This two-semester course covers sole proprietorship accounting principles involved in the preparation and maintenance of financial records concerned with business management and operations. It is a comprehensive introduction to basic accounting including recording, summarizing and reporting, principles of income measurement and asset valuation, accounting systems and controls. Students are exposed to careers in the accounting field and are given the opportunity to perform accounting applications using the computer. An introduction to partnerships and corporations may be included.

This course emphasizes the basic concepts of management and leadership within a business or organization. It addresses characteristics, organization, and operation of business as major sectors of the economy. Students will investigate management issues involved in planning, organizing, leading, and controlling an organization. They will also acquire essential skills in the areas of emotional intelligence: time management, stress management, professional growth and development, communication, and relationship skills.

The academic focus of English 10 will be on preparing students for the remainder of high school, college or the working force. A strong emphasis is placed on critical thinking, and students will be required to think critically in each of the core components of the course: reading, writing, grammar, and vocabulary. The reading portion will involve learning strategies for improving reading of fiction and informational text, as well as familiarizing students with contemporary and classical literature, recreational reading, and library usage. The writing portion will focus on the writing process by engaging students in the phases of the writing and experimenting with the various types and modes of writing. Grammar will build upon prior knowledge of the parts of speech and how to use the rules of grammar in their own writing. Vocabulary will incorporate knowing and using literary terms throughout the year to insure storage in long-term memory, as well as 150 vocabulary words geared toward post-secondary test taking the junior year.

For more information about course progression for juniors and seniors, see this Course Descriptions Presentation.

READING STRATEGIES I
Students in this course are exposed to and practice a variety of early reading skills, with a focus on spelling and word decoding strategies. Students progress to Reading Strategies II when they have reached the appropriate reading grade level.
READING STRATEGIES II
Students in this course are exposed to and practice a variety of reading skills and strategies, with a focus on various word learning strategies, with some writing extensions based on new word learning. Students progress to Reading Strategies III when they have reached the appropriate reading grade level.
READING STRATEGIES III
Students in this course are exposed to and practice a variety of active reading strategies. The course focuses on content-area reading skills, as well as writing about texts, word-learning strategies, and some advanced decoding skills. Students in this class also take part in a period of self-selected reading during the week.
STUDENTS WHO TEST ONE OR MORE GRADE LEVELS BELOW THEIR CURRENT GRADE IN SCHOOL WILL BE ASSIGNED TO A READING CLASS

This course will explore works of literature from around the globe. The reading will examine complex literary texts across a variety of cultures, genres, and time periods. Students will develop critical thinking and interpretive skills through close reading, discussion, and analysis of literary texts from around the world in their historical, cultural, social, and/or literary contexts. Texts may include, but are not limited to, novels, short stories, excerpts, biographies/memoirs, poetry, research articles, and current events.

This course focuses on composition and builds on writing concepts learned in previous English courses. Students will read model texts to aid their understanding of creative modes. Written work will be creative and descriptive in nature. Students will write a variety of essays, practice techniques of effective writing, work through multiple drafts, and develop their voice as writers. The course covers basic high school English skills, such as grammar and vocabulary.

This course focuses on research and composition and builds on writing concepts learned in previous English courses. Students will read model texts to aid their understanding of research and persuasive modes. Written work will be informative and persuasive in nature. Students will prepare for scholarship essays, the ACT, and college-level writing. Students will write a variety of essays, practice techniques of effective argumentation, work through multiple drafts, and develop research skills. This course covers basic high school English skills, such as grammar, vocabulary, and citations.

Exploration of short fiction and novels from 1900 to present.  Consideration of major literary critical theories and trends through the study of both American and international authors. This class is equivalent to Archway E2 at Wesleyan, Eng 205 or Ace #5 at UNL, and Eng 2050 at SCC.
Students are able to earn 3 hours of dual credit through SCC.
**Students must purchase books and materials for the course.

SCC English Composition II (1020) is a continuation of Intro to Comp (1010) with an emphasis on the study of argumentation and library research techniques and their application.  Students write papers based on personal opinion and experience in analytical response to course reading.  The college/dual credit course is the equivalent to UNL's English 151 or Ace #1 and Wesleyan's Writing Credit Archway A2.
Students are able to earn 3 hours of dual credit through SCC.
**Students must purchase books and materials for the course.

This course provides students with the knowledge and skills of residential construction. Students will learn how to use Revit software to draw a simple set of house drawings.

A student must have taken and passed Woods I before being allowed to take this class.  In this course, we will build sheds for the public.   Emphasis will be on site preparation and on substructure and superstructure systems.  Planning and design of residential structures and calculating price of materials will also be covered.  The objectives are for students to learn the correct and safest way to use power and hand tools, while building self-confidence in how to build a shed.Lab Fee: $15.00 Class Size is Limited to 15 students

In this class the basic fundamentals of the 4-cycle internal combustion engine are explored.  Trouble shooting skills are taught along with engine overhaul.  Students must have their own engines to disassemble and reassemble.  Students may overhaul the engine into working, usable condition but it is not necessary.  Students will be responsible for any cost required to repair the small engine.  Four-cycle engines on lawn mowers, rototillers, and snow blowers are acceptable.  Tecumseh and Briggs & Stratton are the most common and desirable engines.  Students must also provide coveralls, rags, cans, and a pair of safety glasses.  Safety glasses may be purchased from the Industrial Tech Department.

This course offers juniors and seniors the opportunity to improve their skills in an area of their interest.  Students must have permission from the instructor who will be the mentor.  This is also an opportunity for a student to provide assistance to the teacher as a student assistant.

Algebra II Diff is considered a prerequisite for those students who plan to take pre-calculus.  This class is similar to second year algebra but contains an increased emphasis on problem solving.  Topics include functions, graphing linear and non-linear equations, solving simultaneous equations, systems of equations, and matrices.  Scientific calculator required, graphing calculator strongly recommended.  

Geometry is a required standard math course for the student to develop their thinking and reasoning abilities.  The course is designed around Euclidean Plane Geometry with the students using theorems, postulates and formulas to solve problems.  The development of logical sequence is stressed through deductive reasoning.  Geometric theorems are proven about angles, triangles, congruent triangles, similar triangles, parallel lines with transversals and quadrilaterals using deductive reasoning.  Topics covered are sets, angles, congruence, parallel and perpendicular lines, quadrilaterals, triangles, circles, similarity, transformational geometry and coordinate geometry.  Constructions of geometric figures are stressed at the beginning of this class. Geometry is a system of organized information about size and shape properties of space and objects in space.  It is a basic part of other branches of mathematics and of other subjects such as architecture, engineering, astronomy, and physics.  Students are allowed to use notes and formula sheets on tests.  Geometry is taken the year after Algebra I.

This course is designed to increase the time for geometry instruction. Students receive additional classroom instruction and support to supplement the Geometry curriculum. The student will strengthen geometry skills which include the following major topics: properties of parallel and perpendicular lines, angles, similarity, congruence, properties of polygons and circles, surface area, volume, and the development of proof and logic.

Pre-Calculus is a course of advanced mathematics topics.  These topics include vectors, functions, translations, polar coordinate systems, parametric equations, matrices, complex numbers, sequences, series, limits, probability, and statistics.  Scientific calculator is required, graphing calculator recommended.

AP U.S. Government and Politics provides a college-level, nonpartisan introduction to key political concepts, ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the constitutional system and political culture of the United States. Students will study U.S. foundational documents, Supreme Court decisions, and other texts and visuals to gain an understanding of the relationships and interactions among political institutions, processes, and behavior. They will also engage in disciplinary practices that require them to read and interpret data, make comparisons and applications, and develop evidence-based arguments.

Global Perspectives is a two-semester course required of tenth-grade students electing not to take AP World History. This course is designed to help students become more familiar with the basic concepts of Geography as well as the many different regions throughout the world. While covering each of the various regions, students will focus on the physical geography, historical background, and human/cultural geography including events or contributions of the different peoples. Students will also investigate the current situations in the respective regions or areas of the world. Within each region, students will learn about three major themes including the geography of the region, the history of the region, and what the region looks like today. Regions that will be looked at include North America, Central America and the Caribbean, South America, Europe, Russia and Central Asia, Sub-Saharan Africa, Southwest Asia (the Middle East) and North Africa, East Asia, South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania - Antarctica. 

Find complete SENCAP details and course offerings through Southeast Community College on their website at https://www.southeast.edu/sencap/.