Required Electives 9-12

HEALTH

Course Code:   08051G0500

.5 Credit

Prerequisite: None

This course explores physical, mental, and social well-being. The curriculum covers substance awareness, AIDS education, and CPR as well as skin care, dental health, mental health, and community health. Required for Graduation. Foundations of Health Science may/can be substituted for the required Health credit for graduation. See information located in the Career and Technical Education Programs, Medical Academy.

CAREER PREPAREDNESS

Course Code:  22153G1000

1 Credit

Prerequisite: None

BEGINNING KINESIOLOGY

• Course Code: 08017G1000

1 Credit

Prerequisite: None

This course offers a variety of health-enhancing physical activities as well as reinforcing and applying fitness components and principles.  This course fulfills the P.E. course requirement for graduation. Required for Graduation. This course may be waived for students who successfully complete Marching Band, JROTC I, or Athletic PE courses with a state waiver.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE     CAREER TECHNICAL EDUCATION       FINE ARTS

Students are required to obtain three credits from foreign language, CTE, and/or fine arts. You may choose to take all three courses in one area or you may choose from two or more areas.  

• Foreign Language: Spanish I & Spanish II (Renaissance Virtual)
• Spanish III & IV, French, German, or Latin (Only offered through ACCESS & Students must come on campus for all tests. No exceptions.)
• Career Technical Education: Marketing Principles, Sports  Marketing, Personal Finance, Exploring Computer Science  or LCCTC offerings
• Fine Arts: Media Art I, Theatre I, Concert Band

FRENCH I 

Course Code: 24102G1000

1 Credit

Prerequisite: None

In this course students study the fundamentals of the French language, Francophone countries, people and their cultures.  Students are introduced to the basic grammatical structures and to the vocabulary relevant to real-life situations while developing proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in French.  Students will also research the geography and customs of Francophone countries. This course will be offered through ACCESS.

FRENCH II  

Course Code: 24103G1000

1 Credit

Prerequisite: French I

In this course students will apply and expand upon studies begun in French I.  Reading, writing, and speaking using the présent, passé composé, and the l’imparfait will continue. It introduces intermediate grammatical structures, a broadened vocabulary, and expanded cultural concepts.  Throughout the course, the exploration of the geography of French-speaking countries, the people, and the customs serves to broaden students’ views of the world and their places in it. This course will be taught through ACCESS.

GERMAN I 

Course Code: 24252G1000

1 Credit

Prerequisite: None

In this course students explore the  basics of the German language.  Students will develop competencies in the four skills (listening, reading, speaking, and writing) so they will be able to communicate successfully in German.  Students will be introduced to contemporary life and culture in German-speaking countries.  This course will be taught through ACCESS.

GERMAN II 

Course Code: 24253G1000

1 Credit

Prerequisite: German I

In this course students will apply and expand upon the experiences of German I. This course is both  a continuation and reinforcement of the study of grammatical patterns with greater emphasis on conversation, language, and comprehension of more difficult reading materials, and expansion of vocabulary skills. This course will be taught through ACCESS.

SPANISH I 

Course Code: 24052G1000

1 Credit

Prerequisite: None

In this course students are introduced to the basic grammatical structure of the Spanish language while being exposed to vocabulary and expressions that are relevant to real-life situations focusing on the areas of Health Care, Business and Education. Students will learn how to have common conversational exchanges that are useful in everyday life.  Students will develop proficiency in listening, reading, speaking and writing. Throughout the course students will explore the geography and culture of all Spanish-speaking countries but will focus on countries that impact their community, expanding their cultural knowledge for the future benefit of the community as a whole. 

SPANISH II 

Course Code: 24053G1000 

1 Credit

Prerequisite: Spanish I

In this course students will apply and expand upon the experiences of Spanish I. The course will expand upon the required grammatical concepts and emphasize a greater understanding of phrases and vocabulary necessary for the workforce.  Greater emphasis on workforce-related conversation and reading materials will be stressed along with a deeper examination of the Spanish-speaking world, expanding upon workplace readiness skills that will enhance personal and professional growth. This course will prepare students to continue the study of Spanish for the upper-level Spanish courses.

HONORS SPANISH III  

Course Code: 24054G1000

1 Credit

Prerequisite: Spanish I and II

In this course students will apply and expand upon the experiences of Spanish I and Spanish II.  This course will review previously learned grammar and vocabulary and will introduce new idioms, phrases, and vocabulary.The subjunctive and future tenses will be taught in this course.  Grammatical concepts will be taught and emphasized through authentic materials.  This course will focus on strengthening writing, reading, and conversational skills while at the same time incorporating vast cultural concepts. This course will be taught through ACCESS. This course earns an additional 0.5 quality points of weighted credit.

HONORS SPANISH IV

Course Code: 24055G1000

1 Credit

Prerequisite: Honors Spanish I, II, and III

In this course students will develop proficiency and integrate their language skills, using authentic materials and sources. Students will demonstrate a level of Spanish proficiency across three communicative modes; Interpersonal Communication: Engaging in conversations, expressing ideas, and exchanging opinions using both spoken and written language. Interpretive Communication: Understanding and interpreting written and spoken language on a variety of topics. Presentational Communication: Presenting information and ideas to an audience using spoken and written language. This course will be taught through ACCESS. This course earns an additional 1.0 quality point of weighted credit.

LATIN I  

Course Code: 24342G1000

1 Credit

Prerequisite: None

In this course students will focus on developing language proficiency, cultural competency, and the use of language skills.  Basic pronunciation, spelling, translation, and mythology are included in the coursework. Emphasis is placed on reading translation, grammar, and culture. This course will be taught through ACCESS.

LATIN II 

Course Code:  24343G1000

1 Credit

Prerequisite: Latin I

In this course students will apply and expand upon the experiences of Latin I.  More complex issues of grammar and reading via studies of Roman life, history, mythology, and culture in translation build upon these skills. This course will be taught through ACCESS.