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Course Catalog: Elective Courses

9 - 12 Electives

High School Elective Course Descriptions

June 01, 2007

Are you a high school student looking for one or two courses to earn graduation credit? Click here to read more.
 


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Spanish I

This course is offered using Apex curriculum.  Click here to see a full description of the course.

 

Spanish II

This course is offered using Apex curriculum.  Click here to see a full description of the course.

 

 

French I

This course is offered using Apex curriculum.  Click here to see a full description of the course.

 

French II

This course is offered using Apex curriculum.  Click here to see a full description of the course.

 

 

General Business

General Business is designed to acquaint students with the various world economic systems. The course will include the functions of businesses in various systems, social responsibility, business ethics, entrepreneurship, marketing, and management. In addition, the course will cover personal finance topics including mortgages, types of insurance, credit/financing, consumer awareness and income tax preparation. Finally, a complete career unit including the creation of a personal resumé and cover letter will be included.

 

 

Business Computer Applications

This course is designed to allow students to gain knowledge in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Microsoft PowerPoint, and Microsoft Outlook.  Students will develop a clear understanding of each of the programs and how to integrate them to achieve the full benefits of the Microsoft Office package. 

 

Art

This course is designed to develop art criticism, art production, art history, and aesthetic perceptions.  The lessons encourage critical and creative thinking.  Learning the language of art gives students the ability to communicate and express themselves and their world.  This will be done through hands-on art projects, written assignments and reports.

 

Skills Tutor

SkillsTutor is a proven, research-based instructional program designed to improve student achievement for students in grade 3 through adult.  Lessons are interactive and require students to be online while working.

More than 1,000 activities and lessons focus on the core skills commonly found on standardized tests. Topics include reading, writing, language, mathematics, information skills, algebra, science, and workforce preparation.  Lessons are aligned with Kansas state and national academic standards.

Quizzes and Testsquickly identify student's weak skill areas and prescribe appropriate lessons to achieve skill mastery. Pre-tests and post-test reinforce learning, track progress, and help students feel comfortable taking standardized tests in a similar format. The Management System monitors student progress and generates accountability reports.

 


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Digital Photography

Digital Photography will help familiarize beginning photography students with the use of a digital camera and taking photos using the various features of the camera, and will give practice taking photos of a variety of subjects, including landscapes, people, and animals.  The second semester of the course puts to use all of the skills learned first semester to create a visitor's guide for a local community.

 

Physical Education (1/2)

This course is offered using Apex curriculum.  Click here to see a full description of the course.

 

Skills for Health (1/2)

This course is offered using Apex curriculum.  Click here to see a full description of the course.

 


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