World Languages


Mandarin I

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Students begin to learn to communicate orally and in written simplified character form. Students will learn to understand and produce simple expressions and start to learn about Chinese cultures. Students will learn vocabulary and simple grammar. Throughout the course, students will apply language skills to real-life communication. The main goal of this course is for students to progress towards a Novice Level of proficiency. If you already speak Mandarin, Mandarin I is not the correct course for you to take.


Mandarin 2

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Students will continue to expand upon oral and written communication through vocabulary building and grammar. Students in this course learn to understand and produce simple language related to familiar topics. Students also continue to learn about Chinese cultures. The goal of this course is for students to function at a Novice-Low to Novice Mid-Level proficiency.


Spanish I

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Students begin to learn to communicate orally and in written form. Students will learn to understand and produce simple expressions and start to learn about Spanish-speaking countries and cultures. Students will learn vocabulary and simple grammar. Throughout the course, students will apply language skills to real-life communication. The main goal of this course is for students to progress towards a Novice Level of proficiency. If you already speak Spanish, this is not the correct course for you to take.


Spanish II


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Students will continue to expand upon oral and written communication through vocabulary building and grammar. Students in this course learn to understand and produce simple language related to familiar topics. Students also continue to learn about the culture of Spanish speaking countries. The goal of this course is for students is to function at a Novice-Low to Novice Mid-Level proficiency.



Spanish III


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The course is conducted entirely in Spanish. Students will read stories that are more advanced and study advanced vocabulary and grammar. Students will also practice composition, translation, and conversation; in addition, students will study geography, history, current events, literature, and culture.

Family and Consumer Science Courses

Child and Adolescent Development

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The purpose of this course is to acquire knowledge and understanding of child and adolescent development necessary for strengthening the well-being of children and families. Content focuses on perspectives of human development, research and theories, understanding and nurturing development, and challenges to development.

Interpersonal Relationships

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The purpose of the course is to acquire academic knowledge and understanding for healthy, respectful, and caring relationships across the life span. Emphasis is placed on family and friendly dynamics, effective communication, and healthy interpersonal relationships.

Life Management

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Students will develop decision-making skills to become educated consumers with an understanding and academic knowledge of consumer resources and financial organizations. The course focuses on personal and family resources, job and career, personal and family finances, and wellness. Relevant topics include: independent living, healthy lifestyles, career research and job portfolios, personal financial literacy, investments, credit, insurance, leasing vs. purchasing of autos and homes.

Capstone Life Management (Second Semester)- This course allows for advanced work in any Family and Consumer Sciences Program of Study. This advanced work can be individualized to the specific program of study to allow for specialized study for the student. It may include project-based learning or preparation for the end of program industry certification. Specific content and course design will be determined by the instructor in collaboration with the individual student.


Early Childhood Education 101

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This introduction to Early Childhood Education course is designed to provide the skills needed to secure employment as a teaching assistant in a childcare center, preschool, or elementary school. Focus is on ages birth to eight. Students enrolled in the program receive training in the classroom setting and in a licensed child care facility.

Included are the eight key areas of professional knowledge:

● Child Growth and Development

● Health, Nutrition and Safety

● Developmentally Appropriate Practices

● Guidance

● Family and Community Relationships

● Diversity

● Professionalism

● Administration and Supervision


Design Seminar

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This course will give students an introduction to the elements and principles of design as seen in Interior Design, Fashion Design, and Theatre Costume Design.  In addition it will introduce students to the many careers that require design and allow them to analyze their own career pathways to determine where design might fit. This course is recommended as an introduction to the fashion and interior design pathway.



Interior Design 1 - Residential

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Interior Design 1-Residential ​​is a semester-long course that will expose students to various aspects of the interior design industry and is based on the industry’s professional standards (Council of Interior Design Accreditation-CIDA). The course focuses on residential design. Students integrate knowledge, skills, and practices to evaluate potential career opportunities. Areas of focus include Introduction to Residential Design; Design Drawings (floor plans and elevations); Professional Practices/Education; Design Elements and Principles; and the Design Process.


Capstone Interior Design - Residential

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This semester long course allows for advanced work in the Interior Design Program of Study. This advanced work can be individualized to the student and will encompass an interior design capstone project. It will include project-based learning and possible preparation for industry-level certification. Specific content and course design will be determined by the instructor in collaboration with the individual student.


Fashion Design and Merchandising 1

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Fashion Design & Merchandising 1 is a semester-long class that will expose students to various aspects of the fashion design and merchandising industry. Students integrate knowledge, skills, and practices from other courses into this hands-on class. Emphasis is placed on an introduction to fashion, fashion and textile selection, product construction, and fashion merchandising. Successful completion of this course can prepare students for careers in Fashion & Merchandising. 

Theatre Costume Design

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Theatre Costume Design is an excellent semester course option for students who wish to build upon their knowledge from any theatre class or explore something new. Theatre and Costume Design would go beyond theatre to engage students who may not typically be interested in theatre but are curious about history, fashion, or practical home economic skills like sewing. 


Functional Theatre Costume Design

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Engineering Courses

Intro to Engineering Design


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Through both individual and collaborative team activities, projects, and problems, students will solve problems as they practice common engineering design and development protocols such as project management and peer review. Students will develop skill in technical representation and documentation of design solutions according to accepted technical standards, and they will use current 3D design and modeling software to represent and communicate solutions. In addition the development of computational methods that are commonly used in engineering problem solving, including statistical analysis and mathematical modeling, are emphasized. Ethical issues related to professional practice and product development are also presented.



Principles of Engineering


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This is a foundation course of the high school engineering pathway. This survey course exposes students to some of the major concepts that they will encounter in a postsecondary engineering course of study. Through problems that engage and challenge, students explore a broad range of engineering topics, including mechanisms, the strength of materials and structures, automation, and kinematics. The course applies and concurrently develops secondary level knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, and technology. 


Aerospace Engineering


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The course deepens the skills and knowledge of an engineering student within the context of atmospheric and space flight. Students explore the fundamentals of flight in air and space as they bring the concepts to life by designing and testing components related to flight such as an airfoil, propulsion system, and a rocket. They learn orbital mechanics concepts and apply these by creating models using industry-standard software. They also apply aerospace concepts to alternative applications such as a wind turbine and parachute. Students simulate a progression of operations to explore a planet, including creating a map of the terrain with a model satellite and using the map to execute a mission using an autonomous robot.



Civil Engineering and Architecture


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In CEA students are introduced to important aspects of building and site design and development. They apply math, science, and standard engineering practices to design both residential and commercial projects and document their work using 3D architectural design software. Utilizing the activity-project-problem-based (APB) teaching and learning pedagogy, students will progress from completing structured activities to solving open ended projects and problems that require them to develop planning, documentation, communication, and other professional skills.


Engineering Design and Development (Capstone Course)


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In this course, students work in teams to research, design, and construct a solution to an open-ended engineering problem. Students apply principles developed in the three preceding courses and are guided by a community mentor.  They must present progress reports, submit a final written report, and defend their solutions to a panel of outside reviewers at the end of the school year. 

Business Courses

Introduction to Business

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Introduces the application of fundamental business principles to local, national, and international forums. This course examines the relationship of economic systems, governance, regulations, and law upon business operations. It surveys the concepts of career development, business ownership, finance and accounting, economics, marketing, management, operations, human resources, regulations, and business ethics.


Principles of Accounting and Finance

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This course introduces accounting fundamentals with emphasis on the procedures and practices used in business organizations. Major topics include the accounting cycle for service and merchandising companies, including end-of-period reporting.


Principles of Management

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This course provides students with an overview of the principles of management. Emphasis is on the primary functions of planning, organizing, staffing, leading and controlling with a balance between the behavioral and operational approaches.


Principles of Marketing

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This course presents the analysis of theoretical marketing processes and the strategies of product development, pricing, promotion and distribution, and their applications to businesses and the individual consumer.


Capstone Business

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In this course, students will focus on the operation of the American business system.  It covers the fundamentals of the economy, careers and opportunities, marketing, management, production, governmental regulations, tools of business, and social responsibilities.  This course will empower students to develop professional industry skills to transfer into a workplace career.

Computing, Coding and IT Courses

Introduction to PC Applications


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This course introduces basic computer terminology, file management, and PC system components. Provides an overview of office application software including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentation graphics. Includes the use of a web browser to access the Internet.


Computer Science Essentials


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PLTW CSE introduces students to coding fundamentals through an approachable, block-based programming language where they will have early success in creating usable apps. As students sharpen their computational thinking skills, they will transition to programming environments that reinforce coding fundamentals by displaying block programming and text based programming side-by-side. Finally, students will learn the power of text-based programming as they are introduced to the Python® programming language.


Cyber Security


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Cybersecurity I is a course intended to teach students the basic concepts of cybersecurity. The course places an emphasis on security integration, application of cybersecurity practices and devices, ethics, and best practices management. The fundamental skills in this course cover both in house and external threats to network security and design, how to enforce network level security policies, and how to safeguard an organization’s information. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to demonstrate and understanding of cybersecurity concepts, identify fundamental principles of networking systems, understand network infrastructure and network security, and be able to demonstrate how to implement various aspects of security within a networking system.



Computer Science Applications


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Computer Science A (CSA) builds on the basic skills learned in Computer Science Principles (CSP) to teach students authentic Android app development. Students in this course continue to hone their communication and collaboration skills while learning to use a variety of tools. The primary goal of the course is to create independent thinking app developers; every unit in this course builds on students’ prior knowledge and skills until they are able to complete an app development cycle independently from the ground up.


Coding I


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Coding I is a course intended to teach students the basics of computer programming. The course places emphasis on practicing standard programming techniques and learning the logic tools and methods typically used by programmers to create simple computer applications. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to solve problems by planning multistep procedures; write, analyze, review, and revise programs, converting detailed information from workflow charts and diagrams into coded instructions in a computer language; and will be able to troubleshoot/debug programs and software applications to correct malfunctions and ensure their proper execution.



Computer Science Foundations


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Computer Science Foundations (CSF) is a course intended to provide students with exposure to various information technology occupations and pathways such as Networking Systems, Coding, Web Design, and Cybersecurity. Upon completion of this course, proficient students will be able to describe various information technology (IT) occupations and professional organizations. Moreover, they will be able to demonstrate logical thought processes and discuss the social, legal, and ethical issues encountered in the IT profession. Depending on the focus area, proficient students will also demonstrate an understanding of electronics and basic digital theory; project management and teamwork; client relations; causes and prevention of Internet security breaches; and writing styles appropriate for web publication. Upon completion of the CSF course, students will be prepared to make an informed decision about which Information Technology program of study to pursue.


Game Design


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Game Design combines problem-solving techniques with computer game design and implementation to introduce the student to basic gaming and computer science concepts. Students design, implement, and test computer games using software that allows for basic game creation through a wide variety of game creation tools.


Web Design Foundations


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This course is intended to develop fundamental skills of the basic web design and development process, project management and teamwork, troubleshooting and problem solving, and interpersonal skill development. Semester 1 introduces basic web design principles using the hypertext markup language (html), and a web graphic editor, GIMP. Students will create web pages, and design graphics. The final project for this semester is an independent web site.  Students should be familiar with computers and experienced using the Internet. The 2nd semester continues with Advance HTML Design, Responsive Design, JavaScript and PHP Script. Students will create web pages, and design graphics. The final project for the course is an independent web site.  This class is articulated for college credit at Pikes Peak Community College. (You must receive an “A” or “B”).


Digital Electronics



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Digital Electronics will open doors to understanding electronics and foundations in circuit design. Digital Electronics is the foundation of all modern electronic devices such as cellular phones, MP3 players, laptop computers, digital cameras, high definition televisions, etc. Students learn the digital circuit design process to create circuits and present solutions that can improve people’s lives. Digital electronics is the study of electronic circuits that are used to process and control digital signals. The major focus of the DE course is to expose students to the design process of combinational and sequential logic design, teamwork, communication methods, engineering standards, and technical documentation. Utilizing the activity-project-problem-based (APB) teaching and learning pedagogy, students will analyze, design, and build digital electronic circuits. While implementing these designs, students will continually hone their professional skills, creative abilities, and understanding of the circuit design process. Digital Electronics (DE) is a high school level course that is appropriate for 10th or 11th grade students interested in exploring electronics. Other than their concurrent enrollment in college preparatory mathematics and science courses, this course assumes no previous knowledge.

Athletic Training and Medical Terminology Courses

Athletic Training I


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Athletic training refers to the prevention, evaluation, treatment, and rehabilitation of athletic injuries. This course will provide the student with an opportunity to learn how to recognize and treat athletic-related injuries through both classroom work and practical experience in the training room. Students will also have the opportunity to become Red Cross certified in first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.  This course will be beneficial to students considering a career in the medical field by exposing them to many common medical procedures. Students will have the opportunity to work in the training room after school.


Athletic Training II


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This course is a continuation of Athletic Training I. Students will go more in-depth with each unit covered in the first class. There will be 20 hours required in the training room. This class will be beneficial for those students considering a career in the medical field.


Medical Terminology

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This course introduces students to the structure of medical terms with an emphasis on using and combining the most common prefixes, roots, and suffixes.  It includes terms related to major body systems. This class will be beneficial for those students considering a career in the medical field. Students who take this class will have an opportunity to earn college credit through Pikes Peak State College. This is an elective credit, NOT a Science credit.

Broadcast Journalism

Broadcasting


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Explore the world of journalism through our Broadcast Journalism course. Students will learn the essentials of broadcast writing, interview techniques, and video production. Emphasis is placed on hands-on experience, including camera operation and video editing. The course covers voice modulation, presentation skills, and the ethical considerations in journalism. By the end, students will be equipped with the skills to create impactful broadcast journalism content.