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Course Length:  Yearlong Course 

Credit:  1.0 credit 

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): IT Explorations and Intro to Computer Science

Course Description:  Thisvideo game and web interactive design curriculum teaches the foundations of creating video games in JavaScript. While this course is introductory, its curriculum teaches the foundations of computer science and basic programming, with an emphasis on helping students develop logical thinking and problem-solving skills. Once students complete the course, they will have learned material equivalent to a semester college introductory course in Computer Science and be able to program in JavaScript.

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Course Length:  Semester Course 

Credit:  .5 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.

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Course Length:  Yearlong Course   1st Semester of a 2-semester course

Credit: 1.0

Recommended Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Passing with a “C” or better in Geometry or Integrated Math 2 (and/or ACT of 17 or better)

Course Description: All college students, regardless of their college major, need to be able to make reasonable decisions about fiscal, environmental, and health issues that require quantitative reasoning skills. An activity-based approach is used to explore numerical relationships, graphs, proportional relationships, algebraic reasoning, and problem solving using linear, exponential and other mathematical models. Students will develop conceptual and procedural tools that support the use of key mathematical concepts in a variety of contexts. This course may be used as the first of a two part sequence that ends with Quantitative Reasoning as the capstone general education math requirement.

Medford School District Only

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Course Length:  Semester Course 

Credit:  .5 credit 

Grades: 10-12 

Prerequisite(s): None 

Course Description:  Introduces students to heavy equipment used in the construction industry, students will also be instructed on basic safety, maintenance, and communication methods that operating engineers may be exposed to. 

Notes:  Completion of this course, along with Basic Grade & Construction Math and Mobile Equipment Maintenance, 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.

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FOR MEDFORD SCHOOL DISTRICT ONLY

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Course Length:  Quarter Course (provided 2nd Quarter)

Credit:  .25 credit 

Grades: 12 

Prerequisite(s): None 

Course Description:   Instructs students in the basics of heavy equipment operation licensure requirements followed by professional skill building and employment readiness. 

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Course Length:  Semester Course 

Credit:  .67 credit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s):  Computer Literacy or placement exam

Course Description:  Unlock the full potential of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint with our Microsoft certification course. The course moves swiftly using project-based learning to simulate the time management and professionalism of document creation in a workplace environment. To be successful in the course, students need to commit to the course timelines and procedures.

Platform(s):  Students in this course will be expected to access multiple “outside” platforms including GMetrix or TestOut Software, MSi, Certiport (for certification), and Madison College platforms, to name a few.

Personal Computers:  It is strongly recommended that students in this course use a Stride K12 issued computer exclusively for content in this course.

Note: Dual Credit can be earned for Microsoft Word and Microsoft PowerPoint.