Electives
Careers (Career Orientation and Exploration) 0216 (E) 10-12
This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of career fields. Students will take self-interest surveys and proficiency exams to help them identify career fields appropriate to their skills and interests. Students will develop resume writing and interviewing skills. Eleventh and twelfth grade students may enroll in these specialized courses. These courses relate to all areas of the curriculum and are a direct connection of a student’s SEOP career goal and the world of work.
French 1 4100 (E) 10-12
This course is designed to teach elementary skills in listening, speaking, reading, and spelling. The course content includes vocabulary for classroom and school subjects, foods, clothing, telling time, reading the calendar, weather, seasons, modes of transportation, and common locations. Students will develop an appreciation for the culture of the countries where the language is spoken.
*Class fee $10
French 2 4101 (E) 10-12
Prerequisite: French 1
This course is designed to teach intermediate skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course content includes further development of vocabulary of dining, traveling, shopping, and personal feelings. Students will develop an appreciation for the culture of the countries where the language is spoken.
*Class fee $10
French 3 H 4103 (Sr. LA) 10-12
Prerequisite: French 2 or French 2 H
This course is designed to teach advanced skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course content includes the development of more abstract vocabulary, simple literature, extemporaneous speaking and conversation, and guided composition. Students will develop an appreciation for the arts and culture of countries where the language is spoken.
*Class fee $10
French Language AP 4104 (Sr. LA) 11, 12
Prerequisite: French 3 H
This is an accelerated course designed as a review of grammar, guided and free composition, literature, and conversation skills. University credit can be earned with a successful performance on the Advanced Placement exam.
*Class Fee $10
American Sign Language 1 4170 (E) 11,12
Prerequisite: Adequate English, reading and speaking skills; adequate vision
This introductory course is designed to teach students American Sign Language in order to communicate with individuals who are deaf through the use of American Sign Language. Students will learn various aspects of deaf culture and the evolution of American Sign Language. This course may require a student workbook. This program is the first step in preparing students for an entry-level position in the field of interpreting for deaf individuals. This class may fill the foreign language requirement at universities in Utah.
*Class Fee $5
American Sign Language 2 4171 (E) 11, 12
Prerequisite: American Sign Language 1 and Instructor approval
This intermediate course continues instruction in using American Sign Language to communicate with deaf individuals. This class may fill the foreign language requirement at universities in Utah. This course will also prepare students to enter the Interpreter Training Program at Salt Lake Community College.
*Class Fee $5
Spanish 1 4180 (E) 10-12
This course is designed to teach elementary skills in listening, speaking, reading, and spelling. The course content includes vocabulary for classroom and school subjects, foods, clothing, telling time, reading the calendar, weather, seasons, modes of transportation, and common locations. Students will develop an appreciation for the culture of the countries where the language is spoken.
*Class Fee $5
Spanish 2 4181 (E) 10-12
Prerequisite: Spanish 1
This course is designed to teach intermediate skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course content includes further development of vocabulary of dining, traveling, shopping, and personal feelings. Students will develop an appreciation for the culture of the countries where the language is spoken.
*Class Fee $5
Spanish 3 H 4183 (Sr. LA) 10-12
Prerequisite: Spanish 2 or Spanish 2 H
This course is designed to teach advanced skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course content includes the development of more abstract vocabulary, simple literature, speaking and conversation, and guided composition. Students will develop an appreciation for the arts and culture of countries where the language is spoken.
*Class Fee $5
Spanish 4 H 4186 (Sr. LA) 10-12
Prerequisite: Spanish 3 H
This course is designed for the continuation of the speaking, reading, and writing skills covered in Spanish 3H. This course is for students who want to continue their language study but who are not ready for an advanced placement course.
*Class Fee $5
Spanish Language AP 4184 (Sr. LA) 11, 12
Prerequisite: Spanish 3 H
This is an accelerated course designed as a review of grammar, guided and free composition, literature, and conversation skills. University credit can be earned with a successful performance on the Advanced Placement exam.
*Class Fee $5
Mandarin Chinese 1 4191 (E) 10-12
This course is designed to introduce students to basic Chinese grammar and a set of vocabulary generally recognized as useful in everyday communication. Using integrated pedagogical and authentic materials, the course adopts a multi-faceted approach to help students gain training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in standard Mandarin Chinese. The goal is the ability to communicate in everyday situations. Aspects of Chinese culture are also introduced.
*Class Fee $5
Mandarin Chinese 2 4192 (E) 10-12
Prerequisite: Mandarin Chinese 1
This course is designed for students who are familiar with the Chinese language. They will be introduced to the principles behind the writing system (radicals and phonetics) as well as the written equivalents for the vocabulary they have learned to speak and understand. Using integrated pedagogical and authentic materials, the course adopts a multi-faceted approach to help students gain training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in standard Mandarin Chinese. The goal is the ability to communicate in everyday situations. Aspects of Chinese culture are also introduced.
*Class Fee $5
Mandarin Chinese 3H 4193 (Sr. LA) 10-12
Prerequisite: Chinese 2
This course is designed to teach advanced skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course content includes the development of more abstract vocabulary, simple literature, extemporaneous speaking and conversation, and guided composition. Students will develop an appreciation for the arts and culture of countries where the language is spoken.
*Class Fee $5
Speech 1 1640 (E) 10-12
This is a noncompetitive course designed to emphasize the fundamentals of effective oral communication including delivery, voice, gestures, and articulation. This course also covers interpersonal communication and group discussion techniques.
Debate 1 1645 (E) 10-12
This course is designed to introduce students to debate, analysis, reasoning, delivery skills, organization, writing techniques, and research. The course also provides opportunities for impromptu speaking, original oratory, extemporaneous speaking, Lincoln Douglas debate, and student congress.
*Class fee $75
Debate 2 1646 (E) 10-12
Prerequisite: Debate 1
This course is designed to provide an in-depth study of the areas introduced in Debate I. Students have the opportunity to participate in competitive debate.
*Class fee $75
Humanities 4652 (Sr. LA, E) 11, 12
This course is designed as an interdisciplinary study (art, music, history, literature, religions, and philosophy) of world cultures. Activities and field trips are part of the course. Writing assignments are required and related to course content.
Psychology 1 6133 (E) 10-12
This course covers human behavior including the development of personality, sensation, perception, learning, and language. It also includes experiments and classroom participation. Advanced work emphasizes emotions, mental disorders and their treatment, personality theories, therapies, and testing.
Psychology 2 6134 (E) 11, 12
Prerequisite: Psychology 1
The course provides an in-depth study of topics covered in Psychology I. The course also emphasizes the application of psychological principles through experimentation and observation.
Psychology AP 6135 (E) 11, 12
Prerequisite: Instructor approval/ May require a workbook.
This college-level course covers the history of psychology, sensation/perception, learning, cognition, motivation developmental psychology, personality, testing, abnormal psychology and psychological disorders, and social psychology. University credit can be earned with a successful performance on the Advanced Placement exam.
Sports Psychology 6136 (E) 11-12
This course is for competitive athletes or performers. Students will explore the field of Sports Psychology and will learn techniques to help them mentally prepare for performance situations. Topics to be covered include: teamwork, communication, focus, confidence, imagery, attitude, goal setting, self-talk, winning, handling fear, resilience. Get your head in the game.
Sociology 1 6140 (E) 10-12
This course is the systematic study of human society. Topics to be covered include basic theories of interpersonal and group interaction, culture, socialization, groups and their effect on the individual, deviance and crime, race and ethnicity, religion, social class, the family, gender roles and the environment.
Sociology 2 6141 (E) 10-12
Prerequisite: Sociology 1
This course continues and expands upon topics covered in Sociology I. The course also emphasizes individual experimentation and observation.
Comparative World Religions 6118 (E) 11, 12
This course is an introduction to the historical and philosophical foundations of the major religions of the world. Religions to be studied include Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, Christianity and various Chinese religions.
Marching Band Auxiliary/Color Guard 1351 (E) 10-12
This course is designed for students who wish to perform, using flags and other props, with the high school marching band. Emphasis is on growth and technical skill. Rehearsals and performances outside of class time are part of the course requirement and constitute a portion of the grade. Audition may be required.
Student Government 0205 (E) 12
Prerequisite: Application/Audition
This course is designed for elected/appointed student leaders. This class provides opportunities for growth in personal leadership, communication organization and collaborative skills. Students will work under the direction of a teacher advisor and the school administration.
Study Skills 0206 (E) 10-12
Prerequisite: Teacher Approval/Application
This course is a course in which students learn and apply social and academic skills and strategies. This class may cover the following areas: Organization, time management, stress management, reading strategies, test taking strategies, study strategies, note taking, academic tracking, team work, communication and goal setting, learning and interest assessments.
Peer Leadership Team 6132 (E) 10-12
Prerequisite: Teacher Approval/Application
Peer Leadership Team (P.L.T.) is a service organization designed to train and organize high school students as teams of peer educators to provide a substance abuse and violence prevention message among youth. One major component of this program is to provide peer refusal skills to 6th grade students in their schools.
Peer Tutoring 0207 (E) 11-12
Prerequisite: Teacher Approval/Application
Students in this course work under the supervision of Special Education teachers in assisting students who have special needs or disability conditions. It is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in the fields such as in education, sociology, psychology, or social work. Because Peer Tutors are placed in a position of trust, they are expected to be highly responsible and mature in judgment.
Latinos in Action 6151 (E) 10-12
This credit
Drivers Education 0211 (E) 10-12
This course includes classroom instruction during the regular school day. On-road and range driving experiences are also required before and after school and on Saturdays. Registration is based on each student's 16th birthday. Successful completion of this course may lead to acquisition of a valid Utah Driver's license. A fee is required prior to participation in this class.
*Class Fee $95 *Summer Drivers ED $140
Creative Writing 1 4655 (Sr. LA,E) 10-12
This course is designed as an introduction to imaginative writing. The study and writing of personal experiences, character sketches, short fiction, and poetry are emphasized. Students have the opportunity to prepare manuscripts for publication, awards, and scholarships.
Creative Writing 2 4656 (Sr. LA,E) 10-12
Prerequisite: Creative Writing 1
This course is designed to emphasize imaginative writing through the study and writing of longer fiction, one-act plays, and poetry. Students have the opportunity to prepare manuscripts for publication, awards, and scholarships.
Fantasy and Science Fiction-An Examination of Genre 4661 (Sr. LA,E) 12
This course is designed for students who devour science fiction and fantasy in their spare time. The curriculum will include short stories, novels, plays, and essays (some non-fiction) of the genre. The course goals will use science fiction and fantasy texts to increase reading and comprehension skills, broaden thinking and analysis skills, improve writing skills, and build a community of similar interests.
Mythology 1 4651 (Sr. LA,E) 11, 12
This is a survey course in mythological literature. Plays and myths are the major emphasis. Cultural history, vocabulary building, and writing assignments are related to the course content. A research project is one of the course requirements.
Journalism 1 4640 (Sr.LA,E) 10-12
This course is designed to introduce students to newspaper writing and reading. Interviewing, writing, and editing are emphasized. Students produce a class newspaper.
Yearbook Publication Inc 8604 (E) 10-12
Students will be able to produce a yearbook after they have mastered terms and procedures involved with planning and producing such a publication.
Cheerleading/Song leading 7203 (E) 10-12
This course is designed for cheerleaders/song leaders who are elected or selected according to school constitutions.
Drill Team 7204 (E) 10-12
Prerequisite: Audition
This course is for those interested in promoting school spirit though performance in extra-curricular activities.
Collegiate Athletics Preparation Academy 7221 (E) 10-12
The course will focus on enhancing study skills, identifying academic as well as athletic weakness, developing training schedules, goal setting, improving athletic and competitive skills and self-marketing. Understanding the recruitment process, securing scholarships and other sources of funding for higher education will also be covered.
Aide Teacher 0009 (E) 10-12
This is a full year or semester course that offers students a unique experience working with teachers. This position provides an opportunity to observe and model an adult at work. It provides a wide range of learning opportunities in areas such as life skills, human development, and career exploration. Teacher aides experience the opportunity to practice reliable citizenship and social skills as they interact with peers, school staff and the general public.
Aide Counselor 0152 (E) 10-12
Counselor Aides experience the opportunity, under the supervision of the counselors, of assisting in the counseling center with such tasks as: delivering messages to students and teachers, processing printed materials such as registration packets, answering phones, greeting visitors to the counseling center, assisting with new students and helping to prepare for counseling activities such as SEOPs, Career Days, College Day, etc.
Aide Media 0153 (E) 10-12
This course provides students with the opportunity to work in the library media center where they will learn the Big 6 research process and apply essential life skills. Students will assist with the operation and maintenance of the media center, dealing with people and materials in an academic setting. Technology is prominent, so students will develop computer skills. Successful completion of the course will prepare students to access materials in other libraries and to apply for entry-level employment in a public library.
Aide Office 0154 (E) 10-12
Under the supervision of the office staff, Office Aides assist in office tasks such as: delivering messages to students and teachers, processing and/or organizing printed materials, answering phones and greeting visitors to the office. Office Aides experience opportunities to practice reliable citizenship and social skills as they interact with peers, school staff and the general public.
Advanced Studies/Research 0200 (E) 10-12
Students with three or more AP/IB/core concurrent courses are eligible for this course.
This course is an extension of class time in AP, IB, and core concurrent courses (English, math, science, social studies) that do not have an additional lab class. Students with three or more AP/IB/core concurrent courses are eligible for this course. The curriculum of AP, IB, and core concurrent courses is structured with the expectation of additional time for students to understand and process the large amounts of reading, writing, and information.