The Physics course offers students a general preparation in physics. While the appropriate use of mathematics is employed to most efficiently describe natural phenomena, a considerable effort is made to apply physical principles to everyday phenomena. In this way the course serves a dual role in that it will prepare students for a more mathematically intensive college physics course while making the principles learned more meaningful and useful in everyday life. The new workshop format of this course relies heavily on a CD-ROM provided as a part of the course materials and access to computers to run this software. This course may be taken on a full-year schedule, or in a block schedule, one-semester format.

*For 2009-2010, a set of videotapes may be purchased from KET.

AP^® Physics B, and Honors Physics are all based on a set of 27 CD-ROMs (14 for Honors), or 4 DVDs (2 for Honors). Multimedia-based instruction includes lectures, demonstrations, and problem solving. Students work independently, with minimal need for supervision at their school. The teacher is available via e-mail and phone when help is needed. Tests are graded by the teacher; homework is graded by computer. With the proper supervision the course materials may also be used with small groups or full classes. Both courses use the same college textbook.

AP^® Physics B is a rigorous preparation for the AP^® Physics B test, and the Medical College Aptitude Test. It uses college-level syllabi, homework, and tests. It follows the College Board's guidelines for AP^® Physics B, and includes a virtual lab. (Full year.)

Honors Physics is for students who want to learn physics at a high level, but who are not interested in the full AP^® Physics B program. It features a shortened syllabus, as well as somewhat less demanding homework and tests. (Full year or Block schedule.)

*For 2009-2010, a set of DVDs (computer) or CDs may be purchased from KET.

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Virtual Physics Labs is currently a part of our AP^® Physics B course. Beginning in the fall of 2008 it is available to all schools for use in any course. The labs are ideal for filling in holes in your lab program, but can also be used in pre-lab activities, homework and for lecture/demonstration.

German I is an interactive multimedia course designed to engage students in mastering the basic skills of speaking, listening, writing, and reading. The course uses the Treffpunkt Berlin video series and its accompanying materials to give students an authentic picture of the German-speaking culture. Conversation practice is provided via telephones. The course is structured for high school 9th-12th graders, but is available to highly motivated middle school 8th graders. This course may be taken on a full-year schedule, or in a block schedule, one-semester format.

*For 2009-2010, a set of videotapes, DVDs, or CDs may be purchased from KET.

German II, a new and improved course is launching in Fall 2009! The new GERMAN II utilizes a modular approach students can use to customize aspects of their learning. Course participants navigate through a variety of instructional segments, which are organized according to theme or topic. The result is a fast-paced, sometimes quirky but always fun, way to learn. Dramatizations, music, interviews, authentic film clips, and slides shows are all part of the mix. In addition, students complete online activities, and converse live with a tutor on a regular basis. This approach presents language in context to help students grasp meaning quickly and begin to communicate in German with confidence. The course continues the Treffunkt Berlin video series and its accompanying materials. This course may be taken on a full-year schedule, or in a block schedule, one-semester format in Spring 2010.

*For 2009-2010, a set of videotapes, DVDs, or CDs may be purchased from KET. Please note you will need the NEW set beginning 2009-2010 school year.

**For Fall 2009 Semester Block students, the Auf Deutsch! Level II textbook and videotapes will continue to be used.

German III continues the multimedia approach to help students maintain the language skills learned in German I and II. In this accelerated course, students will explore the topics relevant to today's German-speaking countries while expanding their vocabulary, and reviewing and extending their language skills. The Annenberg video series Fokus Deutsch provides the core of the content. Conversation practice is provided via telephones. Assignments and exercises will integrate an interactive, multi-media approach to language learning. This course may be taken on a full-year schedule, or in block schedule, one-semester format.

* For 2009-2010, a set of videotapes or CDs may be purchased from KET.

The Humanities course is an interdisciplinary survey of the beliefs, thoughts, values, and traditions of humankind as reflected in history, philosophy, literature, visual arts, music, dance, and theater. The class promotes an understanding of the connections between the arts and their historical and cultural contexts and fosters an examination of universal questions. It is a one-credit, one-semester course designed to be compatible with block scheduling and to be used in partnership with a certified classroom teacher. It makes available a wide range of arts and humanities resources that teachers can use not only as part of this class but in a variety of ways in the future.

Teachers registering for Humanities through the Arts will be able to use their password to access our newest resource, Humanities Themes. Themes is a web-based resource and includes projects suitable for students with a wide range of ability levels. This resource organizes visual arts, theater, dance, music, and literary topics in three thematic strands:

1. The Natural World (person and nature)
2. Relationships (a person's relationship to others, society, and the spirit world)
3. Search for Self (finding oneself)

Humanities Connections is an innovative set of resources for students in grades 7-12. This four-production series consists of programs for both teacher and student audiences, that cover the basic elements of theater, dance, music and visual arts. They are written in direct compliance with the Kentucky Core Content for Arts and Humanities and National Standards in the Arts. The accompanying Connections web site provides an episode summary, vocabulary, ideas for projects, works consulted, and a teacher response form for each of the productions.

*For 2009-2010, a set of videotapes or DVDs may be purchased from KET.

Latin I students will study the vocabulary and structures of Latin in a way that will improve their ability to decode English words and their understanding of the English language while preparing them to study other languages. Mythology and an overview of Roman contributions to Western civilization are stressed. This background often improves performance on achievement tests. The instruction follows the Ecce Romani text. The course is structured for high school 9th-12th graders, but is available to highly motivated middle school 8th graders. This course may be taken on a full-year schedule, or in a block schedule, one-semester format.

* For 2009-2010, a set of videotapes, DVDs, or CDs may be purchased from KET. Please note you will need the NEW set beginning 2009-2010 school year.

Latin II is designed to increase student proficiency in reading and speaking Latin. Additional vocabulary and grammatical structures, cultural and historic materials, excerpts from original Roman authors all serve to enhance student understanding of the language and culture of the ancient Romans. Students apply what they learn of the ancients to better understand our world as they see the many influences of Latin in our lives-from our language to our government. The course follows the program set forth in the Ecce Romani text series. This course may be taken on a full-year schedule, or in a block schedule, one-semester format.

* For 2009-2010, a set of videotapes or CDs may be purchased from KET.

Latin III is a student directed class taught via Internet. This class is designed to increase vocabulary and assist students in completion of the corpus of grammar required to read many authentic Latin writings. Students read selections from Caesar, Cicero, Augustus, Pliny, Trajan and Eutropius. Through the words of these Roman authors, they increase their knowledge of the intricacies of the late Roman Republic and early Roman Empire. Grammatical concepts and Latin vocabulary are reinforced in the context of these selections. Agenda, assignments, graded and non-graded activities, quizzes and tests are all posted on the Internet. The text is Ecce Romani with several ancillary readings from Internet sites.

* Internet access is vital to the course.

Latin Literature is a student directed class taught via Internet. Students read authentic works from Latin authors, concentrating in particular on Horace and Catullus. Students interact with the teacher via e-mail and telephone. Agenda, assignments, graded and non-graded activities, quizzes and tests are all posted on the Internet.

* Internet access is vital to the course.