Science

Pre-AP Science Readiness

This is an introductory course to Science intended to prepare students for the expectations of a Pre AP Science course, such as Pre AP Biology, Pre AP Chemistry, and Conceptual Physics. Through a wide variety of engaging (and fun!) activities, such as learning to read a Scientific text, writing a Scientific report, designing and performing a lab experiment, and collecting, calculating, analyzing and interpreting data using multiple data representations, students will learn the basics of reading comprehension, evidence based writing, observation, and higher order questioning, which will be needed for those courses. The course will include some introductory concepts in line plotting and graphing, slope and y-intercepts, and some basic statistical methods such calculating an average and a variation, and plotting bar graphs, pie charts, and other useful data analysis tools.

Schedule: In-person or Synchronous Online Fri 3:45-5:45 PM

Prerequisite(s): None

Cost: $1,237 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Pre-AP Biology

During this 2 semester course, students will learn to apply the principles of the Scientific Method, as well as laboratory and scientific practices to discover and understand important systems and relationships governing the natural world and living organisms. In accordance with the Pre AP Biology curriculum, students will learn to use analytical reading and writing, strategic use of Mathematics, and modeling in order to learn about ecological systems, the mechanism of evolution, cells structure and functions, and some basic techniques in genetics. The focus will be placed on “Learning by Doing,” especially performing engaging activities and performing experiments, rather than on theory and concepts. This course is an excellent bridge towards Biology Honors.

Schedule: In-person or Asynchronous Online Thu 5:50-7:50 PM 

Prerequisite(s): None

Cost: Synchronous $1,617 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Biology

This course is an introductory course to Biology. It emphasizes cell structure and function, molecular basis of heredity, biological evolution, organism interdependence, matter, energy, and organization of living systems, and behavioral regulation of organisms. Major topics are enhanced by laboratory experience.

Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates

Prerequisite(s): None

Textbook to be provided by Legend. Please do not make any purchases in advance.

Text: Biology by Kenneth Miller and Joseph Levine 2010 Macaw Edition ISBN-13: 978-0133669510

 

Biology Honors

This course is an accelerated, lab-oriented introduction to Biology and recommended for students intending to take AP Chemistry or AP Biology. It emphasizes cell structure and function, molecular basis of heredity, biological evolution, organism interdependence, matter, energy, and organization of living systems, and behavioral regulation of organisms. Major topics are enhanced by laboratory experience.

Schedule: Asynchronous Online OR Synchronous Online Tue 3:45-5:45 pm

Prerequisite(s): None

Cost: Asynchronous $2,434 (entire course)

Synchronous $1,617 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Textbook to be provided by Legend. Please do not make any purchases in advance.

Biology by Kenneth Miller and Joseph Levine 2018 Edition 9780328995028

AP Biology

AP Biology is a rigorous and demanding course, which is the equivalent of an introductory college biology course.

Content is covered with high expectations placed on interpretation and analysis of information than other biology courses. In addition, statistical analysis of data and modeling of concepts will be required. A significant amount of studying must be completed at home to allow time for discussion, labs, and inquiry during class time. Students will be prepared for the AP exam at the conclusion of this course.

Schedule: Asynchronous Online OR Synchronous Online Wed 3:45-5:45 PM

Prerequisite(s): Biology, Chemistry or Chemistry Honors (preferred)

Cost: Asynchronous: $2,599 (entire course)

Synchronous: $1,724 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Text: E-book to be provided by Legend. Please do not make any purchases in advance.

Modified Mastering Biology for Campbell Biology 12th Edition AP Edition for Advanced Placement
Author(s): Urry, Lisa | Cain, Michael | Wasserman, Steven | Minorsky, Peter | Orr, Rebecca

ISBN-13: 9780136486879

 

 Pre-AP Chemistry

During this 2 semester course, students will learn to apply the principles of the Scientific Method, as well as laboratory and scientific practices to discover and understand important systems and relationships governing the physical world and chemical processes. In accordance with the Pre AP Chemistry curriculum, students will learn to use analytical reading and writing, strategic use of Mathematics, and modeling in order to learn about the structure and properties of matter, chemical bonding and interactions, chemical quantities, and chemical transofrmations. The focus will be placed on “Learning by Doing,” especially performing engaging activities and performing experiments, rather than on theory and concepts. This course is an excellent bridge towards Chemistry Honors.

Schedule: In-person or Synchronous Online Fri 5:50-7:50 PM

Prerequisite(s): Biology

Cost: $1,599 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Chemistry 

This is an introduction to the subject of chemistry. Through classroom discussion and individual investigation, reading and direct experiment, students are invited to discover and understand the chemical processes and systems governing the physical world around them. Students are guided through the understanding of the scientific method, atomic composition and structure, analysis of the Periodic Table and properties of elements, bonding of elements, chemical reaction and molarity calculations, theory of gases, acids and bases, chemical equilibrium, reaction rates, and organic chemistry.

Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates

Prerequisite(s): Biology

Text: Modern Chemistry by Holt, Winston, and Rinehart

ISBN: 0030565375

Chemistry Honors

Chemistry Honors is designed for students who intend to take college level classes in Chemistry and Biology. Through classroom discussion and individual investigation, reading and direct experiment, students are invited to discover and understand the chemical processes and systems governing the physical world around them. Students are guided through the understanding of the scientific method, atomic composition and structure, analysis of the Periodic Table and properties of elements, bonding of elements, chemical reaction and molarity calculations, theory of gases, acids and bases, chemical equilibrium, reaction rates, and organic chemistry.

Schedule: Synchronous Online Thu 3:45-5:45 PM

Prerequisite(s): Biology

Cost: $1,599 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Text: Modern Chemistry by Holt, Winston, and Rinehart

ISBN: 0030565375

AP Chemistry

This is an advanced placement course designed to prepare the student for the AP Chemistry exam, and covers the equivalent of one full year of college level General Chemistry. It is a rigorous math-based course, with a strong laboratory component. The primary goal of the course is to understand the principles of modern chemistry in greater depth, including stoichiometry, reactions, kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry, while also demonstrating the ability to use this understanding in the solution and meaningful communication of mathematically based laboratory and textbook problems.

Schedule:  Synchronous Online Fri 3:45-5:45 PM

Prerequisite(s): Biology (required), Chemistry or Chemistry Honors (preferred)

Cost: $1,724 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Text: E-book to be provided by Legend. Please do not make any purchases in advance.

Modified Mastering Chemistry for Chemistry: The Central Science 14th Edition for Advanced Placement
Author(s): Brown, Theodore | LeMay, H. | Bursten, Bruce | Murphy, Catherine | Woodward, Patrick | Stoltzfus, Matthew

ISBN-13: 9780134650951

Conceptual Physics

This course is designed for students seeking a strong foundation in Physics and better preparation for College-level Physics. It is intended to bridge the gap between Physical Sciences courses covered in the traditional Middle School curriculum and the more advanced Physics knowledge and understanding expected in AP Physics classes, while requiring no more than Algebra I and some Geometry.

Topics covered include: force and motion, work and energy, circular and rotational motion and dynamics, static equilibrium, electricity and magnetics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, vibration and sound, waves and optics, and nuclear physics. We will focus on theory as well as real world applications, with a special emphasis on understanding how physical phenomena manifest themselves, why they occur and what makes them relevant to everyday life. Students are expected to be highly motivated and self-starters and to be able to perform a significant amount of independent study. A final project based on real world applications completes this course.

Schedule:  Asynchronous Online OR Synchronous Online Tue 3:45-5:45 PM

Prerequisite(s): Algebra I

Cost:  Asynchronous: $2,224 (entire course)

Synchronous: $1,462 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Text: E-book to be provided by Legend. Please do not make any purchases in advance.

Modified Mastering Physics for Conceptual Physics 12th Edition for High School Users
Author(s): Hewitt, Paul
ISBN-13: 9780133498493

 

AP Physics 1

This algebra-based course is designed for students seeking an introductory class in College-level Physics. Topics covered include: force and motion, work and energy, circular and rotational motion and dynamics, static equilibrium, electricity and electrostatics, waves and sound. We will focus on theory as well as applications, with emphasis on extensive problem solving. Students are expected to be highly motivated and self-starters and to be able to perform a significant amount of independent study. A final project, based on real world applications completes this course. While this course is definitely challenging, fun is not left out of the equation and students will have the opportunity to participate in many interesting and even entertaining labs and in-class competitions! Some preparation for the AP
Physics 1 examination is included in the class.

Schedule: Asynchronous Online OR Synchronous Online Mon 4-6 PM

Prerequisite(s): Algebra I (required); Algebra II/Trig or Trigonometry (recommended)

Cost: Asynchronous: $2,730 (entire course)

Synchronous: $1,790 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Text: E-book to be provided by Legend. Please do not make any purchases in advance.

Modified Mastering Physics for College Physics 11th Edition
Author(s): Young, Hugh | Adams, Philip | Chastain, Raymond

ISBN-13: 9780134876986

 

AP Physics 2

This course is designed for students seeking an introductory class in College-level Physics. It is a year long class, taken as the second part of a 2 year course on Physics. Topics covered include: temperature and kinetic energy, heat, laws of thermodynamics, fluid static and dynamics. electric charge field and potential, electric current and DC circuits, magnetics and electromagnetic induction, electromagnetic waves. geometry optics, photon theory of light, and nuclear physics.

We will focus on theory as well as applications, with a special emphasis on extensive problem solving. Students are expected to be highly motivated and self-starters and to be able to perform a significant amount of independent study. A final project, based on real world applications completes this course. While this course is definitely challenging, fun is not left out of the equation and students will have the opportunity to participate in many interesting and even entertaining labs and in class competitions! Some preparation for the AP Physics 2 examination is included in the class.

Schedule: Synchronous Online Sat 3-5 PM

Prerequisite(s): Algebra II (required), Algebra II/Trig or Trigonometry (preferred)

Cost: $1,790 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Text: E-book to be provided by Legend. Please do not make any purchases in advance.

Modified Mastering Physics for College Physics 11th Edition
Author(s): Young, Hugh | Adams, Philip | Chastain, Raymond
ISBN-13: 9780134876986

 

AP Physics C:

Mechanics (Semester 1)

This course is designed for students seeking an advanced class in College-level Physics. This course focuses specifically on Mechanics. Topics covered include: kinematics, Newton’s laws of motion, work, energy, power, system of particles, linear momentum, circular motion and rotation, oscillation and satellite motion. We will focus on theory as well as applications, with a special emphasis on extensive problem solving. Students are expected to be highly motivated and self-starters and to be able to perform a significant amount of independent study. A final project, based on real world applications completes this course. While this course is definitely challenging, fun is not left out of the equation and students will have the opportunity to participate in many interesting and even entertaining labs and in class competitions! Some preparation for the AP Physics C examination is included in the class.

Electricity & Magnetism (Semester 2)

This course is designed for students seeking an advanced class in College-level Physics. This course focuses specifically on Electricity and Magnetism. Topics covered include: electrostatics, electric circuits, conductors, capacitors, dielectrics, magnetic fields, and electromagnetism. We will focus on theory as well as applications, with a special emphasis on extensive problem solving. Students are expected to be highly motivated and self-starters and to be able to perform a significant amount of independent study. A final project, based on real world applications completes this course. While this course is definitely challenging, fun is not left out of the equation and students will have the opportunity to participate in many interesting and even entertaining labs and in class competitions! Some preparation for the AP Physics C examination is included in the class.

Schedule:  Synchronous Online Sat 12:30-2:30 PM

Prerequisite(s): AP Calculus AB or BC or equivalent college-level course

Cost: $1,790 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Text: E-book to be provided by Legend. Please do not make any purchases in advance.

Modified Mastering Physics for University Physics with Modern Physics 15th Edition
Author(s): Young, Hugh | Freedman, Roger

ISBN-13: 9780135159705

 

AP Environmental Science

Students cultivate their understanding of the interrelationships of the natural world through inquiry-based lab investigations and field work as they explore concepts like the four Big Ideas; energy transfer, interactions between earth systems, interactions between different species and the environment, and sustainability.

Schedule: Synchronous online Thu 3:45-5:45 PM

Prerequisite(s): Biology, Chemistry or Physics (recommended)

Cost: $1,724 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Text: E-book to be provided by Legend. Please do not make any purchases in advance.

Modified Mastering Environmental Science for Environment: Science Behind the Stories 7th Edition for Advanced Placement Author(s): Withgott, Jay | Laposata, Matthew

ISBN-13: 9780136451471

Human Body Systems

In the Human Body Systems (HBS) course, students examine the interactions of body systems as they explore identity, communication, power, movement, protection, and homeostasis. Students design experiments, investigate the structures and functions of the human body, and use data acquisition software to monitor body functions such as muscle movement, reflex and voluntary action, and respiration. Exploring science in action, students build organs and tissues on a skeletal manikin, work through interesting real world cases, and often play the role of biomedical professionals to solve medical mysteries

Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates

Prerequisite(s): None

Text: TBA

 

Medical Interventions

Investigate a variety of  interventions involved in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. Through these scenarios students will be exposed to the wide range of interventions related to immunology, surgery, genetics, pharmacology, medical devices, and diagnostics through case studies. Students practice problem solving with structured activities and progress to open-ended projects and problems that require them to develop planning, documentation, communication, and other professional skills.

Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates

Text: TBA

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Social Sciences

Social Science courses at Legend College Preparatory are fine tuned to challenge students’ critical thinking, reading, and communication skills. They are a powerful addition to any student’s course of study as they build an education towards interdisciplinary studies. Whether a student intends on pursuing liberal arts or engineering, the most compelling college candidates are ones who have an education in their domain expertise as well as an understanding of how the world and its people function.

AP Human Geography

Human Geography is the study of how people spatially organize society, with repercussions on the cultural spread of ideas, economic growth, political dealings, identity formation, religious formation, and even linguistic influence. We recommend this course for students as a way of making sense of the world in preparation for advanced social science courses and other interdisciplinary studies. AP Human Geography is a good entry-level AP course for any student to enroll in and counts as a 4th year Social Science credited course for college admissions.

Schedule: Synchronous Online Sat 12:30-2:30 PM

Prerequisite(s): None; 9th grade level critical reading & writing skills highly recommended

Cost: $1,499 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Text: The Cultural Landscape: An Introduction to Human Geography (12th Edition) by James Rubenstein

ISBN-13: 978-0-13-427019-7

 

African American Studies Honors

This African American studies course is designed to develop an understanding of the causes, character, and consequences of the African American experience and its influence on the world, the United States, and the African American community. The study of that experience will be examined, beginning in Africa, the birthplace of civilization and humanity and will extend to the history of blacks in America. It is impossible to capture each element of the journey, but our analysis will be an interdisciplinary approach to explore some of the political, cultural, economic, artistic and social themes that illustrate the influence of the construction of African American realities in the past and present. Class sessions will be composed of lectures, discussions, exercises, film screenings, media and textual analysis in an online format.

This is a one semester honors course.

Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates

Prerequisite(s): None; 9th grade level critical reading & writing skills highly recommended

Text: TBA

 

Economics

This is an introduction to Economics as a discipline, making sense of how the world manages resources for production, consumption, and distribution. Students come away with knowledge of how markets function on large and small scales, the role of government policy, and reasoning behind individual decision making.

Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates

Prerequisite(s): Algebra I

Text: Krugman’s Economics for AP, 2nd Edition

ISBN-13: 978-1464122187

 

World History

Themes of environmental relationship, politics, economics, and social structures aroound the world are explored. Students will gain capacity in analysis of primary and secondary sources, reasoning, contextualization, comparison, and argumentative skills as a part of their curriculum.

Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates

Prerequisite(s): 9th-grade reading level advised

Text: TBA

 

European History

Students cultivate their understanding of European history through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like interaction of Europe and the world; economic and commercial developments; cultural and intellectual developments; states and other institutions of power; social organization and development; national and European identity; and technological and scientific innovation.

Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates

Prerequisite(s): 9th-grade reading level advised

Text: Civilization in the West, Volume 2 (7th Edition) 

ISBN-13: 978-0205556861

United States History

Explore the American identity through economic, social, political, and international lenses. It is the equivalent of a college-level introductory course covering the time period from 1491 C.E. to the present day. Students will gain capacity in analysis of primary and secondary sources, reasoning, contextualization, comparison, and argumentative skills as a part of their curriculum.

Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates

Prerequisite(s): 9th-grade reading level advised

Text: TBA

AP Government & Politics

AP U.S. Government and Politics is an introductory college-level course in U.S. government and politics. Students cultivate their understanding of U.S. government and politics through analysis of data and text- based sources as they explore topics like constitutionalism, liberty and order, civic participation in a representative democracy, competing policy-making interests, and methods of political analysis.

Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates

Text: TBA

AP Economics

AP Economics consists of AP Macroeconomics (semester 1) and AP Microeconomics (semester 2), which combine together for a year-long course. Economics, as a discipline, makes sense of how the world manages resources for production, consumption, and distribution. Students come away with knowledge of how markets function on large and small scales, the role of government policy, and reasoning behind individual decision making.

Schedule: Asynchronous Online OR Synchronous Online Sat 10-12 PM

Prerequisite(s): Algebra I

Cost: Asynchronous $2,249 (entire course)

Synchronous $1,499 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Text: Krugman’s Economics for AP, 2nd Edition

ISBN-13: 978-1464122187

 

AP World History

AP World History is the equivalent of a college-level introductory history course, covering historical periods from 8000 B.C.E to the present. Themes of environmental relationship, politics, economics, and social structures are explored. Students will gain capacity in analysis of primary and secondary sources, reasoning, contextualization, comparison, and argumentative skills as a part of their curriculum.

Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates

Prerequisite(s): 10th-grade reading level advised

Text: TBA

 

AP European History

AP European History is an introductory college-level European history course. Students cultivate their understanding of European history through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like interaction of Europe and the world; economic and commercial developments; cultural and intellectual developments; states and other institutions of power; social organization and development; national and European identity; and technological and scientific innovation.

Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates

Prerequisite(s): 10th-grade reading level advised

Text: Civilization in the West, Volume 2 (7th Edition) 

ISBN-13: 978-0205556861

 

AP U.S. History

AP U.S. History explores the American identity through economic, social, political, and international lenses. It is the equivalent of a college-level introductory course covering the time period from 1491 C.E. to the present day. Students will gain capacity in analysis of primary and secondary sources, reasoning, contextualization, comparison, and argumentative skills as a part of their curriculum.

Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates

Prerequisite(s): World History or equivalent preferred; minimum 10th-grade reading level

Text: TBA

AP Psychology

AP Psychology is a college-level survey of theories of human behavior from a variety of perspectives. Students are expected to demonstrate proficient identification of biological, cognitive, and social factors which shape internal mental processes and external behaviors. These concepts are linked to real-life scenarios, experiments, current research, and the students’ everyday lives. Applicable to a wide set of backgrounds, we highly encourage students to add this class to their course of study!

Schedule: Asynchronous only

Prerequisite(s): None

Cost: $2,249

Text: Myers’ Psychology for AP: 2nd Edition

ISBN-13: 978-1464113079

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Language Arts

One of the goals at Legend College Preparatory is to equip its student body with skilled communicators. This entails a mastery of the English language, understanding and interpretation of a variety of texts, and a richer understanding of American culture.

Pre-AP English Readiness

As our students move into Middle School, this Pre-AP Readiness course will help them transition into a more focused type of literature study. This course will prepare students to more thoroughly analyze complex pieces of fiction, non-fiction, poems, and informative texts through lessons that dive into a wide range of literary movements and artistic styles. With the instructor’s guidance, students will explore excellent writing from a ranges of genres and styles. These sources, provided by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt’s “Into Literature” online platform, will prepare students for the analytical skills AP classes require for success. The Readiness Course prepares students for Pre AP English I and II developed by College Board with curriculum that focuses on building student’s reasoning and analytical skills, which is essential in pursuing college majors in business, law, social sciences, and humanities.

Schedule: In-person or Synchronous Online Fri 3:45-5:45 PM or Thu 5:50-7:50 PM

Cost: $1,299 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

 

Pre-AP English I

Pre-AP I is a course that will work on the specific skills utilized in AP courses. Additionally, the course increases the ability to critically analyze advanced literature seen at the High School level. This course is primarily concerned with the broad spectrum of English writing and reading skills; over the school year students will analyze a variety of topics and material to synthesize ideas, form positions, and provide reasoning and support for conclusions. By providing the framework for advanced literature courses, this course displays the deep connections our Pre-AP has with broader common core and California Standards. We will now be using the renowned Houghton Mifflin Harcourt digital literature platform.

HMH: Into Literature’s 6-12 curriculum will provide a firm, functional digital foundation four our English and Literature courses here at Legend College Preparatory. This new multimedia reading experience will engage our students with video, audio, and a rangeof supplemental activities. HMH as a platform is accessible, useful, and diverse, further ensuring our students are prepared for AP studies to come. 

Schedule: In-person or Synchronous Online Tue 3:45-5:45 PM or Sat 12-2 PM

Cost: $1,299 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Pre-AP English II

In continuation from Pre-AP 1, Pre-AP 2 continues to prepare students for AP courses by learning how to create evidence-based arguments in academic conversations. This class will teach students how to create comprehensive and defensible theses, and then defend them sufficiently through essays and oral presentations. Works of different genres and periods are used in this course to challenge students in thought and discussion with the reward of grasping deeper meaning in the material. Moreover, using the textual foundation of HMH Into Literature Digital Platform will serve as a basis for understanding historical and social contexts which have cultural implications for our world today. We will now be using the renowned Houghton Mifflin Harcourt digital literature platform.

HMH: Into Literature’s 6-12 curriculum will provide a firm, functional digital foundation four our English and Literature courses here at Legend College Preparatory. This new multimedia reading experience will engage our students with video, audio, and a range of supplemental activities. HMH as a platform is accessible, useful, and diverse, further ensuring our students are prepared for AP studies to come. 

Schedule: Synchronous Online Wed 3:45-5:45 PM

Cost: $1,399 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Critical Reading, Persuasion & Presentation

Students read, analyze, and discuss the elements of what makes a good persuasive presentation, how these are reflected in famous written speeches, and how they are delivered in terms of their rhetorical elements. They examine one or more controversial topics, looking at the opposing viewpoints and the supporting evidence presented. Students develop and perfect their critical reading, writing, and presentation skills by summarizing these sources of information, taking a position and stated their argument, selecting the details to support their argument, then presenting it, taking into consideration opposing viewpoints. Students will research, write, and present between two and four persuasive essays during this class.

Schedule: Synchronous Online Fri 3:45-5:45 PM

Prerequisite(s): Research Writing or equivalent

Cost: $1,399 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

AP English Language & Composition

AP English Language & Composition prepares students for college-level content in reading, writing, reasoning, argumentation, and presentation. Students must analyze a variety of topics and material to synthesize ideas, form positions, and provide reasoning and support for conclusions. All students are encouraged to develop their own voice through style, nuanced used of language, and rhetoric.

Schedule: Synchronous Online Mon 3:45-5:45 PM

Prerequisite(s): 10^th grade Language Arts or equivalent

Cost: $1,499 per semester, 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Text: TBA

Literature of the Diaspora (Honors)

This course examines literature from various global communities affected by diaspora, or “the movement, migration, or scattering of a people away from an established or ancestral homeland.” By critically reading the artistic expressions of those displaced by war, famine, and religious persecution, our students look inward at the journeys of their families and of their neighbors, with the goal of creating empathetic bridges between communities. Seminal pieces of literature from writers represent a wide range of cultures, creeds, and ethnicities under the umbrella theme of Home: What is home? Why does home matter? Why are some forced to leave their homes?

This is a one semester honors course.

Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates

Prerequisite(s): 9^th grade Language Arts or equivalent (recommended)

Texts:

Maus I, Art Spiegelman (ISBN-13: 978-1435262355)
The Gangster We Are All Looking For, Le Thi Diem Duy (ISBN-13: 978-0375700026)
White Teeth, Zadie Smith (ISBN-13: 978-0375703867)
The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, Junot Diaz (ISBN-13: 978-1594483295)
The Kite Runner, Khaled Hosseini (ISBN-13: 978-1594631931)

 

Literature of Social Justice (Honors)

The 243 year history of the United States is unfortunately tainted by racism, classism, and cultural subjugation. This class challenges the aspects history which are often overlooked as a means of understanding the challenges of our current times. Students undergo analyses of art and essays created by those who experienced oppression, who are trying to fix oppression, and those are dedicated to a truly equal future.  In reckoning with the fiction and non-fiction of a diverse set of voices, this class aims to inform its students with the goal of their growth as future actors of change.

This is a one semester honors course.

Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates

Prerequisite(s): 9^th grade Language Arts or equivalent (recommended)

Texts:

The Lone Ranger and Tonto Fistfight in Heaven, Sherman Alexie (ISBN-13: 978-0802121998)
There There, Tommy Orange (ISBN-13: 978-0525436140)
Beloved, Toni Morrison (ISBN-13: 978-1400033416)
Their Eyes Were Watching God, Zora Neale Hurston (ISBN-13: 978-0061120060)
The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan (ISBN-13: 978-0143038092)
Invisible Man, Ralph Ellison (ISBN-13: 978-0679732761)

Exploring Identity through Literature & Video Production Honors

Exploring Identity Through Literature and Video Production challenges students to examine and express themselves as individuals and as active participants in a democratic society. Beginning with analyzing their preconceived notions of self, they will use this same critical lens on other figures in fiction and nonfiction in order to shed light on how different writers and artists negotiate individual and group identity. As they develop their critical analytic skills, they will also mature as artists by creating a series of real-world video projects in response to the topics and readings of the course. By the end of the year, each student will have an individual portfolio of representative work and will have worked on a collaborative documentary video project.

Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates

Prerequisite(s): minimum 9th grade ELA or equivalent

Text: TBA

 

Advanced English & Public Health Honors

Advanced English and Public Health is focused on the unifying theme of Public Health and related issues. It requires students to answer numerous essential questions divided by thematic CTE units — health ethics, communication, health care, epidemiology and careers — while applying their developing knowledge and skills in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates

Prerequisite(s): minimum 10th grade ELA or equivalent

Text: TBA

 

AP English Literature & Composition

AP English and Literature Composition teaches critical analysis of literature through understanding structure, theme, style, symbolism, and more. Works of different genres and periods are used in this course to challenge students in thought and discussion with the reward of grasping deeper meaning in the material. Moreover, these texts serve as a basis for understanding historical and social contexts which have cultural implications for our world today. AP English and Literature Composition is for the student who wants to grow not just their reading and writing skills, but their capacity to absorb complex ideas as a part of a mature course of study in high school.

Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates

Prerequisite(s): 10^th grade Language Arts or equivalent

Text: TBA

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Spanish 1

Schedule: Synchronous Online  Mon 3:45-5:45 PM

Cost: $1,199 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Textbook: Realidades 1

ISBN-13: 978-0133691726

 

Spanish 2

Schedule: Synchronous Online Wed 3:45-5:45 PM

Cost: $1,299 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Textbook: Realidades 2

ISBN13: 9780133691733

 

Spanish 3

Schedule: Synchronous Online Tue 3:45-5:45 PM

Cost: $1,399 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Textbook: Realidades 3

ISBN 13: 9780133691757

 

Spanish 4

Schedule: Synchronous Online 3:45-5:45 PM

Cost: $1,399 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Textbook: TBA

 

AP Spanish

Schedule: Synchronous Online Fri 3:45-5:45 PM

Cost: $1,499 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Textbook: TEMAS Vista Higher Learning

ISBN-10: 1618572229

ISBN-13: 978-1618572226

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5 Steps to a 5: AP Spanish Language & Culture

 

Japanese 1

Schedule:  Synchronous Online Mon 3:45-5:45 PM

Cost: $1,199 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Textbook: Genki 1 Textbook : An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese by Eri Banno , Yoko Ikeda et al. 2nd edition. Tokyo: The Japan Times, 2011.

ISBN 978-4-7890-1440-3

 

Japanese 2

Schedule: Synchronous Online Tue 3:45-5:45 PM

Cost: $1,299 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Textbook: Genki 1 Textbook : An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese by Eri Banno , Yoko Ikeda et al. 2nd edition. Tokyo: The Japan Times, 2011.

ISBN 978-4-7890-1440-3

Japanese 3

Schedule: Synchronous Online Wed 3:45-5:45 PM

Cost: $1,399 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Textbook: Genki 1 Textbook : An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese by Eri Banno , Yoko Ikeda et al. 2nd edition. Tokyo: The Japan Times, 2011.

ISBN 978-4-7890-1440-3

 

AP Japanese

Schedule: Synchronous Online Sat 10 AM – 12 PM

Cost: $1,499 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Textbook: Genki 2 : An Integrated Course in Elementary Japanese
by Eri Banno , Yoko Ikeda et al. 2nd edition. Tokyo: The Japan Times, 2011.

ISBN: 978-4-7890-1443-4

 

Chinese 1

Schedule: Synchronous Online Mon 3:45-5:45 PM

Cost: $1,199 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Textbook: TBA

 

Chinese 2

Schedule: Synchronous Online Tue 3:45-5:45 PM

Cost: $1,299 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Textbook: TBA

 

Chinese 3

Schedule: Synchronous Online Wed 3:45-5:45 PM

Cost: $1,399 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Textbook: TBA

 

Chinese 4

Schedule: Synchronous Online Thu 3:45-5:45 PM

Cost: $1,399 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Textbook: TBA

AP Chinese

Schedule: Synchronous Online Fri 3:45-5:45 PM

Cost: $1,499 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Textbook: TBA

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Electives

Our electives are for those who are determined to rise above the rest. These students set goals, build projects, research, and take time to create tangible results that show the world how serious they are. Legend College Preparatory also offers credited prep courses for programming certification tests. See our course listings below for what we have in store for you this summer!

 

Introduction to Java Programming

This course will provide an overview to basic concepts and techniques of programming in Java, a high-level, object-oriented language. We will focus on the fundamental areas of software development: syntax, control-flow mechanisms, keyboard and mouse interactions, file i/o, object modeling, and debugging. Through a series of practical exercises, students will be introduced to the basic concepts of Object-Oriented programming, to the fundamentals of the Java language and to some of the more common Java libraries from the core Java API. By the end of the course, students will be able to implement and debug small Java programs and will be prepared for further programming courses.

Schedule: Asynchronous Online OR Synchronous Online Thu 3:45-5:45 PM

Prerequisite(s): Algebra I

Cost: Asynchronous $2,099 (entire course)

Synchronous $1,399 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Requirements: Laptop required. Parents will receive an email on necessary setup prior to the first day of class. There is no textbook for this course as the teacher will provide materials.

 

AP Computer Science A

This course serves both as a second-level course in Java programming and as an introductory course for students who will major in disciplines that require significant involvement with computing. While a previous course in computer programming is not a prerequisite, this class is quite challenging and such a class is highly recommended. Topics include program design and implementation, algorithm analysis, standard data structures, and object-oriented programming design. AP Computer Science in Java emphasizes programming methodology with an emphasis on problem solving and algorithm development.

Schedule: Synchronous Online Sat 10 AM – 12 PM

Prerequisite(s): Introduction to Java or equivalent experience

Cost: $1,499 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Text: Java Methods A and AB, AP Edition, by Maria Litvin and Gary Litvin ISBN 978-0972-7055-78

Requirements: Laptop

 

AP Computer Science Principles

Students will learn the general principles of computer science by connecting the impacts of computing on people and society. Information, data analysis, and knowledge are presented in an abstracted manner for the purposes of problem solving. Skills learned will include the communication of justification and reasoning for design and solution implementation, analysis of algorithms, testing/debugging methods, and coming to conclusions to trends from data.

Schedule: Synchronous Online Sat 10 AM – 12 PM

Prerequisite(s): None

Cost:$1,499 per semester; 10% discount on Spring semester applies when registering for full school year!

Text: Computer Concepts 2018; ISBN-13: 978-1-305-95149-5

AP Seminar

AP Seminar trains students to analyze, interpret, and synthesize information surrounding real-world issues, culminating in two performance tasks. Each performance task employs research and writing skills toward final presentations submitted to the College Board as a part of their AP Exam score.

AP Seminar is the first of two classes in the AP Capstone series. Completion of the AP Capstone series with a score of 3 or higher in the AP exam grants the participant the AP Seminar and Research Certificate. If a student fulfills the requirement for the Certificate and also attains a score of 3 or higher in at least four other AP subject exams, the student will qualify for the AP Capstone Diploma. Both awards demonstrate college-level skill and achievement, which are strong assets for college admissions.

Schedule: Synchronous Online Sat 3 – 5 PM

Prerequisite(s): Critical Reading, Writing and Persuasion, or 10th grade language skills

Cost: $1499 per semester

Text: TBA

 

AP Research

AP Research continues from AP Seminar, building upon the skills for the student to complete a year-long research and investigative project. Students learn real-world research methods appropriate to the chosen domain, including interpretation of data, model building, research verification, and oral defense skills.

AP Research is the second of two classes in the AP Capstone series. Completion of the AP Capstone series with a score of 3 or higher in the AP exam grants the participant the AP Seminar and Research Certificate. If a student fulfills the requirement for the Certificate and also attains a score of 3 or higher in at least four other AP subject exams, the student will qualify for the AP Capstone Diploma. Both awards demonstrate college-level skill and achievement, which are strong assets for college admissions.

Schedule: Synchronous Online Sat 12:30-2:30 PM

Prerequisite: AP Seminar (Students who do not meet this prerequisite are ineligible for the AP Exam and AP Capstone Certificate/Diploma)

Cost: $1499 per semester

Text: TBA

Intro to Algorithms Honors

This course teaches techniques for the design and analysis of efficient algorithms, emphasizing methods useful in practice. Topics covered include: sorting; search trees, heaps, and hashing; divide-and-conquer; dynamic programming; amortized analysis; graph algorithms; shortest paths; network flow; computational geometry; number-theoretic algorithms; polynomial and matrix calculations; caching; and parallel computing. Single semester class.

Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates

Prerequisite(s): Algebra II (required); Introduction to Java Programming (required); AP Computer Science (preferred)

Text: Introduction to Algorithms by Thomas H. Cormen and Charles E. Leiserson 3^rd edition

ISBN 0262033844

 

MTA – Introduction to Programming Using Block-based Language

This course is intended for students new to programming and who would like to understand the principles of programming using an approachable and attractive method involving easy visualization and representation of coding mechanisms. Students will use Scratch in order to solve computational problems, design and develop algorithms, work with data representation, use modeling and simulation, implement solutions by coding various programs, understand the components of internet communication, implement encryption and authentication strategies, and understand and use the software development process in order to plan and develop programming projects. Students who complete this course successfully will have the option of taking the Microsoft Certification Exam 98-380 (MTA – Introduction to Programming using Block-Based Language). Single semester class.

Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates

Prerequisite(s): None

Text: TBA

 

Introduction to SQL using Oracle Database

This class is intended for students who wish to obtain an introduction to the SQL language and to understand simple principles of database management. Students will learn the following SQL concepts: basic concepts of relational database, retrieve rows and columns from tables. create reports of sorted and restricted data, create indexes and constraints, manage and alter existing schema objects, control database access to specific objects, create and query external tables, and control privileges at the object and system level. This course will teach students how to use queries and manipulate data within a database, use dictionary views to retrieve data and create reports about their schema objects. Some of the date-time functions available in the Oracle Database are also covered. Students who complete this course will have the opportunity to take the Oracle Database certification exam 1Z0-061. Single Semester class.

Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates

Prerequisite(s): None

Text: TBA

 

AP Art History

AP Art History is an introductory college-level art history course. Students cultivate their understanding of art history through analyzing works of art and placing them in historical context as they explore concepts like culture and cultural interactions, theories and interpretations of art, the impact of materials, processes, and techniques on art and art making, and understanding purpose and audience in art historical analysis.

Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates

Prerequisite(s): None

Cost: $1,499  per semester

Text: TBA

 

Introduction to Biomedical Engineering

This course is designed for students interested in a future career in Biology, Medicine, or Engineering applied to Biological Sciences. It is intended as a broad overview of various topics which students will need to be familiar with as they consider their future goals and interests and is meant to allow students to explore important ideas, concepts, and principles which are of particular relevancy for Biomedical Engineering. In particular, students will be introduced to the history of Biomedical Engineering, Ethical Issues in Biology and Medicine, Basics in Anatomy and Physiology, Biomechanics, Biomaterials, Bioinstrumentation, Bioelectric Systems, and Bioinformatics.

Schedule: Please contact our office for class availabiltiy, private classes, and group rates

Prerequisite(s): Algebra II/Trig; AP Biology; Chemistry Honors

Cost: $1899 (one semester class)

Text: Introduction to Biomedical Engineering by John D. Enderle, Joseph D. Bronzino, Susan M. Blanchard 2^nd Edition

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