Summer School 2023-24

Course Number: 5000

Grades: 7

Length: Full Year

The instruction will focus on four critical areas: (1) developing understanding of and applying proportional relationships; (2) developing understanding of operations with rational numbers and working with expressions and linear equations; (3) solving problems involving scale-drawings and informal geometric constructions and working with two- and three-dimensional shapes to solve problems involving area, surface area, and volume; and (4) drawing inferences about populations based on samples.

Course Number: 5005

Grades: 7

Length: Full Year

The instruction will focus on four critical areas: (1) developing understanding of and applying proportional relationships; (2) developing understanding of operations with rational numbers and working with expressions and linear equations; (3) solving problems involving scale-drawings and informal geometric constructions and working with two- and three-dimensional shapes to solve problems involving area, surface area, and volume; and (4) drawing inferences about populations based on samples. The honors section will include all the standard course information, as well as an additional honors component, which will take students to a deeper understanding and additional topics.

Course Number: 5100

Grades: 8

Length: Full Year

The instruction will focus on three critical areas: (1) formulating and reasoning about expressions and equations, including modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation, and solving linear equations and systems of linear equations; (2) grasping the concept of a function and using functions to describe quantitative relationships; (3) analyzing two- and three-dimensional space and figures using distance, angle, similarity, and congruence, and understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem.

Course Number: 5105

Grades: 8

Length: Full Year

The instruction will focus on three critical areas: (1) formulating and reasoning about expressions and equations, including modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation, and solving linear equations and systems of linear equations; (2) grasping the concept of a function and using functions to describe quantitative relationships; (3) analyzing two- and three-dimensional space and figures using distance, angle, similarity, and congruence, and understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem. The honors section will include all of the standard course information, as well as an additional honors component, which will take students to a deeper understanding and additional topics.

Course Number: 5200

Grades: 9

Length: Full Year

The course will focus on developing a solid understanding of function and use that understanding to explore many examples of functions, including sequences. It will deepen and extend understanding of linear relationships and connect that understanding to exponential functions. It will build on prior experiences with data to develop formal methods of data analysis. Students will use properties and theorems involving congruent figures to deepen and extend understanding of geometric knowledge. Algebraic and geometric ideas will be tied together.

Course Number: 5205

Grades: 9

Length: Full Year

The course will focus on developing a solid understanding of function and use that understanding to explore many examples of functions, including sequences. It will deepen and extend understanding of linear relationships and connect that understanding to exponential functions. It will build on prior experiences with data to develop formal methods of data analysis. Students will use properties and theorems involving congruent figures to deepen and extend understanding of geometric knowledge. Algebraic and geometric ideas will be tied together. The honors section will include all of the standard course information, as well as an additional honors component, which will take students to a deeper understanding and additional topics.

Course Number: 5300

Grades: 10

Length: Full Year

This course is the primary course for preparing students for the ACT and other college entrance exams. This course covers many topics in geometry and algebra. This course is the first course introducing trigonometry which is essential for any further mathematics classes. Graphing Calculators are required for this course and will be necessary for the rest of the student’s math classes in high school. We recommend a TI-84+ edition.

Course Number: 5305

Grades: 10

Length: Full Year

This course is the primary course for preparing students for the ACT and other college entrance exams. This course covers many topics in geometry and algebra. This course is the first course introducing trigonometry which is essential for any further mathematics classes. Graphing Calculators are required for this course and will be necessary for the rest of the student’s math classes in high school. We recommend a TI-84+ edition. The honors section will include all the standard course information, as well as an additional honors component, which will take students to a deeper understanding and additional topics.

Course Number: 5400

Grades: 11

Length: Full Year

Secondary Math III is necessary for graduation. This course is the primary course for preparing students for the ACT and other college entrance exams. This course covers many topics in advanced algebra, trigonometry, probability, and statistics. This course is the first course introducing trigonometry which is essential for any further mathematics classes. Graphing Calculators for this course and will be necessary for the rest of the student’s math classes in high school. We recommend a TI-84+ edition.

Course Number: 5405

Grades: 11

Length: Full Year

Secondary Math III is necessary for graduation. This course is the primary course for preparing students for the ACT and other college entrance exams. This course covers many topics in advanced algebra, trigonometry, probability, and statistics. This course is the first course introducing trigonometry which is essential for any further mathematics classes. Graphing Calculators for this course and will be necessary for the rest of the student’s math classes in high school. We recommend a TI-84+ edition. The honors section will include all the standard course information, as well as an additional honors component, which will take students to a deeper understanding and additional topics.

Course Number: 5830

Grades: 11-12

Length: Full Year

Mathematical Decision Making is a four-term course that includes mathematical decision making in finance, modeling, probability and statistics, and making choices. The four terms of instruction are independent of each other. Students will make sense of authentic problems and persevere in solving them. They will reason abstractly and quantitatively while communicating mathematics to others. Students will use appropriate tools, including technology, to model mathematics. Students will use structure and regularity of reasoning to describe mathematical situations and solve problems.

Course Number: 6000

Grades: 7

Length: Full Year

Integrated Science 7 conforms to the State Science Core Curriculum. The focus of this course is the theme of structure. While the course has an emphasis on life science, physical and earth science topics (which deal with structure) are included to help the students recognize the integrated nature of science. Topics include structure of matter, structure of organisms and classifications of living and non-living things.

Course Number: 6001

Grades: 7

Length: Full Year

Integrated Science 7 conforms to the State Science Core Curriculum. The focus of this course is the theme of structure. While the course has an emphasis on life science, physical and earth science topics (which deal with structure) are included to help the students recognize the integrated nature of science. Topics include structure of matter, structure of organisms and classifications of living and non-living things. The honors section will include all of the standard course information, as well as an additional honors component, which will take students to a deeper understanding and additional topics.

Course Number: 6100

Grades: 8

Length: Full Year

Integrated Science 8 conforms to the State Science Core Curriculum. The focus of this course is the theme of change. While primarily a physical science course, earth and life science are integrated as they apply to the theme so that the student can learn the integrated nature of science. Topics include chemical and physical change and change in energy, force and motion. Emphasis will be given to helping students make the connection between science and their daily lives.

Course Number: 6101

Grades: 8

Length: Full Year

Integrated Science 8 conforms to the State Science Core Curriculum. The focus of this course is the theme of change. While primarily a physical science course, earth and life science are integrated as they apply to the theme so that the student can learn the integrated nature of science. Topics include chemical and physical change and change in energy, force and motion. Emphasis will be given to helping students make the connection between science and their daily lives. Topics include chemical and physical change and change in energy, force and motion. Emphasis will be given to helping students make the connection between science and their daily lives. The honors section will include all of the standard course information, as well as an additional honors component, which will take students to a deeper understanding and additional topics.

Course Number: 6200

Grades: 9-12

Length: Full Year

This course exposes students to a wide range of biological science topics in ecology, heredity and genetics, cellular biology, diversity of life, and evolution. Biology is the study of life! This course is a fantastic way to learn about the living world which surrounds us every day.

Course Number: 6205

Grades: 9-12

Length: Full Year

This course exposes students to a wide range of biological science topics in ecology, heredity and genetics, cellular biology, diversity of life, and evolution. Biology is the study of life! This course is a fantastic way to learn about the living world which surrounds us every day. The honors section will include all of the standard course information, as well as an additional honors component, which will take students to a deeper understanding and additional topics.

Course Number: 6300

Grades: 9-12

Length: Full Year

Earth Science is a course designed to focus on our planet and all the systems that affect it. Earth Science is an integrated course which incorporates space and earth related concepts and topics. The five main themes are: 1) Earth, Solar Systems, and Galaxies, 2) Earth’s Atmospheric Processes, 3) The Hydrosphere, 4) Earth’s Internal Structures & Tectonic Plates, 5) Earth Science and its impact on Society.

Course Number: 6301

Grades: 9-12

Length: Full Year

Earth Science is a course designed to focus on our planet and all the systems that affect it. Earth Science is an integrated course which incorporates space and earth related concepts and topics. The five main themes are: 1) Earth, Solar Systems, and Galaxies, 2) Earth’s Atmospheric Processes, 3) The Hydrosphere, 4) Earth’s Internal Structures & Tectonic Plates, 5) Earth Science and its impact on Society. The honors section will include all the standard course information, as well as an additional honors component, which will take students to a deeper understanding and additional topics.

Course Number: 6400

Grades: 9-12

Length: Full Year

Chemistry is an exciting field, and a wonderful way to learn basic science concepts. This is an introductory course that studies atoms, their structure, and interactions. Applications of chemistry to real life will be presented throughout the year. Concepts presented in class will be reinforced through laboratory work.

Course Number: 6401

Grades: 9-12

Length: Full Year

Chemistry is an exciting field, and a wonderful way to learn basic science concepts. This is an introductory course that studies atoms, their structure, and interactions. Applications of chemistry to real life will be presented throughout the year. Concepts presented in class will be reinforced through laboratory work. The honors section will include all of the standard course information, as well as an additional honors component, which will take students to a deeper understanding and additional topics.

Course Number: 6500

Grades: 10-12

Length: Full Year

Physics is the study of how the universe works. This class looks at how and why things move the way they do, gravity, electricity, magnetism and waves using a framework of energy and Newton's Laws. This course is designed for those planning on attending college in a field other than medical, engineering or science. Physics will empower you to understand how the things you observe and use every day work.

Course Number: 6501

Grades: 10-12

Length: Full Year

Physics is the study of how the universe works. This class looks at how and why things move the way they do, gravity, electricity, magnetism and waves using a framework of energy and Newton's Laws. This course is designed for those planning on attending college in a field other than medical, engineering or science. Physics will empower you to understand how the things you observe and use every day work. The honors section will include all the standard course information, as well as an additional honors component, which will take students to a deeper understanding and additional topics.

Course Number: 4500

Grades: 7

Length: Semester

Curricular content consists of key themes and concepts drawn from the social sciences of geography, history, economics, and government. Each of the concepts is explored using Utah-specific examples, or Utah Studies. Literacy, historical thinking, and spatial skills are developed through the study of the concepts in the abstract and real-world Utah examples.

Course Number: 4504

Grades: 7

Length: Semester

Curricular content consists of key themes and concepts drawn from the social sciences of geography, history, economics, and government. Each of the concepts is explored using Utah-specific examples, or Utah Studies. Literacy, historical thinking, and spatial skills are developed through the study of the concepts in the abstract and real-world Utah examples. The honors section will include all the standard course information, as well as an additional honors component, which will take students to a deeper understanding and additional topics.

Course Number: 4510

Grades: 8

Length: Full Year

US History includes a study of the development of the United States as a strong and free nation. The course traces our nation’s history from colonization to the present day with a heavy emphasis on the nineteenth century.

Course Number: 4514

Grades: 8

Length: Full Year

US History includes a study of the development of the United States as a strong and free nation. The course traces our nation’s history from colonization to the present day with a heavy emphasis on the nineteenth century. The honors section will include all the standard course information, as well as an additional honors component, which will take students to a deeper understanding and additional topics.

Course Number: 4520

Grades: 9

Length: Full Year

Covers the relationship of physical and human geography and include the study of population, cultural, political, and economic geography. Map skills are emphasized as students learn the concepts and apply them to different regions of the world.

Course Number: 4524

Grades: 9

Length: Full Year

Covers the relationship of physical and human geography and include the study of population, cultural, political, and economic geography. Map skills are emphasized as students learn the concepts and apply them to different regions of the world. The honors section will include all the standard course information, as well as an additional honors component, which will take students to a deeper understanding and additional topics.

Course Number: 4540

Grades: 10

Length: Full Year

This course covers classical civilizations through the modern day and focuses on teaching social studies skills including analyzing primary and secondary sources, using evidence to support historical claims, and communicating effectively. World History is a full year course and is required for graduation.

Course Number: 4543

Grades: 10

Length: Full Year

This course covers classical civilizations through the modern day and focuses on teaching social studies skills including analyzing primary and secondary sources, using evidence to support historical claims, and communicating effectively. World History is a full year course and is required for graduation. The honors section will include all the standard course information, as well as an additional honors component, which will take students to a deeper understanding and additional topics.

Course Number: 4550

Grades: 11

Length: Full Year

This course is required of students for graduation. The course covers United States geographic, economic, social, political and historical developments post 1880. Social studies skills including understanding geography, establishing chronology, comparing and contextualizing, analyzing primary and secondary sources, and communicating effectively are developed through effective and repeated practice.

Course Number: 4553

Grades: 11

Length: Full Year

This course is required of students for graduation. The course covers United States geographic, economic, social, political and historical developments post 1880. Social studies skills including understanding geography, establishing chronology, comparing and contextualizing, analyzing primary and secondary sources, and communicating effectively are developed through effective and repeated practice. The honors section will include all the standard course information, as well as an additional honors component, which will take students to a deeper understanding and additional topics.

Course Number: 4560

Grades: 10-12

Length: Semester

This course is required for graduation. The course will focus on the foundations of American Government, the protections, and privileges of individual and groups, the distribution of government power, how citizens participate in government and the position of the United States in the world today. Social studies skills including understanding geography, establishing chronology, comparing, and contextualizing, analyzing primary and secondary sources, and communicating effectively are developed through effective and repeated practice. Students are required to and pass the US Citizenship test for graduation.

Course Number: 1020

Grades: 7

Length: Semester

Fitness 7 focuses on developing physical fitness. It is also an introduction to team sports. Students will acquire a knowledge of rules and strategies of a variety of sports.

Course Number: 1021

Grades: 8

Length: Semester

Fitness 8 continues to focus on physical conditioning and the development of team sports skills. Leadership skills and sportsmanship will be emphasized. 

Course Number: 1022

Grades: 9-12

Length: Semester

PE Skills and Techniques focuses on participation skills and techniques in a variety of team sports, individual sports, and games. Emphasis is on improving and maintaining physical fitness. 

Course Number: 1030

Grades: 9-12

Length: Semester

This one-semester course helps each student adopt a personal lifestyle that will achieve physical fitness and is required for graduation. Specifically, students will identify and understand all the components of fitness, such as cardio-vascular fitness, strength, flexibility, endurance, weight control, nutrition, and stress management. It is highly recommended that this course be taken during the sophomore year.

Course Number: 1040

Grades: 9-12

Length: Semester

Students in this one-semester course will acquire skills in a variety of lifetime activities that contribute to sustained fitness and well-being. These skills and activities offer positive ways to cope with stress and contribute to the quality of life not only as a student, but as a future adult. Some of these activities will include badminton, volleyball, tennis, golf, softball, and bowling.

Course Number: 7075

Grades: 9-12

Length: Semester

The General Financial Literacy course for juniors and seniors encompasses standards that are essential to the development of basic financial literacy. Students will gain the information and skills to implement a life-long plan for financial success. Students will receive the most benefit from learning about their finances in high school. Students will get to “buy/rent” their seat, pay bills, monitor their credit score, invest in their future, experience real “life happens” situations (ie: my identity was stolen!).

Course Number: 1000

Grades: 7-8

Length: Semester

Heath Education conforms to the state core and covers a variety of topics. The focus of this course is to teach life skills to the students. Some of the topics addressed are self-esteem, stress, decision making, substance abuse prevention, human development, disease prevention, nutrition and fitness and first aid.

Course Number: 1010

Grades: 9-12

Length: Semester

This one-semester course assists in the continual development of skills needed to improve the quality of life. The course emphasizes the physical, social and mental dimensions of people so that students become better informed consumers of health information. It offers students the opportunity to evaluate health practices, products and services.

Course Number: 2101

Grades: 7-9

Length: Semester

Art Foundations will place emphasis on the art elements of shape, form, value, line, color, texture and perspective. The elements will be explored and used in a wide variety of art projects. A wide range of art mediums will be used and implemented into works of art.

Course Number: 2102

Grades: 7-8

Length: Semester

This course will teach students advanced techniques based around the Elements and Principles of Design. Students will explore a variety of 2-D media throughout the course to build artistic confidence and creativity. We will focus on utilizing the 8 Studio Habits of Mind in depth to enhance the art making process. Students will become equipped with skills to respond and connect with visual imagery. We will use studio time to learn about color, form, line, and value. This course is designed to enrich the lives of its participants through discovery and creative problem solving.

Course Number: 2104

Grades: 7-8

Length: Semester

This course provides an enhanced experience with the artistic issues of Foundation I through 3-dimensional art media. The media in this course includes a wide variety of mediums, traditional sculptural materials, and assemblages. There is a continuing emphasis on studio production as the application of the elements and principles of art are used to assist the student in expressing personal connection through the production of 3D works. 

Course Number: 2105

Grades: 9-12

Length: Semester

Art Foundations 2 is designed to introduce the student to different fundamentals in both 2D and 3D art. A strong focus on the elements and design of art provides a broad and varied experience for the artist of every skill level. Students will learn basic skills in many areas such as drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, art history, jewelry making, and mixed media.

Course Number: 2110

Grades: 9-12

Length: Semester

Drawing 1 in an introductory class and no experience is necessary! It is a semester class which will cover the following: Learn to draw what they eye sees vs. what you think you know, learning correct proportions and measuring techniques, linear perspective and how to shade to create the illusion of form. Students will gain skill in various media which may include pencil, scratchboard, pastels, charcoal, colored pencil and much more. This class in an inviting and fun environment where students learn how to create art and experiment with a variety of media and techniques with their own unique voice.

Course Number: 2316

Grades: 7-9

Length: Semester

Music Exploration includes concepts and skills to integrate music into everyday life. Study will include explorations in creating, experiments with singing/playing/reading, development of analytical and evaluative 15 skills in music listening, investigations of various purposes of music and inquire into music’s impact on culture, history, quality of life, and other subject areas.

Course Number: 2319

Grades: 10-12

Length: Full Year

Designed for students with various musical backgrounds, including those with no musical experience. This course will begin a deep study of what makes music superior, with a particular focus on contemporary music from the 1950s to today. Topics include music components, functional music theory, analysis, instruments, musical styles, music history, the music industry, etc. Students will learn basic technique on a variety of instruments and will experience both individual and ensemble music making.

Course Number: 2401

Grades: 8-12

Length: Semester

This class is offered to any student wishing to learn basic guitar technique and theory. Students learn proper right- and left-hand technique, including strumming, fingerpicking, chord knowledge, basic chord progressions, simple songs, etc.

Course Number: 2502

Grades: 7-12

Length: Semester

This course is an introduction to the theater and is designed to aid the beginning theatre student in becoming better acquainted with all aspects of theatre. Areas of study include improvisation, pantomime, characterization, scene work, monologues, playwriting and analysis.

Course Number: 7405

Grades: 7-8

Length: Semester

This course provides students with the opportunity to develop essential skills in the various career pathways related to Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS). Students will explore and cultivate skills in food and nutrition sciences, childcare, consumerism, entrepreneurship, and career and job-related tasks. This course will strengthen comprehension of concepts and standards outlined in Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education.

Course Number: 7537

Grades: 7-8

Length: Semester

Take your computer skills beyond surfing the web, playing games, and social media! Digital Literacy will improve vital computer skills used in school and beyond. Students will create and manage databases, utilize spreadsheet software to construct formulas and functions, produce presentations using advanced tools, and enhance documents with innovative formatting features. In addition, students will produce digital media projects and assess ways to protect privacy, manage security settings, and identify the best technology tools for various tasks. This class fulfills a specific state requirement for 8th grade.

Course Number: 7743

Grades: 7-8

Length: Semester

Coding, also called programming, is a skill that students could use for a future career in a world short on skilled coders and programmers. Creative Coding not only engages students in interesting, cooperative learning activities, it also provides students opportunities to learn concepts vital in the field of Computer Science. As an introductory course, activities include an introduction to artificial intelligence, designing mobile apps, and Minecraft creations.

Course Number: 4055

Grades: 9

Length: Full Year

State core skills in reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, and presenting will be developed as part of a study of and emphasis is on reading, writing, and oral language. The class includes vocabulary, research, grammar usage and mechanics. Reading emphasis is on literal and interpretive skills, making inferences, drawing conclusions, and summarizing, with special attention to classics and challenging literary and informational text. Outside reading is required. The honors section will include all the standard course information, as well as an additional honors component, which will take students to a deeper understanding and additional topics.

Course Number: 4080

Grades: 10

Length: Full Year

State core skills in reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, discussion and presenting will be developed as part of a study of world literature. This includes research, a variety of writing genres, study and test taking skills, and features both classic and contemporary world authors, including short stories and novels. Skills such as explanation of evidence, development, contributing to evidence-based discussions, argumentative claim, selection of evidence, and theme will be reviewed extensively.

Course Number: 4100

Grades: 11

Length: Full Year

State core skills in reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, and presenting will be developed as part of a study of American literature. This includes vocabulary, research, a variety of writing genres, study and test taking skills, and features both classic and contemporary world authors. A variety of literature will be studied including poetry, short stories, and novels. Skills such as explanation of evidence, development, contributing to evidence-based discussions, argumentative claim, selection of evidence, and theme will be reviewed extensively.

Course Number: 4150

Grades: 12

Length: Full Year

State core skills in reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, and presenting will be developed as part of a study of classic and contemporary world authors. This includes research, a variety of writing genres, study and test taking skills. Literature genres such as poetry, short stories, drama, and novels will be featured. Focus will be on college and career readiness in all areas related to analytically reading and writing. Skills such as explanation of evidence, development, contributing to evidence-based discussions, argumentative claim, selection of evidence, and theme will be reviewed extensively.

Course Number: 5200

Grades: 9

Length: Full Year

The course will focus on developing a solid understanding of function and use that understanding to explore many examples of functions, including sequences. It will deepen and extend understanding of linear relationships and connect that understanding to exponential functions. It will build on prior experiences with data to develop formal methods of data analysis. Students will use properties and theorems involving congruent figures to deepen and extend understanding of geometric knowledge. Algebraic and geometric ideas will be tied together.

Course Number: 5300

Grades: 10

Length: Full Year

This course is the primary course for preparing students for the ACT and other college entrance exams. This course covers many topics in geometry and algebra. This course is the first course introducing trigonometry which is essential for any further mathematics classes. Graphing Calculators are required for this course and will be necessary for the rest of the student’s math classes in high school. We recommend a TI-84+ edition.

Course Number: 5400

Grades: 11

Length: Full Year

Secondary Math III is necessary for graduation. This course is the primary course for preparing students for the ACT and other college entrance exams. This course covers many topics in advanced algebra, trigonometry, probability, and statistics. This course is the first course introducing trigonometry which is essential for any further mathematics classes. Graphing Calculators for this course and will be necessary for the rest of the student’s math classes in high school. We recommend a TI-84+ edition.

Course Number: 5830

Grades: 11-12

Length: Full Year

Mathematical Decision Making is a four-term course that includes mathematical decision making in finance, modeling, probability and statistics, and making choices. The four terms of instruction are independent of each other. Students will make sense of authentic problems and persevere in solving them. They will reason abstractly and quantitatively while communicating mathematics to others. Students will use appropriate tools, including technology, to model mathematics. Students will use structure and regularity of reasoning to describe mathematical situations and solve problems.

Course Number: 6200

Grades: 9-12

Length: Full Year

This course exposes students to a wide range of biological science topics in ecology, heredity and genetics, cellular biology, diversity of life, and evolution. Biology is the study of life! This course is a fantastic way to learn about the living world which surrounds us every day.

Course Number: 6300

Grades: 9-12

Length: Full Year

Earth Science is a course designed to focus on our planet and all the systems that affect it. Earth Science is an integrated course which incorporates space and earth related concepts and topics. The five main themes are: 1) Earth, Solar Systems, and Galaxies, 2) Earth’s Atmospheric Processes, 3) The Hydrosphere, 4) Earth’s Internal Structures & Tectonic Plates, 5) Earth Science and its impact on Society.

Course Number: 6400

Grades: 9-12

Length: Full Year

Chemistry is an exciting field, and a wonderful way to learn basic science concepts. This is an introductory course that studies atoms, their structure, and interactions. Applications of chemistry to real life will be presented throughout the year. Concepts presented in class will be reinforced through laboratory work.

Course Number: 6500

Grades: 10-12

Length: Full Year

Physics is the study of how the universe works. This class looks at how and why things move the way they do, gravity, electricity, magnetism and waves using a framework of energy and Newton's Laws. This course is designed for those planning on attending college in a field other than medical, engineering or science. Physics will empower you to understand how the things you observe and use every day work.

Course Number: 4520

Grades: 9

Length: Full Year

Covers the relationship of physical and human geography and include the study of population, cultural, political, and economic geography. Map skills are emphasized as students learn the concepts and apply them to different regions of the world.

Course Number: 4540

Grades: 10

Length: Full Year

This course covers classical civilizations through the modern day and focuses on teaching social studies skills including analyzing primary and secondary sources, using evidence to support historical claims, and communicating effectively. World History is a full year course and is required for graduation.

Course Number: 4550

Grades: 11

Length: Full Year

This course is required of students for graduation. The course covers United States geographic, economic, social, political and historical developments post 1880. Social studies skills including understanding geography, establishing chronology, comparing and contextualizing, analyzing primary and secondary sources, and communicating effectively are developed through effective and repeated practice.

Course Number: 4560

Grades: 10-12

Length: Semester

This course is required for graduation. The course will focus on the foundations of American Government, the protections, and privileges of individual and groups, the distribution of government power, how citizens participate in government and the position of the United States in the world today. Social studies skills including understanding geography, establishing chronology, comparing, and contextualizing, analyzing primary and secondary sources, and communicating effectively are developed through effective and repeated practice. Students are required to and pass the US Citizenship test for graduation.

Course Number: 1022

Grades: 9-12

Length: Semester

PE Skills and Techniques focuses on participation skills and techniques in a variety of team sports, individual sports, and games. Emphasis is on improving and maintaining physical fitness. 

Course Number: 1030

Grades: 9-12

Length: Semester

This one-semester course helps each student adopt a personal lifestyle that will achieve physical fitness and is required for graduation. Specifically, students will identify and understand all the components of fitness, such as cardio-vascular fitness, strength, flexibility, endurance, weight control, nutrition, and stress management. It is highly recommended that this course be taken during the sophomore year.

Course Number: 1040

Grades: 9-12

Length: Semester

Students in this one-semester course will acquire skills in a variety of lifetime activities that contribute to sustained fitness and well-being. These skills and activities offer positive ways to cope with stress and contribute to the quality of life not only as a student, but as a future adult. Some of these activities will include badminton, volleyball, tennis, golf, softball, and bowling.

Course Number: 2105

Grades: 9-12

Length: Semester

Art Foundations 2 is designed to introduce the student to different fundamentals in both 2D and 3D art. A strong focus on the elements and design of art provides a broad and varied experience for the artist of every skill level. Students will learn basic skills in many areas such as drawing, painting, printmaking, sculpture, art history, jewelry making, and mixed media.

Course Number: 1010

Grades: 9-12

Length: Semester

This one-semester course assists in the continual development of skills needed to improve the quality of life. The course emphasizes the physical, social and mental dimensions of people so that students become better informed consumers of health information. It offers students the opportunity to evaluate health practices, products and services.

Course Number: 7075

Grades: 9-12

Length: Semester

The General Financial Literacy course for juniors and seniors encompasses standards that are essential to the development of basic financial literacy. Students will gain the information and skills to implement a life-long plan for financial success. Students will receive the most benefit from learning about their finances in high school. Students will get to “buy/rent” their seat, pay bills, monitor their credit score, invest in their future, experience real “life happens” situations (ie: my identity was stolen!).

Course Number: 7760

Grades: 9-12

(Fulfills the Digital Studies Requirement) This course has been designed to teach students how computer systems work and the logic of problem solving, in an incredibly fun and fast paced environment. With activities designed to inspire students’ creativity and get them excited about computers, the goal of the course is to teach problem solving skills that will allow students to solve a variety of problems both physical and virtual. Students will also be introduced to topics such as interface design, limits of computers and societal and ethical issues.

Course Number: 7530

Grades: 9-12

(Fulfills the Digital Studies Requirement) This semester course applies advanced concepts and principles using word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and electronic presentation software. Students will integrate applications learned. Students may be given the opportunity to earn Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) industry certifications. CE option is available where WSU concurrent enrollment fees apply.