2020-21 High School Course Selection Guide


sufficient for reading newspapers, magazines, literary texts and other non-technical writings without dependence on a dictionary, and (3) the ability to express themselves with reasonable fluency and accuracy in both written and spoken Spanish. Students should have a basic knowledge of the language and culture of Spanish-speaking people and should have already attained a reasonable proficiency in all four skills. A minimum of thirty to forty minutes of daily homework and preparation plus independent work will be required. The course provides the diligent student the opportunity to prepare for success on the AP exam.


Prerequisite: A grade of “B” or higher in Spanish 5 Accelerated Honors and a strong teacher recommendation.


Advanced Placement Capstone Year 1: AP Seminar (10, 11) 1 credit


AP Seminar is a year-long course that has students investigate real-world issues from multiple perspectives. Students learn to synthesize information from different sources, develop their own lines of reasoning in research-based written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and as part of a team. Students will be assessed on a group presentation, individual paper, and written exam.


Year 2: AP Research (11, 12) 1 credit


AP Research allows students to deeply explore an academic topic, problem, or issue of individual interest. Through this exploration, students design, plan, and conduct a year-long research-based investigation to address a research question. The course culminates in an academic paper of 4000- 5000 words (accompanied by a performance or exhibition of product where applicable) and a presentation with an oral defense.


Students will be assigned a lead advisor for their Research year, but will also have the ability to seek out experts in the specific field of their research to serve on their 3-person advisory panel. Prerequisite: Successful completion of AP Seminar


West Chester University Dual Enrollment Partnership


Fall and Spring semester classes are located at the West Chester University Graduate Center and are scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 1:05 pm -1:55 pm. Students will be scheduled to depart from their high school at the conclusion of 6th period and travel by way of their own transportation to the Graduate Center located off of Greenhill Road. Students successfully completing a semester college level course will receive three college credits from West Chester University and 1 credit from WCASD. Fall Semester Courses


Elementary Japenese I (11, 12)


Introduction to elementary Japanese with focuses on hearing, speaking, reading and writing to develop basic competence. Emphasis is on integration of all language skills.


Introduction to Geospatial Technology and Analytics (11, 12)


This course develops critical thinking skills through the exploration of the fundamental components of data analytics in terms of spatial data and geospatial technologies. This includes the basic concepts and skills related to the 3 core areas of analytics, 1) data, 2) analysis, and 3) visualization. Data structures and skills are examined within the context of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Spreadsheets, database tools, GIS software, and geospatial technology are used to capture, manage, and store spatial data. Analysis tools, such as spreadsheet functions, scripts, and GIS software are used to investigate data sets related to discipline-specific projects. Geovisualization of results are communicated using map applications, dash boards, and story maps.


Introduction to Anthropology: Cultural (11, 12)


This introductory course explores the traditional subjects of cultural anthropology and the field’s growing concern with topics of everyday interest to mainstream U.S. society. Anthropology, in the broadest sense, is the study of humanity; socio- cultural anthropology in particular examines the distinctive and often intangible mechanisms that make us think and act, organize ourselves, and


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