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DIGITAL STORYTELLING

Course Length: Semester

Credit: 0.50

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: In this course, students will learn how to tell stories using a variety of different digital instruments. Students will analyze successful marketing campaigns and other forms of digital storytelling. Students will learn to identify common elements of digital stories. Students will also learn how to use images/videos/text together to tell a beautiful and compelling story. After studying different forms, students will use project-based learning to create their own various forms of digital stories.

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ENGINEERING EXPLORATIONS

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: This course introduces the concept of engineering to students. Starting with the history of engineering, students will learn how engineering has evolved and understand that the past plays a critical role in product improvement. Students will also be introduced to the Engineering Design Process to understand how it plays a vital role in the world of engineering. Lastly, students will investigate different focus areas of engineering to decide which subdiscipline could be of future interest to them.

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GLOBAL CULTURAL STUDIES 

Course Length: Yearlong

Credit: 1.0 English +1.0 Social Studies

Grades: 10

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: This course fosters an interdisciplinary approach to studying world history, social life, literature, politics, arts, and popular culture in global contexts. Our curriculum is directly aligned with fostering students’ critical, ethical, and global thinking. At the core, our courses explore the question, “What does it mean to explore how the past shapes our world today?” We will focus on the three enduring outcomes of English: reading with intent, writing with purpose, and speaking with clarity. We will also focus on the three enduring outcomes of Social Studies: thinking critically, engaging civically, and communicating clearly.

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HEALTHCARE EXPLORATIONS

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: This course is designed as an exploration of the healthcare career pathways. Students will get an introduction to healthcare careers so that they can better assess which pathway to pursue. In this course, students explore basic concepts in the broad areas of healthcare, as well as career options in each area. Students study the concepts of disease prevention, personal health management, and emergency preparation, in addition to other common health-related functions. Students complete projects to develop a deeper understanding of the roles these healthcare functions play.

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HEAVY EQUIPMENT FUNDAMENTALS
(was Basic Equipment Fundamentals)

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: 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 Basic 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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INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATIONS

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit English Credit

Grades: 10-12

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.

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Information Technology (IT) Explorations

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: .5 credit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: This course is designed as an exploration of the information technology career pathways. Students will get an introduction to information technology careers so that they can better assess which pathway to pursue. In this course students explore basic concepts in the broad areas of information technology, as well as career options in each area. Students study the concepts of networking information support, web and digital communications, and programming and software development.

Note: Dual credit can be earned for IT Career Exploration and IT Security Awareness through Madison College.

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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.