Grade Level:  9-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  None

Content for this course may vary but should provide students an opportunity to analyze and create works such as short stories, one-act plays, poetry and/or personal, expressive pieces.

Grade Level:  9-12

Credit:  .50 - 1

Prerequisite:  None

Special Topics: focused on a specific genre

Mythology  - Greek and Roman myths will be the primary focus of this portion of the course, with some emphasis given to Norse-myths.  The allusions to mythology in modern art, literature, music, and everyday vocabulary will be explored.  The material selected for study will include the more familiar myths and those that have had a profound influence on Western culture.

Sports Literature - This will cover magazine articles, biographies, autobiographies, films, and novels related to sports topics.

Grade Level:  9-12 CCHS; 10-12 HHS

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  None

Content for this course may vary. Possible topics may include: information gathering, writing, editing/proofreading, layout and production in print, digital and online formats.

Grade Level:  9-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  None

Content for this course may vary. Possible topics may include research, preparation, delivery, and analysis of extemporaneous, demonstrative, persuasive (including debate and forensic techniques) and informative oral communication. 

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  .50 

Prerequisite:  None

The Kentucky Studies elective course brings together various elements of Kentucky Studies stressed in the earlier grades. The course focuses on the historical and cultural forces that have influenced the people and the institutions of the Commonwealth. The Kentucky Studies elective should give equal chronological coverage to Kentucky before and after the Civil War. It should stress the role of geography in the state's development and the importance of the regional variations across Kentucky. The customs of the people, their values, their folklore, and their family life should be examined in the context of such forces as agrarianism and urbanism. All of this should be done through the historical context, and should enhance the forces shaping government, politics and social change. Topics of study may be the arts, civil rights, communications, education, environment, labor history, religions, the sciences and transportation. 

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  .50 

Prerequisite:  None

Law and Justice is a study of law-civil, criminal, constitutional, and international; the legal and justice systems. Students will examine the need for rules and regulations; interpretations of the constitution, both state and federal; Supreme Court decisions; the Bill of Rights, and individual rights law, criminal law, family law, and consumer law. The study of the basic social contracts of society will enable students to understand the preferred democratic values: justice, equality, responsibility, freedom, rule of law, human rights, honesty, equity, rational process and human dignity. 

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  .50 

Prerequisite:  None

Sociology is the scientific study of human society. It is concerned with the behavior of human beings in group situations. The study of sociology, therefore, consists of trying to understand: The basic units and institutions of social life, such as the family, schools, neighborhoods, rural and urban communities, and the many other kinds of groups with which humans identify. This group can include occupational, political, religious, ethnic, family, economic status, or ideology. The sociological perspectives focus on how those social relationships arise, why they persist, why antagonisms develop, and how they maintain social order to contribute to social change. 

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  None

Students will develop understanding of ecological concepts as outlined in the Kentucky Academic Standards for Science, such as cycling of matter, biodiversity, ecosystems, earth systems and human impact. Students will learn these core ideas through the use of the science and engineering practices and crosscutting concepts. The science and engineering practices are the skills students will use as they investigate the natural world, and develop solutions to problems. The crosscutting concepts are conceptual ways of thinking that cross the domains of science. 

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  None

Students will develop understanding of environmental concepts as outlined in the Kentucky Academic Standards for Science, such as cycling of matter, biodiversity, earth systems, energy flow and climate, and human impact. Students will learn these core ideas through the use of the science and engineering practices and crosscutting concepts. The science and engineering practices are the skills students will use as they investigate the natural world and develop solutions to problems. The crosscutting concepts are conceptual ways of thinking that cross the domains of science. 

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  None

Meets Visual and Performing Arts graduation requirement.  Students are introduced to the basic fundamentals of artistic expression. The course includes experiences in drawing, painting, two-and three-dimensional design, sculpture, and other art forms. The course emphasizes observations, interpretation of the visual environment, visual communication, imagination and symbolism, and an introduction to various visual arts techniques and media. The focus of the course is on application of the fundamental processes of artistic expression and application of the concepts and approaches in the symbolic aspects of art and design to two- and three-dimensional problems so that they demonstrate a range of abilities and versatility with technique, problem solving, and ideation. A study of historical and contemporary art and artists from a worldwide perspective, and instruction and practice in peer review through the critique process, presentation or their, responding to art and connecting their art to the world around them are included. 

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  Teacher Approval

This course meets the state graduation requirement for visual and performing arts. Courses in General Band are designed to promote students' technique for playing Brass, Woodwind, and Percussion instruments and cover a variety of band literature styles (e.g., Concert, Marching, Orchestral, and Modern) primarily for performances and also include experiences in creating and responding to music. These courses teach students the appropriate care, handling, and maintenance of musical instruments. Band courses may be offered on multiple skill levels to accommodate student proficiency. General Band courses may include marching activities for a portion of the year. This course is co-curricular. This state course code can be repeated for students that take multiple years of this course. There is a fee for this course. 

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  Teacher Approval

This course meets the state graduation requirement for visual and performing arts. Students study and perform a variety of traditional styles such as traditional chamber music, and contemporary or popular styles, such as jazz and rock, while also cultivating students' technique on instruments appropriate to the style(s) performed -- brass, woodwind, string, percussion instruments, and/or electronic. Courses typically range in size from 2 to 20 performers. Coursework provides students with opportunities for growth through rehearsal and performance, improvisation, or creating and performing their own compositions and also responding to music. These courses teach students the appropriate care, handling, and maintenance of musical instruments. Courses are offered on multiple levels to accommodate proficiency. This course is co-curricular. There is a fee for this course. 

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  Teacher Approval

This course meets the state graduation requirement for visual and performing arts.  Piano/Keyboard courses develop fundamentals of music including music reading and use of the elements of music along with keyboard playing techniques for piano and/or electronic keyboard instruments. As students develop performance skills, techniques and music literature become more advanced. This is an introductory course. There is a fee for this course.

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  None

This course meets the state graduation requirement for visual and performing arts.  Vocal Ensemble courses are intended to develop vocal techniques and the ability to sing parts in specialized vocal repertoire. These courses may include the development of ensemble singing ability. One or several ensemble literature styles may be emphasized. All members of the Choir will be required to participate in ALL performances, including state and national, and community events.  This is a performance class and will require rehearsals and performances after school hours. There is a fee for this course. 

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  Audition and Teacher Approval

This course meets the state graduation requirement for visual and performing arts. This class is open to vocal students interested in learning advanced vocal techniques. This group performs in at least two major concerts each year. All members of the Choir will be required to participate in ALL performances, including state, national, and community events. This performance class may require rehearsals and performances after school hours. There is a fee for this course. 

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  None

This course meets the state graduation requirement for visual and performing arts. Introduction to Theatre is designed to develop a knowledge of theatrical concepts and techniques that will enable students to create new theatre pieces (work-in-progress/complete), perform existing theatre works and respond to both studio exercises and performances. Introduction to Theatre covers multiple styles of dramatic literature and uses a variety of connections to historical and cultural contexts. Introduction to Theatre sets the stage for both a performance and a technical theatre emphasis and students engage on a basic level with skills and knowledge in and of: acting and improvisation, theatre design and technology, theatre history and appreciation, dramatic literature and critique, and theatre administration.

Grade level:  9-12

Credit:  1

Prerequisite:  None

High School course. Introductory course. It engages students in the target language with developmentally appropriate activities to acquire the language necessary to communicate (interpret, exchange, and present information, concepts and ideas both within the classroom and beyond on a variety of topics including connections to other subject areas). Cultural aspects are typically included in order to understand the relationship among the products, practices and perspectives of the target language's culture. In addition, students develop insight into their own language and culture.  It is recommended that students enrolling in Honors have an A/B average.