ELECTIVES

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

PREREQUISITE: Each course is taken in a coherent sequence. The student will be enrolled in Advanced Journalism Newspaper I, regardless of grade level, in the first year of participation. 

Students in this class are responsible for publishing the online school newspaper, The Owl Flight. Students sell advertisements, write articles, take pictures, and design the publication. Students also write for the monthly JISD newsletter. 

COURSE NOTES: This course counts as a local credit.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Course enrollment dependent on approval of the newspaper adviser. 

COURSE CODES: JRN1NW, JRN2NW, JRN3NW

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

PREREQUISITE: Each course is taken in a coherent sequence. The student will be enrolled in Advanced Journalism Yearbook I, regardless of grade level, in the first year of participation. 

Students in this class are responsible for publishing the school yearbook, the TALON. Students sell advertisements and books; take and crop photographs at school events after school; write and edit copy; produce graphic art; must be responsible for meeting print deadlines. All work is done using computers with Adobe EDesign publishing software. 

COURSE NOTES: This course counts as a local credit.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Course enrollment dependent on approval of the yearbook adviser. 

COURSE CODES: JRN1YB, JRN2YB, JRN3YB

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

PREREQUISITE: None

This course is a survey of religious literature, including the New Testament, and its impact on history, literature, and modern culture. 

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

PREREQUISITE: None

This course is a survey of religious literature, including the Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament), and its impact on history, literature and modern culture. 

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

PREREQUISITE: None

World Mythology I is an overview of several major cultural areas, such as Europe, Africa, & the Artic through the analysis of literature, vocabulary, & historical background. Myths symbolize human experience, embody collective knowledge, introduce models of heroic behavior, & explore literary connections which represent the basis for a study of the humanities. 

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

PREREQUISITE: None

World Mythology II is an overview of several major cultural areas, such as Asia, North America, & South America through the analysis of literature, vocabulary, & historical background. Myths symbolize human experience, embody collective knowledge, introduce models of heroic behavior, & explore literary connections which represent the basis for a study of the humanities. 

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

PREREQUISITE: None

In Psychology, students study the science of behavior and mental processes. Students examine the full scope of the science of psychology such as the historical framework, methodologies, human development, motivation, emotion, sensation, perception, personality development, cognition, learning, intelligence, biological foundations, mental health, and social psychology. 

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

PREREQUISITE: None

Introduction to Sociology is one semester course for seniors intended to give you a broad picture of the field of sociology with an emphasis on preparation for college and critical thinking. This course is all about problem-solving and working in groups. The course will offer you a set of intellectual tools with which to more accurately understand the society in which you live. Your participation, discussion, and feedback are needed. Group activity, work, and cooperation are heavily emphasized. Most of the readings in this course are on the college level. Sociology examines how individuals, groups, and institutions interact to make up human societies. You will learn about sociological perspectives, culture, social structures, and social inequality. You will study people and the roles they play in society, both as individuals and groups. 

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

PREREQUISITE: None

This course will allow students to develop leadership, professional, and business skills while learning to set goals, communicate effectively, resist peer pressure, and resolve conflicts. Students may be given the opportunity to apply their skills as a proactive leader through peer mediation and through an acting teen court. 

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

PREREQUISITE:  JISD recommends Teen Leadership A

This course will allow students to further develop leadership, professional, and business skills. Goal setting, conflict resolution, and communication skills will be enhanced. Students will be given the opportunity to apply their skills as a proactive leader through school and community service projects. 

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

PREREQUISITE:  JISD recommends Teen Leadership A and Teen Leadership B.

This course will focus on a peer assistance program, which offers select high school students the opportunity to work as trained peer facilitators with other students on their own campuses and/or from middle and elementary schools. The program will help mobilize the skills, energy, and unlimited potential of youth to reduce risk factors and increase resiliency factors to prevent problems. 

COURSE NOTES: Students must provide their own transportation to and from the middle and elementary campuses. 

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

PREREQUISITE: JISD recommends Teen Leadership A and B and teacher approval.

This course will focus on a peer assistance program, which offers select high school students the opportunity to work as trained peer facilitators with other students on their own campuses and/or from middle and elementary schools. The program will help mobilize the skills, energy, and unlimited potential of youth to reduce risk factors and increase resiliency factors to prevent problems. 

COURSE NOTES: Students must provide their own transportation to and from the middle and elementary campuses. 

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

PREREQUISITE: JISD recommends PALS or active member of STUCO and teacher approval.

This course is designed to provide an opportunity for students to study, practice, and develop group and individual leadership and organizational skills. 

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

PREREQUISITE: JISD recommends student council officer or class officer or PALS I and teacher approval. 

This course is designed to provide an opportunity for students to study, practice, and develop group and individual leadership and organizational skills. 

COURSE NOTES: This course counts as a local credit.

GPA:  Yes WEIGHTED:  Yes

AP Music Theory covers the equivalent of a one-year college course in music theory, integrating the study of melody, harmony, texture, rhythm, and form. It will include developing aural skills, sight singing, keyboard harmony, part writing, and harmonization. Time will be devoted to analysis of musical structure related to the system of major-minor tonality with a brief introduction into twentieth-century techniques and terminology. 

COURSE NOTES: Students who enroll in AP Music Theory are expected to take the corresponding AP exam.

Students taking the AP exam have the opportunity to earn college credit.

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

This course provides a study of topics on the physical, emotional, and psychological health of human beings. 

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

RECOMMENDED PREREQUISITE: Principles of Human Services, Principles of Hospitality and Tourism, or Principles of Health Science

This laboratory course allows students to use principles of lifetime wellness and nutrition to help them make informed choices that promote wellness as well as pursue careers related to hospitality and tourism, education and training, human services, and health sciences. 

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

PREREQUISITE: None

COREQUISITE: Sports Medicine 

This course is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in sports medicine, physical therapy, or as a licensed athletic trainer. This course is taken at the 9th Grade Center.

COURSE NOTES: Student trainers will be assigned to cover 2 designated sports and will be required to attend games and practices. 

Students must submit an application and course is available through teacher approval.

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

PREREQUISITE: None

COREQUISITE: Sports Medicine and Sports Medicine 2, during student's first and second year of Athletic Training

This course is designed for students interested in pursuing careers in sports medicine, physical therapy, or as a licensed athletic trainer. 

COURSE NOTES: Student trainers will be assigned to cover 2 designated sports and will be required to attend games and practices. 

Students must submit an application and course is available through teacher approval.

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

Students will not have a last period class.

COURSE NOTES: Counselor Approval Required

GPA:  No WEIGHTED:  No

Students will not have a first period class.

COURSE NOTES: Counselor Approval Required