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"Language is the core of all content." M C Thompson
Vision: Carthage High School, in cooperation with students, parents, staff, and community will work to meet the diverse needs of all students and to promote persistence to graduation. Mission Statement: The mission of the Carthage R-9 School District is to provide comprehensive educational experiences that will empower all students to become lifelong learners and productive, informed, responsible citizens who are able to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing society.
LAI/RISE
Language Arts I/RISE compacts the regular language arts curriculum for identified gifted students and allows time for enrichment units, affective growth, and leadership development. Students must be self-starting and self-monitoring. Students read some material from the regular course curriculum. Students use difficult and complex reading material from curriculum developed for gifted students. Summer reading is required.
Honors LAII/RISE
Language Arts II/RISE compacts the regular language arts curriculum for identified gifted students and allows time for enrichment units, affective growth, and leadership development. Students must be self-starting and self-monitoring. We move through some material at a faster pace than is often found in regular classrooms.Students use difficult and complex reading material from curriculum developed for gifted students. Summer reading is required.
RISE Seminar
RISE Seminar is designed for identified gifted juniors and seniors for individual exploration as well as collaborative work. It is designed to be flexible to student learning interests and needs. Reasoning skills will be emphasized in all areas of study along with leadership, collaboration, and effective communication.
National History Day
NHD website
MLA Citation Generator Theme Sheet Sample Topics NHD Rule Book NHD Theme Book National History Day in Missouri
Student Links and Resources
Merriam-Webster Dictionary
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Kathleen Swift Classes
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