1800: Freshmen Academy (1 credit, Gr. 9)

This required course for all incoming freshmen offers skills and techniques to help students practice study, note taking, time management, social and human relations skills they need for their academic subjects and in their social interaction outside and within the classroom. Freshman Academy will help fully prepare students to make appropriate career academy decisions.

9990/9991: ACT/College Preparation (0.5 credit, Gr. 12 fall semester; Gr. 11 spring semester)

Prerequisite: Algebra II or concurrently enrolled

The ACT/College Prep course will empha-size test-taking strategies, math skills, and read-ing skills. Students will study and practice lis-tening and note taking techniques, test taking strategies, questioning and thinking skills, li-brary research and information retrieval, pre- ACT test practice, memory technique, reading in content areas, vocabulary development, and college application completion. All four ACT subtests will be reviewed: English, Math, Read-ing, and Science Reasoning. Students will also practice writing college admissions and college scholarship essays.

1801: Leadership Development (1 credit, Gr. 11- 12) College Credit Available

This year-long course begins with the development of intra-personal and inter-personal management. Students will practice such leadership skills as effective oral and written communication, history of leadership styles, parliamentary procedures, problem-solving skills, strategic-planning skills, team building, motivation theory, stress and change management, and conflict resolution techniques. Students will have a major project as they analyze and resolve a problem in an organization. Students will be selected for the class through an application process.

2405: Contemporary Issues (0.5 credit, Gr. 12)

Attention will be focused on national and world news.   Two major news magazines will be substituted for the usual textbook. As news events are discussed, emphasis will be placed on the roots of world and national situations, distinguishing between fact and opinion in the news, bias in news presentation, and recognition of various propaganda techniques used to sway public opinion. Research will be used to learn how national and international situations have developed, and what proposals have been advanced to deal with these situations. Students who enroll in this course should be able to read at or above grade level, have good comprehension skills, and have the ability to think and analyze situations. They should be able to express themselves both verbally and in writing and be able and willing to participate in class discussions.  Extensive reading and research will be required.

8140: Principles of Robotics (1 credit, Gr. 10-12)

Prerequisite: Algebra I

Recommended Concurrent Courses: Digital Electronics (8106)

Students will have the opportunity to see robots and robotic applications through the current use of automation and production.  Machines are not just a part of everyday life, but these concepts are a vital component to modern society. Through this course students will gain an insight to concepts that are required not only for standalone robots, but students will also gain a strong understanding of the importance of automation and control in modern society.