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Curriculum High School 9-12
 


School supplies for 2007-2008
English 1 - D. Zingariello
  Three-ring binder – 1"
  Dividers (3)
  A red pen
  A highlighter
  Loose-leaf (notebook) paper
  Pens and Pencils
  USB drive (flash drive, thumb drive, etc.)
English 3 - Linda Messenger
  Black or Blue ink pens
  #2 pencils
  Loose-leaf (notebook) paper
  Three-ring binder
  Composition notebook (Mead)
English 4 + Honors/AP Lit. and Composition - Mrs. Alton
  Per Mrs. Alton, seniors should know what works for them.
  If not...see Mrs. Alton for "personal guidance."
Current Events - C. Magel
  Three-ring binder
  Loose-leaf (notebook) paper
  Pens and Pencils
ESOL: (all levels) - C. Magel
  Three-ring binder with dividers
  Loose-leaf (notebook) paper
  Composition notebook (black & white cover)
Geometry - M. Williams
  Per Mr. Williams, all materials are "issued" the first day of class.
Precalculus/AP Calculus/AP Physics - Ms. Power
  Three-ring binder (1 " or larger)
  5 dividers
  Loose-leaf (notebook) paper
  Pencils
  Protractor (clear plastic only)
  Ruler (metric)
  Graph paper
  Texas Instrument's TI-83 (or better) graphing calculator.
  Box of dry-erase markers.
Integrated Science and Marine Science - Dr. Sereno
  Three-ring binder (1.5" or 2")
  Notebook Tab dividers (at least 5 - 6)
  A set of highlighters
  Pens or pencils
  Lined Filler Paper
  Pencil Pouch (optional)
Algebra 1 - Mrs. Griffiths
  Three-ring binder
  Lined Filler Paper
  Graph paper
  Ruler
  Pencils
  Colored pen
  Scientific Calculator (not a graphing calculator)
Spanish I -
  Spanish/English Dictionary
  Three-ring binder (1.5")
Computer Programming / Hardware - Mr. Hill
  Three-ring binder (1.5")
  Loose-leaf (notebook) paper ( less than 100 sheets)
  Five "pocket" folders (same color if possible)
   
  **For Algebra II, Pre-Calculus or Calculus:
      Texas Instrument scientific or graphing calculator (TI-83, TI-84 or better).

 

 FLORIDA AIR ACADEMY CURRENTLY OFFERS
THE FOLLOWING COURSES:


9th Grade
English 1
Algebra 1*
Biology
* Aerospace Science I: Aviation History (AFJROTC)
    * Required first year of High School at FAA
Spanish - Level 1
Physical Education
Health


10th Grade
English 2
Geometry *(Algebra 1 Prerequisite)
Chemistry *(Algebra 2 Prerequisite)
World History
Spanish - Level 2
Computer Science or Elective
Aerospace Science I: Aviation History (AFJROTC)* (If not previously taken)


11th Grade
English 3
Algebra 2 *(Algebra 1 & Geometry Prerequisites)
Science Elective
American History
Health
Art
Elective
Aerospace Science I: Aviation History (AFJROTC)* (If not previously taken)


12th Grade
English 4
Pre-Calculus (Algebra 2 Prerequisite)
Calculus (Pre-calculus Honors Prerequisite)
Physics (Algebra 2 & Chemistry Prerequisite)
College Algebra/Trigonometry (Pre-calculus Prerequisite)
American Government and Economics
(2) Electives
Aerospace Science I: Aviation History (AFJROTC)* (If not previously taken)


High School Electives (Grades 9 to 12)
3-D Art I & II
Aerospace Science (AFJROTC):
  •   Aerospace Science II:Space Exploration
  •   Aerospace Science III: Science of Flight
  •   Aerospace Science IV: Leadership Development
  •   Aerospace Science IV: Special Teams
  •   Leadership Education I: Global and Cultural Studies
Civic Law
Current Events
College Algebra and Trigonometry
Computer Business Applications (Office 2003)
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming (Java & Visual Basic)
Computer Repair (CompTIA A+ Certification Prep)
Drum and Bugle
English as a Second Language (ESOL)
Film Study
Geography
Geology
Instrumentals
Life Management
Music Appreciation
Photography
Physical Education
Psychology (1 semester)
Public Speaking
Sociology (1 semester)
Spanish Levels 3-4
Web Design
Yearbook

The Guidance Department reserves the right to schedule students according to aptitude indicated by standardized test scores and previous academic record. The Academy also reserves the right to add or drop courses based upon class enrollment.


Honors and Advanced Placement Program

These courses are designed to challenge academically talented and motivated students. The opportunity to earn college credits through the AP exams can save students a great deal of time and money when they enter college as a freshmen.

Honors Courses

English I

English II

English III

Spanish I
Spanish II
Spanish III
Spanish IV
Algebra I
Algebra II
Geometry
Pre-Calculus
Biology
Chemistry
World History
Government/Economics


Advanced Placement Courses
11th Grade: English Language and Composition and United States History
12th Grade: English Literature, Spanish Language, Physics-C, Calculus AB.


Dual Enrollment Program Features
College Algebra/Trigonometry (taught on campus)
Dual enrollment opportunities for Seniors who are authorized to have a car on campus and can travel to local colleges and universities.


Optional Academic Programs
SAT Preparation (non-credit)
Tutorial Math (non-credit)
TOEFL Preparation
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Tutoring (may be required for students performing below grade level).


       
       
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