Course Offerings

Health I (5001T)

Provides students with the knowledge and skills to develop and sustain health-promoting behaviors. Students will learn functional health information, analyze personal values and beliefs that support healthy behaviors, and develop essential health skills necessary to adopt, practice, and maintain health-enhancing behaviors. Instruction also addresses the identified health-risk behaviors contributing to the leading causes of death in the US; unintentional injuries and violence, sexual behaviors, alcohol and other drug use, tobacco use, unhealthy dietary behaviors, and inadequate physical activity. Health I is required of all students; no course substitution allowed.

Professional Communications (AV09901T)

Professional Communications (CTE Course) blends written, oral, and graphic communication in a career-based environment. Careers in the global economy require individuals to be creative and have a strong background in computer and technology applications, a strong and solid academic foundation, and a proficiency in professional oral and written communication. Within this context, students will be expected to develop and expand the ability to write, read, edit, speak, listen, apply software applications, manipulate computer graphics, and conduct Internet research. Professional Communications is required of all students; no course substitution allowed.

Dual Credit Professional Communications (AVD09901T)

Study and application of communication within the business and professional context. Special emphasis will be given to communication competencies in presentations, dyads, teams and technologically mediated formats.

Skill-Based Lifetime Activities (5057AB)

The Skill-Based Lifetime Activities (SBLA) course offers students the opportunity to demonstrate mastery in basic sport skills, sport knowledge, and health and fitness principles through non-traditional team and individual sports. Students will experience activities that promote physical literacy and lifetime wellness while participating in at least one activity from each of the following categories: target games; striking and fielding games; fitness activities; rhythmic fitness; and innovative/non-traditional games.

Honors Advanced Journalism - Yearbook I (3556AB)

Students will plan, draft, and complete written and/or visual communications on a regular basis, carefully examining their copy for clarity, engaging language, and the correct use of the conventions and mechanics of written English while learning ethics and standards. Writing, technology, and visual and electronic media are used as tools for learning as students create, clarify, critique, write, and produce effective communications. Students refine and enhance journalistic skills, research self-selected topics, and plan, organize, and prepare a project(s).

Honors Advanced Journalism - Yearbook II (3564AB)

In-depth study and practice in the process of producing a specific publication being yearbook. Students will better define their skills in page layout, photography and graphics layout, article and caption writing, time management, teamwork, sales, and marketing. Students will also implement the technology necessary to accomplish these skills. Honors students will also assume leadership positions such as section editors, chief photographers, and sales managers to direct the work of the publications' staff. Students will undertake additional assignments and projects to earn honors credit.

Honors Advanced Journalism - Yearbook III (3568AB)

Honors Yearbook will go beyond the Yearbook II requirements to focus primarily on developing students’ leadership abilities in guiding incoming staff in producing the school yearbook or literary magazine publication. Students will: 1) assume overall leadership responsibilities including the editor-in-chief, co-editor-in-chief, or business ads/sales manager; 2) train all incoming staff members in areas such as copy editing, technology, design themes, writing, and overall style for the yearbook; 3) have overall responsibility for maintaining/increasing sales and ad sales; 4) come up with creative ideas to reach new advertisers; and 5) develop an overall theme for the yearbook and create sections and pages that represent this theme throughout the yearbook.

Honors Music and Media Communication I (1497AB)

Students will complete special projects (i.e., research projects, written critiques of professional and amateur performances) to earn honors credit. Additional hours are required to produce a portfolio of audio and visual work on CD/DVD, as well as to perform these works at concerts throughout the year. Honors MMC students will demonstrate introductory skills with Pro Tools recording software on the path to earn industry certification. Placement is based on audition. 

Honors Music and Media Communication II (1498AB)

Students will complete special projects (i.e., products aimed at sharing with a wide audience either through the web or a site-specific interactive performance) to earn honors credit. Additional hours are required to produce a portfolio of audio and visual work on CD/DVD, as well as to perform these works at concerts and special events throughout the year. Honors MMC II students will demonstrate intermediate to advanced skills with Pro Tools recording software on the path to earn industry certification. Placement is based on audition. 

AP Psychology (8127T)

This course extends the study of psychology to include an in-depth approach to both human and animal behavior through experimental, correlation, and clinical research. Students have opportunities to apply statistical methods for interpreting data. It also prepares students to perform successfully on the AP Examination. The course pairing 8146 and 8127 prepares students for the AP Psychology exam by teaching the curriculum over two semesters. When campuses pair 8146 and 8127, students must be enrolled in both courses.

Advanced Social Studies Research Methods in Psychology (8146T)

An elective course designed for use in pairing with AP Psychology. Students learn collegiate level skills in research analysis and design. Each student will conduct in-depth research, prepare a product of professional quality, and present it to appropriate audiences. Students independently investigate a problem, issue, or concern in collaboration with the teacher or a mentor. The course pairing 8146 and 8127 prepares students for the AP Psychology exam by teaching the curriculum over two semesters. When campuses pair 8146 and 8127, students must be enrolled in both courses.