Accounting, Fundamentals of Fundamentals of Accounting provides students with an understanding of the basic bookkeeping concepts and procedures necessary for accounting. It focuses on two accounting cycles: one for service businesses organized as sole proprietorships and one for a merchandising business organized as a partnership. Students gain experience in journalizing transactions and in working with financial statements, balance sheets, general ledgers, and an eight column work sheet.

Ross, et al., Fundamentals of Accounting, Course 1 South-Western. Algebra I Algebra I is a comprehensive course in basic Algebra. It stresses a knowledge of mathematical concepts and structure and the application of this knowledge to solving problems. Beginning with an explanation of variables and equations, the course covers such topics as solving linear equations and inequalities, polynomials, algebraic fractions, functions and their graphs, rational and irrational numbers, and quadratic equations.

Brown, et al., Algebra: Structure and Method, Book 1, McDougal Littell. Algebra II Algebra II is an advanced math course for the student seeking a strong background in this area. Beginning with a review of some of the concepts and principles introduced in Algebra I, Algebra II deals with topics such as linear and quadratic relations, irrational and complex numbers, polynomial functions, logarithms, trigonometric functions and identities, statistics and matrices.

Brown, et al., Algebra and Trigonometry: Structure and Method, Book 2, McDougal Littell. American Literature: Selected Classics (Literature 3) This 1/2 unit course allows students to explore in-depth several classics of American Literature: Willa Cather’s My Ántonia; Mark Twain’s A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court; poetry by Emily Dickinson, Walt Whitman, Edna St. Vincent Millay, Robert Frost, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Langston Hughes and others; and short stories by Mary E. Wilkins Freeman, O. Henry, Stephen Crane, Washington Irving, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Ambrose Bierce, Henry James, Herman Melville, Edgar Allan Poe and Philip K. Dick among others. Emphasis is on reading for enjoyment and understanding through an analysis of the structure and themes of each work. In addition, the study guides for these works stress the development of specific writing skills, including writing synopses and descriptive sentences.

Cather, My Ántonia, Dover.
Dickinson, Selected Poems, Dover. (Includes audio cassette)
Great American Short Stories, Dover
101 Great American Poems, Dover.
Twain, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court, Dover. American Literature American Literature provides a survey of major American authors from the early 17th to late 20th centuries. Emphasis is placed on analyzing how authors convey their ideas and produce emotional effects in individual works as well as on understanding major trends in the development of American Literature.

American Literature; a custom published textbook prepared for the American School by Globe Fearon using original texts.
Hemingway, The Old Man and the Sea, Simon & Schuster.
(Students may substitute one of four other novels for The Old Man and the Sea, but they are responsible for obtaining their own copy of the substitute novel.) Automotive Systems Automotive Systems introduces students to the how and why of the design, construction, and operation of all makes and models of modern automobiles. It begins each discussion of a major automotive system with basic theory and then proceeds to examine the major components until the entire system has been explored. Relevant areas from math, physics, chemistry, electricity, magnetism and hydraulics are introduced as appropriate. This course also stresses the use of proper tools and safety precautions.

Stockel, Stockel and Johanson, Auto Fundamentals, Goodheart-Willcox. Basic English Grammar Basic English Grammar deals with the basic fundamentals of grammar. It provides a review of sentence types and structure, punctuation, forming plurals, agreement of subject and verb, use of possessives and connecting words, common ungrammatical expressions, paragraphing and writing friendly letters.

Hoffman, Basic English Grammar, American School. Biology Biology introduces students to the study of living things, both plants and animals. Students learn about the basic chemistry of life, cellular processes, genetics and evolutionary theory in addition to tracing similarities and differences between the major kingdoms and phyla, from the simplest to the most complex. There is an alternate unit on ecology for those students whose religious beliefs preclude studying the unit on evolution. Activities are included to introduce students to various topics and to expand their understanding and experience of what is being discussed in the written course materials. For each exam, students are asked to carry out and report on one of the unit's activities. For a nominal fee students may receive a laboratory kit and manual to perform and report experiments in conjunction with the exams submitted.

Biggs, et al., Biology: The Dynamics of Life, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill. Printreading for Residential Construction, Part 1 This course introduces students to the fundamentals of printreading, particularly as it relates to residential construction. Students begin by learning about the various types of graphic information used to communicate construction ideas and information. They then are given the necessary background to read plot plans, floor plans, elevations, sections and details. In addition, students are introduced to building trades information. Two sets of plans are included with the course, one of which is also on the accompanying CD-ROM, which provides supplemental reference material.

Proctor and Toenjes, Printreading for Residential Construction, Part 1, American Technical Society. Printreading for Residential and Light Commercial Construction, Part 2 This course provides printreading experience in residential and light commercial construction. The text/workbook is designed to reinforce concepts regarding elements commonly found on prints. Chapters 1 and 2 cover information such as symbols, abbreviations and conventions. Sketching principles and practices in orthographic and pictorial form are also included. Computer-aided drafting (CAD) is introduced in Chapter 1.

Proctor and Toenjes, Printreading for Residential and Light Commercial Construction, Part 2, American Technical Publishers. Build Your Writing Skills 1 (Units 1-4) Build Your Writing Skills 1 (Units 1-4) is the first half of a full year course intended to improve students’ ability to use written English. In pursuit of this goal, Build Your Writing Skills 1 (Units 1-4) teaches basic grammar, provides numerous writing exercises, and exposes students to many examples of good writing, both fiction and non-fiction, by a wide variety of authors to serve as models.

Berlatsky, Build Your Writing Skills 1 (Units 1-4), American School. Build Your Writing Skills 1 (Units 5-8) This 1/2 unit course expands on the writing skills students have developed in Build Your Writing Skills I (Units 1-4). It focuses on more complex grammatical constructions as well as proofreading and writing with coherence and unity. Like the first half of the course, it provides numerous writing exercises and exposes students to a wide variety of writing, both fiction and non-fiction, by a wide variety of authors.

Berlatsky, Build Your Writing Skills 1 (Units 5-8), American School. Business Mathematics Businesspeople must add, subtract, multiply, and divide numbers as they balance checking accounts, determine payroll taxes, calculate interest, and so on. Business Math deals with these basic math operations and how to use them in solving common problems involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, and simple equations.

Aufman, et al., Business Mathematics: Brief Version, 2nd edition, Houghton Mifflin Company. Business English Business English stresses the writing of effective business communications. Students learn how to write request, response, transmittal, and confirmation letters and memos; letters to customers, prospective customers, and suppliers; administrative and public relations communications; and human resources communications. There are also assignments dealing with employment letters, résumés, and business reports.

Poe and Fruehling, Business Communication: A Case Method Approach (Fifth Edition), EMCParadigm. Business Law Business Law focuses on the application of law to business operations and transactions in the United States. It covers such topics as contractual agreements, employment, commercial paper, insurance, personal and real property, partnerships, and corporate organization.

Brown and Sukys, Understanding Business and Personal Law, Glencoe McGraw-Hill. Planning Your Career Planning Your Career is designed to assist individuals to make decisions about their career now and in the years to come. It begins with helping students explore how their interests, abilities, values and personality relate to choosing a career and ends with practical advice on how to get a job. Along the way, topics such as sources of career information, training and educational options, financial aid for going to college or vocational school and many more are covered.

Allen, Planning Your Career, American School. Carpentry Carpentry is the process of creating various structures made of wood or wood substitutes. This course provides a systematic overview of the most common tools, materials and procedures used in residential construction, from laying a foundation to finish work.

Koel, Carpentry, 4th ed., American Technical Society. Chemistry (non-lab) The course introduces students to the basic concepts and principles of Chemistry by means of understanding current chemistry-related and technological issues our society faces. For example, the law of conservation of matter and the balancing of chemical equations are studied in relationship to the issue of conserving chemical resources. The topics studied include supplying our water needs, conserving chemical resources, petroleum, food, nuclear chemistry, air, our bodily health, personal chemistry, nitrogen products and chemical energy.

American Chemical Society, ChemCom: Chemistry in the Community, Kendall/Hunt. Child Care In Child Care students study the care and guidance of children from infancy through adolescence. The focus of the course is on the physical, intellectual, and emotional/social development of the child at each stage of his or her life as well as on the role of the caregiver in promoting the child’s well-being at each stage.

Brisbane, The Developing Child, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill. Social Civics In a democracy it is crucial for citizens to understand and be involved in their government. Social Civics is the study of how our government is organized and run at the national, state and local levels. Beginning with a look at how government developed, this course covers such topics as our federal constitution, political parties, and government policy and involvement in various areas of our lives, including the economy, education and foreign affairs.

Munro, Kennelly and McCarthy, Social Civics, American School. Clothing Clothing is about how to make the most of your looks and how to get the most for your clothing dollar. It is also about the basic steps in making your own clothes. Students learn about the basic principles of color and design and how to apply these in choosing clothes which flatter their figure; the cloth-making process and fabric selection; planning their wardrobe; taking proper care of their clothing; how to use a pattern; how a sewing machine operates; and how to do simple hand stitches. For the last exam in the course students submit a completed sewing project from a kit provided. Access to a sewing machine is recommended, but not required.

Liddell and Samuels, Clothes and Your Appearance, Goodheart-Willcox. Introduction to Computers Introduction to Computers is a 1/2-unit course for both students who are experienced computer users and those who have had little or no experience in using a computer. The aim of the course is to give students a general overview of how computers operate and, given the proper software, what they can do. Students obtain enough background to evaluate the best configuration of personal computer hardware and software to meet their individual needs. While access to a computer is recommended, students are not required to use an actual computer in this subject.

Norton, Peter Norton's Introduction to Computers, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill. Consumer Economics The goal of this course is to give students the knowledge and skills necessary to make wise choices as consumers. In Consumer Economics, students learn about the roles of consumers, producers and the government in our economic system, the decision-making process, how to budget, and managing consumer credit. In addition, students study available options and how to get the most for their money in specific areas of spending, such as food, transportation, housing and insurance.

Lowe, et al., Consumer Education and Economics, Glencoe. Basic Drafting This is a general drafting course. Students are introduced to basic drafting tools and skills, including sketching, drawing, dimensioning, architectural drawing, and every other important drafting practice. Though Computer-Assisted-Drafting is not covered in depth, it is discussed, and students that have access to CAD are encouraged to use a computer to complete some of their assignments.

Walker and Mathis, Exploring Drafting: Fundamentals of Drafting Technology, Goodheart-Willcox.
Walker, Exploring Drafting Worksheets, Goodheart-Willcox. Drawing Animals Drawing Animals is a 1/2 unit course which introduces students to the basic skills needed to render animals realistically in pencil. Attention is paid to proportion, texture, shading and perspective with the goal of helping students capture through drawing whatever it is that they find interesting about an animal.

Perard, et al., Drawing Animals, Putnam. Drawing Landscapes Drawing Landscapes is a 1/2 unit course which introduces students to the basic skills needed to render realistically in pencil outdoor scenes which do not include people or buildings. Attention is paid to mastering the use of a pencil, proportion, shading, aerial and linear perspective, rendering 3-dimensional forms and composition. The goal is to help students capture through drawing whatever it is that they find interesting in a landscape.

Blake, Landscape Drawing: Step-by-Step, Dover Publications. Drawing People Drawing People is a 1/2 unit course which introduces students to the basic skills needed to render realistically in pencil the human figure and face, full and in profile. Attention is paid to mastering the use of a pencil, proportion, shading and perspective with the goal of helping students capture through drawing whatever it is that they find interesting about a person.

Perard and Hagman, Drawing People, Putnam. Earth Science Earth Science is the study of the Earth—its internal structure, its changing surface, its oceans, its atmosphere and weather and its place in the universe. So Earth Science is really made up of four different sciences: geology, oceanography, meteorology and astronomy. In this course students view the Earth as a dynamic system and investigate such topics as the movements of land, air and water, rock formation, and how the Earth is affected by the sun and moon as well as its place within the universe itself.

Spaulding and Namowitz, Earth Science, McDougal Littell. Ecology Ecology is the study of how living things interact with and depend upon each other. It is also the study of how organisms depend on the physical environment in which they live. This course focuses on the basic ecological principles which describe the relationships among organisms and between organisms and their environments. It particularly emphasizes how human activities affect the environment and the effect this has on people and other organisms.

Arms, Environmental Science, Holt, Rinehart and Winston. Elementary English Elementary English stresses the writing of good sentences. In particular, it emphasizes proper punctuation and capitalization, knowing the present and past tense forms of verbs, agreement of subject and verb and the correct usage of some common but troublesome words. Elementary English helps to prepare the student for work in regular first year English.

Ward and Hoffman, Elementary English, American School. English Literature: Selected Classics (Literature 4) This 1/2 unit course allows students to explore in-depth four classics of English Literature: William Shakespeare's Twelfth Night, George Bernard Shaw's Pygmalion, Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and Wilkie Collins' The Moonstone. Emphasis is on reading for enjoyment and understanding through an analysis of the structure and themes of each work. In addition, the study guides for each work stress a different aspect of vocabulary development, including paraphrasing and analogies.

Austen, Pride and Prejudice, Dover.
Collins, The Moostone, Signet Classic.
Shakespeare, Twelfth Night, Dover.
Shakespeare, Twelfth Night, Classic Theater, Ltd. (audio tape, selected excerpts)
Shaw, Pygmalion, Dover. English I: Composition and Grammar English I: Composition and Grammar is the first in a series of one-half unit courses which stress a positive interest in language and training in speaking and writing. In English I: Composition and Grammar, students concentrate not only on correct usage and organizational skills, but also on varying and broadening their writing style. Students are introduced to different modes of writing and forms of composition, including the essay.

Macmillan English 9: Thinking and Writing Processes, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill. English II: Composition and Grammar English II: Composition and Grammar is the second in a series of one-half unit courses which stress a positive interest in language and training in speaking and writing. In this course, students build on the understanding of vocabulary, grammar, writing and speaking acquired in English I: Composition and Grammar. They develop their communication skills through expanding their vocabulary, analyzing sentence structure, and writing themes and letters.

Macmillan English 10: Thinking and Writing Processes, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill. English III: Composition and Grammar English III: Composition and Grammar is the third in a series of one-half unit courses which stress a positive interest in language and training in writing. In this course, students concentrate on writing paragraphs for different purposes using vivid language and varied sentence patterns. Students also expand their familiarity with using library resources and are introduced to the documented research paper.

Macmillan English 11: Thinking and Writing Processes, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill. English IV: Composition and Grammar English IV: Composition and Grammar is the last in a series of one-half unit courses which stress a progressive mastery of language and writing. In this course, students review some of the material on form and usage which was presented in previous courses. English IV: Composition and Grammar, however, places particular emphasis on encouraging students to develop a sense of style in their choice of words, sentence structure and organizational techniques when writing for a variety of purposes.

Macmillan English 12: Thinking and Writing Processes, Scribner/Laidlaw. British Literature English Literature provides a survey of major English authors from the 5th to the 20th centuries. It emphasizes understanding the content and form of the readings as well as how they reflect the literary trends of their time. The reading assignments include short stories, poems, nonfiction prose, a Shakespearean play and a complete novel.

Adventures in English Literature, Harcourt Brace & Company.
Bronte,Wuthering Heights. Essential Mathematics I In our everyday lives we all must add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers as we buy things, balance our checking accounts, figure interest and so on. Essential Math I deals with these basic math operations and how to use them in solving common problems involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages.

American School staff, Essential Mathematics I, Lessons 1-3, American School;
American School staff, Essential Mathematics I, Lessons 4-6, American School. Essential Mathematics II When we paint a room, put up a fence, buy a rug, or wrap a present, we are using shapes. Essential Math II deals with the nature and property of shapes such as circles, triangles and squares. In doing so, this course provides an introduction to geometry and algebra. Essential Math II also acquaints students with the metric system of measurement.

Bahadur, Essential Mathematics II, Lessons 1-2, American School;
American School staff, Essential Mathematics II, Lessons 3-4, American School. Food Study In Food Study students focus on the principles of nutrition and the relationship of good nutrition to our well-being. Students learn how to plan diets appropriate for their age and lifestyle as well as how to find and evaluate information on nutrition. In addition, they are introduced to the fundamentals of food preparation for all the major food groups as well basic cooking tools, microwave cooking and safety precautions in preparing and handling food.

Byrd-Bredbenner, Adventures in Food and Nutrition!, Goodheart-Willcox. French I French I provides an introduction to grammatical principles and vocabulary. Their correct usage is emphasized in numerous exercises and dialogues. The course includes the study of the present and passé composé tenses of regular and irregular verbs, pronouns, adjectives, idiomatic expressions and sentence structure. A tape to help students with their pronunciation is provided at no additional charge.

Valette and Valette, Discovering French, Bleu, McDougal Littell. French II French II expands on the grammatical principles and vocabulary students learned in French I. It emphasizes correct usage in context and thinking "in French" through the use of visuals and dialogue formats. Verb tenses covered include the passé composé (review), the imperfect, the future, the conditional, and the present subjunctive.

Valette and Valette, Discovering French Nouveau: 2 Blanc, McDougal Littell. Fundamentals of Electricity Fundamentals of Electricity gives students a basic understanding of electrical principles and their real world applications. From an introduction to the basic concepts of work, energy and charge students proceed to a study of various types of circuits and the use of electromagnetism, capacitors, inductors and transformers. No previous knowledge of electricity is assumed. The math required for solving electrical problems is explained in detail with examples.

Fowler, Electricity: Principles and Applications, McGraw-Hill. General Science General Science provides an introduction to four major areas in science—energy and matter, the living world, planet earth and space. Students thus become acquainted with the basic ideas upon which a number of sciences are built, including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Earth Science and Astronomy. Selected readings and science activities are suggested so that students may further their understanding.

Goldsmith, General Science, American School. World Geography Geography is the study of the spatial distribution of physical and cultural features, including the interaction between the physical characteristics of a place and human endeavor. These physical and cultural features affect the global similarities and differences in economic, political and social activities. This course gives students basic knowledge about the major geographic regions, particularly as it relates to contemporary developments.

Finkelstein, et al., Global Geography, Amsco School Publications, Inc. Geometry Geometry introduces students to mathematics as a deductive science. It shows how a few simple assumptions about points, lines, etc., can lead to a substantial body of geometric theorems. In this course, students learn to follow a line of reasoning and construct their own proofs. Students are also introduced to the basic geometry of two- and three-dimensional space and figures.

Jurgensen, Brown and Jurgensen, Geometry, McDougal Littell. Home Planning and Decorating Home Planning and Decorating provides a comprehensive look at how to plan for your housing needs--from budget considerations to designing the interior. In this course students learn about such things as the elements and principles of design, house and furniture styles, evaluating the structural soundness of a building, and making the best use of natural resources and the environment in meeting our need for shelter.

Sherwood, Homes Today and Tomorrow, Glencoe/McGraw-Hill. Home Repair and Maintenance Home Repair and Maintenance is for those students interested in doing their own home maintenance and repair work. Students learn the basic information and techniques necessary to use the major tools and various building materials required for routine repair and maintenance of a residential structure and its systems, including exterior and interior walls, roofs, windows, heating and cooling systems and insulation.

Landers, Home Repair and Maintenance, Goodheart-Willcox. How to Talk More Effectively The challenge to persuade others is one we face everyday. How to Talk More Effectively is designed to help you meet that challenge. It takes apart the process of preparing and delivering speeches and tells you how to master the ability to talk on a one-to-one basis as well as before large audiences. Among the topics covered are giving different types of speeches, leading conferences and meetings, expressing yourself on the telephone, and successful interviewing. A CD with examples of speeches and a listening exercise is supplied with the course and students have the option of submitting their speeches on cassette or CD for evaluation by an instructor.

Bordeaux and Allen, How To Talk More Effectively, American School. Introduction to Business The primary focus of Introduction to Business is on understanding the basic economic and organizational principles underlying a market economy and how individuals in their roles as workers, citizens and consumers influence our economic life. The course particularly stresses the consumer role and includes sections on making wise buying decisions, using the banking system and credit, purchasing insurance, saving and investing, and establishing a financial plan.

Eggland, et al., Intro to Business, South-Western. Introduction to Literature Introduction to Literature introduces students to how a variety of writers from different eras and cultures have treated some of the main themes and forms of creative writing, including the short story, drama and essays This course is designed to give students the background needed for reading more advanced material.

Safier, et al. (eds.), Adventures for Readers, Book One, Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. Journalism Journalism introduces students to the world of the professional newspaper reporter. Students learn how news is gathered, how various types of news stories are handled, and how to write such stories using good journalistic style. Professional responsibilities and the editing process are also covered.

Leiter, Harriss and Johnson, The Complete Reporter, Allyn and Bacon. Keyboarding (Typewriting) Keyboarding is for the beginner as well as for the individual who has learned the keyboard but wishes to improve his or her technique. Efficiency, accuracy and speed are all emphasized in specially designed exercises. Students also learn how to type copy in the most commonly used formats.

Hoggatt, et al., Century 21 Computer Keyboarding, South-Western. Know Your Car Know Your Car is a 1/2 unit subject designed to provide the average driver with a basic understanding of how a car works and what should be done to keep it working--whether as a do-it-yourself project or by the mechanics at the local service station. It explains trouble signs to watch for and how to avoid potential problems by preventive maintenance. If a breakdown should occur, it tells what is involved in getting the repairs made and gives a reasonable idea of the repair costs. The course also deals with the issues of deciding whether to keep or replace an old car and buying a new car.

Haefner, The Car Care Book, Delmar Learning. Latin I The aims of Latin I are to introduce students to Latin vocabulary and grammar and to Roman culture and history. During the course, students will learn vocabulary related to everyday life in ancient Rome, and, through reading passages, learn about famous Romans and their accomplishments. By the end of the course, students should be able to read short, simple Latin passages and translate them into English. Students should also be able to translate English passages into Latin.

Ullman and Henderson, Latin for Americans, Book I, Glencoe McGraw-Hill. Literature 1 Using a wide range of poems, short stories, plays and non-fiction prose by authors from different time periods and different cultural backgrounds, Literature I introduces students to some excellent writing and helps them to become familiar with basic literary devices and how they are used in the works under discussion. In this way, the study guide and textbook lead students to an understanding of the structure and meaning of these literary works.

The Interactive Reader, Level 9, McDougal Littell. Literature 2 Literature 2 expands on the reading of literary works begun in Literature 1. As in Literature 1, students analyze plays, short stories, poetry, and non-fiction prose from a broad range of times and cultures to determine how authors convey their meaning.

The InterActive Reader, Level 10. McDougal Littell. Office Procedures Office Procedures focuses on the needs of the modern office worker. It stresses communication and interpersonal skills, including proper handling of the telephone; the processing of information and managing of records in modern business organizations; common business documents and procedures; and efficient time and task management.

Oliverio, et al., The Office: Procedures and Technology, South-Western. Photography Photography introduces students to both the technical and artistic aspects of taking photographs. On the technical side students learn about such things as operating a camera, selecting film and what happens in a darkroom. On the artistic side students learn about vocabulary for discussing photographs, elements of composition and a brief overview of the history of photography. Students are required to submit examples of their work and therefore must have access to a camera. (A simple, inexpensive one is available for purchase through the School.) Access to a darkroom is not required.

Horenstein, Black and White Photography: A Basic Manual, Little Brown. Physical Science Physical Science introduces students to the study of matter and energy. It, therefore, includes topics from both Physics (such as acceleration, light, and electrical current) and Chemistry (such as states of matter, chemical reactions, and nuclear decay). The emphasis in this course is on a conceptual understanding of the fundamental forces and processes at work in the world around us.

Hewitt, et al., Conceptual Physical Science—Explorations, Addison Wesley/Prentice Hall. Physics Physics is the science which explores matter and energy in terms of motion and force. While Algebra I is a prerequisite for the course and solving problems involving mathematical computation is required, the focus of this course is on understanding concepts, rather than on numerical manipulation. Everyday examples and illustrations are used wherever possible, and students are encouraged to think through specific applications of the general concepts which they study.

Hewitt, Conceptual Physics, Prentice Hall. Physiology and Health Physiology and Health approaches health education from the perspective of wellness. This means that it aims to provide the basis for wise decisions and choices that promote our total physical, mental and social well-being The first half of the course focuses on physical fitness, body systems, the life cycle, mental and emotional health and healthy relationships. The second half looks more specifically at issues such as drug abuse, infectious diseases and safety and first aid.

Merki and Merki, Health: A Guide to Wellness, Glencoe. Practical English The basis of good writing is writing good sentences and paragraphs. This course emphasizes correct usage of basic grammar, spelling, punctuation and commonly misused words in writing well-organized sentences and paragraphs. By the end of the course, students are making practical use of what they have learned by preparing a report, complaint letter, job application letter and a resume.

Sigband, Practical English for Everyday Use, American School. Pre-Algebra Pre-Algebra focuses on giving students the solid conceptual foundation and problem-solving strategies necessary for first-year Algebra. It begins by connecting arithmetic and Algebra and explores solving equations, graphs and data analysis, number theory, rational numbers, and ratio, proportion and percent among other topics. Throughout there is an emphasis on understanding and applying mathematical principles and concepts rather than on solving complex problems.

Gardella et al., Mathematical Connections, McDougal Littell. Psychology for Life Today Psychology is the study of how and why we behave as we do. In this course, students study factors which affect behavior, such as habits, attitudes, emotions and personality, and how they are developed. It also includes discussions of how we learn and how to get along with others.

Foster, Psychology for Life Today, American School. Sociology Sociology is the study of how people behave in groups and how these groups interact with each other. This course investigates the process of socialization—how individuals learn to be part of the groups around them, including the family and larger organizations which make up their society and culture. It also discusses why sociology developed, its research methods and some of the major sociological studies. In addition, this course focuses on recent trends in three major areas of social concern--the family, crime and urban development.

McKeown, Sociology, American School. Spanish I Spanish I introduces the student to the basic grammatical concepts and structural characteristics of the language. It emphasizes using Spanish in a cultural context through the use of visuals, scenarios and dialogue formats.

Da Silva, Persona a Persona 1, Macmillan. Spanish II Spanish II expands on the grammatical principles and vocabulary students learned in Spanish I. It emphasizes the correct usage of time and place through a detailed study of verb tenses which includes the use of visuals and dialogue formats.

Da Silva, Persona a Persona 2, Macmillan. Spelling Being able to spell correctly is an important part of communicating clearly and of making a good impression. This 1/2 unit course focuses on both sounding out and visualizing the spelling of words, as appropriate. Topics covered include dictionary usage, common spelling rules and their exceptions, and the use of prefixes and suffixes.

Milanovic and Cox, American School Spelling, American School. Webster's New World Dictionary, Pocket Books Understanding English 1 Understanding English I gives students an in-depth knowledge of how sentences are organized. Through this knowledge, students learn to recognize and use good sentences. The first half of the course (Assignments 1 through 4) concentrates on sentence types, parts of speech, punctuation and verb forms. The second half of the course (Assignments 5 through 8) concentrates on phrases, clauses, conjunctions and the diagramming of sentences.

American School staff, Understanding English 1, American School. Understanding English 2 Understanding English 2 builds on the foundation in grammar and usage provided in Understanding English 1. In this course students concentrate on improving their style and writing with clarity and precision for a variety of purposes, including themes, biographies, reviews and letters.

American School staff, Understanding English 2, American School. United States History Starting with an overview of Native American settlement of the New World, this course traces the major events and trends in United States History down to the present. In the process it seeks to develop various skills involved in comprehending, analyzing and interpreting the past.

Roberts and Franklin, Comprehensive United States History, Custom published for the American School by Amsco School Publications. World History To truly understand developments in today's interdependent world, we need to know their historic roots. World history provides a survey of political, social, economic and cultural trends from the Stone Age to the present. Its focus is global, emphasizing the interactions among various regions of the world.

Brun, et al., Global History and Geography: The Growth of Civilizations, Amsco School Publications, Inc. World Literature World Literature introduces students to a wide variety of literature from different times and different cultures. Students study how writers from very different backgrounds have used the same literary form, such as the short story, play and poem, and explored similar themes. The aim is for students to gain an appreciation of the best literature of both the Western and Non-Western worlds and how this literature has a great deal in common.

Kearns (ed.), Literature of the World, McGraw-Hill.