offerings
The following course offerings at Richard Montgomery High School reflect
unique program opportunities for all students. These courses are described
are only available at RMHS and include music, visual arts, physical
education, internships and IB. Many of them do require approval from the
instructor in addition to strong student commitment to the rigor of the course.
COMPUTER SCIENCE INTERN A/B (Grades 10-12)
2907/2908
This course provides an internship opportunity in Montgomery County’s information technology
community. Students network with local IT professionals and mentors to learn the skills
necessary for success in an IT career.
.5 credit/ .5 credit
Approval by instructor is required.
COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY-RMBC (Grades 11-12)
5502/5503
Communications Systems Technology is a course for students who enjoy the challenge of
solving problems by using electronic and computer imaging, audio-video production, lasers and
fiber optics, and satellite telecommunications. Solutions to problems are constructed using
different technology processes and systems. Students build and use communications systems,
explore emerging technologies, use multimedia to manipulate and code information, and solve
problems dealing with communications technologies. .5 credit/ .5 credit
Interview and approval by instructor are required.
ROCKET CORPS (Grades 11-12)
781301/781601
The goal of the RMHS Rocket Corps is to support the delivery of a quality education while
exposing students to the field of teaching as a career outcome. It provides role models, tutors,
and assistance to RMHS students. The program seeks to promote and introduce teaching as a
profession, support initiatives to close the achievement gap and provide resources and assistance
to students and teachers. It helps build character and a sense of self-worth at the same time it
increases the success of every student.
Rocket Corps Interns will receive ½ elective credits, community service and a grade at the
successful completion of the class. Interns attend their respective classes daily for a full
semester. They are required to keep a daily journal, read and/or report on miscellaneous articles
related to the field of education, and attend a class with the program coordinator weekly,
scheduled during lunch.
Interns must be a junior or senior and have a 3.0 GPA and excellent attendance to be accepted
into the program. Additionally, they must have satisfactorily achieved the goals and objectives
in entry-level courses in English, math, science and social studies. They are assigned to a class
based on stated strengths and interests. They are assigned in most departments at RMHS based
on teacher requests and needs.
Interns plan with teachers in order to best facilitate instruction, work with individual students,
assist the substitute when the teacher is unavoidably absent, and at the discretion of the
cooperating teacher, the intern may present a lesson. Interns often take notes and daily
attendance, keep a record of daily homework assignments, assist in test administration, re-teach
and reinforce concepts and work on a one-to-one basis with students having difficulties with a
specific area of instruction. Interns do not grade papers, submit grades into the teacher's grade
book or run errands. Their job is to reinforce curriculum in any and all ways possible.
The Rocket Corps is an internship course designed for students in upper grades who have
satisfactorily achieved the goals and objectives of entry-level (or higher) courses in core subjects.
Rocket Corps interns assist the classroom teachers by helping students in need, and in many
instances, conducting warm-ups and teaching lessons. They program seeks to promote and
introduce teaching as a profession by offering a curriculum of issues in the field of education as
well as practical experience in the classroom. Rocket Corps interns earn service learning hours
and internship credit. .5 credit/ .5 credit (SSL hours can be acquired)
Students register for the program and fill out an application.
ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY
631320/631420
Prerequisite: Attainment of the outcomes of Photography 2
This course provides additional time needed to continue the in-depth study that was begun in
another art or craft course. May be repeated for credit. Students participate in individualized
critiques of their own work and show evidence of a completed special project.
.5 credit/.5 credit
ORCHESTRA (Grades 9-12)
6866/6867
Students develop and refine technical skills that will enable them to perform music. The
emphasis is on the study of literature composed originally for the orchestra during the 20th
century. More advanced harmonic dictation, transposition, and experiences at musical
composition and/or arranging are included. Public performances during and after school hours
may be required to meet course objectives. This course may be repeated for credit.
.5 credit/ .5 credit
TREBLE CHORALE – FEMALES ONLY (Grades 9-12)
6711/6712
This course provides the foundation necessary for singers. Previous choral singing experience is
not required. Emphasis is on the fundamentals of singing and on developing sight-reading skills.
A variety of choral literature from various cultures and historical eras is rehearsed and
performed. Students learn to appreciate and understand the historic, aesthetic, and cultural
context of music as well as the social and intellectual influences affecting its development.
Several performances are given at school. This course may be repeated three times for credit.
.5 credit/ .5 credit
CONCERT CHOIR (Grades 9-12) – BY AUDITION ONLY
6731/6732
Concert Choir provides choral instruction for students whose singing skills and musicianship
demonstrate readiness to perform more advanced repertoire. An audition is required, and
previous choral experience is expected. Emphasis is on refining vocal production, performance,
and notational skills. Music representing a broad variety of historical eras and cultures is
performed and is analyzed for aesthetic and social significance. Frequent performances are given
at school and in the community. This course may be repeated three times for credit.
.5 credit/ .5 credit
MADRIGALS (Grades 9-12) – BY AUDITION ONLY
6741/6742
Madrigals allow select singers to refine their vocal skills in the highly demanding small
ensemble setting. Students sing a variety of music written for small vocal ensembles, often
without accompaniment. Students learn and practice advanced music reading skills and gain an
increased understanding of music theory. They use critical listening skills to evaluate and refine
their performances. The ensemble has a very active performing schedule and offers leadership
opportunities for student conductors and soloists. This course may be repeated three times for
credit. .5 credit/ .5 credit
WIND ENSEMBLE (Grades 9-12) – BY AUDITION ONLY
6826/6827
Students develop and refine technical skills. The emphasis is on the study of literature composed
originally for the band during the 20thcentury. Analysis of the repertoire provides students with
an understanding of contemporary musical forms and styles. Public performances during and
after school hours may be required to meet course objectives. This course may be repeated for
credit. .5 credit/ .5 credit
JAZZ ENSEMBLE (Grades 9-12) – BY AUDITION ONLY
6871/6872
Students develop a high level of skill in the performance of popular music. They extend their
technical range and develop specialized skills. They continue to study jazz harmony and theory.
Members of the jazz ensemble are some of the most proficient performers in the school and
should demonstrate a willingness also to participate in other instrumental ensembles within the
school. Public performances during and after school hours may be required to meet course
objectives. This course may be repeated for credit. .5 credit/ .5 credit
PHYSICAL EDUCATION (Grades 9-12)
7720/7721, 7722, 7723
Physical Education courses offer students a variety of experiences ranging from beginning to
advanced levels of skill development. Courses are scheduled to allow students many
opportunities to select from a variety of physical activity programs.
The physical education department is pleased to announce the re-structuring of class offerings.
The expansion of specialty sport classes will give ALL students an opportunity to select from a
wide variety of sports activities. The concentration within these specialty sport classes will
provide students with an in-depth understanding of skill development and fundamentals,
offensive and defensive strategies, as well as history of the sport and individual and team
tournaments. These specialty classes are open to ALL students in all grade levels. These
specialty sports classes fulfill the PE graduation requirement. An incoming 9th grader may elect
to take a specialty sport class. The specialty sport class is a full semester class.
In addition to the specialty classes, general PE classes are offered. This general PE class will
give students a basic knowledge of a wide variety of individual and team sports. A full year of
general PE class will cover approximately 12 to 15 different sport activities.
MYP students will continue to enroll in the MYP general PE class. MYP students will have an
opportunity for a specialty sport class in conjunction with MYP health class during their
sophomore year.
Specialty sport classes require a minimum enrollment to operate. Failure to reach that number
will result in the class being canceled. Students will be placed in their second choice course, if
available. Staffing will also dictate which courses will run for the year. Advanced specialty
classes are available to upper classmen and require a pre-requisite course. See course list for
further information.
OPEN ENROLLMENT INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
ELECTIVES
Students at Richard Montgomery High School are encouraged to register for elective courses that
are part of the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program. Students do not need to be full IB
Diploma students to take these electives. These courses do come with an assessment component
which provides students with a course completion certificate, as well as college credit
(depending on the college or university policy on IB course work). In most cases there are no
prerequisites, but the courses are only open to junior and senior students.
SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES
IB WORLD PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGION - Grade 11 or 12
(2237/2238)
IB World Philosophy and Religion, through the examination of texts and themes, explores
fundamental questions that people have asked throughout human history. The course engages
students intellectually and actively, with a focus on cultivating critical thinking and developing a
knowledgeable mind about various cultures and world perspectives, as well as the view that there
are common themes addressed by humanity on a global scale. Students will complete a variety
of assessments requiring oral and written reflection. The course prepared students for the
standard level IB philosophy examination.
SOCIAL and CULTURAL ANTHROPOLOGY (Sociology) - Grade 11 or 12
(2242/2243)
IB Social and Cultural Anthropology is the comparative study of culture and human societies.
Anthropologists seek an understanding of humankind in all its diversity. This understanding is
reached through the study of cultures and societies and the exploration of the general principles
of social and cultural life. Students will evaluate comparative perspectives that challenge
cultural assumptions and issues associated with the complexity of modern societies, in local,
regional, and global contexts. Topics of anthropological inquiry include social change, kinship,
symbolism, exchange, belief systems, ethnicity, and power relations. Through their study,
students become acquainted with anthropological perspectives and ways of thinking, and develop
critical knowledge about these ideas. Students will conduct field study experiments, and report
and critique observations. This course prepares students for the standard level Social
Anthropology examination.
FILM STUDIES
IB FILM STUDIES I – Grade 11/12
(7702/7703)
Through the study of film texts and projects in filmmaking and analysis, the IB Film student will
explore film history and theory, enabling them to appreciate the multiplicity of cultural and
historical perspectives in film. Students will learn to consider a wide variety of film texts,
theories, and ideas from the point of view of different individuals, nations, and cultures. IB Film
Studies explores a range of creative works in a global context and emphasized practical
production by the student. Assessments include film analysis, written and oral, and a reflective
and practical portfolio of student work demonstrating the creative process and use of film
technique.
IB FILM STUDIES II Grade 12
(7204/7205)
IB Film Studies II is the second of the two-year sequence that prepares IB students for the IB
Film examinations. Students will extend their knowledge of film history and theory, and will
utilize knowledge of applied film techniques in culminating assessments for the IB examinations.
These assessments include film analysis, written and oral, and a reflective and practical portfolio
of student work demonstrating the creative process and use of film technique. The students will
also engage in dialog about the art of film making and critique, as well as produce their own film
projects during the year to extend and advance their practices from the first year.
VISUAL ARTS
IB ART AND DESIGN 1 - Grade 11 or 12
(6102/6103)
Students develop their aesthetic, imaginative, and creative faculties. Emphasis is on visual
awareness, multicultural expressions, and historical references. Students begin an expressive
verbal and visual journal demonstrating the interrelationship between the student's personal
research and studio work.
IB ART AND DESIGN 2 - Grade 12
(6107/6108)
Students continue to develop their aesthetic, imaginative, and creative faculties. Emphasis is on
visual awareness and multicultural expressions as reflected in studio work. Students complete
studio work and refine verbal and visual journals begun in IB Art and Design 1 to fulfill the
requirements for the standard level or higher level IB visual arts assessments.
MUSIC
Students must have studied and continue to study an instrument or voice. They must also be able
to perform two or three pieces in contrasting styles in the examination year.
IB ADVANCED MUSIC - Grade 11 or 12 (6567/6568)
IB Advanced Music is a two-semester sequence in which students learn to recognize the music
of various eras and cultures through a detailed study of representative works. The study of
musical scores extends students’ knowledge of music fundamentals and theory and
comprehension of how the changes in composition styles create the music of different times and
places. Students also study the music of nonwestern culture and twentieth-century “pop” styles.
These objectives are obtained through extensive music reading, listening, and score analysis, all
of which help prepare students for the standard level or higher level IB music examination.
THEATER
IB THEATER I (Grades 11-12) (8071/8072)
IB Theater explores a range of creative works in a global context and emphasizes practical
production by the student. Assessments include a practical play analysis, a reflective and
analytical portfolio of their theatrical work, and research that applies theoretical and historical
concepts to a contemporary production. At the end of IB Theater I, students are prepared for the
standard level IB examination. On a space-available basis, non-IB advanced theatre students
may enroll. Instructor permission is required.
IB THEATER II (Grade 12) (8073/8074)
IB Theater II is the second of the two-year sequence that prepares IB students for the higher level
IB theater examination. The two-year sequence consists of five parts: (1) performance skills, (2)
world theater studies, (3) practical play analysis, (4) theater production, and (5) an individual p
MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT
GRADE 9
GRADE 10
GRADE 11
GRADE 12
AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
Honors
Geometry
Honors
Algebra 2
Honors
Precalculus
Geometry
Algebra 2
Precalculus
Calculus/
Applications
Statistics and
Mathematical
Modeling
Bridge
Algebra 1
Geometry or
Geometry
with support
Algebra 2
Algebra 1 w/
Related
Math
Business
Math
Statistics and
Mathematical
Modeling
Bridge
MAPS
Precalculus
Algebra 1
with Related
Math
Geometry
with support
Bridge /
Algebra 2
SCIENCE DEPARTMENT
GRADE 9
GRADE 10
GRADE 11 and GRADE 12
Matter &
Energy,
Honors
Biology
Earth/Space
Chemistry
Honors Chemistry
Environmental Science
Wildlife Biology
Anatomy and Phys.
Nutrition
Matter &
Energy,
Honors
Biology
Chemistry/
Honors
Chemistry
Requirement or Electives:
Anatomy & Physiology
Environmental Science
Horticulture
Biology
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