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Algebra I (INDIVIDUALLY PACED) - NEW
IP Algebra I Honors is an individually paced, honors-level high school mathematics course that covers the first year of high school algebra. During the three-week course, students work independently and at their own pace. Students receive support and individual attention from the teacher and teaching assistant. Mastery must be demonstrated to move to subsequent chapters. Individually paced math courses are not intended to remediate deficiencies.
Prerequisites: Successful completion of a Pre-Algebra course
Admission: test score criteria (SAT M > 540; ACT M >20) or admissions portfolio
Credit: 2 semester of high school credit
Course Syllabus (PDF)
Algebra II & Trigonometry (INDIVIDUALLY PACED)-NEW | Back to Top
IP Algebra II Honors is an individually paced, honors-level high school mathematics course that covers the curriculum of a second-year high school algebra course. During the course, students work independently and at their own pace. Students receive support and individual attention from the teacher and teaching assistant. Mastery must be demonstrated to move to subsequent chapters. Individually paced math courses are not intended to remediate deficiencies.
Prerequisites: Algebra I
Admission: test score criteria (SAT M > 540; ACT M >20) or admissions portfolio
Credit: 2 semester of high school credit
Course Syllabus (PDF)
Creative Writing Honors | Back to Top
Memory, introspections, and observations; these provide the raw materials treasured by any artist. In this course, designed for those who love to express their thoughts in writing, students begin by reading different creative genres that may include fiction, poetry and short story. Writing material and inspirations will be gathered from a variety of sources and activities such as writing sprints, open discussions and field trips. The elements of effective writing are learned and applied in journaling, focused writing exercise, peer/group response, and literary analysis. Class participants will actively engage in peer editing and writing workshops, and will develop a portfolio of their own short stories, poems and other creative writing pieces. This course allows students to become more astute readers of literature, and prepares them for further advanced study of creative writing.
Admission: test score criteria (SAT V or Crit. R > 510; ACT R >24) or admissions portfolio
Credit: 1 semester of high school credit
Course Syllabus (PDF)
Forensic Science Honors - NEW | Back to Top
The word “forensic” comes from the Latin word meaning “before the forum”. Forensic Science Honors examines the application of science to the criminal justice system. Utilizing lecture and laboratory, students collect, preserve, and analyze crime scene evidence in a hands-on experience, learning scientific methods, procedures, and techniques. Labs may include trace analysis of hair, fiber, stain, epithelial cells, fingerprints, and DNA. This class is an excellent prelude to future science and laboratory coursework.
Admission: test score criteria (SATV or Crit. R > 510; ACT R >24; ACT S >22) or admissions portfolio
Credit: One semester high school credit
Additional $110 lab fee required
Geometry Honors (Individually Paced) - NEW | Back to Top
IP Geometry is an individually paced, honors-level mathematics course that covers a full-year of high-school geometry. During each course, students work independently and at their own pace. They receive support and individual attention from the teacher and teaching assistant. Mastery must be demonstrated to move to subsequent chapters in the text. Individually paced math courses are not intended to remediate deficiencies.
Prerequisites: Algebra I
Admission: test score criteria (SAT M > 540; ACT M >20) or admissions portfolio
Credit: 2 semester of high school credit
Course Syllabus (PDF)
Persuasion and Debate Honors: Globalization | Back to Top
Effective listening is critical to effective speaking-a persuasive communicator needs both skills. Persuasion & Debate Honors is grounded in rhetorical tradition, modern theories and practices in the language arts. Students address topical issues through persuasive essays, speeches, and debate rounds, and learn the use of Socratic seminar techniques through structured controversy. This course focuses on the principles and practices of effective communication in all speaking situations that students encounter in school and later in life as adults. After completing this course, students are prepared for advanced study in honors English, humanities, and social sciences. Spectrum at Case will focus on Globalization. Globalization is a series of economic, social, technological, cultural and political changes that affects everyone. Is it a threat or opportunity for civilization?
Admission: test score criteria (SAT V or Crit. R > 510; ACT R >24) or admissions portfolio
Credit: 1 semester of high school credit
Course Syllabus (PDF)
Robotics Honors - NEW | Back to Top
What do Ipods, microwaves, copy machines, cell phones, and universal remote controls have in common? They are all robotic systems. This hands-on course focuses on mechanical construction; characteristics of sensors, motors and batteries; and control strategies for
autonomous robots. Students are part of a team that designs, builds and programs complete robots that participate in competition. Biologically inspired approaches to the design and control of autonomous robots are emphasized. This course is a precursor for future study in science, engineering and/or biomedicine.
Prerequisite: Algebra I
Admission: test score criteria (SAT M > 540; ACT M >20) or admissions portfolio
Credit: 1 semester of high school credit
Additional $110 lab fee is required
Course Syllabus (PDF)
