Other Courses
Other Courses
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See below for class offerings, sample projects, videos of the class, and more!
See below for class offerings, sample projects, videos of the class, and more!
What are some other courses at AHS?
What are some other courses at AHS?
We offer quite a few additional courses that don't fit within a pathway. Check out the various classes below and ask your counselor if they would be a good fit for you!
Quite a few of these classes have certain stipulations, so be sure to read about all of them before committing. If you don't understand something about the course, be sure to ask your counselor.
Journalism (Yearbook)
Journalism (Yearbook)
Entry into this course needs to be approved by the Yearbook Coordinator (Ms. Fils).
The course offers an advanced study of journalistic writing.
The students focus on a more intense analysis of print and broadcast publications.
Students read extensively to explore and analyze the influence of good journalistic writing.
This course requires more critical thinking and more in-depth writing.
SAT Prep
SAT Prep
Focuses on preparing students to take the Critical Reading, Mathematics, and Writing portions of the SAT.
Current Issues
Current Issues
Analyzes current issues and influences that are related to these issues and examines how decisions are made concerning those issues. Integrates and reinforces social studies skills.
Peer Facilitation
Peer Facilitation
This course is for anyone who wants to act as a peer tutor, or teacher helper. In order to take this course, you must decide on which class you would like to help tutor.
Teacher approval and a high grade in the selected area is required.
Students must have minimal behavior incidents, excellent attendance, and initiative to help others.
Tools for College Success
Tools for College Success
This class is designed for upper class students who are seeking information about college and career.
Students will research career paths, types of colleges, military options, and training programs in order that each has a clear path and and clear road map to success after high school.
Students will create professional resumes, write business letters, practice public speaking, and research current affairs. Students will also complete mini-units on calculating a monthly and yearly budget; how to finance college; and how to find and apply for college scholarships.
Each student will put together a portfolio of his or her post high school objectives, skills, talents, and training, and service and/or extra-curricular activity involvement.
Students will be encouraged to visit two college campuses virtually or in-person and evaluate them based on course offerings, academic requirements, location, size, cost, and student life. Students also will learn to improve their information consumption skills by evaluating outside sources based on perspective, purpose, and platform.
AP Study Hall (Tools 3 & 4)
AP Study Hall (Tools 3 & 4)
This course is reserved for students who take 3 or more AP courses in one year.
This course will allow students the time to complete research, work on essays, read literature, and any other tasks required for their AP courses.
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