This is the first of a two-year lab-based course that meets the requirements of the College Board Advanced Placement curriculum in preparation for the Computer Science exam in the Java programming language. Students will gain an advanced understanding of this object-oriented language. Access to a computer either PC or MAC at home is required for students in this course. The course will culminate with the AP exam in May of the junior year.

This course explores literary classics from many Western cultures, focusing mainly on American literature. Students examine the political, social, cultural, and philosophical aspects that have influenced the major writers of each literary period. Students analyze all genres to recognize how authors use language to convey meaning; how literature reflects the time and place in which it was written; and how figurative language, imagery, allusion, symbolism, diction, and tone contribute to the meaning of a work. Besides the survey of American Literature, students engage in more independent reading. Although students are given opportunities to write different styles of essay, many of the written assignments will relate to AP type timed essays. Students also write a literary research paper that focuses on the short story genre. Emphasizing the reading and analysis of literature; developing clear and logical expository writing skills that include independent research; refining language skills; and utilizing critical reading, writing, and thinking skills, this class affords students the opportunity to prepare for the AP English Language and Composition exam.

The Grade 10 college preparatory Hebrew language curriculum places a great deal of emphasis on the structure of sentence formation with special attention to grammar. Students review of present and past tenses including the imperative and the use of prepositions and infinitives. Vocabulary quizzes, oral and written tests are given for each unit taught in class. Students are also required to write dialogues, and use movies and contemporary Israeli music, to help grow in their ability to understand spoken Modern Hebrew. It is our goal that through the teaching of new vocabulary and idioms, the students will have an opportunity to learn about the Israeli culture, people of Israel and different ethnic groups among the Jewish people.

This first of our two-year US History sequence surveys the development of American ideals and institutions through consideration of the major political, economic, cultural, and social developments from the fifteenth century through the nineteenth. Topics include the Age of Discovery and Exploration, the Colonial Period, the American Revolution, the Constitution, the early National Period, Jacksonian Democracy, the Sectional Crisis, the Civil War, and Reconstruction.

The 10^th grade Jewish History curriculum covers the ancient and medieval periods in Jewish history.  Building upon their study of the field of academic Jewish history at the end of the 9^th grade, students will explore the major religious, geo-political, economic, social and cultural developments beginning with the Divided Kingdom of Ancient Israel through the Spanish Inquisition and expulsion of the Jews in 1492.  Students will examine the relationship of Jews to their own communities, the societies around them, and the various governments under which they lived.  They will gain an understanding of the origins of world Jewish communities and of the development of the Ashkenazic and Sephardic civilizations. Special attention is given to a basic study of the origins of Christianity and Islam and the impact of the three major monotheistic religions on each other and on the development of the Jewish historical narrative.

TEXT STUDY IN ARVEI PESACHIM

This course involves text study and analysis of the tractate of Talmud covered in class to prepare students for more advanced Talmud study.  Students will learn additional commentaries as well as the halachic development of the topics covered by the Talmud. Special emphasis will be on halachic application of texts studied.

THE POETRY AND PEOPLE OF WRITINGS (KETUVIM)

JEWISH VALUES: OUR RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE WORLD AND EACH OTHER

Fundamentals of Geometry: Fundamentals of Geometry is a course designed for 10th graders who would benefit from a concrete approach to geometric concepts and their applications. Emphasis is on discovery of geometric relationships through exploration.

In this course, students study a broad range of concepts in Geometry, including congruent segments and angles, circle chords, secants and tangent segments, parallel and perpendicular lines, angle measure in triangles, triangle congruence and similarity, similar triangles, and the Pythagorean Theorem. In their introductory study of logic and proofs, students are expected to critique existing proofs and supply missing steps and reasons.

In this accelerated Geometry course, students study Geometry as a mathematical system understood through the exploration and application of theorems and postulates. The topics covered in Honors Geometry are the same as in college-prep level Geometry; however, emphasis is placed on the use of deductive reasoning to create two-column proofs.

This course is offered to academically advanced 10th graders and is the prerequisite course for AP Calculus. Two courses in one, Honors Precalculus combines the topics of both College Algebra and Trigonometry. Honors Precalculus stresses those topics of College Algebra, Trigonometry, and Analytic Geometry which have the greatest impact on the study of Calculus. Those topics include an in-depth treatment of polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions.

This course is designed to introduce students to the basic principles of chemistry, with an emphasis on chemistry’s applications in everyday life. Through demonstrations, laboratory experiments, and other hands-on classroom activities, students will gain experience with scientific reasoning, measurement, data analysis, and problem-solving in chemistry. Classes expose students to basic concepts such as mathematics for chemistry, the nature of matter, stoichiometry, electronic structure of the atom, chemical bonding, the periodic table, chemical reactions, and solution chemistry.

This course provides an introduction to the principles of chemistry, following in the footsteps of the great chemists of the past, from ancient alchemy to nuclear fission. The methods, experiments and data that led to our current understanding of chemistry will play a central role in the exploration of core chemistry concepts. Investigating these concepts with rigor and robust depth, this class studies topics including atomic theory, stoichiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry, molecular structure, and kinetics. Because success in this course requires strong quantitative and visual abstract reasoning skills, placement in Honors Chemistry is correlated with placement in Honors Math.

The tenth grade classes have physical education three times in a ten day cycle. The female students are offered a choice between a fitness class and a team sports class. The fitness class introduces them to all facets of exercise such as circuit training, aerobics, stretching and other such techniques. The sports class continues the sports that they were involved in through middle school and includes soccer, basketball, handball and lacrosse. Similarly, the male students are offered a choice between strength training with a certified personal trainer or taking the team sports class.

Designed as an introduction to the study of health and wellness, this course seeks to help students develop a basic understanding of the human body, understand the consequences of harmful behaviors, learn how to maintain healthful lifestyles, and gain insight into how the media influences their decisions. Distributed throughout the course are classes dedicated to discussing the ethical messages and moral values Judaism teaches us in connection with many of the topics covered in health and wellness.

Lift weights and get strong! Class size is very limited, and those students who participate in athletics may get priority.

This class will continue to explore the basic elements of art and principles of design. Projects may include op art, printing, color study, and more. Art Fundamentals I is not a prerequisite.

Utilizing both digital cameras and various other digital devices (iPads, tablets, etc.), students will not only learn how to compose photographs, but also how to utilize shutter speed, aperture, ISO, focus, depth of field and sharpness while taking photos. We will also use various apps and programs to manipulate our captures in order to create a professional, modern photographs.

This is a course where students can create individual art projects at their own pace while utilizing various media and a plethora of potential projects, including (but not limited too) painting, woodburning, collage, and drawing.

Be a part of BT's dance troupe! The focus will be on creating full choreographed performance pieces. This course will culminate in a year-end performance and may also include performing at other events, both on campus and elsewhere.

Application of technique into full-fledged dance routines. This course will culminate in a year-end performance.

This course will focus on both the physical and theoretical aspects of creating movies. Learn how to operate lights, how to frame shots, and how to compose a story on film.

This course will focus on editing, after effects and other post-production techniques needed to finalize and finish various film creations.

Investigate the overarching themes found in the world of cinema. We will have one overarching theme that will be found in the film that we watch, and we will also analyze the other themes found in those films. Class is only open to Grade 11 & 12.

Students will broadcast music, weather, sports and BT news to the world via the internet. Students will design the format and structure of their particular broadcast. Computers, iPads, and other broadcasting equipment will be utilized in order to help you realize your vision.

This is a performance ensemble that will be looking to perform music of the pop, rock, jazz and Israeli variety. The ability to play an instrument is a must, and the ability to read music is a plus. An audition may be required. Please see Mr. Kirk for more details.

This is a performance choir that sings traditional holiday songs, along with Israeli and American pop music in an a capella style. By audition only. If interested, sign up and then contact Ms. Benedek to schedule an audition.

Learn the basics of music theory, including pitches, rhythms and chord construction through the process of music composition. iPad Minis will be utilized extensively in this class.

Classes focus on preparing their respective publications. Classes are limited in size.

Students will learn and utilize various skills necessary to construct (and deconstruct!) theatrical sets. Power tools, along with traditional tools, will be used. See your finished products on the Mintzes Theatre stage in the High School Comedy and Musicals. Class size is limited!

Improve upon your set construction skills by constructing and deconstructing set pieces. Power tools WILL be used! Course size is limited!