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  Advanced Technology 1 (Course ID: 310120 Duration: Full Year)
Top Students are introduced to and allowed to explore the newest and latest software packages used within industry today in varied areas such as desktop publishing, web authoring, and cinematography. The history and inner workings of the Internet are explored, as are the continuing advancements of other technological products in our world today. Students learn to build technology products that are designed for specific audiences and purposes such as conveyance of information, education, entertainment, and/or persuasion purposes.
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  Advanced Technology 2 (Course ID: 310140 Duration: Full Year)
Top This course is an extension of Advanced Tech 1 offering the same opportunities at a greater depth of understanding. Additional topics include preparation for A+ certification testing and an introduction to networking, and network administration. Students are required and encouraged to use their skills in cooperation with outside businesses and organizations. With the completion of this course, the students will have increased his/her skills in terms of not only technological awareness but also in terms of time management, the ability to evaluate, and make recommendations on how to increase efficiency, quality, and productivity of a given situation.
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  Algebra 1 (Course ID: 302080 Duration: Full Year)
Top Algebra 1 includes integers, solving linear equations and inequalities, variables and variable expressions, coordinate geometry, factoring, and simple quadratics. In addition, the geometry topics studied are circumference, area, volume, point-line relationships, similarity and congruence. Basic probability and statistics will be introduced.
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  Algebra 2 (Course ID: 302160 Duration: Full Year)
Top Algebra 2 includes the concept of functions and their graphs, systems of equations, inequalities, matrices, polynomials, factoring, radical expressions, conics, complex numbers, transformation geometry, exponential and log functions, probability and statistics, sequences and series, and trigonometry.
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  American Government (Course ID: 304040 Duration: One Semester)
Top Students are introduced to the study of the governmental processes in the United States and how comparative governments around the world function. Topics such as the Constitution of the United States, the function and relationship of the three branches of government and the citizen's role in local, state, and national government will be discussed. Integrated writing and technology projects will be incorporated into the curriculum.
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  Biology 1 (Course ID: 303040 Duration: Full Year)
Top During this required course, students learn about the complexity and diversity of living things and how they interact with each other and the non-living environment. The chemical basis of life is investigated at the level of the atom, molecule, cell, organ system, and organism. Functions of cells, cell division, and heredity are investigated thoroughly. Species adaptation and the classification of the diverse species within the five kingdoms will also be studied. Classroom discussion and lab activities are designed to enhance learning while gaining an understanding of how the concepts and ideas of biology are influencing the way we live and work.
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  CADD 1: Computer Assistant Drafting Design 1 (Course ID: 310000 Duration: Full Year)
Top This course is designed for students to learn skills in drafting and the use of computer aided drafting and design software, such as the industry standard AutoCAD. These skills include freehand sketching and drawing, freehand lettering, screen menus, function keys, screen setup, drawing commands, edit commands, layer options, snap commands, geometric construction, orthographic and isometric drawings and dimensioning.
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  CADD 2:Computer Assistant Drafting Design 2 (Course ID: 310020 Duration: Full Year)
Top This course is designed for students that have completed the CADD 1 course successfully. CADD 2 will encompass all the skills learned in CADD 1. A greater proficiency in these skills, including sketching and freehand lettering, along with faster drawings skills and a greater accuracy level will be required. New areas to be explored will include measuring three-dimensional objects and transferring the object into AutoCAD with all necessary dimensioning, materials lists, drawing with wire diagramming, surface modeling, solid modeling, and architectural drawing.
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  CADD 3: Computer Assistant Drafting Design 3(Course ID: 310040 Duration: Full Year)
Top This course is designed for students to demonstrate an understanding of two-dimensional drawing, dimensioning practices, concepts of isometric drawing, three-dimensional wire frame, surface modeling, attributes, macros and exporting and importing AutoCAD files using Drawing Exchange Format (dxf) files.
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  CADD 4: Computer Assistant Drafting Design 4 (Course ID: 310060 Duration: Full Year)
Top This course is designed for students who excelled in CADD 3 and have the instructors' recommendation. The student must demonstrate an advanced understanding of two-dimensional drawing, dimensioning practice, concepts of isometric drawing, three-dimensional wire frame, surface modeling, attributes, macro and exporting and importing AutoCAD files using Drawing Exchange Format (dxf) files. These students will serve as peer tutors for CADD 1 and CADD 2 students.
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  Calculus (Course ID: 302260 Duration: Full Year)
Top Calculus Calculus is designed for those students interested in math/science related fields. Students should try for advanced placement by taking the A.P. exam in May. Subject matter includes limits, derivatives, slope fields, differentials and integration of functions including polynomials, natural logarithms, and trigonometric functions. Applications are stressed.
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  Chemistry 1 (Course ID: 303160 Duration: Full Year)
Top This course is designed to give students a background in basic chemistry and to serve as a foundation for further study at the college level. Topics under study include structure of matter, chemical and physical properties of matter, atomic theory, ionic and molecular compounds, stoichiometry, energy of reactions, and solution behavior. Laboratory investigations are conducted in the classroom and/or at the University of Southern Colorado as well as investigations through the use of multimedia technology and Internet. Connections between classroom discussion and application of chemistry in the real world are made throughout the course.
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  Chemistry 2 (Course ID: 303180 Duration: Full Year)
Top Students will expand the knowledge gained in Chemistry 1 to include such topics as ions in aqueous solutions, acids, bases and titrations, reaction energy and kinetics, chemical equilibrium, oxidation - reduction reactions, and topics in organic chemistry.
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  College Study (Course ID: 315060 Duration: Full Year)
Top Under the Post Secondary Options Act, School District 70 will allow high school juniors and seniors to attend a college or university (PCC and USC) while still in high school. The district will pay tuition for up to two classes of three semester hours per student per semester. All courses must be approved by district personnel. Each college class satisfies one semester of high school elective credit. The grade earned in the college class as well as the credit will be reflected on the students' high school transcript.
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  Creative Writing (Course ID: 301420 Duration: Full Year)
Top Students will use knowledge gained in previous English classes to further develop skills while creating, writing, and publishing imaginative stories, poems, and essays. Effective application of plot line techniques in many genres will be learned and practiced. Students will also discuss illustration of stories, and several works by impactful authors will be investigated.
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  Documented Humanities (Course ID: 301435 Duration: Semester)
Top Each semester that a student participates in an organized, approved class in the humanities can earn that student 0.5 credits. Students must provide documentation of 90 hours of instruction signed by the instructor.
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  Documented PE (Course ID: 305240 Duration: Full Year)
Top Each semester that a student participates in an organized, approved physical education activity can earn that student 0.5 credits. Students must provide documentation of 90 hours of instruction signed by the instructor.
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