EVERY GREAT JOURNEY BEGINS BY CHARTING THE RIGHT COURSE CATALOG. CATALOG.

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1 EVERY GREAT JOURNEY BEGINS BY CHARTING THE RIGHT COURSE CATALOG. CATALOG. 1

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3 Students, If you believe learning should be tailored to your needs, then you ve come to the right place. Florida Virtual School (FLVS ) was designed specifically for students like you students who want individual attention, dynamic learning experiences, and flexibility that only virtual learning provides. Fully accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and AdvancED, FLVS allows you to learn any time, any place, any path, any pace. Our flexible learning solutions help you balance travel, sports, and hobbies with innovative traditional, honors, and Advanced Placement * courses. Explore more than 120 online courses in this catalog, some with apps specifically developed to help you learn on the go with your smartphone. Be sure to check FLVS.net/Courses regularly as we add new courses throughout the year. You are the focus of everything we do at Florida Virtual School, from developing our award-winning curriculum,** to maintaining compliance with all of Florida s Next Generation Sunshine State Standards and NCAA criteria.*** Whether you are taking a full course load or picking up a class or two with us, we want your experience to be exceptional. Happy browsing! The FLVS Team *AP and Advanced Placement Program are registered trademarks of the College Board, which was not involved in the production of and does not endorse this product. ** Visit FLVS.net/Awards to see our full list of awards and honors. ***FLVS core courses are NCAA approved. 3

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5 Table of Contents HIGH SCHOOL COURSES English 07 Mathematics 08 Science 09 Social Studies 09 Health/Physical Education 10 World Languages 11 Electives 13 Advanced Placement 15 Mobile Learning 18 MIDDLE SCHOOL COURSES MJ Language Arts 21 MJ Mathematics 21 MJ Science 21 MJ Social Studies 22 MJ Health/Physical Education 22 MJ World Languages 23 MJ Electives 23 5

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7 HIGH SCHOOL English English I Credit 1 UPDATED! Develop language arts skills by reading, writing, listening, viewing, and speaking. Course Code You will learn to use the English language to express yourself successfully. Honors Code English II Credit 1 UPDATED! Explore various forms of communication, including verbal, visual, and aural. In Course Code addition to evaluating the plot and characters developed by well-known writers, you will learn to identify themes, create dialogue, and appeal to emotions through your writing. Prerequisite: Honors Code English I recommended. English III Credit 1 UPDATED! Gain an appreciation and understanding of American literature by exploring The Course Code Virtual Times, a fictitious newspaper published at key points in American history. You will also observe, investigate, and report on current news. Prerequisites: English I & II recommended. Honors Code English IV Credit 1 UPDATED! Choose pieces of literature that interest you; then analyze the subject matter and Course Code persuasively express your own ideas. Prerequisites: English I, II, & III recommended. Honors Code Important information to note before signing up for a course. Mobile Learning App available for course. FLVS Mobile Learning Apps are available at the itunes App Store, Android Market, and Intel AppUp. 7

8 Mathematics Advanced Algebra with Financial Applications Credit 1 This advanced course incorporates real-world applications, collaboration, and calculations using Course Code technology. Prepare to handle your personal finances by learning the formulas used to determine account balances, monthly payments, total costs, and more. Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, & Algebra II recommended. This course can be used to meet 1 math credit for graduation, Bright Futures, and university admission. Algebra I Credit 1 UPDATED! This course provides the basic knowledge you need for all high school math courses. Course Code You will come to understand the practical use of algebra with hundreds of real-world examples. Prerequisite: MJ Math II Advanced or Pre Algebra. Honors Code Algebra II Credit 1 UPDATED! Starting with a review of basic algebra, you will learn polynomials, quadratic Course Code equations, exponential and logarithmic relations, and probability and statistics. Prerequisite: Algebra I. Honors Code Pre-Calculus Honors Credit 1 As a mathematical analyst, you will investigate how advanced mathematics concepts can solve Honors Code problems encountered in operating national parks. This course includes analytical geometry and trigonometry. Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, & Algebra II. Calculus Credit 1 Study limits, continuity, and differentiation while exploring integrated algebraic, trigonometric, and Honors Code transcendental functions and the applications of derivatives and integrals. Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, & Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry/Analytical Geometry. Geometry Credit 1 UPDATED! Learn about shapes, points, lines, and planes and gain an understanding of how Course Code geometry affects the world around us. Prerequisites: Algebra I or its equivalent. Honors Code FLVS COURSE CATALOG HIGH SCHOOL

9 Science Anatomy & Physiology Credit 1 NEW! Explore the human body and learn how you can help your body cope with many different Course Code situations. You will study the structure, location, and function of various systems within the human body and how these systems interact. Honors Code Biology I Credit 1 Explore the structure, function, diversity, and evolution of living matter by taking an in-depth look Course Code at the fundamental characteristics of living organisms. You will have the opportunity to perform hands-on lab activities and develop relationships through collaborative learning. Honors Code Chemistry I Credit 1 This course provides a foundation of chemistry concepts, including: scientific inquiry, Web 2.0 Course Code tools, interactive experiences, higher-order thinking, collaborative projects, real-world application, and a variety of assessments. Prerequisite: Algebra I. Honors Code Earth Space Science Credit 1 This laboratory course focuses on the study of space and the geologic and atmospheric forces Course Code that shape our world. Through experimentation and investigation, you will explore Earth s cycles, including the geosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, atmosphere, and carbon cycle. Honors Code Marine Science Credit 1 Delve deeply into Earth s bodies of water and study geologic structures and how they impact the Course Code oceans. Investigate characteristics of various populations of aquatic life, patterns of distribution, and ongoing changes occurring in our ecosystem. Prerequisite: Biology I. Honors Code Physical Science Credit 1 Build a foundation for studying physical sciences, including basic physics and chemistry, as you Course Code explore this interactive course. Topics include forces and motion, energy through waves, electricity and magnetism, the matter around us, chemical bonding, and reactions. Honors Code Physics I Credit 1 Discover the contributions of geniuses like Galileo, Newton, and Einstein by learning about the Course Code concepts, theories, and laws that govern the interaction of matter, energy, and forces. Prerequisites: Algebra I & II recommended. Honors Code Social Studies Economics Credit 0.5 UPDATED! Become a more informed consumer, producer, investor, and taxpayer and learn how Course Code your choices directly affect your future. Prerequisites: 11th or 12th grade status and English I & Algebra II recommended. Honors Code Important information to note before signing up for a course. Mobile Learning App available for course. FLVS Mobile Learning Apps are available at the itunes App Store, Android Market, and Intel AppUp. 9

10 continued United States Government Credit 0.5 Explore the principles that inspired the Constitution and Bill of Rights and examine each branch Course Code of government, the election process, and how you can impact public policy. You will also discover how the United States interacts with other countries. Prerequisites: 11th or 12th grade status and Honors Code English I & II recommended. United States History Credit 1 Investigate the people, events, and ideas that have shaped the United States from the end of the Course Code Civil War through today while applying what you learn to real-world problems. Prerequisites: 10th or 11th grade status and English I recommended. Honors Code World History Credit 1 Join Ali and Soo-jin, our modern time travelers, as they journey through history. Discover the Course Code connections between world events and eras, from the Roman Empire through the Industrial Revolution, and explore development in our modern world, as well as the implications that Honors Code historical events have on us today. Health/Physical Education Fitness Lifestyle Design Credit 0.5 Discover habits of body and mind that will lead to a healthier lifestyle. You will measure your Course Code current fitness level and nutrition knowledge and create a plan for achieving your individual goals. Health Opportunities through Physical Education (HOPE) Credit 1 Experience the many benefits of regular physical activity, proper nutrition, and sound decision Course Code making. After assessing your current physical fitness and defining personal goals, you will apply fitness training principles to improve health and skill-related areas of fitness. Life Management Skills Credit 0.5 Learn how to deal with real issues that impact your everyday life, such as nutrition, substance Course Code abuse, stress, and health. This course provides you with the facts you need to make important and informed decisions. Outdoor Education Credit 0.5 NEW! Develop your skills in outdoor activities like boating and hunting, and learn about the benefits Course Code of physical activity while using proper safety procedures to experience wildlife and outdoor and extreme sports. By meeting all of the requirements of the course, you will be eligible to obtain a state of Florida Hunter Education Certificate and Florida Boating Safety Education ID Card. Personal Fitness Credit 0.5 Along with your personal trainer (your teacher), you will assess your physical condition, set Course Code realistic health goals, and maintain a workout log to measure progress. FLVS COURSE CATALOG HIGH SCHOOL

11 World Languages Chinese I Credit 1 Learn conversation elements in Mandarin Chinese, including greetings, introductions, and the Course Code exchange of basic information with others. Chinese II Credit 1 Develop your communication skills at a more advanced level, including listening, speaking, Course Code reading, and writing in Mandarin Chinese. Prerequisite: Chinese I. Chinese III Credit 1 Learn more about Chinese culture, including the origins, anecdotes, and etiquette for various Honors Code cultural settings. You will also compare and contrast the Chinese culture with your own as you continue to build knowledge of vocabulary, sentence structure, and grammar. Prerequisites: Chinese I & II. French I Credit 1 Learn basic French grammar to help build your fluency and understanding, and apply what you Course Code learn through interactive games, written practice, and listening and speaking exercises. French II Credit 1 Strengthen your French listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills with engaging and Course Code interactive videos, dialogs, presentations, self-checks, and much more. Prerequisite: French I. Latin I Credit 1 Develop a foundation in Latin grammar and vocabulary while also learning about the mythical Course Code Olympian gods and Roman history. Latin II Credit 1 Building on your knowledge of Latin grammar and vocabulary, you will also explore Roman Course Code engineering, art, commerce, and its system of laws to demonstrate the flexibility of the language. Prerequisite: Latin I. Latin III Honors Credit 1 Strengthen your Latin vocabulary skills and develop an appreciation for well-crafted writing by Honors Code visiting the library of great authors. You will read the timeless words of Roman poets, storytellers, and orators and recognize why Latin, and those who speak it, are still relevant today. Prerequisites: Latin I & II. Important information to note before signing up for a course. Mobile Learning App available for course. FLVS Mobile Learning Apps are available at the itunes App Store, Android Market, and Intel AppUp. 11

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13 continued Spanish I Credit 1 Learn basic Spanish grammar to help build your fluency and understanding, and apply what you Course Code learn through interactive games, written practice, listening, and speaking exercises. Spanish II Credit 1 Strengthen your Spanish listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills while experiencing Course Code the beauty and expressiveness of a language that is shared by different people and cultures throughout the world. Prerequisite: Spanish I. Spanish for Spanish Speakers I Credit 1 Designed especially for students whose primary language is Spanish, the course will help you Course Code enhance proficiency in your native language. Advance your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and gain a thorough understanding of Spanish grammar fundamentals. Spanish is used exclusively in this course. Prerequisite: Native or fluent Spanish speaking abilities recommended. This course can be used to meet a world language credit required for university admission and for the Bright Futures Scholarship. Electives Art History and Criticism I Honors Credit 1 Critique and compare significant works of art and architecture from Prehistory through the 16th Honors Code century. You will analyze art history and criticism methodologies, explore media and techniques used by artists from various cultures and time periods, and learn appropriate terminology for discussing artwork from around the world. This course can be used to meet a performing/fine arts requirement for high school graduation. Computing for College and Careers Credit 1 Turn your computer into an effective tool for communication. This course will help you acquire Course Code the essential business skills needed for any successful career. Eligible students will have the opportunity to earn their Microsoft Office Specialist certifications in Word, Powerpoint, and Excel. This course provides a practical art credit and can be used (with Foundations of Web Design and User Interface Design) as part of the three-course sequence of vocational courses for The Gold Seal/Bright Futures Scholarship. Creative Photography I Credit 1 Develop your photography knowledge, including the basics of lighting, shutter speed, and Course Code composition. Gain an understanding of professional photography, learn what creates an eyecatching photo, and build a portfolio of images. You must have access to a digital camera (cell phone cameras do not meet the requirement) to take this course. This course can be used to meet a performing/fine arts requirement for high school graduation. Driver Education/Traffic Safety Credit 0.5 Develop safe driving skills by studying the Highway Transportation System, road signs, rules of the Course Code road, and how to make good choices behind the wheel. This course covers the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles required completion of the Traffic Law & Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE). Upon completion, receive a TLSAE certificate, a necessary step toward getting your learner s permit. Prerequisite: Must be at least 14 and a half years old. This course cannot be used to fulfill the online course requirement per the Digital Learning Act for students entering 9th grade in 2013 and after. Important information to note before signing up for a course. Mobile Learning App available for course. FLVS Mobile Learning Apps are available at the itunes App Store, Android Market, and Intel AppUp. 13

14 continued Forensic Sciences I Credit 1 Fingerprints. Blood spatter. DNA analysis. Discover how clues and data are recorded and Course Code preserved, and examine some of the basic scientific principles that guide forensic laboratory processes like DNA testing, toxicology, and material analysis. This course focuses on techniques and practices used by forensic scientists during a crime scene investigation (CSI). Prerequisite: 10th 12th grade status recommended. This course provides elective credit only and cannot be used to fulfill a science requirement for high school graduation. Foundations of Web Design Credit 1 NEW! Explore interactive, real-world scenarios to learn basic Web design principles. From HTML Course Code to Adobe CS6 Dreamweaver and Photoshop, this course builds a strong foundation of Web design skills. Prerequisite: Computing for College and Careers or Introduction to Information Technology. All necessary software is provided on a virtual desktop no downloads required! This course provides a practical art credit and can be used (with Computing for College and Careers and User Interface Design) as part of the three-course sequence of vocational courses for The Gold Seal/Bright Futures Scholarship. Guitar I Credit 1 This introduction to the basics of music and guitar includes music notation and musical styles. Course Code You will learn practice skills, play the guitar, and perform for your instructor throughout the course. No prior music experience is necessary, but you must have your own six-string guitar and a way to record and submit a video performance to your instructor. This course can be used as a performing/fine arts credit to meet the art requirement for high school graduation. Introduction to Information Technology Credit 1 COMING SOON! Develop foundational skills needed for exciting careers like game Course Code development, military defense, and software engineering! You will explore Web design, operating systems, programming languages, and much more in this course. Learn about your strengths and how they relate to the different careers in the IT field while preparing for your Internet Business Associate industry certification. Journalism I Credit 1 Explore the history of journalism in the United States from its key role in the first amendment all the Course Code way up to present day issues regarding right to know and the changing landscape of journalistic media in the 21st century. Acquire the skills and information needed to actively participate in the consumption, analysis, and creation of news media. Prerequisite: Language Arts III recommended. This course provides a practical art credit to meet the art requirement for high school graduation. Law Studies Credit 0.5 What are your rights as an American citizen? In this course, you will investigate aspects of family Course Code and consumer law, and learn how the state and federal court systems work. Gain an understanding of the judicial system and examine key differences between civil and criminal law. Leadership Skills Development Credit 1 Succeed in high school, college, and beyond by taking your future into your own hands. In this Course Code two-semester course, you will learn how to take action, manage your time, chart your goals, and many other leadership techniques. Music of the World Credit 1 Take your knowledge of music to the next level. Learn about the impact of music and how it Course Code represents different cultures while meeting musicians and composers and discussing their works. Gain a historical perspective of music and experience a variety of musical styles, from the Middle Ages through the 21st century. This course can be used as a performing/fine arts credit to meet the art requirement for high school graduation. Parenting Skills Credit 0.5 Parenting involves more than having a child and providing food and shelter. Take this one- Course Code semester course to explore parenting roles and responsibilities, nurturing and protective environments for children, positive parenting strategies, and effective communication in parent/ child relationships. Personal and Family Finance Credit 0.5 Why do we pay taxes? How do credit cards work? Learn proper money management skills and Course Code how to achieve financial success in this one-semester course. Find out how to avoid common financial mistakes, how to invest in your future, and how to manage your personal and family finances effectively. FLVS COURSE CATALOG HIGH SCHOOL

15 Psychology I Credit 0.5 UPDATED! Do you wonder about things like why you learn the way you do, how you forget, and Course Code what makes you remember? Develop an understanding of and an appreciation for human behavior, behavior interaction, and the progressive development of individuals in this highlyinteractive course. Reading for College Success Credit 0.5 This course will provide you with the necessary tools to become successful in both academics Course Code and in the workplace. Reading is a vital skill needed to effectively take notes, summarize the main idea, and separate fact from opinion. This course empowers you to achieve your goals in higher education and in the career of your choice. This course is designed for 11th and 12th graders needing to pass the CPT or PERT college entrance exams and whose college placement scores are below the established cut score indicating that they are not college-ready in Reading (CPT, below 83; SAT, below 440; ACT, below 18). This course is NOT intended for FCAT preparation or students in grades Social Media I Credit 0.5 NEW! Explore your individual contribution and influential powers by identifying your digital Course Code imprint. In this course, you will examine the world through social media, where citizen journalism is the news, personal audiences are your critics and your supporters, and personal connection is subjective. User Interface Design Credit 1 NEW! Learn techniques to improve user experience and advanced Web concepts like FTP, CSS, Course Code and search engine optimization. You will also focus on building business skills like working with clients. Prerequisites: Computing for College and Careers or Introduction to Information Technology and Foundations of Web Design. Adobe Dreamweaver and Photoshop access is provided though a virtual desktop no downloads required! Students who qualify will have the opportunity to earn the Adobe Certified Associate (ACA) Web Communication using Adobe Dreamweaver certification. This course provides a practical art credit and can be used (with Computing for College and Careers and Foundations of Web Design) as part of the three-course sequence of vocational courses for The Gold Seal/Bright Futures Scholarship. Advanced Placement AP Art History Credit 1 Examine major forms of artistic expression from a variety of cultures and eras. You will learn to Advanced Code look at works of art critically, with intelligence and sensitivity, and to articulate what you see or experience. Prerequisite: World History recommended. This course meets a performing/fine arts requirement for high school graduation. AP Biology Credit 1 This challenging two-semester course engages you in a wide variety of activities. There is Advanced Code substantial emphasis on interpreting and collecting data in virtual labs, writing analytical essays, and mastering biology concepts. Prerequisite: Algebra I recommended. This course meets one required science credit for high school graduation. AP Calculus AB Credit 1 Comparable to college and university calculus, this course will help prepare you for the Calculus Advanced Code AB Advanced Placement* exam. Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, & Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry/Analytical Geometry. This course meets one required math credit for high school graduation. AP Calculus BC Credit 1 Comparable to college and university calculus, this course will help prepare you for the Calculus Advanced Code BC Advanced Placement* exam. Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, & Pre-Calculus or Trigonometry/Analytical Geometry. This course meets one required math credit for high school graduation. Important information to note before signing up for a course. Mobile Learning App available for course. FLVS Mobile Learning Apps are available at the itunes App Store, Android Market, and Intel AppUp. 15

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17 continued AP Computer Science A Credit 1 Develop the skills required to write programs or parts of programs to correctly solve specific Advanced Code problems. You will learn design techniques to make programs understandable, adaptable, and reusable. Prerequisites: Algebra I, Geometry, & Algebra II. This course provides elective credit only. AP English Language and Composition Credit 1 Read and analyze prose written in various periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts while Advanced Code gaining an understanding of the interactions among a writer s purposes, audience expectations, and subjects. Prerequisites: English I & II. This course meets one required English credit for high school graduation. AP English Literature and Composition Credit 1 Develop critical standards for the appreciation of literary works and increase your sensitivity to Advanced Code literature as a shared experience. Prerequisites: English I, II, & III. This course meets one required English credit for high school graduation. AP Environmental Science Credit 1 Learn the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships Advanced Code of the natural world. You will evaluate the risks associated with environmental problems and examine alternative solutions in virtual labs. Prerequisites: Algebra I and two years of high school science, with labs. This course meets one required science credit for high school graduation. AP Human Geography Credit 1 Explore the patterns and processes that impact the way humans understand, use, and change Advanced Code Earth s surface. Geographic models, methods, and tools help you examine the effect that human social organization and interconnections have on our world. This course provides elective credit only. AP Macroeconomics Credit 0.5 Understand the choices you make as a producer, consumer, investor, and taxpayer. This course Advanced Code provides you with the knowledge and decision-making tools necessary for understanding how a society must organize its limited resources to satisfy its unlimited wants. This course meets the Economics high school graduation requirement. AP Microeconomics Credit 0.5 By taking on the role of a leader at a fictitious company, you will learn fundamental economic Advanced Code concepts, including scarcity, opportunity costs and trade-offs, productivity, economic systems and institutions, exchange, money, and interdependence. This course meets the Economics high school graduation requirement. AP Psychology Credit 1 Immerse yourself in modern psychological techniques investigating the ethics and morality of Advanced Code human and animal research. In this college-level course, you will learn the psychological facts, principles, and phenomena associated with each major area of psychology and enhance your scientific critical thinking skills. This course provides elective credit only. Important information to note before signing up for a course. Mobile Learning App available for course. FLVS Mobile Learning Apps are available at the itunes App Store, Android Market, and Intel AppUp. 17

18 continued AP Statistics Credit 1 Actively construct your own understanding of the methods, interpretation, communication, and Advanced Code application of statistics. Each unit is framed by ideas and questions designed to provide you with a deep understanding of the concepts at hand, rather than memorization and emulation. Prerequisite: Algebra II. This course meets one required math credit for high school graduation. AP United States Government and Politics Credit 0.5 Research the roles of the media, political parties, interest groups, states, candidates, Advanced Code bureaucracy, and the public in the governmental process. You will experience the production of policy building in multiple economic and social settings. Prerequisite: United States History recommended. This course meets the United States Government high school graduation requirement. AP United States History Credit 1 Examine key themes and events of our history, including American identity, diversity, religion, Advanced Code culture, war, and slavery, as well as economic, political, and demographic changes. You will also analyze globalization and environmental issues. Prerequisite: World History recommended. This course meets the United States History high school graduation requirement. MOBILE LEARNING FLVS mestudying Apps Algebra 1* Biology (Frog Dissection) Reading for College Success AP Art History AP English Language and Composition* AP English Literature and Composition* AP Microeconomics* AP Psychology* Driver s Ed Florida goflvs FLVS mestudying Apps are available at the itunes App Store, Android Market, and Intel AppUp. *Part of the mestudying 2.0 suite for multiple players on itunes Find FLVS mestudying apps and other supplemental study tools at Spectrum: A Learning Marketplace. Visit SpectrumLearn.com to get started. FLVS COURSE CATALOG HIGH SCHOOL

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21 MJ Language Arts Language Arts I Credit 1 UPDATED! Read short stories and novels, listen to music, read newspapers, and even interview Course Code your family. You will also learn how to write interesting stories of your own. Recommended for 6th grade. Advanced Code Language Arts II Credit 1 UPDATED! Discover your own ability to write through reading, listening, and analyzing various Course Code texts, such as newspapers and novels. Recommended for 7th grade. Advanced Code Language Arts III Credit 1 UPDATED! Acquire the tools to understand and express yourself through writing. By the end of Course Code the course, you will have completed a portfolio of your own original writings. Recommended for 8th grade. Advanced Code MJ Mathematics Mathematics I Credit 1 Through games that reinforce and strengthen mathematics skills, you will have opportunities to Course Code demonstrate your knowledge of number manipulation in real-world scenarios. Recommended for 6th grade. Advanced Code Mathematics II Credit 1 Learn mathematics through animations, applications, videos, games, and real-world scenarios Course Code while creating, investigating, and demonstrating your knowledge. Recommended for 7th grade. Advanced Code Pre-Algebra Credit 1 Gain a true understanding of higher-level concepts, such as systems of equations and central Course Code tendencies, in this engaging, hands-on mathematics course. Recommended for 8th grade. Advanced Code MJ Science Comprehensive Science I Credit 1 This introduction to science focuses on energy, force, weather, climate, Earth s systems, and Course Code living organisms. Explore topics in-depth and build a foundation for concepts covered in Comprehensive Science II and III. Recommended for 6th grade. Advanced Code MJ Middle/Junior Important information to note before signing up for a course. Mobile Learning App available for course. FLVS Mobile Learning Apps are available at the itunes App Store, Android Market, and Intel AppUp. 21

22 continued Comprehensive Science II Credit 1 Explore the foundations of science, including energy, Earth s changing features and structures, Course Code Earth s history, genetics, heredity, and the organization and interaction of living organisms. Recommended for 7th grade. Advanced Code Comprehensive Science III Credit 1 Prepare for high school science courses with this introduction of new topics and review of Course Code science basics. You will learn more about the nature of science, Earth and space science, properties of matter, changes in matter, matter and energy, and energy flow. Recommended for Advanced Code th grade. MJ Social Studies World History Credit 1 Travel back in time to discover the secrets and benefits of our world s history. You will learn about Course Code China s ancient dynasties, the precision of Mayan astronomy, and India s contribution to medicine, which have formed what we know and who we are today. Recommended for 6th Advanced Code grade. Civics Credit 1 UPDATED! Explore the rights and responsibilities of United States citizenship and examine the Course Code structure and function of federal, state, and local governments. You will learn about geography and economics and the important roles citizens play in their communities. Recommended for 7th Advanced Code grade. United States History Credit 1 UPDATED! You will discover that history is full of adventure, colorful characters, and complex Course Code plots. Each plot is different and highlights an important story from our nation s past. Recommended for 8th grade. Advanced Code MJ Health/Physical Education Fitness Grade 6 Credit 0.5 You will explore health and fitness topics with a crew of virtual characters. Among them is Coach Course Code Cardio, who will help measure your increasing fitness level as you learn to keep your body physically fit. Comprehensive PE Grades 6/7 Credit 0.5 You will reach new levels of fitness in this course through sports, dance, aquatics, and more. A Course Code friendly cast of course characters will guide you through exercising safely, activities that target different areas of your body, and reaching new goals. Comprehensive PE Grades 7/8 Credit 0.5 This course will provide you with practice in diverse sports skills and game strategy, leading to a Course Code physically active lifestyle. You will explore nutrition and peer pressure while learning how to make effective decisions. FLVS COURSE CATALOG MIDDLE SCHOOL

23 MJ World Languages Spanish Beginning Credit 1 Learn basic Spanish phrases and vocabulary through interactive lessons that include images, Course Code recordings, and videos. Spanish Intermediate Credit 1 Journey to Spain, Puerto Rico, Colombia, and Argentina with our student traveler, Cristina. Learn Course Code new words and phrases with pictures, audio clips, and videos, and acquire conversation basics through interactive reading, writing, listening, and speaking exercises. Prerequisite: Spanish Beginning. MJ Electives Career Research and Decision Making Credit 0.5 Learn how to set goals and develop an understanding about making informed career decisions. Course Code Throughout this course, you will participate in several self-assessment activities to help you become more aware of your unique interests, values, and skills. Creative Photography I Credit 1 Learn and apply basic camera skills to photograph animals, people, and landscapes. You will Course Code select subjects, take photographs, and print and display memories in your own portfolio. You must have access to a digital camera (cell phone cameras do not meet the requirement) to take this course. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Learning Credit 0.5 Gain strategies to find important information quickly, transfer it to long-term memory, and perform Course Code better on assignments and tests. You will learn to become a more efficient learner, find balance, and prioritize goals. Recommended for 6th, 7th, or 8th grade. Guitar I Credit 1 COMING SOON! Start your musical career by learning the basics of guitar! You will develop Course Code practice skills, learn music notation and musical styles, and perform for your instructor throughout the course. No prior music experience is necessary, but you must have your own six-string guitar and a way to record and submit a video performance to your instructor. Reading I Credit 1 Through a variety of interesting fiction, nonfiction, and poetry, as well as videos and class Course Code participation, you will learn new vocabulary and comprehension skills. Recommended for 6th grade. MJ Middle/Junior Important information to note before signing up for a course. Mobile Learning App available for course. FLVS Mobile Learning Apps are available at the itunes App Store, Android Market, and Intel AppUp. 23

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