Creative Writing – This course offers opportunities to improve writing skills and become more creative. The course activities involve journal writing and thinking exercises, studying and composing poems and stories. (.5 credit)
English I – This course includes both literature and composition components. This course seeks to expand a student's personal, social, literary and historical vision. This Freshman level course provides students with activities, which highlight many types of vision, including: foresight, tunnel vision, double vision, blurred vision, x-ray vision and insight. The idea of vision will control each activity and also extend into the community, as students participate in GLOBAL View, a cultural community arts project. The course will look at how internal ("I") and external ("other") visions connect to create the "real world" all people share. This course parallels the 9th grade Communication Arts Class. (1.0 credit)
English II – This course includes both literature and composition components. English II is typically considered a sophomore English course that includes reading selections from around the world. The motif of the course revolves around the idea of dreams and goal setting. For instance, the Shakespeare selection student's study is A Midsummer Night's Dream. The course parallels the AASD 10th grade Communication Arts Class. (1.0 credit)
English III - This course includes both American
literature and compositions components. Tired of those heavy literature
textbooks? Want an online, interactive, project-based approach, which shows
the connection between American History and American Literature? Become a
participant in resolving controversy in American Literature. See how
history and literature connect. Read the perspectives of ordinary peop0le
who lived during the time, visit interesting websites, and become a
creative participant in the history and literature of
English IV - This course includes both literature and composition components. doors and Choices is the motif for this course that allows students to explore the various "doors of knowledge and opportunity" awaiting them as they transition from high school to college and work. Students will study a variety of literature representing a broad spectrum of genres including poetry, short stories, dram, fiction and nonfiction and complete assignments which allow students to choose from different types of assessments to demonstrate their knowledge. The course is appropriate as a 12th grade Communication Arts Class. (1.0 credit)
Algebra 1A – This course is designed to refresh some of the fundamental math skills that are central to basic math curriculum and then transition the student into the basic concepts of Algebra. Computing with integers, solving equations, graphing linear equations, and slope-intercept are essential to the curriculum in this course. Students will also be introduced to factoring, polynomials and radicals to prepare them for more advanced mathematics in the future. Students will read, observe, practice and test on the concepts for each module in a step-by-step process. The course theme is designed around the real world and will illustrate how many of these concepts get used in the day-to-day world. (1.0 credit)
Algebra 1 - Travel around the world and discover the applications of Algebra by experiencing field trips, web searches, and labs. This course provides the foundation for the study of higher levels of mathematics. The emphasis in this course is on student success by way of varied learning styles using application, hands-on activities, group interactions, discoveries and of course, technology. (1.0 credit)
Geometry – (Prerequisite Algebra 1) Observe
the principles of Geometry at work in your world. Investigate and discover
why the
Algebra 2 – (Prerequisite Geometry) Experience Algebra II as an employee of the Functional Consulting Company. Business trips and application of concepts learned will ensure your rise from Junior Associate to Senior Staff Member. The emphasis in this Algebra II course is on student success by way of varied learning styles using application, hands-on activities, group interactions, discoveries and of course, technology. This course is the study of algebra at an intermediate/advanced level. Topics include functions, systems of linear equations and inequalities, quadratic equations, and applications of statistics and probability. (1.0 credit)
Pre-Calculus - (prerequisite Advanced Algebra or Algebra 2) The pre-calculus course includes analytical geometry and trigonometry. The purpose of this course is to study functions and develop skills necessary for the study of calculus. This course covers the material that appears on the College Board® CLEP® exams for College Algebra and Trigonometry. (1.0 credit)
The course content will cover the following concepts:
Biology– Put on your safari hat and prepare for
your adventure through Biology. The motif of the course is BioScope Adventures. Students will learn Biology by
traveling through the following adventures (modules): Start Pedaling! -
Introduction to Biology,
Earth/Space Science – Exploration is the key to success in this course. As a member of an exploration team students investigate the atmosphere, freshwater hydrology, ocean floor features, plate tectonics, geologic principles, the rock cycle, geologic time and space. Students will have the opportunity to do hands on activities in each module and they will interact with the course content in a variety of ways. Four perspectives taken during explorations will provide the backdrop for the development of course concepts, activities and web adventures - Global, Regional, Local and Personal. This course develops concepts basic to the earth, its materials, processes, history, and environment in space. (1.0 credit)
Health – Life Management Skills - This course covers the required areas of health with the emphasis on applying knowledge and values that affect health related behaviors. Topics covered include personal health, nutrition, mental and emotional health, prevention and control of disease, substance use and abuse, community and environmental health, accident prevention and safety, consumer health and family life education. Signposts are everywhere in life, sending us in either positive or negative directions. Follow the signposts in Life Management Skills, and develop the skills for healthy and effective living. In this course students have an opportunity to develop or enhance life management skills important in making decisions for healthy and effective living. Through the study of real life issues, the goal is for students to form healthy attitudes and behaviors that promote personal development, health and well-being.
This course requires the completion of Adult CPR. Extra credit can be earned by also taking First Aid and/or Infant Child CPR. The Outagamie Red Cross office can provide the dates, times and costs for any of these courses. The participant is responsible for any associated costs. (.5 credit)
Outcomes of the Personal Fitness Course:
· Give students the knowledge and desire to establish personal health and fitness programs.
· Educate and motivate students to want to stay physically active and make healthy lifestyle choices far beyond their high school years.
· Help students realize that regular physical activity will increase their energy level and productivity.
· Provide safe, challenging, and enjoyable activities that will allow students to assess and evaluate their lifestyles.
· Help students to realize that personal fitness is just that -personal-and that their bodies will not be compared to others in any way.
· Help students understand the value of participating in physical activity to promote psychological well-being.
· Help students develop positive attitudes about their physical self-images because they will be making improvements in their programs and lifestyles.
· Give students the confidence to take control of many aspects of their lives
Students can expect to spend 5 hours per week completing online assignments and 5 hours per week completing physical activities.
Topics that will be studied include:
Government/Civics – This program is designed
to allow students to investigate and explore the workings of our democratic
society. The
American History – Students will become a
participant in resolving controversy in American History and see how
history and literature connect. Read the perspectives of people who lived
during the time, visit interesting websites, and become a creative
participant in the history and literature of
World History – Presented through a "windows of the world museum", World History gives students the opportunity to visit the past, connect with the present, and look to the future. Join others in the exploration on ancient and modern civilization, their impact, and their contributions to today's global society. The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand their connections to the development of civilizations by examining the past to prepare for their future as participating members of a global community. Students will use knowledge pertaining to history, geography, economic, political processes, religion, ethics, divers cultures and humanities to solve problems in academic, civic, social and employment settings. (1.0 credits)
Global Studies - What does it take to live in a complex and increasingly interdependent global society? It takes knowledge and skills that help you understand the world's people, their environments and the issues they face. As a cub-reporter for Global News Network, your assignment is to learn about and participate in global decision through problem-based learning. (1.0 credit)
eLearning Computer Applications - Develop time management, keyboarding, word-processing, spreadsheet and communication skills, while working from your own computer. This course parallels the AASD the Computer Applications course that is currently available in the traditional classroom, but focuses on applying those technology skills in assignments for a variety of courses. (1.0 credit)
Web Masters - The purpose of this course is to enable students to plan, develop and publish well-designed web sites that combine effective navigation with appropriate graphics, text, color and sound. There is an emphasis on hand-coding because the knowledge of how to write a well-formed web site is essential to understand how to correct code written with HTML generation programs. During the course students will also lean how to troubleshoot code written by various HTML generation programs, how to write web pages that will be easily ready by text-to-speech conversion programs, copyright issues, social issues, web site planning and management. (1.0 credit)
This is a junior/senior course that is a graduation requirement for
2D Art - 2D is short for the word two dimensional. Two-dimensional art consists of paintings, drawings, prints, and photographs. There are many elements that go into making these types of art including line, shape/form, value, texture, and others. In this course students will be learning and using each element individually. Students can visit an art museum to see examples of famous 2D art work, or look around their house. Students might find 2D art, such as a poster, on your own bedroom wall. In this course students will be thinking like a comic book artist. Activities in each lesson will help you develop ideas much like a comic book artist would use. Artwork is submitted electronically so access to a color scanner or digital camera is essential. (.5 credit)
This study skills course will prepare students to succeed on reading, math and writing assessments. Through reading, writing, and math activities, students will develop their critical thinking skills and test-taking strategies. They will look at their strengths and weaknesses in each of these areas and build on those skills. The objectives of this course go beyond mere test preparation. In addition to becoming familiar with the common test formats, question-types, and rubrics, students will develop the critical thinking skills they will need to succeed in the 21st century. Students will use a variety of learning methods in this course including scoring rubrics, self-assessments, practice tests, and learning log entries. While most of the course will be based upon independent practice, students will have opportunities to interact with their classmates through synchronous chats and discussion board activities. (.5 credit)
Spanish I - In Spanish I different aspects
of train travel will guide students through the course. Each module is a
different “tour” and will provide students with vocabulary and grammar
structures needed to communicate. Every module begins with "el horario" (schedule), which gives an overview of
where students will be going in each module. “La salida”
(departure) is the list of assignments. “La vía”
(train track) is the tool for going anywhere - it provides vocabulary and
grammar structures. Students will view “los pasajeros” (passengers), which are short video clips
dealing with what students are learning. “La merienda”
(snack) will be the culture section of the module. “Las noticias
y señales” (news and signs) will give students
the literary material found in
Access to Advanced Placement courses is available. Contact Mrs. Blackmon to determine the options that may apply in your particular situation. Private payment may be required.
Other Special Interest Course Options may be available on request. Private Payment may be required. Contact Mrs. Blackmon for specific requests.