Curriculum 9-12
Language Arts Literacy Language Arts Literacy courses increase critical thinking skills in the areas of reading, writing and speaking. The reading unit measures, analyzes, discusses and expands the skills of rate, comprehension and vocabulary. The literature consists of short stories, contemporary novels, plays and poetry. Teachers have devised interdisciplinary units to include themes from character education, life skills and social studies in their literature choices. The Edmark Reading Program is used to support readers who require an intensive, sequential developmental program. The writing unit stresses the basic elements of grammar for more effective written communications. The Sadler-Oxford’s “Grammar for Writing” program has been implemented to build students’ confidence in narrative, informative and persuasive writing. Students receive a full course of instruction in grammar usage, mechanics, pre-writing, writing and revising skills with a strong emphasis on the application of these skills to writing. Students also study public speaking techniques. Vocabulary development is supported through the use of Sadler-Oxford’s Vocabulary Workshop series. Social Studies PLC utilizes the History Alive! Program, as developed by Teachers’ Curriculum Institute. U.S. History I immerses students in a powerful journey through the history of its earliest foundations to the age of industrialism. U.S. History II centers on the five founding ideals from the Declaration of Independence: equality, rights, liberty, opportunity, and democracy and our struggle from establishing an American republic to the making of Modern America. Global Studies is designed to develop an understanding of the geography, history, government, arts, economics and social systems of the major cultural areas. Economics acquaints students with the role of economics in the shaping of everyday life, building personal financial literacy. Learn more at www.teachtci.com. Mathematics PLC provides an individualized mathematics program. A variety of materials, methods, and programs are utilized to meet our students' varied ability levels. It is implemented with appropriate adaptations and modifications to meet the individual mathematics and cognitive skill abilities of each student. Students develop math skills and concepts through a sequential program utilizing basic math, algebra, geometry and financial literacy. Science The Biology curriculum emphasizes cellular and molecular biology, as well as genetics, ecology and evolution. Ecology examines the basic concepts that underlie the interactions or organisms, including humans, with the resources in the environment. Environmental Science encompasses issues such as climate change, conservation, biodiversity, water quality, groundwater contamination, use of natural resources, waste management, disaster reduction and pollution. Horticulture Science encompasses plant science, greenhouse management and floral design. World Language This course focuses on the cultures and various uses of language in Spanish-speaking countries. Students communicate, understand and interpret written and spoken Spanish as well as participate in hands-on activities and projects that involve technology and real-life experiences. If you have any questions about Pineland Learning Center’s High School curriculum, please contact our 9-12 Curriculum Supervisor, Mary Lou Pierce, at 856-378-5020, ext. 239, or by e-mailing 9-12curriculum@pinelandschool.org. |
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