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MHS LIFE - 05000 - 1/2 CREDIT
Prerequisite: None
Credit: Elective
Description: MHS LIFE is a course available for all Grade 9 Students centered on the MHS Core Values.
ENGLISH
ENGLISH
GODS, MONSTERS AND HEROES: FOUNDATIONS OF MYTH- 01580 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM) *
Prerequisite: Open to students in grades 9-10 .
9th graders enrolled must have passed ELA 8 and Math 8.
Credit: Elective
Description: Step into the captivating world of myths and legends! This course takes you on an epic journey across cultures and centuries to explore the stories that shaped human history and imagination. Myths were created to help early humans make sense of their world, and they continue to influence popular films, novels, and TV shows today.
We’ll start by breaking down what mythology is and why it matters, then travel back in time to see how ancient people slayed dragons, outwitted gods, and confronted terrifying monsters. You’ll meet culture-bringers like Maui, tricksters like Anansi, and heroes like Gilgamesh. Along the way, we’ll explore how these stories reflect universal human experiences—like survival, courage, and the battle between chaos and order—and discover their social and cultural significance.
By the end of this course, you’ll see how myths connect the past to the present, shaping the stories we love today. Whether you’re into mythology, history, or just love a good adventure, this course is your chance to dive into the tales that have inspired humanity for thousands of years.
Gods, Monsters and Heroes.mp4Gods, Monsters and Heroes Course Trailer
LYRICOLOGY - 01450 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM)
Prerequisite: Open to students in grades 9-12.
9th graders enrolled must have passed ELA 8 and Math 8.
Credit: Elective
Description: This course focuses on studying song lyrics as works of poetry independent of music. Lyrics will be chosen from myriad songwriters and styles, reflecting historical events and individuals. Students will learn the poetic techniques songwriters employ in composition, meanings implied in their use, and how the songs connect to students’ lives and current events.
English Lyricology.mp4Lyricology Trailer
SOCIAL STUDIES
SOCIAL STUDIES
HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN WEST - 02470 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM)
Prerequisite: Open to students in grades 9-10 (Will Run in School Years that end in an even number)
Credit: Elective
Description: This course examines the West as both a place and as an idea in American culture and in popular imagination. Topics will include, but are not limited to, early settlements beyond the Appalachian Mountains, Manifest Destiny, the disappearance of the American Frontier, and the mythology of the American West. Using films, memoirs, letters, and literary fiction we will explore the struggle for land, resources, identity, and power which have characterized the West and its role in United States history.
History Of the American West.mp4COLD WAR – 02475 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM) *
Prerequisite: Open to students in grades 9-12.
9th graders enrolled must have passed ELA 8 and Math 8.
Credit: Elective
Description: This course is designed to heighten student understanding of the complexities of the Cold War – the post-World War II ideological conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union from 1947-1991 – by examining more closely the people, events and multiple interpretations of this decades-long conflict. Topics covered will include, but will not be limited to: the Truman Doctrine; the Marshall Plan; the Korean War; the Berlin Wall; the Cuban Missile Crisis; the Vietnam War; the Space and Arms Races; the 1980 Olympic Games; the fall of the Berlin Wall, the Soviet Union and Communism; etc. Students will be required to analyze primary source materials, read related literary works, view period films, as well as listen to and interpret relevant musical selections in order to recognize and appreciate the multiple perspectives of the Cold War era.
cold war.MOVINTRO TO MARKETING - 02436 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM)
Prerequisite: Open to 9 & 10 grade
Credit: Elective
Description: This Introduction to Marketing course is designed for underclassmen at the high school level. Over the span of 18 weeks, students will explore fundamental marketing concepts through engaging lessons, projects, and multimedia resources. The course will include 8 simple projects and integrate movies and books that are relevant to the field of marketing.
MATH
MATH
FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS OF PROBABILITY - 03320 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM) *
Prerequisite: None
Credit: Elective
Description: Probability is an essential tool in applied mathematics and mathematical modeling. In this course, we will cover the basics of probability, compound probability, independence, permutations, combinations, probability using combinatorics and binomial expansion. We will also analyze how probability applies to real world applications such as popular board games, card games and games of chance to reveal the odds players receive.
FUNDAMENTALS OF PROBABILITY.mp4INTRO TO LOGIC & MATHEMATICAL PROOFS -03325 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM) *
Prerequisite: None
Credit: Elective
Description: In this course, we will cover various techniques of mathematical proof, logic, set theory, functions, and equivalence relations. This course is designed to bridge the theoretical gap between lower-level computation-based math classes and upper-level proof based math classes. It will aid students to further develop analytical, critical-reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Intro to Logic And Proofs.mp4INTRO TO BUSINESS - 03326 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM)
Prerequisite: Open to grades 9 & 10
Credit: Elective
Description: This course will introduce students to the various academic and career areas in business. The class will give students an overview of business concepts, practices, and operations. Taking an introduction to business class can help you understand how businesses are managed and how to approach situations with coworkers or supervisors. It can also help you develop money management skills. Students considering Business as a career will benefit from learning about the many options available.
SCIENCE
SCIENCE
CAREERS IN HEALTH & MED SCIENCES - 04555 - ½ CREDIT (SEM)
Prerequisite: None - Open to students in grades 9 & 10
Credit: Elective
Description: This course is designed to familiarize students with the various careers in the medical professions. Students in this course will explore a variety of careers in medicine, allied health and public health, including the roles, responsibilities, and training required for each. Students will also learn the roles and responsibilities of different members/functional units of the health care team; information on related job and educational opportunities and certifications; and the needs and roles of health providers in rural and urban settings. Students will complete activities and projects that will help them envision themselves in rewarding careers that are appropriate to their skills and interests, while developing an action plan to achieve these career goals.
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Music
DIGITAL VIDEO PRODUCTION I - 09615 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM)
Prerequisite: None Open to students in grades 9-12
Credit: Elective
Description: This half year project-based course focuses on the skills and tools needed for modern video production. Students will work in small production teams to complete projects ranging from a short silent film, to a TV commercial, to a fully produced music video. Topics covered will include basic camera operation, pre-production planning. editing techniques, and on-location filming. Open to all, no experience necessary.
AV.mp4RECORDING TECHNIQUES I - 09605 - 1/2 CREDIT (SEM)
Prerequisite: None Open to students in grades 9-12
Credit: Elective
Description: This half year project-based course will introduce students to modern audio production and the recording studio. If you want to learn how to create beats and record your own music, then this is the class for you. Students will use online tools to create their own music, and learn the basics of recording in our cutting edge studio. Open to all, no musical experience necessary.
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