Course Descriptions/Course Catalog

ACCOUNTING 1 & 2 - 7501 & 7502 Semester (10/11/12)           video description                                              Pre-requisite: none
Other Credit:  Meets 3^rd Year Math Credit
$10.00 lab fee required
This class allows students to gain knowledge of how and why businesses keep financial records in journals, ledgers and financial statements.  Students will use QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Connect (online) and Examview.  Club Membership in DECA & FBLA encouraged with related competitions available.

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT CE - 7525 (CE option) Semester (10/11/12)      video description
Pre-requisite:  none                                                                                                       $10.00 lab fee required 
Other Credit: 3 WSU Credits BSAD 1010                               WSU registration and course fees may apply
Are you interested in managing your own business? Students in the course will develop management skills for future employability Students will learn leadership skills and will be able to select appropriate management styles. Club Membership in DECA & FBLA encouraged with related competitions available.

BUSINESS AND MARKETING CAPSTONE - 7510 Semester (11/12)    video description
Pre-requisite:  approval from Business or Marketing Teacher
Other Credit:  none
The purpose of this course is to research and solve real world business needs. This course is designed for advanced business students to further their business knowledge and skills. Business capstone encourages students to think analytically, logically, and creatively to integrate experience and knowledge in real world situations. Club membership and participation in DECA and FBLA are highly encouraged. 

HOSPITALITY & TOURISM CE - 7550 Semester (11/12)    video description
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit:  SLCC credits
SLCC registration and course fees may apply
This course provides the student 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 tourism’s impact on the economy.

MARKETING 1 CE - 7560 (CE option) Semester (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  none                                                                                                   $10.00 lab fee required
Other Credit:  3 WSU Credits PS1303                                   WSU registration and course fees may apply
In this introductory course, students will explore a variety of elements of marketing and business.  The 4 Ps of marketing; product, price, place and promotion will help students understand how a business and marketing department work. Club Membership in DECA & FBLA encouraged with related competitions available.

RETAILING CE - VIKING COVE - 7565 (CE option) Semester (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit:  3 WSU credits PS1890                                    WSU registration and course fees may apply
This class will combine marketing and business concepts to run the VHS school store.  This course will prepare the student to operate businesses that sell, rent, or lease goods and services.

SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING - 7570 Semester (10/11/12)       video description    
Pre-requisite: none                                                                                                       $10.00 lab fee required
Other Credit: none
This course examines the business side of the sports and entertainment industries by covering basic marketing, target marketing and segmentation, sponsorship and proposals, event marketing, promotions and sports marketing plans. 

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 1 CE - 7412 (CE option) Semester (10/11/12)   
Pre-requisite: Child Development (can be taken at the same time)
Other Credit:  3 WSU credits ECED 2600 
$5.00 lab fee required 
WSU registration and course fees may apply
This course helps students attain an understanding of the aspects of human growth and development. Parenting skills are developed, positive guidance techniques and child-related issues are studied.  Club Membership in FCCLA is encouraged.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 2 CE - 7413 (CE option) Semester (11/12)   
Pre-requisite: Child Development and Early Childhood Education 1. Can be taken concurrently with Early Childhood Education 3.
Other Credit:  3 WSU credits ECED 2610  
WSU registration and course fees may apply
This course builds upon instruction and activities from ECE 1.  Students have additional instruction working with and teaching young children.  Working in the childcare center is a major component of this course. Club Membership in FCCLA is encouraged.

EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION 3 CE - 7415 (CE option) Semester (11/12)  
Pre-requisite: Child Development and Early Childhood Education 1 & 2. Can be taken concurrently with Early Childhood Education 1 & 2.  
Other Credit:  3 WSU credits ECED 2620 or ECED 2860 
WSU registration and course fees may apply
This course provides students with an opportunity to work with the children in the on-site childcare center.  The primary focus is hands-on, on-site child development experiences. Club Membership in FCCLA is encouraged.

TEACHING PROFESSION 2 - 7216 Semester (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite: none
Other Credit: none
Get hands on experience of how an educator uses coaching and leadership skills to successfully manage a classroom. Learn about the role of an educator in the classroom and instructional strategies. Learn and observe differentiated instruction and how it affects student learning. Create an environment where students are encouraged and empowered to become lifelong learners. Practice the art of creating instructional activities to inspire students to enjoy learning. 

TEACHING PROFESSION 3 CE - 7570 (CE option) Semester (11/12) 
Pre-requisite: Teaching Profession 2
Other Credit: 3 WSU credits EDCU 1010
WSU registration and course fees may apply
This course examines the business side of the sports and entertainment industries by covering basic marketing, Students will explore the exciting world of teaching, examine what it means to be a teacher, and participate in field observations.  This course is designed to introduce students to personal and professional experiences within the educational community. This course, or and approved equivalent is a prerequisite to elementary and secondary licensure programs in the Department of Teacher Education at Weber State University.  

BAKING AND PASTRY - 7471 Semester (11/12)  video description
Pre-requisite:  Food & Nutrition 2, Dietetics & Nutrition, or Culinary 1
Other Credit: none 
$30.00 lab fee required
This introduces students to another aspect of the Culinary Arts industry, baking and pastry. Students will gain experience with baking terminology, equipment, formula conversions, and practice methods for creating yeast breads, pastries, fillings, cakes, and cookie production. Students will also have the opportunity to practice industry workplace skills, food safety and understand the opportunities for careers within the baking and pastry industry. Club Membership in FCCLA is encouraged.

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CE - 7410 (CE option) Semester (10/11/12)  
Pre-requisite: none 
Other Credit:  3 WSU credits ECED 2500
$5.00 lab fee required
WSU registration and course fees may apply
This course helps students attain an understanding of the aspects of human growth and development. Parenting skills are developed, positive guidance techniques and child-related issues are studied.  Club Membership in FCCLA is encouraged.

CULINARY 1 CE - 7465 (CE) Semester (11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite: none 
Other Credit:  3 WSU credits NUTR 1240 and 1240L
$50.00 lab fee required
WSU registration and course fees apply
This course explores sustainable ways to acquire, prepare and consume food to support a healthier individual, population, and environment.  This course would be appropriate to those who are interested in becoming a registered dietician or in a health-related field.  Food science principles will be emphasized in the laboratory experience. Club Membership in FCCLA is encouraged.

FASHION DESIGN STUDIO CE - 7440 (CE option) Semester (11/12)  
Pre-requisite:  none 
Other Credit:  3 WSU Credits PS 1503 
$10.00 lab fee required
WSU registration and course fees may apply
This course explores how fashion influences everyday life and introduces students to the fashion industry. This project-based course will teach students how to use their creative minds in fashion and business. Club Membership in FCCLA is encouraged.

FOOD AND NUTRITION - 7460 Semester (10/11/12)  
Pre-requisite:  none 
Other Credit: none 
$25.00 lab fee required
This laboratory based basic course is designed for students who are interested in understanding the principles of food safety and sanitation, culinary technology, food preparation and dietary analysis to develop a healthy lifestyle with pathways to career readiness. Club Membership in FCCLA is encouraged.

DIETETICS AND NUTRITION 1 - 7461 Semester (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite:  Food and Nutrition 
Other Credit: none
$25.00 lab fee required
This advanced course is designed to focus on the principles of food preparation, sports nutrition, consumerism, manners, etiquette and career options.  Students will study and apply knife skills, mother sauces, yeast breads, soups, salads, meats, and pastries through lab experiences. Club Membership in FCCLA is encouraged.

CE FOUNDATIONS OF NUTRITION - 7464 (CE) Semester (11/12)  video description
Pre-requisite: none
Other Credit:  3 WSU credits NUTR 1020 
$100.00 textbook fee required
WSU registration and course fees apply
Students taking this course will focus on personal dietary principles with an emphasis on health maintenance and balanced nutrition.  Basic concepts of nutrition will be taught at an accelerated pace and level. Club Membership in FCCLA is encouraged.

CE HUMAN DEVELOPMENT - 7417 (CE) Semester (11/12)   
Pre-requisite: none
Other Credit:  3 WSU credits CHF 1500 
WSU registration and course fees apply
This course covers the development of individuals from conception through death.  Current issues in research associated with these topics will be examined.  Club Membership in FCCLA is encouraged.

CE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS WITH PERSONAL/FAMILY FINANCE – 7454 & 7455 (CE) Year (11/12)  video description
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit: .5 credit CTE and .5 credit General Financial Literacy, 3 WSU credits ECED 2400
WSU registration and course fees apply
This class replaces the Adult Roles and Financial Literacy class and is a full year class.  Get General Financial Literacy credit as well as understand the nature, function, and significance of individual and family relationships.  Some topics include personal values, communication skills, self-awareness, dating, marriage, parenting, families, budgeting, checking, credit, insurance, investments, and retirement.  Learn how to adult!  Club Membership in FCCLA is encouraged.

INTERIOR DESIGN 1 - 7445 Semester (10/11/12)   
Pre-requisite:  none 
Other Credit:  none
$10.00 lab fee required
This course enables student to explore their creativity in the field of interior design.  They will study the elements and principles of design, furniture arrangement, floor plans, area planning and careers in Interior Design.  Club Membership in FCCLA is encouraged.

CE INTERIOR DESIGN 2 - 7448 (CE) Semester (10/11/12)
Pre-requisite: Interior Design 1 
Other Credit:  3 WSU credits IDT 1010
Textbook fee and $10.00 lab fee required
WSU registration and course fees apply
This advanced course provides students the opportunity to develop skills in applying the elements and principles of design to interiors, study of architecture, furniture styles, color theories, the design process and lighting. All these skills will be incorporated into projects. Club Membership in FCCLA is encouraged.

SPORTS OUTDOOR SEWING 1 - 7430 Semester (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite:  none 
Other Credit:  none
$8.00 lab fee required
Students learn basic sewing construction skills using technical fabrics to make projects for the outdoor/sports industry. Projects may include bags, hammocks, jackets, etc. Club Membership in FCCLA is encouraged.

SPORTS OUTDOOR SEWING 2 - 7431 Semester (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite:  One semester of sewing
Other Credit:  none
$8.00 lab fee required
Students learn intermediate design and sewing construction skills using technical fabrics to make projects for the outdoor/sports industry. Projects may include apparel items such as jackets, fanny packs, etc. Club Membership in FCCLA is encouraged.

EMERGENCY MEDICAL RESPONDER CE – 7303 (CE option) Semester (11/12) 
Pre-requisite:  none  
Other Credit: 3 WSU Credits RHS 2300
$20.00 lab fee and $40.00 American Red Cross fee required
WSU registration and course fees may apply
This course is designed to prepare students for careers in firefighting science, EMT, health care providers and other professional responders who have a duty to respond in an emergency. Students will gain an American Red Cross certification in Emergency Medical Response and CPR for the Professional Rescuer.  Club membership in HOSA is encouraged.

EXERCISE SCIENCE/SPORTS MEDICINE CE - 7305 (CE option) Full Year (11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  none  
Other Credit: 3 WSU Credits RHS 2175 
$20.00 lab fee required
WSU registration and course fees may apply
This class is designed to teach students the components of Sports Medicine including detailed anatomy; performance enhancement; injury prevention, evaluation, and rehabilitation; sports nutrition and psychology. Club Membership in HOSA is encouraged.

INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH SCIENCE - 7308 Full Year (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  none 
Other Credit:  .5 Health Credit and .5 CTE credit
$10.00 lab fee required
This year-long course is designed to create an awareness of educational and career options in health science and health technology programs.  Students study basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical ethics and careers. Club membership in HOSA is encouraged.

MEDICAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY CE - 7309 (CE) Full Year 2 periods (11/12)  video description
Recommendation:  Intro to Health Science 
Other Credit: Meets 3^rd year science requirement, 5 WSU Credits HTHS 1101 &  HTHS 1120
Double period so register for 2 period blocks
$150.00 text and lab fee required
WSU registration and course fees apply
This course is designed to prepare students interested in medical/health careers for advanced courses and/or entry level employment. Students will gain knowledge in intermediate anatomy & physiology, medical terminology, pathophysiology, medical ethics, and career exploration. Club membership in HOSA is encouraged.

NURSE ASSISTANT CNA - 7319 Semester 2 periods (10/11/12)  video description
Pre-requisite: students must be at least 16 on the first day of class 
Other Credit:  none
$150.00 estimated cost
This hands-on entry level nursing course will prepare students for employment in the nursing field and/or higher education.  Required vaccinations include: TB Test, Flu Shot, Hep B, MMR, Varicella, and Tdap.  State certification exam given upon completion. 

COMPUTER PROGRAMING 1 – 7734 Semester (10/11/12)  video description
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit:  meets digital studies requirement
$2.00 lab fee required
This is an introductory course in computer programming. Students will learn to design, code, and test their own programs in the Python Programming Language. Students will learn the basics of programming including style, syntax and debugging. This course culminates in students creating a personal project to demonstrate their skills.

COMPUTER PROGRAMING 2 CE – 7735 (CE option) Semester (10/11/12)  video description
Pre-requisite:  Computer Programing 1
Other Credit: 4 WSU credits CS 1400, Meets 3rd year science or Math requirement
WSU registration and course fees may apply
$2.00 lab fee required
This course is designed to work in tandem with Computer Programming 1 and is best taken immediately after Computer Programming 1. This course builds on concepts introduced in Computer Programming 1. Students will learn to design, code and test more complex programs in Python. In addition to sharpening skills from Programming 1, students will learn how to utilize arrays, dynamic lists and strings, complex control structures, and the basics of classes/objects.

ADVANCED COMPUTER PROGRAMMING CE – 7706  (CE option) Full Year (11/12)  video description
Pre-requisite:  Computer Programing 1 & 2                                    
WSU registration and course fees may apply
Other Credit: 4 WSU credits CS 1410, Meets 3rd year Science or Math requirement
This course builds on concepts learned in Programming 1 & 2 while introducing students to the C++ Programming Language. Objects and classes are explored in depth and complex programs are written utilizing these concepts. Students will be introduced to searching and sorting algorithms and will develop code using stacks and queues. Students will utilize more complex programming concepts such as multidimensional arrays and recursion. A portion of the class will be spent developing a large program of significant complexity for students to add to their portfolio.

COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES CE – 7740 (CE option) Semester (10/11/12)  video description
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit:  3 WSU credits CS 1030, Meets 3rd year science requirement
WSU registration and course fees may apply
This course provides an overview of the many different and exciting fields in Computer Science. Students will explore Web Development, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering/Programming, Networking, Computer Engineering/Binary, and Artificial Intelligence. Students will learn the basics concepts of programming through Python. Students will learn some basic HTML to build a simple website. Students will explore how software and hardware work together. They will explore password encryption, internet ethics and other basic concepts of Cybersecurity. This course is intended to help students explore Computer Science fields and get a better understanding of whether they would be interested in continuing further in any of these areas of interest.

DIGITAL MEDIA 1/DIGITAL MEDIA 2 CE - 7752/7755 (CE option) Full Year (11/12)  video description
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit:  3 UVU CE credits available if both courses are taken            
UVU registration and fees may apply
The course is designed to give students an in-depth introduction to digital media tools and production techniques.  This course will familiarize a student with basic digital media concepts and terms. Programs such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign will be taught first semester. Second semester covers After Effects, Premiere, and Audition to give hands-on experience. Adobe Industry (ACA) certifications are also available.  

CE GAME DEVELOPMENT FUNDAMENTALS 1 – 7765 (CE) Semester (10/11/12)  video description
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit:  3 WSU credits CS 1010 
WSU registration and course fees apply
Students will work in teams to design, build, and playtest an original video game using Unreal Engine and Blueprint code. Each student will have an opportunity to learn and develop in each of the four different video game team roles: producer, technical artist, artist, and programmer. Working in these roles, students will have an idea of what working for a video game company in industry will feel like. While building their own game, students will learn about the history of gaming, UI design, modeling, sound, animation, and Blueprint programming. Students will have the opportunity to play through several games to critically identify game design concepts. 
**No previous knowledge of programming is required for this course.

WEB DEVELOPMENT 1 CE - 7795 Semester (10/11/12)  
Pre-requisite:  none 
Other Credit:  WSU credits
$5.00 lab fee required 
WSU registration and course fees may apply
Students will learn and use the basic building blocks of the World Wide Web: HTML5 coding and cascading style sheets (CSS).  They will create their own website.  Club membership in FBLA and TSA is encouraged with related competitions available.

DIGITAL AUDIO 1 - 7610 Semester (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite: none 
Other Credit:  none
$10.00 lab fee required
This course is designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills related to the audio production industry.  This includes an introduction to Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), audio production, multi-track music recording, and basic understanding of audio recording equipment.  Students will create original content through hands-on assignments in any of the following areas: radio production, podcasting, live sound, studio recording, and producing.   

DIGITAL AUDIO 2 CE - 7612 (CE option) Semester (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite: Digital Audio 1
Other Credit:  3 UVU CE credits            
UVU registration and fees may apply
$10.00 lab fee required
This course builds upon the basic skills from Digital Audio 1.  Students should deepen their understanding and skills in Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), audio production, multi-track music recording, and correctly use audio recording equipment.  Students will create original content through hands-on assignments in any of the following: radio production, podcasting, live sound, studio recording & producing.   

INTRO AUTO SERVICE CE - 7642 (CE option) Semester (10/11/12)  video description
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit: 3 WSU Credits AUSV 1000 
$10.00 lab fee, safety glasses & coveralls required
WSU registration and course fees may apply
This introductory course is for ALL students without prior automotive knowledge.  The course includes basic technical information and laboratory experiences related to the automotive industry.  Students will gain knowledge that will aid them in understanding the operation, upkeep and maintenance of a vehicle. Club membership in SkillsUSA is encouraged.

ASE CHASSIS MLR CE - 7644 (CE option) Full Year (11/12)  video description
Pre-requisite:  Intro Auto Service
Other Credit: 4 WSU Credits AUSV 1021 & AUSV 1022 
$20.00 lab fee, safety glasses & coveralls required
WSU registration and course fees may apply
This year-long automotive foundation program for automotive technicians.  Students will gain skills necessary for employment as a beginning automotive technician.  Students study brakes, electrical systems and steering and suspension.  Club membership in SkillsUSA is encouraged.

ASE ENGINE MLR CE - 7656 (CE option) Full Year 2 periods (12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  ASE Chassis MLR                    
Other Credit: 4 WSU Credits AUSV 1120 & AUSV 1320
$20.00 lab fee, safety glasses & coveralls required 
WSU registration and course fees may apply
Double period so register for 2 period blocks
This advanced placement automotive technology course helps students gain skills rebuilding a differential, a manual transmission, an automatic transmission and an engine.  Club membership in SkillsUSA is encouraged.

MACHINING 1 - 7676 Semester (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit:  none
$10.00 lab fee required
This course introduces machining operations related to the metalworking industry.  Students  will be taught to use lathes, drilling machines, saws, milling machines, grinders and layout instruments. Students will learn foundry casting and pour a project. Basic computer controlled (CNC) lathe and milling will be taught.  Students will perform basic operations on these machines to make various projects.

MACHINING 2 CE – 7678 (CE option) Full Year (11/12) 
Pre-requisite:  Machine Tech 1 or instructor approval 
Other Credit:  3 WSU credits MFET 1210
$20.00 lab fee required
WSU registration and course fees may apply
This year-long course provides additional instruction and practice using machine tools while creating more advance projects.  Students will increase their knowledge and use lathes, mills, tool and cutter grinding, heat treating and metallurgy, surface grinding, blueprint reading, precision layout, and more advanced CNC programming and operation.

TV BROADCASTING 1 - 7601 Semester (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite: none
Other Credit:  none
$10.00 lab fee required
This course  is designed  to  provide  students with  the  basic  knowledge  and  skills related  to  the  television  broadcasting industry. This  includes instruction and hands-on  assignments in  the  following areas:  camera  operation,  audio  systems,  lighting systems,  pre-production,  studio  operations, control  room  operations,  visual  effects  and graphics,  and copyright  laws. Operate professional  audio/video  recording  and  editing  equipment.  Hands-on computer  training  in Adobe Premiere. Gain skills  for  analyzing  and critiquing  the work  of  others.  Develop your  acting skills and  camera  presence. Career  Focus:  Learn technical,  creative,  and communication  skills  that  can be applied to  a  variety  of  careers.  State  Skills  Certification.   

TV BROADCASTING 2 - 7602 Semester (11/12) 
Pre-requisite: TV Broadcasting 1
Other Credit:  none
$10.00 lab fee required
This course  is designed  to  provide  students with  the  advanced  knowledge  and  skills related  to  the  television  broadcasting industry.  This  includes instruction and hands-on  assignments in  the  following areas:  camera  operation,  audio  systems,  lighting systems,  pre-production,  studio  operations, control  room  operations,  visual  effects  and graphics,  and copyright  laws. Operate professional  audio/video  recording  and  editing  equipment  in a  live setting.  Hands-on computer  training  in Adobe Premiere and  After  Effects. Create videos  for VHS or other applications  of  your  choice.  Gain skills  for  analyzing  and critiquing  the work  of  others. Further develop your  acting  skills  and camera  presence. Career  Focus:  Learn technical,  creative,  and communication  skills  that  can be applied to  a  variety  of  careers.  State  Skills  Certification

VIDEO PRODUCTION 1 - 7603 Semester (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite: none
Other Credit:  none
$5.00 lab fee required
This  course  teaches  students  professional  video  production  skills  and  concepts  in  the  video  making  process.    It  covers  camera basics  &  techniques,  lighting,  audio,  scripting,  editing,  and  more.   Students  will  use these skills  and concepts  to produce several videos  in  individual  and  group  projects.    Students  will  finish  the  course  with  a  portfolio  including  commercials,  music  videos,  stop motion videos,  short  films,  documentaries,  and more.   Club  Membership  in  TSA  is encouraged.

WELDING TECH 1 CE – 7667 (CE option) Full Year (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  none 
Other Credit:  3 SLCC credits WLD 1005
$20.00 lab fee required
SLCC registration and course fees may apply
This is an activity oriented instructional course that helps students gain knowledge for advanced training or entry level jobs in the welding industry.  Students will weld stick arc, wire feed, gas welding and cutting, and plasma cutting.   Students passing a written and practical test will receive a certificate making them eligible for apprentice welding jobs.

WELDING TECH 2 CE INTERMEDIATE – 7668 (CE option) Full Year (11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  Welding Tech 1  
Other Credit:  1 WSU credits MFET 2153
$20.00 lab fee required
WSU registration and course fees may apply
This year-long course is a project oriented instructional course that is a continuation of Welding Tech 1 with additional emphasis and study of GMAW (wire feed), FCAW (dual shield wire), and GTAW (tig) welding processes.  Students passing a written and practical test will receive a certificate making them eligible for various welding jobs.

WELDING TECH 3 CE ADVANCED – 7669 (CE option) Full Year (11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  Welding Tech 2
Other Credit:  3 WSU credits MFET 2670 & 2670L
$20.00 lab fee required
WSU registration and course fees may apply
This year-long course is an advanced project oriented instructional course that moves into the study of SMAW, GMAW, FCAW (dual shield wire) and GTAW welding processes for out of position welds and pipes.  Students will construct projects of their choice such as trailers, go-carts, engine stands, jack stands, and toolboxes.  Students passing a written and practical test will receive a certificate making them eligible for various welding jobs.  Optional AWS Welding certification test is also available for an additional fee.

WOODS 1 - 7670 Semester (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  none 
Other Credit:  none
$10.00 lab fee required
Students learn to use hand tools and woodworking machines while building a project.  Instruction will be given on machine operation, project planning and construction, and wood finishing.  Students will build a required project and then one of their choice.

WOODS 2 - FURNITURE MAKING - 7672 Full Year (11/12)
Pre-requisite:  Woods 1
Other Credit:  none
$10.00 lab fee required
In this year-long course, students will build projects of their choice.  Emphasis will be given on furniture projects such as tables, desks, bookcases and chairs. 

WOODS 3 - CABINETMAKING - 7674 Full Year (11/12) 
Pre-requisite:  Woods 1 & 2 or teacher permission
Other Credit:  none
$20.00 lab fee required
In this year-long class, students will learn proper design and construction of cabinets.  They will build kitchen, bathroom vanities, or entertainment centers for their own use or on projects needed for the school. This course prepares students to work in the cabinetmaking and millwork industry. 

CAD MECHANICAL DESIGN 1 - 7853 Semester (11/12)  
Pre-requisite:  none 
Other Credit:  none
$10.00 lab fee required
This class helps students discover the world of computer aided drafting through solid modeling software Inventor.  Students will generate simple part plans.  Students will gain marketable occupational skills as well as a greater understanding of the Technical Design industry. 

ELECTRONICS 1 CE - 7870 (CE option) Semester (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit:  2 WSU credits ECE 1000  
WSU registration and course fees may apply
$10.00 lab fee required
This is the first in a sequence of courses where students will apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble and operate electrical/electronic equipment used in industry and manufacturing businesses. Students will study safety, electrical theory, parallel and series circuits, and schematic diagrams.

INTRO TO ENGINEERING DESIGN 1 CE - 7888 (CE option) Full Year (10/11/12)  
Pre-requisite:  none 
$20.00 lab fee required
Other Credit:  3 WSU credits PDD 1010                                                 
WSU registration and course fees may apply
This class is an introductory course which develops student problem-solving skills using a design development process.  Models of product solutions are created, analyzed, and communicated using solid modeling computer design software. 

ROBOTICS 1 – 7885 Semester (10/11/12)
Pre-requisite:  none                                                                                                                               
Other Credit:  none
$10.00 lab fee required
This class is a lab-based, hands-on course that combines electrical, mechanical, and engineering principles.  Students will design, build, program, and control robotic devices.  They will study and apply electrical components such as the sources of energy, electrical safety, use of basic electronics, and sensors and actuators.

COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY 1 - BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY – 7696 (CE option) Semester (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  none 
Other Credit: Fine Arts or CTE credit, 3 SLCC credits ART 1050
$30.00 lab fee required
SLCC registration and course fees may apply
This semester course introduces the concepts, brief history, and equipment used in the digital photography field.  Instruction in this class includes Adobe brand software (Photoshop), composition tricks, and various photography techniques. Work may be saved and used for a future AP 2-D portfolio. A DSLR camera is not necessary, but welcome. An inexpensive point-and-shoot camera may be required.

COMMERCIAL ART 1 – 7693 Semester (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  none 
Other Credit: Fine Arts or CTE credit 
$25.00 lab fee required, additional supplies may also be required
In this course students explore the elements and principles of design. Design careers are explored through the making of stickers, logos, plush characters, designed products, and illustration designs. Students will create with their hands as well as on computer programs, such as Adobe Illustrator.

PRIVATE PILOT GROUND SCHOOL - 7660 Semester (11/12) 
Hosting school changes each year so see your CTE Coordinator for school rotation 
Credits:  CTE or Elective
$350.00 fee required paid to Cornerstone Aviation
Magnet class taught in partnership with Cornerstone Aviation, by an FFA certified instructor at DSD High Schools.  Course prepares the student for the national airspace system.  To include the following fundamentals, but not limited to: Principles of flight, Flight environment, Performance and systems, Meteorology and weather data, Basic navigation, Aviation physiology, Flight planning and decision-making.  Additional flight training, course fees, and testing fees required.

AVALON COSMETOLOGY / BARBERING – 8108 Semester (11/12)
Credits:  CTE or Elective
Students are released a minimum of the last two periods per day (3&4 & 7&8). Registration must be completed at the beauty school PRIOR to enrolling in this course. Credit is awarded by the high school. Some scholarships and financial aid may be available through the schools to help students with fees. This is a 1600-hour course. See CTE Coordinator, Mrs. Godfrey, for more information.

CTE INTERNSHIP – 7912 Semester (11/12)
Pre-requisite:  Students must have completed or are concurrently taking a related class in their internship career field, fill out an application online, and have personal transportation.  
Credits: CTE or Elective 
$30.00 course fee required
Required: 2 periods back-to-back.  Application must be completed with acceptance into program BEFORE this is put into your school schedule. 
Work-Based Learning gives the student the opportunity to learn a variety of skills by expanding the walls of the classroom learning to include the community. By narrowing the gap between theory and practice, Work-Based Learning creates meaning for students. The internship is a ‘capstone’ program for students to have a ‘real-world’ experience through a mentored internship. The internship coordinator will place students in an appropriate business site. Students may request a specific business.

Why participate in an internship?

• Development of learning and workplace competencies
• Motivation to stay in school
• Improvement of student grades 
• Increased awareness of non-traditional career opportunities
• Improvement in student employability
• Help for students in identifying Career Pathways
• Active participation of educators, employees, labor, students, parents, appropriate agency, and partnership with community businesses
• Earn a full elective CTE credit
• The internship experience looks great on a resume and college application

Here are the steps to getting an internship:

1.      Fill out the online application (HERE)
2.     Talk to your counselor and schedule any two consecutive class periods for your internship
3.     Clear any citizenship U’s
4.     Maintain a good GPA
5.     Have reliable transportation/valid driver’s license

Contact Jan Wray, the Internship Coordinator, for questions: (801) 628-7102; jwray@dsdmail.net

DAVIS TECHNICAL COLLEGE - DTC Full Year (12)
$40.00 DTC one-time program registration fee required plus individual program fees and materials.
Required to meet with CTE Coordinator, Mrs. Godfrey, in the Counseling Center for more information and to find out how to get enrolled in a DTC program.
Pre-requisites to apply:  2.0 GPA at VHS recommended, NO ‘U’s, student provided transportation / bus pass, on-track for graduation, an opening in the student’s schedule that allows for a minimum of two class periods to be taken at the DTC.
Credits: CTE or Elective

 

CATALYST CENTER - KAYSVILLE Semester (10/11/12)
The Catalyst Center is the place where innovation, collaboration and education meet. Our CTE magnet school brings Davis School District students, local business, and industry mentors together. The Catalyst Center is part of the nationally recognized CAPS Network (Center for Advanced Professional Studies). CAPS students fast forward to their future careers and are fully immersed in a professional culture where they develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills by working in collaborative groups to complete real-world projects while being mentored by industry partners.

Required to meet with CTE Coordinator, Mrs. Godfrey, in the Counseling Center for more information. An online application is required (see Calalyst web page). Space is limited and entry is competitive. Schedule must allow 2 consecutive class periods to be taken there. Transportation provided.
Credits:  CTE or Elective

 

DIGITAL BUSINESS APPLICATIONS - 7535 Semester (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  none  
Other Credit:  none
$5.00 lab fee required
This class will utilize information and technology tools to explore digital technology, conduct business effectively and efficiently, utilize print, audio and video tools.

BUSINESS OFFICE SPECIALIST CE - 7530 (CE option) Semester (10/11/12)  
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit:  3 WSU credits WEB 1700
WSU registration and course fees may apply
This class is a college level mastery course using Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.  Microsoft Office Specialist certification testing will be conducted as well.

COMPUTER PROGRAMING 1 – 7734 Semester (10/11/12)  video description
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit:  none
$2.00 lab fee required
This is an introductory course in computer programming. Students will learn to design, code, and test their own programs in the Python Programming Language. Students will learn the basics of programming including style, syntax and debugging. This course culminates in students creating a personal project to demonstrate their skills.

COMPUTER PROGRAMING 2 CE – 7735 (CE option) Semester (10/11/12)  video description
Pre-requisite:  Computer Programing 1
Other Credit: 3 WSU credits CS 1410, Meets 3rd year math or science requirement
$2.00 lab fee required
WSU registration and course fees may apply
This course is designed to work in tandem with Computer Programming 1 and is best taken immediately after Computer Programming 1. This course builds on concepts introduced in Computer Programming 1. Students will learn to design, code and test more complex programs in Python. In addition to sharpening skills from Programming 1, students will learn how to utilize arrays, dynamic lists and strings, complex control structures, and the basics of classes/objects.

COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES CE – 7740 (CE option) Semester (10/11/12)  video description
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit:  3 WSU credits CS 1030, Meets 3rd year science requirement 
WSU registration and course fees may apply
This course provides an overview of the many different and exciting fields in Computer Science. Students will explore Web Development, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering/Programming, Networking, Computer Engineering/Binary, and Artificial Intelligence. Students will learn the basics concepts of programming through Python. Students will learn some basic HTML to build a simple website. Students will explore how software and hardware work together. They will explore password encryption, internet ethics and other basic concepts of Cybersecurity. This course is intended to help students explore Computer Science fields and get a better understanding of whether they would be interested in continuing further in any of these areas of interest.

WEB DEVELOPMENT 1 CE - 7795  Semester (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  none 
Other Credit:  CTE credits, WSU Credits
$5.00 lab fee required
WSU registration and course fees may apply
Students will learn and use the basic building blocks of the World Wide Web: HTML5 coding and cascading style sheets (CSS).  They will create their own website. 

BEGINNING SOCIAL DANCE - 1042 Semester (10/11/12) video description
Other Credit: PE or Fine Arts Credit 
Students will develop a foundation in the skills of technique, musicality, strength, coordination, endurance, and performance qualities (focus, confidence, artistic intent) while enjoying time with friends. This co-ed dance class teaches various types of world dances and forms of social dancing. All of the social dances taught are designed to give students dance experience that they can share and enjoy on any social dance occasion. Emphasis is placed on foxtrot, cha cha, waltz, triple swing, and folk dances from around the world, which will give students exposure to both historical and modern-day cultures. 

CE 1010 DANCE – 1280 Semester (10/11/12)    video description
Pre-requisite:  none   
Other Credit: PE or Fine Arts credit, 3 WSU credits DANCE 1010
$10.00 class fee required 
WSU registration and course fees apply
CE Dance is an introductory course that fulfills 2 art (general education) requirements at WSU. These credits may be able to transfer to other colleges as well. We will have movement days, when you will be able to try different dance styles – everything from African dancing to hip hop! We will also have non-movement days when we will watch videos and have discussions about dance as a means of cultural expression.

DANCE 1A - 2601 Semester (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite: none  
Other Credit:  PE or Fine Arts credit
$10.00 class fee required
Dance 1 builds skills in dance technique, improvisation and composition.  Emphasis is placed on dance history and the elements of modern dance.

DANCE 2A - 2603 Semester (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite: none
Other Credit:  PE or Fine Arts credit
Up to $30.00 class fee required
This is an intermediate/advanced level dance course which builds dance knowledge and skill in techniques, improvisation, choreography, artistic expression, performance, history, culture, life skills and makes connections with other curricular areas. 

DANCE COMPANY - 2606 Full Year (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite: Audition required in Spring  
Other Credit:  none
Participation fees required
The Viewmont High School Dance Company prepares students to dance at the post-secondary level.  Most of our work revolves around producing a dance concert in the spring.  This company level dance course builds dance knowledge and skills in technique, improvisation, choreography, artistic expression, performance, history, culture, life skills, and connections to other curricular areas.  Entrance to this course is by audition, and auditions will be held in May.  Contact Danielle Petersen with questions: danpetersen@dsdmail.net  

BAND 2 – INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC LAB - 2210 2^ND Semester (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite: none 
Other Credit:  none
This is an entry-level course for instrumental musicians of all levels, including beginners.  This course provides opportunities for individualized instruction, guided practice, and advanced stylistic study at the level of each individual student.  This class does not require public performance. No experience required, first time players welcome! 

BAND 3 – JAZZ ENSEMBLE - 2225 Full Year (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite: Audition required, concurrent enrollment in Band or Orchestra class required (limited exceptions for pianists) 
Other Credit:  none
An advanced jazz ensemble for trumpet, trombone, saxophone, percussion, guitar, piano, and bass players.  Jazz is studied through combo and big band settings.  This group performs at concerts, festivals, and various gigs and events throughout the years.

BAND 3 – MARCHING BAND - 2226 1^ST Semester (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite: Audition required for percussion and color guard only 
Other Credit:  Fine Arts or Elective
Participation fee required
A performing ensemble for brass, woodwind, percussion and color guard.  The marching band performs in parades, football games (on and off the field), competitions, and at various events throughout the fall season.  Participation fee required.  Participation fees and further registration information can be found on the Viewmont Band website. The teacher will have this class added to your schedule. 

BAND 3 – PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE - 2224 Full Year (10/11/12)
Pre-requisite: Audition required
Other Credit:  none
$40.00 class fee required
An advanced level ensemble for percussionists.  The Percussion Ensemble is focused on performing percussion literature and developing the skills necessary to become well-rounded percussionists.  Participation in this course requires that a student participate in either the Symphonic Band or Concert Band for at least one year during high school.  This is not a prerequisite and can be completed during sophomore, junior, or senior year. 

BAND 3 – SYMPHONIC BAND - 2228 Full Year (10/11/12)
Pre-requisite: none  
Other Credit:  none
$40.00 class fee required
An intermediate-advanced level ensemble for all woodwind, brass, and percussion players.  The Symphonic Band class is designed to help students continue the study of instrumental technique and musicianship through ensemble performance.  This group performs at concerts and festivals throughout the year and prepares band students for success in the Wind Ensemble.

BAND 3 – WIND ENSEMBLE - 2227 Full Year (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite: Audition required
Other Credit:  none
$40.00 class fee required
An advanced level ensemble for woodwind, brass, and percussion players.  The Wind Ensemble is designed to further students’ technique and musicianship through ensemble performance.  This group performs at concerts and festivals throughout the year in various locations.  Instrumentation is selective.

CHOIR 1 – S/A CHOIR - 2304 Full Year (10/11/12)   
Pre-requisite: none 
Other Credit:  none
This entry level course for soprano and alto voices is designed to teach the basic concepts of beautiful, healthy singing, music reading skills, techniques of performance, and to provide rewarding experiences through choral music.  At semester, S/A Choir combines with our T/B Choir to form the SATB Viking Choir. While no audition is required, teacher permission is mandatory if registering at semester. 

CHOIR 1 – T/B CHOIR - 2305 Full Year (10/11/12)   
Pre-requisite: none 
Other Credit:  none
This entry level course for tenor and bass voices is designed to teach the basic concepts of beautiful, healthy singing, music reading skills, techniques of performance, and to provide rewarding experiences through choral music.  At semester, T/B Choir combines with our S/A Choir to form the SATB Viking Choir. While no audition is required, teacher permission is mandatory if registering at semester. 

CHOIR 2 – CHORALE (MIXED CHOIR) - 2310 Full Year (11)  
Pre-requisite: Previous choir class and/or music teacher recommendation
Other Credit:  none
Mastery and performance of the various styles of music through singing and formal use of basic singing techniques are part of this mixed SATB choir.  Some previous musical experience and basic music theory knowledge are essential for successful completion of this class. 

CHOIR 3 – CONCERT - 2310 Full Year (12)   
Pre-requisite: One previous year of high school level choir and/or music teacher recommendation
Other Credit:  none 
This is an advanced large mixed choir with SSAATTBB parts.  This choir represents VHS in festivals and competitions at the district, region, and state levels. Both serious and light choral music will comprise the repertoire.  Prerequisites include one previous year of high school level choir and/or music teacher recommendation. Matching outfits will be purchased at the student’s expense. 

CHOIR 3 – SOUND IDEAS (SSA CHOIR) - 2311 Full Year (11/12)  
Pre-requisite: Audition required 
Other Credit:  none
This course covers the skills involved in beautiful singing, music theory, interpretation, vocal technique, choreography, and stage presence.  Repertoire may include both popular and classical idioms. Sound Ideas is one of Viewmont's community performing choirs. This will require extra performances throughout the year. Prerequisites include one previous year of high school level choir and a successful audition. Matching outfits will be purchased at the student's expense.

CHOIR 3 – MADRIGALS (MIXED CHOIR) - 2315 Full Year (12)   
Pre-requisite: Audition required 
Other Credit:  none
This advanced choral ensemble requires many hours of outside rehearsal and performance and covers the skills involved in beautiful singing, music theory, interpretation, vocal technique, choreography, and stage presence.  Repertoire may include both popular and classical idioms.  Madrigals is one of Viewmont's community performing choirs. Prerequisites include one previous year of high school level choir and a successful audition. Matching outfits will be purchased at the student's expense. Students are strongly encouraged to perform with their requisite large mixed choir (Concert Choir).

GUITAR 1 - 2401 Semester (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite: none  
Other Credit:  none
$5.00 class fee required
This course is beginning acoustic guitar with an emphasis on open chords, strum patterns, and tablature.  No prior musical experience is required.

GUITAR 2 - 2402 Semester (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite: Guitar 1 or approval of instructor 
Other Credit:  none
$5.00 class fee required
This course is a continuation of Guitar 1.  Students will begin reading music, power chords, tablature, song writing, etc. will be covered

GUITAR 3 - 2403 Semester (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite: Guitar 2 or approval of instructor  
Other Credit:  none
$5.00 class fee required
This course is a continuation of the study of Guitar.  Students will increase ability in reading music, barre chords, finger picking, song writing.

HISTORY OF ROCK AND ROLL - 2323 Semester (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite: none 
Other Credit:  none
This course is designed to introduce the student to the origins and cultural impact of popular music of the 20^th Century with a strong emphasis on Rock and Roll.  Blues, Jazz, Rhythm and Blues within the broad artistic/social/historical context will also be introduced.  Fundamental music and artistic elements and vocabulary will also be included.  No prior music experience or background is necessary. 

CE INTRO TO MUSIC - 2322 (CE) Semester (10/11/12)
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit:  3 WSU credits MUSIC 1010
WSU registration and course fees apply
An introduction to music, its elements, language, and historical development.  Concert attendance outside of regularly scheduled class time is required.

AP MUSIC THEORY - 2321 Full Year (10 with instructor permission/11/12)
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit:  College credit given by universities based on AP test score
AP test fees apply
AP Music Theory is a college level course for proficient student musicians to develop listening and sight-reading skills as well as a fundamental understanding of the composition and structure of written music. 

ORCHESTRA - 2409 Full Year (10/11/12)
Pre-requisite:  none  
Other Credit:  none
$35.00 lab fee required
This course is for string instruments only.  Wind instruments will be added for special occasions.  Some sectional ensemble and private work is required during out-of-school time.

MUSICAL THEATRE - 2508 Semester (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite:  Audition required 
Other Credit:  none
$45.00 class fee and additional $30.00 costume, props & t-shirt fees
Company members are selected by audition.  Auditions are open to all eligible members of the VHS student body.  Students will put in hours to be awarded one quarter of Fine Arts credit toward graduation.  These hours will include actual rehearsal, hours working on the set, costume construction, prop building, advertising, and promotion of the production.

PRODUCTIONS 1 - 2512 Semester (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite:  Audition required 
Other Credit:  none
$35.00 participation fee and additional competition fees
This course will produce a straight play with auditions being held in the spring. We will focus on Shakespearean works, character development, advanced blocking, and collaborative choices.  Emphasis will be on cutting the play, stage design, costuming, lighting, make-up and the business of the theatre as well as performance. Outside class time will be required as the company will compete at the Utah Shakespeare Festival in October.

PRODUCTIONS 2 - 2513 Semester (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite:  Audition required 
Other Credit:  none
 $35.00 participation fee
This is an audition only performance based Musical Theatre Company focused on singing, dancing, acting, theatre techniques, and running a business.  Ensemble work will be stressed.  Participation in UHSAA competition is mandatory. Outside rehearsals and performances are mandatory.

SET DESIGN – TECHNICAL THEATRE - 2515 Full Year (10/11/12)  
Pre-requisite:  Audition required 
Other Credit:  none
 $20.00 participation fee
This course is designed to cover the basics of set design, including basic drafting, design principles, model building, lighting, sound, and painting techniques, along with building and running shows.  Students will use research and power tools to design and build actual sets for school productions along with create a portfolio to use for applying for jobs and scholarships.  Outside class time is mandatory.

THEATRE 2 – BEGINNING THEATRE - 2503 Full Year (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite: none 
Other Credit:  none
Designed for the beginning performer. Emphasis on how to play to an audience, how to build comradery and most of all, how to have fun! Introduction to stage directions, play analysis, movement, stage fighting, storytelling, and a little bit of theatre history.  Focus is on ensemble and scene work along with public speaking skills and presentation. 

THEATRE 3 - FILM STUDIES - 2504 Semester (10/11/12)
Pre-requisite: none 
Other Credit:  none
Come watch movies and learn how to critique them! Through this course, students will develop an appreciation and understanding of film as an art form. Students will explore filmmaking elements and apply them to how they are used in making film, ultimately affecting the viewer. Students will learn how to analyze and critique film, discuss the impact of film on culture, be exposed to various film genres and learn about film history. Most of all, they get to learn to make movies by watching movies!  

THEATRE 4 – ADVANCED THEATRE - 2505 Full Year (11/12) 
Pre-requisite: Theatre 2
Other Credit:  none
Find meaning in theatre works through study and construct meaning through developing skill and technique by focusing on classical/historical texts and playwriting. Discuss and prepare auditions and portfolios for post-secondary training and careers. Integrate arts into a culminating showcase. Second semester will focus on performing the one-act for UHSAA region and state competition emphasizing directing, resume building, and where to go from here for scholarships and jobs. Outside rehearsals and performances are mandatory

CE THEATRE 1013 – 2510 (CE) Semester (11/12)
Pre-requisite:  none 
Other Credit: 3 WSU credits THEA 1013
$25.00 class fee required 
WSU registration and course fees apply
NO ACTING! Art credit for NOT being artsy. An introduction to where theatre came from and how it has morphed to radio, film, and television.  Students will be reading and evaluating historical and contemporary plays and will apply knowledge through creative exercises and projects. We will have project workdays and days to watch movie versions of the plays to help with understanding. Students are expected to attend theatre performances outside of regularly scheduled class time.  This is not an acting class.

AP ART HISTORY – 2129 Full Year (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite:  none  
Other Credit:  College credit for submitting and passing the AP portfolio exam
$20.00 lab fee required 
AP test fees apply
AP Art History is an introductory college-level art history course. Students cultivate their understanding of art history as this course introduces students to a broad range of issues, skills and practices in the field of visual studies with a focus on works of art and architecture. The curriculum is designed to familiarize students with some of the major periods in both Western and Non-Western art history as well as the compelling methodologies and questions of the art historian. Courses train the student in formal and visual analysis and guide them in examining works of art and architecture within appropriate contextual and cultural frameworks.

AP ART STUDIO 2D DESIGN – PHOTOGRAPHY EMPHASIS – 2126 Full Year (10/11/12)  video description
Pre-requisite:  none  
Other Credit:  College credit given by universities based on AP test score
$20.00 lab fee required 
AP test fees apply
This course is for serious students who are capable of more self-directed 2D design work with an emphasis on digital photography.  This course includes instruction in composition, color theory, and techniques such as screen printing, printmaking, and computer graphics.  We will be using Adobe CC design software throughout the year.  An AP Portfolio will be completed in early May. Contact Mr. O’Connor for details about the portfolio requirements.  Passing the AP Studio Art Portfolio review with a 3 or better can give students up to 8 elective college credits (college credit may vary, contact universities for AP credit details).  Portfolios may also be used for scholarship interviews.

AP ART STUDIO DRAWING/PAINTING – 2128 Full Year (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  Drawing or Painting 
Other Credit:  College credit given by universities based on AP test score
 $20.00 lab fee required, additional supplies may also be required
AP test fees apply
This course is for serious students who are capable of more self-directed work.  Expect at least 2-4 hours of work outside of class each week.  An AP Portfolio must be completed by early May.  Contact Mr. O’Connor for details about the requirements.  Passing the AP Studio Art Portfolio review with a 3 or better can give students up to 8 elective college credits (college credit may vary, contact universities for AP credit details).  Portfolios may also be used for scholarship interviews.

AP CERAMICS 3D STUDIO - 2127 Year (12) 
Pre-requisite:  Ceramics 2 and portfolio review
Other Credit:  none
$20.00 lab fee required and additional $5.00 for tools and additional clay
This course is an advanced pottery and sculpture course. For students with an understanding of elementary ceramic principles who wish to further develop their knowledge and skill. Students should have been able to develop projects and promote processes that are their own. Students must be proficient with wheel-thrown as well as being adept in hand-built construction. Students will analyze and evaluate ceramic and sculptured projects. All students will be encouraged to complete an AP 3-Dimensional Art Portfolio.

CE ART 1030 – STUDIO ART FOR THE NON-ART MAJOR - 2130 (CE) Semester (10/11/12)  video description
Pre-requisite:  none 
Other Credit:  3 WSU credits ART 1030 
$20.00 lab fee required
WSU registration and course fees apply
A general education course through Weber State University for non-art majors.  This course includes a series of hands-on-art experiences (such as drawing Painting, Papermaking, printmaking and sculpture).  Class discussion draws from the disciplines of art history, art criticism, and aesthetics as guides through visual presentations.  For students desiring to broaden their academic background in the area of visual literacy and problem solving.

CERAMICS 1 - 2112 Semester (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite:  none  
Other Credit:  none
$20.00 lab fee required
This course explores processes, techniques and fundamentals of ceramics. Students will gain knowledge of three-dimensional space, proportion, and other special concepts in this hands-on course. Among other techniques, students will learn coil building, slab construction and the glazing/firing process.

CERAMICS 2 - 2113 Semester (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite:  Ceramics 1 
Other Credit:  none
$20.00 lab fee required
A pottery-based course building on concepts taught in Ceramics 1. Most of the work will be wheel throwing. The course covers all aspects of pottery from funky to functional.

CERAMICS 3 – STUDIO CERAMICS - 2114 Full Year (11/12) 
Pre-requisite:  Ceramics 2 and teacher permission 
Other Credit:  none
$20.00 lab fee required
This course is for students with a mastery of elementary ceramic principles who wish to further develop their knowledge and skill.

COMMERCIAL ART 1 – 7693 Semester (10/11/12)
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit: Fine Arts or CTE credit
$25.00 lab fee required, additional supplies may also be required
In this course students explore the elements and principles of design.  Design careers are explored through the making of stickers, packages, logos, monsters and illustration designs.  Students will create with their hands as well as on computer programs, such as Photoshop and Illustrator.

COMMERCIAL PHOTOGRAPHY 1 CE - BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY – 7696 (CE option) Semester (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit: Fine Arts or CTE credit
$30.00 lab fee required
This semester course introduces the concepts, brief history, and equipment used in the digital photography field.  Instruction in this class includes Adobe brand software (Photoshop), composition tricks, and various photography techniques. Work may be saved and used for a future AP 2-D portfolio. A DSLR camera is not necessary, but welcome. An inexpensive point-and-shoot camera may be required.

DIGITAL DRAWING - 2123 Semester (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite:  none 
Other Credit:  none
$20.00 lab fee required
This is a drawing course that will utilize technology to create digital illustrations and designs on provided classroom tablets and computers. Students will familiarize themselves with Adobe Fresco and ProCreate applications. Adobe Illustrator will be introduced. Students will digitally draw, paint, illustrate, hand letter, and more. Projects can be modified to fit AP drawing portfolio requirements the following year.

DRAWING 1 - 2110 Semester (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  none 
Other Credit:  none
$20.00 lab fee required
Drawing is a fun and useful skill to learn. Students may be using various media including graphite, charcoal, various types of paper, and scratchboard. Students will be keeping a daily sketchbook. We will explore the elements and principles of art to CREATE art, not just copy it. If you give time and effort to the course, you will have a genuine creative experience and create works of art. Projects can be modified to fit AP drawing portfolio requirements the following year.

JEWELRY - 2116 Semester (12) 
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit:  none
$20.00 lab fee required
This is a class for seniors only. Students will design and fabricate their own unique and wearable art. Beading as well as basic silver-smithing techniques will be taught. Work may be saved and used for a future AP 3-D portfolio for college credit.

PAINTING 1 - 2107 Semester (10/11/12)  video description
Pre-requisite:  none 
Other Credit:  none
$20.00 lab fee required
In this course students will explore watercolor, acrylic, spray paint and Oil Paint.  Creativity will be fostered through the elements and principles of art.  Because of the format of this class students will gain confidence in their abilities to paint even if they are beginners.

PAINTING 2 - 2108 Semester (11/12) 
Pre-requisite:  Painting 1, or seniors can take with AP Art 
Other Credit:  none
$20.00 lab fee required
This course builds on the foundational skills acquired in Painting I.  One areas of focus include set design, mural painting, and gallery quality pieces as well as learning to stretch a canvas, paint on alternate surfaces, and creating innovative art through mixed media projects.  In this class I encourage students play with a variety of paint mediums.

GENERAL FINANCIAL LITERACY - 7075 Semester (11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit:  none
This course encompasses standards that are essential to the development of basic financial literacy.  Students will gain the information and skills to implement a life-long plan for financial success.  

CE INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY REALTIONSHIPS WITH PERSONAL AND FAMILY FINANCE – 7454 & 7455 (CE) Full Year (11/12) video description
Pre-requisite: none                                                                                                                  
$100 textbook fee required
Other Credit: .5 CTE credit, 3 WSU credit CHF 2400                              
WSU registration and course fees apply
This class replaces the Adult Roles and Financial Literacy class and is a full year class. Get General Financial Literacy credit as well as understand the nature, function, and significance of individual and family relationships. Some topics include personal values, communication skills, self-awareness, dating, marriage, parenting, families, budgeting, checking, credit, insurance, investments, and retirement. Learn how to adult! Club Membership in FCCLA is encouraged.

HEALTH EDUCATION 2 - 1010 Semester (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite:  none 
Other Credit:  none
Required class commonly taken in the 10th grade. This class helps each student understand that quality of life is an individual’s responsibility. It emphasizes a holistic approach to health and how choices affect a person’s physical, emotional, mental, and social wellbeing.  

INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH SCIENCE - 7308 Full Year (10/11/12)  video description
Pre-requisite:  none $10.00 lab fee required
Other Credit:  .5 CTE credit, .5 Health credit
$10.00 lab fee required
This year-long course is designed to create an awareness of educational and career options in health science and health technology programs.  Students study basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical ethics and careers.

FITNESS FOR LIFE - 1030 Semester (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit:  none
Required class commonly taken in the 10th grade. This class helps each student adopt a personal lifestyle that will achieve physical and mental well-being.  

FIT FOR LIFE FOOTBALL/TEAM CONDITIONING – 1030 Full Year (10/11/12)
Pre-requisite:  Must be on the football team 
Other Credit: .5 Fit for Life credit and .5 PE credit
This class is for athletes participating in football. Students must be on the football team and must be enrolled in both semesters to earn credits.

FIT FOR LIFE MALE ATHLETICS – 1030 Full Year (10/11/12)
Pre-requisite:  Coach permission required 
Other Credit: .5 Fit for Life credit and .5 PE credit
This class is for athletes participating on teams. Coach approval is required.

FIT FOR LIFE SOPHOMORE FOOTBALL – 1030 Semester (10)
Pre-requisite:  Must be on the football team 
Other Credit: none
This class is for sophomores participating in football. Students must be on the football team and must be enrolled to earn credit.

ENGLISH 10 - 4080 Full Year (10)
Pre-requisite: none
Other Credit:  none
This course includes study in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language. Specifically, students will read and discuss a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts, and will complete the writing process for narrative, informational, and argumentative essays. 

HONORS ENGLISH 10 - 4085 Full Year (10) 
Pre-requisite: none
Other Credit:  none
This accelerated and challenging class will include an in-depth focus on reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language. Specifically, students will analyze a variety of literature and non-fiction texts from across the globe, and will become proficient in narrative, expository, and argumentative writing. 

ENGLISH 11 - 4100 Full Year (11)
Pre-requisite: none
Other Credit:  none
This class provides further practice in both oral and written expression. Students write expository, narrative, and argumentative pieces while reviewing usage skills. Students read, analyze, and critically think about American literature and the philosophies that have shaped the nation.  

HONORS ENGLISH 11 - 4105 Full Year (11)
Pre-requisite: none
Other Credit:  none
Concentrating on American literature, this class is an accelerated, intensive, advanced course for juniors. Students will examine and use the fundamental skills involved in the writing of scholarly papers with a focus on expository, narrative, and argumentative pieces. 

ENGLISH 12 - 4150 Full Year (12)
Pre-requisite: none 
Other Credit:  none
This course emphasizes consolidation of literacy, creative and critical thinking, and communication skills. Students will review ACT-related language skills, read and analyze a range of challenging fiction and informational texts, write personal and expository essays, practice speech and presentation skills, and apply key concepts to analyze media works. 

CE 1010 ENGLISH - 4295 (CE) 1st Semester (12)    video description
Pre-requisite: ACT score of at least 20 in English and Reading 
Other Credit:  3 WSU credits ENGL 1010
WSU registration and course fees apply
This course will teach students to find, evaluate, and understand sources while emphasizing that sources exist as part of an ongoing conversation. This course is divided into three related sections: reading and summarizing professional texts, synthesizing the information learned, and producing two formal literature reviews.

CE 2015 ENGLISH - 4300 (CE) 2nd Semester (12)
Pre-requisite: ACT score of at least 29 in English and Reading OR have completed CE English 1010 with > C
Other Credit:  4 WSU credits ENGL 2015
WSU registration and course fees apply
This course builds upon skills developed in CE English 1010.  The overarching goal is for students to participate in intellectual communities by reading, synthesizing, and responding to professional texts.  Students will create two argumentative essays, one synthesis and response, and three smaller essays of choice. 

AP ENGLISH LANGUAGE - 4310 Semester (12)   video description
AP ENGLISH LITERATURE - 4315 Semester (12)
Pre-requisite: none
Other Credit:  College credit given by universities based on AP test scores
AP Test fees apply
Both courses are taken in conjunction with one another. This course is intensive in preparing motivated students for college-level reading and writing.  The goal is to learn appropriate argumentative and analytical thinking and writing through the study of literary texts and nonfiction pieces.  The course culminates in the opportunity to receive college credit by successfully passing the Advanced Placement English Literature and English Language exams in May.

SECONDARY MATH 2 - 5300 Full Year (10/11)
Pre-requisite: Secondary Math 1
Other Credit:  none
$10.00 lab fee required
Required course for those students who have completed Secondary Math I. DESK standards and content taught in this class can be found on the district website. Students will be required to have a graphing calculator. (Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 is strongly recommended.)

HONORS SECONDARY MATH 2 - 5305 Full Year (10)
Pre-requisite: Honors Secondary Math 1 
Other Credit:  none
$10.00 lab fee required
Specifically for those students who have completed Secondary Math I Honors. This course will help prepare students for Secondary III Honors and then AP Calculus. DESK standards and content taught in this class can be found on the district website. Students will be required to have a graphing calculator. (Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 is strongly recommended.)

SECONDARY MATH 3 - 5400 Full Year (11/12)
Pre-requisite: Secondary Math 2
Other Credit:  none
$10.00 lab fee required
This course is for students who have successfully completed Secondary Math II with a C grade or better. This course will lead students to CE Math 1030, 1050, and AP Statistics. DESK standards and content taught in this class can be found on the district website. Students will be required to have a graphing calculator. (Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 is strongly recommended.)

HONORS SECONDARY MATH 3 - 5405 Full Year (11/12)
Pre-requisite: Honors Secondary Math 2 
Other Credit:  none
$10.00 lab fee required
Specifically for those students who have successfully completed Secondary Math II Honors. This course will help prepare students for AP Calculus. DESK standards and content taught in this class can be found on the district website. Juniors taking this course should take AP Statistics concurrently.  Students will be required to have a graphing calculator. (Texas Instrument TI-83 or TI-84 is strongly recommended.)

PRE-CALCULUS - 5625 1^st Semester (11/12)
Pre-requisite:  Secondary Math 3 or Honors Secondary Math 3.  Must take CE College Algebra 1050 2nd Semester
Other Credit: none
This is a fall semester course for students who have completed Secondary Math I, II and III, to review/prepare to take CE Math 1050 in the spring. Students will prepare to take the ACT test and qualify for CE math 1050 by scoring a 23 or higher or prepare to take the ALEKS PPL test and qualify with a score of 55 or higher.  Qualified students will enroll in CE 1050 second semester.                           

CE 1050 COLLEGE ALGEBRA - 5640 (CE) 2^ND Semester (11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  Must have a C average grade in Secondary Math 1, 2, & 3 AND at least a 23 ACT math score or at least a 55 ALEKS PPL test score.  Must take Pre-Calculus 1st Semester.
Other Credit:  4 WSU Credits MATH 1050
WSU registration and course fees may apply
Textbook must be purchased
CE 1050 is a college algebra course offered by Weber State University.  Students earn quantitative analysis (GE math) credit with successful completion of the course (a final grade of a C or better with at least a 65% weighted average on WSU’s midterm and final exams) that will satisfy the math GE requirement of all university majors.  Students must have at least a C average grade in Secondary Math I, II and III and a qualifying test score, at least a 23 ACT math score or at least a 55 ALEKS PPL test score, by January, to be eligible to register for the course.  Students will take a comprehensive midterm and final test written by WSU.  Graphing calculators are not allowed by WSU.  Students may use a scientific calculator.

CE 1030 QUANTITATIVE REASONING - 5620 (CE) Full Year (12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  Must have a C average grade in Secondary Math 1, 2, & 3 OR at least a 21 ACT math score
Other Credit:  3 WSU Credits MATH 1030
WSU registration and course fees may apply
CE 1030 is a college math course offered by Weber State University.  Students earn quantitative literacy (GE math) credit with successful completion of the course (a final grade of a C or better with at least a 65% weighted average on WSU’s midterm and final exams) that will satisfy the math GE requirement of only the non-STEM majors.  There are two requirements to be eligible to take CE 1030:  1. A student must complete Secondary math 1, 2 and 3.  2. A student must have at least a C average grade in Secondary Math I, II, and III or an ACT math score of at least 21.  Course topics include set theory, counting and probability, modeling with math, financial math and statistics.

AP CALCULUS AB - 5520 and AP CALCULUS LAB AB - 5525 Full Year (11/12)   
Pre-requisite:  Mastery of Secondary Math 3 or Honors Secondary 3 
Required:  2 class periods, graphing calculator
$10.00 materials fee required
Other Credit:  College credit given by universities based on AP test score
AP Test fees apply
This is the AP introductory calculus course and can provide first semester university calculus credit with a successful AP test.  It is recommended that students have a strong background in math (through Secondary 3) with an ACT Math score of at least 23.  Previous AP pass rates are more than 92% with more than 78% of students earning at least a 4.  Students who enroll in Calculus AB are strongly recommended to also enroll in AB Calculus lab.  This course will be used for completing lessons, taking tests, completing homework, and reviewing for the AP test with individual help from the instructor.  

AP CALCULUS BC - 5530 and AP CALCULUS LAB BC - 5525 Full Year (11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  Mastery of Secondary Math 3 or Honors Secondary 3
Required:  2 class periods, graphing calculator
$10.00 materials fee required
Other Credit:  College credit given by universities based on AP test score
AP Test fees apply
This course covers a wider breadth of calculus and can provide both first and second semester university credit in calculus for successful students. This course is designed for students with a high degree of preparation. Previous AP pass rates are 90%; more than 50% of students earn the maximum score of 5. Students who enroll in Calculus BC are expected to also enroll in BC Calculus lab. This course will be used for learning new concepts, completing quizzes, sampling AP test questions, and completing other assignments with group work and individual help.

AP STATISTICS - 5510 Full Year (11/12)   video description
Recommended:  Honors Math Secondary 3, AP Calculus or Pre-Calculus
Other Credit:  College credit given by universities based on AP test score
$10.00 lab fee required
AP Test fees apply
Students will be exposed to major concepts and tools for collecting, analyzing, and drawing conclusions from data. Students will explore data, plan a study, anticipate patterns, provide statistical inferences, and explore theoretical probability in this course. A calculus background is not required; however, it is recommended that students be currently enrolled in Honors Secondary III, AP Calculus, or Pre-calculus. Students will need a graphing calculator TI-83 or TI-84 is highly recommended. 

MATH FOR LIFE - 5830 Full Year (11/12)
Pre-requisite:  Secondary Math 2
Other Credit:  none
$10.00 lab fee required
This course is for students who have completed Secondary Math 2, but are not prepared for Secondary Math 3. It will introduce students to topics in mathematics as they are applied to real-world situations. This course is intended to help students develop an understanding of how mathematics describes and explains the world in which they live.  

CE COMPUTER PROGRAMING 2 – 7735 (CE option) Semester (10/11/12)  video description
Pre-requisite:  Computer Programing 1
Other Credit: 3 WSU credits CS 1400, Meets 3rd year science or Math requirement, CTE 
WSU registration and course fees may apply
$2.00 lab fee required
This course is designed to work in tandem with Computer Programming 1 and is best taken immediately after Computer Programming 1. This course builds on concepts introduced in Computer Programming 1. Students will learn to design, code and test more complex programs in Python. In addition to sharpening skills from Programming 1, students will learn how to utilize arrays, dynamic lists and strings, complex control structures, and the basics of classes/objects.

ACCOUNTING 1 & 2 - 7501 & 7502 Semester (10/11/12)           video description                                              Pre-requisite: none
Other Credit:  Meets 3^rd Year Math Credit
$10.00 lab fee required
This class allows students to gain knowledge of how and why businesses keep financial records in journals, ledgers and financial statements.  Students will use QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Connect (online) and Examview.  Club Membership in DECA & FBLA encouraged with related competitions available.

For Fit for Life classes - see "Fit for Life" section of catalog.

BASKETBALL AND FOOTBALL SKILLS - 1040 Semester (10/11/12)  
Pre-requisite:  none                      
Other Credit:  none
$10.00 lab fee required
This is a fundamentals of basketball and football class for students of all skill levels that simply love to play these sports. We will learn skills and strategy and play a lot of games. This course is perfect for those that love to play football and basketball.

BEGINNING SOCIAL DANCE - 1042 Semester (10/11/12) 
Other Credit: PE or Fine Arts Credit 
Students will develop a foundation in the skills of technique, musicality, strength, coordination, endurance, and performance qualities (focus, confidence, artistic intent) while enjoying time with friends. This co-ed dance class teaches various types of world dances and forms of social dancing. All of the social dances taught are designed to give students dance experience that they can share and enjoy on any social dance occasion. Emphasis is placed on foxtrot, cha cha, waltz, triple swing, and folk dances from around the world, which will give students exposure to both historical and modern-day cultures. 

BODY CONDITIONING 1 - 1050 Semester (10/11/12)
Pre-requisite: none                                                                                                                                           Other Credit:  none
This course is designed to improve flexibility, muscular strength, and endurance, with a component of anaerobic fitness. Each student will be able to tailor a program that best meets their needs, i.e., bodybuilding, weight management (gain or loss), power lifting, or specific sport. Sports participation is not required. 

BODY CONDITIONING 2 - 1051 Semester (10/11/12)
Pre-requisite: none                                                                                                                                           Other Credit:  none
This course is for varsity athletes with emphasis on strength, agility, and conditioning specific for their sport. Strongly suggested for out of season and in season athletes. 

CE 1010 DANCE – 1280 (CE) Semester (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  none                                                                                             
Other Credit: PE or Fine Arts credit, 3 WSU credits DANCE 1010
$10.00 class fee required
WSU registration and course fees apply
CE Dance is an introductory course that fulfills 2 art (general education) requirements at WSU. These credits may be able to transfer to other colleges as well. We will have movement days, when you will be able to try different dance styles – everything from African dancing to hip hop! We will also have non-movement days, when we will watch videos and have discussions about dance as a means of cultural expression.

DANCE 1A - 2601 Semester (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite: none
Other Credit:  PE or Fine Arts credit
$10.00 class fee required
Dance 1 builds skills in dance technique, improvisation and composition.  Emphasis is placed on dance history and the elements of modern dance.

DANCE 2A - 2603 Semester (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite: none
Other Credit:  PE or Fine Arts Credit
Up to $30.00 class fee required
This is an intermediate/advanced level dance course which builds dance knowledge and skill in techniques, improvisation, choreography, artistic expression, performance, history, culture, life skills and makes connections with other curricular areas. 

INDIVIDUAL LIFETIME ACTIVITIES - 1040 Semester (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit: none
$25.00 activity fee required
Students in this course acquire skills in a variety of lifetime activities that contribute to sustained fitness and well-being. Activity fee is to pay for off-campus activities that includes bowling, climbing, ice skating, mini-golf, and range golf. Only one semester may be taken during one school year.  

BEGINNING YOGA - 1060 Semester (11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit: none
$6.00 class fee required
Yoga seeks to unite the mind, body and spirit. In this course, we will be working through different postures and poses to improve strength, flexibility, balance and posture. We will also work with the mind through a variety of meditation practices. Yoga is for everybody! Everything we do in this class may be modified for injuries, disabilities, etc. This course will provide you with tools for stress reduction. No prerequisite course is necessary. Only one semester may be taken during one school year.

ADVANCED YOGA - 1060 Semester (11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  Beginning Yoga
Other Credit: none
$15.00 class fee required
This class is designed for students who are interested in deepening their yoga practice. We will build on foundational skills and work on intermediate/advanced yoga poses.

BIOLOGY - 6200 Full Year (10/11/12)
Pre-requisite: none
Other Credit:  none
$10.00 lab fee required
This course gives students a solid background in fundamental and current topics in biology.  The class will focus on the organization of life at the chemical and cellular levels, genetics, evolution, plants, animals, and the relationship of living things to their environments.

HONORS BIOLOGY - 6201 Full Year (10/11/12)    video description
Pre-requisite: none
Other Credit:  none
$10.00 lab fee required
This course provides students with the same background as Biology, but with enough additional material and experience to be successful in AP Biology.

AP BIOLOGY - 6230 Full Year (11/12)     video description 
Recommendation:  Pass Honors Biology
Other Credit:  College credit given by universities based on AP test score
Lab fee required
AP test fees apply
The AP Biology course is the equivalent of a two- semester college Introduction to Biology course.  This is usually taken by biology majors in their Freshman year of college.  Areas of study will include biochemistry, cellular biology, genetics, evolution and the interaction of living things with their environments.  College credit if pass AP test.

CHEMISTRY - 6400 Full Year (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  Secondary Math 2 or currently taking Secondary Math 2
Other Credit: none
$10.00 lab fee required
Students in chemistry will learn more about the matter in their world and the relationships between matter and energy.  They will explore the structure of matter, investigate the physical and chemical properties of substances and learn how they change. 

AP CHEMISTRY - 6430 Full Year (11/12)                                                                                                        Recommendation:  This should be a second year of Chemistry for all but the most able and dedicated students; previous chemistry could be either Chemistry or CE Chemistry
Other Credit:  College credit given by universities based on AP test score
Lab fee required
AP test fees apply
This course is equivalent to both semesters of Chemistry for Scientists & Engineers in college.  College credit awarded depending on university requirements.  This is the course you should take if you intend to be a STEM major or a health science (non-nursing) major. It is required for all Biology, Chemistry, Pre-Med, Pre-Dental, and Pre-Pharmacy majors and many Engineering majors.

CE 1110 CHEMISTRY - 6450 (CE) Full Year (10 with permission of instructor/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  3.0 GPA, Sophomores should email Mrs. Callister for permission scallister@dsdmail.net
Recommendation: Students should be good at math and science to succeed
Other Credit:  5 WSU Credits CHEM 1110/1115
Lab fee required
WSU registration and course fees apply
This is a full year of basic introductory chemistry that includes college level lab work. At Weber, it is the first semester of the chemistry course intended for students going to nursing school.
Concurrent Enrollment fees are about $205 = $25 for Web tuition + about $90 for online textbook & homework combination + about $90 for lab manual (you must buy the lab manual online; you may be able to find it cheaper than $90).  The lab manual will be changing this year; email Mrs. Callister if you are curious (she'll know in March). The online textbook & homework program combination is purchased through Weber State.   To succeed in this class you need to register and pay promptly at the beginning of the school year, to have computer access since all homework is online, and to plan ahead and meet deadlines (very little late work is accepted).  

AP ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE - 6330 Full Year (10/11/12)    
Prerequisite:  none
Other Credit:  College credit given by universities based on AP test score
Lab fee required
AP test fees apply
This course is challenging but doable for students of various academic backgrounds who would like an introduction to the world of AP science classes and testing, or who would like to try for an alternative AP science credit. A wide range of scientific disciplines are explored in this course. This is done in order to understand the amazingly complex world we live in, our relationship to it, and the effects our actions can have on it. Some scientific disciplines we'll be delving into (but won't be limited to) are biology, ecology, geology/earth science, basic concepts of chemistry, and much, much more! 

PHYSICS - 6500 Full Year (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  Secondary Math 2 or currently taking Secondary Math 2
Other Credit: none$10.00 lab fee required
This course covers science at its roots; we will mainly study motion, force, fields, energy and waves. We will do many fun labs like the go-cart lab, wave labs, and electricity labs. This class has an engineering component and students will participate in several projects such as an egg drop, a Rube Goldberg machine, etc.

AP PHYSICS 1 - 6530 Full Year (10/11/12)     video description 
Recommendation:  Students should have passed Secondary Math 2
Other Credit:  College credit given by universities based on AP test score
Lab fee required
AP test fees apply
This is a full year course that will cover motion, force, energy, momentum, gravitational, and oscillatory motion.  Because this is an algebra-based physics course, we won’t be using calculus. Passing this AP test will give you college credit for physical science.  It is the college physics course taken by biology majors, physical therapy, and occupational therapy majors, pre-med, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, etc. College credit awarded depending on university requirements.  What’s easier:  No calculus required.  What’s harder: This test has a low national pass rate but our teacher is fantastic, and we have a much higher pass rate than national. 

AP PHYSICS C: MECHANICS - 6532 Full Year (10- if student is in calculus/11/12)    video description 
Recommendation:  Passed or currently be taking Calculus (AB or BC)
Other Credit:  College credit given by universities based on AP test score
Lab fee required
AP test fees apply
Get a jumpstart on an engineering major!  Apply your calculus to real world problems!  Do lots of fun & challenging labs!  Interact with a small, elite group of students!  These are a few of the reasons that students take this class. All engineers are required to take this class in college, as well as physics, chemistry and geology majors.  Many colleges will waive the class for a decent AP score and you’ll have a good chance of getting one with Viewmont’s usual pass rate of over 90%. College credit awarded depending on university requirements.

AP PHYSICS C: ELECTRICITY & MAGNETISM - 6533 2^nd Semester (11/12)  video description                       Recommendation:  Passed or currently taking Calculus (AB or BC), and successfully passed a previous physics class
Other Credit:  College credit given by universities based on AP test score
Lab fee required
AP test fees apply
Sick of how high school physics courses just cover forces, energy and motion, again and again?  Try this one out!  Electricity and magnetism run our world and you’ll get a peek behind the curtain at their inner workings!  We’ll cover some theory and some practical applications. This class gives you college credit at the SOPHOMORE level.  What’s easier: There are only 5 units covered on this test; pass rates nationally and at Viewmont are similar to AP C: Mechanics. What’s harder: We do it in one semester. 

CE 1010 PHYSICS - 6540 (CE) Full Year (11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  Students should have passed Secondary Math 2
Other Credit:  3 WSU Credits PHYS 1010
Lab fee required
WSU registration and course fees apply
This is a full-year course that consists of a survey of physics at the introductory level.  Topics may include laws of motion, gravity, energy, light, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, quantum mechanics, radioactivity, and relativity - we will hit what we can. This is a more comprehensive, less project-based version of physics than regular physics, though we will do many of the same labs.

COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES CE – 7740 (CE option) Semester (10/11/12)  video description
Pre-requisite:  none                                                                            
WSU registration and course fees may apply
Other Credit:  4 WSU credits CS 1030, Meets 3^rd year science requirement
This course provides an overview of the many different and exciting fields in Computer Science. Students will explore Web Development, Cybersecurity, Software Engineering/Programming, Networking, Computer Engineering/Binary, and Artificial Intelligence. Students will learn the basics concepts of programming through Python. Students will learn some basic HTML to build a simple website. Students will explore how software and hardware work together. They will explore password encryption, internet ethics and other basic concepts of Cybersecurity. This course is intended to help students explore Computer Science fields and get a better understanding of whether they would be interested in continuing further in any of these areas of interest.

COMPUTER PROGRAMMING 2 CE – 7735 (CE option) Semester (10/11/12) video description
Pre-requisite:  Computer Programing 1                                                                                  
$2.00 lab fee required
Other Credit: 3 WSU credits CS 1400                                                     
WSU registration and course fees may apply
This course is designed to work in tandem with Computer Programming 1 and is best taken immediately after Computer Programming 1. This course builds on concepts introduced in Computer Programming 1. Students will learn to design, code and test more complex programs in Python. In addition to sharpening skills from Programming 1, students will learn how to utilize arrays, dynamic lists and strings, complex control structures, and the basics of classes/objects.

ELECTRONICS 1 CE - 7870 (CE option) Semester (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit:  2 WSU credits ECE 1000  
WSU registration and course fees may apply
$10.00 lab fee required
This is the first in a sequence of courses where students will apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble and operate electrical/electronic equipment used in industry and manufacturing businesses. Students will study safety, electrical theory, parallel and series circuits, and schematic diagrams.

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE - 6322 Semester (11/12)
Pre-requisite: none
Other Credit: Meets 3^rd year science requirement
$10.00 lab fee required
Environmental Science at Viewmont High is a semester course that examines a variety of natural science fields (e.g. ecology, chemistry, biology, geography) and several social science disciplines (e.g. economics, politics, ethics).  This course is designed to fully acquaint students with an understanding of many topics and subject areas within the realm of ecology and provide them with many opportunities to apply their knowledge and understanding of the environment to their daily lives today and throughout their lives.  This course is designed to promote ecological literacy so that students will be better prepared to make decisions about issues that impact the environment, be it on a small or large scale.

MEDICAL ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY CE - 7309 (CE) Full Year 2 periods (11/12)  video description
Recommendation:  Intro to Health Science 
Other Credit: Meets 3^rd year science requirement, 5 WSU Credits HTHS 1101 &  HTHS 1120
Double period so register for 2 period blocks
$150.00 text and lab fee required
WSU registration and course fees apply
This course is designed to prepare students interested in medical/health careers for advanced courses and/or entry level employment. Students will gain knowledge in intermediate anatomy & physiology, medical terminology, pathophysiology, medical ethics, and career exploration. Club membership in HOSA is encouraged.

ROBOTICS 1 – 7885 Semester (10/11/12)
Pre-requisite:  none                                                                                                                               
Other Credit:  none
$10.00 lab fee required
This class is a lab-based, hands-on course that combines electrical, mechanical, and engineering principles.  Students will design, build, program, and control robotic devices.  They will study and apply electrical components such as the sources of energy, electrical safety, use of basic electronics, and sensors and actuators.

WILDLIFE BIOLOGY - 6250 Semester (11/12)
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit: Meets 3^rd year science requirement
$10.00 lab fee required
This course will study the relationship between the environment and wildlife and the impact humans have on wildlife. Time will be spent on survival and animal mating behaviors, as well as the interaction of different species. The class will finish with restoration and management of impact animals and habitat.

ZOOLOGY - 6262 Full Year (11/12)    video description
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit: Meets 3^rd year science requirement
$10.00 lab fee required
This class explores the tremendous diversity of animal life and the interactions of different animal species.  We will be doing some dissections.

WORLD HISTORY - 4540 Full Year (10/11/12)
Pre-requisite: none    
Other Credit:  none
This course stresses the diverse economic, political, religious, and social systems throughout world civilizations, e.g., Middle Easterners, Africans, Eastern Europeans, Russians, and Latin Americans. AP World History will also satisfy this requirement.  

AP WORLD HISTORY - 4591 Full Year (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit:  College credit given by universities based on AP test score
$10.00 lab fee required
AP test fees apply
This course studies the history of World Civilizations, the development of world nation state systems with cultural, economic, and philosophical developments included.  Students taking this course should be committed to the academic rigor associated with AP courses, as well as taking the AP exam at the end of the year.

US HISTORY 2 - 4550 Full Year (11/12)
Pre-requisite: none   
Other Credit:  none
This course covers US History from Post-Reconstruction to the present with an emphasis on 20^th Century history. It will analyze topics such as political, economic and foreign relations, and citizenship.

AP US HISTORY - 4593 Full Year (11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit:  College credit given by universities based on AP test score
$10.00 lab fee required
AP test fees apply
This course is a comprehensive study of political, social, economic, and diplomatic developments in America from the 1400’s to the 1980’s. It is designed to test knowledge-based analytical skills. Students taking this course should be committed to the academic rigor associated with an AP course, as well as taking the AP exam at the end of the year. Refer to the AP section to learn more about AP courses in general.

CE 1700 HISTORY AMERICAN CIVILIZATION - 4555 (CE) Full Year (11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  none                                                                                                                                          Other Credit: 3 WSU Credits HIST 1700
WSU registration, book, and course fees apply
This course will investigate the changes in American History by events, trends, and movements. Students in this course will assess historical materials, weigh evidence, and interpret conclusions in essays.

US GOVERNMENT & CITIZENSHIP - 4560 Semester (12)
Pre-requisite:  none                                                                                                                                          Other Credit:  none
The goal of this course is to foster informed and responsible participation in federal, state, and local government. Student will be able to explain and analyze major ideas, protections, privileges, structures, and economic systems pertaining to American citizens. AP US Government & Politics or CE US Government will also satisfy this requirement.  Must pass US Citizenship Test. 

AP US GOVERNMENT & POLITICS - 4594 Full Year (11/12)  
video description
This class will be taught every other year beginning in 2023-2024
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit:  College credit given by universities based on AP test score
$10.00 lab fee required
AP test fees apply
This course will give students an analytical perspective on government and politics in the United States. Students will become familiar with the various groups, beliefs, and ideas that constitute US Politics. Students taking this course should be committed to the academic rigor associated with AP courses, as well as taking the AP exam at the end of the year.  Must pass US Citizenship Test.

CE US GOVERNMENT & CITIZENSHIP - 4566 (CE) Semester (11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  none                                                                                                                                          Other Credit: 3 WSU Credits POLS 1100
WSU registration, book, and course fees apply
This course is an introductory course on American National Government. It will provide an in-depth look at the founding of the United States, the constitution, and the American system of government. Students taking this course will be expected to fulfill all CE requirements. Must pass US Citizenship Test.

CE 2110 COMMUNICATIONS - 4290 (CE) Semester (12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit:  3 WSU credits COMM 2110
WSU registration and course fees apply
This course will provide students with a basic knowledge of interpersonal and small-group communications.  Students will learn communication skills which may allow them to improve relationships in their school, work, and personal lives.

CREATIVE WRITING 1 - 4335 Semester (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit:  none
This course introduces beginning writers to elements of effective writing while studying the basic ingredients of good stories, poems, and prose. Daily writing, group work, sharing of student work, and contest entries are also part of this class. Permission of the instructor is required to repeat this course.  

CREATIVE WRITING 2 - 4340 Semester (10/11/12)
Pre-requisite:  Creative Writing 1
Other Credit:  none
This course is for students who have completed Creative Writing I and wish to continue to improve their craft in an advanced setting with peers dedicated to writing. Students will edit Viking Legends and refine their skills in a workshopping environment as they explore descriptive, narrative, fictional, and poetic modes of writing.  

DEBATE 1 - 4385 Full Year (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit:  none
$50.00 class fee per semester
plus $20.00 bus fee
Debate is a very broad discipline that offers students the argumentation skills necessary to contest a variety of issues, as well as those needed to creatively tell a story and demonstrate public speaking abilities. Students will gain advanced skills in research, writing, note-taking, and logical analysis by building effective argumentation and cutting humorous/dramatic performance pieces. In Debate 1, students will study the forensics events of Public Forum, Impromptu, Student Congress, Oratory, Extemporaneous Speaking and Storytelling.   Students are required to attend 2 tournaments per term.  The class fees will cover tournament entry fees, judging, and transportation.

DEBATE 2 - 4390 Full Year (10/11/12)
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit:  none
$50.00 class fee per semester
plus $20.00 bus fee
Debate 2 will continue with the study of debate philosophy, LD Debate and Cross Examination. Students will debate in class on a variety of current topics and are required to compete at 6 tournaments during the semester. Also, because of the requirement to compete, students need to be academically eligible. The class fees will cover tournament entry fees, judging, and transportation.

DEBATE 3 - 4395 Full Year (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit:  none
$50.00 class fee per semester
plus $20.00 bus fee
Debate 3 will continue with the study of debate philosophy, LD Debate and Cross Examination. Students will debate in class on a variety of current topics and are required to compete at 6 tournaments during the semester. Also, because of the requirement to compete, students need to be academically eligible. The class fees will cover tournament entry fees, judging, and transportation.

YEARBOOK - 4365 Full Year (10/11/12)    video description
Pre-requisite:  Instructor permission, apply with Mr. Bowles, room 108
Other Credit:  none
Be on the staff that creates the official school memory book. Students who are interested in photography, Photoshop, and desktop design will find the yearbook class to be a great outlet for their creativity.

DRIVER EDUCATION - 1100 Semester (10/11/12)
Pre-requisite:  Driving Permit is required prior to the first day of class
Other Credit:  none
$100.00 registration fee required
This course is designed to prepare students to adequately and safely operate an automobile.  Thirty hours of classroom attendance is required to pass this class.  Students will be enrolled based on their birthday.
Students who turn 16 between Sept 1 - Jan 31 should register for 1st semester.
Students who turn 16 between Feb 1 - Aug 31 should register for 2nd semester.
Students turning 16 between June 1 - Aug 31 can take our optional summer session (additional fees apply).

LATINOS IN ACTION – 214 Semester (10/11/12)
Pre-Requisite:  none
Other Credit:  none
This is a service-learning class, where students will be trained in mentoring techniques, primarily in reading. These mentoring techniques are applied as the students go to local elementary schools to assist teachers by mentoring English Language Learners and other students in their classrooms. Students will be expected to volunteer in a variety of situations outside of normal class time as well. Students will also receive specific training in reading, writing, speaking, listening, presentation, goal setting, time management, and interpersonal skills. The class is open to students of any ethnicity.

PEER TUTOR - 213 Semester (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit:  none
In Peer Tutor, you will work directly with students in our school who have disabilities, helping them in their core classes (math, science and language arts), general ed classes (like P.E., foods and art) and with various life skills (like hygiene, grocery shopping, money skills and basic cooking). Peer tutors are so important in helping people with disabilities make new connections, make friends, and participate in school activities. You will be expected to set an example for the students with disabilities both inside and outside the classroom.  You will also be an example to others, throughout the school and community, demonstrating that people with disabilities should have the same rights and privileges as everyone. This means that you will look out for the students in class, in the halls, in the lunchroom and in the community.

IMPACT TEAM - 216 Full Year (11/12)   
Pre-requisite:  By application in the Spring
Other Credit:  none
Impact team is a Peer Mentorship class dedicated to Social and Emotional Learning.  Students learn character building and leadership skills and are given opportunities to teach and lead at our feeder elementary and junior high schools.  Students interested in taking this class must apply and be selected by the Impact Team committee. 

STUDENT GOVERNMENT - 220 Full Year (10/11/12)
Pre-requisite:  By application and vote in Spring
Other Credit:  none

ANTHROPOLOGY - 4602 Semester (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite:  none
In this class, students will acquire an understanding of the differences and similarities, both biological and cultural, in human populations. Students will recognize the characteristics that define their culture and gain an appreciation for the culture of others. Content includes, but is not limited to, the following:  human biological and cultural origins; adaptation to the physical environment; diversity of human behavior; evolution of social and cultural institutions; patterns of language development; family and kinship relationships; effects of change on such cultural institutions as the arts, education, religion and law.  Through the comparative study of different cultures, anthropology explores fundamental questions about what it means to be human. This course will provide a framework for analyzing diverse facets of human experience such as gender, ethnicity, language, politics, economics, and art. 

AP AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES - 4599 Year (11/12) 
Pre-requisite:  none
Other Credit:  College credit given by universities based on AP test score
AP test fees apply
This course is designed to offer students an evidence-based introduction to African American studies. The interdisciplinary course reaches into a variety of fields—literature, the arts and humanities, political science, geography, anthropology, and science—to explore the vital contributions and experiences of African Americans.  A solid understanding of how African Americans have shaped America, its history, laws, institutions, culture and arts, and even the current practice of American democracy, sharpens all knowledge about our nation.

BASE CAMP – 630 Semester (by counseling department and school team approval)
Students who are not on track to graduate are registered for this credit recovery class. The student must adhere to school contractual obligations in order to remain in the class. Students interested should see their counselor for more information.  

CHEERLEADERS - 221 Full Year (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite:  Tryouts in Spring
Students enrolled are admitted from the results of the spring tryouts. Interested students should look for an informational meeting held in February/March or contact the advisor. 

DIRECTED RESEARCH – 404 Semester (11/12)
Available for students enrolled in 2 or more AP or core CE courses. Students may have one period to work on their studies from these rigorous courses. This is a Pass/Fail non-GPA course.  

DRILL TEAM VYKELLES – 1275 Full Year (10/11/12)
Pre-requisite:  Tryouts in Spring
Drill team is a competitive sport.  Vykelles are required to attend practice throughout the school year, as well as in the summer.  Performances include football and basketball halftimes, assemblies, drill competitions, Curtain Call, and more.  Entrance into this course is by audition only.  Tryouts are held in March.  Interested students should look for flyers indicating an informational meeting held in February or contact the faculty advisor: danpetersen@dsdmail.net. 

PSYCHOLOGY – 4570 Semester (10/11/12)
This is an introductory course that includes the basics of the brain, human behavior, and research. 

AP PSYCHOLOGY – 4598 Full Year (10/11/12)   video description
Recommendation:  3.0 GPA or higher
Other Credit:  College credit given by universities based on AP test score
$10.00 lab fee required
AP test fees apply
This is a college level course covering the basics of psychology including the biology of the brain, behavior, and research. Students should be highly motivated. Students will be expected to take the AP test at the end of the year. The $10 fee covers classroom labs, activities, and a ceramic personality mask. 

SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY – 4572 Semester (11/12)
This class provides an overview of psychological theory and research as it relates to sport and performance at the individual and group levels. It will specifically focus on the application of this theory and research to the student’s immediate sport and/or performance goals. 

SOCIOLOGY – 4601 Semester (10/11/12)   video description
This course deals with the social atmosphere that helps to make us who we are and how we behave. This course will cover topics such as culture, violence, deviance, crime, social control, socialization and personality, group behavior, social class, and social institutions. The key component of this course is to study ourselves and the society that influences our behavior. 

VIKING I.D.E.A. – 400 Semester (10/11/12)   video description
Viking Individual Digital Education Acceleration (I.D.E.A.) is a class period where students can complete 2 online courses to achieve credit at a more rapid rate. Students are expected to make regular progress with the goal of achieving at least .5 credit through each of their selected online courses.  Course choices include: Fit for Life, General Financial Literacy, Health, Drivers Education, US Government, Digital Business Applications, and Exploring Computer Science.

OFFICE ASSISTANT – 210 Semester (11/12)
Students will work in the office (attendance or main office) to help the school run their day-today functions.  Office approval is required. This is a Pass/Fail non-GPA courses. 

COUNSELING OFFICE ASSISTANT – 212 Semester (11/12)
Students will work in the counseling office to help the school run their day-today functions.  Office approval is required. This is a Pass/Fail non-GPA courses. 

CHINESE 1 - 3310 Full Year (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite: none        
Other Credit:  none
This is an introduction to the Chinese language, history, people and festivals. You will start your journey to explore this old language that has existed for thousands of years.  Students will learn the fundamentals of speaking and writing the Chinese language in various interesting ways. Topics include greeting, family, friends, hobbies, school life. sports, countries, and ordering food. You will be able to talk about these topics after you finish this course. 

CHINESE 2 - 3320 Full Year (10/11/12)
Pre-requisite: Chinese 1     
Other Credit:  none
Continue to develop written and verbal communication skills in the Chinese language. Students will also continue to explore the Chinese culture and its people. New topics include weather, festivals, shopping, pop culture and health.

CHINESE 3 - 3330 Full Year (10/11/12)
Pre-requisite: Chinese 1 and 2     
Other Credit:  none
An expansion on the Chinese 2 course. Students will continue develop their love for the Chinese language through written and oral presentation in small paragraphs, which is a higher-level language skill. Topics include talking about health, emotion, see a doctor, transportation, and movies.

CHINESE 4 - 3340 Full Year (10/11/12)
Pre-requisite: Chinese 1, 2 and 3        
Other Credit:  none
An expansion on the Chinese 3 course. Students will further develop the Chinese language through written and oral presentation in longer paragraphs. Narration will be the focus in this level. Students will be better express themselves in Chinese. Topics include movies, travel, personality, and all kinds of topics that are related to your life. This class will prepare for the AP class.

AP CHINESE LANGUAGE & CULTURE - 3370 Full Year (10/11/12)   
Pre-requisite: Chinese 1, 2, 3 and 4                                                                                                               Other Credit:  College credit given by universities based on AP test score
AP test fees apply
This intensive, college level course gives students the opportunity to receive university credit by successfully passing the Advanced Placement Chinese test administered in the spring. This class is conducted in the Chinese language.

CE 3117 CHINESE BRIDGE - 3387 (CE) Full Year (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite:  Chinese AP Language and Culture Exam score of 3 or higher
Other Credit:  3 WSU credits CHIN 3117
WSU registration and course fees may apply
The Chinese Legacies: Tradition and Modernity course explores the impact of traditional Chinese legacy on the formation and transformation of modern Chinese cultural identity. Students will have opportunities to use the knowledge learned in the course to interpret and negotiate various challenges and issues that they confront in their interaction with the Chinese language and culture. By the end of the course, students will be able to listen to, read, and discuss familiar topics as well as some concrete social, academic, and professional topics. Students will be able to utilize interpretive communication skills (listening and reading) to converse freely, in detail and organized manner, about themselves and their experiences, and share their points of view in discussing complex cultural and contemporary issues. They will be able to convey in writing their personal understanding and have partial ability to write a narrative description and summary of the matters in question.

FRENCH 1 - 3210 Full Year (10/11/12)   video description
Pre-requisite: none
Other Credit:  none
Come learn how to communicate with 220 million other people living in over 29 countries throughout the world, including the United States. French is the language of chefs, politicians, fashion designers, artists, and the Olympics. You will be able to read, write, understand, and speak about your family, hobbies, and cities while learn about French culture. 

FRENCH 2 CE - 3220 (CE option) Full Year (10/11/12)
Pre-requisite:  French 1
Other Credit:  3 WSU credits FRCH 1010
WSU registration and course fees may apply
This class continues to help improve your ability to communicate with people living in francophone countries around the world with an added emphasis on speaking in the past tense. The topics we cover are food, daily routine, and clothing all while continuing to explore French culture.  Students who choose to not enroll in CE are also WELCOME to take the class.  

FRENCH 3 CE - 3230 (CE option) Full Year (10/11/12)
Pre-requisite:  French 1 and 2
Other Credit:  3 WSU credits FRCH 1020
WSU registration and course fees may apply
A continuation of French 2, you’ll get even better at communicating in this beautiful language, especially the past tense and future tense. We’ll study some of the francophone countries and learn how to get around in France. We will also discuss health and relationships while incorporating more French culture. Students who choose to not enroll in CE are also WELCOME to take the class. 

SPANISH 1 - 3110 Full Year (10/11/12)   
Pre-requisite: none             
Other Credit:  none
Spanish 1 is an introduction to the Spanish world, language and its people. Learn to communicate with over 500 million people in the world who use Spanish. NOTE:  Students who have previously taken a Spanish class in the junior high or high school setting MUST register for Spanish 2. 

SPANISH 2 CE - 3120 (CE option) Full Year (10/11/12)    
Pre-requisite:  Spanish 1
Other Credit:  3 WSU credits SPAN 1010
WSU registration and course fees may apply
Spanish 2 builds upon knowledge gained in Spanish 1. This course will also reinforce the skills learned in Spanish 1: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Emphasis is on perfecting pronunciation, mastery of the basic grammatical structures, and increased communicative proficiency. Students who choose to not enroll in CE are also WELCOME to take the class. 

SPANISH 3 CE - 3130 (CE option) Full Year (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite:  Spanish 1 and 2
Other Credit:  3 WSU credits SPAN 1020
WSU registration and course fees may apply
Spanish 3 is a continuation of the Spanish 2 course, including the development of all skills of the language – listening, speaking, reading, and writing – with a heavy emphasis on grammatical structures and verb tenses. A deeper study and appreciation of Hispanic culture is also a major focus. Students who choose to not enroll in CE are also WELCOME to take the class. 

SPANISH 4 CE - 3140 (CE option) Full Year (10/11/12) 
Pre-requisite:  Spanish 1, 2 and 3
Other Credit:  3 WSU credits SPAN 2010
WSU registration and course fees may apply
Spanish 4 is a continuation of Spanish 3. The course expands the students' knowledge of the Spanish language through the Foreign Language Standards: Communication, Cultures, Connections, Comparisons and Communities. An in-depth study of the language will help students prepare for AP Spanish. Students who choose to not enroll in CE are also WELCOME to take the class. 

AP SPANISH LANGUAGE - 3170 Full Year (10/11/12)    
Pre-requisite:  Spanish 1, 2, 3 and 4 or instructor approval
Other Credit:  College credit given by universities based on AP test score
$10.00 lab fee required
AP test fees apply
This intensive, college level course gives students the opportunity to receive university credit by successfully passing the Advanced Placement Spanish test administered in the spring. This class is conducted in the Spanish language. Students who do NOT wish to take the AP test but want to continue improving their skills in the Spanish Language are welcome to enroll. 

HOME RELEASE - 600 Semester (10/11/12) 

RELEASED TIME SEMINARY – 850 Full Year (10/11/12)