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Semester 1 - All Categories

(COMPTIA) COMPUTER TECHNICIAN

Free
Calendar Sep 8, 2026

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

(COMPTIA)  COMPUTER TECHNICIAN 

SCHEDULE YET TO BE DETERMINED

Course Length:  Semester Course 

Credit:  0.5 credit 

Grades: 10-12 

Prerequisite(s): IT Explorations or Digital Literacy and Tech+

Course Description:   Students will learn foundational skills in computer hardware, software, troubleshooting, and network basics. Topics include understanding operating systems, setting up and maintaining devices, and resolving common technical issues. Through hands-on activities and real-world scenarios, students will build the confidence and knowledge needed to succeed in entry-level IT roles. 

Note:  This course prepares students to earn the CompTIA A+ Core 1 Certification.

 

(COMPTIA) NETWORK+

Free
Calendar Sep 8, 2026

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

(COMPTIA)  NETWORK+ 

Course Length:  Semester Course 

Credit:  0.5 credit 

Grades: 10-12 

Prerequisite(s): IT Explorations and Tech+

Course Description:  This course follows the CompTIA Network+ curriculum, preparing students to earn the Network+ certification. It covers key networking concepts, including the OSI model, cloud computing, routing, switching, wireless configuration, network security, and troubleshooting. Students will gain the skills needed to build, secure, and maintain reliable networks while ensuring business continuity.

Note:  This course prepares students for the CompTIA Network+.
Additional Certification Costs May Be Assessed

(COMPTIA) TECH+

Free

with Nikki Billings

Calendar Sep 8, 2026

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

(COMPTIA)  TECH+

SCHEDULE TO BE DETERMINED

Course Length:  Semester Course 

Credit:  0.5 credit 

Grades: 9-12 

Prerequisite(s): IT Explorations and Teacher Recommendation or Digital Literacy

Course Description:   This course offers a foundational understanding of essential IT concepts, tools, and practices, preparing individuals for entry-level roles or further studies in information technology. Key topics include computing basics, data value, troubleshooting, and securing devices. Students will gain practical skills in setting up infrastructure, managing applications and operating systems, exploring programming concepts, understanding database fundamentals, and applying security best practices. With a focus on hands-on learning and real-world applications, this course builds a strong IT knowledge base for career development. Students will follow the CompTIA Tech+ curriculum and have the opportunity to earn the Tech+ certification.

Note:  This course prepares students to earn the CompTIA Tech+ Certification.

Accounting A (1st semester of a 2 semester course)

Free

with Lisa Leutenegger

Calendar Sep 8, 2026

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

Be sure to register for both semesters.

ACCOUNTING A/B

Course Length: Yearlong Course

Credit: 1.0 credit

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: Accounting A is the first semester of a two-semester course. This course teaches accounting while placing emphasis on conceptual understanding and financial statement analysis to encourage students to apply accounting concepts to real-world situations and make informed business decisions. Topics include transactions and methods of accounting for a service business as a sole proprietorship. During Accounting B, students will continue their study of the accounting cycle and complete an accounting simulation. This simulation mimics keeping accounting records for an event planning business. This will be mailed to students.

 

ADVANCED DESIGN WITH AI

Free
Calendar Sep 8, 2026

ADVANCED DESIGN WITH AI 

Course Length: Semester Course

SCHEDULE YET TO BE DETERMINED

Credit: 0.5 or 1.0 credit

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): Adobe Photoshop, Adobe InDesign, Web Design or Digital Design with AI

Course Description: Take your creative and technical skills to the next level in Advanced Design with AI. This class blends creativity, innovation, and artificial intelligence to help you design smarter, faster, and with greater impact.

In this self-directed course, students will develop and manage the full creative workflow that includes planning, prompt engineering, ethical design considerations. Students will experiment with AI-powered design platforms—such as Adobe Firefly, Canva Magic Studio, Runway ML, and ChatGPT—to generate visuals, streamline workflows, and bring bold ideas to life. You’ll begin by developing a personalized learning plan, identifying your design focus—whether that’s web development, digital illustration, motion graphics, or branding—and setting clear goals with your teacher’s guidance.

What makes this course unique?

  • AI-Enhanced Creativity: Learn how artificial intelligence can amplify your imagination, refine your designs, and automate repetitive tasks.
  • Expand Your Expertise: Build on prior skills while mastering next-generation design tools and techniques.
  • Portfolio Development: Create an original, professional-level project that showcases your creativity, technical ability, and AI integration skills.
  • With your teacher as a mentor and guide, you’ll gain independence, explore emerging technologies, and prepare for future careers in digital design, marketing, and creative media.

Agriculture Explorations

Free

with Mindy Brickley

Calendar Sep 8, 2026

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

AGRICULTURE EXPLORATIONS

Course Length:  Semester Course

Credit:  0.5 credit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description:    Get ready to dive into the exciting world of agriculture with this engaging, project-based learning (PBL) course! Students will explore everything from sustainability and animal care to cutting-edge technology and the challenges facing the agriculture industry today. Along the way, they’ll learn how agriculture shapes life here in Wisconsin and beyond. Students will use all the knowledge and skills gained to design their very own first-generation farm that’s sustainable, profitable, and ready to thrive in the future. Whether you're curious about agriculture careers, passionate about the environment, or just love learning by doing, this class will give you a fresh perspective on the world of agriculture and the opportunities it offers!

 

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American Cultural Studies A (1st Semester of 2 Semester course)

Free

with Alison Gillespie

Calendar Sep 8, 2026

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.

Be sure to sign up for both semesters of this yearlong class.

AMERICAN CULTURAL STUDIES

Course Length: Year long

Credit: 1.0 English + 1.0 Social Studies

Grades: 9

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: This course fosters an interdisciplinary approach to studying United States history, social life, literature, politics, arts, and popular culture in local, national, and global contexts. Our curriculum is directly aligned with fostering students’ critical, ethical, and global thinking. At the core, our courses explore the question, “What does it mean to live in America?” We will focus on the three enduring outcomes of English: reading with intent, writing with purpose, and speaking with clarity. We will also focus on the three enduring outcomes of Social Studies: thinking critically, engaging civically, and communicating clearly.

 

Anatomy & Physiology 1

Free

with Noel Vandeberg

Calendar Sep 8, 2026

This course is free to register.  Have billing information ready upon final registration.

Be sure to register for both semesters.

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY 1

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit Science Credit

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisites: Pass Biology with a C or better; strongly recommend Medical Terminology prior to taking

Course Description: These courses provide a thorough introduction to the basics required for the study of the human body and how it functions. Students receive a general introduction to life functions, the terminology, and phonetic pronunciations used to describe body parts and their locations, as well as an overall review of human development and body processes. This course also includes infection control and standard precautions, which emphasizes the importance of maintaining health and safety in the health-care work environment, as well as highlights the latest practices and protocols.





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