3-D Design is a beginning art class where you explore different art media and supplies. Draw, paint and sculpt with hands on projects. Work in groups and individually to express yourself. Solve art problems and develop your creativity while applying the principles of design. 

Do you enjoy movies, TikTok, YouTube, or binge-worthy shows? Do you ever wonder what really goes into creating those performances? If you answered yes, this class is for you!

Acting for Stage & Screen

This class isn’t about being loud, dramatic, or “born talented.” It’s about learning simple, practical tools that help you feel confident on camera, on stage, and IRL! You’ll start with the basics like drama games, and character-building exercises in a supportive, low-pressure environment. Then move on to short scenes, learning stage and film production techniques and finally short films. Learn the techniques to make great videos.

Acting for Stage & Screen: Adv

This class is designed for students ready to elevate their craft. Building on foundational skills, this course dives deeper into character development, script analysis, directing, and the creation and editing of original film projects. Students collaborate as a production team while strengthening their performance skills both in front of and behind the camera, as well as on stage. Ideal for those seeking greater challenges, stronger performances, and increased creative control in a supportive, hands-on environment.

Do you want to learn how to communicate in a unique language that will open up doors to you in the future?

Sign up for American Sign Language to learn how to communicate with the Deaf and learn to respect differences in cultures through this course.

THIS IS THE ONLY AP CLASS THAT FRESHMAN CAN TAKE! DON'T MISS OUT!

AP Human Geography offers a deep understanding of how people, places, and environments interact, helping you make sense of the world around you. It sharpens critical thinking skills and helps you analyze global issues such as migration, urbanization, and cultural differences. 

Taking this course also prepares you for college-level coursework and can earn you college credit, giving you an academic advantage.

AP Psychology introduces students to the systematic and scientific study of human behavior and mental processes.

While considering the studies that have shaped the field, students explore and apply psychological theories, key concepts, and phenomena associated with major units of study, including biological bases of behavior, cognition, development, learning, social psychology, personality, and mental and physical health. 

 
If you prefer to learn at a more accelerated, rigorous pace, and would like the chance to earn college credit, then AP Psychology should be your elective choice. 

Are you up for a challenge? Learn the foundational knowledge and develop your skills for various forms of Fine Art - from drawing and painting to sculpture and printmaking you will grow in learning, as artists do, through collaboration, presentations, connection, reflection, experimentation, and creation! This class will provide you the opportunity to push yourself and grow as a person, as a professional, and as an artist! 

Art II

Continue your art experience with this class that extends what you learned in Art 1 or 3-D Design. Work with traditional media such as drawing, painting, sculpting and ceramics.  Go deeper into design and personal expression in this class. 

Never got a chance to learn how to play an instrument? Join Beginning band to learn the instrument you want without judgement. You get to meet new students, and you get personal attention on your chosen instrument. 

Join our choir and experience the magic of harmonizing with friends! Choir offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with others while enjoying the art of singing. Explore the benefits of creativity in teamwork and connect with students who also love to sing. 

Ever wondered how movies and videos come to life? In our cinematography class, you'll get hands-on experience with cameras, lighting, and editing techniques, all while learning how to create stunning visuals. Whether you dream of becoming a filmmaker or just want to make your own videos pop, this class will teach you the skills to tell powerful stories through the lens.

Lights, camera, action..
your creative journey starts here! 

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Students will explore career pathways within this rapidly expanding industry sector including Graphic Novel/Comic Artist/Writer, Illustrator, StoryBoard Artist, Costume/Character Designer, Prop Design and Development, Product Designer, Script Writer, Editor.  

Continue your music journey by joining concert band! 

Do you have a passion for building things?  Do you want to learn a trade that could earn you lots of money in the future? Consider signing up for construction!  Construction Technology I is a yearlong course where students discover and develop their skills in the craft and trade of Carpentry.  

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Cross-Age Physical Education offers the high school student an opportunity to study child development of the elementary school-age student, the experience of sharing their love of physical education/activity/fitness, and assist the Elementary Teacher in preparing the Elementary Student for the California Physical Fitness Testing. 

Digital Photography (www.digitalphoto101.com) is an introductory course designed for students to learn the fundamentals of photography using digital cameras and editing software. Students will explore composition, lighting, and camera settings while developing their creative and technical skills through hands-on projects. By the end of the course, students will have a portfolio of their best work and a strong foundation in digital photography techniques. 

Digital Photography 2 (www.Digitalphoto2.com) builds on the fundamentals learned in Digital Photography 1, challenging students to refine their technical skills and develop a personal artistic style. Students will explore advanced camera settings, lighting techniques, and photo editing while working on creative and commercial photography projects. Through portfolio development and critique sessions, they will gain a deeper understanding of composition, storytelling, and professional photography practices. 

This will be by far one of your most interesting classes during the day!!

Learn about the experiences and perspectives of people of color (African American, Asian American, Chicanx-Latinx, and Native American and Indigenous people) within and beyond the United states. This course will help you navigate the world that we live in!

Emergency Services is an action-packed course where students build real-world skills in fire protection, emergency medical response, law enforcement, and disaster readiness. You’ll explore exciting careers in public safety while learning hands-on skills like first aid, CPR, teamwork, and fast decision-making under pressure. Through interactive lessons, realistic simulations, guest speakers, and team challenges, students gain the confidence and experience needed to step into future roles as everyday heroes in their communities.

Earn $60K–$80K Starting at 18-21 Years Old!

Who wouldn’t want to work just 10 days a month (that’s only 120 days a year), with tons of free time to rest, relax, or earn extra pay with overtime?

Join Fire Operations and start your path to an exciting, rewarding career as a firefighter!

✔ Hands-on training

✔ CPR, Heart Saver, & Stop the Bleed Certified

✔ Make a real difference 

✔ Help people on their worst days!

Don’t wait—secure your future now with a career in civil service!
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Floral I:  A creative, hands-on class where art meets flowers! Students explore design through fun projects using materials like paint, pencil, paper, and of course, fresh florals. Along the way, you’ll learn the elements and principles of design—like color, balance, shape, and emphasis—and see how they come to life in beautiful floral arrangements. We’ll dive into floral styles from different cultures and time periods, discovering how history, traditions, and even social trends influence design. Through both 2D and 3D projects, color theory activities, and creative critiques, students build real artistic and technical skills that lead to advanced work like multi-piece arrangements and even mock wedding consultations. It’s the perfect class for students who love art, creativity, and making something beautiful with their hands

Floral II takes your flower skills to the next level with more creativity, bigger projects, and real-world techniques! Students get tons of hands-on practice creating advanced arrangements, caring for plants, and mastering design skills that make their work stand out. You’ll experiment with color, style, and current trends while using professional tools and materials just like florists do in the industry. Along the way, you’ll build teamwork, confidence, and workplace skills that prepare you for careers in floral design, horticulture, and other creative plant-based fields. If you love working with flowers and want to level up your design game, this is your class!

Floral & Horticulture is a hands-on class where students dive into the world of plants, landscapes, and the environment. You’ll learn how plants grow and why they matter while working on real projects in greenhouses and outdoor spaces. Students practice plant ID, soils, propagation, landscape care, and even floriculture, while exploring basic business skills in the plant industry. Along the way, you build teamwork, responsibility, and problem-solving skills — perfect for anyone interested in gardening, landscaping, floral design, or plant science careers.

Forensic Science gives the student’s a behind the scenes look at HOW crimes are solved. Students learn the SCIENCE behind the process to prove guilt or innocence by using text, hands on, and hearing from the experts. The real life CSI experience. 

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Hmong 1, 2, and 3 are opportunities for students to learn about Hmong language and culture. Students will attend cultural celebrations, sample traditional Hmong foods, and learn Hmong history. Come to experience a different culture, eat some traditional Hmong foods, and speak a new language. 

No wrong answers. No boring worksheets. Improv and Script Writing is all about creativity, collaboration, and storytelling. This class takes your ideas from your imagination to the stage and page. Learn how to collaborate, take creative risks, and tell and perform stories for theatre, film, and TV. In Improv and Script Writing, making stuff up is the point! 

Let the rhythm move you! Our jazz band is all about capturing the magic of music. With vibrant performances and smooth tunes, we promise a class full of energy and joy! 

YOU GET PE CREDIT!!! Be a part of the band program! We play for football games, we march, compete in parades, and we perform for festivals and concerts and travel. We also have guard, letter line and drumline that is a part of the program! 

Men's Alliance is a course where you learn real life skills such as being an employee, a good student, a productive adult, as well as a family man. We have job opportunities for you to have part-time work as well as learn topics such as finances, driving, automotive maintenance, relationships, and so much more. 

Great Leadership Opportunity!

PE for Integrated Sports is a great way to be involved in multiple sports with our students that need extra support. You earn PE credit for helping to coach our Special Olympics teams as we compete in various sports throughout the year. This is a great experience that helps develop leadership skills making your more marketable on your resume and college application. 

This personal finance course will teach you important money skills to help you in everyday life. You’ll learn how to budget, save, invest, use credit wisely, and make smart financial choices. By the end, you'll feel more confident managing your money and planning for your future. 

In Leadership, we focus on building relationships with staff and students, creating activities and events, and finding ways for all kids to feel included on campus. You will help with lunch, after school events, morning set ups, sports games, and so much more. Our job is to be the spirit and fun of the school!

Application Required!

Psychology explores mind and behavior, covering topics from brain function and development to disorders, learning, and social dynamics, helping students build critical thinking, self-understanding, and career readiness for fields like health, business, and STEM. 

This course blends scientific research with real-life applications, exploring human thought, emotion, relationships, and mental health through core pillars like biological bases, cognition, development, personality, and health.  

This course helps students build the strength, knowledge, and healthy habits needed for high-energy careers in public service like Fire Science, Law Enforcement, Emergency Medical Services, Military, and Healthcare. You’ll learn how fitness, nutrition, and overall wellness fuel both the body and mind for physically and mentally demanding jobs. Students take part in workouts, meal planning challenges, and stress-management activities while developing lifelong healthy habits. Along the way, you can also earn valuable certifications like CPR and First Aid that give you a head start toward careers that help others every day.

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Ready to find out how the justice system really works? In this course, you’ll go behind the scenes of the Criminal Justice System from police work to the courtroom to what happens after someone is convicted. You’ll dig into big, real-world questions like who decides what’s against the law, what “fair” actually means, and whether the system works the same way for everyone. Along the way, you’ll explore why crimes happen, how communities respond, and what can be done to prevent crime and support rehabilitation. 

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Spanish I:  In this course students will apply and develop basic skills in speaking, reading, writing, and listening in Spanish. Along with developing an appreciation for the cultures in some of the countries where Spanish is spoken. 

In this class, students will continue to develop reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for the real world application. Cultural traditions will also be embedded in the skills acquired in this class. 

SPANISH III: Level up your Spanish skills with real-world conversations, fun cultural projects, and interactive activities. Get ready to express yourself with confidence while exploring customs and traditions from Spanish-speaking countries! 

Spanish IV H: Go beyond the basics and take your Spanish to the next level. This class focuses on fluency, culture, and advanced conversations through real-world applications to help you communicate with confidence in any setting! 

SPAN I/II DE is a college level GE course that will earn college credit by earning a C or higher.

Spanish Native Speaker I:Celebrate your heritage and strengthen your Spanish in a class designed just for native speakers! Improve your reading and writing skills, expand your vocabulary, and explore the rich diversity of the Spanish-speaking world. 

Dive into the magic of music with our incredible orchestra! If you played a string instrument in junior high, this is the place to be! You get elective credit and get to travel to perform! 

Key Focus Areas of Teacher Academy Class

• Teacher Academy provides hands-on classroom experience, developing essential teaching skills that can lead to real job opportunities in education.

•  It also fosters confidence and lifelong skills such as communication, organization, and time management, preparing students for success in any career.

• Teaching remains a valuable profession that, at least in the near future, cannot be replaced by AI, as it requires working with children and demonstrating empathy. 

Videography & Broadcasting (www.hoovervideography.com) is an introductory course that teaches students the basics of video production, storytelling, and broadcast media. Students will learn how to operate cameras, capture quality audio, and edit footage using industry-standard software to create engaging video content. Through hands-on projects and media broadcast production, students will develop the skills needed for filmmaking, news reporting, and digital storytelling. 

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Students develop foundational digital media skills through hands-on projects in graphic design, illustration, animation, and video production. Emphasis is placed on creativity, visual communication, and applying design principles to produce polished, professional-quality work.

Women's Alliance is a support class for students who need help with academics and would like to be more involved in school. The course focuses on SEL skills, organization and preparation for work experience. This is a class for students who need guidance and direction to be their BEST self! 

Yearbook: Advanced Digital Photography and Marketing (www.hooveryearbook.com) is an intermediate course where students learn the fundamentals of desktop publishing and marketing as well as to refine technical photography skills in order to create a professional-quality yearbook. Students will develop skills in design layout, photo composition, and storytelling while collaborating to capture memorable moments from the school year. Through hands-on projects and marketing campaigns, they will gain experience in publishing, teamwork, and promoting the yearbook to the school community. 

In Marine Biology, students will explore the diverse ecosystems of the ocean, including coral reefs, deep-sea trenches, and coastal habitats. They will study marine organisms, from microscopic plankton to large whales, and learn about their adaptations and roles in the environment. The course will also cover the impact of human activity on marine life, such as pollution and climate change.  

 In Oceanography, students will study of the ocean and its various components, including physical, chemical, biological, and geological processes. Topics covered will include ocean currents, wave dynamics, and climate interactions, as well as the composition and properties of seawater. Students will explore marine ecosystems, oceanic life, and the impact of human activities on marine environments. 

In Zoology, we learn about all kinds of animals! Whether they live in the ocean or on land, cute pets or creepy worms, huge or microscopic, we explore the diversity of animal life and what it means to be alive. We do hands-on labs in almost every unit, often with live or dead animals, and use microscopes to see things you can’t see with the human eye alone. From the animals you already know, to those you’ve never heard of, we learn how to classify animals and discover how interesting and bizarre they can be! 

AP Biology is an in-depth, fast-paced course that explores the science of life, from tiny cells to entire ecosystems. You’ll dive into exciting topics like genetics, evolution, cellular processes, ecology, and the human body—uncovering the mechanisms that make life possible.

This course emphasizes hands-on labs, data analysis, and scientific reasoning, helping you think and work like a real biologist. Whether you’re fascinated by DNA, curious about how organisms evolve, or eager to understand the inner workings of life, AP Bio will challenge and inspire you. It’s perfect for students interested in medicine, research, or just a deeper understanding of the natural world. If you love science and are ready for an engaging, thought-provoking experience, AP Biology is the class for you!

AP Environmental Science (APES) is an exciting, hands-on course that explores the interactions between humans and the environment. It covers topics like ecosystems, biodiversity, climate change, pollution, energy resources, and sustainability. In APES, you’ll dive into real-world environmental challenges and discover solutions through scientific investigation, critical thinking, and data analysis.

Expect to conduct experiments, analyze case studies, and discuss global issues that affect everyday life. If you’re curious about how the planet works and want to make a difference in the world, this class is for you! APES is perfect for students interested in science, policy, conservation, or just understanding the environmental issues shaping the future. Get ready to think globally, act locally, and explore the science behind a sustainable future!

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