General Electives

ACT Prep

ACT Prep (CP) – 11th – 12th
0.5 credit
Prerequisite: none

This ACT Prep course is a semester course designed to help students increase their knowledge of specific skills such as grammar, algebra, and reading comprehension. Test-taking strategies are developed to increase their scores and to teach students how to interpret questions.

AP Computer Science Principles

AP Computer Science Principles(AP) – 10th -12th
1.0 credit

*online through ProjectSTEM
Prerequisite: Teacher Recommendation

AP Computer Science Principles is a complete, full-year course developed in partnership with the University of Texas at Austin’s UTeach Institute that focuses on the 7 “Big Ideas” in computer science using project-based approaches. The course introduces students to the creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the Internet, cybersecurity, and how computing impacts our world. Students will develop the computational thinking skills needed to fully exploit the power of digital technology and help build a strong foundation in core programming and problem-solving.
- Engaging Students New to Computer Science: The course is designed to engage students from diverse backgrounds and those new to computing – and excite students with a curriculum that focuses on the core ideas that shape the landscape of computer science and its impact on our society.
- Project-Based and Collaborative Learning Approach: Using project-based lessons and materials throughout, students will work to address real-world problems and design solutions to put computational thinking into practice. These culminate in a capstone Performance Task project where students can demonstrate what they've learned - to become creators, instead of merely consumers, of the technology all around them.
This course will prepare students for the end-of-course AP Exam.

Economics

Economics (CP) – 11th – 12th
0.5 credit

Prerequisite: enrolled or have taken US History

Economics looks at theoretical and applied economics using real world examples. We look at types of economic systems, supply and demand, and business types and how they affect us at the governmental, business, and personal levels.

Financial Planning

Financial Planning (CP) – 9th -12th
0.5 credit

Prerequisite: None

Financial Planning is a one semester elective offered to prepare our students for the practical math solutions they will need in their day to day life. Whether it's preparing their FAFSA application for college financial aid, cooking in the kitchen, applying for their first credit card, or simply balancing their checkbook, this course will prepare them for their everyday math needs.

Fundamentals of 3D Printing

- Fundamentals of 3D Printing (CP) – 11th -12th
  0.5 credit
  Prerequisite: None
  
  3D printing is a semester-long course that introduces students to the fundamentals of 3D printing through project based learning. Projects include printer workflow and maintenance, printing from a stl file, lithophanes, designing in Tinkercad and Fusion360, 3D scanning, and designing novel items to print in addition to service projects for the school and community.

Gaming Concepts

Gaming Concepts (CP) – 9th -12th
0.5 credit

Prerequisite: None

Gaming Concepts is a DOE approved course with curriculum developed by the High School Esports League. This course teaches good sportsmanship in gaming, healthy nutritional habits, and the nature of gaming. It also covers basic knowledge of home networking technology. The class time is divided into 45 minutes of academics and 45 minutes of practical application of gaming skills.

Internship

Internshp (CP) – 9th – 12th
0.5 credit (but can take two times for 1 full credit)

Prerequisite: none

Real world life experience. Job for pay, certain stipulations apply – must work a certain number of hours each week, employer has to give a weekly report on job performance, final project will be a paper detailing your experience. Other criteria will be forthcoming.

Introduction to Education

Introduction to Education (CP) – 9th – 12th
0.5 credit

Prerequisite: none

Dual Enrollment opportunity - Lecture, reading, and discussion designed to introduce the student to the foundations of the teaching profession. Real-world experience of teaching a lesson and teaching assistance at an elementary/middle school.

Introduction to Computer Science

Introduction to Computer Science (CP) – 9th -12th

0.5/1.0 credit

*online through ProjectSTEM

Prerequisite: None

An interactive introductory course for students brand new to programming that teaches the foundations of computer science using the Python language. Not only will this semester- or year-long course prepare students for AP Computer Science A and AP Computer Science Principles, but it will teach students how to think computationally and solve complex problems, skills that are important for every student. This course is offered online through a partnership with Edhesive.

Intro to Drone Piloting

Intro to Drone Piloting (CP) – 11th -12th
0.5 credit

Prerequisite: None

The drone class is both for recreational and career interest. It focuses on learning to fly drones in three steps: using drone simulation software to fly under a variety of real life scenarios such as high winds, obstacles, and other challenging situations, then learning to fly small drones indoors without the effects of wind, and finally to fly the bigger drones outdoors for a full application of the previous two steps. Students 16 or older may also prepare for the FAA’s Remote Pilot’s Certificate if they wish to look for work piloting drones.

Personal Finance

Personal Finance (CP) – 9th – 12th
0.5 credit

Prerequisite: none

Applied course in personal finance. This includes need for borrowing, making many different types of expenditures, making plans for retirement, budgeting of income, insurance, investments, markets, taxes, and home ownership.

Publications I & II

Publications I & II

Publications I and II (CP) – 11th – 12th
1.0 credit
Prerequisite: none

Publications I and II produce the school yearbook (The Flight) for all students and faculty. Students are responsible for all writing, editing, graphics, and photography in the yearbook. Students also sell ads to local businesses to offset the yearbook cost.

Speech

Speech (CP) – 9th – 12th
0.5 credit

Prerequisite: none

Speech is a one-semester introductory course dealing with the way people communicate. The course will cover all aspects of the communication process, including verbal and nonverbal communication, listening, and public speaking. The class will also study the effects of social media in today’s society. All students will be able to recognize and apply methods learned in class to become more effective communicators.

Technology in Education

Technology in Education (CP) – 9th – 12th
0.5 credit

Prerequisite: none

Dual Enrollment opportunity - Pre-Requisite: Intro to education - A study of applications of educational technology for the classroom, with attention to selection of hardware and software, use of audiovisual media, and development of instructional materials.