Course Descriptions

6th Grade Honors English

Students will be challenged to develop literacy skills by exploration and application of English Language Arts concepts and practices. Reading, online discussion and activities, as well as practice, will form the structure within which students will learn literacy skills. Challenge and expectation will be enhanced consistent with abilities of students who have academic talents.

7th Grade Honors English

This course is designed to challenge students with academic talents to explore and acquire advanced seventh grade literacy skills. Recognizing that some students are ready for analytic and critical thinking, lessons are designed to grow these important thinking skills, while developing advanced literacy skills and a love of literature. Course elements include advanced novel study, investigation of the short story, grammar skill development, and writing in multiple genres.

8th Grade Honors English

Students will be challenged to master the standards of eighth grade English Language Arts when they study advanced grammar and diagramming, writing in multiple genres and writing as a social activity. Students will prepare and present a research project, and evaluate and critique media formats as they will be challenged to apply discernment in all aspects of literacy.

Pre-Algebra

Pre-Algebra helps students acquire problem-solving skills and facilitates a connection to more rigorous courses coming in later years. It centers on three themes: arithmetic, pre-algebra and pre-geometry. Students will discover the world around them in a variety of enrichment activities, group projects and explorations. The use of graphing calculators, online manipulatives and other computing experiences take learning mathematics beyond the physical classroom into a world far greater than textbook, pencil and paper.

Access to a graphing calculator or familiarity with graphing calculator websites is required for this course.

Algebra

This accelerated Algebra course builds on algebraic concepts introduced in previous courses while preparing students for any standard geometry course. Students will use online manipulatives and graphing calculators to explore equations, expressions and functions in a variety of methods including using graphs, symbols and tables. Students will study linear equations and expressions through their studies of geometry and statistics and will use probability to reinforce concepts of fractions and algebraic functions.

Access to a graphing calculator or familiarity with graphing calculator websites is required for this course.

Geometry

Geometry Online is a high school level math course, taught with middle school-aged students in mind. Students are introduced to geometry through the study of points, lines, angles and shapes. The students explore the world around them by studying reflections and symmetry and measurements like area and volume. Students use their talents for logic while being introduced to the concept of formal proofs, both indirect and coordinate. They will study order while also integrating discrete mathematics and algebra. This course employs the use of online math manipulatives, geometry-based computer drawing programs, graphing calculators, real data collection and group projects to make learning fun, relevant, and exploratory.

Spanish I

High school students who struggle with language acquisition should consider taking Spanish I online. Students who take this course will develop basic Spanish listening, speaking, reading and writing skills. Online instruction will use focus on development of vocabulary, as well as using newly developed vocabulary in discourse. Multimedia instruction will enhance the learning experience for those who benefit from alternate instructional methods. As teacher certified to teach Spanish and endorsed to teach students who have learning disabilities will teach the course.

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"My daughter was enrolled in the CLC Network online course this past fall while we were in England for a semester. The program was fantastic! The course was set up in a way that allowed flexible and easy access while offering a challenging and engaging curriculum. My daughter enjoyed the content and the community of learners. It was a great opportunity for her to stay connected to students at her academic level while learning in another country. Thanks CLC Network!"


Kelli Schutte, Ph.D.
Mother of Online Class Student
 

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