HISTORY

Ancient World History (Grade 9 requirement)

In this course, students learn about the development of human civilization from the Neolithic era to the seventeenth century, combining lecture, discussion, projects, essay writing, analysis of primary source material, and film.  This course addresses the political, cultural, and intellectual development of Eastern and Western civilizations. This course satisfies the Buckley School's Ancient World History requirement.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Modern World History (Grade 10 requirement)

Modern World History investigates the major social, political, economic, religious, and philosophical changes that occurred from the Age of Reason to the present.  Emphasis is on how the historical events influenced particular groups of people by investigating theories of cause and effect.  Students discover historical meaning by examining primary and secondary sources.  This course satisfies the Buckley School's Modern World History requirement.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

U.S. History (Grade 11 requirement)

This survey course in American history focuses on the political, economic, social, cultural, and intellectual development of the United States.  Emphasis is placed on American society as perceived through race, class, religion, philosophical, and gender issues.  Along with the course text book, the class is enriched with selections from primary sources such as literary works, maps, art, music, documentaries, and film.  Research, writing, and presentations develop the students' understanding of the major concepts of American history.  This course satisfies the Buckley School's U.S. History requirement.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

MATHEMATICS

Geometry Honors

This course is designed for students who are capable of accelerating their progress in mathematics.  Classic Euclidian geometry is studied, as well as introductory logic, coordinate geometry, transformational geometry, and trigonometry.  Students may enroll only upon completion of Algebra I Honors and with the approval of the math department.  Students taking this course will need to have a TI-Nspire CXCAS calculator.  This course satisfies the Buckley School's Geometry requirement.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Pre-Calculus Honors

This course is designed for students who are capable of accelerating their progress in mathematics.  The course concentrates on the concepts from algebra and trigonometry, covering complex numbers, polynomial and rational functions, logarithms, conic sections, and polar equations.  Students may enroll only with the approval of the math department.  Students taking this course will need to have a TI-Nspire CXCAS calculator. This course satisfies the Buckley School's requirement of one year of mathematics beyond Algebra II.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

SCIENCE

Biology (Grade 9 requirement)

This course focuses on human biology with students learning about the skeletal, muscular, digestive, cardiovascular, and immune systems.  Students also study molecular biology topics such as protein synthesis, biotechnology, and genetics.  Freshmen science emphasizes scientific reading, writing, and reasoning skills.  This course satisfies the Buckley School's Biology requirement.  Enrollment priority will be given to rising 9th graders.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Chemistry (Grade 10 requirement)

This course presents an overview of the structure of atomic theory, periodicity, bonding, chemical equations, stoichiometry, and acid-base chemistry.  This course is not intended as a preparatory course for Advanced Placement Chemistry, nor does it prepare the student to take the SAT II Subject Test in Chemistry.  However, it does fulfill the chemistry prerequisite for A.P. Environmental Science, as well as the Buckley School’s Chemistry requirement.  Enrollment priority will be given to rising 10th graders. 
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Physics (Grade 11 requirement)

In this course, the rules that govern the physical world are explained through the use of practical examples, analogies, hands-on experiences, and mathematical principles.  Topics covered include motion, gravitation, momentum, energy, electricity and magnetism, and sound and light.  This course is not intended as a preparatory course for A.P. Physics C:  Mechanics.  However, this course satisfies the Buckley School's Physics requirement.  Enrollment priority will be given to rising 11th graders.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Technology Tools (3 week course from June 18th - July 6th)

The focus of this class is to improve knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite and explore Web 2.0 applications that will help students succeed in the Upper School and beyond. Through state-of-the-art software, students will practice advanced applications used in Microsoft Word, explore spreadsheets and formulas in Excel, and create powerful and detailed presentations in PowerPoint. The use of Web 2.0 tools will allow students to interact with the instructor and each other via web projects for real time feedback and communication. Completion of this class fulfills the Buckley Computer Proficiency Requirement.
Hours: ONLINE COURSE - However, students must come to school on Monday, June 18th, Friday, June 29th, and Friday, July 6th, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m

Introduction to Programming (3 week course from July 9th - July 27th)

This class introduces programming and algorithms to students who have a serious interest in learning the principles of computer science and programming. Topics covered include algorithms, reading values from the keyboard, printing values on the screen, iterative Java statements, understanding multiple data types, arrays, strings, functions, and other Java methods. Lab assignments are used to explain and explore programming concepts. This project-based class allows students to practice important problem-solving techniques that become imperative at the next level of computer science. Completion of this class fulfills the Buckley Computer Proficiency Requirement.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Health

During this 3-week course, students will be presented with information on stress, nutrition and fitness, and personal and community health topics.  Students engage in classroom discussion during which time they analyze the class information and explore their own values and beliefs.  This course will help students clarify their personal opinions, be better prepared to articulate their opinions, and provide them with the necessary information to make educated choices about topics relevant to today’s adolescents.  This course is ideal for athletes and dancers.  This course satisfies the Buckley School's Health requirement.
Dates/Hours: This is 3-week course that will run from June 18 through July 6 from 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.