Elective courses online
3D Animation
Course Code: OVT028
State Code: 05177
Grades: 9th
Length: Semester
Online Platform: Apex Learning
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite: None
Graduation Requirement: Arts/OCC/GE
Course Designation: Online
Description: 3D Animation teaches students how to create their own animated 3D movie while also learning the fundamentals of animation. Using Blender® , a professional open-source 3D animation software, students use the same industry-standard techniques and workflows as animators in leading animation studios. By the end of the course, students will complete an incredible 3D Animation that they created from scratch. This is a project-based course where students take on the role of creator. In addition to technical skills, students develop the creative, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills necessary to build amazing projects from start to finish. Throughout the course, students work with industry-standard tools used by professionals. If they need any help along the way with their coursework or projects, students can reach out to experts for support by e-mail, chat, or phone. By the end of this course, students will have built an original, professional-grade project and developed the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become creators on their own, in further study, or professionally.
3D Game Design
Course Code: OVT171
State Code: 05253
Grades: 9th
Length: Semester
Online Platform: Apex Learning
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite: None
Graduation Requirement: Arts/OCC/GE
Course Designation: Online
Description: In 3D Game Design, students learn the basics of 3D video game design including models, textures, volumes, lighting, and more. Students will create their own amazing 3D world from start to finish.
This is a project-based course where students take on the role of creator. In addition to technical skills, students develop the creative, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills necessary to build amazing projects from start to finish. Throughout the course, students will use a 3D game design program called OWL Game Creator, which mirrors professional tools and allows students to quickly create complex 3D games. If they need any help along the way with their coursework or projects, students can reach out to experts for support by e-mail, chat, or phone. By the end of this course, students will have built an original, professional-grade project and developed the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become creators on their own, in further study, or professionally.
3D Game Development
Course Code: OVT141
State Code: 05253
Grades: 9th
Length: Semester
Online Platform: Apex Learning
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite: None
Graduation Requirement: Arts/OCC/GE
Course Designation: Online
Description: In 3D Game Development, students learn the fundamentals of Coding in C# and game development skills by using Unity® , an industry-standard tool. Students will design their own custom video game just like the pros.
This is a project-based course where students take on the role of creator. In addition to technical skills, students develop the creative, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills necessary to build amazing projects from start to finish. Throughout the course, students work with industry-standard tools used by professionals. If they need any help along the way with their coursework or projects, students can reach out to experts for support by e-mail, chat, or phone. By the end of this course, students will have built an original, professional-grade project and developed the knowledge, skills, and confidence to become creators on their own, in further study, or professionally.
Accounting I S1 & S2
Course Code: OVT002/202
State Code: 12104
Grades: 11th
Length: Year-long
Online Platform: Apex Learning
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
Graduation Requirement: OCC/GE
Course Designation: Online
Description: Accounting I examines how to make decisions about planning, organizing, and allocating resources using accounting proccedures. Throughout the course, students focus on double-entry accounting; methods and principles of recording business transactions; the preparation of various documents used in recording revenues, expenses, assets, and liabilities; and the preparation of financial statements. This course allows students to explore careers in accounting while learning skills applicable to any professional setting. Students will engage in project-based activities such as analyzing financial statements; implementing the accounts payable and accounts receivable process; and determining payroll expenses and taxes. Active learning ensures that students continually focus on the technical and interpersonal skills necessary to prepare them for workplace. In addition, students will evaluate the roles and qualifications required for specific accounting careers so they can identify opportunities of interest to them. Accounting I is a full-year intermediate Career and Technical Education course applicable to programs of study in the Finance or Business Management and Administration career clusters. This course is built to state and national CTE standards. Students who successfully complete the course will be prepared to pursue certifications such as Associate in Regulation and Compliance, Certified Management Accountant, or Certified Quality Auditor.
Accounting II – S1 & S2
Course Code: OVT002/202
State Code: 12104
Grades: 11th
Length: Year-long
Online Platform: Apex Learning
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
Graduation Requirement: OCC/GE
Course Designation: Online
Description: Accounting I examines how to make decisions about planning, organizing, and allocating resources using accounting procedures. Throughout the course, students focus on double-entry accounting; methods and principles of recording business transactions; the preparation of various documents used in recording revenues, expenses, assets, and liabilities; and the preparation of financial statements. This course allows students to explore careers in accounting while learning skills applicable to any professional setting. Students will engage in project-based activities such as analyzing financial statements; implementing the accounts payable and accounts receivable process; and determining payroll expenses and taxes. Active learning ensures that students continually focus on the technical and interpersonal skills necessary to prepare them for workplace. In addition, students will evaluate the roles and qualifications required for specific accounting careers so they can identify opportunities of interest to them.
Business Info Management – S1 & S2
Course Code: OBU041/241
State Code: 10005
Grades: 10th
Length: Year-long
Online Platform: Edgenuity
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
Graduation Requirement: OCCED/GE
Course Designation: Online
Description:In this two-semester introductory course, students will learn the principles of business using real-world examples—learning what it takes to plan and launch a product or service in today’s fast-paced business environment. This course covers an introduction to economics, costs and profit, and different business types. Students are introduced to techniques for managing money, personally and as a business, and taxes and credit; the basics of financing a business; how a business relates to society both locally and globally; how to identify a business opportunity; and techniques for planning, executing, and marketing a business to respond to that opportunity.
College and Career Prep – S1 & S2
Course Code: OEL019/219
State Code: 19258
Grades: 10th
Length: Year-long
Online Platform: Apex Learning
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
Graduation Requirement: GE
Course Designation: Online
Description: In College and Career Preparation, students obtain a deeper understanding of what it means to be ready for college. Students are informed about the importance of high school performance in college admissions and how to prepare for college testing. They know the types of schools and degrees they may choose to pursue after high school and gain wide exposure to the financial resources available that make college attainable. Career readiness is also a focus. Students connect the link between interests, college majors, and future careers by analyzing career clusters. Students come away from this course understanding how smart preparation and skill development in high school can lead to expansive career opportunities after they have completed their education and are ready for the working world.
Cosmetology – S1 & S2
Course Code: OEL018
State Code: 19149
Grades: 10th
Length: Year-long
Online Platform: Edmentum
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
Graduation Requirement: GE
Course Designation: Online
Description: Interested in a career in cosmetology? This course provides an introduction to the basics of cosmetology. Students will explore career options in the field of cosmetology, learn about the common equipment and technologies used by cosmetologists, and examine the skills and characteristics that make someone a good cosmetologist. Students will also learn more about some of the common techniques used in caring for hair, nails, and skin in salons, spas, and other cosmetology related businesses. Cosmetology is a specialized field with a high skill set. Students will examine the complexities of cosmetology by learning to perform a hair, scalp, and skin analysis. Students will also learn about hair types, face shapes, and color theory.
Criminology: Inside the Criminal Mind
Course Code: OVT046
State Code: 15051
Grades: 10th
Length: Semester
Online Platform: Edmentum
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite: None
Graduation Requirement: OCCED/GE
Course Designation: Online
Description: In today’s society, crime and deviant behavior are often one of the top concerns of society members. From the nightly news to personal experiences with victimization, crime seems to be all around us. In this course, we will explore the field of criminology or the study of crime. In doing so, we will look at possible explanations for crime from psychological, biological, and sociological standpoints, explore the various types of crime and their consequences for society, and investigate how crime and criminals are handled by the criminal justice system. Why do some individuals commit crimes but others don’t? What aspects in our culture and society promote crime and deviance? Why do individuals receive different punishments for the same crime? What factors shape the criminal case process, from arrest to punishments?
Cybersecurity 1 – S1 & S2
Course Code: 10020
State Code: 05177
Grades: 10th
Length: Year-long
Online Platform: Edmentum
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
Graduation Requirement: OCCED/GE
Course Designation: Online
Description: We depend more on the technologies we interact with every day; and we put more and more of our personal data out there online. Can all of that data really be kept “secret”? Learn about the various parts of your computer, how they work together, and how you can manipulate them to keep your data safe. Dive into the tools, technologies, and methods that will help protect you from an attack and discover the many opportunities in the rapidly growing field of cybersecurity.
Early Childhood Education – S1 & S2
Course Code: OHC018/218
State Code: 19052
Grades: 10th
Length: Year-long
Online Platform: Edmentum
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
Graduation Requirement: OCCED/GE
Course Designation: Online
Description: Are you curious to see what it takes to educate and nurture early learners? Use your curiosity to explore the fundamentals of childcare, like nutrition and safety, but also the complex relationships caregivers have with parents and their children. Examine the various life stages of child development and the best educational practices to enrich their minds while thinking about a possible future as a childcare provider! Semester 2: Building on the previous semester course, discover the joys of providing exceptional childcare and helping to develop future generations. Learn the importance of play and use it to build engaging educational activities that build literacy and math skills through each stage of childhood and special need. Use this knowledge to develop your professional skills well suited to a career
in childcare!
Intro. to Computer Science
Course Code: OVT039/239
State Code: 10011
Grades: 9th
Length: Semester
Online Platform: Edgenuity
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite: None
Graduation Requirement: OCCED/GE
Course Designation: Online
Description: This full-year course is designed for students in grades 9–10, although any students across grades 9–12 may enroll. This course introduces students to the foundational concepts of computer science and challenges them to explore how computing and technology can affect the world. Students have creative, hands-on learning opportunities to create computer programs, develop web pages, design mobile apps, write algorithms, and collaborate with peers while building strong foundational knowledge. This course provides a solid foundation for more advanced study as well as practical skills that students can use immediately.
Intro. to Health Science – S1 & S2
Course Code: OVT181/281
State Code: 14251
Grades: 10th
Length: Year-long
Online Platform: Edgenuity
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
Graduation Requirement: OCCED/GE
Course Designation: Online
Description: We know the world is filled with different health problems and finding effective solutions is one of our greatest challenges. How close are we to finding a cure for cancer? What’s the best way to treat diabetes and asthma? How are such illnesses as meningitis and tuberculosis identified and diagnosed? Health Sciences I: The Whole Individual provides the answers to these questions and more as it introduces you to such health science disciplines as toxicology, clinical medicine, and biotechnology. Understanding the value of diagnostics and research can lead to better identification and treatment of many diseases, and by learning all the pertinent information and terminology you can discover how this amazing field will contribute to the betterment of human life in our future.
Note: This course has 10 units and is recommended to be taught over two semesters, but can be accelerated to be completed within a single semester if desired.
Medical Terminology
Course Code: OVT149/249
State Code: 10011
Grades: 10th
Length: Year-long
Online Platform: Edgenuity
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
Graduation Requirement: OCCED/GE
Course Designation: Online
Description: This semester-long course introduces students to the structure of medical terms, including prefixes, suffixes, word roots, combining forms, and singular and plural forms, plus medical abbreviations and acronyms. The course allows students to achieve comprehension of medical vocabulary appropriate to healthcare settings, medical procedures, pharmacology, human anatomy and physiology, and pathology. The knowledge and skills gained in this course will provide students entering the healthcare field with a deeper understanding of the application of the language of health and medicine. Students are introduced to these skills through direct instruction, interactive tasks, and practice assignments.
Mod Design
Course Code: OVT142
State Code: 10197
Grades: 9th
Length: Semester
Online Platform: Apex Learning
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite: None
Graduation Requirement: Art/OCCED/GE
Course Designation: Online
Description:Mod Design teaches students how to use Java™, a professional programming language to code their own Advanced mod in Minecraft®. Students will use Eclipse, an industry-standard Java Development program, to create their own creatures with fully customized artificial intelligence and 3D Models, their own interfaces (GUIs) like crafting tables and furnaces. They will also learn advanced Java workflows to create items, blocks, and biomes. Students will have full control over the design and functionality of their Minecraft Mod. This is a project-based course where students take on the role of creator. In addition to technical skills, students develop the creative, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills necessary to build amazing projects from start to finish. Throughout the course, students work with industry-standard tools used by professionals. If they need any help along the way with their coursework or projects, students can reach out to experts for support by e-mail, chat, or phone.
Principles of Architecture & Construction – S1 & S2
Course Code: OVT043/243
State Code: 17999
Grades: 9th
Length: Year-long
Online Platform: Edmentum
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
Graduation Requirement: OCCED/GE
Course Designation: Online
Description: The Principles of Architecture and Construction Semester 1 is intended to help familiarize you with basic concepts of architecture and construction and a wide range of careers available in this field. Principles of Architecture and Construction Semester 1 begins by introducing foundational concepts of architecture and construction. This course covers architectural drawings, structure and loads, materials, and equipment used in architecture and construction. In this course, you will also review career opportunities in the field of Architecture and Construction. Finally, this course will explain the important workplace ethics required in this field. Semester 2: The Principles of Architecture and Construction Semester two course explains the use of computers, design concepts, and project management, as well as the safety, legal, and communication requirements in architecture and construction work. We will begin by describing basic computer hardware and software. You will create enhanced documents by using word processing software and explain the options for creating and managing spreadsheets. This course also covers the key concepts of urban design and its relationship with city government. Finally, you will learn about construction documents and standards.
Principles of A/V Technology & Communication – S1 & S2
Course Code: OVT146/246
State Code: 11051
Grades: 10th
Length: Year-long
Online Platform: Ed Options
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: None
Graduation Requirement: Arts/OCCED/GE
Course Designation: Online
Description: This introductory semester-long high school course provides comprehensive information on five separate areas of arts and communications as potential educational and career pathways, including: audio/video technology and film, performing arts, visual arts, printing technology, journalism and broadcasting, and telecommunication systems. Students who are interested in careers across a broad spectrum of professional positions, including fine artist, telecommunications administrator, magazine editor, broadcast journalist, or computer graphic artist, will gain useful perspective on industry terminology, technology, work environment, job outlook, and guiding principles.
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Course Code: OBU014
State Code: 12163
Grades: 10th
Length: Semester
Online Platform: Edmentum
Credit: 0.5
Prerequisite: None
Graduation Requirement: OCCED/GE
Course Designation: Online
Description: Have you ever wished to play sports professionally? Have you dreamed of one day becoming an agent for a celebrity entertainer? If you answered yes to either question, then believe it or not, you’ve been fantasizing about entering the exciting world of sports and entertainment marketing. Although this particular form of marketing bears some resemblance to traditional marketing, there are many differences as well—including a lot more glitz and glamour! In this course, you’ll have the opportunity to explore basic marketing principles and delve deeper into the multi-billion dollar sports and entertainment marketing industry. You’ll learn about how professional athletes, sports teams, and well-known entertainers are marketed as commodities and how some of them become billionaires as a result. If you’ve ever wondered about how things work behind the scenes of a major sporting event such as the Super Bowl or even entertained the idea of playing a role in such an event, then this course will introduce you to the fundamentals of such a career.
