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.

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 World Issues & Civic Engage

NOTE: DOES NOT FULFILL ANY OF THE FOUR SOCIAL STUDIES CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION.

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

Miscellaneous

ACT Prep

This course is available to 10^th and 11^th grade students and is designed to enhance student skills in

Math and Language Arts to improve student performance on college entrance exams.

Drama

Pre-requisites: None

NOTE: DOES NOT FULFILL ANY OF THE FOUR ENGLISH CREDITS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION. Play reading of dramatists such as Ibsen, Miller; critiquing

Creative Writing, Grades 9-12

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

Sports Officiating Certificate

Pre-requisites: None

2019-2020 Academics & Electives Course Code Descriptions

This course is an elective course that focuses on the professional philosophy, and professional requirements for officiating sports for athletic contests. This course will cover officiating football, basketball, wrestling, volleyball, soccer, baseball, track and field, and softball. Upon completion of the course students will be afforded the option to take certification exams for any of the sport components to become a restricted certified official with the Alabama High School Athletic Association at the middle/junior high school level. The prerequisite for this course is Lifelong Individualized Fitness Education (LIFE) or its equivalent. The student must be age 16 or older, or turn age 16 during the academic school year. The teacher of this course must hold current registration as an Alabama High School Athletic Association official (any sport).

Speech

Pre-requisites: None

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

Team Sports

Elective course that gives students basic knowledge of individual, dual, and team sports. Students will progressively learn skills and game strategies for each sport, as well as historical background and terminology.

Strength/ Conditioning

Elective course that will give students the tools and resources needed to be physically fit and healthy for a lifetime. This course is a stand-alone course open to all students. It is not part of, nor may it be combined with, varsity athletics.