Courses
World History (1 credit, Grade 9)
From the Garden of Eden to medieval knights, this course will trace world history from the ancient world through the Middle Ages. The course will survey the ancient civilizations and the Early European eras and their influence on later civilizations. The course will end with the advent of the Age of Exploration and serve as a basis for the European History course.
European History (1 credit, Grade 10)
Continuing with the Renaissance and Protestant Reformation eras, this course will emphasize the major philosophies, events, and personalities from the 1400s to the present day, including major events like the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution, WWI, WWII, and the Cold War.
Prerequisite: Western Civilizations/World History
Marine Biology (1 credit)
Marine Biology is an elective course that explores the largest biome on Earth, the ocean, and the organisms that coexist in it. The course takes an ecological approach and focuses on the inter-relationships among the creatures living in the salt water. While the ocean is vast and, in many places, quite deep, it is still vulnerable to the effects of human exploitation and pollution. Students will study specimens of marine life, from the tiny floating inhabitants of the plankton and bottom-dwelling invertebrates up to the larger, free-swimming fishes and mammals. Field trips & labs are incorporated when possible. Students will be exposed to various resources and references, including newspaper/journal articles, internet sites, guest speakers, and videos.
Spanish II (1 credit)
In the second year of Spanish, students will reinforce the grammar and conversational skills learned in Spanish I. Students will expand their knowledge of the language by learning other verb conjugation forms and new vocabulary and expressions. Students will have ample opportunities to apply what they have learned, as oral communication will be emphasized.
Prerequisite: Spanish I
Strength & Conditioning (1 credit)
This course will introduce the basics of exercise science and nutrition, and participants will be able to apply what they have learned with training in the weight room, gym, and on the field.
Art I (1 credit)
This is a beginner-level art course where we will focus on foundational art skills and knowledge development. The curriculum covered is necessary for the student to further any study of art here at Westminster Academy. Students will learn different drawing skills and become familiar with the elements and principles of design while working in various mediums and processes. Students will also be introduced to various artists from the past and present in our art history segment of the class. This is a prerequisite for Art II, Art III Honors, Art IV, and AP Art.
Art II (1 credit)
This is a secondary-level art course designed to introduce students to new mediums, techniques, and ideas. The skills acquired in Art I are a necessity for success at the Art II level. Art II students will learn the steps of the creative process and apply them to each project, moving away from duplication into more intentional compositional work. Art II is a prerequisite for Art III Honors, Art IV, and AP Art.
Prerequisite: Art I
Remedial Math (1 credit)
Remedial Math courses are designed to help students who have earned a grade lower than 70% in Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, Math for College Readiness, Algebra 2, or Algebra with Trigonometry better understand the material to both remediate the grade and build a better understanding for subsequent math classes. These remedial classes are offered as needed and are not available for the first attempt at a math class.
