NON-DEPARTMENTAL

School Year: 2024-2025  /  Number of Courses: 53

Department Overview

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ND700F AVID MIDDLE LEVEL 7
7th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


The goal of this AVID course is to prepare students to enter the college preparatory and advanced course sequence at the high school level. This class provides academic and motivational support to assist students in achieving success in the most challenging core curriculum classes. Students learn the writing, language, and collaborative problem-solving skills necessary for success in high school, college, and life. A tutoring component also assists AVID students individually and in study groups.



ND700S AVID MIDDLE LEVEL 7
7th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


The goal of this AVID course is to prepare students to enter the college preparatory and advanced course sequence at the high school level. This class provides academic and motivational support to assist students in achieving success in the most challenging core curriculum classes. Students learn the writing, language, and collaborative problem-solving skills necessary for success in high school, college, and life. A tutoring component also assists AVID students individually and in study groups.



ND701F AVID EXCEL 7
7th
5.0 semester credits
Requirement: Concurrent enrollment in mainstream English 7; Teacher recommendation; CELDT Intermediate for 2 or more years; students are recruited by the AVID Excel District Leader.


This course targets English learners who are long-term ELs or at risk of becoming long term ELs. The course is designed to accelerate students’ academic language acquisition and put them on a pathway to high school AVID and college preparatory coursework. Students are grouped by grade level.



ND701S AVID EXCEL 7
7th
5.0 semester credits
Requirement: Concurrent enrollment in mainstream English 7; Teacher recommendation; CELDT Intermediate for 2 or more years; students are recruited by the AVID Excel District Leader.


This course targets English learners who are long-term ELs or at risk of becoming long term ELs. The course is designed to accelerate students’ academic language acquisition and put them on a pathway to high school AVID and college preparatory coursework. Students are grouped by grade level.



ND702 COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: (Oxford Academy only) - Teacher recommendation.


The goal of this course is to prepare students to enter the college preparatory and advanced course sequence at the high school level. This class provides academic and motivational support to assist students in achieving success in the most challenging core curriculum classes. Students learn the writing, language, and collaborative problem-solving skills necessary for success in high school, college, and life.



ND702F COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: (Oxford Academy only) - Teacher recommendation.


The goal of this course is to prepare students to enter the college preparatory and advanced course sequence at the high school level. This class provides academic and motivational support to assist students in achieving success in the most challenging core curriculum classes. Students learn the writing, language, and collaborative problem-solving skills necessary for success in high school, college, and life.



ND702Q COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS
7th - 8th
2.5 quarter credits
Recommendation: (Oxford Academy only) - Teacher recommendation.


The goal of this course is to prepare students to enter the college preparatory and advanced course sequence at the high school level. This class provides academic and motivational support to assist students in achieving success in the most challenging core curriculum classes. Students learn the writing, language, and collaborative problem-solving skills necessary for success in high school, college, and life.



ND702S COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: (Oxford Academy only) - Teacher recommendation.


The goal of this course is to prepare students to enter the college preparatory and advanced course sequence at the high school level. This class provides academic and motivational support to assist students in achieving success in the most challenging core curriculum classes. Students learn the writing, language, and collaborative problem-solving skills necessary for success in high school, college, and life.



ND703 AVID AWARENESS
7th
5.0 semester credits
This course is designed for the 7th grade quarter wheel.


This course is an introductory-level AVID course that introduces students to AVID’s core instructional principles: writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading (WICOR). Students develop strategies for success, including organizational, time management, and focused note-taking skills, which are essential for high school, college, career, and life readiness. Students who successfully complete this course can enroll in the yearlong AVID elective. This course will not be captured in the AVID data collection and certification.



ND703Q AVID AWARENESS
7th
2.5 quarter credits
This course is designed for the 7th grade quarter wheel.


This course is an introductory-level AVID course that introduces students to AVID’s core instructional principles: writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading (WICOR). Students develop strategies for success, including organizational, time management, and focused note-taking skills, which are essential for high school, college, career, and life readiness. Students who successfully complete this course can enroll in the yearlong AVID elective. This course will not be captured in the AVID data collection and certification.



ND704F LEARNING SKILLS
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


The Learning Skills course is designed as a support class to address student behavioral needs. A limited number of students must be placed using a defined, data-informed criteria. The course curriculum must be a research-based behavioral modification curriculum, such as "Why Try", "Boy’s Town", etc.. The duration of the course should be limited to only one or two semesters with established exit criteria to be used to return students to the core curriculum. Each site is limited to only one section of Learning Skills per semester.



ND704Q LEARNING SKILLS
7th - 8th
2.5 quarter credits
Recommendation: None.


Quarter length course variant.



ND704S LEARNING SKILLS
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


The Learning Skills course is designed as a support class to address student behavioral needs. A limited number of students must be placed using a defined, data-informed criteria. The course curriculum must be a research-based behavioral modification curriculum, such as "Why Try", "Boy’s Town", etc.. The duration of the course should be limited to only one or two semesters with established exit criteria to be used to return students to the core curriculum. Each site is limited to only one section of Learning Skills per semester.



ND710F YEARBOOK
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Application Process my be required.


Students prepare and produce the school memory book. Students learn to budget expenses, plan the book, create the layouts and artwork, and to take photographs. Students in this class also produce the eighth grade supplement.



ND710S YEARBOOK
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Application Process my be required.


Students prepare and produce the school memory book. Students learn to budget expenses, plan the book, create the layouts and artwork, and to take photographs. Students in this class also produce the eighth grade supplement.



ND711F SCHOOL PAPER 1
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Application Process may be required.


Students will be taught journalistic principles, including basic methods employed in gathering and disseminating information. Students will gain practice in performing the basic functions of copy reading, proofreading, editing, layout, organization of material, and interviewing.



ND711S SCHOOL PAPER 1
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Application Process may be required.


Students will be taught journalistic principles, including basic methods employed in gathering and disseminating information. Students will gain practice in performing the basic functions of copyreading, proofreading, editing, layout, organization of material, and interviewing.



ND720F STUDENT GOVERNMENT
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Teacher recommendation.


This class is open to students who have been elected by the student body to serve on the Associated Student Body Cabinet and to those students appointed to fill non-elective cabinet positions. Pride in one's school, service, responsibility, good citizenship, and character building skills are stressed.



ND720S STUDENT GOVERNMENT
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Teacher recommendation.


This class is open to students who have been elected by the student body to serve on the Associated Student Body Cabinet and to those students appointed to fill non-elective cabinet positions. Pride in one's school, service, responsibility, good citizenship, and character building skills are stressed.



ND721F LEADWORTHY
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
This course is designed for Junior High students.


This course explores a variety of topics related to building confidence, establishing leadership skills, personal finance, and establishing personal, relational, and academic goals. Students will build communication skills, while developing problem-solving skills. The course has a strong focus on collaboration as well as written and oral skills.



ND721S LEADWORTHY
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
This course is designed for Junior High students.


This course explores a variety of topics related to building confidence, establishing leadership skills, personal finance, and establishing personal, relational, and academic goals. Students will build communication skills, while developing problem-solving skills. The course has a strong focus on collaboration as well as written and oral skills.



ND723F CONFLICT RESOLUTION
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Teacher recommendation.


This course trains students in active listening, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Students will use these skills as conflict managers in disputes among students and also between students and teachers. Students will be responsible for designing and maintaining a campus-wide conflict resolution program to be used as an integral component of campus discipline and safety.



ND723S CONFLICT RESOLUTION
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Teacher recommendation.


This course trains students in active listening, decision-making, and problem-solving skills. Students will use these skills as conflict managers in disputes among students and also between students and teachers. Students will be responsible for designing and maintaining a campus-wide conflict resolution program to be used as an integral component of campus discipline and safety.



ND730 SPEECH COMMUNICATION 1
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


This course is for students who wish to improve their method of oral expression. Additional emphasis is placed on speech preparation, speech delivery, and methods of overcoming fear in speaking before groups. Added emphasis on competitive speech topics, impromptu speaking, dramatic, humorous, and oratorical interpretation will be stressed.



ND730F SPEECH COMMUNICATION 1
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


This course is for students who wish to improve their method of oral expression. Additional emphasis is placed on speech preparation, speech delivery, and methods of overcoming fear in speaking before groups. Added emphasis on competitive speech topics, impromptu speaking, dramatic, humorous, and oratorical interpretation will be stressed.



ND730Q SPEECH COMMUNICATION 1
7th - 8th
2.5 quarter credits
Recommendation: None.


This course is for students who wish to improve their method of oral expression. Additional emphasis is placed on speech preparation, speech delivery, and methods of overcoming fear in speaking before groups. Added emphasis on competitive speech topics, impromptu speaking, dramatic, humorous, and oratorical interpretation will be stressed.



ND730S SPEECH COMMUNICATION 1
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


This course is for students who wish to improve their method of oral expression. Additional emphasis is placed on speech preparation, speech delivery, and methods of overcoming fear in speaking before groups. Added emphasis on competitive speech topics, impromptu speaking, dramatic, humorous, and oratorical interpretation will be stressed.



ND731 MULTICULTURAL AWARENESS
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


This course introduces the concepts of multiculturalism to the junior high school student. The course develops an awareness of such topics as intercultural understanding, prejudice, stereotypes and the promotion of multicultural harmony.



ND760 BASICS OF MINDFULNESS 1
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


This course explores the basic concepts of mindfulness including theory and science, with an emphasis on practicing. The purpose of the course is to improve students’ ability to focus, regulate emotions, reduce stress, build resilience, and cultivate self-compassion. Students are provided with audio guided mindfulness lessons relating to each topic. Daily practices are highly encouraged.



ND760F BASICS OF MINDFULNESS 1
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


This course explores the basic concepts of mindfulness including theory and science, with an emphasis on practicing. The purpose of the course is to improve students’ ability to focus, regulate emotions, reduce stress, build resilience, and cultivate self-compassion. Students are provided with audio guided mindfulness lessons relating to each topic. Daily practices are highly encouraged.



ND760Q BASICS OF MINDFULNESS 1
7th - 8th
2.5 quarter credits
Recommendation: None.


This course explores the basic concepts of mindfulness including theory and science, with an emphasis on practicing. The purpose of the course is to improve students’ ability to focus, regulate emotions, reduce stress, build resilience, and cultivate self-compassion. Students are provided with audio guided mindfulness lessons relating to each topic. Daily practices are highly encouraged.



ND760S BASICS OF MINDFULNESS 1
7th - 8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.


This course explores the basic concepts of mindfulness including theory and science, with an emphasis on practicing. The purpose of the course is to improve students’ ability to focus, regulate emotions, reduce stress, build resilience, and cultivate self-compassion. Students are provided with audio guided mindfulness lessons relating to each topic. Daily practices are highly encouraged.



ND761F BASICS OF MINDFULNESS 2
8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.






ND761Q BASICS OF MINDFULNESS 2
8th
2.5 quarter credits
Recommendation: None.






ND761S BASICS OF MINDFULNESS 2
8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: None.






ND800F AVID MIDDLE LEVEL 8
8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Teacher recommendation.


This course continues the goal of AVID, to prepare students to enter the college preparatory and advanced course sequence at the high school level. This class provides academic and motivational support to assist students in achieving success in the most challenging core curriculum classes. Students learn the writing, language, and collaborative problem-solving skills necessary for success in high school, college, and life. A tutoring component also assists AVID students individually and in study groups.



ND800S AVID MIDDLE LEVEL 8
8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Teacher recommendation.


This course continues the goal of AVID, to prepare students to enter the college preparatory and advanced course sequence at the high school level. This class provides academic and motivational support to assist students in achieving success in the most challenging core curriculum classes. Students learn the writing, language, and collaborative problem-solving skills necessary for success in high school, college, and life. A tutoring component also assists AVID students individually and in study groups.



ND801F AVID EXCEL 8
8th
5.0 semester credits
Requirement: Concurrent enrollment in mainstream English 8; CELDT Intermediate/Early Advanced, or ELPAC: Expanding proficiency levels; completion of AVID EXCEL 7.


This course is designed to build academic language and improve literacy skills for Long Term English Learners (LTELs) or students at risk of becoming LTELs. The course focuses on six consistent learning strands - reading, writing, oral language, academic vocabulary, study skills, and self-determination and leadership. These skills help to accelerate language acquisition, increase overall achievement, and give students access to rigorous coursework.



ND801S AVID EXCEL 8
8th
5.0 semester credits
Requirement: Concurrent enrollment in mainstream English 8; CELDT Intermediate/Early Advanced, or ELPAC: Expanding proficiency levels; completion of AVID EXCEL 7.


This course is designed to build academic language and improve literacy skills for Long Term English Learners (LTELs) or students at risk of becoming LTELs. The course focuses on six consistent learning strands - reading, writing, oral language, academic vocabulary, study skills, and self-determination and leadership. These skills help to accelerate language acquisition, increase overall achievement, and give students access to rigorous coursework.



ND830 SPEECH COMMUNICATION 2
8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Completion of Speech Communication 1 or equivalent.


This course is for students who wish to improve their method of oral expression. Additional emphasis is placed on speech preparation, speech delivery, and methods of overcoming fear in speaking before groups. Added emphasis on competitive speech topics, impromptu speaking, dramatic, humorous, and oratorical interpretation will be stressed.



ND830F SPEECH COMMUNICATION 2
8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Completion of Speech Communication 1 or equivalent.


This course is for students who wish to improve their method of oral expression. Additional emphasis is placed on speech preparation, speech delivery, and methods of overcoming fear in speaking before groups. Added emphasis on competitive speech topics, impromptu speaking, dramatic, humorous, and oratorical interpretation will be stressed.



ND830S SPEECH COMMUNICATION 2
8th
5.0 semester credits
Recommendation: Completion of Speech Communication 1 or equivalent.


This course is for students who wish to improve their method of oral expression. Additional emphasis is placed on speech preparation, speech delivery, and methods of overcoming fear in speaking before groups. Added emphasis on competitive speech topics, impromptu speaking, dramatic, humorous, and oratorical interpretation will be stressed.



ND840 DEPT TEACH AIDE
8th
5.0 semester credits
Prerequisite: 8th grade students with written consent from counselor, parent, and teacher and satisfactory citizenship, effort and attendance.


This course provides skills in organizing, filing, running errands, communication with faculty, leadership, and other tasks required in a departmental office and/or a teacher's classroom.



ND840F DEPT TEACH AIDE
8th
5.0 semester credits
Prerequisite: 8th grade students with written consent from counselor, parent, and teacher and satisfactory citizenship, effort and attendance.


This course provides skills in organizing, filing, running errands, communication with faculty, leadership, and other tasks required in a departmental office and/or a teacher's classroom.



ND840S DEPT TEACH AIDE
8th
5.0 semester credits
Prerequisite: 8th grade students with written consent from counselor, parent, and teacher and satisfactory citizenship, effort and attendance.


This course provides skills in organizing, filing, running errands, communication with faculty, leadership, and other tasks required in a departmental office and/or a teacher's classroom.



ND841F OFFICE AIDE
8th
5.0 semester credits
Prerequisite: 8th grade students with written consent from counselor, parent, and teacher and satisfactory citizenship, effort and attendance.


This course gives students practical office experience and skills in alphabetizing, filing, record keeping, phone use, and other skills in on-campus office facilities.



ND841S OFFICE AIDE
8th
5.0 semester credits
Prerequisite: 8th grade students with written consent from counselor, parent, and teacher and satisfactory citizenship, effort and attendance.


This course gives students practical office experience and skills in alphabetizing, filing, record keeping, phone use, and other skills in on-campus office facilities.



ND842F CAMPUS AIDE
8th
5.0 semester credits
Prerequisite: 8th grade students with written consent from counselor, parent, and teacher and satisfactory citizenship, effort and attendance.


This course gives practical training in positions such as cafeteria and custodial assistants.



ND842S CAMPUS AIDE
8th
5.0 semester credits
Prerequisite: 8th grade students with written consent from counselor, parent, and teacher and satisfactory citizenship, effort and attendance.


This course gives practical training in positions such as cafeteria and custodial assistants.



ND844F TECHNOLOGY AIDE
8th
5.0 semester credits
Prerequisite: Written consent from parent and supervisor recommendation.


This course gives students practical experience in instructing and assisting students and teachers in the operation of equipment and in the application of software using emerging technologies.



ND844S TECHNOLOGY AIDE
8th
5.0 semester credits
Prerequisite: Written consent from parent and supervisor recommendation.


This course gives students practical experience in instructing and assisting students and teachers in the operation of equipment and in the application of software using emerging technologies.



ND845F LIBRARY ASSIST 1
8th
5.0 semester credits
Prerequisite: Written consent from parent and supervisory personnel.


This course provides an opportunity for the student to develop skills in research and retrieval of information, operation and use of computer and audiovisual equipment, and processing and circulation of materials. Students in this course also learn about attitudes and skills necessary to provide services to patrons and acquire awareness about careers in librarianship, information science, teaching, and public service.



ND845S LIBRARY ASSIST 1
8th
5.0 semester credits
Prerequisite: Written consent from parent and supervisory personnel.


This course provides an opportunity for the student to develop skills in research and retrieval of information, operation and use of computer and audiovisual equipment, and processing and circulation of materials. Students in this course also learn about attitudes and skills necessary to provide services to patrons and acquire awareness about careers in librarianship, information science, teaching, and public service.