Cambridge Academy

This course prepares students to demonstrate understanding of extended texts; recognize the relationship of ideas; draw inferences, evaluate effectiveness, compare, analyze and synthesize ideas; recognize and respond to linguistic devices, such as figurative language; and demonstrate understanding of how writers achieve effects. In writing, students will demonstrate adequate control of syntax, vocabulary and grammar; express thoughts, feelings and opinions in order to interest, inform or convince an audience; and will be assessed on their ability to make accurate and effective use of paragraphs, grammatical structures, sentences, punctuation and spelling. In speaking and listening, students will understand and convey simple and complex information; consciously order and present facts, ideas and opinions for a particular audience; recognize and discuss statements of opinion and attitude, while discerning underlying assumptions and point of view; and speak audibly and intelligibly with appropriate tone, intonation and pace.. This course is required for Arizona's Grand Canyon High School Diploma.

This course will prepare students to enjoy the experience of reading literature; understand and respond to literary texts in different forms and from different periods and cultures; communicate an informed personal response appropriately and effectively; appreciate different ways in which writers achieve their effects; experience literature’s contribution to aesthetic, imaginative and intellectual growth; and explore the contribution of literature to an understanding of areas of human concern. Students will demonstrate detailed knowledge of the content of literary texts in the three main forms (drama, poetry, and prose); understand the meanings of literary texts and their contexts, and explore texts beyond surface meanings to show deeper awareness of ideas and attitudes; recognize and appreciate ways in which writers use language, structure, and form to create and shape meanings and effects; and communicate a sensitive and informed personal response to literary texts. This course is required for Arizona's Grand Canyon High School Diploma.

The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of the semantic, structural, and rhetorical resources of the English language as they relate to the principles of effective writing. Students will create critical and informed responses to texts in a range of forms, styles, and contexts while developing the interdependent skills of reading, analysis, and research. Students will demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of English language and its use in a variety of contexts. The course also provides a variety of writing opportunities calling for the use of different styles and tones. Students will write clearly, accurately, creatively, and effectively for different purposes/audiences, using different forms. This course is recommended for students seeking the AICE diploma through Cambridge. May be dual credit with MCC DC ENG 101/102.

In the AS General Paper Course, students will consider topics within local and international contexts that appeal to their education and career interests. Students will have the opportunity to gain knowledge and understanding of issues in three broad topic areas: 1) Economic, historical, moral, political and social; 2) Science, including its history, philosophy, ethics, general principles and applications; environmental issues; technology and mathematics; 3) Literature, language, the arts, crafts, and the media. They should be able to draw upon knowledge and understanding gained from studying other subjects. Through the study of these broad topic areas, students develop effective reading and writing skills in English. They work with information, ideas and opinions. They analyze and evaluate opinions and ideas and learn how to build an argument. These skills are all highly transferable and will help students in other subjects they are studying, and equip them for higher education or employment. This course is recommended for the AICE diploma through Cambridge.

The purpose of this course is to provide students with close study of all required texts. Students will learn to demonstrate the ability to respond to literary texts in the three main forms (Prose, Poetry and Drama) of different types and from different cultures. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the ways in which writers’ choices of form, structure and language shape meanings. Students will demonstrate the ability to produce informed, independent opinions and judgments on literary texts as well as the ability to communicate clearly the knowledge, understanding and insight appropriate for literary study through writing and other formats.

Cambridge International AS & A Level Digital Media & Design curriculum is used in tandem with the CTE Digital Communication program standards to allow learners to explore a range of processes and techniques in digital media through flexible course design covering digital photography, moving image, games design and mobile and multimedia applications and using a variety of print and online formats, including newspapers, magazines, journals, weblogs, and other traditional and new media platforms. This course: develops an awareness of the world of digital media and design, develops learners’ creative processes and their ability to critically evaluate their work, encourages learners to combine innovative approaches and techniques to solve problems creatively, expands learners’ knowledge of digital media by exploring different designers, processes and concepts, prepares learners for further study and to work in a collaborative industry. Students develop leadership, social, civic, and career skills through participation in either SkillsUSA or FBLA  (Future Business Leaders of America) and may be prepared for entry-level once they become a Program Completer. This course is the first of two in the CTE program. Completing both courses is required to become a CTE program completer which earns the student a graduation cord. This course is also recommended for students seeking the AICE diploma through Cambridge.

Cambridge IGCSE Spanish 1 develops a set of transferable skills for understanding and communicating in everyday situations in Spanish. Learners begin to develop cultural awareness of countries and communities where Spanish is spoken. They acquire the essential linguistic skills required for progression to further studies or employment. The syllabus gives students opportunities to develop and apply a wide range of foreign language skills. Candidates will be expected to read and understand a variety of written and spoken texts on familiar topics. Candidates will be required to demonstrate an understanding of the main ideas, opinions and attitudes. They will also have opportunities to write in Spanish on familiar, everyday topics, and to speak the language by taking part in everyday conversations. Students must be highly self motivated to learn the language and culture and willing to sit for the exam.

Cambridge IGCSE Spanish 2 is a continuation of IGCSE Spanish 1. Students will develop a set of transferable skills for understanding and communicating in everyday situations in Spanish. Learners begin to develop cultural awareness of countries and communities where Spanish is spoken. They acquire the essential linguistic skills required for progression to further studies or employment. The syllabus gives students opportunities to develop and apply a wide range of foreign language skills. Candidates will be expected to read and understand a variety of written and spoken texts on familiar topics. Candidates will be required to demonstrate an understanding of the main ideas, opinions and attitudes. They will also have opportunities to write in Spanish on familiar, everyday topics, and to speak the language by taking part in everyday conversations. Prerequisites include: IGCSE Spanish 1A and IB or Spanish 1. Students must be highly self motivated to learn the language and culture and willing to sit for the exam.

Cambridge AS/A Spanish offers students an opportunity to gain lifelong skills in learning Spanish, including the ability to communicate confidently and clearly; a sound understanding of the nature of language and language study, and of the skills and abilities required for further study, work and leisure; insight into the culture and contemporary society of countries where the Spanish language is spoken; better integration into the communities where Spanish is spoken, positive attitudes towards language learning, towards the speakers of other languages, and towards other cultures and societies. Skills which can be used in other areas of learning, such as analysis and memory skills. Prerequisites include: Students must be highly self-motivated to learn the language and culture and willing to sit for the exam. Completion of IGCSE Spanish 1 and 2 or instructor approval. This course is recommended for the AICE diploma through Cambridge.

This course prepares students to demonstrate mathematical knowledge as a key life skill, and as a basis for more advanced study. Students will develop a feel for numbers, patterns and relationships, with a strong emphasis on solving problems and presenting and interpreting results. Students also learn how to communicate and reason using mathematical concepts. This course will allow students to develop their mathematical knowledge and oral, written and practical skills; read mathematics, and write and talk about the subject in a variety of ways; apply mathematics in everyday situations and develop an understanding of the part which mathematics plays in the world around them. The course is equivalent to Algebra I credit with supplemental Cambridge material to enrich and expand concepts. Required for The Grand Canyon High School Diploma.

This course investigates many of the high school concepts of geometry, logic, and reasoning and continues the theme of Cambridge Year 1. Students also learn how to communicate and reason using mathematical concepts. This course will allow students to develop their mathematical knowledge and oral, written and practical skills; read mathematics, and write and talk about the subject in a variety of ways; apply mathematics in everyday situations and develop an understanding of the part which mathematics plays in the world around them. The course is equivalent to a Geometry credit with supplemental Cambridge material to enrich and expand concepts. Required for The Grand Canyon High School Diploma.

Cambridge IGCSE Additional Mathematics (US) allows students to: • further develop their use of mathematical concepts and principles • extend their mathematical skills and their use in more advanced techniques • solve problems, present solutions logically, and interpret results • develop a solid foundation for further study. Our programs balance a thorough knowledge and understanding of a subject and help to develop the skills learners need fortheir next steps in education or employment. The course is equivalent to an Algebra II credit with supplemental Cambridge material to enrich and expand concepts.

The purpose of this course is to enable students to develop an understanding of mathematical principles and an appreciation of mathematics as a logical and coherent subject; acquire a range of mathematical skills, particularly those which will enable them to use applications of mathematics in the context of everyday situations and of other subjects they may be studying; develop the ability to analyze problems logically, recognize when and how a situation may be represented mathematically, identify and interpret relevant factors, and, where necessary, select an appropriate mathematical method to solve the problem; use mathematics as a means of communication with emphasis on the use of clear expression; and acquire the mathematical background necessary for further study in this or related subjects. Recommended for the Cambridge AICE diploma.

Cambridge IGCSE Music allows learners to develop their musical skills through listening, performing and composing. Learners study music from a diverse range of world cultures and from historical periods to the present day and have the flexibility to perform and compose in their chosen style.

A Cambridge PE course for freshmen and sophomore students with an interest in athletics, sports medicine, athletic training and coaching, physical therapy or even medicine. Students will develop their knowledge and understanding physical performance in a modern world; apply this knowledge and understanding to improve their performance; perform in a range of physical activities, developing skills and techniques, and selecting and using tactics, strategies and/or compositional ideas; understand and appreciate safe practice in physical activity and sport; understand and appreciate the benefit of physical activity and sport for health, fitness and well-being and much more.

For sophomore, juniors, and seniors with an interest in athletics, sports medicine, athletic training and coaching, physical therapy, or even medicine. This new Cambridge AS level Sports and Physical Education course is just what you need to get a strong foundation. This is an active course with the credibility of Cambridge curriculum which includes: applied anatomy, exercise physiology and biomechanics; an understanding of the structure, functions and interrelationships between the skeletal, muscular, circulatory and respiratory systems that is essential to analyze how the human body moves in sporting situations and to explain how it adapts to exercise; biomechanics, sports performances, technology, and sociocultural influences.

This course prepares students to better understand the world in which they live, and take an informed interest in science and scientific developments. Students learn about the basic principles of biology through a mix of theoretical and practical studies while developing an understanding of the scientific skills essential for further study. Students will learn how science is studied and practiced, and become aware that the results of scientific research can have both good and bad effects on individuals, communities and the environment. Required for The Grand Canyon High School Diploma.

As well as a subject focus, the Chemistry syllabus enables students to: better understand the technological world in which they live, take an informed interest in science and scientific developments, learn about the basic principles of Chemistry through a mix of theoretical and practical studies, develop an understanding of the scientific skills essential for further study, skills which are useful in everyday life learn how science is studied and practiced, and become aware that the results of scientific research can have both good and bad effects on individuals, communities and the environment. Required for The Grand Canyon High School Diploma.

This course is designed to provide a worthwhile educational experience for all students; develop relevant and useful abilities and skills; develop attitudes relevant to biological science; stimulate interest in and care for; the local and global environment, promote an awareness of issues surrounding the study and application of biological science; and stimulate students to create a sustained interest in biology. Recommended for the Cambridge AICE diploma.

This course is designed to impart knowledge of everyday phenomena including, but not limited to, Newtonian mechanics, matter, oscillations and waves, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics. Students that complete this course will have been given a comprehensive introduction in the physical world, will have a greater appreciation for the scientific process (including its limitations), and will be better equipped to contribute to a technological society. This course is recommended for students seeking the AICE diploma through Cambridge. Recommended for the Cambridge AICE diploma.

Cambridge International AS & A Level Psychology is designed to give students an understanding of psychological concepts, theories and research methodology. The syllabus: is suitable for students who have no prior learning in psychology engages with four core areas of psychology: biological, cognitive, social and learning allows students to deepen their knowledge through a choice of two options at Cambridge International A Level from clinical psychology, consumer psychology, health psychology or organizational psychology encourages students to consider the relationships between psychological findings and everyday life This course is recommended for the AICE diploma through Cambridge.

Cambridge International AS Level Economics is an introductory economics course that covers the key concepts which run through the study of economics. These concepts will help students make links between the different levels and topics in economics including fundamental problems all societies face, the decision making process by individuals, firms, and governments, how market equilibrium is achieved, when government intervention and regulation is needed or desired, and how these concepts work together to create efficiency. Course is designed to prepare students for Cambridge exams at the end of the year by reinforcing critical thinking, writing skills, and critical analysis. This course is recommended for the AICE diploma through Cambridge.

The IGCSE History course looks at some of the major international issues of the twentieth century, as well as covering the history of particular regions in more depth. The emphasis is on both historical knowledge and on the skills required for historical research. Students learn about the nature of cause and effect, continuity and change, similarity and difference and find out how to use and understand historical evidence as part of their studies. IGCSE History will stimulate any student already interested in the past, providing a basis for further study, and also encouraging a lifelong interest in the subject. Meets World History graduation requirement. This course is required for students seeking Arizona’s Grand Canyon High School Diploma.

Cambridge International AS and A Level Travel and Tourism is ideal forthose seeking to specialize in this subject. The course encourages learners to appreciate the changing nature of travel and tourism and understand the importance of sustainability in the development and management of the industry. This syllabus: enables learners to understand the concepts and theories in travel and tourism and recognize their impact on people, environments and economies develops learners’ practical and research skills through planning and organizing an actual tourism event, which will contribute to their further study and working in the industry. This course is recommended for the AICE diploma through Cambridge.

Cambridge IGCSE American History (US) offers candidates the opportunity to discover key issues, ideas, people, and events that shaped the emergence and development of the U.S.A, from the mid-18th century to the start of the 21st century. In doing so, it develops an understanding of the present as well as the past. The course enables learners to study American history through the use of original historical sources, objects, and visits to local sites. This course promotes development of lifelong skills such as research, critical analysis, and communication. Throughout this course, acquisition of historical knowledge is underpinned by an investigative approach. This course is required for students seeking Arizona’s Grand Canyon High School Diploma.

The purpose of this course aims to prepare students for positive engagement with a rapidly changing world, broadening their outlook through the critical analysis of, and reflection on, issues of global significance. This course enables candidates to think critically, to reason in a disciplined way, and to communicate effectively. The course is firmly based on skills rather than specific content. Through the study of global issues, candidates will explore different and sometimes opposing perspectives and will acquire and develop thinking and reasoning skills as well as research and communication skills that will enable students to meet the demands of the twenty-first century and to make a successful transition to study in higher education.

In a rapidly changing world, Cambridge International AS and A Level Sociology offers learners the opportunity not only to explore the processes that are shaping current trends, but also to develop an understanding of the complexity and diversity of human societies and their continuities with the past. The study of sociology stimulates awareness of contemporary social, cultural and political issues, and focuses on the importance of examining these issues in a rigorous, reasoned and analytical way. This course is recommended for the AICE diploma through Cambridge.

This course allows students to develop a coherent understanding of the history of the U.S.A. The curriculum content provides for historical study in breadth from a variety of perspectives. This course gives students the opportunity to: understand key issues, ideas, people, and events that shaped the emergence and development of the U.S.A.; understand connections between them and understand their significance; and be able to develop a clear grasp of chronology and periodization. Teaching and learning will focus on: continuity, development, change overtime, causation and consequence, the significance of key turning points, and individual’s connections between different topics. This course is recommended for students seeking the AICE diploma through Cambridge.