High School Course Offerings

Please note that OL08A and OL08B are separate one-semester courses. Students must take both courses to complete a full year of 9th Grade English Language Arts.

English/Language Arts I (9th grade) courses build upon students’ prior knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, word usage, and the mechanics of writing and usually include the four aspects of language use: reading, writing, speaking, and listening. Typically, these courses introduce and define various genres of literature, with writing exercises often linked to reading selections.

Please note that OL27A and OL27B are separate one-semester courses. Students must take both courses to complete a full year of 10th Grade English Language Arts.

English/Language Arts II (10th grade) courses usually offer a balanced focus on composition and literature. Typically, students learn about the alternate aims and audiences of written compositions by writing persuasive, critical, and creative multi-paragraph essays and compositions. Through the study of various genres of literature, students can improve their reading rate and comprehension and develop the skills to determine the author’s intent and theme and to recognize the techniques used by the author to deliver his or her message.

Please note that OL20A and OL20B are separate one-semester courses. Students must take both courses to complete a full year of 11th Grade English Language Arts.

English/Language Arts III (11th grade) courses continue to develop students’ writing skills, emphasizing clear, logical writing patterns, word choice, and usage, as students write essays and begin to learn the techniques of writing research papers. Students continue to read works of literature, which often form the backbone of the writing assignments. Literary conventions and stylistic devices may receive greater emphasis than in previous courses.

Please note that OL100A and OL100B are separate one-semester courses. Students must take both courses to complete a full year of Senior Literature, Composition and Communication.

English/Language Arts IV (12th grade) courses blend composition and literature into a cohesive whole as students write critical and comparative analyses of selected literature, continuing to develop their language arts skills. Typically, students primarily write multi-paragraph essays, but they may also write one or more major research papers.

This is a one semester course.

Creative Writing introduces the student to the writing of fiction, poetry, the personal narrative, drama, screenplay, and creative essay. Students analyze peer and published authors for particular artistic devices in order to understand the writer’s skill in narration, dialogue, description, and detail. This course provides activities and projects to stimulate ideas and extend the student’s writing talent, to encourage appropriate freedom of expression, and to develop sensitivity to the power of words in the written medium. Students will read their work aloud for class critique and the course will introduce students to appropriate markets for publication. 

This is a one semester course.

Communication in Society is designed to assist students in learning to improve self-confidence and effectiveness in a wide variety of communication situations. Opportunities are provided to learn about communication in one-to-one and one-to-a group situation, within small group activities, and within large groups. Areas of communication will include self-awareness, relationships, work situations, and the community. Attention focuses on learning speech fundamentals, breaking down the barriers to communication, becoming aware of and expressing ideas and thoughts, problems solving, conflict management, thinking skills, and decision making. Students will read, discuss, and critically examine informative/expository resources and literature.

This is a one semester course.

Public Speaking is designed for students to study techniques used in informative and persuasive speaking. Students will learn the fundamentals of communication and develop skills in the preparation, organization, and presentation of speeches. Students practice and deliver prepared and impromptu speeches, to inform, to persuade, to entertain.

Please note that OOL77A and OOL77B are separate one-semester courses. Students must take both courses to complete a full year of AP English Language and Composition WT.

In AP® English Language and Composition, students investigate rhetoric and its impact on culture through analysis of notable fiction and nonfiction texts, from pamphlets to speeches to personal essays. The equivalent of an introductory college-level survey class, this course prepares students for the AP® exam and for further study in communications, creative writing, journalism, literature, and composition.

Students explore a variety of textual forms, styles, and genres. By examining all texts through a rhetorical lens, students become skilled readers and analytical thinkers. Focusing specifically on language, purpose, and audience gives them a broad view of the effect of text and its cultural role. Students write expository and narrative texts to hone the effectiveness of their own use of language, and they develop varied, informed arguments through research. Throughout the course, students are evaluated with assessments specifically designed to prepare them for the content, form, and depth of the AP® Exam.

AP® English Language and Composition is recommended for 11th and 12th grade students. This course fulfills 11th grade requirements. Consequently, we recommend that students take only one of the following courses: English 11, Texas English III, and AP® English Language and Composition.

This course has been authorized by the College Board® to use the AP® designation.

Please note that OOL88A and OOL88B are separate one-semester courses. Students must take both courses to complete a full year of AP English Literature and Composition.

Each unit of AP® English Literature and Composition is based on a researched scope and sequence that covers the essential concepts of literature at an AP level. Students engage in in-depth analysis of literary works in order to provide both depth and breadth of coverage of the readings. Units include Close Analysis and Interpretation of Fiction, Short Fiction, the Novel, and Poetic Form and Content. Writing activities reinforce the reading activities and include writing arguments, analysis, interpretation, evaluation, and college application essays.

This course has been authorized by the College Board® to use the AP® designation.

Please note that OOM31A and OOM31B are separate one-semester courses. Students must take both courses to complete a full year of Algebra 1.

Algebra 1, Semester A, is a single-semester course designed to build, develop, and periodically assess your subject-matter knowledge while strengthening your mathematical skills. Linear relationships are a main focus of this course. You will graph, create, and solve linear equations and apply function notation to describe linear relationships. You will also study linear transformations and represent linear data using scatter plots and mathematical models. You will write and solve systems of linear equations and inequalities. At the end of this course, you will represent, compare, and analyze datasets in a variety of contexts.

Algebra 1, Semester B, is a single-semester course designed to build, develop, and periodically assess your subject-matter knowledge while strengthening your mathematical skills. The major topics of this semester are quadratic and exponential relationships. You will learn to perform operations on polynomials and factor them. You will examine quadratic relationships in detail by writing and graphing quadratic equations. You will also model real-world situations with quadratic functions and solve quadratic equations using a variety of methods. You will investigate exponential relationships and apply exponential models to describe and make predictions about real-world situations. You will solve linear-quadratic and linear-exponential functions. At the end of the semester, you will compare different function types graphically and algebraically.

Please note that OOM35A and OOM35B are separate one-semester courses. Students must take both courses to complete a full year of Algebra 1 ADV WT.

Algebra 1 ADV WT, Semester A, is a single-semester course designed to build, develop, and periodically assess your subject-matter knowledge while strengthening your mathematical skills. Linear relationships are a main focus of this course. You will graph, create, and solve linear equations and apply function notation to describe linear relationships. You will also study linear transformations and represent linear data using scatter plots and mathematical models. You will write and solve systems of linear equations and inequalities. At the end of this course, you will represent, compare, and analyze datasets in a variety of contexts.

Advanced Algebra 1A covers the same material as Algebra 1A (OOM31A). This advanced course requires additional extension assignments and has a modified, more rigorous, end of semester test at the end of the course.

Algebra 1 ADV WT, Semester B, is a single-semester course designed to build, develop, and periodically assess your subject-matter knowledge while strengthening your mathematical skills. The major topics of this semester are quadratic and exponential relationships. You will learn to perform operations on polynomials and factor them. You will examine quadratic relationships in detail by writing and graphing quadratic equations. You will also model real-world situations with quadratic functions and solve quadratic equations using a variety of methods. You will investigate exponential relationships and apply exponential models to describe and make predictions about real-world situations. You will solve linear-quadratic and linear-exponential functions. At the end of the semester, you will compare different function types graphically and algebraically.

Algebra 1B ADV WT covers the same material as Algebra 1B (OOM31B). This advanced course requires additional extension assignments and has a modified, more rigorous, end of semester test at the end of the course.

Please note that OOM41A and OOM41B are separate one-semester courses. Students must take both courses to complete a full year of Geometry.

Geometry is a branch of mathematics that uses logic and formal thinking to establish relationships among points, lines, angles, plane figures, and solids, and to define their properties. 

In Geometry, Semester A, you will explore foundations of geometry, coordinate geometry, and rigid and non-rigid transformations of figures in the coordinate plane, using them to establish congruence and similarity of polygons. You will investigate and prove theorems about lines, angles, triangles, parallelograms, and other polygons and build geometric constructions using both basic tools and technology.

In Geometry, Semester B, you will explore right triangles, trigonometry, and properties of circles and apply geometric concepts to probability. You will also investigate and measure surface area and volume of geometric solids, applying what you learn to model and solve real-world problems.

Please note that OOM43A and OOM43B are separate one-semester courses. Students must take both courses to complete a full year of Geometry ADV WT.

Geometry courses, emphasizing an abstract, formal approach to the study of geometry, typically include topics such as properties of plane and solid figures; deductive methods of reasoning and use of logic; geometry as an axiomatic system including the study of postulates, theorems, and formal proofs; concepts of congruence, similarity, parallelism, perpendicularity, and proportion; and rules of angle measurement in triangles, quadrilaterals, vertical angles, lines intersected by a transversal, etc. The pace of an advanced course may be faster than that of the Geometry course.

Geometry ADV WT, Semester A covers the same material as Geometry A (OOM41A). This advanced course requires additional extension assignments and has a modified, more rigorous, end of semester test at the end of the course.

Geometry ADV WT, Semester B covers the same material as Geometry B (OOM41B). This advanced course requires additional extension assignments and has a modified, more rigorous, end of semester test at the end of the course.

Please note that OOM51A and OOM51B are separate one-semester courses. Students must take both courses to complete a full year of Algebra 2.

Algebra 2, Semester A, is a single-semester course designed to cultivate and periodically assess your subject-matter knowledge while strengthening your mathematical skills. You will begin building a solid foundation for the course by focusing on understanding how expressions and functions can model relationships. The course has a concentrated focus on polynomial, radical, and rational functions, so you will expand your arithmetic skills to include polynomial, radical, and rational expressions and equations. You will analyze the key features with tables, graphs, and equations when they are in function form. With consistent application of these functions throughout the duration of the course, you will understand how they can model relationships and solve real-world problems, often utilizing technology.

Algebra 2, Semester B, is a single-semester course designed to cultivate and periodically assess your subject-matter knowledge while strengthening your mathematical skills. You will begin by studying exponential and logarithmic equations and functions, discovering relationships and ways these function types can model real-world situations. Expanding on your knowledge of functions, you will study how arithmetic and geometric sequences can be used to solve problems. You will also learn about piecewise functions and their key features, and closely compare the key features of different function types. This course includes lessons that focus on trigonometric functions and their features, emphasizing transformations and modeling phenomena. Finally, you will build your understanding of the key concepts of statistics and probability to investigate sampling techniques and make inferences from data.

Please note that OOM55A and OOM55B are separate one-semester courses. Students must take both courses to complete a full year of Algebra 2 ADV WT.

Algebra II course topics typically include developing an understanding of the relationships between the symbolic, graphic, tabular and verbal representations of functions; utilizing the various representations to interpret function behavior and solve equations; operations with rational and irrational expressions; factoring of rational expressions; in-depth study of linear equations and inequalities; quadratic equations; solving systems of linear and quadratic equations; graphing of constant, linear, and quadratic equations; properties of higher-degree equations; exponential functions; inverse functions; statistical modeling; modeling linear and quadratic data; and operations with rational and irrational exponents. The pace of an advanced course may be faster than that of the Algebra 1 course.

Algebra 2 ADV WT, Semester A covers the same material as Algebra 2A (OOM51A). This advanced course requires additional extension assignments and has a modified, more rigorous, end of semester test at the end of the course.

Algebra 2 ADV WT, Semester B covers the same material as Algebra 2B (OOM51B). This advanced course requires additional extension assignments and has a modified, more rigorous, end of semester test at the end of the course.

Please note that OOM61A and OOM61B are separate one-semester courses. Students must take both courses to complete a full year of Precalculus.

Studying higher algebra and trigonometry leads to a better understanding of calculus. In Precalculus, Semester A, you will explore and build your knowledge of inverse, trigonometric, and logarithmic functions; trigonometric identities; complex numbers; and vectors. You will also apply this knowledge to real-world situations.

Precalculus encompasses the rudiments of calculus, analytical geometry, and trigonometry. In Precalculus, Semester B, you will explore and build your knowledge of conic sections, matrices, sequences, induction, and probability and apply this knowledge to real-world situations. You will also study basic concepts of calculus, such as the limits of a function and area under the curve.

Please note that OOM62A and OOM62B are separate one-semester courses. Students must take both courses to complete a full year of Precalculus ADV WT.

Precalculus builds on algebraic concepts to prepare students for calculus. The course begins with a review of basic algebraic concepts and moves into operations with functions, where students manipulate functions and their graphs. Precalculus also provides a detailed look at trigonometric functions, their graphs, the trigonometric identities, and the unit circle. Finally, students are introduced to polar coordinates, parametric equations, and limits.

Please note that OOM69A and OOM69B are separate one-semester courses. Students must take both courses to complete a full year of AP Statistics WT.

AP® Statistics gives students hands-on experience collecting, analyzing, graphing, and interpreting real-world data. They will learn to effectively design and analyze research studies by reviewing and evaluating real research examples taken from daily life. The next time they hear the results of a poll or study, they will know whether the results are valid. As the art of drawing conclusions from imperfect data and the science of real-world uncertainties, statistics plays an important role in many fields. The equivalent of an introductory college-level course, AP® Statistics prepares students for the AP® exam and for further study in science, sociology, medicine, engineering, political science, geography, and business.

This course has been authorized by the College Board® to use the AP® designation.

Please note that OOM65A and OOM65B are separate one-semester courses. Students must take both courses to complete a full year of AP Calculus WT.

AP® Calculus grounds the study of calculus in real-world scenarios and integrates it with the four STEM disciplines. The first semester covers functions, limits, derivatives and the application of derivatives. The course goes on to cover differentiation and antidifferentiation, applications of integration, inverse functions, and techniques of integration.

This course has been authorized by the College Board® to use the AP® designation.

Please note that OS10A and OS10B are separate one-semester courses. Students must take both courses to complete a full year of Physical Science.

Physical Science courses involve study of the structures and states of matter. Typically (but not always) offered as introductory survey courses, they may include such topics as forms of energy, wave phenomenon, electromagnetism, and physical and chemical interactions. This course provides a foundation for high school science by concentrating on the areas of chemistry and physics. First semester units in chemistry will include properties of matter, physical and chemical changes, atomic structure, the periodic table, bonding, and chemical reactions. Second semester units in physics will include motion, forces, simple machines, energy, heat, electricity and magnetism, and waves. An emphasis is placed on solid laboratory techniques in preparation for high school science. To develop scientific inquiry skills, a science fair project is also included in the curriculum as part of the course requirements.

Please note that OS31A and OS31B are separate one-semester courses. Students must take both courses to complete a full year of Biology.

In this class, students will explore relationships between structure and function in organisms and the interaction of cells and organisms with each other and their environments. Topics of study include: use of a microscope, cell structure and function, biochemistry, microbiology, classification, human physiology, genetics, evolution, botany and ecology.

Please note that OS50A and OS50B are separate one-semester courses. Students must take both courses to complete a full year of Chemistry.

Chemistry courses involve studying the composition, properties, and reactions of substances. These courses typically explore such concepts as the behaviors of solids, liquids, and gasses; acid/base and oxidation/reduction reactions; and atomic structure. Chemical formulas and equations and nuclear reactions are also studied.

Please note that OS61A and OS61B are separate one-semester courses. Students must take both courses to complete a full year of Physics.

Physics offers a curriculum that emphasizes students' understanding of fundamental physics concepts while helping them acquire tools to be conversant in a society highly influenced by science and technology.

The course provides students with opportunities to learn and practice critical scientific skills within the context of relevant scientific questions. Topics include the nature of science, math for physics, energy, kinematics, force and motion, momentum, gravitation, chemistry for physics, thermodynamics, electricity, magnetism, waves, nuclear physics, quantum physics, and cosmology.

Scientific inquiry skills are embedded in the direct instruction, wherein students learn to ask scientific questions, form and test hypotheses, and use logic and evidence to draw conclusions about the concepts. Lab activities reinforce critical thinking, writing, and communication skills and help students develop a deeper understanding of the nature of science.

Throughout this course, students are given an opportunity to understand how physics concepts are applied in technology and engineering. Journal and Practice activities provide additional opportunities for students to apply learned concepts and practice their writing skills.

Please note that OOS68A and OOS68B are separate one-semester courses. Students must take both courses to complete a full year of AP Biology.

AP® Biology builds students' understanding of biology on both the micro and macro scales. After studying cell biology, students move on to understand how evolution drives the diversity and unity of life. Students will examine how living systems store, retrieve, transmit, and respond to information and how organisms utilize free energy. The equivalent of an introductory college-level biology course, A®P Biology prepares students for the AP® exam and for further study in science, health sciences, or engineering.

The AP® Biology course provides a learning experience focused on allowing students to develop their critical thinking skills and cognitive strategies. Frequent no- and low-stakes assessments allow students to measure their comprehension and improve their performance as they progress through each activity. Students regularly engage with primary sources, allowing them to practice the critical reading and analysis skills that they will need in order to pass the AP® exam and succeed in a college biology course. Students perform hands-on labs that give them insight into the nature of science and help them understand biological concepts, as well as how evidence can be obtained to support those concepts. Students also complete several virtual lab studies in which they form hypotheses; collect, analyze, and manipulate data; and report their findings and conclusions. During both virtual and traditional lab investigations and research opportunities, students summarize their findings and analyze others' findings in summaries, using statistical and mathematical calculations when appropriate. Summative tests are offered at the end of each unit as well as at the end of each semester, and contain objective and constructed response items. Robust scaffolding, rigorous instruction, relevant material and regular active learning opportunities ensure that students can achieve mastery of the skills necessary to excel on the AP® exam.

This course has been authorized by the College Board® to use the AP® designation.

Please note that OOS69A and OOS69B are separate one-semester courses. Students must take both courses to complete a full year of AP Environmental Science WT.

AP® Environmental Science provides students with the scientific principles, concepts, and methodologies required to understand the interrelationships of the natural world. The course draws upon various disciplines, including geology, biology, environmental studies, environmental science, chemistry, and geography in order to explore a variety of environmental topics. The equivalent of an introductory college-level science course, AP® Environmental Science prepares students for the AP® exam and for further study in science, health sciences, or engineering. Scientific inquiry skills are embedded in the direct instruction, wherein students learn to ask scientific questions, deconstruct claims, form and test hypotheses, and use logic and evidence to draw conclusions about the concepts. Frequent no- and low-stakes assessments allow students to measure their comprehension and improve their performance as they progress through each activity.

Students also perform hands-on labs and projects that give them insight into the nature of science and help them understand environmental concepts, as well as how evidence can be obtained to support those concepts.

This course has been authorized by the College Board® to use the AP® designation.

This is a one semester course.

Comprehensive courses provide an overview of the structure and functions of the U.S. government and political institutions and examine constitutional principles, the concepts of rights and responsibilities, the role of political parties and interest groups, and the importance of civic participation in the democratic process. These courses may examine the structure and function of state and local governments and may cover certain economic and legal topics.

This is a one semester course.

World Geography courses provide students with an overview of world geography, but may vary widely in the topics they cover. Topics typically include the physical environment; the political landscape; the relationship between people and the land; economic production and development; and the movement of people, goods, and ideas.

Please note that OOT41A and OOT41B are separate one-semester courses. Students must take both courses to complete a full year of World History.

In World History, learners will explore historical world events with the help of innovative videos, timelines, and interactive maps and images. Learners will develop historical thinking skills and apply them to their study of European exploration, the Renaissance, the Reformation, and major world revolutions. They will also study World War I, World War II, the Cold War, and the benefits and challenges of living in the modern world.

Please note that OOT21A and OOT21B are separate one-semester courses. Students must take both courses to complete a full year of U.S. History.

U.S. History—Comprehensive courses provide students with an overview of the history of the United States, examining time periods from discovery or colonialism through World War II or after. These courses typically include a historical overview of political, military, scientific, and social developments. Course content may include a history of the North American peoples before European settlement.

This course takes you through several modules in which you will dive into several different eras of US History and complete portfolio projects along the way. The course has quizzes to check your reading and understanding, but the bulk of the course is your portfolio in which you will have more choice and flexibility in what you research and how you want to present your skills.

This is a one semester course.

Psychology courses introduce students to the study of individual human behavior. Course content typically includes (but is not limited to) an overview of the field of psychology, topics in human growth and development, personality and behavior, and abnormal psychology.

This is a one semester course.

Sociology courses introduce students to the study of human behavior in society. These courses provide an overview of sociology, generally including (but not limited to) topics such as social institutions and norms, socialization and social change, and the relationships among individuals and groups in society.

This is a one semester course.

This course covers basic economic problems such as scarcity, choice, and effective use of resources. It also covers topics on a larger scale such as market structures and international trade. It particularly focuses on the US economy and analyzes the role of the government and the Federal Reserve System.

This is a one semester course.

AP U.S. Government and Politics studies the operations and structure of the U.S. government and the behavior of the electorate and politicians. Students will gain the analytic perspective necessary to critically evaluate political data, hypotheses, concepts, opinions, and processes. Along the way, they'll learn how to gather data about political behavior and develop their own theoretical analysis of American politics. They'll also build the skills they need to examine general propositions about government and politics, and to analyze the specific relationships between political, social, and economic institutions. The equivalent of an introductory college-level course, AP U.S. Government and Politics prepares students for the AP exam and for further study in political science, law, education, business, and history.

This course has been authorized by the College Board® to use the AP designation.

Please note that OOT38A and OOT38B are separate one-semester courses. Students must take both courses to complete a full year of AP U.S. History.

Each of the units in the course provides students with a survey of US history topics in which they analyze problems and themes for each era through supplementary readings while developing and deepening their understanding of the events, people, and places that were relevant during the time period. Students will also learn to assess primary and secondary sources. This course is meant to have students think conceptually about the issues facing the United States and how those issues have influenced our history, rather than just memorizing facts and dates.

This is a one semester course.

AP Macroeconomics students learn why and how the world economy can change from month to month, how to identify trends in our economy, and how to use those trends to develop performance measures and predictors of economic growth or decline. They'll also examine how individuals, institutions, and influences affect people, and how those factors can impact everyone's life through employment rates, government spending, inflation, taxes, and production. The equivalent of a 100-level college-level class, this course prepares students for the AP exam and for further study in business, political science and history.

This course has been authorized by the College Board® to use the AP designation.

This is a one semester course.

AP® Microeconomics studies the behavior of individuals and businesses as they exchange goods and services in the marketplace. Students will learn why the same product costs different amounts at different stores, in different cities, at different times. They'll also learn to spot patterns in economic behavior and how to use those patterns to explain buyer and seller behavior under various conditions. Microeconomics studies the economic way of thinking, understanding the nature and function of markets, the role of scarcity and competition, the influence of factors such as interest rates on business decisions, and the role of government in promoting a healthy economy. The equivalent of a 100-level college course, AP® Microeconomics prepares students for the AP® exam and for further study in business, history, and political science.

This course has been authorized by the College Board® to use the AP® designation.

This is a one semester course.

AP® Psychology is a one-semester course that provides an overview of current psychological research methods and theories. Students will explore the therapies used by professional counselors and clinical psychologists and examine the reasons for normal human reactions: how people learn and think, the process of human development, and human aggression, altruism, intimacy, and self-reflection. They will study core psychological concepts, such as the brain and sense functions, and learn to gauge human reactions, gather information, and form meaningful syntheses. Along the way, students will also investigate relevant concepts like study skills and information retention. The equivalent of an introductory college-level survey course, AP® Psychology prepares students for the AP® exam and for further studies in psychology or life sciences.

This is a one semester course.

This introductory course deals with controlling computer technology to produce an artistic image. Students will learn computer illustration techniques, image manipulation, graphic design, visual literacy, elements of art and principles of design in composition. Some artistic movements will also be studied as they relate to student projects.

This is a one semester course.

This introductory course deals with controlling computer technology to produce an artistic image. Students will learn computer illustration techniques, image manipulation, digital camera use, graphic design visual literacy, and principles and elements of art in composition. Some artistic movements will also be studied as they relate to student projects.

This is a one semester course.

This course extends the fundamental concepts and skills of Digital Art and Design 1 of using computer technology to produce an artistic image.  Students will further advance their computer illustration techniques, image manipulation, Blog design, digital camera use,  graphic design knowledge, 3D modeling, motion graphics, video & audio editing, art history concepts, visual literacy and the principles and elements of art in composition.

This is a one semester course.

This introductory course deals with digital photography and teaches the basics of camera handling and technology. Students learn how to control light to produce an aesthetically pleasing image. Composition and the elements and principles of art are introduced. In addition, image editing, special effects and the history of photography may be addressed.

This is a one semester course.

The Arts of the World course emphasizes applying the elements of art and the principles of design to create multicultural inspired works of art. An awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences will be a large part of the class. Students will create both two and three-dimensional works. Students will study the people, history, geography, and art of many cultures. A variety of media such as paint, clay, wood, paper mache, fibers, found objects, etc. will be used.

This is a one semester course.

Health Education in tenth grade is based on developing skills in relation to age appropriate health topics. By developing skills related to effectively accessing health resources, communicating, analyzing peer and media influences, goal setting, decision making, and health advocacy, students in BVSD will be able to achieve and maintain optimal wellness.  

This course meets the Health Education requirement 10th grade.

This is a one semester course.

P20S is only offered by BVSD Online during the summer term.
This is the fundamental course for all students, giving them a foundation of knowledge and experience to go forth and make good decisions regarding their wellness. Students will be guided toward looking at their overall wellness (body, mind, and soul) and how to achieve balance within the daily tasks of life. We will emphasize how regular fitness activities are critical to maintaining wellness, and will instruct students on basic training concepts, help them develop good fitness habits, culminating with each student creating and implementing their own fitness plan. Students will be encouraged to explore new fitness activities, expanding their options beyond activities they have done in their youth.

This is a one semester course.

This course is designed for students to have the opportunity to improve their aerobic fitness, primarily through walking. The speed and distance walks are individualized to meet the student’s ability, with an emphasis toward significant, personal improvement. Students will learn about the process of getting fit, with an emphasis on correct walking form, and all the many benefits of walking as a lifelong activity.

This is a one semester course.

This course will use a comprehensive approach to address all five components of fitness.  It will be an opportunity for each person to learn a great deal about fitness and experience personal improvement through a deliberate and challenging progression.  Each person will be able to identify personal strengths and weaknesses, and understand how to make the transition to their sport/activity of choice.

This is a one semester course.

The goal of Weight Training 1 is to provide a knowledge base and practical experience in physical fitness and weight training. Weight training 1 provides a baseline of knowledge for strength training that incorporates the components of fitness and strength training principles.

This is a one semester course.

Introductory Business courses survey an array of topics and concepts related to the field of business. These courses introduce business concepts such as banking and finance, the role of government in business, consumerism, credit, investment, and management. They usually provide a brief overview of the U.S. economic system, small businesses, and corporate organizations. Introductory Business courses may also expose students to the varied opportunities in administration, accounting, management, and related fields.

This is a one semester course.

This course is a survey of economics. It is designed as a beginning economics class. The course covers economics theories, supply and demand, national income accounting, money and banking, market structures and contemporary economic issues. Membership in the student marketing organization, DECA, or in the Student Business Organization, FBLA, is an integral part of this program.