CATEGORY: Financial Literacy
CourseCodeCreditDescriptionFinancial Literacy010000001000.5This class teaches you about financial topics that apply to your life now and to your future. Topics covered include: budgeting, borrowing (debt and credit), saving and investing, protecting against risk, and earning money. You will have opportunities to practice what you are learning with interactive games and also exercises that allow you to apply the concepts to your life.
CATEGORY: Health
CourseCodeCreditDescriptionHealth Education II040100000100.5Health covers a wide spectrum of current health topics. It investigates various components of mental, emotional, social, consumer, physical and reproductive health. It provides students with age-appropriate knowledge, skills, attitudes and the preventative measures necessary for creating a life-long healthy lifestyle. Health II is designed to arm students with the most current and relevant health information so students are able to make wise, informative and positive choices to enhance their overall well-being. Health II is an essential class which fosters the concept of living a healthy, well-balanced life in all facets.
CATEGORY: Fitness for Life
CourseCodeCreditDescriptionFitness for Life040200000300.5Physical fitness and nutrition are important parts for everyday life. Fitness for Life will give you the opportunity to create personal fitness goals and make nutrition plans that are useful and fun. We will explore different ways to exercise and use your personal talents and ambitions to make physical activity a part of your daily routine.Individualized Lifetime Activities040200000400.5Lifetime Sports is a continuation of Fitness for Life. It focuses on a higher level of proficiency of fitness and activity. Students will be required to participate in regular physical activity and will be required to track weekly physical activity, just like in Fitness for Life, but with more in-depth self-monitoring. Students will be learning about individual sports, commonly played team sports, and extreme sports. It is intended that these will promote various activities for lifetime fitness.Participation Skills and Techniques40200000600.5Participation Skills and Techniques is designed to help students learn the techniques and skills necessary to participate effectively in a variety of games and activities. Students will learn to participate in activities designed to improve balance, flexibility, strength, endurance and teamwork. The goal of this class is to provide knowledge, resources and activities designed to promote personal responsibility in developing a healthy lifestyle through combining fitness and cardio. Students will be empowered to make choices, meet challenges and develop positive behaviors in fitness, wellness and movement activity for a lifetime. Emphasis is placed on students analyzing skills for effective movement.
CATEGORY: Computer Literacy
Computer Programming II350200000300.5In this course, students will expand their knowledge and skills in structured programming techniques and concepts by addressing more complex problems and developing comprehensive programming solutions. Prerequisite: Computer Programming I (MUST enroll in the full semester course or have taken/passed the first quarter of the course at a district school)
CourseCodeCreditDescriptionComputer Programming I350200000300.5An introductory course in computer programming/software 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. (MUST enroll in the full semester course or have taken/passed the first quarter of the course at a district school)Exploring Computer Science I350200000070.5Exploring Computer Science is a nationally recognized introductory computer science course and includes composed of six foundational units including computer basics, problem solving, web design, introduction to programming (with Scratch), and robotics. (MUST enroll in the full semester course or have taken/passed the first quarter of the course at a district school)Web Development I350200000600.5This course is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of Web site creation practices by developing basic skills in XHTML and CSS. While becoming familiar with Web page creation, students may start to see a future in a career of Web development. (MUST enroll in the full semester course or have taken/passed the first quarter of the course at a district school)
CATEGORY: Fine Arts and CTE Core
CourseCodeCreditDescriptionBeginning Ukulele20403000400.5This semester course will teach you the basics of playing the ukulele. You will learn how to tune, hold and strum a ukulele. This will be a performance instrumental class. You will be required to buy/rent a ukulele and will be singing and videoing yourself playing songsBasic Cooking and Baking340100001500.5In this class, students will learn the basics of kitchen safety and food preparation. Along with live demonstration sessions held each week, students will gain valuable hands on experience in basic cooking and baking techniques. Topics covered in this class include: Food Safety, Cooking Terms and Tools, Recipe Basics, Eggs, Quick breads and Carbohydrates, Grains and Pasta Preparation, Meats and Protein Preparation, Milk, Dairy, and Sauce Basics.Foods and Culinary Arts340100001600.5This course is perfect for the student who loves to cook and wants to learn more. In conjunction with weekly live demonstrations, students gain a better understanding of classic cooking techniques and food preparation. Topics covered in this class include: Food Safety and Sanitation, Knife Skills, Salads and Soups, Poultry and Seafood, Pies and Pastry, Yeast Breads, Mother Sauces, Mise En Place. Meal Planning and Food Service Careers.Child Development340100000200.5This course provides students with an understanding of the aspects of human growth and development. Parenting skills are developed as positive guidance techniques and child-related issues are studied.Fashion Design340100001400.5This course explores how fashion influences everyday life and introduces students to the fashion industry. Topics covered include fashion fundamentals, elements, and principles of design, textiles, consumerism, and fashion-related careers, with an emphasis on personal application.Basic Digital Photography401300000120.5Digital Photography will allow students to become familiar with the functions of a digital camera. Students will learn how to use light and their camera to create art. They will also learn the rules of photography and how to tastefully break them. Students will develop higher level thinking through art criticism, art history, and aesthetics by learning about photography. Prerequisite: Access to digital camera (no cell phone or ipod cameras)Art I20100000610.5This is an entry-level course for the High School Visual Arts Core Curriculum. It is designed to provide an overview and introduction to Visual Arts through studying a variety of art tools and materials. With an emphasis on studio production, this course is designed to develop higher-level thinking, art-related technology skill, art criticism, art history, and aesthetics.Art II020100001000.5This course is designed to provide an enhanced experience with the artistic issues of Art 1 through traditional, two-dimensional art media, in paricular drawing and painting. There is a continuing emphasis on studio production as the application of the elements and principles of art design and aesthetics.Computer Graphic Design401300000010.5This course will teach students how design is used in modern communication. We will study various areas of design, including product, corporate, logo, t-shirt, poster, and a variety of other design-related projects. Students will learn design rules, design trends, and how to critique good and bad design. This class will show students what the design industry is like and how a career in the design field might suit them.Music Foundations20400000300.5This course is designed to teach students how to read and understand musical notes, rhythms, and symbols. Students will learn about the note names and some basic aural skills.Music Appreciation20400000200.5Music Appreciation will introduce students to the fundamentals of creating, enjoying, and listening to music. Students will learn about the basics of creating music including melody, harmony, and rhythm. Students will also explore instrumental and vocal timbre and will critique musical performances. Students will also be exposed to many musical styles including traditional, folk, jazz, opera, popular, and classical music. Students will learn to appreciate the complexity and the art of music
CATEGORY: Social Studies Core
CourseCodeCreditDescriptionCurrent Issues010000001000.5Current Issues is a Social Studies elective. The class takes a close look at the media surrounding us. We analyze the unique place in history occupied by the United States that allowed media to develop and flourish. From there we investigate the origins of Newspaper, Television, Internet, and Advertising. After looking at the past history of various mediums of mass communication, students then take a look at current efforts and future endeavors of each communication tool.Geography90400000300.5Core course. Fulfills the requirements for Social Studies secondary students. The course will include map skills with physical and human geography essentials.US Government & Citizenship90600000200.5The goal of this course is to foster informed, responsible participation in public life. Knowing how to be a good citizen is essential to the preservation and improvement of United States democracy. Upon completion of this course the student will understand the major ideas, protections, privileges, structures, and economic systems that affect the life of a citizen in the United States political system. This course is recommended for seniors due to their proximity to voting age.US History/Honors US History90500000501.0As Americans, we have a rich heritage and it is our duty to understand and honor the men and women that fought four our country. Following state standards, this fast paced course will look in depth at the founding of America and continue on to the Cold War. Over the course of 2 semesters students will learn about the foundation of the United States Government, they will feel the pain of the Civil War, join in the fight during World War I and II, and everything in between. Be prepared for a grand journey as we Celebrate America!World Civilizations/Honors World Civilizations905000009001.0World Civilizations is a survey course that examines historic and cultural events from five time periods in world history. Students learn about early civilizations, classical civilizations focusing on Greece, Rome and China, and inter regional contact which lead to exploration and cultural diffusion during the middle ages. From there students investigate the role of revolution and social change and finally culminate their study of world history with a look at the march towards global integration during the 20th and 21st centuries.Psychology90700000100.5As an introduction to general psychology, this class will teach the basic fundamentals of psychology. Students will gain an understanding of the brain and its basic functions, while also focusing on memory, behavior, social psychology, abnormal behavior, emotion, and lifespan development. The course will also teach how to set up experiments and help students better understand themselves and the world around them.
CATEGORY: World Languages
CourseCodeCreditDescriptionAmerican Sign Language I30100000111.0American Sign Language Year I. Emphasis placed on speaking skills through reading and writing are addressed. This course provides for the learning of dialogues, common words and expressions and basic language structure as well as oral practice of the language in skits, poetry, dialogue. (MUST enroll in the full year course or have taken/passed the previous quarters of the course at a district school)American Sign Language II30100000211.0American Sign Language Year II. This course continues the development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Narratives and dialogues are used to teach structure and vocabulary. Culture and geography of the native country are taught through reading selections. Prerequisites: ASL I (MUST enroll in the full year course or have taken/passed the previous quarters of the course at a district school)American Sign Language III30100000311.0American Sign Language Year III. This course stresses reading, writing and speaking skills as well as he use of more elaborate grammar structures. Aural comprehension, oral practice, culture and history of a country are emphasized as they relate to the reading program. Prerequisites: ASL II (MUST enroll in the full year course or have taken/passed the previous quarters of the course at a district school)Spanish I30700000111.0Emphasis placed on speaking skills through reading and writing are addressed. This course provides for the learning of dialogues, common words and expressions and basic language structure as well as oral practice of the language in skits, poetry, dialogue (MUST enroll in the full year course or have taken/passed the previous quarters of the course at a district school)Spanish II30700000211.0This course continues the development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Narratives and dialogues are used to teach structure and vocabulary. Culture and geography of the native country are taught through reading selections. Prerequisites: Spanish I (MUST enroll in the full year course or have taken/passed the previous quarters of the course at a district school)Spanish III30700000311.0This course stresses reading, writing and speaking skills as well as he use of more elaborate grammar structures. Aural comprehension, oral practice, culture and history of a country are emphasized as they relate to the reading program. Prerequisites: Spanish II (MUST enroll in the full year course or have taken/passed the previous quarters of the course at a district school)
CATEGORY: Language Arts, Science and Mathematics Core
CourseCodeCreditDescriptionLanguage Arts 9/Honors Language Arts 960200000401.0In this course, we will study novels, plays, poetry, and articles as a means of improving critical thinking, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and written expression. Through written, audio, and video recordings, students share their reactions to the characters, themes, and issues of the works studied. Grammar, vocabulary, symbolism, plot points, and character development are among the language and literary techniques which students will study in this course. Throughout the course, students will make connections between the themes and characters of literature, and the events and interactions of their own lives.Language Arts 10/Honors Language Arts 1060200000501.0In English 10, we will study and explore poetry, narratives, short stories, novels, non-fiction essays, articles and informational texts. Our comprehension of these texts will be facilitated by analyzing and evaluating the literary elements, plot, character development and themes of each work. As part of this course, we will continue to develop writing skills by experimenting with multiple forms of writing. We will clarify thinking and writing by improving our ability to support opinions, providing expressive details and using the writing process as a means to strengthen ideas. This course will provide ample opportunities for students to imaginatively and critically express themselves through multi-media resources as they make essential connections to the world, themselves and literature.Language Arts 11/Honors Language Arts 1160200000601.0From slave narratives to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s roaring 1920’s—English 11 will focus on the unique literary works and themes of American Literature. Our comprehension of these texts will be facilitated by analyzing and evaluating the literary elements, plot, theme, and character development. As part of this course, we will continue to hone writing skills by practicing multiple forms of writing. English 11 will specifically focus writing personal narratives and analyzing literary texts. This course will allow students to make real world connections to literature through project based assessments, the use of the most up to date tech tools, thoughtful group discussion, and formative writing assignments.Language Arts 1260200000701.0“To be or not to be?” Is it the “best of times” or the “worst of times”? Explore these famous questions and more in English 12. This course focuses on British literature in all of its genres: drama, poetry, the novel, short story, and nonfiction literary and informational texts. Students will also apply timeless conversations to our modern world through scholarly research and writing about current issues. Critical reading, analysis, writing, and speaking will cover the core curriculum requirements. In addition to mastering the standard core, our students will employ the latest technological tools to communicate and collaborate, and create professional, creative projects. Emphasis will be placed on skills that will be critical to a successful transition to college and beyond.Earth Science/Honors Earth Science80400000101.0Earth Science is designed to fulfill the Utah State Core Requirements for Earth Systems Sciences. We will explore the Earth and the solar system. We will learn about Earth’s landforms, rocks, atmosphere, and climate. We will understand how different processes reshape our planet, and discover how and why the Earth has changed over time. We will see how science affects us everyday and how we, in turn, affect our planet.Biology/Honors Biology80200000101.0Biology is a first-year Biology course which is designed to fulfill the science requirements for USOE graduation requirements. Students will be studying life and life systems with a close look at Ecology, Cellular Biology, Human Physiology, and Evolution. The use of media and technology will allow students to work individually and independently to understand life’s processes, scientific inquiry, research methods, and scientific design and problem solving. Prerequisites: Earth ScienceChemistry/Honors Chemistry80300000101.0This course is designed as an interactive, 21st century course focusing on Chemistry. Topics include the composition, properties, and changes associated with matter and their applications. This course is designed to serve as a foundation for the study of Chemistry. The utilization of scientific inquiry, web 2.0 tools, interactive experiences, higher order thinking, collaborative projects, real world application through labs and a variety of assessments all aid the student in ultimately demonstrating a vast understanding of the importance of Chemistry in the world around them; enabling them to apply these properties to their everyday lives. Prerequisites: Secondary Math I , B or higher in Biology (MUST enroll in the full year course or have taken/passed the previous quarters of the course at a district school)Physics/Honors Physics80600000201.0Physics is the study of the way the universe works. Conceptual understanding of the subject will be emphasized. Although mathematical relationships will be used, they will not be the focus of the course. The topics covered will include motion, forces, gravity, energy, and momentum. The course may also include a study of heat, fluids, waves, sound, light, optics, electricity, magnetism, and/or atomic structure. Prerequisites: Secondary Math II, B or higher in Biology (MUST enroll in the full year course or have taken/passed the previous quarters of the course at a district school)Medical Forensics360100000851.0Fingerprints. Blood spatter. DNA analysis. This year-long course is designed to create an awareness of the branch of health science relating to medical forensics. This course focuses on introductory skills and assessment in order to develop the ability to identify, analyze, and process logically using deductive reasoning and problem solving. Medical forensics involves many aspects of health science instruction including laboratory skills and safety, microscopy, toxicology, measurement, physical evidence identification, pathology, anthropology, entomology, psychology, blood spatter analysis, and career exploration. Prerequisite: Earth Systems and BiologySecondary Math I070800000901.0The focus of Mathematics I is to continue to build on the topics learned in the middle grades. A major area of focus is on understanding linear relationships and how they compare to other relationships, such as exponential. This course also focuses on the connection between geometry and algebra principles by tying them together through the study of coordinates. By the end of the course students will have studied modeling and analyzing situations, used functions, explored the relationship between quantities, used linear models, studied congruence and constructions, and used the coordinate system to verify relationships between algebraic and geometric conceptsSecondary Math I Honors070800000951.0The focus of Mathematics I is to continue to build on the topics learned in the middle grades. A major area of focus is on understanding linear relationships and how they compare to other relationships, such as exponential. This course also focuses on the connection between geometry and algebra principles by tying them together through the study of coordinates. By the end of the course students will have studied modeling and analyzing situations, used functions, explored the relationship between quantities, used linear models, studied congruence and constructions, and used the coordinate system to verify relationships between algebraic and geometric concepts. (MUST enroll in the full year course or have taken/passed the previous quarters of the course at a district school)Secondary Math II070800001001.0 The focus of Mathematics II is on quadratic expressions, equations, and functions; comparing their characteristics and behavior to those of linear and exponential relationships from Mathematics I as organized into 6 critical areas, or units. The need for extending the set of rational numbers arises and real and complex numbers are introduced so that all quadratic equations can be solved. The link between probability and data is explored through conditional probability and counting methods, including their use in making and evaluating decisions. The study of similarity leads to an understanding of right triangle trigonometry and connects to quadratics through Pythagorean relationships. Circles, with their quadratic algebraic representations, round out the course.Secondary Math II Honors070800001051.0 The focus of Mathematics II is on quadratic expressions, equations, and functions; comparing their characteristics and behavior to those of linear and exponential relationships from Mathematics I as organized into 6 critical areas, or units. The need for extending the set of rational numbers arises and real and complex numbers are introduced so that all quadratic equations can be solved. The link between probability and data is explored through conditional probability and counting methods, including their use in making and evaluating decisions. The study of similarity leads to an understanding of right triangle trigonometry and connects to quadratics through Pythagorean relationships. Circles, with their quadratic algebraic representations, round out the course. (MUST enroll in the full year course or have taken/passed the previous quarters of the course at a district school)Secondary Math III070800001101.0Mathematics III is the capstone course where students will pull together their learning and apply the knowledge gained in previous math course. The content is grouped into four critical areas, which are organized into units. Students will apply knowledge of probability and statistics to draw inferences and conclusions from data. Students will expand their range of functions to includes polynomial, rational, and radical functions. They will further their study of right triangle trigonometry by including non-right triangles. And finally, students will combine all of their knowledge of functions and geometry to create models and solve application problems. Prereqs: Secondary Math I, Secondary Math II (MUST enroll in the full year course or have taken/passed the previous quarters of the course at a district school)Secondary Math III Honors070800001151.0Mathematics III is the capstone course where students will pull together their learning and apply the knowledge gained in previous math course. The content is grouped into four critical areas, which are organized into units. Students will apply knowledge of probability and statistics to draw inferences and conclusions from data. Students will expand their range of functions to includes polynomial, rational, and radical functions. They will further their study of right triangle trigonometry by including non-right triangles. And finally, students will combine all of their knowledge of functions and geometry to create models and solve application problems. (MUST enroll in the full year course or have taken/passed the previous quarters of the course at a district school)Introductory Statistics70600000001.0Statistics is a branch of mathematics that explores concrete connections with everyday living. Students will develop critical thinking skills with life-long application. Students will gather, graph, examine, compare and interpret data using technology. They will describe data and make informed decisions and predictions based on data.Precalculus70400000201.0The main goal of Precalculus is for students to gain a deep understanding of the fundamental concepts and relationships of functions. Students will expand their knowledge of quadratic, exponential, and logarithmic functions to include power, polynomial, rational, piece-wise, and trigonometric functions. Prerequisite: Recommend passing Secondary Math III with a B or higher (MUST enroll in the full year course or have taken/passed the previous quarters of the course at a district school)AP Calculus AB70400000011.0Calculus AB is designed to be taught over a full high school academic year. Most of the year will be devoted to topics in differential and integral calculus. Students may receive college credit if pass final exam. (MUST enroll in the full year course or have taken/passed the previous quarters of the course at a district school)
CATEGORY: Other Elective Credits
CourseCodeCreditDescriptionACT Prep150000000020.5The purpose of the ACT Prep Course is to assist students in preparing to take the ACT Test. This program will provide an overview of the test, practical test taking strategies and an opportunity to complete a simulated full-length ACT Test.This course is recommended for Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors who plan to take the ACT test in the next nine months.Mythology060100001300.5This course will cover a variety of culturally diverse folktales (i.e. Egyptian, Greek and Chinese). It will cover a world perspective on folklore and its influence on today’s culture, and the connection between myths and today’s society. Selected short stories, excerpts and poems related to mythology will also be studied throughout the semester. This course counts as an elective credit