Magnet Specific Courses

9^thGRADE RESEARCH SEMINAR

Students will learn the interdisciplinary skills necessary to successfully participate in project-based learning in this quarter long Magnet course. The course includes instruction in the decision sciences, research skills, communication skills, project management, application of technology and use of multi-media tools for presentation. Students will apply these skills to a community issue. (one quarter)

9^th GRADE HONORS RESEARCH SEMINAR

Honors students will learn the interdisciplinary skills necessary to successfully participate in project-based learning in this quarter long Magnet course. The course includes instruction in the decision sciences, research skills, communication skills, project management, application of technology and use of multi-media tools for presentation. Students will apply these skills to an honors level community issue. (one quarter)

AVID 1-2 HONORS (Advancement Via Individual Determination)

Students selected for AVID will study the skills needed to be successful in advanced level honors and AP courses in preparation for enrollment in a four year college. Students in the AVID program will be required to enroll in honors level of core curriculum courses.

ARTS, MEDIA, AND CULTURE RESEARCH SEMINAR;

HONORS ARTS, MEDIA, AND CULTURE RESEARCH SEMINAR

Students will create a solution to a community-based problem focused on the Arts, Media and Culture. Students will apply the decision sciences strategies and follow the procedures to create a solution based on the strategic decision. Student generated problems and issues will guide the content of the seminar. Honors credit will be available for students who create a project solution using the established format that is above the requirements of the course.

CIVIC DESIGN RESEARCH SEMINAR;

HONORS CIVIC DESIGN RESEARCH SEMINAR

Students will create a solution to a community-based problem focused on Civic Design. Students will apply the decision sciences strategies and follow the procedures to create a solution based on the strategic decision. Student generated problems and issues will guide the content of the seminar. Student generated problems and issues will guide the content of the seminar. Honors credit will be available for students who create a project solution using the established format that is above the requirements of the course.

GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES RESEARCH SEMINAR;

HONORS GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES RESEARCH SEMINAR

Students will create a solution to a community-based problem focused on Global Perspectives. Students will apply the decision sciences strategies and follow the procedures to create a solution based on the strategic decision. Student generated problems and issues will guide the content of the seminar. Honors credit will be available for students who create a project solution using the established format that is above the requirements of the course.

INVENTION RESEARCH SEMINAR;

HONORS INVENTION RESEARCH SEMINAR

Students will create a solution to a community-based problem focused on Invention. Students will apply the decision sciences strategies and follow the procedures to create a solution based on the strategic decision. Student generated problems and issues will guide the content of the seminar. Honors credit will be available for students who create a project solution using the established format that is above the requirements of the course.