Interdisciplinary

Humanities - 9, 10, 11, 12

CREDIT: Two Credits

COURSE LENGTH: Full Year

GRADE LEVEL: 9, 10,11,12

PREREQUISITE: NONE

Content Description:

Humanities is a course that integrates the study of art, music, literature, social science, and economics, focused around a central theme that changes from year-to-year. Students completing a full year of Humanities can receive credit for 1 semester of English towards their graduation requirements. They may receive English credit for each of the first 2 years of taking Humanities, but they will receive elective credits for the 3rd or 4th year.

Objectives: 1.)To do research as assigned during the first semester. 2.) To integrate information from one area and apply the knowledge to another. 3.) To develop a prepared speech as well as participating in impromptu speaking and interviewing techniques. 4.) To participate in competitive and noncompetitive activities involving the class curriculum (optional). 

CREDIT: One Credit

COURSE LENGTH: One Semester 

GRADE LEVEL: 11, 12

PREREQUISITE: NONE

Content Description:

This is a one-semester course for sophomore through twelfth grade students who would like to gain an understanding of how to make sound financial decisions for life. This course is based on the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace DVD and curriculum. In this class students will learn how to: save money, negotiate great deals, establish a budget that works, identify and understand different types of investments, set and achieve financial and career goals, describe the many dangers of debt, recognize the advantages of renting and owning a home, become an aware consumer, and understand different types of insurance and what’s best for you. 

CREDIT: One per period scheduled (2 maximum)

COURSE LENGTH: One or Two Semesters

PREREQUISITE: Selection is through an application and interview process as well as site procurement prior to the semester start date.

Content Description: School-to-Career is an academic opportunity for the student to explore possible career pathways in a real job environment.  Students must keep excellent school and work-site attendance/behavior and keep up in all other courses. Students will be scheduled for worksite attendance for 1-2 periods during the school day with additional periods at the discretion of the principal, school counselor, and School-to-Career coordinator. Sites are chosen and arranged by the student prior to the start of the semester with final approval by the School-to-Career coordinator, and students will provide their own transportation. Each student completes weekly assignments via Google Classroom, a quarterly project, and a semester evaluation.  Weekly assignments center around career reflections, research in the industry, and career readiness tasks such as preparing a resume and budgeting. 

Objectives: School-to-Career 1.)  To introduce students to career exploration, employable skills, communication and general aspects of the world of work. 2.) To correlate interests and abilities with possible career choices. 3.) To understand the responsibility of employment.