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AVID elective class is taught by a trained AVID teacher. The goal of AVID at the secondary level is to ensure college readiness for all AVID elective students and improved academic performance for all students based on increased opportunities. This course focuses on Cornell Notes, best practices strategies for student success, and a community service component. Teachers Approval Via Application/Interview Process
GRADE 6 TECHNOLOGY COURSE
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Course Code 21056G0606 (SEMESTER COURSE)
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Students will work through basic concepts and operations; technology problem-solving and decision-making tools; technology research tools; social, ethical and human issues; technology communications tools; technology productivity tools
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GRADE 6 IMAGINARIUM
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Course Code 23992X1000t (9 WEEK COURSE)
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Students will use basic technology operations and concepts and explore digital citizenship.
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GRADE 7 & 8 TECHNOLOGY COURSE
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Course Code 21056G0708 (SEMESTER COURSE)
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This course focuses on increasing students’ use of and understanding of technology. Topics will include basic troubleshooting strategies, basic features of word processing, spreadsheets, databases, keyboarding techniques, safe uses of social networking and digital file transferring.
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GRADE 7 & 8 TECHNOLOGY STUDENT ASSOCIATION
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Course Code 22994X1002 (SEMESTER COURSE)
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The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a state and national association dedicated to enhancing personal development, leadership, and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), whereby members apply and integrate these concepts through intracurriculuar activities, competitions, and related programs.
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GRADE 7 & 8 INNOVATION
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Course Code 23993X06IN (SEMESTER COURSE)
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This course focuses on student preparation for life beyond graduation and the whole individual. Students will be empowered for success by focusing on quality character, creative thinking, communication, collaboration, global citizenship, and critical thinking.
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GRADE 8 STUDENT AIDE
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Course Code 22051X10SA (SEMESTER COURSE)
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Students will serve Athens Middle School and the faculty through an aide internship program housed in the media center. Teachers Approval Via Application Process
GRADE 7 or 8 COMPUTER SCIENCE DISCOVERIES
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Course Code 10012G0608 (SEMESTER COURSE)
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The course takes a wide lens on computer science by covering topics such as programming, physical computing, HTML/CSS, and data. Students are empowered to create authentic artifacts and engage with CS as a medium for creativity, communication, problem-solving, and fun.
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GRADE 8 CAREER PREP A
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Course Code 22153G0512 (SEMESTER COURSE)
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A one-half credit course toward 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 lifespan. 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.
GRADE 7 or 8 DESIGN AND MODELING (PLTW)
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Course Code 21007G0708 (SEMESTER COURSE)
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A course that uses solid modeling as part of the design process. Students learn sketching techniques; use descriptive geometry as a component of design, measurement, and computer modeling; develop ideas, create models, test and evaluate design ideas, and communicate solutions. FEE $10
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GRADE 7 or 8 AUTOMATION AND ROBOTICS (PLTW)
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Course Code 21009G0708 (SEMESTER COURSE)
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A course that provides opportunities for students to trace the history, development, and influence of automation and robotics. Emphasis is placed on mechanical systems, energy transfer, machine automation, and computer control systems. Students use the VEX Robotics® platform to design, build, and program real-world objects such as traffic lights, toll booths, and robotic arms. FEE $10. Design and Modeling is a prerequisite.
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GRADE 8 MEDICAL DETECTIVES (PLTW)
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Course Code 14001G0608 (SEMESTER COURSE)
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Medical Detectives (MD) explores the biomedical sciences through hands-on projects and labs that require students to solve a variety of medical mysteries. Students investigate medical careers, vital signs, diagnosis and treatment of diseases, as well as human body systems such as the nervous system. Genetic testing for hereditary diseases and DNA crime scene analysis put the students in the place of real-life medical detectives. FEE $10
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GRADE 7 or 8 STEM TECHNOLOGIES I
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Course Code 21052G0608 (SEMESTER COURSE)
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STEM Technologies I provides students with knowledge and processes needed to begin their attainment of technological literacy and awareness of careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Students gain knowledge and skills in the application, design, production, and assessment of products, services, and systems in a variety of areas.
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GRADE 6 MIDDLE SCHOOL 101
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Course Code 23992X1000ms (9 WEEK COURSE)
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Our Middle School 101 equips students with essential skills to excel academically and personally. The curriculum covers test-taking strategies, time management, digital organization, and technology resources such as Schoology, iReady, Google Suites, and PowerSchool. By mastering these skills, students will navigate middle school and seamlessly transition to high school, college, and their future careers with confidence and capability.
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GRADE 6 HEALTH
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Course Code 08076G0606
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Development of positive health practices, awareness of health risks, comprehension of major influences on health.
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GRADE 6 or 7 EXPLORING BMA/FINANCE/MARKETING CLUSTERS
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Course Code 12001G0607
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Exploring Business Management and Administration, Finance, and Marketing Clusters is an exploratory course designed to introduce students to pathways in the Business Management and Administration, Finance, and Marketing Clusters.
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GRADE 8 INTRO TO BMA/FINANCE/MARKETING CLUSTERS
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Course Code 12001G0888
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Introduction to Business Management and Administration, Finance, and Marketing Career Clusters introduces students to specializations within the three career fields. The course will emphasize knowledge and skills necessary in fundamental business activities, as well as knowledge of business processes, professional development, and entrepreneurship. Technology will be used to synthesize and share business information. Employability skills, ethics, and international business processes will be addressed.
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GRADE 6 FOUNDATIONAL READING
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Course Code 01068GPK06 (SEMESTER COURSE)
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This course is a reading elective and does not fulfill the ELA course requirement. This provides additional focused instruction and support at the needed level of intensity.
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GRADE 7-8 FOUNDATIONAL READING
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Course Code 01068G0000 (SEMESTER COURSE)
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This course is a reading elective and does not fulfill the ELA course requirement. This provides additional focused instruction and support at the needed level of intensity.
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GRADE 6 FOUNDATIONAL MATH
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Course Code 02049GPQ06 (SEMESTER COURSE)
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This course is a mathematics elective and does not fulfill the mathematics course requirement. This provides additional focused instruction and support at the needed level of intensity.
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GRADE 7-8 FOUNDATIONAL MATH
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Course Code 02996G0000
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This course is a mathematics elective and does not fulfill the mathematics course requirement. This provides additional focused instruction and support at the needed level of intensity.
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