ELECTIVE
CREDIT COURSES
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for course description.
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CC = College Concurrent Enrollment Course. Receive both college and
high school credit.
COMPUTER ELECTIVES
Computer Science AP 5610 (E) 11-12 1.0
Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra and instructor approval
Fee: $82 AP test
In this course topics include: object-orientated programming methodology focused on problem-solving, and algorithm development,
data structures, design, and abstractions. University credit can be earned with a successful performance on the Advanced Placement
exam.
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HEALTHY LIFESTYLES ELECTIVES
Sports Psychology 6136 (E) 10-12
0.5
This course is designed to help students improve their mental fitness. Students will explore the field of Sports Psychology and will
learn techniques to help them mentally prepare for athletic contests.
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FCHD1500/Human Development
61601 (E) 11-12 0.5
Prerequisite: minimum 3.0 GPA
Fee: Cost of College Textbook
This is a Utah State University EDNET only course. Overview of human
development across the lifespan, from conception to death.
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LANGUAGE ARTS ELECTIVES
Creative Writing 1 4655 (E, Sr.
LA) 10-12 .5
This course is designed as an introduction to imaginative writing. The study and writing of personal experiences, character sketches,
short fiction, and poetry are emphasized. Students have the opportunity to prepare manuscripts for publication, awards, and
scholarships.
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Creative Writing
2 4656 (E, Sr. LA) 11-12 0.5
Prerequisite: Creative Writing 1, Instructor approval
This course is designed to emphasize imaginative writing through the study and writing of longer fiction, one-act plays, and poetry.
Students have the opportunity to prepare manuscripts for publication, awards, and scholarships.
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Literary Magazine 4657 (Sr. LA) 11,12 0.5
Prerequisite: Creating Writing 1
This course is designed to publish the school literary magazine. Students have the opportunity to meet and discuss their work with
professional writers.
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Debate 1 1645 (E) 10-12 1.0
Fee: $65
This course is designed to introduce students to debate, analysis, reasoning, delivery skills, organization, writing techniques, and
research. The course also provides opportunities for impromptu speaking, original oratory, extemporaneous speaking, Lincoln-Douglas debate, and student congress.
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Debate 2 1646 (E) 11-12 1.0
Prerequisite: Debate 1 or instructor approval
Fee: $65
This course is designed to provide an in-depth study of the areas introduced in Debate I. Students have the opportunity to participate
in competitive debate.
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Journalism 4640 (E, Sr. LA) 10-12 1.0
This course is designed to train students in newspaper writing and reading. Interviewing, writing, and editing are emphasized. Students
produce a class newspaper.
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School Newspaper 4642 (E,
Sr. LA) 10-12 1.0
Prerequisite: Journalism and/or Instructor approval
This course publishes the school newspaper and studies trends and issues in journalism.
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MATHEMATICS ELECTIVES
Math Lab 5174 (E) 10-12 1.0
A course designed to give students additional time to study mathematical
concepts and receive extra tutorial help.
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SCIENCE ELECTIVES
Astronomy 3141 (E)
11-12 .5
Fee: $10 lab fee
This is a course that investigates astronomy, aeronautics, and biology in an aerospace setting. Various classroom and laboratory
experiences provide students with an understanding of each area and its relationship to the others.
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SOCIAL STUDIES ELECTIVES
American Problems 6121 (E) 11-12
0.5
This course studies the problems confronting the United States. Special emphasis is on constitutional rights and responsibilities,
structures of government, and contemporary issues.
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American
Women's History 6119 (E) 11-12 0.5
This course focuses on the contribution of women in American society. The course covers women's history from colonial times to the
present. Special emphasis is placed on biography, individual research and special projects.
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Comparative World Religions
6118 (E) 11-12 .5
This course is an introduction to the historical and philosophical foundations of the major religions of the world. Religions to be studied
include Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Islam, Christianity and various Chinese religions.
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Peer Leadership Team 6132 (E) 11-12 1.0
Prerequisite: Application, teacher approval
Fee: $15 summer camp, $15 tshirt
Peer Leadership Team (P.L.T.) is a service organization designed to train and organize high school students as teams of peer
educators to provide a substance abuse and violence prevention message among youth. One major component of this program is to
provide peer refusal skills to 6th grade students in their schools.
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Government & Politics: Comparative AP (Political Science
AP) 6125 (E, Sr. SS) 11-12 1.0
Prerequisite: Teacher Approval
Fee: $82 AP test
This college-level course is an introduction to comparative politics: the sources of public authority and political power; society and
politics; citizen and state; political framework; and political change. Five countries form the core of this course: France, Great Britain,
China, Russia/the former Soviet Union, and one of the following: India, Mexico, or Nigeria. University credit can be earned with a
successful performance on the AP exam
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POLS1100/US Government
& Politics 6150 (E, Sr. SS) 11-12 0.5
Prerequisite: minimum 3.0 GPA
Fee: Cost of College Textbook
This is a Utah State University EDNET only course. Political Science:
Focuses on United States government and politics, constitution,
political parties and elections, interest groups, courts, civil
rights and liberties. It meets the USU Americanization requirement.
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PSY 1010/General Psychology 6137 (E)
11-12 .5
Prerequisite: minimum 3.0 GPA
Fee: Cost of College Textbook
Explores basic areas of psychology, and how each explains human thought and behavior at the individual, familial, and cultural levels.
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PSY 1220/Career & Life Planning 6138 (E)
11-12 .5
Prerequisite: minimum 3.0 GPA
Fee: Cost of College Textbook
Students assess and clarify their interests, values, skills, and temperaments. Emphasizes discovering relationship between these
personal characteristics and the realities of educational and employment opportunities. It explores setting goals, creating action plans,
and coping with change.
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PSY 1730/Strategies for Academic Success 6139 (E)
11-12 .5
Prerequisite: minimum 3.0 GPA
Fee: Cost of College Textbook
Orients students to the systems, tools, and resources unique to higher education that are needed to maximize academic success (e.g.,
library, computer lab use, etc.). Also helps students develop critical thinking, study, and learning strategies necessary for college
success.
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SOC 1010/Sociology
This course is not offered in 2008/2009
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Psychology 1 6133 (E) 10-12 .5
This course covers human behavior including the development of personality, sensation, perception, learning, and language. It also
includes experiments and classroom participation. Advanced work emphasizes emotions, mental disorders and their treatment,
personality theories, therapies, and testing.
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Psychology 2 6134 (E) 11-12 .5
The course provides an in-depth study of topics covered in Psychology I. The course also emphasizes the application of psychological
principles through experimentation and observation.
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Psychology AP 6135 (E) 11-12 1.0
Prerequisite: Instructor Approval
Fee: $82 AP test, may require a workbook
This college-level course covers the history of psychology, sensation/perception, learning, cognition, motivation developmental
psychology, personality, testing, abnormal psychology and psychological disorders, and social psychology. University credit can be
earned with a successful performance on the Advanced Placement exam.
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Student Government 0205 (E) 12 1.0
Prerequisite: Teacher approval
This course is designed for elected/appointed student leaders. This class provides opportunities for growth in personal leadership,
communication organization and collaborative skills. Students will work under the direction of a teacher advisor and the school
administration.
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USU 1300/US Hist 6402 (E) 11-12 .5
Prerequisite: minimum 3.0 GPA
Fee: Cost of College Textbook
This is a Utah State University EDNET only course. Provides basic understanding of the history, principles, form of government, and
economic system of the United States. Emphasis on ideas and critical thinking,
rather than dates, names, and places.
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USU 1320/Humanities 9603 (E, Sr. LA)
11-12 .5
Prerequisite: minimum 3.0 GPA
Fee: Cost of College Textbook
This is a Utah State University EDNET only course. Provides basic
understanding of a broad range of themes, which cut across human
history and continue to be important in contemporary society.
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WORLD LANGUAGE ELECTIVES
French 1 4100 (E) 10-12 1.0
This course is designed to teach elementary skills in listening, speaking, reading, and spelling. The course content includes
vocabulary for classroom and school subjects, foods, clothing, telling time, reading the calendar, weather, seasons, modes of
transportation, and common locations. Students will develop an appreciation for the culture of the countries where the language is
spoken.
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French 2 4101 (E) 10-12 1.0
Prerequisite: French 1, teacher approval
This course is designed to teach intermediate skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course content includes further
development of vocabulary of dining, traveling, shopping, and personal feelings. Students will develop an appreciation for the culture of
the countries where the language is spoken.
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French 3 H 4103 (E) 10-12 1.0
Prerequisite: French 2, teacher approval
This course is designed to teach advanced skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course content includes the
development of more abstract vocabulary, simple literature, extemporaneous speaking and conversation, and guided composition.
Students will develop an appreciation for the arts and culture of countries where the language is spoken.
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French AP 4104 (E) 11-12 1.0
Prerequisite: French 3, teacher approval
Fee: $82 AP test
This is an accelerated course designed as a review of grammar, guided and free composition, literature, and conversation skills.
University credit can be earned with a successful performance on the Advanced Placement exam.
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Mandarin Chinese 1 4191 (E) -12
1.0
This course is designed to introduce students to basic Chinese grammar and a set of vocabulary generally recognized as useful in
everyday communication. Using integrated pedagogical and authentic materials, the course adopts a multi-faceted approach to help
students gain training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in standard Mandarin Chinese. The goal is the ability to
communicate in everyday situations. Aspects of Chinese culture are also introduced. NOTE: This course is taught through a distance
format, called EdNet. Classroom instruction is given by an instructor
via television. Students and instructor communicate during the
class via microphone.
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Mandarin Chinese 2 4192 (E) 11-12
1.0
Prerequisite: Mandarin Chinese 1
This course is designed for students who are familiar with the Chinese language. They will be introduced to the principles behind the
writing system (radicals and phonetics) as well as the written equivalents for the vocabulary they have learned to speak and
understand. Using integrated pedagogical and authentic materials, the course adopts a multi-faceted approach to help students gain training in listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in standard Mandarin Chinese. The goal is the ability to communicate in everyday situations. Aspects of Chinese culture are also introduced.
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Spanish 1 4180 (E) 10-12 1.0
This course is designed to teach elementary skills in listening, speaking, reading, and spelling. The course content includes
vocabulary for classroom and school subjects, foods, clothing, telling time, reading the calendar, weather, seasons, modes of
transportation, and common locations. Students will develop an appreciation for the culture of the countries where the language is
spoken.
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Spanish 2 4181 (E) 10-12 1.0
Prerequisite: Spanish 1, instructor approval
This course is designed to teach intermediate skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course content includes further
development of vocabulary of dining, traveling, shopping, and personal feelings. Students will develop an appreciation for the culture of
the countries where the language is spoken.
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Spanish 3 H 4183 (E) 10-12 1.0
Prerequisite: Spanish 2, instructor approval
This course is designed to teach advanced skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. The course content includes the
development of more abstract vocabulary, simple literature, extemporaneous speaking and conversation, and guided composition.
Students will develop an appreciation for the arts and culture of countries where the language is spoken.
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Spanish 4 4186 (E) 11-12 1.0
Prerequisite: Spanish 3H, instructor approval
This course is designed for the continuation of the speaking, reading, and writing skills covered in Spanish 3H. This course is for
students who want to continue their language study but who are not ready for an advanced placement course.
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Spanish Language AP 4184 (E) 11-12
1.0
Prerequisite: Spanish 3, instructor approval
Fee: $82 AP test
This is an accelerated course designed as a review of grammar, guided and free composition, literature, and conversation skills.
University credit can be earned with a successful performance on the Advanced Placement exam.
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Spanish Literature AP 41850 (E)
11-12 1.0
Prerequisite: Instructor approval
Fee: $82 AP test
This is an accelerated course designed to give students the opportunity to show their ability to read, analyze, and interpret Spanish
literary texts with insight and understanding in reasonably effective and idiomatic Spanish. University credit can be earned with a
successful performance on the Advanced Placement exam.
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MISCELLANEOUS ELECTIVES
Advanced Studies/Research 0200 (E)
11-12 .5/1.0
Prerequisite: Teacher Approval, Must be scheduled for minimum
3.0 AP courses
This course is an extension of class time in AP that do not
have an additional lab class. Students with three or more AP courses are eligible for this course. The curriculum of
AP courses is structured with the expectation of additional time for students to understand and process the
large amounts of reading, writing, and information.
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Careers 0216 (E) 10-12 .25
This course is designed to introduce students to a variety of career fields. Students will take self-interest surveys and proficiency
exams to help them identify career fields appropriate to their skills and interests. Students will develop resume writing and interviewing
skills. Careers will automatically be backed with your Driver's
Ed class.
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Drivers Education 0211 (E)
10-12 .25
Fee: $95 fee is required prior to participation in this class
This course includes classroom instruction during the regular school day. On-road and range driving experiences are also required
before and after school and on Saturdays. Registration is based on each student's 16th birthday. Successful completion of this course
may lead to acquisition of a valid Utah Driver's license. A fee is required prior to participation in this class. See information below for
Summer Driver's Education.
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Summer Driver's Education 2008
Registration packets will be available in the high school and middle
school main offices beginning Tuesday, March 4th.
A maximum of 80 students will be registered. This class fills
up quickly -- you are encouraged to register as soon as possible.
Dates/times: TBA. Exact dates and times available on registration
packet.
Age Requirement: Must be sixteen years of age or older
on or before October 15, 2007. NO EXCEPTIONS.
Cost and Registration: $135 per student (not subject
to fee waiver). A fully completed registration packet (available
in the Main Offices at RHS, FHMS, OHMS, and SHMS), a photocopy of
the student's birth certificate, and the fee must be submitted to
the Riverton High School Main Office Personnel.
Email Steven.Galley@jordan.k12.ut.us
if you have any questions.
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FIN 1050/Personal Finance 9803 (F)
11-12 .5
Fee: $35 enrollment fee (one time SLCC fee, not subject to fee
waiver)
Study of financial skills essential for economic success. Subjects: Financial planning, financial services, income taxes, consumer
buying, insurance, retirement planning, and estate planning.
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On-Line Learning Lab 0209 11-12 .25+
This course affords students the opportunity to expand their education by taking on-line courses during their regularly scheduled school
day. It provides a wide range of learning opportunities by enabling students to pursue areas of study that may not be available under a
traditional high school setting. Students taking advantage of this course must earn at least 0.25 credits per quarter through the on-line
source, i.e., electronic high school, university internet courses, etc. This course may be used for original credit only - no make up credit
will be allowed.
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Peer Tutoring 0207 (E) 10-12 .5
Students in this course work under the supervision of Special Education teachers in assisting students who have special needs or
disability conditions. It is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in the fields such as in education, sociology,
psychology, or social work. Because Peer Tutors are placed in a position of trust, they are expected to be highly responsible and
mature in judgment.
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Teacher Aide 0001-0150 (E) 11-12 .5/1.0
Prerequisite: Application approved by teacher and administrator
This is a full year or semester course that offers students a unique experience working with teachers. This position provides an
opportunity to observe and model an adult at work. It provides a wide range of learning opportunities in areas such as life skills, human
development, and career exploration. Teacher aides experience the opportunity to practice reliable citizenship and social skills as they
interact with peers, school staff and the general public. Student's grade will be issued as either a pass or fail
grade.
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