*Indicates course approved for Oklahoma Promise Scholarship.

Requirements

A minimum of a 2.5 GPA for juniors and seniors.
Juniors may take 2 courses.
Seniors may take 3 courses (with approval).
Home computer with Internet access recommended.
Students in a virtual course are required to attend one class period per week at the teacher’s discretion. Student with a grade below a 70% will be required to attend class each day until the grade is at or above a 70%.
Enrollment in virtual is open through the first two weeks of a semester. Students will not be allowed to enroll in virtual after this time has passed.

AP Computer Science A®*

Grade level: 11 & 12 6 pt. class Prerequisites: Algebra II and one or more of the following; Computer Science Principles, Foundations of Programming

Software: BlueJ, JAVA™

In this blended UVLA course, AP Computer Science A introduces students to computer science through programming. Fundamental topics in this course include the design of solutions to problems, the use of data structures to organize large sets of data, the development and implementation of algorithms to process data and discover new information, the analysis of potential solutions, and the ethical and social implications of computing systems. The course emphasizes object-oriented programming and design using the Java programming language.

Foundations of Programming*

Grade level: 11 & 12 4 pt. class Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Technology

Software: Python®

Do you want to learn the skills required to be competitive in today’s high tech workforce? Foundations of Programming will provide students with the fundamentals of programming using the computer language Python®. The course provides students with the concepts, techniques, and processes associated with computer programming and software development. Students will also explore the many programming career opportunities available in this high-demand field.

Digital Editing*

Grade level: 11 & 12 4 pt. class Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Technology

Software: Adobe Photoshop

In today’s world, we are surrounded by images. We see graphic images in advertisements, magazines, on billboards and websites; they even adorn our walls at home. Have you ever wondered how professional photographers manage to take such sensational pictures? In this course, you will learn a basic understanding of creative photographic skills and processes, to create more eye-catching photographs on your own. You will acquire the fundamental skills in digital photographic enhancement by manipulating, altering, restoring, compressing and exporting graphic images using the Adobe Photoshop editing software. In the process, you will learn that Digital Editing is a new way of seeing and thinking to develop a more critical and creative eye.

Digital Information Technology*

Grade level: 11 & 12 4 pt. class Prerequisites: Fundamentals of Technology

Software: Microsoft Office Online

Dive into an exciting course that will provide you with the foundational skills needed for exciting careers like game development, military defense, web design, and software engineering! You will explore Microsoft Office Online applications, web design, emerging technologies, operating systems, project management, communication methods, Information Technology careers, and much more in this course. Learn about your strengths and how they relate to the different career paths.

Personal Fitness and Life Management

Grade level: 11 & 12 4 pt. class

First Semester Personal Fitness: Take it personally! Your health and fitness, that is. There’s no one-size-fits-all solution, so this course is designed with you at the center of achieving a lifetime of overall health and physical fitness. Learn about why and how your body moves with the components of fitness, as well as how to set and reach goals to keep improving. Stay safe with injury and disease prevention and keeping your body free of harmful substances. Emotional health is important, too. You’ll learn skills like building resiliency, managing stress, and maintaining healthy relationships. Let’s get started on your personal journey!

Second Semester Life Management: Adulthood is just a few years or less away…are you ready? There are a lot of responsibilities that you will assume as an adult, but the most important one is keeping yourself healthy in all facets of life. What does that mean? It means focusing on your wellness. Wellness is a multidimensional goal that incorporates many parts of your life including your social life, your professional life, and your emotional life. It is a conscious, deliberate commitment to achieving your personal best. In this course your will learn about managing your own wellness through personal choices, relationships, decision making, and healthy diet and exercise.

English 11*

Grade level: 11 4 pt. class

The purpose of this course is to provide integrated educational experiences in the language arts strands of reading, writing, listening, viewing, speaking, language, and literature. The content should include, but not be limited to, the following:

using the reading process to construct meaning
using technical, informative, and imaginative texts
using writing processes for various purposes with attention to style and format
using the research process and individual inquiry to locate, analyze, and evaluate information
using effective listening, speaking, and viewing strategies in informal and formal situations
understanding the power of language as it impacts readers, writers, listeners, viewers,and speakers
understanding and analyzing literary texts
responding critically and aesthetically to literature

English 12*

Grade level: 12 4 pt. class

Come explore the world of big ideas in English 12, where you are able to choose which path you will travel first as you explore highly-engaging, thematic units. Each path will guide you through a series of literary pieces that allow you to analyze the political, social, economic, and cultural messages of its time as well as its relevance to the world you live in today.

Each path revolves around a central theme. The works in the course span a period of over 1000 years and have been written by authors who share common ideas, but employ a variety of literary genres to express their views. Whether it is the dramatic ending of a play, or the colorful images in a verse of poetry, the words of these authors will leave you with a new understanding of the world around you.

As you travel down each path, you will create authentic work pieces that will engage you in higher-level learning and provide you with a greater understanding of literature and its connection to the world.

Mythology Tales and Gothic Literature Stories*

Grade level: 11 & 12 4 pt. class

This course is split over two semesters: Mythology in Semester 1 and Gothic Literature in Semester 2. Mythology features an overview of world mythologies and varieties of folklore worldwide. In Mythology, students will journey with ancient heroes as they slay dragons and outwit gods, follow fearless warrior women into battle, and watch as clever monsters outwit those stronger than themselves. This survey course is an excellent preparation for deeper college-level courses in mythology. Gothic Literature will focus on the major themes of Gothic Literature through three full-length novels: Bram Stoker’s Dracula, Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Robert Louis Stevenson’s The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Additionally, students will read and analyze assorted short stories and poems to see how, from vampires to ghosts, the Gothic ethos has influenced fiction writers since the 18th century.

Virtual Theatre, Cinema & Film Production*

Grade level: 11, & 12 4 pt. class Prerequisite: None

Lights! Camera! Action! The purpose of the class will be to explore the enchanting world of theater and its fascinating relationship to the silver screen. In Theater, Cinema, and Film Production, you’ll learn the basics of lighting, sound, wardrobe, and camerawork and examine the magic that happens behind all the drama. Delve into the glamorous history of film and theater, and examine the tremendous influence they’ve had on society, culture, and humanity over the years. During this time, you’ll discuss and analyze classic American films such as Casablanca, Singin’ in the Rain, and The Wizard of Oz, helping you learn how to critique and appreciate some of the most famous dramas of all time.

Advanced Algebra II*

Grade level: 11 & 12 5 pt. class Prerequisites: Algebra I and Geometry credit Recommendation: Grade of 85% in Algebra I and Geometry

Algebra II is a course that extends the content of Algebra I and Geometry focusing on providing further development of the concept of a function and analysis of function characteristics. The major topics in Algebra II include:

(1) relations, functions, equations, and inequalities; (2) quadratics, including conic sections; (3) polynomials; (4) rational functions; (5) radical functions; (6) logarithmic and exponential functions; (7) sequences and series; and (8) counting principles and probability. Graphing calculator skills will be taught and used extensively in this course to analyze the graphs of the various functions studied. Throughout this course, students will develop learning strategies, critical-thinking skills, and problem- solving techniques to prepare for future math courses and college entrance exams. To be successful in Algebra II, a student will need access to a computer with Internet. Textbook, homework, and tests are all online.

Pre-Calculus with Trigonometry*

Grade level: 12 5 pt. class Prerequisite: Algebra II

This course is designed to prepare students for Calculus in college. Topics include functions, series, sequences, matrices, complex numbers, conic sections, polar and parametric equations, linear regression, applications of trigonometry, and an introduction to Calculus. The focus will be on problem solving and using mathematical models to represent real-world situations. Technology will be incorporated throughout the curriculum. To be successful in Virtual Pre-Calculus, a student will need access to a computer with Internet. Textbook, homework and tests are all online.

Marine Science*
Grade level: 11 & 12 4 pt. class

As our amazing planet continues to change over time, it becomes increasingly more apparent how human activity has made environmental impacts. In the Marine Science course, you will delve deep into Earth’s bodies of water and study geologic structures and how they impact the oceans. You will investigate characteristics of various populations, patterns of distribution of life in our aquatic systems, and ongoing changes occurring every day in our precious ecosystems. You will be amazed and enlightened at just how much our oceans and lakes affect climate, weather, and seasonal variations. You will have the opportunity to explore the relationships among living organisms and see how they are affected by our oceans currents, tides, and waves.

Forensic Science: Secrets of the Dead

Grade level: 11 &12 4 pt. class

Fingerprints. Blood spatter. DNA analysis. The world of law enforcement is increasingly making use of the techniques and knowledge from the sciences to better understand the crimes that are committed and to catch those individuals responsible for the crimes. This course will focus on the analysis of evidence within the forensic lab setting. We will examine scientific principles and knowledge that guide forensic laboratory processes, such as testing DNA, toxicology, and material analysis. This course does not count as a science credit; it counts as an elective.

World History*

Grade level: 11 & 12 4 pt. class

The purpose of this course is to enable students to understand their connections to the development of civilizations by examining the past to prepare for their future as participating members of a global community.

Students will use knowledge pertaining to history, geography, economics, political processes, religion, ethics, diverse cultures, and humanities to solve problems in academic, civic, social, and employment settings.

AP Human Geography®*

Grade level: 11 & 12 6 pt. class Prerequisite: None

Human Geography includes economic, cultural, political, and urban geography. The course emphasizes our understanding of the world in which we live. The goal is for the student to be more geoliterate, more engaged in contemporary global issues, and more informed about multi-cultural issues. The course culminates with the College Board AP Human Geography examination, which will be administered in May and requires a fee. If successful on the national examination, student could receive college credit at their preferred university. This AP course will require two face-to-face meetings each week.

Sociology: The Study of Human Relationships and Your Social Life

Grade level: 11 & 12 4 pt. class

Human beings are complex creatures; however, when they interact and begin to form relationships and societies, things become even more complicated. Are we more likely to act differently in a group than we will when we are alone? How do we learn how to be “human”? Sometimes it can feel as if there are more questions than answers. Sociology seeks to answer these questions and many more as it explores culture, group behavior, and societal institutions and how they affect human behavior. You will learn how social beliefs form and how this shapes our lives.

Criminology and Careers in Criminal Justice

Grade level: 11 & 12 4 pt. class

Every society has laws that its citizens must follow. However, crime and deviant behavior are still prevalent, and punishments must be applied accordingly. Students in this class will explore the procedures of our local and federal courts, in addition to dissecting different careers in the criminal justice system. We will be examining these issues through a criminology lens, so that we may understand why and how these issues occur.

Social Problems

Grade level: 11 & 12 4 pt. class

Students will become aware of the challenges faced by social groups as well as learn about the complex relationship among societies, governments, and the individual. Each unit focuses on a particular area of concern, often within a global context. Students learn about the overall structures of the social problem as well as how it impacts their lives.

Personal Psychology: The Road to Self-Discovery

Grade level: 11 & 12 4 pt. class

Have you ever wondered why you do the things you do? Is it true that self-knowledge is the key to self-improvement? Psychology can help! In Personal Psychology, you will trace development, personality, and behavior from infancy through adulthood. You’ll also learn about such topics as perception, consciousness, and sensation on your way to exploring all that psychology can offer to help you understand the human experience.

History of the Holocaust and Human Geography*

Grade level: 11 & 12 4 pt. class

The History of the Holocaust will take you through the harrowing details of anti-Semitism, the power of the Nazi party, the persecution of European Jews and other groups, and the tremendous aftermath for everyone involved in World War II. You’ll explore the causes of the Holocaust, the experiences of Jews and other individuals during this time, and what has been done to combat genocide since WWII. In Human Geography, you will explore the diverse ways in which people have physically influenced the world around them and how they, in turn, are changed by their surroundings. Discover how beliefs and ideas spread through time, shaping and changing the cultures they encounter.

World Religions and Philosophies

Grade level: 11 & 12 4 pt. class

This course focuses on the major World Religions and significant Philosophies that have shaped the political, social, and cultural aspects of societies. First semester covers the religions that have played a role in human history, including Shintoism, Judaism, Hinduism, Buddhism, Daoism, Confucianism, Christianity and Islam. Students will trace the major developments in these religions and explore their relationships with social institutions and culture. Second semester covers the philosophers of the Western World. Students will learn where many of the most fundamental ideas of Western civilization came from while developing a better understanding of themselves and the world around them, from atoms to outer space and everything in between.

Spanish 1*

Grade level: 11 & 12 4 pt. class Prerequisites: None

Students will learn basic grammar to help build their fluency and understanding. There are many opportunities to practice what they learn through interactive practice activities in the form of games, written practice, listening, and speaking exercises.

Spanish II*

Grade level: 11 & 12 4 pt. class Prerequisites: Spanish I

*This class is not recommended for a student who has not taken a Spanish class within the last year.

The purpose of this class is to strengthen Spanish listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. Students will also experience the beauty and expressiveness of a language that is shared by different people and cultures throughout the world.

Music Appreciation – Music of the World

Grade level: 11 & 12 4 pt. class Prerequisite: None

Get ready to elevate your music knowledge to the next level. In this course, you will learn about Global musical traditions as you explore the function of music in a multitude of cultures. You will examine the fundamentals, sound, and structure of music to understand how music is representative of the culture it was created in.