Electives

Art K

In Art K, students are introduced to the ways in which they can express ideas and demonstrate their creativity through art. Throughout this course, students are encouraged to use their imagination to create art. They use a wide variety of materials to make their artwork, and they learn safe methods for using those materials. They explore the importance of working with others by collaborating both to create art and to solve artistic problems. Students use multiple techniques while working with the same artistic medium, and they create various scenes, including a nature scene, a construction scene, and an underwater scene. In addition, Art K encourages students to begin thinking about the artwork of others. They learn about well-known artists and the common tools those artists used. They also learn about art museums and consider how pieces of artwork make them feel. Finally, students create works of art that are of a more personal nature, including art depicting their own community, a self-portrait, and an illustration of their favorite book. Throughout Art K, students learn art terminology so that they are able to connect ideas and demonstrate the beginnings of a strong artistic foundation.

Art 1

In Art 1, students explore the roles of both groups of people. Students learn how daily life can be used as inspiration, and how it can be depicted through artwork. They categorize artworks according to the subject matter each is portraying. Additionally, students learn to recognize the elements of art and the principles of design, and they rate artwork. Students explore the ways in which artwork is created outside of the school setting, and they discover that art is made for different reasons. As practicing artists, students will develop their art vocabulary, art understanding, and artistic skills as they work through prompts supplied in the course.

Art 2

In Art 2, students explore artistic expression of their own personal interests. They also learn to organize art into categories and to identify the various methods and materials used to create art. Throughout this course, students expand their artistic vocabulary, using it to describe the works they are studying. They explore the ways in which color can represent mood in artworks and create their own works to express their mood. While learning safe procedures for working with artistic materials, students experiment with mixing colors. In addition to creating artworks that depicts family, school, and community life, students also gain familiarity with works from European and Asian cultures.

Art 3

In Art 3, students create, experiment, revise, present, analyze, and respond to artwork. Students learn the importance of presenting their art and the necessary components to consider when doing so, such as the display space, artwork preparation, and display limitations. Students revise and enhance their art in order to tell a better visual story. They also learn how to ask important questions regarding the imagery and materials an artist uses to better understand the message of the work. Art 3 gives students the observation tools they need to perceive their world and create art based on what they see and how they feel.

Art 4

In Art 4, students begin thinking about the meaning behind works of art. They work both independently and collaboratively to brainstorm ideas for visual art, set artistic goals, and create meaningful artistic pieces. Students experiment with oil pastels and nontraditional art-making approaches and materials. They explore how regional influences can inspire an artist and create their own art based on regional inspirations. Students observe the various ways in which art can be displayed, where it can be displayed, and how its placement can impact the artist’s message. Students compare and contrast works from different cultures and create art to reflect their own cultural traditions. They also learn to use context to interpret artwork and infer information about the time, place, and culture in which works were created.

Art 5

Art 5 gives students opportunities to work with a wide range of materials, from metal to watercolors, all while further developing their techniques and skills as artists through repeated practice. Students learn to analyze, interpret, and talk about art with their peers as well as other admirers of art. They are introduced to the idea of cultural associations and perceptions and are asked to look at imagery critically. In doing so, students learn to decide how the details of their own work could be interpreted by others. Throughout this course, students create artwork that will bring attention to topics they find important. Their work will illustrate their awareness of their surroundings and will show their developing artistic abilities.

Music K

In Music K, students are introduced to the expression of ideas and creativity in music through active involvement. Students will respond, connect, perform, and create music to enhance gross and fine motor skills, vocal development, self-expression, personal connection, originality, visual recognition, and audiation while developing music terminology.

Music 1

In Music 1, students are introduced to music fundamentals such as solfège, rhythms, dynamics, meter, instrument families, and dance forms. Each topic is presented through the use of music and movement activities that include reading, singing, dancing, and writing. Students improvise original rhythmic compositions. They sing using various forms of musical expression and dance. They learn and practice proper stage and performance etiquette techniques, and they explore the ways in which music and dance work together to create specific dance forms. Students also learn about American composers whose music has influenced the American society.

Music 2

In Music 2, students explore musical expression. They investigate how musical concepts such as tempo are used to achieve the musician’s expressive intent. Students identify the role and responsibility of a music composer and seek out the connections between music, other arts, daily life, and history. Throughout the course, they perform songs with movements and improvise rhythmic patterns and melodies. They create and record musical ideas through a recording device or on paper. Students learn to identify how personal interests and experiences influence music selection and instrument choice. Through these studies, they evaluate music from the Irish, African, and Japanese cultures. Additionally, they work with standard and iconic notation. Finally, students use the musical skills learned in this course to evaluate recorded music and make suggestions for improvement.

Music 3

In Music 3, students explore musical basics such as melody, harmony, dynamics, tempo, timbre, texture, and context. They also reflect upon how these elements affect a listener’s response to the music. Students use standard notation to read and write notes and rhythm in the treble clef and then practice playing those notes on instruments including the hand drum, rhythm sticks, and the soprano recorder. They learn about new musical ideas such as the pentatonic sound, major and minor scales, and singing in solfège. Finally, students identify key classical composers and explore new musical genres such as blues, bluegrass, country, jazz, and pop music.

Music 4

In Music 4, students identify how the elements of music (melody, harmony, timbre, dynamics, and tempo) affect what a piece of music communicates to a listener. Students label or perform three different examples of rhythm in addition to musical notes such as the eighth note and the sixteenth note. They identify notes on the bass and treble clef. Students learn the difference between sharps and flats and major and minor scales. They create simple melodies with chords and mark tempo, time signature, and signature key. Students explore different musical characteristics and instruments from Africa in addition to Latin American and Celtic music and dance. Finally, students explain how social and cultural contexts influence a musical performance.

Music 5

In Music 5, students demonstrate their ability to create, perform, analyze, and respond to music while making connections to personal, social, cultural, and historical perspectives. By the end of the course, students will be able to read music notation, compose music, and improvise original melodies. Students will also apply what they learn through interactive learning activities and performances on a variety of instruments including, but not limited to, the tambourine, rhythm sticks, maracas, and the soprano recorder.

Physical Education EK

Physical Education EK offers students a complete physical education course that focuses on getting them up and moving. Students begin by learning about the course requirement of organized, supervised physical activity. They also learn to document their activity in their PE Log. Next, students learn the important facets of physical education including safety, following directions, taking turns, creating peer relationships, and basic health and nutrition. These concepts are introduced through exciting activities and games related to fun, age-appropriate topics. Regardless of whether students are learning about healthy lifestyles or practicing a new exercise, game, or technique, they are expected to get up and move every day. They can do so by using different movements, exercises, or the grade-appropriate physical education kit items, which are available to purchase. The kit is designed to work in conjunction with the course content and contains age-appropriate exercise and activity items.

Physical Education K

Physical Education K offers students a comprehensive physical education course where the focus is to get students motivated to be active. Students begin by learning about the course requirement of organized, supervised physical activity. They also learn to document their activity in their PE Log. Next, students learn about different aspects of physical education, including different exercise and activity techniques in addition to information on leading a healthier lifestyle that allows them to be more physically-fit. Topics such as safety, following direction, friendships with peers, and basic health and nutrition are reviewed. Regardless of the content covered in the daily lesson, students are expected to get up and move every day. They can do so by using different movements, exercises, or the grade-appropriate physical education kit items, which are available to purchase. The kit is designed to work in conjunction with the course content and contains age-appropriate exercise and activity items.

Physical Education 1

Physical Education 1 offers students a complete physical education experience where students are encouraged to live healthy lifestyles through good choices and daily activity. The course begins by introducing students to the requirements for completion, which include organized, supervised physical activity. Students document all activity within their PE Logs. From there, students learn about a number of different elements of a healthy lifestyle, including safety, working with others, responsibility, stretching, healthy versus unhealthy foods, and warming-up and cooling-down. Regardless of the activity students are asked to do on a given day, they are expected to get up and move for a certain amount of time within each lesson. This expectation encourages students to be active every day by creating a routine. Students can be active by performing different exercises, engaging in different activities, or by using items from their grade-appropriate physical education kits, which are available to purchase. The kit is designed to work in conjunction with the course content and contains age-appropriate exercise and activity items.

Physical Education 2

Physical Education 2 provides students with a comprehensive physical education course. Within this course, students are encouraged to discover the ways to live a healthy lifestyle, including better food choices and consistent activity. Students begin the course by learning how to document the required supervised physical activity within a PE Log. The course then moves into different aspects of healthy living, discussing components of health and safety, nutrition, working with others, following directions, and a number of new and different exercises and activities. Regardless of the activity the student is asked to do within a given day, they are encouraged to get up and move for a certain amount of time within each lesson. This expectation helps them to create a routine-like schedule. Students can be active by performing different exercises, engaging in different activities, or by using items from their grade-appropriate physical education kits, which are available to purchase. This kit, which is designed to work in conjunction with the course content, contains age-appropriate exercise and activity items.

Physical Education 3

Physical Education 3 offers a comprehensive physical education course where students learn how to live a healthy lifestyle and are motivated to be active. Students begin by learning about the requirement of organized, supervised physical activity and how to document their activity within a PE Log. After students learn the guidelines, they move into the course content, which covers topics ranging from safety, rules, and etiquette to various new, fun, and challenging activities and exercise techniques. Students learn the basic elements of each new activity, along with the proper way to execute the motions so that they can get the most benefits from the exercise. Regardless of the activity the student is asked to do within a given day, they are encouraged to get up and move for a certain amount of time within each lesson. This expectation helps them to create a routine-like schedule. Students can be active by performing different exercises, engaging in different activities, or by using items from their grade-appropriate physical education kits, which are available to purchase. This kit, which is designed to work in conjunction with the course content, contains age-appropriate exercise and activity items.

Physical Education 4

Physical Education 4 provides students with a complete physical education experience where they not only learn how to live healthier lifestyles, but they are also taught and encouraged to be active every day. The course begins with an introduction to the requirements for completing the course successfully. Students must participate in, and document, supervised physical activity within a PE Log. Then, students move into the content, which ranges in topics from the importance of physical fitness and safety, rules, and etiquette to various new, fun, and challenging activities and exercise techniques. Before attempting each activity, students receive instruction on the basic elements and the proper execution of each movement so that they can get the most benefits from the exercise. Regardless of the activity the student is asked to do within a given day, they are encouraged to get up and move for a certain amount of time within each lesson. This expectation helps them to create a routine-like schedule. Students can be active by performing different exercises, engaging in different activities, or by using items from their grade-appropriate physical education kits, which are available to purchase. This kit, which is designed to work in conjunction with the course content, contains age-appropriate exercise and activity items.

Physical Education 5

Physical Education 5 offers a comprehensive physical education course where students are taught the basics for healthy and active living. Students begin by learning about the organized, supervised physical activity required for the course and how to document their activity in a PE Log. Next, students begin to engage with the content, which includes topics about safety during exercise to new, fun, and challenging activities and games. Before attempting each activity, students receive instruction on the basic elements and the proper execution of each movement so that they can get the most benefits from the exercise. Regardless of the activity the student is asked to do within a given day, they are encouraged to get up and move for a certain amount of time within each lesson. This expectation helps them to create a routine-like schedule. Students can be active by performing different exercises, engaging in different activities, or by using items from their grade-appropriate physical education kits, which are available to purchase. This kit, which is designed to work in conjunction with the course content, contains age-appropriate exercise and activity items.

Introduction to Foreign Language

The Introduction to Foreign Language course is geared toward students who are interested in taking a foreign language course, but are not sure in which language they would like to begin their studies. This course provides an introduction to German, Spanish, and French languages, allowing students to explore the culture and other important dynamics associated with each language. Students learn the basic vocabulary and structures of the languages in ways that are fun and educational.

Beginner Spanish I

Beginner Spanish I introduces primary learners to Spanish vocabulary in the context of everyday communication topics such as family, friends, school, home, numbers, food, animals, activities and the calendar. Learners explore Spanish-speaking countries, culture, and music as they learn to understand, speak, read, and write the language.

Beginner French I

Beginner French I introduces primary learners to French vocabulary in the context of everyday communication topics such as family, friends, school, home, numbers, food, animals, activities and the calendar. Learners explore French-speaking countries, culture, and music as they learn to understand, speak, read, and write the language.

Introduction to Typing

In the Introduction to Typing course, students study the proper typing techniques in order to increase their typing speed or WPM (words per minute). Students practice proper posture, finger positioning, and typing strategies, and they explore safe Internet practices.

Integrated EK

The Integrated Early Kindergarten course encompasses elements of English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, as well as the developmental aspects of 3- and 4-year-old students in the areas of social emotional development, health and wellness, creative development, and features of learning through play. This course provides a suggested schedule of a well-rounded school day for the student working with a parent at home or with an Early Kindergarten teacher in the classroom. The Integrated Early Kindergarten course is composed of the modules that make up the Early Kindergarten English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies courses in addition to developmental courses, which include Learning about Me, Learning through the Arts, Learning through Play, and Wellness.

Art 6

Art 6 encourages students to collaborate to create art. Students investigate how art can be personally significant while learning to be open to new artistic ideas, materials, methods, and creative approaches. In this course, students also explore the ways in which art equipment and materials can affect the environment. They study why and how artistic design can influence people, and they design art for a diverse population. Students also determine whether works of art successfully communicate their intended message. This course introduces three-dimensional art, and students compare two-dimensional and three-dimensional pieces before creating their own 3-D artwork. They will view art from around the world and determine what the works reveal about the values and lifestyles of the people depicted in the works. Finally, students learn the importance of preserving art and the ways in which to critique art.

Art 7

In Art 7, students transition from exploratory art discovery to a more discipline-based approach. This new approach focuses on developing students’ skills and techniques as well as content knowledge, while still allowing for exploration and individuality. Students have the opportunity to act as real artists through repeated sketching, concept development, and continued research and observation activities while they work with a variety of media. Art 7 includes a strong focus on independent, creative thinking and problem solving through project-based learning. This course is designed to cover a half year of instruction, but it can be completed at each student's own pace. The project-based activities have dedicated, multi-day lessons to allow students time to sufficiently and successfully develop their ideas and artwork.

Art 8

In Art 8, students are introduced to design elements and principles, as well as contemporary art-making processes. In addition, students will explore the act of conceptual thinking. The Art 8 curriculum is designed to cover a half year of instruction, but it can be completed at each student's own pace.

Music 6

In Music 6, students express ideas and creativity through music. Students apply music terminology to different instrument groups and learn to read music. Additionally, students discuss different forms of music and popular songs within Western and worldwide music.

Music 7

In Music 7, students explore the history, development, and attributes of American music. They will learn music theory and music reading skills, which are presented and reinforced within the context of historical musical works. Students will examine various genres of popular American music and will also perform music vocally and with a pitched instrument.

Music 8

In Music 8, students are introduced to a variety of music genres and instruments. They explore the concepts of rhythm, melody, timbre, texture, dynamics, form, and rhythm, and they learn to sight read music. Students listen to various examples of songs to interpret performances, and they compose and perform their own song.

Physical Education 6

Physical Education 6 provides a complete physical education experience, allowing students to learn the basics of living a healthy life and the benefits of being active as often as possible. Students begin by learning about the organized, supervised physical activity required for the course. They also learn how to document their activity within a PE Log. Next, students move into the content, studying topics ranging from health, nutrition, and safety to new, fun, and challenging activities. Before attempting each activity, students receive instruction on the basic elements and the proper execution of each movement so that they can get the most benefits from the exercise. Regardless of the activity students are asked to do within a given day, they are encouraged to get up and move for a certain amount of time within each lesson. This expectation helps them to create a routine schedule. Students can be active by performing different exercises, by engaging in different activities, or by using items from their grade-appropriate physical education kit, which is available to purchase. This kit, which is designed to work in conjunction with the course content, contains age-appropriate exercise and activity items.

Physical Education 7

Physical Education 7 offers a comprehensive physical education course for students to assist them in creating a healthy lifestyle and living an active life. Students begin by learning about the required, supervised physical activity and how to document their activity in a PE Log. Students can also track their activity by using a physical fitness step tracker. Students then move through the course content, which ranges from topics about healthy living and eating to a variety of fun and challenging activities. Before attempting each activity, students receive instruction on the basic elements and the proper execution of each movement so that they can get the most benefits from the exercise. Regardless of the activity students are asked to do within a given day, they are encouraged to get up and move for a certain amount of time within each lesson. This expectation helps them to create a routine schedule. Students can be active by performing different exercises, by engaging in different activities, or by using items from their grade-appropriate physical education kit, which is available to purchase. This kit, which is designed to work in conjunction with the course content, contains age-appropriate exercise and activity items.

Physical Education 8

Physical Education 8 offers a complete physical education experience for students, helping them learn about and implement healthy habits. Whether it is through nutrition, exercise, or general life choices, students are educated on the multiple facets of creating a healthy lifestyle. Students begin by learning about the required physical activity and how to document their activity in a PE Log. Students can also track their activity by using a fitness tracker. Next, students begin to work through the course content, which ranges from topics about the F.I.T.T. principle and other fitness components to various fun and challenging activities and exercise techniques. Before attempting each activity, students receive instruction on the basic elements and the proper execution of each movement so that they can get the most benefits from the exercise. Regardless of the activity students are asked to do within a given day, they are encouraged to get up and move for a certain amount of time within each lesson. Students can be active by performing different exercises, engaging in different activities, or by using items from their grade-appropriate physical education kit, which is available to purchase. This kit, which is designed to work in conjunction with the course content, contains age-appropriate exercise and activity items.

Middle School Health

Middle School Health introduces students to the dimensions of health and explains how students' decisions, along with various influences, affect their health and well-being. Students will learn about positive and negative peer pressure and how to apply the decision-making process to help them make safe, informed choices. They will have the opportunity to develop and apply their refusal skills when faced with questionable circumstances, such as pressure to use drugs or partake in other risky behaviors. Self-evaluation and goal-setting techniques are introduced to help a student achieve success, whether it be intellectually or physically. Students will learn about healthy eating habits, safe exercise routines, and ways to prevent disease. In addition, students will learn the signs of healthy and unhealthy relationships and how to handle conflicts by demonstrating effective communication skills. They will also study the body and how to care for each system, especially as their body matures and grows. Finally, students are introduced to basic first aid care and procedures to help keep themselves and others safe inside and outside the home.

Middle School Nutrition and Personal Fitness

In Middle School Nutrition and Personal Fitness, students explore nutrition, dietary needs, and physical fitness. With a foundation in nutrition principles and practices, students read food labels and identify food safety concerns. With regard to physical fitness, students analyze exercise guidelines that promote healthy lifestyles.

Art and Visual Culture

In Art and Visual Culture, students analyze and interpret artwork created by others, examine the concepts of aesthetics and art criticism, and explore the practical application of art in a variety of careers. Art and Visual Culture highlights drawing as a form of communication and introduces students to the elements of art and principles of design through hands-on activities. Students sharpen their observation skills using a variety of art media and become adept at using basic techniques and processes to depict the world around them. Furthermore, students express their thoughts and feelings through art practice and experimentation. This course prepares students to pursue art as an area of study.

Art Appreciation

In Art Appreciation, students explore visual art from the ancient world to the present day. Students investigate various topics such as the mysteries surrounding Stonehenge, the lives of famous Renaissance artists, the way celebrities influenced the Pop Art movement, and the reasons why public memorials are created. This course highlights the important connections between visual art, culture, and human history and allows students to analyze and interpret artworks. Art history comes alive as students emulate basic techniques used by well-known artists.

Fashion Design

Fashion Design is an advanced course for students interested in learning the intricate process of how the fashion system works. Students will study the fashion business in sequential order from concept to consumer. They will examine all of the processes involved in the industry from producing raw materials, apparel, and accessories to the retail stores that sell fashion merchandise to the public. Students learn that the decision-making process is complex and not just about the latest designers, styles, or trends of an era. In this course, students will explore the history of fashion, including the looks and creations at every era. They will discover the equipment, tools, and fabrics used to create fashion, and they will learn how technology is used in fashion. Students have an opportunity to express themselves and their style through the creation of their own fashion design sketches and mood boards. Students will learn fashion terminology and how to forecast new and upcoming fashion trends.

Introduction to Digital Media

Introduction to Digital Media provides students with a foundation in graphic arts, sound, and video media. Students explore production and portfolio generation while evaluating and analyzing other artists. Topics extend beyond the actual visual demonstrations, allowing students to review the editing processes for images, sound, and video. In this introductory course, students explore the vast possibilities of digital media, how they are used in everyday advertising and art, and where innovation exists within the field. Requisite Adobe Software: Audition, Bridge, Illustrator, Photoshop, Portfolio, Premiere

Music Appreciation

Music Appreciation stimulates personal growth when listening to music by exposing the student to a large variety of music with provided listening maps indicating applicable music terminology. Students will be able to explain personal music preference, and identify how music is impacted by technology, social values, and daily life of the composers. Students develop an understanding of composer's intent and the ability to rationalize personal interpretation of music works. Similarities and contrasts in music throughout the eras are identified as well as how previous compositions impact future compositions. This course is well suited for upper level secondary advanced students with a strong interest in music who plan on focusing in music post high school.

Theatre I

Theatre I invites students to explore the history of theatre and the basic elements of stage production. The course highlights the technology used to create early and modern stage productions and the basic fundamentals of acting. Theatre I provides students with a look at production elements such as stage lighting, sound, costume, and makeup. Students learn to apply voice and gesture skills in pantomimed and improvised scenarios, and they receive an overview of the responsibilities of the producer, director, and technical crew of a theatre production. Students develop insight to the motivations of a playwright in the development of a story, and they explore the careers and works of famous playwrights. Theatre I provides a balanced educational experience for all students so that they can gain the inquiry and critical skills involved in clarifying theatrical perceptions and knowledge.

Exploring Jazz

Exploring Jazz offers students an introduction to the world of jazz music. Students begin with an explanation of the elements of jazz to better understand how jazz music is constructed and defined. After being introduced to the jazz genre, students explore the history of jazz from its creation to today. Lessons explore the evolution of jazz music throughout the years by highlighting important artists, composers, and innovators who created new styles of music. Students complete various activities and projects to describe the development of jazz, music styles and subgenres, and important figures in jazz history. Exploring Jazz also examines the historical evolution of American popular music and the effects of specific events, culture, and technology.

Advertising

Throughout the Advertising course, students discover the various ways that advertisements touch their lives. This course presents a comprehensive introduction to the field of advertising, which includes its purpose and the theory behind it. In this course, students learn to identify target markets, distinguish different types of business, and interpret the information they gather to create a winning advertisement plan. Students investigate the needs and wants of both the consumers to whom they are advertising and the companies for which they are creating the advertisement. Lessons will cover the basic skills and knowledge required to work in the advertising world and will guide students through the creation of a complete advertising plan. Students in this course are presented with a realistic idea of what a career in advertising entails.

Business Applications

In Business Applications, students focus on business software and the corresponding skills required in the business world. The course begins with an overview of computers, including hardware, software, and operating systems. Students explore spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, and database software and discover how to fulfill a customer request using these skills. They also study web-based applications and additional software packages and learn about Internet technology. Students investigate common security concerns and discover how to prevent security issues. Finally, students experience the software development cycle where they learn how various professionals utilize business applications. They discover the importance of moral and ethical responsibility in an online community. Students must possess basic spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation software skills before entering this course. Additionally, students must be independent learners, and they must be comfortable learning new technology and researching software features and functions. Requisite Software: Microsoft Office 2016 Suite

Business Management

Business Management guides students through examples of their roles as wage earners, consumers, and citizens as they explore the wide, exciting world of business. Students examine topics ranging from extensive credit use to the role of government in the U.S. economy. Students are encouraged to take Introduction to Business as a prerequisite to this course, as Business Management dives deeper into the different aspects of managing a business successfully.

Introduction to Business

In Introduction to Business, students explore their roles as wage earners, consumers, and citizens as they discover the wide, exciting world of business. In this introductory course, students investigate topics pertaining to investment strategies and business communications that are vital for success in today’s economy. Students analyze the impact of marketing and the role of the government in the realm of business and economy.

Marketing

Throughout the Marketing course, students discover the various ways marketing affects their lives. This course introduces students to the study and implementation of market analysis, which focuses on identifying customer needs and desires and supplying them with those exact requests. The course provides a solid foundation for students contemplating careers in marketing, advertising, or other business-related and commercial fields.

Financial Literacy

In Financial Literacy, students explore aspects of personal finance. The course focuses on ways of earning income, spending, saving, investing, managing credit, and managing risk using real-world applications. These concepts will help students prepare for their financial futures.

Career Explorations

Career Explorations allows students to investigate the necessary steps to prepare for careers that match their interests, abilities, and aptitudes. Students research various careers, their roles in society, job duties, required education and qualifications, salary, and outlook. They acquire job-seeking skills such as resume writing, interviewing, and portfolio-development skills. Students discover workplace dynamics, navigate challenging situations, and explore various techniques for advancing in their chosen career field. This course prepares students to manage the financial challenges they will face as they prepare for a career and future employment. Students will apply newly acquired knowledge and skills in a real-world experience to further solidify future career plans.

Course Topics:

• Career Preparation
• Career Research
• Career Acquisition
• Understanding the Workplace
• Career Retention & Advancement
• Financial Literacy
• Job Shadowing

Human Development and Family Studies

Students in the Human Development and Family Studies course explore the basic information about human development, parenting roles and strategies, and functioning effectively within the family in today’s changing and complex society. This course helps students to develop competencies related genetics, family types, and effective communication. They investigate the ways in which humans develop over their lifespan, human relationships, child care, and child abuse. Students also learn the importance of creating a nurturing and caring home environment.

Life Skills

Life Skills provides students with important information that will help them to lead independent and successful lives as adults. In this course, students focus on topics including personal finance, nutrition, and personal development. The useful skills students gain in this course will help them to become responsible and proactive young adults.

Physical Education 9

Physical Education 9 provides a comprehensive physical education course for students, focusing on teaching them how to live both healthy and active lives. Whether it is with nutrition, exercise, or general life choices, students are educated on the multiple facets of creating a healthy lifestyle. Students begin by learning about the requirement of supervised, physical activity and how to document their activity in a PE Log. Students can also track their activity by using a Moveband fitness tracker. As they begin the course, students focus on different physical fitness components (including F.I.T.T.) in addition to various fun and challenging activities and exercise techniques. They receive instruction on the basic elements and the proper execution of each movement so that they can get the most benefits from the exercise. Regardless of the activity students are asked to do within a given day, they are encouraged to get up and move for a certain amount of time within each lesson. Students can be active by performing different exercises, engaging in different activities, or by using items from their grade-appropriate physical education kits, which are available to purchase. This kit, which is designed to work in conjunction with the course content, contains age-appropriate exercise and activity items. Students who participate in organized team practices, games, and/or matches can also document activity within the Sports Verification Log.

Physical Education 10

Physical Education 10 offers a complete physical education experience for students. The course, which includes a mix of health-related information and physical fitness activities, focuses on teaching students how to live both healthy and active lives. Students begin the course by reviewing the requirement of supervised, physical activity and learn to document their activity in a PE Log. They can also track their activity by using an electronic fitness tracker. Next, students explore a variety of health and physical fitness components such as using fitness equipment and playing organized games. When students are asked to complete an exercise or activity, they receive instruction on the basic elements and the proper execution of each movement so that they can get the most benefits from the exercise. Regardless of what activity the student is asked to do within a given day, they are encouraged to get up and move for a certain amount of time in each lesson. Students can be active by performing different exercises, engaging in different activities, or by using items from their grade-appropriate physical education kits, which are available to purchase. This kit, which is designed to work in conjunction with the course content, contains age-appropriate exercise and activity items. Students who participate in organized team practices, games, and/or matches can also document activity within the Sports Verification Log.

Physical Education 11

Physical Education 11 provides students with a complete physical education course, which includes a mix of nutrition-related insight to physical fitness activities. Students begin by learning about the requirement of supervised, physical activity and how to document their activity in a PE Log. They can manually track activity or use their electronic fitness tracker. Next, students explore a variety of health and physical fitness components such as using fitness equipment and playing organized games. When students are asked to complete an exercise or activity, they receive instruction on the basic elements and the proper execution of each movement so that they can get the most benefits from the exercise. Regardless of what activity the student is asked to do within a given day, they are encouraged to get up and move for a certain amount of time in each lesson. Students can be active by performing different exercises, engaging in different activities, or by using items from their grade-appropriate physical education kits, which are available to purchase. This kit, which is designed to work in conjunction with the course content, contains age-appropriate exercise and activity items. Students who participate in organized team practices, games, and/or matches can also document activity within the Sports Verification Log.

Physical Education 12

Physical Education 12 delivers a comprehensive physical education experience for students. They receive a mix of instruction on nutrition and physical activities, in addition to information that will help them make better, more health-conscious decisions. The course will guide them in leading a more fit and active lifestyle. Students begin by learning about the required physical activity and how to document their activity in a PE Log. They can manually track activity or use their electronic fitness tracker. The course then moves into content ranging from the F.I.T.T. principle and nutrition to a variety of exercises and physical activities. When students are asked to complete an exercise or activity, they receive instruction on the basic elements and the proper execution of each movement so that they can get the most benefits from the exercise. Regardless of what activity the student is asked to do within a given day, they are encouraged to get up and move for a certain amount of time in each lesson. Students can be active by performing different exercises, engaging in different activities, or by using items from their grade-appropriate physical education kits, which are available to purchase. This kit, which is designed to work in conjunction with the course content, contains age-appropriate exercise and activity items. Students who participate in organized team practices, games, and/or matches can also document activity within the Sports Verification Log.

Health

In Health, students discover how to make conscientious decisions when attempting to improve their overall health and wellness. From healthy lifestyles, diets, and exercise to responsibilities within individual families and larger communities, topics within the health discipline are pertinent and applicable to all students. Throughout the course, students review concepts that promote safe, healthy, and active lifestyles.

Nutrition and Personal Fitness

Nutrition and Personal Fitness helps students to recognize the impacts that nutritional choices and personal fitness play within their lives. Students learn practical ways to control their health through nutrition, exercise, and stress management. Students discover that physical fitness will help them to feel good.

French I

French I is an introductory course designed for students who have little or no previous knowledge of the French language and culture. This course will allow students to acquire the tools necessary for communication and comprehension of the French language. Students explore the global francophone community, and they compare these different cultures to each other and to their own. This course primes students’ fluency through various types of communications.

French II

In French II, students review and refine the foundational vocabulary, grammar, and communication skills built in French I. In addition to building intermediate French concepts and skills, students review the present tense of regular and irregular verbs, the passé composé with avoir and être, and adjective agreement and placement. Students also apply the imperfect, future, and conditional verb tenses as well as the subjunctive mood. Students explore the culture, geography, history, and literature of the francophone world as they build reading and listening comprehension and writing, speaking, and interpersonal communication skills in the language.

French III

In French III, students continue their study of the French language and francophone cultures. In this course, learners strengthen their communication skills through listening, reading, speaking, and writing in French. They broaden their vocabulary, grammar, communication skills, and cultural competency through exploring a variety of media, including literary and journalistic texts as well as audio, audiovisual, and interactive resources.

German I

In German I, students are introduced to the basic and fundamental skills necessary for expressing common ideas in the German language. They learn to state daily activities and how to have an introductory conversation. These concepts build in theme and scope, allowing students to explore topics including daily activities, travel, needs, desires, and preferences in typical and increasingly complex situations. The course provides a realistic context in which students can practice their newly acquired skills. German I also provides a considerably thorough study of grammatical skills, ranging from the most basic sentences to engaging and creative structures dealing with more interesting situations.

German II

German II provides students with a comprehensive introduction to nouns, verbs, and previously learned concepts. Students learn different types of verbs and their conjugations in different grammatical tenses, such as the conversational past, simple past, present, present perfect, and future. Students examine the case systems extensively, practicing one of the most challenging aspects of German grammar: verbs with accusative, dative, and genitive prepositions. Additionally, students learn a large number of new vocabulary words and idioms to assist in their continual development of language.

German III

In German III, students continue their study of the German language and popular German culture. Students use larger vocabulary terms and explore a variety of literary texts that include the structures and vocabulary that they are learning. In this course, students study vocabulary, grammar, and culture in context through authentic literary and journalistic texts, putting these items into practice through written and spoken tasks.

Spanish I

Spanish I provides students with a strong foundation of the Spanish language and its cultural influences. From pronunciation to basic grammar and practical vocabulary, students gain a fundamental understanding of written and conversational Spanish. Students practice pronunciation sounds, greetings and introductions, questions, and present-tense verb conjugation. Students learn how to describe people, school, and pastime activities in addition to likes and dislikes. Spanish I presents information in a fun, interesting format that promotes learning and draws a link between the classroom and real-world situations.

Spanish II

Spanish II is the next course in the Spanish sequence, and this course introduces complex grammatical components, such as reflexive verbs and the present progressive, preterite, and imperfect tenses, along with idiomatic expressions unique to the Spanish language. Building on an ever-growing lexicon, students incorporate concepts to form questions, express preferences and possession, discuss the past, and describe and compare people, places, and locations. Spanish II continues to build a foundation for students in their pursuit to learn and master the Spanish language.

Spanish III

In Spanish III, students acquire a more extensive topical vocabulary while gaining a higher understanding of complex grammatical structures, verb applications, and idiomatic expressions. This course allows students to increase their reading and listening comprehension as well as their fluency in speaking and writing in Spanish. Students describe, analyze, summarize, and explain ideas verbally and in writing using the Spanish language.

Mandarin Chinese I

Mandarin Chinese I is an introductory course to Modern Standard Chinese, which includes the spoken language, Mandarin, and the written language of simplified characters. Students recognize and apply vocabulary in Pinyin and Chinese characters in the context of common themes. In addition to learning the language, students get a glimpse of Chinese culture, history, tradition, and society.

Mandarin Chinese II

In Mandarin Chinese II, students develop their communication skills through listening, reading, speaking, and writing in the target language. The course presents modern Standard Chinese, Mandarin, as the spoken language and simplified characters as the written language. Students recognize and apply vocabulary in Pinyin and Chinese characters in the context of common scenarios. Students also practice handwriting Chinese characters in complete sentences. Additionally, students explore Chinese traditions, language, and society.

Pennsylvania History

In Pennsylvania History, students explore the geography, history, culture, and government of Pennsylvania. They examine Pennsylvania's role in the founding of the United States, the Civil War, and the Industrial Revolution, and they study the state’s significance in modern times.