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Semester 2 - All Categories

Food Manager Certification Prep Course - Q4 Independent

Free

with Mindy Brickley

Calendar Mar 29, 2027

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FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATION PREP COURSE

Credit: 0.25 

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Description:  This 9-week short course is designed for students who want to advance in the food service industry and earn an important industry credential. The Food Manager Certificate is required for anyone supervising food service employees, making it a valuable step for students pursuing careers in restaurants, catering, or other food-related fields. Throughout the course, students will learn the essentials of safe food handling and storage, preventing cross-contamination, understanding food safety regulations, and maintaining compliance in a professional kitchen.  By the end of the course, students will have the opportunity to earn a nationally recognized certificate that demonstrates their expertise, responsibility, and readiness to step into leadership roles in the food service industry.

Graphic Novel Explorations - Independent

Free

with Katie Mertz

Calendar Mar 29, 2027

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GRAPHIC NOVEL EXPLORATIONS

Course Length: 6 weeks

Credit: 0.25

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None 

Course Description:  In Graphic Novel Explorations, students will apply the three enduring outcomes within an English course to the specific genre of graphic novels: read with intent, write with purpose, and speak with clarity. This short course will provide a deeper analysis of the elements used within different types of graphic novels and the examination of a graphic novel’s structure. Asynchronous lesson content will contain examples of contemporary and classic graphic novels. Course is pass/fail as determined by three assessments aligned to the enduring outcomes.

Investing (3rd Qtr)

Free

with Cherie LaGree

Calendar Mar 29, 2027 , runs for 9 weeks

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INVESTING 

Course Length: 9 weeks 

Grade Level: 9-12 

Credit:  0.25 Elective Credit 

Qtr to be determined

Teacher:  Ms. LaGree 

Course Description:  Welcome to the exciting world of investing! In this beginning level course, you will embark on a journey to discover the diverse array of investment options available, including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and real estate. Through interactive asynchronous activities, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of each investment vehicle, learning about their risks, rewards, and potential for growth. Students will have the opportunity to select their own stocks and create a personalized stock market portfolio using real-time data. By researching companies, analyzing market trends, and assessing risk, students will develop the skills needed to make informed investment decisions. Students will move through the curriculum independently but will need to track their stock portfolio over the duration of the course. 

 

OSHA 10 (4th Quarter)

Free

with Luke Steffen

Calendar Mar 29, 2027

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OSHA 10 

Course Length: Quarter Course

Credit: 0.25 credit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: This course offers students the opportunity to become OSHA 10 certified, which is an excellent addition to any resume! Upon completion of the CareerSafe program, you will have a better understanding of the safety needs while working in a career within the construction industry. This program is designed to prepare you for the safety measures and needs within any job site. It will also prepare you for how to handle situations where safety is a concern.

Print & Promote 4th Quarter

Free

with Danielle Krueger

Calendar Mar 29, 2027

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Print & Promote 

Course Length: Quarter Course

Credit: 0.25 credit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): Production Printing Explorations, Inside the Print Shop 1 & Inside the Print Shop 2

Course Description: This asynchronous course introduces students to how printed materials are used across many real-world settings, including education, healthcare, government, manufacturing, non-profits, finance, and signage. Students explore the different needs, trends, and expectations of each area and how print products are designed to meet those needs. The course also examines how print services are offered through in-plant shops, sign shops, direct mail, and online ordering systems. Using what they have learned throughout the production printing courses, students complete a hands-on project by designing a printed product for a specific audience or use. Emphasis is placed on thoughtful design, real-world application, and matching print solutions to purpose.

Production Printing Explorations

Free

with Danielle Krueger

Calendar Mar 29, 2027

PRODUCTION PRINTING EXPLORATIONS

Course Length:  Quarter Course 

Credit:  0.25 credit 

Grades: 9-12 

Prerequisite(s): None 

Course Description:  This quarter-long short asynchronous course introduces students to the world of production printing, covering key processes, technologies, and careers. The course emphasizes career exploration, hands-on learning through authentic print-related activities, and a student-choice design project. Students will build foundational knowledge of printing methods, paper and ink considerations, color theory, and industry workflows while exploring real-world applications and career opportunities in the printing industry.

ROCKS & MINERALS (6 Weeks)

Free
Calendar Mar 29, 2027

ROCKS & MINERALS

Course Length:  6 weeks

Credit: 0.25 

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None 

Description:    This quarter-long course will give students the opportunity to investigate the rock cycle and rock identification; what is a mineral and mineral identification; and weathering and erosion principals.  The unit ends with the opportunity to apply gained knowledge to a real-world investigation of The Sphinx in Giza, Egypt, and the Statue of Liberty in New York City.

Wisconsin Tribal Law & Government (4th Quarter)

Free

with Kaitlin Gasser

Calendar Mar 29, 2027

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WISCONSIN TRIBAL LAW AND GOVERNMENT

Course Length:  6 weeks

Credit:  0.25 

Grades: 9-12 

Prerequisite(s): None 

Description:   In this independent learning class, students will learn about tribal government organization in Wisconsin.  Focus will be introducing treaty law, interactions between tribal, state, and federal government, and specific tribal laws in Wisconsin.  Students will move through the curriculum independently and will have the chance to gain a basic understanding of tribal structures in Wisconsin. 





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