Only need to earn a few more credits to earn your high school diploma? Or, are you college-bound and need to take a few prep courses? Then look no further.

If you do not already have a high school diploma, these courses are FREE!

Algebra

Topics covered will include integers; order of operations; solving linear, graphing, and factoring equations. Computation skills with fractions, decimals, and percents are recommended.

Biology with Lab

Paul Desaulniers
This is a survey course comprised of labs, activities and lectures. This course will provide an introduction into the science of biology in preparation for advanced study at the college level.

Chemistry with Lab

Paul Desaulniers
This is a survey course comprised of labs, activities and lectures. This course will provide an introduction into the science of chemistry in preparation for advanced study at the college level.

Drama: Poets & Black Mountain College

Joel Dempsey
The course will introduce poets of the modern age: Charles Olsen, Robert C. Reeley, and Wallace Stevens. Two of the writers were a driving force at one of America’s creative and artistic colleges, Black Mountain. Participants will produce a presentation of Charles Olsen’s script: The Nineteenth of April, or Wallace Stevens’ A Ceremony. Materials to bring: pencil and notebook. 1/4 credit.

English

Christopher Mogan
Curriculum includes spelling, vocabulary, news articles, short fiction, and novels. Students are expected to be active learners, contribute to class discussions, and improve writing skills. Class will explore the connection between literature and real life. Homework will consist of studying for tests and quizzes, reading assignments, and some writing projects.

Films and Literature

Muriel Curtis
Students will discuss the comparison of great and less than great classic films and the literature that inspired them. Weekly writing assignments will be assigned on films viewed in class. Final paper will compare one classic work of written literature with its corresponding film.

General Math

Adam Bullard
Students will learn and explore mathematical operations and concepts needed as prerequisites for higher math courses or for general everyday use. Topics include Basic Geometry, Percents, Decimals, Fractions, Measurement, Graphing, etc.

Maine History

Muriel Curtis
This course is a hands-on survey of Yankee culture and what makes Maine and Mainers different from the other 49 states & the people who live in them. The class will read and discuss the book Arundel by Kenneth Roberts. The instructor will lead discussions on diverse and interesting topics; such as Maple Sugaring, Seals and Silkies, Sail Making, Class activities will include creating a map mold of the state, watching films, competing individual projects, eating a New England Boiled Dinner. Examples of the many field trips include going to a Contra dance (dancing is not mandatory!), a sail making shop, the Rockland Breakwater, and more.

U.S. in Review

Muriel Curtis
Students will explore the government of the United States in comparison to other world governments. Through a series of films, lectures, discussions, books, and interviews students will be led to understand the history and workings of the U.S. government as compared with governments of the Middle East, Europe, China, the Communist regime, African nations, and the nuclear family.