High School Course Catalog (2023-2024)
High School
Centric Learning provides a comprehensive and engaging high school curriculum that includes honors courses for students who wish to challenge themselves academically and excel in their studies. Our curriculum is designed to foster critical thinking, creativity, and a deep understanding of the subjects, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future academic and career pursuits.
All core subject courses are aligned to both national and state standards. This includes Common Core for mathematics and English language arts courses, Next Generation Science Standards for general science courses, and the C3 Framework for social studies courses. Individual courses are also aligned to a variety of state-specific standards where applicable.
Please inquire with [email protected] to learn more about your state's alignment.
Being a citizen is more than just voting every four years. Civics focuses on how to be involved in local, state, and national government decisions that affect everyone’s life. Projects may include publishing a political cartoon, attending a local government meeting, or submitting an amendment of the constitution.
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 0.5
Honors courses at Centric Learning cover the same content as the regular course, plus some additional material. Honors courses also require students to complete a mostly self-driven “capstone” project in order to finalize their credit.
Credits: 0.5
Everyone will spend and make money during their lives and economics will provide an understanding on how money affects individuals, groups of people, and our government. Projects may include starting your own business, evaluating your cities budget, or analyzing why the cost is so high on Air Jordan shoes.
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 0.5
Honors courses at Centric Learning cover the same content as the regular course, plus some additional material. Honors courses also require students to complete a mostly self-driven “capstone” project in order to finalize their credit.
Credits: 0.5
US History & Geography focuses on the concepts that underlie studying history and geography. Analyzing historical events of the United States are used to develop an understanding of spatial patterns, change, perspectives, causation, and other critical skills in geography and history. Projects may include analyzing why the car industry shrunk in Detroit, how World War I impacted your community, or designing a 9/11 monument.
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1
Honors courses at Centric Learning cover the same content as the regular course, plus some additional material. Honors courses also require students to complete a mostly self-driven “capstone” project in order to finalize their credit.
Credits: 1
World History & Geography focuses on the concepts that underlie studying history and geography. Analyzing historical events across the world are used to develop an understanding of spatial patterns, change, perspectives, causation, and other critical skills in geography and history. Projects may include investigating the bubonic plague, predicting population growth issues, or comparing Imperialists governments to our current government.
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1
Honors courses at Centric Learning cover the same content as the regular course, plus some additional material. Honors courses also require students to complete a mostly self-driven “capstone” project in order to finalize their credit.
Credits: 1
Study the principles of economics that apply to the behavior of individuals within an economic system. You’ll use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts. Skills you’ll learn include defining economic principles and models, explaining given economic outcomes, determining outcomes of specific economic situations, and modeling economic situations using graphs or visual representations.
Prerequisites: None
*Note that AP Microeconomics is only available to students in their last 2 years of their US high school experience, typically 11th or 12th grades.
Credits: 0.5
Science
Biology will cover the study of life. Students will develop their abilities of scientific investigations by applying principles of the scientific method to explore these core concepts. Projects may include writing to elected officials about environmental concerns, creating video scripts, designing an ideal animal environment, and a flipbook.
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1
Honors courses at Centric Learning cover the same content as the regular course, plus some additional material. Honors courses also require students to complete a mostly self-driven “capstone” project in order to finalize their credit.
Credits: 1
Chemistry is the study of matter; its composition, structure, and properties. It includes the study of measurement, problem solving, classification of matter, energy, atomic structure, chemical formulas, chemical equations, phases of matter, gas laws, electron configuration, periodicity of elements, chemical bonding, and solutions. Projects may include learning about HVAC professionals, creating an energy packed trail mix, or analyzing the science of ice cream.
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1
Honors courses at Centric Learning cover the same content as the regular course, plus some additional material. Honors courses also require students to complete a mostly self-driven “capstone” project in order to finalize their credit.
Credits: 1
Physics includes the study of forces and motion, Newton’s laws, gravitational interactions, energy, light, waves & sound, and electricity. This course should be considered necessary preparation for students interested in such careers as architecture, biomedical, technical studies of mechanics and electricity. Projects may include designing an ice pack, investigating the danger of using cell phones, and analyzing car crashes.
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1
Honors courses at Centric Learning cover the same content as the regular course, plus some additional material. Honors courses also require students to complete a mostly self-driven “capstone” project in order to finalize their credit.
Credits: 1
Students will learn about the structures and functions of the human body. They will explore the concept of homeostasis, the ways the body systems should function, and what happens when they don’t function well. Projects may include investigating the hormones in milk, identifying ages and stages of human development, and learning about the body’s defenses against disease.
Prerequisites: Biology
Credits: 1
Honors courses at Centric Learning cover the same content as the regular course, plus some additional material. Honors courses also require students to complete a mostly self-driven “capstone” project in order to finalize their credit.
Credits: 1
Earth and Space Science focuses on the study of space, geologic structures and forces, the waters on our planet, and the atmospheric forces that shape our world. Projects may include analyzing local community sinkholes, investigating local environmental issues, analyzing the geology of rock climbing, and creating 3D models of space.
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1
Honors courses at Centric Learning cover the same content as the regular course, plus some additional material. Honors courses also require students to complete a mostly self-driven “capstone” project in order to finalize their credit.
Credits: 1
Students cultivate their understanding of the interrelationships of the natural world through inquiry-based lab investigations and field work as they explore concepts like the four Big Ideas; energy transfer, interactions between earth systems, interactions between different species and the environment, and sustainability. Skills you’ll learn include explaining environmental concepts, processes, and models presented in written format, analyzing research studies that test environmental principles, and proposing and justifying solutions to environmental problems.
Prerequisites: Biology, 1 Credit Physical Science Course (Chemistry or Physics), and Algebra 1 (Honors Versions Recommended)
*Note that AP Environmental Science is only available to students in their last 2 years of their US high school experience, typically 11th or 12th grades.
Credits: 1
English Language Arts
In English Language Arts, students demonstrate the four aspects of language use: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students demonstrate these skills by completing projects focused on these skills or through cross curricular projects in other subjects areas.
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1
Honors courses at Centric Learning cover the same content as the regular course, plus some additional material. Honors courses also require students to complete a mostly self-driven “capstone” project in order to finalize their credit.
Credits: 1
In English Language Arts, students demonstrate the four aspects of language use: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students demonstrate these skills by completing projects focused on these skills or through cross curricular projects in other subjects areas.
Prerequisites: English 09
Credits: 1
Honors courses at Centric Learning cover the same content as the regular course, plus some additional material. Honors courses also require students to complete a mostly self-driven “capstone” project in order to finalize their credit.
Credits: 1
In English Language Arts, students demonstrate the four aspects of language use: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students demonstrate these skills by completing projects focused on these skills or through cross curricular projects in other subjects areas.
Prerequisites: English 09, English 10
Credits: 1
Honors courses at Centric Learning cover the same content as the regular course, plus some additional material. Honors courses also require students to complete a mostly self-driven “capstone” project in order to finalize their credit.
Credits: 1
In English Language Arts, students demonstrate the four aspects of language use: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Students demonstrate these skills by completing projects focused on these skills or through cross curricular projects in other subjects areas.
Prerequisites: English 09, English 10, English 11
Credits: 1
Honors courses at Centric Learning cover the same content as the regular course, plus some additional material. Honors courses also require students to complete a mostly self-driven “capstone” project in order to finalize their credit.
Credits: 1
AP English Language and Composition is an introductory college-level composition course. Students cultivate their understanding of writing and rhetorical arguments through reading, analyzing, and writing texts as they explore topics like rhetorical situations, claims and evidence, reasoning and organization, and style.
Prerequisites: English 09 & English 10 (Honors Versions Recommended)
*Note that AP English Language & Composition is only available to students in their last 2 years of their US high school experience, typically 11th or 12th grades.
Credits: 1
Math
Students will learn about basic algebra concepts to prepare for Algebra 1 and Algebra 2. Projects may include preparing to buy a car, graphing art, and planning a dream vacation.
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1
Algebra 1 includes the study of real numbers, expressions, equations and other algebraic concepts. Students demonstrate understanding through real-world projects that often include concepts from other courses such as Geometry or Physics. Projects may include authentic problems such as how to determine the best cell phone plan or calculate electrical costs for your home.
Prerequisites: Algebra Readiness or Math 08/Pre-Algebra
Credits: 1
Honors courses at Centric Learning cover the same content as the regular course, plus some additional material. Honors courses also require students to complete a mostly self-driven “capstone” project in order to finalize their credit.
Credits: 1
Algebra 2 focuses on creating, graphing and interpreting functions to solve real-world problems. Projects may include how to keep data safe using cryptography, determine if a real asteroid will collide with earth, or choosing the best car to purchase.
Prerequisites: Algebra 1
Credits: 1
Honors courses at Centric Learning cover the same content as the regular course, plus some additional material. Honors courses also require students to complete a mostly self-driven “capstone” project in order to finalize their credit.
Credits: 1
Geometry focuses on the application of geometry to our world through concepts including geometric measurement, modeling, trigonometry, and congruence. Projects may include modeling the spread of a disease, designing a skate part, or using Minecraft to draft a real-world building.
Prerequisites: Algebra 1
Credits: 1
Honors courses at Centric Learning cover the same content as the regular course, plus some additional material. Honors courses also require students to complete a mostly self-driven “capstone” project in order to finalize their credit.
Credits: 1
Precalculus gets students ready for higher level math by focusing on concepts like complex numbers, vectors, and functions. Projects may include creating a missile tracking system, creating mathematical artwork, or designing a fallout shelter.
Prerequisites: Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Geometry
Credits: 1
Electives
Students will learn about their relationship with health, fitness, and exercise. Projects may include the benefits of physical activity, exercise and the heart, and sportsmanship.
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 0.5
Students will learn about the basics of yoga in this physical education elective. They will learn about the cultural and historical significance of yoga, as well as the mind and body benefits. Students will learn and practice the basics of breathwork, sun salutations, common yoga poses, and vinyasa flows with a certified yoga teacher as their video guide.
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 0.5
Students will learn about health in a variety of forms, including the body and mind. Projects may include mental health, fitness, conflict resolution, and sexual health.
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 0.5
Students will have the chance to learn about famous artwork, describe art using artistic language, and try out new art techniques themselves. Many projects in other subject areas and courses integrate art strands, but there are standalone visual arts projects to complete this course, as well. Projects may include using everyday materials, critiquing artwork, and why people make art.
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1
Students will learn about theater as a form of art in a variety of ways. They will watch plays, learn about the elements of theater, and more. Projects may include recreating a play, bringing a script to life, and western versus eastern theater.
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1
Students will learn about digital photography as a form of visual art. They will learn the techniques of digital photography to curate their own portfolio. Projects may include ethics in photography, interpreting photographs, and creating an exhibit.
Prerequisites: Visual Art
Credits: 1
Technology strands are woven throughout a variety of projects in a variety of courses. There are also standalone technology projects students can work on to develop their twenty first century skills. Projects may include using the internet to conduct research or using a new technology tool to create a Final Product, such as an infographic or 3D model.
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1
Students will learn about food safety, nutrition, developing a recipe, and practical cooking skills. Projects may include starting a new restaurant or learning about diverse cultural cuisines around the world.
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1
Students will learn about musical theory, music history, and have the opportunity to make their own music. Projects may include analyzing the music of commercials and writing an original song.
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1
Students will learn about personal finance concepts such as budgeting, saving, taxes, and monitoring a bank account. Projects may include establishing an emergency fund, comparing careers and incomes, and the basics of investing.
Prerequisites: Economics
Credits: 1
Students will learn about career options available to them and start to set goals and make plans to achieve their dream careers. Projects may include creating a resume, writing a letter for a scholarship application, and exploring interesting careers.
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 1
Creative Writing is a slightly different take on English Language Arts than a standard ELA class. It focuses on narrative writing skills and using words and language in creative ways. Projects may include exploring different genre “worlds,” writing an adventure story, and crafting an urban legend.
Prerequisites: English 09
Credits: 1
In the Communications course, students have projects focused on four topics: journalism, social media and marketing, workplace etiquette, and public speaking. The aim is to cover a variety of 21st century communication styles and skills to prepare students for their college and career experiences.
Prerequisites: English 09
Credits: 0.5
Last Updated September 2023
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