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CDL Prep (Qtr 2)

Free

with Brent Johnson

Calendar Nov 2, 2026

Register for Free. Please have correct billing details available to provide during registration.

 

CDL PREP

Course Length: Quarter Course

Credit: 0.25 credit

Grades: 12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: Instructs students in the basics of heavy equipment operation licensure requirements, followed by professional skill building and employment readiness. Note: This course does not provide behind-the-wheel instruction nor completion of the Commercial Drivers License exam. The exam must be scheduled to be taken at a local DMV.

 

FIRST AID/CPR/AED

Free
Calendar Nov 2, 2026

FIRST AID/CPR/AED

Course Length: Quarter Course

Credit: 0.25 credit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: Be prepared, not scared to provide care at home, work, or in your community by learning the appropriate care to provide first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies. Within this course you will learn basic first aid knowledge in treating different types of injuries, heatstroke, choking, allergic reactions, asthma, and more. You will learn how to respond to and care for people who may be going through a medical crisis. By becoming familiar with Adult First Aid/CPR/AED, you will learn skills to offer quick treatments, prevent victim’s conditions from becoming worse, and help preserve life.  

*Note: This course requires you to demonstrate skill proficiency to a certified instructor in-person to meet the requirement for certification. 50% of the course is self-paced online and 50% is in-person skills that include discussion, practical application, and skills testing. Before students can attend the in-person course, the online course must be completed. Potential locations for the in-person skills session include Green Bay, Madison, Milwaukee, La Crosse, and/or Eau Claire. Dates and locations to be determined.

FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION PREP COURSE (2nd Qtr)

Free
Calendar Nov 2, 2026

FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION PREP COURSE

Course Length: Quarter 
2nd Qtr Nov 2- Jan 8th

Credit: 0.25 

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Description:  This 9-week short course is designed for students who want to advance in the food service industry and earn an important industry credential. The Food Manager Certificate is required for anyone supervising food service employees, making it a valuable step for students pursuing careers in restaurants, catering, or other food-related fields. Throughout the course, students will learn the essentials of safe food handling and storage, preventing cross-contamination, understanding food safety regulations, and maintaining compliance in a professional kitchen.  By the end of the course, students will have the opportunity to earn a nationally recognized certificate that demonstrates their expertise, responsibility, and readiness to step into leadership roles in the food service industry.

Landscape Design (2nd Qtr)

Free
Calendar Nov 2, 2026

LANDSCAPE DESIGN 

Register for Free. Please have correct billing details available to provide during registration.

Course Length:  Quarter
2nd Quarter Nov 2 to Jan 8

Credit:  0.25 

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None  

OSHA 10 (2nd Quarter)

Free
Calendar Nov 2, 2026

Register for Free. Please have correct billing details available to provide during registration.

OSHA 10 

Course Length: Quarter Course

Credit: 0.25 credit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: This course offers students the opportunity to become OSHA 10 certified, which is an excellent addition to any resume! Upon completion of the CareerSafe program, you will have a better understanding of the safety needs while working in a career within the construction industry. This program is designed to prepare you for the safety measures and needs within any job site. It will also prepare you for how to handle situations where safety is a concern.

Photography (Short Course) (2nd Quarter)

Free

with Nikki Billings

Calendar Nov 2, 2026 , runs for 9 weeks

Register for Free. Please have the correct billing details available to provide during registration.

PHOTOGRAPHY - Short Course

Course Length: 9 Weeks  

Grade Level: 9th-12th Grade 

Credit: 0.25 

Course Description:  In this independent learning class, students will learn basics of photography, including building an understanding of aperture, shutter speed, lighting, and composition. Students are introduced to the history of photography and basic camera functions. They use the basic techniques of composition and camera functions to build a portfolio of images, capturing people, landscapes, close-ups, and action photographs. Students need to have access to a smartphone with a working back camera or a digital camera. 

Wisconsin Tribal Law & Government (Short Course) (2nd Quarter)

Free

with Kaitlin Gasser

Calendar Nov 2, 2026

Register for Free. Please have correct billing details available to provide during registration.

 

WISCONSIN TRIBAL LAW AND GOVERNMENT - Short Course

Course Length:  6 weeks

Credit:  0.25 

Grades: 9-12 

Prerequisite(s): None 

Description:   In this independent learning class, students will learn about tribal government organization in Wisconsin.  Focus will be introducing treaty law, interactions between tribal, state, and federal government, and specific tribal laws in Wisconsin.  Students will move through the curriculum independently and will have the chance to gain a basic understanding of tribal structures in Wisconsin. 

Communication and Media Studies

Free

with Stephanie Shaw

Calendar Jan 18, 2027

Register for Free.  However, course is not free.  Cost is based on consortium or school contract. Please have correct billing details available to provide during registration.

Semester Schedules are yet to be determined.  This course may move to 2nd semester.

COMMUNICATION & MEDIA STUDIES

Course Length: Semester

Credit: 0.50

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: In this course, students will learn about the principles of print and online storytelling as they relate to our communities and current events. The course defines what it means for students to become a conscious media consumer. Students will learn investigative skills, responsible and ethical documentation, and writing techniques that focus on the introductory skills of journalism. In alignment to our three enduring outcomes of reading with intent, writing with purpose, and speaking with clarity, students will critically read news stories, write their own feature articles, and conduct interviews.

 





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