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 at 9:30 am

All Payments are non-refundable

This college prep lab course satisfies the required credit for Biology with labs necessary to graduate in SC and NC.  This course focuses on scientific investigation through the study of living things and the world in which we live. Emphasis is placed on the Creator of all living things, and students will be exposed to scientific language, methods, concepts, research, and current technology. They will engage in lab investigations to foster development in the scientific method. There will be several labs using the microscope, such as learning how to mount and stain specimens and observing pond organisms.  We will also dissect worms, crayfish, fish, and frogs and perform many more observations. Subject matter includes Classification systems, atoms, chemical structures, ecosystems, biomes, ecological communities, cell structure and function, cellular energy, DNA, proteins, cell cycles, and genetics (including inheritance, disorders, and technology). Students will also learn about viruses, protists, fungi, and the fascinating worlds of plants and animals.  This class is very hands-on and will teach students how to write labs! Honors option available upon request.  (AP recommendations given upon request).

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.  

Additional Fees: $40 lab fee, payable upon registration. Lab fee covers stains, specimens for dissections, copies, slides, coverslips, etc.

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

Recommended credits: 1.0

Course Meets: Tuesday/Thursday 10:30 am - 11:25 am

Required Materials: Exploring Creation with Biology, Apologia, 3rd ed only ISBN-13: 9781946506450. Amazon.com https://a.co/d/3uLEObE *The Apologia Student Notebook will not be used.  A looseleaf notebook with at least two sections and pockets for handouts is needed.  Safety goggles are provided, but the student can bring their own. Ten pairs of disposable gloves are required (2nd semester).  

All Payments are non-refundable

The focus of this composition course is on the four modes of writing – narration, description, persuasion, and exposition. We will focus on content and structure and cover some general grammar skills. Writing assignments vary in length and format, but we will finish the course with a focus on the five-paragraph essay.  This course is foundational for building confidence and preparing for advanced composition.  The assignments are a great mix of creative pieces and academic ones, each with a specific purpose.  Students receive in-depth, individualized feedback during all steps of the writing process, and the focus is on improvement from one step to the next.  

This course pairs well with World Literature.

Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free. Course Fee: $300. 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 $125 payable by July 1 and November 1.

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

Recommended credits: 0.5

Course Meets: Thursdays 10:30 am - 11:25 am

Required Materials: None. Teacher-created materials will be supplied.

 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 10:30 am - 11:25 am

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

 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—a one-time lab and print fee of $25. 

Acceptable Forms of Payment: Venmo, Zelle, Cash or Check 

Recommended Credits: 1.0

Course Meets: Tuesday/Thursday 10:30 am - 11:25 am

Prerequisite: Algebra 1

Required Materials: $25 course fee for lab and printable notes, a textbook to a pdf will be linked in Canvas.

All Payments are non-refundable

In this course, students will explore the fundamental concepts of American government and economics. The curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of how our government functions and how economic systems impact our daily lives.

United States Government 

• Historical Forces: We’ll delve into the historical forces that shaped both English and American governments. From the Magna Carta to the U.S. Constitution, we’ll examine the evolution of governance.
• Forms of Government: Students will learn about different forms of government, including democracy, republicanism, and federalism. The three branches of government and how they work.
• Citizenship and Elections: The course will cover the rights and responsibilities of citizens, as well as the election process.

Economics:

• Basic Market Concepts: We’ll explore essential economic concepts such as scarcity, supply and demand, recession, depression, inflation, and government regulation.
• Personal Finance: Students will gain practical life skills related to personal finance, budgeting, and financial decision-making.
• Modern Economic Issues: We’ll discuss contemporary economic challenges, including poverty, the national debt, and how this affects future education choices and job opportunities. 

Assessment:

Comprehension will be assessed through formative activities, current events, projects, multiple-choice, and short-answer exams. Students will have the opportunity to apply core concepts from readings to review activities.

 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. 

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

Recommended credits: 1.0

Course Meets: Tuesday/Thursday 10:30 - 11;25

Required materials: Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? (An Uncle Eric Book) 7th Edition by Richard J. Maybury https://a.co/d/6LbvBqV , The Money Mystery by Richard Maybury https://a.co/d/5gJ8mET , Are You a Liberal, Conservative, or Confused? by Richard Maybury https://a.co/d/2t2G4DS , and Magruder’s American Government by Prentice Hall.ISBN-13: 978-0131818903 recommend buying used https://a.co/d/bdnYs3n 

All Payments are non-refundable

What is the best coffee? Which shoe is the most popular this year? What college has the best biology major? We all research regularly, but do we know how to find trustworthy sources of information? The course is designed to introduce students to reliable online research sources of information and ways to conduct research using original documents, interviews, and surveys. Additionally, students will learn what constitutes plagiarism, the difference between summarizing, paraphrasing, and annotating, as well as methods of incorporating quotes into papers and correctly citing reference materials (APA, MLA, and Chicago style). A variety of projects will be assigned throughout the year, including a travel brochure, a presentation, a biographical essay about a historical figure, an invention report or science project trifold board, an infographic poster, and a medium-length research paper. This course fulfills one of the elective requirements for graduation or may be used to fill the composition portion of the student’s English course requirement for the year.

Coursestorm Online Enrollment is Free—Course Fee: $390 and a $30 copy fee for teacher-created materials and a student account on *Noodle Tools". 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 $200 (including the copy fee) payable by July 1 and $170 by November 1.

*Noodle Tools is an online program that helps students organize their research process by compiling resources, taking online notes instead of notecards, creating outlines, and drafting papers. This program allows the teacher to directly comment on the student’s paper in the various stages of drafting, as well as allows for peer editing.

Recommended credit: 1.0 credit

Required Materials: No textbook is required, but students will need to utilize the Internet and a computer(Microsoft Word or similar word processing program, Google Slides, PowerPoint, etc.) to complete homework assignments. A three-ring binder or notebook for handouts is also required.

Course Meets: Tuesdays 10:30 - 11;25

Accepted forms of payment: Zelle, Venmo, Cash or Check

All payments are non-refundable

This second-level language course will continue to increase vocabulary, explore the verb tenses (concentrating on past, progressive and perfect, and future), and engage in frequent conversation in order to better individual fluency. We will develop more complex sentences (verbal and written) using object pronouns, prepositional phrases, and adverbial clauses. The course will also dig deeper into Hispanic culture and current events. Students will learn through written text, conversation, song, and media and will finish the course with more confidence in the target language.

Completion of Spanish 1 IS required. If not a previous Compass Prep student, the student must take a placement test. Please contact the instructor to arrange a testing opportunity before registering for this course.

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 10:30 am - 11:25 am

Required materials: Breaking the Spanish Barrier: Level 2 (workbook only – the online access is not suitable for this class) https://tobreak.com/products/spanish-level-2-intermediate-book-student-edition

All Payments are non-refundable