Marblehead High School- Planning to Graduate

1/2 year of Civics

*Additional semester social studies elective needed by graduation

 

 The intent of the Civics course is to provide students with an understanding of political theory and the daily operations of government that help to shape public policy.  Students will develop a critical understanding of the American political system, as well as their rights and responsibilities as citizens.  Major areas of focus will also include the Constitution, the role of media, global interdependence and future societal challenges.

 

 

One year of a science elective

 

Any of the science electives listed in the course catelog or AP courses would meet this requirement.

 

 

One year of Mathematics (Most common: FST, Pre-Calculus, or Calculus)

 

FST

 

Functions are correspondences or mappings that relate variables.  For many people, functions are the most important content in all of high school mathematics.  Linear, quadratic, exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric, polynomial and circular functions are studied in this course.  The abilities of computers and calculators have made statistics an increasingly important subject to know for people who work in government, journalism, business and many other fields.  This course takes what is learned in one area of study and applies it to all other areas of mathematics.  A TI-83/83 Plus calculator is required for this course.

 

Pre-Calculus

 

This course is designed to prepare students for Precalculus at the college level, AP Calculus AB or Calculus CP1 at the high school level.   This is a rigorous course, focusing on the mathematics of functions, and using the skills of Algebra 2.  Topics to be studied are:  polynomial functions, exponential functions, logarithmic functions, analytic trigonometry and analytic geometry.  In addition, topics in discrete mathematics such as mathematical induction and probability may be covered as time permits.

 

Calculus

 

This course in calculus is designed to introduce concepts and ideas that students will see in a onesemester calculus course at the college level.  It introduces the main concepts of calculus and provides experience with its methods and applications.  The core topics are limits, differentiation and integration.  The approach is multi-representational, with concepts, results and problems being expressed geometrically, numerically and analytically.  The material is very similar to the AP Calculus AB Course without the rigorous pacing of an AP class.  The main goal of this course is to provide the students with a general understanding of calculus concepts which they will be able to expand upon in college

 

 

One year of English

 

 Students will read and analyze international works that may include Beowulf, Jekyll and Hyde, and Oedipus/Antigone, The Metamorphosis and/or The Stranger, along with additional texts, essays, and poems.   Students write persuasive and critical essays throughout this course.  Students will also write cover letters and resumes, compose personal essays for college applications, and will develop and apply appropriate usage, strong organization, and personal style.

 

 

One year of World Language (French, Spanish, Latin) if two years of the same language are not completed yet

 

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 focus on developing lifelong skills necessary for independent living.  Students will continue to learn decision making skills that promote a healthy lifestyle, now and in the future.  Example topics include Personal Protection, Interpersonal Relationships, Identifying and Utilizing Community Resources, Lifetime Individual Sports, Team Games and Self Defense. 

 

 

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.

 

TOTAL:

 

-4 Years of English

-4 years of Mathematics with various tracks that complete Algebra 2 or an equivalent

-2 years of the same World langauge

-3 1/2 years of social studies plus an elective

-4 semesters of wellness

-2 semesters of practical/fine arts

-3 years of science plus a science elective

-Qualifying scores on every MCAS

 

120 credit minimum