The students will study the basic principles of:

• Newsprint
• Media Broadcasting
• Formatting a Yearbook.

They will learn investigative skills, responsible reporting, and journalistic writing techniques as they read, respond to, and write their own news, editorials, and feature articles.

They also learn components of computer graphic design as they format and produce a Compass Prep newsletter and Yearbook.

They will learn about broadcast media as they write, film, and edit news announcements that will be broadcast to the students of Compass Prep.

Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free. Course Fee: $440. A $50 non-refundable course enrollment deposit will be billed immediately upon registration and applies toward your overall tuition.  The balance must be paid by July 1, or select a payment plan of $195 payable by July 1 and November 1.

 The course cost includes copy fees, supplies, and computer subscription access.

Accepted Payment Methods are check, Cash, Cash App, Venmo, and PayPal.

Recommended Credits: 1.0

Course Meets: Thursdays

Required Materials: Students will need a computer for class.

All Payments are non-refundable 

This class is an exciting introduction to the Spanish language and culture. Beginning with the basics of the alphabet and frequently used salutations, we’ll learn a foundation of vocabulary, verbs, and the fundamentals of Spanish grammar (conjugating verbs in present and past tenses, subject/verb and subject/adjective agreement, object pronouns, and idiomatic expressions). Students will learn through written text, conversation, song, and other media outlets. Students will study Spanish-speaking countries and artists throughout the year. Ideally, by the end of the course, the student should be able to have a simple conversation about themselves, their family, and what they like.

There is no prerequisite for this class.

Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free. Course Fee: $500. A $50 non-refundable course enrollment deposit will be billed immediately upon registration and applies toward your overall tuition.  The balance must be paid by July 1, or select a payment plan of $225 payable by July 1 and November 1.

Accepted Payment Methods: Check, Cash, PayPal, and Venmo

Recommended credit: 1.0

Course Meets: Tuesday/Thursday

Required Books:  Breaking the Spanish Barrier: Level 1 (workbook only – the online access is not suitable for this class) https://tobreak.com/products/spanish-level-1-beginner-book-student-edition

All Payments are non-refundable

Study Hall is available for study/work on classes or homework. You must select a study hall if you are on campus between classes that you are registered to attend.

Coursestorm Online Registration is free: The yearly Study Hall fee is $40, payable on July 1.

Course Meets: Tuesdays

All Payments are non-refundable!

Study Hall is available for study/work on classes or homework. You must select a study hall if you are on campus between classes that you are registered to attend.

Coursestorm Online Registration is free: The yearly Study Hall fee is $40, payable on July 1.

Course Meets: Thursdays

All Payments are non-refundable

In World History: Modern, students explore significant historical events, individuals, developments, and processes spanning from approximately 1200 CE to the present. Through analyzing historical sources, students learn to make connections and craft historical arguments. The course covers essential concepts such as humans and the environment, cultural developments and interactions, governance, economic systems, social interactions and organization, and technology and innovation. Students engage with texts, visual sources, and other historical evidence, honing their historical thinking skills and expressing historical arguments through essays.

 Students showcase their understanding through a variety of assessments, including tests, essays, independent projects, and group assignments. The course caters to diverse learning styles, offering multiple pathways to success. For students aiming to take the AP World History: Modern Exam, this course equips them with the essential historical thinking skills required for success. Additionally, students can access supplementary AP Exam practice materials and study guides for self-directed study. An Honors Option is also available for an additional fee.

Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free. Course Fee: $520/$550 Honors. A $50 non-refundable course enrollment deposit will be billed immediately upon registration and applies toward your overall tuition.  The balance must be paid by July 1, or select a payment plan of $235 payable by July 1 and November 1/$250 for Honors payable July 1 and November 1.

Accepted Payment Methods: CashApp, Venmo,  PayPal, Cash, and Check OR select the monthly payment fee schedule option.

Recommended Credit:  1

Course Meets: Tuesday/Thursday Block 2: 9:30-10:25 am

Required Materials: Textbook: Voyages in World History, Volume II, 4th Edition by Valerie Hansen  (Author), Ken Curtis  (Author)  (Used or eTextbooks are acceptable. Check that the cover and version are identical)

 All Payments are non-refundable

With genres ranging from romance to satire, forms ranging from the sonnet to the novel to the play, and authors ranging from illiterate storytellers to Nobel Prize winners, British literature remains one of the cornerstones of literature curricula around the world. In this survey of British literature, we will begin with the Middle Ages and The Canterbury Tales and then move through the Renaissance with a study of Shakespeare, Milton, and Donne. We’ll make a brief visit to the Restoration to study some satire before moving to the Romantic Period, where we will spend time with Jane Austen and the most famous Romantic poets (Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, and Keats). Our literature from the Victorian Period will include poetry, short stories, and a Dickens novel; we will finish the course with a modern mystery. Honors option available.

Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free. Course Fee: $270. A $50 non-refundable course enrollment deposit will be billed immediately upon registration and applies toward your overall tuition.  The balance must be paid by July 1, or select a payment plan of $110 payable by July 1 and November 1.

Acceptable forms of Payment: Cash, Check, Zelle, PayPal, and Venmo

Recommended Credit: .5

Course Meets: Tuesdays

Reading List: Beowulf, The Canterbury Tales, Le Morte D’Arthur, The Merchant of Venice, Paradise Lost, Northanger Abbey, Wuthering Heights, A Tale of Two Cities, The Murder of Roger Ackroyd, various short stories and poetry by Blake, Wordsworth, Coleridge, Byron, Keats, Shelley, and more.

All Payments are non-refundable

This interdisciplinary course provides a comprehensive overview of the criminal justice system and the critical role of forensic science within it. Students will explore the intersection of law enforcement, legal processes, and scientific investigation techniques. Topics covered include:

Foundations of Criminal Justice:

•  Understanding the structure and functions of law enforcement agencies, courts, and corrections.
•  Legal principles, constitutional rights, and due process.

Crime Scene Investigation (CSI):

•  Techniques for securing, documenting, and analyzing crime scenes.
•  Collection and preservation of physical evidence.
•  Chain of custody and forensic protocols.

Forensic Science:

•  Introduction to various forensic disciplines (e.g., DNA analysis,             toxicology, ballistics, fingerprinting).
•  Role of forensic experts in criminal investigations.
•  Real-world case studies illustrate the impact of forensic evidence on solving crimes.

Ethical and Legal Considerations:

•  Balancing justice, privacy, and individual rights.
•  Ethical dilemmas faced by professionals in the field.

Mock Trial:

•  Simulated courtroom scenario where students play roles as attorneys, witnesses, and jurors.
•  Crafting legal arguments, cross-examining witnesses, and presenting evidence.

By the end of this course, students will have a solid foundation in both criminal justice and forensic science, enabling them to critically analyze criminal cases and contribute to the pursuit of justice.

Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free. Course Fee: $520. A $50 non-refundable course enrollment deposit will be billed immediately upon registration and applies toward your overall tuition.  The balance must be paid by July 1, or select a payment plan of $235 payable by July 1 and November 1. 

Lab Fee: $20/yr, payable July 1

Accepted Payment Methods: Check, Cash, CashApp, Venmo, and PayPal OR  select the monthly payment fee schedule option.

Recommended Credits: 1.0 (Social Studies/Elective)  .5 (Forensic Science)

Course Meets: Tuesday/Thursday

Required Materials: Introduction to Criminal Justice (MindTap Course List) 17th Editionby Larry Siegel (Author), John L. Worrall (Author)  *NEW TEXTBOOK*

 All Payments are non-refundable

The course includes the following topics: geometry terminology, inductive and deductive reasoning, the development of a postulate system, and geometric proof. Various algebraic techniques are incorporated. Students will also study area, volume, circles, and right triangles.

Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free. Course Fee: $550. A $50 non-refundable course enrollment deposit will be billed immediately upon registration and applies toward your overall tuition.  The balance must be paid by July 1, or select a payment plan of $250 payable by July 1 and November 1.

Acceptable Forms of Payment: Venmo or Zelle

Recommended Credits: 1.0

Course Meets: Tuesday/Thursday

Required Materials: Geometry: All-in-one Student Workbook: Version A

https://a.co/d/6skfOdC

All Payments are non-refundable