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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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EARTH SCIENCE A/B

Course Length: Yearlong

Credit: 1.0

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Description: This comprehensive Earth Science course provides students with an in-depth understanding of the Earth’s systems and the universe around it. Start our journey by exploring the Earth’s formation, its geological history, and the processes that have shaped its surface over billions of years. Follow the fundamentals of map reading, interpretation, and the use of topographic maps to understand landforms. Investigate the dynamic forces that govern Earth’s natural phenomena, such as volcanoes, earthquakes, weather patterns, and natural disasters. Finalize our journey by delving into the study of the Earth’s place in the universe while learning about the solar system, the lifecycle of stars, space exploration, and the relationship between Earth and other celestial bodies.

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ECONOMICS

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Course Description: Students are introduced to the basics of economic principles, and they will learn the importance of understanding different economic systems. Students will explore different economic systems, including the American free enterprise system, and they will analyze and interpret data to understand the laws of supply and demand. Students will also be presented with economic applications in today’s world. From economics in the world of business, money, banking, and finance, students will see how economics is applied both domestically and globally. Students will also study how the government is involved in establishing economic stability in the American free enterprise system as well as how the U.S. economy has a global impact.

Note: Students will prepare for the W!SE Financial Literacy Certification.

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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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FLORAL DESIGN 

Course Length:  Quarter
Available 3rd and 4th Quarter

Credit:  0.25  

Grade Level: 9-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Description:   In this 9-week Floral Design course, students will explore the art of floral arranging while learning essential skills such as design principles, floral techniques, basic tools, and proper flower handling. Students will also gain insight into the business side of floral design, including working with customers, budgeting, and pricing arrangements. They will create their own floral arrangements and develop a deeper appreciation for the creativity and craftsmanship behind the floral industry.  

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 FOOD SCIENCE 

Course Length: Semester

Credit: 0.5

Grade Level: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): None

Description: Students will explore the physical, chemical, and biological properties of food components. The course integrates concepts from chemistry, microbiology, and anatomy to explain how food is created, stored, and digested. Laboratory sessions emphasize measuring techniques, product testing, and sensory evaluation. Topics include: composition and structure of foods (proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, water), food chemistry, food microbiology & safety, preservation & processing methods, food additives & labeling, measurements & chemical reactions in food.

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FORENSIC SCIENCE 2 (ES)

Course Length: Semester Course

Credit: 0.5 credit Pathway or Science credit

Grades: 10-12

Prerequisite(s): Pass Biology and Forensic Science 1 with a C or better

Course Description: Have you taken Forensic Science 1 and want to dig even deeper into Forensic Science/CSI? Expand your learning with Forensic Science 2. This class picks up where Forensic Science 1 leaves off. We explore additional evidence types, including some of the "grosser" ones, like decomposition, entomology, and blood spatter. Additional topics include DNA, blood spatter, toxicology, and physical trauma. As in Forensic Science 1, we also tie these topics to real-world cases through our case studies.

 Equivalent Science

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FORESTRY & NATURAL RESOURCES

Course Length: Semester

Credit: 0.5

Grades: 11-12

Prerequisite(s):

Fall or Spring Semester yet to be determined

Course Description: From providing clean air and habitats for wildlife to supporting the lumber industry and offering countless resources, forests are at the heart of a healthy planet. In this course, students will explore forest ecology, management, and conservation while learning how humans impact these vital ecosystems. We’ll dive into topics like sustainable harvesting, forest management techniques (including the use of fire), and the ongoing debate about whether such methods do more harm or good. Students will also examine the role humans play in forest destruction and discover ways we can better manage forests to ensure their health for future generations. Through the lens of ethics, ecology, and industry practices, this course will help students understand the challenges and opportunities in protecting our forests while meeting the demands of the lumber industry.