Lake Ridge Academy 9th -12th Curriculum Guide

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

English Foundations of Foundations of Literature Argumentation and Debate, African-American Literature,
English or Honors Literature African-American Literature, Creative Writing for College,
Excursions in American Literature (Honors option),
Literature: Poetry and the Short Story (Honors option),
Modern Interpretations of Classical Literature,
Science Fiction and Fantasy, Advanced Composition,
Writing for College: Rules of Language (Grammar),
Honors American Literature,
Honors Literature: Shakespeare in Performance,
Honors Women’s Literature, Honors World Literature,
AP English, Advanced College Literature (Honors)
World French or Spanish 1, French or Spanish 1, 2, 3 French 1, 2, 3, 4 or Spanish 1, 2, 3, 4
Languages 2, 3 Honors French 2, 3, 4 or Honors French 2, 3, 4 or Honors Spanish 2, 3, 4
Honors French 2, 3 or Honors Spanish 2, 3, 4 Middlebury Latin 1, 2; Mandarin 1, 2
Honors Spanish 2, 3 AP French or AP Spanish, French Cinema: A Brief History
Spanish Conversation: Art, Culture, and Social Issues in Latin
America, Spanish Language Films
Mathematics Algebra 1 Geometry, Algebra 2 Functions
Geometry Algebra 2, Discrete Math Discrete Math
Algebra 2 Honors Geometry, Functions Probability and Statistics
Honors Geometry Honors Algebra 2 Probability and Statistics Introduction to Calculus
Honors Algebra 2 Honors Precalculus AB Honors Precalculus AB Honors Precalculus AB
Honors Precalculus BC Honors Precalculus BC Honors Precalculus BC
AP Calculus AB AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus BC AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
Multivariable Calculus (Honors)
College Discrete Math (Honors)
Science Biology, Chemistry, Anatomy and Physiology, Botany, Biomimicry and Design,
Honors Biology Honors Chemistry, Ecology: Abiotic Factors, Ecology: Biotic Factors,
Ecology Astronomy, Animal Behavior, Introduction to Physics,
Honors Intro to Developmental Biology and Embryology,
Honors Physics, AP Physics Course 1, AP Physics Course C,
AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP Environmental Science
Engineering, Computer Aided CAD 1, 2 CAD 1, 2; Engineering Design and Fabrication 1, 2
Technology, Design (CAD) 1, 2 Engineering Design and Artistic Design and Fabrication 1, 2
Computer Fabrication Introduction to Engineering: Mechanical
Science Introduction to Engineering: Electrical
Honors Computer Science (AP Computer Science A)
Honors Software Engineering 1, 2
Institute for Scientific Research 10th Grade - Scientific Research Methods Seminar
(Special Course Work) 11th Grade - Junior Science Research Seminar
12th Grade - Senior Science Research and Thesis Seminar
Institute for Engineering and 11th Grade - Junior Engineering Seminar; Computer Aided Machining Course
Innovation (Special Course Work) 12th Grade - Senior Engineering Seminar; Senior Engineering Project and Presentation
Social World History Modern World or History of Western Art: Classical to Romanticism
Studies Honors Modern World History of World Art: Romanticism to Contemporary
History of Western Music: Ancient to Classical
History of Western Music: Classical to 21st Century
The History of Islam in the Middle East and the Maghreb
Energy, Resources, and the Remaking of the Modern World
Honors Comparative Politics, Honors Global Politics
Honors and Non-Honors US History, Introduction to Economics
AP US History, AP World History, AP European History
Global and International Studies 11th Grade - Junior Presentation
Program (Special Course Work) 12th Grade - Senior Thesis Defense

Our Mission is to send into a changing world confident young people of integrity who think critically and
creatively while embracing the joy of lifelong learning.
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Studio Arts PREREQUISITE: Foundations of Art and Foundations of Technology

(Must be taken in order to take other Studio Art courses.)
Foundations of Art and Foundations of Technology
2D / 3D Design 1, 2
Ceramics 1, 2, 3, 4
Painting / Drawing 1, 2
Drawing/Mark Making Techniques
Mixed Media
Pre-AP Studio Art
AP Studio Art
Music Choir Choir
Jazz Improvisation Diction
Instrumental (Jazz Jazz Improvisation
Band) Instrumental (Jazz Band)
String Orchestra Music Theory
String Orchestra
Theatre Acting Acting, Advanced Acting
Advanced Acting Dance for Theatre
Tap Dance 1 Directing
Improvisation for Theatre
History of Western Theater: Ancient to Social (and) Romantic to Modern
Musical Theatre Workshop (Honors, Admission by Audition)
Tap Dance 1, 2
Digital Arts/ PREREQUISITE: Foundations of Art and Foundations of Technology (Must be taken in order to take other Technology
Publishing courses.)
Foundations of Art and Foundations of Technology
Digital Photography 1, 2, 3, 4
Foundations of 3D Modeling
Time Based Media Design
Honors Digital Publishing / Digital Publishing
School of Fine Arts Fine Arts Seminar
(Special Course Work) 10th Grade – Sophomore Review
12th Grade - Senior Exit Review
P.E./Health One semester of Health Education is required. (Can be taken over the summer.)
Students are required to complete one semester of Physical Education each year of Upper School or may fulfill the PE
requirement by participating in one Sport each year.
Seminars Freshmen Seminar Senior Seminar

UPPER SCHOOL CENTER OF EXCELLENCE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS

Institute for Scientific Research - provides students with an ongoing, long-term research experience beginning in the second semester of
the sophomore year that requires them to define their own research project, generate a working hypothesis, and design experimental procedures
to address the hypothesis. (Begins in 10th Grade)
Institute for Engineering and Innovation - provides students with an ongoing, long-term research experience beginning in the second
semester of the sophomore year that requires them to define their own research project, generate a working hypothesis, and design experimental
procedures to address the hypothesis. (Begins in 10th Grade)
Global and International Studies Program - develops students’ overall global awareness by nurturing their intercultural
consciousness and fostering the leadership skills needed to become active global citizens of the world. (Begins in 10th Grade)
School of Fine Arts - provides an enriched experience in a given course of artistic study. (Begins as early as 9th Grade)

Contact Information:

Mr. Michael Shaulis Director of Upper School ext. 9171 shaulism@lakeridgeacademy.org

Mr. Keeon Gregory Director of College Counseling ext. 9173 gregoryk@lakeridgeacademy.org

37507 Center Ridge Road North Ridgeville, OH 44039