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Year Round: July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 - ACDP
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Registration: July 1, 2007 - July 1, 2007
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Drop/Add ends June 23, 2008
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Orientation to Online Learning Module 1 - Learning Online - Updated
Orientation to Online Learning Module I: Learning Online - Prerequisite for students taking any online course in this program. Please sign your students up for Orientation to Online Learning Modules 2 and 3 as well for the full prerequisite to taking CT AVHS academic courses. Credit to be determined by LEA.
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Orientation to Online Learning Module 2 - Know Your Computer - Updated
Orientation to Online Learning Module 2:Know Your Computer - Prerequisite for students taking any online course in this program. Please sign your students up for Orientation to Online Learning Modules 1 and 3 as well for the full prerequisite to taking CT AVHS academic courses. Credit to be determined by LEA.
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Orientation to Online Learning Module 3 - BlackBoard Orientation- Updated
Orientation to Online Learning Module 2: BlackBoard Orientation- Prerequisite for students taking any online course in this program. Please sign your students up for Orientation to Online Learning Modules 1 and 2 as well for the full prerequisite to taking CT AVHS academic courses. Credit to be determined by LEA.
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Year Round: July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008 - GED
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Registration: July 1, 2007 - July 1, 2007
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Drop/Add ends June 23, 2008
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GED Online Preparation-All Subjects
This online course material developed by the Florida Virtual School will allow students preparing to take the GED test a self-paced program of study. Select the subject areas of need and work through the pretests, lectures, and post tests as suggested by your local provider. Great as supportive material to a face to face classroom of study or as a stand alone student support. No online teacher is provided.
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GED Orientation to Online Learning Module 1 - Learning Online
Orientation to Online Learning Module I: Learning Online - Prerequisite for students taking any online course in this program. Please sign your students up for Orientation to Online Learning Modules 2 and 3 as well for the full prerequisite to taking CT AVHS academic courses.
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GED Orientation to Online Learning Module 2 - Know Your Computer -
Orientation to Online Learning Module 2:Know Your Computer - Prerequisite for students taking any online course in this program. Please sign your students up for Orientation to Online Learning Modules 1 and 3 as well for the full prerequisite to taking CT AVHS academic courses.
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GED Orientation to Online Learning Module 3 - BlackBoard Orientation
Orientation to Online Learning Module 2: BlackBoard Orientation- Prerequisite for students taking any online course in this program. Please sign your students up for Orientation to Online Learning Modules 1 and 2 as well for the full prerequisite to taking CT AVHS academic courses.
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Term 4: April 7, 2008 - June 6, 2008 - ACDP
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Registration: March 24, 2008 - April 7, 2008
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Drop/Add ends April 18, 2008
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America at War and Music Part 2: Vietnam to Iraq.
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Registration: March 24, 2008 - April 7, 2008
Drop/Add ends April 11, 2008
Students who enroll in this course will partake in a comprehensive exploration of America's most recent military conflicts, The Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, and the modern day wars of Afghanistan and Iraq. Throughout the course students will learn about the significant figures, encounters, social events, and political scenes that gave birth to the armed conflicts we have been involved in over the past quarter century. In addition, students will apply their knowledge of these highly discussed and often controversial events to analyze numerous songs which reflect upon, and sometimes criticize America's involvement in these conflicts. These songs will give the students a fantastic insight into the revolutionary culture that sprang up in America during their parents' generation as conformity gave way to an America that was more willing to challenge the status quo.
View the Weekly Breakdown.
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Algebra I
Session 2
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Registration: March 24, 2008 - April 7, 2008
Drop/Add ends April 11, 2008
Taught completely online, this course takes curriculum from the Florida Virtual School's product to comprise a full credit course. Students will learn and complete Algebra problems and assignments in the online format. The curriculum has been specifically selected for the adult education credit diploma student by CT Adult Credit Diploma certified math teachers. Students will be shown how this learning aplies to current work environments.
View the Weekly Breakdown.
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American Government/Civics
Session 2
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Registration: March 24, 2008 - April 7, 2008
Drop/Add ends April 11, 2008
Taught completely online, this course was created by Florida Virtual School for adult education students. CT Adult Credit Diploma certified Civics teachers have reviewed and accepted this course for use in the CT Virtual Adult High School. This course requires reading from online materials and turning in written discussions and assignments.
View the Weekly Breakdown.
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Biology 2
Session 2
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Registration: March 24, 2008 - April 7, 2008
Drop/Add ends April 11, 2008
Taught completely online, this half credit course is comprised of reading materials and content from the Apex Learning’s Beyond Books product along with questions and activities written by CT Adult Credit Diploma certified science teachers. The course also offers some fun on-line activities and practice quizzes. The curriculum has been specifically selected for the success of the adult education credit diploma student. This course requires reading from online materials and turning in assignments.
View the Weekly Breakdown.
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Bridges Math – Elementary Algebra
Session 2
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Registration: March 24, 2008 - April 7, 2008
Drop/Add ends April 11, 2008
This course will benefit those students who need help with basic algebra concepts that are covered on the Elementary Algebra portion of the Accuplacer© College Entrance Test. The topics covered are integers, rational numbers, algebraic expressions, simple formulas, solving equations, inequalities, and word problems. Please see the Weekly Breakdown for further details.
View the Weekly Breakdown.
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Contemporary Issues - International Affairs
Session 2
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Registration: March 24, 2008 - April 7, 2008
Drop/Add ends April 11, 2008
Taught completely online, this course will explore current issues and how they are affecting societies across the world. Curriculum will include reading articles, researching issues online, completing online assignments, and engaging in meaningful discussions in an online format. This curriculum was custom designed for Adult Credit Diploma students.
View the Weekly Breakdown.
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Contemporary Literature
Session 2
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Registration: March 24, 2008 - April 7, 2008
Drop/Add ends April 11, 2008
Taught completely online, this course requires the student to read assigned books and online materials that have been selected by the teacher to engage in meaningful, deeper level thinking about modern day issues and events. Students must complete written discussions and assignments in the online format.
View the Weekly Breakdown.
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Financial Literacy
Session 2
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Registration: March 24, 2008 - April 7, 2008
Drop/Add ends April 11, 2008
Taught completely online, this course is designed to give students an understanding of personal finance topics and how they apply them to their personal lives. Topics covered in this session will include financial services, insurance, careers, your rights as a consumer, mortgages, and taxes. Throughout the course, students will be using a variety of resources, such as the FDIC Money Smart program, the NEFE (National Endowment for Financial Education) program, CSCPA’s “Me, Myself, My Money” worksheets and a variety of Internet sites focused on personal finance. The expectation of the course is for students to take a look at themselves from a financial perspective and gain knowledge and awareness of materials available to them as they proceed in the next stage of their lives. This course can be taken as a mathematics or elective credit.
View the Weekly Breakdown.
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Geometry
Session 2
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Registration: March 24, 2008 - April 7, 2008
Drop/Add ends April 11, 2008
Taught completely online, this course takes curriculum from the Florida Virtual School product to comprise a full credit course. Students will learn and complete Geometry problems and assignments in the online format. The curriculum has been specifically selected for the adult education credit diploma student by CT Adult Credit Diploma certified math teachers. Students will be shown how this learning applies to current work environments.
View the Weekly Breakdown.
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Life Management Skills
Session 2
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Registration: March 24, 2008 - April 7, 2008
Drop/Add ends April 11, 2008
Signposts are everywhere in life, sending us in either positive or negative directions. Join us as we follow the signposts in Life Management Skills, and develop the skills for healthy and effective living. In this course students have an opportunity to develop or enhance life management skills important in making decisions for healthy and effective living. Through the study of real life issues, the goal is for students to form healthy attitudes and behaviors that promote personal development, health and well-being. This session will focus on goal and decision making skills, consumer skills, and health education.
View the Weekly Breakdown.
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Modern Literature
Session 2
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Registration: March 24, 2008 - April 7, 2008
Drop/Add ends April 11, 2008
Taught completely online, Modern Literature allows students the opportunity to engage selected texts written by current authors within an online environment.
The literature explores topic such as growing up, war, cultural differences, and survival. Following a clear timetable, students complete reading response “homework” as well as unit projects and ongoing discussion forums.
View the Weekly Breakdown.
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Physical Science - Chemistry
Session 2
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Registration: March 24, 2008 - April 7, 2008
Drop/Add ends April 11, 2008
Taught completely online, this course is comprised of reading materials and content from the Apex Learning’s Beyond Books product along with questions and activities written by CT Adult Credit Diploma certified science teachers. The curriculum has been specifically selected for the Adult Education Credit Diploma student. This course requires reading from online materials and turning in written discussions and assignments. This course has been updated with added improvements.
View the Weekly Breakdown.
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Transitions -Survival Skills
Session 2
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Registration: March 24, 2008 - April 7, 2008
Drop/Add ends April 11, 2008
Taught completely online, this course covers College Survival Skills: how college differs from high school, how to improve your study habits, how to manage your time, college reading and writing, how to handle college lectures, and how to handle college texts. This curriculum was custom designed for Adult Credit Diploma students.
View the Weekly Breakdown.
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Summer: June 9, 2008 - August 8, 2008 - ACDP
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Registration: May 26, 2008 - June 9, 2008
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Drop/Add ends June 13, 2008
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American Government/Civics (Session 1)
Taught completely online, this full credit course was created by Florida Virtual School for adult education students. CT Adult Credit Diploma certified Civics teachers have reviewed and accepted this course for use in the CT Virtual Adult High School. This course requires reading from online materials and turning in written discussions and assignments.
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Contemporary Issues - National Affairs
Session 1
Taught completely online, this course will explore current issues and how they are affecting society in the United States. Curriculum will include reading articles, researching issues online, completing online assignments, and engaging in meaningful discussions in an online format. This curriculum was custom designed for Adult Credit Diploma students.
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Contemporary Literature
Session 1
Taught completely online, this course requires the student to read assigned books and online materials that have been selected by the teacher to engage in meaningful, deeper level thinking about modern day issues and events. Students must complete written discussions and assignments in the online format.
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Financial Literacy
Session 1
Taught completely online, this course is designed to give students experience with real-world financial applications of mathematics. Topics will include financial management, careers, budgets, checking accounts, banking, and borrowing basics. The use of a variety of on-line software and Internet sites will be utilized. The expectation of the course is for students to take a look at their life from a financial perspective and gain knowledge and awareness of materials available to them as they proceed in their life as a financially fit individual. This course can be taken as a mathematics or elective credit.
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Life Management Skills
Session 1
Signposts are everywhere in life, sending us in either positive or negative directions. Join us as we follow the signposts in Life Management Skills, and develop the skills for healthy and effective living. In this course students have an opportunity to develop or enhance life management skills important in making decisions for healthy and effective living. Through the study of real life issues, the goal is for students to form healthy attitudes and behaviors that promote personal development, health and well-being. This session will focus on self and family awareness, nutrition, communication skills, and chemical awareness.
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Term 1: September 22, 2008 - November 21, 2008 - ACDP
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Registration: September 8, 2008 - September 22, 2008
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Drop/Add ends September 26, 2008
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American Government/Civics (Session 1, Section2)
Taught completely online, this full credit course was created by Florida Virtual School for adult education students. CT Adult Credit Diploma certified Civics teachers have reviewed and accepted this course for use in the CT Virtual Adult High School. This course requires reading from online materials and turning in written discussions and assignments.
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Algebra I
Session 1
Taught completely online, this course takes curriculum from the Apex Learning BoxerMath product to comprise a full credit course. Students will learn and complete Algebra problems and assignments in the online format. The curriculum has been specifically selected for the adult education credit diploma student by CT Adult Credit Diploma certified math teachers.
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America at War and Music Part 1: The Two World Wars.
Session 1
Students who enroll in this course will partake in a comprehensive exploration of the two most significant events of the twentieth century, World War I and World War II. Throughout the course students will learn about the significant figures, encounters, social events and political scenes that brought about these destructive encounters that swallowed the Northern Hemisphere and areas beyond. In addition students will discover how the ramifications of each major event avalanched, and in due time led to further struggles. Furthermore, students will apply their knowledge of these epic events to analyze numerous songs from each of the World War eras. These songs will give the students a remarkable glimpse into the collective mind and heart of an America that for the first time was asserting itself as the global power it is today. Finally, the songs will allow the students to step back in time to ascertain the cultural scene of an America locked in war.
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American Government/Civics
Session 1
Taught completely online, this full credit course was created by Florida Virtual School for adult education students. CT Adult Credit Diploma certified Civics teachers have reviewed and accepted this course for use in the CT Virtual Adult High School. This course requires reading from online materials and turning in written discussions and assignments.
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Biology 1
Session 1
Taught completely online, this full credit course is comprised of reading materials and content from the Apex Learning’s Beyond Books product along with questions and activities written by CT Adult Credit Diploma certified science teachers. The course also offers some fun on-line activities and practice quizzes. The curriculum has been specifically selected for the success of the adult education credit diploma student. This course requires reading from online materials and turning in assignments.
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Bridges Math – Arithmetic/Problem Solving
Session 1
This course will benefit those students who need help with basic arithmetic skills and problem solving concepts that are covered on the Arithmetic portion of the Accuplacer© College Entrance Test. The topics covered are whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percents, measurement and basic geometry. Please see the Weekly Breakdown for further details.
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Contemporary Issues - National Affairs
Session 1
Taught completely online, this course will explore current issues and how they are affecting society in the United States. Curriculum will include reading articles, researching issues online, completing online assignments, and engaging in meaningful discussions in an online format. This curriculum was custom designed for Adult Credit Diploma students.
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Contemporary Literature
Session 1
Taught completely online, this course requires the student to read assigned books and online materials that have been selected by the teacher to engage in meaningful, deeper level thinking about modern day issues and events. Students must complete written discussions and assignments in the online format.
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Financial Literacy
Session 1
Taught completely online, this course is designed to give students experience with real-world financial applications of mathematics. Topics will include financial management, careers, budgets, checking accounts, banking, and borrowing basics. The use of a variety of on-line software and Internet sites will be utilized. The expectation of the course is for students to take a look at their life from a financial perspective and gain knowledge and awareness of materials available to them as they proceed in their life as a financially fit individual. This course can be taken as a mathematics or elective credit.
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Geometry
Session 1
Taught completely online, this course takes curriculum from the Florida Virtual School product to comprise a full credit course. Students will learn and complete Geometry problems and assignments in the online format. The curriculum has been specifically selected for the adult education credit diploma student by CT Adult Credit Diploma certified math teachers. Students will be shown how this learning applies to current work environments.
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Life Management Skills
Session 1
Signposts are everywhere in life, sending us in either positive or negative directions. Join us as we follow the signposts in Life Management Skills, and develop the skills for healthy and effective living. In this course students have an opportunity to develop or enhance life management skills important in making decisions for healthy and effective living. Through the study of real life issues, the goal is for students to form healthy attitudes and behaviors that promote personal development, health and well-being. This session will focus on self and family awareness, nutrition, communication skills, and chemical awareness.
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Modern Literature
Session 1
Taught completely online, Modern Literature allows students the opportunity to engage selected texts written by current authors within an online environment.
The literature explores topic such as growing up, war, cultural differences, and survival. Following a clear timetable, students complete reading response “homework” as well as unit projects and ongoing discussion forums.
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Physical Science - Physics I
Session 1
Taught completely online, this course is comprised of reading materials and content from the Apex Learning’s Beyond Books product along with questions and activities written by CT Adult Credit Diploma certified science teachers. The curriculum has been specifically selected for the adult education credit diploma student. This course requires reading from online materials and turning in written discussions and assignments. this course has been updated with added improvements.
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Transitions
Session 1
Taught completely online, this course covers self assessment and career research, learning style, personality, personal interests, job skills, work values, career research; getting into college, selecting a college, the application process, including the essay and financial aid and the SATs. This curriculum was custom designed for Adult Credit Diploma students.
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Term 2: November 24, 2008 - January 30, 2009 - ACDP
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Registration: November 10, 2008 - November 24, 2008
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Drop/Add ends November 28, 2008
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America at War and Music Part 2: Vietnam to Iraq.
Students who enroll in this course will partake in a comprehensive exploration of America''s most recent military conflicts, The Vietnam War, Persian Gulf War, and the modern day wars of Afghanistan and Iraq. Throughout the course students will learn about the significant figures, encounters, social events, and political scenes that gave birth to the armed conflicts we have been involved in over the past quarter century. In addition, students will apply their knowledge of these highly discussed and often controversial events to analyze numerous songs which reflect upon, and sometimes criticize America''s involvement in these conflicts. These songs will give the students a fantastic insight into the revolutionary culture that sprang up in America during their parents'' generation as conformity gave way to an America that was more willing to challenge the status quo.
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American Government/Civics
Session 2
Taught completely online, this course was created by Florida Virtual School for adult education students. CT Adult Credit Diploma certified Civics teachers have reviewed and accepted this course for use in the CT Virtual Adult High School. This course requires reading from online materials and turning in written discussions and assignments.
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Biology 2
Session 2
Taught completely online, this half credit course is comprised of reading materials and content from the Apex Learning’s Beyond Books product along with questions and activities written by CT Adult Credit Diploma certified science teachers. The course also offers some fun on-line activities and practice quizzes. The curriculum has been specifically selected for the success of the adult education credit diploma student. This course requires reading from online materials and turning in assignments.
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Bridges Math – Elementary Algebra
Session 2
This course will benefit those students who need help with basic algebra concepts that are covered on the Elementary Algebra portion of the Accuplacer© College Entrance Test. The topics covered are integers, rational numbers, algebraic expressions, simple formulas, solving equations, inequalities, and word problems. Must have already completed Algebra I. Please see the Weekly Breakdown for further details.
View the Weekly Breakdown.
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Contemporary Issues - International Affairs
Session 2
Taught completely online, this course will explore current issues and how they are affecting societies across the world. Curriculum will include reading articles, researching issues online, completing online assignments, and engaging in meaningful discussions in an online format. This curriculum was custom designed for Adult Credit Diploma students.
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Contemporary Literature
Session 2
Taught completely online, this course requires the student to read assigned books and online materials that have been selected by the teacher to engage in meaningful, deeper level thinking about modern day issues and events. Students must complete written discussions and assignments in the online format.
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Financial Literacy
Session 2
Taught completely online, this course is designed to give students experience with real-world financial applications of mathematics. Topics will include financial management, careers, budgets, checking accounts, banking, and borrowing basics. The use of a variety of on-line software and Internet sites will be utilized. The expectation of the course is for students to take a look at their life from a financial perspective and gain knowledge and awareness of materials available to them as they proceed in their life as a financially fit individual. This course can be taken as a mathematics or elective credit.
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Geometry
Session 2
Taught completely online, this course takes curriculum from the Florida Virtual School product to comprise a full credit course. Students will learn and complete Geometry problems and assignments in the online format. The curriculum has been specifically selected for the adult education credit diploma student by CT Adult Credit Diploma certified math teachers. Students will be shown how this learning applies to current work environments.
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Life Management Skills
Session 2
Signposts are everywhere in life, sending us in either positive or negative directions. Join us as we follow the signposts in Life Management Skills, and develop the skills for healthy and effective living. In this course students have an opportunity to develop or enhance life management skills important in making decisions for healthy and effective living. Through the study of real life issues, the goal is for students to form healthy attitudes and behaviors that promote personal development, health and well-being. This session will focus on goal and decision making skills, consumer skills, and health education.
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Modern Literature
Session 2
Taught completely online, Modern Literature allows students the opportunity to engage selected texts written by current authors within an online environment.
The literature explores topic such as growing up, war, cultural differences, and survival. Following a clear timetable, students complete reading response “homework” as well as unit projects and ongoing discussion forums.
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Physical Science - Chemistry
Session 2
Taught completely online, this course is comprised of reading materials and content from the Apex Learning’s Beyond Books product along with questions and activities written by CT Adult Credit Diploma certified science teachers. The curriculum has been specifically selected for the Adult Education Credit Diploma student. This course requires reading from online materials and turning in written discussions and assignments. This course has been updated with added improvements.
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Transitions -Survival Skills
Session 2
Taught completely online, this course covers College Survival Skills: how college differs from high school, how to improve your study habits, how to manage your time, college reading and writing, how to handle college lectures, and how to handle college texts. This curriculum was custom designed for Adult Credit Diploma students.
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