Students will select 6 - 8 classes each semester (4 credits per semester) to meet the 8 credit minimum.
📄 (FY) This course focuses on the learning and development of children from birth through adolescence. Topics include theories of development, the role of caregivers, family, health, safety, and contemporary issues. Students will explore special challenges to growth and development and will have opportunities for guided observation of children in a variety of settings.
📄 (sem) Students will study the science of nutrition as it relates to individual food choices that maximize healthy behaviors, and public health. Topics include the six major nutrient components of food along with wellness, obesity, eating disorders, sports nutrition, and prevention of chronic diseases. Issues facing society will include food safety, technology, use of supplements and botanicals. Practical lessons will involve lab work.
📄 Career Explorations provides students with an opportunity to experience four different career programs during one semester. Although this course in not required for acceptance into a Level One Magnet program, it allows students to explore possible areas of career interest before applying to a Level One program. This course is open to students in grades 9 and 10.
📄 To get more information about application to the AVID program, please visit the AVID page.
📄 (year) The year-long Public Service Exploration 2 course enhances students’ understanding of careers in public service. It includes but is not limited to law enforcement, military, public health, public education, and emergency management. Through completion of this course, students will be able to identify public service careers as well as what they provide to the people. They will also understand government structures and the role they play in the United States.