Secondary
Secondary Curriculum
Welcome to the secondary curriculum for the Pocono Mountain School District. As your son or daughter grows through grades 7 through 12, he or she will participate in a challenging, rigorous curriculum, enriched by the district's instructional resources and highly qualified instructional staff.
This Web site is designed to provide you with access to the Pocono Mountain School District's Board of Education approved curriculum. Each curriculum is organized by subject area, and listed by secondary course, and are available to you in PDF format from the menu on the left. Below you will find the district's Board of Education approved Course Sequencing Guide and Program of Studies. Please use these documents to provide you with a framework that lays out your son or daughter's secondary education in the Pocono Mountain School District.
This Web site is designed to provide you with access to the Pocono Mountain School District's Board of Education approved curriculum. Each curriculum is organized by subject area, and listed by secondary course, and are available to you in PDF format from the menu on the left. Below you will find the district's Board of Education approved Course Sequencing Guide and Program of Studies. Please use these documents to provide you with a framework that lays out your son or daughter's secondary education in the Pocono Mountain School District.
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Art Education is a curriculum structured to enable all students to develop problem solving skills, artistic technical skills, and individual abilities and ambitions through creative experiences.
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The Business & Technology Department is committed to preparing our students for leadership positions in the 21st century.
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Gain a head start on your college career through the Keystone College Dual Enrollment Program.
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The English Language Arts Department offers two divisions of instruction: the required sequence and the elective series.
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Family and Consumer Sciences provide a comprehensive program which integrates math, reading, science and English skills, aptitudes and interests of the students into courses that enhance their career interests.
The Guidance Department is committed to assisting the counseling and career guidance for today's students.
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Health education offers students the health knowledge and skills necessary to become successful learners and healthy adults.
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The Pocono Mountain Library program strives to fulfill the school district’s mission ―to prepare all students for tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities.
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Students in the Pocono Mountain School District today will live and work in the 21st century, in a world dominated by computers, worldwide communication, and a global economy.
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In this age of scientific achievement and advanced study, an understanding of the aesthetic values of music is required to develop a well-rounded person.
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The Physical Education program focuses on health related fitness, physical competence and cognitive understanding about physical activities for all students so they can adopt a healthy and physically active lifestyle.
The Science program is presented as a process of inquiry, using scientific approaches for solving problems.
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The Social Studies program is designed to foster global citizenship.
Technology & Engineering curricula combines knowledge of content, process, and skills to provide students with a holistic approach to learning.
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The World Language Department provides a program that strives to prepare students for responsible and intelligent participation in our world.