Courses
Yorktown is the world’s only K-14 school systems with all graduates expected to complete 2 years of college credit when 18 years old.
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Curriculum will be delivered via Internet with pace and delivery by the student's customized plan. For instance, professional athletes or those working a job will have slower schedule to provide more free time while keeping a minimum schedule. Some students will have a full-time, year-round speed schedule if their goal is to enter graduate school before 20 years of age.
Each student will be tested after they are enrolled and their programs will be started at their level for each area. The program may start at any level. The average target for the program is completing 12th grade by age 16 (sophomore in other schools) so they can complete advanced placement course work their final 2 years. Talented students could finish high school by age 14 leaving 4 years for college study and additional electives.
Core Courses
Math including algebra, geometry, trigonometry and calculus. This also includes practical math.
Sciences, all basic sciences including physics, electronics, computers, biology, ecology, genetics, geology, meteorology, nanotechnology and others.
World context including history, economics, government, social studies, geography and other topics.
Communications including English, reading, writing (general, legal and business), public speaking and presentations, persuasion, body language and music.
Life skills. These start as simple and basic as tying shoes. They progress to include including group dynamics, worldwide customs, cooking, fashion and clothing care, personal presentation, hygiene, interpersonal relationships and organizational behaviors. This also includes personal career and social development like reading accounting statements, job searching and starting a business including basic fund raising.
Electives
Yorktown desires the largest catalog of electives available in pre-college education. This will be a key advantage for students. These are done as survey courses and in depth courses. Survey course electives round out the student’s life experiences and give them exposure to new topics. These include:
- Types of engineering and architecture
- Medicine including doctors, nurses, researchers, and hospital management
- Specific emerging technology areas like biotech or nanotech
- Art, politics, law and other areas
- Sports of various types including golf
- Agriculture, horticulture and various environmental areas
- Film, games development, and media issues
- Investments and investment management companies
Yorktown will add electives (as approved) after submission and course development. A starting point is anticipated to be the Boy Scouts of American merit badge catalog of over 100 topics.
In depth courses are for those with a desire to build expertise in a topic. These may have several levels over years. An example would be computer programming. There could be basic, intermediate and advanced courses in each computer programming language.
Course Listings
This is an interactive list of the starting courses – if you have an interactive plan version, just click on the course for an overview. Yorktown can use several course providers ensuring the best education available. With the centralized delivery system changes can be made in a day
Aventa Learning Courses – college level
Advanced Placement ®
| Math | Communications - English | Life Skills and Languages |
| AP* Calculus AB AP* Calculus BC AP* Statistics |
AP* English AP* English Language AP* Literature AP* Psychology** |
AP* Spanish Language AP* French Language AP* Art History |
| World Context - Social Studies |
Science |
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AP* US History AP* World History AP* European History AP* US Government** AP* Macroeconomics* AP* Microeconomics |
AP* Biology AP* Chemistry AP* Environmental Science** AP* Computer Science AP* Physics B AP* Physics C** |
Apex AP College Courses
| Math | Science |
World Context -Social Studies |
| AP Calculus AB AP Statistics |
AP Chemistry AP Physics B AP Psychology |
AP Macroeconomics |
| Communications - English | Life Skills and Languages |
| AP English Language and Composition AP English Literature and Composition |
AP French Language and Composition AP Spanish Language and Compositio |
High school courses by Class.com
Aventa High School Classes
ElectivesAccounting**, Art Appreciation **, Career Planning**, Driver’s Education**, Fine Art, Health**, Life Skills**, Skills for Success**, Music Appreciation **, Personal Finance **, Physical Education, Psychology**, Sociology, Business Law, Marketing, Nutrition & Wellness ** Language ArtsGrammar and Composition, English I, English II, English III, English IV, Creative Writing, Journalism**
Math
Pre-Algebra, Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus**, Trigonometry**, Calculus, Consumer Math, Integrated Math, WASL Refresher Math
Science
Life Science, Physical Science, Earth Science, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy and Physiology, Environmental Science
Social Studies
Geography, World History, American History, Civics**, American Government**, Economics**
Technology
Computer Fundamentals (MSFT Office), Digital Photography**, Flash Animation**, Game Design, Java Scripting**, Programming I (C++)**, Programming II (VB.Net)**, Web Design**, Digital Video Production**
World Languages
Spanish I, Spanish II, Spanish III, Spanish IVFrench I, French II, French III, French IVGerman I, German II, German III, German IVMandarin (Chinese) I, Mandarin (Chinese) IIJapanese I, Japanese IILatin I, Latin II, Latin III, Latin IVIntro to World LanguagesELL for Spanish Speakers
K-8 Courses by Compass Learning include:
Communication with: Reading click on: http://www.compasslearning.com/Products/Show.aspx?page=2.1.2.1
Writing click on: http://www.compasslearning.com/Products/Show.aspx?page=2.1.2.2
English Language Learning click on: http://www.compasslearning.com/Products/Show.aspx?page=2.1.2.6
Math click on http://www.compasslearning.com/Products/Show.aspx?page=2.1.2.3
Science and World Context click on http://www.compasslearning.com/Products/Show.aspx?page=2.1.2.4
Aurora Learning Courses may also be used.
Yorktown Electives
Yorktown Education’s company owned curriculum is being developed done with the Boy Scouts of America in mind. These are included within mandatory courses or as stand alones but also meet the requirements for earning merit badges to advance to Eagle Scout.
These required courses include: First Aid, Emergency Preparedness, Communications, Citizenship in the Community, Nation and World, Emergency Preparedness, Family Life, Personal Fitness and Personal Management, Cooking, Engineering, Entrepreneurship and Map Reading.
Highly recommended courses include: Cycling, Swimming, Lifesaving, Camping, Golf, Public Speaking, Public Health, Traffic Safety, Safety, Salesmanship
Other courses are: American Business, American Cultures, American Heritage, Animal Science, Archaeology, Archery, Architecture, Art, Astronomy, Athletics, Auto Mechanics, Aviation, Backpacking, Basketry, Bird Study, Camping, Canoeing, Chemistry, Cinematography, Climbing, Coin Collecting, Collections, Composite Materials, Computers, Crime Prevention, Dentistry, Disabilities Awareness, Dog Care, Drafting, Electricity, Electronics, Energy, Environmental Science, Farm Mechanics, Fingerprinting, Fire Safety, Fish and Wildlife Management, Fishing, Fly-Fishing, Forestry, Gardening, Genealogy, Geology, Graphic Arts, Hiking, Home Repairs, Horsemanship, Indian Lore, Insect Study, Journalism, Landscape Architecture, Law, Leatherwork, Mammal Study, Medicine, Metalwork, Model Design and Building, Motor boating, Music, Nature, Nuclear Science, Oceanography, Orienteering, Painting, Pets, Photography, Pioneering, Plant Science, Plumbing, Pottery (Ceramics), Pulp and Paper, Radio, Railroading, Reading, Reptile and Amphibian Study, Rowing, Scholarship, Sculpture, Skating, Small-Boat Sailing, Snow Sports, Soil and Water Conservation, Space Exploration, Sports, Stamp Collecting, Surveying, Textile, Theater, Truck Transportation, Veterinary Medicine, Waterskiing, Weather, Whitewater, Wilderness Survival, Wood Carving, Woodwork and Zoology.
To see the material that is planned to be covered click on: http://www.scouting.org/BoyScouts/AdvancementandAwards/MeritBadges.aspx
Then click on the icon (badge) for the course material outline.
