Other Interest Electives 

Project Lead the Way Engineering

Engineering Essentials (Grade 9, 10) when available

Course Code:

1 Credit                    

Prerequisites:

Course Fees: $10

Students explore the breadth of engineering career opportunities and experiences as they solve engaging and challenging real-world problems like creating a natural relief center system or creating a solution to improve the safety and well-being of local citizens.

Introduction to Engineering Design (Grade 10, 11) when available

Course Code:

1 Credit                    

Prerequisites: Engineering Essentials

Course Fees:

Introduction to Engineering Design (IED) is a comprehensive course that combines Activity-Project-Problem-Based learning with foundational engineering concepts. The course focuses on the practical application of modeling in the engineering design process to create effective solutions. Throughout the course, students will gain a strong understanding of essential engineering concepts, including an engineering mindset, systems thinking, and computational thinking. By engaging in hands-on projects, students will apply math, science, and engineering standards to develop innovative solutions. Working both individually and collaboratively, students will utilize 3-D modeling software and document their work in an engineering notebook. This course equips students with valuable skills such as spatial reasoning, design thinking, and problem-solving abilities, preparing them for future endeavors in college, careers, or the military.

Principles of Engineering  (Grade 11,12) when available 

Course Code:

1 Credit                     

Prerequisites: Engineering Essentials and Introduction to Engineering Design

Course Fees:

Students explore how modern engineers help improve the world through diverse engineering fields, such as product design, mechanical design, infrastructure, and sustainability. Students learn and use some of the cutting-edge tools engineers use in robotics, 3D modeling, programming, and prototyping.  

Student Publication (Grade 10,11, 12) when available

  Course Code:

  1 Credit                    

  Prerequisites: Business Tech Applications strongly encouraged

  Course Fees: $15

  Multimedia Publications is a one-credit course designed to provide students with the ability to utilize digital equipment and multimedia digital imaging software, produce   

  interactive media projects, and develop publication layouts. Students use various hardware peripherals as well as the Internet for integrating skills to create a variety of

  publications. Students in Multimedia Publications will be responsible for the creation, design, marketing, publication, and sales of the Stanhope Elmore Yearbook.

Speech (Grade 10,11, 12) - when available

Course Code:

1 Credit                    

Prerequisites:

Course Fees: 

This course is designed to help the student develop skills in oral communication. The student will participate in activities designed to develop and improve self-confidence and poise through oral expression. While this course is helpful to students of all interests and abilities, it is strongly recommended for college-bound students or those who are enrolled in Honors and AP classes. This course is also a prerequisite for the Debate and Interpretive Dramatics course.

Creative Writing (Grade 10,11, 12) - when available

Course Code:

1 Credit                    

Prerequisites:

Course Fees: 

Creative writing is a class designed to promote student creativity through writing. Examples of writing styles and genres will be studied to help students with their own creative writing assignments. Students will write essays, short stories, poems, and a one-act play. They will learn critiquing skills by examining the works which will be studied, their own writing, and their classmates’ writing.

ACT Preparedness (Grade 10,11, 12)

Course Code:

1 Credit                    

Prerequisites:

Course Fees:

This class is intended for students to continue developing their skills for the ACT.  This class will focus on various parts of the ACT to help students improve and build upon previous ACT scores.

Teacher Aide & Teaching Assistants (Grade 11, 12)

Course Code:

1 Credit                    

Prerequisites:

Course Fees:

Students taking this course are assigned to help a specific teacher with a variety of tasks such as: running errands, making bulletin boards, filing, and other routine classroom tasks.

ACCESS Distance Learning (Grade 10,11, 12) Alabama Connecting Classrooms, Educators and Students Statewide

Course Code:

1 Credit                    

Prerequisites:

Course Fees:

Stanhope Elmore High School offers online courses to all students through Alabama State Department of Education ACCESS Distance Learning Program. Courses are taught by certified teachers through an online course module where assignments, online texts and messages are posted. Students access the online courses in computer lab during the assigned period in their school day schedule. An ACCESS facilitator monitors each computer lab daily to assist students. Students may view a course listing and request ACCESS course through their assigned counselor. Students considering ACCESS courses need to have a good work ethic and should also be comfortable using a computer and working on the Internet. (Based on student interest and/or teacher availability)

Exploring Computer Science (Grade 9,10,11,12)

Course Code:

1 Credit                    

Prerequisites: Geometry w/ Data Analysis & Algebra II w/Stats (if used as math credit)

Course Fees:

Exploring Computer Science (ECS) is designed to introduce students to the breadth of the field of computer science through an exploration of engaging and accessible topics. Rather than focusing the entire course on learning particular software tools or programming languages, the course is designed to focus on the conceptual ideas of computing and help students understand why certain tools or languages might be utilized to solve particular problems. The goal of Exploring Computer Science is to develop in students the computational practices of algorithm development, problem solving and programming within the context of problems that are relevant to the lives of today’s students. Students will also be introduced to topics such as interface design, limits of computers, and societal and ethical issues.

AP Computer Science Principles (Grade 9,10,11,12) (+1.0 grade weight)

Course Code:

1 Credit                    

Prerequisites: Geometry w/ Data Analysis & Algebra II w/Stats (if used as math credit)

Course Fees:

AP Computer Science Principles offers a multidisciplinary approach to teaching the underlying principles of computation. The course will introduce students to the creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the Internet, cybersecurity concerns, and computing impacts. AP Computer Science Principles also gives students the opportunity to use current technologies to create computational artifacts for both self-expression and problem solving. Together, these aspects of the course make up a rigorous and rich curriculum that aims to broaden participation in computer science. The AP Exam is mandatory for weighted course credit (Based on student interest and/or teacher availability)

AP Computer Science A (Grade 9,10,11,12) (+1.0 grade weight)

Course Code:

1 Credit                    

Prerequisites: Geometry w/ Data Analysis & Algebra II w/Stats (if used as math credit)

Course Fees:

AP Computer Science A is equivalent to a first-semester, college-level course in computer science. The course introduces students to computer science with fundamental topics that include problem solving, design strategies and methodologies, organization of data (data structures), approaches to processing data (algorithms), analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing. The course emphasizes both object-oriented and imperative problem solving and design using Java language. These techniques represent proven approaches for developing solutions that can scale up from small, simple problems to large, complex problems. The AP Computer Science A course curriculum is compatible with many CS1 courses in colleges and universities. The AP Exam is mandatory for weighted course credit (Based on student interest and/or teacher availability)

PSY 200 General Psychology (Grade 11, 12) (Dual Enrollment) (+1.0 grade weight)

Course Code: 910200

1 Credit                    

Prerequisites:

Course Fees:$497.00

This course is a survey of behavior with emphasis upon psychological processes.  This course includes the biological bases for behavior, thinking, emotion, motivation, and the nature and development of personality.