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VALLEY CURRICULUM
*Denotes full-year course


ART

AP Studio Art*

Ceramics Applications I

Ceramics Applications II

Drawing Applications I

Drawing Applications II

Intro to Digital Graphics

Jewelry/Sculpture Applications I

Jewelry/Sculpture Applications II

Multimedia Applications I

Multimedia Applications II

Painting Applications I

Painting Applications II

Photographic Applications I

Photographic Applications II

Photographic Foundations

Three-Dimensional Foundations

Two-Dimensional Foundations


BUSINESS EDUCATION

Accounting I*

Accounting II*

Business Computer Applications*

Business Law I

Business Law II

Developmental Keyboarding

Digital Communication Tools

Entrepreneurship and Business Mgmt.

Financial Management

Introduction to Business

Keyboarding I

Marketing and Sales*

Personal Computer Applications I

Personal Computer Applications II

Sports & Entertainment Marketing

COMPUTER SCIENCE

Advanced Programming in BASIC

Advanced Programming Languages

AP Computer Science A*

Programming in BASIC

Web Page Design I

Web Page Design II

LANGUAGE ARTS & READING

Advanced Broadcasting Lab

Advanced Composition

Advanced Contemporary Literature  

Advanced Publication Concepts*

Advanced Speech Communication

American Heritage*

AP Language & Composition*

AP Literature & Composition*

Creative Writing I

Creative Writing II: Crafting & Publishing

Debate I/Public Speaking*

Debate II*

Debate III*

Debate IV*

Drama: Acting

Dramatic Literature

Early American Literature

Early British Literature

ELL Work Study

English as a Second Language*

ESL Newcomer’s Program*

ESL Reading

Film Appreciation Analysis

Fundamentals of Writing

Fundamentals of Writing Lab

Independent Literature Survey

Intermediate Writing

Introduction to  Broadcasting

Journalism I

Journalism II

Modern American Literature

Modern British Literature

Publications: Newspaper*

Publications: Yearbook*

Shakespeare

Skills for Academic Success*

Speech Communication

Speech/Composition*

Technical Theater Production

Theory and Practice in Government

Transitional English for Non-Native Speakers*

Transitional Writing for Non-Native Speakers*

World Literature

Young Adult Literature I

Young Adult Literature II


MATHEMATICS

Algebra A*

Algebra II*

Algebra II & Trigonometry B*

Algebra II & Trigonometry C*

AP Calculus AB*

AP Calculus BC*

AP Statistics*

Developmental Algebra*

Geometry A*

Geometry B*

Mathematics Lab*

Mathematics Topics I

Mathematics Topics II

Pre-Calculus B*

Pre-Calculus C*

Statistics

Trigonometry

MUSIC

A Capella Choir*

Advanced Orchestral Studies*

AP Music Theory*

Concert Choir Mixed Ensemble*

Jazz Studies and Performance*

Marching Band

Orchestra*

Select Treble Clef Chorus*

Symphony Band-Concert Ensemble*

Valley Singers*

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

Aerobic Fitness

Basic Water Rescue

Archery

Badminton

Basketball

Bowling

CPR

Flag Football

Golf

Life Guarding

Net Games

Outdoor Recreational Games

Pickleball

Recreational Games

Self-Protection

Softball

Team Games

Tennis

Total Body Fitness

Triathlon Training

Water Recreation

Volleyball

SCIENCE

AP Biology *

AP Chemistry*

AP Physics*

Astronomy

Biology*

Chemistry*

Geology

Human Anatomy & Physiology*

Introductory Chemistry

Introductory Physics

Lab Assistant

Mankind & Environment

Physics*

Plant Science

SOCIAL STUDIES

Advanced Economics

American Heritage*

AP European Studies*

AP United States Government and Politics

AP United States History*

Current Issues

Economics

Government

Psychology

Sociology

U.S. History*

U.S. History for English Lang. Learners*

Western Civilization*

TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION

Advanced Metal Working

Advanced Power Tool Woodworking

Architectural Design I

Architectural Design II

The Art of Fine Woodworking

Automotive Power Trains

Automotive Systems & Maintenance

Basic Woodworking Operations

Construction Technology*

Home Repairs

Introduction to Auto Mechanics

Introduction to Electronics

Introduction to Engineering and Design

Introduction to Metals & Welding

Mechanical/CAD Design I

Mechanical/CAD Design II

Mechanical/CAD Design III

Mechanical/CAD Design IV

Practical Electricity-Electronics

Welding Technology

WORLD LANGUAGES

AP French*

AP Spanish Language*

Developmental Spanish I*

French I*

French II *

French III *

French IV *

German I*

German II  *

German III*

German IV  *

Japanese I*

Japanese II*

Japanese III*

Japanese IV*

Latin I*

Latin II*

Latin III*

Latin IV*

Mandarin Chinese I*

Mandarin Chinese II*

Mandarin Chinese III*

Mandarin Chinese for Heritage Learners I*

Spanish I*

Spanish II*

Spanish III*

Spanish IV*

UNIQUE PROGRAMS & COURSES

Education Practicum

Extended Learning*

Health

Introduction to Education

Junior Honors Seminar*

Lab Assistant

Senior Field Experience

Senior Honors Seminar*

Sophomore Honors Seminar*

Success Center*

 



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