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11TH GRADE
Our Curriculum
חומש - Desert Trials
.5 credits
This course delves into חומש במדבר and explores the pivotal events, significant topics, and impactful themes of the ספר. The overarching goals of the course are to instill in students an appreciation for Torah’s depth and relevance and to strengthen students’ connection, faith, and love for Hashem. Throughout the lessons, students strengthen textual skills in לשון הקודש, including reading, separating phrases, translating, and explaining פּסוקים and מפרשים. In addition, an emphasis is put on developing critical thinking skills through questioning, considering, and applying the learning.
נביא - Royalty at Risk
.5 credits
This course focuses on an in-depth study of ספר מלכים, examining the development of מלכות from the final days of דוד המלך through the succession of his son שלמה, and the schism that led to the unfortunate division of the מלכות between יהודה and ישראל. Students analyze the text closely, using classic commentaries on the נביא, including רש"י, רד"͏ק & מצודת. They are also prepared to articulate ethical and hashkafic lessons relevant to their lives. Finally, major themes of leadership, prophecy, the קדושה of the בית המקדש, and the consequences of moral and spiritual choices are explored.
כתובים - A Relationship of Love
.25 credits
This course covers the megillos of קהלת and שיר השירים, with a deep focus on applications from the כתובים in our daily lives. These ספרים align with students’ study in נביא of שלמה המלך, the author of these מגילות. Topics that are studied include עוה”ב vs. עוה”ז, Torah friendships, the power of time, ‘יראת ד, and ’אהבת ד. Course objectives include exploring the simple translation of the text, discussing key concepts of the פּסוקים, engaging in a detailed study of outside מפרשים.
הלכה - Protectors of Shabbos
.25 credits
The course covers general concepts of שבת, including sources for שבת in the תורה, an extensive overview of the מלאכות, as well as in-depth analyses of the more common and relevant מלאכות such as בורר and בישול. In addition to the study of הלכות שבת, students will be exposed to the process of the development of הלכה, including a wide range of פוסקים and timelines of the evolution of הלכה from שבכתב תורה through תורה שבעל פּה. The overarching goal of the course is to engage students, encourage questions & ignite a passion for lifelong learning through the study of הלכות שבת.
תפילה - Holy Conversations
.12 credits
This course covers the background and goals of תפילה on a large scale and then focuses on specific areas of תפילות. Students engage through thoughtful questions, discussions, and activities. They also have the opportunity to research and develop their own personal connection to various תפילות. The primary goal of the course is to leave students with aspirations to continue developing in their personal connection with Hashem through תפילה
English: Power and Literature
.5 credits
In 11th-grade English, students will learn to answer the following essential questions: How do authors explore the use and misuse of power through the use of literature? What can explorations of power tell us about the power we yield? The focus of this course is to develop students’ reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking skills as well as further foster an appreciation for literature and the language arts. Texts explored in this course include Shakespeare’s Macbeth, Golding’s Lord of the Flies, and Achebe’s Things Fall Apart as well as a multitude of short stories, poems, and student-selected texts to broaden the scope of students’ understanding of literature and literary tradition. Students also study vocabulary and the mechanics of language and grammar in order to strengthen writing at the technical and stylistic level.
U.S. Government
.5 credits
In this course, students examine the Founding Documents, which form the basis for the United States of America, and how the American people govern themselves at national, state, and local levels of government. Course content includes civic involvement, basic principles of the US Constitution, structures and functions of the Federal Government, Ohio’s State and Local Governments, the role of the people, and public policy. This course also prepares students for Ohio’s State Test.
Algebra II
.5 credits
In this course, students uncover patterns that exist across different algebraic functions and develop an understanding of how these functions model real-world situations. The main objectives of this course are to strengthen algebraic skills, apply algebraic skills to solve real-life problems, and differentiate between various algebraic function families. Course content includes linear equations, systems of equations, and exponential, quadratic, polynomial, radical, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions.
Chemistry
.5 credits
This course focuses on the study of matter through the exploration of classification, its structure, and its interactions. Investigations are used to understand and explain the behavior of matter in a variety of inquiry and design scenarios that incorporate scientific reasoning, analysis, communication skills, and real-world applications. An understanding of leading theories and how they have informed current knowledge prepares students with higher-order cognitive capabilities of evaluation, prediction, and application.
Debate
.12 credits
Over the course of this semester course, students acquaint themselves with the philosophy and theory that goes into debate before exploring three major debating styles. Students learn how to apply the concepts learned in class to hold fair debates that use sound logic and accurate research to come to a thorough conclusion.
College Prep
.12 credits
Part I of this course, which focuses on occupation/career preparation, is taught in 11th grade, and Part II, which focuses on college preparation, is taught in 12th grade. Students have the opportunity to familiarize themselves with their skills, interests, and personality types. Next, students are educated in the College Admissions process and are provided support as they apply for this next step in their academic careers. They also explore the Common App, practice their interview skills, and build a resume. Scholarship opportunities are also provided and clarified. In addition, this course explores and facilitates student-led research on two possible careers of interest. Students explore what both future careers require and set goals for how and when they plan to complete these requirements. Finally, students practice their job interview skills and build a resume and other career-applicable materials during this course.
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