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Who has the Power? 2nd Quarter

Free

with Sadie Johnson

Calendar Nov 2, 2026

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Who has the Power? 

Credit .25 Independent 

Course Description: TBA


AHA Heartsaver First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification

Free

with Alana Blechl

Calendar Jan 25, 2027

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.

PODCASTING (6 Weeks)

Free

with Katie Mertz

Calendar Jan 25, 2027

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PODCASTING 

Course Length: 6 weeks

Credit: 0.25 

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None 

Description:  In Podcasting, students will apply the three enduring outcomes within an English course to the specific platform of podcasting: read with intent, write with purpose, and speak with clarity. This short course will provide the foundation to learning about the “behind the scenes” when developing a podcast. The course will highlight elements and skills necessary for integrating successful podcasts. Asynchronous lesson content will contain examples of contemporary and popular podcasts. Course is pass/fail as determined by three assessments aligned to the enduring outcomes. Providing audio clips of one’s voice when answering these assessments is a requirement.

ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS (6 Weeks)

Free
Calendar Mar 29, 2027 , runs for 6 weeks

ANCIENT CIVILIZATIONS 

Course Length:  6 weeks

Credit:  0.25 

Grades: 9-12 

Prerequisite(s): None 

Description:   Step back in time to learn about the civilizations of the ancient world in this asynchronous short course!  Not only will students learn about societies, technologies, and trade networks of realms such as the Han Dynasty and the Roman Empire, they will build their historical thinking skills. Activities, videos, and readings will challenge students to analyze primary and secondary source documents and to compare/contrast empires. Additionally, these studies will teach students to determine connections and patterns that transcend time and space. 

BuildIt: Experiences Lab Q4 - Independent

Free
Calendar Mar 29, 2027 , runs for 6 weeks

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BuildIt: Experiences Lab

Fourth Quarter - Independent

Course Length:  Quarter ( 1/2 semester) 

Credit:  0.25 

Grades:11, 12

Prerequisite(s):  

Description:    

FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION PREP COURSE (2nd Qtr)

Free
Calendar Mar 29, 2027

FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION PREP COURSE

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.

GRAPHIC NOVEL EXPLORATIONS

Free
Calendar Mar 29, 2027

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GRAPHIC NOVEL EXPLORATIONS

Course Length: 6 weeks

Credit: 0.25

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None 

Course Description:  In Graphic Novel Explorations, students will apply the three enduring outcomes within an English course to the specific genre of graphic novels: read with intent, write with purpose, and speak with clarity. This short course will provide a deeper analysis of the elements used within different types of graphic novels and the examination of a graphic novel’s structure. Asynchronous lesson content will contain examples of contemporary and classic graphic novels. Course is pass/fail as determined by three assessments aligned to the enduring outcomes.

ROCKS & MINERALS (6 Weeks)

Free
Calendar Mar 29, 2027

ROCKS & MINERALS

Course Length:  6 weeks

Credit: 0.25 

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None 

Description:    This quarter-long course will give students the opportunity to investigate the rock cycle and rock identification; what is a mineral and mineral identification; and weathering and erosion principals.  The unit ends with the opportunity to apply gained knowledge to a real-world investigation of The Sphinx in Giza, Egypt, and the Statue of Liberty in New York City.





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