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Semester 2 - All Categories

OSHA 10

Free

with Luke Steffen

Calendar Nov 2, 2026

Register for Free. Please have correct billing details available to provide during registration.

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.

Podcasting

Free

with Katie Mertz

Calendar Nov 2, 2026

Register for Free. Please have correct billing details available to provide during registration.

PODCASTING 

Course Length: 6 weeks

Credit: 0.25 

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None 

Description:  In Podcasting, students will apply the three enduring outcomes within an English course to the specific platform of podcasting: read with intent, write with purpose, and speak with clarity. This short course will provide the foundation to learning about the “behind the scenes” when developing a podcast. The course will highlight elements and skills necessary for integrating successful podcasts. Asynchronous lesson content will contain examples of contemporary and popular podcasts. Course is pass/fail as determined by three assessments aligned to the enduring outcomes. Providing audio clips of one’s voice when answering these assessments is a requirement.

Rocks & Minerals

Free

with Craig Lebakken

Calendar Nov 2, 2026

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.

Voices of the Trades

Free

with Luke Steffen

Calendar Nov 2, 2026

VOICES OF THE TRADES 

Course Length:  Semester Course

Credit: 0.25 credit 

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): Skilled Trades Explorations is RECOMMENDED

Course Description: This course examines the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion within the construction industry and its impact on the workforce and worksites. Students explore the historical and social roots of underrepresentation of women and minorities, identify barriers to building a diverse and equitable construction workforce, and examine the role of cultural competence in individuals and organizations. Instruction addresses equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination rights while analyzing why gender matters in construction, including how health and safety issues are affected by gender-specific concerns. Students learn strategies to protect themselves and their co-workers and to promote equitable health and safety practices and policies in the workplace.

Communication and Media Studies

Free

with Stephanie Shaw

Calendar Jan 18, 2027

Register for Free.  However, course is not free.  Cost is based on consortium or school contract. Please have correct billing details available to provide during registration.

Semester Schedules are yet to be determined.  This course may move to 2nd semester.

COMMUNICATION & MEDIA STUDIES

Course Length: Semester

Credit: 0.50

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: In this course, students will learn about the principles of print and online storytelling as they relate to our communities and current events. The course defines what it means for students to become a conscious media consumer. Students will learn investigative skills, responsible and ethical documentation, and writing techniques that focus on the introductory skills of journalism. In alignment to our three enduring outcomes of reading with intent, writing with purpose, and speaking with clarity, students will critically read news stories, write their own feature articles, and conduct interviews.

 

(COMPTIA) COMPUTER TECHNICIAN

Free
Calendar Jan 25, 2027

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(COMPTIA)  COMPUTER TECHNICIAN 

SCHEDULE YET TO BE DETERMINED

Course Length:  Semester Course 

Credit:  0.5 credit 

Grades: 10-12 

Prerequisite(s): IT Explorations or Digital Literacy and Tech+

Course Description:   Students will learn foundational skills in computer hardware, software, troubleshooting, and network basics. Topics include understanding operating systems, setting up and maintaining devices, and resolving common technical issues. Through hands-on activities and real-world scenarios, students will build the confidence and knowledge needed to succeed in entry-level IT roles. 

Note:  This course prepares students to earn the CompTIA A+ Core 1 Certification.

Additional Certification Costs May Be Assessed

 

(COMPTIA) NETWORK+

Free
Calendar Jan 25, 2027

Register for Free. Please have correct billing details available to provide during registration.

(COMPTIA)  NETWORK+ 

Course Length:  Semester Course 

SCHEDULE YET TO BE DETERMINED

Credit:  0.5 credit 

Grades: 10-12 

Prerequisite(s): IT Explorations and Tech+

Course Description:  This course follows the CompTIA Network+ curriculum, preparing students to earn the Network+ certification. It covers key networking concepts, including the OSI model, cloud computing, routing, switching, wireless configuration, network security, and troubleshooting. Students will gain the skills needed to build, secure, and maintain reliable networks while ensuring business continuity.

Note:  This course prepares students for the CompTIA Network+.


Additional Certification Costs May Be Assessed

(COMPTIA) SECURITY+

Free
Calendar Jan 25, 2027

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COMPTIA) SECURITY+

Course Length: Semester Course

Schedule Yet to Be Determined

Credit: 0.5 credit

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): IT Explorations and Tech+

Course Description: Students will learn the essentials of network security, including compliance and operational security; threats and vulnerabilities; risk management; application, data, and host security; access control and identity management; cryptography, mobile device security, and virtualization. The use of live virtual machines and case studies allows students to explore real-world security scenarios and allow students to apply what they have learned.

 

Note:  This course prepares students for the CompTIA Network+.


Additional Certification Costs May Be Assessed





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