Students will use a problem-solving process to address a series of puzzles, challenges, and real-world scenarios. They will learn how computers input, output, store, and process information to help humans solve problems. Students will also learn how to creates and share the content on their own web pages using HTML and CSS. They will also practice valuable programming skills such as debugging, using resources, and teamwork. Students will utilize curriculum and activities through code.org

Students will build on their coding experience as they program animations, interactive art, and games in Game Lab. The course starts off with simple shapes and builds up to more sophisticated sprite-based games, using the same programming concepts and the design process computer scientists use daily. Students will also investigate the broader social impacts of computing. Through a series of design challenges, they will learn how to better understand the needs of others while developing a solution to a problem. Students will utilize curriculum and activities through code.org

Students will explore the importance of data in solving problems and how computers help in this process. Students explore the role of hardware platforms in computing and how different sensors can provide more effective input and output than the traditional keyboard, mouse, and monitor. Using App Lab and Adafruit’s Circuit Playground, students will develop programs that utilize the same hardware inputs and outputs that are found in smart devices. Students also get to look at how simple rough prototype can lead to a finished product. Students will utilize curriculum and activities through code.org

Discover and use technology, engineering, and design journals and the Engineering Design Process. Construct and test prototypes to various design challenges. Experiment with different types of energy sources as well as renewable and recyclable material sources. Students will explore the knowledge and skills for careers in technology, engineering, and design pathways. 

Students will focus on the invention timeline, including major innovations to a product. They will also discover and use the upcycling process to innovate products by designing and build prototypes, solving design problems, and writing interactive stories using the design process. Students will explore the knowledge and skills needed for careers in technology, engineering, and design pathways. 

Students will design and engineer systems to accomplish specific goals or processes and dissect objects to locate and troubleshoot potential sources of failure. Design, build, and document prototypes for various engineering design challenges. Explore the knowledge and skills for careers in technology, engineering, and design pathways. 

This course provides knowledge about nutritional requirements, food selections, nutrition label components, recipe essentials, understanding the purpose of vitamins and minerals and meal management for the ideal health of individuals across their lifespan. 

Understanding Personal Finance and Hospitality Management

This course provides essential information about financial literacy, money management basics such as planning, goal-setting, savings and budgeting for a great future ahead. Students will also learn about hospitality basics such as the types of meal service and restaurant basics. 

This course provides social and emotional learning which is the process through which students understand and manage emotions, set and achieve positive goals, feel and show apathy for others, establish and maintain positive relationships and make responsible decisions. 

Exploring Food and Agricultural Products 

In this course, students become informed consumers of food and agricultural products by understanding the processes to provide safe agricultural products for consumption. Processes covered include converting agricultural products into food and fiber products and the marketing and labeling principles that help consumers. 

Exploring Animal and Plant Science 

Students will gain an understanding of medical terminology, body systems (skeletal, muscular, and integumentary) and careers related to Therapeutic Services. 

Exploring Healthcare: Medical Terms and Body Systems in Therapeutic Service Careers 

Students will gain an understanding of medical terminology, body systems (skeletal, muscular, and integumentary) and careers related to Therapeutic Services. 

Fundamentals of Biotechnology

In this course, students are introduced to common terminology and mathematical concepts used in the biotechnology industry. An emphasis on laboratory safety and infection control will help students understand methods used for protecting the safety of biotech workers and the public. Through the use of scientific inquiry and problem solving, students will investigate cellular design and DNA. 

Visual Arts

Students explore a variety of skills in artistry as they continue to build their skills in drawing, painting, graphics and sculpture. Theory is introduced to further elaborate
upon ideas about color, perspective, and design. Teachers discuss artists, art movements/styles, and provide technique demonstrations to develop the four strands of art education: art appreciation, art history, art production, and art criticism; as well as problem-solving and critical thinking skills.

This Course has a $20 fee for each student enrolled.

Students complete projects and activities that will boost their artistic ideas, improve their collaborative participation, grow their creativity and develop their craft with art. Class discussions, writing, reading and STEM are included throughout the course. Students will complete about 8-10 projects ranging from drawing, painting, digital art, sculpture, fiber
art and clay.
This Course has a $20 fee for each student enrolled.

Students complete projects and activities that will boost their artistic ideas, grow their creativity, allow them to analyze and interpret artwork for meaning, and develop their craft with art. Class discussions, writing, reading and STEM are included throughout the courses. Students will complete about 8-10 projects ranging from drawing, painting, digital art, sculpture, fiber art and clay.
This Course has a $20 fee for each student enrolled.

Students will work together to design the school yearbook following Jostens digital yearbook
curriculum. Students will be expected to participate in photography events such as sports,
dances, etc as well as interviewing/journalism. Between meeting deadlines and after the
yearbook has been completed, students will engage in long term art projects that will further
strengthen their advanced skills in preparation for high school courses.
This is a year-long course.
This Course has a $20 fee for each student enrolled.