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Semester 1 - All Categories

Microsoft Office 1: Word & PowerPoint

Free

with Cherie LaGree

Calendar Sep 8, 2026

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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

Free

with Brent Johnson

Calendar Sep 8, 2026

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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)

Free

with Colleen Loveless

Calendar Sep 8, 2026

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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.

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Multicultural Literature

Free

with Alison Gillespie

Calendar Sep 8, 2026

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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.

 

Nutrition & Wellness

Free

with Maggie Randall

Calendar Sep 8, 2026

This course is free to register.  Have current billing information available at checkout.

NUTRITION & WELLNESS *NEW*

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite: None

Course Description: This half-credit course will introduce the student to an overview of good nutrition principles that are needed for human physical and mental wellness. Discussion of digestion, basic nutrients, weight management, sports and fitness, and life-span nutrition is included. Application to today’s food and eating trends, plus learning to assess for reliable nutrition information is emphasized.

 

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Personal Finance

Free
Calendar Sep 8, 2026

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PERSONAL FINANCE

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: This course covers the most current and relevant financial topics that impact today’s students. Topics include budgeting, identity theft, saving, investing, insurance/risk management, online banking, and careful use of credit. This course teaches students how to plan and manage their personal finances, how to live a financially successful life, and what their financial responsibilities are as citizens.

Note: Students will prepare for the W!SE Financial Literacy Certification.

 

Personal Finance (Asynch/FlexLab)

Free

with Cherie LaGree

Calendar Sep 8, 2026

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PERSONAL FINANCE (Asynch/FlexLab) *NEW*

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: This course covers the most current and relevant financial topics that impact today’s students. Topics include budgeting, identity theft, saving, investing, insurance/risk management, online banking, and careful use of credit. This course teaches students how to plan and manage their personal finances, how to live a financially successful life, and what their financial responsibilities are as citizens.

FlexLab Component: This course is offered asynchronously. No live instructional classes will be provided. The teacher will be available for support, as needed. FlexLab courses contain two required components - failure to complete both will result in failure of the course:

Note: Students will prepare for the W!SE Financial Literacy Certification.

 

 

Pharmacy Technician Certification Course (1st semester of 2 semester course)

Free

with Alana Blechl

Calendar Sep 8, 2026

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Be sure to register for both semesters

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION COURSE (FLEXLAB) A/B

Course Length: Yearlong Course

Credit: 1.0 credit

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of any Health Sciences course at the Intermediate Level

Course Description: This course is designed to educate and train students in the field of Pharmacy Technician. This course is taught in a hybrid model that uses mastery grading. Students will be given a semester course outline for independent study, will meet with the teacher at least once a month. This course will cover the areas of prescription processing, biopharmaceutics, drug activity, types of medications, dosage calculations, and common mathematical formulas and conversions. Students will also learn about HIPAA, drug regulation and control, inventory management, financial considerations, legal and ethical issues, sterile and non-sterile compounding, and units of measurement. After all coursework has been completed at 80% or better, the student will be able to sign up for the Pharmacy Technician Certification exam. Platform: Students will use the MedCerts platform.

FlexLab Component: This course is offered asynchronously. No live instructional classes will be provided. The teacher will be available for support, as needed. FlexLab courses contain two required components - failure to complete both will result in failure of the course:

 





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