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Stanford Academic Institute of Learning (SAIL) |
Course Descriptions |
Mathematics: Math courses focus on a variety of topics at the heart of basic math, pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, Algebra II, pre-calculus, and calculus. Students focus on developing deep understandings and connections between mathematical ideas and on strategies for problem solving in new mathematical situations. Language Arts: Language arts courses focus on the writing process--pre-writing, drafting, editing, and revising. Students create narrative essays, responses to literature, persuasive compositions, and research reports. While learning various writing styles, students write clear, coherent, and focused essays that contain formal introductions, supporting evidence, and conclusions. Physical Education: Physical education courses focus on improving the students' aerobic capacity, body composition, abdominal strength, trunk extension strength, upper body strength, and flexibility. Students participate in a variety of physical fitness activities designed to target each of those areas. Technology: Students learn how to understand and navigate the internet with ease and acquire a meaningful context within which to place our "information age." Students are introduced to various common technologies that make up today's technological world. |