COURSE DESCRIPTIONS - ELECTIVES

FOREIGN LANGUAGE COURSES
French I   2 Semesters, 36 Lessons
Students in French I develop knowledge and skills to begin communicating in the target language. They speak, listen, read, and write the language in short sentences and paragraphs that contain the learned vocabulary words and phrases. Students also gain insight into the target culture by examining literature, music, laws, foods, values, traditions, and behaviors. (back)

French II   2 Semesters, 36 Lessons
Students in French II participate in simple conversational situations using sentences and groups of sentences. They create with the target language by combining and recombining learned phrases and words. Students write simple messages, read texts dealing with familiar topics, and understand main ideas when listening to conversations dealing with familiar topics or themes. Students also gain an awareness and understanding of, and appreciation for, cultural contributions made by people of the target language. (back)

French III   2 Semesters, 36 Lessons
Students in French III initiate and sustain conversations by making statements, asking questions, and giving appropriate responses. They communicate using correct time frames on everyday topics, both orally and in writing. When writing, students compose cohesive paragraphs related to familiar topics and personal experiences. Students develop understanding of main ideas and significant details in extended discussions and presentations, both live and recorded. They acquire new knowledge and information from texts including short literary texts and media. Students continue to expand their knowledge and understanding of the cultural significance of the target language. (back)

French IV   2 Semesters, 36 Lessons
Students in French IV speak and write the target language using coherent paragraphs. They learn to initiate, sustain, and bring to closure a wide variety of communicative tasks using appropriate time frames. They expand comprehension skills that allow them to acquire knowledge and information from comprehensive, authentic texts including literary texts and media. Students continue to develop insight into the nature of the target language and culture. (back)

Spanish I   2 Semesters, 36 Lessons
Students in Spanish I develop knowledge and skills to begin communicating in the target language. They speak, listen, read and write the language in short sentences and paragraphs that contain the learned vocabulary words and phrases. Students also gain insight into the target culture by examining literature, music, laws, foods, values, traditions, and behaviors. (back)

Spanish II   2 Semesters, 36 Lessons
Students in Spanish II participate in simple conversational situations using sentences and groups of sentences. They create with the target language by combining and recombining learned phrases and words. Students write simple messages, read texts dealing with familiar topics, and understand main ideas when listening to conversations dealing with familiar topics or themes. Students also gain an awareness, understanding of, and appreciation for cultural contributions made by people of the target language. (back)

Spanish III   2 Semesters, 36 Lessons
Spanish III is offered to students interested in pursuing greater fluency in reading, writing, speaking and understanding the target language. The students will be required to recall previously learned words and phrases and build upon them as they learn to create more native-like writing and conversation. This course also continues with a more intense study of grammar and appreciation for cultural contributions made by people of the target language. (back)

TECHNOLOGY COURSES
Computer Applications   1 Semester, 18 Lessons
Students in Computer Applications learn the basic ins and outs of a computer, beginning with the basics of who invented the computer and leading into more advanced study of computer networking. At the end of the course, students will be able to define all internal and external components of the computer. This course is a great beginning for the future computer programmer! (back)

Introduction To The Internet   1 Semester, 18 Lessons
Students in Introduction to the Internet learn to use the Internet for school and personal reasons. They learn where the Internet came from and become experts at finding just what they are looking for. They use online study tools, find people, download useful software, and use the Internet to help plan for their futures. When students are finished with this course, they will have visited many websites and know how to organize those sites so they can use them in the future. Students learn to avoid viruses and hoaxes and how to stay safe while they are online. Students spend time becoming web experts! (back)

Microsoft Excel   1 Semester, 18 Lessons
Students in Microsoft Excel build, edit, and format worksheets and charts; work with formulas and functions; and manage workbooks using a hands-on approach. They walk through the process of starting, reviewing, and practicing each concept. Microsoft Excel 2000 Illustrated Series, Introduction Edition, the textbook for the course, serves as an excellent reference for future use.
***This course requires a $30.00 lab fee. (back)

Microsoft PowerPoint   1 Semester, 18 Lessons
Students in Microsoft PowerPoint create 35-mm slides, overheads, speaker's notes, handouts, outlines, and visual presentations. They enter and edit data, change the appearance of information, organize and arrange information, and run presentations. Microsoft PowerPoint 2000 Illustrated Series, Introductory Edition is the textbook for the course.
***This course requires a $30.00 lab fee. (back)

Microsoft Word   1 Semester, 18 Lessons
Students in Microsoft Word create documents that communicate ideas clearly and effectively. They enter and revise text; copy and move text; locate and correct spelling; format text and design pages; align text in rows and columns using tables; enhance the appearance of a document using images, lines, and shapes; and use mail merge to personalize form letters and mailing labels. Microsoft Word 2000 Illustrated Series, Introductory Edition is the textbook for the course.
***This course requires a $30.00 lab fee. (back)

HEALTH COURSES
Health   1 Semester, 18 Lessons
The Health course focuses on helping students become responsible for their own personal health. Students develop a basic knowledge and understanding of body systems, body functions, and body needs. They practice and implement healthy habits and routines that properly support and care for theses systems, functions and needs. (back)

OTHER COURSES
ACT Preparation   2 Semesters, 36 Lessons
The Health course focuses on helping students become responsible for their own personal health. Students develop a basic knowledge and understanding of body systems, body functions, and body needs. They practice and implement healthy habits and routines that properly support and care for theses systems, functions and needs. (back)

Family Living   1 Semester, 18 Lessons
Are you eager to be independent? Family Living will help prepare you for life after high school. You will explore housing choices as well as advantages of renting an apartment versus buying a home. You will look at "setting up" a house and turning it into a home. You will learn about food preparation and practice cooking skills as you complete a couple lab activities and prepare simple recipes. Washing clothes will be a breeze after you examine laundry basics. Learning about budgeting, writing checks, and examining consumer issues will prepare you for working with finances. Practicing decision making and good communication skills will become part of your everyday life. (back)

Student Leadership   1 Semester, 18 Lessons
The course is designed to prepare students for leadership roles and responsibilities. Students should be able to apply leadership principles and skills in their everyday lives. (back)

Rev. 09-23-06