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  • Career & Technical Education (CTE)
Advanced Sports Medicine 2- RSM501 & RSM502

Description:  Prerequisite: 

  • Course Code(s): RSM501 & RSM502
  • Graduation Requirements: CTE
  • Dual Credit: CTE
  • Course Length: Year, 0.5 per semester
  • NCAA: No
  • Foss
  • Mount Tahoma
  • Silas
  • Career & Technical Education (CTE)
  • Lab Science
Agriculture Food and Natural Resources - JVC601 & JVC602

Description: This course focuses on the general principles and practice of agricultural research and production that may prepare individuals to apply this knowledge to the solution of practical agricultural problems. Includes instruction in basic animal, plant, and soil science; animal husbandry and plant cultivation; soil conservation; and agricultural operations such as farming, ranching, and agricultural business. Prerequisite: N/A

  • Course Code(s): JVC601 & JVC602 
  • Graduation Requirements: CTE, Lab Science
  • Dual Credit: CTE
  • Course Length: Year, 1 credit
  • NCAA: No
  • Foss
  • Lincoln
  • Mount Tahoma
  • Oakland
  • SAMi
  • SOTA
  • Silas
  • idea
  • Arts
  • Career & Technical Education (CTE)
  • Elective
  • Health
  • Physical Education (PE)
Air Force JROTC Drill & Ceremonies 1 - CAF409 & CAF410

Description: The Drill and Ceremonies course goals are to develop leadership skills and proficiency in Air Force drill and ceremonies. The course will cover topics in customs and courtesies, flag honors, drill positions and movements, command of the flight. Prerequisite: Air Force JROTC Intro Leadership 4 - CAF407 & CAF408.

  • Course Code(s): CAF409 & CAF410
  • Graduation Requirements: CTE, Fitness, Arts
  • Dual Credit: CTE
  • Course Length: Year, 0.5 per semester
  • NCAA: No
  • Foss
  • Career & Technical Education (CTE)
  • Elective
  • Health
  • Physical Education (PE)
Air Force JROTC Intro Leadership 1 - CAF401 & CAF402

Description: This is a two semester course open to students in grades 9-12 and is the introductory course to the Air Force Junior ROTC program of study. The major topics are history of air power, military customs & courtesies, basic military. Prerequisite: None.

  • Course Code(s): CAF401 & CAF402
  • Graduation Requirements: CTE, Fitness
  • Dual Credit: CTE
  • Course Length: Year, 0.5 per semester
  • NCAA: No
  • Foss
  • Career & Technical Education (CTE)
  • Elective
  • Health
  • Physical Education (PE)
Air Force JROTC Intro Leadership 2 - CAF403 & CAF404

Description: This is a two-semester course open to 10-12 graders is the second year Air Force Junior ROTC program course of study. The major topics include the study of aerospace environment, weather, navigation, jet engines, advanced customs etc. Prerequisite: Air Force JROTC Intro Leadership 1 - CAF401 & CAF402.

  • Course Code(s): CAF403 & CAF404
  • Graduation Requirements: CTE, Fitness
  • Dual Credit: CTE
  • Course Length: Year, 0.5 per semester
  • NCAA: No
  • Foss
  • Career & Technical Education (CTE)
  • Elective
  • Health
  • Physical Education (PE)
Air Force JROTC Intro Leadership 3 - CAF405 & CAF406

Description: This is a two-semester course open to 11th and 12th grade students is the third year Air Force Junior ROTC program course of study. The major topics are the study of space exploration, rockets, engines, advanced customs etc. Prerequisite: Air Force JROTC Intro Leadership 2 - CAF403 & CAF404.

  • Course Code(s): CAF405 & CAF406
  • Graduation Requirements: CTE, Fitness
  • Dual Credit: CTE
  • Course Length: Year, 0.5 per semester
  • NCAA: No
  • Foss
  • Career & Technical Education (CTE)
  • Elective
  • Health
  • Physical Education (PE)
Air Force JROTC Intro Leadership 4 - CAF407 & CAF408

Description: This is a two-semester course open to students in the 12th grade is the last year of the Air Force Junior ROTC program course of study. The major topics include independent leadership management study. Prerequisite: Air Force JROTC Intro Leadership 3 - CAF405 & CAF406.

  • Course Code(s): CAF407 & CAF408
  • Graduation Requirements: CTE, Fitness
  • Dual Credit: CTE
  • Course Length: Year, 0.5 per semester
  • NCAA: No
  • Foss
  • Math
Algebra 1 - MAL321 & MAL322

Description: Topics will include review of operations on rational numbers, proportionality, solving linear equations, basic operations on polynomials, and properties of exponents. Supplemental activities and problems will be assigned. Prerequisite: None.

  • Course Code(s): MAL321 & MAL322
  • Graduation Requirements: Algebra 1, Mathematics
  • Dual Credit: None
  • Course Length: Year, 0.5 per semester
  • NCAA: Yes
  • Foss
  • Oakland
  • SAMi
  • Silas
  • Stadium
  • Math
Algebra 2 - MAL403 & MAL500

Description: Topics include a review of linear and quadratic relationships, equation-solving algorithms and functions, and an introduction of matrix algebra. Students intending to go to college should complete at least through Algebra 4/Trig or Integrated Math 3B. Prerequisite: Algebra 1 - MAL321 & MAL322.

  • Course Code(s): MAL403 & MAL500
  • Graduation Requirements: Algebra 2/3rd Year Math, Mathematics
  • Dual Credit: None
  • Course Length: Year, 0.5 per semester
  • NCAA: Yes
  • Foss
  • Lincoln
  • Mount Tahoma
  • Oakland
  • SAMi
  • SOTA
  • Silas
  • Stadium
  • idea
  • Career & Technical Education (CTE)
  • Elective
  • Health
Allied Health - CAH321

Description: This is a gateway class to the Health & Human Services career pathway. In this class thinking & problem-solving skills will be used to address issues of concern to teenagers, including improving your image, getting along with your family, and more. Prerequisite: None.

  • Course Code(s): CAH321
  • Graduation Requirements: CTE, Health
  • Dual Credit: CTE
  • Course Length: Year, 0.5 per semester
  • NCAA: No
  • Foss
  • Mount Tahoma
  • Stadium

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