Electives

Required

CAREER PREPAREDNESS

Course Code: 22153G1000
Credit: 1
Prerequisite:
*Required for Graduation
Career Preparedness focuses on three integrated areas of instruction: academic planning and career development, financial literacy, and technology. Course content includes college and career preparation, computer literacy skills, and personal finance. Technology topics are interwoven throughout course instruction. These standards are designed to provide a strong foundation for student acquisition of the skills, attitudes, and knowledge that enable them to achieve success in school, at work, and across the life span. Other topics addressed in Career Preparedness are business and industry, continuing education, and lifelong learning. Partnerships and alliances between educational institutions, governmental entities, and employers can support these standards and connect students to potential career opportunities. The required 20-hour online experience can be met by successfully completing both Career Preparedness A and Career Preparedness B.

HEALTH

Course Code: 08051G0500
Credit: .5
Prerequisite:
*Required for Graduation
This is a half-credit course that is required for graduation. It is recommended that students take this course in Grade 10.

*Foundations of Health Science may/can be substituted for the required Health credit for graduation. See information located in the Career and Technical Education Programs Medical Academy.

BEGINNING KINESIOLOGY

Course Code: 08017G1000
Credit: 1
Prerequisite:
*Required for Graduation
NOTE: THIS IS THE ONLY COURSE THAT FULFILLS THE GRADUATION REQUIREMENT FOR PHYSICAL EDUCATION. A stand-alone course that encompasses the basic concepts of athletics and fitness and introduces students to the basic physiological, psychological, sociological, and mechanical principles of human movement. Highly recommended that students take Beginning Kinesiology in Grade 9. Prerequisite for all physical education elective courses.

*This course may be waived for students who successfully complete Marching Band, JROTC I, or Varsity Athletic PE courses with a state waiver.

World Language

Students are required to obtain three credits from World Language, CTE, and/or Fine Arts. You may choose to take all three courses in one area or you may choose from two or more areas.

FRENCH I

Course Code: 24102G1000
Credit: 1
Prerequisite:
Listening and speaking skills, including understanding and responding to simple directions, expressions of courtesy, and questions related to daily routines; reading and writing skills, including words and phrases used in basic situational contexts; beginning understanding of French-speaking cultures. This course may be offered through ACCESS.

FRENCH II

Course Code: 24103G1000
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: French I
Listening and speaking skills, including understanding and responding to a variety of directions, commands, and questions related to personal preferences; reading with comprehension the main ideas from simple texts; writing with comprehension short presentations; further understanding of French-speaking cultures. This course may be taught through ACCESS.

SPANISH I

Course Code: 24052G1000
Credit: 1
Prerequisite:
Listening and speaking skills, including understanding and responding to simple directions, expressions of courtesy, and questions related to daily routines; reading and writing skills, including words and phrases used in basic situational contexts; beginning understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures. This course may be taught through ACCESS.

SPANISH II

Course Code: 24053G1000
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Spanish I
Listening and speaking skills, including understanding and responding to directions, commands, and questions; reading with comprehension main ideas from simple texts; writing with comprehension short presentations; further understanding of Spanish-speaking cultures. This course may be taught through ACCESS.

Career Tech

Students are required to obtain three credits from World Language, CTE, and/or Fine Arts. You may choose to take all three courses in one area or you may choose from two or more areas.

MARKETING PRINCIPLES

Course Code: 12164G1001
Credit: 1
Prerequisite:
Marketing Principles is designed to provide students with an overview of marketing concepts. The course addresses the ways in which marketing satisfies consumer and business needs and wants for products and services. Areas emphasized include economics, entrepreneurship, information management, finance, marketing, product and service planning, promotion, pricing, selling, interpersonal skills, and international marketing. A 10th-grade required elective. This course works towards receiving your college and career readiness standard for graduation.

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING

Course Code: 12159G1001
Credit: 1
Prerequisite:
Hospitality Management and Marketing emphasizes skills needed for ownership, management, or employment in the growing hospitality and tourism industry. Standards are designed to develop a leadership perspective about social, environmental, economic, legal, human resource, customer relations, and consumer factors impacting the hospitality industry. The course also focuses on the marketing aspect of hospitality and tourism, including sales, promotions, advertising, and public relations. This course may be selected as one of three electives offered for 11th grade. This course works towards receiving your college and career readiness standard for graduation.

PERSONAL FINANCE

Course Code: - 1926G1001
Credit: 1
Prerequisite:
Personal Finance is a foundational course that introduces students to the principles of financial literacy for achieving personal goals. This course is designed to inform students about how the choices they make directly influence their occupational goals, future earning potential, and long-term financial well-being. Content provides opportunities for students to explore consumer behavior, legislation, consumer protection, consumer rights and responsibilities, financial decision-making, advertising and promotional techniques, individual and family money management, banking services, use of credit, income tax, and technology. This course will be taught through ACCESS.

ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) COMPUTER SCIENCE PRINCIPLES

Course Code: 10019E1000
Credit: 1
Prerequisite:
Fee: Cost of AP Exam (Approx. $100)
College-level advanced course following the curriculum established by the College Board Advanced Placement (AP) program for computer science; focuses on the innovative and multidisciplinary aspects of computing as well as the computational thinking practices that help students see how computing is relevant to many areas of their everyday lives; introduces students to the creative aspects of programming, abstractions, algorithms, large data sets, the Internet, cybersecurity concerns, and computing impacts. This course may be taught as a yearlong ACCESS course that may fulfill the AP component of the honors endorsement. This course earns an additional 1.0 quality point of weighted credit.

CAREER PATHWAY PROJECT IN MARKETING

Course Code: 12197G1003

Credit: 1

Career Pathway Project (CPP) in Marketing is a capstone course designed for students who have completed two or more Career and Technical Education credits from the same pathway in the Marketing Career Cluster. This course allows students to utilize the knowledge and skills gained through their secondary coursework in a practical, real-world experience that showcases their learning. It provides an opportunity for a student to choose an area of interest and explore it in depth while demonstrating problem-solving, decision-making, and independent-learning skills. The CPP contributes to an educational plan of challenging courses and practical experiences that prepare students for the workplace or for pursuing further education.

SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING

Course Code: 12163G1003

Credit: 1
Sports and Entertainment Marketing is a specialized course designed to offer students an opportunity to gain knowledge and develop skills related to the growing sports and entertainment industry. This course introduces the student to the major segments of the industry and the social and economic impact the industry has on local, state, national, and global economies. Although no prerequisite is listed, it is suggested that students complete an introductory marketing course prior to taking Sports and Entertainment Marketing. This course may be selected as one of three electives offered for 11th grade. This course works towards receiving your college and career readiness standard for graduation.

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

Course Code: 22998G1014
Credit: 1
A one-credit work-based experience requiring a minimum of 140 continuous and successful hours of employment performed under the supervision of a workplace mentor and the work-based learning/cooperative education coordinator. This course is only available for 11th and 12th graders. This course may be selected as one of three electives offered for 11th grade. Student must be in a declared Marketing Career and Technical Education Pathway and meet College and Career Readiness Requirements.

Fine Arts

Students are required to obtain three credits from World Language, CTE, and/or Fine Arts. You may choose to take all three courses in one area or you may choose from two or more areas.

TRAD AND EMERS ENS, CONCERT BAND I (YEAR LONG)

Course Code: 05102G1001
Credit: 1
Prerequisite:
This is a one-credit course, novice level, designed for beginning music students to experience instrumental music in a concert band setting. Students will develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will study works of famous composers of concert band music and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts.

TRAD AND EMERS ENS, CONCERT BAND II (YEAR LONG)

Course Code: 05102G1002
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: TRAD AND EMERS ENS, CONCERT BAND I OR APPROVAL OF THE INSTRUCTOR

This is a one-credit course, intermediate level, designed for students with at least one year of experience to experience instrumental music in a concert band setting. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will study works of famous composers of concert band music and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts.

TRAD AND EMERS ENS, CONCERT BAND III (YEAR LONG)

Course Code: 05102G1003
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: TRAD AND EMERS ENS, CONCERT BAND II OR APPROVAL OF THE INSTRUCTOR.

This is a one-credit course, proficient level, designed for students to increase artistry through reinforced experiences in an instrumental music concert band setting. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will study works of famous composers of concert band music and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts.

TRAD AND EMERS ENS, CONCERT BAND IV (YEAR LONG)

Course Code: 05102G1004
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: TRAD AND EMERS ENS, CONCERT BAND LEVEL III OR APPROVAL OF THE INSTRUCTOR.

This is a one-credit, accomplished-level course designed for students with multiple years of high school study to experience instrumental music in a concert band setting. This level is designed to extend students' technical skills and artistry and to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of the study of music. Students will continue to develop a characteristic tone and engage in the processes of creating, performing, and responding as related to instrumental music, while employing the concepts of timbre, rhythm, melody, harmony, form, and expression. Students will study works of famous composers of concert band music and learn to connect musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts.

MUSICAL THEATRE I (YEAR LONG)

Course Code: 05060G1001
Credit: 1
Prerequisite:
This one-credit, proficient-level course explores beginning musical theatre. Creating, performing, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how musical theatre communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Students will use their beginning acting and musical talent to explore musical theatre technique. Students will study the history of musical theatre and perform solo, duo, and group musical theatre works.

MUSICAL THEATRE II (YEAR LONG)

Course Code: 05060G1002
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: MUSICAL THEATRE I OR APPROVAL OF THE INSTRUCTOR.

This one-credit, accomplished-level course continues the study of musical theatre. Creating, performing, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how musical theatre communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Students will continue to use their acting and musical talent to refine their musical theatre technique. Students will study the history of musical theatre and perform solo, duo, and group musical theatre works.

MUSICAL THEATRE III (YEAR LONG)

Course Code: 05060G10023
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: MUSICAL THEATRE II OR APPROVAL OF THE INSTRUCTOR.

This advanced-level one-credit course continues the study of musical theatre. Creating, performing, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment. Students will demonstrate concepts and skills on how musical theatre communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Students will use their acting and musical talent to refine their musical theatre technique equivalent to college-preparatory or honors to reinforce a continued enjoyment of theatre. Students will study the history of musical theatre and perform solo, duo, and group musical theatre works.

MUSICAL THEATRE IV (YEAR LONG)

Course Code: 05060G1004 (Shred out course)
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: MUSICAL THEATRE I, II, AND III OR APPROVAL OF THE INSTRUCTOR.

This one-credit course, advanced level, continues the study of musical theatre. Creating, performing, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment. Students will demonstrate concepts and skills on how musical theatre communicates ideas and allows for self-expression. Students will use their acting and musical talent to refine their musical theatre technique, equivalent to college-preparatory or honors, to reinforce a continued enjoyment of theatre. Students will study the history of musical theatre and perform solo, duo, and group musical theatre works.

CHAMBER CHORUS I (YEAR-LONG)

Course Code: 05111G10C1
Credit: 1
This is a one-credit course, novice level, designed for beginning music students to explore choral music from a wide variety of cultures and time periods through academic study and performance. By creating, performing, and responding, students will develop basic vocal skills and sight-reading techniques. Allowing musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts, music history, and theory are embedded so students may connect these experiences to historical relevance, contemporary issues, and self-reflection. This course is designed for a small ensemble, such as Madrigals or Chamber Choir.

CHAMBER CHORUS III (YEAR-LONG)

Course Code: 05111G10C3
Credit: 1
PREREQUISITE: CHAMBER CHORUS II OR APPROVAL OF THE INSTRUCTOR

This is a one-credit course, proficient level, designed for students to increase artistry by exploring choral music from a wide variety of cultures and time periods through academic study and performance. By creating, performing, and responding, students will continue to develop vocal skills and sight-reading techniques. Allowing musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts, music history, and theory are embedded so students may connect these experiences to historical relevance, contemporary issues, and self-reflection. This course is designed for a small ensemble, such as Madrigals or Chamber Choir.

CHAMBER CHORUS IV (YEAR-LONG)

Course Code: 05111G10C4
Credit: 1
PREREQUISITE: CHAMBER CHORUS III OR APPROVAL OF THE INSTRUCTOR

This is a one-credit course, accomplished level, designed for students with multiple years of high school study to explore choral music from a wide variety of cultures and time periods through academic study and performance. By creating, performing, and responding, students will continue to develop vocal skills and sight-reading techniques. This level is designed to extend students' choral skills and artistry and to provide a deeper understanding and appreciation of the study of music. Allowing musical experiences to other cultures and disciplines within and outside of the arts, music history, and theory are embedded so students may connect these experiences to historical relevance, contemporary issues, and self-reflection. This course is designed for a small ensemble, such as Madrigals or Chamber Choir.

VISUAL ARTS, CRAFTS I

Course Code: 05165G1001
Credit: 1
This one-credit course, novice level, is the first of a sequential high school course focusing on craft arts. Creating, presenting, responding, and connecting drive critical thinking, meaning, reflection, production, and assessment to understand how craft arts communicate ideas and allow for self-expression. Through exploration and experimentation, this course provides students with a general foundation in functional art, including the history of crafts, crafts of various cultures, studio practice in a variety of craft media, safe studio practices, proper care and storage of supplies and equipment, aesthetics, criticism, and elements and principles of design.

Other

MEDIA ART I

Course Code: 05250G1001

Credit: 1

Prerequisite:
This is a one-credit course, proficient level, introduction to the creative and conceptual aspects of designing media arts experiences and products, including techniques, genres, and styles from various and combined media and forms, including moving image, sound, interactive, spatial, and/or interactive design. Typical course topics include: aesthetic meaning, appreciation and analysis; composing, capturing, processing and programming of media arts products, experiences and communications; their transmission, distribution and marketing; as well as contextual, cultural, and historical aspects and considerations. This course will be offered through Bright Thinker.

ROBOTICS

Course Code: 23992X10RA, 23992X10RB, 23992X10RC, 23992X10RD
Credit: 1
Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
Students in this course will be members of the Athens Renaissance School FIRST Robotics Competition team (Team #538). Students will design and build industrial robots from scratch – mastering the fundamental concepts in the process. Mechanical assembly, drive train design, electrical wiring, Java programming, mechanical engineering, and robot command and control are skills students will develop in this process. This course will employ advanced 3D printing tools and develop skills for 3D model and part design.

DRIVERS EDUCATION

Course Code: 08152G1000

Credit: .05
Prerequisite: Alabama-issued ISSUED DRIVERS PERMIT
Safe driving theory; in-class study; driving hazards; boating safety; behind-the-wheel experience; safety practices.

CREATING ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITIES (CEO)

Course Code: 22994X10CO
Credit: 2
Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities is a year-long course designed to utilize partnerships that provide an overview of business development and processes. Our local business community partners with area schools to create project-based experiences for students by providing funding, expertise, meeting space, business tours, and one-on-one mentoring. Students visit area businesses, learn from guest speakers, participate in a class business, write business plans, and start and operate their own businesses. Business concepts learned through the experiential CEO class are critical: the 21st-century skills of problem-solving, teamwork, self-motivation, responsibility, higher-order thinking, communication, and inquiry are at the heart of a student's development throughout the course. (Grades 11-12 only). Application and interview process. UAH Dual Enrollment option.