High School of America - 11th Grade Interactive Syllabus

11th Grade Syllabi

College and Career Preparation

Grade: 11th Subject: Career Readiness

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course helps students explore the critical knowledge, resources, and strategies necessary to succeed after high school. Through a comprehensive introduction to college requirements, financial aid, career pathways, and essential life skills, students are guided in making informed choices about their futures.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Identify Educational Pathways: Understand different colleges, academic programs, and degrees.
  • Develop Financial Literacy: Learn about financial aid, scholarships, and budgeting.
  • Build Career Awareness: Explore career clusters, personal interests, and potential paths.
  • Improve Testing Skills: Gain strategies for standardized tests (ACT, PSAT).
  • Develop Personal Skills: Cultivate habits like time management and goal setting.

COURSE OUTLINE

From high school portfolio building to navigating college admissions and financial aid, this course provides a strategic roadmap for post-secondary transitions. It combines academic planning with soft-skill development to ensure workplace and collegiate success.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Unit 1: Prepare for College in High SchoolValue of education, records, and portfolios.
Unit 2: College KnowledgeTypes of colleges, programs, and degrees.
Unit 3: Testing and AssessmentsAspire test, PSAT, and test-taking skills.
Unit 4: Financial AidCost of college, scholarships, and saving strategies.
Unit 5: Career OpportunitiesCareer clusters, soft skills, and personal talents.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

To equip students with the essential knowledge, skills, and resources needed to make informed decisions about their post-secondary paths, whether higher education, vocational training, or the workforce.

COURSE TIME

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Flexible pace; approximately 1 month (135 total hours) of engagement.

Algebra II

Grade: 11th Subject: Mathematics

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Welcome to Algebra II, building upon foundational concepts introduced in Algebra I to delve deeper into advanced algebraic reasoning. Through a systematic exploration of functions, polynomials, and conics, students will enhance their analytical thinking and prepare for higher-level mathematics.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Master Advanced Algebraic Concepts: understand real numbers, complex equations, and inequalities.
  • Explore Functions and Graphing: proficiency in linear and quadratic functions.
  • Understand Polynomial and Rational Expressions: manipulate and solve complex expressions.
  • Exponential and Logarithmic Functions: explore properties and real-world applications.
  • Study Conics and Sequences: geometric properties of circles, parabolas, and series.

COURSE OUTLINE

Structured into ten units, this course moves from linear systems to complex polynomials, roots, radicals, and quadratic equations. It also covers exponential functions, conics, sequences, and fundamental probability principles.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Unit 1 & 2: Foundations & FunctionsLinear equations, inequalities, and functional graphing.
Unit 3 & 4: Systems & PolynomialsMulti-variable linear systems and advanced polynomial factoring.
Unit 5 & 6: Roots & QuadraticsRational expressions, radical functions, and quadratic graphing.
Unit 7 & 8: Exponentials & ConicsLogarithms, circles, parabolas, ellipses, and hyperbolas.
Unit 9 & 10: Sequences & ProbabilityBinomial theorem, sequences, series, and contingency tables.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

To enhance students' problem-solving skills and logical reasoning, providing a strong foundation for future studies in science, engineering, and advanced mathematics.

COURSE TIME

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Flexible pace; approximately 1 month (135 total hours) of engagement.

English III

Grade: 11th Subject: Language Arts

COURSE DESCRIPTION

English III enhances understanding of American literature while refining analytical and writing skills. Students journey through diverse genres and periods of American literary history, complemented by an emphasis on critical research and narrative craft.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Develop Critical Analysis Skills: write persuasively and evaluate author arguments.
  • Explore American Literature: understand early traditions and historical contexts.
  • Enhance Narrative Writing: study narrative techniques through "The Great Gatsby."
  • Understand Drama and Poetry: analyze "Death of a Salesman" and poetic figures of speech.

COURSE OUTLINE

Structured into four units: Critical Analysis and Research, American Literature (Early Periods), Narrative Writing (The Great Gatsby), and Drama/Poetry. The course bridges historical literature with modern rhetorical skills.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Unit 1: Critical AnalysisWriting clearly, persuasive strategies, and critical essays.
Unit 2: Early American LitNative American tradition, Puritans, and Transcendentalism.
Unit 3: The Great GatsbyNarrative elements, character development, and thematic depth.
Unit 4: Drama and PoetryDeath of a Salesman, elements of poetry, and satire.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

To foster a deep appreciation for literary art and equip students with the analytical tools necessary for effective communication and future academic success.

COURSE TIME

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Flexible pace; approximately 1 month (135 total hours) of engagement.

Physics

Grade: 11th Subject: Science

COURSE DESCRIPTION

A comprehensive journey through the fundamental principles defining our physical world. From the basics of motion and energy to the complexities of atomic and particle physics, students explore how physics shapes everyday life and the universe at large.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Understand Fundamental Principles: gain solid footing in basic physics concepts.
  • Explore Mechanics: study motion, forces, energy, and work.
  • Circular Motion and Gravity: understand rotational dynamics and orbital physics.
  • Thermal Physics: explore heat, work, and thermodynamics.
  • Waves and Light: investigate sound, light, mirrors, and lenses.
  • Electricity and Magnetism: gain knowledge of circuits and electromagnetic fields.
  • Atomic and Particle Physics: study the structure of the atom and quantum nature.

COURSE OUTLINE

The course covers mechanics, thermodynamics, wave properties, and electromagnetism. It culminates in modern physics, exploring the subatomic world and the quantum nature of light.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Unit 1: Intro to PhysicsScientific methods, quantities, and units.
Unit 2: MechanicsLinear motion, acceleration, Newton's Laws, and energy.
Unit 3: Circular MotionRotational dynamics and the Law of Gravity.
Unit 4: Thermal PhysicsHeat transfer and the laws of thermodynamics.
Unit 5: WavesProperties of sound, light, and optics.
Unit 6: Electricity & MagnetismStatic charges, circuits, and induction.
Unit 7: The AtomAtomic structure, particles, and quantum light.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

To develop analytical problem-solving skills and prepare students for advanced study in science, engineering, and research-heavy fields.

COURSE TIME

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Flexible pace; approximately 1 month (135 total hours) of engagement.

United States Government

Grade: 11th Subject: Social Studies

COURSE DESCRIPTION

A comprehensive exploration of the American political system. Students gain a deep understanding of how the U.S. government functions, the role of citizens, and the impact of government actions on society and the world.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Understand Foundations: learn the Constitution, federalism, and democracy.
  • Political Participation: explore civil liberties, rights, and voting.
  • Analyze Institutions: study media, political parties, and interest groups.
  • Formal Goverment: examine Congress, the Presidency, and the Courts.
  • Assess Policy: explore bureaucracy and domestic/foreign policies.

COURSE OUTLINE

Moving from the foundations of the Constitution to the mechanics of elections and the formal branches of government, this course prepares students for active, informed citizenship.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Unit 1: Students & the SystemCivil engagement and Constitutional origins.
Unit 2: Agency and ActionCivil liberties, rights, and the electoral process.
Unit 3: Mediating InstitutionsThe role of media and political parties.
Unit 4: Formal InstitutionsCongress, Presidency, Courts, and Local Gov.
Unit 5: Government OutputsBureaucracy and policy formulation.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

To foster active citizenship by providing the knowledge and analytical skills needed to engage with the American democratic process effectively.

COURSE TIME

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Flexible pace; approximately 1 month (135 total hours) of engagement.

Economics with Financial Literacy

Grade: 11th Subject: Social Studies

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Bridging the gap between theoretical economics and practical financial skills. Students learn to make informed decisions in personal and global contexts, covering micro, macro, and international economic principles.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Understand Basic Concepts: scarcity, opportunity cost, and economic systems.
  • Analyze Environments: explore supply/demand and global market structures.
  • Personal Finance literacy: budgeting, saving, and credit management.
  • Navigate Financial Markets: understand institutions and risk management.
  • International Economics: trade, finance, and global organizations.

COURSE OUTLINE

The curriculum flows from market dynamics to macro growth, personal finance management, and international trade relationships in a modern globalized world.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Unit 1: Intro to EconomicsSystems, ideologies, and scarcity.
Unit 2: MicroeconomicsSupply/demand and market regulation.
Unit 3: Macroeconomicsgrowth, business cycles, and globalization.
Unit 4: Personal FinanceBanking, budgeting, and managing debt.
Unit 5: Financial MarketsIntermediaries and risk management.
Unit 6: International EconomicsExchange rates and global organizations.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

To prepare students for responsible financial decision-making and foster an understanding of complex global economic processes.

COURSE TIME

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Flexible pace; approximately 1 month (135 total hours) of engagement.

Health and Physical Education

Grade: 11th Subject: Wellness

COURSE DESCRIPTION

A journey into living a healthy, balanced, and active life. Students explore positive choices affecting physical and emotional well-being, from substance use prevention to motor skill development in various sports.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

  • Prevention Strategies: analyze risks of substance abuse.
  • Influences & Decision Making: evaluate how internal/external factors shape health.
  • Communication & Stress: practice techniques to promote mental wellness.
  • Physical Fitness: identify principles of exercise safety and motor skills.
  • Sports & Sportsmanship: rules and ethics in individual and team sports.
  • Lifestyle Planning: design personal fitness and nutrition plans.

COURSE OUTLINE

Integrating health education with physical training, this course connects knowledge and choices to lifelong wellness and active participation in community sports.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Units 1-3: Risk & InfluenceSubstance use prevention, social pressures, and reliable resources.
Units 4-5: Character & StressEmotional responsibility, communication, and success skills.
Units 6-7: Fitness & Motor SkillsEndurance, strength, flexibility, and safety precautions.
Unit 8: Sports & RulesGymnastics, Athletics, Soccer, Basketball, and Swimming.
Unit 9: Healthy LifestyleActivity routines and personalized nutrition.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES

To equip students with the skills and habits necessary to lead responsible, balanced lives through the integration of knowledge and physical activity.

COURSE TIME

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Flexible pace; approximately 1 month (135 total hours) of engagement.