The Utah Statewide Online Education Program

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This class teaches you about financial topics that apply to your life now and to your future. Topics covered include: budgeting, borrowing (debt and credit), saving and investing, protecting against risk, and earning money. You will have opportunities to practice what you are learning with interactive games and also exercises that allow you to apply the concepts to your life.

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Health covers a wide spectrum of current health topics. It investigates various components of mental, emotional, social, consumer, physical and reproductive health. It provides students with age-appropriate knowledge, skills, attitudes and the preventative measures necessary for creating a life-long healthy lifestyle. Health II is designed to arm students with the most current and relevant health information so students are able to make wise, informative and positive choices to enhance their overall well-being. Health II is an essential class which fosters the concept of living a healthy, well-balanced life in all facets.

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Physical fitness and nutrition are important parts for everyday life. Fitness for Life will give you the opportunity to create personal fitness goals and make nutrition plans that are useful and fun. We will explore different ways to exercise and use your personal talents and ambitions to make physical activity a part of your daily routine.

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Lifetime Sports is a continuation of Fitness for Life. It focuses on a higher level of proficiency of fitness and activity. Students will be required to participate in regular physical activity and will be required to track weekly physical activity, just like in Fitness for Life, but with more in-depth self-monitoring. Students will be learning about individual sports, commonly played team sports, and extreme sports. It is intended that these will promote various activities for lifetime fitness.

Code: 4020000060
Credit: 0.5

Participation Skills and Techniques is designed to help students learn the techniques and skills necessary to participate effectively in a variety of games and activities. Students will learn to participate in activities designed to improve balance, flexibility, strength, endurance and teamwork. The goal of this class is to provide knowledge, resources and activities designed to promote personal responsibility in developing a healthy lifestyle through combining fitness and cardio. Students will be empowered to make choices, meet challenges and develop positive behaviors in fitness, wellness and movement activity for a lifetime. Emphasis is placed on students analyzing skills for effective movement.

Code: 35020000007
Credit: 0.5

Exploring Computer Science is a nationally recognized introductory computer science course and includes composed of six foundational units including computer basics, problem solving, web design, introduction to programming (with Scratch), and robotics. (MUST enroll in the full semester course or have taken/passed the first quarter of the course at a district school)

Code: 35020000030
Credit: 0.5

An introductory course in computer programming/software engineering and applications. The course introduces students to the fundamentals of computer programming. Students will learn to design, code, and test their own programs while applying mathematical concepts. (MUST enroll in the full semester course or have taken/passed the first quarter of the course at a district school)

Code: 35020000032
Credit: 0.5

In this course, students will expand their knowledge and skills in structured programming techniques and concepts by addressing more complex problems and developing comprehensive programming solutions. Prerequisite: Computer Programming I (MUST enroll in the full semester course or have taken/passed the first quarter of the course at a district school)

Code: 35020000060
Credit: 0.5

This course is designed to provide students with the fundamentals of Web site creation practices by developing basic skills in XHTML and CSS. While becoming familiar with Web page creation, students may start to see a future in a career of Web development. (MUST enroll in the full semester course or have taken/passed the first quarter of the course at a district school)

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This course is for students seeking to learn core gaming development skills. They should develop foundational knowledge of game design, hardware, graphics, and animation.

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This course applies advanced concepts and principles using word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Students will integrate applications learned; this course builds on skills included in Digital Literacy.

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This course will explore Generative AI and how to use it to benefit your life. We will develop a basic understanding of what Generative AI is, its strengths and weaknesses, different forms of Generative AI that students can use, basics of prompt engineering, and how to use Generative AI to learn topics you are interested in. When finished with this course, students will be equipped to use AI as a tool to help them learn and understand new concepts both in and out of school.

Code: 2040300040
Credit: 0.5

This semester course will teach you the basics of playing the ukulele. You will learn how to tune, hold and strum a ukulele. This will be a performance instrumental class. You will be required to buy/rent a ukulele and will be singing and videoing yourself playing songs

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In this class, students will learn the basics of kitchen safety and food preparation. Along with live demonstration sessions held each week, students will gain valuable hands on experience in basic cooking and baking techniques. Topics covered in this class include: Food Safety, Cooking Terms and Tools, Recipe Basics, Eggs, Quick breads and Carbohydrates, Grains and Pasta Preparation, Meats and Protein Preparation, Milk, Dairy, and Sauce Basics.

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This is a more advanced cooking class.  We recommend students have cooking or previous foods course experience before enrolling though it isn't required. Get ready to embark on an exciting culinary journey! This course explores careers in catering, baking, and hospitality. Explore diverse and precise cooking techniques while learning essential safety and sanitation practices. Master customer service and dining room management.  Unleash your creativity in cooking and baking. *Please note that there is an additional cost associated with this course in the form of purchasing groceries in order to complete the labs.

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Credit: 0.5

This is the most advanced cooking class we offer.  We recommend students have cooking or previous foods course experience before enrolling though it isn't required. Step into the sweet world of Baking & Pastry, where you'll turn simple ingredients into delicious creations! This hands-on course lets you master baking basics, from crafting perfect yeast breads and pastries to designing stunning cakes and cookies. Along the way, you'll learn essential food safety tips and explore exciting career paths in the baking industry. *Please note that there is an additional cost associated with this course in the form of purchasing groceries in order to complete all of the more advanced labs.

Code: 34010000020
Credit: 0.5

This course provides students with an understanding of the aspects of human growth and development. Parenting skills are developed as positive guidance techniques and child-related issues are studied.

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Credit: 0.5

This course includes the study of developing skills to build and maintain a healthy self-concept and effective communication that establish healthy relationships for an individual, family, community, marriage, peers and professionally. This course will emphasize establishing and maintaining relationships based on effective communication, diverse family systems, characteristics of personal development and the impact of relationships on personal and career connection

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Credit: 0.5

This course is designed to create an awareness of career possibilities in health care and inform students of the educational options available for health science and health technology programs. Instruction includes beginning anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, medical ethics, diseases, and disorders. The course prepares students for a variety of health technology programs.

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Credit: 0.5

This course explores how fashion influences everyday life and introduces students to the fashion industry. Topics covered include fashion fundamentals, elements, and principles of design, textiles, consumerism, and fashion-related careers, with an emphasis on personal application.

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Credit: 0.5

This course introduces students to the art and techniques of digital photography, focusing on capturing high-quality images and enhancing them through editing software. Students will explore camera settings, composition, lighting, and creative storytelling. Through hands-on projects, they’ll learn essential post-processing skills, including color correction, retouching, layering, and digital effects, to bring their photographic vision to life. By the end of the course, students will be able to produce a portfolio of edited images showcasing their growth in photography and digital editing.

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Credit: 0.5

This is an entry-level course for the High School Visual Arts Core Curriculum. It is designed to provide an overview and introduction to Visual Arts through studying a variety of art tools and materials. With an emphasis on studio production, this course is designed to develop higher-level thinking, art-related technology skill, art criticism, art history, and aesthetics.

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Credit: 0.5

This course is designed to provide an enhanced experience with the artistic issues of Art 1 through traditional, two-dimensional art media, in particular drawing and painting. There is a continuing emphasis on studio production as the application of the elements and principles of art design and aesthetics.

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Credit: 0.5

This course offers an in-depth exploration of digital graphic arts, focusing on the creative and technical skills needed to produce visually compelling designs. Students will learn core principles of graphic design, including color theory, typography, composition, and branding, while building skills in both raster and vector editing programs. Through hands-on projects, students will develop a personal style and create a portfolio that showcases their skills in digital illustration, logo design, marketing materials, and more.

Code: 2040000020
Credit: 0.5

Music Appreciation will introduce students to the fundamentals of creating, enjoying, and listening to music. Students will learn about the basics of creating music including melody, harmony, and rhythm. Students will also explore instrumental and vocal timbre and will critique musical performances. Students will also be exposed to many musical styles including traditional, folk, jazz, opera, popular, and classical music. Students will learn to appreciate the complexity and the art of music

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Credit: 0.5

This course introduces students to the basics of film and musical theater, including cinematic elements, genre, and narrative structure. It will help students develop the skills to recognize, analyze, describe and enjoy film/theater as an art and entertainment form

Code: 9040000030
Credit: 0.5

Core course. Fulfills the requirements for Social Studies secondary students. The course will include map skills with physical and human geography essentials.

Code: 9050000090
Credit: 1.0

World Civilizations is a survey course that examines historic and cultural events from five time periods in world history. Students learn about early civilizations, classical civilizations focusing on Greece, Rome and China, and inter regional contact which lead to exploration and cultural diffusion during the middle ages. From there students investigate the role of revolution and social change and finally culminate their study of world history with a look at the march towards global integration during the 20th and 21st centuries.

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Credit: 1.0

As Americans, we have a rich heritage and it is our duty to understand and honor the men and women that fought four our country. Following state standards, this fast paced course will look in depth at the founding of America and continue on to the Cold War. Over the course of 2 semesters students will learn about the foundation of the United States Government, they will feel the pain of the Civil War, join in the fight during World War I and II, and everything in between. Be prepared for a grand journey as we Celebrate America!

Code: 9060000020
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The goal of this course is to foster informed, responsible participation in public life. Knowing how to be a good citizen is essential to the preservation and improvement of United States democracy. Upon completion of this course the student will understand the major ideas, protections, privileges, structures, and economic systems that affect the life of a citizen in the United States political system. This course is recommended for seniors due to their proximity to voting age.

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Credit: 0.5

As an introduction to general psychology, this class will teach the basic fundamentals of psychology. Students will gain an understanding of the brain and its basic functions, while also focusing on memory, behavior, social psychology, abnormal behavior, emotion, and lifespan development. The course will also teach how to set up experiments and help students better understand themselves and the world around them.

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Credit: 0.5

Current Issues is a Social Studies elective. The class takes a close look at the media surrounding us. We analyze the unique place in history occupied by the United States that allowed media to develop and flourish. From there we investigate the origins of Newspaper, Television, Internet, and Advertising. After looking at the past history of various mediums of mass communication, students then take a look at current efforts and future endeavors of each communication tool.

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Credit: 1.0

American Sign Language Year I. Emphasis placed on speaking skills through reading and writing are addressed. This course provides for the learning of dialogues, common words and expressions and basic language structure as well as oral practice of the language in skits, poetry, dialogue. (MUST enroll in the full year course or have taken/passed the previous quarters of the course at a district school)

Code: 3010000021
Credit: 1.0

American Sign Language Year II. This course continues the development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Narratives and dialogues are used to teach structure and vocabulary. Culture and geography of the native country are taught through reading selections. Prerequisites: ASL I (MUST enroll in the full year course or have taken/passed the previous quarters of the course at a district school)

Code: 3010000031
Credit: 1.0

American Sign Language Year III. This course stresses reading, writing and speaking skills as well as he use of more elaborate grammar structures. Aural comprehension, oral practice, culture and history of a country are emphasized as they relate to the reading program. Prerequisites: ASL II (MUST enroll in the full year course or have taken/passed the previous quarters of the course at a district school)

Code: 3070000011
Credit: 1.0

Emphasis placed on speaking skills through reading and writing are addressed. This course provides for the learning of dialogues, common words and expressions and basic language structure as well as oral practice of the language in skits, poetry, dialogue (MUST enroll in the full year course or have taken/passed the previous quarters of the course at a district school)

Code: 3070000021
Credit: 1.0

This course continues the development of speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Narratives and dialogues are used to teach structure and vocabulary. Culture and geography of the native country are taught through reading selections. Prerequisites: Spanish I (MUST enroll in the full year course or have taken/passed the previous quarters of the course at a district school)

Code: 3070000031
Credit: 1.0

This course stresses reading, writing and speaking skills as well as he use of more elaborate grammar structures. Aural comprehension, oral practice, culture and history of a country are emphasized as they relate to the reading program. Prerequisites: Spanish II (MUST enroll in the full year course or have taken/passed the previous quarters of the course at a district school)

Code: 6020000040
Credit: 1.0

In this course, we will study novels, plays, poetry, and articles as a means of improving critical thinking, reading comprehension, vocabulary, and written expression. Through written, audio, and video recordings, students share their reactions to the characters, themes, and issues of the works studied. Grammar, vocabulary, symbolism, plot points, and character development are among the language and literary techniques which students will study in this course. Throughout the course, students will make connections between the themes and characters of literature, and the events and interactions of their own lives.

Code: 6020000050
Credit: 1.0

In English 10, we will study and explore poetry, narratives, short stories, novels, non-fiction essays, articles and informational texts. Our comprehension of these texts will be facilitated by analyzing and evaluating the literary elements, plot, character development and themes of each work. As part of this course, we will continue to develop writing skills by experimenting with multiple forms of writing. We will clarify thinking and writing by improving our ability to support opinions, providing expressive details and using the writing process as a means to strengthen ideas. This course will provide ample opportunities for students to imaginatively and critically express themselves through multi-media resources as they make essential connections to the world, themselves and literature.

Code: 6020000060
Credit: 1.0

From slave narratives to F. Scott Fitzgerald’s roaring 1920’s—English 11 will focus on the unique literary works and themes of American Literature. Our comprehension of these texts will be facilitated by analyzing and evaluating the literary elements, plot, theme, and character development. As part of this course, we will continue to hone writing skills by practicing multiple forms of writing. English 11 will specifically focus writing personal narratives and analyzing literary texts. This course will allow students to make real world connections to literature through project based assessments, the use of the most up to date tech tools, thoughtful group discussion, and formative writing assignments.

Code: 6020000070
Credit: 1.0

“To be or not to be?” Is it the “best of times” or the “worst of times”? Explore these famous questions and more in English 12. This course focuses on British literature in all of its genres: drama, poetry, the novel, short story, and nonfiction literary and informational texts. Students will also apply timeless conversations to our modern world through scholarly research and writing about current issues. Critical reading, analysis, writing, and speaking will cover the core curriculum requirements. In addition to mastering the standard core, our students will employ the latest technological tools to communicate and collaborate, and create professional, creative projects. Emphasis will be placed on skills that will be critical to a successful transition to college and beyond.

Meets 1.0 high school Senior Language Arts credit requirement for graduation.
Fulfills the Literature/Humanities General Education (GE) requirement. For all students who would like to increase their enjoyment of literature. Provides basic understanding of novels, short stories, poems, plays, and essays. Students will learn to read analytically and write critically.

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Credit: 0.5

This course will cover a variety of culturally diverse folktales (i.e. Egyptian, Greek and Chinese). It will cover a world perspective on folklore and its influence on today’s culture, and the connection between myths and today’s society. Selected short stories, excerpts and poems related to mythology will also be studied throughout the semester.

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Credit: 0.5

Students will study works of prose, poetry, drama, and fiction in relation to their historical and cultural contexts. Texts will be selected from among a diverse group of authors.

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Credit: 0.5

In this semester-long course, students engage in the dynamic writing process to create a variety of narratives, poetry, and prose. They develop diverse strategies and language techniques, explore various genres, and learn to apply genre conventions to their work. Peer review and collaborative discussions deepen their understanding as they analyze writing from peers, themselves, and external sources. This course provides students with skills and tools to refine their craft and express their unique voices within a supportive community of writers.

Code: 8040000010
Credit: 1.0

Earth Science is designed to fulfill the Utah State Core Requirements for Earth Systems Sciences. We will explore the Earth and the solar system. We will learn about Earth’s landforms, rocks, atmosphere, and climate. We will understand how different processes reshape our planet, and discover how and why the Earth has changed over time. We will see how science affects us everyday and how we, in turn, affect our planet.

Code: 8020000010
Credit: 1.0

Biology is a first-year Biology course which is designed to fulfill the science requirements for graduation requirements. Students will be studying life and life systems with a close look at Ecology, Cellular Biology, Human Physiology, and Evolution. The use of media and technology will allow students to work individually and independently to understand life’s processes, scientific inquiry, research methods, and scientific design and problem solving. Prerequisites: Earth Science

Code: 8030000010
Credit: 1.0

This course is designed as an interactive, 21st century course focusing on Chemistry. Topics include the composition, properties, and changes associated with matter and their applications. This course is designed to serve as a foundation for the study of Chemistry. The utilization of scientific inquiry, web 2.0 tools, interactive experiences, higher order thinking, collaborative projects, real world application through labs and a variety of assessments all aid the student in ultimately demonstrating a vast understanding of the importance of Chemistry in the world around them; enabling them to apply these properties to their everyday lives. Prerequisites: Secondary Math I , B or higher in Biology (MUST enroll in the full year course or have taken/passed the previous quarters of the course at a district school)

Code: 8060000020
Credit: 1.0

Physics is the study of the way the universe works. Conceptual understanding of the subject will be emphasized. Although mathematical relationships will be used, they will not be the focus of the course. The topics covered will include motion, forces, gravity, energy, and momentum. The course may also include a study of heat, fluids, waves, sound, light, optics, electricity, magnetism, and/or atomic structure. Prerequisites: Secondary Math II, B or higher in Biology (MUST enroll in the full year course or have taken/passed the previous quarters of the course at a district school)

Code: 36010000085
Credit: 1.0

Fingerprints. Blood spatter. DNA analysis. This year-long course is designed to create an awareness of the branch of health science relating to medical forensics. This course focuses on introductory skills and assessment in order to develop the ability to identify, analyze, and process logically using deductive reasoning and problem solving. Medical forensics involves many aspects of health science instruction including laboratory skills and safety, microscopy, toxicology, measurement, physical evidence identification, pathology, anthropology, entomology, psychology, blood spatter analysis, and career exploration. Prerequisite: Earth Systems and Biology

Code: 08020000070
Credit: 0.5

Wildlife Biology is a semester-long course that meets part of the requirement for the 3rd Science course for graduation. Students will learn about the factors, processes, relationships and interactions of wildlife in nature. Focus will be given to ecosystems and how wildlife interact with the part of the ecosystem. Students will create arguments and explanations for how human activities have an effect on wildlife and their habitat and design solutions for what can be done to reduce or reverse human impacts on wildlife populations and habitats. This will be an engaging course where students will be able to learn more about the wildlife that inhabit our state.

Code: 08060000010
Credit: 0.5

Astronomy is a semester-long course that meets part of the requirements for the 3rd Science course for graduation. Students will learn about the night sky, the objects in the solar system, and design solutions for human colonization off of our Earth. Students will also learn about the life and death of stars and the formation of the Universe. This will be a fun science course that will give students a good background of our solar system.

Code: 07080000090
Credit: 1.0

The focus of Mathematics I is to continue to build on the topics learned in the middle grades. A major area of focus is on understanding linear relationships and how they compare to other relationships, such as exponential. This course also focuses on the connection between geometry and algebra principles by tying them together through the study of coordinates. By the end of the course students will have studied modeling and analyzing situations, used functions, explored the relationship between quantities, used linear models, studied congruence and constructions, and used the coordinate system to verify relationships between algebraic and geometric concepts

Code: 07080000095
Credit: 1.0

The focus of Mathematics I is to continue to build on the topics learned in the middle grades. A major area of focus is on understanding linear relationships and how they compare to other relationships, such as exponential. This course also focuses on the connection between geometry and algebra principles by tying them together through the study of coordinates. By the end of the course students will have studied modeling and analyzing situations, used functions, explored the relationship between quantities, used linear models, studied congruence and constructions, and used the coordinate system to verify relationships between algebraic and geometric concepts. (MUST enroll in the full year course or have taken/passed the previous quarters of the course at a district school)

Code: 07080000100
Credit: 1.0

The focus of Mathematics II is on quadratic expressions, equations, and functions; comparing their characteristics and behavior to those of linear and exponential relationships from Mathematics I as organized into 6 critical areas, or units. The need for extending the set of rational numbers arises and real and complex numbers are introduced so that all quadratic equations can be solved. The link between probability and data is explored through conditional probability and counting methods, including their use in making and evaluating decisions. The study of similarity leads to an understanding of right triangle trigonometry and connects to quadratics through Pythagorean relationships. Circles, with their quadratic algebraic representations, round out the course.

Code: 07080000105
Credit: 1.0

The focus of Mathematics II is on quadratic expressions, equations, and functions; comparing their characteristics and behavior to those of linear and exponential relationships from Mathematics I as organized into 6 critical areas, or units. The need for extending the set of rational numbers arises and real and complex numbers are introduced so that all quadratic equations can be solved. The link between probability and data is explored through conditional probability and counting methods, including their use in making and evaluating decisions. The study of similarity leads to an understanding of right triangle trigonometry and connects to quadratics through Pythagorean relationships. Circles, with their quadratic algebraic representations, round out the course. (MUST enroll in the full year course or have taken/passed the previous quarters of the course at a district school)

Code: 07080000110
Credit: 1.0

Mathematics III is the capstone course where students will pull together their learning and apply the knowledge gained in previous math course. The content is grouped into four critical areas, which are organized into units. Students will apply knowledge of probability and statistics to draw inferences and conclusions from data. Students will expand their range of functions to includes polynomial, rational, and radical functions. They will further their study of right triangle trigonometry by including non-right triangles. And finally, students will combine all of their knowledge of functions and geometry to create models and solve application problems. Prereqs: Secondary Math I, Secondary Math II (MUST enroll in the full year course or have taken/passed the previous quarters of the course at a district school)

Code: 07080000115
Credit: 1.0

Mathematics III is the capstone course where students will pull together their learning and apply the knowledge gained in previous math course. The content is grouped into four critical areas, which are organized into units. Students will apply knowledge of probability and statistics to draw inferences and conclusions from data. Students will expand their range of functions to includes polynomial, rational, and radical functions. They will further their study of right triangle trigonometry by including non-right triangles. And finally, students will combine all of their knowledge of functions and geometry to create models and solve application problems. (MUST enroll in the full year course or have taken/passed the previous quarters of the course at a district school)

Code: 7070000080
Credit: 1.0

This course introduces students to topics in modern mathematics as they apply to real-world contexts. The course extends students’ understanding of the mathematics developed in Secondary Math I & II. The course is intended to help students develop an understanding of how mathematics describes and explains the world in which they live. Students will extend their mathematical literacy, problem-solving skills, and enthusiasm for the power and beauty of mathematics as a tool for quantifying their world. Students will also need Secondary Math I and Secondary Math II to meet state graduation requirements.

Code: 15000000002
Credit: 0.5

The purpose of the ACT Prep Course is to assist students in preparing to take the ACT Test. This program will provide an overview of the test, practical test taking strategies and an opportunity to complete a simulated full-length ACT Test.This course is recommended for Sophomores, Juniors or Seniors who plan to take the ACT test in the next nine months.

Code: 02010013020
Credit: 1.0

Includes identification of major art forms, brief survey of art history, investigation of art criticism, introduction of various media, and identification of elements and principles of art. Live Session Policy: Attendance for live sessions is strongly encouraged. Part of your assignment grade depends on participation in these sessions. If you cannot attend, you will miss important information that is part of your weekly guided notes assignment. You will be responsible for watching the recording later and taking extra notes on the corresponding worksheet. 

Code: 08030013012
Credit: 1.0 

This is an excellent introductory Chemistry course. It will cover the fundamental laws and reactions of general inorganic and organic chemistry. It also includes the basic organic functional groups. Course Learning Outcomes: At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1) Use the language of Chemistry. 2) Use the Periodic Table of Elements to predict the behavior of atoms. 3) Apply chemical skills such as balancing an equation or drawing a Lewis dot structure for a covalent compound. 4) Explain how chemical concepts apply to the world around you. Live Session Policy: Live sessions are not required in CHEM 1010. Students will benefit from the weekly live sessions and may watch a live session recording if they cannot attend. The live sessions allow students to work through difficult concepts in the course. Students will have many opportunities to connect with the instructor in the course. This is a year-long course.

Code: 32020013216
Credit: 0.5 

Open to all students. Hands-on instruction develops computer skills to access, create, analyze, process, and deliver information, including the study of computer concepts, operating systems, e-mail, word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Course Learning Outcomes: At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1) Use Microsoft to save, organize, manage, and navigate the Microsoft system. 2) Use a spreadsheet file by adding worksheets, inputting data, applying themes, creating charts, and other formatting features. 3) Use spreadsheets to create formulas and basic functions such as Average, Max, Min, PMT, and If. 4) Create Word documents using formatting features, themes, interesting pictures or clipart, headers and footers, and printing options. 5) Use word processing to assemble a research paper that includes research styles, references, and table of contents. 6) Create a presentation using themes, different slide layouts, inserting pictures, WordArt, SmartArt, transitions, and animations. Live Session Policy: CIS 1200 does not hold regularly scheduled live sessions. If a live session is held, the recording will be provided for the student to watch for full credit. Students may connect with the teacher throughout the semester by signing up for one-on-one help.

Code: 06020013070
Credit: 1.0 

Designed to improve students’ abilities to read, analyze, and write expository papers. Provides opportunities to write and revise a number of essays. Activities, library research, portfolios, writing to a style guide, and tests may also be used to prepare students to write college-level papers. Successful completers (grade C or higher) will be prepared to take ENGL 2010. Live Session Policy:  Attendance at live sessions is expected. If you are occasionally unable to attend live, you must watch a recording and complete an extra assignment for that week. Please communicate with your instructor about any issues. Prerequisite: Language Arts 10 AND English ACT placement score of 17 or higher or an Accuplacer English score of 250 or higher.

Code: 06010013116
Credit: 1.0 

Provides opportunities to analyze and write academic papers, including research-supported essays, through writing and revising a number of essays. Other activities, such as portfolios, library research, and tests may be used to help students improve their writing of advanced-level papers. Successful students will demonstrate competence in the use of standard written English, in analyzing texts, in correctly paraphrasing, summarizing, and quoting source material, and appropriately citing the work of others. Live Session Policy:  Attendance at live sessions is expected. If you are occasionally unable to attend live, you must watch a recording and complete an extra assignment for that week. Please communicate with your instructor about any issues. Prerequisite: ENGL 1010 with a C grade OR an ACT English score of 28 or higher. Students must be seniors in high school.

Code: 06010013075
Credit: 1.0 

For all students who would like to increase their enjoyment of literature. Provides a basic understanding of novels, short stories, poems, plays, and essays. Students will learn to read analytically and write critically. Live Session Policy: Attendance at live sessions is expected. If you are occasionally unable to attend live, you must watch a recording and complete an extra assignment for that week. Please communicate with your instructor about any issues. This is a literature survey course; an important (and fun) component is meeting to discuss what we read. 

Code: 01000013100
Credit: 0.5 

Open to all students who spend money (or plan to spend money). Covers conceptual tools needed to function in an expanding economy that requires personal financial decisions such as spending, saving, borrowing, insurance, consumer product purchases, and investing decisions, as well as the development of a personal budget, following a stock, and an introduction to cryptocurrency. Live Session Policy: Attendance and participation are essential to the success of Finance 1750. You may earn an extra credit 2% increase to your overall final grade if you attend 90% of the live sessions. If you cannot attend, you may watch the recording of the live session and complete an assignment.

Code: 09050013090
Credit: 0.5 

This period spans human origins and early civilizations to the emergence of European Empires and the early explorations of the Americas up to 1500. Course Learning Outcomes:At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1) Analyze the political, economic, cultural, and social developments in world history from the establishment of early civilizations to 1500 C.E. 2) Explain long-term and large-scale historical change. 3) Compare and contrast the interaction among salient civilizations. 4) Evaluate the causes and effects of particular historical events. 5) Improve written and oral communication skills through an article report and class discussions. 6) Read and analyze primary and secondary sources. Live Session Policy: Live sessions are required.  You can watch the recording for three live sessions and receive full credit.  After three live sessions are missed, you can watch the recording for 50% credit.  If you miss zero or one live session, you will receive 15 extra credit points at the end of the semester.  Contact me for guidance if you cannot make any live sessions due to attending an in-person school.

Code: 09050013090
Credit: 0.5 

Themes in the historical development of the world’s peoples and cultures since 1500, tracing the decline of Asiatic Empires and the rise of European Empires. Students will study the diversity of global experiences and the emergence of the modern globalized economy.Course Learning Outcomes: At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1) Recall significant events and aspects regarding the development of world civilizations from approximately 1500 to the present, examining the creation of "modern" cultures, societies, political systems, and economies. 2) Explain how and why peoples of the world existed, acted, and thought in the context of historical convergences, divergences, and interrelations among civilizations. 3) Construct analytical and cogent interpretations of global historical issues based on evidence which fosters critical thinking skills and works toward developing an understanding of how history has been recorded and continues to be interpreted. Live Session Policy: Live sessions are required.  You can watch the recording for three live sessions and receive full credit.  After three live sessions are missed, you can watch the recording for 50% credit.  If you miss zero or one live session, you will receive 15 extra credit points at the end of the semester.  Contact me for guidance if you cannot make any live sessions due to attending an in-person school.

Code: 09050013120
Credit: 1.0 

Surveys the historical, constitutional, and economic growth of the United States from colonial times to the present.  Employs lectures, discussion, audio-visual materials, and various other instructional methods. Successful students will demonstrate a reasonable understanding of the history, principles, form of government, and economic system of the United States, as well as an appreciation of the American heritage and the responsibilities of American citizens. Course Learning Outcomes: At the successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1) Identify and understand the major chronological and topical divisions in U.S. history. 2) Demonstrate substantive knowledge of the social, cultural, economic, and political history of the United States. 3) Develop historical thinking skills and use them to analyze major historical themes and arguments found in primary and secondary source materials. 4) Argue and write analytically, cogently, and comparatively about significant issues in U.S. history. Live Session Policy: Live sessions are required. This is a year-long course. Prerequisite: ACT English score of 17 or an Accuplacer Writing score of 239 or higher or English 1010.

Code: 07070013060
Credit: 1.0 

Prepares students for courses that fulfill the General Education Math requirement. Concepts emphasized in this course include the properties of the real number system, sets, functions, graphs, algebraic manipulations, linear and quadratic equations, systems of equations, and story problems. Students will be expected to reason mathematically and solve mathematical problems. Successful completion of the course gives students good preparation for college-level math courses. Successful completers satisfy the prerequisite for MATH 1050. Purchase of MyMath Lab is required. Live Session Policy: Attendance is essential to your success in Math. Prerequisite: Secondary Mathematics 1, 2 & 3 with a “C” average.

Code: 07070013090
Credit: 1.0 

For students in Fine Arts, Liberal Arts, and other degrees. Focuses on the development of analytical problem-solving skills through the application of various mathematical concepts to real-life problems. Topics of study include modeling with algebra; geometry; logic; financial math; right triangle trigonometry (indirect measurement); probability and statistics. Students are cautioned to check degree and/or transfer requirements before taking this course. Purchase of MyMath Lab is required. Live Session Policy: Attendance is essential to your success in Math. You may earn a 10% extra credit increase on one Unit Test if your attendance grade is above 90%. The attendance grade will be calculated by submitting assignment notes and attending the live sessions. Prerequisite: Secondary Mathematics 1, 2 & 3 with a “C” average.

Code: 07040013020
Credit: 1.0 

For students majoring in Business, Elementary Education, Science, and other majors. Reviews fundamental algebra; explores polynomial and rational functions; introduces exponential and logarithmic functions and applications; trigonometric functions dealing with graphs, identities, and equations, including inverse functions. Live Session Policy: Attendance is essential to your success in Math. You may earn a 10% extra credit increase on one Unit Test if your attendance grade is above 90%. The attendance grade will be calculated by submitting assignment notes and attending the live sessions. Prerequisite: Secondary Mathematics 1, 2 & 3 AND one of the following: an ACT Math placement score of 23 or higher; OR an ALEKS score of 46 or more.

Code: 07080000070 / 07080000075
Credit: 1.0

Students will focus on developing an understanding of and applying proportional relationships; developing an understanding of operations with rational numbers and working with expressions and linear equations; solving problems involving scale drawings and informal geometric constructions, and working with two and three-dimensional shapes to solve problems involving area, surface area and volume; and drawing inferences about populations based on samples. The Honors course explores the above topics in greater depth and introduces a few more advanced themes to the curriculum.

Code: 07080000080 / 07080000085
Credit: 1.0

Students will focus on formulating and reasoning with expressions and equations, including modeling association in bivariate data with a linear equation and solving linear equations and systems of linear equations; grasping the concept of a function and using functions to describe quantitative relationships; and analyzing two- and three-dimensional space and figures using distance, angle, similarity and congruence and understanding and applying the Pythagorean Theorem. The Honors course explores the above topics in greater depth and introduces a few more advanced themes to the curriculum.

Code: 08050000001
Credit: 1.0

The theme of this course is “structure.” There is an emphasis on life science; however, topics dealing with physical and earth science are woven throughout the course to assist students in recognizing the integrated nature of science.

Code: 08050000010
Credit: 1.0

“Change” is the theme of this course. There is an emphasis on physical science; however, earth and life science topics are woven throughout the course to assist the student in understanding the integrated nature of science. Topics include chemical and physical change and change in energy, force, and motion. Emphasis will be given to assisting students with connecting science and their daily lives.

Code: 06020000020
Credit: 1.0

Seventh grade English is designed to provide students with reading, writing and research/inquiry opportunities. Students will read literature from across several genres and will use the writing process to develop various forms of writing, including an in-depth research paper. This course is taught in conjunction with Utah Studies.

Code: 06020000030
Credit: 1.0

This course covers the different aspects of language arts – specifically reading, writing, speaking, listening and viewing – and the ways in which we can incorporate them into our lives. Some aspects of this course include writing workshops, research methods, persuasive writing, literature analysis, discussion, peer evaluation, grammar, and vocabulary.

Code: 09050000070
Credit: 0.5

Utah Studies teaches students about the state of Utah, taking them from early settlement to the present day.

Code: 09050000030
Credit: 1.0

This course is designed to emphasize historic events from the Age of Exploration to Reconstruction and the Western Movement. Topics covered will include, but are not limited to, the Age of Exploration, colonization, the Revolutionary War, the National Period, Constitutional issues, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the Western Movement.

Code: 04020000080
Credit: 0.5

Students in this course will be introduced to a variety of sports. They will be using basic skills they should have developed in elementary school into game situations. The emphasis within the class is on having fun while moving.

Code: 4050000010
Credit: 0.5

This class covers the following topics: nutrition, physical fitness, drug/alcohol/tobacco use, and abuse, mental disorders, suicide, violence prevention, self-confidence, stress management, family and friend relationships, and sex education, also known as maturation. Permission slips are sent home before the maturation unit.

Code: 32020000170
Credit: 0.5

The goal of this class is to familiarize students with basic computing principles and terminology. By engaging in real-world activities, students will become acquainted with modern technology and learn why it is important. When students understand how computers work, finding solutions to technological problems becomes a lot easier. Students will explore topics such as computer hardware, software, document processing and a variety of other useful applications. Students will also review basic netiquette and internet safety skills.

Code: 35020000003
Credit: 0.5

Creative Coding is a computer science course that engages students in interesting, collaborative learning activities to ensure that students are learning concepts vital to the deep and broad field of computer science. Students work through puzzles and projects to learn the fundamentals of programming and design.

Code: 32020000370
Credit: 0.5

Students will create a variety of documents, increase efficiency, productivity, quality, and creativity through the use of basic and advanced software features. The course will also include instruction on proper keyboarding technique.

Code: 2040000010
Credit: 0.5

This course incorporates music concepts and skills into everyday life. Music Connections will include explorations in creating music, experiments with singing/playing/reading music, development of analytical and evaluative skills in music listening, and investigations of various purposes of music. It will also explore music’s impact on culture, history, and quality of life.

Code: 2010000060
Credit: 0.5

Art Foundations is an introduction to visual arts. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the elements and principles of design through projects completed in several art mediums. Art Exploration will focus on studio production techniques in drawing, watercolor, and clay. This course will promote higher-level thinking through art history and art production concepts. This overview of visual arts includes a variety of art tools and materials. With an emphasis on studio production, this course is designed to develop higher-level thinking, art-related technology skills, and aesthetics.

Code: 06010000101
Credit: 0.5

Students will learn the foundations of the theater along with many artistic mediums associated with this art. They will also learn how to develop and organize artistic ideas, and they will learn to appropriately critique theater productions. Students will develop techniques to help them express meaning through the presentation of drama/theater works.

Code: 34010000230
Credit: 0.5

This course gives students the opportunity to develop essential skills in the various career pathways related to Family and Consumer Science (FACS). Students will explore and cultivate skills in food and nutrition sciences, childcare, interior design, clothing and textiles, fashion design, consumerism, entrepreneurship, family relationships, personal responsibility, and career and job-related tasks.

Code: 15000000008
Credit: 0.5

The College and Career Awareness course is designed to increase awareness of college and career pathways based on interests, skills, and aptitudes. Students will assess their interests and aptitudes and explore related career options. Students will learn about careers and know how to access current information about market demand, average earnings, and training and education requirements. Students will increase their understanding of their personal work-related characteristics and knowledge of careers and related education requirements.