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Culinary Arts 1

Free

with Karen Ogier

Calendar Sep 8, 2025

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Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5

Grades: 9-12

Course Description: Thinking of a career in the food service industry or looking to develop your culinary skills? This introductory course will provide you with basic cooking and knife skills while preparing you for entry into the culinary world. Discover the history of food culture, food service, and global cuisines while learning about food science principles and preservation. Finally, prepare for your future by building the professional, communication, leadership, and teamwork skills that are critical to a career in the culinary arts.

 

Current Events

Free

with Luke Johnson

Calendar Sep 8, 2025

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Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5

Grade Level: 10-12

Course Description: – This semester-long course incorporates the use of various media platforms to enhance students’ historical thinking skills, as applied to events that have happened in the recent past. Students will gain the ability to think critically about the cause-and-effect of events, to understand them from multiple perspectives, and use inquiry to deepen their overall understanding. Direct instruction includes historical context to current events being analyzed and assessment will be a range of tools to determine a student's level of proficiency.

Early Childhood Education

Free

with Karen Ogier

Calendar Sep 8, 2025

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Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5

Grades: 9-12

Course Description: Are you curious to see what it takes to educate and nurture early learners? Use your curiosity to explore the fundamentals of childcare, like nutrition and safety, but also the complex relationships caregivers have with parents and their children. Examine the various life stages of child development and the best educational practices to enrich their minds while thinking about a possible future as a childcare provider!    

Earth Science (1st Semester of a 2-semester course)

Free

with Olivia Jardas

Calendar Sep 8, 2025

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Be sure to register for both semesters.

Course Length:  Yearlong Course   1st Semester of a 2-semester course

Credit:  1.0

Recommended Grade Level: 10-12

Course Description: This course provides a comprehensive survey of all key areas: astronomy, plate tectonics, weather and climate, and more.  In this class students will answer questions like: What has made Earth able to sustain life? If we are not successful in stopping the negative changes to planet Earth, is there an exoplanet that is Earth-like enough to sustain life?; Why do earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis occur in some places on Earth, how are they related, and what does this all mean for risk in different parts of the world?; Will there be more frequent and more intense severe storms in the future?

 

English 10 1st Semester of 2-Semester Course

Free

with Stephanie Shaw

Calendar Sep 8, 2025

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Be sure to register for both semesters.

Course Length:  Yearlong Course   1st Semester of a 2-semester course

Credit: 1.0

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description:

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: The English 10 course includes engaging and interactive instruction about reading, writing, speaking and listening, and language, with a focus on exploring a wide variety of genres and their elements. Students learn how to carefully read, interpret, and analyze literature and nonfiction works of cultural or historical significance appropriate to grade 10. Throughout the course, students practice narrative, informational, and argument writing. Students also develop and deliver presentations and participate in discussions with their peers.

 

English 11A

Free
Calendar Sep 8, 2025

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Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: In English 11 A, students will continue to build on and grow the skills they fostered in English 9 and 10, especially as they relate to reading, writing, and critical thinking. This course focuses on strengthening the ability to read with intent, write with purpose, and speak with clarity. Students will practice argumentative writing, stylistic research analysis, and debate skills. The outcomes allow for student choice, whether it be by method of showing the skills or by topic. This course is appropriate for students of all skill levels who enjoy open-ended, skill-based assessments.

English 12 A

Free

with Katie Mertz

Calendar Sep 8, 2025

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Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.50 credit

Grades: 12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: In English 12 A, students will synthesize the written and communication skills they fostered in English 9, 10, and 11 as they prepare for life experiences and careers after high school. This course continues to focus on applying the three enduring outcomes of: strengthening the ability to read with intent, write with purpose, and speak with clarity. Students will practice descriptive and persuasive writing, contract annotation and analysis, and interviewing skills. The outcomes allow for student choice, whether it be by method of showing the skills or by topic. This course is appropriate for students of all skill levels who enjoy open-ended, skill-based assessments.

 

Family & Consumer Science

Free

with Karen Ogier

Calendar Sep 8, 2025

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Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5

Grades: 9-12

Course Description: In this course, students develop skills and knowledge to help them transition into adult roles within the family. They learn to make wise consumer choices, prepare nutritious meals, contribute effectively as part of a team, manage a household budget, and balance roles of work and family. They gain an appreciation for the responsibilities of family members throughout the lifespan and the contributions to the well-being of the family and the community.

 





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