9th Grade Electives
Health Science
Intro to Health Science: The foundational course for all Health Science pathways and is a prerequisite for all other Healthcare Science pathway courses. Fundamental healthcare skills development is initiated including microbiology, basic life support and first aid.
Technology Education
Intro to Software Technology / AP Computer Science Principles: This course is designed for high school students to understand, communicate, and adapt to a digital world as it impacts their personal life, society, and the business world. Paired with AP Computer Science Principles: Learn about the processor, write programs, and develop algorithms to solve simple problems.
Communication Technology
Audio Video Tech: Levels 1, 2, or 3: Explore behind the scenes at a broadcast studio. Create scripts, set up lighting and sound, operate digital cameras, and teleprompters.
Marketing
Marketing Principles: Learn basic marketing concepts and the role of marketing in our economy.
Performing Arts
Band: Intermediate, Advanced, and Mastery. Previous
instrumental playing experience required.
Orchestra: Concert, Symphonic, Philharmonic, and
Chamber. Previous instrumental playing experience
required.
Chorus: Concert (Beginner), Ensemble (Intermediate), and Chorale (Advanced).
Dance: Dance 1‐4. For students interested in learning dance as a performing art. 4 skill levels available.
Music Technology: For students interested in composing and producing their own music. Students have the resources to create any type of music from the next great pop tune to a modern symphony.
Visual Arts
Visual Comp I & II (2D/3D Art): Beginning level class; experience with two and three dimensional art work; learn basic skills of drawing, painting, clay, and sculpture.
Academic Electives
AP Human Geography (Teacher Placement): 9th grade only. Study of patterns and processes of human languages, religion, politics, and population. Students who complete this course will sit for the College Board AP exam in May 2025.
World Languages: Spanish, Spanish for Native Speakers, French. Learn skills related to reading, writing, listening, and speaking; study about cultures and customs and become globally aware of other nations.
Current Issues in Health Care: This course is designed to examine the issue of healthcare through the lens of current issues that impact the subject. Topics include: Economics, Government, Environment, Families, and Technology. (One semester)
Medical Ethics and the Law: This course is designed to examine the medical law through the lens of current practice and ethical decisions aligned to the legal considerations. Topics include: legal principles of
medical care, ethics, medical leadership and the law, role of government, implications of modifying healthcare, and liability. (One semester)