Electives

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, Spanish III, Spanish IV, French 1 & 2, German, or Latin (May be offered in-house or through ACCESS. If taken through ACCESS, students must come on campus for all tests. No exceptions.) 
• Career Technical Education: Marketing Principles, Sports  Marketing, Personal Finance,  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. 

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. 

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 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 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.

MARKETING PRINCIPLES

Course Code: - 12164G1001

1 Credit

Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to provide students with an overview of in-depth marketing concepts. Students develop a foundational knowledge of marketing and its functions, including marketing information management, pricing, product and service management, entrepreneurship, and promotion and selling. One of two choices for the 10th grade required an elective. The other is Hospitality Management & Marketing. A 10th-grade required elective. This course works towards receiving your college and career readiness standard for graduation. 

SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING

Course Code: 12163G1003

1 Credit

Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to offer students an opportunity to gain knowledge and develop skills related to the growing sports and entertainment industry. This course introduces the student to the major segments of the industry and the social and economic impact the industry has on local, state, national, and global economies. Although no prerequisite is listed, it is suggested that students complete an introductory marketing course before taking Sports and Entertainment Marketing. An 11th grade required elective. This course works towards receiving your college and career readiness standard for graduation. 

PERSONAL FINANCE

Course Code: - 1926G1001

1 Credit

Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to introduce students to the management of personal and family resources to achieve personal goals and financial literacy.

MEDIA ART I  

Course Code:  05250G1001 

1 Credit

Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to visualization graphics programming on computers. The course focuses on using a digital camera and the practical application of digital imaging and editing programs and 3D technology and cinematography will also be explored.

THEATRE I

Course Code: 05052G1001

1 Credit

Prerequisite: None

This one credit course, proficient level, explores beginning theatre. Creating, performing, responding and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production and assessment to understand how theatre communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Students will study, write and/or perform scenes and monologues. Students will also be introduced to basic history of theater and technical theatre.

CONCERT BAND I

Course Code:  05102G1000

1  Credit

Prerequisite: None

This is a one-credit course, novice level, designed for beginning music students to experience instrumental music in a concert band setting. Students will develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will study works of famous composers of concert band music and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts.

CONCERT BAND II

Course Code:  05102G2000

1  Credit

Prerequisite: Concert Band I

This is a one-credit course, intermediate level, designed for students with at least one year of experience to experience instrumental music in a concert band setting. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will study works of famous composers of concert band music and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts.

CONCERT BAND III

Course Code:  05102G3000

1  Credit

Prerequisite: Concert Band II

This is a one-credit course, proficient level, designed for students to increase artistry through reinforced experiences in an instrumental music concert band setting. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will study works of famous composers of concert band music and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts.

CONCERT BAND IV

Course Code:  05102G4000

1  Credit

Prerequisite: Concert Band III

This is a one-credit course, accomplished level, designed for students with multiple years of high school study to experience instrumental music in a concert band setting. This level is designed to extend students’ technical skills and artistry and to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of the study of music. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will study works of famous composers of concert band music and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts.

AIRCRAFT THEORY OF FLIGHT AND OPERATIONS

Course Code: 20113G1001 

1 Credit

Prerequisite: 

This course is designed to provide students with the basic theory of flight, aircraft nomenclature, aircraft construction, and basic aircraft operating controls. This course will be offered in partnership with Go Vertical Aviation. (Offered at Athens High School. Students must attend courses on campus.)

EXPLORING AVIATION AND AEROSPACE

CHARACTER EDUCATION

Course Code: 

0.5 Credit

Prerequisite: None

After completing the course, students can define each of the seven values studied in the course; identify examples of what each value is and what it is not; identify, in literature or in real life, individuals who exemplify one or more of the seven values, those who lack the values, and what the consequences (positive or negative) are in each instance; apply the seven values more effectively in your own life; and utilize what you have learned about these values as you make decisions that reflect positively on you, your family, and your society.

EDUCATION & CAREER PLANNING

Course Code: 

1 Credit

Prerequisite: None

Upon successfully completing this course, students should be able to discuss the issues that involve the world of work in the next 100 years; discuss what a career and a career path entail; develop a greater awareness of who you are: your interests, values, experiences, and how they relate to a career choice; apply decision-making skills to your career decision; and locate and evaluate material, assessments, and relevant information about careers that interest you.

EXPLORING Exploring Computer Science

LIFE PREPAREDNESS

Course Code:  

1 Credit

Prerequisite: None

This course is designed to prepare you for the future (short-term and long-term) through stories, scenarios, and experiences of others. The intent is not to dictate how you should live your life, but to provide a glimpse of the realities that lie ahead. With an awareness of how things are, you will find yourself better prepared and ready to face the future.

Driver and Traffic Safety Education

Course Code: 08152G1000

0.5 Credit

Prerequisite: Alabama Driver's Permit

Safe driving theory; in-class study; driving hazards; boating safety; behind-the-wheel experience; safety practices. A fee is required to take this course.

*Students will be required to come on campus to drive a set number of driving hours with the instructor.