John Milledge Academy High School | College Prep 9‑12
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High School
The High School has a college preparatory curriculum for all students.
Advanced Placement classes are offered in all the major subject areas, as well as honors level classes for advanced students. Dual enrollment is available for juniors and seniors who meet admissions requirements at Georgia College. The last period of the day is reserved for elective classes. Our athletic program keeps many students involved with 16 athletic teams, many of which have won region and state championships. Clubs involve many students through service and leadership.
Graduation Requirements
Advanced Placement
Dual Enrollment
Senior Term Program
ELA
Math
Science
Social Studies
Cocurriculars
ELA
AP Language and Composition
An Advanced Placement course in English Language and Composition engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of rhetorical contexts, and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Both their writing and their reading should make students aware of the interactions among a writer’s purposes, audience expectations, and subjects, as well as the way genre conventions and the resources of language contribute to effectiveness in writing. Students enrolled in AP classes are encouraged to take the cumulative exam in May to potentially earn college credit.
English I and English I Honors
English I
offers an in-depth exploration of literary genres, guiding students through the process of understanding both the structure and deeper meaning behind literary works. Students will analyze how different literary forms shape interpretation, enhancing their ability to engage critically with texts. Throughout the course, they will read across various subjects, fostering both academic and personal interests in diverse topics. While the main emphasis is on technical writing within the context of ninth-grade literature, students will also hone their skills in several key writing genres, including narrative, expository, persuasive, and technical writing. In addition, they will actively participate in research projects/assignments, timed writing exercises, and the full writing process. Language conventions will be taught in the context of reading, writing, and speaking, ensuring that students gain a well-rounded understanding. Moreover, they will develop proficiency in listening, speaking, and viewing, mastering these skills for different communication purposes.
English I Honors
offers a rigorous and sophisticated exploration of literary genres, challenging students to critically analyze the intricate structure and nuanced meanings of diverse literary works. Students will engage in advanced analysis of how various literary forms influence interpretation, fostering a deeper intellectual engagement with texts. Throughout the course, they will engage with complex readings across disciplines, cultivating both academic rigor and personal intellectual curiosity. While the focus remains on technical writing within the context of ninth-grade literature, students will refine their skills in multiple advanced writing genres, including narrative, expository, persuasive, and technical writing, with an emphasis on precision, originality, and analytical depth. Students will participate in extensive research projects, timed writing exercises, and the full writing process, aiming for clarity, coherence, and sophistication. Instruction on language conventions will be integrated into reading, writing, and speaking activities, ensuring that students master complex language skills in context. Furthermore, they will further develop proficiency in listening, speaking, and viewing, demonstrating their ability to communicate with clarity, nuance, and purpose across a variety of contexts and audiences.
English II and English II Honors
English II
delves into the study of literary genres, where students will explore how themes serve as the bridge between literature and life. They will examine recurring themes across literary works, developing a nuanced understanding of how these themes shape both interpretation and meaning. As students engage with texts, they will discover how themes resonate with human experience and influence our understanding of the world. In addition to reading a diverse array of texts across subjects, students will cultivate both academic and personal interests, broadening their perspectives on various topics.
While the primary focus is on persuasive writing in tenth-grade literature, students will also demonstrate proficiency in a range of writing genres, including narrative, expository, and technical writing. Through engaging in rigorous research, timed writing exercises, and the full writing process, students will refine their ability to craft clear, coherent, and compelling pieces of writing. Language conventions will be taught within the context of reading, writing, and speaking, ensuring that students internalize these skills as they practice them in real-world applications. Beyond writing, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of listening, speaking, and viewing, mastering these communication skills to effectively engage with different audiences and for a variety of purposes.
English II Honors
offers a rigorous exploration of literary genres, with an emphasis on how recurring themes within literature connect deeply to the human experience. Students will engage in advanced analysis of how themes shape interpretation, challenging them to think critically about the broader implications of literature in relation to life. Through thoughtful examination of complex texts across disciplines, students will cultivate both intellectual curiosity and academic excellence, expanding their understanding of a wide range of subjects.
While the primary focus is on developing persuasive writing skills in preparation for AP Language, students will also demonstrate mastery in a variety of writing genres, including narrative, expository, and technical writing. They will engage in extensive research projects, timed writing exercises, and the full writing process, honing their ability to craft sophisticated, analytical, and persuasive arguments. Language conventions will be taught in context, reinforcing their application in high-level reading, writing, and speaking. Furthermore, students will refine their listening, speaking, and viewing skills, becoming adept at analyzing and communicating complex ideas across multiple platforms, with an emphasis on clarity, nuance, and rhetorical effectiveness. This course will equip students with the skills and mindset necessary for success in AP Language and beyond.
English III
English III
focuses on analyzing and evaluating a range of literary and informational texts, primarily focusing on American literature across various historical periods, while developing strong writing skills in different genres, including argumentative, expository, and narrative. Students will also explore the relationship between literature, American identity and societal issues; while practicing critical thinking and research skills through reading and analyzing complex texts.
English IV
The focus of this class will be to prepare students for college and the world beyond John Milledge. Students will polish their writing skills, producing various types of writing, including but not limited to: personal narratives, literary analyses, persuasive essays, original poetry, and a research paper. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Use elements of good writing and understand writing as a process; Expand vocabulary through reading, root word work, and context clues; Use proper grammar and mechanics in writing and speaking; and cite others’ work using MLA guidelines.
Vocabulary and grammar lessons accompanying the literature and composition units will help broaden students’ language skills and educate them for the future that lies ahead. In addition, students will also become more intuitive about literature. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Connect literature to history, life, and the “real” world; Evaluate grade level or higher literature thoughtfully, using critical thinking; Critique literature independently via written and oral discussion.
Math
Algebra I
At John Milledge Academy we strive to meet and exceed commonly accepted standards in teaching. The first course in a sequence of three high school courses designed to ensure career and college readiness. Students will apply their algebraic and geometric reasoning skills to make sense of problems involving algebra, geometry, data, and statistics. This course focuses on algebraic, quantitative, geometric, graphical, and statistical reasoning. In this course, students will continue to enhance their algebraic reasoning skills when analyzing and applying a deep understanding of linear functions, sums and products of rational and irrational numbers, systems of linear inequalities, distance, midpoint, slope, area, perimeter, nonlinear equations and functions, quadratic expressions, equations and functions, exponential expressions, equations, and functions, and statistical reasoning.
Algebra II and Algebra II Honors
Algebra II
This course builds on the concepts learned in Algebra I and Geometry. We cover direct variation and linear regression; absolute value functions; solving systems of
equations; basic matrix operations; solving quadratic functions; properties of and
operations with irrational and complex numbers; and advanced polynomial theorems.
Honors Algebra II
This is the third course in a sequence of courses designed to provide students with a rigorous program of study in mathematics. Teaching and learning will focus on the following Mathematical concepts: probability and statistics; polynomial functions; rational functions; radical functions; right triangle trigonometry; and the creation of models to solve contextual problems.
(Prerequisite: Successful completion of CCGPS Analytic Geometry)
The following units will be covered this school year:
Unit 1 – Quadratics Revisited: Factoring, complex numbers
Unit 2 — Operations with Polynomials
Unit 3 — Polynomial Functions
Unit 4 – Rational and Radical Relationships
Unit 5 – Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Unit 6 – Inference and Conclusion from Data
Algebra III
This course builds on the concepts learned in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry courses. The concepts covered include polynomial equations and functions; rational expressions, equations, and functions; exponential and logarithmic functions and equations; right triangle trigonometry; trigonometric functions and identities; and composite functions.
AP Precalculus
AP Precalculus centers on functions modeling dynamic phenomena. This research-based exploration of functions is designed to better prepare students for college-level calculus and provide grounding for other mathematics and science courses. In this course, students study a broad spectrum of function types that are foundational for careers in mathematics, physics, biology, health science, business, social science, and data science.
Throughout this course, students develop and hone symbolic manipulation skills, including solving equations and manipulating expressions, for the many function types throughout the course. Students also learn that functions and their compositions, inverses, and transformations are understood through graphical, numerical, analytical, and verbal representations, which reveal different attributes of the functions and are useful for solving problems in mathematical and applied contexts. In turn, the skills learned in this course are widely applicable to situations that involve quantitative reasoning.
AP Precalculus fosters the development of a deep conceptual understanding of functions. Students learn that a function is a mathematical relation that maps a set of input values—the domain—to a set of output values—the range—such that each input value is uniquely mapped to an output value. Students understand functions and their graphs as embodying dynamic covariation of quantities, a key idea in preparing for calculus.
With each function type, students develop and validate function models based on the characteristics of a bivariate data set, characteristics of covarying quantities and their relative rates of change, or a set of characteristics such as zeros, asymptotes, and extrema. These models are used to interpolate, extrapolate, and interpret information with different degrees of accuracy for a given context or data set.
Additionally, students also learn that every model is subject to assumptions and limitations related to the context. As a result of examining functions from many perspectives, students develop a conceptual understanding not only of specific function types but also of functions in general. This type of understanding helps students to engage with both familiar and novel contexts.
Geometry and Honors Geometry
Geometry
This course includes an analysis of plane, solid, and coordinate geometries. We cover parallel and perpendicular lines; constructions of bisectors, similar images, and two of the four different triangle centers; polygon characteristics; perimeter and area analysis; volume and surface area; and introductory trigonometry.
Honors Geometry
This course includes an analysis of plane, solid, and coordinate geometries. We cover logic and proofs; parallel and perpendicular lines; constructions of bisectors, similar images, and the four different triangle centers; polygon characteristics; perimeter and area analysis; volume and surface area; triangle congruence; and introductory trigonometry.
Honors Statistics
This is an introductory course in statistics designed to provide students with the basic concepts of data analysis and statistical computing. In this class, we cover descriptive measures; identifying false and/or misleading information and charts; normal distribution properties and z-scores; collecting data and sampling methods; probability, permutations, and combinations; and random variables. Emphasis is
placed on producing accurate, useful statistical information and recognizing
intentional misleading data.
Honors Precalculus
Precalculus is a fourth mathematics course designed to prepare students for calculus and other college level mathematics courses. Pre-Calculus focuses on standards to prepare students for a more intense study of mathematics. The critical areas organized in eight units delve deeper into content from previous courses. The study of circles and parabolas is extended to include other conics such as ellipses and hyperbolas. Trigonometric functions are introduced and developed to include inverses, general triangles and identities. Matrices provide an organizational structure in which to represent and solve complex problems. Students expand the concepts of complex numbers and the coordinate plane to represent and operate upon vectors.
(Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 2)
The following units will be covered this school year:
Unit 1 – Functions and their Inverses
Unit 2 — Systems of Equations
Unit 3 – Matrices and Vectors
Unit 4 — The Unit Circle Trigonometry of General Triangles
Unit 5 – Introduction to Trigonometric Identities
Unit 6 – Law of Sines and Cosines
Unit 7- Logs and Exponentials
Unit 8- Conics
Science
Anatomy & Physiology
The curriculum for this course provides a basis for students to develop a strong conceptual understanding of the following human body systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive.
AP Biology
The A.P. Biology course is designed to offer students a solid curriculum in introductory college-level biology, and the course focuses on enduring conceptual understandings and the biological content that supports them. Science practices are employed to help students utilize inquiry-based learning that maximizes depth of learning. Therefore, the course is structured around big idea statements, enduring understandings, and science practices that allow students opportunities to develop an appreciation for the science of biology and to identify and understand unifying principles within a diversified biological world. The process of inquiry and the development of critical thinking skills are important components of AP Biology.
Biology
The Biology curriculum is designed to continue student investigations of the Life Sciences that began in grades K-8 and provide students the necessary skills to be proficient in Biology. This curriculum includes more abstract concepts such as the interdependence of organisms, the relationship of matter, energy, and organization in living systems, the behavior of organisms, and biological evolution. Students investigate biological concepts through experience in laboratories and field work using the processes of inquiry.
Chemistry
This Chemistry course explores the fundamental principles of matter and its interactions, emphasizing both conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. Topics include Atoms and Periodicity, Properties and Bonding, Chemical Reactions, and Solutions, Acids, and Bases. Students will engage in laboratory investigations, mathematical applications, and real-world problem-solving.
Honors Chemistry students will delve deeper into mathematical problem-solving, quantitative analysis, and complex chemical concepts, while College Prep Chemistry students will focus on conceptual understanding and practical applications with scaffolded problem-solving support. Both levels will engage in hands-on experiments, collaborative activities, and critical thinking exercises to develop a strong foundation in chemistry.
Conceptual Physics
Conceptual physics is an approach to physics that stimulates students’ higher-level cognitive skills and encourages them to see science everywhere. The value of teaching students conceptually is in maximizing the use of their personal experiences in the everyday language. Students will learn to see physics everywhere as a part of everything they do. In the process of learning physics, students will also learn to think critically and creatively about the world around them.
Environmental Science
Students will begin the course by looking at local and global environmental perspectives and end with working towards a sustainable future. Students will engage in the scientific processes while exploring real-world applications of the environment and its past, present, and future uses. Students will also engage in reading, writing, exploration, projects, and labs to increase their decision-making and problem-solving skills and knowledge of environmental issues.
Honors Physics
The Honors Physics course provides students with a rigorous exploration of fundamental physics principles, emphasizing both conceptual understanding and problem-solving. Students will engage in hands-on investigations, mathematical modeling, and real-world applications. The course is designed to build analytical skills through inquiry-based learning, algebraic problem-solving, and laboratory experiences.
Unit 1: Introduction to Physics
Unit 2: Describing Motion
Unit 3: Forces
Unit 4: Momentum & Energy
Unit 5: Electricity & Magnetism
Unit 6: Waves & Optics
Unit 7: Nuclear Physics
Social Studies
World Geography 9 and Honors World Geography 9
The Human and Physical World
course explores the interconnected relationship between human societies and the physical environment on Earth, studying both the natural features like landforms, climate, and ecosystems, alongside human patterns of settlement, culture, economy, and political organization across different regions of the world, essentially examining how people interact with their surroundings and the spatial distribution of those interactions; it encompasses aspects of both physical geography (landforms, climate) and human geography (population distribution, cultural practices) to provide a comprehensive understanding of our planet and its inhabitants.
Honors World Geography
provides students with an analytical view of how geographic factors influence human behavior on earth. Students will examine how the physical and cultural geographic factors contribute to varying levels of cooperation within the major world regions. Additionally, students will examine the importance that political, environmental, and economic factors have in a region’s development.
World History 10
World history is an in-depth study of the world’s past, including major events, people, and themes. The course often covers the development of civilizations, the impact of revolutions, and the forces that shape the world today. The course also covers early civilizations, classical civilizations, revolutions, world wars, and globalization.
AP Human Geography 10
AP Human Geography is an introductory college-level human geography course in which students cultivate their understanding of human geography through data and geographic analyses as they explore topics like patterns and spatial organization, human impacts and interactions with their environment, and spatial processes and societal changes.
US History 11
United States History provides students the opportunity to investigate the people, events, and ideas that have shaped the United States from the period of American discovery and colonization to the present day. Students are asked to analyze and evaluate decisions made by political, business, and military leaders. Emphasis is placed on connections between events of the past and present.
AP US History 11
AP U.S. History is an introductory college-level U.S. history course. Students cultivate their understanding of U.S. history from c. 1491 CE to the present through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like American and national identity; work, exchange, and technology; geography and the environment; migration and settlement; politics and power; America in the world; American and regional culture; and social structures.
Government 12
Government course is a class that teaches students about the structure, functions, and principles of the United States government. The course also covers the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and how the government creates and implements public policy. Founding principles, structure of government, the Constitution, Bill of Rights, public policy, electoral process, civil liberties, and citizenship are the main topics covered in the class.
Personal Finance 12
Dave Ramsey’s Foundations in Personal Finance is a high school curriculum that teaches students how to manage money and build wealth. The course covers a variety of topics, including budgeting, saving, investing, debt, giving, consumer awareness, and taxes.
High School Cocurricular Courses
Drama
This is an activity-oriented course designed to introduce students to the art of theatre through a study of such topics as theater history, character development, stage terminology and directions, technical terminology and implementation, and rehearsal terminology. Students will be introduced to the world of competitive interpretation, learn about theater etiquette, the audition process, and musical theater, and partake in individual and group performances.
Driver's Education
Instructional content will consist of vehicle operation, roadway rules, city – highway – and rural driving, driving conditions, emergencies, ownership and maintenance, and safety. Students are required to pass each unit with a 70% or better to move on to driving practice. Every student taking driver’s education will complete 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours behind the wheel driving.
Health/Physical Education
High School students are required to earn one credit in health/PE; typically, this class is taken in ninth grade. This course is designed to help students develop a healthy attitude toward lifetime fitness and to introduce a variety of recreations/leisure time activities. A variety of activities, including team sports, lifetime sports, track and field events, aquatics/water sports, outdoor education experiences, rhythmic/dance, recreational games, gymnastics, and self-defense, are part of the curriculum. Additionally, students are exposed to methodology which will help them achieve and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle that focuses on strength, endurance, flexibility, nutrition, stress management, and a healthy body image.
Spanish I
Spanish I requires students to use Chromebooks and their knowledge of the Spanish language to learn vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills. Vocabulary will cover basic conversational vocabulary, the alphabet, the numbers 0-100, calendar months and days, colors, in addition to vocabulary correlating with text book chapters. Grammar will focus on the correct use of personal pronouns, present tense of normal ‘ar/er/ir’ ending verbs as well as select irregulars, use of nouns, use of adjectives, use of demonstrative adjectives, and preterit tense of normal ‘ar/er/ir’ ending verbs as well as select irregulars. Communication will focus on the ability to interpret verbal and non-verbal cues and to understand simple spoken and written messages in Spanish. Students will communicate using simple Spanish vocabulary, written information in Spanish using correct pronunciation and be able to present orally brief, rehearsed information in the Spanish.
NOTE:
The successful completion of two (2) years of Spanish instruction are required for graduation from JMA.
Spanish II and Spanish II Honors
Spanish II
Spanish II requires students to use Chromebooks and their knowledge of the Spanish language to learn vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills. Vocabulary will correlate to textbook chapters. Vocabulary will correlate to textbook chapters. Grammar will focus on the correct use of select irregular verbs in the present tense, comparative sentence structure, superlative sentence structure, use of reflexive verbs, use of stem changing verbs, use of demonstrative adjective pronouns, present progressive sentence structure, preterit tense of select irregular verbs, preterit of verbs ending with ‘gar, car and zar’, correct use of negative words, imperfect tense or normal ‘ar, er, ir’ ending verbs as well as select irregular verbs, and imperfect progressive sentence structure. Communication will focus on the ability to understand spoken and written messages in Spanish and to exchange oral and written information in Spanish, and be able to present information orally using familiar and newly acquired vocabulary and grammar.
Spanish II Honors
Spanish II requires students to use Chromebooks and their knowledge of the Spanish language to learn vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills. Vocabulary will correlate to textbook chapters. Grammar will focus on the correct use of select irregular verbs in the present tense, comparative sentence structure, superlative sentence structure, use of reflexive verbs, use of stem changing verbs, use of demonstrative adjective pronouns, present progressive sentence structure, preterit tense of select irregular verbs, preterit of verbs ending with ‘gar, car and zar’, correct use of negative words, imperfect tense or normal ‘ar, er, ir’ ending verbs as well as select irregular verbs, and imperfect progressive sentence structure. Communication will focus on the ability to understand spoken and written messages in Spanish and to exchange oral and written information in Spanish, and be able to present information orally using familiar and newly acquired vocabulary and grammar.
NOTE:
The successful completion of two (2) years of Spanish instruction are required for graduation from JMA.
Spanish III
Spanish III requires students to use Chromebooks, their knowledge of the Spanish language, and reading supplements to learn vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills. Students will extend their knowledge of the Spanish language through listening, reading, writing and speaking. Spanish III reinforces skills learned in Spanish II. Students should be able to express themselves at the basic level both orally and on paper. Spanish III will introduce more extensive grammar rules, as well as add to their vocabulary. Grammar will include the future and subjunctive tenses as well as using both the past and present. Supplemental reading will be included which is authentic to the language. Students are expected to participate using the language as much as possible.
Visual Arts
Students understand and use the elements and principles of design, which are the building blocks used to create a work of art, through a variety of media, processes, and visual resources. We explore a variety of drawing techniques and media while emphasizing the development of basic drawing skills and critical analysis skills for responding to various works of art.
Yearbook/ Journalism
In this course students will learn and use skills such as effective page design, advanced publishing techniques, copywriting, editing, and photography while producing a creative, innovative yearbook which records school memories and events.
Students are required to use basic journalism skills as they gain useful, real world skills in time management, marketing, teamwork, and design principles. Students will complete challenging real world projects and assignments typical of the graphic design and publishing industries. High quality work is expected and students will be given opportunities to redo work until it meets standards specified during instruction.
Classroom activities will include reading, research, projects, and problem solving. Students will often work in teams, but will be expected to complete individual assignments in relation to the team’s work as well.
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High School
The High School has a college preparatory curriculum for all students.
Advanced Placement classes are offered in all the major subject areas, as well as honors level classes for advanced students. Dual enrollment is available for juniors and seniors who meet admissions requirements at Georgia College. The last period of the day is reserved for elective classes. Our athletic program keeps many students involved with 16 athletic teams, many of which have won region and state championships. Clubs involve many students through service and leadership.
Graduation Requirements
Advanced Placement
Dual Enrollment
Senior Term Program
ELA
Math
Science
Social Studies
Cocurriculars
ELA
AP Language and Composition
An Advanced Placement course in English Language and Composition engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of rhetorical contexts, and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Both their writing and their reading should make students aware of the interactions among a writer’s purposes, audience expectations, and subjects, as well as the way genre conventions and the resources of language contribute to effectiveness in writing. Students enrolled in AP classes are encouraged to take the cumulative exam in May to potentially earn college credit.
English I and English I Honors
English I
offers an in-depth exploration of literary genres, guiding students through the process of understanding both the structure and deeper meaning behind literary works. Students will analyze how different literary forms shape interpretation, enhancing their ability to engage critically with texts. Throughout the course, they will read across various subjects, fostering both academic and personal interests in diverse topics. While the main emphasis is on technical writing within the context of ninth-grade literature, students will also hone their skills in several key writing genres, including narrative, expository, persuasive, and technical writing. In addition, they will actively participate in research projects/assignments, timed writing exercises, and the full writing process. Language conventions will be taught in the context of reading, writing, and speaking, ensuring that students gain a well-rounded understanding. Moreover, they will develop proficiency in listening, speaking, and viewing, mastering these skills for different communication purposes.
English I Honors
offers a rigorous and sophisticated exploration of literary genres, challenging students to critically analyze the intricate structure and nuanced meanings of diverse literary works. Students will engage in advanced analysis of how various literary forms influence interpretation, fostering a deeper intellectual engagement with texts. Throughout the course, they will engage with complex readings across disciplines, cultivating both academic rigor and personal intellectual curiosity. While the focus remains on technical writing within the context of ninth-grade literature, students will refine their skills in multiple advanced writing genres, including narrative, expository, persuasive, and technical writing, with an emphasis on precision, originality, and analytical depth. Students will participate in extensive research projects, timed writing exercises, and the full writing process, aiming for clarity, coherence, and sophistication. Instruction on language conventions will be integrated into reading, writing, and speaking activities, ensuring that students master complex language skills in context. Furthermore, they will further develop proficiency in listening, speaking, and viewing, demonstrating their ability to communicate with clarity, nuance, and purpose across a variety of contexts and audiences.
English II and English II Honors
English II
delves into the study of literary genres, where students will explore how themes serve as the bridge between literature and life. They will examine recurring themes across literary works, developing a nuanced understanding of how these themes shape both interpretation and meaning. As students engage with texts, they will discover how themes resonate with human experience and influence our understanding of the world. In addition to reading a diverse array of texts across subjects, students will cultivate both academic and personal interests, broadening their perspectives on various topics.
While the primary focus is on persuasive writing in tenth-grade literature, students will also demonstrate proficiency in a range of writing genres, including narrative, expository, and technical writing. Through engaging in rigorous research, timed writing exercises, and the full writing process, students will refine their ability to craft clear, coherent, and compelling pieces of writing. Language conventions will be taught within the context of reading, writing, and speaking, ensuring that students internalize these skills as they practice them in real-world applications. Beyond writing, students will develop a comprehensive understanding of listening, speaking, and viewing, mastering these communication skills to effectively engage with different audiences and for a variety of purposes.
English II Honors
offers a rigorous exploration of literary genres, with an emphasis on how recurring themes within literature connect deeply to the human experience. Students will engage in advanced analysis of how themes shape interpretation, challenging them to think critically about the broader implications of literature in relation to life. Through thoughtful examination of complex texts across disciplines, students will cultivate both intellectual curiosity and academic excellence, expanding their understanding of a wide range of subjects.
While the primary focus is on developing persuasive writing skills in preparation for AP Language, students will also demonstrate mastery in a variety of writing genres, including narrative, expository, and technical writing. They will engage in extensive research projects, timed writing exercises, and the full writing process, honing their ability to craft sophisticated, analytical, and persuasive arguments. Language conventions will be taught in context, reinforcing their application in high-level reading, writing, and speaking. Furthermore, students will refine their listening, speaking, and viewing skills, becoming adept at analyzing and communicating complex ideas across multiple platforms, with an emphasis on clarity, nuance, and rhetorical effectiveness. This course will equip students with the skills and mindset necessary for success in AP Language and beyond.
English III
English III
focuses on analyzing and evaluating a range of literary and informational texts, primarily focusing on American literature across various historical periods, while developing strong writing skills in different genres, including argumentative, expository, and narrative. Students will also explore the relationship between literature, American identity and societal issues; while practicing critical thinking and research skills through reading and analyzing complex texts.
English IV
The focus of this class will be to prepare students for college and the world beyond John Milledge. Students will polish their writing skills, producing various types of writing, including but not limited to: personal narratives, literary analyses, persuasive essays, original poetry, and a research paper. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Use elements of good writing and understand writing as a process; Expand vocabulary through reading, root word work, and context clues; Use proper grammar and mechanics in writing and speaking; and cite others’ work using MLA guidelines.
Vocabulary and grammar lessons accompanying the literature and composition units will help broaden students’ language skills and educate them for the future that lies ahead. In addition, students will also become more intuitive about literature. Upon completion of this course, students should be able to: Connect literature to history, life, and the “real” world; Evaluate grade level or higher literature thoughtfully, using critical thinking; Critique literature independently via written and oral discussion.
Math
Algebra I
At John Milledge Academy we strive to meet and exceed commonly accepted standards in teaching. The first course in a sequence of three high school courses designed to ensure career and college readiness. Students will apply their algebraic and geometric reasoning skills to make sense of problems involving algebra, geometry, data, and statistics. This course focuses on algebraic, quantitative, geometric, graphical, and statistical reasoning. In this course, students will continue to enhance their algebraic reasoning skills when analyzing and applying a deep understanding of linear functions, sums and products of rational and irrational numbers, systems of linear inequalities, distance, midpoint, slope, area, perimeter, nonlinear equations and functions, quadratic expressions, equations and functions, exponential expressions, equations, and functions, and statistical reasoning.
Algebra II and Algebra II Honors
Algebra II
This course builds on the concepts learned in Algebra I and Geometry. We cover direct variation and linear regression; absolute value functions; solving systems of
equations; basic matrix operations; solving quadratic functions; properties of and
operations with irrational and complex numbers; and advanced polynomial theorems.
Honors Algebra II
This is the third course in a sequence of courses designed to provide students with a rigorous program of study in mathematics. Teaching and learning will focus on the following Mathematical concepts: probability and statistics; polynomial functions; rational functions; radical functions; right triangle trigonometry; and the creation of models to solve contextual problems.
(Prerequisite: Successful completion of CCGPS Analytic Geometry)
The following units will be covered this school year:
Unit 1 – Quadratics Revisited: Factoring, complex numbers
Unit 2 — Operations with Polynomials
Unit 3 — Polynomial Functions
Unit 4 – Rational and Radical Relationships
Unit 5 – Exponential and Logarithmic Functions
Unit 6 – Inference and Conclusion from Data
Algebra III
This course builds on the concepts learned in Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry courses. The concepts covered include polynomial equations and functions; rational expressions, equations, and functions; exponential and logarithmic functions and equations; right triangle trigonometry; trigonometric functions and identities; and composite functions.
AP Precalculus
AP Precalculus centers on functions modeling dynamic phenomena. This research-based exploration of functions is designed to better prepare students for college-level calculus and provide grounding for other mathematics and science courses. In this course, students study a broad spectrum of function types that are foundational for careers in mathematics, physics, biology, health science, business, social science, and data science.
Throughout this course, students develop and hone symbolic manipulation skills, including solving equations and manipulating expressions, for the many function types throughout the course. Students also learn that functions and their compositions, inverses, and transformations are understood through graphical, numerical, analytical, and verbal representations, which reveal different attributes of the functions and are useful for solving problems in mathematical and applied contexts. In turn, the skills learned in this course are widely applicable to situations that involve quantitative reasoning.
AP Precalculus fosters the development of a deep conceptual understanding of functions. Students learn that a function is a mathematical relation that maps a set of input values—the domain—to a set of output values—the range—such that each input value is uniquely mapped to an output value. Students understand functions and their graphs as embodying dynamic covariation of quantities, a key idea in preparing for calculus.
With each function type, students develop and validate function models based on the characteristics of a bivariate data set, characteristics of covarying quantities and their relative rates of change, or a set of characteristics such as zeros, asymptotes, and extrema. These models are used to interpolate, extrapolate, and interpret information with different degrees of accuracy for a given context or data set.
Additionally, students also learn that every model is subject to assumptions and limitations related to the context. As a result of examining functions from many perspectives, students develop a conceptual understanding not only of specific function types but also of functions in general. This type of understanding helps students to engage with both familiar and novel contexts.
Geometry and Honors Geometry
Geometry
This course includes an analysis of plane, solid, and coordinate geometries. We cover parallel and perpendicular lines; constructions of bisectors, similar images, and two of the four different triangle centers; polygon characteristics; perimeter and area analysis; volume and surface area; and introductory trigonometry.
Honors Geometry
This course includes an analysis of plane, solid, and coordinate geometries. We cover logic and proofs; parallel and perpendicular lines; constructions of bisectors, similar images, and the four different triangle centers; polygon characteristics; perimeter and area analysis; volume and surface area; triangle congruence; and introductory trigonometry.
Honors Statistics
This is an introductory course in statistics designed to provide students with the basic concepts of data analysis and statistical computing. In this class, we cover descriptive measures; identifying false and/or misleading information and charts; normal distribution properties and z-scores; collecting data and sampling methods; probability, permutations, and combinations; and random variables. Emphasis is
placed on producing accurate, useful statistical information and recognizing
intentional misleading data.
Honors Precalculus
Precalculus is a fourth mathematics course designed to prepare students for calculus and other college level mathematics courses. Pre-Calculus focuses on standards to prepare students for a more intense study of mathematics. The critical areas organized in eight units delve deeper into content from previous courses. The study of circles and parabolas is extended to include other conics such as ellipses and hyperbolas. Trigonometric functions are introduced and developed to include inverses, general triangles and identities. Matrices provide an organizational structure in which to represent and solve complex problems. Students expand the concepts of complex numbers and the coordinate plane to represent and operate upon vectors.
(Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 2)
The following units will be covered this school year:
Unit 1 – Functions and their Inverses
Unit 2 — Systems of Equations
Unit 3 – Matrices and Vectors
Unit 4 — The Unit Circle Trigonometry of General Triangles
Unit 5 – Introduction to Trigonometric Identities
Unit 6 – Law of Sines and Cosines
Unit 7- Logs and Exponentials
Unit 8- Conics
Science
Anatomy & Physiology
The curriculum for this course provides a basis for students to develop a strong conceptual understanding of the following human body systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive.
AP Biology
The A.P. Biology course is designed to offer students a solid curriculum in introductory college-level biology, and the course focuses on enduring conceptual understandings and the biological content that supports them. Science practices are employed to help students utilize inquiry-based learning that maximizes depth of learning. Therefore, the course is structured around big idea statements, enduring understandings, and science practices that allow students opportunities to develop an appreciation for the science of biology and to identify and understand unifying principles within a diversified biological world. The process of inquiry and the development of critical thinking skills are important components of AP Biology.
Biology
The Biology curriculum is designed to continue student investigations of the Life Sciences that began in grades K-8 and provide students the necessary skills to be proficient in Biology. This curriculum includes more abstract concepts such as the interdependence of organisms, the relationship of matter, energy, and organization in living systems, the behavior of organisms, and biological evolution. Students investigate biological concepts through experience in laboratories and field work using the processes of inquiry.
Chemistry
This Chemistry course explores the fundamental principles of matter and its interactions, emphasizing both conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. Topics include Atoms and Periodicity, Properties and Bonding, Chemical Reactions, and Solutions, Acids, and Bases. Students will engage in laboratory investigations, mathematical applications, and real-world problem-solving.
Honors Chemistry students will delve deeper into mathematical problem-solving, quantitative analysis, and complex chemical concepts, while College Prep Chemistry students will focus on conceptual understanding and practical applications with scaffolded problem-solving support. Both levels will engage in hands-on experiments, collaborative activities, and critical thinking exercises to develop a strong foundation in chemistry.
Conceptual Physics
Conceptual physics is an approach to physics that stimulates students’ higher-level cognitive skills and encourages them to see science everywhere. The value of teaching students conceptually is in maximizing the use of their personal experiences in the everyday language. Students will learn to see physics everywhere as a part of everything they do. In the process of learning physics, students will also learn to think critically and creatively about the world around them.
Environmental Science
Students will begin the course by looking at local and global environmental perspectives and end with working towards a sustainable future. Students will engage in the scientific processes while exploring real-world applications of the environment and its past, present, and future uses. Students will also engage in reading, writing, exploration, projects, and labs to increase their decision-making and problem-solving skills and knowledge of environmental issues.
Honors Physics
The Honors Physics course provides students with a rigorous exploration of fundamental physics principles, emphasizing both conceptual understanding and problem-solving. Students will engage in hands-on investigations, mathematical modeling, and real-world applications. The course is designed to build analytical skills through inquiry-based learning, algebraic problem-solving, and laboratory experiences.
Unit 1: Introduction to Physics
Unit 2: Describing Motion
Unit 3: Forces
Unit 4: Momentum & Energy
Unit 5: Electricity & Magnetism
Unit 6: Waves & Optics
Unit 7: Nuclear Physics
Social Studies
World Geography 9 and Honors World Geography 9
The Human and Physical World
course explores the interconnected relationship between human societies and the physical environment on Earth, studying both the natural features like landforms, climate, and ecosystems, alongside human patterns of settlement, culture, economy, and political organization across different regions of the world, essentially examining how people interact with their surroundings and the spatial distribution of those interactions; it encompasses aspects of both physical geography (landforms, climate) and human geography (population distribution, cultural practices) to provide a comprehensive understanding of our planet and its inhabitants.
Honors World Geography
provides students with an analytical view of how geographic factors influence human behavior on earth. Students will examine how the physical and cultural geographic factors contribute to varying levels of cooperation within the major world regions. Additionally, students will examine the importance that political, environmental, and economic factors have in a region’s development.
World History 10
World history is an in-depth study of the world’s past, including major events, people, and themes. The course often covers the development of civilizations, the impact of revolutions, and the forces that shape the world today. The course also covers early civilizations, classical civilizations, revolutions, world wars, and globalization.
AP Human Geography 10
AP Human Geography is an introductory college-level human geography course in which students cultivate their understanding of human geography through data and geographic analyses as they explore topics like patterns and spatial organization, human impacts and interactions with their environment, and spatial processes and societal changes.
US History 11
United States History provides students the opportunity to investigate the people, events, and ideas that have shaped the United States from the period of American discovery and colonization to the present day. Students are asked to analyze and evaluate decisions made by political, business, and military leaders. Emphasis is placed on connections between events of the past and present.
AP US History 11
AP U.S. History is an introductory college-level U.S. history course. Students cultivate their understanding of U.S. history from c. 1491 CE to the present through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like American and national identity; work, exchange, and technology; geography and the environment; migration and settlement; politics and power; America in the world; American and regional culture; and social structures.
Government 12
Government course is a class that teaches students about the structure, functions, and principles of the United States government. The course also covers the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and how the government creates and implements public policy. Founding principles, structure of government, the Constitution, Bill of Rights, public policy, electoral process, civil liberties, and citizenship are the main topics covered in the class.
Personal Finance 12
Dave Ramsey’s Foundations in Personal Finance is a high school curriculum that teaches students how to manage money and build wealth. The course covers a variety of topics, including budgeting, saving, investing, debt, giving, consumer awareness, and taxes.
High School Cocurricular Courses
Drama
This is an activity-oriented course designed to introduce students to the art of theatre through a study of such topics as theater history, character development, stage terminology and directions, technical terminology and implementation, and rehearsal terminology. Students will be introduced to the world of competitive interpretation, learn about theater etiquette, the audition process, and musical theater, and partake in individual and group performances.
Driver's Education
Instructional content will consist of vehicle operation, roadway rules, city – highway – and rural driving, driving conditions, emergencies, ownership and maintenance, and safety. Students are required to pass each unit with a 70% or better to move on to driving practice. Every student taking driver’s education will complete 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours behind the wheel driving.
Health/Physical Education
High School students are required to earn one credit in health/PE; typically, this class is taken in ninth grade. This course is designed to help students develop a healthy attitude toward lifetime fitness and to introduce a variety of recreations/leisure time activities. A variety of activities, including team sports, lifetime sports, track and field events, aquatics/water sports, outdoor education experiences, rhythmic/dance, recreational games, gymnastics, and self-defense, are part of the curriculum. Additionally, students are exposed to methodology which will help them achieve and maintain a healthy and active lifestyle that focuses on strength, endurance, flexibility, nutrition, stress management, and a healthy body image.
Spanish I
Spanish I requires students to use Chromebooks and their knowledge of the Spanish language to learn vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills. Vocabulary will cover basic conversational vocabulary, the alphabet, the numbers 0-100, calendar months and days, colors, in addition to vocabulary correlating with text book chapters. Grammar will focus on the correct use of personal pronouns, present tense of normal ‘ar/er/ir’ ending verbs as well as select irregulars, use of nouns, use of adjectives, use of demonstrative adjectives, and preterit tense of normal ‘ar/er/ir’ ending verbs as well as select irregulars. Communication will focus on the ability to interpret verbal and non-verbal cues and to understand simple spoken and written messages in Spanish. Students will communicate using simple Spanish vocabulary, written information in Spanish using correct pronunciation and be able to present orally brief, rehearsed information in the Spanish.
NOTE:
The successful completion of two (2) years of Spanish instruction are required for graduation from JMA.
Spanish II and Spanish II Honors
Spanish II
Spanish II requires students to use Chromebooks and their knowledge of the Spanish language to learn vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills. Vocabulary will correlate to textbook chapters. Vocabulary will correlate to textbook chapters. Grammar will focus on the correct use of select irregular verbs in the present tense, comparative sentence structure, superlative sentence structure, use of reflexive verbs, use of stem changing verbs, use of demonstrative adjective pronouns, present progressive sentence structure, preterit tense of select irregular verbs, preterit of verbs ending with ‘gar, car and zar’, correct use of negative words, imperfect tense or normal ‘ar, er, ir’ ending verbs as well as select irregular verbs, and imperfect progressive sentence structure. Communication will focus on the ability to understand spoken and written messages in Spanish and to exchange oral and written information in Spanish, and be able to present information orally using familiar and newly acquired vocabulary and grammar.
Spanish II Honors
Spanish II requires students to use Chromebooks and their knowledge of the Spanish language to learn vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills. Vocabulary will correlate to textbook chapters. Grammar will focus on the correct use of select irregular verbs in the present tense, comparative sentence structure, superlative sentence structure, use of reflexive verbs, use of stem changing verbs, use of demonstrative adjective pronouns, present progressive sentence structure, preterit tense of select irregular verbs, preterit of verbs ending with ‘gar, car and zar’, correct use of negative words, imperfect tense or normal ‘ar, er, ir’ ending verbs as well as select irregular verbs, and imperfect progressive sentence structure. Communication will focus on the ability to understand spoken and written messages in Spanish and to exchange oral and written information in Spanish, and be able to present information orally using familiar and newly acquired vocabulary and grammar.
NOTE:
The successful completion of two (2) years of Spanish instruction are required for graduation from JMA.
Spanish III
Spanish III requires students to use Chromebooks, their knowledge of the Spanish language, and reading supplements to learn vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills. Students will extend their knowledge of the Spanish language through listening, reading, writing and speaking. Spanish III reinforces skills learned in Spanish II. Students should be able to express themselves at the basic level both orally and on paper. Spanish III will introduce more extensive grammar rules, as well as add to their vocabulary. Grammar will include the future and subjunctive tenses as well as using both the past and present. Supplemental reading will be included which is authentic to the language. Students are expected to participate using the language as much as possible.
Visual Arts
Students understand and use the elements and principles of design, which are the building blocks used to create a work of art, through a variety of media, processes, and visual resources. We explore a variety of drawing techniques and media while emphasizing the development of basic drawing skills and critical analysis skills for responding to various works of art.
Yearbook/ Journalism
In this course students will learn and use skills such as effective page design, advanced publishing techniques, copywriting, editing, and photography while producing a creative, innovative yearbook which records school memories and events.
Students are required to use basic journalism skills as they gain useful, real world skills in time management, marketing, teamwork, and design principles. Students will complete challenging real world projects and assignments typical of the graphic design and publishing industries. High quality work is expected and students will be given opportunities to redo work until it meets standards specified during instruction.
Classroom activities will include reading, research, projects, and problem solving. Students will often work in teams, but will be expected to complete individual assignments in relation to the team’s work as well.
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