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AGRISCIENCE FOUNDATIONS 1

This core course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of agricultural history and the global impact of agriculture; career opportunities; scientific and research concepts; biological and physical science principles; environmental principles; agriscience safety; principles of leadership; and agribusiness, employability, and human relations skills in agriscience. Laboratory-based activities are an integral part of this course. These include the safe use and application of appropriate technology, scientific testing and observation equipment.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you are interested in science, the environment, leadership, or how agriculture affects the world, this course gives you a broad foundation. You will learn through laboratory activities and practical investigations while exploring careers across modern agriculture.

What You’ll Do:

• Conduct laboratory tests and scientific observations

• Investigate biological and physical science in agriculture

• Use appropriate agriscience technology and equipment

• Explore environmental and global agriculture issues

• Participate in leadership and agribusiness activities

Skills You’ll Build:

• Laboratory safety

• Scientific observation

• Agricultural literacy

• Leadership

• Employability and agribusiness skills

Potential Careers:

• Agricultural scientist

• Environmental specialist

• Agribusiness manager

• Agricultural engineer

• Agriculture or environmental-science program

ANIMAL SCIENCE

This course is designed to develop competencies in the areas of safety; animal behavior; animal welfare; animal control; and employability skills.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you enjoy animals and want to understand how professionals care for and manage them, this course gives you a practical introduction. You will connect animal behavior, welfare, safety, and career-ready skills to real situations.

What You’ll Do:

• Observe and interpret animal behavior

• Practice safe animal-handling procedures

• Evaluate animal-welfare scenarios

• Research careers and issues in animal care

Skills You’ll Build:

• Animal safety

• Behavior observation

• Welfare awareness

• Responsible decision-making

• Employability skills

Potential Careers:

• Veterinarian

• Veterinary technician

• Animal trainer

• Livestock or animal-care specialist

• Animal science or pre-veterinary program

AP ART AND DESIGN: 2D

Students develop a college-level portfolio that demonstrates creative inquiry, technical skill, and a distinctive artistic voice. Through a sustained investigation, experimentation, critique, and revision, students produce and document a cohesive body of 2D work for AP portfolio submission. Prerequisite: Art: Portfolio Development – 2D Design Honors.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you are ready to challenge yourself as an artist and build work at a college level, this course gives you the time and structure to develop a distinctive creative voice. You will leave with a polished portfolio that shows both your ideas and your technical growth.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop a sustained investigation around a personally meaningful question

• Experiment with drawing, painting, photography, collage, and digital media

• Participate in critiques and revise work using feedback

• Select, photograph, and document five portfolio-quality works

Skills You’ll Build:

• Visual communication

• Portfolio development

• Creative inquiry

• Artistic critique and revision

• Time management

Potential Careers:

• Graphic designer

• Illustrator

• Photographer

• Studio artist

• College art or design program

Prerequisites/Requirements:

Prerequisite: Art: Portfolio Development – 2D Design Honors

Credit/Certification Information:

College Credit

AP ART PORTFOLIO: 2D

In this advanced studio course, students create a focused 2D portfolio that demonstrates inquiry, experimentation, revision, and technical growth across a range of media. Rather than preparing for a single exam, students develop, document, curate, and submit a cohesive body of work that reflects their individual artistic direction.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you want your artwork to show sustained growth and a clear personal direction, this studio course helps you develop a college-level portfolio. Instead of preparing for one exam, you will demonstrate your skills through a carefully documented body of work.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop a sustained artistic investigation

• Experiment across multiple 2D media

• Document process, revision, and technical growth

• Participate in critiques

• Curate and submit a finished portfolio

Skills You’ll Build:

• Portfolio development

• Artistic inquiry

• Technical experimentation

• Visual documentation

• Self-reflection

Potential Careers:

• Graphic designer

• Illustrator

• Photographer

• Studio artist

• College art or design program

AP COMPUTER SCIENCE A

Introduces students to programming and computer science using Java, covering core concepts like data structures, algorithms, and object-oriented design. Students learn to write, test, and debug code while developing problem-solving and logical thinking skills applicable across STEM fields. Equivalent to a first-semester college course in computer science, it's well-suited for students interested in software development, engineering, or related majors.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you enjoy solving puzzles and want to understand how software is built, AP Computer Science A gives you college-level programming experience in Java. You will design, test, and improve programs while learning ideas used throughout computer science and engineering.

What You’ll Do:

• Write Java programs using object-oriented design

• Develop algorithms to solve computational problems

• Test and debug code

• Work with data structures and program logic

• Prepare for the AP Computer Science A exam

Skills You’ll Build:

• Java programming

• Algorithm design

• Debugging

• Object-oriented thinking

• Logical problem-solving

Potential Careers:

• Software developer

• Computer scientist

• Data engineer

• Cybersecurity professional

• Computer science or engineering program

AP PSYCHOLOGY

Surveys the scientific study of behavior and mental processes, including topics like cognition, development, personality, abnormal psychology, and neuroscience. Introduces research methods and psychological theories through an evidence-based lens.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you want a college-level understanding of how people think and behave, AP Psychology combines scientific research with topics that connect to everyday life. You will study the brain, cognition, development, personality, mental health, and social behavior while preparing for the AP exam.

What You’ll Do:

• Analyze psychological studies and research methods

• Interpret data and evidence about behavior

• Apply theories to real-world scenarios

• Explore cognition, neuroscience, development, and personality

• Prepare evidence-based responses for the AP exam

Skills You’ll Build:

• Research analysis

• Scientific reasoning

• Data interpretation

• Evidence-based writing

• Psychological literacy

Potential Careers:

• Psychologist

• Neuroscientist

• Counselor

• Researcher

• Psychology, neuroscience, or behavioral-science program

ART: CREATING IN 2D AND 3D

Students explore both 2D and 3D art through drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, mixed media, sculpture, ceramics, wire, and glass. Hands-on projects emphasize original ideas, craftsmanship, safe studio practices, and the thoughtful use of elements of art and principles of design. Students also investigate the science of kiln temperatures and processes such as glass etching, fusing, and slumping.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you enjoy experimenting with materials and making original art, this course gives you experience in both flat and sculptural forms. You will move from drawing and painting to clay, glass, wire, and mixed media while learning how artistic techniques connect with science and design.

What You’ll Do:

• Create drawings, paintings, prints, and collages

• Build relief and freestanding sculptures

• Work with clay, ceramics, wire, and glass

• Explore kiln temperatures and glass-fusing techniques

• Develop and critique original artwork

Skills You’ll Build:

• Drawing and painting

• Sculptural construction

• Mixed-media design

• Kiln and studio safety

• Creative problem-solving

Potential Careers:

• Fine artist

• Sculptor or ceramic artist

• Illustrator

• Museum or gallery professional

• Studio art or design program

ART: PORTFOLIO DEVELOPMENT – 2D DESIGN HONORS

Students build a strong, cohesive portfolio while expanding their skills in drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and design. Through observation, research, imagination, experimentation, and critique, students refine composition, mark-making, craftsmanship, and personal voice. Sketches, process studies, peer feedback, and revision help students prepare polished work for advanced art study and portfolio review.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you want to move beyond individual art assignments and begin developing a strong body of work, this honors course gives you room to experiment and refine your style. You will learn to make intentional design choices and explain how your work develops through research, practice, and critique.

What You’ll Do:

• Create work in drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and design

• Build compositions from observation, research, and imagination

• Maintain sketches and process studies

• Participate in peer critiques

• Revise and curate work for a portfolio

Skills You’ll Build:

• 2D composition

• Media experimentation

• Creative research

• Critique and reflection

• Portfolio curation

Potential Careers:

• Graphic designer

• Illustrator

• Fine artist

• Art director

• College art or design program

AVIATION PILOT PROGRAM

The Private Pilot Ground School course prepares students for entry into the aviation industry. Students explore career opportunities and requirements of a professional aviation pilot/mechanic. Students study general shop safety, fundamentals of flight, FAA regulations, meteorology, aircraft communications, propulsion, and navigation systems, flight planning, communication and analytical skills, applied sciences, safe aircraft operation and principles, flight training processes, and airport environments.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you dream of flying or working around aircraft, this course gives you the foundational knowledge used in private-pilot ground school. You will learn how weather, navigation, aircraft systems, regulations, and flight planning come together for safe aviation operations.

What You’ll Do:

• Plan a simulated cross-country flight

• Interpret aviation weather and airport information

• Study aircraft systems and propulsion

• Practice navigation and aviation communications

• Apply FAA regulations and safety procedures

Skills You’ll Build:

• Flight planning

• Navigation

• Meteorology

• Aviation communication

• Safety and regulatory awareness

Potential Careers:

• Professional pilot

• Aircraft mechanic

• Flight dispatcher

• Air-traffic controller

• Aviation or aerospace college program

Prerequisites/Requirements:

PreReq for UAS program

BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE

Students interested in pursuing a career in the medical field should consider this sequence of courses. Focus of study includes: human medicine, genetics, physiology, and public health. Students will actively learn about a variety of real and fictitious case studies as they explore topics from forensics to medical interventions. A full-spectrum of medical occupations will be researched from x-ray technicians to pharmacists as we prepare students for the growing medical industry.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you are curious about medicine, the human body, and solving health-related mysteries, this course lets you investigate those interests through realistic cases. You will explore many medical careers while applying science to genetics, physiology, forensics, and public health.

What You’ll Do:

• Investigate real and simulated medical cases

• Analyze human physiology and genetics

• Explore public-health problems

• Evaluate medical interventions

• Research a range of health-care occupations

Skills You’ll Build:

• Clinical reasoning

• Scientific analysis

• Medical terminology

• Evidence-based problem-solving

• Teamwork

Potential Careers:

• Physician

• Pharmacist

• Radiologic technologist

• Biomedical scientist

• Nursing, pre-med, or public-health program

BUILDING TRADES

The TRADE Program gives students real world experiences, presentations from professionals in various fields of work and the hands-on knowledge to succeed as a DIY homeowner or a skilled tradesperson

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you like solving practical problems and learning by building, the TRADE Program introduces skills that are useful on a jobsite and at home. You will learn from hands-on projects and professionals working in skilled trades.

What You’ll Do:

• Use common tools safely

• Measure, plan, and complete construction projects

• Learn basic home-maintenance and repair techniques

• Meet professionals from different trades

• Solve real-world building challenges

Skills You’ll Build:

• Tool safety

• Measurement

• Construction planning

• Hands-on problem-solving

• Workplace readiness

Potential Careers:

• Carpenter

• Electrician

• Plumber

• Construction manager

• Technical college or apprenticeship program

BUSINESS AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Entrepreneurs are required to take this pathway, but it is an optional college and career pathway for Innovators. Business Skills: Students simulate being an employee, manager, and/or company owner to solve real-world problems & understand business principles. Financial Literacy Skills: This includes preparing a budget, knowing how much to save, on deciding favorable loan terms, and understanding the impacts to credit.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you have ever wanted to launch an idea or understand how a company works, this course puts you in the roles of employee, manager, and owner. You will solve realistic business problems while learning how financial decisions affect success.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop and present a business concept

• Create a budget and basic financial plan

• Simulate management and employee decisions

• Compare loan and credit options

• Solve real-world customer or business challenges

Skills You’ll Build:

• Entrepreneurial thinking

• Business planning

• Financial literacy

• Management

• Communication and problem-solving

Potential Careers:

• Entrepreneur

• Business manager

• Marketing or sales professional

• Financial analyst

• Business, entrepreneurship, or management program

DANCE TECHNIQUES

Students in this year-long, entry-level course, designed for those having no prior dance instruction, learn foundational skills in two or more dance styles. Their development of fundamental dance technique is enriched and enlivened through study of works by a variety of diverse artists, developing genre-specific movement vocabulary and dance terminology, and building knowledge and skills related to somatic practices, dance composition, analysis of effort and outcomes, dance history and culture, collaborative work, and rehearsal and performance protocols.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you want to learn dance in a supportive, entry-level setting, this course builds a foundation in multiple styles without requiring prior instruction. You will develop technique, performance confidence, creativity, and an understanding of dance history and culture.

What You’ll Do:

• Practice foundational movement in two or more dance styles

• Learn genre-specific vocabulary and terminology

• Create and refine original choreography

• Analyze professional dance works

• Rehearse and perform collaboratively

Skills You’ll Build:

• Dance technique

• Movement vocabulary

• Choreography

• Performance and rehearsal discipline

• Collaboration

Potential Careers:

• Dancer

• Choreographer

• Dance instructor

• Arts administrator

• Dance, theatre, or performing-arts program

ENGINEERING & ROBOTICS 1

Students learn the basic STEM principles of engineering in the classroom, as well as discover real-world examples of animatronics in action. We use a variety of hands-on materials to construct devices, and the platforms of VEX and LEGO are the key vehicles to explore the basic understanding of robotics. Students frequently participate in engineering design challenges as they develop problem-solving skills.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you like designing, building, and figuring out why things work, this course turns those interests into engineering challenges. You will use VEX, LEGO, and other materials to create devices and explore robotics and animatronics.

What You’ll Do:

• Build and program VEX or LEGO robots

• Complete engineering design challenges

• Construct and test mechanical devices

• Explore real-world animatronics

• Redesign prototypes based on test results

Skills You’ll Build:

• Engineering design

• Robotics

• Prototyping

• Troubleshooting

• Team-based problem-solving

Potential Careers:

• Mechanical engineer

• Robotics engineer

• Automation technician

• Product designer

• Engineering or mechatronics program

EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCE HONORS

Learn how to be a research scientist through scientific inquiry, measurement, problem-solving, & experimental procedures. Participate in Science competitions.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you like asking your own questions and testing ideas, this honors course lets you work like a research scientist. You will design investigations, analyze evidence, and develop projects suitable for science competitions.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop a testable research question

• Design and conduct controlled experiments

• Collect, graph, and analyze data

• Present findings in scientific formats

• Prepare projects for science competitions

Skills You’ll Build:

• Experimental design

• Measurement

• Data analysis

• Scientific writing

• Problem-solving

Potential Careers:

• Research scientist

• Laboratory technician

• Engineer

• Environmental scientist

• STEM or research-focused college program

FASHION DESIGN

Burns SciTech is excited to bring Fashion Design to our school! Here, you will learn the creative and technical skills needed for the fashion industry. We will cover design fundamentals, textiles, pattern making, garment construction, and fashion history. Fashion Design I will have students learning the basics of sewing and give them skills for future careers or hobbies.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you love combining creativity with hands-on construction, Fashion Design lets you turn ideas into wearable pieces. You will learn both the artistic and technical sides of fashion while building sewing skills you can use professionally or personally.

What You’ll Do:

• Sketch original fashion concepts

• Study textiles and select appropriate fabrics

• Create or adapt patterns

• Sew and construct finished garments

• Explore fashion history and industry trends

Skills You’ll Build:

• Sewing

• Pattern making

• Textile selection

• Design development

• Precision and craftsmanship

Potential Careers:

• Fashion designer

• Costume designer

• Pattern maker

• Textile designer

• Fashion merchandising or design program

FORENSIC SCIENCE

This course introduces students to the application of scientific principles in criminal investigations, covering topics such as crime scene analysis, fingerprinting, DNA analysis, toxicology, and forensic evidence collection. Students engage in hands-on labs and case studies to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills used in real-world forensic investigations. The course is well-suited for students interested in careers in criminal justice, law enforcement, or forensic science.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you enjoy science, mysteries, and evidence-based problem-solving, this course shows how investigators use laboratory methods to examine crimes. You will work through cases and hands-on activities involving fingerprints, DNA, toxicology, and crime-scene evidence.

What You’ll Do:

• Document and analyze a simulated crime scene

• Compare fingerprints and trace evidence

• Explore DNA-analysis methods

• Conduct toxicology or evidence-collection labs

• Evaluate case studies and present conclusions

Skills You’ll Build:

• Evidence collection

• Laboratory analysis

• Critical thinking

• Scientific documentation

• Case-based problem-solving

Potential Careers:

• Forensic scientist

• Crime-scene investigator

• Laboratory analyst

• Law-enforcement professional

• Forensic science or criminal-justice program

INTRO TO TEACHING

These courses are specifically designed for students interested in teaching as they will be working closely with students and teachers in K-5 classrooms. Students will develop strong leadership and communication skills via interactive lessons with a hands-on, real-world approach. Students will be role models to their younger peers, showcasing respect, teamwork, and responsibility, as they manage small group activities, learn/integrate classroom management strategies, and create/incorporate lessons within the classroom. Students will also plan and execute cross-campus events and celebrations throughout the year.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you enjoy helping younger students learn, this course lets you experience teaching in real K-5 classrooms. You will become a role model, practice leading activities, and see how teachers plan lessons and manage learning environments.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist students and teachers in K-5 classrooms

• Lead small-group learning activities

• Create and present age-appropriate lessons

• Practice classroom-management strategies

• Plan cross-campus events and celebrations

Skills You’ll Build:

• Instructional planning

• Leadership

• Communication

• Classroom management

• Responsibility and teamwork

Potential Careers:

• Elementary teacher

• Special-education teacher

• School counselor

• Instructional coach

• Education or child-development program

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISM

Develop skills in journalism on multiple platforms to build a traditional, digital, and video yearbook.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you want to tell your school's stories through writing, photography, video, and design, this course puts you on the production team. You will create work for traditional and digital platforms while helping build a yearbook that captures the year.

What You’ll Do:

• Interview students, staff, and community members

• Write and edit journalistic stories

• Photograph and record school events

• Design print and digital yearbook pages

• Produce video and multimedia features

Skills You’ll Build:

• Reporting and interviewing

• Writing and editing

• Photography

• Digital design

• Deadline management

Potential Careers:

• Journalist

• Photographer

• Video producer

• Editor or publication designer

• Journalism, communications, or media program

MUSICAL THEATRE 1-4

Students must audition to join theater class. They will work on audition skills and prepare an audition for their desired role in the school musical. Once assigned a role, they will memorize lines and learn songs. They are required to be a part of all performances, both in school and after school. There are some after-school and weekend rehearsals that students are expected to attend.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you enjoy acting, singing, and performing with a team, this course takes you through the full experience of producing a school musical. You will grow as a performer while building confidence, discipline, and strong ensemble skills.

What You’ll Do:

• Prepare and perform an audition

• Rehearse scenes, songs, and choreography

• Develop a character and memorize a role

• Participate in school performances

• Attend required rehearsals and collaborate with the production team

Skills You’ll Build:

• Acting

• Vocal performance

• Stage presence

• Collaboration

• Rehearsal discipline

Potential Careers:

• Actor

• Singer or musical-theatre performer

• Director

• Theatre educator

• Performing arts or theatre program

Prerequisites/Requirements:

Students must audition to join theater class

OJT

Grades: Juniors and Seniors only

On-Job-Training – get high school elective credit while working at a job. Juniors and Seniors only.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you are already working, OJT allows you to turn workplace experience into high school elective credit. You will build professional habits and connect what you learn at school to responsibilities on the job.

What You’ll Do:

• Work in an approved employment setting

• Set workplace learning goals

• Document hours and job responsibilities

• Reflect on supervisor feedback and professional growth

Skills You’ll Build:

• Professional communication

• Reliability

• Time management

• Workplace problem-solving

• Career readiness

Potential Careers:

• Career exploration in the student's employment field

• Industry certification or technical training

• Apprenticeship

• Workforce entry

• College career-pathway planning

Prerequisites/Requirements:

Juniors and Seniors only

PERSONAL FINANCIAL LITERACY

The course covers budgeting, saving, and investing, along with filing taxes, opening bank accounts, and understanding insurance, plus responsible credit card use, credit scores, and applying for college financial aid.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you want to feel confident managing money, this course covers decisions you will face in college, work, and adult life. You will practice budgeting, banking, credit, taxes, insurance, investing, and financial-aid planning.

What You’ll Do:

• Build a realistic personal budget

• Compare bank accounts, loans, and credit-card terms

• Complete a simulated tax return

• Evaluate insurance options

• Create a saving, investing, or college-financial-aid plan

Skills You’ll Build:

• Budgeting

• Credit management

• Banking

• Tax and insurance literacy

• Saving and investing

Potential Careers:

• Financial advisor

• Accountant

• Banking professional

• Insurance professional

• Finance, accounting, or business program

PSYCHOLOGY

Through the study of psychology, students acquire an understanding of and an appreciation for human behavior, behavior interaction and the progressive development of individuals. The content examined in this first introductory course includes major theories and orientations of psychology, psychological methodology, memory and cognition, human growth and development, personality, abnormal behavior, psychological therapies, stress/coping strategies, and mental health.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you are fascinated by why people think, feel, and behave the way they do, Psychology gives you tools for understanding yourself and others. You will examine major theories and research while connecting topics such as memory, personality, development, stress, and mental health to everyday life.

What You’ll Do:

• Analyze classic and contemporary psychological studies

• Explore memory, cognition, and development through demonstrations

• Compare major theories of personality and behavior

• Evaluate healthy coping strategies and mental-health concepts

Skills You’ll Build:

• Behavioral analysis

• Research literacy

• Critical thinking

• Evidence-based reasoning

• Communication

Potential Careers:

• Psychologist

• Counselor

• Social worker

• Human-resources professional

• Psychology or behavioral-science program

SOCIAL MEDIA AND BUSINESS MARKETING (PARENT PERMISSION IS REQUIRED)

Become an Influencer in your world! Develop marketing skills using current social media platforms. Learn how to brand yourself, your school, and your business. Follow trends within social media and use them to your advantage. Online safety skills will be emphasized. This course is designed to provide students with an in-depth study of marketing in a free enterprise society and includes advertising, promotion, product development and branding, selling, and marketing research. This course also includes electronic media in marketing, and e-Commerce marketing.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you want to understand how brands grow online, this course lets you create content and marketing strategies using current digital platforms. You will learn to promote yourself, your school, or a business while emphasizing responsible and safe online practices.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop a brand identity and content plan

• Create social-media and e-commerce campaigns

• Analyze trends and audience engagement

• Design advertisements and promotional materials

• Conduct basic marketing research

Skills You’ll Build:

• Digital marketing

• Brand development

• Content creation

• Audience analysis

• Online safety

Potential Careers:

• Social-media manager

• Digital marketer

• E-commerce specialist

• Content creator

• Marketing, communications, or business program

Prerequisites/Requirements:

Parent Permission is required

SPANISH 1 - 4

Spanish 1 introduces students to the target language and various cultures. Students should expect to become familiar with common vocabulary terms and phrases.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you want to communicate with more people and understand cultures beyond your own, Spanish gives you skills you can use in travel, college, and the workplace. Each level builds your confidence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

What You’ll Do:

• Practice conversations and real-life scenarios

• Build vocabulary through interactive activities

• Read and respond to Spanish-language texts

• Explore traditions and cultures of Spanish-speaking communities

• Create presentations or projects in Spanish

Skills You’ll Build:

• Speaking

• Listening comprehension

• Reading

• Writing

• Intercultural communication

Potential Careers:

• Interpreter or translator

• International business professional

• Teacher

• Health-care or public-service professional

• Spanish, linguistics, or international-studies program

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

The SGA elective introduces students to student government and leadership through hands-on involvement in school decision-making. Students will learn how to represent their peers, plan school activities, and develop communication, teamwork, and leadership skills. It’s a great opportunity for students interested in making a positive impact on their school community.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you want to make a difference at school and help represent your classmates, Student Government gives you a meaningful leadership role. You will work with a team to plan activities, communicate ideas, and strengthen the school community.

What You’ll Do:

• Represent student ideas and concerns

• Plan school events and activities

• Lead meetings and committee work

• Develop service or school-improvement projects

• Communicate with students and school leaders

Skills You’ll Build:

• Leadership

• Public speaking

• Event planning

• Teamwork

• Civic responsibility

Potential Careers:

• Public administrator

• Attorney or policy professional

• Nonprofit leader

• Communications professional

• Political science, leadership, or public-service program

UNMANNED AIRCRAFT SYSTEMS OPERATIONS

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of drone technology, including aircraft systems, flight principles, airspace regulations, and safety procedures. Students learn FAA rules governing UAS operation, along with career pathways in fields like aerial photography, agriculture, public safety, and infrastructure inspection.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you want to fly drones and understand the technology behind them, this course turns that interest into practical aviation knowledge. You will explore how drones are used in rapidly growing industries while learning to operate them safely and responsibly.

What You’ll Do:

• Practice drone flight procedures and safety checks

• Plan missions using airspace and weather information

• Study FAA rules for unmanned aircraft

• Explore aerial photography, mapping, inspection, and public-safety applications

Skills You’ll Build:

• UAS flight planning

• Airspace awareness

• Operational safety

• Navigation

• Technical problem-solving

Potential Careers:

• Commercial drone pilot

• Aerial photographer

• Surveying or mapping technician

• Infrastructure inspector

• Aviation or unmanned-systems program

VIDEO GAME CREATION & DESIGN

Students will have the chance to learn about the game industry in this class from a beginner perspective. Students will be taught the business of video games and practicing different jobs in the industry. Students will also group up together and create an idea for a game that can be produced later in the program.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you love games and want to understand how they are made, this beginner-friendly course introduces the creative and business sides of the industry. You will explore different development roles and work with a team to shape an original game concept.

What You’ll Do:

• Study roles and workflows in the game industry

• Develop an original game concept

• Create characters, mechanics, stories, or level ideas

• Collaborate in a game-development team

• Pitch and refine a game proposal

Skills You’ll Build:

• Game design

• Creative development

• Team collaboration

• Project planning

• Presentation and pitching

Potential Careers:

• Game designer

• Game developer

• Level designer

• Producer

• Game design, animation, or computer-science program

WEIGHTLIFTING

Find solutions to improve the health and wellness of people. This program leads to personal training certification & how to design workout programs.

Why You’ll Love This Course:

If you want to become stronger while learning how exercise affects health and performance, this course combines training with practical fitness knowledge. You will learn to design safer, more effective workouts for yourself and others.

What You’ll Do:

• Practice proper lifting technique and gym safety

• Assess fitness goals and track progress

• Design strength and conditioning workouts

• Study recovery, wellness, and injury prevention

Skills You’ll Build:

• Exercise programming

• Safe lifting technique

• Goal setting

• Progress monitoring

• Health and wellness decision-making

Potential Careers:

• Personal trainer

• Strength and conditioning coach

• Exercise physiologist

• Physical therapist

• Kinesiology or exercise-science program

Credit/Certification Information:

Personal Training Certification