Additional Electives
Foreign Language- Spanish
The goal of the Foreign Language curriculum is to assist students in developing a level of language proficiency and cultural competence which will advance the economic interests of the state. This creates a particular climate to prepare students with the expertise and skills they need to thrive in this emerging economy, while providing an opportunity for students to think both critically and creatively as they solve the problem of communication. By attaining this proficiency, learners will be prepared for careers which demand the capacity to communicate effectively and skillfully with others.
Driver Education:
The goal of the Driver and Traffic Safety Education program—to learn the fundamentals of safe and responsible driving within a variety of environments—is broad but achievable. This goal is attained through the required minimum 30 hours of classroom instruction. Driver and Traffic Safety Education is offered as an elective course primarily for tenth-grade students who are fifteen years of age or older and who are eligible to obtain an Alabama Learner License. Some students may not take the Driver and Traffic Safety Education course during their sophomore year due to scheduling difficulties. In such cases, students are encouraged to schedule the course during the final two years of high school.
Health Education:
The goal of the Health Education program is to incorporate well-being and a high quality of life throughout a lifetime by providing a collaborative approach to learning and health which is embedded throughout the content standards. The skills-based content, organization, and alignment of the academic content standards provide all students and teachers with a clearly-written, reasonable, measurable, and developmentally appropriate foundation of knowledge and skills.
Career Preparedness:
The Career Preparedness course focuses on three integrated areas of instruction–academic planning and career development, financial literacy, and technology. Course content ranges from college and career preparation to computer literacy skills to ways to manage personal finances and reduce personal risk. The area of technology is designed to be interwoven throughout course instruction. Mastery of the content standards provides a strong foundation for student acquisition of the skills, attitudes, and knowledge that enables them to achieve success in school, at work, and across the life span
As part of preparing students to be college-and career-ready, this course also equips themwiththe skills needed for business and industry, continuing education, and lifelong learning. Acquisition of these skills is achieved by incorporating content and strategies that can easily allow students to meet the required 20-hour online experience as defined in the Alabama State Department of Education's High School Distance Learning: Online/Technology Enhanced Course or Experience Guidance document.