Instruction Set 1
Orientation (.5 credit)
Instruction Set 2
Human Relations (1 credit)
Proven ways to build, analyze, maintain, and improve relations with other people in both personal and working environments.
Instruction Set 3
Reading Skills (1 credit)
Previewing; scanning; dictionary usage; context clues; words with multiple meanings; paragraph structure; making inferences; separating fact from opinion; detecting bias; drawing conclusions; imagery; similes and metaphors; the elements of fiction.
Instruction Set 4
Basic English (1 credit)
Capitalization, punctuation, spelling, the parts of speech, and sentence structure; the basic steps in the writing process.
Instruction Set 5
General Math (1 credit)
Concepts involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, and measurement.
Instruction Set 6
Fitness and Nutrition (1 credit)
Managing personal health; nutrition basics; developing healthy eating habits; cardiorespiratory fitness; preventing injury; stress management techniques.
Instruction Set 7
American History (1 credit)
Chronological flow of the sweep and drama of American history - from the earliest explorers to the 21st Century; people, events, and sociopolitical forces that have shaped America; how American history affects today;s events.
Textbook: U.S. History Review
Instruction Set 8
Practical English (1 credit)
Grammar, punctuation, spelling, word usage, the parts of speech, and writing; expands vocabulary; pronunciation; sentence structure, paragraphs, letters, and composition.
Instruction Set 9
Consumer Math (1 credit)
How to use mathematics in everyday situations involving money; salaries, purchases, credit, loans, household and personal expenses, car buying, insurance, savings, investments, retirement, etc.
Instruction Set 10
Earth Science (1 credit)
Geology; oceanography; meteorology; astronomy.
Textbook: Earth Science: Reviewing the Essentials
Instruction Set 11
Civics (1 credit)
The history of government; how American colonists adopted the English form of government; reviews the changes brought about by the Continental Congress, the Articles of Confederation, the American Revolution, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the other Amendments; the federal governments three major branches; state and local governments; citizenship; political parties; elections; basic issues of government and foreign policy.
Instruction Set 12
Written Communication (1 credit)
Step-by-step instructions for handling sentence structure, punctuation, grammar, and pronunciation; practical writing techniques and library research; increasing vocabulary; understanding others better; expressing oneself confidently, correctly, and effectively.
Textbook: Word Power Made Easy
Instruction Set 13
Biology (1 credit)
The cell; genetics; evolution and the diversity of life; structure and function in plants and animals; ecology.
Textbook: Essentials of Biology
Instruction Set 14
General Math II (1 credit)
Review of the four basic mathematical operations: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; order of operations; factors; multiples; powers; roots; equations; inequalities; introduction to geometry.
Instruction Set 15
World History (1 credit)
From 1,000,000 b.c. to the dawn of the 21st Century, the important facts and significant concepts of our global history.
Textbook: World History
Instruction Set 16
Physical Science (1 credit)
Mechanics; heat; sound; chemistry; light, electricity, and electronics.
Instruction Set 17
Literature (1 credit)
Students can experience literature actively - to become involved both intellectually and emotionally - and to learn how to enjoy reading literature. The assigned material falls into six main categories: short story, novel, poetry, essay, nonfiction, and drama.
Textbooks:
• Great American Short Stories
• The Call of the Wild
• Great Short Poems
• Songs for the Open Road: Poems of Travel & Adventure
• Civil Disobedience and Other Essays
• Great Speeches by Native Americans
• Narrative of Sojourner Truth
• A Midsummer Night's Dream
Here are just a few of the electives you can choose from:
Music (1 credit)
Psychology (1 credit)
Artist (1 credit)
Economics (1 credit)
General Science (1 credit)
Auto Repair Technician (1 credit)
Child Day Care Management (1 credit)
Electrician (1 credit)
Home Inspector (1 credit)
Personal Computer Specialist (1 credit)
Medical Office Assistant (1 credit)
Teacher Aide (1 credit)
Chemistry (1 credit)
Spanish (1 credit)
Trigonometry and Analytical Geometry (1 credit)
American Literature (1 credit)
The Elective Selection Package, featuring over 35 electives, will be sent to you following Instruction Set 15. You are required to take five credits in electives.
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