9th, 10th, & 11th Grade Curriculum

Social Studies

American History

• The historical development of our nation is studied to help students know how it’s social, cultural and political institutions develop and comprehend contemporary issues. The semester covers the period from colonial development to the emergence of the US as a world power through the 20th century. Research projects and outside reading are required.

World Cultures and Geography

• This course will help students develop and expand a sense of global interdependence and a basic understanding of the forces, which now directly affect our lives. They will acquire a basic knowledge of geography, culture, politics, history, art, science, linguistics and religion. This course aims to help the student develop a personal value and behavior system based on a global and Islamic perspective. The students explore global problems and their solutions.

Law

• This course focuses on the purpose of law, principles and values in the US constitution, criminal law and civil law along with current issues.

Economics

• This is a one-semester course. Topics studied are resources, labor, management, supply and demand, advertising, contracts, mass media, banking, and comparative economic systems especially business and the economy in an Islamic system. We discuss economic problems using books, magazines, newspapers, films and guest speakers.

United States Government

• This course emphasizes the purpose of government, the historical evolution of the political system, the US Constitution, the elective process, branches of the national government, and local as well as state government.
  

High School Art & Physical Education are also taught.

High School Quran

• Level 1: Al- Waqia , Ar- Rahman, Al- Qamar, Al-Hadid
  
• Level 2: Luqman, Taha, Ibrahim
  
• Level 3: Aal Imran
  

High School Technology

• Basic Computer Operations
  
• Web Development
  
• Programming
  
• Hardware & Software
  
• Microsoft Word & Excel
  
• Windows 98
  
  

Islamic Studies (This course is taught in the 3 years)

• Aqidah, Fiqh, Akhlaq
  
• Sirah, Hadith
  
• Islamic History, Government

Math

Algebra 1

• Development of real numbers, number systems, equation solving, inequalities, graphing, factoring and higher order polynomials.
  

Algebra 2

• Review and extension of Algebra 1, exponential and logarithmic functions, complex numbers, determinants, conic sections, sequences and series, trigonometry, and probability, quadratic conditions, radicals, computer and calculator activities.

Geometry 1

• Idea of proof introduced and used plane geometry, solid geometry, logic and trigonometry.

Geometry 2

• Review and extension of Geometry 1.
  

Pre-Calculus (11th Grade)

• This course covers equations and inequalities, graphs and functions, polynomial functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, trigonometry, matrices and determinants, sequences and series, analytic geometry, and an introduction to probability.

Science

Chemistry (10th Grade)

• This course examines philosophy, broad outline and limitations of an experimental science whose focus is on matter and its transformation. The course includes laboratory experiments.

Physics (11th Grade)

• This course deals with the interactions occurring in the Universe. The course includes experiments, lab reports, observation and demonstration, the history of science, class discussions, kinetics, dynamics, energy transformations, heat, wave phenomena, electricity and magnetism, new technologies and governmental policies impacting scientific development.

Biology (9th, 10th, 11th Grade)

• This lab science course covers plants, animals, biochemistry, heredity, ecology and human biology. It earns credit in Biological Science toward the science graduation requirement.

Safety, Wellness, and Reproductive Health

• This course is also available for high schoolers and usually taken by seventh and eighth grade and is designed to enable our students to be responsible, informed and capable decision-makers. Also covered are American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR, substance abuse, stress, mental and emotional well being, fitness, nutrition, reproductive health.
  
  

Language Arts

English and Literature (9th Grade)

• This course stresses English composition and Literature, writing long and short essays, poems, stories, mechanics of writing, grammar review, pre-writing and revising skills, study of British, American, or world literature, analysis of literature and literary terminology, high level anthology combined with outside readings, take home essays, analysis of literature, literary terminology.
  

English Literature (10th Grade)

• Combination of composition and literature, writing style development, writing of longer essays, poems, plays, stories, research and literary essays, effective composition skills studies, computers used, reading of American, British, or World Literature/or outside novels, literary terminology and analysis, development of themes.
  

English and Literature (11th Grade)

• Strengthening of writing skills, longer essays and research papers development, computers used, combination of British, American, /or World Literature and reading of outside texts.
  

British Literature (9th, 10th, 11th Grades)

• Reading of novels, poetry, essays, and drama of 8th to 20th century writers, strengthening of analytical reading and writing skills, short answer and formal essays, class discussions.
  

American Literature (9th, 10th, 11th Grades)

• Reading of various selections in American poetry, drama, and prose of early writings and modern times, analyze literature in writing and oral forms, anthology used supplemented with outside novels and selections, development of language and analytical skills, anthology with outside readings to develop their language and analytical skills.
  

World Literature (9th, 10th, 11th Grades)

• Selections read from various world cultures, exploration of cultural differences, strengthening of language and analytical skills, short answer and long essays, development of personal writing and translation, long essay assignments.
  

Journalism (9th, 10th, 11th Grades)

• This course emphasizes the role of journalism in a democratic society, how news is gathered and prepared for publication, how feature articles and editorials are written, and how a school newspaper is actually prepared. The role of broadcasting and technology in disseminating news is also explored.
  

Short Reading (9th, 10th, 11th Grades)

• This course examines the role of short stories and poetry in literacy traditions. The selections chosen are analyzed and the students’ own writing skills are honed by creating short stories and poetry of their own.