Curriculum and Instruction

Mathematics
(College Preparatory Mathematics aligned to PA State Standards & Common Core Standards)
- General Math (Tailored to each Learners’ level ranging from Basic Math to Pre-Calc)
- Fundamental of Mathematics – Pre-Algebra and Basic Mathematics
- Algebra I-A (Additional pre-teaching of prerequisite knowledge)
- Algebra I-B (Completes pre-Algebra course)
- Algebra I
- Algebra II
- Geometry
- Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry
- Calculus
Science
(Glenco: Biology, Physical Science, and Earth & Space/ChemCom: Chemistry aligned to PA State Standards & Common Core Standards)
- General Science – An introduction to four of the major fields of Science (Physics, Chemistry, Earth & Space, and Biology)
- Earth & Space
- Physical Science
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Pre-Med/Advanced Biology
- Anatomy & Physiology
English
(Holt: Curriculum aligned to PA State Standards & Common Core Standards)
- Language Arts I
- Language Arts II
- Language Arts III
- World Literature
- American Literature
- Literature in Media
- Academic Writing
- Creating Writing
- Concepts of Writing
- Public Speaking
- Multiculturalism through Literature
Social Studies
(TCI: Curriculum aligned to Common Core Standards)
- United States History
- World History
- Civics
- World Cultures
- Criminal Justice
- Cultural Anthropology
- Pennsylvania History
- History of the U. S. through the Military
- Psychology
English Lauguage Acquisition
- ELA Class – For learners that score below 2.9 on WIDA
- WIDA Testing – Administered to any learner that lists English as their second language; also administered to anyone who has not achieved 4.0 or higher in previous assessments
ELECTIVES
- Art
- Health, in collaboration with Community Prevention Partnership, offering Love Notes (a research-based curriculum on good decision-making and relationships)
- Physical Education/Flip Fitness
- Personal Development (emotional intelligence, personal choices, and career/life planning)
- Keys to Success – Life, classroom, and business skills
- Spanish I
- Photography
- Advanced Art
- Intro to Painting
Mentor Wednesdays
(9th & 10th Graders)
- Monthly Motivational Speakers
- PSSA Prep for 10th graders
- “Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens”
- Activity of the Week (such as Yoga, Salsa Dancing, JROTC, Health & Nutrition)
(11th & 12th Graders)
- Internships – Internship matches currently with Wyomissing Family Dentistry, All About Children Pediatrics & City Hall) with quarter-long assignments; Learner must apply, submit resume, interview, and sign an agreement with the internship site; goal is to have every junior and senior participate in an internship
- Partnership with Baby University/YMCA & BCIU
- Intensive supports for 11th Graders
- Achieve/Achieve3000
- Study Island
- Acuity Reading/Math