General Electives
In this course, you will engage in an in-depth study on a special topic of your choice. As a student enrolled in an Independent Study you are expected to plan and execute a series of activities that will enhance the development of your knowledge and expertise within the topic of study you have chosen. You will work with your instructor to design a personalized course experience.
This health course provides students with essential knowledge and decision-making skills for a healthy lifestyle. Students will analyze aspects of emotional, social, and physical health and how these realms of health influence each other. Students will apply principles of health and wellness to their own lives. In addition, they will study behavior change and set goals to work on throughout the semester. Other topics of study include substance abuse, safety and injury prevention, environmental health, and consumer health.
HALF-CREDIT COURSE
History Inquiry: Research, Analysis, and Perspective is an innovative, inquiry-based elective designed to develop high school students’ skills in historical research, critical analysis, and digital communication. Aligned with the C3 Framework, Arizona Social Studies Standards, and Arizona ELA and ICT standards, the course guides students through seven instructional modules that cover the full historical inquiry process—from crafting research questions and evaluating sources to synthesizing evidence, constructing arguments, and presenting findings. Through project-based learning, authentic assessments, and media literacy integration, students will produce a culminating video essay that demonstrates mastery of historical thinking and responsible digital citizenship. This course offers a rigorous, engaging, and practical approach to understanding history while building essential skills for academic and civic success.
Our Sports Management Virtual Internship can expose students to the exciting and high demand sports & entertainment industry. This year-long program prepares students prior to stepping into a physical workspace, and gives them the opportunity to test and try concepts in a risk-free simulated environment. And unlike a physical internship, students will get to experience and manage all aspects of large scale events and promotions. They’ll gain valuable skills and get to uncover which areas they like most and where they’d like to focus in the future, or major in at college. Students will take Workplace and Internship Readiness during their first semester for half credit and Sports Management Virtual Internship during their second semester.
Our Fashion Design Virtual Internship can expose your students to the exciting and trendy fashion industry. This year-long program prepares students prior to stepping into a physical workspace, and gives them the opportunity to test and try concepts in a risk-free simulated environment. And unlike a physical internship, your students will get to experience all of the real-world business decisions that make or break popular fashion trends. They’ll gain valuable skills and get to uncover which areas they like most and where they’d like to focus in the future, or major in at college. This is a year-long internship course in which students will take Workplace and Internship Readiness during their first semester for half credit and Fashion Design Virtual Internship during their second semester.
Our Business Management Virtual Internship will help students understand what it takes to recruit, supervise, and terminate employees and manage a successful business. This year-long program prepares students prior to stepping into a physical workspace, and gives them the opportunity to test and try concepts in a risk-free simulated environment. And unlike a physical internship, your students will get to experience all aspects of what it takes to become a manager. They’ll gain valuable skills and get to uncover which areas they like most and where they’d like to focus in the future, or major in at college. Students will take Workplace and Internship Readiness during their first semester for half credit and Business Management Virtual Internship during their second semester.
HALF-CREDIT COURSE
Not only does high school serve up intense academic challenges, but it also comes with a side of rigorous and determining standardized testing. The Critical Thinking and Study Skills curriculum equips students with an actionable blueprint for academic success by teaching students to leverage critical SEL Turbo Tools. In this program, students will build success mindsets, adopt proven study habits, and practice research-based testing skills that elevate performance. Through utilizing the ACE test-taking method, students will learn how to increase scores on key tests — such as the ACT, PreACT, and other tests that are required for graduation.
HALF-CREDIT COURSE
Bring your speeches to life by learning about body language, vocal, and other techniques. Learn about logic and reason while gaining the confidence to help create and deliver great presentations and speeches. You will also critically examine your speeches and presentations and those of others to improve upon your in-person and virtual presentation skills.
HALF-CREDIT COURSE
Do you strive to gain more confidence when speaking in front of people? Learn techniques from famous speakers throughout history while learning what it takes to make a great speech. Develop skills that will serve you well throughout your career and personal life.
1/2 CREDIT
Can you think of a brand that first launched in the U.S. and then became popular in other countries? Facebook™️ did this very thing! Without a solid understanding of business and international marketing strategy, it becomes nearly impossible to be successful and stand out from the crowd. Discover how business and marketing works around the world. You’ll learn about topics such as regulations, market research, marketing plans, global trends, buying and selling internationally, and more.
1/2 CREDIT
How does a business make money? If you said sales, then you’re right! This course explores the secrets to sales. You’ll learn expectations, best practices, sales planning, building a clientele that becomes long-term buyers, and how to stay motivated to sell, sell, sell! If sales management is your goal, you’ll learn about management styles, how to find, hire, train, motivate, and compensate your team.
1/2 CREDIT
How do Nurses care for patients during their shift? From hospital settings to home health care, from pre- and postoperative to rehabilitation. Discover how best to communicate and work with a Nursing team to ensure a safe environment, prevent and control infectious diseases, advocate for patient’s rights, and provide appropriate care – even for the most complex patient needs.
1/2 CREDIT
In this course, students explore the concepts of health, wellness, and preventative care across the lifespan while also learning how the human body works. From cutting-edge technology to first-line patient care, get ready to dip your toes into the range of careers available in therapeutic services, diagnostic services, biotechnology, support services, and informatics. While learning how to apply critical skills needed by today’s healthcare provider, you’ll gain an understanding of the education and training necessary to launch your dream career!
1/2 CREDIT
In this course, students will learn the skills that could save lives, from mastering CPR and AED to taking vital signs with confidence. Discover how to stay cool in high-pressure situations, prevent injuries, and eliminate medical errors, while gaining a solid foundation in safety and emergency skills. Along the way you will build leadership and teamwork skills that will set you apart in any healthcare role, whether you’re dreaming of clinical work or a role in healthcare administration. Step into the exciting, fast-paced world of healthcare – your journey starts here.
HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE
Deliberating in a Democracy A, Deliberating in a Democracy B; ELECTIVE CREDIT ONLY.
To ensure a flourishing democracy, citizens must possess the capacity and willingness to communicate and share ideas amongst themselves, within their communities, and with their governmental representatives. While freedom of speech constitutes a fundamental requirement for a healthy democracy, it alone is insufficient. The practice of meaningful discussion, aimed at comprehending information and evaluating options to arrive at decisions, is what we refer to as “deliberation.” Deliberating on civic matters involves consideration into opposing opinions, resolving challenging questions, and accepting majority decisions while respecting dissenting voices. In this course, you will acquire the skills and techniques essential for effective deliberation. You will do so while engaging in thoughtful discussions about complex public issues to make well-informed decisions. Over the span of several weeks, students will participate in live deliberations encompassing topics such as cyberbullying, crime and punishment, freedom of expression, juvenile justice, voting, violence in video games, youth curfews, global climate change, parental liability, and globalization.
Kindergarten students begin learning the basics of locomotor and non-locomotor movements, jump roping, and dribbling. They learn to balance and about how food is energy.
Using a blend of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, students will investigate and engineer solutions to problems; students will also construct evidence-based explanations of real-world phenomena. Coursework will focus on meeting students’ social, emotional, physical, and academic needs and encourage shared contributions from schools, families, and the surrounding community.
First graders begin to combine locomotor and non-locomotor movements. They continue to improve their jump roping by jumping forward and backwards on a self-turned rope and practice catching. They focus on balance and weight transfer. They look at the benefits of being active and the difference between healthy and unhealthy foods.
Using a blend of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, students will investigate and engineer solutions to problems; students will also construct evidence-based explanations of real-world phenomena. Coursework will focus on meeting students’ social, emotional, physical, and academic needs and encourage shared contributions from schools, families, and the surrounding community.
Second grade students begin to learn the basics of proper throwing and catching. They learn to jump rope with someone else holding the rope. They learn to catch a ball being thrown at them and begin the basics of striking. They look at foods to choose for before or after a workout.
Using a blend of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, students will investigate and engineer solutions to problems; students will also construct evidence-based explanations of real-world phenomena. Coursework will focus on meeting students’ social, emotional, physical, and academic needs and encourage shared contributions from schools, families, and the surrounding community.
Third grade students begin to combine locomotor movements into dance. They begin practicing underhand throwing and catching a hand-sized ball. They continue ball striking with a long-held implement and jump roping. They can identify foods that are beneficial for their health.
Using a blend of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, students will investigate and engineer solutions to problems; students will also construct evidence-based explanations of real-world phenomena. Coursework will focus on meeting students’ social, emotional, physical, and academic needs and encourage shared contributions from schools, families, and the surrounding community.
Fourth grade students learn to play catch with proper throwing and catching stances. They learn about feet dribbling at certain distances and are asked to learn 4 of 10 jump roping tricks. They practice and learn a video led dance routine and learn about the importance of hydration.
Using a blend of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, students will investigate and engineer solutions to problems; students will also construct evidence-based explanations of real-world phenomena. Coursework will focus on meeting students’ social, emotional, physical, and academic needs and encourage shared contributions from schools, families, and the surrounding community.
Fifth graders learn about the four main types of workouts. They combine hand dribbling with other skills and can stike a ball pitched at them. They will create their own dance routine and analyze their own fitness assessments. They learn about muscles and about making healthy food choices for a balanced diet.
Using a blend of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, students will investigate and engineer solutions to problems; students will also construct evidence-based explanations of real-world phenomena. Coursework will focus on meeting students’ social, emotional, physical, and academic needs and encourage shared contributions from schools, families, and the surrounding community.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CODING A, MIDDLE SCHOOL CODING B
Do you find yourself wondering how your favorite apps, websites, and games were made? Maybe you want to try building your own. Well, now you can! In Middle School Coding, you will get an introduction to the basics of computer science, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and Python. You’ll leave the course with a portfolio of work you can show off!
ONE SEMESTER COURSE
Are you physically fit? What does being fit mean to you? Physical fitness is a lot more than just a number on a scale – and that’s exactly what you’ll learn in this course! This course will help you understand the basics behind what it means to be physically fit; allow you to gain a deeper understanding about how your body functions; learn the complex science behind exercise; explore what it means to be mindful and what inspires you; and determine how you can test your current level of fitness. Being and staying physically fit is a lifelong endeavor and, just like human beings, there are many complexities involved! Learning about and improving your physical fitness is a smart choice to make at any age – and by signing up for this course, you will be doing exactly that! Consider this course to be the first step on your exciting journey to understanding and improving your physical fitness!
ONE SEMESTER COURSE
As students enter middle school, they need a new set of skills because they face more autonomy, more responsibility, and greater social pressure than before. In the Turbo Leader I course, students learn how to build confidence, boost academic achievement, and manage complex interpersonal relationships. By the end of the course, students will have mastered dozens of proven strategies for promoting growth, solving challenges, and achieving their goals.
ONE SEMESTER COURSE
Turbo Leader 1 is required prerequisite
Turbo Leader 2 equips students with tools that boost their skills and personal voice, which ultimately leads to building confidence, creating healthy coping mechanisms, and finding lifelong passions. Through applying these powerful skills, students can make meaningful differences in their schools and communities.
HALF-CREDIT COURSE
Starting your first “real” job can be intimidating. But when you know what to expect and learn how to be successful, you’ll feel confident about the hiring process and prepared to put yourself out there! Discover how to build a well-rounded set of employability and personal leadership skills that allow you to guide your own career. Learn how to communicate with others, take initiative, set goals, problem-solve, research different career options, and envision your own personal career path. Get ready to create a powerful launching pad that will help you blast off into a great first job experience!
English Elective
HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE: CREATIVE WRITING A, CREATIVE WRITING B
ELECTIVE CREDIT ONLY
For many hundreds of years, literature has been one of the most important human art forms. It allows us to give voice to our emotions, create imaginary worlds, express ideas, and escape the confines of material reality. Through creative writing, we can come to better understand ourselves and our world. This course can provide you with a solid grounding in the writing process, from finding inspiration to building a basic story. Then, when you are ready to go beyond the basics, learn more complicated literary techniques to create strange hybrid forms of poetry and prose. By the end of this course, you can better discover your creative thoughts and turn those ideas into fully realized pieces of creative writing.
This internship course is a companion course to an approved and established internship with an outside organization or program. The course can be taken for .5 high school credits and up to 1 credit. It is the responsibility of the student to first secure an internship prior to enrollment in the course. In this course you will engage in a field experience of your choice with a qualified mentor who will give you key insights into various aspects of your chosen field. As an intern you will have the opportunity to plan and execute a series of activities that will enhance the development of your personal abilities within the field of study you have chosen. You will work with your instructor to design a personalized internship experience. *Note: this course is currently only offered for full-time students.
Work Study is a companion course to an approved student 60-hour workplace experience for .5 high school elective credits up to 1 credit. Students will learn durable skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Students also explore professional development in areas of resume building, time management, career assessments, and career planning. Critical reflection is encouraged through live lessons, discussion boards, and journal entries. *Note: this course is currently only offered for full-time students.
HALF-CREDIT COURSE
This course is based on a rigorously researched scope and sequence that covers the essential concepts of health. Students are provided with a variety of health concepts and demonstrate their understanding of those concepts through problem solving. The five units explore a wide variety of topics that include nutrition and fitness, disease and injury, development and sexuality, substance abuse, and mental and community health.
HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE: FITNESS FUNDAMENTALS A, FITNESS FUNDAMENTALS B
Fitness Fundamentals A (semester)
This course is designed to provide students with the basic skills and information needed to begin a personalized exercise program and maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. Students participate in pre- and post-fitness assessments in which they measure and analyze their own levels of fitness based on the five components of physical fitness: muscular strength, endurance, cardiovascular fitness, flexibility, and body composition. In this course, students research the benefits of physical activity, as well as the techniques, principles, and guidelines of exercise to keep them safe and healthy. Throughout this course students participate in a weekly fitness program involving elements of cardio, strength, and flexibility training.
Fitness Fundamentals B (semester)
This course takes a more in-depth look at the five components of physical fitness touched on in Fitness Fundamentals 1: muscular strength, endurance, cardiovascular health, flexibility, and body composition. This course allows students to discover new interests as they experiment with a variety of exercises in a non-competitive atmosphere. By targeting different areas of fitness, students increase their understanding of health habits and practices and improve their overall fitness level. Students take a pre- and post-fitness assessment. Throughout this course students also participate in a weekly fitness program involving elements of cardio, strength, and flexibility.
HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE: FORENSIC SCIENCE A, FORENSIC SCIENCE B
ELECTIVE CREDIT ONLY
Fingerprints. Blood spatters. Gunshot residue. If these things intrigue you rather than scare you, Forensic Science I: Secrets of the Dead may be for you. This course offers you the chance to dive into the riveting job of crime scene analysis. Learn the techniques and practices applied during a crime scene investigation and how clues and data are recorded and preserved. You will better understand how forensic science applies technology to make discoveries and bring criminals to justice as you follow the entire forensic process—from pursuing the evidence trail to taking the findings to trial. By careful examination of the crime scene elements, even the most heinous crimes can be solved.
HALF-CREDIT COURSE
This comprehensive health course provides students with essential knowledge and decision-making skills for a healthy lifestyle. Students will analyze aspects of emotional, social, and physical health and how these realms of health influence each other. Students will apply principles of health and wellness to their own lives. In addition, they will study behavior change and set goals to work on throughout the semester. Other topics of study include substance abuse, safety and injury prevention, environmental health, and consumer health.
HALF-CREDIT OPTIONS AVAILABLE; PSYCHOLOGY A, PSYCHOLOGY B
ELECTIVE CREDIT ONLY
Do you ever wonder how your mind works? Why do you think about your world the way you do? As you prepare for college, career, and life, psychology is an invaluable foundation for understanding what makes humans tick. In addition to theory and science work, you will gain knowledge on a wide array of issues on both individual and global levels, examining connections between content areas within psychology and relating them to psychological knowledge of everyday life, including available careers for those who study psychology.
In this course, you will explore the relationship between structure and function and how the human body maintains homeostasis. You will apply principles learned in biology to each of the human body systems as well as how cellular transport, cellular organelles, and organic macromolecules come together in a specific organization to maintain life.
