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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.

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MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY   

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit Science Credit

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: This course is designed to provide students with a better understanding and working knowledge of medicine that is required for understanding medical terminology and simplifies the process of learning hundreds of these complex terms. The course helps students understand specialties, pathology, diagnostic techniques, and treatment procedures. The course includes critical thinking exercise scenarios that involve patients and pathology so students can apply their knowledge to the real world. This course utilizes MedCerts, which is a STRIDE supported outside platform.

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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.

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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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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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PSYCHOLOGY

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit Pathway or Social Studies credit

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: In this one-semester course, students investigate why human beings think and act as they do. This is an introductory course that broadly covers several areas of psychology. Instructional material presents theories and current research for students to critically evaluate and understand. Each unit introduces terminology, theories, and research that are critical to the understanding of psychology and includes tutorials and interactive exercises. Students learn how to define and use key psychology terms and how to apply psychological principles to their own lives.

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SOCIOLOGY

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit Pathway or Social Studies credit

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: Students explore complex social issues in a variety of social settings—from families and schools to global cultures. Real-world application is the centerpiece of this course, as students complete projects to develop and apply their knowledge.