Course Offerings

Academic Support Class (ASC) is designed to provide students who receive special education services with specialized instruction specific to the student’s Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).

The study of functions is woven throughout the course and includes linear, quadratic, and polynomial functions.

Three courses will be taught in two years, Advanced Algebra, FST, and AP Statistics.

Students will be introduced to variables, solve and graph equations and inequalities in standard, linear, and quadratic form, and apply various problem-solving skills in real-life situations.

In this course you will start out with an overview of game and animation history and quickly move into the concept of development and production of animations and computer games.

AP Computer Science Principles (CSP) is a full-year, rigorous, entry-level course that introduces high school students to the foundations and concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can impact the world.

AP World History will develop students’ understanding of the evolution of global processes in interaction between different types of human societies.

DDT1-2 focuses on the basic fundamentals and principles of drafting design with an emphasis on mechanical design and architecture.

This course introduces students to the exploration and application of digital photography processes including, but not limited to: digital camera use, methods of presentation, curating work to reach a broad audience, Adobe Photoshop, etc. 

Students who meet the qualifications for Dual Enrollment may enroll in college courses in addition to courses at the high school. Consultation with the student's counselor is necessary as the counselor's recommendation is required prior to registration at any of the local colleges.

English 9 provides the freshman student with broad experience in all areas of language arts: reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

The literature in English 9 Honors is, for the most part, classical in nature and is studied not only for its literary value but also for its reflection of specific historical periods and peoples. 

In Film Studies 1, your student will be required to view a variety of American/English Language Films in order to analyze themes, color, visual design, cinematography, editing, sound effects and dialogue, costuming, musical scoring, acting, directing style, genres, and the impact of film on American Society.

This class will cover the history of the American Hollywood film industry and examine award winning American films and examine various genres.

Foundation Art is a dynamic and comprehensive course designed to provide students with a strong artistic foundation. The semester-based programs offer hands-on project-based learning in both first and second-semester courses. 

This course is designed for students who are completely or almost completely new to French. Students will be introduced to basic vocabulary themes related to everyday life, school, food, and shopping.

French 2 is designed for students who were previously successful in French. The course focuses on reinforcing and building on the students’ grammatical knowledge, vocabulary, and writing.

This course is designed for previously successful French students as an alternative option to the IB French course. Students will continue to build their communication and cultural skills through increased speaking, listening, reading, and writing activities.

In this class students will work on IEP goals, daily living skills, and functional math and English through specialized instruction that are connected to the Kent ISD Alternate Standards Curriculum.

Students will explore a variety of properties related to triangles and quadrilaterals, relationships of parallel and perpendicular lines, circles, and three-dimensional figures.

The health education course empowers students to make health-related decisions while meeting the district’s one-semester health education requirement for graduation.

Integrated Physics and Chemistry is an introductory course to investigate the basic principles of physics with an introduction to chemistry.

Students will study the physical structures and spaces in which people live and the relationship between the homeowner and the home.

This course enables students to explore a variety of business career opportunities while developing essential employability and human relations skills.

Students will develop skills in informational writing and speaking using journalistic standards, ethics, and reporting.

This is a performance-based class, and will serve as an introduction to the rich history of jazz music.

This course will teach the basic vocabulary and grammar necessary to read and comprehend some simple stories. Students will build their English vocabulary by studying derivatives.

Students must attend the mandatory Online Course meeting in March in order to register for an online class. The class must meet the online course requirements and must be approved by the counselor and principal. Learn more by visiting Michigan Virtual. 

Fuel your body by participating in a variety of team and individualized sports (badminton, volleyball, yard games, track and field, basketball, flag football, floor hockey, Ultimate Frisbee, cooperative games, and various other indoor/outdoor games and an introduction to weight training). 

All students will benefit most from taking physics as a 9th grader to develop basic measurement, numerical analysis, and fundamental problem-solving skills, which are basic to all science.

All students will benefit most from taking physics as a 9th grader to develop basic measurement, numerical analysis, and fundamental problem-solving skills, which are basic to all science. 

Pioneer Chorus is a non-auditioned, primary level ensemble, providing specialized vocal training for the young tenor/bass voice.

Pioneer Orchestra is an intermediate level ensemble for 9th and 10th grade students focused on intermediate to advanced string technique.

This course covers basic public speaking skills from writing to delivery and nonverbal communication.

Band is open to all high school students who demonstrate adequate proficiency of technical skills on a band instrument.

This course is designed for students who are completely or almost completely new to Spanish. Introduction to the beginning basics will include Greetings, Colors, Numbers, and other vocabulary. 

Students in Spanish 2 will continue to improve their communication and cultural skills at the intermediate low level. They will focus on reinforcing the present tense, its irregularities and learning the past tense and its irregularities.

This course is for those students who began the study of Spanish in the East Grand Rapids elementary program and successfully completed the middle school program in grades 6, 7, and 8. Students will continue to improve in their communication and cultural skills at an intermediate level.

In this course, we will survey the history of theater both nationally and globally as well as study everything that goes into a theatrical production.

Treble Chorus is a non-auditioned, primary level ensemble, providing the young treble singer with basic vocal technique.

This introductory course provides the fundamental technical and creative aspects of the television and film industry including the operation of digital cameras, microphones, script writing, editing, and graphics.

The emphasis in this class will be achieving a goal level of physical fitness, rooted in strength development.

Exploring historical evidence and diverse narratives, students connect the people, places, and events of history to understand the problems of today and prepare themselves for the future.

Students enrolled in this course are responsible for the production of the East Grand Rapids High School annual yearbook.