BSSD Course Descriptions_3_19_12 - the Bering Strait School District

Bering Strait School District  

High School  

      

Course Descriptions  

All courses may not be offered at all high schools. 

Revised August 2012 

For information contact: 

Bering Strait School District 

Curriculum Department 

PO Box 225 

Unalakleet, Alaska 99684 

  

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General Information 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Graduation Requirements 3 

Alaska High School Graduation Qualifying Exam 4 

Grades and Evaluation of Student Achievement 4 

Transcripts 5 

Distance Education Courses 6 

Credit By Choice Program for Middle School Students 6 

Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) eligibility 

for sports and activities 

Alaska Performance Scholarship 7 

Career and Technical Education – BSSD Pathways 7 

How to read a course description 8 

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Course Descriptions 

1000-English Language Arts 9 19000-Human Services 43 

2000-Mathematics 13 

3000-Life and Physical Science 18 

20000-Transportation, 

Distribution, and Logistics 

22000-College and Career 

Readiness 

4000-Social Sciences and History 21 Sample Programs of Study 

5000-Fine and Performing Arts 24 Allied Health 48 

6000-Foreign Language 28 Architecture & Construction 50 

8000-Physical, Health, and Safety Education 31 Business, IT 52 

10000-Computer and Information Systems 33 Education 54 

11000-Communication and Audio/Visual 

Technology 

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34 Human Services 56 

12000-Business and Marketing 35 Outdoor Power Equipment 58 

13000-Manufacturing 36 

Alaska Learning Network 

2012-2013 Course Catalog 

14000-Health Care Sciences 37 60 

16000-Hospitality and Tourism 39 

17000-Architecture and Construction 40 

18000-Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources 42 

  

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Graduation Requirements for Graduating Classes 2016 + 

The Superintendent or designee shall prepare for Board approval a plan consisting of 

district graduation requirements. Students shall receive a Bering Strait School District 

diploma only after successfully completing all sections of an approved graduation 

qualifying examination and acquiring the minimum of 21 credits in the following required 

and elective subjects: 

Language Arts  

4 credits  

American Literature (1054)  1 credit    

World Literature (1058)  1 credit    

Alaska Literature (1063)  0.5 credit    

 Literature of Government (1065)  0.5 credit    

Language Arts Elective  1 credit  

Social Studies  


Modern US History (4103)  1 credit    

Modern World History (4053)  1 credit    

Alaska History (4105)  0.5 credits    

US Government (4151)  0.5 credits    

Mathematics  


  

Science  


      

Health/Physical Education  

1 credit  

Additional Required Courses:  

1 credit  

Intro to Career Pathways (22151)  0.5 credits    

Technology Applications (10004)  0.5 credits    

Electives  


  

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Alaska High School Graduation Qualifying Examination (HSGQE) 

The Alaska State Legislature requires that all Alaska high school students must pass an 

examination before they can receive a high school diploma. The HSGQE consists of 

three subtests: reading, writing and mathematics. A student who has met all graduation 

requirements of the Bering Strait School District and passed all sections of the Alaska 

High School Graduation Qualifying Exam will receive a high school diploma. A student 

who has met all graduation requirements of the Bering Strait School District but has not 

passed all sections of the Alaska High School Graduation Qualifying Exam shall be 

awarded a Certificate of Achievement. The HSGQE Retest is offered twice a year, 

once in the spring and again each fall, for 11 th and 12 th graders. Eleventh and 12 th grade 

students who need to retake one or more subtests of the HSGQE must retest at least 

once each year until they meet the proficiency requirement. 

Grades and Evaluation of Student Achievement 

The Superintendent or designee shall be responsible for implementing a uniform system 

of measuring, recording, and reporting student achievement. Principals shall ensure that 

student grades conform to this system. The BSSD grading system will ensure that the 

student, teacher, and the parents can assess progress toward the educational goals of a 

particular course of study. 

Students shall be informed in writing at the onset of any course of study of the behaviors 

and expectations of the course. They shall be kept informed of their progress during the 

course of study. 

Quarterly grade reports will be provided to students and parents. Semester grades (an 

average of quarter grades) are officially recorded on transcripts. 

In order to be in compliance with Alaska State Regulation 4 AAC 07.060 Student 

Records: 

(a) Each district shall maintain for each student a cumulative record consisting at 

a minimum, of the following: 

(1) Subjects student has taken 

(2) Grades earned and an explanation of the grading system used 

(3) Units of credit earned 

Secondary grades shall be reported for each semester as follows: 

A+ (97-100%) Assessments indicate a high level of understanding 

A (93-96%) Almost all or all learning goals are fully met 

A- (90-92% 

B+ (87-89%) Assessments indicate a good grasp of concepts & skills 

B (83-86%) Most learning goals are fully met 

B- (80-82%) 

C+ (77-79%) Assessments indicate satisfactory acquisition of skills & concepts 

C (73-76%) More than half of the learning goals are fully or consistently met 

C- (70-72%) 

D (60-69%) Assessments indicate weak acquisitions of skills & concepts 

Only a few of the learning goals are fully or consistently met 

  

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F (≤ 59%) Assessments indicate very weak grasp of concepts & skills 

None or almost none of the learning goals are fully or 

consistently met 

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P 

see below 

see below 

Incomplete 

Incomplete grades must be approved by site administrators for students who are unable 

to have access to instruction due to medical or family emergencies. An “I” indicates that 

course requirements were not completed by the student. An “I” must be made up within 

a time period specified by the principal or designee not to exceed 30 days of the date 

when grades are issued to parents. 

If course work is not completed within the specified time period, the grade will be 

calculated based on completed/incomplete work. 

Pass/Fail Grading 

Pass/Fail grades are for credit recovery courses and special education. 

A student may elect to earn a “Pass” or “Fail” grade instead of an A-F grade for a course 

if documented in an IEP. 

Credit Recovery 

With the approval of the principal or designee, a student may be scheduled into courses 

specifically for the purpose of “recovering” credits and making up graduation 

requirements not previously earning credit. Credit recovery courses are graded “Pass” 

or “Fail” and earn credit but do not contribute to a GPA. 

Repeated Course – (Replacing Grades) 

With the approval of the principal or designee, a student may repeat a course in order to 

raise his/her grade. The student shall only receive credit for taking the course once. 

The highest grade received will be the permanent grade on the student’s transcript. 

Dropping Courses 

A high school student who drops a course any time during the first 2 weeks of the 

semester will have that course purged from the transcript and may be enrolled in a new 

class. 

Transcripts 

High school transcripts are legal documents. They may not be amended except to 

correct errors and enter replacement grades for repeated courses once courses and 

grades have been posted to the transcript. Middle school students wishing to receive 

  

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credit for high school courses taken during middle school should consider the effect of 

these grades on their grade point average. 

Distance Education Courses 

With the approval of the principal or designee, a student may choose to take a course 

via distance education. There are multiple platforms for students to take distance 

education courses. These include: Northwest Campus/UAF, CompassLearning, and 

the Alaska Learning Network (AKLN). Below are some general guidelines schools use 

to support students while taking distance education courses. 

Students taking a distance education course will have: 

• A designated space to work in during class time, 

• Access to the tools (computer, etc…) and resources (textbook, etc…) 

necessary to successfully complete the course, 

• Supervision during the designated class time, 

• A certified Teacher of Record assigned who will: 

• meet regularly with the student to assist with questions on 

coursework and timely course submissions/completion, 

• communicate student performance to the counselor and principal, 

• record student performance in DART for permanent records and 

grade report cards. 

Credit By Choice Program for Middle School Students 

Middle school students, after consultation with school administration and their parents, 

may elect to add to their transcript certain courses taken during middle school to their 

high school transcript. Math courses of Algebra I or higher and Literature courses 

normally taken during high school that are taken during middle school may be eligible to 

be included on the high school transcript. The letter grades are entered on the transcript 

and calculated in their grade point average. 

Alaska School Activities Association (ASAA) eligibility for sports and 

activities 

Participation in middle and high school athletics is a privilege. All students are expected 

to comply with local, state, and federal laws, the rules and regulations of the Bering 

Strait School District, and the Alaska School Activities Association requirements. 

Students will be denied the ability to participate if they: do not meet eligibility 

requirements, engage in behavior that is detrimental to the well being of the team or 

school, are in violation of the tobacco rule, or are in violation of the drug and alcohol rule. 

The students are ambassadors of our schools in these competitions and therefore 

academic eligibility, good grades, and consistent attendance is the rule not the 

exception. 

  

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Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS) 

The Alaska Performance Scholarship is a merit-based scholarship that provides an 

opportunity for any future Alaska high school graduate who meets a core set of 

requirements to receive funding to pursue college and/or career training in Alaska. 

Eligible students can receive up to eight semesters of APS aid within six years of high 

school graduation. For information on qualifying for the APS please see your school 

counselor or administrator. 

Career and Technical Education – BSSD Pathways 

The Bering Strait School District is joining with the State of Alaska which has “pledged to 

create world-class schools that prepare graduates for careers – careers that may begin 

immediately after high school graduation, or may require additional education and 

training at the post secondary level” (Alaska Career and Technical Education Plan 2010, 

page 2). 

BSSD Pathways address individual student needs and interests for career preparedness 

as well as the cultural and social need for an educational system that is efficient, 

effective, and coordinated with regional and state workforce needs. 

BSSD Pathways are organized around seven broad career clusters. The career clusters 

are: 

1. Health Sciences 

2. Architecture, Construction, and Engineering 

3. Human Services 

4. Business, Information Technology 

5. Education & Training 

6. Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics 

7. Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources 

Emphasis is given to: preparing students to earn recognized industry certifications in 

Career & Technical Education, preparing students for post-secondary education and 

training, preparing students with entry level skills necessary for the work force in their 

chosen career area, and advising students with a Personal Learning and Career Plan 

transitioning them into a career/job opportunity or post-secondary education/training. 

  

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How to read a course description 

Course  

Number  

Course Name   

(Bold “Blue” print indicates a  

course required for graduation.)  

Course prerequisites  

will be indicated here.  

912 = grades 9  

through 12  

Course Description  

“APS” indicates a  

course approved for  

the Alaska  

Performance  

Scholarship  

  

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English Language Arts 

1009 Language Arts Laboratory 1061 Greek Mythology 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 

Grade Level: 912 Grade Level: 912 

Credit: 1.00 Language Arts Laboratory courses 

provide instruction in basic language skills, 

integrating reading, writing, speaking, and 

listening, while placing great emphasis on the 

progress of individual students. Course content 

depends upon students’ abilities and may 

include vocabulary building, improving spelling 

and grammar, developing writing and 

composition skills, reading silently or aloud, and 

improving listening and comprehension abilities. 

Credit: 0.50 Focusing on Greek Mythology, 

students determine the underlying assumptions 

and values within the selected works and also 

examine the structure, techniques, and intentions 

of the genre being studied. Oral discussion is an 

integral part of these genre-oriented courses, and 

written compositions are often required. 

1054 American Literature 1063 Alaska Literature 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 1.00 The American Literature course 

offers a balanced focus on literature, grammar, 

vocabulary, and composition. Students learn 

about commonly known American authors and 

their work. Students improve their criticalthinking 

skills as they determine the underlying 

assumptions and values within the selected 

works and as they understand how the literature 

reflects the society of the time. Oral discussion 

is an integral part of literature courses. APS 

Credit: 0.50 The Alaska Literature course offers 

a balanced focus on literature, grammar, 

vocabulary, and composition. Students determine 

the underlying assumptions and values within the 

selected works; study how the literature reflects 

the land, society, and history of the region; and 

may study the influence of this literature on 

others. Oral discussion is an integral part of 

literature courses. APS 

1058 World Literature 1065 Literature of Government 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 1.00 The World Literature course offers 

a balanced focus on literature, grammar, 

vocabulary, and compostition. Students will use 

representative literature selections from ancient 

and/or modern times from countries around the 

world. Students improve their critical-thinking 

skills as they comprehend the diversity of 

literary traditions and the influences of those 

traditions. Oral discussion is an integral part of 

literature courses. APS 

Credit: 0.50 This course has the same aim as a 

general literature course (a balanced focus on 

literature, grammar, vocabulary, and 

composition.), but uses selected literature to 

explore the theme of government as expressed 

from several points of view. Students improve 

their critical-thinking skills as they determine the 

underlying assumptions and values within the 

selected works and as they understand how the 

literature reflects the society of the time. Oral 

discussion is an integral part of literature courses. 

APS 

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1066 Strategic Reading 1103 Composition 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 1.00 Strategic Reading courses are 

intended to improve a student’s vocabulary, 

critical-thinking and analysis skills, or reading 

rate and comprehension level. Although these 

courses typically emphasize works of fiction, 

they may also include works of nonfiction 

(including textbooks). Strategic Reading 

courses often have a time-management focus, 

offering strategies for note-taking or for 

understanding and evaluating the important 

points of a text. 

Credit: 1.00 Composition courses focus on 

students’ writing skills and develop their ability to 

compose different types of papers for a range of 

purposes and audiences. These courses enable 

students to explore and practice descriptive, 

narrative, persuasive, or expositive styles as they 

write paragraphs, essays, letters, applications, 

formal documented papers, or technical reports. 

Although composition courses may present some 

opportunities for creative writing, their focus 

usually remains on nonfiction, scholarly, or formal 

writing. APS 

1067 Assisted Reading 1155 Communications 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 1.00 Assisted Reading courses offer 

students the opportunity to focus on their 

reading skills. Assistance is targeted to 

Credit: 0.50 Communications courses focus on 

students’ particular weaknesses and is designed the application of written and oral communication 

to bring students’ reading comprehension up to skills through a variety of formal and informal 

the desired level or to develop strategies to read experiences. The courses are performance-based 

more efficiently. 

and emphasize effective interpersonal and teambuilding 

skills. Communications courses may also 

involve the study of how interpersonal 

communications are affected by stereotypes, 

nonverbal cues, vocabulary, and stylistic choices. 

1068 Corrective Reading 1199 Speech - Other 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 1.00 Public Speaking courses enable 

students, through practice, to develop 

Credit: 1.00 Corrective Reading courses offer 

diagnostic and remedial activities designed to 

correct reading difficulties and habits that interfere 

with students’ progress in developing reading skills 

and understandings. Activities are chosen to 

increase or improve students’ reading 

comprehension, reading technique, and general 

literacy skills. 

communication skills that can be used in a variety 

of speaking situations (such as small and large 

group discussions, delivery of lectures or 

speeches in front of audiences, and so on). 

Course topics may include (but are not limited to) 

research and organization, writing for verbal 

delivery, stylistic choices, visual and presentation 

skills, analysis and critique, and development of 

self-confidence. APS 


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1992 English Proficiency Development CompassLearning Courses 

Prerequisite: 1001 English I 

Grade Level: 912 

Credit: 1.00 English Proficiency Development 

courses are designed to assist students in 

acquiring the skills necessary to pass 

proficiency examinations. 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 1.00 CompassLearning 

English/Language Arts I (9th grade) courses build 

upon students’ prior knowledge of grammar, 

vocabulary, word usage, and the mechanics of 

writing and usually include the four aspects of 

language use: reading, writing, speaking, and 

listening. Typically, these courses introduce and 

define various genres of literature, with writing 

exercises often linked to reading selections. APS 

Northwest Campus/UAF Dual Credit Courses 

1149 Intro to Academic Writing 1002 English II 

Prerequisite: Placement Examination 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 1.00 ENGL F111X NWC/UAF 

Credit 1.00 CompassLearning English/Language 

Instruction and practice in written inquiry and Arts II (10th grade) courses usually offer a 

critical reading. Introduction 

balanced focus on composition and literature. 

to writing as a way of developing, exploring and Typically, students learn about the alternate aims 

testing ideas. Concentration 

and audiences of written compositions by writing 

on research methods and techniques. Available persuasive, critical, and creative multi-paragraph 

via Independent Learning. APS 

essays and compositions. Through the study of 

various genres of literature, students can improve 

their reading rate and comprehension and 

develop the skills to determine the author’s intent 

and theme and to recognize the techniques used 

by the author to deliver his or her message. APS 

1155 University Communications 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 DEVS F104 NWC/UAF 

Introduces the unique methods of 

communication required at the college level. 

May link with selected lecture courses. APS 


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1003 English III 

Prerequisite: 


Credit 1.00 CompassLearning 

English/Language Arts III (11th grade) courses 

continue to develop students’ writing skills, 

emphasizing clear, logical writing patterns, word 

choice, and usage, as students write essays 

and begin to learn the techniques of writing 

research papers. Students continue to read 

works of literature, which often form the 

backbone of the writing assignments. Literary 

conventions and stylistic devices may receive 

greater emphasis than in previous courses. 

APS 

1004 English IV 

Prerequisite: 


Credit 1.00 CompassLearning 

English/Language Arts IV (12th grade) courses 

blend composition and literature into a cohesive 

whole as students write critical and comparative 

analyses of selected literature, continuing to 

develop their language arts skills. Typically, 

students primarily write multi-paragraph essays, 

but they may also write one or more major 

research papers. APS 


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Mathematics 

2002 General Math 2053 Algebra A 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 1.00 General Math courses reinforce 

and expand students' foundational math skills, 

such as arithmetic operations using rational 

numbers; area, perimeter, and volume of 

geometric figures, congruence and similarity, 

angle relationships, the Pythagorean theorem, 

the rectangular coordinate system, sets and 

logic, ratio and proportion, estimation, formulas, 

solving and graphing simple equations and 

inequalities. 

Credit: 1.00 The first part in a multi-part 

sequence of Algebra I. This course generally 

covers the same topics as the first semester of 

Algebra I, including the study of properties of 

rational numbers (i.e., number theory), ratio, 

proportion, and estimation, exponents and 

radicals, the rectangular coordinate system, sets 

and logic, formulas, and solving first degree 

equations and inequalities. 

2051 Pre-Algebra 2054 Algebra B 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 1.00 Pre-Algebra courses increase 

students' foundational math skills and prepare 

them for Algebra I by covering a variety of 

topics, such as properties of rational numbers 

(i.e., number theory), ratio, proportion, 

estimation, exponents and radicals, the 

rectangular coordinate system, sets and logic, 

formulas, and solving first-degree equations 

and inequalities. 

Credit: 1.00 The second part in a multi-part 

sequence of Algebra I. This course generally 

covers the same topics as the second semester 

of Algebra I, including the study of properties of 

the real number system and operations, 

evaluating rational algebraic expressions, solving 

and graphing first degree equations and 

inequalities, translating word problems into 

equations, operations with and factoring of 

polynomials, and solving simple quadratics. 

2052 Algebra I 2055 Transition Algebra 

Prerequisite: Pre-Algebra 

Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry 


Credit: 1.00 Algebra I courses include the 

Credit: 1.00 Transition Algebra courses review and 

study of properties and operations of the real extend algebra and geometry concepts for students 

number system; evaluating rational algebraic who have already taken Algebra I and Geometry. 

expressions; solving and graphing first degree Transition Algebra courses include a review of such 

equations and inequalities; translating word topics as properties and operations of real numbers; 

problems into equations; operations with and evaluation of rational algebraic expressions; solutions 

factoring of polynomials; and solving simple and graphs of first degree equations and inequalities; 

quadratic equations. APS 

translation of word problems into equations; operations 

with and factoring of polynomials; simple quadratics; 

properties of plane and solid figures; rules of 

congruence and similarity; coordinate geometry 

including lines, segments, and circles in the coordinate 

plane; and angle measurement in triangles including 

trigonometric ratios. 


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2056 Algebra II 2110 Pre-Calculus 

Prerequisite: Algebra I, Geometry 

Prerequisite: Algebra II 


Credit: 1.00 Algebra II course topics typically 

include field properties and theorems; set theory; 

operations with rational and irrational expressions; 

factoring of rational expressions; in-depth study of 

linear equations and inequalities; quadratic 

equations; solving systems of linear and quadratic 

equations; graphing of constant, linear, and quadratic 

equations; properties of higher degree equations; 

and operations with rational and irrational exponents. 

APS 

Credit: 1.00 Pre-Calculus courses combine the study 

of Trigonometry, Elementary Functions, Analytic 

Geometry, and Math Analysis topics as preparation for 

calculus. Topics typically include the study of complex 

numbers; polynomial, logarithmic, exponential, rational, 

right trigonometric, and circular functions, and their 

relations, inverses and graphs; trigonometric identities 

and equations; solutions of right and oblique triangles; 

vectors; the polar coordinate system; conic sections; 

Boolean algebra and symbolic logic; mathematical 

induction; matrix algebra; sequences and series; and 

limits and continuity. APS 

2071 Informal Geometry 2121 Calculus 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: Pre-Calculus 


Credit: 1.00 Informal Geometry courses 

emphasize a practical approach to the study of 

geometry and de-emphasize an abstract, formal 

approach. Topics typically include properties of 

and work with plane and solid figures; inductive 

methods of reasoning and use of logic; concepts 

of congruence, similarity, parallelism, 

perpendicularity, and proportion; and rules of 

angle measurement in triangles. 

Credit: 1.00 Calculus courses include the study 

of derivatives, differentiation, integration, the 

definite and indefinite integral, and applications of 

calculus. Typically, students have previously 

attained knowledge of pre-calculus topics (some 

combination of trigonometry, elementary 

functions, analytic geometry, and math analysis). 

APS 

2072 Geometry 2151 General Applied Math 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 1.00 Geometry courses, emphasizing 

an abstract, formal approach to the study of 

geometry, typically include topics such as 

properties of plane and solid figures; deductive 

methods of reasoning and use of logic; 

geometry as an axiomatic system including the 

study of postulates, theorems, and formal 

proofs; concepts of congruence, similarity, 

parallelism, perpendicularity, and proportion; 

and rules of angle measurement in triangles. 

APS 

Credit: 1.00 General Applied Math courses 

reinforce general math skills, extend these skills 

to include some pre-algebra and algebra topics, 

and use these skills in a variety of practical, 

consumer, business, and occupational 

applications. Course topics typically include 

rational numbers, measurement, basic statistics, 

ratio and proportion, basic geometry, formulas, 

and simple equations. 


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2152 Occupationally Applied Math 2154 Business Math 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 1.00 Occupationally Applied Math 

courses reinforce general math skills, extend 

these skills to include some pre-algebra and 

algebra topics, and use these skills primarily in 

occupational applications. Course topics 

typically include rational numbers, 

measurement, basic statistics, ratio and 

proportion, basic geometry, formulas, and 

simple equations. 

Credit: 1.00 Business Math courses reinforce 

general math skills, emphasize speed and 

accuracy in computations, and use these skills in 

a variety of business applications. Business Math 

courses reinforce general math topics (e.g., 

arithmetic, measurement, statistics, ratio and 

proportion, exponents, formulas, and simple 

equations) by applying these skills to business 

problems and situations; applications might 

include wages, hourly rates, payroll deductions, 

sales, receipts, accounts payable and receivable, 

financial reports, discounts, and interest. 

2153 Trades Math 2157 Consumer Math 

Prerequisite: Algebra 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 1.00 Technical Math courses extend 

students' proficiency in mathematics, and often 

apply these skills to technical and/or industrial 

situations and problems. Technical Math topics 

may include but are not limited to rational 

numbers, systems of measurements, 

tolerances, numerical languages, geometry, 

algebra, statistics, and using tables, graphs, 

charts, and other data displays. Technology is 

integrated as appropriate. 

Credit: 1.00 Consumer Math courses reinforce 

general math topics (such as arithmetic using 

rational numbers, measurement, ratio and 

proportion, and basic statistics) and apply these 

skills to consumer problems and situations. 

Applications typically include budgeting, taxation, 

credit, banking services, insurance, buying and 

selling products and services, home and/or car 

ownership and rental, managing personal income, 

and investment. 

2153 Technical Math 2994 Mathematics Prof. Development 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 1.00 

Credit: 1.00 Mathematics Proficiency 

Development courses are designed to assist 

students in acquiring the skills necessary to pass 

proficiency examinations. 


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2072 Geometry 

2069 Elementary Algebra Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: Placement Examination Grade Level: 912 


Credit: 0.50 DEVM F060 NWC/UAF First year 

high school algebra. Evaluating and simplifying 

algebraic expressions, solving first degree 

equations and inequalities, integer exponents, 

polynomials, factoring, rational expressions, 

equations and graphs of lines. Also 

available via Independent Learning. 

Credit 1.00 CompassLearning Geometry 

courses, emphasizing an abstract, formal 

approach to the study of geometry, typically 

include topics such as properties of plane and 

solid figures; deductive methods of reasoning and 

use of logic; geometry as an axiomatic system 

including the study of postulates, theorems, and 

formal proofs; concepts of congruence, similarity, 

parallelism, perpendicularity, and proportion; and 

rules of angle measurement in triangles. APS 

2069 Intermediate Algebra 2056 Algebra II 

Prerequisite: Placement Examination 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 DEVM F105 NWC/UAF Second Credit 1.00 CompassLearning Algebra II course 

year high school algebra. Operations with 

topics typically include field properties and 

rational expressions, radicals, rational 

theorems; set theory; operations with rational and 

exponents, logarithms, inequalities, quadratic irrational expressions; factoring of rational 

equations, linear systems, functions, Cartesian expressions; in-depth study of linear equations 

coordinate system and graphing. 

and inequalities; quadratic equations; solving 

systems of linear and quadratic equations; 

graphing of constant, linear, and quadratic 

equations; properties of higher degree equations; 

and operations with rational and irrational 

exponents. APS 

CompassLearning Courses 

2052 Algebra I 

Prerequisite: 


Credit 1.00 CompassLearning Algebra I 

courses include the study of properties and 

operations of the real number system; 

evaluating rational algebraic expressions; 

solving and graphing first degree equations and 

inequalities; translating word problems into 

equations; operations with and factoring of 

polynomials; and solving simple quadratic 

equations. APS 


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2110 Pre-Calculus 

Prerequisite: 


Credit 1.00 CompassLearning Pre-Calculus 

courses combine the study of Trigonometry, 

Elementary Functions, Analytic Geometry, and 

Math Analysis topics as preparation for 

calculus. Topics typically include the study of 

complex numbers; polynomial, logarithmic, 

exponential, rational, right trigonometric, and 

circular functions, and their relations, inverses 

and graphs; trigonometric identities and 

equations; solutions of right and oblique 

triangles; vectors; the polar coordinate system; 

conic sections; Boolean algebra and symbolic 

logic; mathematical induction; matrix algebra; 

sequences and series; and limits and continuity. 

APS 


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Life and Physical Sciences 

3001 Earth Science 3101 Chemistry 

Prerequisite: 



Credit: 1.00 Earth Science courses offer 

insight into the environment on earth and the 

earth’s environment in space. While presenting 

the concepts and principles essential to 

students’ understanding of the dynamics and 

history of the earth, these courses usually 

explore oceanography, geology, astronomy, 

meteorology, and geography. APS 

Credit: 1.00 Chemistry courses involve studying 

the composition, properties, and reactions of 

substances. These courses typically explore such 

concepts as the behaviors of solids, liquids, and 

gases; acid/base and oxidation/reduction 

reactions; and atomic structure. Chemical 

formulas and equations and nuclear reactions are 

also studied. APS 

3003 Environmental Science 3151 Physics 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: Algebra II or concurrent 


Credit: 1.00 Environmental Science courses 

examine the mutual relationships between 

organisms and their environment. In studying 

the interrelationships among plants, animals, 

and humans, these courses usually cover the 

following subjects: photosynthesis, recycling 

and regeneration, ecosystems, population and 

growth studies, pollution, and conservation of 

natural resources. APS 

Credit: 1.00 Physics courses involve the study of 

the forces and laws of nature affecting matter, 

such as equilibrium, motion, momentum, and the 

relationships between matter and energy. The 

study of physics includes examination of sound, 

light, and magnetic and electric phenomena. APS 

3051 Biology 3159 Physical Science 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 1.00 Biology courses are designed to 

provide information regarding the fundamental 

concepts of life and life processes. These 

courses include (but are not restricted to) such 

topics as cell structure and function, general 

plant and animal physiology, genetics, and 

taxonomy. APS 

Credit: 1.00 Physical Science courses involve 

study of the structures and states of matter. 

Typically (but not always) offered as introductory 

survey courses, they may include such topics as 

forms of energy, wave phenomenon, 

electromagnetism, and physical and chemical 

interactions. APS 


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3201 Integrated Science CompasLearning Courses 

Prerequisite: 3159 Physical Science 


Credit: 1.00 The specific content of Integrated 

Science courses varies, but they draw upon the 

principles of several scientific specialties—earth 

science, physical science, biology, chemistry, 

and physics—and organize the material around 

thematic units. Common themes covered 

include systems, models, energy, patterns, 

change, and constancy. These courses use 

appropriate aspects from each specialty to 

investigate applications of the theme. 

Prerequisite: 


Credit 1.00 CompassLearning Physical Science 

courses involve study of the structures and states 

of matter. Typically (but not always) offered as 

introductory survey courses, they may include 

such topics as forms of energy, wave 

phenomenon, electromagnetism, and physical 

and chemical interactions. APS 

3994 Life and Physical Sciences - 3008 Earth/Space Science 

Proficiency Development 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: Grade Level: 912 


Credit: 1.00 Life and Physical 

Sciences—Proficiency Development courses 

are designed to assist students in acquiring the 

skills necessary to pass proficiency 

examinations related to the life sciences and 

physical sciences. 


3099 Biology - Other 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 1.25 BIOL F100 NWC/UAF Introduction 

to scientific methodology and biological 

principles with a focus on humans as biological 

organisms. Topics include organization of the 

human body, human genetics, human 

development and the relationship between our 

bodies and health. Includes lecture, discussion, 

lab and projects. Offered through distance 

education. Offered at the Northwest campus as 

demand warrants. May not be used as biology 

elective credit for a major in biological sciences. 

Note: Intended for non-science majors and 

those seeking preliminary instruction before 

beginning study in health-related areas. APS 

Credit 1.00 CompassLearning Earth and Space 

Science courses introduce students to the study 

of the earth from a local and global perspective. In 

these courses, students typically learn about time 

zones, latitude and longitude, atmosphere, 

weather, climate, matter, and energy transfer. 

Advanced topics often include the study of the 

use of remote sensing, computer visualization, 

and computer modeling to enable earth scientists 

to understand earth as a complex and changing 

planet. APS 

3051 Biology 

Prerequisite: 


Credit 1.00 CompassLearning Biology courses 

are designed to provide information regarding the 

fundamental concepts of life and life processes. 

These courses include (but are not restricted to) 

such topics as cell structure and function, general 

plant and animal physiology, genetics, and 

taxonomy. APS 


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3101 Chemistry 



Credit 1.00 CompassLearning Chemistry 

courses involve studying the composition, 

properties, and reactions of substances. These 

courses typically explore such concepts as the 

behaviors of solids, liquids, and gases; 

acid/base and oxidation/reduction reactions; 

and atomic structure. Chemical formulas and 

equations and nuclear reactions are also 

studied. APS 

3151 Physics 

Prerequisite: Algebra II or concurrent 


Credit 1.00 CompassLearning Physics 

courses involve the study of the forces and laws 

of nature affecting matter, such as equilibrium, 

motion, momentum, and the relationships 

between matter and energy. The study of 

physics includes examination of sound, light, 

and magnetic and electric phenomena. APS 


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Social Sciences and History 

4053 Modern World History 4105 Alaska History 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 1.00 Modern World History courses 

provide an overview of the history of human 

society in the past few centuries—from the 

Renaissance period, or later, to the 

contemporary period—exploring political, 

economic, social, religious, military, scientific, 

and cultural developments. APS 

Credit: 0.50 State-Specific Studies courses 

examine the history, politics, economics, society, 

and/or cultures of one state in the United States. 

This course may focus primarily on the history of 

that state or may take an interdisciplinary 

approach to the contemporary issues affecting it. 

APS 

4102 Early U.S. History 4151 U.S. Government 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 1.00 Early U.S. History courses 

examine the history of the United States from 

the colonial period to the Civil War or 

Reconstruction era (some courses end after this 

period). Some courses include American history 

before European settlement, while others may 

begin at the formation of the new nation. These 

courses typically include a historical overview of 

political, military, scientific, and social 

developments. APS 

Credit: 0.50 U.S. Government—Comprehensive 

courses provide an overview of the structure and 

functions of the U.S. government and political 

institutions and examine constitutional principles, 

the concepts of rights and responsibilities, the role 

of political parties and interest groups, and the 

importance of civic participation in the democratic 

process. These courses may examine the 

structure and function of state and local 

governments and may cover certain economic 

and legal topics. APS 

4103 Modern U.S. History 4201 Economics A 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 1.00 Modern U.S. History courses 

examine the history of the United States from 

the Civil War or Reconstruction era (some 

courses begin at a later period) through the 

present time. These courses typically include a 

historical review of political, military, scientific, 

and social developments. APS 

Credit: 0.50 Economics courses provide 

students with an overview of economics with 

primary emphasis on the principles of 

microeconomics and the U.S. economic system. 

These courses may also cover topics such as 

principles of macroeconomics, international 

economics, and comparative economics. 

Economic principles may be presented in formal 

theoretical contexts, applied contexts, or both. 

APS 


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4201 Economics B CompassLearning Courses 

Prerequisite: 4001 World Geography 


Credit: 0.50 Economics courses provide 

students with an overview of economics with 

primary emphasis on the principles of 

microeconomics and the U.S. economic 

system. These courses may also cover topics 

such as principles of macroeconomics, 

international economics, and comparative 

economics. Economic principles may be 

presented in formal theoretical contexts, applied 

contexts, or both. APS 

Prerequisite: 


Credit 1.00 CompassLearning World Geography 

courses provide students with an overview of 

world geography, but may vary widely in the 

topics they cover. Topics typically include the 

physical environment; the political landscape; the 

relationship between people and the land; 

economic production and development; and the 

movement of people, goods, and ideas. APS 

4254 Psychology 4103 U.S. History II (1850-Present) 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Psychology courses introduce 

students to the study of individual human 

behavior. Course content typically includes (but 

is not limited to) an overview of the field of 

psychology, topics in human growth and 

development, personality and behavior, and 

abnormal psychology. APS 

Credit 1.00 CompassLearning Students will 

analyze history as a discipline and briefly review 

the first part of U.S. history. APS 

4302 Humanities 4051 World History 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Humanities courses examine and 

evoke student responses to human creative 

efforts and the world in particular historical 

periods and in particular cultures. Course 

content includes exploration, analysis, 

synthesis, and various responses to cultural 

traditions, including viewing, listening, speaking, 

reading, writing, performing, and creating. The 

courses may also examine relationships among 

painting, sculpture, architecture, and music. 


analyze the importance of studying world history 

and examine reasons why world history is 

relevant to their lives. APS 


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4151 U.S. Government/Civics 

Prerequisite: 


Credit 1.00 CompassLearning U.S. 

Government—Students will analyze the 

historical influences of political thinkers, events, 

and documents that influenced the Founding 

Fathers as they wrote the Declaration of 

Independence and the Constituion and 

established a federalist system. APS 

4201 Economics with Personal Finance 

Prerequisite: 



describe the fundamental concepts of 

economics, including what economics is, 

scarcity, economic systems, money, 

productivity, labor, cost-benefit analysis., 

economic institutions, trade, exchange, and 

interdependence. APS 


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Fine and Performing Arts 

5049 Dance - Eskimo 5102 Concert Band 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Initial classes are usually 

introductory in nature, while the more advanced 

classes concentrate on improving students’ 

technique and may offer or require experience 

in choreography and dance evaluation. 

Credit: 0.50 Courses in Concert Band are 

designed to promote students’ technique for 

playing brass, woodwind, and percussion 

instruments and cover a variety of band literature 

styles, primarily for concert performances. 

5053 Drama - Comprehensive 5106 Instrumental Ensemble 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Drama—Comprehensive courses are 

intended to help develop students’ experience and 

skill in one or more aspects of theatrical production. 

Initial courses are usually introductory in nature, 

providing an overview of the features of drama such 

as acting, set design, stage management, and so on. 

The more advanced courses concentrate on 

improving technique, expanding students’ exposure 

to different types of theatrical techniques and 

traditions, and increasing their chances of 

participating in public productions. These courses 

may also provide a discussion of career opportunities 

in the theater. 

Credit: 0.50 Instrumental Ensemble courses are 

intended to develop students’ technique for 

playing brass, woodwind, percussion, and/or 

string instruments in small ensemble groups. 

Instrumental Ensemble courses cover one or 

more instrumental ensemble or band literature 

styles. 

5101 5107 Piano 

General Band 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 General Band courses develop 

students’ technique for playing brass, 

woodwind, and percussion instruments and 

cover a variety of nonspecified band literature 

styles (concert, marching, orchestral, and 

modern styles). 

Credit: 0.50 Piano courses introduce students to 

the fundamentals of music and basic keyboard 

techniques such as scales, chords, and melodic 

lines. These courses may also include more 

advanced keyboard techniques. 


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5108 Guitar 5112 

Prerequisite: 


Prerequisite: 


Individual Technique - Vocal 

Music 

Credit: 0.50 Guitar courses introduce students 

to the fundamentals of music and guitar-playing 

techniques, such as strumming and chords. 

These courses may also include more 

advanced guitar-playing techniques. 

Credit: 0.50 Individual Technique—Vocal Music 

courses provide instruction in and encourage the 

development of vocal techniques (including aural 

development) other than the ability to sing in 

groups. These courses may be conducted on 

either an individual or small group basis. 

Individual Technique - 

5109 Instrumental Music 

5118 Music Appreciation 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Individual 

Technique—Instrumental Music courses provide 

individuals with instruction in instrumental 

techniques. These courses may be conducted 

on either an individual or small group basis. 

Credit: 0.50 Similar in nature to Music 

History/Appreciation courses, Music Appreciation 

courses focus specifically on students’ 

appreciation of music. They are designed to help 

students explore the world of music and to 

develop an understanding of the importance of 

music in their lives. 

5111 Vocal Ensembles 5155 Creative Art - Drawing/Painting 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Vocal Ensemble courses are 

intended to develop vocal techniques and the 

ability to sing parts in small ensemble or 

madrigal groups. Course goals may include the 

development of solo singing ability and may 

emphasize one or several ensemble literature 

styles. 

Credit: 0.50 Creative Art—Drawing/Painting 

courses cover the same topics as Creative 

Art—Comprehensive courses, but focus on 

drawing and painting. In keeping with this 

attention on two-dimensional work, students 

typically work with several media (such as penand-ink, 

pencil, chalk, watercolor, tempera, oils, 

acrylics, and so on), but some courses may focus 

on only one medium. 


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5158 Creative Art - Sculpture/Carving 5199 Native Arts 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Creative Art—Sculpture courses 

cover the same topics as Creative 

Art—Comprehensive courses, but focus on 

creating three-dimensional works. Students 

typically work with several media (such as clay, 

ceramics, wood, metals, textiles, and so on), 

but some courses may focus on only one 

medium. 

Credit: 0.50 Often conducted with instructors or 

professional artists as mentors, enables students 

to explore a particular art form or topic. An 

opportunity for students to expand their expertise 

in a particular form or style, to explore a topic in 

greater detail, or to develop more advanced skills 

(NACTEC = 0.25 credits) 

5165 Crafts 5159 Ceramics 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Crafts courses teach the same 

lessons as Creative Art—Comprehensive 

courses, but do so with a focus on crafts. These 

courses may survey a wide range of crafts, or 

they may focus on only one type of craft; 

possibilities include calligraphy, quilting, silkscreening, 

cake-decorating, tole-painting, maskmaking, 

knitting, crocheting, paper-making, and 

so on. 

Credit: 0.50 Ceramics courses focus on creating 

three-dimesional works out of clay and ceramic 

material. Particular attention is paid to the 

characteristics of the raw materials, their 

transformation under heat, and the various 

methods used to create and finish objects 

5167 Photography 5162 Graphic Design 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Photography courses expose students 

to the materials, processes, and artistic techniques 

of taking artistic photographs. Students learn about 

the operation of a camera, composition, lighting 

techniques, depth of field, filters, camera angles, and 

film development. The course may cover black-andwhite 

photography, color photography, or both. As 

students advance, the instruction regarding the 

creative process becomes more refined, and 

students are encouraged to develop their own artistic 

style. These courses may also cover major 

photographers, art movements, and styles. 

Credit: 0.50 Graphic Design courses emphasize 

design elements and principles in the purposeful 

arrangement of images and text to communicate 

a message. They focus on creating art products 

such as advertisements, product designs, and 

identity symbols. Graphic Design courses may 

investigate the computer's influence on and role in 

creating contemporary designs and provide a 

cultural and historical study of master design 

works of different periods and styles. 


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5152 Art History 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Art History courses introduce 

students to significant works of art, artists, and 

artistic movements that have shaped the art 

world and have influenced or reflected periods 

of history. These courses often emphasize the 

evolution of art forms, techniques, symbols, and 

themes. 

5161 Printmaking 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Printmaking courses introduce 

students to a variety of printmaking techniques 

using processes such as relief printing 

(monoprint, collograph block); intaglio (etching 

and engraving); and perigraphy (silkscreen 

films, stencils, block-out). These courses 

emphasize design elements and principles and 

introduce art criticism as applied to fine art 

prints. Lessons may also include the historical 

development of printmaking in Western and non- 

Western cultures. 


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Foreign Language 

6101 Spanish I 6821 Yupik I 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Designed to introduce students to 

Spanish language and culture, Spanish I 

Credit: 0.50 Designed to introduce students to a 

courses emphasize basic grammar and syntax, American Indian/Alaska Native language not 

simple vocabulary, and the spoken accent so otherwise described (e.g., Navajo, Cherokee, and 

that students can read, write, speak, and 

Kree) and culture, American Indian Language I 

understand the language at a basic level within courses emphasize basic grammar and syntax, 

predictable areas of need, using customary simple vocabulary, and the spoken accent so that 

courtesies and conventions. Spanish culture is students can read, write, speak, and understand 

introduced through the art, literature, customs, the language at a basic level within predictable 

and history of Spanish-speaking people. APS areas of need, using customary courtesies and 

conventions. APS 

6121 French I 6821 Siberian Yupik I 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 



French language and culture, French I 

emphasizes basic grammar and syntax, simple 

vocabulary, and the spoken accent so that 

students can read, write, speak, and 

understand the language at a basic level within 

predictable areas of need, using customary 

courtesies and conventions. French culture is 

introduced through the art, literature, customs, 

and history of the French-speaking people. 

APS 

Credit: 0.50 Designed to introduce students to a 

American Indian/Alaska Native language not 

otherwise described (e.g., Navajo, Cherokee, and 

Kree) and culture, American Indian Language I 

courses emphasize basic grammar and syntax, 

simple vocabulary, and the spoken accent so that 

students can read, write, speak, and understand 

the language at a basic level within predictable 

areas of need, using customary courtesies and 

conventions. APS 

6821 Inupiaq I 

Prerequisite: 



a American Indian/Alaska Native language not 

otherwise described (e.g., Navajo, Cherokee, 

and Kree) and culture, American Indian 

Language I courses emphasize basic grammar 

and syntax, simple vocabulary, and the spoken 

accent so that students can read, write, speak, 

and understand the language at a basic level 

within predictable areas of need, using 

customary courtesies and conventions. APS 


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CompassLearning Courses 6201 German 1 

6101 Spanish 1 Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: Grade Level: 912 


Credit 1.00 CompassLearning Designed to 

introduce students to Spanish language and 

culture, Spanish I courses emphasize basic 

grammar and syntax, simple vocabulary, and 

the spoken accent so that students can read, 

write, speak, and understand the language at a 

basic level within predictable areas of need, 

using customary courtesies and conventions. 

Spanish culture is introduced through the art, 

literature, customs, and history of Spanishspeaking 

people. APS 


introduce students to German language and 

culture, German I courses emphasize basic 

grammar and syntax, simple vocabulary, and the 

spoken accent so that students can read, write, 

speak, and understand the language at a basic 

level within predictable areas of need, using 

customary courtesies and conventions. German 

culture is introduced through the art, literature, 

customs, and history of the German-speaking 

people. APS 

6102 Spanish 2 

Prerequisite: Spanish 1 6202 German 2 


Credit 1.00 CompassLearning Spanish II 

courses build upon skills developed in Spanish 

I, extending students’ ability to understand and 

express themselves in Spanish and increasing 

their vocabulary. Typically, students learn how 

to engage in discourse for informative or social 

purposes, write expressions or passages that 

show understanding of sentence construction 

and the rules of grammar, and comprehend the 

language when spoken slowly. Students usually 

explore the customs, history, and art forms of 

Spanish-speaking people to deepen their 

understanding of the culture(s). APS 

Prerequisite: 


Credit 1.00 CompassLearning German II 

courses build upon skills developed in German I, 

extending students’ ability to understand and 

express themselves in German and increasing 

their vocabulary. Typically, students learn how to 

engage in discourse for informative or social 


show understanding of sentence construction and 

the rules of grammar, and comprehend the 



German-speaking people to deepen their 



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6121 French 1 6302 Latin 2 

Prerequisite: Prerequisite: Latin 1 


Credit 1.00 CompassLearning Designed to Credit 1.00 CompassLearning Latin II courses 

introduce students to French language and enable students to expand upon what they have 

culture, French I emphasizes basic grammar learned in Latin I, increasing their skills and depth 

and syntax, simple vocabulary, and the spoken of knowledge through the practice of structures, 

accent so that students can read, write, speak, forms, and vocabulary. Reading materials reflect 

and understand the language at a basic level Roman life and culture. APS 

within predictable areas of need, using 

customary courtesies and conventions. French 


customs, and history of the French-speaking 

people. APS 

6401 Chinese 1 

Prerequisite: 

6122 French 2 Grade Level: 912 

Prerequisite: French 1 


Credit 1.00 CompassLearning French II 

courses build upon skills developed in French I, 


express themselves in French and increasing 

their vocabulary. Typically, students learn how 

to engage in discourse for informative or social 


show understanding of sentence construction 

and the rules of grammar, and comprehend the 



French-speaking people to deepen their 


6301 Latin 1 

Prerequisite: 


Credit 1.00 CompassLearning Latin I courses 

expose students to the Latin language and 

culture, emphasizing basic grammar and 

syntax, simple vocabulary, and the influence of 

Latin on current English words. Students will be 

able to read and write in Latin on a basic level. 

APS 


introduce students to Chinese language and 

culture, Chinese I courses emphasize basic 

syntax, simple vocabulary, written characters, and 

spoken tones so that students can read, write, 

speak, and understand the language at a basic 

level within predictable areas of need, using 

customary courtesies and conventions. Chinese 


customs, and history of Chinese-speaking people. 

APS 

6402 Chinese 2 

Prerequisite: Chinese 1 


Credit 1.00 CompassLearning Chinese II 

courses build upon skills developed in Chinese I, 


express themselves in Chinese and increasing 

their vocabulary. Typically, students learn how to 

engage in discourse for informative or social 


show understanding of sentence construction and 

phrasing, and comprehend the language when 

spoken slowly. Students usually explore the 

customs, history, and art forms of Chinesespeaking 

people to deepen their understanding of 

the culture(s). APS 


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Physical, Health, Safety Education 

8001 Physical Education 8009 Weight Training 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.25/semester Physical Education 

courses provide students with knowledge, 

experience, and an opportunity to develop skills 

in more than one of the following sports or 

activities: team sports, individual/dual sports, 

recreational sports, and fitness/conditioning 

activities. 

Credit: 0.25/semester Weight Training courses 

help students develop knowledge and skills with 

free weights and universal stations while 

emphasizing safety and proper body positioning; 

they may include other components such as 

anatomy and conditioning. 

8005 Fitness/Conditioning Activities 8051 Health Education 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.25/semester Fitness/Conditioning 

Activities courses emphasize conditioning 

activities that help develop muscular strength, 

flexibility, and cardiovascular fitness. 

Credit: 0.50 Topics covered within Health 

Education courses may vary widely, but typically 

include personal health (nutrition, mental health 

and stress management, drug/alcohol abuse 

prevention, disease prevention, and first aid) and 

consumer health issues. The courses may also 

include brief studies of environmental health, 

personal development, and/or community 

resources. 

8007 Adapted Physical Education 8054 Special Needs Health Education 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.25/semester These courses provide 

physical education activities (sports, fitness, 

and conditioning) adapted for students with 

special needs. 

Credit: 0.50 Special Needs Health Education 

courses focus on the health requirements of 

individuals with special needs and emphasize 

meeting those needs within the home setting. 

These courses provide information regarding the 

elderly and individuals with disabilities, handicaps, 

and/or debilitating illnesses, along with strategies 

to prepare students for their possible roles as 

caretakers. 


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Physical, Health, Safety Education 

8055 Safety and First Aid 8152 Driver's Education 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Safety and First Aid courses 

provide specialized instruction in first aid 

techniques, cardiopulmonary resuscitation 

(CPR), relief of obstructed airways, and general 

safety procedures and behaviors. These 

courses may include such topics as an 

overview of community agencies and hotlines 

providing emergency care and information and 

opportunities for first aid and CPR certification. 

Credit: 0.25 NACTEC Drivers’ 

Education—Classroom and Laboratory courses 

provide students with the knowledge and 

experience to become safe drivers on America’s 

roadways. Topics in these courses cover legal 

obligations and responsibility, rules of the road 

and traffic procedures, safe driving strategies and 

practices, and the physical and mental factors 

affecting the driver’s capability (including alcohol 

and other drugs). Experience in driving a vehicle 

is an essential component of these courses. 

8056 Health for Parenting Teens 8998 Outdoor Safety and Survival 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Designed for pregnant teens 

and/or parents, topics within Health for 

Parenting Teens courses cover a wide range of 

both health and parenting issues, typically 

including prenatal and postnatal care, health 

and well-being of young parents, child 

development, stress management, and 

parental/adult roles. The courses may also 

involve academic assistance, career 

exploration, financial management, and so on. 

CompassLearning Courses 

8057 Health & Life Management 8051 Health 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Health and Life Management 

courses focus as much on consumer education 

topics (such as money management and 

evaluation of consumer information and 

advertising) as on personal health topics (such 

as nutrition, stress management, drug/alcohol 

abuse prevention, disease prevention, and first 

aid). Course objectives include helping students 

develop decision-making, communication, 

interpersonal, and coping skills and strategies. 

Credit: 0.50 Physical, Health, and Safety 

Education - (NACTEC = 0.25 credits) 


explore health and wellness, looking at the 

different types of health and all of the influences 

on healthy decisions. Students will investigate life 

skills, communication skills, and decision-making 

strategies. 


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Computer and Information Systems 

10004 Technology Applications 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 In Computer Applications courses, 

students acquire knowledge of and experience 

in the proper and efficient use of previously 

written software packages. These courses 

explore a wide range of applications, including 

(but not limited to) word-processing, 

spreadsheet, graphics, and database programs, 

and they may also cover the use of electronic 

mail and desktop publishing. 

10005 Business Computer Applications 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 In Business Computer 

Applications courses, students acquire 

knowledge of and experience in the proper and 

efficient use of previously written software 

packages, particularly those used in the 

business world. Generally, these courses 

explore a wide range of applications, including 

(but not limited to) word-processing, 

spreadsheet, graphics, and database programs, 

and they may also cover topics such as 

electronic mail, desktop publishing, and 

telecommunications. 

10201 Web Page Design 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Web Page Design courses teach 

students how to design web sites by introducing 

them to and refining their knowledge of site planning, 

page layout, graphic design, and the use of markup 

languages—such as Extensible Hypertext Markup, 

JavaScript, Dynamic HTML, and Document Object 

Model—to develop and maintain a web page. These 

courses may also cover security and privacy issues, 

copyright infringement, trademarks, and other legal 

issues relating to the use of the Internet. Advanced 

topics may include the use of forms and scripts for 

database access, transfer methods, and networking 

fundamentals. 


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Communication and Audio/Visual Technology 

11055 Video 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Video courses enable students to 

explore video communications, incorporating 

both the technical and artistic aspects of video 

media. Topics covered in the course include the 

use of video equipment and techniques, and 

students typically create a video presentation. 

Advanced course topics may include creating 

various forms of film media including silent film; 

sport and music video; and self portrait video. 


11101 Journalism 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Journalism courses (typically 

associated with the production of a school 

newspaper, yearbook, or literary magazine) 

emphasize writing style and technique as well 

as production values and organization. 

Journalism courses introduce students to the 

concepts of newsworthiness and press 

responsibility; develop students’ skills in writing 

and editing stories, headlines, and captions; 

and teach students the principles of production 

design, layout, and printing. Photography and 

photojournalism skills may be included. 

11152 Desktop Publishing 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Desktop Publishing courses 

integrate the knowledge and skills learning in 

word processing with the concepts, procedures 

and application of desktop publishing. Students 

learn to format, create and proofread brochures, 

programs, newsletters, web pages, 

presentations and manuscripts. 


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Business and Marketing 

12001 Business/Office Career Exploration 12104 Accounting 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Business/Office Career 

Credit: 0.50 Accounting courses introduce and 

Exploration courses expose students to the expand upon the fundamental accounting principles 

occupational opportunities available in the 

and procedures used in businesses. Course content 

accounting, administration, data processing, typically includes the full accounting cycle, payroll, 

management, and secretarial fields. Emphasis taxes, debts, depreciation, ledger and journal 

is placed on responsibilities, qualifications, work techniques, and periodic adjustments. Students may 

environment, and career paths. These courses 

learn how to apply standard auditing principles and to 

prepare budgets and final reports. Calculators, 

may also include consumer education topics, 

electronic spreadsheets, or other automated tools are 

keyboard exposure, and/or hands-on 

usually used. Advanced topics may include elementary 

experience within the various occupational 

principles of partnership and corporate accounting and 

areas. 

the managerial uses of control systems and the 

accounting process. 

12004 Office Services 12151 Marketing Career Exploration 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Office Services courses introduce 

students to and help them refine clerical and 

receptionist skills. Course content typically 

covers filing, telephone, and keyboarding skills; 

reprographic machinery and procedures; 

communications skills; and so on. 

Credit: 0.50 Geared for students with an interest 

in marketing, sales, or small business operation, 

Marketing Career Exploration courses expose 

students to the opportunities available in retail, 

wholesale, advertising, and other occupational 

fields using marketing principles. (NACTEC = 

0.25 credits) 

12053 Entrepreneurship 12162 Internet Marketing 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Entrepreneurship courses 

acquaint students with the knowledge and skills 

necessary to own and operate their own 

businesses. Topics from several fields typically 

form the course content: economics, marketing 

principles, human relations and psychology, 

business and labor law, legal rights and 

responsibilities of ownership, business and 

financial planning, finance and accounting, and 

communication. Several topics surveyed in 

Business Management courses may also be 

included. (NACTEC = 0.25 credits) 

Credit: 0.50 Internet Marketing covers the 

principles and functions of marketing from the 

standpoint of conducting business on the internet. 

Typically, students develop such skills as using 

the internet as a marketing tool, conducting a 

marketing analysis via the internet, planning 

marketing support activities, managing an 

electronic marketing campaign, managing/owning 

a business via the internet, and analyzing the 

impact of the internet on global marketing. 


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Manufacturing 

13003 Industrial Arts 13207 Welding 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Industrial Arts courses expose 

students to the tools and machines that they 

may encounter in manufacturing-related 

occupations and enable them to develop the 

skills they need to use these tools in various 

applications. Course topics typically include (but 

are not limited to) drawing and planning, 

electricity, graphic arts, woodwork, leatherwork, 

metalwork, plastics, and power technology. 

These courses typically cover general safety 

and career exploration as well. 

Credit: 0.50 Welding courses enable students to 

gain knowledge of the properties, uses, and 

applications of various metals, skills in various 

processes used to join and cut metals (such as 

oxyacetylene, shielded metal, metal inert gas, and 

tungsten arc processes), and experience in 

identifying, selecting, and rating appropriate 

techniques. Welding courses often include 

instruction in interpreting blueprints or other types 

of specifications. (NACTEC = 0.25 credits) 

13054 Wood Processing/Production 13302 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Wood Processing/Production 

courses include studying the properties of 

woods and composites made from woods and 

using these materials to construct usable 

products. These courses enable students to 

experience the process of translating an idea 

into a finished product, with instruction in 

planning, designing, selecting materials, and 

using tools and machines. 

Equipment Maintenance and 

Repair 

Credit: 0.50 Equipment Maintenance and Repair 

courses prepare students to adjust, maintain, 

replace, and repair parts of machinery and to 

repair tools, equipment, and machines. The 

courses may have a general emphasis or may 

focus on a specific type of machinery or 

equipment related to a particular industry. 

Depending upon the intent, course topics may 

include electric, hydraulic, or mechanic systems; 

control devices, valves, and gates; or 

supplemental equipment such as fans, hoses, 

and pipes. 

13055 Metal Processing/Production 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Metal Processing/Production 

courses include studying the properties of 

metals and metal alloys and using these 

materials to construct usable products. These 

courses enable students to experience the 

process of translating an idea into a finished 

product, with instruction in planning, designing, 

selecting materials, and using tools and 

machines. 


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Health Care Sciences 

14001 Exploration of Health Care Northwest Campus/UAF Dual Credit Courses 

Prerequisite: Occupations 

14154 Medical Terminology 


Credit: 0.50 Exploration of Health Care 

Occupations courses expose students to the 

variety of opportunities available within the 

health care industry (e.g., such as nursing, 

therapy, dental care, administrative services, 

and lab technology). These courses provide 

experiences in several of these occupational 

clusters, along with information and knowledge 

related to the health care industry as a whole. 


Prerequisite: 


Credit 1.00 NWC/UAF HLTH F100 Study of 

medical terminology including analysis and origin 

of word roots, prefixes and suffixes. 

Understanding the word components, students 

will be able to build, spell and define medical 

words. Content will be presented by body systems 

focusing on terms for anatomy, diagnostic, 

laboratory and medical specialties. Includes use 

of medical dictionary, word pronunciation and 

abbreviations. Designed for health care 

professionals. 

14055 Emergency Medical Technology 

Prerequisite: 

Grade Level: 912 14051 Nurse Aide Training 

Credit: 0.25 NACTEC Emergency Medical 

Technology courses place a special emphasis 

on the knowledge and skills needed in medical 

emergencies. Topics typically include clearing 

airway obstructions, controlling bleeding, 

bandaging, methods for lifting and transporting 

injured persons, simple spinal immobilization, 

infection control, stabilizing fractures, and 

responding to cardiac arrest. The courses may 

also cover the legal and ethical responsibilities 

involved in dealing with medical emergencies. 

14154 Medical Terminology 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 In Medical Terminology courses, 

students learn how to identify medical terms by 

analyzing their components. These courses 

emphasize defining medical prefixes, root 

words, suffixes, and abbreviations. The primary 

focus is on developing both oral and written 

skills in the language used to communicate 

within health care professions. 

Prerequisite: High school graduation 


Credit: 3.00 NWC/UAF HLTH F107 NWC/UAF Nurse 

Aide Training Teaches basic nursing skills necessary 

to assist the nurse and be an efficient health care team 

member. Presents positive communication skills while 

providing care of residents’ physical and emotional 

needs in a variety of health care settings. Content 

satisfies the theory and clinical skills needed to take 

the State of Alaska exam to become a Certified Nurse 

Aide. Additional prerequisites: 10th grade reading 

level by exam; or permission of instructor. Student 

must be in good physical condition and have the 

following immunizations: Hepatitis B series, two MMRs, 

a PPD within 3 months of the 

clinical component of class. 

14099 

Professional Skills for the 

Workplace 


Credit 0.50 NWC/UAF HLTH F110 Presents 

skills to ensure success for the professional 

secretary, receptionist, medical worker and 

others. Includes interview skills, business 

manners, customer service and dressing for 

success. 


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Health Care Sciences 

8055 First Aid/CPR 

Prerequisite: 


Credit 0.25 NWC/UAF HLTH F122 Provides 

instruction on emergency first aid theory and 

techniques. Students acquire knowledge and 

skills necessary for dealing with emergencies in 

a medical/ dental office and other clinical 

settings. Includes First Aid Certification and 

health care provider (adult, child and infant) 

CPR Certification. Graded Pass/Fail. 


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Hospitality and Tourism 

16054 Nutrition & Food Preparation 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Nutrition and Food Preparation 

courses provide students with knowledge and 

skills about food preparation and/or production, 

with a strong emphasis on nutrition, balanced 

diets, and satisfying special dietary needs. 

Topics typically include assessing nutrient 

content, the science of food and nutrition, 

physiology and utilization of nutrients. Course 

content may also cover additives, contaminants, 

food-borne illnesses, and food technology. 


16056 Culinary Arts 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Culinary Art Specialty courses 

provide instruction in a particular type of 

cooking or culinary style. Examples of such 

specialty fields include baking, creating and 

decorating wedding cakes, Middle Eastern 

cuisine, and so on. These courses emphasize 

skills specific to the type of culinary art being 

studied. (NACTEC = 0.25 credits) 


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Architecture and Construction 

17001 Construction Careers Exploration 17007 Woodworking 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Construction Career Exploration 

courses expose students to the opportunities 

available in construction-related trades, such as 

carpentry, masonry, air 

conditioning/refrigeration, plumbing, and so on. 

Students learn about the processes involved in 

construction projects and may engage in a 

variety of small projects. These courses 

emphasize responsibilities, qualifications, work 

environment, rewards, and career paths within 

construction-related fields. 

Credit: 0.50 Woodworking courses introduce students 

to the various kinds of woods used in industry and offer 

experience in using selected woodworking tools. 

Students design and construct one or more projects 

and may prepare a bill of materials. Correct and safe 

use of tools and equipment is emphasized. As students 

advance, they focus on learning the terminology 

necessary to use power tools successfully, developing 

skills to safely use these tools in the workshop and 

becoming familiar with various kinds of wood-finishing 

materials. Advanced students typically design a project, 

prepare bills of materials, construct, and finish 

proposed projects. 

17003 Carpentry 17009 Building Maintenance 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Carpentry courses provide information 

related to the building of wooden structures, enabling 

students to gain an understanding of wood grades and 

construction methods and to learn skills such as laying 

sills and joists; erecting sills and rafters; applying 

sheathing, siding, and shingles; setting door jambs; and 

hanging doors. Carpentry courses may teach skills for 

rough construction, finish work, or both. Students learn to 

read blueprints, draft, use tools and machines properly 

and safely, erect buildings from construction lumber, 

perform finish work inside of buildings, and do limited 

cabinet work. Carpentry courses may also include career 

exploration, good work habits, and employability skills. 

17005 Particular Topics in Carpentry 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 These courses cover specific 

aspects of building construction or carpentry. All 

coursework focuses upon a particular skill or set 

of skills related to one subtopic, such as floor 

framing, wall and partition framing, interior 

finishing, or exterior finishing. 

Credit: 0.50 Building Maintenance courses train 

students to maintain commercial, industrial, and 

residential buildings and homes. Instruction is 

provided in the basic maintenance and repair of 

air conditioning, heating, plumbing, electrical, and 

other mechanical systems. Topics covered may 

include identifying and using hand and power 

tools safely; installing and repairing floor 

coverings, walls, and ceilings; installing and 

repairing doors, windows, screens, and cabinets; 

applying finishes to prepared surfaces; and 

repairing roofs, masonry, plumbing, and electrical 

systems. 


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Architecture and Construction 


17002 Construction Technology Core 

Prerequisite: 


Credit 1.00 NWC/UAF CTT F100 Basic 

construction techniques using OSHA approved 

standards by stressing how to follow safe work 

practices and procedures, how to safely use 

hand and power tools, how to extract 

information from construction blueprints and 

drawings, good housekeeping habits, and 

material handling on the construction site. This 

course is divided into six modules. Each module 

must be successfully completed. May be 

repeated twice for credit. 

17003 Residential Carpentry 1 

Prerequisite: CTT 100 

Grade Level: 

Credit 2.00 NWC/UAF CTT F110 Introduction 

to basic materials and framing techniques used 

in the construction trades. Includes an 

orientation, introduction to materials and 

advanced tools used in the trades. Includes 

techniques used in framing a structure and to 

exterior doors and windows commonly installed 

on construction projects and their proper 

installation. This course is divided into seven 

modules. Each module must be successfully 

completed. 


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Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources 

18305 Food Product Processing 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Food Product Processing courses 

impart the knowledge and skills needed to 

produce and manufacture food products for the 

consumer market. These courses focus on food 

products while covering a variety of topics, such 

as quality selection and preservation, 

equipment care and sanitation, government 

regulations, marketing, consumer trends, and 

product research and development. 

18504 Natural Resource Management 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Natural Resources Management 

courses combine the fields of ecology and 

conservation with planning for the efficient use 

and preservation of land, water, wildlife, and 

forests. Within the general area of natural 

resources management, these courses usually 

cover specific topics and uses, such as hunting 

or fishing preserves, forest production and 

management, wildlife preservation, and human 

outdoor recreation. (NACTEC = 0.25 credits) 

18505 Subsistence 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 This course examines specific 

topics related to natural resources - 

subsistence. 


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Human Services 

19051 Child Care 19153 Early Childhood Education 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Child Care courses provide students with 

knowledge about the physical, mental, emotional, and 

social growth and development of children from birth 

through childhood. Main topics include the fundamentals Credit: 0.50 Early Childhood Education courses 

of working with infants, toddlers, and older children; address child development, care, and education 

providing healthy environments; evaluating child care issues, so that students can guide the 

settings; and the practices, regulations, and opportunities development of young children in an educational 

in the child care industry. Often, Child Care courses setting. Study typically includes planning and 

provide students with practical experience in a child care 

implementing developmentally appropriate 

center. Advanced topics may include various learning 

theories; development of activities; operation of a child activities, basic health and safety practices, and 

care center; recognition of childhood diseases, abuse, legal requirements for teaching young children. 

and neglect; and first aid/emergency training. 

19053 Elder Care 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Elder Care courses emphasize 

the care of human beings as they grow older. 

These courses involve the study of the 

biological, physiological, social, and 

psychological needs and concerns of the 

elderly, and deal with the aging process, death, 

and dying in a realistic manner. Elder Care 

courses may cover work and personal habits 

appropriate to the field, and may also offer the 

opportunity to explore various careers. 

19151 Teaching Profession 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Teaching Profession courses 

introduce students to the principles underlying 

teaching and learning, the responsibilities and 

duties of teachers, and the techniques of 

imparting knowledge and information. These 

courses typically expose students to and train 

them in classroom management, student 

behavior, leadership and human relations skills, 

assessment of student progress, teaching 

strategies, and various career opportunities in 

the field of education. (NACTEC = 0.25 credits) 


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Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics 

20052 Heavy Equipment Operation 20109 Small Vehicle Mechanics 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Heavy Equipment Operation Credit: 0.50 Small Vehicle Mechanics courses 

courses enable students to safely operate the equip students with the knowledge and skill to 

heavy equipment used for mining, construction, repair and maintain engines in small vehicles 

and utility industries. Typically, courses also (e.g., motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles, 

include light maintenance principles and 

snowmobiles, and mopeds). Topics include (but 

techniques. (NACTEC = 0.25 credits) 

are not limited to) maintaining frames and 

suspension, wheels and brakes, and drive trains; 

servicing fuel, exhaust, and electrical systems; 

performing tune-ups; and maintaining and 

repairing engines. Students may also learn safety 

on the job, employability skills, and 

entrepreneurship. 

20053 Aviation 20110 Small Engine Mechanics 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Aviation courses provide students Credit: 0.50 Small Engine Mechanics courses 

with an understanding of the science of flight provide students with the opportunity to learn how 

and typically include the history, regulations, to service and recondition small engines, typically 

and possible career paths within the aviation emphasizing two- and four-cycle engines. These 

industry. Aviation courses usually cover physics, courses provide students with opportunities to 

the relationships of weight and balance, 

troubleshoot and repair speed controls, 

principles of navigation and flight control, 

lubrication, ignition, fuel, power transfer, cooling, 

ground and airport operations and services, and exhaust, and starting systems; use hand, power, 

Federal Aviation Agency regulations. ( NACTEC and overhaul tools; and read and interpret service 

= 0.25 credits) 

manuals and parts’ catalogs. Applications may 

include lawn mowers, tractors, tillers, power tools, 

and so on. (NACTEC = 0.25 credits) 

20054 Boat Operation 20111 Marine Mechanics 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Boat Operation courses typically 

cover operation and maintenance of marine 

vehicles, marine navigation, and emergency 

procedures, as well as other skills necessary or 

useful for work or life at sea (e.g., loading and 

unloading or cooking). Specific topics may 

include docking and undocking a vessel, engine 

maintenance, commercial fishing, firefighting 

aboard ship, and CPR. 

Credit: 0.50 The content of Marine Mechanics 

courses includes the service and repair of 

electrical, mechanical, power transfer, hydraulic, 

fuel, and cooling systems as applied to boat 

and/or ship engines; boat rigging; trailers; and 

marine-related merchandise. Courses may also 

cover communication, human relations, and 

employability skills, as well as safe, efficient work 

practices. ( NACTEC = 0.25 credits) 


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College and Career Readiness 

22001 State Test Preparation 22005 Tutorial 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 State Test Preparation courses 

prepare students for particular state tests 

required for graduation. These courses may 

cover specific content areas (such as 

citizenship, mathematics, language arts, and so 

on) according to individual student needs, or 

they may provide a more general course of 

study, similar to the Standardized Test 

Preparation course described above. 

Credit: 0.50 Tutorial courses provide students 

with the assistance they need to successfully 

complete their coursework. Students may receive 

help in one or several subjects. 

22003 Study Skills 22006 Study Hall 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Study Skills courses prepare 

students for success in high school and/or for 

postsecondary education. Course topics may 

vary according to the students involved, but 

typically include reading improvement skills, 

such as scanning, note-taking, and outlining; 

library and research skills; listening and notetaking; 

vocabulary skills; and test-taking skills. 

The courses may also include exercises 

designed to generate organized, logical thinking 

and writing. 

Credit: 0.50 Study Hall courses provide students 

with the opportunity and time to complete 

classroom assignments or school projects. 

Students typically work on their own, without the 

help of a tutor; however, they are supervised and 

usually remain in the classroom. 

22004 Dropout Prevention Program 22101 Leadership 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Dropout Prevention Program 

courses vary widely, but typically are targeted at 

students who have been identified as being at 

risk of dropping out of or failing in school. 

Course content may include study skills and 

individual tutorials; job preparation, readiness, 

application, or interview skills; communication 

skills; personal assessment and awareness 

activities; speaker presentations; and small 

group seminars. 

Credit: 0.50 Leadership courses are designed to 

strengthen students’ personal and group 

leadership skills. Typically intended for students 

involved in extracurricular activities (especially as 

officers of organizations or student governing 

bodies), these courses may cover such topics as 

public speaking, effective communication, human 

relations, parliamentary law and procedures, 

organization and management, and group 

dynamics. 


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22151 Intro to Career Pathways 22253 Social Development Instruction 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Career Exploration courses help 

students identify and evaluate personal goals, 

priorities, aptitudes, and interests with the goal 

of helping them make informed decisions about 

their careers. These courses expose students 

to various sources of information on career and 

training options and may also assist them in 

developing job search and employability skills. 

Credit: 0.50 Social Development Instruction 

courses teach students the social skills needed 

for independent functioning within the community. 

Topics may include self-control, self-expression, 

obeying rules, decision-making, appropriate 

situational behavior, interacting with others, and 

maintaining relationships. Students may develop 

independence, self-confidence, and self-reliance. 

22206 Life Skills 22995 Classroom Aide 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Life Skills courses provide students 

with information about a wide range of subjects to 

assist them in becoming wise consumers and 

productive adults. These courses often emphasize 

such topics as goal-setting, decision-making, and 

setting priorities; money and time management; 

relationships; and the development of the self. 

Practical exercises regarding selecting and 

furnishing houses, meeting transportation needs, 

preparing food, selecting clothing, and building a 

wardrobe are often integral to these classes. In 

addition, specific topics such as insurance, taxation, 

and consumer protection may also be covered. 

Credit: 0.50 Aide courses offer students the 

opportunity to assist instructors in preparing, 

organizing, or delivering course curricula or to 

assist other staff members in fulfilling their duties. 

Students may provide tutorial or instructional 

assistance to other students. 

22207 Self-Management 22997 Independent Study 

Prerequisite: 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Self-Management courses 

introduce students to the skills and strategies 

helpful in becoming more focused, productive 

individuals. These courses typically emphasize 

goal-setting; decision-making; managing time, 

energy, and stress; and identifying alternatives 

and coping strategies. They may also allow 

students to explore various career and lifestyle 

choices. 

Credit: 0.50 Independent Study courses, 

typically organized as a mentorship with a teacher 

or outside professional, enable students to 

conduct investigations related to their field(s) of 

interest. Note: if the particular subject area is 

known, use the code associated with the 

Independent Study course within that subject 

area. 


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22998 Workplace Experience 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 Workplace Experience courses 

provide students with work experience in a field 

related to their interests. Goals are typically set 

cooperatively by the student, teacher, and 

employer (although students are not necessarily 

paid). These courses may include classroom 

activities as well, involving further study of the 

field or discussion regarding experiences that 

students encounter in the workplace. 

22999 Academic Decathlon 

Prerequisite: 


Credit: 0.50 


22999 College Success Skills 

Prerequisite: 


Credit 0.25 NWC/UAF DEVS F110 An 

introduction and overview of the diverse skills, 

strategies and resources available to ensure 

success in the college experience. Topics 

include study skills, time management, career 

planning, stress management, communication 

skills, test taking and personal development 

skills. Graded Pass/Fail. 


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CTE Program of Study Allied Health 

Career Cluster Health Sciences District 

Pathway (& Major) • Medical Assistant 

• Certified Nursing 

Assistant 

• Medical Secretary 

• Dental Assistant 

• Medical Biller/Coder 

• Admitting Clerk 

• Patient Advocate 

Name: 


November 1, 2011 

Career Cluster or Pathway Description: Planning, managing, and providing therapeutic services, diagnostic services, health informatics, support services, and 

biotechnology research and development. 

Middle School Exploratory Options (OPTIONAL) 

6 th – 7 th - 8 th – 

RECOMMENDED SECONDARY CAREER DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULE (CTE Classes are Boldface font) 

9 th Grade 10 th Grade 11 th Grade 12 th Grade 

Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 Semester 1 Semester 2 

Career Clusters Interest Inventory, AKCIS Portfolio 

SBA/HSGQE, Career Interest Inventory, AKCIS 

Portfolio, PSAT 

WorkKeys, SAT, ACT, Accuplacer/Compass, 

AKCIS Portfolio 

SAT, ACT, Accuplacer/Compass, AKCIS Portfolio, 

Complete FAFSA 

American 

Literature (1054) 

American 


World Literature 

(1058) 


(1058) 

Alaska Literature 

(1063) 

Literature of 

Government (1065) 

Language Arts 

Elective 

Language Arts 

Elective 

Modern US 

History (4103) 

Modern US 


Modern World 


Modern World 


Alaska History 

(4105) 

US Government 

(4151) 

Economics A 

(4201) or Content 

Elective 

Economics B 


Elective 

Algebra (2052) or 

Content Elective 



Geometry (2072) or 




Algebra II (2056) 

or Math Elective 

Algebra II (2056) or 

Math Elective 

Pre Calculus (2110) 




Earth Science 

(3001) 

Physical Education 

(8001, 8005, 8007, 

8009) 

Introduction to 

Career Pathways 

(22151) 

Earth Science 

(3001) 

Health (8051) 

Technology 

Applications 

(10004) 

Biology (3051) Biology (3051) 

World Language 

or Elective 

Elective 


or Elective 

HLTH 122 First 

Aid & CPR 

Technical Assessment(s) Technical Assessment(s) American Red Cross – 

First Aid/CPR 

Courses required as part of minimum graduation requirements. 

Chemistry (3101) 

or Content 

Elective (Anatomy 

& Physiology) 


or Elective 

HLTH 110 

Professional Skills 

in the Work Place 

Technical Assessment(s) 

Chemistry (3101) or 


(Anatomy & 

Physiology) 


or Elective 

Elective 

Physics (3151) or 


Elective 

HLTH 100 Medical 

Terminology 

(14154) 

Technical Assessment(s) 



Elective 

HLTH 107 Nurse 

Aide Program 

Additional core courses required to meet Alaska Performance Scholarship 

Electives: Introduction to Health Field(14001)(NACTEC), Emergency Trauma Training (14055)(NACTEC), Certified Nursing Assistant (NACTEC), Safety & First Aid (8055) 

Form #05-08-049 

Alaska Department of Education and Early Development 

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CTE Program of Study Allied Health 

Career Cluster Health Sciences District 

Pathway (& Major) • Medical Assistant 

• Certified Nursing 

Assistant 

• Medical Secretary 

OPTIONAL 

Work-Based Learning Opportunities 

• Dental Assistant 

• Medical Biller/Coder 

• Admitting Clerk 

• Patient Advocate 

Name: 



Career-Technical Student 

Organizations 

Certifications 

OJT Apprenticeship First Aid/CPR 

Certified Nursing Assistant 

Personal Care Attendant 

POSTSECONDARY OPTIONS 

One or Two-Year Postsecondary 

Programs 

AAS Health Sciences 

 

 

Adult Registered 

Apprenticeships 

www.jobs.state.ak.us/apprentice/ 

or call (907) 271-5035 

 

 

 

Four-Year College and 

University Programs 

UAA, UAF, UAS 

UAA/CTC, UAF/CTC 

Occupational Certifications & 

Licenses 

 

On The Job Training, Skill 

Training Certificates, etc. 

POSTSECONDARY PARTNER UAF Northwest Campus, UAF Career and Technical College 

POSTSECONDARY PROGRAM 

Resulting Certificate, Credential or Degree: 

Year 13 Year 14 Year 15 Year 16 


SPECIFIC POSTSECONDARY OPTION DETAILS:  SUPPORT SERVICES  

  

(Please designate classes possible to complete at high school level in BOLDFACE)  

NAME OF POSTSECONDARY PARTNER:  UAF Career and Technical College  

Form #05-08-049 


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CTE Program of Study Architecture & Construction 

Career Cluster Architecture, Construction, & Engineering District 

Pathway (& Major) • Construction 

• Carpenter 

• Welder 

• Plumber 

• Operating Engineer 

• Electrician 

• Engineer 

• Building Inspector 

Name: 



Career Cluster or Pathway Description: Careers in designing, planning, managing, building and maintaining the built environment. 


6 th – 7 th - 8 th – 











American 


American 



(1058) 


(1058) 


(1063) 

Literature of 


Language Arts 

Elective 

Language Arts 

Elective 

Modern US 


Modern US 


Modern World 


Modern World 



(4105) 

US Government 

(4151) 

Economics A 


Elective 

Economics B 


Elective 










Math Elective 







Earth Science 

(3001) 


(8001, 8005, 8007, 

8009) 



(22151) 

Earth Science 

(3001) 

Health (8051) 

Technology 

Applications 

(10004) 



or Elective 


or Elective 




or Elective 


or Content Elective 






or Elective Elective Elective 

Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective Elective 

Technical Assessment(s) Technical Assessment(s) Technical Assessment(s) Technical Assessment(s) 



Electives include: Welding (13207), Industrial Arts (13003), Equipment Maintenance & Repair (13302), Carpentry (17003), Woodworking (17007), Small Engine Mechanics 

(20110), Building Maintenance (17009), NCCER Core and Residential Carpentry (NACTEC), Building Maintenance (17009) 

Form #05-08-049 


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CTE Program of Study Architecture & Construction 

Career Cluster Architecture, Construction, & Engineering District 

Pathway (& Major) • Construction 

• Carpenter 

• Welder 

• Plumber 

OPTIONAL 


• Operating Engineer 

• Electrician 

• Engineer 

• Building Inspector 

Name: 




Organizations 

First Aid/CPR 




Programs 

Alaska Job Corps- 

Construction Training (Pre- 

Apprentice Residential 

Electrical, Facilities 

Maintenance, Heavy 

Equipment, Carpentry) 

AVTEC- Applied 

Technologies (Welding, 

Heavy Equipment…), Energy 

& Building Technology 

(Construction, Electrical, 

Plumbing & Heating, Power 

Plant Operation) 

UAF Community & 

Technical College- Aviation 

Maintenance, Construction 

Management, Process 

Technology 

UAA- Architectural & 

Engineering Technology, 

Automotive Technology, 

Aviation Maintenance 

Technology, Construction 

Management, Heavy Duty 

Transportation and 

Equipment, Process 

Technology, Welding and 

Nondestructive Testing 

Technology 

 




or call (907) 271-5035 



UAF Northwest Campus – 

Rural Development 

UAF- Civil Engineering, 

Electrical Engineering, 

Mechanical Engineering, 

Mining Engineering, 

Petroleum Engineering, 

UAA- Aviation Technology, 

Civil Engineering, 

Construction Management, 

Engineering, Global Logistics 

and Supply Chain 

Management, 


Licenses 

UAF Community & 

Technical College- Airframe 

& Powerplant, Apprenticeship 

Technologies, Automotive 

Technology, Diesel/Heavy 

Equipment Technology, 

Instrumentation Technology, 

Power Generation, Welding & 

Materials Technology 

UAA- Automotive, Logistics 

and Supply Chain Operations, 



See Alaska Job Corps and 

AVTEC (previous listings) 

Form #05-08-049 


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CTE Program of Study Business, Information Technology 

Career Cluster Business, IT District 

Name: 

Pathway (& Major) • Office Specialist 

• Entrepreneur 

• Administrative Support • Network Technician 

• Web Designer 

• Computer Services 

• Information Systems • Accounting 



Career Cluster or Pathway Description: Business, Management, and Administration careers including planning, organizing, directing, and evaluating business functions. 

Building linkages in Information Technology occupations for entry level, technical, and professional careers related to the design, development, support, and management of 

hardware, software, multimedia and systems integration services. 


6 th – 7 th - 8 th – 











American 


American 



(1058) 


(1058) 


(1063) 

Literature of 


Language Arts 

Elective 

Language Arts 

Elective 

Modern US 


Modern US 


Modern World 


Modern World 



(4105) 

US Government 

(4151) 

Economics A 


Elective 

Economics B 


Elective 










Math Elective 







Earth Science Earth Science Biology (3051) Biology (3051) 




or Content Elective 





(3001) 

(3001) 


(8001, 8005, 8007, 

Health (8051) World Language 

or Elective 


or Elective 


or Elective 



8009) 



Technology 

Applications 


(22151) 

(10004) 




Electives: Desktop Publishing (11152), Accounting (12104), Web Page Design (10201), Internet Marketing (12162), Video Technology (NACTEC), Native Arts/Business 

(NACTEC), Native Arts/Marketing (NACTEC), Small Business Grant Writing (NACTEC), Money Management & Starting Your Own Business (NACTEC), IC 3 – Internet 

Computing Core Certification (AVTEC), 

Form #05-08-049 


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CTE Program of Study Business, Information Technology 

Career Cluster Business, IT District 

Name: 

Pathway (& Major) • Office Specialist 

• Entrepreneur 

• Administrative Support • Network Technician 

• Web Designer 

• Computer Services 

• Information Systems • Accounting 

OPTIONAL 





Organizations 

 




Programs 

UAF- Accounting, Business 

Administration, Applied 

Business, Applied Business 

Management, Computer 

Science, Information 

Technology Specialist 

UAA- Business Computer 

Information Systems, 

Computer Information & 

Office Systems, Logistics & 

Supply Chain Operations, 

Small Business 

Administration 

AVTEC- Information 

Technology 

Alaska Job Corps- Business & 

Technology Industry 

Career Academy- Business 

Office & Computer 

Technology 

U.S. Armed Forces 

 




or call (907) 271-5035 

 

 



UAF- Computer Engineering, 

Business Administration, 

Computer Science, 

Technology, 

UAA- Accounting, Computer 

Science, Economics, Finance, 

Global Logistics & Supply 

Chain Management, 

Management, Management 

Information Systems, 

Marketing, Technology, 

Technology/Business 

Emphasis 


Licenses 

UAF- Accounting Technician, 

IT Specialist 

UAA- Bookkeeping Support, 

CAD for Building 

Construction, Cisco-Certified 

Network Associate (CCNA), 

Clinical Assistant, Corporate 

Specified Skills, Logistics & 

Supply Chain Operations, 

Medical Office Coding, 

Medical Office Support, 

Office Digital Media, Office 

Foundations, Office Support, 

Technical Support 



UAF- Administrative Assistant, 

Bookkeeping Technician, 

Financial Services 

Representative, Medical 

Billing, Medical Coding, 

Medical Office Reception, 

Rural Utility Business 

Management 

UAA- Computer & 

Networking Technology, 

Geographic Information 

Systems, Logistics & Supply 

Chain Operations 

POSTSECONDARY PARTNER 

Form #05-08-049 


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CTE Program of Study Education 

Career Cluster Education & Training District 

Pathway (& Major) • Classroom 

Aide/Paraprofessional 

• Teacher 

• School Counselor 

• Early Childhood 

Education 

Name: 



Career Cluster or Pathway Description: Planning, managing and providing education and training services, and related learning support services. 


6 th – 7 th - 8 th – 











American 


American 



(1058) 


(1058) 


(1063) 

Literature of 


Language Arts 

Elective 

Language Arts 

Elective 

Modern US 


Modern US 


Modern World 


Modern World 



(4105) 

US Government 

(4151) 

Economics A 


Elective 

Economics B 


Elective 












Math Elective 





Earth Science 

(3001) 


(8001, 8005, 8007, 

8009) 



(22151) 

Earth Science 

(3001) 

Health (8051) 

Technology 

Applications 

(10004) 



or Elective 


or Elective 


or Content 

Elective 


or Elective 













Electives: Psychology(4254), Introduction to Para-professional Education, Teaching Profession (19151), Child Care (19051), Aide (Teacher or Office) (22995), Academic 

Decathlon (22999) 

Form #05-08-049 


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CTE Program of Study Education 

Career Cluster Education & Training District 

Pathway (& Major) • Classroom 

Aide/Paraprofessional 

• Teacher 

• School Counselor 

• Early Childhood 

Education 

Name: 



OPTIONAL 



Organizations 

First Aid/CPR 




Programs 

UAF- Early Childhood 

Education, Educator: Paraprofessional 

UAA- Early Childhood 

Development 


 




or call (907) 271-5035 

 

 



UAF- Child Development & 

Family Studies, Early 

Childhood Education, 

Education/Elementary, 

Education/Secondary 

UAA- Early Childhood 

Education, Elementary 

Education 


Licenses 

UAF- Education: Paraprofessional, 

Early Childhood 

Education, Eskimo-Inupiaq, 

Eskimo-Yup’ik, Rural Human 

Services 

 



POSTSECONDARY PARTNER UAF Northwest Campus 





Form #05-08-049 


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CTE Program of Study Human Services 

Career Cluster Human Services District 

Pathway (& Major) • Emergency Trauma Technician 

• Emergency Medical Technician 

• Justice 

Name: 



Career Cluster or Pathway Description: Preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate to families and human needs. 


6 th – 7 th - 8 th – 











American 


American 



(1058) 


(1058) 


(1063) 

Literature of 


Language Arts 

Elective 

Language Arts 

Elective 

Modern US 


Modern US 


Modern World 


Modern World 



(4105) 

US Government 

(4151) 

Economics A 


Elective 

Economics B 


Elective 












Math Elective 





Earth Science 

(3001) 


(8001, 8005, 8007, 

8009) 



(22151) 

Earth Science 

(3001) 

Health (8051) 

Technology 

Applications 

(10004) 



or Elective 


or Elective 


or Content 

Elective 


or Elective 









Elective Elective Elective Elective HLTH 100 Medical 

Terminology 

(14154) 




Electives: Psychology (4254), Careers in the Legal System (NACTEC), Emergency Trauma Training (14055)(NACTEC), Introduction to Health Field (14001)(NACTEC), Safety 

& First Aid (8055), 

Elective 

Form #05-08-049 


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CTE Program of Study Human Services 

Career Cluster Human Services District 

Pathway (& Major) • Emergency Trauma Technician 

• Emergency Medical Technician 

• Justice 

OPTIONAL 



Programs 

UAF- Human Services, 

Justice, Law & Society, 

Paralegal Studies, Psychology 

UAA- Fire & Emergency 

Services Technology, Human 

Services, Occupational Safety 

& Health, 

AVTEC- Health & 

Community Services 

Alaska Job Corps- Allied 

Health 

Career Academy 



 

Name: 




Organizations 

First Aid/CPR 

ETT 




or call (907) 271-5035 

 

 



UAA- Human Services, 

Psychology, Social Work 

UAF- Justice 


Licenses 

UAF- Rural Human Services, 

Safety, Health & 

Environmental Awareness 

Technology, 

UAA- Children’s Behavioral 

Health, Community Mental 

Health Services, Conflict 

Resolution, Paralegal Studies, 




UAF- Paramedic Academy, 

Law Enforcement Academy 






Form #05-08-049 


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BSSD Program of Study Outdoor Power Equipment 

Career Cluster Transportation, Distribution & Logistics District 

Pathway (& Major) 

Pilot 

Able Seaman – Merchant 

Mariner 

Mechanic 

Career Cluster or Pathway Description: 

CDL-Truck Driver 

Air Traffic Controller 

Logistics & Supply Chain 

Operations 

Name: 


Feb 22, 2012 


6 th – 7 th - 8 th – 











American 


American 



(1058) 


(1058) 


(1063) 

Literature of 


Language Arts 

Elective 

Language Arts 

Elective 

Modern US 


Modern US 


Modern World 


Modern World 



(4105) 

US Government 

(4151) 

Economics A 


Elective 

Economics B 


Elective 












Math Elective 





Earth Science 

(3001) 


(8001, 8005, 8007, 

8009) 



(22151) 

Earth Science 

(3001) 

Health (8051) 

Technology 

Applications 

(10004) 



or Elective 

Small Engine 

Mechanics (20110) 


or Elective 

Small Vehicle 

Mechanics (20109) 


or Content 

Elective 


or Elective 

Elective 








or Elective Welding (13207) Elective 

Elective 

Auto 170 Snow 

Machine 

Maintenance & 

Repair 


Auto 172 ATV 

Maintenance & 

Repair 



Electives: Driver’s Education (8152) (NACTEC), First Aid/CPR (8055), Introduction to Nautical Skills (AVTEC), Trades Math (2153), Marine Mechanics (20111), Boat 

Operation (20054), Aviation (20053), Heavy Equipment Operation (20052), Industrial Arts (13003) 

Form #05-08-049 


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BSSD Program of Study Outdoor Power Equipment 

Career Cluster Transportation, Distribution & Logistics District 

Pathway (& Major) 

Pilot 

Able Seaman – Merchant 

Mariner 

Mechanic 

CDL-Truck Driver 

Air Traffic Controller 


Operations 

Name: 


Feb 22, 2012 

OPTIONAL 



Organizations 

First Aid/CPR 




Programs 

UAA- Air Traffic Control, 


Operations, Automotive 

Technology 

AVTEC-Maritime Training 

Center 

Alaska Job Corps 

Career Academy 


 




or call (907) 271-5035 

 

 

 

 



UAA – Aviation Technology, 

Global Logistics, 

UAF, UAS 

UAA/CTC, UAF/CTC 


Licenses 

UAA – Logistics, UAF – 

Automotive Technician, 

 








Form #05-08-049 


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2012-‐2013 School Year -‐ Course Catalog 

If the Alaska Performance Scholarship 

(APS) logo is next to a course this 

means that the course is APS certified. 

All AKLN courses are created by Alaskan teachers 

for Alaskan students. 

Eng 1 : Literacy and Comprehension 1 

Eng 3: Composition 

Eng 5 : American Literature 

Eng 7 : Advanced Composition 

Math 1 : Pre-‐Algebra 

Math 3 : Algebra II 

Math 5 : Financial Math 

Sci 1 : Earth Science 

Sci 3: Biology 

ENGLISH 

MATH 

SCIENCE 

Eng 2 : Literacy and Comprehension 2 

Eng 4: World Literature 

Eng 6: British Literature 

Math 2 : Algebra I 

Math 4 : Geometry 

Math 6 : Pre-‐Calculus 

Sci 2 : Physical Science 

Sci 4: Marine Biology 

Sci 5: Chemistry 

SS 1 : American History 

SS 3 : Geography 

SS 5: US Government and Politics 

SOCIAL STUDIES 

Sci 6: Environmental Science 

(limited to participants at the GIS Camp) 

SS 2 : World History 

SS 4 : Economics 

SS 6 : Alaska Studies (1 st semester only) 

SS 7 : Alaska Studies 

(2 nd semester only) 

CAREER & TECHNICAL EDUCATION 

CTE 1: CIOS 105 Computer Literacy* 

(1 st semester only) 

CTE 3 : Survey of Emerging Technologies 

CTE 4 : Strategies for Academic Success 

FINE ARTS 

CTE 2: CIOS 105 Computer Literacy* 

(2 nd semester only) 

CTE 5 : Career Planning & Development 

FA 1 : Creative Writing 

(limited to participants at the Sitka Fine Arts Camp) 

FA 3 : Digital Arts II 

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FA 2 : Digital Arts I 

FA 4 : Image Design & Editing 

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FA 5 : Game Design 

ELE 1 : Health 

ELE 3 : ACT Virtual Tutor 

ELECTIVES 

FA 6: Audio Engineering 

ELE 2 : SAT Virtual tutor 

WL 1: French I 

WL 3: Spanish I 

WORLD LANGUAGES 

English 

WL 2: French II 

WL 4: Spanish II 

ENG 1 : Literacy and Comprehension I 

This course uses a thematic and contemporary approach to expose students to effective 

reading strategies and high-‐yield vocabulary using diverse content-‐area and real-‐world 

texts. 

Platform: Blackboard, 24/7 

Course Instructor: E2020, Ketchikan School District 

Course Length: One year (2 semesters) 

ENG 2 : Literacy and Comprehension II 

This course builds on writing skills and increases capacity for higher-‐level technical 

writing skills for a variety of career pathways. Content includes diverse and real-‐world 

texts. 




ENG 3: Composition: 

English Literature and Composition Skills I (Grade 9) 

This introductory English course combines the study of literary genre with a focus on 

composition skills. Students will learn effective communication skills by focusing on the 

6 + 1 Traits of Writing developed by the Northwest Regional Education Laboratories. 

Oral communication and research skills are included. Materials needed: 

Two Old Women by Velma Wallis; 

Aleutian Sparrow by Karen Hesse; 

Heroes and Heroines in Tlingit-‐Haida Legend by Mary Beck; 

The Education of Little Tree by Forrest Carter 

These texts can be borrowed from the State of Alaska library system if they are not 

already available in the school. 

Platform: Moodle, 24/7 

Course Instructor: Emily Davis, Kake School District 



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ENG 4: World Literature and Composition Skills II (Grade 10) 

This intermediate English course incorporates the study of world literature along with a 

continued focus on composition skills. Students will read, reflect, synthesize, and 

respond to several different types of world literature. A research paper is required. 


Course Instructor: Chad Gerlach, Copper River School District 


Prerequisites: ENG 1: Comp I 

ENG 5 : American Literature 

Focusing on American Literature, LA1093 takes students on a journey spanning from 

slave narratives to contemporary literature. 




ENG 6 : British Literature 

Covering an interesting and expansive time period, this course offers fascinating insight 

into British literary traditions that spans from Anglo-‐Saxon writing to the Modern 

Period. 




ENG 7 : Advanced Composition 

IDEA Writing 

Motivating students in grades 9–12 to become more articulate and effective writers, 

this course offers hands-‐on experience writing personal reflections, definition essays, 

research essays, persuasive essays, informative pieces and literary analysis essays. 




Math 

MATH 1: Pre-‐Algebra 

This course builds upon the essential skills of arithmetic as they apply to algebra. Real 

numbers and linear equations, linear inequalities, factoring, fractions, graphing and 

some elements of geometry are stressed. This two-‐semester course will meet weekly 

through video conference (students will need access to a Polycom or Tannenberg 

through GCI; or they may choose to view the recorded web-‐based class at a different 

time); students will be using the Saxon Algebra1/2 textbook, a nationally recognized 

pre-‐algebra textbook that is aligned with national 8 th grade math standards. 

Platform: Moodle & Video Conferencing (vtc), Mondays, 9:00 – 9:50 am weekly 

Course Instructor: Eric Hart, Chatham School District 



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MATH 2: Algebra I 

Challenging students’ mastery of learned Algebraic skills, this course provides in-‐depth 

coverage of writing, solving and graphing a variety of equations and inequalities, as well 

as linear systems. Interactive activities provide students with opportunities to explore 

and discover algebraic principles on their own, and will encourage application of learned 

skills to real world problems. 




MATH 3 : Algebra II 

Providing further insight into advanced Algebraic concepts, this two-‐semester course 

serves as an extension of Algebra I. 




MATH 4 : Geometry 

Offering a hands-‐on approach to instruction, this course is an interactive course 

designed to introduce the basics of Geometry through engaging lectures and 

informative lesson plans. Students will be challenged to apply previously learned 

knowledge to higher-‐level ideas such as Reasoning and Proof, Geometric Relationships, 

and Logic. 




MATH 5 : Financial Math 

Connecting practical mathematical concepts to personal and business settings, this 

course offers informative and highly useful lessons that challenge students to gain a 

deeper understanding of financial math. 




MATH 6: Pre-‐calculus, College Algebra, Math 107 (Dual Credit) 

(*Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra II and Geometry) 

This class is a four-‐credit college course offered through Prince William Sound 

community College. It requires a $100 additional fee for the college transcript. This 

class is the high school equivalent of a one-‐semester college course in Intermediate 

Algebra with a Trigonometry component. This course is designed to cover topics in 

advanced algebra starting with polynomial, rational, logarithmic, and exponential 

functions as well as an introduction to the complex number system. Trigonometric 

concepts such as trigonometric functions, analytical trigonometry as well as the law of 

sines and cosines will also be introduced. Students will then begin learning the 


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fundamentals of linear algebra, matrices, sequences and series, analytic geometry and 

finish up the course with and introduction to limits and calculus. 

During this course students will focus on the use of technology and in addition to having 

computer and internet technology, it is recommended that each student have a TI-‐ 

Nspire CX calculator to use during the course and that the software which accompanies 

this particular calculator be installed on the computer which the student will use. We 

will add a $165 for each student for either the use or the purchase of a calculator 

described above. Most students taking additional math at the university level will need a 

similar calculator for those courses. If the student no longer wishes to keep the 

calculator at the end of the course they can send it back to AKLN for a refund less a $25 

dollars for usage. 

Platform: Course will be offered asynchronously (anytime) in a Moodle online platform, 

starting on August 29, 2012 PLUS synchronously Monday, Tuesday & Wednesdays from 

7:50 am – 8:40 am. Students who wish to receive University credit (Math 107) will be 

asked to pay an additional $100.00 for the four-‐credit course. (Extra fee $100 for 

University credit) 

Course Instructor: Doug Carroll, Cordova City School District 

Materials: TI-‐Nspire CX calculators, 

Plus two online course textbooks (free): 

Precalc Stitz: http://stitz-zeager.com/Precalculus/Stitz_Zeager_Open_Source_Precalculus.html 

 

Precalc Lippman: http://www.opentextbookstore.com/precalc/ 


Science 

SCI 1 : Earth Science 

Students enrolled in this dynamic course will explore the scope of Earth sciences, 

volatile forces that have shaped and changed our planet. As climate change and energy 

conservation become increasingly more prevalent in the national discourse, it will be 

important for students to understand the concepts and causes of our changing earth. 




SCI 2: Physical Science 

Physical Science is a comprehensive course that covers 12 topics of Physical 

science. The first semester will focus on basic chemistry by teaching the following 

areas: systems of measurement; properties of matter; structure of matter; classifying 

elements; compounds; and how matter changes. The second semester will focus on 

basic physics by teaching the following areas: motion; work and machines; heat: sound 

and light; electricity; and magnets and electromagnetism. This course is designed to 

meet the State of Alaska Performance and Content Standards as well as the GLEs, and 

the National Core Standards. Students will be expected to complete 4 projects in 

physical science. Each project will center on small building blocks learned while 

completing individual modules. Students will be given the opportunity at the beginning 

of each module to show competency in the objectives of that module. If they do so they 


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may skip that module. The projects will require students to utilize the scientific method, 

background knowledge provided by modules and k-‐8 science curriculum, as well as their 

own insight, creativity, and problem solving skills. 


Course Instructor: Joe Marley, Yukon-‐Koyukuk School District 


SCI 3: eBio, Biology 

eBiology is an on-‐line biology course that makes use of technology, student curiosity, 

and hard work to help students master important concepts in the study of biology. The 

course will include units on: cells, cell processes, genetics, ecosystems, the human 

body, and taxonomy. Each of these units will help insure students will meet the Alaska 

Science Content Standards and GLEs in Life science while also providing both an 

engaging and challenging curriculum. 


Course Instructor: Mark Proch, Copper River School District 


SCI 4: Marine Biology 

This Marine Biology course is built on the foundation of other science courses and will 

give students the science skills necessary for marine specific life science related careers. 

Marine biology like all biology courses includes inquiry-‐based and hands-‐on instruction 

that will engage students in problem solving, decision-‐making, critical thinking, and 

applied learning. The course will focus on Alaska relevant topics in its exploration of the 

marine science concepts. 

Platform: Coursesites.com (a division of Blackboard), 24/7 

Course Instructor: Jeff Szarzi, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District 


SCI 5: Chemistry 

Introduction to the basic principles of chemistry including: atomic and molecular 

structure, bonding, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermodynamics and states of 

matter. Throughout the course, students will be actively engaged in activities that will 

enhance their ability to describe, explain, and predict phenomena enhancing their 

scientific skills. This course will also implement constructive learning activities that 

move on a continuum from guided inquiry to open ended inquiry to reinforce 

principles. In addition, an optional hands-‐on lab kit (if needed) will be available for 

purchase with this course. 


Course Instructor: Lisa Thomas, Annette Island School District 


SCI 6: Environmental Studies: Geospacial Technologies 

Students will enroll as a team of 3: 2 students and 1 teacher from their school who will 

return and complete a place-‐based project at their community together. Students will 

travel with their teacher to Seward, Alaska the week of August 6-‐10, 2012 to learn how 

to use geospacial technology and apply it within their project. The online course will 


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follow the week-‐long camp, with students working with their on-‐site teacher and AKLN 

teacher to develop and present a project relevant to their community. Space is 

available through application only. 


Course Instructor: Denyse Hurst, Kenai Peninsula Borough School District 

Course Length: 1 semester 

Social Studies 

SS 1 : American History 

Delving into the crucial political, social, economic, and cultural events that have shaped 

of important historical and political figures from the early colonial era all the way to the 

influential American leaders of the 21st century. 




SS 2 : World History 

inspire them to learn about the political, economic and social aspects of world history, 

beginning with topics from prehistory and culminating in the events of the 21st century. 




SS 3 : Human Geography 

Examining current global issues that impact our world today, this course takes a 

thematic approach to understanding the development of human systems and focuses 

on human understanding of the world and human social organization. 




SS 4 : Economics 

Presenting timely and engaging content, this course provides 12th grade students with 

an understanding of the foundational principles of economics. Interactive lessons allow 

students to apply the key microeconomic concepts of supply, demand and the role of 

prices as they become familiar with how markets work. 





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SS 5: US Government and Politics 

This course uses We The People , Foundations of Democracy and Project Citizen 

materials (designed by the Center for Civic Education, the Center on Congress and the 

National Center for State Legislatures, funded by the US Congress and the US 

Department of Education) to provide an online and interactive distance delivery course 

which teaches all Alaska EED Content Standards for Government and Citizenship. 

Students will also compare our constitutional republic to other nations, both 

contemporary and historical as well as reflect on government and citizenship issues in 

current events locally, statewide, nationally and internationally. 

The first semester will be spent learning and understanding the full contents and 

context of the US Constitution, including the Preamble, Articles I-‐VII and the 27 

Amendments through their background history, goals and effects on students’ day-‐to-day 

lives. During the third quarter, we'll examine the foundational principles of 

democracy, including authority, privacy, responsibility and justice as they relate to the 

students individually and as citizens. Fourth quarter is devoted to understanding how 

local, state, and federal governments work together to establish policy and how citizens 

can work actively to improve policies in ways that are relevant and matter to them 

personally. The course culminates in a student-‐completed Project Citizen presentation. 


Course Instructor: Michele Galla, Wrangell Public Schools 

SS 6 & 7: Alaska Studies*(One Semester) 

This course is designed for juniors and seniors. We are going to spend the semester 

exploring the history, people, and economy of what makes Alaska unique. As we begin 

this journey together, think about why Alaska has held such a mystique and fascination 

for folks to visit. In this course, rather than primarily "reading" about history from one 

textbook, you will be using many primary and secondary source materials to uncover 

Alaska's history, geography, and many cultures. In your previous study of history, you 

should have covered the difference between a primary source, which is a photograph or 

artifact or document from a person who was at the historical "event" at the time; and a 

secondary source, which is from someone who was not necessarily there, but perhaps 

studied or read the primary sources. The history provided in this course is from both 

primary sources and secondary sources. It will benefit your perspective to think about 

this as you read both kinds of sources and develop your conclusions. In addition, instead 

of trying to "cover" everything in depth, we will "post-‐hole" important events and 

trends in Alaska, digging deeper into various topics. 

Platform: SchoolTown, 24/7 

Course Instructor: Rene’ Martin, Haines Borough School District 

Length: One semester 

Career and Technical Education 

CTE 1 & CTE 2: CIOS 105 Computer Literacy * (One Semester) 

This 1-‐semester high school, 3-‐university credit, competency-‐based class will allow 

students to develop projects that will show 21st Century Skills. 


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This course introduces computer literacy based on national IC3 standards. It is an entry 

requirement course in many association and bachelor degree programs at the University 

of Alaska. Students who take this class will do a pre-‐assessment that shows what they 

already know and do. If they have mastered the standards already in a module, they 

will not have to participate during that time; or they may choose to participate and 

receive ‘advanced’ for helping others. Topics include computer concepts, file 

management, basic editing and formatting functions in common software applications, 

basic troubleshooting for computer hardware and software, current electronic 

communication tools, Internet research strategies, and network terminology and 

components. 

Platform: SchoolTown, 24/7 (Extra fee $75 for University credit) 

Course Instructor: Sam McPhetres, Haines Borough School District 

Course Length: One Semester each 

CTE 3: Survey of Emerging Technologies 

This class will explore the various ways students can lead a safe and productive life 

online, while personalizing technology to suit their needs. The emphasis is not on 

learning specific software, but rather on consuming, creating, collaborating and 

contributing online content through the use of digital tools (this includes online web 

tools, software, and digital devices). Students should become critical users of tools and 

content. The class will explore categories of digital tools and some specific examples of 

those tools that can be used for these purposes. Materials -‐ Computer with internet 

access and a USB drive, USB stick, digital camera (this can be a phone camera, tablet 

camera, the web cam on a laptop -‐ anything that can take digital photos and short 

videos) 


Course Instructor: Tracie Weisz, Alaska Gateway School District 

Course Length: One year 

CTE 4 : Strategies for Academic Success 

Offering a comprehensive analysis of different types of motivation, study habits, and 

learning styles, this course encourages high-‐school and middle-‐school students to take 

control of their learning by exploring varying strategies for success. 




CTE 5 : Career Planning & Development 

Introducing upper-‐level high-‐school students to the working world, this course will 

provide knowledge and insight necessary to compete in the challenging job market of 

today. This relevant and timely course helps students investigate careers as they apply 

to personal interests and abilities, develop skills and job search documents needed to 

enter the workforce, explore the rights of workers and traits of effective employees, and 

address the importance of professionalism and responsibility as careers change and 

evolve. 





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Fine Arts 

FA 1: Creative Writing: Sitka Fine Arts Camp 

This year-‐long course is for students who attend the Sitka Fine Arts Camp and would like 

to expand their experience. Following up online, students will be in a cohort of no more 

than twenty other students to learn how to effectively communicate, through writing, 

how the arts affects their lives and community. 


Course Instructor: Hillary Seeland, Sitka School District 

Course Length: One semester 

FA 2 : Digital Arts I 

As students learn and work with Inkscape, they will gain a solid foundation of the basic 

elements of visual art: line, shape, form, color, value, space, and texture. They will learn 

about processes for evaluating artwork, selected artists’ works, styles and historical 

periods, methods of working with color, and many other topics that will help them 

express themselves in original digital drawings and artwork. 




FA 3 : Digital Arts II 

In part II of this online class, students will continue to use Inkscape as they learn about 

the principles and elements of art and design. By the end of this course, each student 

will have created a unique portfolio of digital artwork, including repeating images to be 

used as a computer’s desktop background, a logo with text, two images scaled 

proportionally to one another, and a poster image and layout. 




FA 4 : Image Design & Editing 

This introductory design class teaches students the basics of composition, color, and 

layout through a series of hands-‐on projects that allow them to use their creativity while 

learning important foundational skills. Using the program GIMP, students will create a 

graphic design portfolio with a wide variety of projects to include cropping and 

colorizing images, tracing photos, creating posters using filters, creating comics with talk 

bubbles and text, and many other projects that will help them develop the skills they 

need to create and edit images of their own. 





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FA 5 : Game Design 

In this online class, students will work with the Multimedia Fusion 2® software program 

to obtain a solid foundation in the fundamentals of game design and development. Each 

student will create an impressive portfolio of interactive, engaging games such as a 

classic two-‐player ping pong game, a block breaking action game, a maze game with 

moving obstacles, and a variety of others. 




FA 6 : Audio Engineering 

Through a series of hands-‐on Audacity® projects, this introductory audio engineering 

course teaches students the four main steps of professional recording: recording, 

editing, mixing, and mastering. Students will learn about Audacity’s workspace and 

tools, tones and waveforms, recording studios and formats, MIDI and DAW, syncing 

audio, and many other topics relating to the field of audio engineering. 




Electives 

ELE 1 : Health 

The Health Bundle from e2020 includes the following sections. 

Lifetime Fitness 

Exploring fitness topics such as safe exercising and injury prevention, nutrition and 

weight management, consumer product evaluation, and stress management, this course 

equips high-‐school students with the skills they need to achieve lifetime fitness. 

Healthy Living 

Encouraging students to make responsible, respectful, informed, and capable decisions 

about topics that affect the well-‐being of themselves and others, this course is a one-semester 

course that provides students with comprehensive information they can utilize 

to develop healthy attitudes and behavior patterns. 

Foundations of Personal Wellness 

Exploring a combination of health and fitness concepts, this course is a comprehensive 

and cohesive course that explores all aspects of wellness. 



Course Length: 1 semester 

ELE 2 : ACT Virtual Tutor 

When it comes to college entrance exams, e2020's Virtual Tutor provides students with 

an individualized program designed to leverage strengths and fix gaps and weaknesses. 

Succeeding on the ACT exam gives students an edge when considering post-‐secondary 


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options, particularly in the math and science fields. The Virtual Tutor SAT preparation 

courses are designed to prepare students to succeed on all sections of the ACT. These 

customizable courses include ACT-‐Math Bundle, ACT-‐Reading Bundle, ACT-‐Writing, ACT-‐ 

English Bundle and ACT-‐Science. In addition to reviewing and drilling reading, writing 

and math and science concepts, the courses also teach essential test-‐taking strategies 

that students need to know to excel on the ACT with as little stress as possible. 




ELE 3 : SAT Virtual Tutor 

When it comes to college entrance exams, e2020's Virtual Tutor provides students with 

an individualized program designed to leverage strengths and fix gaps and weaknesses. 

Succeeding on the Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT) gives students an edge when 

considering post-‐secondary options. The Virtual Tutor SAT preparation courses are 

designed to prepare students to succeed on all sections of the SAT. These customizable 

courses include SAT-‐Math Bundle, SAT-‐Critical Reading Bundle, and SAT-‐Writing. In 

addition to reviewing and drilling reading, writing and math concepts, the courses also 

teach essential test-‐taking strategies that students need to know to excel on the SAT 

with as little stress as possible. 




WL 1 : French I 

World Languages 

Students are introduced to French with fundamental building blocks in four key areas of 

foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Each 

unit consists of an ongoing adventure story, a vocabulary theme and grammar concept, 

interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading and listening 

comprehension, speaking and writing, and multimedia cultural presentations covering 

major French-‐speaking areas in Europe and the world. 




WL 2 : French II 

Students continue their introduction to French with fundamental building blocks in four 

key areas of foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and 

writing. Each unit consists of an ongoing adventure story, a vocabulary theme and 

grammar concept, interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading and 


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listening comprehension, speaking and writing, and multimedia cultural presentations 

covering major French-‐speaking areas in Europe and the world. 




WL 3 : Spanish I 

Students are introduced to Spanish with fundamental building blocks in four key areas 

of foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing. Each 

week consists of an ongoing adventure story, a new vocabulary theme and grammar 

concept, numerous interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading and 

listening comprehension activities, speaking and writing activities, and multimedia 

cultural presentations covering major Spanish-‐speaking areas in Europe and the 

Americas. 




WL 4 : Spanish II 

Students continue their introduction to Spanish with fundamental building blocks in four 

key areas of foreign language study: listening comprehension, speaking, reading, and 

writing. Each unit consists of an ongoing adventure story, a vocabulary theme and 

grammar concept, interactive games reinforcing vocabulary and grammar, reading and 

listening comprehension, speaking and writing, and multimedia cultural presentations 

covering major Spanish-‐speaking areas in Europe and the Americas. 





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