2021-2022 Academic Course Sampler by Western Reserve Academy

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we can make this a great year

WANt to do & HoW? success is about the little steps

be the kind of person that makes others want to up their game

find family, friends & joy in what you are going to do

This is bigger than me

very big things are coming

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we experiment, we fail, we reiterate, we succeed & we grow. work towards breakthroughs

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experiment towards new futures

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GROW in knowledge

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make your own journey

the only limit is your mind

never be afraid to be smart

radiate joy from the inside out

ovative. messy. friendly. open. htful. curious. neurship. wise. learning people. ive. persistent. erse. confident. ble. supportive. spired. diligent. feel your way to what you want

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all our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them

greatness is a state of mind

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MULAN Not afraid to get down to the nitty-gritty. I care about my country, my people, and my family. Have a medal of honor from the Emperor of China.

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You'll shed more light on the brand of learning you lik

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interests: lucky Crickets, Fireworks, ancestral guardian Dragons

always have a nose stuck in a book? Y

Level (CL) courses designed to prepare you for college a

Pioneers. Check out page 54 for our full course list

ever been interested in working outside of class?

ever sought out Working with a group?

like creating things from scratch?

enjoy a real-life adventure N

CL Comparative Service-Learning Politics Engineering Y

find ways to help others?

Y EVER preferred TO BE in more advanced courses?

use insights to make sound decisions? enjoy participating in Community service?

Hands-On Courses

care about the planet and future?

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manage time well? N

Outside Of Class Obligations

studying the past influences the future?

EVER concerned with making a difference?

a journalist storyteller

Reading Intensive

Luz Noceda With a high fascination for fantasy and a knack for adventure, I am very outgoing and willing to hop into anything thrown MY way. I HAVE trouble looking before I leap, but always manages to land on her feet. interests: editing clips to music, reading fantasy books

winning big with conclusions from data?

CL Calculusbased Probability & Statistics

Global Health

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wile e coyote AS a clever fiend With stamina and perseverance, I alwayS continue to Push MY limits through failed Acme contraptions, tall cliffs, winding roads, and some very inconsistent laws of physics. I am an eager learner.

hrough high school by spotlighting just a few of them.

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pecial note: WRA replaced AP courses with 20+ College

and an ever-evolving world, another advantage for our

interests: the LAWS OF PHYSICS, ExPlosives, Ornithology

ting—you'll find even more classes to choose from!

Photography still?

Digital Video Editing & Effects

motion?

invent, build & prototype?

can visually translate a concept or idea?

N GREAT at taking direction from others?

Y find visuals as the best way to tell a story?

Collaboration & Group Work

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focus with an eye on completion? Y

EVER WANTED TO BE MORE HANDS on?

Writing/Research Intensive

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CL Pathobiology of Human Disease

have a desire to learn, read and grow?

Advanced Course

Angles in Writing

Bill I’m more than just a rolled-up paper named Bill. I went from the House to the Senate, eventually became a law AND CREATED A most memorable tune. interests: conjunctions, the legislative process, the magic number three

will help throughout the book with identifying styles for each course.

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disease and cell structure is exciting?

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WRA | ENGLISH COURSES

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From poetry to playwriting to African American Fiction and Shakespeare, WRA aims to fill your brain with words and wonder. We offer twentyone challenging courses and endless opportunities to appreciate, evaluate and create. 01. Film study includes Metropolis by _____ Lang 02. _________ be with you

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03. Influential African American author: Octavia ______ 04. The Bard of Avon ___________ 05. Example: never odd or even __________ 06. Explore human fallibility and resilience in Explorations of ________ 07. Graphic novels are __________ significant 08. To comfort a grammarian, “there, they’re, _____”

10. Preferred jackets for teaching college level courses ________ 11. ______ are for the birds 12. Writing that explains or informs __________

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09. Sherlock’s fave course: _________ Fiction

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WRA | ENGLISH COURSES

E N G L I S H

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FOUNDATIONS OF TEXT

Lesson one. Commas save lives. Lesson two. Punctuation makes a world of difference. Reading, writing, exploring, The Panda eats, The student said Let’s eat Grandma. analyzing and shoots, and leaves. the teacher is crazy. language mastery The Panda eats The student, said Let’s eat, Grandma. shoots and leaves. the teacher, is crazy. happens here. An introduction to the study of composition and literature at WRA. The focus

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is primarily on texts in written form; however, you’ll engage in storytelling

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in an effort to learn and solidify reading and discussion strategies. Active reading, attention to details and recognizing how those details contribute to

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the overall story is encouraged. Effective annotation, class discussion, textual

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analysis, and thematic and aesthetic appreciation are also emphasized. You’ll write a short composition most weeks of each semester, and a final grammar

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assessment tests your mastery of language skills covered over the course.

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EXPLORATIONS IN ANALYSIS* a.k.a. INTERNET TROLL STUDY GROUP

exploring and discussing literature. You’ll learn how to engage with the text, discern meaning, and formulate and present an argument in clear and constructive ways. Building on Foundations of Text, you’ll continue to develop close reading and discussion skills, while strengthening your ability to develop, coordinate, and organize ideas. Readings and explorations include: human fallibility and resilience; identity; freedom and confinement; the power of language; and memoir and storytelling. You’ll submit an essay every two weeks, and a final grammar and style

GEN Z ONLY! GAIN WRITING SKILLS TO EXPRESS YOUR TRUE SELF!

assessment tests your mastery of writing skills covered over the course.

• Intelligently construct arguments about any subject!

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• Perfect your reading and discussion skills to sharpen your arguments!

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• Organize your ideas, then merge them with your twisted logic!

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Full Credit Full Year 10

• Politely de-escalate heated commentary!

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• Master sophisticated vocabulary to use against others! *Ideal for future law students

Explores the variety of approaches to critical thinking and effective communication, and revolves around the choices authors make, including the value and impact on the text. Readings feature notable works like The Great Gatsby, The Bluest Eye, and The Things They Carried. You’ll learn various strategies for exploring, analyzing, and discussing

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ways. You’ll write an expository essay every two weeks and participate in the Junior Writing Exam (an analytical essay on a work of prose or poetry), and end with a research essay on scholarly literary criticism.

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present findings in scholarly

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be challenged to share and

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WRA | ENGLISH COURSES

GRAPHIC NOVELS E N G L I S H

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Read both contemporary and classic graphic novels while we explore the history of the form, its cultural significance, and the creative techniques graphic novel writers use to captivate audiences. In addition, you’ll create your own and get feedback from peers in the form of roundtable workshops. As a class, we’ll learn about the evolution of this genre and how it’s been used to confront and examine various aspects of the human experience: politics, sexuality, class, censorship, violence, diversity, and more. You can expect daily reading quizzes, several analytical essays, along with many opportunities for creative writing and graphic storytelling.

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Are you a comic book?

Actually, I’m a genre and an expression of poetic truths. I typically confront and examine various aspects of the human experience—like politics, sexuality, class, violence and censorship.

I like how that all fits in your thought bubble.

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mATTERS OF mEMORY

This course considers how memory shapes our understanding of ourselves and the world around us and examines how and why memory matters—to you, to me, to everyone. In our reading we meet fictional characters that process private memory and nonfictional voices that narrate public memory. As we meet them we ask who is doing the remembering and why. Course readings include: Autobiographical Digression #3: Why We Write; Twelve Words; The Sense of an Ending; My Father’s Brain; Imaginary Homelands; On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous; Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland; and Film: In the Name of the Father.

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IDENTITY CRISIS: WHEN CULTURES CLASH

This course begins with the prototypical tale of one man torn between the push-

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and-pull of identity formation: Batman. From there, we turn to characters who feel

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culturally dislocated. You’ll explore questions guiding our inquiry: How does shared history inform our understanding of who we are? What happens at sites of cultural

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collision? What is lost? Gained? Changed? How do uneven dynamics of power

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factor into cultural confusion and its aftermath? Course readings include: The Dark Knight Returns; On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous; White Teeth; No Turning Back: A

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Hopi Indian Woman’s Struggle to Live in Two Worlds; and Persepolis.

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Visit A portal between what was and what will be

Shoot. I forgot what I was going to write.

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Evaluate how memory shapes my understanding

Cradle sweet memories

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Determine if past is prologue

Tacos Nap

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WRA | FINE & PERFORMING ARTS COURSES

FINE & PERFORmING ARTS COURSES Create things. Think the unthinkable. Scribble like my life depends on it. Dance, sing, act, paint, play and perform like no oneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s watching.

As the owner and operator of an overactive right brain, I solemnly swear I will: Lose myself and find myself at the same time. Choose as many of the 20+ fine + performing arts courses as I can fit into my schedule. Step out with the Pep Band and the Academy Choir. Pursue my passions and pastimes. And love every messy minute of it. No matter what. X____________________________________________________________________________ sign here

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WRA | FINE & PERFORMING ARTS COURSES

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ENVIRONMENTAL ART A collaborative installation. WRA Campus. Hudson, Ohio. Artworks created outdoors with acorns, leaves, bark, petals, seed pods, pinecones and sticks on an earth-canvas. Adding interest to the piece, the elements, the passage of time, and treasure hunting for color, texture, and pattern. Students will use the outdoors as their canvas. Using different natural materials students will create installations indoors and out. The elements and passage of time will change these art forms. Students should be prepared to work through all weather conditions.

create with all you find

Raincoats and boots, warm jackets and gloves are all required. Sketchbooks are also required.

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Nature is beautiful

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P E R F O R m I N G

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CERAMICS

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This class is for students who want to explore the medium of clay. During this course students will explore fundamental techniques including hand building, wheel throwing, carving, and wedging, as well as experimenting with different surface treatments including glaze testing and firing. Through a critique setting, students will also learn how to talk about their artwork and explain their ideas.

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DANCE

02 Gain technique and foundations in ballet, modern, jazz, and hip hop

P E R F O R m I N G

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01 Take WRA Dance course

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Attempt learned techniques like no one is watching

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Bounce knees, flail arms and bobble head L-to-R As a performance art that incorporates the mind and body, dance takes discipline, dedication, and hard work. This

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03 Turn on music, call friends and have a virtual dance party

06 Confidently continue awkward movement and shimmy shoulders as needed

course is for students who have minimal or intermediate dance experience (on the other side of the spectrum is our Honors Dance offering, popular among our more experienced dancers). Over the course of the year, students will focus on technique and building a strong foundation for the craft. The learning, understanding, and practice of dance vocabulary is also stressed. Educational dance such as kinesiology, history, composition, and how to analyze/ opportunity to work on their technique in the areas of ballet, modern, jazz, and hip hop, with the opportunity to experience other forms such as tap and contemporary. Students are required to participate in two performances at the end of the first and second semesters.

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critique will also be covered. Students will be given the

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P E R F O R m I N G

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THE JAZZ ENSEMBLE

This class is for students who want to develop and grow in their performance and understanding of jazz.

Instrumentation is limited to those in a standard jazz ensemble: saxophones, trumpets, trombones, percussion, keyboards and guitars. Band members will learn advanced scales, sight-reading and elements of jazz theory. Members will perform varying styles of jazz literature that will include swing, bebop, big band, blues, Dixieland, funk, pop, rock, gospel, fusion and multiethnic repertoire. This is a performance-based ensemble, where concerts take place in the evening and perhaps on weekends.

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we play jazz to be Human

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STAGECRAFT This course blends theory with practice regarding the technical

aspects of live events. Students will be provided an opportunity to learn skills in carpentry, painting, lighting, sound, design techniques, and shop safety. Students will explore the similarities and differences of mounting and enhancing performances of theatre, dance and music, and then experience these distinctions firsthand as they help prepare for events in the Knight Fine Arts Center.

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I’d like to thank the Academy, the artists, and most of all, Western Reserve Academy, for getting me started on this path with an intensive study of music production—from demos to talent to technology—I mastered the music-making process. I couldn’t have done this without you! Much love WRA! F I N E & P E R F O R m I N G A R T S C O U R S E 2 2 1

DIGITAL MUSIC PRODUCTION This course will introduce students to the realm of music production and the necessary skills needed in this digital age. Students will hone their ability to listen to and analyze professional productions, ranging and digital processing, compression, limiting, filtering, panning, reverb, and EQ. Mixing and creating a final mastered product will provide students the ability to actualize the different components in producing commercial level music. All DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) will be explored with the main use of Apple’s Logic Pro. Live streams, DAWs, and production courses will be made available to students.

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from Michael Jackson to Randy Newman to Avicii. Topics covered will include stereo processing, analogue

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WR A | HISTORY COURSES

HISTORY COURSES

the supreme pur history is a better

the more you know about the past, the better prepared you are for the future

By learning about and inter students will gain an apprec greater insight into the vita

rpose of ter world.

We’re not makers of history. we’re made by history.

To communicate the truths of history is an act of hope for the future. Those who don’t know history are destined to repeat it.

History, despite its wrenching pain, cannot be unlived, but if faced with courage, need not to be lived again.

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rpreting historical happenings from around the globe, ciation of the past that will help them develop a al issues of the next century and beyond.

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EXPLORING GLOBAL FOUNDATIONS h i s t o r y

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This course provides freshmen an introduction to topics relating to the origins and developments of today’s global societies. While reviewing great civilizations through various lenses, students will build essential seminar skills of reading critically, asking insightful questions, presenting and speaking gracefully, and writing effectively. Our approach will encourage students to understand seminal texts—religious, philosophical, political, and literary— as an expression of universal human aspirations and cultural development. The seminar format will encourage students to find their voices and express their views on the questions the course will pursue. Students will work collaboratively to understand the foundations of the past that shape our world today, as well as the responsibilities of global citizenship.

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H I S T O R Y

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06 Build political structures

02 Move through 19th century 07 Evaluate emerging economies 03 Move through 20th century 08 Survey world cultures 04 Think and question analytically 09 Acquire geographical knowledge 05 Craft religious systems

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BUILDING THE MODERN WORLD Inspire This course begins its focus circa 1750, moves through the 19th century, and finishes with current events. Learn to think analytically through the study of the crafting of modernity in religious systems, developing political structures, artistic expressions, emerging economies, industry and technologies in association with a selective survey of world cultures. Students will conduct a major research project culminating in a research paper, teaching session, and participation in a poster conference featuring their research topics.

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UNITED STATES HISTORY This course employs the inquiry method and a thematic approach to studying the history of the United States. Each semester will explore a different theme that has influenced the development of our nation’s history, such as migration, religion, gender/race, and personal liberty vs. civic responsibility. The investigation into each will be organized around a number of questions that will guide students through their study. Additionally, this course seeks to help students better understand the global forces that have affected our nation’s people, influenced its institutions, and shaped its ideals. Emphasis will be placed on gaining a better understanding of citizenship and the incumbent responsibilities of a citizen within a democratic republic.

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GLOBAL HEALTH

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Name:

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Medical History:

Bubonic Plague, Spanish Flu, Covid-19 Recurrent, germ-based, community-wide headaches

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This course puts global health under the microscope. Examine historical phenomena like the bubonic plague, Spanish flu, the invention of vaccinations and antibiotics,

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Acute Brokenitis

and determine how these influenced public health in the future. Additionally, we will look at post-disaster relief efforts, the creation of sanitation systems, and the

Study intersection of history, medicine, science, social justice, and public policy; access crisis situations; fashion efficient solutions that respect human life, resources and the environment.

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building of refugee camps with thoughtful and ethical design. Students should take away the skills to assess crisis situations and to fashion efficient solutions that respect human life, resources and the environment. This course will focus on collaboration and is perfect for those interested in the intersection of history, medicine, science, social justice and public policy.

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DoCTOR:

Future You

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INTRODUCTION TO ARABIC & ARAB CULTURES

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HISTORY OF HUDSON & WRA

I, Frederick Douglass, gave the Commencement speech on our campus in 1854

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Anyone who has attended WRA knows that Hudson, Ohio, played a role in the historic

Underground Railroad; but most cannot say much more. Beginning with David Hudson’s settling in the town that now bears his name, this course will survey the history of the Western Reserve of Connecticut, the town of Hudson, and the school

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we all call our second home. On-site research will be performed in both the WRA Archives and the Archive Room at the Hudson Library & Historical Society. Weather permitting, a good portion of the spring semester will be spent out-and-about

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Hudson, exploring some of its historical sites.

Underground Hudson

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Behind the quaint New England charm— underground railroad tunnels. Hidden rooms. Fires. Whiskey. Embezzlement. Mustached leaders. And a school brought back to life. From settling to unsettling we’ll investigate the history and mystery behind the Western Reserve.

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ARABIC

420 million people know what this phrase means, shouldn’t you? *what a great school!

This course is an exposure to the Arabic language similar to a first semester university

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course. Using the first text of the popular Al-Kitaab Arabic language program, Alif Baa:

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Introduction to Arabic Letters and Sounds, students will learn the alphabet, both by written script and pronunciation. Emphasis is placed on listening, speaking, reading, and writing

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skills. Classroom teaching is accompanied with online exercises. Simple conversations and

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dialogues will be practiced in class. Students will focus on Middle East culture through viewing films and popular media, attending a Friday prayer service at a local mosque,

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tasting the regional cuisine, and listening to popular music artists from Egypt and Lebanon.

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ya laha min madrasat eazimatan!*

ENGLISH

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I N T E G R AT E D S T U D I E S & D E S I G N C O U R S E 1 0 2

LEARN TO MAKE This course is a hands-on introduction to personal fabrication and innovation in the Wang Innovation Center (WIC). The course specifically looks at design thinking, computer-aided design, computer-controlled cutting, electronics production, 3D scanning and printing, electronics design, machining, molding and casting, input devices, output devices, composites, mechanical design, invention and intellectual property. Students can explore their own interests to develop creative projects that foster critical thinking, entrepreneurship, communication and collaboration while engaged in active learning with others. Students will demonstrate their competence by completing a series of projects utilizing the full capabilities of the WIC.

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LEARN TO LIVE WELL

This course introduces students to the dynamic processes of change and growth so that they make informed, healthy decisions about their self-care. Students learn the risks associated with certain behaviors and understand when to seek help for themselves and others. Completion of this course satisfies the State of Ohio health graduation requirement.

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Designed to assist juniors as they embark on the college process, this course seeks to prepare students for all

aspects of their journey to higher education. Interpersonal, professional, and academic skills are merged to ready students to be best prepared for college visits, interviews, application completion, and major/program selection.

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g tin h por oug Sup thr ocess youhe pr t Guiding YOU Through grad school acceptance rates Finding your strengths

tin g an you s t eed wer o s

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Providing tips for interviewing

LEARNING everything you need to know about financial aid

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FIGURING OUT What colleges to VISIT

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CL COMPASS Compass aims to connect students with the world

beyond the walls of WRA by cultivating their unique interests and talents and applying them to a “realworld” setting, all the while bringing coherence to their broader academic pursuits. Throughout the year, students will meet regularly with the compass coordinator to develop skills in the areas of project design, collaboration, scheduling, and implementation, budgeting, proposal development, making a pitch, leadership and resilience, process reflection, professionalism, marketing, research, interviewing, presentation, etc. Students will present their work for assessment before a chosen assembly at the end of the course.

C re d i t s :

Full Credit

1,826 Likes SPACERACER Living in UNIVERSE 4.0 planet KK is a wild ride. Shout out to my Compass project at WRA for helping me get out of the classroom and into the passion project of a lifetime.

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ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & MACHINE LEARNING This course explores the basic principles of artificial intelligence and automated manufacturing. Students will spend a considerable amount of time learning the fundamentals of robotic programming and operations. They will be introduced to machine learning, neural networks, visual recognition, speech recognition and processing, and object manipulation. They will gain exposure to Python programming languages along with learning how to program an industrial robot and its integrated vision. Students will be prepared to earn their industry recognized robotic operations and programming certifications after the completion of the course.

C re d i t s :

T i me :

Gra d e :

Half Credit

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I N T E G R AT E D S T U D I E S & D E S I G N C O U R S E 3 0 9

AUTOMOTIVE ENGINEERING DESIGN

This course introduces the fundamental principles of good engineering practices through a series of projects, culminating in the construction of a push powered Go Kart. Focusing on the importance of specifying the objectives of the design, process documentation, and continual evaluation through testing, and design refinement. All the while emphasizing that engineering often allows many alternative solutions to a single problem. Relevant scientific principles will be introduced in a classroom setting while other days will be spent in the WIC building and testing components of design. The course wraps up with a race, where cars will be evaluated on certain performance criteria.

C re d i t s :

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Half Credit

T i me :

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C re d i t s :

Half Credit T i me :

Fall

Students will participate in an organized service activity that meets identified community or

global needs and demonstrates understanding of the causality of the issue at hand. After problem identification, students will apply creativity and science to design, produce and deliver solution-

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The math here is unequaled. The extensive WRA math curriculum encourages creative exploration and curiosity as well as:

Geometry keeps you in shape

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ALGEBRA 1 [x + (wh)y al This first-year course is designed for students who would

benefit from greater focus on the fundamentals of algebra

needed for more rigorous high school mathematics. Topics may include numerical and algebraic operations, linear

equations and graphs, exponents and radicals, linear systems, displaying univariate and bivariate data. The focus is to create a solid foundation and to develop good habits in preparing students for future success at WRA. Placement is based on previous coursework, standardized test scores, and/or a WRA placement test.

C re d i t s :

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Primary topics include a calculus-based analysis of graphs, computation and applications of the derivative (graphing functions and calculating rates of change), and computation and applications of the integral (Riemann sums and accumulated change). Other areas of study include slope fields, differential equations, sequences and series, Taylor series, and the analysis and calculus of parametric, polar and vector functions.

C re d i t s :

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Full Credit

10% learning statistics

T i me :

Full Year Gra d e :

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This course allows students to expand their view

include composite and inverse functions, quadratic and radical functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, basic trigonometry, areas of polygons, and volumes of solids. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the behavior and graphs of the various “toolkit” functions. Extensive use of the graphing calculator is expected.

C re d i t s :

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Full Year

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CL LINEAR ALGEBRA eigenvector results: You’re welcome. We’re the aspects of linear algebra that make every single internet search possible. We’re also the genius behind anti-virus protection. Learn more about us and our buddies basis, vector spaces, and matrices—the guys behind digital animation.

Linear algebra is a branch of mathematics that studies vectors. Linear

C re d i t s :

algebra has a concrete representation in analytic geometry and is

Half Credit

central to modern mathematics and its applications. It has extensive applications in engineering, computer science, physics, the natural

T i me :

sciences and social science. Topics include systems of linear equations,

Fall

matrix theory, linear transformations, basis and eigenvectors, and

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vector spaces.

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CL CALCULUSBASED PROBABILITY & STATISTICS m at h e m at i c s

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0/1 million Statistics is the art and science of drawing conclusions from data. Probability

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is the study of chance behavior, while calculus provides a methodological

Half Credit

basis in both disciplines. This course blends probability theory and mathematical statistics with real-world applications. Students will apply the

T i me :

principles of data analysis, probability models, and inference in a variety of

Fall

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Draw conclusions from data, study chance behavior, add Calculus, multiply by real world applications, and what is the result? An in-depth understanding of advanced mathematical concepts and, potentially, the nickname, Einstein.

settings; use calculus and other mathematical techniques to develop key results; and communicate statistical and probabilistic reasoning, both orally

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science COURSES

DISSECTING gaining UNDERSTANDING BIOLOGY

lovING EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICS ACQUIRING RESEARCH SKILLS ALMOST BEYOND COMPREHENSION

PROCESSING MICROBIOLOGY

DABBLING IN CHEMISTRY

MINIMIZING SQUEAMISHNESS OF PATHOBIOLOGY OF HUMAN DISEASE IMAGINING A FUTURE IN IMMUNOLOGY SOLIDIFYING FUTURE AS WORLDCLASS SURGEON

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EXPLORING ASTRONOMY

SEEING WORLD THROUGH SCIENTIFIC LENS

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CL PATHOBIOLOGY In this course, students are taught the basic principles of biology

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through a hands-on experience using human disease as a model.

Full Credit

Students are introduced to the organization and structure of

C OU R S E T Y P E :

the human body, its development, and evolution. Topics include

T i me :

the various body systems, structures, cells, tissues, and the

Full Year

principles of homeostasis. Through the dissection of cats, fetal pigs, mice and various organs, common diseases such as Type 2

Gra d e :

Diabetes, cancer and parasitic infections are explored.

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Physics IS real When you’re riding a bike, hit a rock that halts the motion, and fly off with arms flailing, you have fully experienced Newton’s First Law of Physics. For other dangerous explorations involving speed, force, energy, kinematic motion, Newton’s other laws and electric circuitry, we’ll see you in class.

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PHYSICS This course is an algebra-based introduction to

the study of physics that emphasizes conceptual understanding, problem-solving skills, and laboratory exposure. Students will study topics in mechanics including one and two-dimensional kinematic motion, Newton’s Laws, force, work, energy, and momentum. Modern physical ideas such as electricity and electronic circuits may be covered during the second semester. Through in-class lectures and discussions, nightly homework sets, and frequent laboratory experiments, students will receive a solid introduction to the study of physics.

C re d i t s :

Full Credit T i me :

Full Year Gra d e :

| 12 | PG

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OF HUMAN DISEASE Bacteria binge.i We dare you to stay tuned for topics ranging from rotting body tissues to creature and organ dissections to parasite explorations.

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CANCER IMMUNOLOGY I This course covers basic methods in biotechnology during the first semester. Emphasis

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is placed on techniques commonly employed in most research institutions including

Full Credit

C OU R S E T Y P E :

prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell culture, nucleic acid technologies, and protein purification along with the use and care of common laboratory instruments. During the

T i me :

second semester, students will apply these skills to a research project involving cancer

Full Year

immunology. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of the theory, practice, and application of these techniques in research. Students will demonstrate

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competency in these objectives by performing experiments in the laboratory,

performing well on laboratory practicals and participation in class discussions.

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BIOTECHNOLOGY aka: BIOTECHNOLOGY: The Investigator

This course covers basic methods in biotechnology. Emphasis is placed on techniques commonly employed in most research institutions including prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell culture, nucleic acid technologies, and protein purification, along with the use and care of common laboratory instruments. Upon completion, students should have an understanding of the theory, practice, and

Never before has the study of science been so full of suspense. Follow novice investigators as they uncover the mysteries of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell culture, nucleic acid technologies, and—gasp— protein purification. What will they do with lab instruments? Will they truly understand the theory, practice and application of the research techniques? No spoilers here. This is one you won’t want to miss!” —Reviewed by Nobel Prizewinner, M.D.

application of these techniques. Students will demonstrate competency in these objectives by performing experiments in the laboratory, by performing well on laboratory practicals, and by participation in class discussions.

C re d i t s :

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Half Credit T i me :

Fall

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one-of-a-kind tour In this course students will learn about the diverse groups of marine organisms, their ecosystems and habitats, and current events in today’s oceans such as overfishing, ocean acidification, restoration, and marine protected areas. Through discussion, readings, projects, and labs, students will learn about the diversity of ocean environments and how the creatures that live there are adapted to best survive. Students will learn theories pertinent to ecology as a whole, as well as the specifics to the ocean. Ideally, the class will s c i e n c e

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Reserve your spot as we venture into ecology and diverse ocean environments in this one-of-a-kind tour! Get up close and personal with marine organisms and wildlife, their ecosystems and habitats. Experience firsthand how your favorite creatures adapt to survive our ever-changing oceans.

Coast to experience some of the topics that they have studied.

C re d i t s :

T i me :

Half Credit

Fall

Gra d e :

| 12 | PG

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International Teen Spy Training

Desperate for a secret agent name? Into espionage and/or eavesdropping and/or and/or heading up covert operations? In this manual, you’ll prep for a future undercover by becoming fluent in multiple modern and classical languages. Our focus is on French, Latin, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish. You’ll speak it. Think it. Then explore the inner workings of each culture— including politics, art + more. Prepare yourself for a challenging study of foreign language. It promotes spylevel mental discipline that’s just as necessary as a numeric code name and life-saving gadgetry.

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Latin

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C H I N E S E

MANDARIN CHINESE MANDARIN MONSTER 2.0, 14+

The first year of Chinese study introduces Hanyu Pinyin and basic characters as well as simple grammar structures. It helps learners build solid communication skills as they discuss a wide variety of topics. Graded activities on essential topics such as greetings, dates and times, family, food and sports are quickly introduced. Students will study Hanyu Pinyin, the internationally recognized system of phonetic spelling for Chinese, above Chinese character texts, as an aid to speaking and pronunciation. Films, songs, Chinese cuisines and culture activities are part of the curriculum to foster Chinese culture awareness.

01 Fight off Chinese hopping vampires, before they eliminate you—and feed off your Mandarindeficient life-force to reanimate themselves. Gain power through mastery of Hanyu Pinyin, grammar, reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Subdue the undead by hurling glowpeaches, as well as fast facts regarding Chinese holidays, culture, relationships, and performance art. 02 POWER LEVELS: MANDARIN I MANDARIN II MANDARIN III MANDARIN CL TOPICS IN CULTURE I TOPICS IN CULTURE II 03 IN-CLASS MASTERY: priceless

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T i me :

Gra d e :

Full Credit

Full Year

L AT I N

LATIN

This course will teach the basic fundamentals of Latin. Vocabulary, forms and syntax will be stressed to promote accurate reading comprehension and translation.

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Toga party lingo* Carpe diem (CAR-pay DEE-um) It means “seize the day”—so by all means seize it. Shout this before overindulging in fun. Compos mentis (COM-pohs MEN-tiss) Means “of sound mind.” Prove to fellow merrymakers you can think clearly. Ipso facto (IP-so FACT-oh) “By the fact itself.” Use this phrase to bore people with longwinded blabbery.

S PA N I S H

Spanish

With 9 to choose from, these are nacho average Spanish courses.

This is the foundational course in

More than vocab and grammar, they’re culture, history, politics… way more fiesta than siesta.

Spanish. It introduces students to grammar essentials and basic vocabulary with conversation, oral

Stop. No more.

composition, reading, and some writing. Emphasis is placed upon

There are tenses and compound structures to taco ‘bout though.

comprehension, pronunciation, and self-expression.

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I can’t even.

Why are you getting all bye-lingual?

Full Credit

*UNREAD*

T i me :

Full Year

Geez. Ok. I mean O-queso.

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FRENCH

T i me :

Full Year Gra d e :

It introduces students to grammar

essentials and basic vocabulary with conversation, oral composition, reading,

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and some writing. Emphasis is placed upon comprehension, pronunciation, and self-expression. It also provides an introduction to Francophone culture.

Quid pro quo (kwid pro kwo) Need to impress a pre-law student? throw in this beauty meaning “this for that.” Sui generis (SOO-ee JEN-er-us) Need to throw shade Latin—style, this means “of its own kind.” Perfect to hint at something or someone unique.

for more vocabulary, forms , structures , syntax , comprehension , translation , history, philosophy, and literature reading , see wra latin courses .

C re d i t s :

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Full Year Gra d e :

Full Credit

This is the foundational course in French.

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E N G L I S H

Foundations of Text

Explorations of Analysis Angles in Writing Studies in English: Detective Fiction

Human Struggles

Graphic Novels

A Few of My Favorite Things

Shakespeare, Page & Stage

American Nature Writing & Environmental Issues

Identity Crisis: When Cultures Clash

Film Studies: A Baker’s Dozen

Creative Writing: Fiction & Playwriting

Call our Admission Office at 330.650.9717 or visit wra.net/academics for a more detailed listing of each course.

African American Nonfiction

African American Fiction

Original Voices

Young Authors

Speculative Fiction

Epistolary Writing

CL English: Graphic Novels

F I N E

P E R F O R M I N G A R T S Art: I II

Environmental Art Advanced Studio Art Photography Ceramics: I II 3D: I II Dance Honors Dance Choir String Orchestra Symphonic Winds CL Music Theory Studio Music The Jazz Ensemble Acting for the Stage

Author Study: An In-depth Look

Advanced Acting

Shakespearean Lenses

Stagecraft

Women & Fiction

Digital Music Production

Matters of Memory

Author Study

Power of Language

H I S T O R Y

M AT H E M AT I C S

Exploring Global Foundations Building the Modern World United States History CL United States History Introduction to Arabic & Arab Cultures

Math: 11 Algebra I

21 Geometric & Algebraic Reasoning

22 Honors Geometric & Algebraic Reasoning

31 I ntermediate Algebraic & Geometric Reasoning

32 Honors Intermediate Algebraic & Geometric Reasoning

41 Precalculus

42 Honors Precalculus

43 Accelerated Precalculus

Middle East Studies Art History: Raphael to Renoir

Paint, Build, Shoot!

CL Art History CL Economics

Calculus

International Relations CL US Government & Politics Space Race-Fighting Cold War on New Frontier CL Comparative Politics Vietnam: Humbling a Superpower The American Presidency

CL Calculus: AB BC

L A N G UA G E S French: I II III Honors III Topics in French Language & Culture: I II CL French Language & Culture Latin: I II III Honors III

CL Statistics CL Calculus-based Probability & Statistics

CL Latin Literature

CL Multivariable Calculus

Mandarin Chinese: I II III

Introduction to Data Science

Global Health

C L A S S I C A L

Topics in Latin Literature: I II

CL Linear Algebra

CL Philosophy

M O D E R N

History of Hudson & WRA

Topics in Chinese Language & Culture: I II

Reading the City

CL Mandarin Chinese

Modern East Asian History

Spanish: I II Honors II III Honors III

Native American Heritage & Culture

I N T E G R AT E D S T U D I E S

D E S I G N Learn to Code Learn to Make Learn to Live Well Learn to College CL Compass Automotive Engineering Design Exercise Physiology Engineering and Fabrication Advanced Engineering Design Graphic Design and Illustration 3D Printing and Design E-textiles and Fabrics Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Idea to Product: How to Start a Business Digital Video Editing & Effects Financial Literacy

Digital Fabrication Capstone

S C I E N C E Biology Chemistry Honors Chemistry

Physics

CL Spanish: Spain Latin America

Honors Physics

Ancient Greek

CL Microbiology

Introduction to Ancient Greek

CL Pathobiology of Human Disease

Introduction to German

Experimental Physics

CL Chemistry CL Physics Biotechnology Cancer Immunology: I II III Cancer Informatics Ecological Sustainability Astronomy Advanced Astronomy CL SynBio—Inventing with DNA Marine Biology

Service-Learning Engineering Introduction to Geography Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Computer Programming: Python CL Computer Science Costuming for Everyone Book Arts Disruptive Ideas Speech

Topics in Spanish Language & Culture: I II

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