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Curriculum Guide תוכנית הלימודים
ArabicGrade 10
Intermediate Arabic 2 will build upon the skills acquired in Intermediate Arabic 1, advancing student proficiency in both formal and spoken Arabic.
Using the Al-Kitab text and printed Arabic media sources, students will significantly expand their vocabulary and improve their reading and writing skills through the study of complex grammatical structures including past and future tenses, superlatives, comparatives, negations, and construct phrases. The use of Arabic root-based dictionaries will also be taught and students will begin to use them in class. Students will advance their listening comprehension skills using Al-Kitab sound and video files as well as selections of Arabic audio media.
Significant attention will also be given to developing and practicing oral communication skills. Upon completion of the course, students will have the basic critical skills necessary to manage in Arabic-speaking environments including asking for directions and assistance, purchasing goods, and discussing basic political ideas.
ArabicGrade 9
Intermediate Arabic 1 will build upon the basic skills acquired in Beginning Arabic, advancing student proficiency in both formal and spoken Arabic. Through exposure to Israeli and other Middle Eastern news sources, students will be introduced to complex grammatical structures, expand their vocabulary, and advance their listening and reading comprehension skills. Students will continue to practice and develop their oral communication skills and gain greater exposure to Arab society, culture and history.
The class will continue to draw upon students' prior knowledge of Hebrew, Israeli culture and Middle Eastern current events.
Upon completion of the course students will be able to understand the main points of short news broadcasts and newspaper articles, construct more complex sentences (written and spoken) and converse more fluidly with Arabic speakers about themselves, their families, their surroundings, and travel. They will also be familiar with basic political vocabulary.
Chumash Grades 9, 10, 11, 12
All classes study the same text on a four-year cycle. Two years is devoted to the study of Bereishit, with one year each for the study of Shemot and Bamidbar. Students hone their skills at reading and understanding the text, and then learn to analyze the commentaries of Rashi, Rambam, and other classical commentaries. Relevant source material is presented from Talmud and Midrash to round out the students' understanding of the topic.
This material is taught in increasing depth and sophistication in the upper grades. The degree of complexity with which it is presented and developed depends on the specific grade and section. As a general rule, ninth grade aims to consolidate the study skills developed in the Middle School grades. These include: mechanical reading, acquisition of a core vocabulary, and exposure to the commentary of Rashi and occasionally other meforshim. Tenth grade studies the commentary of Rambam and other meforshim. Students discover the textual and/or logical bases for the different viewpoints of meforshim. Eleventh grade deals with the role of Midrashic interpretation of the text, and analyzes the text in a more sophisticated manner. The twelfth grade consolidates these skills, with students expected to engage in independent Chumash study on a relevant topic.
English - AP English LiteratureGrade 12
An AP English Literature and Composition course engages students in the careful reading and critical analysis of imaginative literature. Through the close reading of selected texts, students deepen their understanding of the ways writers use languageto provide both meaning and pleasure for their readers. As they read, students consider a work's structure, style and themes, as well as such smaller-scale elements as the use of figurative language, imagery, symbolism and tone.Qualified students are considered for this section based on their previous grades and writing samples. Students taking this course should be prepared to present independent work in one-on-one conferences with the instructor and will be prepared to take the AP English Literature exam in May.
English IGrade 9
Building on the literary skills introduced in the Middle School, the ninth-grade English course develops and enhances the students' ability to read and analyze literature, and to express ideas with logic and clarity both verbally and in writing. Freshmen study mythology, the Greek epic poem, and contemporary literature, and chart the evolution of tragedy as genre through their study of Greek, Elizabethan, and modern drama. Emphasis is placed upon the stylistic and thematic influences of Homer, Sophocles, and Shakespeare, upon the far-reaching influences of mythology on both traditional and contemporary literature, and upon overarching themes—such as the hero's journey—from the classical to the modern period. In composition, priority is given to the formulation of the thesis paper in which students support a literary argument. Other assignments stress research skills. In-class, timed writing exercises help students learn to think and to write under pressure. Grammatical topics covered include verb tense, subject-verb agreement, pronoun-antecedent agreement, and phrases. (Various topics covered in the freshman English course are coordinated with those studied in social studies.)
English IIGrade 10
Sophomore English is designed to introduce students to a wide variety of literature and to instill an intellectual appreciation of such major writers as William Shakespeare, Jonathan Swift, Zora Neale Hurston, and J.D. Salinger. Emphasis is placed upon the influences such authors have had on world literature via their thematic and stylistic methods. Tenth graders study many literary genres, including satire, poetry, comedy, and tragedy. They are exposed to an array of social, political, and thematic issues, and examine their evolution. Close attention is paid to the wide spectrum of literary devices employed by various writers, in addition to understanding the literary periods from the Elizabethan Age to the modern day.
English IIIGrade 11
The scope of the eleventh-grade course, with the exception of Shakespeare's Hamlet, is American literature, with the study of works by F. Scott Fitzgerald, Flannery O'Conner and T.S Eliot, to name just a few.
We also work on continuing mastery of the expository essay form by exploring compelling thesis positions, use of specific examples and the vocabulary of literary analysis.
Students will write several rough drafts of a paper to revise clarity and depth of content or to edit style and mechanics and will learn how to provide thoughtful, insightful peer feedback using descriptive rubrics.
In addition, students will be able to practice the essay section of the SAT.
English LiteratureGrade 12
The primary goal of the senior course is to prepare students for the demands of college level writing, reading, and analytical thinking. The syllabus includes works which are some of the major building blocks of Western literature: Kafka's Metamorphosis, Bronte's Jane Eyre, Shakespeare's King Lear, and many others. Particularly close attention is paid to analyzing texts in a sociopolitical and philosophical context. Moving beyond the confines of classroom analysis, students are exposed to literary criticism and to the works of contemporary essayists. By year's end, students will be expected to read with a broader critical understanding and to have furthered their abilities to write with clarity and economy. This course is offered at the CORE college preparatory and Accelerated levels. Qualified students are also prepared for the Advanced Placement Examination in English.
Environmental ScienceGrade 12
This course explores the multidisciplinary science of the environment with an emphasis on green chemistry and remediation techniques. We will focus on contemporary issues such as air and water pollution, global climate change, ozone depletion, acid rain, hazardous and solid waste, alternative energy, soils, deforestation, over-fishing, biodiversity and endangered species, and their ecological, economic and human health impacts. This course is offered at the CORE college preparatory level.
Geometry Grade 10
Students study geometric figures, geometric proofs, and the application of arithmetic and algebra to solve geometric problems. Topics covered include basic geometric vocabulary and notation, two column proofs, congruent triangles, parallelism, perpendicularity, polygons, similarity, the Pythagorean Theorem, circles, area and volume. Some classes also study loci and construction problems.
Hebrew (Gr. 9-11)Grades 9, 10, 11
Beginning in sixth grade, students study the innovative NETA curriculum that was developed by Hila Kobliner of Hebrew College in Newton, MA and generously funded by the Avi Chai Foundation.
Students are grouped by levels, based on a placement exam that tests for Hebrew language proficiency. The course, which is taught in Hebrew, meets four times each week.
In some classes, students are "introduced" to Israeli teenagers by watching them in specially made educational movies that are part of the NETA curriculum. It is interesting to see Jewish life of Israelis, based on vocabulary and grammatical structures dealt with in the book. The program incorporates both traditional, as well as Modern sources. For example, students study Midrashim and Perakim from the Tanach, discussing various ideas from each chapter. The curriculum integrates themes from Torah, Medinat Yisrael, and Israeli culture. Freshman are grouped into three levels based on proficiency.
Beginner Students who complete this level will be able to:
- Speak: in short dialogues about daily life or customs (acquaintances, school, schedule of the day, Shabbat, Holidays)
- Write: a paragraph on a personal topic (description, information, impression, a memo, an assertion of opinion)
- Read: a paragraph of information or a description, a story or a folk tale
- Listen: comprehend a short dialogue about daily life, summarize a short informative lecture on places, customs, groups of people and social phenomena
Advanced Beginners Students who complete this level will be able to:
- Speak: in dialogues about school, family, entertainment, personal preference, the weather, or place description; ask questions in an interview, answer and report; express an opinion and support the opinion with reasons
- Write: short notes (greeting, apology, thanks, invitation), a personal letter, an impersonal letter (announcement, request, report)
- Read: comprehend an informative paragraph; an opinion supported by reasons; a short story, general comprehension of a simple poem, or a few biblical verses
- Listen: comprehend a short dialogue about daily life; generally comprehend a simple song; comprehend a short informative lecture about modern life, tradition and habits
Intermediate Students who complete this level will be able to:
- Speak: in conversation on any topic
- Write: forming tables from text, personal or historical chronological report, theoretical analysis of reasons, results, and purposes
- Read: Press releases and articles in journalistic style in elementary Hebrew, short story partially adapted to elementary Hebrew, general comprehension-based on key words, syntactic structures, and morphology-of poetry, midrashim, or biblical verses
- Listen: Listen: general understanding of simple TV or radio news, comprehension of dialogue in standard Hebrew, comprehension of the main ideas of a simple song based on a single hearing
Hebrew IVGrade 12
Readings are assigned from recent newspaper articles and students are asked to write a critical summary about the issues being addressed in these articles. Piyyutim (religious poems) from the liturgy are studied, and short stories written by such authors as Yehuda Amichai, Amnon Shamosh, and Yehuda Borla are discussed. Issues facing Israelis are researched and discussed in class. Students prepare presentations to their junior classmates on Yom HaShoah, Yom HaZikaron, and Yom HaAtzmaut.
History - AP U.S. Government (Political Science)Grade 12
This course will provide an advanced understanding of how today's American government functions. This will not only include its formal structure, but also the impact of political parties, media, electorate and interest groups on policy — both domestic and foreign.
Before beginning studying contemporary politics, students will read selections from the works of John Locke and other political philosophers who were major influences on the Founding Fathers. To understand the premises which guided the Framers of the Constitution, students will also read selections from the Federalist Papers.
Wherever possible, the class will have the opportunity to compare American politics with relevant aspects of Jewish law and history (as for example, Constitutional Law and the Halachic process). The second semester will provide opportunities to compare the American system of government with that of other countries including Israel.
Student projects during the year will include:
- Analyzing data on the relative weights of the individual states in the Electoral College and developing a winning strategy for a hypothetical candidate
- Developing a case for specific legislation on behalf of an interest group
- Analyzing significantly differing accounts of the same public policy issue in two publications.
History - AP U.S. HistoryGrade 11
This course covers the period of time from the American colonial settlement until the "Reagan Revolution" in the 1980s. It is a historiographical survey of the major events of this time period. As such, we will study how historians have looked at the events of this time period from cultural, economic, ideological angles. We will be evaluating their approaches, arguments, and methodology debate the interpretation of each period.
We will also reviewing and practicing strategies for the AP exam, which is a requirement for this course.
History - United States HistoryGrade 11
The course covers the development of the United States from the thirteen colonies to the present. The course proceeds in chronological order, although a major focus is the recognition that all members of American society did not always experience the same major events in the same way. The primary goal for the course is to have students see the connection between the past and present, how contemporary issues reflect long standing historical causes. Students study major current events to facilitate this understanding. Other goals include learning about the study of history. A recounting of the past is never a simple linear story. Explanations for historical events must account for a variety of factors and while the course separates these individual strands, it is important to see how forces worked together to produce this nation's story. Major political events form the basis for each unit but each includes relevant and crucial economic, social, and intellectual issues. Students examine the major 'myths' of American history, explore their persistence, and try to understand why these exaggerations, half-truths, and outright lies have secured their place in our national psyche. Finally, students will explore those themes that pervade American history. Students work to master the expository analytic essay and complete a major research paper (Core and Honors). Students read a variety of primary and secondary sources, including a brief introduction to the major historical scholarship of each era.
History - Western Civilization I (to 1500)Grade 9
This survey course traces the rise and fall of the major civilizations of the ancient world through the European Renaissance. It is a chronological and conceptual course focusing on common concepts of history such as government, the individual versus the group, cultural exchange and the expulsion/dispersal of people. Skill development includes the use of primary source material, independent research, and analytical thesis writing. The text, supplementary sources and special projects deepen the understanding of past and present events, and promote critical thinking. The course is coordinated with Jewish History I in terms of content, skills, and assignments to develop a more complete understanding of the place of Jewish history within Western Civilization.
History - Western Civilization II (1500 to the present)Grade 10
This course is a continuation of the ninth grade course, beginning with the Reformation and continuing to the present. Essential to this study is the rise of Western Europe into a position of global dominance through trade as well as the exploration of the decline of the church and rise of the nation state. Students study the major developments in Science, Religion, Economics, Politics, Philosophy, and International Relations to see how these forces worked together to bring historical change. Thematic issues of social change, the role of the individual, the rise of mass movements, and the link between past and present will inform the chronological progression of the course material. Students will read widely in secondary, primary and literary sources to enhance their understanding of the material. They will continue to work to refine research and writing skills. The course is coordinated with Jewish History II in terms of content, skills, and assignments to develop a more complete understanding of the place of Jewish history within Western Civilization.
History through the ArtsGrade 12
This course, offered at the Honors level, is designed as a seminar in which students will gain an appreciation for the ways in which various art forms provide resource materials for the study of history and culture. The class will focus on understanding the artist as a representation of, as well as a reaction to, his/her society. Students will be exposed to a variety of creative media and use their knowledge and research skills from previous years to create theories about specific artists and art forms. This course focuses on aspects of US history.
Students are expected to take an active role in the presentation of course material.
Jewish History I (to 1500)Grade 9
This course is a survey of Jewish history during the Rabbinic and Medieval periods. The central focus of the course is the experience of the Jews during the period in Christian Europe and in areas under Muslim domination. Major social, economic, intellectual, and political developments are examined as are the contributions of major personalities such as Saadiah Gaon, Rashi, Rambam, Maharam of Rothenberg.
In addition to the transmission of the history of this period, other goals include: the development of historical thinking, which involves an appreciation of continuity and change, an acquaintance with concepts important to historical thinking, and an appreciation of the impact of human decision-making on history. Other important goals include the development of an understanding of how the historian works and the communication of values and attitudes.
Elements of this course include lecture, class discussion, library research, role-playing, and analysis of primary source texts.
Jewish History II (1500-present)Grade 10
This course is a survey of the history of the Jews during the modern period. After some preliminary discussion of major developments from 1492-1750, the course will be divided into two sections. The first section deals with the period from 1750 to the Balfour Declaration, including Emancipation and the Haskalah, movements for religious reform, the emergence of Hasidism, modern anti-Semitism, and Zionism. The second section deals with the Holocaust including European Jewry between the wars, the Jew in Nazi ideology, stages of Nazi anti-Jewish policy, emigration, ghettoization, extermination, the Judenrate, Jewish resistance, the Allied reaction to the Holocaust and Faith after the Holocaust. Students will complete a joint research project for these two courses and produce a term paper.
Jewish Thought and PrayerGrade 11
We will examine for the first half of the year the underlying dynamics and philosophies of Tefillah (praying.) In conjunction with the course, Biurei Ha'Tefillah (Clarifications of Prayer), we will read various rabbinic scholars who will challenge our sensibilities about how we perceive the world and discover how prayer can deeply affect our perceptions on various levels. Traditional and modern scholars will be discussed during the first semester. This course is designed to engage the student to delve deeper into the nature of prayer and each student is encouraged to bring their passion for learning into every classroom discussion.
For the second half of the year we will explore how the halachic system was developed in a way, that at first glance seems counter-intuitive, that helps us merge our personal and communal obligations and desires with the Almighty. Relying mostly on Rav Soloveitchik's writings, we will analyze the beauty and complexity of the halachic system and how we can engage it in a meaningful way for our times. There is a sourcebook that is required reading for our class that was masterfully composed by Rabbi Dovid Shapiro. This class meets once a week for the entire year.
JusticeGrade 11
This course will explore the complexities of fairness through the lens of key court cases and recent legal controversies. Our goal is to identify the core values that underlie seemingly intractable legal positions by making connections with students' experiences as young adults. In addition, students will develop expertise in a number of areas of the law and will share with their peers as well as other audiences.
Mathematics - Algebra 1Grade 9
This course is a continuation of eighth grade Algebra I, for those who need it.
Mathematics - Algebra 1/IIGrade 9
This course completes the study of Algebra I and starts the study of Algebra II.
Mathematics - Algebra IIGrade 11
The traditional course in Intermediate Algebra and Trigonometry begins with a review of Algebra I and extends the students' knowledge in such topics as properties of real numbers, polynomials, solutions of simultaneous equations, radicals, quadratic equations, complex numbers, inequalities, exponential equations, and a wide spectrum of algebraic word problems. In some classes, trigonometry, logarithms, conic sections, matrices, sequences and series, and solving higher order equations are also covered.
Mathematics - Algebra IIGrade 9
The traditional course in Intermediate Algebra and Trigonometry begins with a review of Algebra I and extends the students' knowledge in such topics as properties of real numbers, polynomials, solutions of simultaneous equations, radicals, quadratic equations, complex numbers, inequalities, exponential equations, and a wide spectrum of algebraic word problems. In some classes, trigonometry, logarithms, conic sections, matrices, sequences and series, and solving higher order equations are also covered.
Mathematics - AP Calculus AB/BCGrade 12
This is a college level mathematics course that is equivalent to the first course in calculus offered in colleges. This course is intended for students who have a thorough knowledge of college preparatory mathematics, including algebra, geometry, trigonometry and properties of functions as studied in a pre-calculus course. Topics include: properties of elementary functions—algebraic, trigonometric, exponential and logarithmic; limits; differential and integral calculus. All theorems are proven and many problems of a practical and theoretical nature are solved.Calculus BC is a full-year course in the calculus of functions of a single variable. It includes all topics taught in Calculus AB plus additional topics, but both courses are intended to be challenging and demanding; they require a similar depth of understanding of common topics.
Mathematics - AP Calculus BCGrade 12
This college level course is equivalent to the first year of college calculus. All topics covered in Calculus AB are also covered here. Additional topics covered include: sequences and series, parametric equations, polar functions and differential equations. This course is considerably more rigorous and theoretical than the AB course. This course is given only when there are sufficient numbers of qualified students.
Mathematics - CalculusGrade 12
This course is designed for students who have completed Algebra II and Trigonometry and who want to continue traditional mathematics without taking an AP course. The course takes up the essentials of differential and integral calculus, with emphasis on techniques and applications rather than theory.
Mathematics - Pre-CalculusGrade 11
This course develops a thorough understanding of functions, sequences and series. The emphasis is on developing the concepts which form the foundations of calculus, such as the concepts of limits and continuity, with substantial practice in the development and understanding of ä - å proofs. There is a careful study of polynomials, with real as well as complex coefficients, supported by the use of graphing calculators. Probability, matrices, transformational geometry, and logarithmic functions are other topics dealt with during the course.
Mathematics -- Discrete MathematicsGrade 12
NaviGrade 10
This is the first class in which our students encounter Biblical poetry in a significant way with Sefer Yishayahu. An introductory unit highlights the structure and method of such poetry. Sefer Yishayahu is also our students' first serious foray into N'vi'im Acharonim. Thus, another introductory unit focuses on the multiple roles of a prophet, and an exploration of classical Jewish texts on the nature of prophecy.
Yishayahu served during the reigns of four kings of Judah. Accordingly, the historical Tanach texts which treat this era (Melachim Bet and Divrei HaYamim Bet) are examined in tandem with- and to shed light upon- the richness of Yishayahu's prophetic message. Students learn to recognize repeating themes in the text, and gain understanding of such critical topics as Social Justice, Repentance, Divine Providence, Reward and Punishment, and the Messianic Age.
NaviGrade 11
Texts: Yirmiyahu, Tzefaniya, Eicha and Tehillim 137. The choice of texts will span from a few years before Yirmiyahu begins his career as a prophet, to the devastation of the Churban and the first glimpses of Bnei Yisrael arriving on the shores of their new home in Bavel.
The goal of this course is to continue to develop the students' exegetical and literary skills in Navi study. This is the first time our students will encounter one of the major Nevi'im Achronim which is a unique mix of prose and poetry. Some time is spent introducing our students formally to the beauty of biblical poetry. This is the basis for the next two years of study of Classical Prophets. The nature of prophecy is explored in a more sophisticated manner than they have studied until now. Yirmiyahu's very personal portrayal of the suffering and joys of prophecy engage the students to explore the complex role of classical Navi. The relevance of the prophetic message to our time is addressed in the courses in themes such as spiritual alienation, over emphasis of ritual. The students read Eicha with an eye to understanding the grieving process that the nation is going through and how through this sefer they emerge religiously intact and ultimately stronger. The genre of Kinnah is learned as well as an example of a more in depth look at biblical poetry.
NaviGrade 12
This course focuses on the book of Ezra-Nechemia which discusses the return of the Jews to their land after the destruction of the 1st Temple and their efforts to rebuild the Temple and the land. We fill out the larger picture of the time period by studying the works of the prophets of this time period -- Chagai and Zecharia. We delve into the struggles and triumphs of the people of this generation -- both physical ones and spiritual ones. We reflect upon the challenge and decision of many who returned to the land of Israel, and discuss the relevance of this model to the modern state of Israel. The text in general beocomes the start of a conversation about religious obstacles that students will face as they encounter the world around them, and ways to stay strong and connected through those challenging circumstances, as the Jewish people of this time period.
NaviGrade 9
Texts: Yona, Melachim Beit, select passages from Divrei HaYamim, Megillat Ruth and Megillat Esther. Students study the narrative of the events leading up to the destruction of the first Beit HaMikdash. The goal is to introduce the students to the text of nevi'im achronim (the later prophets), and to provide them with the historical foundation for such study. Students are assigned to translate and explain some of the comments of the meforshim.
Philosophy of MaimonidesGrade 12
This course will examine the Rambam's philosophy and approach to the world through a close inspection of his writings. Students will consider both the approach of Maimonides to a wide variety of questions and also whether those approaches reflect a consensus of Jewish scholars or not. Topics to be studies include: creation, miracles and nature, prophecy, the afterlife and the world to come, reading the Bible as literature, anthropomorphism, tradition, Noachide law, the purpose of Mitzvot, Jewish political theory and other topics.
PsychologyGrade 12
This course provides an overview of the art and science of psychology. In the first semester, students will survey all aspects of basic psychology: from the neurons of the brain to the memory of the mind; from the developmental psychology that relates to children, to the social psychology that is crucial to teenagers, to the psychopathologies that afflict the old. In the second semester, the class will give more time to in-depth discussion and consideration of issues in psychology that are of special interest to the students including topics like the psychology of religion, psychology of happiness, and freedom of choice.
Science - AP BiologyGrade 12
The Advanced Placement Biology course is designed to be the equivalent of an introductory biology course taken by biology majors during their first year of college. The topics covered are similar to those covered in ninth grade biology. AP biology differs significantly with respect to the range and depth of these topics, the kind of textbook used, and the kind of laboratory experiments that are done. As an example, both courses have a laboratory studying photosynthesis. Ninth grade biology assesses photosynthesis qualitatively, using the change of color of a pH indicator. AP biology assesses photosynthesis quantitatively, using a spectrophotometer to measure color changes of a reducing agent. Permission of the instructor is required for enrollment.
Science - AP ChemistryGrade 12
This course is designed to investigate advanced topics in chemistry. Students wishing to take this course must demonstrate honors-level work in biology and chemistry. Students who do honors-level work in the course may take the Advanced Placement examination in May. Specific topics include: classification of matter; chemical reactions; thermo-chemistry; atomic structure; periodic property of elements; chemical thermodynamics and others. Permission of the instructor is required for enrollment.
Science - BiologyGrade 9
This course provides students with a working knowledge of biological processes and principles. Areas covered include the major concepts of biology:
- Basic chemistry, organic chemistry, metabolism, and enzymes.
- Cell anatomy, osmosis, photosynthesis, cell respiration, cell reproduction, genetics, and protein synthesis.
- Evolution and classification.
- Survey of microorganisms, fungi, plants, and animals.
- Human biology.
- Ecology
Laboratory work emphasizes the concepts introduced in class and the scientific method.
Science - ChemistryGrade 10
Through discussion and laboratory experiences, the course exposes students to concepts in matter and energy: bonding; molecular and atomic structure; the periodic tables; solids, liquids and gases; kinetics and equilibrium; electrochemistry; organic chemistry and the application of principles of reaction. The laboratory program is used to demonstrate physical properties and introduces students to quantitative chemical measurements and analyses. The course emphasizes scientific reasoning and its exploratory processes.
Science - Physics Grade 11
This advanced course conveys the basic concepts of classical and modern physics. The student is made aware that there are unifying principles in mechanical and nuclear physics, electricity and magnetism, light, sound and thermodynamics. Other topics include: measurement, force, energy, motion, heat and wave motion.
Seminar Course: Life IssuesGrade 12
This seminar, which meets once weekly over the course of the senior year, introduces the students to halakhic and aggadic (legal and philosophical) texts pertaining to the following themes: husband-wife relationships, generally; taharat ha-mishpacha, specifically; death and mourning; the quest for taamei mitzvot (seeking personal meaning and fulfillment in the observance of mitzvot). The sources serve as a springboard for discussion; questions are encouraged, and characteristically determine ad hoc modifications to the syllabus.
Spanish Grade 10
Beginner-intermediate level course which builds on the skills learned in 9th grade. Sophormore Spanish focuses still on building vocabulary but also requires the students to use the target language more in class. The language skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening continue to be taught, but writing longer thematic pieces and comprehending material in context take a more prominent role.
At the end of the course, students will be able to converse, ask and answer questions about classroom rules and behaviors, good study habits, extra-curricular activities, special events and celebrations, the family and daily routines, etc. They will be able to discuss and compare tastes in clothing and talk about shopping, fashion, styles, and trends.
Students will be capable of giving and taking directions to get to places; they will be able to discuss good driving habits.
The fundamentals of grammar continue to be introduced, so students will be able to converse using the present and preterit tense of regular and irregular verbs. They will be able to discriminate between ser and estar correctly. They will be able to use possessive and demonstrative adjectives, the present progressive, direct object pronouns, and affirmative tú commands in their conversation and written work.
By the end of this course, students will be able to read, comprehend, and learn historical and cultural facts from beginner-intermediate level short stories in the target language. They will come out with a greater understanding of the Hispanic culture.
SpanishGrade 11
This intermediate level course builds on the skills learned in past grades. Junior Spanish focuses less on building vocabulary and more on learning to use that vocabulary in real life situations. The language skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening continue to be taught.
At the end of the course, students will be able to converse, ask and answer questions about holiday celebrations and family traditions. They will be able to discuss and compare their childhood memories, likes and dislikes.
Students will be capable of describing people, places, and situations in the past; they'll be able to talk about emergencies, including accidents, injuries, and treatments, rescues and heroes. They'll feel comfortable discussing TV shows, movie plots and characters. They will come out with a greater understanding of the Hispanic culture and what it has to offer.
Grammar continues to play an important role, so students will be able to tell stories using and discriminating between the preterite tense, including irregular and stem-changing verbs, and the imperfect tense. They will be able to talk about reciprocal actions correctly; they'll feel comfortable using direct and indirect object pronouns and the present perfect tense.
Spanish Grade 12
This intermediate-advanced level course builds on the skills learned in past grades and focuses much more on fluency and speaking. The language skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening continue to be taught with a bigger emphasis on conversation, practicality and every day life.
At the end of the course, students will be able to converse, ask and answer questions about the arts and artists, including musicians, actors, painters, and sculptors. They will be able to discuss the lives and work of various Hispanic artists and famous personalities.
Students will be capable of narrating an event in the past in detail. They'll feel comfortable talking about emotions, and giving advice about health and nutritional practices; they'll be able to talk and express opinions about symptoms and consider remedies.
By the end of this course the students will be able to talk about many topics of interest, even if they can't use the specific vocabulary; by now they will have the confidence and enough resources to be able to explain themselves, either by finding synonyms or in some other way.
Grammar takes a secondary role to conversing and writing proficiency, but it still plays an important part in the course. Students will be able to converse more confidently using the Present, but also the Imperfect and the Preterit correctly when telling a story in the past; they will also be able to use the Past participle, and give and respond to affirmative and negative commands. The Subjunctive mode will be introduced, so students will be able to talk about wishes, dreams, etc.
By the end of the year the students will have an appreciation for the Hispanic culture and everything it has to offer. They will also be closer to becoming better citizens of the world.
SpanishGrade 9
This course builds on the skills learned in 8th grade. Spanish 9 focuses still on building vocabulary but also requires the students to use the target language more in class. The language skills of reading, writing, speaking, and listening continue to be taught.
At the end of the course, students will be able to converse, ask and answer questions about school and extra-curricular activities, the community, family, places and leisure activities, colors, etc. They will be able to communicate some of their feelings and needs and understand others.
Students will be capable of extending, accepting/declining invitations, describing events and family celebrations, their house and household chores to others. They will feel comfortable ordering a simple meal in a restaurant.
The fundamentals of grammar continue to be introduced, so students will be able to converse using the present tense of regular verbs, including some stem-changing and some irregular verbs. They will be able to use possessive adjectives and affirmative tú commands in their conversation. Students will also be able to use and distinguish between ser/estar correctly. Students will have a greater understanding of Hispanic culture.
Studio ArtGrades 9 & 10
Fundamentals of two-dimensional art including form, color, line, composition and balance will be explored through use of different media and subject matter. There will be weekly homework assignments in a sketchbook.
Studio Art -- Independent StudyGrades 11 & 12
Students will be required to submit proposals of works that they would like to create over the course of the year. Students will have access to the art room and materials and will receive mentoring. Works will be critiqued as a group. Juniors may use this class as an opportunity to create a portfolio for submission to post-grad art programs while seniors may do their senior thesis as part of this class. Weekly entries in a sketchbook will be expected.
TalmudGrade 10
The entire Upper School learns the same Mesechet in a given year. The Mesechet is chosen by the Talmud department and each grade learns it with a different focus. There is general and consistent skill development in the areas of reading, translating, and comprehension. In addition to the Gemarathat each class will cover, each grade has an individual focus for the year.
In 10th grade, students explain the path of the Halacha from the Gemara to the Shulchan Aruch and will be able to identify and navigate the Shulchan Aruch and the Mishnah Torah.
TalmudGrade 11
The entire Upper School learns the same Mesechet in a given year. The Mesechet is chosen by the Talmud department and each grade learns it with a different focus. There is general and consistent skill development in the areas of reading, translating, and comprehension. In addition to the Gemarathat each class will cover, each grade has an individual focus for the year.
In 11th grade, students develop the necessary skills to learn key Rishonim. Students will be able to read, translate and explain 10 selections from key Rishonim such as the Ritva and Rashba.
TalmudGrade 12
The entire Upper School learns the same Mesechet in a given year. The Mesechet is chosen by the Talmud department and each grade learns it with a different focus. There is general and consistent skill development in the areas of reading, translating, and comprehension. In addition to the Gemarathat each class will cover, each grade has an individual focus for the year.
In 12th grade, students develop the necessary skills to learn She'alot and teshuvot and will be able to read, translate and explain four.
TalmudGrade 9
The entire Upper School learns the same Mesechet in a given year. The Mesechet is chosen by the Talmud department and each grade learns it with a different focus. There is general and consistent skill development in the areas of reading, translating, and comprehension. In addition to the Gemara that each class will cover, each grade has an individual focus for the year.
In 9th grade, students learn the necessary skills to learn Tosefot and will be able to read, translate and explain 10 Tosefot.
The Minority Experience in AmericaGrade 12
This course will look at the wide and varied experiences of both ethnic and economic minority groups in American History. Among the groups to be studied will be women, African-Americans, Irish, Mexican-Americans, Japanese-Americans, Chinese, Hmong, homeless and the working poor. This class will be reading-intensive due to the numerous historical sources used.


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Can I assume that the BT4 final and the AWUS050NH will work with the drivers and directions posted here?
hi. after a couple days of compiling and installing different drivers, I've gotten my usb AWUS050NH running. I cannot, however, inject (aireplay sends a bunch of requests, then gives me a list of possible reasons for failure.)
The default rt2800sta driver is blacklisted and unloaded: rt2800usb can see aps, was getting packets, but simply fails on injection. I've searched all around and looked through full threads, but I can't seem to find out how to get it working. Any help is very appreciated. >.>
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Code:# aireplay-ng --test wlan0 03:53:31 Trying broadcast probe requests... 03:53:33 No Answer... 03:53:33 Found 1 AP 03:53:33 Trying directed probe requests... 03:53:33 00:1B:2F:E1:F2:72 - channel: 9 - 'Sherman' 03:53:39 0/30: 0%Code:aireplay-ng --test mon0 03:53:16 Trying broadcast probe requests... 03:53:17 Injection is working! 03:53:18 Found 1 AP 03:53:18 Trying directed probe requests... 03:53:18 00:1B:2F:E1:F2:72 - channel: 9 - 'Sherman' 03:53:18 Ping (min/avg/max): 1.349ms/6.128ms/27.039ms Power: 66.68 03:53:18 28/30: 93%Code:lsmod | grep rt rt2800usb 37068 0 rt2x00usb 9836 1 rt2800usb rt2x00lib 37100 2 rt2800usb,rt2x00usb led_class 3408 1 rt2x00lib input_polldev 3124 1 rt2x00lib mac80211 212820 2 rt2x00usb,rt2x00lib cfg80211 85836 2 rt2x00lib,mac80211 rfkill_backport 16992 1 cfg80211 gameport 9976 1 snd_ens1371 parport_pc 24068 1 parport 30444 2 lp,parport_pc rtc_cmos 10124 0 rtc_core 15848 1 rtc_cmos rtc_lib 2380 1 rtc_core agpgart 29384 1 intel_agp
Can I assume that the BT4 final and the AWUS050NH will work with the drivers and directions posted here?
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Well I had searched all over and this thread was the most current and most successful post on the subject.
So I went ahead and purchased it!
I am using BT4 Final (ISO installed) in a VM with USB pass thru.
Dexxra instructions worked!!! Thanks.
The first page instructions did not
I would add the new instruction point to the 1st page to get the ralink drivers from their site and the link doesn't work anymore.
I surfed to hxxp://w w w.ralinktech.com./license_us.php?n=2&p=1&t=U0wyRnpjMlYwY3k4eU1EQTVMe kF6THpNeEwyUnZkMjVzYjJGa056Z3hNamt4TURjd09TNTZhWEE 5UFQxU1ZESTROekJmUm1seWJYZGhjbVZmVmpnPUM%3D
Also, I got an error about usbnet being in use after the make unload.
I rebooted, ran make unload again before startx and it worked.
FYI, Light should be solid not blinking
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ConstipationIrregularity of bowels; Lack of regular bowel movements
Constipation is most often defined as having a bowel movement less than 3 times per week. It usually is associated with hard stools or difficulty passing stools. You may have pain while passing stools or may be unable to have a bowel movement after straining or pushing for more than 10 minutes.
Normal bowel movements are different for each person.You may not have a bowel movement every day.Although some healthy people always have soft or near-runny stools, others have firm stools, but have notrouble passing them.
When you rarely have a bowel movement, or it takes a lot of effort to pass stool, you have constipation. Passing large, wide, or hard stools may tear the anus, especially in children. This can cause bleeding and may lead to an anal fissure.
Constipation is most often caused by:
- Low-fiber diet
- Lack of physical activity
- Not drinking enough water
- Delay in going to the bathroom when you have the urge to move your bowels
Stress and travel can also contribute to constipation or other changes in bowel habits.
Other causes of constipation may include:
- Colon cancer
- Diseases of the bowel, such as irritable bowel syndrome
- Mental health disorders
- Nervous system disorders
- Pregnancy
- Underactive thyroid
- Use of certain medications
Constipation in children often occurs if they hold back bowel movements when they aren't ready for toilet training or are afraid of it.
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Children and adults should get enough fiber in their diet. Vegetables, fresh fruits, dried fruits, and whole wheat, bran, or oatmeal cereals are excellent sources of fiber. To reap the benefits of fiber, drink plenty of fluids to help pass the stool.
For infants with constipation:
- Over 2 months old -- try 2 - 4 ounces of fruit juice (grape, pear, apple, cherry, or prune) twice a day.
- Over 4 months old -- if the baby has begun solid foods, try baby foods with high-fiber content (peas, beans, apricots, prunes, peaches, pears, plums, spinach) twice a day.
Regular exercise may also help establish regular bowel movements. If you are confined to a wheelchair or bed, change positionoften. Alsodo abdominal exercisesand leg raises. A physical therapist can recommend exercises that you can do.
Stool softeners (such as those containing docusate sodium) may help. Bulk laxatives such as psyllium may help add fluid and bulk to the stool. Suppositories or gentle laxatives, such as milk of magnesia liquid, may help you have regular bowel movements.
Enemas or stimulant laxatives should only be used in severe cases. These methods should be used only if fiber, fluids, and stool softeners do not provide enough relief.
Do NOT give laxatives or enemas to children without first asking your doctor.
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Call your doctor immediately if you have sudden constipation with abdominal cramps and you cannot pass gas or stool. Do NOT take any laxatives.
Also call your doctor if you have:
- Been using laxatives for several weeks or self care is not working
- Blood in your stool
- Constipation alternating with diarrhea
- Rectal pain
- Sharp or severe abdominal pain, especially if you also have bloating
- Thin, pencil-like stools
- Unexplained weight loss
Call your child's pediatricianright awayif:
- An infant (except thosewho are onlybreastfed) goes 3 days without a stool and is vomiting or irritable
Also call your child's pediatrician if:
- An infant younger than 2 months is constipated
- Non-breastfeeding infants go 3 days without having a bowel movement (call immediately if there is vomiting or irritability)
- A child is holding back bowel movements to resist toilet training
What to Expect at Your Office Visit
Your doctor will perform a physical examination, which may include a rectal exam, and will ask questions such as:
- How long have you had constipation?
- How many days do you go between two bowel movements?
- Isconstipation worse when you are stressed?
- What is the color, shape, and consistency ofyour stools?
- Is there any bleeding with bowel movements?
- Do you have any abdominal pain?
- What surgeries or injuries have you had?
- What medications do you take?
- Do you drink coffee or alcohol? Do you smoke?
- What other symptoms do you have?
The following tests may help diagnose the cause of constipation:
- Anorectal manometry (pressure measurements of the anus and rectum)
- Barium enema
- Complete blood count (CBC)
- Colonoscopy
- Proctosigmoidoscopy (an examination of the lower bowel)
- Stool studies
- Upper GI series
- X-rays of the abdomen
Avoiding constipation is easier than treating it, but involves the same lifestyle measures:
- Drink plenty of fluids each day (at least 8 glasses of water per day).
- Eat lots of fiber.
- Exercise regularly.
- Go to the bathroom when you have the urge. Don't wait.
Camilleri M. Disorders of gastrointestinal motility. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Cecil Medicine. 24th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2011:chap 138.
Lembo AJ, Ullman SP. Constipation. In: Feldman M, Friedman LS, Sleisenger MH, eds. Sleisenger & Fordtran's Gastrointestinal and Liver Disease. 9th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2010:chap 18.
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Hi, mums! My son and I migrated about 2 months ago. The culture is a lot different from where we're from and I'm a bit worried he might have a hard time adjusting. What ways can I help and make the adjustment period easier for him?
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Having lived abroad in 4 different countries over the past 7 years I can relate to your concerns.
Keep in mind that children are very resilient and make new friends very easily. What seemed to help my kids when we moved is taking them to parks or place places, where other children are. I even searched online for play groups in what ever area we were in at the time.
Possibly taking him out and about a few times a week will help him meet new friends and can also help you meet up with other mums as well.
New cultures are a great opportunity for yourself and your children. He will forever remember this time and have so many neat and amazing experiences that other children his age will never get to see.
I'm so excited for your family, where did you migrate from?
Is the language different from your native tongue?
Looking forward to hearing back from you.
I'm so intrigued by families who move abroad.
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How are you and your son getting on janna? Do you feel that he has settled in any better now?
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Im using a Windows 7 OS.
I have downloaded VMware + installed BT5 to VMware.
BT5 can detect the USB but the problem is it cannot detect the interface + driver using /airmon-ng. And /iwconfig... it says "no wireless extensions detected".
I have tried everything just to detect the device. I started reading all the relevant threads in the forum + research on google so but still i cant resolve the problem. So i decided to ask here.
how can i detect the wifi USB?
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Spent a good 30 seconds staring at that word today.
Would be interesting to know the history of it!
Use this forum to suggest Good Words for Professor Beard.
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1823, "treasury, storehouse," from L. thesaurus "treasury, treasure," from Gk. thesauros "a treasure, treasury, storehouse, chest," from root of tithenai "to put, to place." The meaning "encyclopedia filled with information" is from 1840, but existed earlier as thesaurarie (1592), used as a title by early dictionary compilers. Meaning "collection of words arranged according to sense" is first attested 1852 in Roget's title. Thesaur is attested in M.E. with the meaning "treasure" (15c.-16c.).
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The MH-65C helicopter crashed Tuesday evening near Point Clear, Ala. One crewmember was found unresponsive and later declared dead, the Coast Guard said.
The crewmembers were outfitted with survival gear called "dry suits" for the water which officials said was around 60 degrees Fahrenheit.
Chief Petty Officer John Edwards said all the crew members received extensive training in emergency escape. He declined to say how long a person could typically survive in a dry suit in 60-degree water, but said, "They look at beyond the survivability charts."
The man who died was a rescue swimmer, said Capt. Don Rose, commanding officer of Coast Guard Sector Mobile. Rose said rescuers tried to revive the rescue swimmer when they found him, but were unable to. The three missing crewmembers were the pilot, the co-pilot and the flight mechanic.
Names of the four crewmembers have not been released.
Divers swam to the wreckage in about 13 feet of water, but were unable to gain access to its fuselage.
A Coast Guard official told the Mobile Press-Register that the forward end of the helicopter is submerged in mud at the bottom of Mobile Bay and rescue divers have had trouble getting access to the crew cabin. Press-Register reporters at the scene saw the tail of the helicopter sticking out of the water. The aircraft appears to have crashed nose-first into the bay, the newspaper reported.
A privately owned 57-foot towing vessel called the Ben. R. Johnson was en route to the scene from Mobile, Edwards said. He said they did not expect to pull up the wreckage right away, but were keeping it cordoned off and secure.
Emergency responders from surrounding counties helped with the search Tuesday and Wednesday, heading out from shore in dozens of boats. Some were equipped with sonar and brought divers and search dogs. They said the water has been choppy.
The accident comes less than three years after an HH60 Jayhawk helicopter crashed off James Island in Washington state in July 2010, killing three Coast Guard crew members.
Tuesday's wreck also brought back memories in south Alabama of a 1981 crash of a Coast Guard helicopter near an airport in Mobile that killed all four people aboard.
The MH-65C, commonly referred to as the Dolphin, is a twin-engine, single-rotor helicopter often used in search and rescue operations. A Coast Guard website said the typical crew includes two pilots, a flight mechanic and a rescue swimmer.
The Coast Guard had major problems with engine failures in the French-designed aircraft and began replacing the helicopter's power plants in 2004, according to a report from the General Accounting Office. Pilots reported 67 cases of engine failures or other problems over a six-month period ending in February 2004, the report said.
The Coast Guard began an engine replacement program costing as much as $250 million to solve the problem, according to the report. Originally known as the HH-65, Dolphin helicopters with new engines, communication equipment and weapons were designated as the MH-65C, the type of helicopter that went down in Mobile Bay.
Edwards said the helicopter that crashed received the improved engine several years ago, but it wasn't immediately clear exactly when.
"They're new engines as far as engines go, but they're not brand-spanking new," he said. The improvements seem to have fixed the engine problems from years ago since no new rash of failures or crashes has occurred, he said.
The last deaths in an HH-65 were in September 2008, when four crew members died when a helicopter went down off the coast of Hawaii, according to a Coast Guard database. A rescue cable snapped during a training mission and metal flew into the rotor blades, an investigation found.
The aircraft that crashed Tuesday had departed the Aviation Training Center in Mobile on a training mission, Petty Officer 2nd Class Elizabeth Bordelon said.
Coast Guard officials say it went down about two to three miles southwest of Point Clear.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the crewmembers during this difficult time," Capt. Don Rose, commanding officer of Coast Guard Sector Mobile, said in a statement.
The Coast Guard said two helicopters, an airplane and several vessels were involved in the search.
National Weather Service officials said winds in the area Tuesday night were southeast at about 15 mph.
Associated Press writer Jay Reeves contributed to this story from Birmingham, Ala.


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WINDERMERE, Fla. (Stockpickr) -- If you want to see how powerful a short-squeeze can be, then take a look at the chart for Travelzoo (TZOO) over the last two months. Shares of the global Internet media player soared from a low of $36.16 a share to a recent high of $103.80 before settling back down to current levels of around $85. This is one heck of a move in a very short timeframe, and it probably would have never happened had the stock not been so heavily shorted.
As of March 31, the current short interest as a percentage of the float for Travelzoo is 35.2%. That's a huge short interest for a stock that only has 5.5 million shares in its tradable float. This ridiculously small float is another major reason that Travelzoo skyrocketed. Once the momentum buyers stepped in, it became very easy to squeeze the shorts. They simply overwhelmed the bears with continuous buy orders that increased in volume as the stock rose.
One thing about a short squeeze that you don't hear about often is that if there aren't fundamentals to support the move, the stock will eventually round-trip and give back all the gains. Understanding this will help you in deciding if you should hold a heavily shorted stock for longer than just a trade.
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I am not sure which one Travelzoo is just yet, because we have seen this stock round-trip many times in the past. But Travelzoo did report revenue of $37 million on 37 cents a share in profits during the most recent quarter, which was a jump of 30% from a year ago.
I will save the debate on Travelzoo for another time. I do think it's always prudent take some profits in a stock that has run up that much in just two months. What I would rather do now is look for the next Travelzoo that could produce huge profits off the demise of aggressive bears caught short the wrong stock.
With this in mind, let's take a look at a number of heavily shorted stocks that could easily see a massive short squeeze like Travelzoo's.
Sirius XM Radio
One stock that could easily make a percentage move that is equal to or greater than Travelzoo's is Sirius XM Radio (SIRI), which is engaged in broadcasting music, sports, news, talk, entertainment, traffic and weather channels in the U.S. on a subscription fee basis through its two satellite radio systems. The stock is off to a solid start so far in 2011, with shares up around 19%.
Shares of Sirius XM Radio recently hit $2 a share for the first time since 2008. This is a huge technical development, because it could mean that the stock is gearing up to make a big run back towards its 2004 high of $7.50 a share. The main reason I see so much potential upside in Sirius, is because as the stock has been uptrending for the past year, the bears have been increasing their short bets substantially. Nothing is worse for a short-seller than adding to a short as the stock just keeps rising. Now that Sirius has hit $2 those bears have to be getting a bit more nervous since it's been quite a long time since the stock traded at this level.
The company is due to report earnings on May 3, and Wall Street is looking for growth of 200% for the current quarter and 200% for 2011. If Sirius can offer any growth numbers that come in above those estimates, then this stock is going to explode. Other upcoming catalysts for Sirius include any favorable results on a lawsuit that would allow the firm to raise subscription rates, as well as improving car sales figures from General Motors (GM) when it reports earnings on May 5. Ford Motor (F) just released its results on Tuesday and easily exceeded Wall Street estimates.
The current short interest as a percentage of the float for SIRI sits at around 7%. The bears have been adding big to their positions from the last reporting period by around 3.9%, or by 10 million shares, as of March 31. The total amount of shares sold short on SIRI is a whopping 265.45 million out of the 3.87 billion shares that are available in the traceable float. That's a lot of shares that will be exposed to short-covering risk if this stock wants to keep uptrending.
Sirius shows up on recent lists of 10 Cheap Stocks to Buy for Under $1.99 and Barrington's Best Stocks Picks for 2011.
Avanir Pharmaceuticals
Another heavily shorted stock that has the potential to rip higher is Avanir Pharmaceuticals (AVNR), a pharmaceutical company focused on developing and commercializing therapeutic products for the treatment of central nervous system disorders. This stock is basically flat on the year, with shares up only about 1%.
This biotech player recently received FDA approval for its drug Nuedexta, which treats the pseudobulbar affect or emotional liability seen in neurodegenerative diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer's. The drug obviously has great potential, and what's great about shares of Avanir is that since the drug is just starting to hit the market, you can get in early before its growth really kicks in.
Of course, with all small-cap biotech stocks, there's a big risk as to whether or not management can execute its business plan around a new drug and gain acceptance among doctors and patients. Luckily for Avanir, the company has $117.66 million in cash on its balance sheet and zero debt, so it has ample resources to ramp up its sales force and marketing to create a buzz for the drug. Ultimately, though, the drug will sell only if it works, so I would advise following early prescription data as it hits the wires.
One major positive for Avanir is their recent hiring of William Sibold to the position of senior vice president and chief commercial officer. This is a huge move because in the past Sibold has worked on such big drugs as Prozac, Avonex and Tysabri.
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The current short interest as a percentage of the float Avanir is a ridiculously large 25.1%. The bears have also been increasing their bets from the last reporting period by around 2.5% or by 742,000 shares as of March 31. This stock could easily double or more from current levels if management doesn't drop the ball.
I would be a big buyer of this stock if it trades above $4.40 to $4.53 a share, which marks some past overhead resistance levels where the stock has failed at recently. I would add heavily if the stock moves above $5.80, which is the price the stock hit right after the FDA approved Nuedexta. Any more above $5.80 should setup this stock for a run to $10 or possibly even higher.
Avanir also shows up on Jake Lynch's recent list of 5 Stocks With the Largest Short Interest.
China North East Petroleum
Another name with the potential to move much higher from current levels is China North East Petroleum (NEP), a non-state-owned oil production company that engages in oil drilling project management and the extraction of crude oil in proven oilfields in Northern China. China North East operates four oilfields with over 247 wells. This stock is down 30% so far in 2011, but consider that a gift because the upside potential is gigantic.
The bull case here is pretty simple to understand. Rising crude oil prices are now easily above $100 per barrel, and the unstoppable demand for energy out of China can only lead to good things for NEP. However, the stock has fallen sharply this year due to some concerns from short-sellers. You can view the company's response to one of the bears here.
One major positive for NEP is the fact that it has no marketing or sales costs. China North East currently has a contractual guarantee to sell all oil it extracts to China oil giant PetroChina (PTR). When you consider that PetroChina is one of the biggest companies ($269.22 billion market cap) in the world, then you can understand that this deal is a good one. There's little risk of not receiving payment when you're dealing with one of the world's best-of-breed energy players in PTR.
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Another thing to love about NEP is the fact the company is cash-rich, with about $60.97 million of cash on its balance sheet and only $3.98 million in debt. The book value per share on this stock is $3.74, which makes it very cheap since shares are currently changing hands at around $3.92. If the bears are wrong or just misguided here, then this stock has tremendous upside.
Currently, the short interest as a percentage of the float for NEP sits at around 9.8% as of March 31. The tradable float for NEP is 20.48 million, so that means around 2.23 million shares are currently sold short. This low float and high short interest is a great recipe for a massive short-squeeze if the bulls return to this stock anytime soon. Keep this name on your trading radar.
Rubicon Technology
If you're looking for semiconductor player that could short-squeeze huge, then take a look at Rubicon Technology (RBCN), an electronic materials provider that develops, manufactures and sells monocrystalline sapphire and other crystalline products for light-emitting diodes, radio frequency integrated circuits, blue laser diodes, optoelectronics and other optical applications. This stock is off to a red-hot start in 2011, with shares up about 35%.
During the company's last quarterly report, Rubicon saw revenue rise an impressive 44% to $29.5 million. Rubicon is now due to report earnings on May 5, so key off of that report to see if it can continue to deliver solid results. Recently, UBS raised its price target on the stock to $38 from $30, citing strong Chinese demand and increased customer utilization.
The all-time high on Rubicon is right around $35 a share, so we could easily see a Travelzoo-type move if the stock takes out that level anytime soon. The current short interest as a percentage of the float is a massive 50.4%. It would take the bears 10 days alone to cover all of those short bets, so this stock could easily explode under the right circumstances.
Rubicon was one of JPMorgan's 13 favorite stocks for 2011.
Two more heavily shortednames that operate in the same sector as Rubicon are Cree (CREE) and Veeco Instruments (VECO). Cree has a current short interest as a percentage of the float of 21.5%, and Veeco Instruments has a very large short interest of 29%.
Rubicon and Vecco are the strongest technically of the three, with both stocks trading about four to five points off of their 52-week highs. What's great about Veeco is that this stock once traded as high as $120 a share. If it can take out three-year highs of $54.40, then it could be well on its way to much higher prices.
Cree has traded as high as $105 a share in the past, but the technical picture for this LED player just isn't as bright as the other two. All three are worth watching, though, for a Travelzoo-style short squeeze in the future.
To see more heavily shorted stocks with the potential for big short-squeezes, check out the Heavily Shorted Stocks portfolio on Stockpickr.
-- Written by Roberto Pedone in Winderemere, Fla.
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Roberto Pedone, based out of Windermere, Fla., is an independent trader who focuses on stocks, options, futures, commodities and currencies. He is also an outside contributor to Beconequity.com and maintains the website Maddmoney.net, which he sold to Blue Wave Advisors in 2008. Roberto studied International Business at The Milwaukee School of Engineering, and he spent a year overseas studying business in Lubeck, Germany.


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Early Sunday morning, residents in Marion County on Wintel Road SE began calling 911, because a man was knocking on their doors asking for a place to sleep. They didn't know his car had been destroyed by a train.
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