Essential Electives

This course provides students with a comprehensive overview of the most effective strategies and most relevant content for raising their ACT scores. Students begin with a full-length practice test to identify personalized areas to target. From there, they can engage with English, math, reading, and science tutorials, each accompanied by a quiz to test student mastery. Students also learn important information about the structure and content of the ACT along the way.

In this course, students engage in adventure/outdoor activities as physical education. Examples of activities include hiking, mountain biking, canoeing, kayaking, or skiing/snowboarding. Students log 75 hours of physical activity along with a student choice project and course reflection.

In this course, students engage in aerobic activities as physical education. Examples of activities include running, rowing, cycling, or walking. Students log 75 hours of physical activity along with a student choice project and course reflection.

Are you curious about artificial intelligence? In this introductory course you will be guided through the concepts, tools, and building blocks of artificial intelligence. In a broad overview, you will explore how AI is used in decision-making and problem-solving worldwide. You will also learn how ethics impacts AI and will also have the opportunity to explore the various parts of AI with hands-on activities through the use of chatbots and other exciting interactives.

Students who love interactive learning will enjoy pre-Algebra concepts in Algebra Prep. They experience intrigue and fun when they log in to Math 8. This hands-on course is full of slideshows, applications, videos, and real-world scenarios. The satisfaction students gain from truly understanding higher level concepts such as functions and systems of equations encourages excitement and joy for learning that they may have never experienced before.

Get ready to jump-start your journey through Deaf culture exploring the worlds of EARth and EYEth. You’ll dive headfirst into this visual language by learning the basic building blocks of communication. You’ll master the art of effortlessly navigating conversations about family, school, celebrations, food and restaurants, entertainment, and traveling. You’ll make stops along the way, exploring the roots and traditions of Deaf culture. So, buckle up—your journey awaits!

Continue your journey through the worlds of EARth and EYEth. Now it’s time to level up. Communication is our compass—whether you’re navigating directions you just received to downtown or classifiers, or you’re deciphering ASL literature—you’ll enjoy the journey. So, grab a snack, and maybe a drink too, and let’s dive in!

On the next step of your journey through the worlds of EARth and EYEth, you’ll follow three friends: a Deaf chef, a drummer, and an inspiring actress through their daily lives and friendship. Get ready to slice and dice like a chef, critique some entertainment for a vlog, reminisce on childhood memories, play some games, and do a little traveling. Along the way you will get to dive deeper into Deaf culture and even get an inside look into the lives of some famous Deaf people.

Students engage in activities that develop and apply leadership skills through hands-on experiences. Students complete a minimum of 90 hours participating in activities such as student government, community service, charitable work, advocacy for a cause, or leading a group to solve a specific problem. Through these experiences, students build and demonstrate competencies in communication, technology, organizational skills, personal responsibility, and integrity.

In this course, students engage in aquatic activities as physical education. Examples of activities include swimming, diving, scuba diving, snorkeling, or water polo. Students log 75 hours of physical activity along with a student choice project and course reflection.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Chinese language and the richness of its diverse cultures. Sip your virtual teacup as you dive into topics like your life, family, school, house, and community. You will learn basic communication, grammar, and vocabulary skills to help build basic fluency and language proficiency. You will explore the culture and apply what you learn through written practice, listening, and speaking exercises. Are you ready for this new adventure?

Imagine stepping into some bustling streets of China, the aroma of jasmine tea lingering in the air. Meet your guides: Zhang Ming and Chen Lili; they’ll lead you through the vibrant tapestry of daily life, home routines, weekends, health tips, childhood memories, and dreams. But wait, there’s more! Karen and Kailan join the adventure; they’ll immerse you in Chinese culture—how to apply vocabulary, navigate customs, and embrace the nuances.

This introductory course is designed to help students build essential computer skills for academic, personal, and professional use. Students will learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word and Excel, two of the most widely used software programs in education and the workplace.

Immerse yourself in the beauty of the French language and the richness of its diverse cultures. You will learn beginning grammar and vocabulary skills to help build basic fluency and language proficiency.  You will be able to engage in short conversations in French and explore the cultures of France and francophone Europe by learning about geography, foods, celebrations, and traditions from each place. Bon Voyage! Enjoy the trip!

On this French journey, you will reinforce the fundamental skills and increase your listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in French. Like many French explorers, you too, will set sail and visit the French territories overseas and learn about the geography, foods, homes, celebrations, and traditions from each place. All aboard! On y va!

Are you ready to continue exploring a language with a global influence? You will gradually accumulate and expand your vocabulary and grammar knowledge and continue to expand your interpretive and communication skills in the French language. Take a global tour and follow the path of the language and its geographic distribution throughout Europe, North America, South America, Africa, and the DROM-COM.

Step into the Health Science Foundations course and learn what it takes to be a healthcare professional. This course is designed to provide the student with in-depth knowledge of the health care system and introduce them to various occupations in the field. Students will explore the educational requirements, licenses, and certifications for careers at multiple levels within the health care system.

In this course, students explore, evaluate, and create goals to help them become more physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually balanced. This class takes a holistic, or whole person, approach to nutrition and fitness. At the same time, it explores alternative healing and simple lifestyle changes that can make every day a bit more fulfilling as well as treat both major and minor disease.

In this course, students engage in individual or dual activities as physical education. Examples of individual activities include archery, cycling, golf, gymnastics, skating, or skiing. Examples of dual activities include badminton, handball, racquetball, or tennis.  Students log 75 hours of physical activity along with a student choice project and course reflection.

Students learn touch-typing skills with proper finger placement, building both accuracy and speed. Students should be able to type all letters and numbers with 80% or better accuracy at 24 wpm by the end of Keyboarding A. Students should achieve 35 wpm at 90% or better accuracy by the end of Keyboarding B, and this includes typing with punctuation marks and capital letters.  

Discover the culture and rich storytelling tradition of the ancient Romans! In this course, you'll build a foundation of grammar and vocabulary skills to help increase fluency and language proficiency. You will explore the mythology, history and culture of Rome and apply what you learn through translation practice, writing, listening, and conversation exercises, while reading Roman stories that have stood the test of time.

Immerse yourself in a journey through Roman history with the Latin language as your guidepost! In this course, you'll expand your grammar and vocabulary skills and step back in time into Rome's intriguing past. You will explore classical cultures and apply what you learn through translation practice as well as writing, listening, and conversation exercises. Your journey will open the door to reading authentic Latin works –the words of the ancient Romans themselves.

Get ready to elevate your music knowledge to the next level. In this course, you will learn about Global musical traditions as you explore the function of music in a multitude of cultures. You will examine the fundamentals, sound, and structure of music to understand how music is representative of the culture it was created in.

Students gain an understanding that wellness is a personal responsibility, and that wellness is an important aspect of one’s life. Students learn about food and kitchen safety procedures, summarize and apply information about different groups of foods, and demonstrate the ability to plan meals and be a smart consumer when shopping for food. They analyze their own nutritional needs, considering personal health, fitness, lifestyle, and other considerations.

In this course, students engage in dance as physical education. Students log 75 hours of physical activity along with a student choice project and course reflection.

This course leads students through the basic concepts and practices associated with day to day financial living. Students learn sound financial practices for making, saving, and spending money. Students will become familiar with record keeping, banking and investing, and planning for their financial future. Completion of this course provides a solid foundation in basic handling of finances and an understanding of building and implementing a personal budget.

In this course, students engage in a variety of physical activities. All types of physical activity are accepted for credit. Students log 75 hours of activity along with a student choice project and course reflection.

In this course, students engage in a variety of physical activities. All types of physical activity are accepted for credit. Students log 75 hours of activity along with a student choice project and course reflection.

This comprehensive course will help students prepare for and raise their scores on the Digital SAT, building their math, reading, and writing skills and performance. Students begin with a full-length practice test to identify personalized areas to target. From there, they can engage with reading, writing, and math tutorials, each accompanied by a quiz to test mastery.

This course is instructed by the school counselor and is meant to help seniors prepare for graduation and post high school endeavors. Students explore college options, learn how to apply to college, set future goals, and explore careers and financial literacy. Students will also learn about registering to vote, gap year options, and managing stress, anxiety, and depression.

Open the door to all the possibilities of your Spanish language passport! Sip your virtual cafecito as you delve into topics like school, daily escapades, food preferences, nationalities, family, sports, music, clothing, transportation, and weather. On this journey you’ll unearth a trove of cultural gems, discovering the richness of different Spanish-speaking countries through breath-taking locations, unique celebrations, and cherished traditions.

Get ready to immerse yourself on a journey towards Spanish fluency! Along this language path, you’ll explore facets of your home life, daily routine, health, cherished memories, travel must-haves, and visions of career plans. You'll gain the skills to talk about your life—past, present, and future—and increase your conversational expertise.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Hispanic culture spanning the globe. Explore the sensory delights—flavors, vistas, and melodies—woven into this dynamic language, which echoes triumphs, struggles, and jubilant celebrations. As you delve deeper, you’ll embrace global citizenship by discovering the Hispanic influence on the global world, its ancient histories, and its harmonious blend with modern life in diverse countries.

Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Hispanic culture spanning the globe. Explore the sensory delights—flavors, vistas, and melodies—woven into this dynamic language, which echoes triumphs, struggles, and jubilant celebrations. As you delve deeper, you’ll embrace global citizenship by discovering the Hispanic influence on the global world, its ancient histories, and its harmonious blend with modern life in diverse countries.

In this course, students engage in weight training as physical education. Students log 75 hours of physical activity along with a student choice project and course reflection.