Prerequisite: High School Geometry Honors The Honors Algebra II course covers the standard Algebra II material in greater depth with some additional topics involving higher levels of abstraction. Successful completion of Algebra II Honors will prepare students to take Pre-Calculus Honors.

Prerequisite: a B in Colonialism Honors or an A in Global Issues, Level 1. While covering all of the material included in American Studies, the honors sections will include more reading and interpretation of primary materials. Students will also be called on to interpret the views of American history throughout the development of the nation. This is a junior class.

Biology Honors is a challenging laboratory-oriented course that introduces students to the diversity among and connections between all living things past and present. Topics of study include: biochemistry; cell structure, processes, division and specialization; dormancy and phenology; biodiversity and classification; enzymes; photosynthesis and cellular respiration; genetics; and evolution. Students practice and develop laboratory skills through research, experimental design, use of technology, writing of lab reports, and application of the scientific method. Students are expected to be able to digest extensive new vocabulary, take detailed notes, read and understand a textbook, participate thoughtfully in classroom discussions, communicate ideas and information in well-organized formats, and regularly complete homework. In laboratory work, students are expected to follow detailed instructions and work independently. Students will apply inquiry and problem-solving approaches regularly, formulate and justify ideas to make informed decisions about scientific situations and issues. Students will understand the historical, social, economic, environmental, and ethical implications of science and technology in the 21st century. Basic calculator required. This is also a prerequisite for AP Biology.

Prerequisite: Honors Algebra 1 and evidence of a strong foundation in mathematical problem-solving. Calculators from Texas Instruments TI 36X Pro to TI 89 are appropriate. This course covers the same topics as Chemistry but moves at a highly accelerated pace and explores topics in greater depth. Honors chemistry also challenges students to engage in independent inquiry based topics.

This course explores the global history of colonialism from the 15th century to the present, and offers a comparative study of European and non-European colonial policies. Discussion topics will include the ideologies of imperialism; forced and voluntary migration resulting from colonial occupations; modes of resistance to colonial powers; the movement to decolonization; development and globalization; and the legacy of colonization visible today. Students will gain knowledge of modern global interdependence and relations, and experience in cultural studies methods, theories, and concepts, such as the constructed nature of race, gender and nationalism.

(Semester 2 only). Prerequisite: successful completion of any other course in the Technology department.

Blending programming, design, and other technological aspects in a fast-paced lab environment, this course can serve as a bridge between our introductory Technology courses and AP Computer Science A, or it can stand alone for motivated, interested students.

Work at the honors level requires high productivity and presents greater challenges than work in Level I English classes. Students who sign up for this level should read at grade level or higher. At this level, the emphasis is on reading classic literature. Class discussion and effective communication skills are emphasized. Expectations also include a higher sophistication both in writing and in critical analysis of literature. Students are required to complete the designated summer reading as it segues into the first literary unit in September. Students should also expect to be tested on the assigned summer reading.

Skills addressed include strategies for analytical and interpretive reading, understanding the cultural backgrounds of the literature, and the nature and implications of the language used in the texts. Students will learn to glean appropriate information about the interpretations of the texts from analytical articles. Also, a major focus of the class will revolve around the process of writing and rhetorical applications. Standard English conventions will be addressed on a case-by-case basis. Class discussion and various presentations will focus on the process and delivery of speaking to an audience.

This course is intended to be a demanding survey of American literature, emphasizing the American classics of poetry and prose. A variety of critical formats will be introduced, and students will be required to write frequent critical essays using those approaches to the literature. This class should be seen as preparation for AP Literature and Composition and will therefore develop the skills necessary for that course or for college English.

English IV Honors is a challenging adventure into the global and personal landscape of the written word through memoir, fiction, rhetorical analysis, journal writing, formal writing, and ending the year with a personal portfolio. The first semester is devoted to studying the language, author's tone, purpose, as well as the themes of Holocaust memoirs and dystopian literature. Students examine the social, political, and cultural times in which the author is writing, and students will be expected to engage in intellectual discussion and written analysis of the author's tone and purpose. The second semester is devoted to students finding their own voices in their writing through the writer's workshop which includes rhetorical analysis, poetry, fiction, narrative, essay, book project, ending the semester with individual portfolio performances of their work.

Prerequisite: An A in Biology Level 1 or a B or above in Honors Biology This inquiry-based course introduces students to the concepts and systems governing the natural world. How do these systems work and how do humans impact natural systems? What are the implications for society and what can we do to solve environmental problems? The honors course is meant for highly motivated students who are prepared to be fully engaged in class and put in extra time completing assignments outside of class. Honors students will be held to high standards for completion of labs, writing assignments, and classwork, and will do extra projects and papers. Topics include environmental problems and solutions, ecosystems, biodiversity, wildlife conservation, water quality, human population growth, resource extraction and use, forestry, soils and agriculture, renewable and non-renewable energy sources, and global climate change. This course emphasizes the use of fundamental science skills such as developing explanations, designing investigations, creating and interpreting graphs, and writing lab reports. Students will also have the opportunity to enrich their own personal relationships with the natural world through outdoor activities and labs. Assessments could include homework, writing assignments, labs, projects, tests, quizzes, and a final assessment.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of French III or its equivalent, plus permission of the instructor. This two-year sequence presents French language, culture, and current issues/events through the reading, listening, and viewing for understanding of authentic short stories, articles, and film. In response, students explain and discuss main ideas, and express and support their viewpoints in oral and written presentations about what they have read and seen. Advanced vocabulary and workings of the language are introduced and studied in context. Students also explore the Franco contribution to the arts, literature, and civilization in conjunction with a survey of French history. This course may be taken for two consecutive years or followed by an AP French course in place of the second year.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of French III or its equivalent, plus permission of the instructor. This two-year sequence presents French language, culture, and current issues/events through the reading, listening, and viewing for understanding of authentic short stories, articles, and film. In response, students explain and discuss main ideas, and express and support their viewpoints in oral and written presentations about what they have read and seen. Advanced vocabulary and workings of the language are introduced and studied in context. Students also explore the Franco contribution to the arts, literature, and civilization in conjunction with a survey of French history. This course may be taken for two consecutive years or followed by an AP French course in place of the second year.

Prerequisite: Grade of A in a high school Algebra I course, A/B in a high school Algebra Honors course or special recommendation. Standard Geometry material is covered in greater depth with some additional topics involving higher levels of investigation and abstraction. Scientific calculator required.

Prerequisite: Algebra I; A laptop or chromebook is required. Research Design is a science and math based elective course that explores the principles of academic research and prepares students for embarking on their own research journeys. Introductory projects are interdisciplinary engineering challenges, whereas later projects are environmental science themed. While engaging with these projects students will read scientific papers, collect data, employ combinations of qualitative, statistical, and geospatial analyses, and discuss research ethics. All students will present their self designed project to an audience by the end of the year. For students that complete extra readings and exercises or adequately sophisticated research projects, honors credits can be earned.

Prerequisites: B or higher in Honors Biology and Honors Chemistry class (which may be taken concurrently with AP Bio) Students experience a rigorous academic year of discussion and labs involving detailed studies of several biological disciplines including molecular and cellular biology, cell energetics, genetics, evolution, biotechnology, and ecology. Students apply inquiry and problem-solving approaches in daily class activities and practice communicating scientific concepts and terminology in a variety of forms. This includes the writing of lab reports based on AP lab standards. Students are required to take the AP exam in May. Scientific calculator required.

Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus Honors with a grade of A or B AND the May Term Pre-Calculus course with a grade of A or B. The course covers the theory and application of the derivative and its interpretation as an instantaneous rate of change using numerical, graphical and analytical approaches. The theory of the definite integral and anti-derivatives is developed with strong focus on applications in geometry, physics and economics. The course follows the College Board curriculum in order to adequately prepare students to take the AP examination, which is required for the completion of the course. Texas Instruments (TI-83/84) calculator required.

This course begins with a review of basic Calculus concepts and skills, then continues to advanced integration techniques and covers applications of the integral, sequences, series, working with polar and parametric functions, and vectors. Students will be required to take the AP Calculus BC examination. A Texas Instruments TI 83 or 84 (plus or CE is fine) calculator is required.

Prerequisite: a B or better in Honors Chemistry and a teacher's recommendation. Recommended corequisite: Pre-Calculus Honors Advanced Placement Chemistry is a course that follows the College Board's curriculum and is the equivalent of a first-year college level inorganic chemistry course. Topics of study build on principles learned in the general chemistry course with an emphasis on mathematical formulation and the integration of modern atomic and molecular theories, stoichiometry, kinetic molecular and collision theories, thermodynamics, kinetics, chemical equilibrium, and electrochemistry. Concepts from each unit are applied in challenging laboratory experiments that incorporate techniques such as spectrophotometry, titration, gravimetric analysis, and graphical analysis. Students enrolled in this course are required to take the AP Chemistry exam in May. Calculators from Texas Instruments TI 36X Pro to TI 89 are appropriate.

Open to grades 11-12. AP Computer Science A is an introductory college-level computer science course. Students cultivate their understanding of coding through analyzing, writing, and testing code as they explore concepts like modularity, variables, and control structures. Students learn to code in Java and focus on Object Oriented design. Basic English and Algebra skills, plus a strong work ethic provide a distinct advantage in this class. Younger or less advanced students should take Intro to Programming or AP Comp Sci Principles before attempting this course. Students are required to take the AP exam in May.

This second-semester, two-period advanced studio arts course is designed for upper level, self-motivated artists who intend to pursue post secondary training at a four year art school, art academy, liberal arts college or university with a specialized art program and eventually a career in the creative arts. Any student not intending to go to art school or make a career in the arts but who has a deep passion for continuing their art training will also greatly benefit from and be welcome in this class. Students will produce and submit a portfolio to a jury of AP College Board Artists for college credit and college application submission. During this intensive course, each individual will create a body of work that demonstrates a high level of craftsmanship, conceptual development and consistent progression over time. This high quality portfolio is produced through disciplined studio practice while expanding on foundational skills and developing authentic and original concepts and a personal visual language. The ability to critique one's own work as well as the work of other artists in constructive, comprehensive and relevant dialogue will play a major role in the student's overall success in pursuing a creative path and connection to the canon of art history through the sensibilities of our contemporary art culture.

Prerequisites: Recommendation from junior English teacher, B or higher in Honors or AP prior to senior year, successful completion of summer reading requirement. The Advanced Placement course is the equivalent of a first-year college course in literature and composition. Students will read a variety of literature from several different genres and from a wide range of time periods. This course has a heavy reading load and requires a great deal of writing, much of it on-demand (timed). Students will learn to compose sophisticated literary analysis, specifically focused on how literary devices work together to illuminate the meaning of a work as a whole. Students in this course are required to take the AP examination in AP Literature and Composition (given in May) which determines whether a student may be eligible to receive college credit for the course.

Prerequisites: Recommendation from junior English teacher, B or higher in Honors or AP prior to senior year, successful completion of summer reading requirement. The Advanced Placement course is the equivalent of a first-year college course in literature and composition. Students will read a variety of literature from several different genres and from a wide range of time periods. This course has a heavy reading load and requires a great deal of writing, much of it on-demand (timed). Students will learn to compose sophisticated literary analysis, specifically focused on how literary devices work together to illuminate the meaning of a work as a whole. Students in this course are required to take the AP examination in AP Literature and Composition (given in May) which determines whether a student may be eligible to receive college credit for the course.

Prerequisites: B or better in Alg 2 Level 1 or concurrently taking Alg 2 Hon
B or better in Biology
C or better in Honors Chemistry
This course is a fast paced study of how the Earth's systems work, how humans impact those systems, and the implications for us. We will also examine solutions to environmental problems. AP College Board Units for this course include: The Living World: Ecosystems and Biodiversity, Populations, Earth Systems and Resources, Land and Water Use, Energy Resources and Consumption, Atmospheric Pollution, Aquatic and Terrestrial Pollution, and Global Change. Readings from the textbook are important in this class and students should be able to read and assimilate one chapter each week. Class lectures and activities are designed to supplement the text material. Tests generally cover 2-3 chapters. Students will write Free Response Questions and complete Personal Progress Checks for each unit in preparation for the AP Exam. Students will write article reviews throughout the year to stay up to date with current environmental issues. Lab opportunities will include classroom and field work and will enrich chapter topics. Students should have math skills at the Algebra II level and a Chemistry and Biology background at the honors or AP level. Students are required to take the AP Exam in May.

Prerequisite: AP U.S. History and/or teacher recommendation. Beginning with the Renaissance, students will examine the development of western civilization and its impact on the rest of the world. Students will use primary and secondary research materials to assess, analyze and understand the major social, cultural, political, economic and intellectual movements that define Western culture. They will trace the development of a current major world event and predict the possible outcomes and demonstrate how domestic policy may impose constraints or obligations on the actions of nations in the world. Students will evaluate the benefits and difficulties of international cooperation. This course focuses on preparing students to take the required Advanced Placement Examination.

AP Macroeconomics is an introductory college-level macroeconomics course. Students cultivate their understanding of the principles that apply to an economic system as a whole by using principles and models to describe economic situations and predict and explain outcomes with graphs, charts, and data as they explore concepts like economic measurements, markets, macroeconomic models, and macroeconomic policies.

Offered in alternating years with AP Macroeconomics

AP Microeconomics is an introductory college-level microeconomics course. Students cultivate their understanding of the principles that apply to individual decision-makers—both consumers and producers—within an economic system. Using economic principles and models, students learn to describe real-world situations, predict and explain economic outcomes, and analyze data through graphs, charts, and other visual tools. Key topics include supply and demand, consumer choice, production and costs, market structures, factor markets, and the role of government in promoting efficiency and equity.

This course will introduce the student to digital camera functions using available light or a studio setting; and teach how to edit, display and save photographs for printing and the web. This is a dual enrollment college level course (CL) offered through CMCC. Students earning a 70 or higher will earn 3.0 college credits.

Prerequisites: B in Honors Biology and Chemistry. Open to juniors and seniors This is a dual enrollment courses offered at FA during the regular school day through collaboration with Central Maine Community College. BIOL120W Human Biology is a two-semester course that is an enhanced anatomy/physiology class echoing Fryeburg Academy's existing anatomy/physiology classes but with a more demanding work load in both the classroom and laboratory. Upon successful completion of this class with a C or higher, students will receive four college credits at the college that they choose to enroll in.