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COLLEGE READING

Course Length: Yearlong

Credit: 1.0

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Description:In Introduction to College Reading and Study Skills, students will focus on enhancing college reading and study techniques and applying these strategies to a variety of college level materials. Emphasis will be given to developing the critical thinking and reading skills necessary to be successful college readers. Topics covered will include reading comprehension strategies, making inferences, identifying main ideas and supporting details, researching and giving live presentations, analyzing persuasive writing, and evaluating texts. NOTE: This course is a semester-long, dual credit course via Madison College and holds students to a college standard; it is appropriate for students at or close to grade-level performance of ELA skills who exhibit proficient time management and self-directed learning skills. This course is a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning and has a live attendance requirement via Madison College. Students who successfully complete the course earn college credit with Madison College (provided they registered for the course with Madison College) and 1 ELA credit per course; additionally, the dual credit could transfer to other colleges and universities, depending on the school.

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COLLEGE WRITING

Course Length: Yearlong

Credit: 1.0

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Description:   Introduction to College Writing, while assuming competence in basic paragraph and essay structure, reinforces principles of composition that employ critical thinking in reading and writing and develops students' grammatical competence and writing style. Through multiple revisions and workshops, students acquire writing process awareness, self-advocacy skills for understanding and managing assignments, and information literacy skills to prepare them for college writing. Topics covered will include writing summaries, researching using databases and college-level sources, crafting annotated bibliographies, participating in peer review, and writing research papers.

NOTE: This course is a semester-long, dual credit course via Madison College and holds students to a college standard; it is appropriate for students at or close to grade-level performance of ELA skills who exhibit proficient time management and self-directed learning skills. This course is a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning and has a live attendance requirement via Madison College. Students who successfully complete the course earn college credit with Madison College (provided they registered for the course with Madison College) and 1 ELA credit per course; additionally, the dual credit could transfer to other colleges and universities, depending on the school.

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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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CONSUMER MATH 1

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit

Recommended Grade Level: 10-12

Course Description: In Consumer Math, students study and review arithmetic skills they can apply in their personal lives and in their future careers. Consumer Math 1 begins with a focus on occupational topics; it includes details on jobs, wages, deductions, taxes, insurance, recreation and spending, and transportation.

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CRIMINOLOGY

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit Pathway or Social Studies credit

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): Pass Sociology with a C or better OR by teacher recommendation.

Course Description: Every society has laws that its citizens must follow. This course focuses on the creation and application of laws in various areas of society. By understanding the workings of our court system and how laws are carried out, students become more informed and responsible citizens.

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CURRENT EVENTS

Course Length: Semester

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.

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EARTH SCIENCE A/B

Course Length: Yearlong

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Description: This comprehensive Earth Science course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the Earth’s systems and the universe around it. Start our journey by exploring the Earth’s formation, its geological history, and the processes that have shaped its surface over billions of years. Follow the fundamentals of map reading, interpretation, and the use of topographic maps to understand landforms. Investigate the dynamic forces that govern Earth’s natural phenomena, such as volcanoes, earthquakes, weather patterns, and natural disasters. Finalize our journey by delving into the study of the Earth’s place in the universe while learning about the solar system, the lifecycle of stars, space exploration, and the relationship between Earth and other celestial bodies.

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ENGINEERING DRAWINGS (DUAL CREDIT COURSE)

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.67 credit

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): Engineering Explorations is RECOMMENDED

Course Description: Focuses on the basic principles of engineering drawings and manufacturing processes. Through interpretation and sketching, students learn to visualize the part, section or assembly views. Students study isometric and orthographic views on a drawing. The student will also use drawings pertinent to the trades with examples in welding, facilities, piping, sheet metal, equipment manuals, electrical symbols, and fluid power symbols.