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Elective Courses
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Creative Writing (Text)
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| TEN710 |
10 credits - 36 weeks
(two semesters) |
Meets Graduation Requirement
NCAA Approved |
| While using proper grammar, punctuation and spelling is important, each student must also develop the writer within. Creative Writing is designed to encourage students to appreciate the joy of writing and heal from past negative experiences with writing. An excellent course for students who want an opportunity to express themselves through the written word. The course focuses on all aspects of writing, from personal writing to narrative and expository writing, and culminates with a full term paper. |
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World Mythology (Online)
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| OEN801 |
10 credits - 36 weeks
(two semesters) |
Meets Graduation Requirement |
| In World Mythology, students will explore creation myths, trickster tales and hero journeys from all around the globe. Each lesson will examine a different myth in an integrated study of history, culture, literature and the arts. From ancient Egypt to the Aztec empire, the Chinese to the Celts, students will study how myths are used and interpret their meanings. They will build on fundamental reading comprehension and analytic skills as they journey through museum exhibitions, visit archaeological digs and listen to traditional storytellers. World Mythology is an engaging English course for students who have not enjoyed English courses, and for students who like to use their imaginations. |
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Media Literacy (Online)
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| OEN500 |
5 credits - 18 weeks
(one semester) |
College Prep
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| This 18-lesson course teaches students how to critically evaluate the media that surround them every day as well as creating their own examples of media. The example-rich course covers the history of media, critical-thinking skills, the various channels media take in our world, as well as the influence media have on our lives and thinking. Students approach the material through both projects and more traditional assignments. |
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Study of the Environment (Online)
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| OSC301 |
5 credits - 18 weeks
(one semester) |
College Prep
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| Study of the Environment teaches students about the interrelationships among humans and the natural world. The main topics covered include: ecosystems, land resources, water resources, biodiversity, pollution, waste and waste reduction, energy and sustainable development. Emphasis will be on tying solutions—and students' roles in these solutions—to the environmental issues and problems discussed. |
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Fellowship of the Ring (Online)
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| OEL66 |
5 credits - 18 weeks
(one semester)
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Meets Graduation Requirement |
| Experience the first novel of Tolkien's beloved The Lord of the Rings trilogy through creative writing, arts and crafts, outdoor adventures, research, music and more. This fun, experimental 18-lesson course covers the journey of the Fellowship from the Shire to Rivendell. Each lesson includes commentary, thought-provoking questions and fun activities related to the reading. Students choose from suggested activities, which they may adapt to their own interests, talents and inventiveness. The required text is J.R.R. Tolkien's The Fellowship of the Ring, but we highly recommend the complete The Lord of the Rings trilogy, available in bookstores everywhere. |
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Driver's Education (Online)
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| OEL67 |
5 credits - 9 weeks
(one quarter) |
Meets Graduation Requirement |
| This fun, interactive course teaches students traffic laws, regulations and defensive driving techniques through the use of Flash animation, Internet video, interactive 3D traffic situations and case studies. The course maintains the student's attention while focusing on what's important: driver safety. Driver's Education provides students with a DMV-recognized certificate of completion necessary for the learner's permit or driver's license written exam applicable in California, Colorado, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Nevada (for homeschool students only) and Florida (through an affiliate). For students in other states, this course is an excellent way to learn and retain the crucial information they need to be safe and informed drivers. |
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Psychology (Text)
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| TEL200 |
10 credits - 36 weeks
(two semesters) |
College Prep
NCAA Approved |
| This course teaches students the fundamental concepts of psychology. During the one-year course, students explore the following topics: the science of psychology, the biological basis of behavior, sensation and perception, states of consciousness, learning, memory, cognition and mental abilities, motivation and emotion, life-span development, personality, stress and health psychology, psychological disorders, therapies, and social psychology. Through course activities and resources, students acquire learning skills in critical analysis, research methods, and academic writing. Included are weekly thought-provoking, open-ended questions answered in essay and discussion form. Students complete four milestone projects, a midterm, and a final exam. |
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Sociology (Text)
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| TEL300 |
5 credits - 18 weeks
(one semester) |
College Prep
NCAA Approved |
| This 18-lesson course introduces students to the concepts of sociology. It includes in-depth and thought-provoking essay questions which are intended to strengthen writing and critical-thinking skills and encourage students to think not only within the book they are reading but, more important, to apply information they learn to the real world. Students gain a new perspective on the world and its societies. |
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Honors Philosophy & Ethics (Online)
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| OEL303 |
5 credits - 18 weeks
(one semester)
Grades 11 & 12 only |
College Prep
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| Philosophy and Ethics is a comprehensive introduction of these subjects. The course examines the role of philosophy in our past as well as our present and future. Upon completion of the course, students can expect to better understand the basic history of the various schools of thought, appreciate various methods for understanding and challenging logical and analytical arguments, and personally explore their own philosophical orientation on many current topics. Is it ever acceptable to steal? Does right change over time, or depending on circumstances? Which is more powerful, truth or beauty? What is a white lie? Is there a correlation between legal and ethical? Should a behavior be allowed if nobody has a problem with it? Which right is more important, that of the community, or the individual? Does “might make right?” Is torture ever acceptable? Is there such a thing as evil? Is it more honorable to be true to your nature, or to overcome it? Throughout the semester, we will consider these and other fascinating questions, which have challenged the brightest minds for literally thousands of years. |
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ReaLife™ 101: Life Success Formula - Semester 1 (Text)
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| TEL78A |
5 credits - 18 weeks
(one semester) |
Meets Graduation Requirement |
Semester One: Life Skills
Students will learn to recognize and overcome common obstacles to success and will be introduced to the concepts of positive thinking, winning attitudes, developing effective goals and habits, dealing with peer pressure, using money wisely, making your own luck and more. This course takes students through the books Cool Stuff They Should Teach in School and Masters of Success.
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ReaLife™ 101: Life Success Formula - Semester 2 (Text)
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| TEL78B |
5 credits - 18 weeks
(one semester) |
Meets Graduation Requirement |
Semester Two: Life Management
This course takes students through the Life Strategies for Teens book and workbook. Students will learn the Life Laws that lead to success and the Loser Laws that keep people from being successful. Topics explored include self-esteem, relationships, behaviors that produce positive outcomes, defining priorities and turning dreams into goals. |
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ReaLife™ 102: The money formula - Semester 1 (Text)
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| TEL79A |
5 credits - 18 weeks
(one semester) |
Meets Graduation Requirement |
Semester One: Economics
This course teaches economics from a "real life" perspective. Students will work with the book Rich Dad Poor Dad for teens to develop "financial intelligence." This course will cover the concepts of financial freedom, working to learn, how to make money work for you, how to manage your money, how to manage your debt, money-making opportunities for teens and how to get a financial head start. Students will also learn what it's like to work at minimum wage jobs, from the book Nickel & Dimed.
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ReaLife™ 102: The money formula - Semester 2 (Text)
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| TEL79B |
5 credits - 18 weeks
(one semester) |
Meets Graduation Requirement |
Semester Two: Money Management
This course teaches the practical, hands-on aspects of money management, including setting money goals, saving, budgets, checking accounts, credits cards, taxes, inflation, mortgages, insurance and money-earning options. Students will also learn about investment options such as stocks, bonds, real estate and mutual funds and how to get started with little money. The books used for this course—I Want To Be Rich!...A Teenager's Modem to Money and How To Use Money Wisely Workbook—give plenty of practice in real-life money management.
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Game Design (Online)
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| OEL80 |
5 credits - 18 weeks
(one semester) |
Meets Graduation Requirement |
| In this course you will learn about the world of creating games. Game Design includes getting familiar with the Gaming Application or Engine. You will discover how to design a good game that people want to play. Through a variety of game genres, you will learn to balance game play and players, create great game flow, supply goals and rewards and guide players to make decisions to help them reach the next level of your game. You will enjoy creating games of different types throughout this course that will enhance your understanding of the game design world. The course is designed to tutor the student in the use of the free version of GameMaker, which is only compatible with the Windows operating system. It cannot be used on a Mac. |
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Business Application-Microsoft Office (Online)
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| OEL83 |
5 credits - 18 weeks
(one semester) |
Meets Graduation Requirement |
| In this course you will learn the standard business applications that most Business Offices use. The Business Applications will include MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook. Each one of these applications has its’ own unique use and place in the typical office. You will learn what most offices expect when you are required to make a presentation for a potential client, create a workbook with worksheets to track sales, write a letter that needs to be written to a customer and or formulate an email to a co-worker. |
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