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BIOLOGY A/B

Course Length: Yearlong

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Description: What is life? If you ever had this question cross your mind, then this is the course for you. Biology is the study of life!In this course, students investigate topics in cells, genetics, evolution, natural selection, taxonomy, and ecology. You will learn how to think and investigate like a scientist. It is important to learn how to critically think and solve problems, which can further be applied to making informed decisions about your own life. The program consists of in-depth online lessons including extensive animations, collaborative explorations, and hands-on laboratory experiments students can conduct at home.  

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BIOTECHNOLOGY: UNLOCKING NATURE’S SECRETS

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit Science Credit

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): Life Unleashed: Bridging Biology & Innovation (formerly Introduction to Biotechnology) or teacher recommendation

Course Description:   The fusion of biology and technology creates an amazing process and offers humanity a chance to significantly improve our existence, while simultaneously creating new challenges. In this course, you will build on previous knowledge and learn how this field seeks to cure such deadly diseases as cancer and malaria, develop innovative medicine, and effectively feed the world through improved agricultural systems. Learn about challenges that biotechnology faces today and research new biotechnology to learn how they are changing the world around us!

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BUSINESS & MARKETING 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 business career pathways. Students will get an introduction to business careers so that they can better assess which pathway to pursue. In this course, students explore basic concepts in the broad areas of business and marketing, as well as career options in each area. Students study the concepts of marketing, and financial management in addition to other common business-related functions. Students complete projects to develop a deeper understanding of the roles these business functions play.

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CAREERS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit

Grades: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: Is a career in criminal justice right for you? This course explores issues facing the criminal justice system and criminal justice professionals while introducing students to a variety of criminal justice career options and skills.

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CDL PREP

Course Length: Quarter Course

Credit: 0.25 credit

Grades: 12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: Instructs students in the basics of heavy equipment operation licensure requirements, followed by professional skill building and employment readiness. Note: This course does not provide behind-the-wheel instruction nor completion of the Commercial Drivers License exam. The exam must be scheduled to be taken at a local DMV.

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CHEMISTRY A/B

Course Length: Yearlong

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Description: This course provides a comprehensive survey of all key areas: atomic structure, chemical bonding and reactions, solutions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, and more. The course uses a storyline structure that connects to real-world phenomena, and answers questions like: How can we slow the flow of energy on Earth to protect vulnerable coastal communities?; What causes lightning and why are some places sager than others when it strikes?; How could we find and use the resources we need to live beyond Earth?; Why are oysters dying, and how can we use chemistry to protect them?; and Which fuels should we design our next generation vehicles to use?

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CIVICS 

Course Length:  6 weeks

Credit:  0.25 

Prerequisite(s): None 

Course Description:   Prepare yourself to do your civic duty! In this short course, students work asynchronously through several lessons to learn about the framework of the United States government. Games and activities in iCivics will also be used to teach students about the roles of different government officials and agencies. Building one's knowledge and skills is critical to creating an educated citizenry. The class culminates in taking the Civics test. Passing this assessment is required to graduate from high school in Wisconsin. This course will help get you prepared; you've got this!

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COLLEGE WRITING

Course Length: Semester

Credit: 1.0 (3 College Credits)

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Description:   Introduction to College Writing, while assuming competence in basic paragraph and essay structure, reinforces principles of composition that employ critical thinking in reading and writing and develops students' grammatical competence and writing style. Through multiple revisions and workshops, students acquire writing process awareness, self-advocacy skills for understanding and managing assignments, and information literacy skills to prepare them for college writing. Topics covered will include writing summaries, researching using databases and college-level sources, crafting annotated bibliographies, participating in peer review, and writing research papers.

NOTE: This course is a semester-long, dual credit course via Madison College and holds students to a college standard; it is appropriate for students at or close to grade-level performance of ELA skills who exhibit proficient time management and self-directed learning skills. This course is a combination of synchronous and asynchronous learning and has a live attendance requirement via Madison College. Students who successfully complete the course earn college credit with Madison College (provided they registered for the course with Madison College) and 1 ELA credit per course; additionally, the dual credit transfers to other colleges and universities, depending on the school.

ECC = Early College Credit