Other Academic Electives

Human Anatomy & Physiology +

This course covers science process skills and laboratory safety, body organization, chemistry of life, cells and tissues, homeostasis, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, endocrine system, circulatory system, respiratory system digestive system, metabolism, urinary system, integumentary system and reproduction system.

Forensic Science +

In this course students will learn the scientific protocols for analyzing a crime scene, how to use chemical and physical separation methods to isolate and identify materials, how to analyze biological evidence and the criminal use of tools, including impressions from firearms, tool marks, arson, and explosive evidence.

Psychology

This class introduces students to basic psychological concepts and principles as well as the rules, laws, and theories of psychology. Topics of study include: determiners of personality (heredity and environment), theories of the development of intelligence, and testing characteristics of basic needs. A study of self-concept (theories of development) also is included. With this knowledge of themselves and others, students should be able to make informed decisions which are affected by changing environments and situations.

Sociology

This course helps students understand and appreciate people as independent agents in cooperative activities with others. Topics to be covered are the organized way people fulfill basic needs (institutions); the setting of social rules and their enforcement (social control); and the possessions people have, the way they think, and their actions as members of society (culture). Students will use the social scientific method as a mode of research.

Public Speaking

A study of public speaking for real works situations including presentation, extemporaneous speaking, elevator speeches, and other public speaking situations both face to face and online.

Mythology

Myths are stories that have endured over time. Stories of great importance, of heroes and heroines, and some just for fun. This course introduces the importance of myths and tales of classical mythology, focusing on a comparative study of plot, characters, themes, and figurative devices. The course emphasizes the following: critical and analytical skills, vocabulary development, a study of the influences of Greek, Roman, and Norse word origins on the English language, and composition. The study of the relationship between people and their societies is a major emphasis, along with the impact of mythology on the literary world. Writing exploration through media literacy and viewing will be a focus in this course.

Creative Writing/Writer's Workshop

Provides opportunities to improve writing proficiency with emphasis on fluency, control, and style; emphasizes writing as a process with instruction in grammar, mechanics usage, and imaginative expression; offers opportunities for indepe

+ Counts as a 4th Science