Civil War
Course Name Civil War
Grades 9-12
Offering District Carlisle Area
Credit 1
Length full year
Instructor Kevin Wagner
Description
Civil War America provides an in-depth look at America's history from 1860-1865, covering the effects and impact of America's greatest war on the home front. There is a major focus and in-depth examination of the causes, personalities, and impact of the war on American society and culture. Time is also dedicated to a survey look at key battles of the war and how these impacted the final outcome. The course is designed for students to understand the period through the perspective of eyewitnesses using primary documents from both Northerners and Southerners.
Prerequisites
None
District of Origin Notes
None
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Senior Health
Course Name Senior Health
Grades 12
Offering District Carlisle Area
Credit 0.2
Length semester
Instructor Lauren Cassell
Description
This course is designed to enhance young adults’ understanding of health issues that will impact their lives when they leave high school. Issues will include but are not limited to: stress management, fitness/nutrition, personal and consumer health and safety.
The students will be given an opportunity to use technology in exploring current health issues and trends.
Prerequisites
None
District of Origin Notes
None
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Art History (AP) Honors
Course Name Art History (AP) Honors
Grades 11-12
Offering District Carlisle Area
Credit 1
Length full year
Instructor Melissa Gallagher
Description
Art History is a survey course covering art from Prehistoric times through the 21st century and from all corners of the world. The focus is mainly on Western or European art history. Students will receive an orientation to the history of art through virtual chat/discussions, reading, slide viewing, and internet research. The course provides good preparation for the Advanced Placement examination given in the spring. This AP Exam is available for students enrolled in the virtual course at Carlisle High School.
Prerequisites
None
District of Origin Notes
For success in Art History, students should have maintained a B average or higher in English and Social Studies. An understanding of historical events that influenced the ideas, styles and techniques of artists as well as an ability to express this understanding in short answer and essay form is essential for a student to do well in the course and the AP exam. If students do not meet these criteria, they should contact the instructor, Mrs. Gallagher at Carlisle High School (240-6871), and request consideration for placement in the course.
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Real Life 101
Course Name Real Life 101
Grades 10-12
Offering District Carlisle Area
Credit 1
Length full year
Instructor Colleen Angel
Description
This course is designed to teach critical thinking skills needed to manage money, buy insurance, and meet financial goals. Students will gain experience through simulations in acquiring a job, shopping for and maintaining an apartment and living on a budget. Human relationship skills will be studied for developing positive communication with co-workers and roommates. Students will practice survival skills in daily time management, apartment living, and several home cooking projects.
Prerequisites
None
District of Origin Notes
None
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Chemistry I
Course Name Chemistry I
Grades 10-12
Offering District Carlisle Area
Credit 1
Length full year
Instructor Staff
Description
Based on an understanding of basic atomic structures of representative elements, students learn the concepts of chemical bonding, formula writing, and mathematical problems based on equations. Building on these fundamentals, the course develops such concepts as equilibrium, the mole, ionization, acid-base theories, oxidation-reduction, and introductory organic chemistry.
Prerequisites
Biology – Option II
Algebra I
Geometry
District of Origin Notes
None
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Anatomy & Physiology
Course Name Anatomy & Physiology
Grades 11-12
Offering District Derry Township
Credit 1
Length full year
Instructor Emily Getty
Description
This course is directed toward students with a basic understanding of biological and chemical concepts. Students will study the relationship between structure and function of the human body. Students will begin with a look into the molecular aspects of anatomy and physiology; then develop a clear understanding of the systems and the coordinating relationships between them.
Prerequisites
Biology
Chemistry
District of Origin Notes
Students should have a 90% or higher in a General Biology or an 85% or higher in an Honors Biology, as well as successful completion of a Chemistry course. Students should be in 11th or 12th grade.
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World War II and the Holocaust
Course Name World War II and the Holocaust
Grades
Offering District Millersburg Area
Credit 1
Length full year
Instructor Erique Klinger
Description
This course provides in-depth examination of the causes, personalities, major events, battles, and results of World War II and the Holocaust.
Prerequisite
None
District of Origin Notes
Students should be in good academic standing and should have completed either a U.S. or World History class that included the study of WWII.
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Plant Science
Course Name Plant Science
Grades
Offering District Greenwood
Credit 1
Length
Instructor Krista Pontius
Description
Plant Science is a course designed to reinforce and extend student’s understanding of science by associating basic scientific principles and concepts with relevant applications in agriculture. Students will examine major phases of plant growth and management in agriculture and the specific biological science concepts that govern management decisions. Major areas of instruction include: plant physiology, fertilizer/chemical analysis, plant growth, propagation, and reproduction, and soil properties/formation.
Prerequisite
None
District of Origin Notes
None
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JAVA Programming
Course Name JAVA Programming
Grades
Offering District West Shore School
Credit 1
Length full year
Instructor Ernie Corty
Description
This course is intended for students who have finished Introduction to Programming or a similar course. We’ll rigorously examine the fundamentals of the Java programming language, along with using practical problem to illustrate application-building techniques. With each lesson, students will create well-written, readable, robust, disciplined, and documented code.
Prerequisite
Introduction to Programming or a similar course.
District of Origin Notes
Students must be able to work independently and be willing to utilize new technology.
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