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Grade(s): 9,10,11,12 Prerequisite: Algebra is recommended 

Credit: 1.0 Career & Tech Ed Year Course

The AP Computer Science A course is equivalent to the first semester of a college level computer science course. The course involves developing the skills to write programs or part of programs to correctly solve specific problems. AP Computer Science A also emphasizes the design issues that make programs understandable, adaptable, and when appropriate, reusable. At the same time, the development of useful computer programs and classes is used as a context for introducing other important concepts in computer science, including the development and analysis of algorithms, the development and use of fundamental data structures, and the study of standard algorithms and typical applications. In addition an understanding of the basic hardware and software components of computer systems and the responsible use of these systems are integral parts of the course. 

Grade(s): 9*,10,11,12 Prerequisite: None

Credit: 1.0 Career & Tech Ed Year Course

Do you want to learn the skills required to be competitive in today’s high tech workforce? Foundations of Programming (FoP) will teach students the fundamentals of programming using the computer language Python. The course provides students with the concepts, techniques, and processes associated with computer programming and software development. Students will also explore the many programming career opportunities available in this high-demand field. 

* Recommend Grade 9 only if student successfully completed Algebra I in middle school with a 3 or above.

Credit: 1.0 CTE Year Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12 Prerequisite: None

This innovative course provides you with the foundational skills needed for future careers in a variety of technological fields. You'll explore emerging technologies, digital design, Microsoft Office online applications, and much more! You'll assess your strengths and learn how they relate to potential career opportunities. 

Credit: 0.5 Career & Tech Ed Semester Course

Grade(s): 10,11,12                                    Prerequisite: None

Do you have a desire to follow your passion and control your schedule and a willingness to take risks and work hard? Do you have an innovative idea and want to start your own business but don't know where to start? Having the right tools and knowledge about business plans, marketing, financing, and small business management will help you achieve your entrepreneurial goals. In Principles of Entrepreneurship, students identify characteristics and traits of entrepreneurs and assess personal strengths and weaknesses for entrepreneurial success. This course focuses on the steps in starting a business; how the economy plays a role in small businesses; the basic principles of marketing, selling, distributing, and financing; and workforce readiness skills needed to be a successful entrepreneur. Throughout the course, students focus on learning about and practicing their entrepreneurial mindset, a set of skills and attitudes that are beneficial both personally and professionally.

At the end of the course, you will have the opportunity to take the Entrepreneurship and Small Business v.2 industry certification practice exam and certification exam.

Credit: 0.5 CTE Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                Prerequisite: None

From geography to culture, Global Business is an exciting topic in the business community today. This course is designed to help students develop the appreciation, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to live and work in a global marketplace. It takes a global view on business, investigating why and how companies go international and are more interconnected. The course further provides students a conceptual tool by which to understand how economic, social, cultural, political and legal factors influence both domestic and cross-border business. Business structures, global entrepreneurship, business management, marketing, and the challenges of managing international organizations will all be explored in this course. Students will cultivate a mindfulness of how history, geography, language, cultural studies, research skills, and continuing education are important in both business activities and the 21st century. 

Credit: 0.5 CTE Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                       Prerequisite: None

What comes to mind when you think of marketing? Perhaps a familiar television jingle plays in your head? Or maybe you think of those irritating sales phone calls? There is no denying the sheer magnitude and power of the marketing industry. Every year companies spend approximately $200 billion promoting their products and services and that is just in the United States alone! You may be familiar with being on the receiving end marketing, but what is it like on the other side? In Advertising and Sales Promotions, you will see how these marketing campaigns, ads, and commercials are brought to life and meet some of the creative folks who produce them. you will learn about different marketing career opportunities and discover ways to be part of this exciting, fast-paced industry. 

Credit 0.5 CTE Semester Course

Grade(s): 10,11,12                                                                          Prerequisite: None

The bright lights. The roaring crowds. The chants and cheers and applause. If you are drawn to the electricity of large events and the challenge of making events successful, a career in sports and entertainment marketing may be for you! In this course, you will trace the development of these industries, dissect their dual nature, and discover what it takes to pitch, promote, and deliver on these services. You'll also explore the necessary steps to chart your own career path from among the professional roles that these industries need to operate. Let's get off the sidelines and hop into the primetime of the sporting and entertainment worlds!

Credit: 0.5 Career & Tech Ed Semester Course

Grade(s): 10,11,12                                                                                  Prerequisite: None

In this course, students explore the power of marginal thinking and apply it to common decisions that individuals and business firms encounter each day. Students examine, interpret, analyze, and model key microeconomics concepts and processes, from the shifting supply and demand for familiar products to the model of the labor market and how wages are determined. This rich course provides students with all the material and practice needed for success on the AP Exam.

Credit: 0.5 Career & Tech Ed Semester Course

Grade(s): 10,11,12                                                                                  Prerequisite: None

In this course, students establish the fundamentals of economics with a survey of scarcity, opportunity cost, supply, demand, and market equilibrium. They then zoom out to the largest scale of economic analysis, learning the indicators of whole countries' economic health, specifically gross domestic product, unemployment, and price level. With that foundation, the rest of the course looks at fiscal and monetary policies, their consequences, and the basics of international trade and the foreign exchange market. Besides being intentionally prepared for the AP Exam, students will gain a much deeper understanding of the world around them, the roles that government and banks play in an economy, and the economic outcomes generated by their policy decisions

Credit 0.5 CTE Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                       Prerequisite: None

In Agriscience I: Introduction, you'll explore how agriscientists play key roles in improving agriculture, food production, and the conservation of natural resources along with the technologies used to keep the field thriving. Are you ready to explore the diverse careers in agriscience and how you can prepare to positively impact the planet? Let's get growing!

Credit: 1.0 English Year Course

Grade(s): 9                                                                                              Prerequisite: None

Take an epic journey to refine your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. You will dive into literary and informational texts to discover the tools authors use to achieve their purpose and voyage through classic and contemporary works to reach new limits of comprehension.

Credit: 1.0 English Year Course

Grade(s): 10,11,12                                                                                                            Prerequisite: English I

Students will discover how the human experience is the foundation of the best stories, plays, poems, films, speeches, and articles by evaluating its presence across genres and throughout history. With a strong focus on the art of writing and speaking, students will engage with a number of rich texts to uncover how authors and speakers use their words to reflect their thoughts on the world. Through writing about literature and research-based topics, students will further develop their voices to create compositions of excellence.

Credit: 1.0 English Year Course

Grade(s): 11,12                                                                                      Prerequisite: English II

In English 3, students delve deep into literary texts to uncover how literary elements enhance and add layers of meaning to an author's message. By exploring and evaluating the unique styles of a diverse selection of writers and works, students develop the skills needed to write literary analyses that inform an audience and defend an author's stylistic choices. Using essential reading skills, students tackle rigorous texts and evaluate the rhetoric and diction in selections that span from the Classical Period to the Contemporary Period. With a focus on publishing quality writing and presentations, students gain the necessary skills that will be beneficial in college and the workplace.

Credit: 1.0 English Year Course

Grade(s): 12                                                                                             Prerequisite: English III

In English 4, students explore history's impact on modern texts. By focusing on elements like universal theme, author's purpose and perspective, and historic influence, students are able to see literary works as a whole and understand the deeper experiences that surround these texts. With a strong focus on writing, speaking, and presenting, students engage with their audience and explore elements of English that are highly applicable to both college and the workforce.

Credit: 0.5 English Semester Course

Grade(s): 11,12                                                                               Prerequisite: None

Since the beginning of time, people have gathered around fires to tell stories of angry gods, harrowing journeys, cunning animals, horrible beasts, and the mighty heroes who vanquished them. Mythology and folklore have provided a way for these colorful stories to spring to life for thousands of years and helped humans make sense of the world. Explore how these compelling tales continue to shape society even today.

Credit: 1.0 English Year Course

Grade(s): 11,12                                                                                Prerequisite: None

An Advanced Placement course in English Language and Composition engages students in becoming skilled readers of prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts and in becoming skilled writers who compose for a variety of purposes. Both their writing and their reading should make students aware of the interactions among a writer's purposes, audience expectations, and subjects as well as the way generic conventions and the resources of language contribute to effectiveness in writing. The college composition course for which the AP English Language and Composition course substitutes is one of the most varied in the curriculum.

Credit: 1.0 English Year Course

Grade(s): 12                                                                                           Prerequisite: None

Read and analyze imaginative literature from various periods and disciplines while sharpening your understanding of how a work's style, figurative language, theme, and other literary elements contribute to its meaning and cultural significance.

Credit: 0.5 English Semester Course

Grade(s): 11,12                                                                                                         Prerequisite: None

The Lord of the Rings is one of the most popular stories in the modern world. In this course, you will study the movie versions of J.R.R. Tolkein's novel and learn about the process of converting literature to film. You will explore fantasy literature as a genre and critique the three Lord of the Rings films. 

Credit: 0.5 English Semester Course

Grade(s): 11,12                                                                               Prerequisite: None

In Gothic Literature, you'll learn about how some of the world's greatest authors from the 19th century through today used Gothic elements to tackle issues that needed serious attention: the class system, gender norms, racism, social injustice, and more! Grab your monster gear and explore why Gothic literature has retained its appeal even with today's audiences.

Credit: 0.5 English Semester**

Grade(s):  11,12                                                                     Prerequisite:  None

Understanding the role of the free press in America helps students to be better informed and more able to analyze media. In this course, students explore the history of journalism in the United States from its inception in the colonies and its key role in the 1st Amendment, all the way up to present-day issues regarding "right to know" and the changing landscape of journalistic media in the 21st century. Students acquire the skills and information needed to actively participate in the consumption, analysis, and creation of news media and have the opportunity to investigate the constantly evolving career opportunities within the field of journalism. As students work through each module, they use Web 2.0 tools to respond to current news and shifts in journalism, create original projects, and reflect on the changing face of news. Authentic assessments, interactive examples, and self-checks deepen students' understanding of the topics covered and prepare them for work or further study in the field of journalism.

**Note: Option to continue as Year

Credit: 0.5 English Semester/Year Course

Grade(s):  11,12                                                                     Prerequisite:  Journalism Ia

Understanding the role of the free press in America helps students to be better informed and more able to analyze media. In this course, students explore the history of journalism in the United States from its inception in the colonies and its key role in the 1st Amendment, all the way up to present-day issues regarding "right to know" and the changing landscape of journalistic media in the 21st century. Students acquire the skills and information needed to actively participate in the consumption, analysis, and creation of news media and have the opportunity to investigate the constantly evolving career opportunities within the field of journalism. As students work through each module, they use Web 2.0 tools to respond to current news and shifts in journalism, create original projects, and reflect on the changing face of news. Authentic assessments, interactive examples, and self-checks deepen students' understanding of the topics covered and prepare them for work or further study in the field of journalism.

Credit: 0.5 English Semester Course

Grade(s): 11,12                                                                                                                    Prerequisite: None

For many hundreds of years, literature has been one of the most important human art forms. It allows us to give voice to our emotions, create imaginary worlds, express ideas, and escape the confines of material reality. Through creative writing, we can come to understand ourselves and our world a little bit better. This course provides students with a solid grounding in the writing process, from finding inspiration to building a basic story to using complicated literary techniques and creating strange hybrid forms of poetic prose and prose poetry. By the end of this course, students will learn how to discover their creative thoughts and turn those ideas into fully realized pieces of creative writing.

Credit: 0.5 CTE Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                         Prerequisite: None

In this course, students examine the family unit and characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships at different phases of life-- including information on self-discovery, family, friendships, dating and abstinence, marriage, pregnancy, and parenthood. Students learn about the life cycle and the different stages of development from infancy to adulthood. They also focus on a variety of skills to improve relationships and family living, including coping skills, communication skills, refusal skills, babysitting, parenting, and healthy living and disease prevention habits.

Credit: 0.5 CTE Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                        Prerequisite: None

This course provides a thorough examination of child development from conception, infancy, and toddlerhood through preschool and school age children. Physical, cognitive, emotional and social development will be studied throughout each of these stages. The role of a positive and involved caregiver in the life of a growing child is emphasized throughout the course, as well as guides for safety and best practices. Additional topics include parenting and guiding behavior, family planning, healthy pregnancy, genetic disorders, and children with special needs. Career options that involve working with children will also be explored. 

Credit: 0.5 CTE Semester Course
Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                   Prerequisite:  None

Use your curiosity to explore the fundamentals of childcare, like nutrition and safety, but also the complex relationships caregivers have with parents and their children. Examine the various life stages of child development and the best educational practices to enrich their minds while thinking about a possible future as a childcare provider!

Credit: 0.5 CTE Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                      Prerequisite: None

This course prepares students with a variety of skills for independent or family living. Topics covered include child care, home maintenance, food preparation, money management, medical management, clothing care, and more. They also focus on household, personal, and consumer health and safety. In addition, students learn goal setting and decision-making skills, as well as explore possible career options. 

Credit: 0.5 CTE Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                          Prerequisite: None

Learn what it takes to get started in the fashion industry, from the careers available to new technology and trends reshaping the industry every day.

Credit: 0.5 CTE Semester Course

Grades: 9,10,11,12                                                                      Prerequisite: None

Students will explore career options in the field of cosmetology. Research into some of the common techniques used in caring for hair, nails, and skin in salons, spas, and other cosmetology-related businesses will also be presented. 

Credit: 0.5 CTE Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                    Prerequisite: None

In this course students explore a variety of career options related to the health care field, including medicine, nursing, physical therapy, pharmacy, dental careers, child care, sports medicine, personal training, social work, psychology, and more. Students will learn about various options within each field, what each of these jobs entails, and the education and knowledge required to be successful. In addition, they will focus on basic job skills and information that would aid them in health care and other career paths. 

Credit 0.5 CTE Semester Course

Grade(s): 10,11,12                                                       Prerequisite: None

In this course students will be introduced to basic medical language and terminology that they would need to enter a health care field. Emphasis will be placed on definitions, proper usage, spelling, and pronunciation. They will study word structure and parts, including roots, prefixes, and suffixes, as well as symbols and abbreviations. They will examine medical terms from each of the body's main systems, including skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, nervous, endocrine, reproductive, and lymphatic systems, and sensory organs. In addition, students will learn proper terminology for common tests, procedures, pharmacology, disease, and conditions. 

Credit: 0.5 CTE Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                  Prerequisite: None

How would you like to be a part of the world’s largest industry, with the potential to make a lot of money and take advantage of perks like flight upgrades, free hotel rooms, and free food? Welcome to the “industry of fun,” Hospitality and Tourism. This course is the first in a series to dive into the numerous career avenues and business opportunities of the hospitality and tourism industry. You will learn about segments such as airlines, hotels, and cruise ships, as well as customer service and selling techniques. The course will prepare you to launch your career in hospitality and tourism, with projects and take-aways that you will be able to use immediately to help you land your dream job

Credit: 0.5 CTE Semester Course**
Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                         Prerequisite: None     

This introductory course will provide you with basic cooking and knife skills while preparing you for entry into the culinary world. Discover the history of food culture, food service, and global cuisines while learning about food science principles and preservation. Finally, prepare for your future by building the professional, communication, leadership, and teamwork skills that are crucial to a career in the culinary arts. **Option to continue as a Year Course through Culinary Arts 1b 

Credit: 0.5 CTE Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                      Prerequisite: Culinary Arts 1a

Building on the prior prerequisite course, discover how to elevate your culinary skills through the creation of stocks, soups, sauces, and learn baking techniques. Examine sustainable food practices and the benefits of nutrition while maintaining taste, plating, and presentation to truly wow your guests. The last unit in this course explores careers in the culinary arts for ways to channel your newfound passion!

Credit: 0.5 CTE                 Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                       Prerequisite: None   

This course takes students through a comprehensive study of nutritional principles and guidelines. Students will learn about world-wide views of nutrition, nutrient requirements, physiological processes, food labeling, healthy weight management, diet related diseases, food handling, nutrition for different populations, and more. Students will gain important knowledge and skills to aid them in attaining and maintaining a healthy and nutritious lifestyle.

Credit 0.5 CTE Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                       Prerequisite: None

What is the best way to care for children and teach them self-confidence and a sense of responsibility? Parenting involves more than having a child and providing food and shelter. Learn what to prepare for, what to expect, and what vital steps parents can take to create the best environment for their children. Parenting roles and responsibilities, nurturing and protective environments for children, positive parenting strategies, and effective communication in parent/child relationships are some of the topics covered in this course.

Credit: 0.5 Financial Literacy Semester Course

Grade(s): 10,11,12     Prerequisite: None

Learn one of life's most important lessons – making sound financial decisions! In this course, you will practice money management skills using real-life scenarios. This course teaches the skills and knowledge you need to become a wise consumer, saver, investor, user of credit, and planner. Topics include financial attitudes and behaviors, income and taxes, budgeting, buying goods and services, financial accounts, credit and loans, financial investing, and insuring and planning. Build your financial literacy skills to excel in today's global workforce and society. And if you are still asking yourself, when will I ever use this information? The answer is every day for the rest of your adult life.

Credit 1.0 Fine Arts Year Course

Grade(s): 10,11,12                                                                                  Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to provide college-level instruction in art history and prepare students for the AP exam in early May. This course is divided into two 18-week segments, during which students examine major forms of artistic expression from the past and present and from a variety of cultures. Students learn to look at works of art critically, with intelligence and sensitivity, and to articulate what they see or experience. Completing both segments of the course will successfully prepare you for the AP Exam. 

Credit: 0.5 Art Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                                       Prerequisite: None

Who do you think is the greatest artist of all time? Maybe Leonardo da Vinci? Michelangelo? Maybe a more modern artist like Claude Monet or Pablo Picasso? Or is it possible that the greatest artist of all time is actually someone whose name has been lost to history? In Art in World Cultures, you'll learn about some of the greatest artists in the world while creating your own art, both on paper and digitally. This course explores basic principles and elements of art and teaches you how to critique different art works art. And along the way, you will get to discover some traditional art forms from various regions of the world including the Americas, Africa, and Oceania. 

Credit: 0.5 Art Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                      Prerequisite: None

In Drawing, students will experiment with several different art materials and tools to see what each tool can do best. Students will explore ordinary things around them to become more observant of the structures and meanings of things which can be seen in your their home and community. Your work will be your own study of the forms, textures, movements, and patterns of the things that you see every day. Each project and each lesson is based on the one before it; so always do the lessons in the order they are given. Be sure to follow the directions exactly regarding which materials, sizes, and subject matter to use for each project. Each lesson will be a study of a new way of drawing. The examples given will show only the method and materials to be used, never the same subject or size as the project assigned. The examples are never to be copied. An example will only show one way of using the technique described.

Credit: 0.5 Art Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                     Prerequisite: None

Get ready to elevate your music knowledge to the next level. In this course, you will learn about Global musical traditions as you explore the function of music in a multitude of cultures. You will examine the fundamentals, sound, and structure of music to understand how music is representative of the culture it was created in. This course provides elective credit and fulfills a performing/fine art requirement for high school graduation.

Credit: 0.5 Fine Art Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                    Prerequisite: None

In Theatre, Cinema, and Film Production, students explore the elements of theatre and cinematic techniques used by those who create performance productions. Students compare the elements in theatre and film that serve the story and articulate the theme. Students also reflect upon the historical and cultural influences on productions and how those influences affect audiences. This course offers a detailed view of the creative, performance, and technical operations of theatre and film. Theatre, Cinema, and Film Production provides an elective credit and fulfills the performing/fine art requirement for high school graduation.

Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                     Prerequisite: None

Gain a better understanding of photography by exploring camera functions and the elements of composition while putting theory into practice by taking your own spectacular shots! Learn how to display your work for exhibitions and develop skills important for a career as a photographer.

Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                                Prerequisite: Digital Photography I

Building on the prior prerequisite course, further develop your photography skills by learning more professional tips, tricks, and techniques to elevate your images. Explore various photographic styles, themes, genres, and artistic approaches. Learn more about photojournalism and how to bring you photos to life. Using this knowledge, build a portfolio of your work to pursue a career in this field!

Credit: 0.5 PEH Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                             Prerequisite:  None

Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or a fitness rookie, learning about your health will help you level up! In this course, you will explore your health influences, try out a wide variety of activities, and apply cutting-edge principles of nutrition, safety, and the body in motion to your fitness journey. You will also design your own fitness program based on personal goals with expert guidance so you can put your health plans into action! It’s time to take your personal fitness to the next level! Check-ins will include working out at MHS periodically so technique and progress can be evaluated. Students must complete all course work and workout logs to receive credit. 

Credit: 0.5 PEH Semester Course

Grade(s): 10,11,12                                                                  Prerequisite: None

This course is appropriate for beginning, intermediate, and advanced runners and offers a variety of training schedules for each. In addition to reviewing the fundamental principles of fitness, students learn about goals and motivation, levels of training, running mechanics, safety and injury prevention, appropriate attire, running in the elements, good nutrition and hydration, and effective cross-training. While this course focuses mainly on running for fun and fitness, it also briefly explores the realm of competitive racing. Students conduct fitness assessments and participate in weekly physical activity.Students must complete all course work to receive credit. 

Credit: 0.5 PEH Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                      Prerequisite:  None

This comprehensive health course provides students with essential knowledge and decision-making skills for a healthy lifestyle. Students analyze aspects of emotional, social, and physical health and how these realms of health influence each other. Students apply principles of health and wellness to their own lives. In addition, they study behavior change and set health goals to work on throughout the semester. Additional topics of study include healthy relationships, reproductive health, disease transmission, substance abuse, safety and injury prevention, environmental health, and consumer health. Students are required to meet with their instructor in person at the beginning of the course. Students must complete all assignments and pass the comprehensive final exam to earn credit. Note: This DOES fulfill the Health graduation requirement. Students who have already earned Health credit, are not eligible to take this course for additional credit. 

Credit: 1.0 Math Year Course

Grade(s): 9                                                                                            Prerequisite: None

Algebra I is the foundation--the skills acquired in this course contain the basic knowledge needed for all future high school math courses. The material covered in this course is important, but everyone can do it. Anyone can have a good time solving the hundreds of real-world problems algebra can help answer. Each module in this course is presented in a step-by-step way right on the computer screen. Hands-on labs make the numbers, graphs, and equations more real. The content in this course is tied to real-world applications like sports, travel, business, and health. This course is designed to give students the skills and strategies to solve all kinds of mathematical problems. Students will also acquire the confidence needed to handle everything high school math has in store for them. 

NOTE: This DOES NOT align with the MHS Math curriculum. 

Credit: 1.0 Math Year Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11                                                                                  Prerequisite: Algebra 1

Geometry is everywhere, not just in pyramids. Engineers use geometry to build highways and bridges. Artists use geometry to create perspective in their paintings, and mapmakers help travelers find things using the points located on a geometric grid. Throughout this course, students travel a mathematical highway illuminated by spatial relationships, reasoning, connections, and problem solving. 

NOTE: This DOES NOT align with the MHS Math curriculum. 

Credit: 1.0 Math Year Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                 Prerequisite: Geometry

This course allows students to learn while having fun. Interactive examples help guide students' journey through customized feedback and praise. Mathematical concepts are applied to everyday occurrences such as earthquakes, stadium seating, and purchasing movie tickets. Students investigate the effects of an equation on its graph through the use of technology. Students have opportunities to work with their peers on specific lessons. Algebra II is an advanced course using hands-on activities, applications, group interactions, and the latest technology. 

NOTE: This DOES NOT align with the MHS Math curriculum. 

Credit: 1.0 Math Year Course

Grade(s): 10,11,12                                                                                 Prerequisite: Algebra II

Dive deeper into your knowledge of functions by analyzing their key features and combining them to solve real-world problems. Learn about trigonometric functions and their applications, along with new ways to use the coordinate plane to represent different types of functions. Apply these skills to discover the power mathematics has in everyday life and to prepare for advanced mathematical studies in college or your future career.

NOTE: This DOES NOT align with the MHS Math curriculum.

Credit: 1.0 Math Year Course

Grades(s): 10,11,12                                                                             Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus

Students in this course will walk in the footsteps of Newton and Leibnitz. An interactive course framework combines with the exciting on-line course delivery to make calculus an adventure. The course includes a study of limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, differential equations, and the applications of derivatives and integrals. An Advanced Placement (AP) course in calculus consists of a full high school year of work that is comparable to calculus courses in colleges and universities. It is expected that students who take an AP course in calculus will seek college credit, college placement, or both, from institutions of higher learning. Most colleges and universities offer a sequence of several courses in calculus, and entering students are placed within this sequence according to the extent of their preparation, as measured by the results of an AP examination or other criteria.

Credit: 1.0 Math Year Course

Grade(s): 11,12                                                                               Prerequisite: AP Calculus AB

Students in this course will walk in the footsteps of Newton and Leibnitz. An interactive course framework combines with the exciting on-line course delivery to make calculus an adventure. The course includes a study of limits, continuity, differentiation, integration, differential equations, and the applications of derivatives and integrals. An Advanced Placement (AP) course in calculus consists of a full high school year of work that is comparable to calculus courses in colleges and universities. It is expected that students who take an AP course in calculus will seek college credit, college placement, or both, from institutions of higher learning. Most colleges and universities offer a sequence of several courses in calculus, and entering students are placed within this sequence according to the extent of their preparation, as measured by the results of an AP examination or other criteria.

Credit: 1.0 Math Year Course

Grade(s): 11,12                                                                               Prerequisite: B or higher in Algebra II or HIGAP B

This course offers a combination of assessment and instruction in an online environment containing but not limited to the areas of exploring data, sampling and experimentation by planning and conducting studies, anticipating patterns using probability and simulation, and using statistical inference to analyze data and draw conclusions. The purpose of this course is to provide students with a deep understanding of the concepts of statistics to prepare them for the AP Statistics Exam and for future higher education statistics courses. 

Credit: 0.5 Science Semester Course

Grade(s): 11,12                                                               Prerequisite: 2.0 science credits, completion or current enrollment of Physics or Math Physics encouraged                      

Journey through the universe on a stellar exploration through space and time. Discover ancient astronomy and the instruments used to investigate the properties and motion of celestial objects. Examine the different characteristics of each planet in our solar system, including atmospheric conditions, moons, and rings. Discover the small solar bodies that are moving throughout our solar system. Learn about stellar properties based on starlight and the life cycle of stars. Explore the far reaches of our universe by studying galaxies and the clues they leave us about the early universe. Lastly, learn about cosmology, including theories and concepts about our early universe, and its possible fate. Some mathematical applications will be applied at various times.

Credit: 1.0 Science (Life) Year Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                            Prerequisite: None

The Biology course is a two-segment study that builds on the foundations of life science, scientific practices, and scientific thinking skills. In this course, students will explore the relationships between living things and their environments. Students will develop an understanding of biological concepts through scientific inquiry, investigations, interactive experiences, higher-order thinking, real-world applications, interpreting and collecting data, and virtual and hands-on experiences. The key big ideas of the Biology course are molecular, cellular, heredity, evolution, classification, organisms, populations, and ecosystems. Students will enhance their mastery of biological concepts, which will enable them to make real-world connections and apply their understanding to everyday life.

Note: This DOES NOT align with the MHS Biology curriculum. It DOES meet the Life Science graduation requirement.

Credit: 1.0 Science                     Year Course

Grade(s): 10,11,12                                                 Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry (or concurrent Chemistry)

This course is designed to provide a college-level experience and prepare students for the AP exam in early May. Students will be provided with a foundation for developing an understanding for biological concepts through scientific inquiry, investigations, interactive experiences, higher-order thinking, real-world applications, writing analytical essays, statistical analysis, interpreting and collecting data. The key big ideas of the AP Biology course are system interactions, evolution, energetics, information storage, and transmission. Students will participate in a variety of engaging activities that enhance their mastery of biology concepts. Completing both segments of the course will successfully prepare you for the AP Exam.

Credit: 1.0 Science (Physical) Year Course

Grade(s): 10,11,12                                                                                Prerequisite: Biology

In this course, students will study of the foundations of chemistry, building on the concepts and scientific thinking developed in middle school science. Students use scientific inquiry and higher-order problem solving as they explore the composition, properties, and changes of matter and their applications through interactive simulations, engineering solutions, and virtual and hands-on experiences. The scientific process is fully used and documented in lab investigations, giving students the skills they need to analyze data and make inferences about natural phenomena. In addition, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts are integrated throughout the course. Through phenomenon-based learning, students will be able to demonstrate a vast understanding of the importance of chemistry in the world, enabling them to apply these principles to their everyday lives and our global society.

Note: This DOES NOT align with the MHS Chemistry curriculum. It DOES meet the Physical Science graduation requirement. 

Credit: 0.5 Science Semester Course

Grade(s): 10,11,12                                             Prerequisite: Biology, Chemistry (or concurrent Chemistry)

Students learn the basics of biotechnology and evolutionary theory, explore the various ways we store and preserve food, and discover the process of fermentation and microbiology. This course will also cover the importance of breeding plants and hybridization and how early breeding programs led to the study of genetics and an understanding of the function of genes. Finally, you'll delve into early industrial discoveries and explore the developments in biotechnology during the industrial revolution.

Credit: 1.0 Science Year Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                         Prerequisite:  None

Earth/Space Science is a laboratory course focusing on the study of space, geologic structures and forces, the waters on our planet, and the atmospheric forces that shape our world. Through experimentation and investigation, students will explore the earth cycles including the geosphere, hydrosphere, cryosphere, atmosphere, and the carbon cycle. Students will learn about scientific inquiry, geologic time, space exploration, the solar system, and the universe. Students will use web 2.0 tools, interactive experiences, higher-order thinking, collaborative projects, and real-world application through labs and a variety of assessments. Upon completion of the course, students will have a clear understanding of the dynamic forces at work in the world around them, becoming better caretakers of our planet, Earth. 

Credit: 0.5 Science (Life) Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                 Prerequisite: none  

Take a new look at forensics through the lens of some of the world’s most famous and intriguing crime cases. This course examines the latest forensic techniques and innovations used to solve crimes. It also focuses on basic scientific principles and laboratory processes used in the field, such as DNA testing, presumptive tests, and material analysis. Investigative experiences for students include electrophoresis and evidence analysis techniques such as fingerprinting, blood typing, and fiber analysis. Students also study crime scene investigation (CSI) and evidence collection using mock crime scenes.

*Note that case studies in forensic science examine evidence that may be sensitive to some students.. 

Credit: 0.5 Science Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                                      Prerequisite: Forensic Science I

Take a new look at forensics through the lens of some of the world’s most famous and intriguing crime cases. This course examines the latest forensic techniques and innovations used to solve crimes. It also focuses on basic scientific principles and laboratory processes used in the field, such as DNA testing, presumptive tests, and material analysis. Investigative experiences for students include electrophoresis and evidence analysis techniques such as fingerprinting, blood typing, and fiber analysis. Students also study crime scene investigation (CSI) and evidence collection using mock crime scenes.

Credit: 0.5 Science Semester Course

Grade: 9,10,11,12                                                                                   Prerequisite: None

Is there life on other planets? What extremes can the human body endure? Can we solve the problem of global warming? Today, scientists, explorers, and writers are working to answer all of these questions. Like Edison, Einstein, Curie, and Newton, the scientists of today are asking questions and working on problems that may revolutionize our lives and world. This course focuses on 10 of today's greatest scientific minds. Each unit takes an in-depth look at one of these individuals, and shows how their ideas may help to shape tomorrow's world. 

Credit: 1.0 Science Year Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                            Prerequisite: None

As our amazing planet continues to change over time, it becomes increasingly apparent how human activity has made environmental impacts. In the marine science course, students will delve deep into Earth's bodies of water and study geologic structures and how they impact the oceans. Students will investigate the characteristics of various populations, patterns of distribution of life in our aquatic systems, and ongoing changes occurring every day in our precious ecosystems. Students will be amazed and enlightened at just how much our oceans and lakes affect climate, weather, and seasonal variations. They will have the opportunity to explore the relationships among living organisms and see how they are affected by our oceans currents, tides, and waves. Hold on, it is one amazing journey. 

Credit: 1.0 Science Year Course

Grade(s): Grade(s): 11,12                                                                   Prerequisite: Geometry and Biology

In this course, students will be immersed in the contributions of scientific geniuses that have changed the way we observe and think about matter, forces, and energy in the universe. Starting with how matter moves, students will learn that all motion can be described, analyzed, and predicted. Then students will explore the causes of changing motion, forces! Energy is a fundamental property essential to human existence, and physics will take students through all the forms of it: electricity, light, sound, heat, and more. Discover how waves travel and interact with matter and the smallest particles in the universe. From tiny atoms to galaxies with millions of stars, the universal laws of physics are explained through real-world examples. Through laboratory activities, simulations, and graphical analysis, combined with rigorous mathematical efforts and problem solving, students follow in the footsteps of some of the world's greatest thinkers and learn to process their world in a unique way.

NOTE: This DOES NOT align with the MHS Physics curriculum. 

Credit: 1.0 Science (Life) Year Course

Grade(s): 10,11,12                                           Prerequisite: Biology and Chemistry (or concurrent Chemistry)

AP Environmental Science provides students with a global view of their world and their role in it. It examines the scientific principles and concepts required to understand the interrelationships between ocean, land, and atmosphere that guide the natural world and allow Earth to be a planet suitable for life. Laboratory activities within the course support their learning of these relationships through reflective, hands-on, or virtual experiences. In addition, students identify and analyze environmental problems that are natural and human-made, determining their own ecological footprint in the world to discover how their activities affect the world around them. They evaluate the relative risks associated with environmental problems and examine alternative solutions, such as clean energy, sustainable practices, and conservation, for resolving or preventing future environmental problems.

Credit: 0.5 Science Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                    Prerequisite: None

As animals play an increasingly important role in our lives, scientists have sought to learn more about their health and well-being. Taking a look at the pets that live in our homes, on our farms, and in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, this course will examine some of the common diseases and treatments for domestic animals. Toxins, parasites, and infectious diseases impact not only the animals around us, but at times...we humans as well! Through veterinary medicine and science, the prevention and treatment of diseases and health issues is studied and applied. 

Credit: 0.5 Science Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                            Prerequisite: None

Forests and other natural resources play an important role in our world, from providing lumber and paper products to providing habitats for birds and animals. In the Introduction to Forestry and Natural Resources course, you’ll learn more about forest ecology, management, and conservation. You’ll explore topics such as environmental policy, land use, water resources, and wildlife management. Finally, you will learn more about forestry related careers and important issues facing forestry professionals today. 

Credit: 1.0 Science Year Course

Grade(s): 10,11,12                                 Prerequisite: Principles of Biomedical Science or Biology (B or better)

Take a deep breath. Though we may take seemingly effortless functions of the body such as breathing for granted, the human body is constantly working as a system to maintain balance and good health. Anatomy and Physiology will give you a better understanding of the structure and functions of the human body. This course presents topics, such as immunity, reproduction, cardiovascular health, and musculoskeletal functions, using 21st-century content, graphics, interactives, and videos. Students will be inspired by real-world phenomena about health topics and career connections opportunities from entry-level positions to the doctoral level. In each module of Anatomy and Physiology, students explore the organization of the human body and how each organ and body system functions and interacts. Students acquire the knowledge necessary to understand the body's internal functions and interconnections and what is necessary to maintain overall health and wellness.

Credit: 1.0 Social Studies Year Course

Grade(s): 10,11,12                                                                      Prerequisite: Land, People, and Power

This challenging course is designed to provide a college-level experience and prepare students for the AP exam in early May. Over two 18 week semesters, the students are engaged in a wide variety of activities, with substantial emphasis on interpreting documents, writing analytical essays, and mastering factual content. Woven into the chronology of the course are the key themes of American History. Issues of American identity, diversity, religion and culture are examined. Economic transformations, the development of political institutions and reform movements are evaluated. War, slavery, and demographic changes are assessed. Globalization and environmental issues are analyzed. These themes appear consistently in the course as the student journeys through broader course topics such as colonial and antebellum life, civil war and reconstruction, the gilded age and on to modern America.

Credit: 1.0 Social Studies Year Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                                       Prerequisite: None

Segment One focuses on the period 500 to 1500, which has been called the Middle Ages, between the end of the Roman Empire and the Modern Age. Review essential information about what made the Roman Empire so significant, as well as essential information about Judaism and Christianity as background to the rise of the third major monotheistic religion, Islam. Study the earliest civilizations of sub-Saharan Africa and the Americas, and then wrap up the segment with three simultaneous major events: the Age of Discovery, Protestant Reformation, and Scientific Revolution. The Middle Ages ended with a tornado of changes!

In Segment Two, focused on 1500 to present, you'll learn about advancements in science and thought during the Age of Enlightenment, as well as the social and political revolutions that followed as a result. As you meander through the 19th century, you will learn about the transformation from an agricultural to an industrial world and the many changes that resulted from that shift. Then, learn about the interconnectedness of nationalism and colonialism and the two massive world wars that were the end result. As you explore the modern era, students learn about developments in today's world and the implications that historical events have on each of us.

Credit: 0.5 Social Studies Semester Course**

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12       Prerequisite: None

Anthropology demands the open-mindedness with which one must look and listen, record in astonishment and wonder that which one would not have been able to guess (Margaret Mead). The aim of anthropology is to use a broad approach to gain an understanding of our past, present, future and address the problems humans face in biological, social and cultural life. This course will explore the evolution, similarity and diversity of humankind through time. It will look at how we have evolved from a biologically and culturally weak species to one that has the ability to cause catastrophic change. Exciting online video journeys to different areas of the world will also be presented in the course.

** Note: option to continue as Year through Anthropology II 

Credit: 0.5 Social Studies Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                                             Prerequisite: Anthropology I

Anthropology has helped us better understand cultures around the world and through different time periods. This course continues the study of global cultures and the ways that humans have made sense of their world. We will examine some of the ways that cultures have understood and given meaning to different stages of life and death. The course will also examine the creation of art within cultures and examine how cultures evolve and change over time. Finally, we will apply the concepts and insights learned from the study of anthropology to several cultures found in the world today. 

Credit: 0.5 Social Studies Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                          Prerequisite: None

The field of archeology helps us to better understand the events and societies of the past that have helped to shape our modern world. This course focuses on the techniques, methods, and theories that guide the study of the past. Students will learn how archaeological research is conducted and interpreted, as well as how artefacts are located and preserved. Finally, students will learn about the relationship of material items to culture and what we can learn about past societies from these items. 

Credit: 0.5 Social Studies Semester Course

Grade(s): 10,11,12                                                                                  Prerequisite: Land, Power, and People

Students investigate key political concepts, ideas, institutions, policies, interactions, roles, and behaviors that characterize the constitutional system and political culture of the United States. Students will study the structure of the Constitution throughout the course, as well as its implications for the functioning of government today. Other foundational documents, landmark Supreme Court cases, and opportunities for research and civic action are key elements in this rich course that prepares students to be informed and active participants in U.S. society.

Credit: 0.5 Social Studies Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                Prerequisite: None

In today's society, crime and deviant behavior are often one of the top concerns of society members. From the nightly news to personal experiences with victimization, crime seems to be all around us. In this course, we will explore the field of criminology or the study of crime. In doing so, we will look at possible explanations for crime from psychological, biological, and sociological standpoints, explore the various types of crime and their consequences for society, and investigate how crime and criminals are handled by the criminal justice system. Why do some individuals commit crimes but others don't? What aspects in our culture and society promote crime and deviance? Why do individuals receive different punishments for the same crime? What factors shape the criminal case process, from arrest to punishments? 

Credit: 0.5 Social Studies Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                              Prerequisite: None

In this course, you will learn the critical elements of this very important career, such as evaluating satellite information, analyzing training procedures, assessing military engagement, and preparing intelligence reports. In addition, you will gain better understanding of appropriate responses to security threats and how best to coordinate information with other agencies.

Credit: 0.5 Social Studies     Semester Course

Grade(s): 10,11,12 Prerequisite: Land, People, Power

Economic decisions affect us every day of our lives. Understanding economics means thinking about how scarcity, or limited resources, requires us to make choices and evaluate one option against others. In this course, students will recognize examples of economics in your daily life. Students will see how the economic choices of larger groups, like businesses and governments, affect students and others. As students progress through the course, students will recognize that the costs and benefits of choices connect individuals and groups around the world. The purpose of this course is to help students become a smart consumer who understands the flow of an economy between individuals, businesses, governments, and the rest of the world. 

Credit: 1.0 Social Studies Year Course

Grade(s): 10,11,12                                                                           Prerequisite: Land, Power, and People, or Modern World History

AP Human Geography introduces high school students to college-level introductory human geography or cultural geography. The content is presented thematically rather than regionally and is organized around the discipline's main subfields: economic geography, cultural geography, political geography, and urban geography. The approach is spatial and problem oriented. Case studies are drawn from all world regions, with an emphasis on understanding the world in which we live today. Historical information serves to enrich analysis of the impacts of phenomena such as globalization, colonialism, and human-environment relationships on places, regions, cultural landscapes, and patterns of interaction. Students also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications. The curriculum reflects the goals of the National Geography Standards (2012). 

NOTE: This class can be used to fulfill Social Studies graduation requirements related to Human Geography.

Credit: 0.5 Social Studies Semester Course

Grade(s): 10,11,12                                                                                  Prerequisite: Land, People, and Power

How do language, religion, and landscape affect the physical environment? How do geography, weather, and location affect customs and lifestyle? Students will explore the diverse ways in which people affect the world around them and how they are affected by their surroundings. Students will discover how ideas spread and cultures form, and learn how beliefs and architecture are part of a larger culture complex. In addition to introducing students to the field of Human Geography, this course will teach students how to analyze humans and their environments.

Credit: 0.5 Social Studies Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                                                           Prerequisite: None

Students will survey the broad history of antisemitism going back to antiquity and then look closely at the circumstances of Germany following World War I that enabled the Nazi Party to take power and dehumanize the Jewish people and others. Students will also study the details of the Holocaust era, asking questions of what it means to be a perpetrator, collaborator, bystander, or hero. Finally, students will consider the broad mandate of "Never Again" and its challenges in the seven decades and counting since the Holocaust.

Credit: 0.5 Social Studies Semester Course

Grade(s): 10.11.12                                                                                   Prerequisite: Land, People, and Power

How do law and the U.S. legal system affect your daily life? In this course, you will examine aspects of the foundations of the U.S. legal system as well as different types of law including civil, criminal, family, and consumer law. You will analyze key principles underlying law such as justice and how the state and federal court systems work to fulfill these principles.

Credit: 0.5 Social Studies Semester Course**

 Grade(s): 9,10,11,12        Prerequisite: None

Self-knowledge is the key to self-improvement! More than 800,000 high school students take psychology classes each year. Among the different reasons, there is usually the common theme of self discovery! Sample topics include the study of infancy, childhood, adolescence, perception and states of consciousness. Amazing online psychology experiments dealing with our own personal behavior are featured within this course.

**Note: Option to continue as Year through Personal Psychology II 

Credit: 0.5 Social Studies   Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                                 Prerequisite: Personal Psychology I 

Enrich the quality of your life by learning to understand the actions of others! Topics include the study of memory, intelligence, emotion, health, stress and personality. This course features exciting online psychology experiments involving the world around us.

Credit: 1.0 Social Studies Year Course

Grade(s): 10,11,12                                                                                          Prerequisite: Land, People, and Power

Enrich the quality of your life by learning to understand the actions of others! Topics include the study of memory, intelligence, emotion, health, stress and personality. This courses features exciting online psychology experiments involving the world around us.

Credit: 0.5 Social Studies Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                                              Prerequisite: None

This course will take you on an exciting adventure that covers more than 2,500 years of history! Along the way, you'll run into some very strange characters. For example, you'll read about a man who hung out on street corners, barefoot and dirty, pestering everyone he met with questions. You'll learn about another eccentric who climbed inside a stove to think about whether he existed. Despite their odd behavior, these and other philosophers of the Western world are among the most brilliant and influential thinkers of all time. As you learn about these great thinkers, you'll come to see how and where many of the most fundamental ideas of Western Civilization originated. You'll also get a chance to ask yourself some of the same questions these great thinkers pondered. By the time you've closed the book on this course, you will better understand yourself and the world around you from atoms to outer space and everything in between.

Credit: 0.5 Social Studies Semester Course**                                                                                

Grade(s): 10,11,12                                                                                  Prerequisite: Land, People, and Power

Students will learn more about the challenges facing societies and the relationships between societies, governments, and individuals in these areas. Each unit will focus on a particular area of social concern, often with a global view, and examine possible solutions at both a structural and individual level. 

**Note: Option to continue as a Year Course through Social Problems II 

Credit: 0.5 Social Studies Semester Course

Grade(s): 10,11,12                                                                                           Prerequisite: Social Problems I

The Social Problems II course continues to examine the social problems that affect individuals and societies in the world today. Students learn about the overall structure of the social problem as well as how it impacts their lives. Each unit focuses on a particular social problem, including racial discrimination, drug abuse, the loss of community, and urban sprawl, and discusses possible solutions at both individual and structural levels. Students examine the connections in each issue between societies, individuals, governments, and the global arena.

Credit: 0.5 Social Studies Semester Course**

Grade(s): 10,11,12  Prerequisite: Land, People, and Power
Have you ever wondered why people act differently from one another or why some people act in more intriguing manners than others? When you view people’s behaviors as distinctive and try to figure out why they act the way they do, you are beginning to think like a sociologist! Sociology is the study of human social relationships and how individuals interact with one another in groups. By studying sociology, you’ll gain insight into the complexities of our society. If you're interested in understanding the world around you and making a positive difference, studying sociology is for

**Note: Option to continue as Year through Sociology II 

Credit: 0.5 Social Studies Semester Course

Grade(s): 10,11,12                                                                                                    Prerequisite: Sociology I

Sociology is the study of people, social life and society. The development of a sociological imagination will enable students to examine how society shapes human actions and beliefs, and how such actions and beliefs in turn shape society. Exciting online video journeys to different areas of the sociological world are also presented in the course.

Credit: 0.5 Social Studies Semester Course

Grade(s): 10,11,12                                                                                  Prerequisite: Land, People, and Power

Throughout the ages, religions from around the world have shaped the political, social, and cultural aspects of societies. This course focuses on the major religions that have played a role in human history, including Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Shintoism, and Taoism. Students will trace the major developments in these religions and explore their relationships with social institutions and culture. The course will also discuss some of the similarities and differences among the major religions and examine the connections and influences they have.

Credit: 0.5 Social Studies Semester Course

Grade(s): 10,11,12                                                                                  Prerequisite: None

Responsible citizenship, including civil and political participation is essential to maintain a representative government that truly represents the people of the United States. In this course, students learn about the structure of government and how it shares power at the local, state and federal levels. This course also explores founding principles that inspired the Constitution and Bill of Rights, preserving the freedoms that students experience daily. Students will examine the processes of each branch of government, the election process, and how citizens can impact public policy. The media, interest groups and influential citizens provide examples of how the government can be affected by informed and active participants. Students will examine the U.S. Court system, and become a part of the process by participating in the judicial decision making process. They will also discover ways the United States interacts with countries around the world, through domestic policy, foreign policy and human rights policy. Completion of this course will allow you to act as an informed citizen who is ready to participate in American democracy!  

Note: This DOES fulfill the US Government graduation requirement. 

Credit: 0.5 Social Studies Semester Course

Grade(s): 10,11,12                                                                      Prerequisite: None

The United States began as an experiment in freedom and democracy. Since its establishment, the country and its people have endured social, political and economic revolutions. In this course, students will investigate the people, events and ideas that have shaped the United States from the end of the Civil War through today. Students are asked to analyze and evaluate decisions made by political, business and military leaders. Emphasis is placed on connections between events of the past and present. This course also gives students the opportunity to conduct research and apply their learning to current, real-world problems. 

NOTE: This class can be used to fulfill Social Studies graduation requirements related to US History. 

Credit: 0.5 Social Studies Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                                     Prerequisite: None

This course, although looking specifically at the experiences of women, is not for girls only. If you are a student interested in exploring the world through film and open minded enough to be interested in social change, this course is for you. 

Credit: 0.5 Social Studies Semester Course

Grade(s): 10,11,12                                                                                     Prerequisite: Criminology 

The criminal justice system is a very complex field that requires dedicated people willing to pursue equal justice for all. Explore different career choices and how the juvenile justice system, the correctional system, and the trial process all work together to maintain social order.

Credit: 0.5 Social Studies Semester Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                                     Prerequisite: Careers in Criminal Justice 1a

Discover important aspects of criminal justice careers, such as implementing interviewing techniques, collaborating with other agencies and departments, cooperating with global partners, and communicating with various audiences. All of these tasks are completed while understanding the importance of ethical decision making in criminal justice.

Credit 1.0 Spanish Year Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12         Prerequisite: No previous Spanish or recommendation from middle school teacher

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Spanish language and the richness of its diverse cultures. In the Spanish I course, you will learn basic grammar and vocabulary skills to help build your fluency and language proficiency. You will explore the culture of Spanish-speaking countries through engaging interactive games, videos, and audio recordings and apply what you learn through written practice, listening, and speaking exercises. 

NOTE: This DOES NOT align with the MHS World Language curriculum.

Credit 1.0 Spanish Year Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                            Prerequisite: Spanish I or Proficiency Assessment

Get ready to embark on the next leg of your journey to Spanish fluency. In the Spanish 2 course, you will continue building your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills as well as increasing your cultural awareness of Spanish-speaking countries through audio recordings, engaging images, interactive games, readings, and videos. Apply what you learn through written practices and listening and speaking exercises. Take your Spanish language skills to the next level!

NOTE: This DOES NOT align with the MHS World Language curriculum.

Credit 1.0 WLA Year Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                           Prerequisite: Spanish II or Proficiency Assessment

In Spanish III, students will meet and virtually accompany four teens with Hispanic backgrounds as they learn about and travel to several Spanish-speaking countries. Students have many opportunities to use the Spanish they already know as well as to expand their vocabulary, knowledge of grammar, and experiences with Spanish-speaking countries. The purpose of this course is to provide many experiences where students can use Spanish. Completely immersed in Spanish, students speak, listen, read, write, and collaborate with other students in Spanish this course. They also gain knowledge and perspectives about Spanish-speaking countries and from Spanish-speaking people. Spanish III is a rigorous honors course and is not intended for credit recovery. Students will be challenged and need to have 8-10 hours per week designated to be successful. 

NOTE: This DOES NOT align with the MHS World Language curriculum.

Credit 1.0 Spanish Year Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                           Prerequisite: Spanish III or Proficiency Assessment

Spanish 4 will certainly expand your language skills. However, it will also take you on a fascinating cultural journey. You'll experience the language's rich traditions and superstitions. Through exploring the past, you'll come to understand the importance of community, family, and personal relationships. You will be immersed in culture-movement, art, music, literature. Meeting real people and hearing their stories will allow you to gain new vocabulary, have better command of the language, and understand your role as a global citizen.

NOTE: This DOES NOT align with the MHS World Language curriculum.

Credit: 1.0 WLA Year Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                    Prerequisite: None

Students join various native speakers of Mandarin Chinese as they give a lively introduction to the language and its rich culture. Set in their everyday environment, the native speakers take students through different daily scenarios and give them the necessary skills to read, write, and speak Chinese. In this course, students learn the basic Chinese language. At the very beginning, the course starts by introducing students to a general knowledge of Pinyin, Mandarin Chinese, Chinese dialects, and Chinese characters. After one semester, students will be able to engage in conversation in Chinese including greeting people, introducing themselves to others, and exchanging basic information with others. Students learn to count from 1 to 1000 and make simple sentences in both spoken and written Chinese. They also learn 160 "magical" Chinese characters and use them on a variety of topics. As students walk through the units step by step, they get to know not only the language itself, but also the culture in which the language takes place and keeps developing. 

NOTE: This DOES NOT align with the MHS World Language curriculum.

Credit: 1.0 WLA Year Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                          Prerequisite: Chinese I or a Proficiency Assessment

Chinese II enables students to further develop the communicative skills of listening, speaking, reading, and writing Mandarin Chinese at a more advanced level. The course immerses students in Chinese culture as virtual exchange students in China. Virtual excursions from one Chinese city to another expand the student's vocabulary, helping them learn to interact with others and use appropriate terms to communicate in various everyday situations. 

NOTE: This DOES NOT align with the MHS World Language curriculum.

Credit 1.0 German Year Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                                         Prerequisite: None

In the German 1 course, students will be introduced to various common situations that require communication. They will learn how to exchange names and greetings, describe people based on physical and personality traits, and talk about family members and aspects of their social life. Throughout the course, students will start with basic sentence structures and grammatical tools, enabling them to communicate in German through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. They will also internalize new vocabulary and grammar. In addition, students will have the opportunity to learn about different regions of the German-speaking world visited by the central characters in each unit. This will provide them with cultural insights and context related to the language they are learning.

NOTE: This DOES NOT align with the MHS World Language curriculum.

Credit 1.0 German Year Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                          Prerequisite: German I or a Proficiency Assessment

In this course, students build on grammar and language skills that they acquired during their German I course. While reviewing basic grammar skills, (present and past tenses), students learn and study stem-changing verb conjugation and explore cultural themes regarding current events, famous German people, music and famous festivals. NOTE: This DOES NOT align with the MHS World Language curriculum.

NOTE: This DOES NOT align with the MHS World Language curriculum.

Credit: 1.0 French Year Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                                     Prerequisite: None

In this course, you learn the basic French language. You will be able to engage in short conversations in French, including greeting people, introducing yourself, and exchanging basic information with others about school, family, friends, food, shopping, house, activities, and the city. You will also explore the cultures of France and francophone Europe by learning about geography, foods, celebrations, and traditions from each place. Bon Voyage! Enjoy the trip!

NOTE: This DOES NOT align with the MHS World Language curriculum.

Credit: 1.0 French Year Course

Grade(s): 9,10,11,12                                               Prerequisite: French I or a Proficiency Assessment

Salut! Get set for some more adventure! In French II, students are immersed in the French language and culture. This course is full of engaging and interactive videos, dialogs, presentations, self-checks, and much more! The purpose of this course is to further develop the French communicative skills of listening, speaking, reading and writing. In French II, students will broaden their French vocabulary and knowledge of grammar. Students will also experience the beauty and expressiveness of a language that is shared by different people and cultures throughout the world. 

NOTE: This DOES NOT align with the MHS World Language curriculum.