Curriculum
The Learning Center Online High School Courses
Year 9
- English 1 (1) (Introduction to essay Writing)
- Algebra 1 (1)
- Biology (1)
- Structured Writing (Elective 0.5) + Social Issues (0.5 Elective)
- Year 9 CTE Art 1 credit + 1 elective
- Total: 5.5 credits
Year 10
- English American literature 2 (1) (Structured Writing)
- Geometry (1)
- Physical Science (1)
- American History 1 [AP]
- Student chooses 3 electives
- Total: 5.5 credits
Year 11
- English 3 World Literature (1) (Structured Writing)
- Pre-calculus(1)
- Integrated Physics and Chemistry (1)
- Modern World History 1
- [AP]Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance A/B
- Student chooses 2 electives 6 credits
Year 12
- English 4 Modern World literature (1) (Structured Writing )
- Probability & Statistics (0.5) + Digital Photography 1 (0.5 ELECTIVE)
- World Geography A/B 1 credit
- Art History And Appreciation (0.5 ELECTIVE) and Philosophy (0.5 ELECTIVE)
- Economics (0.5) credits / AP Spanish A/B 1 credit
- Student chooses 2 electives per school year
- English 9th grade Year-long course,(1.credit) (MEETS EVERYDAY) Throughout the English 9 course students will develop the four aspects of language: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening as they interpret and respond to a variety of texts/genres. Students will study themes, character motivations, narrative voices, and conflicts. Students will learn to effectively organize ideas and write using evidence from the text according to audience and purpose. Students will work to recognize, appreciate and interpret the effect of an author’s techniques on the reading experience and make critical and relevant connections between human experience and literature.
- Structured writing (0.5 credit). Essay structures, journaling, short stories, reports.
- Algebra 1 and 2 (1 credit) year long course. The purpose of this course is to develop the algebraic concepts and processes that can be used to solve a variety of real world and mathematical problems. The content includes the following structure and properties of the real number system, including rational and irrational numbers exponents, square roots, radicals, absolute value, and scientific notation -varied means for analyzing and expressing patterns, relations, and functions, including words, tables, sequences, graphs, and algebraic equations. Variables, algebraic expressions, polynomials, and operations with polynomials. Coordinate geometry and graphing of equations and inequalities.
- Biology (1 credit) An entry level course designed to provide students with a sound basic knowledge of biology whether or not they go on to study biology beyond this level. The intent is to help students develop positive attitudes and adequate investigative, experimental skills that are not only relevant to the study of biology, but that will also be useful in life beyond the classroom. The course promotes science, technology and modern genetics and their relevance to our daily lives. It also promotes caring and respect for all living things and the environment. The Biology course is a helpful tool to get students interested in the subject and prepared for the requirements of an advanced biology class. Emphasis is made on the study of Genetics, DNA, evolution and ecology.
- Social Issues: (0.5 credits) Students learn about the complex relationship among societies, governments, and the individual. Each unit focuses on a particular area of concern, often within a global context. Possible solutions at both the structural level as well as that of the individual are examined. Students learn more about how social problems affect them personally.
+ 2 electives
- English 10 – Year-long course, (1 credit) English 10 offers a multi-genre literature study accompanied with writing instruction in preparation for both courses in the junior and senior year, in line with Common Core State Standards for Literature. Students study and write literary criticism related to poetry, drama and fiction texts; however, they also study a variety of rhetorical strategies in preparation for 11th grade Language and Literature. Nonfiction texts are also a feature of English 10, enhancing and informing language study in each unit. The course is designed to create critical readers, writers and thinkers in alignment with the curriculum as a whole with an emphasis on real-world application and citizenship.
- Geometry 10: (1 credit), Points, lines, axioms, conditional statements, converses, coordinate geometry, triangles, polygons, circles: arcs, radians, circles in coordinate systems. Introduction to prisms and cylinders, areas and volumes. Areas and volumes of cylinders, pyramids and cones.
- Physical Science10: (1 credit) This course is designed to be taken after Biology I to help prepare students for success in Chemistry I or physics. The class will introduce students to basic chemistry and physics concepts through inquiry lab activities. Physical science is taught using a modeling curriculum that is designed to help students cultivate higher level thinking skills and develop realistic models of scientific concepts based on experimental evidence. Topics will include conservation of mass and energy, physical and chemical changes, atomic structure, writing chemical formulas and naming compounds, motion, and kinetic theory.
- American History 10 (AP): (1 credit) 1491 CE to the present through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like American and national identity; work, exchange, and technology; geography and the environment; migration and settlement; politics and power; America in the world; American and regional culture; and social structures. This class is an Advanced Placement course. All of the material will be provided by College Board and class will be taught by a College Board certified professor. This class will be an accredited American History credit, if the student wants to take the exam, he/she will have to register with College Board. The Learning Center does not cover the cost of the AP exam.
+2 Electives 0.5 credits per electives
- World Literature and writing: (1 credit) This course develops understanding of the techniques involved in literary criticism and promotes the ability to form independent literary judgments. In Language A: Literature, the formal analysis of texts is combined with a study of the way literary conventions shape the reader’s response to the text. Students completing this course will have a thorough knowledge of a range of literary genres – including poetry, novel, creative non-fiction, short story and drama – and an understanding of their historical and cultural backgrounds. This course will enable them to succeed in a wide range of university courses, particularly in courses requiring close textual analysis such as law, philosophy, language and liberal arts.
- Pre-Calculus: (1 credit) a course that combines reviews of algebra, geometry, and functions into a preparatory course for calculus. The course focuses on the critical skills and exposure to new skills necessary for success in subsequent math courses.
- Integrated Physics and Chemistry: (1 credit) a physical science course designed for high school students needing an entry-level science course covering basic concepts found in chemistry and physics. Topics included in this course are matter, motion and forces, work and energy, electricity and magnetism, and waves. Throughout the course, students will have opportunities to observe simulations, investigate ideas, and solve problems, both online and away from the computer. Explorations in Physical Science: Students will employ the scientific method, measurements and calculations to conduct experiments.
- Modern World History A/B: (1 credit )This rigorous study of modern history examines recurring themes, such as social history, democratic government, and the relationship between history and the arts, allowing students to draw connections between the past and the present, across cultures, and among multiple perspectives.
- Principles of Business, marketing and Finance A/B (1 credit )The Principles of Business Finance course provides students with the skills needed to make financial decisions in a business environment. Students will examine the process of financial analysis, financing operations and growth, and the concept of risk versus return, and the impact of marketing on the global economy.
+ 2 electives 0.5 credit per elective
- English Language and Modern Literature (1 credit) This course seeks to expose students to a wide variety of texts, which span a variety of genres, times, places, and cultures. Literary study includes novels, poetry, social commentary, journalism, and much, much more. The course not only examines how cultures have shaped language but also how language shapes culture. This will aid students in better understanding ourselves and the cultures in which they live. Students will respond to texts in a variety of ways, such as through oral commentary, class discussion, research, debate, literary analysis, and creative response. Students are expected to assess the texts using thoughtful, critical, and personal responses that provide insightful understanding.
- Probability and statistics: (0.5 credit)Topics include probability axioms, conditional probability, the law of total probability, Bayes’ theorem, independence, discrete and continuous random variables, multiple random variables, sum of random variables, the sample mean, and introduction to statistical inference.
- World Geography: A/B (1 credit)A thematic survey aimed at understanding the contemporary world through an analysis of physical/environmental and cultural regions. Special attention is given to problems of social and technological change, political geographic disputes, and population growth.
- Art History:(0.5 credit) Students will examine a variety of aspects of Art History including themes and purposes of art; styles of art; the elements of art; design principles; two-dimensional media; Western and Non-Western Art History.
- Digital Photography: (0.5 credit) A rigorous digital photography course that utilizes digital editing programs on district provided student laptops. Course covers basic photograph editing software. Students will explore art through the use of digital still cameras to produce original photographically-based artwork. This course requires a basic knowledge of computer skills and access to a digital camera. The course will focus composition, shape, form, light ,shadow and basic photographic techniques.
- Economics(0.5 credits) Economics is the study of how individuals and nations make choices about ways to use scarce resources to fulfill their needs and wants. After studying this course you will be able to: Understand and apply the basic principles of various economic systems; Understand business operations; Evaluate governmental policies; explain consumer trends.
- AP Spanish (1 credits): AP Spanish Language and Culture is equivalent to an intermediate level college course in Spanish. Students cultivate their understanding of Spanish language and culture by applying interpersonal, interpretive, and presentational modes of communication in real-life situations as they explore concepts related to family and communities, personal and public identities, beauty and aesthetics, science and technology, contemporary life, and global challenges.
- Philosophy: (0.5 credits)This course enables students to acquire an understanding of the nature of philosophy and philosophical reasoning skills and to develop and apply their knowledge and skills while exploring specialized branches of philosophy (the course will cover at least three of the following branches: metaphysics, ethics, epistemology, philosophy of science, social and political philosophy, aesthetics). Students will develop critical thinking and philosophical reasoning skills as they formulate and evaluate arguments related to a variety of philosophical questions and theories. They will also develop research and inquiry skills related to the study and practice of philosophy.
Electives
All electives are (0.5 credits)
Students Must complete 7.5 credits or its equivalent.
- Anthropology I
- Applied Medical Terminology
- Archeology: Detectives of the Past
- Art in World Cultures
- Computer Programming A/B communications
- Criminology: Inside the Criminal Mind
- Digital Photography 2
- Entrepreneurship
- Fashion & Interior Design
- Forensics: Secrets of the Dead
- Forensics II: More Secrets of the Dead
- Game Development
- Graphic Design & Illustration A/B
- Gothic Literature: Monster Stories
- History of the Holocaust(eh)
- Introduction to Fashion Design
- Law & Order: Introduction to Legal Studies
- Nutrition and Wellbeing
- Principles of Business, Marketing & Finance A/B
- Principles of Engineering & Technology A/B
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Creative Writing
- Sports, Entertainment & Recreational Marketing
* Extra Curricular Accredited courses (edOptions/College Board)
AP Biology A/B (1)
AP Chemistry A/B(1)
AP French A/B(1)
AP Calculus A/B (1)
**Not accredited by EdOptions but accredited by College Board
AP Physics
AP Modern World
Human Geography
**All extra curricular courses are not included in tuition
** Electives are imparted on line by EdOptions and the Learning Center Teachers
Policies and Procedures
Academic Misconduct
Academic misconduct, in any form, is not tolerated. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, copying another student’s work, or allowing another student to copy your work.
If academic misconduct is found, the following consequences will result: • First offense: Zero on assignment, written warning, and a note added to the records of the students involved • Second offense: Zero on assignment and referral to the administration for possible withdrawal Defiance of Authority/Insubordination: Disobedience or noncompliance toward any staff member of The Learning Center is considered insubordination. • Third offence: The student will be asked to withdraw from our program. No refunds will be given.
This includes refusal to maintain communication with The Learning Center staff. An act of insubordination may occur in any situation or communication, including, but not limited to, in an email, during a phone conversation, or in person. If defiance of authority or insubordination is found, the following consequences will result: • First offense: Referral to a guidance counselor • Second offense: Referral to the administration for possible withdrawal Computer Misuse: Any student who attempts to access the secure information of The learning Center in an improper manner, uses another student’s or staff member’s log-in information to gain access to information, intentionally attempts to obtain access to areas or information not open to normal access, or engages in any act similar to the above, has committed a computer misuse. If computer misuse is found, the following consequences will result: • First offense: Depending on the nature of the offense, the consequences can include a written warning, referral to a guidance counselor, suspended access to The Learning Center courseware, or administrative referral for possible withdrawal. • Second offense: Referral to the administration for possible withdrawal. Third Offense: withdrawal from our program.
Anti-Bullying Policy: Cyber bullying, or bullying in any form, is not acceptable behavior for any student enrolled in classes at The Learning Center. Any student found to be involved in these activities will immediately be withdrawn from the program.
The Learning Center uses this definition of cyber bullying: Cyber bullying, or bullying in any form, is not acceptable behavior for any student enrolled in classes at the Learning Center. Any student found to be involved in these activities will immediately be withdrawn from the Learning Center.
OHS Absences: Students are allowed 2 absences per semester and allowed to make the classes up. * Special consideration for illness up to 7 days.
Absences for all other Courses: Student has to call and cancel 24 hours prior or they will be charged 1 hour of class.
Lateness: It is the parent’s responsibility for the student to be on time. It is the student’s responsibility to make up works and instructions missed. Class will start and finish in the designated time frame.
Internet Use and Academic Integrity Policy
Internet Terms and Conditions of Use
1. Users will not be abusive in The Learning Center messages to others. They will not use offensive, obscene, or harassing language when using any The Learning Center , or its affiliates’ systems or software.
2. Users will not reveal personal addresses or phone numbers of other users.
3. Users will not post information if it violates the policy of others, jeopardizes the health and safety of students, plagiarizes the work of others, is a commercial advertisement, or is not approved by the teacher or school administrator. Users will accept responsibility for all materials they link to or upload.
4. Users will promptly report any inappropriate material they receive.
5. Users will not attempt to log in to the network using any other user’s name and password.
6. Users accept and acknowledge that additional documents and paperwork may be required, including but not limited to documents requiring agreement and signature upon the request of The Learning center administration.
7. Any and all student-produced Web pages will be subject to approval by the teacher or school administrator.
8. Vandalism will result in the cancellation of privileges. Vandalism is defined as any malicious attempt to harm or destroy the data of another user, agency, or The Learning Center. That includes, but is not limited to, the uploading or creation of computer viruses.
9. In the event of a virtual field trip, all users will conduct themselves in accordance to Policy or agreement applicable to such field trip.
Academic Integrity Policy
1. I will do my own work.
2. I will not copy another person’s work, in whole or in part, and turn it in as my own.
3. I will not consult unauthorized material or information during tests unless my teacher gives me permission.
4. I will not plagiarize.
5. I will not copy text, graphics, mathematics solutions, artistic layouts or presentations, or any ideas in any form from another source without proper citation.
6. I will not communicate exam information or answers during or following an exam.
7. I will not provide unwarranted access to materials or information so that credit may be wrongly claimed by others.
8. I will not turn in an original paper or project more than once for different classes or assignments.
9. I will not, in laboratory situations, falsify or fabricate data or observations, including computer output.
Payment and Refund Policy
Payments: payments must be made prior to all classes for all courses. Late payments (after 5 days) will be charged a $50 late fee. All course fees are divided in 2 parts or in monthly installments in the case of AP’s. All students who register for courses occasionally change their mind for one reason or another. Regardless of the reason, we believe there should be a definite refund policy for students who decide not to take the course. Refunds for online courses are only given under the following circumstances:
- The student/user did not access any portion of the online course AND the student/user requests a refund, in writing via email within three business days from the date of the registration (email notification sent). There will be no refunds for any online courses (or curricula) once a course has been accessed in any manner.
- A full refund will be issued less an administrative fee of $100.
- There are no refunds for Kindle books or e-books. Please understand that with the enrollment and accessing of your online course, you have read and agree to the aforementioned refund policy. There are no extensions granted for your course. If you do not complete your course by the end-date on your welcome letter, there will be additional fees for extended access.
There are no refunds for Legal or academic services.
Online Standardized test Refund Policy
- The student/user did not access any portion of the online course AND the student/user requests a refund, in writing via email within 72 hours of enrolling in the course.
- We are unable to offer refunds after the exam has been attempted.
Online Enrichment Courses Refund Policy
- The student/user did not access any portion of the online course AND the student/user requests a refund, in writing via email within 72 hours of enrolling in the course.
- We are unable to offer refunds after the exam has been attempted.
- A refund will be issued less $100 administration fee.
Online High School Refund Policy
- The student/user did not access any portion of the online course AND the student/user requests a refund, in writing via email within 72 hours of enrolling in the course.
- We are unable to offer full refunds after the school trimester has begun. You will be charged for the whole month.
- We are unable to offer refunds for students who have been ask to leave for violating our academic and misconduct policy after the 3rd violation. Administrative fees regarding transcripts are non refundable. A refund will be issued less $100 administration fee.