Secondary Course Catalog
Course Descriptions 7-8
LANGUAGE ARTS
| Language Arts 7 | 2 Semesters | Grade 7 |
Prerequisite is Language Arts 6. This course will cover a variety of short stories, novels, poetry, and drama from a textbook with pre- and post-reading activities.
Emphasis will be on developing reading skills, vocabulary, and writing skills. Students will write in a variety of formats, with the emphasis on narrative and persuasive
writing. Students will read at least one half hour a day from a personal pick novel of their choice, outside of regular class time. Since the Language Arts affect all other
subjects, the emphasis of the course will be to improve background knowledge, reading skills and fluency, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing skills.
Course Syllabus
| Language Arts 8 | 2 Semesters | Grade 8 |
Prerequisite is Language Arts 7. This course will cover a variety of short stories, novels, poetry, and drama from a textbook, from which students will actively
participate in pre- and post-reading activities. Emphasis will be on developing reading skills, vocabulary, and writing skills, and students will be writing in a variety
of formats, including narrative, expository, and persuasive. Students will read at least one half hour a day from a personal pick novel of their choice, outside of regular
class time. Emphasis of the course is to improve background knowledge, reading skills, vocabulary, comprehension, and writing skills.
Course Syllabus
| Transfer Credit: Language Arts | up to 2 semesters per year | Grade 7 or 8 |
This course title should be selected if the student will be receiving instruction and semester grades from a
correspondence or online accredited institution such as IDLA.
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MATHEMATICS
| Mathematics 7 | 2 semesters | Grade 7 |
This course is designed to prepare students for a Pre-Algebra Math curriculum. Problem solving will continue to be
emphasized, however, with a stronger emphasis on proportional reasoning. The students will gain an understanding of the
properties of real numbers, solve linear equations and inequalities, and use data analysis techniques to make inferences
and predictions.
Course Syllabus
| Pre-Algebra | 2 semesters | Grade 7 or 8 |
Students will review fundamental arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication and division of fractions to show
the properties of the number system. Elementary algebraic concepts will be reinforced; problem solving strategies and
applications will be reviewed. The course is designed for students who are ready to learn the foundation skills required
for Algebra I.
Course Syllabus
| Algebra 1 | 2 semesters 2 high school credits | Grade 8 |
This is a one year course in the basic structure of algebra and includes the properties of real numbers, equation
solving, polynomial operations, factoring, algebraic fractions, linear equations, and their graphs, systems of their
equations, work problems, and inequalities. This course is available to students who have completed the Algebra I
placement test and have shown readiness to move into high school level mathematics. Students must follow the Algebra I
syllabus and earn a “C” or better in order to receive high school credit.
Course Syllabus
| Algebra 1 A/B | 2 semesters 2 high school credits | Grade 8 |
This is the start of a 2 year course designed for students ready to begin Algebra I content, but who work at a slower
pace. The Algebra I content is spread out over a two year period; the student would need to take Algebra I C/D as a ninth
grader in order to complete all the required content. Students must complete the Algebra I placement test and have shown
readiness to begin high school level mathematics. Students must follow the Algebra I A/B syllabus and earn a “c” or
better in order to receive high school credit.
Course Syllabus
| Transfer Credit: Mathematics | up to 2 semesters per year | Grade 7 or 8 |
This course title should be selected if the student will be receiving instruction and semester grades from a
correspondence or online accredited institution such as IDLA.
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SOCIAL STUDIES
| Geography: Eastern Hemisphere | 2 Semesters | Grade 7 or 8 |
This is an alternate course for 7th and 8th grade students, in the event the designated course has already been
taken previously. This course focuses on the geography, history, cultures, and peoples of the Eastern Hemisphere.
The students will examine Europe, Sub-Sahara Africa, North Africa, and Southwest Asia(Middle East), South Asia, Southeast
Asia, East Asia and Australia. The focus of this course is on the five themes of geography which include: geography,
history, culture, the economy and contemporary issues as they apply to the regions named above.
Course Syllabus
| Geography: Western Hemisphere | 2 Semesters | Grade 7 |
This is the recommended course for all 7th grade students, and serves as an alternate course for 8th grade students who
have already taken World History in grade 7. This course focuses on the geography, history, cultures, and peoples of the
Western Hemisphere. The students will examine Canada, the United States, Latin America, and South America. The focus of
this course is on the five themes of geography which include: geography, history, culture, the economy and contemporary
issues as they apply to the regions named above.
Course Syllabus
| World History | 2 Semesters | Grade 8 |
This is the recommended course for all 8th grade students. This course covers what historians call the beginning of
modern western civilization to the present. Areas of study include the Renaissance, age of exploration, the reformation,
Europe in an age of autocracy, the Industrial Revolution, plus the many changes which took place between the 19th century
to the present. Highlights include nationalism and revolution, imperialism. World War I and Peace treaties, inflation and
depression, technology in the 20th Century and the Cold War.
Course Syllabus
| Transfer Credit: Social Studies | up to 2 semesters per year | Grade 7 or 8 |
This course title should be selected if the student will be receiving instruction and semester grades from a correspondence or online accredited institution such as IDLA.
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SCIENCE
| Life Science 7 | 2 Semesters | Grade 7 |
Life Science is the study of the origins, diversity and complexity of living organisms. The topics covered include
characteristics of life, structure and functions of cells, major body systems, reproduction and heredity, evolution and
biodiversity, organisms and their environments, energy and living things and topics in ecology.
Course Syllabus
| Physical Science 8 | 2 Semesters | Grade 8 |
The student will understand the process of physical science, measurement, the tools used, and the role of science in
society. The student will develop an appreciation of: matter; the structure, composition, properties of matter;
and energy.
Course Syllabus
| Transfer Credit: Science | up to 2 semesters per year | Grade 7 or 8 |
This course title should be selected if the student will be receiving instruction and semester grades from a
correspondence or online accredited institution such as IDLA.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION / HEALTH
| Health/PE 7 | Fall and/or Spring Semester | Grade 7 |
A minimum of one semester is required for all 7th grade students.
This course combines the elements of health education with the principles of fitness and physical activity in order to
help students understand the correlation between a healthy lifestyle and physical activity. The health portion includes
topics such as, decision making and communication skills, mental and emotional health awareness, environmental health,
basic nutrition and fitness principles, and disease prevention. The fitness portion includes participation in various
basic skill specific sports, recreational games, and fitness activities.
Course Syllabus
| Health/PE 8 | Fall and/or Spring Semester | Grade 8 |
A minimum of one semester is required for all 8th grade students.
This course is a continuation of 7th grade Health and Fitness and also combines the elements of health education with the
principles of fitness and physical activity. The health portion includes topics such as, consumer education, healthy
relationships, fitness and nutrition principles, substance abuse, sexual abstinence education, disease prevention, and
basic first aid principles. The fitness portion includes participation in various skill specific sports, racquet sports,
recreational/lifetime games and fitness activities.
Course Syllabus
| Transfer Credit: Health | 1 semester per year | Grade 7 or 8 |
This course title should be selected if the student will be receiving instruction and semester grades from a
correspondence or online accredited institution such as IDLA. In order to satisfy the health and PE requirements for
7th and 8th grades, the student would also need to take a Transfer Credit PE course in addition to this course.
| Transfer Credit: Physical Education | 1 semester per year | Grade 7 or 8 |
This course title should be selected if the student will be receiving instruction and semester grades from a
correspondence or online accredited institution such as IDLA. In order to satisfy the health and PE requirements for 7th
and 8th grades, the student would also need to take a Transfer Credit Health course in addition to this course.
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FINE ARTS (Humanities)
| General Music 7-8 | Fall and/or Spring semester | Grade 7 or 8 |
This course deals with the historical and cultural contexts of music, which includes understanding and appreciating
music throughout history and across various cultures. It also includes basic music terminology, theory, analyses,
listening and performance skills, musical styles, genres, communicating through music and instrumentation.
| Music: Instrumental 7-8 | Fall and/or Spring semester | Grade 7 or 8 |
This course deals with popular, contest, and concert music, exercises for improvement of technical skill in playing an
instrument , basic music terminology and theory, basic music history and listening skills. Each year of involvement brings
increased expectations and expertise.
| Music: Voice 7-8 | Fall and/or Spring semester | Grade 7 or 8 |
This course deals with popular, contest, and/or concert music, vocal exercises and techniques to improve individual
singing ability, basic music terminology and theory, basic music history and listening skills. Each additional year of
involvement brings increased expectations and expertise.
| Visual Arts 7-8 | Fall and/or Spring semester | Grade 7 or 8 |
Visual Arts 7-8 is a course based on the Visual Arts Idaho Content Standards. Students will be able to discuss the
historical and cultural contexts of the visual arts and explain the interrelationships among visual and performing arts
disciplines. They will analyze aspects of visual art in various cultures, throughout history, and in relationship to other
art forms. Students will learn Visual Arts Vocabulary, its relationships to other art forms and its purpose in society
today; they will be able to use it fluently when engaged in reasoned dialogue such as formal critiques. Finally, this
course will give students the opportunity to demonstrate their skills in visual art communication with creative
expression.
| World Languages: Conversational Spanish | Fall and/or Spring semester | Grade 7 or 8 |
This course provides a foundation for reading, speaking, writing, and understanding Spanish and cultivates an interest
for the language through exposure to culture and experiences of people and places.
Course Syllabus
| World Languages: Conversational French | Fall and/or Spring semester | Grade 7 or 8 |
This course provides a foundation for reading, speaking, writing, and understanding French and cultivates an interest
for the language through exposure to culture and experiences of people and places.
Course Syllabus
| World Languages: Conversational German | Fall and/or Spring semester | Grade 7 or 8 |
This course provides a foundation for reading, speaking, writing, and understanding German and cultivates an interest
for the language through exposure to culture and experiences of people and places.
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ELECTIVES
| Keyboarding 7-8 | Fall or Spring semester | Grade 7 or 8 |
This is a beginning class. Students learn proper computer keyboarding technique including hand and body position, key
strokes, touch-control and posture. Speed and accuracy skill development is integral to the course with the course outcome
goal of 35 wpm at 100% accuracy (a very achievable goal). Introductory Windows, MS Word and other software skills are
introduced. Keyboarding is a necessary skill in education and beyond today. By meeting these standards, students can
achieve the keyboarding skills they need to help them be successful in their other classes and help start a foundation
for a strong technological background.
Course Syllabus
| Intro to Computer Technology | Fall or Spring semester | Grade 7 or 8 |
Suggested Prerequisite: Keyboarding
This is a beginning class to introduce students to the many aspects of computer applications and processes at an
introductory level. Students will practice to improve keyboarding speed and accuracy for approx 15 minutes daily. Other
topics of study include the computer process, computer software and hardware, computer concepts, computer history,
Internet, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, publication programs, programming languages, special purpose programs.
These programs will be taught at an introductory level using hands-on techniques to help students understand their options
using the most commonly utilized categories of software applications. Students need access to the Microsoft Office Suite
including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint.
Course Syllabus
| Keyboarding Applications 7-8 | Fall or Spring semester | Grade 7 or 8 |
Prerequisite: Keyboarding
In this course, students will learn to apply their keyboarding skills to format, compose and produce business and personal
documents such as letters, memorandums, business and educational reports. Students will complete a job-search unit in
which they research jobs using the electronic Career Information System (e-CIS), then create a cover letter and resume for
a job and learn about interviewing skills for a job. Students will learn the MS Word program thoroughly including desktop
publishing skills. Speed, accuracy, and technique will continue to be emphasized and practiced. Students need access to MS
Word.
Course Syllabus
| Computer Applications 7-8 | Fall or Spring semester | Grade 7 or 8 |
Prerequisite: Keyboarding Applications 7-8
Students will learn to utilize the most popular application software on the market today including spreadsheet, database,
and presentation software as well as others. They will also learn the MS Windows operating system. Students will learn to
use and apply the software applications to personal, educational, and business situations. They will also create a
personal multimedia portfolio. Students need daily access to the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Access,
PowerPoint.
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| Young Living 7-8 | Fall and Spring semester | Grade 7 or 8 |
*This course or Teen Living (9-12) is a prerequisite for other Family and Consumer Science courses.
Young Living is a course designed to be offered to young adolescents. The emphasis of the course will be to develop
knowledge and skills in the areas of personal development, careers, clothing, family relationships, personal finances,
personal living space, foods and wellness.
Course Syllabus
| Fundamentals of Technology 8 | Fall and Spring semester | Grade 8 |
Fundamentals of Technology is designed to introduce students to those principles and skills used in subsequent
technology courses (construction, manufacturing, CAD-drafting, Power Energy and Transportation, etc.). Students learn to
sketch solutions to problems, create technical drawings and presentations, build models, and apply creative problem
solving methods. Emphasis is placed on accessing and communicating information, using simple and complex tools in a safe
manner, and increasing the students' awareness of the historical and contemporary implications of technology. Students
are introduced to computer-aided graphics, design software, and computer-aided manufacturing. Students develop an
understanding of the tools, techniques, and processes of technology using design principles, computers, problem solving
and model making.
Course Syllabus
| Career Exploration 7-8 | Fall or Spring semester | Grade 7 or 8 |
Students examine career pathways, examine their personal interests and skills, and begin to identify careers that are
well-suited. This elective is a good choice before high school so that courses can be chosen that support possible career
goals.
Course Syllabus
| Transfer Credit: Elective | Fall or Spring semester | Grade 7 or 8 |
This course title should be selected if the student will be receiving instruction and semester grades from a
correspondence or online accredited institution such as IDLA.
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Course Descriptions 9-12
ENGLISH
| English 9 | 2 Semesters 2 Credits | Grade 9 |
The main goal of this course is for students to develop written, visual, and oral communication. Emphasis is placed on
reading comprehension and written and spoken language.
Course Syllabus
| English 10 | 2 Semesters 2 Credits | Grade 10 |
Prerequisite: English 9 This course should include, but not be limited to, the following areas of study. The
student will develop critical thinking skills through active reading and ongoing writing. Emphasis in the writing process
is on the thesis statement, purpose, the coherent paragraph and developing vocabulary and grammar. Students will examine
and clarify their values by exploring literary essays, short stories and poems.
Course Syllabus
| English 11 | 2 Semesters 2 Credits | Grade 11 |
Prerequisite: English 10 This course should include, but not be limited to, the following areas of study.
Students will read works of American writers and view works of American artists in terms of literary, political and
cultural perspectives. Emphasis in the writing process is on the essay form, research and documentation, analysis of
themes in American literature and resume format. Spelling, mechanics and grammar are reinforced and refined throughout the
course as each student advances through the pre-writing, writing, revising and publishing stages of essay development.
Students will create persuasive, descriptive, evaluative and informative essays, articles and reviews. Creative and
evaluative thinking is emphasized.
Course Syllabus
| English 12 | 2 Semesters 2 Credits | Grade 12 |
Prerequisite: English 11 This course should include, but not be limited to, the following areas of study.
Students will explore World Literature through reading stories, novels, plays, poems, and essays. They will examine the
nature, character and universality of humankind as they become acquainted with prominent authors from many countries
spanning several centuries. Students will use higher level communication skills in reading, writing, speaking and
listening to gain insight into their values, opportunities, and choices.
Course Syllabus
| Life Skills English 9, 10, 11, 12 | 2 Semesters 2 Credits | Grade 9-12 |
The curriculum for the student is designed on an individual basis according to the goals written at the Child Study
Team meeting on the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). Areas of focus in language are reading, spelling,
vocabulary, and writing.
| Transfer Credit: English | up to 2 semesters per year | Grade 9-12 |
This course title should be selected if the student will be receiving instruction and semester grades from a
correspondence or online accredited institution such as IDLA.
| Speech | 1 semester 1 credit | Grade 9-12 |
Required for graduation. This course deals with public speaking situations. It explores various means of
expression and communication. Emphasis is placed on preparation and delivery of various speaking circumstances.
Course Syllabus
| Transfer Credit: Speech | up to 2 semesters per year | Grade 9, 10, 11, 12 |
This course title should be selected if the student will be receiving instruction and semester grades from a
correspondence or online accredited institution such as IDLA.
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MATHEMATICS
| Algebra 1 | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 9 |
This is a one year course in the basic structure of algebra and includes the properties of real numbers,
equation solving, polynomial operations, factoring, algebraic fractions, linear equations, and their graphs, systems of
their equations, work problems, and inequalities.
Course Syllabus
| Algebra 1 AB, CD | 4 semesters 4 credits | Grade 9-10 |
This is a two year course in the basic structure of algebra and includes the properties of real numbers, equation
solving, polynomial operations, factoring, algebraic fractions, linear equations, and their graphs, systems of their
equations, work problems, and inequalities. The course content covers the same objectives as Algebra I, but is spread
out over a longer period for students who need to move at a slower pace.
AB Course Syllabus
CD Course Syllabus
| Geometry | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 9-11 |
This course deals with planar figures, congruence and similarity of convex polygons, and the direct proof,
constructions, circles and arcs, right triangles, the concept of area, and an introduction to coordinate geometry.
Course Syllabus
| Algebra 2 | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 10-12 |
Pre-requisites: C or better in Algebra 1 and Geometry. This is an extension of Algebra 1 for better
understanding and application of basic algebraic skills. Emphasis is on systems of equations, polynomials, and quadratic
functions and their solutions.
Course Syllabus
| Consumer Math | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 11-12 |
This course provides a practical approach to math. Numerous hands-on experiences are provided. Concepts of algebra and
geometry are incorporated in a meaningful way. Lessons and activities will include emphasis on personal finance and
business applications.
Course Syllabus
| Trigonometry | 1 semesters 1 credits | Grade 11-12 |
Pre-requisites: C or better in Algebra 2 A survey of basic trigonometric concepts. Topics include trigonometric
functions; graphs of trigonometric functions; trigonometric identities and equations; inverse trigonometric functions; the
laws of sines and cosines; area; vectors; applications of trigonometry; complex numbers; polar coordinates, equations, and
graphs. The primary aims of the course are to help students develop new problem solving and critical reasoning skills
and to prepare them for further study in mathematics, the physical sciences, or engineering.
Course Syllabus
| Pre-Calculus | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 11-12 |
Pre-requisites: C or better in Algebra 2This course deals in modern
analysis of mathematical systems. It is intended to provide preparation for college courses in analytical geometry,
calculus, abstract algebra, and trigonometry. Course content comprises the algebra of real numbers, vectors, complex
numbers, and polynomial, exponential and logarithmic functions; trigonometric; fundamental ideas of calculus
(limit continuity and derivative). Students taking this course need to have a scientific calculator.
Course Syllabus
| Calculus | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 11-12 |
Pre-requisites: C or better in Pre-CalculusThis course provides an introduction to differential and integral
calculus. Topics include limits, derivatives, definite and indefinite integrals, alternate coordinate systems
(polar and parametric). The primary aims of the course are to help students develop new problem solving and critical
reasoning skills and to prepare them for further study in mathematics, the physical sciences, or engineering.
Course Syllabus
| Life Skills Math 9,10,11,12 | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 9-12 |
The curriculum for the student is designed on an individual basis according to the goals written at the Child Study
Team meeting on the Students Individualized Education Program (IEP). Areas of focus include the four basic operations,
fractions, decimals, percents, measurements, time, and life skill applications.
Course Syllabus
| Transfer Credit: Mathematics | up to 2 semesters per year | Grade 9-12 |
This course title should be selected if the student will be receiving instruction and semester grades from a
correspondence or online accredited institution such as IDLA.
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SOCIAL STUDIES
| U.S. History I | 2 Semesters 2 Credits | Grade 10 |
US History from early exploration through present day is a state requirement for graduation. This course reviews
American history from the American Revolution to Civil War and is recommended for 10th grade students.
Course Syllabus
| U.S. History II | 2 Semesters 2 Credits | Grade 10-12 |
US History from early exploration through present day is a state requirement for graduation. Emphasis is placed
on the events occurring from the Reconstruction period to present day. First semester will review early American history
and study events form reconstruction to the Twenties. Second semester will concentrate on events from the Great Depression
to the modern era. This course is recommended for 11th grade students.
Course Syllabus
| American Government | 2 Semesters 2 Credits | Grade 12 |
Required for graduation This 12th grade course covers the major elements of American national government
beginning with a background of governments in general. It includes a survey of the specific functions of the three
branches of the U.S. Government. Other sections deal with the various powers such as taxing and commerce, regulation of
immigration and naturalization, civil rights, political parties, pressure groups, suffrage, nominations and elections. The
final semester examines state and local government. This will include state constitutions, state finance, municipal
government in action, and case studies involving cities of the future.
Course Syllabus
| Consumer Economics | 1 Semesters 1 Credits | Grade 11-12 |
Required for graduationThis course will examine both Microeconomics and Macroeconomics. Students will gain a
working knowledge of world economic systems, supply and demand, inflation and its causes, rights of consumers including
contracts, monetary and fiscal policy, banking, credit, housing, buying skills, tax preparation, insurance,
and budgeting.
Course Syllabus
| Psychology | 2 Semesters 2 Credits | Grade 10-12 |
In this course, students will consider the development of the individual and the personality. The study of psychology
is based on an historical framework and relies on effective collection and analysis of data. Students study topics such
as theories of human development, personality, motivation, and learning.
Course Syllabus
| Sociology | 1 Semesters 1 Credits | Grade 10-12 |
In this course, students study dynamics and models of individual and group relationships. Students study topics such
as the history and systems of sociology, cultural and social norms, social institutions, and mass communication.
Course Syllabus
| Transfer Credit: Social Studies | up to 2 semesters per year | Grade 9-12 |
This course title should be selected if the student will be receiving instruction and semester grades from a
correspondence or online accredited institution such as IDLA.
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SCIENCE
| Earth Science | 2 Semesters 2 Credits | Grade 9 |
This is the recommended course for all 9th grade students for the 2008-09 school year. This course meets the
graduation requirement for a laboratory science course. Earth Science focuses on the study of Earth and space.
The topics covered include astronomy, earth structure, the scientific method, the solar system, earthquakes, volcanoes,
fossils, rocks, and minerals, the study of Earth's surface, climate and weather, weathering, erosion, water resources,
the atmosphere, weather, climate, and man's impact on the Earth.
Course Syllabus
| Physical Science 9 | 2 Semesters 2 Credits | Grade 9 |
This course will only be offered during the 2008-09 school year as an alternative for students who took Earth
Science in the 8th grade, and will be discontinued at the high school level the following year. The student will
understand the process of physical science, measurement, the tools used, and the role of science in society. The student
will develop an appreciation of: matter; the structure, composition, properties of matter; and energy.
Course Syllabus
| Biology | 2 Semesters 2 Credits | Grade 10 |
This course meets the graduation requirement for a laboratory science course. Students will investigate many
aspects of living organisms from the cell and genetics, to individual species and populations.
Course Syllabus
| Chemistry | 2 Semesters 2 Credits | Grade 11 or 12 |
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Algebra 1. This course meets the graduation requirement for a laboratory
science course. This is a laboratory physical science course that studies the structure and composition of matter.
Major areas of study in chemistry include: metric system and measurement, elements, compounds, and mixtures, chemicals
formulas and equations, phases of matter, solutions, organic chemistry, Stoichiometric calculations, and nuclear
reactions.
Course Syllabus
| Environmental Science | 2 Semesters 2 Credits | Grade 11 or 12 |
Pre-requisite: C+ or better in Biology or instructor permission. College preparatory class for those interested
in a natural resource career pathway and/or a class benefiting those interested in the health science careers. This course
will focus on ecological principles, including population, economics, environmental health, natural resources and their
impact on society.
Course Syllabus
| Physics | 2 Semesters 2 Credits | Grade 11 or 12 |
Completion or concurrent enrollment in Algebra 2 is required. This course meets the graduation requirement for a
laboratory science course. This course includes a laboratory emphasis focusing on physical science dealing with
matter and energy and how they react with each other. Major areas of study in Physics include: metric system and
measurement, mechanics, heat and wave motion, nature of light.
Course Syllabus
| Anatomy and Physiology | 1 Semesters 1 Credits | Grade 11 or 12 |
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Biology. Anatomy and Physiology is designed for those students who are
interested in the health occupations. Students study the structure and function of the human body. The course also
addresses basic chemistry, cells, genetics, diseases, and organ systems.
Course Syllabus
| Transfer Credit: Science | up to 2 semesters per year | Grade 9-12 |
This course title should be selected if the student will be receiving instruction and semester grades from a
correspondence or online accredited institution such as IDLA.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH
| Intro to Lifetime Sports and Recreation | up to 2 semesters up to 2 credits | Grade 9-10 |
This course will meet the Physical Education requirement for graduation. Each student will be given the
opportunity to learn and practice the basic skills and rules of play for individual and team lifetime sports and
recreational activities. Sports and activities can include basketball, volleyball, softball, tennis, badminton, soccer,
bowling, pickle ball, frisbee, speedball. Included are skill and written tests.
Course Syllabus
| Lifetime Sports and Fitness | up to 2 semesters up to 2 credits | Grade 9-10 |
This course will meet the Physical Education requirement for graduation. This course is designed for students
who have general knowledge/experience with the skills and rules involved in various lifetime sports and recreational
activities. Students will utilize their skills while participating in different sports and activities. Fitness and
strength activities are also incorporated. Sports and activities can include biking, swimming, jogging, walking roller
blading, tennis, horseshoes, golfing, badminton, team sports, dance, bowling, pickle ball, speedball, and flag football.
Included are physical fitness and written tests.
Course Syllabus
| Fitness and Conditioning | up to 2 semesters up to 2 credits | Grade 10-12 |
This course will meet the Physical Education requirement for graduation. Physical fitness and nutrition are
the key components in the development of a healthy lifestyle and the benefits of exercise improve the physical, mental,
and emotional state of the student. The aim of this course is to develop a commitment and respect for lifelong physical
fitness by focusing on improving cardiovascular fitness and strength, as well as apply fitness and nutritional principles
to the activities and exercises being performed. The development of a personal fitness plan, fitness testing,
and exercise are the focus areas of this course. The students will be able to apply the principles of training necessary
to improve fitness. Activities can include walking, jogging, biking, swimming, weight lifting, and aerobics.
Course Syllabus
| Advanced Fitness and Conditioning | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 10-12 |
Pre-requisite: Lifetime Sports and Fitness or Fitness and Conditioning. This class will be an elective
continuation of high school physical education for grades 10-12. Students will develop advanced fitness levels and will
work at a higher cardiovascular level in the following areas: Speed, agility, strength through a specified weight lifting
program, and other aerobic and anaerobic exercises. Participation in individual lifetime or team sports is also be
incorporated.
Course Syllabus
| Health | 1 semester 1 credit | Grade 9-12 |
Required for graduation. This class deals with the life long process of developing and maintaining a positive
healthy person. Course content includes: fitness, nutrition, substance abuse, diseases, body systems, first aid,
emotions, appearance, consumer and environmental health, and other subjects that pertain to the mental, emotional, and
physical development of the individual.
Course Syllabus
| Transfer Credit: Physical Education | up to 2 semesters per year | Grade 9-12 |
This course title should be selected if the student will be receiving instruction and semester grades from a
correspondence or online accredited institution such as IDLA.
| Transfer Credit: Health | up to 2 semesters per year | Grade 9-12 |
This course title should be selected if the student will be receiving instruction and semester grades from a
correspondence or online accredited institution such as IDLA.
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HUMANITIES (Fine Arts and World Languages)
| Introduction to Visual Arts | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 9-12 |
Introduction to Visual Arts is a course based on the Visual Arts Idaho Content Standards. Primary objectives are:
students gain confidence in creative expression; develop necessary organizational and time management skills; enhance
written, verbal and artistic communication, and prepare for further course study in the arts. Students will experience
works from a variety of cultures and historical periods. The work created in the course allows students to compare and
contrast various influences on artists; they will be able to outline the purpose and background of an art form and its
relationship to other art disciplines. Projects focus on the exploration of art work in relation to the students own
world; they will be able to identify, interpret, analyze and criticize various forms of artwork. Students will learn the
etiquette of formal critiques.
Course Syllabus
| Intermediate Visual Arts | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 10-12 |
Pre-requisite: Introduction to Visual Arts. Intermediate Visual Arts is a course based on the Visual Arts Idaho
Content Standards. Primary objectives are: communication skills are enhanced and students have more extensive development
of their own creative expression through the study of both historic and contemporary artists and their work, along with
their relationship to movements in various art disciplines, such as drama, dance, music and literature. Students will
learn the etiquette of formal critiques. Students begin to formulate their own philosophy of art and write their own
artist statement.
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| Advanced Visual Arts | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 11-12 |
Pre-requisite: Intermediate Visual Arts.Advanced Visual Arts is a course based on the Visual Arts Idaho Content
Standards. This course is an intense study of art that allows students to begin reaching out to the world and express
themselves. Primary objectives are: students ability to communicate in visual, verbal, written and movement media are
exhibited; students begin actively displaying their work in local venues, opening themselves to informal and formal
critique from their contemporaries; students will display a working knowledge of various genres, their interrelatedness to
other forms of communication and movements in contemporary and historical societies. Students will exhibit the etiquette
of formal a fluency in the formal critique process. They will secure their own philosophy of art and write a final
statement to be permanently added to their Visual Art Portfolio.
| Music Appreciation | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 9-12 |
This course deals with the historical and cultural contexts of music, which includes understanding and appreciating
music throughout history and across various cultures. It also includes basic music terminology, theory, analyses,
listening and performance skills, musical styles, genres, communicating through music and instrumentation.
| Music: Voice 9, 10, 11, 12 | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 9-12 |
This course deals with popular, contest, and/or concert music, vocal exercises and techniques to improve individual
singing ability, basic music terminology and theory, basic music history and listening skills. Each additional year of
involvement brings increased expectations and expertise.
| Music: Instrumental 9, 10, 11, 12 | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 9-12 |
This course deals with popular, contest, and concert music, exercises for improvement of technical skill in playing an
instrument , basic music terminology and theory, basic music history and listening skills. Each year of involvement brings
increased expectations and expertise.
| Introduction to Dance | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 9-12 |
Students will work toward understanding of the historical and cultural contexts of dance, use appropriate vocabulary to critique dance performances, and work to achieve proficiency in demonstrating dance movements and performance. Students will submit a log at the end of the semester showing combination of activities, instruction, practice, and content totaling 90 hours, and a portfolio demonstrating work done to meet content standards each semester.
| Intermediate Dance | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 10-12 |
Students will work toward understanding of the historical and cultural contexts of dance, use appropriate vocabulary to critique dance performances, and work to achieve proficiency in demonstrating dance movements and performance. Students will submit a log at the end of the semester showing combination of activities, instruction, practice, and content totaling 90 hours, and a portfolio demonstrating work done to meet content standards each semester.
| Advanced Dance | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 11-12 |
Students will work toward understanding of the historical and cultural contexts of dance, use appropriate vocabulary to critique dance performances, and work to achieve proficiency in demonstrating dance movements and performance. Students will submit a log at the end of the semester showing combination of activities, instruction, practice, and content totaling 90 hours, and a portfolio demonstrating work done to meet content standards each semester.
| Transfer Credit: Humanities | up to 2 semesters per year | Grade 9-12 |
This course title should be selected if the student will be receiving instruction and semester grades from a correspondence or online accredited institution such as IDLA.
| Spanish I | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 9-12 |
Pre-requisite: B or better in English classes. Spanish I is a course based on the Level I World Language Idaho Content Standards. Primary Objectives are: Beginning vocabulary and grammar for application in all four of the language skill areas: writing, reading, speaking and understanding. As students begin applying the new knowledge of the language, they must begin to manipulate the components of the language by forming simple statements and questions and issuing simple, polite commands. They should be able to understand the differences between formal and informal speech. They will create presentations and projects that exhibit a basic familiarity with history and traditional cultures in this language group. The course will be supplemented with the study of Spanish speaking cultures.
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| Spanish II | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 10-12 |
Pre-requisite: C or better in Spanish I. Maintain a B or better in English.Spanish II is a course based on the Level II World Language Idaho Content Standards. Primary Objectives are: students will acquire comprehension of the language with regard to regional accents and how fast or slow someone communicates; through unrehearsed dialogue and reading more complex literature, students will have greater access the history and culture of the people to whom this language is native. Projects and presentations will display analysis of selected historical figures, geopolitical regions, customs and celebrations.
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| Spanish III | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 10-12 |
Pre-requisite: C or better in Spanish II. Maintain a B or better in English.Spanish III is a course based on the Level III World Language Idaho Content Standards. Students will be able to understand authentic speech and interpret the intent thereof; such as, sarcasm, irony, idioms, and other nuances. Students will be able to engage in planned conversation on a specific thematic topic; such as role playing or a discussion of a literary work. They will engage in the literature of the language as found in folktales, poetry & lyrics, fiction, graphic novels and reliable multi-media sources. Through these avenues students will have the opportunity to dialogue concerning art, music, literature, and film from the target culture and display them in projects and presentations.
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| German I | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 9-12 |
Pre-requisite: B or better in English classes. German I is a course based on the Level I World Language Idaho Content Standards. Primary Objectives are: Beginning vocabulary and grammar for application in all four of the language skill areas: writing, reading, speaking and understanding. As students begin applying the new knowledge of the language, they must begin to manipulate the components of the language by forming simple statements and questions and issuing simple, polite commands. They should be able to understand the differences between formal and informal speech. They will create presentations and projects that exhibit a basic familiarity with history and traditional cultures in this language group. The course will be supplemented with the study of German speaking cultures.
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| German II | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 10-12 |
Pre-requisite: C or better in German I. Maintain a B or better in English. German II is a course based on the Level II World Language Idaho Content Standards. Primary Objectives are: students will acquire comprehension of the language with regard to regional accents and how fast or slow someone communicates; through unrehearsed dialogue and reading more complex literature, students will have greater access the history and culture of the people to whom this language is native. Projects and presentations will display analysis of selected historical figures, geopolitical regions, customs and celebrations
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| French I | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 9-12 |
Pre-requisite: B or better in English classes. French I is a course based on the Level I World Language Idaho Content Standards. Primary Objectives are: Beginning vocabulary and grammar for application in all four of the language skill areas: writing, reading, speaking and understanding. As students begin applying the new knowledge of the language, they must begin to manipulate the components of the language by forming simple statements and questions and issuing simple, polite commands. They should be able to understand the differences between formal and informal speech. They will create presentations and projects that exhibit a basic familiarity with history and traditional cultures in this language group. The course will be supplemented with the study of French speaking cultures.
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| French II | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 10-12 |
Prerequisite: Must have passed French I with "C" or better. Maintain a B or better in English. French II is a course based on the Level II World Language Idaho Content Standards. Primary Objectives are: students will acquire comprehension of the language with regard to regional accents and how fast or slow someone communicates; through unrehearsed dialogue and reading more complex literature, students will have greater access the history and culture of the people to whom this language is native. Projects and presentations will display analysis of selected historical figures, geopolitical regions, customs and celebrations.
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| American Sign Language | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 9-12 |
Pre-requisite: B or better in English classes. American Sign Language is a course based on the Level I World Language Idaho Content Standards. Primary Objectives are: Beginning vocabulary and grammar for application in all four of the language skill areas: writing, reading, speaking and understanding. As students begin applying the new knowledge of the language, they must begin to manipulate the components of the language by forming simple statements and questions and issuing simple, polite commands. They should be able to understand the differences between formal and informal speech. They will create presentations and projects that exhibit a basic familiarity with history and traditional cultures in this language group. The course will be supplemented with the study of ASL speaking cultures.
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| Transfer Credit: Humanities | up to 2 semesters per year | Grade 9-12 |
This course title should be selected if the student will be receiving instruction and semester grades from a correspondence or online accredited institution such as IDLA.
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ELECTIVES
| Mythology | 1 semester 1 credit Fall Only | Grade 9-12 |
This course does not meet the graduation requirement for English, but can be taken for elective credit. This is offered during Fall semester only. Myths are narrative texts that find their source in an oral tradition across various cultures, and their primary function is to explain the way things are (e.g., how the earth came to be the human home, human origins, male/female relationships, and more broadly, why things are the way they are). This course will explore the ways in which mythologies and mythological motifs, themes and patterns are reflected in literature.
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| Journalism | 1 semester 1 credit Fall Only | Grade 9-12 |
This course does not meet the graduation requirement for English, but can be taken for elective credit. This is offered during Fall semester only. Journalism is intended for students who like to write, who want to prepare for college writing, or who are interested in learning more about media writing. Current events, in the context of world news, are studied for news value and media approach. Course content includes news writing, features, editorials, advertising, headline writing, sports writing, news analysis, legal and ethical issues, vocabulary enrichment, and layout.
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| Creative Writing | 1 semester 1 credit Spring Only | Grade 9-12 |
This course does not meet the graduation requirement for English, but can be taken for elective credit. This is offered during Spring semester only. Students will explore writing as artistic expression and work toward building a portfolio of work. Daily writing exercises will include learning to read with a writer’s eye, exploring vocabulary, and mastering and breaking the rules of grammar.
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| Business English | 1 semester 1 credit Spring Only | Grade 9-12 |
This course does not meet the graduation requirement for English, but can be taken for elective credit. This is offered during Spring semester only.This course emphasizes grammar skills and writing in business applications such as creating resumes for employment and scholarship applications, as well as writing business letters and memos for a variety of situations.
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| Keyboarding | 1 semester 1 credit | Grade 9-12 |
Keyboarding at 35 words per minute (wpm) with 100% accuracy is a pre-requisite for most other business courses and is an extremely beneficial skill to have throughout high school and post-secondary instruction. Students learn proper computer keyboarding technique. Proper technique, including hand and body position, key strokes, touch-control and posture are emphasized. Speed and accuracy skill development is integral to the course with the course outcome goal of 35 wpm at 100% accuracy (a very achievable goal). Introductory Windows, MS Word and other software skills are introduced.
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| Keyboarding Applications | 1 semester 1 credit | Grade 9-12 |
Prerequisite: Keyboarding or Teacher Approval. In this course, students will learn to apply their keyboarding skills to format, compose and produce business and personal documents such as letters, memorandums, business and educational reports. Students will complete a job-search unit in which they research jobs using the electronic Career Information System (e-CIS), then create a cover letter and resume for a job and learn about interviewing skills for a job. Students will learn the MS Word program thoroughly including desktop publishing skills. Speed, accuracy, and technique will continue to be emphasized and practiced using specific development drills.
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| Computer Applications 1 | 1 semester 1 credit | Grade 9-12 |
Prerequisite: Keyboarding Applications Students will learn to use the most popular application software on the market today including spreadsheet, database, and presentation software as well as others. They will also learn the MS Windows operating system. Students will learn to use and apply the software applications to personal, educational, and business situations. They will also create a personal multimedia portfolio.
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| Introduction to Business Professions | 1 semester 1 credit | Grade 9-12 |
Introduction to Business Professions develops career-sustaining skills for business occupations. Students will research careers in the business field using the e-CIS (Career Information System) and other resources. Career opportunities in business, communications skills, human relations, employment applications, general employability skills, and core business skills are emphasized. Basic understandings of business principles and practices are developed.
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| Business Technology and Office Procedures | 1 semester 1 credit | Grade 10-12 |
Pre-requisite: Computer Applications. This course will be offered fall semester only. This course is designed to provide students with the procedures and skills necessary for the operation of a modern business office. This course includes integration of concepts into realistic simulations and incorporation of computers as they relate to the typical tasks in a modern office. Students study emerging technologies and concepts that will allow them to function effectively in a high-tech environment.
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| Business Ownership and Entrepreneurship | 1 semester 1 credit | Grade 10-12 |
Pre-requisite: Business Technology & Office Procedures. This course will be offered spring semester only. This is a one-semester course which expands on the concepts and skills learned in Business Technology & Office Procedures. The course provides knowledge, skills, and understanding related to the ownership and management of a business. Simulations and hands-on applications are used. Focus is on the development of a viable business plan related to the student’s area of entrepreneurial interest.
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| Accounting I | 2 semester 2 credit | Grade 10-12 |
Pre-requisite: Algebra I or instructor permission. Accounting I is a full-year introductory accounting class starting Fall Semester. Students will learn manual accounting methods for a sole proprietorship service business. Students will learn introductory bookkeeping methods good for personal and business use. An accounting simulation which simulates a real-life accounting position with a company will be completed at the end of the course. Students will also look into the accounting profession and careers available in the finance/accounting career field.
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| Accounting II | 2 semester 2 credit | Grade 10-12 |
Pre-requisite: Accounting IAccounting II is a continuation of the Accounting I course. The principles and procedures learned in Accounting I will be reinforced and expanded. Students will learn manual and computerized accounting methods for more business forms including partnerships and merchandising businesses. An accounting simulation which simulates a real-life accounting position with a company will be completed at the end of the course.
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| Computer Graphic Arts Communication I | fall semester only 1 credit | Grade 10-12 |
Pre-requisite: Computer Applications. This is a one-semester course offered Fall Semester. This course helps prepare individuals to design and execute layouts and illustrations using appropriate graphic/arts communications principles and tools. The course includes integration of text and graphics following acceptable layout and design principles. Students learn industry-standard software such as Word, Publisher, PhotoShop, and Illustrator—spending approximately one month on each. Emphasis is on preparing documents to print-industry and www publishing standards. This is a capstone course for students interested in graphic arts communications. The course requires students to have access to MS Word and Publisher. At the time of this publication, 30-day free trials of Photoshop and Illustrator may be downloaded from the Adobe website and are sufficient for this class.
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| Computer Graphic Arts Communication II | fall semester only 1 credit | Grade 10-12 |
Pre-requisite: Computer Graphic Arts I. This is a one-semester course offered Fall Semester.It is an expansion of the Computer Graphic Arts Communication I course. Students learn industry standard publication software including PageMaker, PhotoShop and Illustrator in depth for preparing graphics and documents to be used for print or online publication. Students must have access to software including PageMaker, PhotoShop and Illustrator. IDEA has limited computers with this software available, so registration is limited. Please do not register for this class unless you are certain you are going to take it, so that other students don’t miss out because of students who registered, then dropped the class.
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| Web Design I | spring semester only 1 credit | Grade 10-12 |
Pre-requisite: Computer Graphic Arts Communications I. This is a one-semester course offered Spring Semester. This course expands on the design concepts and software programs learned in Computer Graphic Arts Communications I. Students will learn to apply these concepts and programs for publishing web pages on the World Wide Web. Students will create and publish web pages using introductory HTML. They will create and publish more advanced web pages using Publisher and FrontPage web publishing software programs. Students must have access to Publisher and FrontPage software programs.
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| Web Design II | spring semester only 1 credit | Grade 10-12 |
Pre-requisite: Web Design I. This is a one-semester course offered Spring Semester.This course expands on the concepts and skills learned in Computer Graphic Arts and Web Design I. Students will learn to create advanced web pages using the Dreamweaver web publishing software program as well as limited HTML. Students must have access to software including PhotoShop, Illustrator, and Dreamweaver. IDEA has limited computers with this software available, so registration is limited. Please do not register for this class unless you are certain you are going to take it, so that other students don’t miss out because of students who registered, then dropped the class.
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| Teen Living | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 9-12 |
Teen Living addresses issues of adolescents and their relationships involving family, school, and community. The emphasis of this course is to build on skills in the areas of personal development, relationships, human and family development, clothing, resource management, personal living space, nutrition and wellness, career choices and leadership skills. This course focuses on the student’s role and responsibility as a teen participating in the family, school and community.
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| Adult Living | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 10-12 |
Prerequisite of Young Living or Teen Living required.The Adult Living curriculum focuses on the young adult as an individual preparing for responsibilities in a home, family, community and work environment. The student will gain relationship and life skills, knowledge of parenting roles and responsibilities, problem solving, resource management skills, leadership and employability skills.
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| Apparel Design and Merchandising | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 9-12 |
Prerequisite of Young Living or Teen Living required.Apparel Design and Merchandising is designed to expose students to career opportunities and skills within the apparel design/merchandising industry. Emphasis is on knowledge and skill development in design, merchandising, production, and acquisition and care of textiles and apparel products and services. Instruction includes art and design principles, construction techniques, entrepreneurship, merchandising opportunities and preparation for occupational coursework.
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| Foods and Nutrition | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 9-12 |
Prerequisite of Young Living or Teen Living requiredFoods & Nutrition is a beginning year long course designed to address nutrition and personal lifestyle. Content emphasis includes food safety and sanitation, food preparation techniques, meal management skills, consumer skills, etiquette, nutrition, health, and career options in nutrition and related fields.
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| Parenting and Child Development | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 9-12 |
Prerequisite of Young Living or Teen Living required.Parenting and Child Development is a two-semester course that emphasizes parenting choices and parenting decisions. Content includes stages of prenatal development and the physical, intellectual, social and emotional development of the infant and young child. This course is designed to strengthen parenting and guidance skills, positive family relationships, safety, and health practices. Students will learn to evaluate child care services, and to explore careers related to young children.
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| Housing, Interiors, and Furnishings | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 9-12 |
Prerequisite of Young Living or Teen Living required. Housing, Interiors and Furnishings is a two semester course designed to provide students with information about planning, building, purchasing and designing a home for living, working and relaxing. Principles of design are applied to the structure, interior rooms and the exterior and landscaping. This course introduces students to a wide range of occupations within the housing, interior and furnishings industry.
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| ISAT Review I, II, III | up to 2 semesters up to 2 credits | Grade 9-11 |
The ISAT Review course is designed to review the Idaho standards and curriculum benchmarks, and to prepare and strengthen student’s academic skills for the ISAT exam. This course is an elective and will NOT count towards Math or Language Arts requirements needed for graduation.
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| Work Study | up to 4 semesters up to 4 credits | Grade 11-12 |
This course requires a paid position in the community. Students who document 80 or more hours of work experience during semester may earn one credit. Work Study will be scheduled outside of the regularly scheduled school day. This is a pass/fail credit. Students enrolled who do not provide documentation of work will receive an F. Student and employer evaluations are required, and the student must write a reflection paper and submit at the end of the semester.
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| Service Learning | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 10-12 |
This credit involves doing volunteer work on special events and for members of the community, outside of the regularly scheduled school day. Students who document 80 or more hours of service per year may earn one semester credit. This is a pass/fail credit. Students enrolled who do not provide documentation of hours will receive an F. Student and mentor(s) must complete evaluation forms and the student must write a reflection paper and submit at the end of the semester.
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| Drivers Education | 1 semesters 1 credits | Grade 10-12 |
Students must take an approved Driver’s Education course, in combination with practice driving with an adult. The total time for class and driving must be submitted in a log format at the end of the semester. This is a pass/fail credit.
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| Fundamentals of Technology 9-12 | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 9-12 |
Fundamentals of Technology is designed to introduce students to those principles and skills used in subsequent technology courses (construction, manufacturing, CAD-drafting, Power Energy and Transportation, etc.). Students learn to sketch solutions to problems, create technical drawings and presentations, build models, and apply creative problem solving methods. Emphasis is placed on accessing and communicating information, using simple and complex tools in a safe manner, and increasing the students' awareness of the historical and contemporary implications of technology. Students are introduced to computer-aided graphics, design software, and computer-aided manufacturing. Students develop an understanding of the tools, techniques, and processes of technology using design principles, computers, problem solving and model making.
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| Engineering and Technology Design | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 9-12 |
Prerequisite: Must pass Fundamentals of Technology with a “C” or better.An entry level course in Communications Systems which addresses the concepts needed to transfer ideas into easily understood graphic language, designs or drawings. Students explore the use of drawing tools, including mechanical devices and computer software essential for student studies. Designed to provide students with an understanding of the operation and features of a current industrial computer aided drafting/design (CADD) system. Emphasis is placed on the application of computer software in solving basic architectural, structural, electronic or mechanical drafting problems.
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| Power, Energy, and Transportation Systems I | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 10-12 |
Prerequisite: Must pass Fundamentals of Technology with a “C” or better.
Must Pass Technology and Engineering Design with a “C” or better
Students enrolled in this course will explore sources, storage, transportation, consumption, control, environmental impacts, and conservation of power, energy and transportation. Land, ground effects, water, air, space, and intermodal transportation systems will be explored with practical activities emphasizing relevant scientific and engineering concepts. Activities include defining problems, designing prototypes, using computer-assisted applications, constructing models, and testing prototypes using appropriate tools such as wind tunnels and performance tests.
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| Manufacturing Systems I | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 10-12 |
Prerequisite: Must pass Fundamentals of Technology with a “C” or better.
Must Pass Technology and Engineering Design with a “C” or better
Manufacturing systems I is a hands-on design and manufacturing class. Students explore principles of engineering and manufacturing systems as they apply their skills in design and problem solving techniques. Students demonstrate their abilities to safely use various tools, machinery, and systems of manufacturing. The course explores principles of Metallurgy and Materials Science while students work with various materials such as: ferrous and nonferrous metals, polymers/plastics, ceramics, composites, etc. Skills acquired include: welding, cutting, soldering, brazing, machining, sheet metals, forging, drilling, tapping, etc. Students use their skills to convert abstract designs into real-life products through the design and manufacturing processes.
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| Construction Systems I | 2 semesters 2 credits | Grade 10-12 |
Prerequisite: Must pass Fundamentals of Technology with a “C” or better.
Must Pass Technology and Engineering Design with a “C” or better
Construction Systems I is designed to introduce classical and contemporary elements, principles and processes of structural systems. Architectural and engineering subjects are studied through research, design, project development and assessment. Students explore the relationship of materials, form, function, and culture of notable past and present structures through practical applications and modeling techniques. Principles of cabinetry and carpentry skills are also explored as students construct various models and designs.
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| Transfer Credit: Elective | up to 2 semesters per year | Grade 9-12 |
This course title should be selected if the student will be receiving instruction and semester grades from a correspondence or online accredited institution such as IDLA.