Courses

In this course students will learn about the political, economic, social, religious and cultural factors that have influenced African American life, come face to face with individuals who changed the course of history, and explore how the African American story still influences current events today.

The instruction provided in this course of study follows the state standards and will focus on three critical areas: (1) deepen and extend understanding of linear and exponential relationships; (2) engage in methods for analyzing, solving, and using quadratic functions; (3) apply linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend. Students will also work to understand independence and conditional probability and use them to interpret data. This course fulfills the college requirement for Algebra I.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry and Algebra I. No grade lower than a C in a previous high school math course is strongly recommended.

The instruction provided in this course uses a problem-solving approach to investigate and understand the state standards and will focus on four critical areas: (1) extending the real number system to the complex number system, representing radicals with rational exponents (2) solving and interpreting solutions to a variety of equations, inequalities, and systems of equations (3) demonstrate competency graphing and interpreting functions extending from linear, quadratic, and exponential with integer exponents to polynomial, radical, rational, exponential with real exponents, logarithmic, trigonometric functions, and piece-wise defined functions (4) extend simple and compound probability calculations to conditional probability. This course fulfills the college requirements for Algebra II.

NOTE: This course meets the high school graduation requirement for American and Arizona Government.

Using inquiry in civics, high school students will explore how to become active citizens. To become engaged citizens requires a knowledge of the history, principles, and foundations of our republic. A comprehensive study of civics can be approached from many angles and perspectives with a focus on inquiry. The course will include content from the following topics: foundations of government, structures and function of governments, institutions of national government, law making processes, media, interest groups, and political parties, media literacy, citizenship, civil liberties and civil rights, and public and foreign policy. The aim of this course is to effectively engage students in the inquiry process and to educate students about the roles and responsibilities of citizenship.

Using inquiry in history, high school students will explore a variety of peoples, events, and movements in United States history with a focus on inquiry into the evolution of American democratic principles, changes in society, economic and geographical development, and the emergence of the United States as a global power. The course will include content from the following historical eras: Revolution and a New Nation, nation building and sectionalism, Civil War and Reconstruction, emergence of modern America, Great Depression and World War II, postwar United States, and contemporary United States. Special attention should be paid to how Arizona and its diverse cultures and individuals contribute to United States history.

Introduction to American Sign Language is the third most commonly used language in North America. Students will be introduced to vocabulary and simple sentences so that they can start communicating immediately. Students will explore Deaf culture – social beliefs, traditions, history, values and communities influenced by deafness. Students will learn more about this language and its grammatical structures. Students will expand their vocabulary by exploring interesting topics like Deaf education and Deaf arts and culture. REQUIRED: Digital camera or camera phone.

(Please research if the universities you are interested in attending will allow this for world language credit, currently through Scottsdale is in an elective class whereas the other world languages (Spanish, French, Latin) are considered academic electives.

Introduction to American Sign Language is the third most commonly used language in North America. Students will be introduced to vocabulary and simple sentences so that they can start communicating immediately. Students will explore Deaf culture – social beliefs, traditions, history, values and communities influenced by deafness. In the second term students will expand their vocabulary by exploring interesting topics like Deaf education and Deaf arts and culture. REQUIRED: Digital camera or camera phone

(AP tests are not given through SOL and families will need to find a different school to administer the test, please research this early if you choose an AP class)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus or site approval; no grade lower than a C being strongly recommended.

The instruction provided in this college level calculus course follows the syllabus outlined by the College Board. The content of this course includes the study of limits, continuity, the derivative, and applications of the derivative; including rates of change. The course also includes integral calculus, including the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, applications of the definite integral, and the solution to differential equations by separation variables. Students who complete this course are encouraged to take the appropriate Advanced Placement Exam.

(AP tests are not given through SOL and families will need to find a different school to administer the test, please research this early if you choose an AP class)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Honors Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus or site approval; no grade lower than a C being strongly recommended.

The instruction provided in this college level calculus course follows the syllabus outlined by the College Board. This course quickly reviews differential calculus and then covers all of the remaining topics in Calculus AB as well as slope fields and Euler’s method for solving differential equations, logistic growth, approximation of functions by infinite series, and an introduction to vector calculus. Students who complete this course are encouraged to take the appropriate Advanced Placement Exam.

(AP tests are not given through SOL and families will need to find a different school to administer the test, please research this early if you choose an AP class)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra II.

The instruction provided in this college level computer science course follows the syllabus outlined by the College Board and is designed for students who have a special interest in computers. The content in this course will provide students the opportunity to get familiar with the concepts and tools of computer science as they learn a subset of the Java programming language. Students will do hands-on work to design, write, and test computer programs that solve problems or accomplish tasks. Students who complete this course are encouraged to take the appropriate Advanced Placement Exam.

(AP tests are not given through SOL and families will need to find a different school to administer the test, please research this early if you choose an AP class)

This is a college level class that has a higher level of rigor and personal preparation. Please consult with your current English teacher or guidance counselor, before enrolling in this class, if you have concerns regarding the increased expectations. This course focuses on preparing students to read non-fiction texts with breadth and depth, while also preparing students to write with insight on non-fiction texts. Students will learn to write persuasive and argumentative essays that deal with contemporary American society and will learn to evaluate and write about other authors’ arguments. This course is demanding and has the same writing and reading expectations as a university course. Students who complete this course are encouraged to take the appropriate Advanced Placement Exam. Consult with Guidance regarding college credit.

(AP tests are not given through SOL and families will need to find a different school to administer the test, please research this early if you choose an AP class)

This is a college level class that has a higher level of rigor and personal preparation. Please consult with your current English teacher or guidance counselor, before enrolling in this class, if you have concerns regarding the increased expectations. This course is designed to develop an understanding of the university of human experience that is revealed through reading representative literature of several cultures. The course involves intense analysis of plays, novels, short stories, essays and poetry. This course is demanding and has the same writing and reading expectations as a university course. Students who complete this course are encouraged to take the appropriate Advanced Placement Exam. Consult with Guidance regarding college credit.

(AP tests are not given through SOL and families will need to find a different school to administer the test, please research this early if you choose an AP class)

NOTE: This course meets the high school graduation requirement for Economics/Free Enterprise.

This course is an introductory college-level macroeconomics course. Students cultivate their understanding of the principles that apply to an economic system as a whole by using principles and models to describe economic situations and predict and explain outcomes with graphs, charts, and data as they explore concepts like economic measurements, markets, macroeconomic models, and macroeconomic policies. Students who complete this course are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement exam in May. College Board has outlined the curricular requirements for this class.

(AP tests are not given through SOL and families will need to find a different school to administer the test, please research this early if you choose an AP class)

NOTE: This is a weighted course.

This course is an introductory college-level psychology course. Students cultivate their understanding of the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes through inquiry-based investigations as they explore concepts like the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, motivation, developmental psychology, testing and individual differences, treatment of abnormal behavior, and social psychology. Students who complete this course are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement exam in May. College Board has outlined the curricular requirements for this class.

(AP tests are not given through SOL and families will need to find a different school to administer the test, please research this early if you choose an AP class)

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra II; no grade lower that a B being strongly recommended.

The instruction provided in this college level statistics course follows the syllabus outlined by the College Board. The content in this course includes data analysis, measure of central tendency, sampling and surveys, and reliability, uses and misuses, of statistics. This is a practical applications course, not a theory course, where calculators and computers will be used for simulation. Students who complete this course are encouraged to take the appropriate Advanced Placement Exam.

(AP tests are not given through SOL and families will need to find a different school to administer the test, please research this early if you choose an AP class)

NOTE: This is a weighted course. This course meets the high school graduation requirement for American and Arizona Government.

This course is an introductory college-level course in United States government and politics. Students cultivate their understanding of United States government and politics through analysis of data and text-based sources as they explore topics like constitutionalism, liberty and order, civic participation in a representative democracy, competing policy-making interests, and methods of political analysis. Students who complete this course are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement exam in May. College Board has outlined the curricular requirements for this class.

(AP tests are not given through SOL and families will need to find a different school to administer the test, please research this early if you choose an AP class)

Prerequisite: Sophomores may be considered for this course with site administration approval.

NOTE: This is a weighted course. This course meets the high school graduation requirement for American and Arizona History.

This course is an introductory college-level U.S. History course. Students cultivate their understanding of U.S. History from c.1491 CE to the present through analyzing historical sources and learning to make connections and craft historical arguments as they explore concepts like merican national identity; work, exchange, and technology; geography and the environment; migration and settlement; politics and power; America in the world; American and regional culture; and social structures. Students who complete this course are encouraged to take the Advanced Placement exam in May. College Board has outlined the curricular requirements for this class.

Art speaks to our emotions and imaginations. It allows us to see the world in different ways and fulfill the need to create. In this course students will learn the history of art around the world. They will explore basic principles and elements of art and how art critiques can help us better understand artworks and identify pieces of art that illustrate superior skills.

Prerequisite: Art History 1a

In this course, students will continue to discover some traditional art forms from various regions of the world including the Americas, Africa, and Oceania. Students will be introduced to some of the greatest artworks produced (Renaissance, Art in Americas, Modern, etc.) and will learn more about how the artists were influenced by the social world around them.

(Not a science credit)

The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding and awareness of their own environment. The course includes a study of the solar system and stars, galaxies, constellations, eclipses, telescopes and celestial mechanics. Some history, instrumentation and career development are included. Field trips and evening viewing sessions are on a voluntary basis. ASTRONOMY 1b: This course presents a variety of subjects that allow the student to become more familiar with the universe. Students will explore the solar system, the sun, comets, asteroids, and meteors as well as become familiar with the concepts of space travel and settlements. Students will also examine the life cycle of stars and the properties of planets

NOTE: This is a lab credit course.

The prime objectives in biology are that the students: 1) learn and apply biological principles and theories, 2) be able to recognize the relationship of biology to themselves and the world around them, 3) appreciate all life and how to protect it, 4) investigate major biological problems in the world today, 5) demonstrate safe use of applicable basic laboratory techniques; and acquire an appreciation of advancements in science.

Students will explore the criminal justice system from law enforcement to courts to corrections. They will learn how the juvenile justice system, the correctional system, and the trial process all work together to maintain social order. Students will be able to explore the many job opportunities available in the criminal justice system.

Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in Algebra I for both semesters or site approval.

NOTE: This is a lab credit course.

This course is designed to expose the college-bound student to principles and applications of chemistry. Chemistry is a building block course; therefore, concept mastery is vital for continued success. The topics covered are measurement, matter, the atom, the periodic table, nomenclature, energy, bonding, reactions, the mole, acids and bases, biochemistry, gases and solution chemistry. Laboratory experiments comprise 20% of the students’ coursework.

This course provides the historical, theoretical, and developmental foundations for educating young children, with emphasis on creating inclusive environments and curricula for diverse children and their families. Topics include historical influences, program types, guidance strategies, professionalism, current trends and issues, and advocacy. Early Childhood Education 1b. In this course, students will learn more about the childhood experience and discover the joys of providing exceptional childcare and helping to develop future generations. Students will learn the importance of play and use it to build engaging educational activities that build literacy and math skills through each stage of childhood.

Students will explore the role technology plays in our lives as well as the study of the fundamentals of computer science, review hardware and software. They will also discover how to create and build their own website using HTML and CSS and learn basic and complex commands and sequences as they become familiar with programming languages. ID CODING 1b: Students will continue to cultivate an understanding of programming languages and expand on website development. They will learn the difference between web development and web application development. Students will also examine software engineering concepts, learn more about security, privacy, and ethics in technology, and explore the wide variety of careers in computing. REQUIRED: Creating free accounts in https://pythonanywhere.com/ and https://www.draw.io/ and https://trinket.io.

This course is designed to introduce students to the study of criminology. This course will examine the criminal justice system, the role of state and federal governments in determining laws, criminal and civil cases, characteristics of serial crime and civil law (family law, contracts, and tort).

In this course, students will practice critical thinking skills,learn test-taking strategies, time management and organization skills. They will build verbal competencies, and sharpen their mathematics reasoning, while acquiring essential learning strategies.

This course is only available via eLearning.

This course focuses on the basic of photography, including building an understanding of aperture, shutter speed, lighting and composition. Students will be introduced to the history of photography and basic camera functions. Students will use the basic techniques of composition and camera functions to build a portfolio of images and capture people, landscapes, close-ups and action photographs. Students must have use of a digital camera. REQUIRED: Digital camera.

NOTE: This is a lab credit course.

This course is designed to appeal to both science and non-science oriented students. The course is centered on the study of the Earth: history, changes and the Earth’s place in the universe. The course serves as in introduction to geology, oceanography, astronomy, environmental science and meteorology.

NOTE: This course meets the high school graduation requirement for Economics/Free Enterprise.

Using inquiry in economics, high school students will explore the economic reasoning process to make informed decisions in a wide variety of contexts. Economics is grounded in knowledge about how people, institutions, and societies choose to use resources to meet their wants and needs. A comprehensive economics course will include content from the following topics: financial literacy/personal finance, economic reasoning, economic systems, exchange and markets, and national and global economy. The aim of this course is to effectively engage students in the inquiry process and to educate students about the economic decision making. This course includes instruction in financial literacy and personal financial management as required by Senate Bill 1184.

This course will be a process that students use with support materials to clarify their career goals and refine their post-secondary plans. The class will help guide their decisions about the courses and activities they choose throughout high school and beyond. The ECAP class will give students “a voice and a choice” in personalizing education around their interests, skills and aspirations, so that they can maximize the opportunities available to them after graduation. In addition to meeting the AZ ECAP board rule requirement R7-2-302.05, the class will provide skills to allow students to look forward into the work force or their post-secondary plans.

English I is the beginning course for all English students. Students will read, analyze, and respond to a variety of literary and informational texts. Students will develop their narrative, informative and argumentative writing skills through the steps of the writing process. Critical thinking,communication, research, language and grammar skills are also important elements of English I.

English II continues the study of English for all students. Students will read, analyze, and respond to world literature and informational texts. Students will continue to develop their narrative, informative and argumentative writing skills through the steps of the writing process. Critical thinking, communication, research, language and grammar skills are also important elements of English II.

English III builds upon the skills students learn in English I and II. Students read, analyze, and respond to American literature and informational texts. Students will continue to develop their narrative, informative and argumentative writing skills through the steps of the writing process. Critical thinking, communication, research, language and grammar skills are also important elements of English III.

Students will read, analyze, and respond to British literature and informational texts. Students will continue to develop their narrative, informative and argumentative writing skills through the steps of the writing process. Critical thinking, communication, research, language, and grammar skills are also important elements of English IV.

What is EVIT?

The East Valley Institute of Technology (EVIT) is a public career and technical education school providing more than 40 occupational training programs tuition-free to district, charter school and home-schooled high school students who reside within the boundaries of 11 East Valley school districts - Apache Junction, Chandler, Fountain Hills, Gilbert, Mesa, Queen Creek, Scottsdale, Tempe, Higley, Cave Creek and J.O. Combs. Classes are offered at two centralized campuses in Mesa – the (Main) Campus, 1601 W. Main St., the East Campus, 6625 S. Power Road, and the Fountain Hills Campus, 17,300 E. Calaveras Ave. Students spend a half-day at EVIT and the other half-day at their home high school. School districts provide bus transportation for their students to and from EVIT for most programs. Students must be at least 16 years old. Please click link to see a description of EVIT offerings and speak to your counselor about the options of attending.

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3D Animation

Aesthetics

Automotive Technologies

Aviation

Banking and Financial Services

Barbering

Behavior, Mental and Social Health Services

Networking / Cyber Security

Coding and Mobile App Design

Collision Repair

Commercial Baking and Pastry Arts

Construction

Cosmetology

Criminal Justice

Culinary Arts

Dental Assisting

Diesel Technologies

Digital Device Diagnostic and Repair

Early Childhood Education

Emergency Medical Technician

Fashion Design and Merchandising

Future Engineers

Graphic/Web Design

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)

Home Health Aide

Hospitality Management

Human Anatomy & Physiology for Medical Careers

Interior Design & Merchandising

Machining Technology

Massage Therapy

Medical Assistant

Nursing Assistant

Occupational Therapy Assistant

Pharmacy Technician

Digital Photography

Physical Therapy Technician

Plumbing

Radio/Audio Production

Veterinary Assistant

Video Production

Welding

Students will discover the real world uses of Microsoft Excel and its impact upon business, academic, and personal applications. They will move from inserting and manipulating data, to working with tables, charts, graphs, and calculations.

Students explore what it is like to work in the fashion industry by exploring career possibilities and the background needed to pursue them.

REQUIRED: Access to sewing machine.

The instruction in this course is provided as a brick-and-mortar, eLearning, and blended learning platform. Students in blended learning courses attend class in a traditional, brick-and-mortar setting, using an online course as the learning platform. This course introduces students to basic financial habits such as setting financial goals, budgeting and creating financial plans. Students will learn more about topics such as taxation, financial institutions, credit and money management. The course also addresses how occupations and educational choices can influence personal financial planning and how individuals can protect themselves from identify theft. Successful completion of this course earns the student a credit toward graduation but does not meet the college requirement for the fourth year of math.

This course focuses on some of the techniques and practices used by forensic scientists during a crime scene investigation (CSI). Starting with how clues and data are recorded and preserved, the student will follow evidence trails until the CSI goes to trial, examining how various elements of the crime scene are analyzed and processed. FORENSIC SCIENCE II: This course focuses on the analysis of evidence and testing. Students will examine of the basic scientific principles and knowledge that guide forensic laboratory processes, such as those testing DNA, toxicology and material analysis.

The instruction provided in this course of study is based on standards from SCC use to strengthen students reasoning and math skills in preparation for Community College or University. This college course is intended for students who would benefit from additional support in preparation for math placement exams used by colleges and universities. Successful completion of this course earns the student a credit toward graduation but does not meet the college requirement for the fourth year of math.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I; no grade lower than a C is strongly recommended.

The instruction provided in this course of study follows the state standards and will focus on five critical areas: (1) establishing criteria for congruence of geometric figures based on rigid motions; (2) establishing criteria for similarity of geometric figures based on dilations and proportional reasoning; (3) develop understanding in informal explanations of circumference, area, and volume formulas; (4) proving geometric theorems; (5) solve problems involving right triangles. This course fulfills the college requirements for Geometry.

Prerequisite: Algebra I and Honors Geometry/Trig or site approval.

The instruction provided in this course of study is an acceleration of the Algebra II state standards meant to challenge academically talented students. The content of the regular Algebra II course will be covered in greater depth, with additional topics in trigonometry. This course fulfills the college requirements for Algebra II.

NOTE: This is a lab credit course.

This is a beginning biology course to be elected (instead of regular biology) by the above average student with a strong interest in science. Lab work emphasizes self-discovery and problem solving techniques. A high level of reading ability, self-motivation and recording of lab observations will be expected.

Prerequisite: Grades of A or B in Algebra I or site approval.

NOTE: This is a lab credit course.

This course is similar to Chemistry I, but it is more accelerated. The concepts listed for Chemistry I will be covered, along with additional advanced topics. The student can expect a greater number of lab activities, supplemental related readings and projects assigned each quarter.

NOTE: This is a lab credit course.

This course is similar to Earth and Space Science, but it is more accelerated. The concepts for Earth and Space Science will be covered, along with additional advanced topics. The student can expect a greater number of lab activities, long-term projects, supplemental reading and field study. A high level of reading and math skills, self-motivation and recording of lab observations will be expected.

Honors English I sets the foundation for IB/AP classes and students who choose this level of study will most likely proceed through the Honors courses to the IB/AP courses in the junior and senior years. Students will explore informational text and a variety of literary genres at a more academically rigorous level than English I. Expectations of engaging critical analysis and discussions inside the classroom do require outside reading and preparation, which may include summer reading.

Honors English II continues the preparation for IB/AP classes and students who choose this level of study will most likely proceed through the Honors courses to the IB/AP courses in the junior and senior years. Along with informational text, literature study includes texts from around the world and may include novels. The exploration of these texts are conducted at a more academically rigorous level than English II. Expectations of engaging in critical analysis and discussion inside the classroom do require outside reading and preparation, which may include summer reading.

Requirement Note: This course is only available via eLearning.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Latin II or site approval.

In Honors Latin III students expand the knowledge and skill acquired in the first two levels. The course presents new insights into grammar and structure.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish II or site approval.

This class builds on the communication skills attained in previous courses. More advanced communication strategies and skills are developed through regular practice of the three modes of communication. The use of authentic sources, i.e. literature, articles, songs, etc. deepen the students’ understanding and proficiency of the language and culture. The student is expected to interact with these sources in and outside the classroom. The targeted proficiency level is Intermediate Mid. The class is conducted predominately in the target language.  

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish III Honors or site approval.

In this class, students further develop language skills enabling them to effectively communicate in a variety of situations. This includes the negotiation of meaning for communication in all three modes (interpersonal, interpretive and presentational) in the appropriate cultural and social context. Through the continued use of authentic sources, the students will use the target language to research, describe, discuss, analyze and evaluate their perspectives along with those of the target culture on a range of global, thematic topics. The targeted proficiency level is Intermediate Mid-High. The class is conducted entirely in the target language.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra II Honors and Geometry/Trigonometry Honors; no grade lower that a C being strongly recommended.

The instruction provided in this course of study is an acceleration of the Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus course meant to challenge academically talented students. The content of the regular Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus course will be covered in depth; additional topics will include an in depth study of differential calculus. This course fulfills the college requirement for the fourth year of math.  

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Geometry and Algebra I.

The instruction in this course provides a blended learning or an eLearning platform. Students in blended learning courses attend class in a traditional, brick-and-mortar setting using an online course as the learning platform. This two-semester course begins with a review of Algebra I topics and introduces the following new topics for third or fourth year students: complex numbers, exponential and logarithmic functions, higher degree polynomial functions, sequences and series, trigonometry, and statistics. This course is designed to increase skills, teach new topics at a structured pace, and prepare students for Algebra III with Trigonometry. This course fulfills the college requirements for Algebra II.

The instruction provided in this course is offered as a blended learning or eLearning platform. Students in blended learning courses attend class in a traditional, break-and-mortar setting, using an online course as the learning platform. This two-semester course revisits concepts from Algebra, Geometry, and introduces new topics from Algebra II; all while reinforcing foundational skills. Concepts from all three courses are combined and applied in real world applications. This course may be taken concurrently with Algebra II.

Are you constantly redecorating your room? Get ready to try your hand at designing as you learn the basics of color and design, then test your skills through hands-on projects.

This course is designed to help students develop the appreciation, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to live and work in a global marketplace. It takes a global view on business, investigating why and how companies go international and are more interconnected. The course further provides students a conceptual tool by which to understand how economic, social, cultural, political and legal factors influence both domestic and cross-border business.

Students will learn more about the development and maintenance of agriculture, animal systems, natural resources and other food sources.

In this course students will learn the importance of laws and consider how their application affects us as individuals and communities. Through understanding the court system and how laws are actually enacted, students will learn to appreciate the larger legal process and how it safeguards us all.

This course will provide the information students will need to gain a broader understanding of how the military works. Students will learn about the five military branches – Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy – and examine which jobs students might wish to pursue.

This course is a basic introduction to Psychology. This course covers the following domains: Scientific Inquiry Domain (History & Research Methods), Biopsychology Domain (Biological Bases, Consciousness, Sensation & Perception), Cognition Domain (Learning, Memory, Thinking, Language & Intelligence) Individual Variations Domain (Motivation, Emotion & Personality), Development & Learning Domain (Life Span Development), Individual Variations Domain (Psychology Disorders and Treatments), and Sociocultural Context Domain (social norms, behaviors & attitudes). Some controversial topics may be discussed.

Students will learn the ins and outs of social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Google+ and more. They will also discover other types of social media and how to use them to their benefit –personally, academically and eventually, professionally as well.

This course examines the basic principles and methods important to the study of human interaction in society. Emphasis is placed on the study of Sociological Perspectives & Methods of Inquiry, Social Structure: Culture, Social Structure: Socialization & Social Structure, Society, Groups, Organizations, Deviance, & Social Control, Stratification & Inequality, Social Institutions, and Social Change. Some controversial topics may be discussed.

Although this course focuses on the experience of women, it is appropriate for anyone who wants to learn to critically examine films while learning about the history of the women’s movement and how gender, race, and social class influence us.

REQUIRED: Access to the following films: Mona Lisa Smile, Fried Green Tomatoes, Far From Heaven, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (Disney animation), Beauty and the Beast (Disney Animation), Mean Girls, The Help, and A League of Their Own.

This course is designed to provide the student with in-depth and practical knowledge, development, and maintenance of health-related fitness components: cardiovascular fitness, CPR, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and body composition. Class activities include development of individualized exercise training and high level aerobic sports, field sports, racket sports and team sports. Recreational activities, contract work, and individual study will supplement the program. Knowledge is gained in the physiological and physical aspects of movement.

Online physical activity requirements: Fitness Testing:  This Fitness Test is in addition to all other assignments in the course.  The test consists of the 1 mile run, 1 minute push up and 1 minute sit ups.  You must complete the Pre-Fitness Tests and a Post-Fitness Test on your own in order to pass the course.  Wellness Plan/Workout Logs:  Each Module has a Wellness Plan to complete.  Please complete the reflection answers with complete sentences, give details and use examples to explain your reflection answers. You are required to log 7 hours of moderate to vigorous physical activity for each Wellness Plan. Some examples to include in your Fitness Activity Log: sports, dance, weight lifting, jogging, running, biking, and hiking. 

This beginning course builds a basic understanding of classical Latin by studying the language and the Roman civilization. The study of vocabulary and grammar leads to reading and writing Latin.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Latin I or site approval.

The purpose of this course is to increase the student’s proficiency at reading and writing Latin. The course content is based on life in ancient Rome, with activities that reinforce and broaden the grammar and vocabulary base.

Prerequisite: Biology I

Students explore medical terminology and its symbols and abbreviations, as well as the application of this new language in health care. Students learn medical terms relating to body structure and function; and how to construct terms using word parts such as roots, suffixes, and prefixes.

The purpose of this course is to extend the middle school Humanities program into the high school with particular emphasis on developing greater scope and depth in the area of music. The student will develop greater understanding of the critical, historical and aesthetic contexts of music, as well as listening skills. This course is for the student who desires a higher appreciation of music, who desires to fulfill half of the Fine Arts credit requirement through a non-performance course, or for the music student who desires to enrich his/her performance skills with a greater understanding of musical styles, musicians and composers, and the civilizations that created great musical works – from Gregorian Chants to modern and contemporary music.

In this course students will learn an overview of mythology and different types of folklore. They will journey with age-old heroes as they slay dragons, outwit gods, defy fate, fight endless battles, and outwit clever monsters with strength and courage. Students will explore the universality and social significant of myths and folklore and see how these powerful tales continue to shape society even today. Course Title Brick/Mortar Course ID eLearn/Blended Course ID

Keeping our physical body healthy and happy is one of the many challenges people face and many do not know how best to achieve it. Students will learn that positive decisions around diet and food preparation are key to this process. In this class students will examine the essential skills needed to pursue a healthy, informed lifestyle.

This course builds on prior studies in chemistry, biology, physics, geology, meteorology and ecology as science concepts that affect the marine environment. Marine law and careers are explored. This course is an introduction to both Oceanography and Astronomy. Students will be introduced to fundamentals of the oceans, their nature and extent as well as the causes and effects of waves and currents, biology of marine line, geology of the sea floor, erosion and bottom deposits and related meteorological and economic effects.

This course introduces students to basic financial habits such as setting financial goals, budgeting and creating financial plans. Students will learn more about topics such as taxation, financial institutions, credit and money management. The course also addresses how occupations and educational choices can influence personal financial planning and how individuals can protect themselves from identity theft.

Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrently enrolled in Algebra II or higher or have site approval.

NOTE: This is a lab credit course.

Additional Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra I.

Physics I is designed to improve students’ understanding of science and mathematic. This course is intended to appeal to both the science and non-science oriented student. The program includes concepts of motion, forces, waves, sound, light, optics, electricity and magnetism. The relationship to other sciences is discussed along with some of the history and philosophy of science. Extensive lab work and engineering-type projects are integral to the course.

This course explores the many areas of public service including education, civil engineering and social services. The specific skills needed to be successful in each area of public service will be discussed.

Students will learn the practice of effective public speaking, including how to analyze the speeches of others, build a strong argument, and speak with confidence and flair. By the end of this course, students will know exactly what makes a truly successful speech and will be able to put that knowledge to practical use. PUBLIC SPEAKING 1b: Students will continue to bring their speeches to life by learning about body language, vocal, and other techniques. Students will learn about logic and reason while gaining the confidence to help create and deliver great presentations and speeches. Students will also critically examine their speeches and presentations and those of others to improve upon their own presentations.

Reading is a vital skill in the information age where we are constantly bombarded with a stream of information. Being able to determine and comprehend the main idea in this constant flow is imperative to success in both the academic world, and in the world of work.

In this course students will learn exactly what is needed to run a successful restaurant, including ordering supplies, hiring quality workers, maintaining inventory, and managing a large staff. Understanding such concepts as food safety, hygiene, customer relations, marketing, and using a point-of-sale system are crucial to being an effective restaurateur.

REQUIRED: Digital camera or camera phone. Access to stove/grill/microwave.

This class introduces the student to the Spanish language and culture through authentic resources that allow students to listen, speak, read, and write in the target language. Methods are used to emphasize the three modes of communication: presentational, interpersonal and interpretive. The targeted proficiency level is Novice-High. The class is predominately conducted in the target language with the end goal of 90% usage Course Title Brick/Mortar Course ID eLearn/Blended Course ID

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Spanish I or site approval.

This class is a continuation of Spanish I and builds on the skills already acquired. Students will develop their cultural competency and language proficiency through the three modes of communication: presentational, interpersonal and interpretive. The targeted proficiency level is Intermediate-Low. This class will be conducted entirely in Spanish.

Students will have the opportunity to explore basic marketing principles and delve deeper into the multi-billion dollar sports and entertainment marketing industry. This course introduces fundamentals of the process behind the scenes of a major sporting event, such as the Super Bowl, or how to play a role in such an event.

Train your brain’s thinking skills and get fit for academics! Through reading, writing and math activities, students develop critical thinking skills and test-taking strategies. Students also gain reading, writing, organization, and study-strategies – a powerful tool for any student at any level.

Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra II; no grade lower that a B being strongly recommended.

The instruction provided in this course is the study of functions and their graphs meant for students whose next course in mathematics will be a college level calculus course. It is a study of functions and their graphs. The types of functions emphasized includes polynomials, rational functions, piecewise and step functions, trigonometric, logarithmic, and exponential as well as parametric and polar functions. Students will analyze the behavior of functions as well as use functions to model real world phenomena; by hand and using a graphing calculator. This course fulfills the college requirement for the fourth year of math.

As animals play an increasingly important role in our lives, scientists have sought to learn more about their health and well-being. This course will examine some of the common diseases and treatments for domestic animals, including pets that live in our homes, animals on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries. Toxins, parasites, and infectious diseases impact not only the animals around us, but at times us humans as well. The prevention and treatment of diseases and health issues is studied and applied through veterinary medicine and science.

NOTE: This course meets the high school graduation requirement for World History.

Using inquiry in history, high school students will explore a variety of people, events and movements in world history with a focus on inquiry into the impact of social, geographic, political, and economic influences on historical events. A world history course should include the study of the people of Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe with a balanced approach to the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. The course will begin with the 15th century to allow for depth of content and connection to current issues and events. The course will include the following topics of study: world belief systems, interregional interactions, revolutions of thought, industrial revolution, political revolutions, global rise of nation-states, World War I through World War II, Holocaust and genocides, Cold War, global imperialism, and contemporary global issues. Students should be able to apply the lessons of world history to their lives as citizens of the United States and members of the world community