Table of Contents

Home Page

Academics-Faculty
Administration
AFJROTC
Alumni News
Athletics
AVID
Bands
Boosters/Volunteers
Calendars E. A. Laney High School New Hanover County Schools NHCS Calendars Football Spring-Summer Workouts Clubs
Customer Service Survey
Daily Bulletin
Driver's Education
Enrollment
Grade Level Information
Graduation Project
Groupwise E-Mail
PTSA
Reading Strategies
Scholarship Sources
School News
School Leadership Team
Senior Profile
Small Learning Community
Student Handbook
Substitute Teacher Request
Summer Activities
Technology
Youth Development

NovaNET classes are designed primarily for credit recovery. For a student to take a NovaNET course for initial credit or for advanced studies, he or she must adhere to an approval process that includes the administration, the faculty, the guidance department, the parents, and the site director.

Courses available to students at E. A. Laney High School via NovaNET:  (This is for students approved and accepted to the program.)

ENGLISH on NovaNET

10212A English 1 Credit: 1

Students in English 1 study communication in speaking and listening, reading and writing, and other media and technology. This course emphasizes communicating for the purpose of personal expression, which includes personal responses, anecdotes, memoirs, autobiographies, diaries, friendly letters, and monologues. This course also provides a foundation for literary analysis through the study of literary concepts, elements, genres, and terms. Sentence and paragraph development, vocabulary, reading skills, and the use of grammatical conventions are also a focus of instruction. Writing samples for a Writing Assessment Folder and an End of Course test are required to earn credit for English 1.

10222A English 2 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: One unit of English

Students in English 2 continue to study communication in speaking and listening, reading and writing, and other media and technology. This course emphasizes explanation through research and communication. Texts include definitions, instructions, histories, directions, business letters, and reports. English 2 students learn about both classical and contemporary world literature (excluding U.S. and British authors). Students are expected to refine their editing skills and to apply conventions of grammar and usage. Competent essay writing is required of English 2 students.

10232A English 3 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Two units of English

Students in English 3 continue to study communication in speaking and listening, reading and writing, and other media and technology. The emphasis in English 3 is the critical analysis of texts from the colonial, romantic, realistic, modern, and contemporary eras of American literature. Students should gain an understanding of how this literature reflects the culture and history of our nation. Defining issues and using argument effectively is another emphasis of this course. Students are expected to create products and presentations, which maintain standard conventions of written and oral language.

10242A English 4 ***Special Permission Required*** Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Three units of English

Students in English 4 continue to study communication in speaking and listening, reading and writing, and other media and technology. All of the language arts skills gained through grades K-12 are integrated for the purpose of equipping students to be life-long learners. The emphasis in English 4 is on communicating for the purpose of argumentation. Students also continue to explore expressive and literary contexts with a focus on representative works from various eras in British literature. Students are expected to research and address issues of public or personal concern. A Graduation Project is a graduation requirement and comprises 40% of a student's grade in this class. Please Note: Because of the Graduation Project requirement, English 4 is not offered on NovaNET during the regular school year. It can only be offered when a qualified staff member agrees to supervise the off-line Graduation Project requirement.

10282A English Reading for Success Credit: 1

This course is designed to improve the challenged reader's skills in addressing information in the newspaper, magazines, and short works of fiction. Emphasis will be placed on comprehension and on the acquisition of analytical skills necessary for successful reading across the curriculum. Reading selections will address interests of the reluctant reader.

FOREIGN LANGUAGES on NovaNET ***Special Permission Required***(Available for tutoring purposes only!)

Foreign Language courses are not normally offered on NovaNET. These classes have been created for the use of classroom teachers for make-up work, extra credit work, and test preparation. Language courses will only be offered for credit on NovaNET at the expressed request of the department chair.

10512A Spanish 1 ***Special Permission Required*** Credit: 1

The overall objectives of this course are to develop the students' listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills to the point at which they can communicate on a basic level in Spanish and to acquaint students with the major cultural aspects of the Spanish-speaking world.

10522A Spanish 2 ***Special Permission Required*** Credit: 1

Level 2 involves continuing development of the four language skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and an expansion of cultural themes of the first level. By the time the students complete the second level, they will have acquired a command of the key vocabulary and grammatical structure necessary for personal communication, as well as a more in-depth knowledge of the Spanish-speaking world.

10535A Spanish 3(+) ***Special Permission Required*** Credit: 1

This course continues to involve the basic language skills: listening, speaking, reading, and writing with emphasis on the use of these skills in practical situations. It also introduces students to Hispanic literature through the study of some of the works of the best-known authors of Spain and Latin America. All remaining NovaNET Spanish lessons are included in this class.

10412A French 1 ***Special Permission Required*** 8505NOVA French 2 8506NOVA French 3 Credit: 1 (each)

The intent of this course is to develop one's listening, speaking, reading, and writing ability. While developing these skills, one learns about daily aspects of life in France and in French-speaking countries. All NovaNET French lessons are included in one class. The classroom teacher would decide which lessons any individual student must master….

10802A Latin 1 ***Special Permission Required*** 8513NOVA Latin 2 8514NOVA Latin 3 Credit: 1 (each)

Latin 1 offers a challenging study of Roman culture and mythology as well as an intensive study of basic grammar and vocabulary. English grammar is correlated to its Latin base whenever possible. Specific emphasis is given to English vocabulary development through derivative study. All NovaNET Latin lessons are included in one class. The classroom teacher would decide which lessons any individual student must master….

HEALTHFUL LIVING EDUCATION on NovaNET

90132A Health Education Credit: .5

This course introduces the concept of health education in relation to health experiences that can improve the quality of life (mentally, physically, and socially). It is designed to help students seek patterns of behavior that are fundamental to making sound consistent decisions. Principles of health education included are positive interpersonal communication skills, emotional health, physical care and maintenance of the body, disease prevention, accident prevention, handling emergencies, consumerism, environmental health, and other current health related issues.

MATHEMATICS on NovaNET

20202A Introductory Mathematics Credit: 1

This course is designed for students who have not passed the 8th grad Math EOG test or for other reasons are not ready for rigors of Algebra. The Pre-Algebra curriculum includes study skills and problem solving techniques, simplifying numeric expressions, integer operations, number theory, graphs, concept of variable, concept of equation and inequality, pattern recognition, proportional reasoning, measurement and geometry, and rational numbers.

20232A Algebra 1 Credit: 1

This course, or its equivalent, is required for graduation and is normally required for college admission. It contains the following general topics: equations and inequalities; elementary understanding of relations and functions; graphing linear equations and inequalities; systems of equations and inequalities; operations with polynomials; ratio, proportion, and percent; and exploring, graphing, and interpreting nonlinear equations. A graphics calculator may be used with this course. Students must take an EOC to receive credit for this course.

2021A Algebra 1A Credit: 1

This course, or its equivalent, is required for graduation and is normally required for college admission. To get credit for Algebra 1, a student must take Algebra 1A, Algebra 1B, and the state EOC. Besides beginning with a review of basic math skills, included in this course are the language of algebra, real numbers, number theory, special products and factoring, fractions, linear equations and inequalities in one variable, irrational numbers, and linear equations in two variables.

2022A Algebra 1B Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Algebra 1A

This course is the second half of the Algebra 1 course for students who take Algebra 1 over a two-term period of time. To get credit for Algebra 1, a student must take Algebra 1A, Algebra 1B, and the state EOC. The course outline includes a review of real numbers, equations, and inequalities. Other topics include relations and functions, radical expressions, and polynomials. A graphics calculator may be used in this class.

20152A Technical Mathematics 1 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Algebra 1

This course is designed for students who wish to continue their education at a technical school or community college and who need a rigorous course applying mathematical concepts to relevant situations. Calculators may be used for problem solving situations. Topics include a review of numbers and their operations, simple equations, geometry, probability and statistics, and application of these concepts.

20172A Technical Mathematics 2 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Technical Math 1

This course will explore topics introduced in Tech Math 1. Included is the application of number operations, equations, geometry, and probability and statistics to relevant situations such as budgeting, credit systems, insurance, construction, investments, and banking. Calculators may be used in this course.

20302A Geometry Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Algebra 1

This course is normally required for college admission. It contains the following topics: logic, geometric proofs and constructions; properties of a line, plane, and space; parallelism; congruencies of line segments; angles and figures; ratio and proportion; Pythagorean theorem; introduction to trigonometry; coordinate geometry; quadrilaterals and related solids; area and volume relationships; and, properties of circles and spheres. A scientific calculator may be used in this class. The state EOC for Geometry is required for credit for this class.

95102A Preparation for the SAT Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and Geometry - English 1 and English 2

This course is designed to incorporate both SAT verbal preparation and SAT mathematics improvement into a one-block course. Word attack skills, vocabulary development, time management, analogies, reading comprehension, and test taking skills will be emphasized in the verbal instruction. The mathematics emphasis will be on helping students increase their levels of thinking and on improving their problem-solving skills through recognizing and avoiding the obstacles inherent in many problems. Students will also learn strategies to eliminate incorrect answers.

20242A Algebra 2 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Algebra 1 and Geometry

This course may be taken on NovaNET for credit recovery only. The primary focus of this NovaNET section is EOC preparation. Emphasis is on "Introduction to Exponents" and "The Laws of Exponents" sections of chapter 1 and chapters 5 through 10 in the Glencoe Algebra 1 textbook. This format is a proven test score booster for the NC Algebra 2 EOC.

20705A Pre-Calculus

This course is designed specifically for students planning to enroll in AP Calculus.  Students should have maintained an average of eight-five or higher in Honors Algebra II, Discrete Mathematics or Honors Discrete Mathematics.  The major focus of this course is analytical geometry, vectors, use of functions to model and solve problems, in-depth trigonometry, polar and parametric equations, sequences and series, and limits.  The use of a graphics calculator is required.

SCIENCE on NovaNET

30382A Earth/Environmental Credit: 1

This introductory level course introduces the freshman student to the function and impact of human interactions on the earth's geological and environmental systems. Students process scientific evidence about issues relevant to our earth. Emphasis is placed on problem solving and reliance on evidence to promote learning in an investigation based, issue oriented science course. Topics include: matter, energy, the cycles that circulate energy, materials availability, and earth systems.

30202A Biology 1 Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Earth/Environmental Science

This course provides opportunities for the student to gain an understanding of the fundamental principles of living things. The major objectives are to introduce students to the living world and to instill an appreciation for the philosophy of biology as it relates to the well-being of each individual. Topics covered include: the physical, chemical, and cellular basis of life; continuity of life and changes of organisms over time; unity and diversity of life; ecological relationships among organisms; and behavior. Taking the state EOC exam is required to receive credit for this class.

30102A Physical Science Credit: 1

This course introduces chemistry and physics to provide an understanding of the interaction of matter and an explanation of the effects of energy that surrounds us. Some of the topics included are scientific method, classes of matter, chemical equations, carbon chemistry, Newton's laws of energy and work, thermodynamics, light, electricity, nuclear energy, and scientific technology. Emphasis is placed on problem solving, collecting data, and drawing conclusions. This course is foundational for the skills necessary for success in chemistry. Taking the EOC exam is required to receive credit for this course.

30502A Chemistry 1 ***Special Permission Required*** Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Biology Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Algebra 2 Suggested Prerequisite: Physical Science

Chemistry is the branch of science that deals with matter and its changes. Some of the topics include the atomic theory, classes of matter, chemical and physical changes, energy changes, kinetic theory, and solutions. Matter is studied both qualitatively and quantitatively. Competence in algebra skills and knowledge of topics covered in physical science are essential to success in General Chemistry.

30602A Physics 1 ***Special Permission Required*** Credit: 1 Prerequisite: Algebra 2 and Chemistry

This course is designed to explain the concepts of our physical world. Topics covered include: linear motion, two dimensional motion, forces, Newton's laws, impulse and momentum, wave motion of sound and light, thermodynamics, electrical and magnetic fields, and DC circuits.

SOCIAL STUDIES on NovaNET

40242A World History Credit: 1

World History is a survey course that gives the students the opportunity to explore recurring themes of human experience common to civilizations around the globe from ancient to contemporary time. An historical approach will be at the center of this course. Students will be helped to understand how people shape their world and how their world shapes them. World History provides the foundation that enables students to acquire knowledge which will be used in the study of Civics and Economics and US History.

40522A Civics and Economics Credit: 1

Through the study of Civics and Economics, students will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to become responsible and effective citizens in an interdependent world. Students should gain a practical understanding of systems of civics and economics that affect their lives as consumers and citizens. This course serves as a foundation for United States History.

40212A United States History Credit: 1

The study of United States History in the eleventh grade is designed as a survey course and a continuation of the Civics and Economics curriculum. This course begins with the national period and administration of George Washington and continues to current times. The focus of this course provides students with a framework for studying political, social, economic, and cultural issues, and for analyzing the impact these issues have on American society.

40312A World Geography Credit: 1

World Geography provides students with an understanding and appreciation of the major world regions. Geographic distribution of resources, people, and human activities will be studied. The course work includes many interactive simulations and audiovisuals.

eBay

Visitors as of November 29, 2005

Return to Laney Home Page