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behind real-world phenomena. Students learn to evaluate muscle-toning, and other activities. Students fulfill course
the soundness of proposed solutions and apply requirements by keeping weekly logs of their physical
mathematical reasoning to real-world models. Students also activity.
learn to understand change geometrically and visually (by The course promotes the value of lifetime physical activity
studying graphs of curves), analytically (by studying and and includes instruction in injury prevention, nutrition and
working with mathematical formulas), numerically (by diet, and stress management. Students may enroll in the
seeing patterns in sets of numbers), and verbally. Students course for either one or two semesters, and repeat for
prepare for the AP exam and further studies in science, further semesters as needed to fulfill state requirements.
engineering, and mathematics. Course Length: One Semester (or more)
Course Length: Yearlong Suggested Grade: 9-12
Suggested Grade: 12 Prerequisites: None
Prerequisites: Success in MTH203: Geometry, MTH303:
Algebra II, MTH403: Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry, and a ELECTIVES
teacher/school counselor recommendation

OTH018: Fashion and Interior Design
MTH510: AP Statistics From the clothes we wear to the homes we live in, fashion
and design are all around us. In this course, students who
This course is the equivalent of an introductory college level
have a flair for fashion or who constantly redecorate their
course. Statistics—the art of drawing conclusions from
rooms find out what it is like to work in the design industry
imperfect data and the science of real-world by exploring career possibilities and background needed to
uncertainties—plays an important role in many fields. pursue them. Students try their hand at designing as they
Students collect, analyze, graph, and interpret real-world
learn the basics of color and design, then test their skills
data. They learn to design and analyze research studies by
through projects. In addition, they develop the essential
reviewing and evaluating examples from real research.
communication skills that build success in any business.
Students prepare for the AP exam and for further study in Course Length: One Semester
science, sociology, medicine, engineering, political science, Suggested Grade: 11-12
geography, and business.
Prerequisites: None
Course Length: Yearlong
Special Note: This course qualifies as a Humanities course.
Suggested Grade: 11-12
Prerequisites: Success in MTH303: Algebra II and a
teacher/school counselor recommendation
OTH031: Archaeology
George Santayana once said, “Those who cannot remember
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH the past are condemned to repeat it.” The field of
archaeology helps us better understand the events and
societies of the past that have helped shape our modern
OTH010: Skills for Health world.
This course focuses on important skills and knowledge in
Students focus on the techniques, methods, and theories
nutrition; physical activity; the dangers of substance use that guide the study of the past. They learn how archaeo-
and abuse; injury prevention and safety; growth and logical research is conducted and interpreted, as well as
development; and personal health, environmental how artifacts are located and preserved.
conservation, and community health resources. The
They explore the relationship of material items to culture
curriculum is designed around topics and situations that
and discover what we can learn about past societies from
engage student discussion and motivate students to analyze these items.
internal and external influences on their health-related Course Length: One Semester
decisions. The course helps students build the skills they
need to protect, enhance, and promote their own health Suggested Grade: 11-12
Prerequisites: World History
and the health of others.
Special Note: This course qualifies as a Humanities course.
Course Length: One Semester
Suggested Grade: 9-12
Prerequisites: None
OTH020: Physical Education OTH032: Astronomy
This course combines online instructional guidance with Why do stars twinkle? Is it possible to fall into a black hole?
student participation in weekly cardiovascular, aerobic, Will the sun ever stop shining? Since the first glimpse of the
night sky, humans have been fascinated with the stars,
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