The English II course will include both world literature and writing. The literature study will be done with a focus on genre, with emphasis on understanding elements that enhance appreciation of short stories, nonfiction, legends, drama, poetry and novels.

In the Speech SPC & SPR both verbal and nonverbal means of communication are explored. Students learn the applied skills of interviewing, discussion, and public speaking, in an interpersonal context consisting of perception, language, self-awareness, and listening. Much emphasis is placed on critical thinking, feed-back, listening skills, critical use of oral symbols, nonverbal communication, and adjustment to the speaking situation itself. Students will participate in a mock job interview.

The English III course is designed for the college bound student within a professionals career pathway. The literature study will be done in historical sequence beginning with the Pilgrims and continuing through modern writers. Types of literature studied will include nonfiction, the short story, poetry, drama and the novel. Time permitting, two novels will be read. Skills in analyzing literature and the elements of fiction will be emphasized.

The Math II course is designed to help students make the transition from elementary mathematics to Algebra and to more abstract thinking. Pre-Algebra provides students with pre-requisite skills, concepts and problems solving techniques needed to work through problems individually or in small group endeavors to be successful in Algebra. This class reviews elementary math skills like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers, fractions, and decimals and then moves to Algebra concepts of integers, equations and number theory.

Science II Sp is General Biology and is for students who wish to have a basic background in biology that will cover state standards not previously learned in General Science. The primary focus of the course will cover ecological relationships, cell biology, genetics, evolution, and the classification and general survey of the kingdoms of life. The introduction to laboratory practices will be emphasized.