2024-2025 Course Catalog

This course develops language skills in four areas: reading, writing, speaking, and presentation skills. Students will read both fiction and non-fiction and write in a variety of genres. Skills will be taught in connection with writing.

This course is designed to help students enhance their reading and writing skills, with an emphasis on prose and narrative forms. In addition to analyzing novels and plays, students will learn and practice grade-level spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation. There will also be a larger project each term to help build creative or essay-writing skills. 

English 11 is designed to help students develop reading and writing skills that will be useful in college and other post-high school endeavors. In addition to analyzing novels and plays, students will learn and practice grade-level spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation. There will also be a larger project each term to help build creative or essay-writing skills. 

This class is designed to help students prepare for the AP English Language & Composition test at the end of the school year, which can provide college English credit depending on the test score. This preparation will consist of exercises in reading comprehension and essay writing. Because the test is grounded in non-fiction literature, much of the class will involve reading and watching various works of non-fiction. We will also explore various social issues through discussions, essays, and occasionally fictional works.

This course is designed to help students enhance their comprehension and analysis skills. Students will practice literary analysis skills while watching short and feature-length films. We will critically discuss and write about the films we view in class.  There will also be a larger project each term to help build creativity. 

This course is designed to help students explore and develop their creative writing skills. They will read example texts and develop their own writing through exercises and daily writing assignments as well as longer writing projects.

This course is designed to help students build background knowledge and understanding of various world mythos. Students will build reading, writing and note taking skills while learning how mythology influenced the world we live in today. We will build narrative and research writing skills and address grammar usuage as needed. There will also be a larger project each term to help build creativity.

This class is for high school students who still need to master Math 8 skills and fill in learning gaps.

Students in this course will focus on solving, formulating, and reasoning about linear equations. They will develop the concept of linear functions.  This course makes connections to the Pythagorean Theorem and other two and three-dimensional figures using distance, angle, similarity, and congruence. Connections between geometry and algebra will be made through the coordinate system, geometric representations of irrational numbers, connecting geometric and algebraic patterns, etc. 

Prerequisite: Must complete Math 8 with a C or higher

Students in Secondary Math I will formalize and extend the mathematics that they learned in the middle grades. The critical areas deepen and extend understanding of linear relationships, in part by contrasting them with exponential phenomena, and in part by applying linear models to data that exhibit a linear trend. Secondary Mathematics I uses properties and theorems involving congruent figures to deepen and extend students’ understanding of geometric knowledge from prior grades. The course ties together the algebraic and geometric ideas studied.

Prerequisite: Must complete Secondary 1 with a C or higher

Students in Secondary 2 will focus on quadratic expressions, equations, and functions, extend the set of rational numbers to the set of complex numbers, study similarity and right triangle trigonometry, compare circles with their quadratic algebraic representations, and link probability and data through conditional probability and counting methods.

(Prerequisite: Must complete Secondary 2 with a C or higher)

Students pull together and apply the accumulation of learning that they have from their previous courses, with content grouped into four critical areas. They apply methods from probability and statistics to draw inferences and conclusions from data. Students expand their repertoire of functions to include polynomial, rational, and radical functions. They expand their study of right triangle trigonometry to include general triangles. And, finally, students bring together all of their experience with functions and geometry to create models and solve contextual problems. The Mathematical Practice Standards apply throughout each course and, together with the content standards, prescribe that students experience mathematics as a coherent, useful, and logical subject that makes use of their ability to make sense of problem situations. 

Mathematics of Personal Finance is designed for students in their junior or senior year of high school. The course represents content from mathematics and personal finance that are essential for students who will assume roles as consumers, money managers and members of a global workforce. Successful completion of all four quarters of this course will fulfill 1 credit of supplemental mathematics requirements. 

(Prerequisite: Must complete Secondary Math I, II, and III with at least a C average OR an ACT Math score of at least a 19.)

The course covers in more depth basic algebra concepts introduced in Beginning Algebra. Topics of study include linear and quadratic equations and inequalities, polynomials and rational expressions, radical and exponential expressions and equations, complex numbers, systems of linear and nonlinear equations, functions, conic sections, and real-world applications of algebra.

MAT 1010 with a grade of C– or higher; or appropriate placement by a placement exam.

Teaches how to communicate, interpret, and analyze quantitative information found in the media and in everyday life to make sound personal, professional, and civic decisions.

Prerequisite(s): Within the past two years one of the following: MAT 1010 with a grade of C or better or appropriate math placement score.

Includes inequalities, functions and their graphs, polynomial and rational functions, exponential and logarithmic functions, systems of linear and nonlinear equations, matrices and determinants, arithmetic and geometric sequences, and the Binomial Theorem. May be delivered hybrid and/or online.

This class provides the students with an understanding of the parts of a system through the study of Earth’s cycles and spheres. Earth’s place in the universe, as well as the atmospheric system, hydrosphere, geologic system, and energy systems are explored to help understand how they affect society. 

This is an introductory high school course that investigates key subjects in biology, including the definition of life, DNA, the scientific method, and the classification of organisms. Bacteria, fungi, atoms, osmosis, photosynthesis, cells and their functions, genetics, and evolution are all covered, as well as invertebrates, arthropods, plants, reptiles, birds, and mammals. 

Prerequisite: Must complete Secondary Math I with a C or higher

Chemistry is the study of matter, its structure, properties, and composition. This course covers topics of basic chemistry including atoms, energy, chemical bonds, chemical reactions, and solutions. Students will develop an understanding of chemical concepts and determine the relevance of chemistry in their lives. Participation in lab work is required.

Geological hazards is a class that focuses on the forces of our planet, and how we are directly affected by the movements of the planet. We discuss earthquakes, ocean tides, volcanoes, tectonic plates, mitigation, and meteorology. We will be learning about the hazards of these movements but also the necessities of the earth's ever-changing landscape. 

This course will focus on interactions between ecosystems, population dynamics, field studies, identifying and analyzing environmental problems, evaluating risks such problems cause, and examining solutions for resolving or preventing such problems. Students will learn how to become responsible global citizens and care for our planet. 

This course explores the structure, function, and interactions of tissues, organs, and organ systems found in humans. Students develop and use models to illustrate anatomical structures and regions of the human body. Students construct explanations of how the integumentary, skeletal, and muscular systems make support, protection, and movement possible. Students analyze and interpret data to understand how the endocrine and nervous systems make information processing possible. Students ask questions about the relationships between the cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems. Students obtain, evaluate, and communicate information about the male and female reproductive systems that make conception, development, and birth of human life possible.

Prerequisite: Food and Nutrition

This course teaches scientific principles and how those principles can be applied to improve the health of individuals and families. Instruction is given concerning the physical, microbiological, ad chemical principles that affect the food we eat. 

Geography is the study of physical and human characteristics of the Earth's people, places and environments.  Students will develop geographic thinking skills by studying interactions and connections in geography as well as how geography played a vital role in beginning civilizations.  Students will also understand the history behind states and national borders and also how human geography and migrations has evolved over time.

During this course, students will analyze events and issues in world history from the earliest evidence of human existence to modern times.  Students will be expected to make connections between historical events and current issues to deepen their understanding of past civilizations and the world today. Topics include, but are not limited to, the Neolithic Revolution, the dawn of civilization, the development of world religions, patterns in world trade, contributions of classical civilizations, the diffusion of technology, colonization and imperialism, global conflict, modern revolutions, and independence movements, and current trends in globalization. 

In US HIstory II, we will discuss and highlight events and issues in US History from the late industrial revolution to modern times. Topics may include the Industrial Revolution, the Progressive movement, Imperialism, the World Wars, the Great Depression, the Cold War, and the Civil Rights Movement. We will use critical thinking skills, group work, and creative problem solving among other skills to learn these topics.

In Government and Citizenship we will discuss the major ideas, protections, and structures that affect life as an American citizen. Students will practice skills such as critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, creative problem solving, and group work to help learn these concepts. 

This class is designed to teach a specific topic in US History using mainly film as well as other sources. We will be watching full-length feature films as well as documentaries. Semester one will be Civil Rights, Semester two will be The Cold War. 

In this course, students will learn not only about Mental Health concepts but also Social and Physical Health concepts as well.  Students will also be taken through the History of Modern Psychology and will be presented with many social dynamics and sociological situations in which they can engage with their classmates and learn about the various perspectives and points of view their peers have.

Food and Nutrition is the primary focus of this course. Topics covered include basic food preparation, food safety, and the food pyramid. Foods from the Food Pyramid categories will be prepared. 

Prerequisite: Foods and Nutrition

This course is designed to focus on principles of food preparation, sports nutrition, consumerism, and career options in the food industry. The study and application of nutrition, sanitation, food sciences and technology in this course provides students with laboratory-based experiences that will strengthen their comprehension of concepts and standards outlined in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education.

Prerequisite: Food and Nutrition

This course teaches scientific principles and how those principles can be applied to improve the health of individuals and families. Instruction is given concerning the physical, microbiological, ad chemical principles that affect the food we eat. 

Would you like to know what’s behind the sweet yet mischievous smile of a child? Find out why children do what they do. This course studies all aspects of the child from the prenatal stage and infancy through the teenage years. The physical, cognitive, emotional, social, and moral development of children will be explored. Parenting skills and positive guidance techniques will also be discussed and studied. This is an excellent class for anyone looking toward a career in the medical field, social work, psychology, teaching, or future parents. 

Note: By Utah state law, parental or guardian consent is required for a student to participate in human sexuality instruction.  State policy states that instruction includes the importance of marriage and the family, abstinence from sexual activity before marriage, and fidelity after marriage.  Consult the local school district on its policy regarding the teaching of human sexuality and d instructional materials. 

Prerequisite: Child Development

This semester course introduces students to child-related careers and the Child Development Associate Credential (CDA). Instruction is given regarding developmentally appropriate practices (DAP) and curriculum and facility design for young children. Early Childhood Education lab training may be a part of the course. 

Prerequisite: Early Childhood Education 1

This course instructs students in applying developmentally appropriate practices and teaching lessons to children, maintaining a healthy environment for children, and developing positive relationships with children. This course provides students with an opportunity to work with children.

Fulfills computer technology required credit. This course introduces students to the breadth of computer science. Students will learn to design and evaluate solutions and to apply computer science to solve problems through the development of algorithms and programs. They will use data to discover new knowledge. Students will also explain how computing innovations and computing systems (including the internet) work, explore their potential impacts, and contribute to a computing culture that is collaborative and ethical.

In this course students will be introduced to the different aspects of information technology to determine where their interests are. Students will complete assignments and projects in IT careers, digital media, hardware and operating systems, communications and networks, software development, databases, and new and emerging technologies.

Fulfills computer technology required credit. An introductory class in program engineering and applications. The course introduces students to the fundamentals of computer programming. Students will learn to design, code, and test their own programs while applying mathematical concepts. Teacher introduces basic coding concepts and problem-solving skills.

The course introduces students to more advanced programming concepts. Students will learn to create more powerful programs within a specific programming language such as Java, C++, or C#.

Fulfills computer technology required credit. This course is designed to guide students in a project-based environment in the development of up-to-date concepts and skills that are used in the development of today's websites. Students will learn the basics of how the Internet works. They will learn and use the basic building blocks of the World Wide Web: HTML5 coding and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Students follow the steps to create a website by planning, designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining the website projects. Students will learn and use different scripting technologies to create more dynamic and interactive websites. They will learn what it takes for a career in web development as they complete projects and create their own website.

Prerequisite: Web Development 1

In this course, students will use and build upon the skills learned in Web Development 1. Students will expand on the fundamentals of how the Internet works. They will learn and use HTML5 coding, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and JavaScript. Students will learn and use different scripting technologies to create dynamic websites.

Different students learn in different ways. For students who prefer a hands-on approach to learning, internship programs are offered in an ever-growing number of industries. These internships can be connected with current Career and Technical Education (CTE) pathways and provide students with the education and experience they need to jumpstart their careers.  

The course is dedicated to teaching high school students the skills and attitudes that will help them identify behaviors that will allow them to create a healthy lifestyle. Students will learn protective factors/skills such as stress management, decision making, and goal setting. Units of study include Mental and Emotional Health, Safety and Disease Prevention, Substance Abuse Prevention, Nutrition, and Human Development.

*Note: By Utah state law, parental or guardian consent is required for a student to participate in human sexuality instruction. State policy states that instruction includes the importance of marriage and the family, abstinence from sexual activity before marriage, and fidelity after marriage. 

This class will cover different types of personal fitness programs, demonstrate competency in lifetime activities and cover the skills needed and components of overall health and wellness. 

This course will cover beginner to intermediate competency in lifetime activities, using concepts associated with positive participation in physical activity, demonstrating appropriate responsible behavior while engaged in physical activity, and provide an opportunity to challenge students. 

The class provides the opportunity for students to become educated with the weight room. They will learn proper form and technique and range of motion exercises. They will become familiar with the major muscle groups and how to exercise them appropriately. 

In this class students will learn about yoga philosophy, identify and demonstrate a variety of yoga poses such as: hip openers, upper body, lower body balancing, core, inversions, and backbends.  They will also learn how proper technique and alignment increase flexibility, stability, and strength and prevent injury. The course will cover physical, emotional, and social health and also include breath work and meditation techniques to achieve a mentally clear, emotionally calm, and stable state.

In this class students learn the art of synchronized jumps, dynamic stunts, and spirited chants, all under the guidance of experienced coaches. These classes are more than just physical training; they foster camaraderie, confidence, and a sense of belonging with others. With each tumble, toss, and cheer, participants not only hone their technique but also build lasting friendships and memories.

This class will build on concepts learned in Art Foundations 1. Students will conceptualize, generate, develop, and organize artistic ideas and work. They will complete and refine media artworks and express meaning through the presentation of media works.  Students will perceive and analyze artistic work and process. They will interpret intent and meaning, and apply criteria to evaluate artistic work and process. Students will synthesize and relate knowledge from personal and collaborative experiences to make and receive art. They will relate artistic ideas and works with societal, cultural, and historical contexts to deepen understanding.

This is an introductory course in drawing with an emphasis on representation from direct observation. Drawing is fundamentally about learning to see, and to transport that vision onto paper through a variety of techniques. Drawing materials will also be explored.

This course is intended to enhance student’s abilities in painting through experimentation in a variety of media. Students will be encouraged to develop their own personal creative vision, while working on refining their artistic skills through traditional studies. 

This is a beginning ceramics-pottery class for individual students who are interested in acquiring knowledge and skills in clay.  Students will be introduced to all basic aspects of sculptural and functional pottery. 

In the yearbook class, students will work primarily to produce the yearbook that will be distributed at the end of the school year. Students will be assigned specific jobs and will be in charge of taking photos at events throughout the school year. Each student will be assigned specific pages to design and complete throughout the year. Photography and graphic design skills will be taught and practiced in this course.

This course covers basic acting terminologies and definitions, techniques of movement, voice, and script analysis with a strong emphasis on performance ethics. Provides student actors with tools for increasing vocal ease and expressivity, with an emphasis on getting comfortable in front of an audience.

This is a beginning course which focuses stagecraft, costume construction, lighting and sound operation, makeup, shop and backstage procedures, basic design principles, and drafting. 

This course is an advanced class for students who have taken Theater Technology 1 and wish to increase their Tech abilities. This course will focus heavily on Construction, Lighting, Sound, and Costuming for the Marshal Arts Productions. 

Theater Competition Team is the Theater course required for all students wishing to participate in our Theater Competition Season. The season includes the Shakespeare Competition held in the Fall at the Utah Shakespeare Festival and the Regional and State Championships held in the spring across the State of Utah.

Rockwell’s co-ed high school choir.  Open enrollment for all ranges: soprano, alto, tenor, and bass. No experience is needed.

Fulfills computer technology required credit. An introductory class in program engineering and applications. The course introduces students to the fundamentals of computer programming. Students will learn to design, code, and test their own programs while applying mathematical concepts. Teacher introduces basic coding concepts and problem-solving skills.

Fulfills computer technology required credit. This course introduces students to the breadth of computer science. Students will learn to design and evaluate solutions and to apply computer science to solve problems through the development of algorithms and programs. They will use data to discover new knowledge. Students will also explain how computing innovations and computing systems (including the internet) work, explore their potential impacts, and contribute to a computing culture that is collaborative and ethical.

Fulfills computer technology required credit. This course is designed to guide students in a project-based environment in the development of up-to-date concepts and skills that are used in the development of today's websites. Students will learn the basics of how the Internet works. They will learn and use the basic building blocks of the World Wide Web: HTMLS coding and Cascading Style Sheets (CSS). Students follow the steps to create a website by planning, designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining the website projects. Students will learn and use different scripting technologies to create more dynamic and interactive websites. They will learn what it takes for a career in web development as they complete projects and create their own website.

Students receive their report cards every day and have the opportunity to get help in classes if they have a C- or lower on that day. Weekly lessons in social-emotional learning are also given.

Students will learn how values, culture, and economic forces affect personal financial priorities and goals. Students will learn about savings methods and investment strategies. Students will learn the principles of personal money management, including budgeting, managing accounts, and the role of credit and its impacts on personal finances.

Supplemental Instruction is a class designed for students with an IEP to work on their goals that are unique to their IEP.  This will enhance the skill set of the student to help them succeed in the general education environment.

Student Council is for students that have been elected by their peers as leaders for the school. Students will learn leadership skills, plan school events, and support students, faculty, and administration alike. Students are expected to be present daily and be willing to put in time outside of school hours. There is a fee associated with this class.

Prerequisite - 10th grade or higher, must have a driver permit before class starts.

The Driver Education Program prepares students to achieve their Utah Driver's License. The program is divided into two parts that fulfill State Requirements.  One part is the Classroom Instruction Requirement, and the second part is the Behind the Wheel Requirement.

Classroom Instruction is delivered via Canvas and includes assignments, reading, lectures, projects, quizzes, and tests. Students will be able to work at their own pace. The Classroom Instruction reinforces the information in the Utah Driver Handbook.

Behind the Wheel Instruction is completed while the certified driving instructor is seated next to students in a driver education road car.  Observation hours are earned during driving time with other students in the driver education car.  Students are required to hold a valid learner permit issued by the State of Utah to participate in the Behind the Wheel program. Mrs. Shelley schedules students to participate in the Behind the Wheel program after they have obtained their learner permit. Drives are held before or after school and on Saturdays, depending on student/teacher availability.

Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1010 with a grade of C+ or higher

Introduces students to the variability of human behavior cross-culturally and provides an understanding of the holistic approach to human behavior. Explores interrelationships, in a variety of cultural contexts, between beliefs, economic structures, sexuality, eating habits, ecology, politics, living arrangements, psychology, symbolism, and kinship.

Develops an appreciation of the visual arts by investigating the elements and principles of art, art criticism, art production, and the history of art. Includes written critiques and assignments. Requires students to identify works of arts and describe their significance in writing. May be delivered hybrid. 

Presents the management skills necessary to be a fixed based operator and entry-level manager for scheduled airlines in the national aviation system. Teaches management functions, marketing, financing, organization and administration, flight operations, maintenance, safety, and liability. Provides hands-on experience of management styles through evaluations and critiques of local airlines and airport facilities.

Introduces major themes and concepts of biology including cell and molecular biology, genetics, diversity, evolution, and ecology. Provides students with necessary information and skills to critically evaluate what they hear, read, and see in the living world; communicate clearly; and apply methods to interpret data for making informed decisions concerning the role of biology in a world of which they are a part.

Provides an introduction to basic concepts, theories, principles of oral communication as applied to a variety of speaking situations. Develops competence in oral communication through performance, as applied to critical thinking skills, arrangement of ideas, and use of evidence and reasoning to support claims. Explains how culture influences the perception of effective public speaking.

Prerequisite: CJ 1010

Introduces the fundamentals of criminal investigations. Examines the techniques commonly utilized by investigative personnel for crimes against property and persons to include case management and documentation, interacting with victims, witnesses and suspects, and crime scene analysis.May be delivered online.

Studies Forensic Science and multiple forensic disciplines as they correlate with criminal investigations. Teaches the identification and importance of multiple types of physical evidence typically found at a crime scene and how that evidence is used to provide a link between the victim, suspect, and crime scene. Explains the proper techniques needed to document a crime scene and physical evidence. Provides the process of taking the evidence from the scene and the scientific analysis of the evidence, which is completed at the crime laboratory.

Introduces students to the study of American mass media. Provides a critical overview of the main themes in the study of mass media, including the historical development of the media; the social, political, economic, and organizational contexts, impacts, and significance of the media; the nature of media content; its complex relationships to mass audiences; and the legal/regulatory context in which the media operate.

Teaches rhetorical knowledge and skills, focusing on critical reading, writing, and thinking. Introduces writing for specific academic audiences and situations. Emphasizes writing as a process through multiple drafts and revisions. May be delivered hybrid and/or online.

Prerequisite(s): Appropriate ACT test scores or completion of ENGL 1010.

Emphasizes academic inquiry and research. Explores issues from multiple perspectives. Teaches careful reasoning, argumentation, and rhetorical awareness of purpose, audience, and genre. Focuses on critically evaluating, effectively integrating, and properly documenting sources.

Studies planet earth: its materials, structure, dynamics, and surface features. Taken alone it is designed for non-science students who want a broad introduction to earth science and a greater appreciation of their physical surroundings. Taken in conjunction with laboratory exercises in GEO 1015, the class is sufficiently rigorous to articulate as an introductory geology class.

Studies the media and compositional elements of the various art forms (literature, music, visual arts, theater, film, dance, and architecture), for greater understanding and enjoyment. Teaches how to interpret artistic meaning by analyzing artworks formally as well as in their historical contexts, such as the predominant subject matters and styles of their period. Encourages students to integrate the arts into their daily lives habitually, so that they become lifelong learners and educators.

Introduces the study of our atmosphere. Studies the Earth's dynamic weather systems. Covers structure and compositions of the atmosphere; weather patterns; air masses; and types of weather fronts, weather forecasting, and climates.

A survey course designed to make music more meaningful. Studies melody, harmony, form, and rhythm together with historical and biographical information. 

Studies the emergence, development, and characteristics of American music including Jazz, Blues, Country, Rock, Motown, Hip-Hop, and other popular styles. Examines the contributions of European, African, Latin and other cultural traditions on American popular music. Studies the influences of mass media and technology. Examines the marketing and dissemination of popular music by the music industry. Studies the role of popular music as a symbol of race, class, gender, and generation. Fulfills the Fine Arts general education distribution requirement.

For students interested in various health care professions. Considers basic principles of human nutrition. Studies factors that influence nutritive requirements and maintenance of nutritional balance. Examines relationships between proper nutrition and social, mental and physical well-being. Canvas Course Mats $66/McGraw applies

Prerequisite(s): ACT scores of 29+ in English and Reading or completion of ENGL 1010 with a grade of C- or higher.

Challenges students to explore and clarify their values; critically read works of philosophy, literature, religion, and history toward understanding the basis of their ethical views; and read, study, research, discuss, and write about difficult ethical issues. Focuses on issues of good vs. evil, justice vs. injustice, equality vs. inequality, and the necessity of defining and examining happiness and values. Engages students in serious reflection on issues of ethics and values as they relate to the students' own lives.

Studies history and structure of American National Government, rights and responsibilities of citizens, political institutions, political processes, and governmental policies.

An introductory course in modern scientific psychology. Covers major domains of scientific psychology including biological foundations, sensations, perception, learning, motivation, human development and abnormal psychology. Examines major psychological and professional applications. Canvas Course Mats $35/Lumen applies.

Explores genetic and environmental influences on human development and behavior from conception and birth through old age and death. Examines typical physical, cognitive, and psychosocial changes at each developmental stage throughout the life span. Explores major theoretical perspectives on human development. Canvas Course Mats $66/McGraw applies.