2018-2019 Oak Ridge High Academic Planning Guide
The Academic Planning Guide contains information about every course offered at Oak Ridge High School, graduation credits, Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, Dual Credit, Industry Certifications, and Middle College. If you have questions, please contact the School Counseling Office at (865)425-9607.
English Language Arts
Grade 9
Grade 9 English Pacing Guide (CP and Workshop)
Grade 9 Honors Pacing Guide
Grade 10
Grade 10 English Workshop Syllabus
Grade 10 CP English Syllabus
Grade 10 Honors English Pacing Guide
Grade 10 Combined Studies English Pacing Guide
Grade 11
Grade 11 English Workshop Pacing Guide
Grade 11 CP English Pacing Guide
Grade 11 Honors Pacing Guide
Grade 11 AP English Pacing Guide
Grade 12
Grade 12 English Workshop Pacing Guide
Grade 12 CP English Pacing Guide
Grade 12 AP English Pacing Guide
Math
In most cases, there are no mentioned assignments or field trips. However, in the case of Linear Algebra, Maple Labs are major assignments, and in the case of Differential Equations, there is a group final project on a mathematical topic of choice. All content can be accessed through Canvas and Skyward.
AGATE
AGATE 1 and 2 Pacing Guide
Algebra 1
Algebra 1 Pacing Guide
Algebra 1A Pacing Guide
Algebra 1B Pacing Guide
CP Algebra
Algebra 2
CP Algebra 2 Pacing Guide
Algebra 2 Trigonometry Pacing Guide
Algebra 3
Algebra 3 Pacing Guide
Advanced Placement
AP Calculus AB Pacing Guide
AP Calculus BC Pacing Guide
AP Computer Science A Pacing Guide
AP Computer Science Principles Pacing Guide
Dual Enrollment
Precalculus AB Honors
Statistics Pacing Guide
Differential Equations Pacing Guide
Linear Algebra Pacing Guide
Multivariable Calculus Pacing Guide
Geometry
Geometry Pacing Guide
CP Geometry Pacing Guide
Geometry A Pacing Guide
Geometry B Pacing Guide
Honors Geometry Pacing Guide
Precalculus
Precalculus A/B Pacing Guide
Precalculus B/C Pacing Guide
Precalculus A/B Honors Pacing Guide
Precalculus B/C Honors Pacing Guide
SAILS
Algebra 3 SAILS Pacing Guide
Applied Mathematical Concepts
Applied Mathematical Concepts
Science
Anatomy and Physiology
Anatomy and Physiology Pacing Guide
Major Assignments: pathology reports (4), cat dissection, history of anatomy paper.
Field trips: none.
AP Environmental Science
AP Environmental Science Pacing Guide
Major Assignments: eco-column lab; grass decomposition lab; soil design of experiment; National Park research project; College Board AP exam 5/1/17.
Field Trips: Frozen Head State Park; April 20, 2017
Astronomy
Astronomy Pacing Guide
Major Assignments: planet tourism project, independent research project/presentation, final exam.
Field trips: none.
Biology
Biology
Biology Pacing Guide
AP Biology
AP Biology Syllabus
CP Biology
CP Biology Syllabus
Major Assignments: Unit exams, dissections, Problem-based learning projects (PBLs.)
Field trips: none.
Chemistry
CP Chemistry
CP Chemistry Pacing Guide
Honors Chemistry
Grade Level: 9-12
Honors Chemistry Pacing Guide
Major Assignments: Each unit will have a test that assesses multiple targets. The test average will make up 50% of the student’s grade.
Genetics
Honors Genetics I
Grade Level: 11-12
Honors Genetics I Syllabus
Major Assignments: Unit exams, research paper
Geology
Geology Pacing Guide
Major Assignments: Final Exam; field trip in late March.
Physics
AP Physics 1 and 2
Grade Level: 11-12
AP Physics 1 and 2 Syllabus
Major Assignments: Clock Radio Lab, Post-AP Exam Project Based Learning, AP Exams
Field Trips: UT Engineering Day in October
AP Physics C Mechanics and Electromagnetism
Grade Level: 11-12
AP Physics C Syllabus
Major Assignments: Rocket Lab, Post-AP Exam Project Based Learning, AP Exams
Field Trips: UT Engineering Day in October
General Physics
Grade Level: 11-12
General Physics Syllabus
Major Assignments: Midterm Exam- week of 12/12-12/16; Final Exam- Week of 6/4-6/6.
STEM Algebra
STEM Algebra Pacing Guide
Social Studies
Economics
CP Economics
11th – 12th grade
Major Assignments: Business Project
CP Economics Syllabus
European History
AP European History Grade Level: 12
Major Assignments: Enrichment projects (student-directed, options listed in syllabus include book reviews, class presentations, quarterly cultural role-playing events), AP-style written unit examinations, regular and sometimes self-directed college-level reading and research (textbook, primary, and secondary historical sources)
AP European History Syllabus
Government
Psychology
Major Assignments: 2nd term book presentation, 3rd term experiment design, 4th term psychology fair booth.
Field trips: none.
AP Psychology Reading Schedule
Psychology Pacing Guide
Sociology
US History
AP US History
AP US History Syllabus
US History Pacing Guide
World Geography
World Geography Pacing Guide
World Geography Syllabus
World History
Name of Course: Combined Studies AP World History
Grade Level: 10
Major Assignments: Analytical history notebook (ongoing skills and content labs throughout the year), Oak Ridge Cold War PBL