Grade 10-12. Year-long.
This is a beginning course for the draftsperson or engineering student, introducing him or her to drafting fundamentals. The course covers drafting equipment usage, materials, an introduction to CADD (Computer-Aided Drafting and Design), and techniques used as a means of technical communications. Drafting techniques are studied and drawings are made with emphasis on description through multi-view, pictorial, architectural, and CADD drawings. The course will also focus on the product design process and product design cycle. A lab and workbook fee will be charged.
Grade 11-12. Year-long. Prerequisite is Woods Fabrication 1.
This course involves the study of construction and advanced manufacturing technology. Students will be introduced to the processes used to produce blueprints and products. Students will display the safe operation of hand tools and power tools used in the manufacturing industry while completing various projects. Lab fee is charged and additional fees for wood and project supplies may be collected.
Grade 10-12. Year-long.
This course is the study of manufacturing technology as it applies to the woodworking industry. Students will display the safe operation of hand tools, power tools, and machinery used in industry. Students will learn to read and draw blueprints and manufacture a product from those prints. Industry standard mathematical and measuring skills will be a cornerstone of instruction. A study of wood products, furniture design, fasteners, wood joints, and finishing processes will be covered. Students will explore possible careers. A lab fee will be charged.
Grade 10-12. Year-long. Weighted grade. Prerequisite is prior completion of a Social Studies course.
The purpose of this full-year elective is to give students an opportunity to explore in-depth themes of modern European history from the High Renaissance to the recent past. Students who are particularly interested in a more in-depth approach, developing an understanding of the importance of analyzing historical documents, and expressing this understanding in writing would benefit from this course. If students plan to take both AP European and AP US History, it is recommended they take AP European first as a sophomore. Students who successfully complete this course and the AP European History examination may receive college credit and/or higher placement in college.
Grade 11-12. Year-long. Weighted grade. Prerequisite is an American History course.
This introductory college-level course provides students with conceptual tools necessary to develop an understanding of the world’s diverse political structure and practices. With a focus on American government and politics during the first semester and comparative governmental systems during the second semester, the course encompasses the study of specific countries, their governments, and their political climates. This course satisfies federal, state mandates, including Civics Education and district graduation requirements. Students who successfully complete this course will be able to take both the AP U.S. Government and AP Comparative Government exams and may receive college credit and/or higher placement in college.
Grade 11-12. Year-long. Weighted grade.
A Freshman Social Studies Course
This course in American history is designed to provide students with the analytic skills and factual knowledge necessary to deal critically with the issues and materials in this full-year college level American history course. This course satisfies the American History graduation requirement. Students who successfully complete this course and the AP United States History examination may receive college credit and/or higher placement in college.
Grade 10. Year-long. Prerequisite: prior successful completion of a Social Studies course.
The goal of American Society is to examine and analyze what it means to be an American. Taught in an interdisciplinary format, this two-period block course will take a humanities approach, connecting history and literature to art, architecture, entertainment, propaganda, and fashion. American society emphasizes the skills that will prepare students for life beyond high school, including written and oral communication, critical thinking, problem solving, technological competency and making connections between disciplines. This course is open to all sophomores who need to fulfill the graduation requirements for American History and English 2.
Grade 10-12 Year-long. Prerequisite is prior completion of a Freshman Social Studies Course
This online eLo course is a comprehensive study focusing on major themes and concepts essential to understanding American economic, political, and social institutions. Learning emphasizes analytical writing, interpreting historical documents, developing both written and oral communication skills, understanding cause and effect relationships, discovering the significance of people, places, and events impacting U.S. history, and applying historical principles in today’s world. This course satisfies the American History graduation requirement.
Grade 10-12 Year-long. Prerequisite is prior completion of a Freshman Social Studies Course
This is the study of American History and the evolution of American ideals. Learning emphasizes analytical reading, writing, speaking and listening through the interpretation of historical documents, music and art. Additional focus is placed on understanding cause and effect relationships, discovering the significance of people, places and events impacting US history, and applying historical principles in today’s world. This course satisfies the American History graduation requirement.
Grade 9-12 Year-long, Weighted grade.
The purpose of the AP Human Geography course is to introduce students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth’s surface. In this online eLo course, Students learn to employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human socioeconomic organization and its environmental consequences. Students also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and applications. This course is designed to represent an introductory one-semester human geography college course. Students who successfully complete this course and the AP Human Geography examination may receive college credit and/or higher placement in college.