Art & Music
Kindergarten Art
Kindergarten Art equips learners with visual skills using critical thinking, imagination, and the senses to observe and explore the world. Throughout the course, students learn about and apply the elements of art and principles of design within a variety of Projects. Each Unit has four Projects that build a variety of art skills and utilize a number of mediums including coloring, drawing, painting, cutting, and craft making. Students will have opportunities to explore art history and culture by analyzing artistic styles from a variety of cultures. The course concludes with opportunities to respond to and analyze artworks of self and others through the exhibition of artwork created throughout the school year. In kindergarten, students learn to use a variety of art materials, and they will being to develop sensory skills. Students practice recognizing and describing the elements of art in nature, famous artwork, and the world around them. They might look closely at the shapes of trees, and interpret their observations into a line drawing. Or they might discuss the use of lines in a painting: Are the lines straight or wavy, thick or thin? They might identify the basic shapes in a painting, such as circles, squares, and triangles. This is a time when students start to see art in a craft project.
First Grade Art
1st Grade Art provides students with a variety of foundational art skills including creative expression, art across culture and time, and critical evaluation. Students will work with a variety of art mediums including markers, crayons, colored pencils, print, yarn, sculpture, and modeled forms. They must use their senses to gather information about subjects in an environment and recreate them using artistic tools. Projects will be age-appropriate, including painting and coloring from experiences, depicting objects in nature, and expressive use of basic art elements. Nearing the end of the course, students must attend a real or virtual art exhibit. Then, they will gather artwork they produced throughout the school year and present a portfolio of work during the last month of class.
Second Grade Art
2nd Grade Art provides students with a variety of foundational art skills including creative expression, art across culture and time, art’s use in everyday life, and critical evaluation. Students will work with a variety of art mediums including markers, crayons, colored pencils, print, yarn, sculpture, and modeled forms. They must use their senses to gather information about subjects in an environment and recreate them using artistic tools. Projects will be age-appropriate, including painting and coloring from experiences, depicting objects in nature, and expressive use of basic art elements. Nearing the end of the course, students must attend a real or virtual art exhibit. Then, they will gather artwork they produced throughout the school year and present a portfolio of work during the last month of class.
Third Grade Art
The study of art in 3rd Grade begins by exploring the basics of art, including the elements of art and principles of design. In this integrated art course, students explore the many ideas and themes found throughout art history. Each Module advances students’ art skills by requiring hands-on Projects, utilizing the skills studied and gained in each Lesson. Students utilize multiple art tools and technologies to produce a variety of mediums. Projects include creating drawings, paintings, prints, sculptures, ceramics, mixed media, installation art, digital art, and photography. The course concludes with an exploration of available art and career opportunities along with the creation of a professional art portfolio showcasing the work created throughout the course.
Fourth Grade Art
The study of art in 4th Grade begins by exploring the basics of art, including the elements of art and principles of design. In this integrated art course, students explore the many ideas and themes found throughout art history. Each Module advances students’ art skills by requiring hands-on Projects, utilizing the skills studied and gained in each Lesson. Students utilize multiple art tools and technologies to produce a variety of mediums. Projects include creating drawings, paintings, prints, sculptures, ceramics, mixed media, installation art, digital art, and photography. The course concludes with an exploration of available art and career opportunities along with the creation of a professional art portfolio showcasing the work created throughout the course.
Fifth Grade Art
The study of art in 5th Grade begins by exploring the basics of art, including the elements of art and principles of design. In this integrated art course, students explore the many ideas and themes found throughout art history. Each Module advances students’ art skills by requiring hands-on Projects, utilizing the skills studied and gained in each Lesson. Students utilize multiple art tools and technologies to produce a variety of mediums. Projects include creating drawings, paintings, prints, sculptures, ceramics, mixed media, installation art, digital art, and photography. The course concludes with an exploration in available art and career opportunities along with the creation of a professional art portfolio, showcasing the work created throughout the course.
Third Grade Music
The study of music in 3rd Grade focuses on basic sight-reading skills, performing folk dances, and learning the history of folk music in America. Students will learn to play songs in 2/4 and 4/4 time signatures on the soprano recorder. Virtual games teach students to listen for changes in dynamics, count the number of beats, and recognize where measures start and end. By the end of the year, students will know how to read music and play the recorder. They will also know how to clog-dance and how to behave during a formal music concert. The goal of the 3rd Grade Music course is to learn musical performance, active listening skills, and mindfulness in a fun and relaxed environment.
Fourth Grade Music
The study of music in 4th Grade opens the gateway into exciting development. Building upon the basics covered in 3rd Grade (while still teaching these basics in order to function as a stand-alone course), 4th Grade music allows students the opportunity to learn how music recording and distribution has changed over the years. Students will learn to conduct and play music on the recorder in 2/4, 3/4, and 4/4 time signatures while also learning different musical forms. 4th Grade music has a focus on Texas heritage, noting the influence of Mexican-American, African- American, and European immigrant culture on the music and dancing of the state. Students will listen to great examples of music from a variety of instruments, historical recordings, and cultures as their understanding and respect for different varieties of music increases.
Fifth Grade Music
The study of music in 5th Grade integrates singing into the student’s musical experience. The 5th Grade course enhances sight singing skills by adding in new examples with different key signatures and compound time signatures. Musical form is taught through activities that allow students to express themselves and talk freely about the music and films they prefer, while also providing the critical vocabulary needed to describe this music in a more polished manner. Cultural representation is a key factor in 5th Grade Music, with African-American, Native- American, American Sign Language, and European immigrant representation. Students will finish the 5th Grade Music course with a greater understanding and appreciation for the music of the different cultures around them.
Coding
Tynker
Tynker provides everything needed to learn computer programing in a fun way. Tynker powers the creativity of over 60 million kids and serves thousands of schools and educators worldwide.
With 40+ award-winning block & text-based courses, over 3,700 learning modules, and access to popular coding languages, there’s a learning path for every kid no matter their age or level.
- Control toys
- Create apps
- Mod Minecraft
- Build games
- Make websites
- Learn popular coding languages
Keyboarding
Typing Agent
Learn to type. Love the fun.
Students will learn:
- Critical keyboarding skills.
- How to type code.
- Internet safety.
- Introduction to word processing.
- And more!
Language Arts & Reading
Kindergarten Language Arts
Kindergarten Language Arts introduces students to a variety of literary and informational texts. Students will learn about basic story elements and plot sequences through classic pieces of children’s literature. First, students will explore nursery rhymes, such as “Hickory Dickory Dock.” Then, students will move on to fables, fairy tales, and folk tales, such as “Sleeping Beauty” and “The Three Little Pigs.” This course will also teach students how to use informational texts for learning. Students will learn the parts of a book and how to use text features to gain understanding. In each Unit, students will complete fun activities that bring texts to life. Students will demonstrate their ability to describe stories, make connections, and use standard English conventions in a variety of ways, including speaking and drawing.
Kindergarten Phonics, Spelling, and Penmanship
Phonics, Spelling, and Penmanship teaches students how to read and write letters and words, focusing on the mechanics side of language. This course explicitly and systematically teaches students the letter sounds in the English language. Students will acquire automaticity of 68 different phonograms by continually reviewing the letter sounds through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The immediate recall of sounds and letters is necessary for students to become better readers, spellers, and writers. This course prepares a student to read by explicitly and systematically teaching how to spell and read individual words. Once students can effortlessly read individual words, they are then ready to comprehend sentences. For penmanship, students learn and practice proper sitting posture, correct pencil grip, directions for paper slant, and the steps for writing manuscript. When students can form letters with automaticity and ease, they can focus on what they want to say. Writing by hand creates kinesthetic memories of letters, which also helps students learn how to read.
First Grade Grammar and Penmanship
1st Grade Grammar and Penmanship teaches students to communicate clearly in writing. Through penmanship instruction, students will learn how to form all lowercase and uppercase manuscript letters. Each penmanship Lesson reinforces the letters, phonograms, and words that are introduced in the corresponding Phonics and Spelling Lesson. Through grammar instruction, students will learn the purpose of words, sentences, and punctuation. Students begin by learning about parts of speech and parts of sentences and build up to whole sentences and punctuation rules. Throughout the course, students will construct their own writing handbook. The handbook will include examples of manuscript letters as well as grammar terms and rules. The course culminates in students writing correspondences to authentically practice grammar and penmanship.
First Grade Phonics and Spelling
Phonics, Spelling, and Penmanship teaches students how to read and write letters and words, focusing on the mechanics side of language. This course explicitly and systematically teaches students the letter sounds in the English language. Students will acquire automaticity of 72 different phonograms by continually reviewing the letter sounds through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The immediate recall of sounds and letters is necessary for students to become better readers, spellers, and writers. Students will use spelling rules learned in kindergarten as well as learn additional rules to help them spell and read a variety of words. Once students can effortlessly read individual words, they are then ready to comprehend and write sentences.
Second Grade Reading and Composition
In 2nd Grade Reading and Composition, students will strengthen their understanding of patterns in texts. Each Unit provides a combination of literary and informational texts. Students will learn how a poem, a story, and an informational text can convey different messages about the same topic. The course provides a variety of literature, including fun and classic pieces such as “The Lion and the Mouse” and “Cinderella.” It also provides contemporary informational texts such as a news article from 2020 about Baby Yoda. Students will build effective reading habits by practicing reading strategies before, during, and after reading. Before reading, students will learn vocabulary words that appear in the text and reflect on their background knowledge of the text’s genre. During reading, students will confirm predictions and answer questions. After reading, students will discuss the author’s purpose and make connections. At the end of each Unit, students will apply their learning to their own lives by investigating a topic or composing a text.
Second Grade Grammar and Penmanship
In 2nd Grade Grammar and Penmanship, students will focus on their writing skills. The penmanship instruction reinforces the letters, phonograms, and words that are introduced in Phonics and Spelling. Students will review and practice the steps to form all lowercase and uppercase manuscript letters. Students will also learn the steps to form all lowercase and uppercase cursive letters. The grammar instruction strengthens the skills necessary for reading and composition. Students will learn the functions of words, phrases, and clauses in sentences so that they can comprehend and compose sentences. Students begin by learning about parts of speech and parts of sentences and build up to whole sentences and punctuation rules. Throughout the course, students will construct their own writing handbook. The handbook will include examples of manuscript and cursive letters as well as grammar terms and rules. The course culminates in students writing correspondences in cursive to authentically practice grammar and penmanship.
Second Grade Phonics and Spelling
Phonics, Spelling, and Penmanship teaches students how to read and write letters and words. It focuses on the mechanics side of language. This course explicitly and systematically teaches students the letter sounds in the English language. Students will acquire automaticity of 72 different phonograms by continually reviewing the letter sounds through listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The immediate recall of sounds and letters is necessary for students to become better readers, spellers, and writers. This course prepares a student to read by explicitly and systematically teaching how to spell and read individual words. Students will use spelling rules learned in 1st grade as well as learn additional rules to help them spell and read a variety of words with increasing complexity. Once students can effortlessly read individual words, they are then ready to comprehend and write sentences.
Third Grade English Language Arts and Reading
This course provides students instruction and practice in reading, comprehending, and analyzing various genres. Students will also learn skills to become stronger writers while creating texts for various purposes. Students will complete basic research tasks. In addition, students will learn spelling, grammar, and conventions to strengthen their writing. They will also learn and practice skills and strategies to build their vocabulary. Students will further their communication skills by listening, speaking, and working with peers. Students will also learn and utilize cursive writing.
Fourth Grade English Language Arts and Reading
Covering 4th Grade ELAR objectives, this course builds upon third-grade skills and vocabulary development. The focus is reading comprehension of main ideas, details, and themes. Students also keep a reading journal and compare different genre elements. Students write narratives and various essays, including a persuasive essay and an informative research paper. They also evaluate graphic elements, media, and speeches. In the area of cooperative learning, students practice good listening and discussion skills. Additionally, they use technology to make a presentation and self-evaluate their performance.
Fifth Grade English Language Arts and Reading
All standard conventions of English grammar are thoroughly covered. Vocabulary and spelling are spiraled throughout and include word roots, affixes, use of the dictionary, and using context. Students will read and analyze all major genres and be asked to imitate each in their own writing. Students analyze the novel Number the Stars. The students compose all forms of writing required by the state standards and are given detailed instructions in formal research and essays. A section on media literacy is included. Many lessons require peer collaboration. Fluency in reading aloud is taught overtly.
i-Ready Learning
i-Ready Learning is a collection of high-quality instructional resources that help students learn and grow by accessing grade-level materials. Grounded in best-practice instructional design, these tools provide rigorous and motivating reading and mathematics instruction that:
- Engages students of all levels and backgrounds
- Motivates students to persist in skill building
- Provides scaffolded support that meets the needs of all students
- Creates personal learning pathways for each student in i-Ready Personalized Instruction
- Connects to i-Ready Diagnostic data so teachers can make informed teaching decisions
Mathematics
Kindergarten Math
Kindergarten Math explores fundamental concepts of numbers, helping students to make connections between concrete objects and numbers. For the numbers 1-20, students learn to recognize word forms, identify and write numerical values, and compare numbers using symbols (, =). Students master counting to 100 and skip counting by tens. Students learn that addition is the joining of numbers, and subtraction is the separation of numbers. The course teaches students addition and subtraction to 10 using models, pictures, number bonds, and number lines. Other concepts covered in this course include shapes and their attributes, measurements, data collection and sorting, picture graphs, and financial literacy. Throughout the course, students get hands-on experience and practice counting with manipulatives, number lines, and charts. Colorful, clear, and engaging visuals are used throughout the course to enhance student learning.
First Grade Math
In 1st Grade Math, students will extend their understanding of number concepts from 0 to 120. The course starts with a review of kindergarten concepts and introduces place value. Students will compare numbers using symbols (, =) and number lines. The course teaches students addition and subtraction using multiple methods. The methods include composing and decomposing numbers with number bonds, number lines, hundreds charts, doubles, doubles plus one, ten less ten more, place value models, expanded and standard forms, and algorithms. These methods are also used for missing values and story problems. Other concepts covered in this course include shapes and solids, fractions, measurements of length and time, data collection, pictographs and bar graphs, and financial literacy and U.S. currency. Throughout the course, students practice addition and subtraction math facts for numbers up to 20. Each Unit also has hands-on activities and projects to further students’ understanding of spiraling concepts.
Second Grade Math
2nd Grade Math extends students’ understanding of number concepts and place value up to the number 1,200. The course starts with teaching students to read and write numbers in different forms. Students will compare numbers using symbols (, =) and number lines. Students will also learn about even and odd numbers. The course teaches students addition and subtraction using multiple methods and spiraling. Methods include composing and decomposing numbers with expanded and standard forms, number lines, hundreds charts, place value models, and algorithms. These methods are also applied in solving one- and two-step word problems. Students learn to use mental math to add tens and hundreds. The mental math also helps students better understand place value. Other concepts covered in this course include fractions, multiplication and division, geometric shapes, measurements, time, data from pictographs and bar graphs, money, and financial literacy. Throughout the course, students practice addition and subtraction math facts for numbers up to 20.
Third Grade Math
The primary focal areas in 3rd Grade Math are place value, operations of whole numbers, and understanding fractional units. Students will learn the purpose of rounding numbers and learn to identify values on a number line. Students will perform the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. They will learn and practice multiplication through 10. They will also learn to model division in different ways, including grouping and using arrays. The mathematical strands of algebraic reasoning, geometry and measurement, and data analysis are presented and practiced. The use of tables, graphs, and charts is thoroughly explained, and concepts of financial literacy are also covered.
Fourth Grade Math
The primary focal areas in 4th Grade Math are the use of operations, fractions and decimals, and describing and analyzing geometry and measurement. Students will practice multiplication and divide 4-digit numbers by single-digit divisors. They will also learn about estimating quotients. Students will learn and practice addition and subtraction of fractions. Algebraic concepts will include working with equations and solving multi-step problems. Perimeter and area problems will also be performed. Financial literacy topics are also covered.
Fifth Grade Math
5th Grade Math will develop students’ mathematical problem-solving skills. Beginning with an overview of place values, students will learn to regroup numbers and estimate sums and differences. Students will learn to multiply and divide numbers with more than one digit. Proficiency will be gained in adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing fractions and whole numbers. Students will solve problems using basic numerical and algebraic expressions. Geometry includes lines, angles, polygons, and polyhedrons. Customary and metric measurements will be used to solve problems. Students will organize and present mathematical data using line graphs, scatterplots, bar graphs, and other visual aids. The course concludes with the application of math skills in the study of financial concepts.
i-Ready Learning
i-Ready Learning is a collection of high-quality instructional resources that help students learn and grow by accessing grade-level materials. Grounded in best-practice instructional design, these tools provide rigorous and motivating reading and mathematics instruction that:
- Engages students of all levels and backgrounds
- Motivates students to persist in skill building
- Provides scaffolded support that meets the needs of all students
- Creates personal learning pathways for each student in i-Ready Personalized Instruction
- Connects to i-Ready Diagnostic data so teachers can make informed teaching decisions
Science
Kindergarten Science
Kindergarten Science lays the foundation for investigation and reasoning in science. The course includes three main domains; life science, Earth and space science, and physical science. Students will develop a basic understanding of science and skills necessary to conduct experiments, such as how to ask questions, communicate ideas, and make observations using the five senses. Students will engage in life science concepts, including animal parts and characteristics, plants and their life cycle, and basic needs of all living things. In Earth and space science, students will explore patterns in the natural world by observing and comparing different rocks, soil, and water. The course develops the student’s understanding of objects in the sky and the patterns they create, such as day and night, seasons, and weather. Students will discover the concepts of matter and energy by exploring the physical properties, location, and motion of objects and materials.
First Grade Science
In 1st Grade Science, students use inquiry and the five senses to learn about and explore the natural world. Students will develop the skills needed to ask questions and seek out answers, including making predictions and observations, collecting data, and organizing data. Students will explore three main domains of inquiry; life science, Earth and space science, and physical science. In life science, students further their understanding of living versus nonliving things and the basic needs of living things. Earth and space science includes the cycles and systems of the natural world, such as rocks, soil, and water. In physical science, students will investigate and classify matter by its properties, predict changes to materials when they are heated and cooled, describe the importance of light, heat and sound energy, and demonstrate that objects move in different ways. Throughout the course, students engage in asking questions, communicating ideas, and using scientific tools.
Second Grade Science
In 2nd Grade Science, students learn and practice fundamental science concepts. It addresses the need for students to read information for themselves, while giving students opportunities for hands-on science investigations. The course carefully introduces students to new vocabulary with support through regular repetition of key words. The students are introduced to scientific investigation and reasoning, as well as science tools and lab rules. Students will learn to identify and demonstrate how to use, conserve, and dispose of natural resources and materials by conserving water and reusing or recycling paper, plastic, and metal. Covered topics include matter, energy, force, motion, natural resources, space, and organisms, such as plants and animals.
Third Grade Science
The study of science in 3rd Grade includes conducting descriptive investigations using scientific methods, analyzing data, and making tables and graphs. Students use tools such as collecting nets, sound recorders, and spring scales to collect, analyze, and record information. In this integrated science course, students explore many scientific concepts and will perform tasks such as measuring physical properties of matter; describing the forms of energy; investigating how forces cause change; describing rapid changes to Earth’s surface; comparing different landforms; creating models of the solar system; understanding the structures of living organisms and how they interact with each other and the environment, and comparing life cycles of different plants and animals.
Fourth Grade Science
The study of science in 4th Grade includes conducting descriptive investigations using scientific methods, analyzing data, and making graphs. Students use tools such as beakers, compasses, and balances to collect, analyze, and record information. In this integrated science course, students explore many scientific concepts and will perform tasks such as measuring physical properties of matter; predicting how matter changes with heating and cooling; describing the forms of energy and its cycles; understanding slow changes to Earth’s surface; recognizing weather patterns and using weather maps; understanding the structures and relationships of living organisms and their environment; illustrating and comparing life cycles of different plants and animals; and investigating patterns in the Sun, Earth, Moon system, including shadows and lunar phases.
Fifth Grade Science
The study of science in 5th Grade includes conducting descriptive and experimental investigations using scientific methods, analyzing data, and making models. Students use tools such as beakers, magnets, and spring scales to collect, analyze, and record information. In this integrated science course, students classify matter by its physical properties; describe the forms of energy and its cycles; investigate how forces cause change; diagram changes to Earth’s surface; compare Earth’s renewable and nonrenewable resources; understand the structures of living organisms and how they interact with each other and the environment; and recognize patterns in the Sun, Earth, Moon system.
Sign Language
American Sign Language
Signing Time
Signing Time is the only early learning system to combine the power of music and sign language to create exceptional learning experiences for children from birth through elementary school. Research shows that signing in the classroom can build vocabulary and enhance social interaction for students of all abilities.
Materials
• Signing Time binder
Social Studies & History
Kindergarten Social Studies
Kindergarten Social Studies introduces young learners to the social sciences. The course starts with an invitation to learners to investigate how people use jobs to meet basic needs and wants. Next, students will discover how traditions, kinship, and religion shape each family’s culture. An introduction to basic map skills is followed by a survey of basic landforms and bodies of water. The course then transitions into a study of the role of leaders, the relationship between government and rules, and an introduction to national symbols including the U.S. flag. Students will discover the meaning behind selected patriotic holidays before concluding the course with a look at how technology affects our lives.
First Grade Social Studies
This course builds on basic concepts introduced in kindergarten. The first two Units will teach students to use geography tools to interpret maps and globes. The focus then shifts to government. Learners will investigate how the United States was formed, survey the structure of our government, and identify and analyze the meaning of national symbols. Students will next study the role of states before learning about citizenship. Unit 8 will introduce learners to patriotic, community, and family customs and traditions. Students will then investigate basic economic concepts including goods, services, choices, spending, and savings before concluding the course with an examination of how technology changes the way humans work and play.
Second Grade Social Studies
2nd Grade Social Studies introduces students to basic government, citizenship, history, economic, cultural, and geographic concepts. This is accomplished as they investigate communities, neighborhoods, holidays, symbols, monuments, the continents and oceans, and the virtues of the free enterprise system. The course begins with a look at rural, suburban, and urban communities. Students then learn about local neighborhoods and the people who live and work in them. The concept of neighborhood expands as the course progresses to include the state, nation, and world. Along the way, students will meet good citizens who helped their communities, including John Hancock, Sojourner Truth, and the Navajo Code Talkers.
Third Grade Social Studies
The theme of 3rd Grade Social Studies is community. Students will compare and contrast different types of communities and discover how cultural diversity adds richness and meaning to life in communities. As the course progresses, students will be introduced to the concept of living in a larger world community. They will learn about heroic men and women who overcame adversity and made their communities better places to live. Students will apply map-reading skills and examine source documents that will help them place communities and events in geographical and historical context. Students will learn that they have a responsibility to improve their communities and will identify ways to participate through nonprofit groups, government, and the free enterprise system.
Fourth Grade United States Geography
This course is a geographical survey of the United States and its territories. While emphasizing geography, the course is presented within the context of the other strands of social studies, including history, culture, and economics. This approach allows students to apply their new knowledge of U.S. geography to interpret and understand how geography affects the lives of all Americans. Unit 1 introduces students to the study of geography, including basic map skills. Units 2 through 8 employ a topical approach to study the regions of the continental United States. The course ends with a survey of the unique American jewels of Alaska, Hawaii, and the five organized U.S. territories.
Fifth Grade Social Studies
The 5th Grade Social Studies students will engage in a broad survey of U.S. history. Beginning with the discovery of the Western Hemisphere during the Age of Discovery, students will follow the transformation of the United States from a wilderness in the 17th century to a world power during the 20th century. Students will examine founding documents and analyze how government, political parties, and the free enterprise system have shaped the development of the United States. Geographical skills will be tested as students memorize the location of all 50 states and the names of their capitals. In addition, students will examine their rights and duties as citizens and analyze the impact of technology and culture on the lives of Americans.
World Languages
Rosetta Stone Foundations for K-12 Languages
Rosetta Stone Foundations for K-12 is available in the following languages in Levels 1-3:
| Arabic | Irish | Portuguese |
| Dutch | Japanese | Swedish |
| Greek | Korean | Tagalog |
| Hebrew | Persian (Farsi) | Turkish |
| Hindi | Polish | Vietnamese |
Rosetta Stone Foundations for K-12 is available in the following languages in Levels 1-5:
| Chinese (Mandarin) | English (American) | German |
| Spanish (Spain) | English (British) | Italian |
| Spanish (Latin America) | French | Russian |
For further information about Rosetta Stone, click here.
Art
Exploratory Arts
Exploratory art is meant to be FUN! We will complete 5 hands on projects making different kinds of art. These projects will each focus on 1 or 2 of the elements of art. The elements of art are line, color, shape, form, value, texture, and space! By the end of this class you’ll be an expert on these, and you’ll have tried tons of art mediums!
Art Foundations
Art Foundations is one of my favorite classes that I teach! We dive even deeper into the 7 elements of art: Line, Color, Space, Texture, Value (shading), Shape 2D, and Form 3D. We will create 5 really cool projects and learn a lot about art!
Middle School General Art: 7th-8th
General art is going to help you figure out which types of art you love! There are so many cool art forms but we will focus on 5 in this class. We will also brush up on the elements of art for anyone who doesn’t know what those are! The elements of art are the building blocks that make every artwork. They are Line, Color, Space, Texture, Value (shading), Shape 2D, and Form 3D.
Coding
Creative Coding
Introduction course to coding in CodeHS. This course is designed to attract and reach a broad and diverse range of students, including those who may have never considered programming. Students will learn and understand the basic structure, elements, and logic of computer coding.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 6-8
State Code: 35020000003
Creative Coding II
Course material will be in CodeHS. Students will learn more advanced coding using UltraKarel and IF-Statements. Students will have an introduction to HTML and CSS. Students will have an introduction to Digital Information and Number systems. Students will create their own project at the end of the course. Prerequisite: Creative Coding
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 6-8
State Code: 35020000003
CTE
Business Digital Literacy: 8th
This course is a foundation to computer literacy. Students will have opportunities to use technology and develop skills that encourage creativity, critical thinking, productivity, and collaboration in the classroom and day-to-day life. This course is aligned with the International Society for Technology in Education for Students, the K – 12 Computer Science Framework, industry standards for Digital Literacy Certification, and the Utah Core. The alignment to these national and international benchmarks will ensure that students complete this course with a prerequisite to transition successfully to the 9-12th grade digital studies courses.
CCA (College and Career Awareness)
CCA is a semester course. The College and Career Awareness course provides students with the direction, decision-making, and planning needed to select their personal academic and career paths. Students will assess their interests, aptitudes, and career options based on individual student interests, abilities, and skills. Students will investigate high-skill and/or in-demand jobs while developing workplace skills.
Word Processing
In the Word Processing course, the student will create a variety of documents and be able to navigate through a word processing document. The student will learn good keyboarding techniques and improve speed and accuracy. This course will prepare you for Digital Literacy and Business Office Specialist.
Language Arts
Language Arts 6
This course eases students’ transition to middle school with engaging, age-appropriate literary and informational reading selections. Students learn to read critically, analyze texts, and cite evidence to support ideas as they read essential parts of literary and informational texts and explore a full unit on Lewis Carroll’s classic novel Through the Looking Glass. Vocabulary, grammar, and listening skills are sharpened through lessons that give students explicit modeling and ample practice. Students also engage in routine, responsive writing based on texts they have read. In extensive, process-based writing lessons, students write topical essays in narrative, informative, analytical, and argumentative formats. In this full-year course, students develop a mastery of reading, writing, and language arts skills.
Language Arts 7
Students grow as readers, writers, and thinkers in this middle school course. With engaging literary and informational texts, students learn to think critically, analyze an author’s language, and cite evidence to support ideas. Students complete an in-depth study of Jack London’s classic novel White Fang and read excerpts from other stories, poetry, and nonfiction. Explicit modeling and ample opportunities for practice help students sharpen their vocabulary, grammar, and listening skills. Students also respond routinely to texts they have read. In extensive, process based writing lessons, students write topical essays in narrative, informative, analytical, and argumentative formats. In this full year course, students develop a mastery of reading, writing, and language arts skills.
Language Arts 8
In this course, students build on their knowledge and blossom as thoughtful readers and clear, effective writers. A balance of literary and informational texts engage students throughout the course in reading critically, analyzing texts, and citing evidence to support claims. Students sharpen their vocabulary, grammar, and listening skills through lessons designed to provide explicit modeling and ample opportunities to practice. Students also routinely write responses to texts they have read, and use more extensive, process-based lessons to produce full-length essays in narrative, informative, analytical, and argumentative formats. In this full year course, students develop a mastery of reading, writing, and language arts skills.
Mathematics
Math 6
This course begins by connecting ratio and rate to multiplication and division, allowing students to use ratio reasoning to solve a wide variety of problems. Students further apply their understanding of multiplication and division to explain the standard procedure for dividing fractions. This course builds upon previous notions of the number system to now include the entire set of rational numbers. Students begin to understand the use of variables as they write, evaluate, and simplify expressions. They use the idea of equality and properties of operations to solve one-step equations and inequalities. In statistics, students explore different graphical ways to display data. They use data displays, measures of center, and measures of variability to summarize data sets. The course concludes with students reasoning about relationships among shapes to determine area, surface area, and volume.
Math 6 Extended Honors
This course includes all of the regular Math 6 course material, however many of the quizzes and tests have been replaced with customized material from Derivita. It also includes other higher-level forms of assessment/projects where students will be able to choose how to demonstrate their knowledge of the content (ie. video presentation, powerpoint presentation, etc.).
Math 7
This course begins with an in-depth study of proportional reasoning during which students utilize concrete models such as bar diagrams and tables to increase and develop conceptual understanding of rates, ratios, proportions, and percentages. Students’ number fluency and understanding of the rational number system are extended as they perform operations with signed rational numbers embedded in real-world contexts. In statistics, students develop meanings for representative samples, measures of central tendency, variation, and the ideal representation for comparisons of given data sets. Students develop an understanding of both theoretical and experimental probability. Throughout the course, students build fluency in writing expressions and equations that model real-world scenarios. They apply their understanding of inverse operations to solve multi-step equations and inequalities. Students build on their proportional reasoning to solve problems about scale drawings by relating the corresponding lengths between objects. The course concludes with a geometric analysis of angle relationships, area, and volume of both two- and three-dimensional figures.
Math 7 Extended Honors
Math 8
The course begins with a unit on input-output relationships that builds a foundation for learning about functions. Students make connections between verbal, numeric, algebraic, and graphical representations of relations and apply this knowledge to create linear functions that can be used to model and solve mathematical and real-world problems. Technology is used to build deeper connections among representations. Students focus on formulating expressions and equations, including modeling an association in bivariate data with a linear equation, and writing and solving linear equations and systems of linear equations. Students develop a deeper understanding of how translations, rotations, reflections, and dilations of distances and angles affect congruency and similarity. Students develop rules of exponents and use them to simplify exponential expressions. Students extend rules of exponents as they perform operations with numbers in scientific notation. Estimating and comparing square roots of non-perfect squares to perfect squares exposes students to irrational numbers and lays the foundation for applications such as the Pythagorean theorem, distance, and volume.
Math 8 Extended Honors
This course includes all of the regular Math 8 course material, however many of the quizzes and tests have been replaced with customized material from Derivita. It also includes other higher-level forms of assessment/projects where students will be able to choose how to demonstrate their knowledge of the content (ie. video presentation, powerpoint presentation, etc.).
Physical & Health Ed.
PE: 6th-8th
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 preand 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.
Middle School Health: 7th-8th
This comprehensive health course is designed for middle school students. It covers basic information about body systems, disease, and hygiene. Students explore the various realms of health, including mental, social, and emotional health. In addition, students learn important life skills such as decision-making and refusal skills.
Science
Science 6
The sixth-grade SEEd standards provide a framework for student understanding of the cycling of matter and the flow of energy through the study of observable phenomena on Earth. Students will explore the role of energy and gravity in the solar system as they compare the scale and properties of objects in the solar system and model the Sun-Earth- Moon system. These strands also emphasize heat energy as it affects some properties of matter, including states of matter and density. The relationship between heat energy and matter is observable in many phenomena on Earth, such as seasons, the water cycle, weather, and climates. Types of ecosystems on Earth are dependent upon the interaction of organisms with each other and with the physical environment. By researching interactions between the living and nonliving components of ecosystems, students will understand how the flow of energy and cycling of matter affects stability and change within their environment.
Science 7
The seventh-grade SEEd standards look for relationships of cause and effect which enable students to pinpoint mechanisms of nature and allow them to make predictions. Students will explore how forces can cause changes in motion and are responsible for the transfer of energy and the cycling of matter. This takes place within and between a wide variety of systems from simple, short-term forces on individual objects to the deep, long-term forces that shape our planet. In turn, Earth’s environments provide the conditions for life as we know it. Organisms survive and reproduce only to the extent that their own mechanisms and adaptations allow. Evidence for the evolutionary histories of life on Earth is provided through the fossil record, similarities in the various structures among species, organism development, and genetic similarities across all organisms. Additionally, mechanisms shaping Earth are understood as forces affecting the cycling of Earth’s materials. Questions about cause and effect and the ongoing search for evidence in science, or science’s ongoing search for evidence, drive this storyline.
Science 8
The eighth-grade SEEd standards describe the constant interaction of matter and energy in nature. Students will explore how matter is arranged into either simple or complex substances. The strands emphasize how substances store and transfer energy which can cause them to interact physically and chemically, provide energy to living organisms, or be harnessed and used by humans. Matter and energy cycle and change in ecosystems through processes that occur during photosynthesis and cellular respiration. Additionally, substances that provide a benefit to organisms, including humans, are unevenly distributed on Earth due to geologic and atmospheric systems. Some resources form quickly, allowing them to be renewable, while other resources are nonrenewable. Evidence reveals that Earth’s systems change and affect ecosystems and organisms in positive and negative ways.
Social Studies & History
History 6 – Social Studies
Providing students with an opportunity to learn the diverse history that has shaped our world, this course delves into the evolution of civilization from the rise of ancient empires through the twenty-first century. Middle school students enrolled in this exciting and informative course investigate the development of medieval societies, the effects of the Renaissance and the Reformation, and the progress made during various periods of revolution, industrialization, urbanization, and reform. Over the course of two semesters, students analyze effects of political conflicts and social issues on the continuing development and interdependence among nations in the modern world.
History 7 – Utah State History
Utah is an amazing place, rich in resources, in geographic wonders, in inspiring history, and in the diversity of its people. The study of Utah permits students to understand more deeply the place they call home, while developing essential skills unique to the social studies disciplines. Within these standards, Utah Studies offers an opportunity for students to learn about Utah’s history, geography, and wonders.
History 8 – United States History
Offering an interactive and comprehensive overview of American history, this course engages and inspires students to learn about the rich and diverse history of America’s native peoples, early European colonization and settlement in America, and the creation of a new nation through the American Revolution. Middle school students enrolled in this course will closely examine major changes brought about by the nation’s reconstruction, industrialization, urbanization, and progressive reforms and consider the implications each of these events had on the expansion of the United States’ global influence through modern times. Over the course of two semesters, interesting course content encourages students to think carefully about the challenges and opportunities facing the United States in the twenty-first century.
Art & Music
Animation
You will learn how to use animation tools to conceptualize and bring your creations to life. You’ll learn the ins and outs of creating 2D and 3D animation, from start to finish. You’ll even begin working on hands-on experience with creating your own animation projects. Learning about Animation could lead to a thriving career in the growing world of technology and animation. Animation focuses on Stop motion, Hand-Drawn animation, and Motion!
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 10-12
State Code: 2010000170
Art Foundations
*Previously known as Drawing 1* This one semester course will cover the 7 elements of art: line, color, shape, form 3D, value, texture, and space. You will get to try multiple art techniques to hopefully find one that you love! We will cover basic art history and help you find the art form that you would like to explore further. This class should prepare you for drawing 2 as well as classes like animation and graphic arts!
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 2010000061
Art History
Introducing art within historical, social, geographical, political, and religious contexts for understanding art and architecture through the ages, Art History offers high school students an in depth overview of art throughout history, with lessons organized by chronological and historical order and world regions. Students enrolled in this one-semester course will cover topics including early Medieval and Romanesque art; art in the 12th, 13th, and 14th centuries; 15th-century art in Europe;16th-century art in Italy; the master artists; high Renaissance and Baroque art; world art, which includes the art of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and the Pacific cultures; 18th- and 19th-century art in Europe and the Americas; and modern art in Europe and the Americas.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 2010000020
CE ART 1010 – Introduction To Art (College course)
Fulfills General Education Fine Arts requirement. Includes identification of major art forms, brief survey of art history, investigation of art criticism, introduction of various media, and identification of elements and principles of art.for all on-campus courses. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Formulate a working knowledge of the elements and principles of art and design and how these things, when combined with the unique qualities of different media, contribute to the meaning and message of art. 2. Acquire the vocabulary necessary to address issues and concepts in art using both oral and written skills. 3. Broadly define movements and periods in art history and to locate works of art within their historical and cultural contexts. 4. Differentiate between viewing a work of art emotionally and applying analytical techniques to interpret art. 5. Access, interpret, evaluate and synthesize information using multiple resources, including physical libraries, online information and art databases. 6. Explore how and why works of art can influence human experiences, making connections between art, culture and everyday life. Course fee required.
CE ART 2060 – Digital Photography (College course)
Fulfills Fine Art GE Requirement. An Introduction for all students to the history, mechanics, and applications of digital photography as well as basic photographic techniques and compositional skills. Course objectives will be met through a combination of lectures, viewing the work of master photographers, class assignments, in-class critiques of student work, and time spent outside of the classroom shooting as a group. *Each student must provide their own digital camera (DSLR/SLR) with manual modes. The use of lightroom or darktable is also required for the course content. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the visual and written discourse of photography history and practicality of digital photography and apply this to the evaluation of photographs as an art form and aesthetic sense. 2. Create digital photographs by applying the basics of digital camera operation, by using the camera as a tool for creative expression and visual thinking, and by manipulating formal elements to achieve better compositions. 3. Design exhibition-quality photographs through employment of craftsmanship, critiques, and professional presentation. Course fee required.
Commercial Art / Computer Graphics I
In the first semester of this introductory digital arts course sequence, students will learn the basics of graphic design. The course highlights typography, elements and principles of design, redesigning old images to new images, logos and layout design. Students can draw or use computer software to complete these assignments. Students will discover career opportunities in the design, production, display, and presentation of digital artwork.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 10-12
State Code: 2010000040
Commercial Art / Computer Graphics II
In the second semester of this introductory digital arts course sequence, students will build on the skills and concepts learned in Digital Arts I to further develop a vocabulary of digital design elements. Commercial Arts II includes a review of the skills and concepts learned in Commercial Arts I to support the more advanced techniques described in the course. Students will learn about the principles of design and use them to create their own unique artworks. By the end of the course, students will have created a collection of digital art projects for a digital design portfolio.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 10-12
State Code: 2010000041
Drawing I
*New and Improved* This is a semester-long, 0.5 credit course that introduces essential skills and techniques, like line work, shading, perspective and composition to help you grow as an artist. You’ll explore a variety of techniques, build confidence through guided sketchbook prompts and projects and develop a strong foundation for Drawing 2. Materials needed will include pencils, colored pencils, markers, pen and drawing paper. This fun, hands-on course is perfect for beginners and anyone eager to strengthen their artistic skills.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 2010000060
Drawing II
This is a semester-long, 0.5 credit course that takes the skills you built in Drawing 1 and levels them up. You’ll practice more advanced concepts while tackling bigger creative challenges. Units will be taught in observation, value, proportion, and composition. Materials needed will include drawing pencils, colored pencils, pen a drawing paper. Sketchbook assignments and projects help you sharpen your technique, grow your personal style, and move confidently toward higher-level art courses.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 2010000061
Guitar I
This innovative distance learning guitar course covers the core knowledge necessary to progress quickly and confidently as a guitarist and musician. At the end of the course, you’ll have learned open position and movable chords, strum and accompaniment patterns, pick and beginning fingerpicking patterns, basic music theory applied to creating songs, and a chord tone based introduction to guitar improvisation that really works. Styles of music include folk, blues & rock, Spanish guitar, reggae, jazz and traditional. The guitar method is designed to ensure success. Each lesson uses the proven PDA (Present, Drill, and Apply) approach of instruction. What that means is that each skill is first clearly presented in its own video, next you’ll use practice drills with accompaniment tracks to help you perfect the new skill, finally, you apply the skill in performing solo and ensemble compositions.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 02040300040
Guitar II
This innovative distance learning guitar course covers the core knowledge necessary to progress quickly and confidently as a guitarist and musician. At the end of the course, you’ll have learned open position and movable chords, strum and accompaniment patterns, pick and beginning fingerpicking patterns, basic music theory applied to creating songs, and a chord tone based introduction to guitar improvisation that really works. Styles of music include folk, blues & rock, Spanish guitar, reggae, jazz and traditional. The guitar method is designed to ensure success. Each lesson uses the proven PDA (Present, Drill, and Apply) approach of instruction. What that means is that each skill is first clearly presented in its own video, next you’ll use practice drills with accompaniment tracks to help you perfect the new skill, finally, you apply the skill in performing solo and ensemble compositions.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 02040300045
Independent Music Studies
Students work directly with their UOS teacher to select music and set goals that are appropriate to their musical skill level and work with the UOS teacher throughout the course. Practice charts, and video submissions are required to receive 0.5 credit. This course is designed to encompass opportunities for students without external independent instruction to earn credit. Independent or external activities and performances will be submitted for review and grading by the course instructor.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 02040300040
Music Theory
This is a beginning course covering basic music theory. Students will be able to recognize basic music symbols, notes and rhythms as well as perform basic rhythms and pitches.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 02040000030
Painting 1
Painting 1 is your Watercolor 101 class. In this semester long class you will learn the basics of watercolor technique, value, color-theory, and observation by applying them to 6 hands-on painting projects and exercises. By the end I hope you will enjoy and will paint more confidently!
This class requires certain materials. A list of required and suggested materials is HERE. A student does not need to spend more than $35 for starter supplies. Click HERE for a video about materials and suggestions.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 02010000100
Photography I
This course will teach students the basic of digital photography. Elements of design, composition, mood, and perspective will be taught through the lens of a camera.
Requirements: A digital camera or smart phone capable of taking pictures 8 megapixels or higher, includes a zoom feature, and is able to transfer pictures to a computer to edit and submit for grading.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 2010000110
Ukulele
Beginning Ukulele starts from the basics of holding and playing the instrument, strumming technique, fingering and chords. You will learn some songs and have lots of fun in this self-paced course.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 2040300040
Career Tech (CTE)
Accounting I
Students will develop skills beginning with an understanding of the basic elements and concepts of double-entry accounting systems related to a service business organized as a sole proprietorship. Skills include understanding the accounting equation, analyzing business transactions, entering transactions in journals, posting to ledgers, compiling end-of-period financial statements, preparing closing entries, and managing and protecting cash.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 32020000010
Accounting II
Students will develop advanced skills that build upon those required in Accounting 1. Students continue applying concepts of double-entry accounting systems related to a merchandising business. Additional accounting skills will be developed, including preparing and journalizing payroll records, calculating and recording adjusting entries, and interpreting financial information. Exposure to automated accounting procedures is strongly encouraged.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 32020000020
Animal Science I
Students will develop knowledge and skills in a wide range of scientific principles, including genetics, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, disease, pests, and management practices. The scientific processes of observation, measurement, hypothesizing, data gathering, interpretation, analysis, and application are included. Career opportunities and educational preparation are examined.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 30020000040
Behavioural Health
This course is an introduction to the Behavioral Health Industry. Topics that will be introduced in the foundational level course include understanding self-concept, effective communication, healthy relationships, addictive behaviors, mental health disorders, and protective laws and rights of patients and practitioners. *This course is not designed for the student to diagnose themselves, friends, or family. It is an introduction to the behavioral health career field only.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 11-12
State Code: 34010000001
Biotechnology
In Biotechnology, you’ll learn how this field seeks to cure such deadly diseases as cancer and malaria, develop innovative medicine, and effectively feed the world through improved systems. Learn about the history of biotechnology and some of the challenges it faces today, such as resistant bacteria and genetically modified organisms in food. You will research new biotechnologies and understand firsthand how they are forever changing the world we live. This is a year-long course and prior completion of Biology and Chemistry is highly recommended.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 36010000080
Business Law
This semester-long high school course is designed to provide students with the knowledge of some of the vital legal concepts that affect commerce and trade, after first gaining some familiarity with how laws are created and interpreted. Students are then introduced to the types of businesses that can be created as well as the contractual and liability considerations that can impact a business. Laws that affect how a business is regulated are reviewed, particularly the impact of administrative rules and regulations on a business. Global commerce and international agreements, treaties, organizations, and courts are discussed to get a better sense of what it means to “go global” with a business. Dispute resolution strategies are also addressed.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 32020000130
CE CS 1030 – Problem Solving with Computers (College course)
For any student interested in how computers are used to solve problems. This course will introduce the use of computers in problem solving including problem decomposition and algorithm construction. Students will be required to complete simple programming projects. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Read and write small computer programs and a simple web page. 2. Communicate through discussion and writing about data and its effect on daily life. 3. Work with peers in creating, writing, and evaluating computer programs.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 35020013035
CE CS 1400 – Fundamentals of Programming *Offered Fall Semester Only (College course)
Open to all students with a general interest in computer programming. Covers structured programming techniques and the syntax of a high level programming language through completion of programming projects of increasing difficulty. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Read and write small computer programs. 2. Use language components such as variables, conditionals, and lists. 3. Decompose small problems. Prerequisites: CS 1030 (Grade C or higher); OR MATH 1010 or higher MATH course (Grade C or higher); OR ACT math score of 23 or higher or equivalent placement score within two years of enrollment in this course.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 35020013032
CE CS 1400 – Object-Oriented Programming *Offered Spring Semester Only (College course)
Introduces object oriented programming techniques through completion of programming projects of increasing difficulty. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Construct computer programs in a modern development environment using standard tools. 2. Develop solutions using a range of programming constructs, including control structures, functions, input/output, classes and objects, and data collections. 3. Design and implement programs from English descriptions. 4. Demonstrate the use of correct syntax and semantics in a high-level programming language. Prerequisites: CS 1400 (Grade C or higher).
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 35020013040
CE IT 1100 – Introduction to Linux/Unix (College course)
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 35010013025
Child Development
This course provides students with an understanding of the aspects of human growth and development. Parenting skills are developed as positive guidance techniques and child-related issues are studied. Learning activities, observation techniques, and lab experiences in working with young children may be included.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 10-12
State Code: 34010000020
Computer Programming 1
An introductory course in program engineering and applications. The course introduces students to the fundamentals of computer programming. Students will learn to design, code, and test their own programs while applying mathematical concepts. Teachers introduce coding concepts and problem-solving skills to beginning students through a programming language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, or JavaScript. Students will also be introduced to more complex data structures and their uses, including arrays and classes. Students will learn to create more powerful programs. (*Semester 2 – Language Specific)
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 35020000030
Computer Programming 2 NCAA approved
This course reviews and builds on the concepts introduced in Computer Programming 1. Students are introduced to more complex data structures and their uses, including sequential files, arrays, and classes. Students will learn to create more powerful programs within a specific programming language. (Prerequisite: Computer Programming 1)
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 35020000032
Computer Science Principles
Computer Science Principles places emphasis on the principles of computer science rather than just programming. Big ideas and concepts include: (1) Computing is a creative activity. (2) Abstraction reduces information and detail to facilitate focus on relevant concepts. (3) Data and information facilitate the creation of knowledge. (4) Algorithms are used to develop and express solutions to computational problems. (5) Programming enables problem solving, human expression, and creation of knowledge. (6) The Internet pervades modern computing. (7) Computing has global impacts.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 35020000035
Dietetics and Nutrition
Students are required to complete at-home cooking labs for this course. If that’s not possible, please select a different course. Dietetics and Nutrition focuses on principles of food preparation, sports nutrition, consumerism, and career options in the growing food industry. Food labs included: pies, yeast breads, salads, mother sauces, and more! DONUT miss out on the PIE-fect course, Be-LEAF me!
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 34010000160
Entrepreneurship
The Introduction to Entrepreneurship – Marketing course teaches the basics of planning and launching a business. Whether interested in creating a money-making business or a nonprofit to help others, this course provides the core skills needed to succeed. Students learn about real-life teen entrepreneurs, characteristics of successful entrepreneurs, pros and cons of self-employment, and how to attract investors and manage expenses. Students learn how to generate business ideas; create a business plan, mission, and vision; and promote and market a company. Topics include exploring factors of business success and failure, core business concepts, economic systems, competition, production, and the global economy.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 10-12
State Code: 37010000040
Event Planning & Management
Event planning & Management students are introduced to many facets of event planning, including site selection, budgeting, catering, promotion, and evaluation. Students will be encouraged to organize, plan, and evaluate various types of events. There are 5 Units, with one mini project in each unit.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 37010000151
Fashion Design
This course explores how fashion influences everyday life and introduces students to the fashion industry. You will learn how to sketch and design your own fashion line in addition to the following topics: fashion history, personal fashion and appearance, careers in the fashion world, textiles and fabrics, color theory, and elements & principles of design. Come and learn about everything from Coco Chanel to ways to be successful in the fashion industry.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 34010000140
Foods and Nutrition I
This course is designed to focus on the science of food and nutrition. Experiences will include food safety and sanitation, culinary technology, food preparation and dietary analysis to develop a healthy life style with pathways to career readiness. Laboratory based experiences strengthen comprehension of concepts and standards outlined in Sciences, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 34010000150
Health Science Introduction
This semester course is designed to create an awareness of career possibilities in health care and inform students of the educational options available for health science and health technology programs. Instruction includes beginning anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical ethics, diseases, and disorders. The course prepares students for the Medical Anatomy/Physiology course and/or for a variety of health technology programs.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 36010000090
Hospitality and Tourism
The Hospitality and Tourism course provides the student with an understanding of one of the largest industries in Utah and the world. Specific applications include marketing, promoting, and selling the product of airlines, international travel, ground transportation, cruising, hotel and lodging, restaurants, and tours. Students will learn the importance of hospitality and tourisms impact on the economy.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 37010000100
Individual and Family Relationships
This course includes developing skills to build and maintain a healthy self-concept and effective communication that establish healthy relationships for an individual, family, community, marriage, peers, and professionally. This course will emphasize establishing and maintaining relationships based on effective communication, diverse family systems, characteristics of personal development, and the impact of relationships on personal and career connections.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 11-12
State Code: 40030000205
Interior Design
This course includes all aspects of designing interiors! You will be able to explore your creativity in the field of interior design by developing an online portfolio, designing floor plans, and creating digital mood boards for potential clients.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 34010000210
Marketing
Marketing explores the seven core functions of marketing: Marketing Planning, Marketing Information Management, Pricing, Product/Service Management, Promotion, Channel Management, and Selling. Students will utilize knowledge in hands-on projects.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 37010000260
Medical Forensics NCAA approved
This year-long course is designed to create an awareness of the branch of health science relating to medical forensics. This course focuses on introductory skills and assessment in order to develop the ability to identify, analyze, and process logically using deductive reasoning and problem solving. Medical forensics involves many aspects of health science instruction including laboratory skills and safety, microscopy, toxicology, measurement, physical evidence identification, pathology, anthropology, entomology, psychology, blood spatter analysis, and career exploration.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 08020000100
Medical Terminology
This semester-long course introduces students to the structure of medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, and singular and plural forms, plus medical abbreviations and acronyms. The course allows students to achieve comprehension of medical vocabulary appropriate to healthcare settings, medical procedures, pharmacology, human anatomy and physiology, and pathology. The knowledge and skills gained in this course will provide students entering the healthcare field with a deeper understanding of the application of the language of health and medicine.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 36010000110
Orientation & Exploration (Careers)
Introducing high school students to the working world, this course provides the knowledge and insight necessary to compete in today’s challenging job market. This relevant and timely course helps students investigate careers as they apply to personal interests and abilities, develop skills and job search documents needed to enter the workforce, explore the rights of workers and traits of effective employees, and address the importance of professionalism and responsibility as careers change and evolve. This one-semester course includes lessons in which students create a self-assessment profile, a cover letter, and a résumé that can be used in their educational or career portfolio.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-10
State Code: 31010000003
Sports Medicine
This course introduces students to the foundational principles of sports medicine and athletic health care. Students will examine therapeutic careers, build fluency in medical terminology, and develop a strong understanding of human anatomy and physiology. The curriculum emphasizes first aid skills, injury prevention strategies, and the biological processes that drive healing and recovery. Students will practice rehabilitation techniques and explore therapeutic modalities used in clinical and athletic environments. Additional focus areas include sports nutrition, sports psychology, and performance-enhancement philosophies, preparing students for further study in health science, kinesiology, and related fields.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 36010000040
Veterinary Assistant I
This course provides the opportunity for students to explore different avenues of the veterinary profession. Students will be exposed to veterinary science and principles which include anatomy, physiology, chemistry, animal health and disease, dentistry, and laboratory procedures.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 30020000090
Web Development
Web Development is a course designed to guide students in a project-based environment, in the development of up-to-date concepts and skills that are used in the development of today’s websites. Students will learn the fundamentals of how the internet works. They will learn and use the basic building blocks of the World Wide Web; HTML5 coding, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and JavaScript. They will follow the steps to create a website by planning, designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining of website projects. Students will learn and use different scripting technologies to create more dynamic and interactive websites. They will learn what it takes for a career in Web Development as they complete projects and create their own web site.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This class CANNOT be taken on a Chromebook, phone or tablet. You must have access to a laptop or desktop running Windows or macOS to take this class.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 10-12
State Code: 35020013060
Web Development II
Course material will be in CodeHS. Students will learn more advanced HTML5 and CSS. JavaScript and Bootstrap will also be introduced. Students will create their own project at the end of the course.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This class CANNOT be taken on a Chromebook, phone or tablet. You must have access to a laptop or desktop running Windows or macOS to take this class.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 10-12
State Code: 35020013065
Digital Studies
Business Office Specialist
This course reviews and builds upon skills acquired in the Microsoft Word unit in Computer Technology and Word Processing skills. As students create a variety of documents, increased efficiency, productivity, quality, and creativity will be evident through their use of basic and advanced software features. Instruction on proper keyboarding technique and recommended styles for business documents will coincide with their software training. Upon completion of the course, students should be ready to take the Microsoft Office Specialist certification test.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 32020000370
CE CIS 1200 – Computer Literacy (College course)
Hands-on instruction develops computer skills to access, create, analyze, process and deliver information, including study of computer concepts, operating systems, e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software.
Computer Programming 1
An introductory course in program engineering and applications. The course introduces students to the fundamentals of computer programming. Students will learn to design, code, and test their own programs while applying mathematical concepts. Teachers introduce coding concepts and problem-solving skills to beginning students through a programming language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, or JavaScript. Students will also be introduced to more complex data structures and their uses, including arrays and classes. Students will learn to create more powerful programs. (*Semester 2 – Language Specific)
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 35020000030
Computer Programming 2 NCAA approved
This course reviews and builds on the concepts introduced in Computer Programming 1. Students are introduced to more complex data structures and their uses, including sequential files, arrays, and classes. Students will learn to create more powerful programs within a specific programming language. (Prerequisite: Computer Programming 1)
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 35020000032
Computer Science Principles
Computer Science Principles places emphasis on the principles of computer science rather than just programming. Big ideas and concepts include: (1) Computing is a creative activity. (2) Abstraction reduces information and detail to facilitate focus on relevant concepts. (3) Data and information facilitate the creation of knowledge. (4) Algorithms are used to develop and express solutions to computational problems. (5) Programming enables problem solving, human expression, and creation of knowledge. (6) The Internet pervades modern computing. (7) Computing has global impacts.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 35020000035
Web Development
Web Development is a course designed to guide students in a project-based environment, in the development of up-to-date concepts and skills that are used in the development of today’s websites. Students will learn the fundamentals of how the internet works. They will learn and use the basic building blocks of the World Wide Web; HTML5 coding, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), and JavaScript. They will follow the steps to create a website by planning, designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining of website projects. Students will learn and use different scripting technologies to create more dynamic and interactive websites. They will learn what it takes for a career in Web Development as they complete projects and create their own web site.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This class CANNOT be taken on a Chromebook, phone or tablet. You must have access to a laptop or desktop running Windows or macOS to take this class.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 10-12
State Code: 35020013060
Web Development II
Course material will be in CodeHS. Students will learn more advanced HTML5 and CSS. JavaScript and Bootstrap will also be introduced. Students will create their own project at the end of the course.
IMPORTANT NOTE: This class CANNOT be taken on a Chromebook, phone or tablet. You must have access to a laptop or desktop running Windows or macOS to take this class.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 10-12
State Code: 35020013065
Financial Literacy
CE FIN 1750 – Personal Finance (College course)
Open to all students who spend money (or plan to spend money). Your financial well‐being depends in large part on the choices you make. Wise decisions about earning, saving, borrowing and investing will enable you to obtain your personal goals while enjoying a comfortable lifestyle. This course is designed to help you develop the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to be effective at managing your money. Topics covered will include credit/debt, insurance, saving, investing, economics, budgeting, values, wants, needs and more. Economics, finance and applied math are essential disciplines used in this course, while political science, law, sociology, and psychology are among the disciplines that inform the public policy issues related to various personal financial topics we will cover.
Financial Literacy
This introductory finance course teaches what it takes to understand the world of finance and make informed decisions about managing finances. Students learn more about economics and become more confident in setting and researching financial goals as they develop the core skills needed to be successful. In this one-semester course, students learn how to open bank accounts, invest money, apply for loans, apply for insurance, explore careers, manage business finances, make decisions about major purchases, and more. Students will be inspired by stories from finance professionals and individuals who have reached their financial goals.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 11-12
State Code: 1000000100
Language Arts
Grade Specific Language Arts Courses
Language Arts 9 NCAA approved
Dedicated to creating effective and adaptable readers and writers, provides rigorous training in the foundations of English Language Arts skills and strategies. Using the core foundation, the course expands on and applies traditional concepts to modern, 21st-century demands. Offering practical lessons in techniques such as visualizing, making inferences and predictions and recognizing, organizational patterns in online and offline texts, this course delivers hands-on training in applying the writing process, evaluating essays, and using MLA style and documentation. Over the course of two semesters, interactive grammar lessons will strengthen students’ grasp of language and improve writing skills.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 9
State Code: 6020000040
Language Arts 9 Honors NCAA approved
Dedicated to creating effective and adaptable readers and writers, provides rigorous training in the foundations of English Language Arts skills and strategies. Using the core foundation, the course expands on and applies traditional concepts to modern, 21st-century demands. Offering practical lessons in techniques such as visualizing, making inferences and predictions and recognizing, organizational patterns in online and offline texts, this course delivers hands-on training in applying the writing process, evaluating essays, and using MLA style and documentation. Over the course of two semesters, interactive grammar lessons will strengthen students’ grasp of language and improve writing skills.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 9
State Code: 6020000045
Language Arts 10 NCAA approved
Focused on application, this sophomore English course reinforces literary analysis and 21st-century skills with superb pieces of literature and literary nonfiction, application e-resources, and educational interactives. Each thematic unit focuses on specific literary analysis skills and allows students to apply them to a range of genres and text structures. As these units meld modeling and application, they also expand on training in media literacy, 21st-century career skills, and the essentials of grammar and vocabulary. Under the guidance of the eWriting software, students will also compose descriptive, persuasive, expository, literary analyses, research, narrative, and compare-contrast essays.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 10
State Code: 6020000050
Language Arts 10 Honors NCAA approved
Focused on application, this sophomore English course reinforces literary analysis and 21st-century skills with superb pieces of literature and literary nonfiction, application e-resources, and educational interactives. Each thematic unit focuses on specific literary analysis skills and allows students to apply them to a range of genres and text structures. As these units meld modeling and application, they also expand on training in media literacy, 21st-century career skills, and the essentials of grammar and vocabulary. Under the guidance of the eWriting software, students will also compose descriptive, persuasive, expository, literary analyses, research, narrative, and compare-contrast essays.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 9
State Code: 6020000055
Language Arts 11 NCAA approved
This junior-year English course invites students to delve into American literature from early American Indian voices through contemporary works. Students will engage in literary analysis and inferential evaluation of great texts, the centerpieces of this course. While critically reading fiction, poetry, drama, and expository nonfiction, students will master the comprehension and literary analysis strategies that the Common Core State Standards require. Interwoven in the lessons across two semesters are tasks that encourage students to strengthen their oral language skills and produce creative, coherent writing. Students will read a range of short but complex texts, including works by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Emily Dickinson, Herman Melville, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Martin Luther King, Jr., F. Scott Fitzgerald, Sandra Cisneros, Amy Tan, and Dave Eggers.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 11
State Code: 6020000060
Language Arts 11 Honors NCAA approved
This junior-year English course invites students to delve into American literature from early American Indian voices through contemporary works. Students will engage in literary analysis and inferential evaluation of great texts, the centerpieces of this course. While critically reading fiction, poetry, drama, and expository nonfiction, students will master the comprehension and literary analysis strategies that the Common Core State Standards require. Interwoven in the lessons across two semesters are tasks that encourage students to strengthen their oral language skills and produce creative, coherent writing. Students will read a range of short but complex texts, including works by Ralph Waldo Emerson, Emily Dickinson, Herman Melville, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Paul Laurence Dunbar, Martin Luther King, Jr., F. Scott Fitzgerald, Sandra Cisneros, Amy Tan, and Dave Eggers.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 11
State Code: 6020000065
Senior Language Arts or Language Arts Electives
CE ENGL 1010 – Introduction To Writing (College course) NCAA approved
English 1010 is a 3 credit course which partially fulfills General Education English requirement. Designed to improve students’ abilities to read, analyze, and write expository papers. Provides opportunities to write and revise a number of essays. Activities, library research, portfolios, writing to a style guide, and tests may also be used to prepare students to write college level papers. Includes practical writing instruction and in-class workshops.
CE ENGL 2010 – Intermediate Writing (College course) NCAA approved
Provides opportunities to analyze and write academic papers, including the research-supported essay, through writing and revising a number of essays. Other activities, such as portfolios, library research, and tests may be used to help students improve their writing of advanced-level papers. Successful students will demonstrate competence in the use of standard written English, in analyzing texts, in correctly paraphrasing, summarizing and quoting source material, and in appropriately citing the work of others.
Note: This class is only for seniors unless the student has a plan to graduate early.
CE ENGL 2200 – Introduction To Literature (College course)
Fulfills a Literature/Humanities General Education requirement and is an approved Global and Cultural Perspectives course. For all students who would like to increase their enjoyment of literature. Provides basic understanding of novels, short stories, poems, plays, and essays. Students will learn to read analytically and write critically. Course offered in rotation, check class schedule. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze, orally and/or in written form, literary concepts including setting, characterization, theme, point of view, figurative language, and plot. 2. Examine ethical values and critically discuss philosophical concerns in literature. 3. Create both formal critical essays and informal responses to concerns expressed in course texts. 4. Apply the techniques of effective collaboration through successful completion of various group activities.
Children’s Literature
This English credit elective offers students an opportunity to explore Children’s literature by reading a variety of children’s literature novels (beginning children’s books and advanced children’s books) and exploring aspects of literature and story that pertain to this genre. Students then compile what they have learned and write their own children’s book.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 06010000075
Creative Writing I NCAA approved
This English credit elective is a fun and writing-intensive course that gives students the opportunity to study and write the following types of creative writing: description, short stories, poetry, and the novel. At the semester’s end, students compile their coursework to create a Final Portfolio.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 6010000120
Creative Writing II NCAA approved
The English elective course is a fun and writing-intensive course that builds on students’ knowledge and skills learned in Creative Writing I. Units of study include: descriptive writing, poetry, learning how to build a successful scene, and an in-depth creative writing project of the student’s choice based on their own writing interests.
Prerequisite: Creative Writing I
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 6010000121
Creative Writing – Poetry
Poetry Appreciation is a .5 credit English course that will cover famous authors and poems throughout history to the present day. Each unit will culminate in a project-based learning activity that allows for student choice and creativity. A major objective of the class is to expose students to a variety of poetic genres and to create a deeper appreciation for the power poetry has to communicate and express ideas.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 6010000120
Intro to Shakespeare NCAA approved
Shakespeare is the most well-known, highly esteemed author of the English language. The purpose of this course is to help you see why! It is also the purpose of the course that you have an enjoyable time while learning more about “The Bard” and what makes him noteworthy. Specifically, this course will cover: Elizabethan England, the Stylistic Traits of Shakespeare (puns, iambic pentameter, creating new words etc…), and exposure to his comedic, tragedic, and historical plays. As a class, we will read Much Ado About Nothing (which will be compared to another comedy), King Lear (which will be compared to another tragedy), and your choice of either Henry IV or Julius Ceasar (both considered historical plays of Shakespeare). Successful completion of the course will award students .5 English credit.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 11-12
State Code: 06010000140
Language Arts 12 NCAA approved
This senior-level English course offers fascinating insight into British literary traditions spanning from Anglo-Saxon writing to the Modern Period. With interactive introductions and historical contexts, this full-year course connects philosophical, political, religious, ethical, and social influences of each time period to the works of many notable authors, including Chaucer, William Shakespeare, Queen Elizabeth I, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and Virginia Woolf. Adding an extra dimension to the British literary experience, this course also exposes students to world literature, including works from India, Europe, China, and Spain.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 12
State Code: 6020000070
Humanities
This Humanities course explores how stories shape people, cultures, and entire continents. Across five global units — Africa, Asia, South America, Europe, and a final worldwide synthesis — students will investigate how identity, culture, conflict, and memory are expressed through literature, art, history, and personal narrative. By the end of the course, students will understand that storytelling is more than entertainment: it is a tool for resistance, healing, cultural survival, and human connection.
Each unit is guided by an essential question that helps students consider whose voices are heard, how stories shape identity, and why remembering matters. Through diverse texts, multimedia resources, and hands-on creative projects, students will analyze global perspectives while reflecting on their own experiences.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 6010000080
Journalism
In this introductory journalism course, students will learn about the changes in American journalism and complete three projects that reflect modern-day changes. Focusing on key figures and events in American history will help students see the connection between each generation of journalism, from print to radio to television to digital. Students will learn about how the Internet and the digital world we now live in has changed how the four major types of news media—newspapers, magazines, radio, and television—do their primary work. Students will also learn how the world of photojournalism, social media, and advertising are linked around one thing—the power of the image. Finally, students will look at Documentary films, which have more distribution markets now than ever before.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 7-12
State Code: 06010000090
Literature – Sherlock Holmes
This is an in-depth exploration of the Sherlock Holmes stories by Sir. Arthur Conan Doyle. In addition to reading the stories, we will explore how they have affected our pop culture today by looking at spin-off stories, tv shows, and movies that are popular today. This course is offered as a 0.5 Twelfth Grade English credit or an elective credit.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 12
State Code: 06010000075
Myths and Folklore
This introductory course explores myths, legends, and folklore from cultures around the world. Students will study a variety of myth types—from creation stories to nature myths—and examine how these texts reflect the values and beliefs of the people who told them. We’ll explore major theoretical approaches to mythology, including Joseph Campbell’s concept of the monomyth. (Don’t let these big words scare you.) Students will be asked to read short fairy tales, myths, and even modern urban legends. Designed to be accessible and engaging, this course invites students to discover the power of storytelling across time and cultures.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 11-12
State Code: 06010000130
Professional Reading and Writing
This course covers effective writing as an essential function of workplace communication. Emphasis is placed on understanding and applying effective writing skills to achieve clear writing in the workplace through letters, e-mail, resumes and applications, presentations, reports, and infographics. These projects will increase student understanding of the state core standards and media and digital literacy.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 32020000110
Young Adult Literature
This English credit elective offers students an opportunity to explore Young Adult literature by reading a variety of young adult literature novels and exploring aspects of literature and story that pertain to this genre. Students then compile what they have learned and begin writing their own young adult novel.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 06010000075
English Electives That Do Not Count For LA Credit
Reading for Pleasure: Lord of the Rings (elective credit only, does not count as core language arts)
This elective credit course is an in-depth exploration of Tolkein’s Lord of the Rings, including Jackson’s film adaptations. We will study Tolkien, his background and influences, as well as the genre of fantasy and its literary aspects. Students should expect to read short excerpts of the novel and other short literary passages. In addition, this course will make comparisons between the novels and films, as well as the world of Middle Earth in comparison to other fictional worlds in modern literature or films.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 06010000102
Secondary Reading (elective credit only, does not count as core language arts)
Secondary Reading is taught as a 0.5 or 1.0 credit course available to students who may need extra support and practice in their reading skills. This class teaches valuable reading strategies, including previewing, comprehension, making inferences, asking questions, visualizing, and summarizing. Students in this course will practice reading both in the course material and in a reading selection of their choice.
0.5-1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 06010023102
Mathematics
Accounting I
Students will develop skills beginning with an understanding of the basic elements and concepts of double-entry accounting systems related to a service business organized as a sole proprietorship. Skills include understanding the accounting equation, analyzing business transactions, entering transactions in journals, posting to ledgers, compiling end-of-period financial statements, preparing closing entries, and managing and protecting cash.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 32020000010
Accounting II
Students will develop advanced skills that build upon those required in Accounting 1. Students continue applying concepts of double-entry accounting systems related to a merchandising business. Additional accounting skills will be developed, including preparing and journalizing payroll records, calculating and recording adjusting entries, and interpreting financial information. Exposure to automated accounting procedures is strongly encouraged.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 32020000020
CE MATH 1010 – Intermediate Algebra (College course)
Prepares students for courses that fulfill the General Education Math requirement. Concepts emphasized include the properties of the real number system, sets, functions, graphs, algebraic manipulations, linear and quadratic equations, systems of equations, and story problems. Students will be expected to reason mathematically and solve mathematical problems. Successful completion of the course gives students good preparation for college-level Math courses. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply. At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform basic mathematical operations on rational numbers with and without a calculator, including fractions, percentages, and decimals. 2. Solve algebraic, logarithmic and exponential equations in one and/or two unknowns. 3. Demonstrate the concept of equivalence including the use of variables to define relationships. 4. Use functions to analyze models of real-world problems including polynomial and quadratic equations. Prerequisites: ACT math score of 18 or higher or equivalent placement score.
CE MATH 1030 – Quantitative Reasoning (College course) NCAA approved
Fulfills General Education Mathematics requirement for students in Fine Arts, Liberal Arts and other degrees. Focuses on development of analytical problem solving skills through the application of various mathematical concepts to real-life problems. Topics of study include: modeling with algebra; geometry; logic; financial math; right triangle trigonometry (indirect measurement); probability and statistics.
*Placement into Math 1010 & Math 1030 can occur without a qualifying test score if Sec. Math 1, 2 & 3 were completed with a C grade or better.
CE MATH 1040 – Introduction To Statistics (College course)
Fulfills General Education Mathematics requirement for students majoring in Communications, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, or Exercise Science. Introduction to basic concepts and methods used in statistical data analysis, includes descriptive statistics, sampling, and inferential methods while emphasizing problem solving and critical thinking. Data comparisons such as t-tests and ANOVA will also be covered. StatCrunch is used to perform statistical calculations, organize and analyze data, and construct graphs. Required for Utah Level 2 Math Endorsement.
CE MATH 1050 – College Algebra / Precalculus (College course)
Reviews fundamental algebra; explores polynomial and rational functions; introduces exponential and logarithmic functions and applications; conics; systems of linear equations and applications; arithmetic and geometric sequences and series, binomial coefficients and the Binomial Theorem; basic principle of counting. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Graph, analyze, find intercepts, maxima, and minima of polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. 2. Solve non-linear and linear systems equations and inequalities using substitution, elimination, Cramer’s rule, and linear programming. 3. Find terms and sums of arithmetic and geometric sequences and series, compute the terms of a binomial expression, solve counting problems.
Computer Programming 1
An introductory course in program engineering and applications. The course introduces students to the fundamentals of computer programming. Students will learn to design, code, and test their own programs while applying mathematical concepts. Teachers introduce coding concepts and problem-solving skills to beginning students through a programming language such as C++, C#, Java, Python, or JavaScript. Students will also be introduced to more complex data structures and their uses, including arrays and classes. Students will learn to create more powerful programs. (*Semester 2 – Language Specific)
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 35020000030
Computer Programming 2
This course reviews and builds on the concepts introduced in Computer Programming 1. Students are introduced to more complex data structures and their uses, including sequential files, arrays, and classes. Students will learn to create more powerful programs within a specific programming language. (Prerequisite: Computer Programming 1)
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 35020000032
Math of Personal Finance
Connecting practical mathematical concepts to personal and business settings, offers informative and highly useful lessons that challenge students to gain a deeper understanding financial math. Relevant, project-based learning activities cover stimulating topics such as personal financial planning, budgeting and wise spending, banking, paying taxes, the importance of insurance, long-term investing, buying a house, consumer loans, economic principles, traveling abroad, starting a business, and analyzing business data. Offered as a two-semester course for high school students, this course encourages mastery of math skill sets, including percentages, proportions, data analysis, linear systems, and exponential functions. Prerequisite: Secondary Math I and II.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 11-12
State Code: 7070000020
Pre Calculus NCAA approved
Exploring the relationship between advanced algebra topics and trigonometry, Pre-Calculus is an informative introduction to calculus that challenges students to discover the nature of graphs, nonlinear systems, and polynomial and rational functions. With an emphasis on mathematicalreasoning and argument, this advanced course scaffolds rigorous content with clear instruction and an array of scaffolds for learning, providing students with a deep understanding of topics such as matrices, functions, graphing, logarithms, vectors, and conics. The course concludes with a brief introduction to calculus that exposes students to limits, continuity, derivatives, and the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Prerequisite: Secondary Math I, II and III.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 11-12
State Code: 7040000020
Secondary Math 1 NCAA approved
This course formalizes and extends middle-school mathematics, deepening their understanding of linear relationships. The course begins with a review of relationships between quantities, building from unit conversion to a study of expressions, equations, and inequalities. Students contrast linear and exponential relationships, including a study of sequences, as well as applications such as growth and decay. Students review one-, two-, and multi-step equations, formally reasoning about each step using properties of equality. Students extend this reasoning to systems of linear equations. Students use descriptive statistics to analyze data before turning their attention to transformations and the relationship between Algebra and Geometry on the coordinate plane.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 9
State Code: 7080000090
Secondary Math 1 Extended Honors NCAA approved
This course formalizes and extends middle-school mathematics, deepening their understanding of linear relationships. The course begins with a review of relationships between quantities, building from unit conversion to a study of expressions, equations, and inequalities. Students contrast linear and exponential relationships, including a study of sequences, as well as applications such as growth and decay. Students review one-, two-, and multi-step equations, formally reasoning about each step using properties of equality. Students extend this reasoning to systems of linear equations. Students use descriptive statistics to analyze data before turning their attention to transformations and the relationship between Algebra and Geometry on the coordinate plane.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 9
State Code: 7080000095
Secondary Math 2 NCAA approved
This course begins with a brief exploration of radicals and polynomials before delving into quadratic expressions, equations, and functions, including a derivation of the quadratic formula. Students then embark on a deep study of the applications of probability and develop advanced reasoning skills with a study of similarity, congruence, and proofs of mathematical theorems. Students explore right triangles with an introduction to right triangle trigonometry before turning their attention into the geometry of circles and making informal arguments to derive formulas for the volumes of various solids.
Prerequisite: Secondary Math I.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 10
State Code: 7080000100
Secondary Math 2 Extended Honors NCAA approved
This course begins with a brief exploration of radicals and polynomials before delving into quadratic expressions, equations, and functions, including a derivation of the quadratic formula. Students then embark on a deep study of the applications of probability and develop advanced reasoning skills with a study of similarity, congruence, and proofs of mathematical theorems. Students explore right triangles with an introduction to right triangle trigonometry before turning their attention into the geometry of circles and making informal arguments to derive formulas for the volumes of various solids.
Prerequisite: Secondary Math I.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 10
State Code: 7080000105
Secondary Math 3 NCAA approved
This course synthesizes previous mathematical learning in four focused areas of instruction. First, students relate visual displays and summary statistics to various types of data and to probability distributions with a focus on drawing conclusions from the data. Then, students embark on an in-depth study of polynomial, rational, and radical functions, drawing on concepts of integers and number properties to understand polynomial operations and the combination of functions through operations. This section of instruction builds to the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. Students then expand the study of right-triangle trigonometry they began in Mathematics II to include non-right triangles, developing the Laws of Sines and Cosines. Finally, students model an array of real-world situations with all the types of functions they have studied, including work with logarithms to solve exponential equations. As they synthesize and generalize what they have learned about a variety of function families, students appreciate the usefulness and relevance of mathematics in the real world.
Prerequisite: Secondary Math I and II.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 11
State Code: 7080000110
Secondary Math 3 Extended Honors NCAA approved
This course synthesizes previous mathematical learning in four focused areas of instruction. First, students relate visual displays and summary statistics to various types of data and to probability distributions with a focus on drawing conclusions from the data. Then, students embark on an in-depth study of polynomial, rational, and radical functions, drawing on concepts of integers and number properties to understand polynomial operations and the combination of functions through operations. This section of instruction builds to the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra. Students then expand the study of right-triangle trigonometry they began in Mathematics II to include non-right triangles, developing the Laws of Sines and Cosines. Finally, students model an array of real-world situations with all the types of functions they have studied, including work with logarithms to solve exponential equations. As they synthesize and generalize what they have learned about a variety of function families, students appreciate the usefulness and relevance of mathematics in the real world.
Prerequisite: Secondary Math I and II.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 11
State Code: 7080000115
Other Electives
ACT Prep
The ACT course is designed to help improve students score. The course also includes college prep strategies such as financial aid, college application, scholarships and admissions. Students taking this course have had increase in their ACT scores. This class contains 4 sections.
This course is not available to PTOD students.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 10-12
State Code: 15000000045
Character Ed
NOTE: This course is not offered through the SOEP program.
This is an elective course that focuses on stress management, mindfulness, study skills, etc. This is a fun class and will be helpful in later life. This is worth .5 Electives credit.
0.5 Credit
State Code: 15000000008
Driver’s Ed
This course is available only to full time UOS students.
If you’re 18 years old or younger, the Utah Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires you to complete a driver’s education course before you can obtain your first driver’s license. A driver’s education course will teach you all about driving laws in Utah, how to operate a motor vehicle, and safe driving techniques.
0.25 Credit
Must be within 6 months of turning 16 years old.
Must have a learner’s permit.
State Code: 15000000020
Reading for Pleasure: Lord of the Rings
This elective credit course is an in-depth exploration of Tolkein’s Lord of the Rings, including Jackson’s film adaptations. We will study Tolkien, his background and influences, as well as the genre of fantasy and its literary aspects. Students should expect to read short excerpts of the novel and other short literary passages. In addition, this course will make comparisons between the novels and films, as well as the world of Middle Earth in comparison to other fictional worlds in modern literature or films.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 06010000102
Online Learning and Digital Citizenship
This one semester course provides students with a comprehensive introduction to online learning, including how to work independently, safe safe, and develop effective study habits in virtual learning environment. Featuring direct-instruction videos, interactive tasks, authentic projects, and rigorous assessments, the course prepares students for school by providing in-depth instruction and practice in important study skills such as time management, effective note taking, test preparation, and collaborating effectively online. By the end of the course, students will understand what it takes to be successful online learners and responsible digital citizens.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 25020000052
Secondary Reading
Secondary Reading is taught as a 0.5 or 1.0 credit course available to students who may need extra support and practice in their reading skills. This class teaches valuable reading strategies, including previewing, comprehension, making inferences, asking questions, visualizing, and summarizing. Students in this course will practice reading both in the course material and in a reading selection of their choice.
0.5-1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 06010023102
Service Learning
Service Learning is a course that explores leadership and communication skills while planning and carrying out a service project in the student’s community. This is a student-led, student-driven course with a service project requiring 20-40 hours of time planning and carrying out the service project.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 25020000050
Physical & Health Ed.
Adapted Physical Education
Adaptive Physical Education is a designed to provide a flexible, supportive PE experience for students who benefit from individualized instruction and accommodations. The course aligns with the Utah Core State Standards for Physical Education and emphasizes movement, fitness, and wellness in a way that is accessible and personalized. Students engage in activities that build motor skills, improve fitness, and encourage healthy habits, all tailored to their abilities and goals.
**This course is intended for students with an IEP or 504 plan, or for those with physical limitations, health conditions, or impairments that may require activity modifications. **
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 4020023080
Advanced ILA
This course focuses on building long-term fitness skills through fun and challenging activities. Students can explore advanced exercise options like HIIT, yoga, rock climbing, long-distance running, pilates, mountain biking, swimming, and more. They’ll learn proper technique, safety, and how to set and follow personal fitness goals. The class encourages students to try new challenges, improve strength and endurance, and build confidence. Overall, the course helps students discover activities they enjoy, extend their skill level beyond beginner and intermediate levels, and develop healthy habits they can use for life. 40 hours of any type of physical activity are required for a half credit (.5), and 20 hours for quarter credit (.25).
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 4020000040
Advanced Weight Training
This course focuses on the principles of overload and hypertrophy in order to improve performance in explosive and strength activities as well as overall health and fitness. Students will learn the fundamental principles behind strength and explosive training through the course material and live discussions and apply them by participating in various exercises that they will record and submit for credit. This course offers a wide variety self-differentiating activities that help students use the principles of weight training in a way that best suits their fitness and sport goals.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 4020000010
Body Toning
This PE class is comprised of 7-12 hours of online coursework and 9 weeks of workouts that can be done at the gym or at home. Weights/fitness equipment are totally optional and not necessary for success in this class. Students will learn basic principles about strength training and and how to create workouts designed to strengthen and tone muscles and increase overall fitness.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 04020000056
Dance Conditioning
Dance Conditioning is a fun and focused PE class that focuses on conditioning the body and mind, including practice of dance exercises for muscle development, conditioning, strength and flexibility. Students will learn proper warm-up and cool-down techniques, along with exercises that support safe and effective dance training. The class emphasizes core stability, posture, and injury prevention. Students will also set personal fitness goals and track their progress over time. 40 hours of exercise are required for full (.5) credit, 20 hours for quarter (.25) credit.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 2020000060
Fitness for Life
Exploring fitness topics such as safe exercise and injury prevention, nutrition and weight management, consumer product evaluation, and stress management, EL2083 equips high school students with the skills they need to achieve lifetime fitness. Throughout this one-semester course, students assess individual fitness levels according to the five components of physical fitness: cardiovascular health, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and body composition. Personal fitness assessments encourage students to design fitness programs to meet their individual fitness goals.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 4020000030
Health II
Encouraging students to make responsible, respectful, informed, and capable decisions about topics that affect the well-being of themselves and others, EL2081 is a one-semester course that provides students with comprehensive information they can use to develop healthy attitudes and behavior patterns. Designed for high school students, this informative and engaging course encourages students to recognize that they have the power to choose healthy behaviors to reduce risks.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 4010000010
Individual Lifetime Activities
This semester class will help students understand the importance of developing and maintaining an active lifestyle. As a result of this class, students will know how to make positive choices to improve health and fitness. It will focus on developing and/or enhancing the student’s routine participation in aerobic activities to increase cardio-respiratory and muscular endurance. Participants in this class will engage in daily activities and consistently maintain activity logs.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 4020000040
Individual Lifetime Activities 2 (Outdoor Recreation)
This Physical Education course is designed to help students gain an understanding of the essential knowledge and skills needed to participate in outdoor activities that promote individual well-being. Principles of healthy living and respect for the outdoors will be emphasized. Participation in outdoor fitness activities will be required.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 04020000040
PE Dance Fitness
Throughout this course, students will analyze their dance skills and health habits to nurture care and respect for self and others, which fosters mental and physical well being. Students will also understand and appreciate how sincere effort and healthy habits assist them in improving their technical dance skills for achieving fluency of movement.
The student’s grade consists of approximately 3 hours of online coursework and 40 hours of dance exercise (20 hours for .25 credit).
*Please note that in order to earn credit for this course you must be taking dance classes, involved with a dance company/team, or dancing on your own as dance skills are not specifically taught in this class.
**Taking this class fulfills the high school PE requirement for Individual Lifetime Activities
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 04020000056
Physical Skills
This Physical Education course is designed to help students gain an understanding of the essential knowledge and skills needed to participate in physical activities that promote individual well-being. Many aspects of healthy living will be covered throughout the course. Some of the main topics discussed include physical fitness, nutrition, healthy peer relationships, stress management, weight and strength training, etc.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 4020000060
Weight Training
This course focuses on the principles of overload and hypertrophy in order to improve performance in explosive and strength activities as well as overall health and fitness. Students will learn the fundamental principles behind strength and explosive training through the course material and live discussions and apply them by participating in various exercises that they will record and submit for credit. This course offers a wide variety self-differentiating activities that help students use the principles of weight training in a way that best suits their fitness and sport goals.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 4020000010
Yoga
This class consists of Online Coursework (about 8 hours) and Yoga Practice sessions, each of which make up 50% of the students’ grade. The class has a collection of Yoga videos for students to choose from, or they may find their own videos/classes to do. A total of 40 Yoga practice sessions is required for full credit (.5) or 20 sessions for quarter (.25) credit.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 04020000010
Science
Science Core
Biology NCAA approved
This compelling two-semester course engages students in the study of life and living organisms and examines biology and biochemistry in the real world. This is a year-long course that encompasses traditional concepts in biology and encourages exploration of new discoveries in this field of science. The components include biochemistry, cell biology, cell processes, heredity and reproduction, the evolution of life, taxonomy, human body systems, and ecology.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 8020000010
Biology Honors NCAA approved
This compelling two-semester course engages students in the study of life and living organisms and examines biology and biochemistry in the real world. This is a year-long course that encompasses traditional concepts in biology and encourages exploration of new discoveries in this field of science. The components include biochemistry, cell biology, cell processes, heredity and reproduction, the evolution of life, taxonomy, human body systems, and ecology.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 8020000010
CE BIOL 1200 – Human Biology (College course) NCAA approved
Fulfills General Education Life Sciences requirement. Covers basic anatomy and physiology of humans for pre-health science majors. Focuses on the general structure and function of the human body including tissues, organs, and systems. Through lecture, videos, models, quizzes, and tests, students become familiar with how the human body functions. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the process and methods of science, including asking testable questions, using inductive and deductive reasoning in forming hypotheses and in making reliable predictions. 2. Explain and apply major concepts of life organisms including: the chemistry of life, the cell, the genetic basis of life, and human evolution. 3. Describe the function and processes of the major body systems including: cardiovascular, immune, digestive, urinary, muscular, skeletal, nervous, endocrine, and reproduction, as well as the coordination between systems in maintaining body homeostasis.
CE CHEM 1010 – Intro to Chemistry
Fulfills the General Education (GE) requirement for Physical Science at UT. For students majoring in Business, Communication, Fine Arts, Humanities, and other non-Science disciplines. Emphasizes basic chemical concepts within daily life. Co-requisite: CHEM 1015 is recommended on the UT campus, but required for Concurrent Enrollment credit when taken on the high school campus and to meet Regents’ Scholarship requirements. 3.0 Credit Hours
Chemistry NCAA approved
This rigorous full-year course engages students in the study of the composition, properties, changes, and interactions of matter. The course covers the basic concepts of chemistry and includes 18 virtual laboratory experiments that encourage higher-order thinking applications. The components of this course include chemistry and its methods, the composition and properties of matter, changes and interactions of matter, factors affecting the interactions of matter, electrochemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, nuclear chemistry, mathematical applications to understand chemistry problems, and applications of chemistry in the real world.
This course is aligned with the Next Generation Science Standards, as well as the Common Core Standards for Literacy in Science, History, and the Technical Subjects.
Prerequisite: Secondary Math II.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 11-12
State Code: 8030000010
Computer Science Principles
Computer Science Principles places emphasis on the principles of computer science rather than just programming. Big ideas and concepts include: (1) Computing is a creative activity. (2) Abstraction reduces information and detail to facilitate focus on relevant concepts. (3) Data and information facilitate the creation of knowledge. (4) Algorithms are used to develop and express solutions to computational problems. (5) Programming enables problem solving, human expression, and creation of knowledge. (6) The Internet pervades modern computing. (7) Computing has global impacts.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 35020000035
Earth Science NCAA approved
Students enrolled in this dynamic course will explore the scope of Earth sciences, covering everything from basic structure and rock formation to the incredible and volatile forces that have shaped and changed our planet. As climate change and energy conservation become increasingly more prevalent in the national discourse, it will be important for students to understand the concepts and causes of our changing Earth. Intended for middle school students, Earth Systems is a two- semester course that will provide a solid foundation for understanding the physical characteristics that make the planet Earth unique and will examine how these characteristics differ among the planets of our solar system.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 8040000010
Physics NCAA approved
Combining scientific inquiry with advanced mathematics, is a stimulating, two-semester high school-level course that will challenge students to understand and explain how energy, matter, and motion are all related. Engaging lessons introduce theories and experiments and encourage students to develop the knowledge and understanding necessary to support conclusions with numerical results. Inspiring students to relate knowledge to real-world applications, the course connects basic principles to more complex ideas in many fascinating areas: thermal energy,vibrations and waves, light and refraction, sound, electricity, and magnetism. Prerequisite: Secondary Math II.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 11-12
State Code: 8060000020
Science Electives
Animal Science I
Students will develop knowledge and skills in a wide range of scientific principles, including genetics, anatomy, physiology, nutrition, disease, pests, and management practices. The scientific processes of observation, measurement, hypothesizing, data gathering, interpretation, analysis, and application are included. Career opportunities and educational preparation are examined.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 30020000040
Astronomy NCAA approved
This course will provide the student with an introduction to the concepts of modern astronomy, the origin and history of the Universe and the formation of the Earth and the solar system. Students will compare the Earth’s properties with those of the other planets and explore how the heavens have influenced human thought and action. The course gives a description of astronomical phenomena using the laws of physics. The course treats many standard topics including planets, stars, the Milky Way and other galaxies, black holes to more esoteric questions concerning the origin of the universe and its evolution and fate.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 10-12
State Code: 8060000010
Biotechnology
In Biotechnology, you’ll learn how this field seeks to cure such deadly diseases as cancer and malaria, develop innovative medicine, and effectively feed the world through improved systems. Learn about the history of biotechnology and some of the challenges it faces today, such as resistant bacteria and genetically modified organisms in food. You will research new biotechnologies and understand firsthand how they are forever changing the world we live. This is a year-long course and prior completion of Biology and Chemistry is highly recommended.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 36010000080
Botany NCAA approved
Students will explore the importance of botany and agriscience from learning about its history and contribution to human civilization to how to grow plants and design garden spaces. Starting with the impact of agriscience on human culture, the course then delves into managing seed stock, quality, and storage. In addition, learners will discover how plants function, the role of animals, and the use of chemicals. Special attention is paid to safety, promoting a healthy environment, and designing for sustainability.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 08020000030
Environmental Science NCAA approved
This two-semester course covers many aspects of environmental science: Ecology; The Biosphere; The Land, Forests and Soil; The Water; Energy and Resources; and Societies and Policy. The course utilizes a two and/or three section lecture format to provide opportunities for mastery learning in smaller segments. Environmental Science contains Global Connections lessons which include unique activities that merge lesson material with real world issues pertaining to the environment. This course contains a variety of other activities such as vocabulary, online content, journals, practice/homework and skills lessons. Assessment questions in the form of a quiz follow each lesson and there is a summative exam following each topic.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 8040000020
Geology
In this course you will learn about how the earth was formed and is still changing today. This is a 1-semester course. If you took Earth Science, this course will cover some of the same topics in GVC 2 of Earth Science and go deeper into those topics.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 08020000100
Marine Biology NCAA approved
What is marine science and what role does it play in our daily life? In Marine Biology, you’ll explore the development of oceans and the role water plays in shaping our environment and climate. Learn about the oceanic and freshwater processes, changes in ecosystems, and the connection between water and weather. You will also learn about energy in the ocean, including the principles of fluid dynamics, the role of hydrostatic pressure, the law of conservation of energy, and the measurable properties of waves. Through the use of scientific inquiry, research, measurement, and problem solving, you will conduct various scientific procedures that will lead to an increased level of knowledge about Marine Science. Learn about the importance of adaptation for survival and the role of natural selection in evolution. What populations survive and thrive in the ocean? You’ll also learn how humans interact with the environment, the role we play on marine systems and ecosystems, and recognize the scientific and ethical questions that arise during advanced experiments. You will also learn about the exciting career opportunities that exist in the world of Marine Science.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 08040000040
Medical Anatomy and Physiology NCAA approved
This yearlong course introduces high school students to the fundamental concepts of anatomy and physiology—including the organization of the body, cellular functions, and the chemistry of life. As they progress through each unit, students learn about the major body systems, common diseases and disorders, and the career specialties associated with each system. Students investigate basic medical terminology as well as human reproduction and development. Students are introduced to these fundamental health science concepts through direct instruction, interactive tasks, and practice assignments. This course is intended to provide students with a strong base of core knowledge and skills that can be used in a variety of health science career pathways.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 8020000060
Medical Forensics NCAA approved
This year-long course is designed to create an awareness of the branch of health science relating to medical forensics. This course focuses on introductory skills and assessment in order to develop the ability to identify, analyze, and process logically using deductive reasoning and problem solving. Medical forensics involves many aspects of health science instruction including laboratory skills and safety, microscopy, toxicology, measurement, physical evidence identification, pathology, anthropology, entomology, psychology, blood spatter analysis, and career exploration.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 08020000100
Veterinary Assistant I
This course provides the opportunity for students to explore different avenues of the veterinary profession. Students will be exposed to veterinary science and principles which include anatomy, physiology, chemistry, animal health and disease, dentistry, and laboratory procedures.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 30020000090
Wildlife Biology and Forestry
The Wildlife Biology and Forestry course explores the factors, processes, relationships, and interactions of wildlife in nature. Students analyze data and construct explanations for the characteristics, behaviors, and interactions of abiotic and biotic factors that make up an ecosystem. Obtain and evaluate information and construct arguments to communicate how organisms are identified and how they, and their effects on their habitat, can be studied in the wild. Analyze data and use mathematical reasoning to determine the health of wildlife observing both quantitative and qualitative factors. Students create arguments and explanations for how human activities have an effect on wildlife and their habitat and design solutions to what can be done to reduce or reverse human impacts on wildlife populations and habitats.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 08020000070
Social Studies
Social Studies Core
CE HIST 1500 – World History To 1500 (College course, 1st semester only) NCAA approved
Fulfills General Education Social & Behavioral Sciences requirement and is an approved Global and Cultural Perspectives course. Spans human origins and early civilizations to the emergence of European Empires and the early explorations of the Americas up to 1500 C.E. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze the political, economic, cultural and social developments in world history from the establishments of early civilizations to 1500 C.E. 2. Explain long-term and large-scale historical change. 3. Compare and contrast the interaction among salient civilizations. 4. Evaluate the causes and effects of particular historical events. 5. Improve their written and oral communication skills through an article report and class discussions. 6. Read and analyze primary and secondary sources.
CE HIST 1510 – World History Since 1500 (College course, 2nd semester only) NCAA approved
Fulfills General Education Social & Behavioral Sciences requirement and is an approved Global and Cultural Perspectives course. Themes in the historical development of the world’s peoples and cultures since 1500, tracing the decline of Asiatic Empires and the rise of European Empires. Students will study the diversity of global experiences and the emergence of the modern globalized economy. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Recall significant events and aspects regarding the development of world civilizations from approximately 1500 to present, examining the creation of “modern” cultures, societies, political systems, and economies. 2. Explain how and why peoples of the world existed, acted, and thought in the context of historical convergences, divergences, and interrelations among civilizations. 3. Construct analytical and cogent interpretations of global historical issues based on evidence which fosters critical thinking skills and works toward developing an understanding of how history has been recorded and continues to be interpreted.
CE HIST 1700 – American Civilization NCAA approved
Fulfills the General Education (GE) American Institutions (Utah State Code R470) requirement at UT. Surveys the historical, constitutional, and economic growth of the United States from colonial times to the present. Employs lectures, discussion, audio-visual materials, and various other instructional methods. Successful students will demonstrate a reasonable understanding of the history, principles, form of government, and economic system of the United States, as well as an appreciation of the American heritage and the responsibilities of American citizens. Prerequisite: An ACT Reading placement score of 17 or higher; OR an Accuplacer Reading placement score of 66 or higher; OR an SAT Reading placement score of 415 or higher. 3.0 Credit Hours
NOTE: Students can use this for their US History II graduation requirement if they couple it with US History II Semester 2.
CE POLS 1100 – American Government (College course) NCAA approved
This course fulfills the General Education American Institutions requirement (Utah State code R470). This course covers the essential facts of national government in the United States, this course satisfies state law, requiring examination of the United States Constitution. This course surveys the founding of the government of the United States; the United States Constitution; and the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of government. This course also covers aspects such as, politics, elections, lobbying, foreign policy, and national security. This course will aid students in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the federal system and federalism. Students will be instructed through a variety of methods such as, lectures, student debate papers, discussions, and audio-visual means. Successful students will demonstrate a reasonable understanding of the history, principles, form of government, and economic system of the United States.
Geography for Life NCAA approved
Examining current global issues that impact our world today takes, a thematic approach to understanding the development of human systems, human understanding of the world, and human social organization. Divided into two semesters, this high school-level course will challenge students to develop geographic skills, including learning to interpret maps, analyze data, and compare theories. Offering interactive content that will grow students’ understanding of the development of modern civilization and human systems—from the agricultural revolution to the technological revolution—this course encourages students to analyze economic trends as well as compare global markets and urban environments.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 9040000030
Geography for Life Honors NCAA approved
Examining current global issues that impact our world today takes, a thematic approach to understanding the development of human systems, human understanding of the world, and human social organization. Divided into two semesters, this high school-level course will challenge students to develop geographic skills, including learning to interpret maps, analyze data, and compare theories. Offering interactive content that will grow students’ understanding of the development of modern civilization and human systems—from the agricultural revolution to the technological revolution—this course encourages students to analyze economic trends as well as compare global markets and urban environments.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 9040000040
US Government NCAA approved
This semester-long course provides students with a practical understanding of the principles and procedures of government. The course begins by establishing the origins and founding principles of American government. After a rigorous review of the Constitution and its Amendments, students investigate the development and extension of civil rights and liberties. Lessons also introduce influential Supreme Court decisions to demonstrate the impact and importance of constitutional rights. The course builds on this foundation by guiding students through the function of government today and the role of citizens in the civic process and culminates in an examination of public policy and the roles of citizens and organizations in promoting policy approaches. Throughout the course, students examine primary and secondary sources, including political cartoons, essays, and judicial opinions. Students also sharpen their writing skills in shorter tasks and assignments, and practice outlining and drafting skills by writing full informative and argumentative essays.
US History NCAA approved
This course presents a cohesive and comprehensive overview of the history of the United States, surveying the major events and turning points of U.S. history as it moves from the Era of Exploration through modern times. As students examine each era of history, they will analyze primary sources and carefully research events to gain a clearer understanding of the factors that have shaped U.S. history. In early units, students will assess the foundations of U.S. democracy while examining crucial documents. In later units, students will examine the effects of territorial expansion, the Civil War, and the rise of industrialization as they assess the outcomes of economic trends and the connections between culture and government. As the course draws to a close, students will focus their studies on the causes of cultural and political change in the modern age. Throughout the course, students will learn the importance of cultural diversity while examining history from different perspectives.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 11-12
State Code: 9050000050
World Civilizations NCAA approved
This course examines the major events and turning points of world history from ancient times to the present. Students investigate the development of classical civilizations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, and they explore the economic, political, and social revolutions that have transformed human history. At the end of the course, students conduct a rigorous study of modern history, allowing them to draw connections between past events and contemporary issues. The use of recurring themes, such as social history, democratic government, and the relationship between history and the arts, allows students to draw connections between the past and the present, among cultures, and among multiple perspectives. Throughout the course, students use a variety of primary and secondary sources, including legal documents, essays, historical writings, and political cartoons to evaluate the reliability of historical evidence and to draw conclusions about historical events.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 9050000091
World Civilizations Honors NCAA approved
This course examines the major events and turning points of world history from ancient times to the present. Students investigate the development of classical civilizations in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, and they explore the economic, political, and social revolutions that have transformed human history. At the end of the course, students conduct a rigorous study of modern history, allowing them to draw connections between past events and contemporary issues. The use of recurring themes, such as social history, democratic government, and the relationship between history and the arts, allows students to draw connections between the past and the present, among cultures, and among multiple perspectives. Throughout the course, students use a variety of primary and secondary sources, including legal documents, essays, historical writings, and political cartoons to evaluate the reliability of historical evidence and to draw conclusions about historical events.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 9050000092
Social Studies Electives
Anthropology
This one semester class seeks to introduce students to many different questions about human culture. What do all human beings have in common? Why do some cultures value outspoken people while others admire those who are thoughtful and contemplative? Do teenagers drive their parents nuts in every society? Anthropology is most concerned with questions about humanity and the kinds of cultures that it creates. To get answers, this course will explore culture from the earliest prehistoric societies to today’s complex multicultural world. Students will explore human evolution and culture’s connection with the following forces: environment, language, religion, materials, and information. By understanding what we have in common with cultures that are very different from our own, we can better live together in an increasingly global and diverse society.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 9-12
State Code: 09020000001
Economics NCAA approved
This semester-long course invites students to broaden their understanding of how economic concepts apply to their everyday lives—including microeconomic and macroeconomic theory and the characteristics of mixed-market economies, the role of government in a free-enterprise system and the global economy, and personal finance strategies. Throughout the course, students apply critical-thinking skills while making practical economic choices. Students also master literacy skills through rigorous reading and writing activities. Students analyze data displays and write routinely and responsively in tasks and assignments that are based on scenarios, texts, activities, and examples. In more extensive, process-based writing lessons, students write full-length essays in informative and argumentative formats.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 11-12
State Code: 32020000200
Psychology NCAA approved
This course introduces high school students to the study of psychology and helps them master fundamental concepts in research, theory, and human behavior. Students analyze human growth, learning, personality, and behavior from the perspective of major theories within psychology, including the biological, psychosocial, and cognitive perspectives. From a psychological point of view, students investigate the nature of being human as they build a comprehensive understanding of traditional psychological concepts and contemporary perspectives in the field. Course components include an introduction to the history, perspectives, and research of psychology; an understanding of topics such as the biological aspects of psychology, learning, and cognitive development; the stages of human development; aspects of personality and intelligence; the classification and treatment of psychological disorders; and psychological aspects of social interactions.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 10-12
State Code: 9070000010
Sociology NCAA approved
Providing insight into the human dynamics of our diverse society, this is an engaging, one-semester course that delves into the fundamental concepts of sociology. This interactive course, designed for high school students, covers cultural diversity and conformity, basic structures of society, individuals and socialization, stages of human development as they relate to sociology, deviance from social norms, social stratification, racial and ethnic interactions, gender roles, family structure, the economic and political aspects of sociology, the sociology of public institutions, and collective human behavior, both historically and in modern times.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 10-12
State Code: 9080000001
World Religions NCAA approved
Throughout the ages, religions from around the world have shaped the political, social, and cultural aspects of societies. This course focuses on the major religions that have played a role in human history, including Buddhism, Christianity, Confucianism, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism, Shintoism, and Taoism. Students trace the major developments in these religions and explore their relationships with social institutions and culture. The course also looks at some of the similarities and differences among the major religions and examines the connections and influences they have. This is a wonderful way to explore diversity and connect with a broader world view.
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 10-12
State Code: 09050000100
0.5 Credit
Grade(s): 11-12
State Code: 9060000020
World Languages
ASL I NCAA approved
Did you know that American Sign Language (ASL) is the third most commonly used language in North America? American Sign Language 1a: Introduction will introduce you to vocabulary and simple sentences, so that you can start communicating right away. Importantly, you will explore Deaf culture – social beliefs, traditions, history, values and communities influenced by deafness. American Sign Language 1b: Learn to Sign will introduce you to more of this language and its grammatical structures. You will expand your vocabulary by exploring interesting topics like Deaf education and Deaf arts and culture.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 6-12
State Code: 03010000011
ASL II NCAA approved
Building upon the prior prerequisite course, emphasis in this course is placed upon comprehension and signing. Learners will also continue to establish their communication skills and foster their understanding of deaf culture. In addition to learning classifiers, glossing, and mouth morphemes, students will explore vocabulary for descriptions, directions, shopping, making purchases, and dealing with emergencies.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 6-12
State Code: 03010000021
Chinese I NCAA approved
Students begin their introduction to Chinese with fundamental building blocks in four key areas of foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. The course consists of 180 lesson days formatted in an intuitive calendar view, which can be divided into two 90-day semesters. The course represents an ideal blend of language learning pedagogy and online learning. As students begin the course, they construct their own Avatar that accumulates “Avatar bucks”—by performing well on course tasks—to use to purchase materials (clothing, gadgets, scenery, etc.) at the “Avatar store”. Each week consists of an ongoing adventure story, a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, numerous interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, and multimedia cultural presentations covering major Chinese-speaking countries. The course has been carefully aligned to national standards as set forth by ACTFL (the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 6-12
State Code: 03020000011
Chinese II NCAA approved
Students continue their introduction to Chinese with fundamental building blocks in four key areas of foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. The course consists of 180 lesson days formatted in an intuitive calendar view, which can be divided into two 90-day semesters. The course represents an ideal blend of language learning pedagogy and online learning. As students begin the course, they construct their own Avatar that accumulates “Avatar bucks”—by performing well on course tasks—to use to purchase materials (clothing, gadgets, scenery, etc.) at the “Avatar store”. Each week consists of an ongoing adventure story, a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, numerous interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, and multimedia cultural presentations covering major Chinese-speaking countries. The course has been carefully aligned to national standards as set forth by ACTFL (the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages).
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 6-12
State Code: 03020000021
Chinese Dual Language Immersion
Utah Online offers the following Chinese DLI classes:
- Chinese DLI 2 (6th Grade)
- Chinese Social Studies (6th Grade)
- Chinese DLI 3 (7th Grade)
- Chinese DLI 4 (8th Grade) NCAA approved
- Chinese DLI 5 (9th Grade) NCAA approved
- Chinese History Culture and Media C/D (7-10th grade)
- AP Chinese (10th Grade)
Please view the below documents for further information:
PTID Student Information
PTOD Student Information
0.5 Credit
French I NCAA approved
Students in high school begin their introduction to French with fundamental building blocks in four key areas of foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Each unit consists of an ongoing adventure story, a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, numerous interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, and multimedia cultural presentations covering major French-speaking areas in Europe and across the globe.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 6-12
State Code: 3030000011
French II NCAA approved
Students continue their introduction to French in this second-year, high school language course with review of fundamental building blocks in four key areas of foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Each unit consists of an ongoing adventure story, a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, numerous interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, and cultural presentations covering major French-speaking areas across the globe, and assessments.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 6-12
State Code: 3030000021
French III NCAA approved
In this expanding engagement with French, high school students deepen their focus on four key skills in foreign language acquisition: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. In addition, students read significant works of literature in French, and respond orally or in writing to these works. Continuing the pattern, and building on what students encountered in the first two years, each unit consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, numerous interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, and multimedia cultural presentations covering major French-speaking areas in Europe and the Americas.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 6-12
State Code: 3030000031
Spanish I NCAA approved
Students begin their introduction to high school Spanish with fundamental building blocks in four key areas of foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Each unit consists of an ongoing adventure story, a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, numerous interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, and multimedia cultural presentations covering major Spanish-speaking areas in Europe and the Americas.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 6-12
State Code: 3070000011
Spanish II NCAA approved
High school students continue their introduction to Spanish with fundamental building blocks in four key areas of foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Each unit consists of an ongoing adventure story, a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, numerous interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, cultural presentations covering major Spanish-speaking areas in Europe and the Americas, and assessments.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 6-12
State Code: 3070000021
Spanish III NCAA approved
In this expanding engagement with Spanish, high school students deepen their focus on four key skills in foreign language acquisition: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. In addition, students read significant works of literature in Spanish and respond orally or in writing to these works. Continuing the pattern and building on what students encountered in the first two years, each unit consists of a new vocabulary theme and grammar concept, numerous interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading and listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, and multimedia cultural presentations covering major Spanish-speaking areas in Europe and the Americas.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 6-12
State Code: 3070000031
Spanish IV NCAA approved
In this course, excerpts from newspapers, magazines, recordings, and/or abridged literary selections may be used to supplement, practice, and review the continued development of language skills. Higher proficiency levels are also sought in grammar, vocabulary, and idiomatic expressions than in previous classes. Culture continues to be emphasized. Students should be working toward being prepared for third year Spanish at the university level. Prerequisite: Spanish III or Teacher Approval.
1.0 Credit
Grade(s): 6-12
State Code: 3070000041
Spanish Dual Language Immersion
Utah Online offers the following Spanish DLI classes:
- Spanish History Culture and Media C/D (7-10th grade)
0.5 Credit
The following are Concurrent Enrollment courses. These courses are available to eligible high school students and issue both high school and college credit.
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Concurrent Enrollment courses are not available to students who run through the Statewide Online Education Program.
CE ART 1010 - Introduction to Art
Fulfills General Education Fine Arts requirement. Includes identification of major art forms, brief survey of art history, investigation of art criticism, introduction of various media, and identification of elements and principles of art.for all on-campus courses. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Formulate a working knowledge of the elements and principles of art and design and how these things, when combined with the unique qualities of different media, contribute to the meaning and message of art. 2. Acquire the vocabulary necessary to address issues and concepts in art using both oral and written skills. 3. Broadly define movements and periods in art history and to locate works of art within their historical and cultural contexts. 4. Differentiate between viewing a work of art emotionally and applying analytical techniques to interpret art. 5. Access, interpret, evaluate and synthesize information using multiple resources, including physical libraries, online information and art databases. 6. Explore how and why works of art can influence human experiences, making connections between art, culture and everyday life. Course fee required.
CE ART 2060 - Digital Photography
Fulfills Fine Art GE Requirement. An Introduction for all students to the history, mechanics, and applications of digital photography as well as basic photographic techniques and compositional skills. Course objectives will be met through a combination of lectures, viewing the work of master photographers, class assignments, in-class critiques of student work, and time spent outside of the classroom shooting as a group. *Each student must provide their own digital camera (DSLR/SLR) with manual modes. The use of lightroom or darktable is also required for the course content. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the visual and written discourse of photography history and practicality of digital photography and apply this to the evaluation of photographs as an art form and aesthetic sense. 2. Create digital photographs by applying the basics of digital camera operation, by using the camera as a tool for creative expression and visual thinking, and by manipulating formal elements to achieve better compositions. 3. Design exhibition-quality photographs through employment of craftsmanship, critiques, and professional presentation. Course fee required.
CE BIOL 1200 - Human Biology
NCAA approved
Fulfills General Education Life Sciences requirement. Covers basic anatomy and physiology of humans for pre-health science majors. Focuses on the general structure and function of the human body including tissues, organs, and systems. Through lecture, videos, models, quizzes, and tests, students become familiar with how the human body functions. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Explain the process and methods of science, including asking testable questions, using inductive and deductive reasoning in forming hypotheses and in making reliable predictions. 2. Explain and apply major concepts of life organisms including: the chemistry of life, the cell, the genetic basis of life, and human evolution. 3. Describe the function and processes of the major body systems including: cardiovascular, immune, digestive, urinary, muscular, skeletal, nervous, endocrine, and reproduction, as well as the coordination between systems in maintaining body homeostasis.
CE CS 1030 - Problem Solving with Computers
For any student interested in how computers are used to solve problems. This course will introduce the use of computers in problem solving including problem decomposition and algorithm construction. Students will be required to complete simple programming projects. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Read and write small computer programs and a simple web page. 2. Communicate through discussion and writing about data and its effect on daily life. 3. Work with peers in creating, writing, and evaluating computer programs.
CE CS 1400 - Fundamentals of Programming *Offered Fall Semester Only
Open to all students with a general interest in computer programming. Covers structured programming techniques and the syntax of a high level programming language through completion of programming projects of increasing difficulty. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Read and write small computer programs. 2. Use language components such as variables, conditionals, and lists. 3. Decompose small problems. Prerequisites: CS 1030 (Grade C or higher); OR MATH 1010 or higher MATH course (Grade C or higher); OR ACT math score of 23 or higher or equivalent placement score within two years of enrollment in this course.
CE CS 1410 - Object Oriented Programming *Offered Spring Semester Only
Introduces object oriented programming techniques through completion of programming projects of increasing difficulty. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Construct computer programs in a modern development environment using standard tools. 2. Develop solutions using a range of programming constructs, including control structures, functions, input/output, classes and objects, and data collections. 3. Design and implement programs from English descriptions. 4. Demonstrate the use of correct syntax and semantics in a high-level programming language. Prerequisites: CS 1400 (Grade C or higher).
CE ENGL 1010 - Introduction to Writing
NCAA approved
English 1010 is a 3 credit course which partially fulfills General Education English requirement. Designed to improve students’ abilities to read, analyze, and write expository papers. Provides opportunities to write and revise a number of essays. Activities, library research, portfolios, writing to a style guide, and tests may also be used to prepare students to write college level papers. Includes practical writing instruction and in-class workshops.
CE ENGL 2010 - Intermediate Writing
NCAA approved
Provides opportunities to analyze and write academic papers, including the research-supported essay, through writing and revising a number of essays. Other activities, such as portfolios, library research, and tests may be used to help students improve their writing of advanced-level papers. Successful students will demonstrate competence in the use of standard written English, in analyzing texts, in correctly paraphrasing, summarizing and quoting source material, and in appropriately citing the work of others.
Note: This class is only for seniors unless the student has a plan to graduate early.
CE ENGL 2200 - Introduction to Literature
Fulfills a Literature/Humanities General Education requirement and is an approved Global and Cultural Perspectives course. For all students who would like to increase their enjoyment of literature. Provides basic understanding of novels, short stories, poems, plays, and essays. Students will learn to read analytically and write critically. Course offered in rotation, check class schedule. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze, orally and/or in written form, literary concepts including setting, characterization, theme, point of view, figurative language, and plot. 2. Examine ethical values and critically discuss philosophical concerns in literature. 3. Create both formal critical essays and informal responses to concerns expressed in course texts. 4. Apply the techniques of effective collaboration through successful completion of various group activities.
CE CHEM 1010 - Intro to Chemistry
Fulfills the General Education (GE) requirement for Physical Science at UT. For students majoring in Business, Communication, Fine Arts, Humanities, and other non-Science disciplines. Emphasizes basic chemical concepts within daily life. Co-requisite: CHEM 1015 is recommended on the UT campus, but required for Concurrent Enrollment credit when taken on the high school campus and to meet Regents’ Scholarship requirements. 3.0 Credit Hours
CE FIN 1750 - Personal Finance
Open to all students who spend money (or plan to spend money). Your financial well‐being depends in large part on the choices you make. Wise decisions about earning, saving, borrowing and investing will enable you to obtain your personal goals while enjoying a comfortable lifestyle. This course is designed to help you develop the skills, knowledge, and resources needed to be effective at managing your money. Topics covered will include credit/debt, insurance, saving, investing, economics, budgeting, values, wants, needs and more. Economics, finance and applied math are essential disciplines used in this course, while political science, law, sociology, and psychology are among the disciplines that inform the public policy issues related to various personal financial topics we will cover.
CE HIST 1500 - World History to 1500 *Offered Fall Semester Only
Fulfills General Education Social & Behavioral Sciences requirement and is an approved Global and Cultural Perspectives course. Spans human origins and early civilizations to the emergence of European Empires and the early explorations of the Americas up to 1500 C.E. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Analyze the political, economic, cultural and social developments in world history from the establishments of early civilizations to 1500 C.E. 2. Explain long-term and large-scale historical change. 3. Compare and contrast the interaction among salient civilizations. 4. Evaluate the causes and effects of particular historical events. 5. Improve their written and oral communication skills through an article report and class discussions. 6. Read and analyze primary and secondary sources.
CE HIST 1510 - World History Since 1500 *Offered Spring Semester Only
Fulfills General Education Social & Behavioral Sciences requirement and is an approved Global and Cultural Perspectives course. Themes in the historical development of the world’s peoples and cultures since 1500, tracing the decline of Asiatic Empires and the rise of European Empires. Students will study the diversity of global experiences and the emergence of the modern globalized economy. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Recall significant events and aspects regarding the development of world civilizations from approximately 1500 to present, examining the creation of “modern” cultures, societies, political systems, and economies. 2. Explain how and why peoples of the world existed, acted, and thought in the context of historical convergences, divergences, and interrelations among civilizations. 3. Construct analytical and cogent interpretations of global historical issues based on evidence which fosters critical thinking skills and works toward developing an understanding of how history has been recorded and continues to be interpreted.
CE HIST 1700 - American Civilization
NCAA approved
Fulfills the General Education (GE) American Institutions (Utah State Code R470) requirement at UT. Surveys the historical, constitutional, and economic growth of the United States from colonial times to the present. Employs lectures, discussion, audio-visual materials, and various other instructional methods. Successful students will demonstrate a reasonable understanding of the history, principles, form of government, and economic system of the United States, as well as an appreciation of the American heritage and the responsibilities of American citizens. Prerequisite: An ACT Reading placement score of 17 or higher; OR an Accuplacer Reading placement score of 66 or higher; OR an SAT Reading placement score of 415 or higher. 3.0 Credit Hours
NOTE: Students can use this for their US History II graduation requirement if they couple it with US History II Semester 2.
CE IT 1100 - Introduction to Linux/Unix
Required of all Computer and Information Technology majors, and open to students with a general interest in computer operating systems. Introduces operating system concepts, including file systems, process management, user management, and security. Students will install and configure LINUX and MAC OSX. A $20.00 lab fee is required. 3.0 Credit Hours
CE MATH 1010 - Intermediate Algebra
Prepares students for courses that fulfill the General Education Math requirement. Concepts emphasized include the properties of the real number system, sets, functions, graphs, algebraic manipulations, linear and quadratic equations, systems of equations, and story problems. Students will be expected to reason mathematically and solve mathematical problems. Successful completion of the course gives students good preparation for college-level Math courses. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply. At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Perform basic mathematical operations on rational numbers with and without a calculator, including fractions, percentages, and decimals. 2. Solve algebraic, logarithmic and exponential equations in one and/or two unknowns. 3. Demonstrate the concept of equivalence including the use of variables to define relationships. 4. Use functions to analyze models of real-world problems including polynomial and quadratic equations. Prerequisites: ACT math score of 18 or higher or equivalent placement score.
CE MATH 1030 - Quantitative Reasoning
NCAA approved
Fulfills General Education Mathematics requirement for students in Fine Arts, Liberal Arts and other degrees. Focuses on development of analytical problem solving skills through the application of various mathematical concepts to real-life problems. Topics of study include: modeling with algebra; geometry; logic; financial math; right triangle trigonometry (indirect measurement); probability and statistics.
*Placement into Math 1010 & Math 1030 can occur without a qualifying test score if Sec. Math 1, 2 & 3 were completed with a C grade or better.
CE MATH 1040 - Introduction to Statistics
Fulfills General Education Mathematics requirement for students majoring in Communications, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, or Exercise Science. Introduction to basic concepts and methods used in statistical data analysis, includes descriptive statistics, sampling, and inferential methods while emphasizing problem solving and critical thinking. Data comparisons such as t-tests and ANOVA will also be covered. StatCrunch is used to perform statistical calculations, organize and analyze data, and construct graphs. Required for Utah Level 2 Math Endorsement.
CE MATH 1050 - College Algebra / Precalculus
Reviews fundamental algebra; explores polynomial and rational functions; introduces exponential and logarithmic functions and applications; conics; systems of linear equations and applications; arithmetic and geometric sequences and series, binomial coefficients and the Binomial Theorem; basic principle of counting. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Graph, analyze, find intercepts, maxima, and minima of polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. 2. Solve non-linear and linear systems equations and inequalities using substitution, elimination, Cramer’s rule, and linear programming. 3. Find terms and sums of arithmetic and geometric sequences and series, compute the terms of a binomial expression, solve counting problems.
CE POLS 1100 - American Government
NCAA approved
This course fulfills the General Education American Institutions requirement (Utah State code R470). This course covers the essential facts of national government in the United States, this course satisfies state law, requiring examination of the United States Constitution. This course surveys the founding of the government of the United States; the United States Constitution; and the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of government. This course also covers aspects such as, politics, elections, lobbying, foreign policy, and national security. This course will aid students in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the federal system and federalism. Students will be instructed through a variety of methods such as, lectures, student debate papers, discussions, and audio-visual means. Successful students will demonstrate a reasonable understanding of the history, principles, form of government, and economic system of the United States.
Art & Music
- Art History (S, Q1, Q2)
- Animation I (S, Q1, Q2)
- Drawing I (S, Q1, Q2)
- Drawing II (S, Q1, Q2)
- Guitar 1 (S)
- Guitar 2 (S)
- Independent Music Studies (Must be enrolled in private lessons.) (S)
- Music Theory (S)
- Painting (S, Q1, Q2)
- Photography (S, Q1, Q2)
- Theater Foundations I (S)
- Theater Foundations II (S)
- Theater Foundations III (S)
- Ukulele (S)
Career Tech (CTE)
- Accounting 1 (S, Q1, Q2)
- Accounting 2 (S, Q1, Q2)
- Behavioral Health (S, Q1, Q2)
- Business Law (S, Q1, Q2)
- Business Office Specialist (S, Q1, Q2)
- Career Orientation and Exploration (S, Q1, Q2)
- Child Development (S, Q1, Q2)
- Dietetics & Nutrition (S, Q1, Q2)
- Entrepreneurship (S, Q1, Q2)
- Event Planning & Management (S, Q1, Q2)
- Fashion Design (S, Q1, Q2)
- Financial Literacy (S, Q1, Q2)
- Foods & Nutrition I (S, Q1, Q2)
- Health Science Introduction (S, Q1, Q2)
- Hospitality & Tourism (S, Q1, Q2)
- Individual and Family Relationships (S)
- Interior Design (S, Q1, Q2)
- Marketing (S, Q1, Q2)
- Medical Terminology (S, Q1, Q2)
- Web Dev I (S, Q1, Q2)
- Web Dev II (S, Q1, Q2)
Electives
- ACT Prep (S)
- Character Ed (S, Q1, Q2)
- Mythology (S, Q1, Q2)
- Online Learning and Digital Citizenship (S, Q1, Q2)
- Reading for Pleasure (Lord of the Rings) (S, Q1, Q2)
- Service Learning (S)
Science
- Astronomy (S1, Q1, Q2, S2, Q3, Q4)
- Biology (S1, Q1, Q2, S2, Q3, Q4)
- Biology Honors (S1, Q1, Q2, S2, Q3, Q4)
- Biotechnology (S1, Q1, Q2, S2, Q3, Q4)
- Botany (S, Q1, Q2)
- Chemistry (S1, Q1, Q2, S2, Q3, Q4)
- Physics (S1, Q1, Q2, S2, Q3, Q4)
- Earth Science (S1, Q1, Q2, S2, Q3, Q4)
- Environmental Science (S1, Q1, Q2, S2, Q3, Q4)
- Geology (S, Q1, Q2)
- Marine Biology Oceanography (S1, Q1, Q2, S2, Q3, Q4)
- Medical Anatomy & Physiology (S1, Q1, Q2, S2, Q3, Q4)
- Medical Forensics Science (S1, Q1, Q2, S2, Q3, Q4)
- Wildlife Biology & Forestry (S1, Q1, Q2, S2, Q3, Q4)
Physical & Health Ed
- Advanced Weight Training (S, Q1, Q2)
- Body Toning (S, Q1, Q2)
- Dance I (Beginning Fitness) (S, Q1, Q2)
- Fit for Life (S, Q1, Q2)
- Health II (S, Q1, Q2)
- Individual Lifetime Activities (S, Q1, Q2)
- Individual Lifetime Activities 2 (Outdoor Recreation) (S, Q1, Q2)
- Physical Skills (S, Q1, Q2)
- Weight Training (S, Q1, Q2)
- Yoga (S, Q1, Q2)
Language Arts
- Children’s Lit. (S, Q1, Q2)
- Creative Writing I (S, Q1, Q2)
- Creative Writing II (S, Q1, Q2)
- Creative Writing – Poetry (S, Q1, Q2)
- Intro to Shakespeare (S, Q1, Q2)
- Journalism (S, Q1, Q2)
- LA 9 (S1, S2, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
- LA 10 (S1, S2, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
- LA 11 (S1, S2, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
- LA 12 (S1, S2, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
- Professional Reading & Writing (S, Q1, Q2)
- Secondary Reading 1 (S, Q1, Q2)
- Sherlock (Literature) (S, Q1, Q2)
- Young Adult Lit. (S, Q1, Q2)
Mathematics
- Computer Programming 1 (S, Q1, Q2)
- Computer Programming 2 (S, Q1, Q2)
- Computer Science Principles (S, Q1, Q2)
- Math of Personal Finance (S1, S2, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
- Secondary Math 1 (S1, S2, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
- Secondary Math 1 Extended (S1, S2, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
- Secondary Math 2 (S1, S2, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
- Secondary Math 2 Extended (S1, S2, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
- Secondary Math 3 (S1, S2, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
- Secondary Math 3 Extended (S1, S2, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
Social Studies
- Anthropology (S, Q1, Q2)
- Economics (S, Q1, Q2)
- Geography (S, Q1, Q2)
- Geography Honors (S1, S2, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
- Psychology (S, Q1, Q2)
- Sociology (S, Q1, Q2)
- US Government (S, Q1, Q2)
- US History II (S1, S2, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
- World Civilizations (Honors) (S1, S2, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
- World Civilizations (S, Q1, Q2)
- World Religion (S, Q1, Q2)
World Languages
- ASL 1 (S1, S2, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
- ASL 2 (S1, S2, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
- Chinese 1 (S1, S2, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
- Chinese 2 (S1, S2, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
- Chinese History Culture and Media A/B (S1, S2)
- Chinese History Culture and Media C/D (S1, S2)
- French 1 (S1, S2, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
- French 2 (S1, S2, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
- French 3 (S1, S2, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
- Spanish 1 (S1, S2, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
- Spanish 2 (S1, S2, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4)
- Spanish Culture A/B (PTID ONLY) (S1, S2)
- Spanish Culture C/D (PTID ONLY) (S1, S2)
