Academic Planning Guide

L605 LIT AND COMP 9

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/522 
Credit: 1.0 Language Arts
Grades: 9
Prerequisite: None

This course examines major elements of literature as reflected in a wide variety of texts, which lays the foundation for high school-level writing and reading. Students will read and write in order to engage in inquiry regarding topics like identity, society, power and progress. While focused on achieving state standards, the aim is to maximize student choice as they develop skills in creating texts, communicating, engaging in the learning process, analyzing texts, and applying appropriate language. 

L610 LIT AND COMP 10

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/523  
Credit: 1.0 Language Arts
Grades: 10
Prerequisite: Lit and Comp 9

This course focuses on students' independent comprehension and analysis of literary elements such as author's craft, characterization, and theme. The course also concentrates on a variety of writing modes. Students engage in productive small-group communication and develop their presentation skills. Emphasis is placed on achieving state standards in the essential skills of reading and writing as well as preparing students for upper-level Language Arts, IB, and writing courses. 

L615 LIT AND COMP 11

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/524 
Credit: 1.0 Language Arts
Grades: 11
Prerequisite: Lit and Comp 10

This course focuses on analyzing contemporary voices in literature. Works encompassing all major genres (fiction, non-fiction, short story, film, poetry, plays, and essays) of text, as well as other mediums of communication, will be studied. Different approaches to composition, with an emphasis on expository, commentary, and argument writing and the development of oral communication skills including but not limited to debate, modes of persuasion, and performance will be explored. Additionally, emphasis is placed on achieving state standards in the essential skills of critical comprehension, written expression, and oral communication.

L615 LIT AND COMP 12

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/525 
Credit: 1.0 Language Arts
Grades: 12
Prerequisite: Lit and Comp 11

Lit and Comp 12 blends writing and literature into a cohesive whole for college-bound students.  The course focuses on writing as the primary means of expression; we will explore works of fiction and non-fiction as tools to influence and improve our own writing.  We will learn to use writing and reading as forms of inquiry and means of exploring our identities within local and global contexts. Emphasis will be placed on preparing students for college-level writing, including written tasks such as a college admissions essay, argument writing, research, etc.  Therefore, students should be prepared to write daily for a variety of specific purposes, audiences, and contexts.

L401 CREATIVE WRITING

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/282  
Credit: 0.5 Language Arts
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None

Creative Writing is an English elective course that focuses on the exploration of short fiction and poetry, culminating in a written portfolio that includes one revised short story and three to five polished poems. Students draft, revise, and polish fiction and poetry through writing exercises, developing familiarity with literary terms and facility with the writing process as they study elements of creative writing. Elements of fiction writing explored in this course include attention to specific detail, observation, character development, setting, plot, and point of view. In the poetry units, students learn about the use of sensory details and imagery, figurative language, and sound devices including rhyme, rhythm and alliteration. They also explore poetic forms ranging from found poems and slam poetry to traditional sonnets and villanelles.

In addition to applying literary craft elements in guided creative writing exercises, students engage in critical reading activities designed to emphasize the writing craft of a diverse group of authors. Students study short stories by authors such as Bharati Mukherjee and Edgar Allan Poe, learning how to create believable characters and develop setting and plot. Likewise, students read poetry by canonical greats such as W. B. Yeats and Emily Dickinson as well as contemporary writers such as Pablo Neruda, Sherman Alexie, and Alice Notley. Studying the writing technique of a range of authors provides students with models and inspiration as they develop their own voices and refine their understanding of the literary craft. By taking a Creative Writing course, students find new approaches to reading and writing that can affect them on a personal level, as the skills they gain in each lesson directly benefit their own creative goals. Students who are already actively engaged writers and readers learn additional tools and insight into the craft of writing to help them further hone their skills and encourage their creative as well as academic growth.

 

L415 WRITING FROM EXPERIENCE

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/183   
Credit: 0.5 Language Arts
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None

Writing Skills and Strategies develops key language arts skills through a semester of interactive instruction and guided practice in composition fundamentals. The course is divided into mini-units of study. The first units are designed to build early success and confidence, orienting students to the writing process, giving and receiving peer feedback, and to sentence and paragraph essentials through a series of low-stress, high-interest hook activities. In subsequent units, students review, practice, compose and submit pieces of writing for peer review and final assessment. Four key learning strands are integrated throughout: composition practice, grammar skill-building, diction and style awareness, and peer discussion and feedback. Guided studies emphasize the structure of essential forms of non-fiction writing including personal, compare-and-contrast, and persuasive essays.

L520 YOUNG ADULT LITERATURE

Credit: 0.5 Language Arts
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None

This course uses the vehicle of Young Adult Literature  to explore critical themes for evaluating literature. Students study the language, character, action, and theme in works of young adult literature; enrich their understanding of connotation, metaphor, irony, syntax, and tone; and write compositions of their own including literary analysis, exposition, argument, narrative, and creative writing.

L810 AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND COMPOSITION

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/472    
Credit: 1.0 Language Arts
Grades: 11
Prerequisite: Lit and Comp 10

Following the College Board’s suggested curriculum designed to parallel college-level English courses, AP English Language and Composition courses expose students to prose written in a variety of periods, disciplines, and rhetorical contexts. These courses emphasize the interaction of authorial purpose, intended audience, and the subject at hand, and through them, students learn to develop stylistic flexibility as they write compositions covering a variety of subjects that are intended for various purposes.

L820 AP ENGLISH LITERATURE AND COMPOSITION

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/185     
Credit: 1.0 Language Arts
Grades: 12
Prerequisite: AP Language and Composition or Lit and Comp 11

Following the College Board’s suggested curriculum designed to parallel college-level English courses, AP English Literature and Composition courses enable students to develop critical standards for evaluating literature. Students study the language, character, action, and theme in works of recognized literary merit; enrich their understanding of connotation, metaphor, irony, syntax, and tone; and write compositions of their own including literary analysis, exposition, argument, narrative, and creative writing.
 

 

M381 ALGEBRA/GEOMETRY/STATISTICS 1 (AGS 1)

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/493 
Credit: 1.0 Mathematics
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Math 8

Algebra/Geometry/Statistics 1 is the first in a three-course integrated sequence that will mix the Number & Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Probability & Statistics standards defined by the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) with a focus on Mathematical Modeling and the eight mathematical practices.  This course focuses on the Algebra 1 concepts including solving linear functions, modeling with linear functions, solving systems of equations, using arithmetic and geometric sequences to develop linear and exponential functions, and graphing functions. The Geometry focus includes congruence and construction with a connection developed between Geometry and Algebra concepts through coordinate geometry. The Statistics in this first course includes basic measures of central tendency, spread, and position, including graphical representations (histograms, box plots, lines of best fit, frequency tables).  This is an appropriate class to take after Pre Algebra or 8th grade math.

M382 ALGEBRA/GEOMETRY/STATISTICS 2 (AGS 2)

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/494 
Credit: 1.0 Mathematics
Grades: 9, 10, 11
Prerequisites: AGS 1

Algebra/Geometry/Statistics 2 is the second in a three-course integrated sequence that will mix the Number & Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Probability & Statistics standards defined by the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) with a focus on Mathematical Modeling and the eight mathematical practices. This course focuses on the Algebra 2 concepts: quadratic, absolute, and piecewise functions, as well as solving quadratic equations.  The Geometry focus includes proof, geometric figures, similarity and right triangle trigonometry, and circles from a geometric perspective.  The statistics in this second course focuses on connections to probability.  Additional topics include conditional probabilities, interpreting the meaning of data sets, using samples to estimate probabilities, Venn Diagrams, and Independence. This is an appropriate course for a student who has successfully completed AGS 1 or Algebra 1.

M383 ALGEBRA/GEOMETRY/STATISTICS 3 (AGS 3)

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/492  
Credit: 1.0 Mathematics
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: AGS 2

Algebra/Geometry/Statistics 3 is one option for the final course in a three-course integrated sequence that will mix the Number & Quantity, Algebra, Functions, Geometry, and Probability & Statistics standards defined by the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) with a focus on Mathematical Modeling and the eight mathematical practices.   This course focuses on polynomial functions, inverses, logarithms and rational functions from Algebra. The Geometry focus includes geometric figures, trigonometry and three-dimensional figures.  The Statistics unit focuses on sampling and normal distributions. This is a good course for students who successfully completed AGS 2 or Algebra 1 and Geometry, but aren't seeking high school access to Calculus or IB HL Math. 

M600 PRE-CALCULUS

Course link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/136 
Credit: 1.0 Mathematics
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: AGS 3

Pre-Calculus is an in-depth study of the concept of functions, including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric.  Characteristics of each function class are emphasized, including domain and range, the basic form and graph, transformations, composition, inverses, equations and inequalities associated with the function, and applications. Additional topics in the course include vectors, parametric equations, polar coordinates, complex numbers, and sequences and series. This course prepares students for Calculus (Dual Credit).

M750 AP CALCULUS AB

Couse link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/243     
Credit: 1.0 Mathematics
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisites: Pre-Calculus

This course is open to students who show a high degree of proficiency in Pre-Calculus. Thorough
instruction in single variable differential and integral calculus, analytic geometry, and their applications, is provided in a collegiate-level course. Topics include limits, derivatives, related rates, graph behavior,
antiderivatives, and techniques of integration, area, and volume as well as differential equations and
slope fields. All students, regardless of Dual Credit status, will be held to the same grading standards.

M771 STATISTICS

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/285 
Credit: 1.0 Mathematics
Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisites: AGS 2 or AGS 3

Probability and Statistics courses introduce the study of likely events and the analysis, interpretation, and presentation of quantitative data. Course topics generally include basic probability and statistics: discrete probability theory, odds and probabilities, probability trees, populations and samples, frequency tables, measures of central tendency, and presentation of data (including graphs). Course topics may also include normal distribution and measures of variability.

M775 AP STATISTICS

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/187 
Credit: 1.0 Mathematics
Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisites: AGS 3

This college-level course in statistics introduces students to the major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Topics include describing data distributions, collecting data using sampling and experiments, probability and random variables, and statistical inference.
 

 

C612 STEM PHYSICS

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/1417     
Credit: 1.0 Science
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None

This is a lab-based course designed for 9th graders. Using the processes of scientific inquiry, engineering design, and critical thinking students will discover and apply patterns in such major physics topics as forces, momentum, energy, waves, and electromagnetism. An important aim of the course is to develop and build students’ math abilities, performance in problem solving, scientific literacy, and technical communication skills that will be useful in later science courses. This course will address all required physics, inquiry, and engineering standards.

C609 PHYSICS IN ASTRONOMY

Course Link: https://edynamiclearning.com/course/astronomy-1b-exploring-the-universe/ 
Credit: 0.5 Science
Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: Biology or taken at the same time as another 1.0 credit Science course

Physics courses involve the study of the forces and laws of nature affecting matter, such as equilibrium, motion, momentum, and the relationships between matter and energy. This course centers the study of physics around astronomical phenomena: planets, their properties, origins and motions.

C693 AP PHYSICS

Course Link: 
Credit: 1.0 Science
Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: STEM Physics

Designed by the College Board to parallel first-semester college-level courses in algebra-based physics, AP Physics 1 courses focus on Newtonian mechanics (including rotational motion); work, energy, and power; mechanical waves and sound; and introductory circuits. These courses may also include college-level laboratory investigations.
 

C512 STEM CHEMISTRY

 
Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/1418  
Credit: 1.0 Science
Grades: 9,10,11,12
Prerequisite: None

This year-long course addresses all of the NGSS standards for chemistry, inquiry and engineering, emphasizing the connections between the laboratory and the world around you. This course will help students to build fundamental science related math skills. This course is intended to provide students with college ready science skills regardless of higher-level educational focus. The course will study the interactions among different forms of energy and matter. Topics addressed will include the structures of atoms and compounds, the Periodic Table, chemical reactions, gases, solutions, chemical quantities, kinetic theory, and thermodynamics. Content and skills from Physics will be built upon. The student will see how chemistry is taking place all around us and will understand the many chemical products s/he uses each day.

C590 AP CHEMISTRY

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/189
Credit: 1.0 Science
Grades: 11,12
Prerequisite: STEM Chemistry or STEM Physics

Students enrolled in this course should attain an in-depth understanding of fundamental skills in solving chemical problems, gain experience in laboratory techniques, and develop data analysis skills. Topics such as the structure of matter, kinetic theory of gases, chemical equilibrium, and the basic concepts of thermodynamics will be presented in considerable depth.

C855 BIOTECHNOLOGY

Course Link: https://edynamiclearning.com/course/biotechnology-1a-introduction/   
Credit: 0.5 Science
Grades: 11,12
Prerequisite: Biology or taken at the same time as another 1.0 credit Science course

Biotechnical Engineering courses enable students to develop and expand their knowledge and skills in biology, physics, technology, and mathematics. Content may vary widely, drawing upon diverse fields such as biomedical engineering, biomolecular genetics, bioprocess engineering, agricultural biology, or environmental engineering. Students may engage in problems related to biomechanics, cardiovascular engineering, genetic engineering, agricultural biotechnology, tissue engineering, biomedical devices, human interfaces, bioprocesses, forensics, and bioethics.

C411 BIOLOGY

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/1416  
Credit: 1.0 Science
Grades: 10,11,12
Prerequisite: STEM Chemistry 

Biology courses are designed to provide information regarding the fundamental concepts of life and life processes. These courses include (but are not restricted to) such topics as cell structure and function, general plant and animal physiology, genetics, and taxonomy. In this course, students will have the opportunity to better understand their relationship with other living things. Students will explore the fundamental characteristics of living matter and the unifying principles of life. Students will study and learn about the diversity of all living things, biochemistry, cell biology, genetics, ecology and environmental issues and evolution. This course is designed to meet Oregon State Science Standards.

C490 AP BIOLOGY

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/364  
Credit: 1.0 Science
Grades: 10,11,12
Prerequisite: STEM Chemistry 

This course follows the curriculum similar to that of a first year college level biology course. Topics include ecology, conservation biology, evolution, cell biology, biochemistry, genetics and molecular biology. Skills gained from lab experiences include microscope analysis, growing plants and bacteria, agar preparation, micro-pipetting, gel-electrophoresis for crime scene analysis and small animal husbandry. This course is a necessary component for careers such as nursing, physical therapy, medical doctor, conservation and wildlife biologist, veterinarian and other health related careers. College level credit is often granted to students who pass the AP exam in the spring and the student is able to register for courses where biology is a prerequisite.

 
C790 AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/580   
Credit: 1.0 Science
Grades: 10,11,12
Prerequisite: STEM Chemistry or taken at the same time as another 1.0 credit Science course

AP Environmental Science courses are designed by the College Board to provide students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world, identify and analyze environmental problems (both natural and human made), evaluate the relative risks associated with the problems, and examine alternative solutions for resolving and/or preventing them. Topics covered include science as a process, ecological processes and energy conversions, earth as an interconnected system, the impact of humans on natural systems, cultural and societal contexts of environmental problems, and the development of practices that will ensure sustainable systems.
 

 

S305 GLOBAL STUDIES 9

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/262      
Credit: 1.0 Social Studies
Grades: 9
Prerequisite: None

This is our core course offering for 9th grade. It provides students with the foundation of knowledge and
skills necessary for our other core courses and our advanced and elective course offerings. The focus of Global Studies is on geographical, historical, and cultural influences on contemporary issues. Geography
skills and specific cultural studies are combined in this class. Independent projects enable students to
further analyze a situation or theme using current resources and technology. The ninth grade Global
Studies course may be coordinated with the Literature and Composition 9 course to promote
interdisciplinary opportunities.

S400 U.S. HISTORY

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/260       
Credit: 1.0 Social Studies
Grades: 10
Prerequisite: Global Studies 9

Students will examine the history of the United States and the people involved in its creation. This course will investigate the development and role of people and institutions in the American experience including but not limited to, westward expansion, democracy, slavery, industrialization and others. This course will not be a survey of US history but will explore particular case studies. Skills emphasized in this course include written and oral communication, research, and critical thinking.

S410 AP U.S. HISTORY

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/246        
Credit: 1.0 Social Studies
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Global Studies 9

Following the College Board’s suggested curriculum designed to parallel college-level U.S. History courses, AP U.S. History courses provide students with the analytical skills and factual knowledge necessary to critically address problems and materials in U.S. history. Students learn to assess historical materials and to weigh the evidence and interpretations presented in historical scholarship. The course examines the discovery and settlement of the New World through the recent past.

S766 RACE & ETHNIC STUDIES

Course Link: https://edynamiclearning.com/course/african-american-history-2/         
Credit: 1.0 Social Studies
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: U.S. History

U.S. Ethnic Studies courses examine the history, politics, economics, society, and/or culture of one or more of the racial/ethnic groups in the United States. These courses may focus primarily on the history of an individual racial/ethnic group or may take a more comprehensive approach to studying the contemporary issues affecting racial/ethnic groups overall.

S550 U.S. ISSUES

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/286 
Credit: 0.5 Social Studies
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None

Contemporary U.S. Issues courses study the political, economic, and social issues facing the United States, with or without an emphasis on state and local issues. These courses may focus on current issues or may examine selected issues that span throughout the 20th century to the present.

S605 ECONOMICS

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/171 
Credit: 0.5 Social Studies
Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: U.S. History

Economics studies micro-economic and selected macro-economic concepts. Specific units of study include the nature of economics, the history of economic systems, supply and demand, market structures, investment concepts, the Federal Reserve and the role of government. The emphasis of the course is on the application of economic theory and reasoning through daily assignments, discussion, assessment projects, simulations and group work.

S505 GOVERNMENT

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/161 
Credit: 0.5 Social Studies
Grades: 11, 12
Prerequisite: U.S. History

This course offers an introduction to the role of government in society. It will focus on the American
system of federal, state, and local government, the election process, and the U.S. Constitution. An
emphasis will be placed on the role of the citizen in American democracy.

S340 AP HUMAN GEOGRAPHY

Credit: 1.0 Social Studies
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Global Studies 9

Following the College Board’s suggested curriculum designed to parallel college-level Human Geography courses, AP Human Geography introduces students to the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped the ways in which humans understand, use, and alter the earth’s surface. Students use spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine human social organization and its environmental consequences and also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their science and practice.
 

 

W201 SPANISH I

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/177 
Credit: 1.0 World Language
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None

Spanish I teaches students to greet people, describe family and friends, talk about hobbies, and communicate about other topics, such as home life, occupations, travel, and medicine. Each lesson presents vocabulary, grammar, and culture in context, followed by explanations and exercises. Vocabulary includes terms to describe school subjects, parts of the body, and people, as well as idiomatic phrases. Instruction in language structure and grammar includes the structures and uses of present-tense verb forms, imperatives, adjective agreement, impersonal constructions, formal and informal address, and reflexive verbs. Students explore words used in different Spanish-speaking regions and learn about the cultures of Spanish speaking countries and regions within and outside Europe.

W202 SPANISH II

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/178 
Credit: 1.0 World Language
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Spanish I

Building on Spanish I concepts, Spanish II students learn to communicate more confidently about themselves, as well as about topics beyond their own lives - both in formal and informal situations. Each lesson presents vocabulary, grammar, and culture in context, followed by explanations and exercises. Students expand their vocabulary in topics such as cooking, ecology, geography, and architecture. Instruction in language structure and grammar includes a review of present-tense verb forms, an introduction to the past tense, the conditional mood, imperatives, impersonal constructions, and reported speech. Students deepen their knowledge of Spanish-speaking regions and cultures by learning about history, literature, culture, and contemporary issues.

W203 SPANISH III

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/332  
Credit: 1.0 World Language
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Spanish II

In Spanish III, students build upon the skills and knowledge they acquired in Spanish I and II. The course presents new vocabulary and grammatical concepts. Students read and listen to authentic materials from newspapers, magazines, and television. The content is focused on contemporary and relevant topics such as urbanization and population growth in Latin American countries, global health concerns, jobs of the future, and scientific advancements. Students review the formation and use of regular and irregular verbs in the present and future tenses, as well as the use of reflexive particles and infinitives. They also expand their understanding of noun and adjective agreement, the comparative and superlative degree of adjectives, and the placement and use of direct and indirect objects and pronouns. Students expand their vocabulary through exposure to word roots and families, popular slang, the correct use of words that are often confused for one another, and review of concepts such as proper placement of accents and stress. 

W206 AP SPANISH LANGUAGE AND CULTURE

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/1458  
Credit: 1.0 World Language
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Spanish III

Designed by the College Board to parallel third-year college-level courses in Spanish language, AP Spanish Language and Culture courses build upon prior knowledge and develop students’ ability to express ideas, exchange opinions, and present information in Spanish, both orally and in writing. These courses also help students understand and interpret written and spoken Spanish. In addition, students explore the culture of Spanish-speaking people in historical and contemporary contexts.
 

 

H201 HEALTH 1

BSD Course Code: H201
Apex Course Name: 
Duration: Semester        
Credit: 0.5 Health
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Topics covered within Health Education courses may vary widely, but typically include personal health (nutrition, mental health and stress management, drug/alcohol abuse prevention, disease prevention, and first aid) and consumer health issues. The courses may also include brief studies of environmental health, personal development, and/or community resources.

H201 HEALTH 2

BSD Course Code: H202
Apex Course Name: 
Duration: Semester        
Credit: 0.5 Health
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Topics covered within Health Education courses may vary widely, but typically include personal health (nutrition, mental health and stress management, drug/alcohol abuse prevention, disease prevention, and first aid) and consumer health issues. The courses may also include brief studies of environmental health, personal development, and/or community resources.

H300 WELLNESS

Course Link: https://edynamiclearning.com/course/nutrition-wellness/ 
Credit: 0.5 Health
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None

Keeping our physical body healthy and happy is just one of the many challenges we face, and yet, many of us don’t know how to achieve it best. In this course, you’ll explore positive decisions around diet and food preparation to pursue a healthy, informed lifestyle. Making sure you know how to locate, buy, and prepare fresh, delicious food will make you and your body feel amazing.
 

P430 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 1

BSD Course Code: P430
Apex Course Name: Physical Education
Duration: Semester        
Credit: 0.5 Health
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Physical Education combines the best of online instruction with actual student participation in weekly cardiovascular, aerobic, and muscle toning activities. The course promotes a keen understanding of the value of physical fitness and aims to motivate students to participate in physical activities throughout their lives. Specific areas of study include: Cardiovascular exercise and care, safe exercising, building muscle strength and endurance, injury prevention, fitness skills and FITT benchmarks, goal setting, nutrition and diet (vitamins and minerals, food labels, evaluation product claims), and stress management. The course requires routine participation in adult-supervised physical activities. Successful completion of this course will require parent/legal guardian sign-off on student-selected physical activities and on weekly participation reports to verify the student is meeting his or her requirements and responsibilities.

P430 PHYSICAL EDUCATION 2

BSD Course Code: P430
Apex Course Name: HOPE Health Opportunities Through PE
Duration: Semester        
Credit: 0.5 Health
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12

Health Opportunities through Physical Education (HOPE) combines instruction in health and physical education in a full-year, integrated course. It focuses on developing skills, habits and attitudes to maintain a healthy lifestyle and applying lessons learned to physical fitness. Through active participation and real-world simulations, the course aims to demonstrate firsthand the value of conscientious lifestyle management.
 

 

B725 PERSONAL FINANCE

 
Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/283  
Credit: 1.0 Applied Arts / Elective
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None

In Personal Finance, students study financial management and its application to family and personal resources. Personal spending, saving, and investing are discussed along with an overview of basic economics, banking, employment, and capital management. Students explore such topics as rational spending, budget management, borrowing, insurance policies, the electronic economy, and overall risk management.

B610 SPORTS AND EVENTS MARKETING

Course Link: https://edynamiclearning.com/course/high-school-sports-entertainment-marketing-course/ 
Credit: 0.5 Applied Arts / Elective
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None

The world of sports and entertainment is never boring. This field offers careers that combine entertainment with traditional marketing, but with a whole lot more glamour. Explore basic marketing principles while delving deeper into the multi-billion dollar sports and entertainment industry. Learn how professional athletes, sports teams, and famous entertainers are marketed as commodities and how the savvy people who handle these deals can become very successful.

H499 SPORTS MEDICINE

Course Link: https://edynamiclearning.com/course/high-school-sports-entertainment-marketing-course/ 
Credit: 0.5 Elective
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None

What do you think of when you hear the phrase “sports medicine professional”? Believe it or not, the term encompasses a much larger range of career options than jobs typically associated with this field. Explore some of the most popular career pathways, day-to-day responsibilities, emergency care for athletes, and legal obligations. Discover what nutrition, healthy lifestyle, and fitness truly mean, and dive into anatomy, human biomechanics, and exercise modalities. Learn how to get started in this exciting field.

S710 PSYCHOLOGY

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/255  
Credit: 0.5 Elective
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None

Psychology provides a solid overview of the field's major domains: methods, biopsychology, cognitive and developmental psychology, and variations in individual and group behavior. By focusing on significant scientific research and on the questions that are most important to psychologists, students see psychology as an evolving science. Each topic clusters around challenge questions, such as “What is happiness?” Students answer these questions before, during, and after they interact with direct instruction. 

S725 AP PSYCHOLOGY

Course Link: https://www.apexlearning.com/course/191   
Credit: 0.5 Elective
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None

Following the College Board’s suggested curriculum designed to parallel a college-level psychology course, AP Psychology courses introduce students to the systematic and scientific study of the behavior and mental processes of human beings and other animals, expose students to each major subfield within psychology, and enable students to examine the methods that psychologists use in their science and practice.
 

F211/212 ART 1 AND 2

Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None

Visual Arts courses focus on the inter-relationships that occur between drawing and painting using a variety of media and techniques, emphasizing observation and interpretation of the visual environment. These courses typically include applying the elements of art and principles of design, along with a study of art and artists from a worldwide perspective, and instruction in the critique process. Advanced courses may encourage students to refine their creative process and develop their own artistic styles following and breaking from traditional conventions.

F360 ADVANCED ART

Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: Any level 1 Art course

Advanced Art allows students to continue learning and growing their skills and portfolio. Students will create, select, respond to, and present work that clearly reflects newly obtained technical skills, increasing conceptual thinking and is a reflection of their personal interests. These courses may include individual critiques and peer review.

F271 COMPUTER GRAPHICS 1

 
Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None

Formerly known as Graphic Design, Computer Graphics courses emphasize applying fundamental processes of artistic expression through the exploration of the purposeful arrangement of images, symbols, and text to communicate a message. These courses may include investigations of how technology influences the creation of graphic and digital designs and study historical and contemporary visual communications design. These courses also provide instruction in the process of responding to their own art and that of others including master designers through analysis, critique, and interpretation for the purpose of reflecting on and refining work.

F221/222 DRAWING 1 AND 2

Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None

Drawing/Painting courses focus on the inter-relationships that occur between drawing and painting using a variety of media and techniques, emphasizing observation and interpretation of the visual environment. These courses typically include applying the elements of art and principles of design, along with a study of art and artists from a worldwide perspective, and instruction in the critique process. Advanced courses may encourage students to refine their creative process and develop their own artistic styles following and breaking from traditional conventions.

F410/420 PHOTOGRAPHY 1 AND 2

Credit: 0.5 Fine Arts
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None

Photography courses provide students with an understanding of photographic media, techniques, and processes. These courses focus on development of photographic compositions through manipulation of the fundamental processes of artistic expression. Students may learn to make meaningful visual statements with an emphasis on personal creative expression to communicate ideas, feelings, or values. Photography courses may also include the history of photography, historic movements, image manipulation, critical analysis, and some creative special effects. Students engage in critiques of their photographic images, the works of other students, and those by professional photographers for the purpose of reflecting on and refining work.
 

A400 EXPLORING TECHNOLOGY

 
Course Link: https://edynamiclearning.com/course/digital-media-fundamentals-1a-introduction/ 
Credit: 0.5 Applied Arts / Elective
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None

Discover your talent for building digital media applications using text, graphics, animations, sounds, videos, and more! Learn about the elements that make impressive media, such as typography, color theory, design, and manipulation. Explore careers to apply your digital media skills and find your place in this fast-paced and exciting field!

A445/446 GAME DESIGN 1 AND 2

Course Link: https://edynamiclearning.com/course/foundations-of-game-design-1a-introduction/ 
Credit: 0.5 Applied Arts / Elective
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None

Does your love of video games motivate you to pursue a career in this field? Pursue your passion by learning about the principles of game design through the stages of development, iterative process, critiques, and game development tools. Put these new skills to work by designing your own game!

A431/432 WEB DESIGN 1 AND 2

Course Link: https://edynamiclearning.com/course/web-development-1a/ 
Credit: 0.5 Applied Arts / Elective
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None

How many times per day do you access the internet, including social media? The web is an important part of our daily lives, so it’s no surprise that web development is one of the hottest career fields. Start to explore professional web development, including how to create content for the web. You’ll learn about topics such as servers, file organization, HTML, CSS, Javascript, and the development stack that will let you build any website you can dream up.

A481 AP COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES

Credit: 1.0 Applied Arts / Elective
Grades: 10, 11, 12
Prerequisite: None

AP Computer Science Principles is an introductory college-level computing course that introduces students to the breadth of the field of computer science. Students learn to design and evaluate solutions and to apply computer science to solve problems through the development of algorithms and programs. They incorporate abstraction into programs and use data to discover new knowledge. Students also explain how computing innovations and computing systems—including the internet—work, explore their potential impacts, and contribute to a computing culture that is collaborative and ethical.