Prerequisite/Course Fee:
11th -12th grade
Application Required
This one-year course is designed to provide the business student with an opportunity to develop clerical skills and personal qualities necessary for success in the business world. The on-the-job training experience will be conducted only in the school office setting. It is desirable to limit enrollment to students who have successfully completed a minimum of one semester in a business education class at the high school level. Student assignment will be made and approved by the Applied Office Practice teacher-coordinator. Telephone switchboard, principal and/or assistant principal offices, registrar's office, school banker's office, attendance office, activities and/or athletic director's office, counseling office, graphic arts, student store, library, audiovisual office, and school nurse are the only areas that qualify for Applied Office Practice student assignments. The student enrolled in the Student Aide Program is excluded from these areas. This course may be repeated, but only two credits may be earned in the Applied Office Practice Program with a maximum of one credit earned in any office area. This course will fulfill one of the elective credits required for graduation.
Prerequisite/Course Fee:
12th grade
CTE Internship approval
This one-year course is designed to provide on-the-job experience to prepare students for entry-level positions in their field of career interest. Students are employed in the same career area as the Career and Technical Education (CTE) program of enrollment. Students gain employability skills related to the program of study by completing a minimum of 270 hours of paid work experience per semester and must pass their related CTE class. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation and may be repeated for a total of two elective credits.
Prerequisite/Course Fee:
11th - 12th grade
Dual Enrollment Fee - TBD
GENDER, RACE AND CLASS: Interdisciplinary, cross-cultural survey of the ways in which gender interacts with race, age, class, and sexuality to shape human consciousness and determine the social organization of human society.
This dual enrollment course is offered as part of a formal agreement between CCSD and NSHE Institution(s). Instructors must be approved by the partnering institution.
Prerequisite/Course Fee:
9th grade
This one-year course is designed for ninth grade students to provide a smooth transition into the high school setting and develop a sense of community and ownership. Emphasis will be placed on developing a long-range educational plan. This course will fulfill one elective credit required for high school graduation.
Prerequisite/Course Fee:
10th - 12th grade
9th grade with previous yearbook experience
Application Required
$20 course fee
This one-year course is designed for the study and practice of the basic elements of journalism with major emphasis in the gathering, writing, layout, and dissemination of news through mass media. Students may be required to participate in the production of a newspaper. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology and digital media are integral parts of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation.
Prerequisite/Course Fee:
10th - 12th grade
C or better in Journalism Foundations
Application Required
Instructor approval
$20 course fee
This one-year course is a continuation of the study and practice of advanced journalistic skills with major emphasis in the gathering, writing, layout, and dissemination of news through mass media. Students produce the school newspaper. Students apply press law and ethics, student privacy, and intellectual property rights during the production of the newspaper. Students explore different technologies used to publish a newspaper, including online publications of the newspaper. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation and may be repeated.
This one-year course is designed to empower Latino youth to be college and career ready through service, leadership, and culture. Students will engage in culturally relevant practices to instill a sense of leadership and community support. Students’ understanding of the importance of being bilingual and bicultural will enhance their role in the community through service. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course is an elective course appropriate for grades nine through twelve. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.
Prerequisite/Course Fee:
C or better in Latinos in Leadership I
Instructor Approval
This one-year course follows Latinos in Leadership I and is designed as a continuation to empower Latino youth to be college and career ready through service, leadership, and culture. Students will engage in culturally relevant practices to instill a sense of leadership and community support. Students’ understanding of the importance of being bilingual and bicultural will enhance their role in the community through service. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course is an elective course appropriate for grades nine through twelve. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma.
Prerequisite/Course Fee:
Application Required
Instructor Approval
The purpose of this one-year course is to train student leaders in the various aspects of leadership. Time will be used in and out of class for the performance of tasks associated with their leadership responsibilities. This course fulfills one of the Arts/Humanities/CTE credits required for high school graduation and may count towards the College and Career Ready Flex Credit requirements for the Standard Diploma and may be repeated.
Prerequisite/Course Fee:
9th - 10th grade
Instructor or Administrator Approval
This one-year intervention course is designed for ninth- and tenth-grade students who need additional instruction and support in the concepts of mathematics, and/or various text types and features. This course provides students with additional strategic instruction in conjunction with the required mathematics and/or English course(s) of study. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The use of manipulatives, mathematical tools, technology, and the Standards of Mathematical Practice to connect mathematical processes to mathematical content are an integral part of this course. This course is a repeatable elective course and does not fulfill one of the English credits or one of the mathematics credits required for high school graduation.
Prerequisite/Course Fee:
Application Required. Hired by CCSD Human Resources.
This one-year course provides students with job opportunities on the school campus. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation and may be repeated.
Prerequisite/Course Fee:
C or better in English 8 or
B or better in English 9/10/11
Concurrent enrollment in Honors level English is recommended
$40 fee course fee
This one-year course provides an opportunity to study speech techniques and to apply these techniques to formal debate and individual speaking situations. Students are encouraged to apply debate principles and speech techniques at the tournament level. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology and digital media are integral parts of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation.
Participation in weekend Speech and Debate league tournaments is a requirement as part of this course. Tournament participation requires entry fees set by each tournament. Students may also have the opportunity to compete in national circuit tournaments out of state. The course fee for Speech and Debate I includes payment for the mandatory one-time National Speech and Debate Association membership fee. Scholarships for the course fee and tournament fees are available for team members with financial hardships.
Prerequisite/Course Fee:
Speech and Debate I
Instructor Approval
Concurrent enrollment in Honors level English is recommended
$25 fee course fee
This one-year course is a continuation of Speech and Debate I and provides an opportunity to study advanced speech techniques and to apply these techniques to formal debate and individual speaking situations. Students apply debate principles and speech techniques at the tournament level. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation.
Participation in weekend Speech and Debate league tournaments is a requirement as part of this course. Tournament participation requires entry fees set by each tournament. Students may also have the opportunity to compete in national circuit tournaments out of state. Scholarships for the course fee and tournament fees are available for team members with financial hardships.
Prerequisite/Course Fee:
Speech and Debate II
Instructor Approval
Concurrent enrollment in AP level English is recommended
$25 fee course fee
This one-year course is a continuation of Speech and Debate II and provides an opportunity to study advanced speech techniques and to apply these techniques to formal debate and individual speaking situations. Students apply debate principles and speech techniques at the tournament level. Instructional practices incorporate integration of diversity awareness including appreciation of all cultures and their important contributions to society. The appropriate use of technology is an integral part of this course. This course fulfills one of the elective credits required for high school graduation and may be repeated.
Participation in weekend Speech and Debate league tournaments is a requirement as part of this course. Tournament participation requires entry fees set by each tournament. Students may also have the opportunity to compete in national circuit tournaments out of state. Scholarships for the course fee and tournament fees are available for team members with financial hardships.
Prerequisite/Course Fee:
11th - 12th grade
Application Required
This one-year course is designed to allow students to assist teachers in classroom management. Under the direction of a supervising teacher, students will gain experience in clerical duties, laboratory assistance, working with faculty members, and following directions. Students are assigned to supervising teachers by a formal application process. Students are limited to one credit. This course will fulfill one of the elective credits required for graduation.
Prerequisite/Course Fee:
11th - 12th grade
Application Required
This one-year course is designed to give students interested in teaching or social services professions an opportunity to help academically weak elementary or secondary school students. Student tutors may be assigned to English, reading, or mathematics laboratories in an elementary, junior, or senior high school to assist with individual student instruction. Student tutors are given direction and guidance by an assigned supervising teacher. Students applying for the program must have a 2.0 accumulative grade point average and be knowledgeable in the academic area in which they are to assist. One-half credit per semester is earned upon the satisfactory completion of the program's requirements. STUDENTS ARE LIMITED TO ONE CREDIT. This course will fulfill one of the elective credits required for graduation.