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AP® U.S. History (1st semester of 2 semester course)

Free
Calendar Sep 8, 2026

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AP® U.S. HISTORY

Course Length: Semester

Credit: 0.5

Grade Level: 11-12

Course Description: Students explore and analyze the economic, political, and social transformation of the United States since the time of the first European encounters. Students are asked to master not only the wide array of factual information necessary to do well on the AP Exam, but also to practice skills of critical analysis of historical information and documents. Students read primary and secondary source materials and analyze problems presented by historians to gain insight into challenges of interpretation and the ways in which historical events have shaped American society and culture. The content aligns to the sequence of topics recommended by the College Board and to widely used textbooks. The course prepares students for the AP Exam.

 

AP® Macroeconomics

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Calendar Sep 8, 2026

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AP® MACROECONOMICS

Course Length: Semester

Credit: 0.5

Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Successful completion of Algebra II

Description: This course is the equivalent of an introductory college-level course. Students learn why and how the world economy can change from month to month, how to identify trends in our economy, and how to use those trends to develop performance measures and predictors of economic growth or decline. Students also examine how individuals and institutions are influenced by employment rates, government spending, inflation, taxes, and production. Students prepare for the AP Exam and for further study in business, political science, and history.

 

Physical Education

Free

with Maggie Randall

Calendar Sep 8, 2026

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Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5

Grades: 9-12

Course Description: This course combines online instructional guidance with student participation in weekly cardiovascular, aerobic, muscle-toning, and other activities. Students fulfill course requirements by keeping weekly logs of their physical activity. The course promotes the value of lifetime physical activity and includes instruction in injury prevention, nutrition and diet, and stress management.

 

Agriculture Explorations

Free

with Mindy Smits

Calendar Sep 8, 2026

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AGRICULTURE EXPLORATIONS

Course Length:  Semester Course

Credit:  0.5 credit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description:    Get ready to dive into the exciting world of agriculture with this engaging, project-based learning (PBL) course! Students will explore everything from sustainability and animal care to cutting-edge technology and the challenges facing the agriculture industry today. Along the way, they’ll learn how agriculture shapes life here in Wisconsin and beyond. Students will use all the knowledge and skills gained to design their very own first-generation farm that’s sustainable, profitable, and ready to thrive in the future. Whether you're curious about agriculture careers, passionate about the environment, or just love learning by doing, this class will give you a fresh perspective on the world of agriculture and the opportunities it offers!

 

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American Cultural Studies (1st Semester of 2 Semester course)

Free
Calendar Sep 8, 2026

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AMERICAN CULTURAL STUDIES

Course Length: Year long

Credit: 1.0 English + 1.0 Social Studies

Grades: 9

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: This course fosters an interdisciplinary approach to studying United States history, social life, literature, politics, arts, and popular culture in local, national, and 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 live in America?” 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.

 

AP ® Calculus AB (1st Semester or 2 Semester Class)

Free
Calendar Sep 8, 2026

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AP ® CALCULUS AB A/B

Course Length: Yearlong Course

Credit: 1.0 credit

Recommended Grade Level: 11-12

Prerequisites: Successfully completed courses in which you studied algebra, geometry, trigonometry, analytic geometry, and elementary functions.

Course Description: This course is the equivalent of an introductory college-level calculus course. Calculus helps scientists, engineers, and financial analysts understand the complex relationships behind real-world phenomena. Students learn to evaluate the soundness of proposed solutions and apply mathematical reasoning to real-world models. Students also learn to understand change geometrically and visually (by studying graphs of curves), analytically (by studying and working with mathematical formulas), numerically (by seeing patterns in sets of numbers), and verbally. Students prepare for the AP exam and further studies in science, engineering, and mathematics.

 

AP ® English Language & Composition (1st semester of 2 semester course)

Free
Calendar Sep 8, 2026

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AP® ENGLISH LANGUAGE & COMPOSITION 

Course Length: Yearlong

Credit: 1.0

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Description:   AP English Language and Composition is an introductory college-level composition course. Students cultivate their understanding of writing and rhetorical arguments through reading, analyzing, and writing texts as they explore topics like rhetorical situations, claims and evidence, reasoning and organization, and style. The AP English Language and Composition course focuses on the development and revision of evidence-based analytic and argumentative writing, the rhetorical analysis of nonfiction texts, and the decisions writers make as they compose and revise. Students evaluate, synthesize, and cite research to support their arguments. Additionally, they read and analyze rhetorical elements and their effects in nonfiction texts—including images as forms of text—from a range of disciplines and historical periods.

 

AP ® English Literature & Composition (1st semester of 2 semester course)

Free
Calendar Sep 8, 2026

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AP® ENGLISH LITERATURE & COMPOSITION

Course Length: Yearlong

Credit: 1.0

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Description:   AP English Literature and Composition provides students with the opportunity to read and write critically. The course is structured into units, based on the College Board guide. Students will closely examine big ideas such as: rhetorical situation, claims and evidence, reasoning and organization and style. They will read a variety of non-fiction writings, including scientific, sociological, philosophical, and narrative texts. The students will read, annotate, and write synthesis essays (using several primary sources), as well as argument and rhetorical analysis essays. Students will work through the writing process using peer review and teacher feedback to complete several drafts of their work. This course is designed to be equivalent of a one-semester introductory college–or university-level survey course. This course meets guidelines outlined in the College Board’s AP. 

 

 





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