Filter by Category
Semester 1 - All Categories
Introduction to Entrepreneurship - Dual Credit Course
with Abigail Timmerman
Register for Free. Please have the correct billing details available to provide during registration.
INTRODUCTION TO ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Course Length: Semester Course
Credit: 1.0 credit
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite(s): None
Fall or Spring Semester yet to be determined
Course Description: Dreaming of starting your own business? This course is designed to inspire and nurture the entrepreneurial spirit. Students will examine the entrepreneurial process and characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, how to identify and evaluate entrepreneurial opportunities, and the critical elements of an effective business plan -- including management, marketing, and financial data. So whether you dream of a new business, or have a plan that needs further development, this course can help you reach your goals.
Note: Dual Credit can be earned through Madison College. Students will be expected to register with Madison College.
Language for Pathways (English)
with Josh Anderson
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.
LANGUAGE FOR PATHWAYS *NEW*
Course Length: Semester
Credit: 0.50
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite(s): None
Course Description: In Language for Pathways, students will elevate their reading, writing and speaking skills they worked on in American Cultural Studies and/or Global Cultural Studies by focusing on the scientific and business side of the communication arts. Among other skills, students will practice annotation, attention to detail in their writing, and vocal communication. 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. 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.
Life Unleashed: Bridging Biology & Innovation
with Alissa Carravetta
Register for Free. Please have correct billing details available to provide during registration.
LIFE UNLEASHED: BRIDGING BIOLOGY & INNOVATION
Course Length: Semester Course
Credit: 0.5 credit Science Credit
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite(s): None
Course Description: What is biotechnology and how is it changing the way we live? Is it possible nature can provide all of the answers to some of science’s most pressing concerns? In this course, you will learn the basics of biotechnology and evolutionary theory, explore the various ways we grow, store and preserve food, and discover the process of fermentation and microbiology. This course will also cover the importance of breeding plants, hybridization, and how early breeding programs led to the study of genetics and an understanding of the function of genes.
.
Marketing A (1st semester of a 2 semester course)
with Abigail Timmerman
Register for Free. Please have correct billing details available to provide during registration.
Be sure to register for both semesters.
MARKETING A/B
Course Length: Yearlong Course
Credit: 1.0 credit
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite(s): None
Course Description: Have you ever wondered how a product makes it to market? Do you know how a business decides what type of advertising to use, and who the ideal customer is? Marketing is the study of the business activities that direct the flow of goods and services from producers to consumers. In this course, you will learn how marketers can satisfy consumer needs and wants, determine which markets the business can best serve, and decide which products and services can best serve these markets. Topics include buyer behavior, marketing research principles, demand analysis, distribution, financing, pricing, product management, and social media marketing.
Note: Students will prepare for the *ASK Marketing Certification. Dual Credit can be earned through Madison College.
Microsoft Office 1: Word & PowerPoint
with Cherie LaGree
Register for Free. Please have correct billing details available to provide during registration.
MICROSOFT OFFICE 1
Course Length: Semester Course
Credit: 0.5-1.0 credit
Grades: 9-12
Prerequisite(s): None
Course Description: Learn essential skills in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel through hands-on projects and practical applications. They learn to create professional documents, design engaging presentations, manage email and schedules effectively, while using Excel to organize data, perform calculations, and build visual charts. The Microsoft 365 applications learned in this class are valuable and widely used across all career pathways, providing a strong foundation for academic and career success. Students must have the full suite of Microsoft 365 or its equivalent available for this course.
Note: Students prepare for and take the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification exam. This industry- recognized credential demonstrates technical proficiency and strengthens college and career readiness. Dual Credit can be earned after taking both Microsoft Office 1 & 2.
Mobile Equipment Maintenance
with Brent Johnson
Register for Free. Please have the correct billing details available to provide during registration.
MOBILE EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
Course Length: Semester Course
Credit: 0.5 credit
Grades: 10-12
Prerequisite(s): Heavy Equipment Explorations (or Construction Explorations if taken before the 2026-2027 school year)
Course Description: Instruct students in the basics of maintenance of heavy equipment. Students will learn about engines, hydraulic systems, powertrain systems, lubricants, and electrical systems. They will also be taught preventative maintenance, how to use parts and technical manuals, shop safety, and tools.Engin
Notes: Completion of this course, along with Basic Equipment Fundamentals and Basic Grade & Construction Math, at a C or better makes the student eligible for a Pre-Apprenticeship Certification endorsed by Local 139–International Union of Operating Engineers. / Completion of this course at a B or better can earn apprenticeship credit at Fox Valley Technical College.
Modern World History A (1st semester of a 2 semester class)
with Colleen Loveless
Register for Free. Please have the correct billing details available to provide during registration.
Be sure to register for both semesters.
MODERN WORLD HISTORY A/B
Course Length: Yearlong
Credit: 1.0
Grade Level: 9-12
Course Description: Throughout this course, students are encouraged to think critically, analyze different perspectives, and make connections between past and present events/places. They may also have opportunities for research projects, simulations, and discussions to deepen their understanding of key historical concepts and big ideas of human history from the Age of Exploration to the present.
.
Multicultural Literature
with Alison Gillespie
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.
MULTICULTURAL LITERATURE
Course Length: Semester
Credit: 0.50
Grades: 11-12
Prerequisite(s): None
Course Description: In this course, students will pursue a greater understanding and appreciation for cultures of various races, ethnicities, socio-economic classes, and genders by analyzing modern and classic literature. Students will practice using textual references, inferring, and critical thinking. 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.