| Open to: | Juniors |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Required: | Yes |
| Credits: | 1 |
| Length: | 1 Semester |
| Description: | This course introduces students to the American political system. The course examines the structure and operation of the institutions of the U.S. federal government, introduces students to the approach and terminology associated with the field of political science, deepens student’s awareness of the role of citizens, interest groups, political parties, and politicians within the American political system, and builds an understanding of the role of politics and strategy in the operation of government, and understand how they impact the processes that occur within the system. Further the course explores and instills a sense of civic duty and citizen participation. |
- Teacher: Ernie McGinnis
| Open to: | Juniors |
| Prerequisites: | Information Systems Support 1, 2 |
| Required: | No |
| Credits: | 2 |
| Length: | 1 Semester |
| Description: |
The goal of this course is for students to achieve a CompTIA Client Pro Certification. The Client Pro Certification verifies the ability to perform tasks necessary to support a Windows 10 environment. This Class will also be reviewing various computer support topics to prepare for the State of Idaho Computer Support Technical Skills Assessment. |
- Teacher: Nathan Bushard
| Open to: | Juniors |
| Prerequisites: | None |
| Required: | Yes |
| Credits: | 1 |
| Length: | 1 Semester |
| Description: | This course introduces students to the American political system. The course examines the structure and operation of the institutions of the U.S. federal government, introduces students to the approach and terminology associated with the field of political science, deepens student’s awareness of the role of citizens, interest groups, political parties, and politicians within the American political system, and builds an understanding of the role of politics and strategy in the operation of government, and understand how they impact the processes that occur within the system. Further the course explores and instills a sense of civic duty and citizen participation. |
- Teacher: Ernie McGinnis
| Open to: | Juniors | |
| Prerequisites: | Successful completion of Business 1 | |
| Credits: | 1 credit per semester | |
| Length: | 1 semester | |
| Description: |
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- Teacher: Leah Heesch
| Open to: | Juniors |
| Prerequisites: | Successful completion of CC English 2A & 2B or equivalent course. |
| Required: | Yes |
| Credits: | 2 |
| Length: | 1 year |
| Description: | Students will learn skills necessary to communicate effectively both in the written word and spoken communication. In doing this they apply technical writing, editing, and grammar/mechanics guidelines along with critical thinking and analysis skills. Students will develop the skills and knowledge they need to prepare for further education or to step into the world of work. Students will also read a variety of literary works and write academic essays on a range of topics. |
- Teacher: Karl vonderehe
Prerequisites: HS CC Math 2 A&B
Required: Yes
Credits: 1
Length: Semester
Description: Common Core Math 3 students will expand their understanding of area and volume with geometric modeling, which students will apply throughout the course as they learn new types of functions. Students will study polynomial, radical, logarithmic, rational, and trigonometric functions. They will also learn how visual displays and statistics relate to different types of data and probability distributions.
- Teacher: Gary Porper
Prerequisites: HS CC Math 2 A&B
Required: Yes
Credits: 1
Length: Semester
Description: Common Core Math 3 students will expand their understanding of area and volume with geometric modeling, which students will apply throughout the course as they learn new types of functions. Students will study polynomial, radical, logarithmic, rational, and trigonometric functions. They will also learn how visual displays and statistics relate to different types of data and probability distributions.
- Teacher: Gary Porper
- Teacher: Brant Smith
| Open to: | Juniors |
| Prerequisites: | Computer Science 1A |
| Required: | No |
| Credits: | 2 |
| Length: | 1 semester |
| Description: |
Introduction to object oriented problem solving and programming. Software development process. Data and expressions, conditionals and loops, arrays and lists, and classes and interfaces. Introduction to graphical user interfaces and UML diagrams.This portion of the class will be completed by the end of Semester 1 and is a concurrent enrollment class with Boise State CS121. |
- Teacher: Stephen Mathie
| Open to: | Juniors | |
| Prerequisites: | ||
| Required: | No | |
| Credits: | 1 | |
| Length: | 1 Semester | |
| Description: |
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- Teacher: Nathan Bushard
Course information
| Open to: | Juniors |
| Prerequisites: | Passing Sophomore Tech Classes |
| Required: | Yes |
| Credits: | 1 |
| Length: | 1 Semester Credit |
Welcome to Employment Preparation! This course leads to and prepares juniors for an internship in a professional workplace. Students engage in career exploration, professional development, self-promotion, and real world experiences. One 4-6 hour job shadow and one professional development experience, of student’s choosing, is required. Meeting days will be an A/B Format (every other day) for the entire school year. The Semester 1 grade will be a mid-term grade and will be available on the report card. The one course credit will transcript at the end of Semester 2. This course must be passed with a grade 70% or higher to remain at the school for the senior year. |
- Teacher: Jenni Bradford
- Teacher: Duane Erickson
Students will envision and communicate a new technology 10 years in the future through collaborative brainstorming and research of current science and technology. Students will demonstrate problem solving, team-based learning, critical thinking, and communication skills. Students will learn about project management skills (SCRUM) to be used in the workplace.
- Teacher: Jenni Bradford
- Teacher: Nathan Bushard
- Teacher: Karl vonderehe
| Open to: | Juniors |
| Prerequisites: | Media Design 1 |
| Required: | No |
| Credits: | 2 |
| Length: | 1 Semester |
| Description: |
This course covers Adobe Photoshop certification while learning the principles of design, composition and digital painting as well as a unit on digital photography. |
- Teacher: Ben Taylor
Fall Semester JuniorsThis course is a comprehensive, year-long exploration of the fundamental principles of physics, designed to engage students in the study of motion, forces, energy, waves, electricity, magnetism, and real-world applications of physical science. Students will build a deep understanding of physical phenomena through inquiry-based learning, hands-on activities, and a digital interactive notebook that serves as a portfolio/lab notebook of their work and progress.
Throughout the course, students will investigate real-world problems, develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills, and apply mathematical models to explain and predict physical behavior. The course is aligned with Idaho State Physics Standards and prepares students for further study in STEM fields. Emphasis is placed on scientific reasoning, data analysis, lab investigation, and the engineering design process.
| Open to: | Juniors |
| Prerequisites: | Web Design 1 |
| Required: | No |
| Credits: | 2 |
| Length: | 1 Semester Daily Block |
| Description: |
This course covers Advanced HTML 5, CSS, Web Design & UX/UI design with Adobe XD. This course covers advanced CSS, intro to Javascript in the DOM, JQuery as well as an industry UX/UI certification. |
- Teacher: Ben Taylor
| Open to: | Juniors |
| Prerequisites: | Web Design 2 |
| Required: | No |
| Credits: | 1 |
| Length: | 1 Semester |
| Description: |
This course reviews and reinforces the Idaho Web Design and Development Standards. |
- Teacher: Ben Taylor