Marblehead High School- Planning to Graduate

One year of World Cultures

*Additional semester social studies elective needed by graduation

 

This course promotes global awareness by surveying the geography, politics, economics, and cultures of the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and Canada.  History and current events are examined to understand how people of these areas view themselves and others.  This course will emphasize the development of essential study skills for incoming high school students: note-taking, reading comprehension, nonfiction writing, and oral communication

 

 

One year of Biology

A life science course designed to investigate concepts using analytical skills and critical thinking. Students will conduct laboratory investigations that support the lecture/class discussions. This course will cover topics in molecular biology, cell structure and function, genetics, evolution, ecology, and human biology with a strong emphasis is placed upon human structure and function.  

 

 

One year of Mathematics (Most common: Geometry or Algebra 1)

 

Algebra 1

Students will use the standards for mathematical practice to study the standards for mathematical content as defined by the Massachusetts Common Core State Standards. Students will study a variety of algebraic topics including but not limited to: solving one-step and two step equations, solving inequalities, graphing functions, linear functions, systems of equations and inequalities, exponential functions, polynomials and factoring, quadratics and also radical expressions. 

 

Geometry

Students will use geometry and measurement strands to focus on developing and proving mathematical arguments while learning the reasoning skills needed to work through logical proofs. This includes creating and analyzing properties of two- and three-dimensional shapes, discussing and exploring spatial relationships using coordinate geometry, applying and combining transformations, using visualization and spatial reasoning and applying techniques to discuss geometric theorems.

 

One year of English

 

The literature studied includes The Odyssey, Romeo and Juliet, Of Mice and Men, Lord of the Flies and selected poetry, short stories, and nonfiction.  Students may read additional texts that may include Anthem or Gilgamesh. Students learn the research process and write paragraphs and essays.

 

One year of World Language (French, Spanish, Latin) 

There are various levels and courses depending on the student's interest and experiance. See the course catelog for more information.

 

Semester of Wellness

This course will provide an introduction to basic Wellness and Fitness Principles.  The students participate in various personal fitness and competitive lifetime activities.  Units include Tennis, Fundamentals of Fitness, Basketball, Non-competitive Games, Building Healthy Relationships,  Stress Management and Bullying Prevention. 

 

Two semesters of Fine/ Practical Arts needed by graduation

This can be completed during any year before graduation. There is a wide selection of classes that can be taken to fulfill this requirement. See the course catelog for more information.