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Exceptional Education, Tailored to Your Needs!
The middle school years are a pivotal time in a student’s academic journey, bridging the gap between childhood and young adulthood. This transformative period is marked by significant changes, presenting both challenges and opportunities that shape one’s future. The education received during these years plays a crucial role in laying the foundation for future success.
At Nest Bahamas, we provide a diverse range of academic options and high school programs designed to meet the needs of our students. It’s essential to explore these options and understand the requirements for a smooth transition from middle school to high school and beyond.
Our dedicated administrators, teachers, and counselors at BVS School are here to support students in making informed decisions. They work to enhance each student’s academic experience, helping them to chart a course toward success during their secondary school years and ultimately, in their future endeavors.
We encourage students to take full advantage of the resources and guidance available through our programs. With the support of BVS, students can create a strategic academic plan that leads to achievement in school and a successful role as a future member of society.
A Curriculum Tailored to Accommodate All Learning Styles. This method lets students progress at their own pace, whether fast or slow, to fully understand the material. They learn on their terms!
High School Grades
- 9th Grade/Middle
In 9th grade, students participate in the following academic courses:
- 10th Grade
- 11th GRADE
- 12th GRADE
Semester 1
The goal of this course is to offer English 1 students an integrated language arts education, involving high-complexity texts, in the areas of reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language to prepare them for college and careers.
Semester 2
To enroll in English 1 Semester 2, students must have successfully completed English 1 Semester 1 or equivalent coursework. This course continues to explore integrated language arts through high-complexity texts, focusing on reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language for college and career readiness.
Semester 1
The primary goal of this course is to build on and expand the mathematical concepts learned in middle school. The key areas, known as units, enhance and deepen the understanding of linear and exponential relationships by comparing them and applying linear models to data with linear trends. Students also explore methods for analyzing, solving, and utilizing quadratic functions. The Standards for Mathematical Practice are integrated throughout the course, ensuring that students perceive mathematics as a coherent, practical, and logical discipline that leverages their problem-solving skills.
Semester 2
This course continues the aim of formalizing and expanding upon the mathematics learned in middle school. The critical areas, referred to as units, further develop the understanding of linear and exponential relationships by contrasting them and applying linear models to data showing linear trends. Students delve into methods for analyzing, solving, and employing quadratic functions. The Standards for Mathematical Practice are consistently applied throughout the course, ensuring that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that utilizes their ability to make sense of problem situations.
Semester 1
This course incorporates laboratory investigations that emphasize scientific inquiry, research, measurement, problem-solving, use of laboratory apparatus and technologies, experimental procedures, and safety protocols. The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) advises that high school students should engage in science lab or field activities to collect data every week. According to the National Research Council (NRC), school laboratory investigations are experiences in the lab, classroom, or field that allow students to directly interact with natural phenomena or data collected by others, using various tools, materials, data collection techniques, and models (NRC, 2006, p. 3).
Semester 2
High school laboratory investigations should enable students to develop a deeper understanding of the complexity and uncertainty of empirical work, as well as the skills necessary to calibrate and troubleshoot observation equipment. Students should grasp the concept of measurement error and be adept at aggregating, interpreting, and presenting data (National Research Council, 2006, p. 77; NSTA, 2007).
Semester 1
The United States History course covers United States History, Geography, and Humanities. It focuses primarily on studying U.S. history from the Reconstruction era to the present. Students will explore the historical, geographic, political, economic, and sociological events that shaped the development of the United States and its impact on world history. To understand the cause-and-effect relationship in historical events, students will also review key ideas and events that occurred before the end of Reconstruction.
Semester 2
The United States History course continues to encompass United States History, Geography, and Humanities, with a primary focus on U.S. history from Reconstruction to the present day. Students will delve into the historical, geographic, political, economic, and sociological events that influenced the United States’ development and its global impact. To enhance their understanding of historical cause and effect, students will have the chance to revisit fundamental ideas and events from before the end of Reconstruction.
Semester 1
This course aims to equip grade 10 students with advanced language arts skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language, using highly complex texts to prepare them for college and career readiness.
Semester 2
This course continues to develop grade 10 students’ proficiency in language arts, focusing on reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language through the study of highly complex texts, ensuring they are well-prepared for college and career opportunities.
Semester 1
The main objective of the Geometry course is to build on and expand students’ geometric knowledge from middle school. This course encourages students to explore more advanced geometric concepts and refine their understanding of geometric relationships, leading to the development of formal mathematical arguments. Unlike traditional Geometry courses, this curriculum emphasizes transformations from the beginning. It is crucial to focus on the introductory material for the Geometry conceptual category as outlined in high school standards.
Semester 2
Throughout this course, the Standards for Mathematical Practice guide students to experience mathematics as a coherent, practical, and logical subject. Together with the content standards, these practices help students make sense of mathematical problems and apply their problem-solving skills. The course is structured into five key units that cover critical areas of mathematics.
Semester 1
This course includes laboratory investigations that encompass scientific inquiry, research methods, measurement techniques, problem-solving, the use of laboratory apparatus and technologies, experimental procedures, and safety protocols.
Semester 2
The National Science Teachers Association (NSTA) advises that high school students should engage in science lab or fieldwork every week for effective data collection. According to the National Research Council (NRC), school laboratory investigations are defined as experiences in the laboratory, classroom, or field where students interact directly with natural phenomena or data collected by others, using various tools, materials, data collection methods, and models (NRC, 2006, p. 3). These laboratory investigations should aim to help students develop a deeper understanding of the complexities and uncertainties inherent in empirical research, as well as build skills for calibrating and troubleshooting observation equipment.
Semester 1
In Semester 1 of United States History, students will develop their geographical thinking skills by exploring the Earth through the five themes of geography. They will analyze various elements such as regions, ethnic groups, landforms, and trade routes to understand their locations and the reasons behind their presence in specific areas. This approach will help students gain a deeper understanding of the geography, history, culture, regions, and current issues affecting the Americas, Europe, and Russia.
Semester 2
In Semester 2, students will explore the historical, geographical, political, economic, and sociological events that shaped the development of the United States and their broader impact on global history. By examining these foundational ideas and events that occurred before the end of Reconstruction, students will gain insight into the cause-and-effect relationships that have influenced historical developments.
Semester 1
This course aims to offer grade 11 students an integrated language arts experience through complex texts. It focuses on developing skills in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language to prepare students for college and career readiness.
Semester 2
In this course, grade 11 students will engage with high-complexity texts to advance their integrated language arts skills. The curriculum emphasizes reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language to support preparation for college and career success.
Semester 1
In this course, laboratory investigations play a crucial role by incorporating scientific inquiry, research techniques, measurement practices, problem-solving methods, laboratory apparatus, technologies, experimental procedures, and safety protocols. According to the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), high school students should engage in scientific data collection in the lab or field on a weekly basis. The National Research Council (NRC) defines school laboratory investigations as hands-on experiences in the lab, classroom, or field that allow students to engage directly with natural phenomena or data collected by others, using various tools, materials, data collection methods, and models (NRC, 2006, p. 3).
Semester 2
High school laboratory investigations aim to help students develop a deeper understanding of the complexities and uncertainties of empirical research. Students should acquire skills in calibrating and troubleshooting observational equipment, recognizing measurement errors, and effectively aggregating, interpreting, and presenting data (National Research Council, 2006, p. 77; NSTA, 2007).
Semester 1
The United States Government course covers three main content areas: Geography, Civics, and Government. The course focuses on exploring government institutions, political processes, and their historical influence on American society.
The content will encompass, but is not limited to, the roles and objectives of government, the functions of the state, the constitutional framework, federalism, the separation of powers, the roles of the three branches of government at the local, state, and national levels, and the political decision-making process.
Semester 1
The United States Government course covers several key content areas, including Geography, Civics, and Government. This course focuses on examining government institutions and political processes, as well as their historical effects on American society.
The content encompasses, but is not limited to, the roles and objectives of government, the functions of the state, the constitutional framework, federalism, the separation of powers, and the responsibilities of the three branches of government at local, state, and national levels, along with the political decision-making process.
Semester 1
In Semester 1, students build on their understanding of linear, quadratic, and exponential functions to explore polynomial, rational, and radical functions. They deepen their knowledge of these functions through detailed work with expressions and continue to develop their skills in modeling real-world scenarios and solving complex equations. This includes solving quadratic equations in the complex number system and using logarithmic properties to solve exponential equations.
Semester 2
In Semester 2, the course emphasizes the Standards for Mathematical Practice alongside the content standards. This approach ensures that students experience mathematics as a coherent, meaningful, and logical discipline that leverages their problem-solving skills. The course is divided into four critical units that guide students through essential mathematical concepts and practices.
Semester 1
In this course, laboratory investigations are a crucial component, encompassing scientific inquiry, research methods, measurement techniques, problem-solving strategies, the use of laboratory apparatus and technologies, experimental procedures, and safety protocols. According to the National Science Teachers Association (NSTA), high school students should engage in lab or field investigations to collect data on a weekly basis. The National Research Council (NRC) defines these school laboratory experiences as opportunities for students to interact directly with natural phenomena or with data gathered by others, utilizing tools, materials, data collection methods, and models.
Semester 2
High school laboratory investigations should aim to deepen students’ understanding of the complexities and uncertainties inherent in empirical research. Students should develop the skills necessary to calibrate and troubleshoot observation equipment, understand measurement errors, and effectively aggregate, interpret, and present their data. This approach aligns with the recommendations of the National Research Council.
LOCATION: BAHAMAS
Nassau, New Providence, and the Family Islands
COMMUNICATION
Students are encouraged to consult their teachers for assistance.
COUNSELORS
Every student will be assigned a school counselor.
