Advanced Creative Writing - Online Literary Lab

This course offers a unique opportunity to enhance students’ ability to formulate complex ideas, think critically, and express themselves in writing. By the end of the course, students will master advanced creative writing techniques and strategies, learn to work independently, formulate and process non-trivial ideas, and produce complex, original and well-structured texts in English. Skills acquired in this course are transferable across all academic disciplines. Students should already feel comfortable with writing texts in English (about 500 words) and have experience working independently in the language, including grammar and style. Previous experience of writing any type of text (in English) is welcome. The course represents the final, advanced level of the CTM Creative Writing series. 

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average about 5 hours per week.
 PREREQUISITES:  Creative Writing

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Algebra II Honors Online

Algebra 2 is an advanced course using hands-on activities, applications, group interactions, and the latest technology. Students will learn about polynomials, quadratic equations, linear, nonlinear, exponential, and logarithmic functions, sequences, probability and statistics, and inequalities. Throughout the course, these mathematical concepts are applied to everyday occurrences to demonstrate how the world around us functions. Interactive examples help guide students’ journey through customized feedback and praise. Students have opportunities to work with their peers on specific lessons.

 Students are strongly recommended to study 4 - 6 hours per week.

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AP Art History

Within AP Art History, students will explore the interconnections between art, culture, and historical context using critical analysis through the critical lenses of artistic expression, cultural awareness, and purpose. Using a defined art historical skill set and reflective learning, students will analyze relationships across cultures with a global lens. AP Art History is the equivalent of a two-semester introductory college or university art history survey course.

The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average about 8 - 10 hours per week.

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AP Computer Science A Online

The AP Computer Science A course is an introductory computer science course. A large part of the course involves developing the skills to write programs or parts of programs that correctly solve specific problems. The course also emphasizes the design issues that make programs understandable, adaptable, and when appropriate, reusable.At the same time, the development of useful computer programs and classes is used as a context for introducing other important concepts in computer science, including the development and analysis of algorithms, the development and use of fundamental data structures, and the study of standard algorithms and typical applications. In addition, an understanding of the basic hardware and software components of computer systems and the responsible use of these systems are integral parts of the course.
The AP Computer Science A (AP CSA) course is complementary to AP Computer Science principles (AP CSP). While AP CSA focuses primarily on the technical aspects of Java programming in software development, AP CSP uses programming in Python to solve a wide range of real-world problems and explore the underlying principles of computation across other disciplines.
The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average 10 hours per week.
 RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES: It is recommended that students have successfully completed a first- year high school algebra course with a strong foundation of basic linear functions, composition of functions, and problem-solving strategies that require multiple approaches and collaborative efforts. Prior computer science experience is not required to take this course.

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AP Computer Science Principles Online

This course introduces students to the essential concepts of computer science and challenges them to discover how computers and ICT impact the world around us. The main topics include: programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the Internet, cyber security, and the impact of computing on our everyday life. The AP Computer Science Principles (AP CSP) course is complementary to AP Computer Science A. The AP CSP course is often taken by future IT professionals who want to build a solid understanding of the given field. Furthermore, AP CSP attracts students interested in a wide range of subjects, ranging from science and mathematics to medicine, journalism or even art, who would like to acquire a competitive edge by understanding computer science and the way it relates to their particular field as well as to the real world in general.
The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average 8 hours per week.
 RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITES
It is recommended that students in the AP Computer Science Principles course have successfully completed a first-year high school algebra course with a strong foundation of basic linear functions, composition of functions, and problem-solving strategies that require multiple approaches and collaborative efforts. In addition, students should be able to use a Cartesian (x, y) coordinate system to represent points on a plane. It is important that students and their advisers understand that any significant computer science course builds upon a foundation of mathematical reasoning that should be acquired before attempting such a course. Prior computer science experience is not required to take this course.

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AP English Literature and Composition Online

Develop critical standards for the appreciation of literary works and increase your sensitivity to literature as a shared experience. For a year, students participate in the AP Dinner Party in the AP Literature and Composition course. Menu items include reading, analyzing, writing, rewriting, and discussing creations by the master chefs, renowned authors. Through close reading of the text of these authors, you'll discover the various ways writers use language to provide meaning and pleasure for their readers. The AP English Literature and Composition course focuses on reading, analyzing, and writing about imaginative literature (fiction, poetry, drama) from various periods. Students engage in close reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature to deepen their understanding of the ways writers use language to provide both meaning and pleasure. As they read, students consider a work’s structure, style, and themes, as well as its use of figurative language, imagery, and symbolism. Writing assignments include expository, analytical, and argumentative essays that require students to analyze and interpret literary works.

The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

 Students are recommended to study about 10 hours a week.

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AP Human Geography Online

The AP® Human Geography course is designed to provide college level instruction on the patterns and processes that impact the way humans understand, use, and change Earth’s surface. Students use geographic models, methods, and tools to examine human social organization and its effect on the world in which we live. Students are challenged to use maps and geographical data to examine spatial patterns and processes and analyze the changing interconnections among people and places.

The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

Students are strongly recommended to study on average about 8 hours per week.

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AP Macroeconomics Online

In this course, students establish the fundamentals of economics with a survey of scarcity, opportunity cost, supply, demand, and market equilibrium. They then zoom out to the largest scale of economic analysis, learning the indicators of whole countries’ economic health, specifically gross domestic product, unemployment, and price level. With that foundation the rest of the course examines fiscal and monetary policies, their consequences, and the basics of international trade and the foreign exchange market. In addition to preparing for the AP Exam, students gain a deeper understanding of the world around them, the roles that government and banks play in an economy, and the economic outcomes generated by policy decisions. AP Macroeconomics is equivalent to a one-semester introductory college course in economics.

The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

 Students are strongly recommended to study 6-8 hours a week.

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AP Microeconomics Online

AP Microeconomics is an introduction to the study of the consumers and producers that make up the economy: households, firms, governments, and community organizations. AP Microeconomics is a college-level course that introduces students to the principles of economics that apply to the functions of individual economic decision-makers. The course also develops students’ familiarity with the operation of product and factor markets, distributions of income, market failure, and the role of government in promoting greater efficiency and equity in the economy. Students learn to use graphs, charts, and data to analyze, describe, and explain economic concepts.

Explore the power of marginal thinking and apply it to common decisions that individuals and business firms encounter each day. Examine, interpret, analyze, and model key microeconomics concepts and processes, from the shifting supply and demand for familiar products to the model of the labor market and how wages are determined.

AP Microeconomics is equivalent to a one-semester introductory college course in economics.

The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

 Students are strongly recommended to study 6 - 8 hours a week.

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AP Physics 1 - Algebra Based

AP Physics I is an algebra-based, introductory physics course that will guide students through a college-level learning experience. This two-segment course is designed for students to develop an understanding of physics through rich content, engaging activities, and inquiry-based laboratory. Students will explore concepts such as analyzing motion, force interactions, energy, rotational motion, waves, and periodic motion. Students cultivate their understanding of physics through classroom study, in-class activity, and virtual and hands-on, inquiry-based laboratory work as they explore concepts like systems, fields, force interactions, change, conservation, and waves.
AP Physics 1 is a full-year course that is the equivalent of a first-semester introductory college course in algebra-based physics. AP Physics 1 course is full of videos and tests, CTM lab assignments and mentoring to prepare students successfully for AP Physics 1 exam. Thinkwell videos included in the course.
The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

 Students are strongly recommended to study 8 - 10 hours per week.
 PREREQUISITES: Students should have strong knowledge of Vectors and Trigonometric functions.

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AP U.S. History Online

AP United States History focuses on developing students’ abilities to think conceptually about U.S. history from approximately 1491 to the present and apply historical thinking skills as they learn about the past. Seven themes of equal importance —American and national identity; politics and power; work, exchange, and technology; culture and society; migration and settlement; geography and the environment; America in the World— provide areas of historical inquiry for investigation throughout the course. These require students to reason historically about continuity and change over time and make comparisons among various historical developments in different times and places.

The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average about 6 - 10 hours per week.
 

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AP World History: Modern Online

AP World History: Modern is an introductory college-level modern world history course. Students cultivate their understanding of world history from c. 1200 CE to the present through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like humans and the environment, cultural developments and interactions, governance, economic systems, social interactions and organization, and technology and innovation.

The AP exam fee is not included in the course fee.

Students are strongly recommended to study about 10 hours a week to successfully complete the course.

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Artificial Intelligence in the World Online

Artificial Intelligence in the World is an introductory course that guides students through the concepts, tools, and building blocks of artificial intelligence. This course provides students with a broad overview of how AI is used in decision-making and problem-solving worldwide. Students will learn how ethics impacts AI and will also have the opportunity to explore the various parts of AI with hands-on activities through the use of chatbots and other exciting interactives.

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average 4 hours per week.

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Astronomy Solar Galactic Online

Journey through the universe on a stellar exploration through space and time. Discover ancient astronomy and the instruments used to investigate the properties and motion of celestial objects. Examine the different characteristics of each planet in our solar system, including atmospheric conditions, moons, and rings. Discover the small solar bodies that are moving throughout our solar system. Learn about stellar properties, based on starlight and the life cycle of stars. Explore the far reaches of our universe by studying galaxies and the clues they leave us about the early universe. Lastly, learn about cosmology, including theories and concepts about our early universe, and its possible fate. Some mathematical applications will be applied at various times. This course is recommended for 11th and 12th grade students.

 Students are strongly recommended to study 4 - 6 hours per week.

 PREREQUISITES: Algebra I recommended

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Computer and Network Security Fundamentals

This inspiring course covers the fundamentals of computer safety, network security, and prevention of digital attacks. Students experience a hands-on approach to security strategies, expand their computer and networking security techniques, and improve their problem-solving skills. Students will also explore numerous employment opportunities in one of the fastest-growing industries – Cybersecurity.

 Students are strongly recommended to study 4 - 6 hours per week.

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Creative Writing - Online Literary Lab

This course offers a unique opportunity to enhance students’ ability to formulate complex ideas, think critically, and express themselves in writing. By the end of the course, students will master creative writing techniques and strategies, learn to work independently, formulate and process complex ideas, and produce original and well structured, texts in English. The course consists of an attractive combination of creative writing tasks and inspiring thought experiments, providing the fullest experience to both consumers & producers of literary texts. Skills acquired in this course are transferable across all academic disciplines. Students should already feel relatively comfortable with writing texts in English (about 300 words of length) and have experience working independently in the language, including grammar. Previous experience of writing any type of text (in English) is welcome, however, not required. The course is the second, intermediate of the CTM Creative Writing series. Students are strongly recommended to study on average about 5 hours per week.

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average 5 hours per week.

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Cybersecurity Essentials

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Egyptology Online

Have you ever wondered why the ancient Egyptian culture is so popular and fascinating? Introduction to Egyptology is a unique online course of CTM that offers you a useful tool to study a wide scope of interesting areas of Egyptian pharaonic history, archaeology and language. Each module contains overview of key terminology, and carefully chosen tasks and exercises which develop your learning and language skills and critical thinking in English. Are you ready to join us on an adventurous journey? The course may be of key help to you with your preparation for entrance exams in Egyptology or other related fields at university.

  Students are strongly recommended to study on average about 4 hours per week.

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English for STEM Online Part A

This course will provide students with a more specialized vocabulary, preparing them to study technical subjects in English at the high school or college level. Part A focuses on mathematics, the physical sciences, and information technology.

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average 4 hours per week.

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English for STEM Online Part B

This course will provide students with a more specialized vocabulary, preparing them to study technical subjects in English at the high school or college level. Part B focuses on the life sciences, psychology, and economics.

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average 4 hours per week.

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Pre-Calculus Honors Online

The purpose of this course is to study functions and develop skills necessary for the study of calculus. 
Dive deeper into your knowledge of functions by analyzing their key features and combining them to solve real-world problems. Learn about trigonometric functions and their applications, along with new ways to use the coordinate plane to represent different types of functions. Apply these skills to discover the power mathematics has in everyday life and to prepare for advanced mathematical studies in college or your future career.
Pre-Calculus is an Honors level course for students from school grade 9 - 12.

 Students are strongly recommended to study 4 - 6 hours per week.

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Probability and Statistics Honors Online

Probability and Statistics will introduce students to exploring data, sampling and experimentation by planning and conducting studies, anticipating patterns using probability and simulation, and employing statistical inference to analyze data and draw conclusions.

 Students are strongly recommended to study on average 4 hours per week.

 PREREQUISITES: Algebra II recommended

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Writing Nonfiction Online

Writing Nonfiction is a 10-week course that alternates between advanced reading exercises, with short-answer comprehension checks, and writing essays. The emphasis is on content, style, and organization more than on grammar. Students should already be comfortable with English syntax and have experience writing their own texts of at least a paragraph in length. They should be able to understand news articles in English with the help of a bilingual dictionary. During the 10-week course, students will read and respond to four assigned readings, write four original essays, exchange feedback with their peers through a workshop, and revise one of their essays as the final project. There is one assignment per week.

 Students are strongly recommended to study 3 - 4 hours per week.

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