AP English
AP English Literature and Composition is open to carefully selected seniors who desire a course designed with the academic intensity of a freshman level college course. The AP English class engages students in critical analysis of literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to…
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English 4, a college preparatory course for seniors, covers a historical survey of British literature from Anglo-Saxon times through the twentieth century. Students will engage in literary analysis and use the literature from several time periods as a springboard for both discussion and critical writing. Students will write a variety of essays which may include…
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This overview of American literature includes a brief study of the historical events affecting American literature and a study of various genres and selected novels by American authors. These readings serve as models of good writing for students’ own writing exercises. Review of grammar and punctuation will be incorporated as needed. Students write a major…
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This course encourages the student to read, comprehend and analyze selected samples of a variety of genres of literature. Students write essays, building on the previous work as well as expanding into a variety of styles including expository to persuasive formats. Students also learn to develop a thesis statement based upon a significant literary work,…
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The course allows a close reading of genres of Western literature. These readings serve as models of good writing and as subjects for students’ own writing exercises. Students review grammar and enhance vocabulary as they read and write. They learn how to craft a strong thesis, write an essay to support it, and, in the…
Read MoreWeb Design
This course introduces students to many of the basic concepts and techniques in designing and maintaining a website –the current high school website. Students will learn how to use a webpage to communicate important and useful information to the Morrison community around the world. This will be done by using creative design techniques to produce…
Read MoreService Learning
This A/B course is a student-led, teacher facilitated class in which students engage in all aspects of the service learning cycle: choosing, planning, implementing, reflecting and celebrating acts of service. Students spend class time working on projects, serving the school community, and learning about global issues. Each semester students learn and educate the rest of…
Read MoreMarketing
This course acquaints students with basic marketing concepts. At the end of the course, students will understand how a product goes from the pre-production stage to promotion and finally to distribution as they create their own product to price and promote to their peers. Units presented include: The Marketing Plan, Business/ Social Responsibility, Pricing Strategies, Promotional Concepts and…
Read MoreFood Management
This one semester course consists of the basics of nutrition and cooking with emphasis on independent living and doing service/ministry, through using these skills. Priority to take this class will be given to Seniors and then Juniors.
Read MoreGlobal Business
This course acquaints students with the business and economic concepts they will need as wage earners, consumers, entrepreneurs, and citizens in a global market economy. Students will learn about corporations, partnerships, sole proprietorships, and the people who create them. Instructional units include the How the Free Enterprise System Works, Management Skills Needed to be Successful,…
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