Grades 9-12 Sample Courses


Courses for students in Grades 9-12 are offered in-person and online.


We’re excited to offer you a glimpse of CTD’s many Summer Courses. You can search all courses by visiting CTD’s online Explore Courses tool.


History Through Biography (Grades 6-12, Honors Elective)


How are people affected by the time period they are born into? This course presents 20th century American history as shown in historical biographies and literature. Choose biographies from four categories (Military/Politics, Science/Industry, Civil Rights, Entertainment/Sports) and one work of period literature for a total of five books. Through the lens of the individuals studied, students will learn about important history and trends of the century, and also relate the information to your own life. During this course, students will:


Understand the impact of the circumstances and ideas of the era on the individual studied


Compare and contrast the lives of individuals studied to their own life and times


Draw connections between biographies and 20th century history


CTD PATHWAY: This credit-bearing course is designed for students with a passion for history and an interest in the human experience. It is great preparation for advanced future history or humanities courses.


Algebra II/Trigonometry (Grades 6-12,Honors)


Why is it advantageous to use and solve equations algebraically for real-world problems? This advanced algebra course focuses on inequalities, polynomial equations, rational expressions, complex numbers, exponents, logarithms, statistics, probability, matrices, and an introduction to basic trigonometry. During this course, students will:


Apply exponential and logarithmic functions Understand quadratic relations and conic sections Analyze trigonometric graphs, identities, and equations


CTD PATHWAY: This credit-bearing course is for advanced math students who want to move past Algebra I. Success in this course and Geometry Honors provides students with the foundation needed to take Pre-Calculus Honors.


AP® Calculus AB (Grades 9-12)


Rocket scientist or brain surgeon, architect or engineer, the study of calculus provides the foundation for many professional endeavors. AP® Calculus AB includes analytic geometry, functions, limits, continuity, the derivative and its applications, and the integral and its applications. Note: a graphing calculator is required. During this course, students will:


Use calculus to model problems involving rates, motion, area/volume


Communicate calculus concepts analytically, graphically, orally, and in written form


Understand the relationship between derivatives and definite integrals expressed in the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus


CTD PATHWAY: This college-level course prepares students to take the AP®


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Calculus AB exam, as well as future courses in mathematics, science, and engineering.


Chemistry Honors (Grades 9-12)


How does an atom account for the nature of matter? Prepare for AP® Chemistry by mastering the core concepts of chemistry, including atomic models, valence and ionization, bonding, nomenclature of formulas, moles, stoichiometry, gas laws, molecular forces, polarity, solutions, equilibrium, acids and bases, thermochemistry, and oxidation-reduction. Through experiments, learn to use proper lab technique, record and analyze data to produce scientific lab reports. Chemistry Honors is a full-year course in an accelerated format. During this course, students will:


Solve quantitative chemistry problems and demonstrate reasoning clearly and completely


Model chemical and physical processes at the molecular level in order to explain macroscopic properties


Analyze the results of simple laboratory experiments, evaluate sources of error, synthesize this information, and express it clearly in written laboratory reports


CTD PATHWAY: This credit-bearing course is excellent preparation for other lab-based sciences at both the high school and college level. It is part of a foundation for studying biochemistry, forensic science, and chemical engineering in the future.


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