General Electives

AP Seminar

APSEMA/B

Grade 10-12, 1 credit, AP/DC weighted GPA AP Seminar is the first required course for AP Capstone. The Capstone program is an innovative college-level program. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP exams of their choosing receive the AP Capstone Diploma. Seniors that elect to take this course will not be eligible for the AP Capstone Diploma as they are not eligible for the second year course AP Research.

AP Seminar is a foundational course that engages students in cross-curricular conversations where they can explore the complexities of academic real-world topics and issues by analyzing divergent perspectives. Using an inquiry framework, students practice reading and analyzing articles, research studies, and foundational, literary, and philosophical texts; listening to and viewing speeches, broadcasts, and personal accounts, and experiencing artistic works and performances. They synthesize information from multiple sources, develop their own perspectives in written essays, and design and deliver oral and visual presentations, both individually and as a team. Students will be assessed through two course performance tasks and one end-of-course exam. All three assessments are summative and used to calculate the AP score (using the 1-5 scale) for AP Seminar. Prerequisite: None

AP Research

APRESA/B

Grade 11-12, 1 credit, AP/DC weighted GPA AP Research is the second required course for AP Capstone. The Capstone program is an innovative college-level program. Students who earn scores of 3 or higher in AP Seminar and AP Research and on four additional AP exams of their choosing receive the AP Capstone Diploma.

AP Research, the second course in the AP Capstone experience, allows students to deeply explore an academic topic, problem, issue, or idea of individual interest. Students design, plan, and implement a yearlong investigation to address a research question. Through this inquiry, they further the skills they acquired in the AP Seminar course by learning research methodology, employing ethical research practices, and accessing, analyzing, and synthesizing information. Students reflect on their skill development, document their processes, and curate the artifacts of their scholarly work through a process and reflection portfolio. The course culminates in an academic paper of 4,000-5,000 words (accompanied by a performance, exhibit, or product where applicable) and a presentation with an oral defense. Prerequisite: AP Seminar

Grade 9-12, 1 credit, On-Level weighted GPA Hope Squads students are the eyes and ears of your school. Hope Squad students work with school advisors and students are trained to watch for at-risk peers, provide friendship, identify warning signs, and seek help from adults. Hope Squad students are identified by their classmates as trustworthy peers to serve as Hope Squad members. Prerequisite: Nominated by peers at end of each year

Partners Physical Education- Peer Assistance

PEPARA/B

Grade 9-12, 1 credit, On-Level weighted GPA The focus of the class is to provide individualized instruction and an expanded curriculum (i.e., community based instruction and lifetime leisure activities) to our students with disabilities, in order to maximize their opportunities for participation, skill acquisition, and meaningful social interactions. The class will utilize peer partners to aid in providing instruction to our students with disabilities. Prerequisite: Application

Prosper Career Independent Study I

PCIS1A/B

Grade 11-12, 1 credit, AP/DC weighted GPA Students focus their study on a career topic of their choice. Course expectations include the development of an extensive research portfolio and written assessments of interviews and/or observations of people who work in that career field. PCIS is an academically rigorous course that receives weighted credit. Prerequisite: Application, teacher recommendations, interview

Prosper Career Independent Study II

PCIS2A/B

Grade 12, 1 credit, AP/DC weighted GPA Enrollment in this course requires a portfolio application demonstrating a level of excellence earned in PCIS I and a rationale explaining why the student will benefit from taking the course a second time. The course skills and learning goals are identical to PCIS Study I. Prerequisite: PCIS1A/B, application, teacher recommendations, interview

SAT/ACT Test Prep

SATCRS

Grade 10-12, .5 Local credit, NO GPA is awarded for the class The SAT/ACT course will include the study of vocabulary, syntax and other writing skills, reading passage analysis, algebra, geometry, trigonometry, data analysis, and problem-solving as they relate to the type of questions asked on the SAT/ACT tests. Students will have many opportunities to take sample tests, discuss questions and answers with peers and instructors, and to correct answers they missed as this has proven to be one of the most effective methods for increasing test scores. Students will also be exposed to many helpful time-saving test-taking strategies. Local credits do not count towards graduation credits. Prerequisite: None

Sports Medicine I Sports Medicine II Sports Medicine III

SPMD1A/B SPMD2A/B SPMD3A/B

Grade 9-12, 1 credit, On-Level weighted GPA This general elective course provides an opportunity for the study and application of the components of sports medicine including but not limited to: sports medicine related careers, organizational and administrative considerations, prevention of athletic injuries, recognition, evaluation, and immediate care of athletic injuries, rehabilitation and management skills, taping and wrapping techniques, first aid/CPR/AED, emergency procedures, nutrition, sports psychology, human anatomy and physiology, therapeutic modalities, and therapeutic exercise. Enrollment in Sports Medicine requires a commitment to before and after school practice and evening and weekend athletic events. Prerequisite: Application

Student Leadership

STULDA/B

Grade 11-12, 1 credit, On-Level weighted GPA This course provides opportunities to study, to practice, and to develop group and individual leadership and organizational skills in decision-making, problem-solving, communication, leadership, human relations, and civic responsibility. Students enrolled in this course will apply these skills in dealing with peers, school administration, and the community. This is a project based class. Students may only earn one state credit for this course. Prerequisite: Application

Junior Release Period

Juniors with 15 credits and who have appropriate discipline may choose to have one release period. Juniors may choose only one off period (first period or last period of the day); they are only allowed an off period every other day (one period). Juniors who select this option must provide their own transportation to arrive or leave campus. No credit is awarded for junior release periods. Prerequisite: None

Senior Release Period

Seniors who are on track to earn the required number of credits to graduate on time and who have appropriate discipline may choose to have a release period. Seniors may choose to be off first period or last period everyday (two periods). Seniors who select this option must provide their own transportation to arrive or leave campus. No credit is awarded for senior release periods. Prerequisite: None