Course descriptions HS - 2014-2015

Course Descriptions

Grades 9-12 2014-15

Grade 9-‐12 courses 1

Table of Contents

Graduation Requirements ........................................................................................................... 3 American Diploma ................................................................................................................................... 3 Brazilian Diploma .................................................................................................................................... 3

Course Descriptions ....................................................................................................................... 4 ARTS .............................................................................................................................................................. 4 Visual Arts ................................................................................................................................................................... 4 Performing Arts ........................................................................................................................................................ 5

LANGUAGE ARTS & LITERATURE ........................................................................................................ 6 English ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6 English Language Learning (ELL) ..................................................................................................................... 7 Portuguese .................................................................................................................................................................. 8 Portuguese Language Learning (PLL) ............................................................................................................. 9

MATHEMATICS ........................................................................................................................................ 10 PHYSICAL EDUCATION .......................................................................................................................... 12 SCIENCE ...................................................................................................................................................... 12 SOCIAL STUDIES ...................................................................................................................................... 13 Brazilian Social Studies ....................................................................................................................................... 15

TECHNOLOGY ........................................................................................................................................... 16 WORLD LANGUAGES .............................................................................................................................. 17 French ........................................................................................................................................................................ 17 Spanish ....................................................................................................................................................................... 18

Virtual High School (VHS) ......................................................................................................... 19

Registration Forms ...................................................................................................................... 19 Cover Art by the 9th grade


Secondary Administration and Student Services

Secondary Principal …………………………. Bonnie Lindgren

Director of Brazilian Studies ………………… Maria do Carmo Apolinário

Guidance Counselor ………………………… Charles Hodges

Librarian ………………………………………. Dayse Nascimento

Assistants

Ana Cecilia Depaola

André Nunes

Student Activities Coordinator ……..………… Lisa Grinfeder

School Nurse …………………………………… Carol Caldas

Faculty Aarão Simões Allan Genú Dr. Ana Vitoria Botelho Angelyca Rocha Antonio Almeida Dr. Antonio Travassos Camila Falcão Chelsea Callan Dominique Jacob Elizabeth Moreira Ester Correa

Fernanda Bonfim Jackie Santos Jessica Eakin Kadna Cordeiro Martha Viegas Monica Silva Dr. Pedro Anselmo Filho Quintino Orengo Raquel Souto Viviane Vasconcelos

José Veloso

Graduation Requirements As you consider what courses to request for next school year, consider how your choices will further your plans for graduation and for college entrance. Ensure that you will have the credits needed for the American Diploma and the courses needed each year for the Brazilian Diploma. Consider whether the electives you choose will allow you to develop a balanced range of skills, knowledge, and interests. Consider also how you will balance your homework load against your social and family activities. Please be aware that the listing of a course description does not guarantee that the course will be offered in a particular school year. Courses will be scheduled on the basis of student interest, sufficient enrollment, and the most effective use of instructors’ time. The American Diploma must be earned by all graduates of the American School of Recife. The Brazilian Diploma is required for all Brazilian citizens, and for entry into Brazilian universities.

American Diploma Students in Grades 9-‐12 earn credits toward graduation. One credit is earned by passing a course with 120 hours of class time. A minimum of 25 credits is required. Sixteen credits must be distributed as shown below.

English/ELD 4 credits Social Studies 4 credits Mathematics 3 credits Science 3 credits Physical Education 2 credits 16 credits required by AdvancED regulations In addition, the Brazilian Ministry of Education requires study of Portuguese (or PLL) in every year of attendance at EAR. Elective courses are chosen to bring the total credits to a minimum of 25. Portuguese/PLL in every year of EAR attendance Electives 5 credits 25 credits required for the EAR diploma

Brazilian Diploma Requirements for the Brazilian Diploma specify the following in grades 10-‐12: Science: Biology, Chemistry and Physics Mathematics: Algebra, Geometry, and Trigonometry (Alg II and Pre-‐Calc) Social Studies: Brazilian History, Brazilian Geography, Sociology & Philosophy


Course Registration Enrollment in a course may depend on a student’s grade in the prerequisite course(s), graduation requirements, student’s workload, teacher and/or counselor recommendation, and scheduling feasibility. Specific departments may take into consideration additional criteria. Scheduling The small size of EAR's grade level classes, the many diploma requirements, and the availability of both teachers and classrooms pose challenges to the scheduling of courses. To make the best use of our human and physical resources, we cannot run classes of fewer than five students. Though we do our best to schedule every student’s first choice for electives, it is often impossible for every request to be met. When requesting courses, students must include several choices, and show flexibility. Remember that students are expected to have the same commitment to elective as to required courses. Electives With rare exceptions, elective courses meet twice a week. Many electives are semester-‐long courses, thus allowing students to sample a greater variety of academic interests. Electives choices can be changed during the first two weeks of the Semester. After two weeks, you must remain in the course until the end of the Semester; choose wisely. It is the student’s responsibility to check the requirements for your grade. Make an appointment with your counselor to verify credits and requirements. AP Courses For more information about AP courses and AP exams, please refer to https://apstudent.collegeboard.org/apcourse

Course Descriptions

ARTS

Visual Arts Art 9 0.25 credits In the ninth grade the students will learn about street art and conceptual art and its new medias like video art, performance and happenings and the artists that work with this language. They will develop original and creative artwork where the concept is the most important. They will connect their art works with other matters, so think about the world in general.

Studio Art 0.5 credits This one semester course has the format of an art studio. Students may choose from an art appreciation course, craft, artistic drawing or painting course. (This course may be repeated) Art History Required for the Brazilian Diploma 0.25 credits A study of the history of Art in a chronological way starting with Prehistory to contemporary Art. Topics include: the basic art concepts: elements and principles of art, media, and subject matter in Art, style, and architecture; the language of art -‐ how to “read” a work of art; ancient civilizations leading to European Baroque art; Brazilian Baroque art to contemporary art and the traditional art of the Americas. Studio art projects will be added when possible for the benefit of understanding man’s necessity to produce art as a fulfillment of his desire to


communicate, decorate and to leave his mark. Primary text: Art History and Appreciation by Helen D. Hume. AP Art History 1.0 credit This AP Art History course prepares students for the AP Art History Exam. This year long course dedicates instructional time to the study of works of art in a contextual and visual analyzes across a historical time frame. The approach will be a chronological one with studies in Western and Non-‐western Art from the ancient world through the 21st century. Classes will be presented with PowerPoint lectures. Students will be required additional readings and writing assignments that provide a more depth understanding of themes and subjects of Art History. The course include mandatory visits to museums and art galleries at least once every semester. Students will be prepared for and expected to sit the AP external examination in May. AP Studio Art: 2-‐D Design 1.0 credit This course is designed for students who have shown a desire in submitting a 2-‐D Design Portfolio. All content meets the requirements as stated in the student’s exam Poster. Through a teacher developed assignment emphasis will be given to the production of original and quality art that demonstrates an understanding of elements and principles of two-‐dimensional design. Students will work towards the goal of meeting the requirements of all three sections of the portfolio: Quality, Concentration and Breadth. Students will demonstrate the development of mastery of concept, terminology, and composition. Discussions of materials used by visual artists will be explored. Students will work focusing on elements and principles of design and are expected to create original imagery. Students will be prepared for and expected to sit the AP external examination in May.

Performing Arts Music A broad-‐based approach to making and enjoying music. Students will learn and develop skills with a variety of wind and rhythm instruments, as well as Hulabaloo -‐ homemade percussive instruments. Music can be found in the most amazing places! Learning activities include: music appreciation, musical notation, improvisation, composing music, musical critiques, and performance. (This course may be repeated). Band Pre-‐requisite: knowledge of an instrument. This course is a semester long and is for students who want to be part of a group playing a varied repertoire of pop and rock, international and Brazilian music. Any instrument welcome. Performance is mandatory. (This course may be repeated.) Choir This course is designed for students with a special interest in singing. It addresses basic to advanced vocal techniques and teaches and reinforces the fundamentals of group singing. Students will focus on harmony, improving intonation, choral blend, and musical interpretation. Coursework includes sight-‐reading and performance. This is a proposed elective course that may be offered if there is enough interest. Digital Music 0.5 credits Digital Music is a semester-‐long class devoted to basic music composition, arranging, and other applications using Garage Band and piano keyboards. Various music software programs will be introduced, and there will be a culminating project utilizing some of these tools. Students will be introduced to musical notation and basic music theory concepts. (This course may be repeated.)


Beginning Guitar Guitar is a semester-‐long introductory course for guitar players. Students will learn to play basic chords and fingering on acoustic guitar in a group setting. They will also learn the music theory, appreciation, and history, and will learn to listen to and read music. Students should be prepared to provide their own guitar. This is a proposed elective course that may be offered if there is enough interest. Drama 0.5 credits Drama is offered at EAR as an elective course with a duration of one semester. The objective of the course is to foster acting skills culminating in at least one stage production. Students are encouraged to live truthfully under imaginary circumstances. Techniques that foster effective acting such as expression of an idea or emotion through body language and/or oral communication are explored through games, exercises and role-‐playing which promote understanding of what is essential in a theater production. Students are expected to understand the importance of teamwork effort in all areas of the theater. (This course may be repeated.)

LANGUAGE ARTS & LITERATURE

English English 9 1.0 credit This full-‐year course includes literature study and communication skills development. The course focuses on genre, focusing on elements that enhance the appreciation of short stories, essays, drama, poetry and novels. Language and vocabulary lessons are put into practice in process writing, which includes exposition, narrative, argument as well as creative writing. In response to literature, students explore ideas, respond critically, and share their work orally or in writing. They improve discussion skills by participating in Touchstones activities. They are encouraged to use a variety of technology to access information to prepare and share oral work, which includes project presentations, discussions and speeches. Primary texts: Literature and Integrated Studies Scott Foresman, (1997); English, Houghton Mifflin (1990). English 10 1.0 credit This full-‐year course continues the study of literature and communication skills. The course focuses on the study of World Literature, ranging from mythology of the Ancient East to modern prose and poetry. Artworks throughout history are used to foster inquiry and projects linked to Art History are encouraged. Students develop analytic thinking through research, speech and writing as they continue to study a variety of genres and traditions in literature. Standardized test-‐taking skills are introduced. Language and vocabulary lessons are put into practice in process writing which includes exposition and argument. In response to literature, students make use of technology to explore and share ideas. As well as participating in Touchstones discussions, students are encouraged to access information to enhance oral work, which includes project presentations, discussions and speeches. Primary texts: Classics in World Literature, Scott Foresman (1991); Traditions in Literature, Scott Foresman (1989). English 11 1.0 credit This full-‐year course is a study of American Literature from the colonial period to contemporary times. Language, communication, vocabulary development, and research skills are integrated into the study of literature, and history. Standardized test-‐taking skills are developed through practice. Writing assignments focus on exposition, argument, and narration, in which students strive to discover their unique voices and stories. Students engage in short and long term


research to produce a variety of work, including a college planning project, an annotative bibliography, and a research paper using a MLA format. They are encouraged to utilize a variety of technology to access information to prepare and share oral and written work, as well as to enhance project presentations. Primary texts include The American Experience, Prentice Hall (1991); The MLA Handbook, (2009). English 12 1.0 credit This full-‐year course is a study of English literature and the forms of rhetoric. The course includes a sampling of literature from the Anglo-‐Saxon Period to the Twentieth Century. Students develop their appreciation and use of narration, description, exemplification, definition, classification, comparison and contrast, cause and effect, process analysis, and persuasion in reading, writing, and speech. More time is dedicated to standardized test-‐taking skills and vocabulary development while students engage in critical thinking, speaking, reading, and writing activities. Students utilize a variety of technology to access information to prepare oral work, and to enhance project presentations, discussions and speeches. Students work independently to produce an electronic Senior Portfolio Primary texts: Adventures in English Literature HBJ (1985); Thinking in Writing, McGraw Hill (1998); The Bedford Introduction to Literature; Warriner’s High School Handbook (1992). Creative Writing 0.5 credits This one-‐semester course is designed to introduce students to principles, techniques, and tools for writing nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. It will also provide students with a community for sharing and discussing their own work. This is a writing intensive course. During the semester, students will do in-‐class and out-‐of-‐class writing exercises to stimulate the writing process and practice different elements of craft. However, much of the work will be self-‐motivated, as students are expected to work on their prose and poetry on a daily basis. This course does not count toward the 4.0 credits in English required for graduation. The course may be repeated for credit. AP English Literature & Composition 1.0 credit In AP English Literature and Composition, students practice close reading of poetry, essays, short stories, drama and novels. They gain familiarity with literary terms and techniques while developing writing skills through varied composition assignments, which deal with the way writers use language to provide meaning and pleasure. Representative works from the sixteenth century to the present are introduced; a few works are studied in depth. Units are based on themes such as Literature as a Means of Social Criticism, Love in Literature: Happily Ever After or Not? Heroes and Villains in Literature, and Diversity in American Literature. Students will be prepared for and expected to sit the AP external examination in May.

English Language Learner (ELL) Middle and High school students will receive an individualized content-‐based approach in the ELL class. Both language and content instruction are integrated so that students develop academic knowledge and skills in specific content areas at the same time as they develop their language skills. Classes are planned to foster English proficiency in areas of Reading, Listening, Writing and Speaking. Through a variety of activities/projects (journals, storytelling, reports, exercises, tests) students are expected to develop:


● Oral communication: students are expected to understand, interpret and use oral English in a variety of contexts and media.

● Reading: students are expected to read a variety of informational and literary texts for different purposes, using a range of reading strategies effectively.

● Writing: students are expected to communicate through writing for a variety of purposes and audiences.

● Social and Cultural: students are expected to understand and value cultural differences and to demonstrate social and cultural competence in a wide range of situations.

Required for all students who are not enrolled in an English course. Beginners Level 1.0 credit ELL course is a systematic use of instructional strategies that promote the acquisition of English by students whose primary language is not English. This course introduces basic literacy skills and help students adjust to their new cultural environment. Students engage in activities that foster the four skills which are listening, speaking, reading and writing. By the end of the course students will provide and obtain information in English. Students will also be able to show an understanding and be able to interpret writings and speeches about a variety of topics. Novice Level 1.0 credit This course expands on the previous level, Beginners. Students continue to study communication skills and cultural knowledge. This course is to provide continued practice and refinement of both oral and literacy skills for functional purposes. Students will continue to expand their vocabulary and use more complex sentence patterns. By the end of the Novice level students will be expected to use English to reinforce and further their knowledge of other disciplines. Intermediate Level 1.0 credit This course expands on the previous level of students´ accuracy in using English in the classroom and in other settings. Students will communicate orally using a variety of the conventions of English grammar with some accuracy. Students will also read books at the appropriate reading level for a variety of purposes. Students will write in a variety of forms for various purposes and audiences. By the end of the Intermediate Level, students will be expected to use English both within and beyond the school setting with degree of fluency. Advanced Level 1.0 credit This course expands on the previous level, Intermediate. This course continues to enhance students´ ability in reading, writing, listening and speaking in English. By the end of this course students will be expected to communicate orally using patterns of English grammar and pronunciation with accuracy. Reading, participating in academic discussions, writing essays on a variety of topics will continue to be engaging activities to successfully mainstream the student in other subject areas.

Portuguese Portuguese 9 1.0 credit Início do High School, aprofundamento dos conhecimentos de Morfologia e Sintaxe na interpretação de diversos gêneros textuais. Estudo específico das Escolas Literárias Mundiais e a produção de texto, com base em textos dissertativos, em um caderno de redação, com reescrita. Exploração da oralidade com Notícias da Semana e leitura de livros de literatura. Livro principal: Português Linguagens -‐ 9o ano (2010)


Portuguese 10 1.0 credit O ensino de Língua Portuguesa da 10ª série terá como ponto de partida o estudo de textos literários e não literários, bem como do estudo de obras que vão da Literatura Colonial ao Romantismo. Através da leitura comparada, confronta-‐se a cultura daquela época com a contemporânea, levando-‐se em conta os contextos sócio-‐político e culturais em que foram produzidos. A Produção de texto parte da abordagem de textos atuais que servem como matéria-‐prima para o aluno ler, compreender, interpretar e produzir os diversos gêneros textuais. Finalmente, o estudo da Gramática enfoca os aspectos morfossintáticos variáveis e invariáveis, com ênfase na Sintaxe e as normas de pontuação e suas relações para a produção de textos, considerando a coesão e coerência. Portuguese 11 1.0 credit O ensino de Língua Portuguesa da 11ª série terá como ponto de partida o estudo de variados textos literários e não literários, bem como do estudo de obras que vão do Realismo/Naturalismo até o Pré-‐Modernismo. Através da leitura comparada, confronta-‐se a cultura daquela época com a cultura contemporânea, levando-‐se em conta os contextos sócio-‐político e culturais em que foram inseridos. A Produção de texto parte da abordagem dos mais variados tipos de textos que servem como matéria prima para o aluno ler, compreender e produzir textos . Finalmente, o estudo da Gramática com ênfase na sintaxe do período composto por coordenação e subordinação e normas de pontuação. O estudo desses aspectos colabora para a produção de textos, considerando os aspectos da coesão da coerência. Portuguese 12 1.0 credit O ensino de Língua Portuguesa da 12a série terá como ponto de partida o estudo de variados textos literários ou não literários, bem como do estudo de obras que vão desde a Semana de Arte Moderna até o a prosa Pós Moderna. Através da leitura comparada, confronta-‐se a cultura daquela época com a cultura contemporânea, levando-‐se em conta os contextos sócio-‐político e culturais em que foram inseridos. A Produção de texto parte da abordagem dos mais variados tipos de textos que servem como matéria prima para o aluno ler, compreender e produzir textos . Finalmente, o estudo da Gramática enfoca os aspectos morfossintáticos variáveis e invariáveis, Gramática enfoca os aspectos morfossintáticos variáveis e invariáveis, dando-‐se ênfase a Regência Nominal e Verbal e ao Estudo Crase e suas relações para a produção de textos, considerando a coesão e coerência.

Portuguese Language Learner (PLL) The Portuguese courses for non-‐native speakers enable students to communicate well with Brazilians and to participate actively in daily life. The courses take into account the personal growth of the student in the new environment and culture. Individual learning plans are based on the student’s skill level, not on grade level. Each level is structural and functional, enabling students to use words and expressions that convey their ideas and feelings. Students receive an overview of Brazilian literature, history and political aspects, allowing them to understand Brazil in the contemporary world scene. Required for all students who are not enrolled in a Portuguese course. Beginners Level 1.0 credit The Portuguese Beginners level course is designed for non-‐native Portuguese speakers. From a basic communicative level, coursework focuses on expressing ideas and feelings by using very basic structures, vocabulary and different genre of texts in Portuguese, such as: oral interview, comic books and fairy tales. Communication structures include: greetings, numbers, present tense and some verbs for daily use and expressions for basic communication. The student will


be continuously evaluated through assignments and tests to check reading, writing, speaking, listening and use of Portuguese. Primary texts: Tudo bem? 1; Muito Prazer. Novice Level 1.0 credit The Portuguese Novice level course is designed for non-‐native Portuguese speakers. From a basic communicative level, coursework focuses on expression of ideas and feelings by using basic structures, vocabulary and different genre of texts in Portuguese, such as: novels, comic books and magazines. Grammar studies include: Irregular and regular verbs in the present and in the past, adverbs of time. The student will be continuously evaluated by performance in reading, writing, speaking, listening and use of Portuguese. Primary texts: Tudo bem? 1; Muito Prazer; Portugues Linguagens 6 e 7. Intermediate Level 1.0 credit The Portuguese Intermediate level courses are designed for non-‐native Portuguese speakers and Portuguese speakers who are fluent but either do not have a more formal study of Portuguese or who speak the language, but have difficulties in writing or in grammar. It enables students to communicate fully with Brazilians as well as to participate actively in daily life. At the intermediate communicative level, coursework focuses on expression and understanding using more complex structures, wider vocabulary and different genre of texts in Portuguese, such as: advertising, novels, and poems. Grammar structures include: syntax, punctuation, use of specific words and idiomatic expressions, connotation of words and reported speech. The student will be continuously evaluated in reading, writing, speaking, listening and use of Portuguese vocabulary and idiomatic expressions. Primary texts: Tudo bem? 2; Português Linguagens 8. Advanced Level 1.0 credit The Portuguese Advanced level course is designed for non-‐native Portuguese speakers and Portuguese speakers who are fluent but either do not have a more formal study of Portuguese or who speak the language, but have difficulties in writing or in grammar. It enables students to communicate accurately with Brazilians as well as to participate actively in daily life. At the advanced communicative level, coursework focuses comprehension and self-‐expression using complex structure, extensive vocabulary and literature as well as different genre of texts in Portuguese, such as: essays, poetry, and articles. Grammar studies include: syntax, verbs, connotation and denotation. The student will be continuously evaluated in reading, writing, speaking, listening and use of Portuguese vocabulary and idiomatic expressions. Primary text: Português Linguagens 1,2,3 -‐ Ensino Médio.

MATHEMATICS Algebra I 1.0 Credit This course is a first year high school algebra course. Topics include review of pre-‐algebra skills and real number operations, problem-‐solving, polynomials, fractional operations, linear equations and functions, inequalities, quadratics, rational and irrational numbers, and introductory topics from geometry. An emphasis on both algebraic manipulation and graphical representation provides the foundation for further study in mathematics. Primary text: Algebra 1, Glencoe/McGraw-‐Hill (2012). Geometry 1.0 Credit Geometry gives students their first major exposure to formal proof, deductive logic, and the idea of a rigorous mathematical argument. Students will learn the properties, postulates and


theorems that are the language of formal geometry. The logic of mathematical proof is introduced in combination with the characteristics of geometric objects. The concepts and relationships of lines, polygons, circles and right triangles, including right triangle trigonometry are studied. The properties of two-‐dimensional and three-‐dimensional figures are extensively explored. Throughout the course, there is an emphasis on the understanding of the direct correspondence of the objects and relations of Geometry to those of Algebra. Primary text: Geometry, Glencoe/McGraw-‐Hill (2012). Algebra II 1.0 Credit This course is a rigorous second-‐year algebra course. It is the foundation course for all further study in mathematics, preparing students for advanced work and college preparatory math. Topics include linear and non-‐linear equations and functions, polynomials, matrices, rational expressions, irrational and complex numbers, quadratics, analytic geometry, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry, and probability. Throughout the course, both algebraic and geometric skills and methods are applied to the study of topics. Students are expected to provide a graphing calculator, preferably a TI-‐83+/84. Primary text: Algebra 2, Glencoe/ McGraw-‐Hill (2012). Pre-‐Calculus 1.0 Credit A full-‐year course designed to provide a culminating study of high school mathematics in preparation for the study of college-‐level Calculus. The course includes further work on the fundamentals of algebraic skills and applications as well as a thorough study of functions. Topics included are: operations on functions, function notation and characteristics, graphs of functions and their rigid and non-‐rigid transformations, and writing and using mathematical models to solve real-‐life problems. Knowledge and use of functions is extended to include inverse, composite, and piece-‐wise functions. Calculus concepts of optimization, rate of change, and applications are introduced. Students are expected to provide a graphing calculator, preferably a TI-‐83+/84. Primary text: Pre-‐calculus: Mathematics for Calculus. Brooks/Cole (2010). AP Statistics 1.0 credit The full-‐year Advanced Placement Statistics course is equivalent to a one-‐semester college course in statistics. It is intended for students who have a strong background and interest in mathematics with an intention to pursue post-‐secondary study in scientific or mathematical fields, including the social sciences. The course introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing and drawing conclusions from data. Students are exposed to four broad conceptual themes: exploring data, sampling and experimentation, anticipating patterns, and statistical inference. Included within these themes are describing patterns and departures from patterns, planning and conducting a study, exploring random phenomena using probability and simulation, estimating population parameters, and testing hypotheses. Students will be prepared for and expected to sit the AP external examination in May. Primary text: Statistics in Action, Watkins, Scheaffer & Cobb. KeyPress (2010) Students are required to have a graphing calculator. A TI-‐83+/TI-‐84 is recommended. Students are expected to take the AP Statistics exam in May. AP Calculus AB 1.0 credit The full-‐year Advanced Placement AB Calculus course is equivalent to a one-‐semester college course in introductory calculus, and is intended for students who have a strong background and interest in mathematics, including algebra, axiomatic geometry, trigonometry, and analytic geometry. The course explores limits of functions, differentiation, integration and their wide application to both theoretical and practical problems. Students will be prepared for and expected to sit the AP external examination in May.


Primary text: Calculus – AP Edition, 6th edition, James Stewart. Brooks/Cole (2010). Students are required to have a graphing calculator. A TI-‐83+/TI-‐84 is recommended.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION HS Physical Education 0.5 Credits This required program encourages students to appreciate the value of developing a lifelong healthy lifestyle. Aside from physical conditioning and fitness training there are specific units covered, including: Nutrition – health, exercise, drug education, Games - group dynamics, games, activities, sporting events organization, Dance – stretching, relaxation, and body awareness, interpretation and choreography, Exercise – active lifestyles, muscular group, resistance and strength training, martial arts. Meeting twice weekly, PE courses receive 0.5 credits. P.E. Skills 0.5 credits A semester-long course that develops interest and skills in a variety of life sports and physical activities. Habits and choices that affect health and fitness will be explored.

SCIENCE Environmental Science 1.0 Credit A full-‐year course that encourages students to bring environmental issues to life, making general concepts more understandable and interesting to them. Considering the facts and opinions on multiple aspects of environmental issues, students will deepen their own ideas and develop critical thinking. Field trips will help students recognize the importance of theory applied to real life. Primary text: Environmental Science, Holt (2008). Biology 1.0 Credit This full-‐year course guides students to answer questions about the living world, considering the cell as the smallest unit life, to the most complex biological systems. Classification, function and the role of the organism will be considered in a greater context, viewing the planet as a huge ecosystem formed by interconnected elements. Field trips and lab activities help students recognize the importance of theory applied to real life. Primary text: Biology, Prentice Hall (2004). Chemistry 1.0 Credit Pre-‐requisite: Successful completion of Algebra I This full-‐year course focuses on the major concepts of Chemistry. The science of matter will be explored through lecture and laboratory activities. It depicts important concepts, including matter, the nature and properties of matter, models of atoms, atomic structure, periodic table, chemical equations and reactions, thermodynamics, electrochemistry and organic chemistry. The course also prepares students for safe laboratory classes, which include two periods, once a week, where they have the opportunity to demonstrate and understand what they learned in class. Primary text: Chemistry, Prentice Hall (2005). Physics 1.0 Credit Pre-‐requisite: Successful completion of both Geometry and Algebra II Required for Brazilian Diploma students


This full-‐year course focuses on concepts, theories and laws that govern matter, energy and forces. The topics covered by the course are mechanics, electricity, magnetism, energy, waves and atomic structure. Lab demonstration will be conducted to provide students an opportunity to observe, analyze and connect the math language with the real world. Primary text: Physics, Holt (2006). Advanced Biology 1.0 credit This full-‐year course focuses on the major concepts of Biology. The students will be prepared to think critically in order to understand the biological processes from the level of the bacteria to human physiology. The evolutionary trends of all groups of organisms will be explored. The course also demonstrates for students the anatomical structures of the human body at the cellular level by the use of a light microscope and slides of human tissues, which make it possible to understand the functions and relations between the different systems. Primary text: Cracking the AP Biology Exam, (2011). AP Chemistry 1.0 credit Pre-‐requisite: Successful completion of both Chemistry and Algebra II. This full-‐year course includes one double period per week for laboratory experiences. The course is equivalent to a first-‐year college course in laboratory chemistry, and is intended for students who have a strong background and interest in mathematics as well as in the sciences. Content topics include the foundations of chemistry: structure and states of matter, reactions, electrochemistry, organic chemistry, descriptive chemistry, chemical calculations, and the mathematical formulation of principles. Laboratory skills include: observation and recording of chemical reactions and substances, calculating and interpreting results based on data, and effective communication of results. Though this is not a calculus-‐based course, the course will take advantage of student’s previous or concurrent experiences with calculus concepts to tailor the lab component to demonstrate how these concepts are related to real-‐life problems. Students will be prepared for and expected to sit the AP external examination in May. Primary text: Chemistry – AP Edition, 8th edition, Brooks/Cole (2010). AP Physics 1 1.0 credit AP Physics 1 is an algebra-‐based, introductory college-‐level physics course that explores topics such as Newtonian mechanics (including rotational motion); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound; and introductory, simple circuits. Through inquiry-‐based learning, students will develop scientific critical thinking and reasoning skills. The AP Physics 1 course is designed to enable students to develop the ability to reason about physical phenomena using important science process skills such as explaining causal relationships, applying and justifying the use of mathematical routines, designing experiments, analyzing data and making connections across multiple topics within the course. This AP Physics 1 course is equivalent to the first semester of a typical introductory, algebra-‐based physics course. Primary Text: College Physics, Etkina & Gentile, Pearson (2013). Pre-‐requisite: Successful completion of Algebra II.

SOCIAL STUDIES World Geography 9 1.0 credit This full-‐year course required of all 9th grade students involves students in the study of geography and its influences over the ways the peoples of the word live, and a fuller understanding of how geographical phenomenon affect their lives. They will develop an


understanding of the five geographical themes: location, place, movement, human/environment interaction and region. Students will use, make, and examine many different kinds of maps that provide local, national, regional, and global information about places, climates, vegetation, pollution, economic activities, cultures, ocean currents, and natural resources. Students will study world regions, countries, cultures, and how different peoples have adapted to various global environments. Topics include: cultures, population patterns and distribution, natural resources, water cycle, and the relation between: latitude and climate, climate and vegetation, ocean currents and climate, vegetation and economic activity. They will also examine pollution and environmental destruction as well as the possibilities offered by conservation and sustainable growth measures. Primary text: Geography, Holt McDougal (2012). World History 10 1.0 credit The course is both a chronological and thematic investigation of major events that have shaped the world from the beginnings of civilization to the 21st century. Emphasis is placed on certain historical themes and their impact around the world. Themes include: New directions in government and social organization from Classical Greece to modern day Africa; Exploration and expansion; transitions from monarchy to republics; Imperialism, wars, and global interdependence. This course will encourage students to become critically aware of historical developments of human civilization and relationships to consider their enormous impact over many cultures and across large stretches of time. Primary text: World History: Patterns of Interaction, McDougal Littell, (2005). U.S. History 11 1.0 credit This year-‐long course explores the story of United States history, from the First Americans to the 21st century. Using primary sources, historical events are presented through the eyes of people who experienced them firsthand. Chronological units follow the creation and growth of the nation; its reshaping through armed conflict, social conflict and technological changes; and the development of global influences and relationships. Specific topics include: Independence, Nation building, Westward expansion, the Civil War, Migration & Industrialization, World Wars, the Great Depression, the New Deal, the Cold War, Vietnam, Civil Rights, the New Millenium, and the Changing Face of America. Primary text: The Americans, McDougal Litell, (2005). Comparative Governments and Politics 1.0 credit Comparative Government and Politics introduces students to fundamental concepts used by political scientists to study the processes and outcomes of politics in a variety of country settings. Students in this course will study the major comparative political concepts, themes, and generalizations of the United States, China, Great Britain, Iran, Mexico, Nigeria, Russia, and the European Union. This course will compare and contrast political institutions and processes across countries, as well as study current events in these countries. Primary text: Introduction to Comparative Politics AP Edition, Kesselman, Kreiger & Joseph. Cengage (2013) The text is supplemented with student readings from Foreign Affairs, Council on Foreign Relations, The Economist, and the book How Soccer Explains the World by Frank Foer. AP U.S. History 1.0 credit This course provides a chronological survey of the United States from the colonial era to the 1980s focusing on political history and foreign affairs, economic and social development, and literary and cultural history. Some of the major themes include: immigration, expansion, liberal democracy, reform movements, war, foreign relations, and the rise of American dominance. Throughout the course students work on developing skills to: evaluate source materials, take notes, speak and write effectively, analyze documents, and to think critically. A recurring thread consists of the relationship between the past and the present situation in the United States. Students will be prepared for and expected to sit the AP external examination in May. Primary text: America Past & Present, Pearson, () .


AP World History 1.0 credit The AP World History course content is structured around the investigation of five course themes and 19 key concepts in six different chronological periods, from approximately 8000 B.C.E. to the present. The five themes are:

1. Interaction Between Humans and the Environment 2. Development and Interaction of Cultures 3. State-Building, Expansion, and Conflict 4. Creation, Expansion, and Interaction of Economic Systems 5. Development and Transformation of Social Structures

Each theme is investigated within each chronological period, through focus on 2-3 key concepts. This approach enables students to spend less time on factual recall, more time on learning essential concepts, and helps them develop historical thinking skills necessary to explore the broad trends and global processes involved in their study of AP World History. Primary text: Societies, Networks & Transitions, Lockard, Houghton Mifflin (2008) Community Service 0.25 credits This one-‐semester course gives students the opportunity to make a difference in their own communities. An objective of the course is to develop social and cultural awareness in students. Students are involved in activities that contribute to our local community, specifically focusing on support of minorities. Service learning is a two-‐way street. The volunteer donates energy and creativity and gains the opportunity to interact with different people, to learn new things, and to know the satisfaction of improving the lives of others. Activities have included: visits, shoes, and books for impoverished elementary children and orphans; food and clothing for Indian tribes. (This course may be repeated.)

Brazilian Social Studies Brazilian History and Geography 9 0.5 credit A finalidade do curso é o estudo do Brasil colônia e suas principais características: administração, economia, sociedade, cultura e população. Pesquisar e aprofundar o debate crítico em torno de temas fundamentais como os povos indígenas e a presença da cultura Africana no Brasil. Com o objetivo de informar, provocar o raciocínio, a reflexão, a crítica e o prazer da interrogação, o que é imprescindível para qualquer jovem, estabelecendo a noção de identidade e cidadania. Brazilian History and Geography 10 0.5 credit O estudo do Brasil império, seu sistema de governo, com D. Pedro I e D. Pedro II a economia do império, o café, acordos, guerras e a sociedade. Com o objetivo de informar, provocar o raciocínio, a reflexão, a crítica e o prazer da interrogação, o que é imprescindível para qualquer jovem, estabelecendo a noção de identidade e cidadania. Brazilian History and Geography 11 0.5 credit O estudo da história possibilita o conhecimento do mundo e da sociedade que vivemos hoje. Levando em consideração essa afirmativa, na décima primeira série, iniciaremos nossa discussão a partir do primeiro governo de Vargas (1930) até o presente momento político do país, analisando as grandes transformações políticas, sociais, econômicas e culturais deste período de tempo.


Brazilian History and Geography 12 0.5 credit Tendo como base o Enem e os principais vestibulares do país, o curriculum da décima segunda série é uma grande revisão dos principais acontecimentos dos períodos da história do Brasil (Colônia, Império e República). Através de debates, resolução de questões, textos e exercícios de vestibulares o aluno irá revisar todo o conteúdo de história do Brasil para o vestibular. Philosophy and Sociology 10 0.5 credit A Filosofia e a Sociologia visam à preparação para o trabalho e a cidadania, o aprimoramento dos educandos como pessoa, a formação ética, o desenvolvimento da autonomia intelectual e do pensamento crítico, além da compreensão dos fundamentos científico-‐tecnológicos, relacionando teoria e prática, conforme estabelece o artigo 35,da LDB 9394/96. O trabalho com as duas disciplinas é organizado a partir da adoção de um eixo temático para cada série, o qual orienta a escolha dos conteúdos programáticos, a partir do eixo temático “Cultura e Sociedade”. Na Filosofia: 1. Descobrindo a filosofia; 2. Antropologia filosófica; 3. Lógica; e 4. O conhecimento; Na Sociologia: 1. O que é sociologia, 2. Origem e importância da cultura, 3. Tecnologia e sociedade e 4. Cultura de massa. Philosophy and Sociology 11 0.5 credit A Filosofia e a Sociologia visam à preparação para o trabalho e a cidadania, o aprimoramento dos educandos como pessoa, a formação ética, o desenvolvimento da autonomia intelectual e do pensamento crítico, além da compreensão dos fundamentos científico-‐tecnológicos, relacionando teoria e prática, conforme estabelece o artigo 35, da LDB 9394/96. O trabalho com as duas disciplinas é organizado a partir da adoção de um eixo temático para cada série, o qual orienta a escolha dos conteúdos programáticos, a partir do eixo temático “Indivíduo e Sociedade. Filosofia: 1. Os valores; 2. Moral e Ética; 3. A construção do sujeito moral; e 4. Liberdade e adolescência; Sociologia: 1. Identidade e subjetividade; 2. A identidade no mundo globalizado, 3. Globalização: uma nova identidade e 4. Classes sociais, grupos e tribos. Philosophy and Sociology 12 0.5 credit A Filosofia e a Sociologia visam à preparação para o trabalho e a cidadania, o aprimoramento dos educandos como pessoa, a formação ética, o desenvolvimento da autonomia intelectual e do pensamento crítico, além da compreensão dos fundamentos científico-‐tecnológicos, relacionando teoria e prática, conforme estabelece o artigo 35, da LDB 9394/96. O trabalho com as duas disciplinas é organizado a partir da adoção de um eixo temático para cada série, o qual orienta a escolha dos conteúdos programáticos a partir do eixo temático “Política e Sociedade”. Filosofia: 1. Política: para quê?; 2. Teorias políticas; 3. Liberalismo e Socialismo; e 4. Política, alienação e ideologia; Sociologia: 1. Democracia e direitos humanos; 2. Cidadania; 3. Sociedade midiática: relações e meios; e 4. Sociedade de consumo.

TECHNOLOGY Web Design 0.5 credit This project-‐based course will introduce students to HTML concepts. Through weekly exercises and tutorials, the course will culminate in the creation and development of individual web sites and pages that incorporate the tools, practices, and resources emphasized throughout the semester. The course will include a section on Internet Security and the Evaluation of Web Sites. Students will need to determine the reliability and quality of individual Web Sites. They will need to consider authorship, whether or not the author is an authority and/or has credibility. Students will evaluate several Web pages from authorities to bogus resources.


Multimedia 0.5 credit This project-‐based course will provide instruction in the use of digital audio and video equipment and related editing software. A major focus will be deploying multimedia in a responsible fashion. Basic software skills and an understanding of multimedia concepts are required. Students will use digital audio and video editing software to produce project-‐based artifacts. A major focus of this course will be on the responsible use of technology. Desktop Publishing II 0.5 credit This course will focus on advanced desktop publishing techniques and projects. Special attention will be paid to the process: the planning, the layout of a page, and the use of templates to create flyers, documents, brochures, newsletters, and other objects. Word processing and graphical editing fluency will help ensure student success. Methods of distribution of these documents in both written and electronic formats will be included. Students will use software included in the Microsoft Office 2010 package (especially Word and Publisher). Introduction to Programming 0.5 credit This course will provide an introduction to programming with Python. Python is a powerful dynamic programming language that is used in a wide variety of application domains. Students will learn about the planning and design of computer programs, starting with an overview of the logic behind programs, and the basic building blocks for problem-‐solving in any language. Basic concepts of Object Oriented Programming will also be discussed. Yearbook 0.5 credit Students learn and apply digital photography, layout design and feature writing to produce the EAR school yearbook. Students develop interpersonal and leadership skills while working as yearbook staff members in a fast paced environment.

WORLD LANGUAGES

French French I 0.5 credit The purpose of the French course as a second language is to develop oral and written usage and French culture through various communicative situations. This course will cover grammar, linguistic, textual, and literary content. This course enables students to comprehend and speak about everyday situations through extensive listening practice. The activities are done primarily through games and short plays. The student is evaluated based on the four skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Primary text: Tout va Bien I French II 0.5 credit The purpose of the French course as a second language is to develop oral and written usage and French culture through various communicative situations. This course will cover grammar, linguistic, textual, and literary content. This course continues to develop interest in writing and deeper learning, always motivating the student through varied activities. Proper grammar usage is stressed. Primary text: Tout va Bien I French III 0.5 credit We start French Civilization with different themes being addressed through activities. Students are encouraged to search for information and compare it with their own or other cultures and customs and


the savoir vivre (Know How to Live), including French gastronomy. French III develops direct and indirect speech. These discursive practices teach students to describe, explain, inform, and summarize. Primary text: Tout va Bien II Advanced French 0.5 credit Introduction to French Literature based on DELF, DALF, TCF, AP French. Students continue to develop linguistic skills through the study of poems, biographies, articles, French civics, classic movies, advanced grammar, verbal tenses, essays, and research on regions of France. Materials used: books, newspapers, computer, powerpoint, images, movies.

Spanish Spanish 9 0.5 credit This full-‐year course has as its primary objective to assist students in learning the Spanish language through development of four skills: speaking, reading, listening and writing. Facility in these four language skills will be gained through a study of the culture of Spanish-‐speaking countries. Cultural topics and vocabulary explored in this year include: holidays and celebrations, tourism, ecology, crime, and citizenship. Genres for reading skills will include artistic works on plays, sculpture and painting. Embedded in study of cultural topics, students will review the subjunctive and imperative tenses, and learn the the past imperfect subjunctive tense, and the word forms of gerund, interjections, and direct and indirect pronouns. A second objective of the course is to give students a strong foundation for ultimately taking standardized tests of Spanish, such as DELE, or AP Spanish Language. Primary texts: Radix Espanhol 9, Scipione (); Ventana al Español 4, Santillana (). Spanish A2 0.5 credit This full-‐year course has as its primary objective to assist students in learning the Spanish language through development of four skills: speaking, reading, listening and writing. Tenses review and further development of vocabulary and word forms will be embedded in study of topics including: biographies, professions, life changes, writing a CV, education and careers, cities and tourism. In addition, the course will serve to prepare students with the skills and knowledge to take standardized tests of Spanish such as DELE A2 Level, or AP Spanish Language or Literature. Texts and readings will be a variety of literature, research and test preparation books. Spanish B1 0.5 credit This full-‐year course has as its primary objective to assist students in learning the Spanish language through development of four skills: speaking, reading, listening and writing. Tenses review and further development of vocabulary and word forms will be embedded in study of topics including: expressing opinions, hobbies, vacations, careers and job activities, and CVs. Grammar skills will focus on present and past subjunctive, imperatives, conditional, future, and future imperfect tenses. In addition, the course will serve to prepare students to take standardized tests of Spanish such as DELE B1 Level, or AP Spanish Language. Texts and readings will be a variety of literature, research and test preparation books. Spanish B2 0.5 credit This full-‐year course has as its primary objective to assist students in learning the Spanish language through development of four skills: speaking, reading, listening and writing. Students will be able to give detailed information about general subjects, express themselves fluently and write long texts. They are able to use communication strategies in order to hold conversations in a variety of contexts and situations. In addition, the course will serve to prepare students to take standardized tests of Spanish such as DELE B2 Level, or AP Spanish Language. This


qualification certifies the student´s linguistic competence to cope with most common situations of everyday life under normal circumstances that do not require a specialized use of language. Texts and readings will be a variety of literature, research and test preparation books.

Virtual High School (VHS) EAR maintains a relationship with VHS – a provider of online courses accredited in the United States. This gives students the option of taking a course that either is not offered at EAR, or which cannot be scheduled for the student. Students who do best in VHS courses are:

• Self-‐directed and motivated • Good at organizing and managing their time • Comfortable using technology • Good readers and writers • Curious about the subject they’re studying

Students wishing to pursue an online course may do so with counselor and administrative approval. All virtual courses will appear on the student’s transcript, but will not be calculated into the students GPA. To register for a VHS course, notify the counselor and enter the course as an elective on your Registration form. VHS course offerings can be researched here: http://thevhscollaborative.org/programs-‐courses/course-‐offerings

Registration Forms

Registration for 9th Grade in School Year 2014-‐15 All Students register for 35 class periods per week Students in grades 6-‐9 – the Brazilian Ensino Basico – have a number of required subjects. There are opportunities, however, to select one or two elective courses. Please note the following when filling out this registration form:

• Students in grades 9-‐12 earn credits for courses passed. Graduation requires 25 credits to be earned.

• Choose three electives, in order of highest to lowest preference. • Elective classes of less than 5 students will not be scheduled. • During the first two weeks of the Semester, elective courses may be changed. After two

weeks, you must remain in the course until the end of the Semester. You are expected to have the same commitment to elective as to required courses.

Course Periods

per week Course Requested

English or ELL 5

Portuguese or PLL 5 Required of all

students

Social Studies 5 World Geography

Math 5

Science 5 Environmental Science

Core Courses 25

Spanish 2 Required* Spanish 9

Art 1 Required Art 9

Brazilian History &

Geography

2 Required†

P.E. 2 Required PE 9

Electives 3 1st choice

Non-‐Core Courses 10 2nd choice

3rd choice

NAME ____________________________________________________________________________ *Not required of students who are taking both ELL and PLL †For students of PLL, this is taken as part of the PLL curriculum, not as a distinct class.


Registration for 10th Grade in School Year 2014-‐15 All Students register for 35 class periods per week Students in grades 9-‐12 earn credits for courses passed. Graduation requires 25 credits to be earned. Please refer to the requirements for both the American and the Brazilian Diploma (page 3) when filling out this registration. There are opportunities to select one or two elective courses. Please note the following:

• AP classes require the signature of the teacher. • Choose three electives, in order of highest to lowest preference. • Elective classes of less than 5 students will not be scheduled. • During the first two weeks of the Semester, elective courses may be changed. After two


Course Periods


English or ELD 5

Portuguese or PSL 5 Required of

all students

Social Studies 5

Math 5

Science 5

Core Courses 25

Art History 1 Required†

Brazilian History &

Geography

2 Required†

Philosophy &

Sociology

2 Required†




3rd choice

NAME ____________________________________________________________________________ †Required for the Brazilian Diploma. For students of PLL, Brazilian History & Geography are taken as part of the PLL curriculum, not as a distinct class.


Registration for 11th Grade in School Year 2014-‐15 All Students register for 35 class periods per week Students in grades 9-‐12 earn credits for courses passed. Graduation requires 25 credits to be earned. Please refer to the requirements for both the American and the Brazilian Diploma (page 3) when filling out this registration. If you´d like to sign up for a VHS class, you must contact Mr. Hodges, and then list it as one of your electives. Please note the following:

• AP classes require the signature of the teacher. • Choose four electives, in order of highest to lowest preference. • Elective classes of less than 5 students will not be scheduled. • During the first two weeks of the Semester, elective courses may be changed. After two


Course Periods


English 5

Portuguese or PSL 5 Required of

all students

Social Studies 5

Math 5

Science 5

Core Courses 25

Brazilian History &

Geography

2 Required†

Philosophy &

Sociology

2 Required†




3rd choice

4th choice

NAME ____________________________________________________________________________ †Required for the Brazilian Diploma. For students of PSL, Brazilian History & Geography are taken as part of the PSL curriculum, not as a distinct class.


Registration for 12th Grade in School Year 2014-‐15 All Students register for 35 class periods per week Students in grades 9-‐12 earn credits for courses passed. Graduation requires 24 credits to be earned. Please refer to the requirements for both the American and the Brazilian Diploma (page 3) when filling out this registration. If you´d like to sign up for a VHS class, you must contact Mr. Hodges, and then list it as one of your electives. Please note the following:

• AP classes require the signature of the teacher. • Choose four electives, in order of highest to lowest preference. • Elective classes of less than 5 students will not be scheduled. • During the first two weeks of the Semester, elective courses may be changed. After two


Course Periods


English 5

Portuguese or PLL 5 Required of

most students

Social Studies 5

Math† 5

Science† 5

Core Courses 25

Brazilian History &

Geography

2 Required†

Philosophy &

Sociology

2 Required†

P.E. 2 Required



3rd choice

4th choice

NAME ____________________________________________________________________________ †Required for the Brazilian Diploma. For students of PLL, Brazilian History & Geography are taken as part of the PLL curriculum, not as a distinct class.


Grade 9-12 Courses ARTS Visual Arts

Art 9 Studio Art Art History AP Art History AP Studio Art: 2-D Design

Performing Arts Music Choir Band Digital Music Beginning Guitar Drama

LANGUAGE ARTS & LIT

English 9 English 10 English 11 English 12 Creative Writing AP English Lit. & Composition ELL PLL Portuguese 9 Portuguese 10 Portuguese 11 Portuguese 12

MATHEMATICS

Algebra 1 Geometry Algebra 2 Pre-Calculus AP Statistics AP Calculus AB

PHYSICAL EDUCATION HS PE Tennis

SCIENCE

Environmental Science Biology Chemistry Physics Adv. Biology AP Chemistry AP Physics 1

SOCIAL STUDIES World Geography World History U.S. History Comparative Gov’t & Politics AP U.S. History AP World History Community Service

BRAZILIAN SOCIAL STUDIES

History & Geography 9 History & Geography 10 History & Geography 11 History & Geography 12 Philosophy & Sociology 9 Philosophy & Sociology 10 Philosophy & Sociology 11 Philosophy & Sociology 12

TECHNOLOGY

Web Design Multi-Media Desktop Publishing II Introduction to Programming Yearbook

WORLD LANGUAGES

French I French II French III Advanced French Spanish 9 Spanish A2 Spanish B1 Spanish B2

VHS Courses

Course descriptions HS - 2014-2015

Documents

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