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Galena's 2025-2026 course registration is now open! Explore the course offerings to find class descriptions, diploma options, and important policies and procedures. Below, the catalog is broken down into individual department listings, making viewing classes easier.
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English
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English 1/2
English 1 - 2 Course #: 1201, 1202
Full Year Credit: 1
This one-year course will provide the fundamentals of communication skills – reading, writing, speaking, and
listening-- using the Nevada Academic Content Standards (NVACS) to guide and focus instruction. Through the
reading of a variety of high-quality contemporary works, classical literature, and literary nonfiction, students
will continue to develop the reading comprehension skills and reading strategies required to be highly literate
individuals. Students will engage in both short and long-term writing assignments in three main genres--
argument, informative/explanatory, and narrative--as well as use writing to comprehend text. Language
instruction will focus on the balance between rules and manipulating language for the purpose of craft.
Research and technology will be embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught using a variety of
teaching techniques from direct instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful student discussion.
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English 1/2 Honors
English 1 – 2 (Honors) Course #: 1203, 1204
Full Year Credit: 1 (Honors)
Prerequisite: Admission into English 1-2 (H) will be based on the student’s previous performance in both
reading and writing. Teacher recommendation, current reading level, writing samples, and standardized test
scores may be considered; however, a student’s motivation and desire to participate in upper-level English
courses should be the primary consideration.
This one-year course, designed for the highly motivated student, has strong compositional and critical thinking
demands. The course will focus on reading for greater comprehension and pleasure, writing clearly and
concisely for different purposes, refining grammar and fluency skills, and developing formal vocabulary. Basic
skills in grammar and composition are assumed. Emphasis will also be placed on demonstrating presentation,
research, and problem-solving skills through unit projects. Literature will include short text from a variety of
sources as well as novels. The class stresses the writing process: writing for different purposes and audiences;
grammar and sentence structure as tools for individual writing skills development; language usage; literary
terms and genres; library research; vocabulary improvement; encouragement of creativity; and the
development of critical thinking. Students are expected to demonstrate an above average maturity level,
demonstrate a positive attitude toward education and work tasks, and be cooperative in group learning
situations.
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English 3/4
English 3 – 4 Course #: 1211, 1212
Full Year Credit: 1
This one-year course will continue to develop the fundamentals of communication skills – reading, writing,
speaking, and listening—using the Nevada Academic Content Standards (NVACS) to guide and focus
instruction. Through close reading of a variety of grade-appropriate, high-quality contemporary works, classical
literature, and literary nonfiction, students will continue to develop the reading comprehension skills and
reading strategies required to be highly literate individuals. Students will engage in both short and long-term
writing assignments in three main genres--argument, informative/explanatory, and narrative--as well as use
writing to comprehend text. Language instruction will focus on the balance between rules and manipulating
language for the purpose of craft as well as building an extensive vocabulary. Research and technology will be
embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught using a variety of teaching techniques from direct
instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful student discussion.
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English 3/4 Honors
English 3 – 4 (Honors) Course #: 1213, 1214
Full Year Credit: 1 (Honors)
Prerequisite: Admission into English 3-4 (H) will be based on the student’s previous performance in high
school English. Teacher recommendation, current reading level, writing samples, and standardized test scores
may be considered; however, a student’s motivation and desire to participate in upper-level English courses
should be the primary consideration.
This one-year course, designed for the highly motivated student, focuses on skills and strategies in reading,
writing, speaking, listening, research, vocabulary, grammar, and usage. Students will read at least five literary
forms: short story, autobiography, novel, drama, and poetry. Student writing will be varied, including personal
narrative, literary analysis, creative writing, poetry, and research. The course will include a variety of teaching
techniques from direct instruction to small group work.
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English 5/6
English 5 - 6 Course #: 1231, 1232
Full Year Credit: 1
This Nevada Academic Content Standards (NVACS) aligned, one-year course will strengthen and expand
students’ skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening necessary for college and career readiness in a
twenty-first century, globally competitive society. Through reading of a variety of grade-appropriate, high-
quality contemporary works, seminal U.S. documents, the classics of American literature, and literary
nonfiction, students will gain the capacity to challenge complex texts in all subjects. Students will engage in
both short and long-term writing assignments in three main genres--argument, informative/explanatory, and
narrative--as well as use writing to comprehend text. Language instruction will focus on the balance between
rules and manipulating language for the purpose of craft; and students will continue to build an extensive
vocabulary. Research and technology will be embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught
using a variety of teaching techniques from direct instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful
student discussion.
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AP Language and Composition
AP English Language & Composition Course #: 1243, 1244
Full Year Credit: 1 (AP)
Fee: AP Exam Fee (None in 25-26) AP Exam is required.
This advanced placement, college-level course centers on the study of the craft of writing. Students will
analyze the rhetoric and style of a variety of texts, including novels, memoirs, literary essays, contemporary
articles, speeches, drama, and historical, political, and philosophical texts. The course emphasizes
argumentative, expository, and analytical writing as well as personal and reflective writing. The primary goals
of the course are to prepare students for the AP Language and Composition Exam and the rigors of college
writing across the curriculum. A passing score on the exam may qualify the student for up to one year of
credit or advanced placement in college composition classes. This rigorous course assumes a high level of
competence and confidence in reading and writing skills and is designed for the highly motivated student.
Students must have either permission of the AP instructor or the recommendation of the previous English
instructor to enroll in this course. Students are required to take the AP Exam in May. All AP exams have a cost
associated with them.
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English 7/8
English 7 - 8 Course #: 1251, 1252
Full Year Credit: 1
This Nevada Academic Content Standards (NVACS) aligned, one-year course will reflect the culmination of
skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening necessary for college and career readiness in a twenty-first
century, globally competitive society, and reflects the integration of the Nevada Academic Content Standards
and student learning outcomes from Early College English. The course will focus on both short and long-term
writing assignments in three main genres--argument, informative/explanatory, and narrative—necessary to
prepare students for college-level writing. Additionally, writing will be generated from the critical reading of a
variety of grade-appropriate, high-quality contemporary works, classical literature, and literary nonfiction
primarily focused on British and world authors. Students will continue to gain literary and cultural knowledge
and the capacity to challenge complex texts in all subjects. Students at this level should have mastered the
conventions of Standard English and language instruction should focus on manipulating language for the
purpose of craft. Students will continue to build an extensive vocabulary. Research and technology will be
embedded throughout the course. The course will be taught using a variety of teaching techniques from direct
instruction to small group work with a focus on meaningful student discussion.
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AP English Literature
AP English Literature Course #: 1263, 1264
Full Year Credit: 1 (AP)
Pre-requisite: Student signature and/or Teacher signature to indicate student has picked up Class
Information Packet
Fee: AP Exam Fee (None in 25-26) AP Exam is required.
Advanced Placement Literature and Composition is an intensive course for the highly motivated student
designed to parallel introductory literature and composition courses on the university level. The course focuses
on skills and strategies in reading, writing, speaking, listening, research, vocabulary, and usage. AP senior
English is a survey of British literature—an examination of tragedy, short fiction, novel, and poetry—from the
Old English period to the 20th century. The writing assignments focus on, but are not limited to, literary
analysis. The two primary goals of AP English Literature are to prepare students for the Advanced Placement
examination and for the academic rigors of university life. Students will need the approval of the instructor or
the recommendation of the previous teacher to enroll in Advanced Placement Literature and Composition.
Students are required to take the AP exam in May. All AP exams have a cost associated with them.
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UNR English 101
ENG 101 – Composition I (taught at Galena) Units: 3 College Credits
UNR Concurrent Enrollment Course 1 Credit (GHS)
Requires Enrollment and fees associated with UNR. Full Year
This college course is a writing intensive course designed to strengthen college level writing skills, with particular
attention to persuasion, analysis, synthesis, and an introduction to research methodologies. Focus on process through
drafting, revising, and editing is emphasized. Conventions of standard English are reviewed. Additionally, critical reading
strategies of college level texts are developed. Expectations for this course are determined by the partner
University/College. To be enrolled in the class, students must maintain consistent attendance.
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UNR English 102
ENG 102 – Composition II (taught at Galena) Units: 3 College Credits
UNR Concurrent Enrollment Course 1 Credit (GHS)
Requires Enrollment and fees associated with UNR. Full Year
This college course is a continuation and extension of English 101 with an exploration of essay forms with particular
attention to interpretation, analysis, and synthesis, while emphasizing analytical reading and writing, critical thinking, and
research methodologies. Expectations for this course are determined by the partner University/College. To be enrolled in
the class, students must maintain consistent attendance.
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Creative Writing
Creative Writing Course#: 1325, 1326
Full Year = 1 credit
This course challenges students to explore and develop their creative writing skills across multiple genres, including
fiction, poetry, and narrative nonfiction. Students will analyze high-quality literary and informational texts to understand
advanced writing techniques and authorial intent. Through workshops and peer critiques, students will produce polished
works, focusing on planning, revising, and editing for clarity, coherence, and artistic expression. Emphasis is placed on
crafting writing for diverse audiences and purposes while building a portfolio of original work. This course will adhere to
the Nevada State Standards and will include writing, listening and speaking skills in addition to reading.
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Sports Literature
Sports Literature Course#: 1502
One semester = .5 credit
This course is designed for those students who enjoy reading and writing about sports. This course examines the cultural,
social, and ethical dimensions of sports through literature. Students will explore a diverse range of texts, including short
stories, essays, poetry, autobiographies, and novels, to analyze how sports reflect and shape societal values. Topics
include the role of sports in identity, the business and commercialization of athletics, ethical dilemmas such as doping or
drug use, and the impact of sports on culture and community. Students will develop their critical thinking and writing
skills through various writing assignments. The course fosters an appreciation for the intersection of sports, literature, and
society, while encouraging students to review current events in sports. This course will adhere to the Nevada Academic
Content Standards and will include writing, listening, and speaking skills in addition to reading.
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Science
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Biology 1-2
Biology 1-2 Course #: 3141, 3142
Full Year Credit: 1
Pre-requisite: None
Lab Fee: $5.00 per Year
This one-year laboratory science course is intended to develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts of
biological science. This course meets the Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science. The course is organized into
five main topics: 1) Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems; 2) Matter and Energy in Organisms and Ecosystems; 3)
Structure and Function; 4) Inheritance and Variation of Traits; 5) Natural Selection and Evolution. The performance
expectations for high school life science blend Disciplinary Core Ideas with both Science and Engineering Practices and
Crosscutting Concepts to support students in developing an understanding of life science. In this course, students will use
basic mathematical computations and read and write critically to analyze biological investigations.
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Biology 1-2 (H)
Biology 1-2 (H) Course #: 3143, 3144
Full Year Credit: 1/Honors
Pre-requisite: None
Lab Fee: $5.00 per Year
This one-year laboratory science course is intended to build a deeper understanding of the fundamental concepts of
biological science. Emphasis is placed on developing critical-thinking skills through greater analysis, more complete
explanations, using multiple sources when engaging in argument from evidence, and planning and carrying out advanced
laboratory investigations. This course meets the Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science. The course is organized
into five main topics: 1) Interdependent Relationships i n Ecosystems; 2) Matter and Energy in Organisms and
Ecosystems; 3) Structure and Function; 4) Inheritance and Variation of Traits; 5) Natural Selection and Evolution. The
performance expectations for high school life science blend Disciplinary Core Ideas with both Science and Engineering
Practices and Crosscutting Concepts to support students in developing an understanding of life science. Students will use
advanced mathematical computations, critically read and analyze biological text, and learn from complex biological
investigations. To be successful in this rigorous and challenging course, students should be able to work independently on
activities and projects as well as read advanced text.
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Chemistry 1-2 (H)
Chemistry 1-2 (H) Course #: 3203, 3204
Full Year Credit: 1 /Honors
Pre-requisite: Completion of Biology 1-2 and Algebra 1. Concurrent Enrollment in Geometry or
higher.
Lab Fee: $10.00 per Year
This one-year honors laboratory science course is intended to build a deeper understanding of the concepts of chemical
science and prepare students for AP Chemistry. Emphasis is placed on developing critical-thinking skills by solving more
complex problems and participating in advanced laboratory investigations. This course meets the Nevada Academic
Content Standards for Science. The disciplinary core ideas are: 1) Structure and Properties of Matter; 2) Chemical
Reactions; and 3) Energy in Chemical Process. The performance expectations for high school chemistry blend Disciplinary
Core Ideas with both Science and Engineering Practices and Crosscutting Concepts to support students in developing an
understanding of chemistry. Students will use advanced mathematical computations, critically read scientific text, analyze
chemical data, and prepare formal written laboratory reports following investigations.
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Earth Science 1-2
Earth Science 1-2 Course #: 3131, 3132
Full Year Credit: 1
Pre-requisite: One year of science; credit earned in Algebra 1
Lab Fee: $10.00 per Year
This one-year laboratory science course is intended to develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts of Earth
science. This course meets the Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science. There are five Earth science Disciplinary
Core Ideas: 1) Earth’s Systems; 2) Human Impacts; 3) History of Earth; 4) Weather and Climate; and 5) Space Systems.
The performance expectations for high school Earth science blend the Disciplinary Core Ideas with Science and
Engineering Practices and Crosscutting Concepts to support students in developing a deeper understanding of how the
Earth’s key systems interact and result in conditions that vary in complex yet predictable ways. In this course, students
will use basic mathematical computations and read and write critically to analyze earth science investigations.
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Physical Science 1-2
Physical Science 1-2 Course #: 3101, 3102
Full Year Credit: 1
Pre-requisite: Junior and above
Lab Fee: $10.00 per Year
This one-year course is intended to develop an understanding of fundamental concepts in physical science and is
intended as a second-year science course. This course meets the Nevada Academic Content Standards for Science. The
Disciplinary Core Ideas to be studied are: 1) Motion and Stability: Forces and Interactions; 2) Waves and Their
Applications in Technology for Information Transfer; 3) Earth’s Place in the Universe as it Relates to Physics; and 4)
Chemistry: Matter and its Interactions. The performance expectations for high school physical science blend Disciplinary
Core Ideas with both Science and Engineering Practices and Crosscutting Concepts to support students in developing an
understanding of physical science. In this course, students will use basic mathematical computations and read and write
critically to analyze investigations.
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Microbiology (H)
Microbiology 1-2 (H) Course #: 3171, 3172
Full Year Credit: 1 /Honors
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Biology 1-2 and Chemistry 1-2
Lab Fee: $15.00 per Year
This one-year advanced level laboratory science course is a challenging and exciting course that extends the study of
biology by emphasizing the study of microorganisms. The course is designed for students interested in pursuing careers
in medicine, biology, environmental science, and health related occupations. It is lab based and “hands on,” so student
participation is a must. Students will be performing many of the classic microbiology labs including; simple stain, gram
stain, negative stain, isolation of pure cultures, testing antibiotics, and more. This course will include an in-depth study of
bacteria, viruses, protozoans, the immune system, antibiotics, disease processes, microscopy, and many of the human
diseases caused by organisms.
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Human Anatomy and Physiology (H)
Human Anatomy and Physiology (H) Course #: 3261, 3262
Full Year Credit: 1 /Honors
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Biology 1-2 and Chemistry 1-2 and successful completion of
Algebra 1 and Geometry.
Lab Fee: $20.00 per Year
This one-year advanced level laboratory science course will cover an introduction to the structural and functional aspects
of the human body. This course is for students interested in medical fields or biological science. The course is designed to
cover the structure and function of cells, tissues, organs, and an in-depth look at body systems. Demonstrations and
laboratory investigations, including dissections, are an integral part of the teaching of this course.
Upon successful completion of Human Anatomy and Physiology, students will develop: 1) an understanding of the
methods and techniques used to study the human body; 2) knowledge of the structure of all systems in the body; 3) an
understanding of the functions of all the systems of the human body; 4) an understanding of the role of each body
system in maintaining the homeostatic balance of the human body; 5) an awareness of relevant pathologies associated
with human body systems; and 6) an awareness of the professional opportunities and requirements in the health sciences
and related fields.
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Zoology 1-2
Zoology 1-2 Course #: 3163, 3164
Full Year Credit: 1
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of 2 years of science including Biology 1-2
Lab Fee: $20.00 per Year
This one-year advanced level laboratory science course is intended for third- and fourth-year students who are interested
in exploring the diversity of organisms in the animal kingdom. The course provides an educational opportunity through
the infusion of 21st century learning techniques. It is designed to build on prior knowledge of biology and chemistry with
an added emphasis on animal taxa, evolutionary relationships, comparative anatomy, and physiology of structural and
functional adaptations of animals as well as their role and impact on the environment. A high level of understanding in
problem solving and the scientific method is necessary for success. Learning is shaped through a combination of
classroom activities, including critical reading and writing, dissection, hands-on experiments, projects, lecture (sometimes
from local experts), small and large group discussion, field trips, and the integration of technology.
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Forensic Science 1-2
Forensic Science 1-2 Course #: 3231, 3232
Full Year Credit: 1
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of 2 years of science
Lab Fee: $20.00 per Year
In this one-year laboratory science course, students will learn and practice evidence gathering and analysis techniques.
Topics include the study refractive index of glass, soil chemistry, DNA analysis, arson, ballistics, fingerprinting, chemical
analysis, toxicology, and chromatography among many other topics.
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Chem 121 General Chemistry
CHEM 121, General Chemistry (Taught at Galena) Course #: 14269, 14270
UNR Concurrent Enrollment Course 1 Credit (GHS)
Requires Enrollment and fees associated with UNR, approximately $75 Full Year
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Algebra 2 & Chemistry; Concurrent enrollment PreCalc/Trig or higher
Course fee: $10 per year
Fundamentals of chemistry including reaction stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, states
of matter, and thermochemistry.
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AG Science 100, Elements of Livestock Production
AG Science 100, Elements of Livestock Production (Taught at Galena)Course #:14261, 14262
UNR Concurrent Enrollment Course Requires Enrollment and fees associated with UNR, approximately $75 Course fee: $20 per year
1 Credit (GHS)
Full Year
Fundamental concepts in care, management and economics of food producing animals. Includes contributions of the Nevada
and U.S. animal industries in providing food on an international basis.
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AP Biology
AP Biology Course #: 3149, 3150
Full Year Credit: 1 /Honors
Pre-requisite: Completion of Biology 1-2 and Chemistry 1-2, Student signature and/or Teacher
signature to indicate student has picked up Class Information Packet
Lab Fee: AP Exam Fee (None in 25-26) AP Exam is required.
$20.00 per Year
This one-year laboratory science course is designed to be the equivalent of a college introductory course usually taken by
biology majors during their first year. AP Biology builds upon the introductory high school biology course by using a
college level textbook, increasing the depth and range of topics covered, and presenting advanced laboratory
investigations all of which require additional time and effort from students. Successfully completing the AP Biology exam
may allow students to receive advanced placement, college credit, or both, upon entering college. Students are required
to take the AP exam in May. All AP exams have a cost associated with them.
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AP Physics (H)
Physics 1-2 (H) Course #: 3241, 3242
Full Year Credit: 1 /Honors
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of two years of science, Algebra 1 and Geometry. Concurrent
enrollment in Algebra 2 or higher.
Lab Fee: $10.00 per Year
This one-year laboratory science course is intended as a third year science course which covers the study of motion and
energy as well as time and space. The course includes concepts in kinematics, dynamics, energy, static, electricity, wave
theory and modern physics. Upon successful completion of Physics, students will: 1) develop curiosity and involvement
with phenomena in their natural environment; 2) develop appreciation for the contribution of science to daily living; 3)
understand and utilize the close relationship between mathematics and physics; and 4) deepen their scientific and
mathematical thinking.
This course is designed to emphasis critical thinking and problem-solving using math skills which include algebra,
geometry, and trigonometry. Students will participate in a wide-range of activities including discussions, demonstrations
and laboratory investigations. This course will require advanced skills in reading comprehension, mathematics, and
problem-solving techniques.
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AP Physics C Mechanics
AP Physics C Mechanics Course #: 3247, 3248
Full Year Credit: 1 /Honors
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus and AP Calculus or concurrent
enrollment in AP Calculus. Student signature and/or Teacher signature to indicate
student has picked up Class Information Packet
Fee: AP Exam Fee (None in 25-26) AP Exam is required.
$10.00 per Year
AP Physics C - The subject matter of the course is mechanics and will include topics such as motion in one or two
dimensions, energy, momentum, gravity, and rotational motion. This course is predominantly a problem-solving course.
Laboratory experiments will be selected for various purposes, which should add to the competence, knowledge, and skills
of science students. The student will understand that physics is more than a body of knowledge. It is a way of thinking, a
highly successful method of solving problems. The course will expose students to a thought process that might well serve
the lawyer, the physician, the politician, or anyone else who needs to think through problems. Students are required to
take the AP exam in May. All AP exams have a cost associated with them.
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ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Science
ENV 101 Introduction to Environmental Science (Taught at Galena) Course #: 14255, 14256
UNR Concurrent Enrollment Course 1 Credit (GHS)
Requires Enrollment and fees associated with UNR, approximately $75 Full Year
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of two years of science; students will be best prepared for the
course if they have successfully completed Biology 1-2 and Chemistry 1-2.
Fee: Lab Fee - $20 per year
Field Trip Fee – Paid per trip TBA
A survey of basic ecological principles and an examination of selected environmental issues including overpopulation,
pollution and energy alternatives. Credit allowed in only one of ENV 100 and ENV 101.
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Math
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Algebra 1
Algebra 1 Course # 2201, 2202
Full Year: Credit: 1
This is a one-year course designed to teach the fundamentals of elementary algebra. This course lays the foundation of
knowledge and skills to meet the Nevada Academic Content Standards in Mathematics (NVACS) for high school students.
A strong foundation in algebra is needed for subsequent mathematics courses. The NVACS studied include all 5 Domains:
Relationships between Quantities and Reasoning with Equations, Linear and Exponential Relationships, Descriptive
Statistics, Expressions and Equations and Quadratic Functions and Modeling. Throughout the year, students will be
expected to develop the ability to reason and communicate mathematically, apply learned concepts to new problem-
solving situations and exhibit increased confidence in their ability to solve mathematical problems.
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Geometry
Geometry Course # 2211, 2212
Full Year: Credit: 1
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of all semesters of Algebra 1 (or all semesters of the 2-year
course).
This is a one-year course that will cover the following topics through emphasis on basic geometric proofs, axioms,
postulates and theorems, plane geometric figures, right triangles with trigonometry, constructions, congruence and
similarity, circles, coordinate and transformational geometry, inductive and deductive reasoning, three-dimensional
geometry, and probability. Emphasis is on the development of deductive reasoning skills. Students will also review
algebraic techniques, work on realistic problems, and use technology when possible.
Scientific calculators are recommended.
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Formal Geometry (H)
Formal Geometry (H) Course #: 2215, 2216
Full Year Credit: 1 /Honors
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of all semesters of Algebra 1. Admission into Formal Geometry
will be based on the student’s previous performance in addition to teacher
recommendation, student’s desire to learn and work ethic.
This is a one-year course that will cover the following topics through emphasis on basic geometric proofs, axioms,
postulates and theorems, plane geometric figures, right triangles with trigonometry (Law of Sine and Cosine),
constructions, congruence and similarity, circles, coordinate and transformational geometry, inductive and deductive
reasoning, three-dimensional geometry, and probability. Emphasis is on the development of deductive reasoning skills.
Students will also review algebraic techniques, and work on realistic problems. An ability to think abstractly is critical for
successful completion of this course.
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Algebra 2
Algebra 2 Course #: 2221, 2222
Full Year Credit: 1
Pre-requisite: Algebra 1 and Geometry or Formal Geometry
This is a one-year course, which strengthens and expands on the techniques and concepts learned in Algebra 1. This
course will reinforce the student’s problem solving and algebraic skills in preparation for advanced mathematics courses.
The major topics of study are relations and functions, domain and range of parent functions systems of nonlinear
equations, polynomials and polynomial functions, complex numbers, quadratic equations, rational and radical functions,
exponential and logarithmic functions, statistics, and matrices. Throughout the year, students will continue to develop
the ability to reason and communicate mathematically, apply learned concepts to new problem-solving situations, and
exhibit increased confidence in their ability to solve mathematical problems.
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Algebra 2 (H)
Algebra 2 Honors Course #: 2227, 2228
Full Year Credit: 1 /Honors
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of all semesters of Algebra 1 and Formal Geometry. Admission
into Algebra 2 (H) will be based on the student’s previous performance in addition to
teacher recommendation, student’s desire to learn and work ethic.
This is a one-year course, designed for students with a strong understanding of the concepts learned in Algebra 1 and
Geometry. This course will build upon the student’s problem solving and algebraic skills in preparation for advanced
mathematics courses through a course that addresses the rigor expected of an honors level course. The major topics of
study are relations and functions, domain and range of parent functions, systems of nonlinear equations, polynomials and
polynomial functions, complex numbers, quadratic equations, rational and radical functions, exponential and logarithmic
functions, statistics, and matrices. Throughout the year, students will continue to develop the ability to reason and
communicate mathematically, apply learned concepts to new problem-solving situations, and exhibit increased confidence
in their ability to solve mathematical problems. Students may enroll in Algebra 2 Honors and Formal Geometry
concurrently if their course history supports this decision. Graphing calculators are recommended.
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Advanced Algebra 3
ADV Algebra 3 Course #: 2241, 2242
Full Year Credit: 1
Pre-requisite: Prerequisite: Successful completion of Algebra 2
Materials: Graphing Calculator Fee: $20
This is a one-year non-honors level course designed to build upon the concepts presented in Algebra 2. Students will apply
Algebra 2 concepts in real-life contexts to strengthen and expand problem solving, numerical literacy and application skills
in preparation for post-secondary choices including the world of work, college, technical training or the military. Mathematics
topics that will be imbedded into the modules include: Functions (Linear, Quadratics, Exponentials, Logarithms, Rational,
and Polynomial); Geometry and Measurement, Linear Programming, Probability and Data Analysis. Financial Math is a strong
second semester focus. Graphing Calculators are required.
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Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry (H)
Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry (H) Course #: 2231, 2232
Full Year Credit: 1 /Honors
Pre-requisite: Algebra 2
Materials: Graphing Calculator
This is a one-year course designed to teach the fundamentals of pre-calculus with trigonometry. The course begins with a
review of the basics of functions, polynomial functions and equations, radical and rational functions and equations and
exponential and logarithmic functions. Trigonometry topics are trigonometric functions; applications of trigonometric
functions, trigonometric identities, polar coordinates, graphs of polar equations, complex numbers, powers and roots.
Additional topics are vectors, sequences and series, conics, inverse and composition of functions, and limits. Throughout
the year, students will continue to develop the ability to reason and communicate mathematically, apply learned concepts
to new problem-solving situations, and exhibit increased confidence in their ability to solve mathematical problems. A
graphing calculator is required.
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Probability, Statistics and Discrete Mathematics
Probability, Statistics and Discrete Mathematics Course #: 2243-2244
Full Year Credit: 1
Pre-requisite: Successful completion of all semesters of Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2
This is a one-year course designed to provide students with opportunities to explore concrete concepts, probability,
statistics and discrete mathematics. The first semester consists of studying set theory, probability, statistics, experimental
design, sampling techniques, distributions, measures of center, spread and position. Students are provided with
opportunities to collect and analyze data relevant to students and draw conclusions based on this analysis. The second
semester will involve hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, correlation, and linear regression, finance, and number
representations. Throughout the course, emphasis will be given to providing students with numerous opportunities to
model problem situations using hands-on materials, graphing calculators, and computers. Students need to have
completed the first semester of Probability, Statistics and Discrete Mathematics in order to continue into the second
semester.
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AP Statistics
AP Statistics Course #: 2271, 2272
Full Year Credit: 1 /Honors
Pre-requisite: Algebra 2, Student signature and/or Teacher signature to indicate student has picked
up Class Information Packet
Fee: AP Exam Fee (None in 25-26) AP Exam is required.
Materials: Graphing Calculator
This is a one-year course designed to offer Statistics to those students wishing to study the topic at or on par
with the university level. The major topics of study are Inferential and Descriptive Statistics, Data Collection
and Analysis, Data Distributions, Probability, and Experimental Design. Students are required to take the AP
exam in May. All AP exams have a cost associated with them.
A graphing calculator is required for this course. Students must take the Advanced Placement Statistics
Test given in May in order to get AP credit.
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AP Calculus AB
AP Calculus AB Course #: 2255, 2256
Full Year Credit: 1 /Honors
Pre-requisite: Student signature and/or Teacher signature to indicate student has picked up Class
Information Packet
Fee: AP Exam Fee (None in 25-26) AP Exam is required.
Materials: Graphing Calculator
Advanced Placement Calculus AB is a one-year course designed for those students wishing to study
mathematics on the collegiate level. The major topics of study are functions, limits and continuity, derivatives
and applications of the derivative, integrals, techniques of integration, and applications of the integral, and
inverse functions. This is for students who have completed the equivalent of four years of college preparatory
mathematics. Students apply skills and information acquired in previous math courses. Students are required
to take the AP exam in May. All AP exams have a cost associated with them.
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Math 126/127 Pre-Calculus 1 & 2
Math 126/127, Pre-Calculus I &II (Taught at Galena) Course #: 14226, 14227
UNR Concurrent Enrollment Course Requires Enrollment and fees associated with UNR, approximately $75 1 Credit/per semester(GHS)
Full Year
Fundamentals of algebra; polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, their graphs, and
applications; complex numbers; absolute value and quadratic inequities; systems of equations, matrices,
determinants. Trigonometric functions, identities and equations; conic sections; complex numbers; polar
coordinates, vectors; systems of equations, Matrix algebra and more. (Credit may not be received for MATH 126
or 127 if credit has already been awarded for MATH 128 or above. These courses satisfy the University of
Nevada Core Mathematics requirement).
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Statistical Reasoning in Sports
Statistical Reasoning in Sports Course #: 2425, 2426
Full Year 1 Credit
Prerequisite: Successful completion of all semesters of Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2.
This class offers a unique and powerful way to introduce the principles of statistical reasoning. Statistical
Reasoning is Sports makes learning statistics exciting with high interest sports (and life) examples that show
how statistics is part of everyday life. This class examines fascinating questions about sports and life by
investigating the underlying statistical questions and creating a fun atmosphere in the classroom in which
students perform simulations, analyze data, and use simple randomization processes to develop and understanding of statistics.
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Social Studies
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World History
World History Course #: 4101, 4102
Full Year Credit: 1
Pre-requisite: Typically a sophomore course but open to freshmen as an elective – completing as a
freshman will allow students to complete 4 years of social studies and the 4th year can be used as the flex
credit needed for graduation.
Fee: $5 Social Studies Department Fee
This course focuses on World History from approximately the mid-1300s to the modern day. Students will examine
important concepts in geography, history, and culture pertaining to regions around the globe. Students will analyze
significant events, individuals, developments and processes across the world from the perspective of multiple and varied
voices for a vivid and complex picture of history. This course is global in nature, with a multicultural, rather than
Eurocentric, approach. Students will engage in historical thinking, robust academic discussions, and informational and
argumentative writing. Some of the topics of study will include, but are not limited to, the following: the Middle Ages, the
Renaissance and Reformation, global expansion, empires and kingdoms of the world, the Enlightenment and revolutions,
the rise of nation states, imperialism, industrialization, WWI, 20th Century revolutions, global depression, WWII,
decolonization, the Cold War, globalization, and modern issues.
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US History
U.S. History 1-2 Course #: 4131, 4132
Full Year Credit: 1
Pre-requisite: 11th grade course
Fee: $5 Social Studies Department Fee
This course focuses on the history of the United States from the turn of the century to the present day. American
founding documents and democratic principles will provide for the foundation referenced throughout this course while
maintaining focus on the multicultural history, economics, civics, and geography of the modern era. This course includes
multiple and varied voices and perspectives for a vivid and complex picture of U.S. History. Students in the course will
engage in historical thinking, robust academic discussions, and informational and argumentative writing. Some of the
topics of study will include, but are not limited to, the following: Nativism/Populism, Imperialism, the Gilded
Age/Industrial Revolution, Progressivism, WWI, the 1920s, the Great Depression, WWII, the Civil Rights Movement, the
Cold War, the rights movements of the 1970s, globalism, terrorism, and modern issues.
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AP US History
Advanced Placement U. S. History Course #: 4145, 4146
Full Year Credit: 1 /Honors
Pre-requisite: 11th grade standing. Student signature and/or Teacher signature to indicate student
has picked up Class Information Packet
Fee: AP Exam Fee (About $95.00) (Exam is required)
$5 Social Studies Department Fee
This course is aligned to a two-semester introductory college U.S. history survey course. In AP U.S. History, students
investigate significant events, individuals, developments, and processes in nine historical periods from approximately 1491
to the present. Students develop and use the same skills, practices, and methods employed by historians. The course
framework organizes U.S. history into nine periods and presents key conceptual understandings that students should
explore in that period. The framework also organizes U.S. history into eight themes, or large-scale topics of historical
inquiry that students explore throughout the course, including: American and National Identity; Politics and Power; Work,
Exchange, and Technology; American Regional Culture; Social Structures; Migration and Settlement; Geography and the
Environment; and America in the World. These themes help students connect the historical content they study to broad
trends and processes that have emerged over centuries. The learning objectives within each theme clearly state what
students should know and be able to do by the end of the course. Students are required to take the AP exam in May. All
AP exams have a cost associated with them.
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American Government
American Government Course #4161
One Semester = 0.5 American Government credit
Productive civic engagement requires knowledge of the historical foundations and principles of American democracy,
understanding the unique processes of local, state, and national institutions, and the skills necessary to apply civic
dispositions and democratic principles. In this semester long course, students will analyze the powers and civic
responsibilities of citizens and examine the origins, functions, and structure of the U.S. government. Content will include
multiple historical eras and the various changing perspectives in America’s past, as well as connections between historical
events. Some of the topics of study will include, but are not limited to, the following: founding documents, the federal
system, the legislative process, the judicial system, the executive branch, elections, political parties, interest groups,
rights and responsibilities of citizens, international relations, public policy, economic policies, media literacy, and
contemporary issues.
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Economics and Financial Literacy
Economics and Financial Literacy Course #4205
One Semester = 0.5 Economics credit
The Economics and Financial Literacy course is grounded in knowledge about how people access and choose to use
resources. Economic decision making involves setting goals and identifying the resources available to achieving those
goals. Students will examine concepts and tools necessary to foster an economic way of thinking to better understand the
interaction of buyers and sellers in markets, workings of the national economy, and interactions within the global
marketplace. Some of the topics of study will include, but are not limited to, the following: supply and demand, financial
institutions, labor markets, globalization, standard of living, economic indicators and policy, financial decision-making,
saving and spending, credit and debt, and college and career preparedness.
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PSC 101 American Politics: Process and Behavior
PSC 101, American Politics: Process and Behavior (taught at Galena) Course #: 14228
UNR Concurrent Enrollment Course Requires Enrollment and fees associated with UNR, approximately $75 $5 Social Studies Department Fee
1 Credit (GHS)
Fall only
America government and the discipline of political science; surveys participation, pursuit and use of power, constitution
formation, and contemporary political issues. Satisfies the U.S. and Nevada Constitution requirements. Credit not allowed
in both PSC 101 and PSC 103.
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PSC 101 American Politics: Process and Behavior/ We the People
PSC 101, American Politics: Process and Behavior/ We the People (taught at Galena)
Course #: 4013
UNR Concurrent Enrollment Course Requires Enrollment and fees associated with UNR, approximately $75 $5 Social Studies Department Fee
1 Credit (GHS)
Fall only
America government and the discipline of political science; surveys participation, pursuit and use of power, constitution
formation, and contemporary political issues. Satisfies the U.S. and Nevada Constitution requirements. Credit not allowed
in both PSC 101 and PSC 103.
The "We the People" instructional program provides students with a course of instruction on the historical development of
the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the basic principles of constitutional democracy. The program is designed to foster
civic responsibility through the development of an understanding of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the
fundamental principles and values that students embody. The program also helps the student gain an understanding of
the rights and responsibilities of citizens in our constitutional democracy. The "We the People" curriculum examines the
following topics at levels appropriate for students at the senior high school/college level: political philosophy, history and
experience, writing the Constitution, establishing the government, protection of basic rights, and the responsibilities of
citizenship. Students in this course will be competing in simulated congressional hearings on the Constitution and the Bill
of Rights and will be giving oral presentations before a panel of judges from the community. Students will be required to
do research work in the school library and at UNR. Students will also be required to give unit presentations before other
classes, community organizations, and community professionals.
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Econ 100 Intro to Economics
ECON 100, Intro to Economics (taught at Galena) Course #: 14101
UNR Concurrent Enrollment Course Requires Enrollment and fees associated with UNR, approximately $75 1 Credit (GHS)
Spring only
$5 Social Studies Department Fee
Selected microeconomic and macroeconomic principles applied in a non-technical manner to improve understanding of
everyday problems and social issues. Credit may not be received for ECON 100 if credit has already been awarded for
ECON 102 or above.
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Econ 100 Intro to Economics/We the People
ECON 100, Intro to Economics/We the People (taught at Galena) Course #: 4014
UNR Concurrent Enrollment Course Requires Enrollment and fees associated with UNR, approximately $75 1 Credit (GHS)
Spring only
$5 Social Studies Department Fee
Selected microeconomic and macroeconomic principles applied in a non-technical manner to improve understanding of
everyday problems and social issues. Credit may not be received for ECON 100 if credit has already been awarded for
ECON 102 or above.
The "We the People" instructional program provides students with a course of instruction on the historical development of
the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the basic principles of constitutional democracy. The program is designed to foster
civic responsibility through the development of an understanding of the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the
fundamental principles and values that students embody. The program also helps the student gain an understanding of
the rights and responsibilities of citizens in our constitutional democracy. The "We the People" curriculum examines the
following topics at levels appropriate for students at the senior high school/college level: political philosophy, history and
experience, writing the Constitution, establishing the government, protection of basic rights, and the responsibilities of
citizenship. Students in this course will be competing in simulated congressional hearings on the Constitution and the Bill
of Rights and will be giving oral presentations before a panel of judges from the community. Students will be required to
do research work in the school library and at UNR. Students will also be required to give unit presentations before other
classes, community organizations, and community professionals.
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AP Human Geography
Advanced Placement Human Geography Course #: 4181, 4182
Full Year Credit: 1 /Honors
Pre-requisite: Sophomore or above standing, Student signature and/or Teacher signature to indicate
student has picked up Class Information Packet
Fee: AP Exam Fee (About $95.00) (Exam is required)
$5 Social Studies Department Fee
This course is equivalent to an introductory college-level course in human geography. The course introduces students to
the systematic study of patterns and processes that have shaped human understanding, use, and alteration of Earth's
surface. Students employ spatial concepts and landscape analysis to examine socioeconomic organization and its
environmental consequences. They also learn about the methods and tools geographers use in their research and
applications. This course is organized around seven units that students explore throughout the course: thinking
geographically, population and migration patterns and processes, cultural patterns and processes, political patterns and
processes, agriculture and rural land-use patterns and processes, cities and urban land-use patterns and processes, and
industrial and economic development patterns and processes. The curriculum reflects the goals of the National
Geography Standards (2012). Students are required to take the AP exam in May. All AP exams have a cost associated
with them.
NOTE: This course will fulfill the state World History requirement.
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Psychology 101 General Psychology
Psychology 101, General Psychology (Taught at Galena) Course #: 14153, 14154
UNR Concurrent Enrollment Course Requires Enrollment and fees associated with UNR, approximately $75 1 Credit (GHS)
Full Year
Presents psychology as a science concerned with the actions of organisms in a social and cultural context. (Credit may not
be earned in both PSY 10 and PSY 103).
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STEM Academy
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PLTW Engineering Foundations
PLTW-Engineering Foundations Course #: 37701, 37702
Full Year Credit: 1
Pre-requisite: Selected enrollment: Students in the STEM Academy.
Fee: $40.00 per Year
This course is the entry-level course of the Project Lead the Way™ Pathway to Engineering curriculum. The major focus
of IED is the design process and its application. Through hands-on projects, students apply engineering standards and
document their work. Students use industry standard 3D modeling software to help them design solutions to solve
proposed problems, document their work using an engineer’s notebook, and communicate solutions to peers and
members of the professional community.
ENDORSEMENT: This course is included in a program of study that leads to a Career & Technical Education diploma
endorsement.
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PLTW Engineering Foundations II
PLTW-Engineering Foundations II Course #: 37703, 37704
Full Year Credit: 1
Pre-requisite: PLTW – Introduction top Engineering Design
Level 2 Completer (L2C) State Testing
Selected enrollment: Students in the STEM Academy.
Fee: $40.00 per Year
This course is a continuation of the Project Lead the Way™ Pathway to Engineering curriculum. This survey course
exposes students to major concepts they’ll encounter in a post-secondary engineering course of study. Topics include
mechanisms, energy, statics, materials, and kinematics. They develop problem-solving skills and apply their knowledge of
research and design to create solutions to various challenges, document their work and communicate solutions.
ENDORSEMENT: This course is included in a program of study that leads to a Career & Technical Education diploma
endorsement.
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PLTW Aerospace Engineering (AE)
PLTW-Aerospace Engineering (AE) Course #: 37741, 37742
Full Year Credit: 1 /Honors
Pre-requisite: PLTW – Principles of Engineering
Selected enrollment: Students in the STEM Academy.
Fee: $60.00 per Year
This course is offered to students who have completed all content standards in the Engineering Foundations program of
study. This course explores the evolution of flight, navigation and control, flight fundamentals, aerospace materials,
propulsion, space travel, and orbital mechanics. In addition, this course presents alternative applications for aerospace
engineering concepts. Students analyze, design, and build aerospace systems. They apply knowledge gained throughout
the course in a final presentation about the future of the industry and their professional goals.
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PLTW Engineering (H)
PLTW-Environmental Engineering (H) Course #: 37749, 37750
Full Year Credit: 1
Pre-requisite: PLTW – Completion of Engineering Foundation Program of Study
Selected enrollment: Students in the STEM Academy.
Fee: $40.00 per Year
This course is offered to students who have completed all content standards in the Engineering Foundations program of
study. In this course students investigate and design solutions in response to real-world challenges related to clean and
abundant drinking water, food supply issues, and renewable energy. Applying knowledge of engineering, biology, and
ecology through hands-on activities and simulations, students research and design potential solutions to these true-to-life
challenges.
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PLTW - Engineering Design and Development (AS)
PLTW-Engineering Design and Development (AS) Course #: 10925, 10926
Full Year Credit: 1
Pre-requisite: PLTW – Aerospace Engineering or Environmental Engineering
Selected enrollment: Students in the STEM Academy.
Fee: $40.00 per Year
This course is the capstone course of the Project Lead the Way Pathway to Engineering curriculum. In this capstone
course, students work in teams to design and develop an original solution to a valid open-ended technical problem by
applying the engineering design process. Students perform research to choose, validate, and justify a technical problem.
After carefully defining the problem, teams design, build, and test their solutions while working closely with industry
professionals who provide mentoring opportunities. Finally, student teams present and defend their original solution to an
outside panel. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be prepared for entry into an Engineering
program at the college level.
ENDORSEMENT: This course is included in a program of study that leads to a Career & Technical Education diploma
endorsement.
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Career and Technical Education (CTE)
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Computer Science & Applications
Computer Science & Applications Course #: 8344
Semester Credit: 0.50
Pre-requisite: None
Fee: $10.00 per Semester
This course is an introduction to computer science and application intended to “prepare young learners to become
computational thinkers who understand how today’s digital tools can help solve tomorrow’s problems”. (ISTE. 2018). CS
& A will include at least 50% computer science principles and computational thinking. The balance of the course will
integrate skills in digital and media literacy and digital citizenship.
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AP Computer Science Principals
AP Computer Science Principles Course #: 8389, 8390
Full year Credit: 1
Fee: AP Exam Fee (None in 25-26) AP Exam is required.
Note: Semester 1 earns elective credit and Semester 2 earns computer literacy credit. Students must take the entire
year to satisfy the requirement.
This course follows The College Board Advanced Placement curriculum and prepares students for the AP Computer
Science Principles exam. This course will introduce students to the essential ideas of computer science and show how
computing and technology can influence the world. This course focuses on technology and programing as a means to
solve computational problems and find creative solutions. Students will creatively address real-world issues and concerns
while using the same processes and tools as artists, writers, computer scientists, and engineers to bring ideas to life. The
appropriate use of technology and industry-standard equipment is an integral part of this course.
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Culinary Arts I
Culinary Arts I Course #34601-34602
Full Year Credit: 1
Fee: $70.00 per Year
This course provides students with an introduction to the principles and techniques of commercial food production and
the exploration of career and technical student organizations. The classroom is patterned after industry with emphasis on
food related careers. Students acquire basic skills in food handling, food and nutritional science, equipment technology,
cooking methods, kitchen safety, sanitation procedures, and employability skills. The appropriate use of technology and
industry standard equipment is an integral part of this course.
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Culinary Arts II (H)
Culinary Arts II (H) Course #34603-34604
Full Year Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Culinary Arts I Level 2 Completer (L2C) State Testing
Fee: $70.00 per Year
This course is a continuation of Culinary Arts I. This course prepares culinary students to build on fundamental
skills developed in Culinary Arts I. Students will receive practical training in areas of food preparation,
equipment use, and service. Upon successful completion of this course, students will have acquired entry-level
skills for employment and be prepared for postsecondary education. The appropriate use of technology and
industry-standard equipment is an integral part of this course.
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Metalworking i
Metalworking I Course #: 38401, 38402
Full Year Credit: 1
Pre-requisite: None
Fee: $40.00 per Year and Project/Materials Costs
This course introduces students to a general overview of metalworking processes. Students will gain an understanding of
equipment, tools, safety procedures, machine operation, metal-fabricating methods, industrial applications, and problem
solving. Students will be introduced to career opportunities and necessary job skills.
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Metalworking II (H)
Metalworking II (H) Course #: 38403,38404
Full Year Credit: 1
Pre-requisite: Metalworking I Level 2 Completer (L2C) State Testing
Fee: $40.00 per Year and Project/Materials Costs
This course is a continuation of Metalworking I. This course will enhance students' occupational levels of training,
understanding, and skill development in the metal-working processes. Emphasis will be directed toward the principles of
metallurgy, metal lathe operation, forging methods, casting process, welding, and heat-treating procedures. Advanced
welding methods will be presented as well as career awareness and opportunities in the metals industries. The
appropriate use of technology and industry-standard equipment is an integral part of this course.
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Visual and Performing Arts
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Art 1-2
Art 1-2 Course #: 6111, 6112
One Year = 1 credit
Fee = $30 per year
Art 1 is an introductory class designed to give students a background for both understanding and producing
quality visual art. This class follows a rigorous, comprehensive curriculum, as mandated by the Nevada
department of education standards for visual arts. Units in drawing on the right side of the brain, elements
and principles of design, color theory, painting and multi- media may be explored.
In Art 2 technical skills will be refined by working from observation, judging proportion using sighting and
referencing. Artwork will incorporate basic composition and perspective. Students will demonstrate the use of
the elements and principles of design, study the historical context of art and develop their critiquing skills.
Various drawing and painting materials and techniques will be used.
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Art 3-4
Art 3-4 Course #: 6113, 6114
One Year = 1 credit
Prerequisite: Art 1-2
Fee = $40 per year
In this second-year art course students will further develop their skills and techniques to create works with
depth and volume. Various media will be incorporated to further student's knowledge in developing individual
expression and ideas. The human figure will be explored through various media including the area of three-
dimensional drawings. Students will examine the human form, learn proportion and mass of the figure. Self-
expression and creative interpretation will be a focus. Art history will also be a key component in the
curriculum.
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Art 5-6 (H)
Art 5-6 (H) Course #: 6115, 6116
One Year = 1 credit (Honors)
Prerequisite: Art 3-4
Fee = $50 per year
This third-year art course is for the advanced student seeking further enrichment through personal expression
and self- evaluation. A focus on community awareness in the visual arts will be stressed. Students will be
asked to demonstrate a personal theme and will develop a higher level of ability through self-motivation and
direction. Students will be able to display their work within their school environment through personal or group
shows. Culmination of the semester will have students submitting a portfolio and artist statements. Students
will also submit artwork to the national Scholastic Arts competition.
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Art 7-8 (H)
Art 7-8 (H) Course #: 6117, 6118
One Year = 1 credit (Honors)
Prerequisite: Art 5-6
Fee = $60 per year
This class is for the advanced student who is seeking intense visual arts experience in a variety of media.
These students may be planning a career or college degree in visual communications or fine art. AP/Honors
students are encouraged to take approved/pertinent classes at the Nevada Museum of Art.
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Ceramics 1-2
Ceramics 1-2 Course #: 6131, 6132
One Year = 1 credit
Prerequisite: None
Fee = $60 per year
This introductory course focuses on the skills and knowledge that students need to create ceramic sculpture
and pottery. Students will become familiar with the entire ceramic process from making clay to firing and
glazing their work as well as the geology and chemistry of clay and glazes. Several important hand-building
techniques will be taught including pinch building, coil building, slab building, and a brief introduction to wheel
thrown pottery. Students will also become familiar with the elements and principles of art, as well as the work
of some important ceramists and other modern sculptors.
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Ceramics 3-4
Ceramics 3-4 Course #: 6133, 6134
One Year = 1 credit
Prerequisite: Ceramics 1-2
Fee = $60 per year
Ceramics 3 will focus heavily on advanced hand building and wheel throwing. Students will work with different
clays and decorative methods. Clear use of the elements and principles of design will be stressed. Historical
uses of clay and ceramics will be incorporated with all projects. Critiques will be used to evaluate student work
and that of others.
Ceramics 4 is an in-depth three-dimensional design study. Sculptural forms and Advanced independent
projects in sculpture, throwing, and hand building will be assigned. A high level of the use of the elements and
principles of design will be stressed. Historical uses of clay and ceramics will be incorporated with all projects.
Critiques will be used to evaluate student work and that of others.
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Ceramics 5-6 (H)
Ceramics 5-6 (H) Course #: 6135, 6136
One Year = 1 credit (Honors)
Prerequisite: Ceramics 3-4
Fee = $60 per year
In Ceramics 5-6 students will continue to expand on their knowledge of ceramic and glaze chemistry while
continuing to refine their hand built and wheel thrown techniques. Students will study and research important
technical and artistic developments in the history of Ceramics and its uses worldwide as well the work of
important contemporary Ceramic artists.
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Ceramics 7-8 (H)
Ceramics 7-8 (H) Course #: 6137, 6138
One Year = 1 credit (Honors)
Prerequisite: Ceramics 5-6
Fee = $60 per year
In Ceramics 7-8 students will have the opportunity to pursue and refine their artistic voice using the ceramic
medium and the continued study of important historic and contemporary Ceramic artist. It is expected that
students will demonstrate a high level of technical proficiency and knowledge. Students will create a body of
exhibition quality work and will be required to exhibit their work.
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Photo 1-2
Photo 1-2 Course #: 6121, 6122
One Year = 1 credit
Fee = $50 per year
This course covers the basics of black and white 35 mm photography. Students will learn use and function of
the camera, how to develop film, print black and white pictures, and principles of 2-d composition. Surveys
important photographers, processes, and historical influences of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Students should have unlimited access to a Single Lens Reflex camera with adjustable controls and an internal
metering system.
This course builds on skills and knowledge gained in Photography 1 and focuses on advanced picture taking
techniques. Advanced camera manipulations will be included with complex experimental darkroom procedures.
Digital photography/computer use may be incorporated. Using digital images, students will be introduced to
computer manipulation of photos and computer graphics. Teaches students to create and manipulate digital
photographs. Covers masking, color corrections, and merging of illustrations with photographs. Examines the
ethical and property-rights issues which are raised in the manipulation of images.
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Photo 3-4
Photo 3-4 Course #: 6139, 6140
One Year = 1 credit
Prerequisite: Photo 1-2
Fee = $60 per year
This course is a continuation of Photography 1-2. This course provides intermediate photography students with
instruction in more advanced techniques and processes. Areas of study include operating cameras, use of light,
image capture, and processing digital images. Students will also learn the history of photography, legal and
ethical issues related to the industry. The appropriate use of technology and industry-standard equipment is an
integral part of this course.
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AP Studio Art: 2D Design Course
AP Studio Art: 2D Design Course #: 6263, 6264
Full Year Credit: 1
Prerequisites: Completion of Art 3-4 with a B or better and/or instructor approval.
Fee = $60 per year, Students will need to provide their own USB drive
AP Exam Fee (None in 25-26) AP Exam is required.
This class is a year-long course for the advanced student who is seeking intense visual arts experience in a variety of media.
These students may be planning a career or college degree in art or visual communication. The course is designed to
prepare students to submit portfolios to the College Board's advanced placement Art Portfolio in 2D- design. Students
enrolled in AP studio Art are required to submit a portfolio. This portfolio will consist of 5 matted pieces of their best quality
work and twenty-four images of work showing a breadth of media and a concentration of one area of study. All AP exams
have a cost associated with them.
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AP Studio Art: 3D Design Course
AP Studio Art: 3D Design Course #: 6265, 6265
Full Year Credit: 1
Prerequisites: Completion of Ceramics 3-4 with a B or better and/or instructor approval.
Fee = $60 per year, Students will need to provide their own USB drive
AP Exam Fee (None in 25-26) AP Exam is required.
This class is a year-long course for the advanced student who is seeking intense visual arts experience in a variety of media.
These students may be planning a career or college degree in art or visual communication. The Course is designed to
prepare students to submit portfolios to the College Board's advanced placement Art Portfolio in 3D- design. Students
enrolled in AP studio Art are required to submit a portfolio. This portfolio will consist of 5 pieces of their best quality work
and twenty-eight images of work showing a breadth of media and a concentration of one area of study. All AP exams have
a cost associated with them.
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AP Art Studio: Drawing
AP Studio Art: Drawing Course #: 6261, 6262
Full Year Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Completion AP Studio Art: 2D Art with a B or better and/or instructor approval.
Fee = $60 per year, Students will need to provide their own USB drive
AP Exam Fee (None in 25-26) AP Exam is required.
This class is a year-long course for the advanced student who is seeking intense visual arts experience in a variety of media.
These students may be planning a career or college degree in art or visual communication. The course is designed to
prepare students to submit portfolios to the College Board's advanced placement Art Portfolio in drawing. This studio class
will focus on drawing media. Students enrolled in AP studio Art are required to submit a portfolio. This portfolio will consist
of 5 matted pieces of their best quality work and twenty-four images of work showing a breadth of media and a
concentration of one area of study. Students are required to take the AP exam in May. All AP exams have a cost associated
with them.
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Marching Band (Fall)
Marching Band (Fall) Course #: 6705
Fall Semester (Repeatable for credit) Credit: 0.50
Fees: $250.00 (Includes band performance wear, music and all transportation). Fund-
raising opportunities are available throughout the year.
The Marching Band is open to any student regardless of being enrolled in a bands or music class. Band offers all students
a comprehensive music and visual program on the highest level of excellence in modern marching band music, technique,
performance, and practice. The responsibilities of the Marching Band may include performing as a pep band at football
games, as well as performing for various school, civic performances such as pep rallies, assemblies, and parades.
Students must participate in after school rehearsals and performances. The Marching Band may compete in field shows
during the fall season. Students in the Marching Band may be required to attend a band camp held in the summer prior
to school starting. The Marching Band will rehearse after school and on various Saturdays. Please see syllabus for detailed
rehearsal and performance schedule. Students who meet the requirements of marching band will earn a .5 PE Waiver per
Marching Band season. Please contact the Band Director for more information via e-mail at
Jason.smith@washoeschools.net.
Note: Students need to furnish their own instrument with the exception of Tuba, Bari Saxophone, French Horn, and
Euphonium. This course may be repeated for credit and fulfills the Arts/Humanities graduation requirement if taken for a
full year and passed.
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Marching/Symphonic Band
Marching /Symphonic Band Course #: 6705, 6706
One Year = 1 credit – Marching band in fall, Symphonic band in spring.
Fees: $250.00 (Includes band performance wear, music and all transportation). Fund-
raising opportunities are available throughout the year.
This course is designed to encompass all facets of today's accepted standards of Marching Band and
Symphonic Band. It will focus on the development of musical technique, sight-reading, and ensemble
performance. There are many co-curricular activities that make up a band program. Students may be required
to attend practices and performances outside of the regular school day in order to receive credit for the class.
Performances may take place throughout the entire school year. Students in the Marching Band may be
required to attend a band camp held in the summer prior to school starting. Students earning credit in the
course may also earn a .5 credit PE waiver during the fall semester.
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Marching/Wind Ensemble
Marching/Wind Ensemble Course #: 6691, 6692
One Year = 1 credit – Marching band in fall, Wind Ensemble in spring.
Fees: $250.00 (Includes band performance wear, music and all transportation). Fund-
raising opportunities are available throughout the year.
This course is designed to encompass all facets of today’s accepted standards of Marching Band and Wind
Ensemble. It will focus on the development of musical technique, sight- reading, and ensemble performance.
Many co-curricular activities make up a band program. The responsibilities of the Marching Band may include
performing as a pep band at football games, as well as performing for various school and civic performances
such as pep rallies, assemblies, and parades. Students may be required to attend all practices and
performances outside of the regular school day to receive credit for the class. Performances will take place
throughout the entire school year. Students in the Marching Band must attend a band camp held in the
39summer prior to school starting. This is an intermediate to advanced level band class and students may be
required to audition in order to be placed in Wind Ensemble. Students earning credit in the course may also
earn a .5 credit PE waiver during the fall semester.
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Color Guard
Color Guard Course #: 6751, 6752
This class will provide color guard students with a comprehensive study of all aspects of color guard technique
and performance. Studies will include dance, flag, and other appropriate equipment technique. There may be
required after school rehearsals and performances throughout the school year. All members of the Color Guard
are members of the band program and are expected to perform at all Marching Band performances. All
members of the Color Guard may be required to participate in Marching Band. Students in the Marching Band
may be required to attend a band camp held in the summer prior to school starting. Students earning credit in
the course may also earn a .5 credit PE waiver during the fall semester.
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Percussion Ensemble
Percussion Ensemble Course #: 6713, 6714
Full year = 1 credit
Fee - $30.00 per year
This course is designed for students who wish to develop individual and group skills in the performance and
study of percussion instruments. Students are expected to participate in performances outside of school time.
Both marching and concert percussion idioms will be addressed in this course.
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Music Appreciation
Music Appreciation Course #: 6599, 6600
Full year = 1 credit
This course offers an exciting survey of the traditions of music from the Middle Ages to the present, from
Medieval music to Twenty-first Century Pop. Study topics will include how music relates to social, economic,
cultural, and political developments of each era in the development of music. The class will show how major
events in music affected our society and how major events in society shaped music, as we know it. Other
aspects of music to be studied will cover: the art of listening, the fundamental elements of music, world music,
musical instruments, and the future of music.
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Ukelele 1
Ukulele 1 Course #: 6724
One Semester = 0.5 credit, Fall semester
This course is designed for students who want to learn to play ukulele. Students will receive guidance and
direction in solving problems related to playing the ukulele. Areas of concentration include instrument
anatomy, history of the instrument, correct posture, note-reading, aural skills, rhythmic patterns and notation,
basic chord study, strumming patterns, reading tablature and musical forms.
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Ukelele 2
Ukulele 2 Course #: 6725
One Semester = 0.5 credit, spring semester
Pre-requisite – Ukulele 1
This course is designed for students who have basic skills in playing the ukulele and wish to progress to an
intermediate level of skill. Areas of concentration include review of basic playing techniques, advanced
strumming patterns, advanced rhythmic notation and mixed meters, basic song-writing and chord functions,
advanced aural skills, musical literature for the instrument, and small and large ensemble playing experiences.
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Concert Choir
Concert Choir Course #: 6801, 6802
Full Year Credit: 1
Pre-requisite: Previous choral experience recommended, but not necessary. Students should be able to
match pitch.
Fee: $50.00 per year
Concert Choir is a course open to all students interested in vocal performance. This course involves the study of
and participation in vocal performance, training in proper vocal technique, and refinement of musicianship skills
such as sight-reading, ear training, musical interpretation and expression. Students are required to participate
in co-curricular rehearsals and performances beyond the school day to receive class credit. Class performances
will include but are not limited to Fall, Winter, Zone, Spring, and Festival. This class may qualify for Honors
credit. See the instructor for Honors requirements.
Note: This course may be repeated for credit and fulfills the Arts/Humanities graduation requirement if
taken for a full year and passed.
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Advanced Choir
Advanced Choir Course #6803, 6804
Full Year Credit: 1
Pre-requisite: Audition and acceptance for choir is required.
Fee: $50.00 per year
This course is open to all advanced choir students interested in continuing the development of singing skills,
multi-part singing, sight reading, and other musicianship skills. With this training, students will be eligible to
audition for Treble Choir or another advanced choir, as well as for Washoe County School District Honor Choir
and Nevada All-State Choir. Students are required to participate in co-curricular rehearsals and performances
beyond the school day to receive class credit. Class performances will include but are not limited to Fall,
Winter, Zone, Spring, and Festival. This class may qualify for Honors credit. See the instructor for Honors
requirements.
Concert Orchestra Course #: 6641, 6642
Full Year
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Concert Orchestra
Concert Orchestra Course #: 6641, 6642
Full Year Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Middle School Advanced Orchestra or instructor approval
Fee: $25.00 per year
Concert Orchestra offers progressing level instruction for students on violin, viola, cello, and double bass.
Students will solidify their understanding of the elements of music through performance and identifying
relationships between music, other disciplines, and daily life. Emphasis will be placed on expanding technique
through musical community. Students will be required to perform in concerts during and/or after school
wearing the ensemble’s designated attire. Out of school rehearsals may be required. Other events such as
honor ensembles, Solo & Ensemble Festival, and All-State Orchestra may be required per teacher’s directive.
Note: Students need to furnish their own instrument. This course may be repeated for credit and fulfills the
Arts/Humanities graduation requirement if taken for a full year and passed.
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Sinfonia Orchestra
Sinfonia Orchestra Course #: 6645, 6646
Full Year Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Instructor approval or Concert Orchestra
Fee: $25.00 per year
Sinfonia Orchestra offers advancing level instruction for students on violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Students will extend
their understanding of the elements of music through performance and identifying relationships between music, other
disciplines, and daily life. Emphasis will be placed on expanding technique through musical community. Students will be
required to perform in concerts during and/or after school wearing the ensemble’s designated attire. Out of school
rehearsals may be required. Other events such as honor ensembles, Solo & Ensemble Festival, and All-State Orchestra
may be required per teacher’s directive. For an annual rental fee, school instruments are available for students who qualify.
Note: Students need to furnish their own instrument. This course may be repeated for credit and fulfills the
Arts/Humanities graduation requirement if taken for a full year and passed.
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Chamber Orchestra
Chamber Orchestra Course #: 6643, 6644
Full Year Credit: 1
Pre-requisite: Audition with and teacher approval required. Acceptance of students is dependent on
maintenance of appropriate instrumental balance.
Fee: $25.00 per year
Chamber Orchestra will focus on increased technical and musical fluency for 10th grade, 11th grade, and 12th grade
students on violin, viola, cello, and double bass. Acceptance for advancement to Chamber Orchestra will be based upon
application (which includes a performance audition). Students will refine their understanding of the elements of music
through performance and identifying relationships between music, other disciplines, and daily life. Emphasis will be placed
on refining technique through musical community. Students will be required to perform in concerts during and/or after
school wearing the ensemble’s designated attire. Out of school rehearsals may be required. Other events such as honor
ensembles, Solo & Ensemble Festival, and All-State Orchestra may be required per teacher’s directive. For an annual
rental fee, school instruments are available for students who qualify.
Note: Students need to furnish their own instrument. This course may be repeated for credit and fulfills the
Arts/Humanities graduation requirement if taken for a full year and passed.
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AP Music Theory
AP Music Theory Course #6605, 6606
One Year = 1 credit (Advancement Placement)
Pre-requisite: Knowledge of musical notes, scales, etc. Prior musical experience in a performing
group.
Fee: AP Exam Fee (None in 25-26) AP Exam is required.
A major component of any college curriculum in music is a course introducing the first-year student to music theory, a
subject that comprises the musical materials and procedures of the Common Practice period. Such a course may bear a
variety of titles (Basic Musicianship, Elementary Theory, Harmony and Dictation, Structure of Music, etc.). It may emphasize
one aspect of music, such as harmony; more often, however, it integrates aspects of melody, harmony, texture, rhythm,
form, musical analysis, elementary composition, and to some extent, history and style. Musicianship skills such as dictation
and other listening skills, sight-singing, and keyboard harmony are considered an important part of the theory course,
although they may be taught as separate classes. The student's ability to read and write musical notation is fundamental
to such a course. It is also assumed that the student has acquired (or is acquiring) at least basic performance skills in voice
or on an instrument. The ultimate goal of an AP Music Theory course is to develop a student's ability to recognize,
understand, and describe the basic materials and processes of music that are heard or presented in a score. The
achievement of these goals may best be approached by initially addressing fundamental aural, analytical, and compositional
skills using both listening and written exercises. Building on this foundation, the course should progress to include more
creative tasks, such as the harmonization of a melody by selecting appropriate chords, composing a musical bass line to
provide two-voice counterpoint, or the realization of figured-bass notation. Students are required to take the AP exam in
May. All AP exams have a cost associated with them.
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Theater 1-2
Theater 1-2 Course #6451, 6452
Full Year Credit: 1
This course is designed for the beginning theatre student who is interested in learning the fundamentals of
theatre arts. Instruction will include theatre etiquette, script analysis and critical response, improvisation,
pantomime & movement, voice, interpretation, scene work, solo acting, and theatrical production. Course work
will also include written critical analysis, playwriting, careers in theatre, theatre history, and performance
projects. Student participation in co-curricular performances is required for successful completion of the
course.
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World Language
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French 1-2 and Spanish 1-2
Spanish 1-2 French 1-2 Course #: 4611, 4612
Course #: 4551, 4552
Full Year Credit: 1
Pre-requisite: None
Note: A Spanish/English or French/English dictionary is required.
This course is an introductory level to world language learning. An eclectic approach to language teaching will be used
and will include the Core Practices of Language Learning: 90% target language instruction, true interpersonal activities,
interpretive tasks using authentic resources, teaching grammar in context, using a backwards design planning model, and
providing meaningful and effective feedback. As suggested within the Nevada Academic Content Standards for World
Languages Framework, this course integrates the three modes of communication for world language education:
Interpretive Listening and Reading, Interpersonal Communication, and Presentational Speaking and Writing. Students will
be engaged in activities that stimulate communication, promote critical thinking, and enhance their literacy skills as well
as their global cultural awareness. All world languages are performance based and align with the ACTFL (American
Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) Proficiency scale (Novice-Low to Novice-Mid Range).
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Spanish 3-4 (H)
Spanish 3-4 (H) Course #: 4613, 4614
Full Year Credit: 1/Honors
Pre-requisite: Spanish 1-2
Note: A Spanish/English dictionary is required.
This course is a continuation of world language level 1-2. An eclectic approach to language teaching will be used and will
include the Core Practices of Language Learning: 90% target language instruction, true interpersonal activities,
interpretive tasks using authentic resources, teaching grammar in context, using a backwards design planning model, and
providing meaningful and effective feedback. As suggested within the Nevada Academic Content Standards for World
Languages Framework, this course integrates the three modes of communication for world language education:
Interpretive Listening and Reading, Interpersonal Communication, and Presentational Speaking and Writing. Students will
be engaged in activities that stimulate communication, promote critical thinking, and enhance their literacy skills as well
as their global cultural awareness. All world languages are performance based and align with the ACTFL (American
Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) Proficiency scale (Novice-High to Intermediate-Low Range).
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Spanish 5-6 (H)
Spanish 5-6 (H) Course #: 4615, 4616
Full Year Credit: 1 /Honors
Pre-requisite: Spanish 3-4
Note: A Spanish/English dictionary is required.
This Honors level course is a continuation of world language level 3-4. An eclectic approach to language teaching will be
used and will include the Core Practices of Language Learning: 90% target language instruction, true interpersonal
activities, interpretive tasks using authentic resources, teaching grammar in context, using a backwards design planning
model, and providing meaningful and effective feedback. As suggested within the Nevada Academic Content Standards
for World Languages Framework, this course integrates the three modes of communication for world language education:
Interpretive Listening and Reading, Interpersonal Communication, and Presentational Speaking and Writing. Students will
be engaged in activities that stimulate communication, promote critical thinking, and enhance their literacy skills as well
as their global cultural awareness. All world languages are performance based and align with the ACTFL (American
Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages) Proficiency scale (Intermediate-Low to Intermediate-Mid Range).
Note: This course fulfills the Art/Humanities graduation requirement (if passed).
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Spanish 9-10 (H)
Spanish 9-10 (H) Course #: 4619, 4620
Full Year Each Credit: 1 /Honors
Pre-requisite: Spanish 5-6
Note: A Spanish/English dictionary is required.
This course is designed to reinforce skills learned in previous Spanish classes. Students will expand their vocabulary, as
well as knowledge of Spanish grammar. Students will learn new verb tenses and sentence structures. The 5Cs of World
Languages will be included through the courses, which are communication, culture, connections, comparison, and
community. These courses will develop the listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills.
Note: These courses fulfill the Arts/Humanities graduation requirement (if passed).
Spanish Literacy is an opportunity for students whose heritage language is Spanish to be taught the Spanish language in
Spanish. The courses will count towards the two-year world language requirement for the Honors Diploma.
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