Preparation Courses

S.A.T. PREPARATION

4731(1004300A) Semantics and logic
+ Grade Level 10 Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: Teacher recommendation.
+ Special Note: Elective credit only. NCAA. Rec ommended as an AP preparation course.
This course develops the student’s ability to read effectively, to use language efficiently, and to think logically. The content includes but is not limited to vocabulary development, usage and mechanics instruction, oral and written applications of persuasive topics, and college preparatory reading. This course prepares students for AP courses, ACT, PSAT, and SAT examinations. It is recommended for second semester 10th grade students.

5145 (10083200) SAT PREPARATION -ADVANCED COMMUNICATION
+ Grade Level 10, 11, 12 Credit 1.0
+ Note: Combined with SAT Math Prep
This course develops advanced reading skills for students who plan to continue their formal education after high school. The content emphasizes vocabulary, comprehension, study skills, and test-taking skills and will develop these areas relative to the demands of the SAT and ACT requirements. The content should include, but not be limited to, instruction in writing, vocabulary, comprehension (literal, inferential and evaluative) as well as develop critical thinking and analytical skill. The methods of study and test-taking are examined, and individual methods suiting each student are developed.

(10083200) SAT MATH PREP
+ Grade Level 11,12 Credit 1.0
+ Prerequisite: Algebra Ia and Algebra Ib, Algebra I or Algebra I Honors, and Geometry
+ Note: This is a college prep course, elective credit (Does not satisfy Math graduation requirement.) Paired with SAT Prep
SAT Math Prep is a course designed to help students prepare for the SAT Math Section. This course will run nine weeks only and will be combined with SAT Communications Prep. Topics will cover the Algebraic Thinking, Quantitative Comparison, Geometrical/Spacial Thinking, and Arithmetic Computation. Students will also learn test-taking skills and how the test is scored. Students must already have three math credits including Algebra I and Geometry.