Foreign Language

Spanish 1

Pre-requisites: None

Listening and speaking skills including understanding and responding to simple directions, expressions of courtesy, and questions related to daily routines; reading and writing skills including words and phrases used in basic situational contexts; beginning understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures.

Spanish 2

Pre-requisites: Spanish I

Listening and speaking skills including understanding and responding to directions, commands, and questions; reading with comprehension main ideas from simple texts; writing with comprehension short presentations; further understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures.

Spanish 3

Pre-requisites: Spanish I & Spanish II

Listening and speaking skills including understanding and responding to factual and interpretive questions; paraphrasing, explaining, and giving cause; interpreting main ideas and supporting details from authentic texts; creating presentations; increased understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures.

Spanish 4

Pre-requisites: Spanish I, Spanish II, & Spanish III

Listening and speaking skills including understanding and responding to factual and interpretive questions; proposing and supporting solutions to issues and problems; interpreting authentic prose and poetry selections; creating compositions; extensive understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures.

Social Sciences

Psychology

Pre-requisites: None

History of psychological inquiry; methods of scientific research; human development; sensation and perception; motivation and emotion; states of consciousness; social psychology, cognition; intelligence and assessment; personality theories; stress; mental disorders and treatments. This course does not fulfill any of the four social studies credits required for graduation. This course is appropriate for students interested in a wide range of postsecondary options. 

AP Psychology

Pre-requisites: Successful completion of biology and chemistry, preferably at the advanced level

The AP Psychology course introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes.  While considering the psychologists and studies that have shaped the field, students explore and apply psychological theories, key concepts, and phenomena associated with such topics as the biological bases of behavior, sensation and perception, learning and cognition, motivation, developmental psychology, testing and individual differences, treatment of abnormal behavior, and social psychology. Throughout the course, students employ psychological research methods, including ethical considerations, as they use the scientific method, analyze bias, evaluate claims and evidence, and effectively communicate ideas.

Students who take this course are expected to take the AP Exam in May. Students may be eligible for college credit with a qualifying score on the AP Exam. This course is encouraged for students interested in pursuing postsecondary education at the two-year or four-year level.

Sociology

Pre-requisites: None 

Culture and society; social inequalities; social institutions; social change. This course does not fulfill any of the four social studies credits required for graduation. ALCOS standards are provided for this course. This course is appropriate for students interested in a wide range of postsecondary options.

Contemporary Issues and Civic Engagement

Pre-requisites: None 

Current issues from historical and geographical perspectives; knowledge of key contemporary personalities and events that impact

lives. THIS COURSE DOES NOT FULFILL ANY OF THE FOUR SOCIAL STUDIES CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. ALCOS standards are provided for this course. Textbook or ancillary materials are not provided for this course. This course is appropriate for students interested in a wide range of postsecondary options.

Miscellaneous

Driver's Education (0.5 credit)

Pre-requisites: Students must have their learner's permit to take this course.

Safe driving theory; in class study; driving hazards; boating safety; behind the wheel experience; safety practices.

Class is taught online and requires in-person meetings as determined by the instructor.

English Electives

Creative Writing

Pre-requisites: None

Composing poetry, short stories, and critical responses. NOTE: DOES NOT FULFILL ANY OF THE FOUR ENGLISH CREDITS

REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. This course is appropriate for students interested in a wide range of postsecondary options.

Speech

Pre-requisites: None

Oral reading; children's literature; delivering, selecting, organizing speeches; persuasion; poise and verbal skills.

Team Sports

A physical education elective course where the students will participate in team sports such as basketball, handball, soccer etc. 

Study Hall (Juniors & Seniors Only)

A non-credit elective course where students have time to work on school assignments and homework.

Office Aide (Juniors & Seniors Only)

Non-credit course for students in the 11th & 12th grades. Students will help counselors and secretaries with tasks within the office and around the school as needed. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 with no discipline history. All students must be approved by administration to be selected for this class. 

Library Aide (Juniors & Seniors Only)

Non-credit course for students in the 11th & 12th grades. Students will help librarian with tasks within the library and around the school as needed. Must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 with no discipline history. All students must be approved by administration to be selected for this class.