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Course ID	Course	Course Name	URLNameKey	Course Description	Prerequisites	Credits	Division	Subject Areas	Grades	Grade Level	Subject Area
FA105*	Art	Art	Art	In elementary art, students are invited to explore hands-on creative instruction as they investigate exciting concepts i...	None	n/a	Elementary	Special Subject Areas, Fine & Applied Arts	K,1,2,3,4	K-4	Special Subject Areas
BI110	Bible 1	Bible 1	Bible1	Using the alphabet as a framework for teaching the attributes of God, Grade 1 Bible class explores the delight that God ...	None	n/a	Elementary	Bible	1	1	Bible
BI120	Bible 2	Bible 2	Bible2	The Grade 2 Bible program looks at all God’s promises as gifts to the believer. The challenge of the Christian life is n...	None	n/a	Elementary	Bible	2	2	Bible
BI130	Bible 3	Bible 3	Bible3	The Grade 3 Bible program focuses the Bible as one complete true story that progressively reveals God’s redemptive plan,...	None	n/a	Elementary	Bible	3	3	Bible
BI140	Bible 4	Bible 4	Bible4	Bible class in Grade 4 focuses on: “What is salvation? How does someone become a follower of Jesus? What does it mean t...	None	n/a	Elementary	Bible	4	4	Bible
BI100	Bible K	Bible K	BibleK	Bible lessons focus on a chronological study of redemption that explores the incomparable greatness and worth of God, th...	None	n/a	Elementary	Bible	K	K	Bible
CH	Chapel	Chapel	Chapel	Students attend a weekly chapel where they spend time singing, praying, and learning about God. Special speakers often s...	None	n/a	Elementary	Special Subject Areas	K,1,2,3,4	K-4	Special Subject Areas
CO100*	Computer (IT) Education	Computer (IT) Education	ComputerITEducation	The elementary computer curriculum gives students a strong background of knowledge and skills necessary to excel in toda...	None	n/a	Elementary	Special Subject Areas, Fine & Applied Arts	K,1,2,3,4	K-4	Special Subject Areas
ESL100*	EAL	EAL	EAL	Elementary EAL students are pulled out of their homeroom four times a week for specialist teaching. EAL instruction incl...	None	n/a	Elementary	Special Subject Areas, English / Language Arts	K,1,2,3,4	K-4	Special Subject Areas
ESKIC*	Kids Interest Clubs (KICs)	Kids Interest Clubs (KICs)	KidsInterestClubsKICs	Students in grades one to four are encouraged to sign up for after-school clubs. Students are given new choices to sign ...	None	n/a	Elementary	Special Subject Areas	K,1,2,3,4	K-4	Special Subject Areas
LA110	Language Arts 1	Language Arts 1	LanguageArts1	Grade 1 focuses on the development of comprehension skills by teaching a variety of strategies. Students progress in the...	None	n/a	Elementary	English / Language Arts	1	1	English / Language Arts
LA120	Language Arts 2	Language Arts 2	LanguageArts2	Grade 2 covers a curriculum that extensively develops reading, spelling, grammar, and writing skills. Much focus is plac...	None	n/a	Elementary	English / Language Arts	2	2	English / Language Arts
LA130	Language Arts 3	Language Arts 3	LanguageArts3	The Grade 3 language arts program focuses on the development of reading comprehension skills through reading a variety o...	None	n/a	Elementary	English / Language Arts	3	3	English / Language Arts
LA140	Language Arts 4	Language Arts 4	LanguageArts4	The literature-based language arts program helps students enjoy a variety of genres (realistic fiction, fantasy, histori...	None	n/a	Elementary	English / Language Arts	4	4	English / Language Arts
LA100	Language Arts K	Language Arts K	LanguageArtsK	Kindergarten begins with early reading skills, including a review of letter sounds and shapes, printing of capital and l...	None	n/a	Elementary	English / Language Arts	K	K	English / Language Arts
LI100*	Library	Library	Library	Our library program includes a scheduled 35-minute library period each week for ES students. An appreciation for various...	None	n/a	Elementary	Special Subject Areas	K,1,2,3,4	K-4	Special Subject Areas
MA110	Math 1	Math 1	Math1	First graders continue building their mathematical foundation with hands-on instruction and practice. Students are learn...	None	n/a	Elementary	Mathematics	1	1	Mathematics
MA120	Math 2	Math 2	Math2	The second-grade curriculum helps students count, read, and write numbers up to 1,000. Students add and subtract with an...	None	n/a	Elementary	Mathematics	2	2	Mathematics
MA130	Math 3	Math 3	Math3	Grade 3’s hands-on math experiences allow students to connect their learning to real-life situations. Cooperative groups...	None	n/a	Elementary	Mathematics	3	3	Mathematics
MA140	Math 4	Math 4	Math4	The Grade 4 interactive math program models real-life mathematical applications. Students are encouraged to master multi...	None	n/a	Elementary	Mathematics	4	4	Mathematics
MA100	Math K	Math K	MathK	Students use a variety of manipulatives to begin learning math concepts such as representing and comparing whole numbers...	None	n/a	Elementary	Mathematics	K	K	Mathematics
ML100*	Modern Language-Bahasa Malaysia	Modern Language-Bahasa Malaysia	ModernLanguageBahasaMalaysia	Our modern language program exposes students to other languages and gives students basic conversational skills. Students...	None	n/a	Elementary	Special Subject Areas, Modern Languages	K,1,2,3,4	K-4	Special Subject Areas
FA100*	Music	Music	Music	The music program builds students’ skills, literacy, and appreciation of music on an increasing basis from year to year....	None	n/a	Elementary	Special Subject Areas, Fine & Applied Arts	K,1,2,3,4	K-4	Special Subject Areas
PE100*	Physical Education	Physical Education	PhysicalEducation	The physical education program incorporates health, nutrition, fitness, and life skill lessons in addition to rhythmic a...	None	n/a	Elementary	Special Subject Areas, Fitness & Wellness	K,1,2,3,4	K-4	Special Subject Areas
SC110	Science 1	Science 1	Science1	In Science 1, students will learn about the relationship between sound and vibrating materials as well as between the av...	None	n/a	Elementary	Science	1	1	Science
SC120	Science 2	Science 2	Science2	In Grade 2 science, students will develop an understanding of what plants need to grow and how plants depend on animals ...	None	n/a	Elementary	Science	2	2	Science
SC130	Science 3	Science 3	Science3	In Grade 3 science, students will learn to organize and use data to describe typical weather conditions expected during ...	None	n/a	Elementary	Science	3	3	Science
SC140	Science 4	Science 4	Science4	In Grade 4 science, students will use a model of waves to describe wave patterns in terms of amplitude and wavelength. I...	None	n/a	Elementary	Science	4	4	Science
SC100	Science K	Science K	ScienceK	In Science K, students will discover patterns and variations in local weather and the purpose of weather forecasting to ...	None	n/a	Elementary	Science	K	K	Science
SS110	Social Studies 1	Social Studies 1	SocialStudies1	Our first grade Social Studies covers the great ancient civilizations beginning with the earliest people and continuing ...	None	n/a	Elementary	Social Studies / History	1	1	Social Studies / History
SS120	Social Studies 2	Social Studies 2	SocialStudies2	Our second grade Social Studies covers the time period from the fall of Rome through the Renaissance. Lessons include na...	None	n/a	Elementary	Social Studies / History	2	2	Social Studies / History
SS130	Social Studies 3	Social Studies 3	SocialStudies3	Our third grade Social Studies covers the time period from the Reformation to 1850 with a special focus on the founding ...	None	n/a	Elementary	Social Studies / History	3	3	Social Studies / History
SS140	Social Studies 4	Social Studies 4	SocialStudies4	Our fourth grade Social Studies covers the time period from 1850 to present day and includes narratives, appropriate lit...	None	n/a	Elementary	Social Studies / History	4	4	Social Studies / History
SS100	Social Studies K	Social Studies K	SocialStudiesK	Kindergarteners learn about friends and family, various occupations, and working together in class. The curriculum guide...	None	n/a	Elementary	Social Studies / History	K	K	Social Studies / History
MA365	Advanced Algebra	Advanced Algebra	AdvancedAlgebra	Advanced Algebra builds upon students' previous algebraic knowledge and prepares them for advanced mathematical concepts...	Algebra 1 and 2	0.5	High School	Mathematics	10,11,12	10-12	Mathematics
FA305	Advanced Art	Advanced Art	AdvancedArt	Advanced Art is designed for serious art students who will be challenged to sharpen perceptual skills as they achieve ex...	Foundation Art	1	High School	Fine & Applied Arts	10,11,12	10-12	Fine & Applied Arts
PE317	Advanced Fitness	Advanced Fitness	AdvancedFitness	Advanced Fitness is a one-semester course that enables students to put their personal fitness plan into action. As a fol...	Fitness I and Fitness II	0.5	High School	Fitness & Wellness	10,11,12	10-12	Fitness & Wellness
LA388	African Literature	African Literature	africanliterature	African Literature aims to introduce students to modern writers from the African continent. While mostly focused on nove...	English 11 or AP Language and Composition	0.5	High School	English / Language Arts	12	12	English / Language Arts
MA330hs	Algebra 1	Algebra 1	Algebra1	Algebra I presents the basic concepts of algebra. Concepts studied include using formulas, solving, writing, and graphin...	Pre-Algebra or appropriate score on Math Placement Test	1	High School	Mathematics	8,9,10,11,12	8-12	Mathematics
MA360	Algebra 2	Algebra 2	Algebra2	Algebra II continues and extends the study of Algebra I concepts. Topics studied include linear functions, quadratics, t...	Algebra I or appropriate score on Math Placement Test	1	High School	Mathematics	10,11,12	10-12	Mathematics
FA347	AP 2D Art and Design	AP 2D Art and Design	AP2DArtandDesign	The AP 2-D Art and Design portfolio is designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of...	Master Studio or Fast Track to AP Art Option, and teacher approval	1	High School	Fine & Applied Arts	11,12	11-12	Fine & Applied Arts
FA348	AP 3D Art and Design	AP 3D Art and Design	AP3DArtandDesign	The AP 3-D Art and Design portfolio is designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of...	Master Studio or Fast Track to AP Art Option, and teacher approval	1	High School	Fine & Applied Arts	11,12	11-12	Fine & Applied Arts
SC315	AP Biology	AP Biology	APBiology	AP Biology is the equivalent of a two-semester college introductory biology course usually taken by biology majors durin...	Chemistry and Biology, and teacher approval	1	High School	Science	11,12	11-12	Science
MA390	AP Calculus AB	AP Calculus AB	APCalculusAB	AP Calculus AB covers the basic concepts and skills of differential and integral calculus. Some topics studied include l...	Final grade of B or higher in Pre-Calculus each semester, and teacher approval	1	High School	Mathematics	11,12	11-12	Mathematics
MA391	AP Calculus BC	AP Calculus BC	APCalculusBC	AP Calculus BC includes all concepts covered in AP Calculus AB (the basic concepts and skills of differential and integr...	Final grade of A or higher in each semester of Pre-Calculus, and teacher approval	1	High School	Mathematics	11,12	11-12	Mathematics
SC335	AP Chemistry	AP Chemistry	APChemistry	AP Chemistry is the equivalent of a first-year college general chemistry course. As such, the course is suitable only fo...	Algebra II and Chemistry, and teacher approval	1	High School	Science	11,12	11-12	Science
ML346	AP Chinese Language & Culture	AP Chinese Language & Culture	APChineseLanguageCulture	AP Chinese Language and Culture is comparable to fourth semester college/university courses in Mandarin Chinese as a fir...	Mandarin III or appropriate level on Mandarin Placement Test and teacher approval	1	High School	Modern Languages	11,12	11-12	Modern Languages
SS375	AP Comparative Government and Politics	AP Comparative Government and Politics	APComparativeGovernmentandPolitics	AP Comparative Government and Politics studies the institutions of Mexico, the United Kingdom, Russia, China, Iran, and ...	Pattern of A’s in Social Studies and English, and teacher approval	0.5	High School	Social Studies / History	11,12	11-12	Social Studies / History
CO385	AP Computer Science A	AP Computer Science A	APComputerScienceA	AP Computer Science A is a college-level course designed to provide students with a strong foundation in computer scienc...	Algebra I and any HS-level programming course (e.g., AP Computer Science principles, Computer Science) and teacher appro	1	High School	Additional Credits, Fine & Applied Arts	11,12	11-12	Additional Credits
CO380	AP Computer Science Principles	AP Computer Science Principles	APComputerSciencePrinciples	AP Computer Science Principles is an introductory college-level computing course that introduces students to the breadth...	Algebra I and teacher approval	1	High School	Additional Credits, Fine & Applied Arts	10,11,12	10-12	Additional Credits
FA346	AP Drawing	AP Drawing	APDrawing	The AP Drawing portfolio is designed for students who are seriously interested in the practical experience of art and pr...	Master Studio or Fast Track to AP Art Option, and teacher approval	1	High School	Fine & Applied Arts	11,12	11-12	Fine & Applied Arts
LA335	AP English Language & Composition	AP English Language & Composition	APEnglishLanguageComposition	Pre-Course Requirements: The summer before students enroll in AP English, they must complete a vocabulary study and read...	English 10, pattern of A’s in HS English, and teacher approval; summer reading	1	High School	English / Language Arts	11	11	English / Language Arts
LA345	AP English Literature & Composition	AP English Literature & Composition	APEnglishLiteratureComposition	Pre-Course Requirements: The summer before students enroll in AP English, they should read the following novels: Jane Ey...	English 10 or 11, pattern of high achievement in HS English, and teacher approval; summer reading	1	High School	English / Language Arts	12	12	English / Language Arts
SS376	AP Microeconomics	AP Microeconomics	APMicroeconomics	AP Microeconomics is an introductory college-level course that focuses on the principles of economics that apply to the ...	Teacher approval	0.5	High School	Social Studies / History	11,12	11-12	Social Studies / History
FA361	AP Music Theory	AP Music Theory	APMusicTheory	AP Music Theory introduces students to general musicianship, theory, musical materials, and procedures, simulating the f...	Teacher approval	1	High School	Fine & Applied Arts	10,11,12	10-12	Fine & Applied Arts
SC345a	AP Physics C: Mechanics (X Block)	AP Physics C: Mechanics (X Block)	APPhysicsCMechanicsXBlock	Students taking AP Physics I may participate in the C: Mechanics X block if they wish to prepare for the AP Physics C: M...	AP Calculus and teacher approval required.	1	High School	Science	11,12	11-12	Science
SC345	AP Physics I	AP Physics I	APPhysicsI	AP Physics I is an algebra-based, introductory college-level physics course. Students cultivate their understanding of p...	Algebra II and Physics or Conceptual Physics, and teacher approval.	1	High School	Science	11,12	11-12	Science
MA400	AP Statistics	AP Statistics	APStatistics	AP Statistics covers the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students...	Final grade of B or higher in Algebra I each semester, at least in 10th grade, and teacher approval	1	High School	Mathematics	10,11,12	10-12	Mathematics
SS315	AP World History: Modern	AP World History: Modern	APWorldHistoryModern	AP World History: Modern is designed to prepare students for the AP World History exam by exploring world history in a s...	Pattern of A’s in both Social Studies and English, and teacher approval	1	High School	Social Studies / History	10,11,12	10-12	Social Studies / History
BI362	Apologetics 11	Apologetics 11	Apologetics11	Apologetics is an introduction to Christian apologetics and is meant to equip the student to declare Christian truth wit...	None	1	High School	Bible	11	11	Bible
LA389	Asian Literature	Asian Literature	AsianLiterature	Asian Literature is a semester-long survey course to introduce students to writers from around the Asian continent, with...	English 11 or AP Language and Composition	0.5	High School	English / Language Arts	12	12	English / Language Arts
SS305	Asian Studies	Asian Studies	AsianStudies	Asian Studies examines the historical patterns and interactions in Asia from ancient times to present day, focusing spec...	None	1	High School	Social Studies / History	10,11,12	10-12	Social Studies / History
ML365	Bahasa Melayu I	Bahasa Melayu I	BahasaMelayuI	Bahasa Melayu I develop a capability to use the language effectively for purposes of practical communication through bot...	None	1	High School	Modern Languages	9,10,11,12	9-12	Modern Languages
ML370	Bahasa Melayu II	Bahasa Melayu II	BahasaMelayuII	Bahasa Melayu II develop a capability to use the language effectively for purposes of practical communication through bo...	Bahasa Melayu I or teacher approval	1	High School	Modern Languages	9,10,11,12	9-12	Modern Languages
ML315*	Bahasa Melayu III & IV (online)	Bahasa Melayu III & IV (online)	BahasaMelayuIIIIVonline	Bahasa Melayu III & IV continue the review of Malay grammar, popular sayings, idioms, vocabulary, and much more, typical...	Bahasa Melayu II or teacher approval	1	High School	Modern Languages	9,10,11,12	9-12	Modern Languages
SC310	Biology	Biology	Biology	Biology examines the basic features that define all living things as well as providing a Christian context for life on p...	One semester of Chemistry	1	High School	Science	11	11	Science
SC330	Chemistry	Chemistry	Chemistry	In Chemistry, students will have a broad introduction to the fundamentals of the subject. Topics include measurement and...	Algebra 1	1	High School	Science	10	10	Science
BI368	Christ and Culture 12	Christ and Culture 12	ChristandCulture12	The questions will be many. The answers will be countercultural — maybe even revolutionary. Christ and Culture 12 seeks ...	None	0.5	High School	Bible	12	12	Bible
CO370	Computer Programming	Computer Programming	ComputerProgramming	The Computer Programming course prepares students to value computer science and appreciate its role in society. This cou...	None	0.5	High School	Additional Credits, Fine & Applied Arts	9,10,11,12	9-12	Additional Credits
SC305	Conceptual Physics	Conceptual Physics	ConceptualPhysics	Physics is a high-school level conceptual approach of physics with a lab component. It will give students a general back...	Algebra I	1	High School	Science	9	9	Science
FA350	Concert Band	Concert Band	ConcertBand	Concert Band consists of student instrumentalists who play woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. This group perfo...	One year experience, and teacher approval	1	High School	Fine & Applied Arts	9,10,11,12	9-12	Fine & Applied Arts
FA370	Concert Choir	Concert Choir	ConcertChoir	Concert Choir provides beginning and intermediate singers a venue for a rich choral experience. The repertoire includes ...	None	1	High School	Fine & Applied Arts	9,10,11,12	9-12	Fine & Applied Arts
LA320	English 10	English 10	English10	In English 10, students study fiction in the fall and non-fiction in the spring. Fiction works include Murder on the Ori...	English 9 or Honors English 9	1	High School	English / Language Arts	10	10	English / Language Arts
LA330	English 11	English 11	English11	English 11, The American Experience, develops students’ reading and critical thinking skills through an inclusive study ...	English 10 or Honors English 10	1	High School	English / Language Arts	11	11	English / Language Arts
LA380	English 12 Advanced Composition	English 12 Advanced Composition	English12AdvancedComposition	This one-semester course will emphasize writing as a means of discovering and communicating truth. Students will produce...	Students must demonstrate advanced skills in English through CLEP or AP testing	0.5	High School	English / Language Arts	12	12	English / Language Arts
LA375	English 12 Capstone	English 12 Capstone	English12Capstone	The one-semester Capstone project provides an opportunity for students to explore a topic of their own interest. Over th...	Students must demonstrate advanced skills in English through CLEP or AP testing	0.5	High School	English / Language Arts	12	12	English / Language Arts
LA370	English 12 Journalism	English 12 Journalism	English12Journalism	Prerequisite: Journalism I and students must demonstrate advanced skills in English through CLEP or AP testing. English ...	Students must demonstrate advanced skills in English through CLEP or AP testing	1	High School	English / Language Arts	12	12	English / Language Arts
LA310	English 9	English 9	English9	English 9 is the foundational course for the high school years. Students develop their reading and critical-thinking ski...	English 8	1	High School	English / Language Arts	9	9	English / Language Arts
EL320	Entrepreneurship	Entrepreneurship	Entrepreneurship	This course is designed for students who are serious about developing and launching their own small business. Students w...	Teacher approval	0.5	High School	Additional Credits	10,11,12	10-12	Additional Credits
LA386	European Literature	European Literature	europeanliterature	European Literature is a semester-long survey course of European writers from ancient Greece to the modern day. Students...	English 11 or AP Language and Composition	0.5	High School	English / Language Arts	12	12	English / Language Arts
PE311	Fitness I	Fitness I	FitnessI	Fitness I is a semester course that focuses on preventive healthcare from a fitness perspective. This course helps stude...	None	0.5	High School	Fitness & Wellness	9,10,11,12	9-12	Fitness & Wellness
PE312	Fitness II	Fitness II	FitnessII	Fitness II is a semester that focuses on a detailed study of all the areas that make up health and wellness. This course...	Fitness I	0.5	High School	Fitness & Wellness	9,10,11,12	9-12	Fitness & Wellness
SC360	Forensic Science	Forensic Science	ForensicScience	Forensic Science is an activity-based course that applies many disciplines of scientific study to solving crimes. It is ...	None	0.5	High School	Science	9,10,11,12	9-12	Science
FA300	Foundation Art	Foundation Art	FoundationArt	In Foundation Art, students work with the language of vision as they encounter the practices of drawing, painting, two-d...	None	1	High School	Fine & Applied Arts	9,10,11,12	9-12	Fine & Applied Arts
BI415	Foundations of Faith 10	Foundations of Faith 10	FoundationsofFaith10	The focus of the class is to invite students to build a solid foundation of belief in the person of Christ and His teach...	None	1	High School	Bible	10	10	Bible
MA340	Geometry	Geometry	Geometry	Geometry covers the study of lines and planar figures. Students will examine, prove, and apply properties of figures. To...	Algebra I	1	High School	Mathematics	9,10,11,12	9-12	Mathematics
FA303	Graphic Design	Graphic Design	GraphicDesign	Graphic Design is a project-based course that develops a student’s ability to understand design principles, image editin...	None	0.5	High School	Fine & Applied Arts	9,10,11,12	9-12	Fine & Applied Arts
EL310	Home Economics	Home Economics	HomeEconomics	Home Economics provides students with the knowledge and skills to manage their lives and make wise decisions about nutri...	None	0.5	High School	Additional Credits	9,10,11,12	9-12	Additional Credits
LA325	Honors English 10	Honors English 10	HonorsEnglish10	Pre-Course Requirements: The summer before enrolling in Honors English 10, students are required to complete a summer re...	Pattern of A’s in English 9, and teacher approval; summer reading	1	High School	English / Language Arts	10	10	English / Language Arts
LA315	Honors English 9	Honors English 9	HonorsEnglish9	Honors English 9 is the foundational course for the high school years. The regular English 9 curriculum is enriched, and...	Pattern of A’s in English 8, and teacher approval; summer reading	1	High School	English / Language Arts	9	9	English / Language Arts
SC350	Human Anatomy & Physiology	Human Anatomy & Physiology	HumanAnatomyPhysiology	Human Anatomy and Physiology is a rigorous course that examines all the major systems of the body. It will focus specifi...	1 semester of Biology and 1 semester of Chemistry	1	High School	Science	11,12	11-12	Science
IM350	IMPACT Trip	IMPACT Trip	IMPACTTrip	IMPACT: Intentional, Missional, Purposeful, Authentic, Christ-like, Transformational Dalat International School’s long-...	Approval of IMPACT Trip Application	0.5	High School	Additional Credits	9,10,11,12	9-12	Additional Credits
AS310	Industrial Arts	Industrial Arts	IndustrialArts	Industrial Arts will expose students to basic skills and use of power and hand tools in the shop as they work collaborat...	None	0.5	High School	Fine & Applied Arts	9,10,11,12	9-12	Fine & Applied Arts
LA360	Journalism	Journalism	Journalism	Journalism is the class that produces the school yearbook, the Reflector. Students study photography, layout, design, an...	English 9 or Honors English 9	1	High School	Fine & Applied Arts, English / Language Arts	10,11,12	10-12	Fine & Applied Arts
EL315	Leadership Development	Leadership Development	LeadershipDevelopment	Leadership Development provides students with the knowledge and skills to become effective, Christ-like leaders in today...	Seniors only	1	High School	Additional Credits	12	12	Additional Credits
ML330	Mandarin I	Mandarin I	MandarinI	Mandarin I is a function-based high school course in Modern Standard Chinese, or Putonghua, as a second language, which ...	None	1	High School	Modern Languages	9,10,11,12	9-12	Modern Languages
ML335	Mandarin II	Mandarin II	MandarinII	Mandarin II is a function-based high school course in Modern Standard Chinese, or Putonghua, with a bilingual perspectiv...	Mandarin I or appropriate score on Mandarin Placement Test & Teacher Approval	1	High School	Modern Languages	9,10,11,12	9-12	Modern Languages
ML340	Mandarin III	Mandarin III	MandarinIII	Mandarin III is a function-based high school course in Modern Standard Chinese, or Putonghua, in which all communication...	Mandarin II or appropriate score on Mandarin Placement Test & Teacher Approval	1	High School	Modern Languages	9,10,11,12	9-12	Modern Languages
FA340	Master Studio	Master Studio	MasterStudio	Master Studio is designed for highly motivated students of art; students in this course will experience the rigor of dev...	Advanced Art	1	High School	Fine & Applied Arts	11,12	11-12	Fine & Applied Arts
SS371	Media Literacy	Media Literacy	MediaLiteracy	Media Literacy is an in-depth study of the media environment that surrounds us. The objective of the course is that stud...	None	0.5	High School	Social Studies / History	11,12	11-12	Social Studies / History
SS311	Modern World History	Modern World History	ModernWorldHistory	Modern World History examines the world from 1500 to present day through providing students with the tools used by histo...	None	1	High School	Social Studies / History	9,10	9-10	Social Studies / History
FA360	Music Theory	Music Theory	MusicTheory	Music Theory will complete all music rudiments up to introductory music harmony and will include key signatures, clefs, ...	None	0.5	High School	Fine & Applied Arts	9,10,11,12	9-12	Fine & Applied Arts
BI345	New Testament	New Testament	NewTestament	In this class students will study the New Testament with attention to Christ’s example of discipleship as a model for bo...	None	0.5	High School	Bible	9	9	Bible
BI340	Old Testament	Old Testament	OldTestament	This class provides students the opportunity to examine the storyline and personal application of God’s word through a C...	None	0.5	High School	Bible	9	9	Bible
OC	Online Courses	Online Courses	OnlineCourses	Dalat offers a wide range of elective classes through various online providers....	Various	Various	High School	Additional Credits	11,12	11-12	Additional Credits
PE300	Physical Education	Physical Education	PhysicalEducation	Physical Education (PE) is an elective activity class that oﬀers students an opportunity to improve physical ﬁtness and ...	None	0.5	High School	Additional Credits, Fitness & Wellness	9,10,11,12	9-12	Additional Credits
MA380	Pre-Calculus	Pre-Calculus	PreCalculus	Pre-Calculus solidifies students’ knowledge of algebra and analytic geometry and prepares them for AP Calculus. It is ap...	Final grade of B or higher in Algebra II each semester, or teacher approval, or appropriate score on Math Placement Test	1	High School	Mathematics	11,12	11-12	Mathematics
CO350	Robotics I	Robotics I	RoboticsI	Robotics provides the opportunity for students to build small robots using Vex Robotics and write programs to control th...	None	0.5	High School	Additional Credits, Fine & Applied Arts	9,10,11,12	9-12	Additional Credits
CO351	Robotics II	Robotics II	RoboticsII	Students will attend all Robotics classes and act as a peer tutor during class. Some grading may be included as well. In...	Robotics I and teacher approval	0.5	High School	Additional Credits, Fine & Applied Arts	9,10,11,12	9-12	Additional Credits
LA387	South American Literature	South American Literature	SouthAmericanLiterature	South American Literature is a semester-long survey course of modern writers from Central and South America. Students wi...	English 11 or AP Language and Composition	0.5	High School	English / Language Arts	12	12	English / Language Arts
ML350	Spanish I	Spanish I	SpanishI	The primary goal of the Spanish program is to enable students to communicate with Spanish speakers and to understand the...	None	1	High School	Modern Languages	9,10	9-10	Modern Languages
ML355	Spanish II	Spanish II	SpanishII	The primary goal of the Spanish program is to enable students to communicate with Spanish speakers and to understand the...	Spanish I or teacher approval	1	High School	Modern Languages	10,11,12	10-12	Modern Languages
ML310	Spanish III	Spanish III	SpanishIII	The primary goal of the Spanish program is to enable students to communicate with Spanish speakers and to understand the...	Spanish II or teacher approval	1	High School	Modern Languages	11,12	11-12	Modern Languages
FA393	Speech & Forensics	Speech & Forensics	SpeechForensics	Speech & Forensics is a combination communication and performance course. During the first quarter, students will learn ...	None	0.5	High School	Fine & Applied Arts	9,10,11,12	9-12	Fine & Applied Arts
BI420	Spiritual Disciplines 12	Spiritual Disciplines 12	SpiritualDisciplines12	In a media-saturated world, is it possible to live a life governed by ideals that run counter to the embedded values and...	None	0.5	High School	Bible	12	12	Bible
SC351	Sports Medicine I	Sports Medicine I	SportsMedicineI	The Sports Medicine I course encompasses an in-depth look at the field of medicine as it pertains to athletics. The cont...	1 semester of Biology	0.5	High School	Science	11,12	11-12	Science
SC352	Sports Medicine II	Sports Medicine II	SportsMedicineII	The Sports Medicine II course offers a further look into the world of athletic injuries/conditions and how to treat them...	Sports Medicine I	0.5	High School	Science	11,12	11-12	Science
MA371	Statistics	Statistics	Statistics	Statistics is a one-semester course, using an online platform, that prepares students for AP Statistics. It covers proba...	Algebra I	0.5	High School	Mathematics	10,11,12	10-12	Mathematics
FA399	Technical Theatre I	Technical Theatre I	TechnicalTheatreI	Students will learn shop tool safety, props and scenic construction, scenic painting, basic stage rigging, stage lightin...	None	0.5	High School	Fine & Applied Arts	9,10,11,12	9-12	Fine & Applied Arts
FA394	Technical Theatre II	Technical Theatre II	TechnicalTheatreII	Students will learn advanced technical theater design, construction, stage operations, and facilities management techniq...	Technical Theater I and teacher approval	0.5	High School	Fine & Applied Arts	9,10,11,12	9-12	Fine & Applied Arts
FA395	Theatre Arts I	Theatre Arts I	TheatreArtsI	Theatre Arts I gives the student a broad survey of theatre skills with a special focus on acting. Students study the pri...	None	0.5	High School	Fine & Applied Arts	9,10,11,12	9-12	Fine & Applied Arts
FA396	Theatre Arts II	Theatre Arts II	TheatreArtsII	Theatre Arts II enables students to continue with theatre skills learned in Theatre Arts I. Students become theatre and ...	Theater Arts I	0.5	High School	Fine & Applied Arts	10,11,12	10-12	Fine & Applied Arts
FA397	Theatre Arts III: Performance/Production	Theatre Arts III: Performance/Production	TheatreArtsIIIPerformanceProduction	Theatre Arts III is for students wanting to explore further aspects of theatre in either performance or production. The ...	Theatre Arts I & II, and teacher approval	0.5	High School	Fine & Applied Arts	11,12	11-12	Fine & Applied Arts
SS365	U.S. History & Government	U.S. History & Government	USHistoryGovernment	This one-year course is a thematic look at the intersection of U.S. history and government. Students will learn the func...	Required for U.S. citizens	1	High School	Social Studies / History	10,11,12	10-12	Social Studies / History
FA387	Video Editing	Video Editing	VideoEditing	This is a visual storytelling course focussed on video post production. Students learn the fundamentals of visual storyt...	None	0.5	High School	Fine & Applied Arts	9,10,11,12	9-12	Fine & Applied Arts
MA330ms	Algebra 1	Algebra 1	Algebra1	This course presents the basic concepts of algebra. Concepts studied include working with polynomials, solving equations...	None	n/a	Middle School	Mathematics	8	8	Mathematics
FA200*	Art	Art	Art	In the middle school visual arts program, students discover the excitement of visual expression through materials such a...	Varies per grade level	n/a	Middle School	Special Subject Areas, Fine & Applied Arts	5,6,7,8	5-8	Special Subject Areas
ML232*	Bahasa Melayu – Beginner I, Beginner II, Intermediate I, Intermediate II	Bahasa Melayu – Beginner I, Beginner II, Intermediate I, Intermediate II	bahasamelayu-beginneribeginneriiintermediate	This Bahasa Malaysia program is offered to middle school students who are Malaysians. The class meets once weekly. It wi...	Year-long, once per week during X-Block	n/a	Middle School	Modern Languages	5,6,7,8	5-8	Modern Languages
FA285	Basic Engineering	Basic Engineering	BasicEngineering	This hands-on building course gives students the opportunity to apply science and math skills to building and testing br...	Year-long, omce a week	n/a	Middle School	Special Subject Areas, Mathematics, Science	8	8	Special Subject Areas
FA251	Beginning Concert Band 6	Beginning Concert Band 6	BeginningConcertBand6	The sixth grade concert band is for students with little or no band experience to develop fundamental musical skills. At...	Year-long, five days a week	n/a	Middle School	Special Subject Areas, Fine & Applied Arts	6	6	Special Subject Areas
FA252*	Beginning Concert Band 7/8	Beginning Concert Band 7/8	BeginningConcertBand78	The beginning seventh and eighth grade band classes help integrate students who are new to Dalat into their grade’s conc...	Year-long, five days a week	n/a	Middle School	Special Subject Areas, Fine & Applied Arts	7,8	7-8	Special Subject Areas
BI200	Bible 5	Bible 5	Bible5	Bible 5 explores the names of God, revealing His wondrous and amazing character. This class looks at the Hebrew names in...	None	n/a	Middle School	Bible	5	5	Bible
BI210	Bible 6	Bible 6	Bible6	Bible 6 is an overview of the Old Testament. The first semester will cover a chronological overview of the Old Testament...	None	n/a	Middle School	Bible	6	6	Bible
BI220	Bible 7	Bible 7	Bible7	Bible 7 is an overview of the New Testament. The course will begin with an introduction to Bible study, then proceed thr...	None	n/a	Middle School	Bible	7	7	Bible
BI230	Bible 8	Bible 8	Bible8	The focus of the class is to invite students to build a solid foundation of belief in the person of Christ and His teach...	None	n/a	Middle School	Bible	8	8	Bible
SS240	Connections 6	Connections 6	Connections6	Connections focuses on the rapidly changing needs of young adolescents. This class is especially sensitive to the develo...	Year-long, once per week.	n/a	Middle School	Special Subject Areas	6	6	Special Subject Areas
FA295	Drama 8	Drama 8	Drama8	Students are introduced to the basic concepts of theatre arts. Students examine the various dimensions of characters thr...	Year-long, omce a week	n/a	Middle School	Special Subject Areas	8	8	Special Subject Areas
ES200	EAL	EAL	EAL	Middle school EAL students take an extra English class in place of science and/or social studies. This class supports th...	Year-long	n/a	Middle School	Special Subject Areas, English / Language Arts	5,6,7,8	5-8	Special Subject Areas
PE200*	Health	Health	Health	The goal is to provide information in such a way that it influences students to take positive action regarding their own...	Fifth grade twice per week, year-long; seventh grade once per week, year-long	n/a	Middle School	Special Subject Areas, Fitness & Wellness	5,7	5,7	Special Subject Areas
LA200	Language Arts 5	Language Arts 5	LanguageArts5	Language Arts 5 enables students to develop the processes of eﬀective oral and written communication by emphasizing ﬂuen...	None	n/a	Middle School	English / Language Arts	5	5	English / Language Arts
LA210	Language Arts 6	Language Arts 6	LanguageArts6	Language Arts 6 enables students to master previously learned skills in more complex reading selections and written work...	None	n/a	Middle School	English / Language Arts	6	6	English / Language Arts
LA220	Language Arts 7	Language Arts 7	LanguageArts7	In Language Arts 7, students engage with a variety of literary and nonfiction texts with a focus on comprehension, analy...	None	n/a	Middle School	English / Language Arts	7	7	English / Language Arts
LA230	Language Arts 8	Language Arts 8	LanguageArts8	In Language Arts 8, students engage with a variety of complex texts with a focus on comprehension of literal and figurat...	None	n/a	Middle School	English / Language Arts	8	8	English / Language Arts
MA200	Math 5	Math 5	Math5	Math 5 meets the common core math standards for Grade 5 and focuses on these areas: operations and algebraic thinking in...	None	n/a	Middle School	Mathematics	5	5	Mathematics
MA210	Math 6	Math 6	Math6	Math 6 meets the Common Core math standards for Grade 6 and focuses on four critical areas: (1) connecting ratio and ra...	None	n/a	Middle School	Mathematics	6	6	Mathematics
MA220	Math 7	Math 7	Math7	Math 7 meets the Common Core math standards for Grade 7 and focuses on four critical areas: (1) developing understandin...	None	n/a	Middle School	Mathematics	7	7	Mathematics
MA222	Math 8	Math 8	Math8	Math 8 meets the Common Core math standards for Grade 8 and focuses on three critical areas: (1) formulating and reasoni...	None	n/a	Middle School	Mathematics	8	8	Mathematics
FA257*	Middle School Concert Bands	Middle School Concert Bands	MiddleSchoolConcertBands	The junior and advanced concert bands are the second- and third-year instrumental performing groups at Dalat. Students i...	Year-long, five days a week	n/a	Middle School	Special Subject Areas, Fine & Applied Arts	7,8	7-8	Special Subject Areas
CO201*	Middle School Educational Technology	Middle School Educational Technology	MiddleSchoolEducationalTechnology	In order to equip students with the skills to use technology and to become independent learners, Dalat middle school inf...	Varies per grade level	n/a	Middle School	Special Subject Areas	5,6,7,8	5-8	Special Subject Areas
FA245	Music 5	Music 5	Music5	Music 5 builds upon previous musical experiences and provides students with a final year of general music in preparation...	Year-long, twice a week	n/a	Middle School	Special Subject Areas, Fine & Applied Arts	5	5	Special Subject Areas
PE210*	Physical Education (PE)	Physical Education (PE)	PhysicalEducationPE	Middle school Physical Education (PE) provides students with time and opportunity to participate in and improve sport-sp...	Year-long,three times a week for Grade 5; Grades 6-8 twice a week	n/a	Middle School	Special Subject Areas, Fitness & Wellness	5,6,7,8	5-8	Special Subject Areas
MA230	Pre-Algebra	Pre-Algebra	PreAlgebra	Pre-Algebra meets the Common Core math standards for Grade 7 and most of these standards for Grade 8. The remaining Gra...	Successful completion of Math 7	n/a	Middle School	Mathematics	7	7	Mathematics
SC200	Science 5	Science 5	Science5	Science 5 follows the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) using Mosa Mack Science, which includes studies on motion...	None	n/a	Middle School	Science	5	5	Science
SC210	Science 6	Science 6	Science6	A wide range of scientific concepts across the three major branches of science is covered in Grade 6. In physical scienc...	None	n/a	Middle School	Science	6	6	Science
SC220	Science 7	Science 7	Science7	In Grade 7, students will explore the foundational concepts of the three major branches of science. In Physical Science,...	None	n/a	Middle School	Science	7	7	Science
SC230	Science 8	Science 8	Science8	In Grade 8, students will explore the foundational concepts of two of the major branches of science. In the Earth and Sp...	None	n/a	Middle School	Science	8	8	Science
SS200	Social Studies 5	Social Studies 5	SocialStudies5	Social Studies 5 is an exploration of themes such as geography, change and continuity, economy, and government. The cour...	None	n/a	Middle School	Social Studies / History	5	5	Social Studies / History
SS210	Social Studies 6	Social Studies 6	SocialStudies6	Social Studies 6 focuses on ancient civilizations of the world, including the Indus Valley Civilization, the Aztec Empir...	None	n/a	Middle School	Social Studies / History	6	6	Social Studies / History
SS220	Social Studies 7	Social Studies 7	SocialStudies7	Social Studies 7 gives students an overview of history, beginning with the Roman Empire, followed by the Middle Ages, an...	None	n/a	Middle School	Social Studies / History	7	7	Social Studies / History
SS230	Social Studies 8	Social Studies 8	SocialStudies8	In Grade 8, students will explore the foundational concepts of two of the major branches of science. In the Earth and Sp...	None	n/a	Middle School	Social Studies / History	8	8	Social Studies / History
CO250	Technology Design Elective	Technology Design Elective	TechnologyDesignElective	In this course, students design, develop, and construct hands-on solutions for authentic, real-world problems using the ...	Year-long, omce a week	n/a	Middle School	Special Subject Areas	8	8	Special Subject Areas
XB	X Blocks (Optional)	X Blocks (Optional)	XBlocksOptional	X block activities are optional and occur after school. They are focused learning times offering students a wide variety...	Quarterly	n/a	Middle School	Special Subject Areas	5,6,7,8	5-8	Special Subject Areas
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