Overview

This academy is a two-year program integrating English, social sciences, mathematics, and technology as it relates to business and law. Oregon State Standards will be incorporated into the curriculum with the goal of every student earning a CIM by the end of the second year.

Students in this academy will participate in courses involving core subject areas with an additional seminar component. Students will complete projects that expand and support the curriculum. Current events, global issues, and service learning will be studied in relation to business and law. Students completing the first year of the academy will earn 40 credits, 10 each in social studies, English, mathematics, and technology. Students will have the same group of three teachers throughout their freshman and sophomore years.

Social Science Content English Skill English Content
Global historical chronology from 1900-1945 Grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary Mythology
Key geography concepts Resumes Poetry
Comparative political systems Persuasive papers Short stories
Industrial revolution Research Novels
Immigration Formal speaking Current events
World War I Interviewing Debate
Depression Leadership Organizational procedures
World War II

Algebra I Content Geometry Content Technology Skills
Numbers, functions and graphing Coordinate systems Word processing
Solving equations Constructions Data bases
Algebraic properties Measurement formulas Internet research
Linear systems Deductive/inductive reasoning Emailing and distribution lists
Exponents Web page design
Polynomials Computer enhanced presentations

Through these components students will develop a strong knowledge of U.S. and world events and their connection to past and present day business and law. Practice in speaking, discussion of current issues, and debate will help build personal confidence in the business world. Mathematic concepts will also be intertwined in the development of student projects related to current business and law practices.

*Equipment needed for this program: Scientific calculator (graphing calculator preferred), ruler (standard and metric), protractor, colored pens and pencils, and drawing compass.